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Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
Price tag $4.96

Legendary CreatureHuman Druid

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Gruul

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#527 Current Rank
#578 Last Week
#476 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald decks.

Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+22% Synergy $11.49
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+10% Synergy $10.23
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+8% Synergy $0.31
Advanced Reconstruction Advanced Reconstruction
+7% Synergy $0.39
Emeritus of Abundance Emeritus of Abundance
+3% Synergy $3.99

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald's abilities and overall game plan.

Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+79% Synergy $0.32
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
+75% Synergy $0.27
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+74% Synergy $17.11
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+73% Synergy $6.64
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+73% Synergy $0.28
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+69% Synergy $0.41
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+65% Synergy $16.96
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+61% Synergy $0.72
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+60% Synergy $10.44
Bloodbraid Elf Bloodbraid Elf
+55% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald decks.

Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+54% Synergy $1.78
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+53% Synergy $0.51
Green Slime Green Slime
+51% Synergy $1.60
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+48% Synergy $0.30
Three Visits Three Visits
+38% Synergy $5.31
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+34% Synergy $2.40
Beast Within Beast Within
+25% Synergy $0.52
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+20% Synergy $0.63
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+20% Synergy $1.50
Cultivate Cultivate
+10% Synergy $0.35

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+55% Synergy $43.04
Gamble Gamble
+0% Synergy $15.84
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-1% Synergy $28.30

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Containment Construct Containment Construct
+52% Synergy $0.44
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+49% Synergy $0.40
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+46% Synergy $1.86
Questing Druid Questing Druid
+41% Synergy $0.38
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+41% Synergy $0.30
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+38% Synergy $0.39
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+38% Synergy $0.32
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+38% Synergy $5.88
Conspiracy Theorist Conspiracy Theorist
+35% Synergy $0.23
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+35% Synergy $6.25
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+35% Synergy $0.34
Savvy Trader Savvy Trader
+34% Synergy $3.78
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+32% Synergy $2.73
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+31% Synergy $14.72
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+31% Synergy $37.31
Embereth Shieldbreaker Embereth Shieldbreaker
+30% Synergy $0.21
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+28% Synergy $4.46
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+28% Synergy $0.41
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Durnan of the Yawning Portal
+27% Synergy $0.38
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+26% Synergy $0.35
Tovolar, Dire Overlord Tovolar, the Midnight Scourge Tovolar, Dire Overlord
+24% Synergy $0.39
Battle Mammoth Battle Mammoth
+24% Synergy $0.36
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+24% Synergy $35.00
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+23% Synergy $0.26
Sweet-Gum Recluse Sweet-Gum Recluse
+22% Synergy $0.50
Hollowhenge Overlord Hollowhenge Overlord
+22% Synergy $7.66
Aurora Phoenix Aurora Phoenix
+22% Synergy $0.25
Hugs, Grisly Guardian Hugs, Grisly Guardian
+19% Synergy $0.60
Anger Anger
+19% Synergy $0.41
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+19% Synergy $29.84
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+18% Synergy $11.59
Izzet Chemister Izzet Chemister
+16% Synergy $0.26
Master of the Wild Hunt Master of the Wild Hunt
+14% Synergy $1.61
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+13% Synergy $1.29
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+13% Synergy $1.33
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+13% Synergy $0.39
Grumgully, the Generous Grumgully, the Generous
+13% Synergy $0.24
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+12% Synergy $7.03
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+12% Synergy $10.02
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+11% Synergy $2.43
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+11% Synergy $19.68
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+10% Synergy $12.74
Nightpack Ambusher Nightpack Ambusher
+10% Synergy $0.47
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+9% Synergy $4.00
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+9% Synergy $5.67
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+0% Synergy $1.89
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-2% Synergy $2.62
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-3% Synergy $11.91
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-5% Synergy $0.42
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-8% Synergy $0.23

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald safe.

Demon Bolt Demon Bolt
+39% Synergy $0.21
Natural Reclamation Natural Reclamation
+37% Synergy $0.31
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+25% Synergy $0.33
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+17% Synergy $0.86
March of Reckless Joy March of Reckless Joy
+13% Synergy $0.23
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+13% Synergy $0.59
Opera Love Song Opera Love Song
+11% Synergy $0.27
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+5% Synergy $2.13
Audacious Swap Audacious Swap
+5% Synergy $0.26
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+4% Synergy $10.94
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.34
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $16.68
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+2% Synergy $7.03
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+2% Synergy $6.06
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-1% Synergy $6.27
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-1% Synergy $0.92
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-1% Synergy $0.85
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-2% Synergy $1.71
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-3% Synergy $0.21
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-4% Synergy $7.26
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-4% Synergy $0.97
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.31
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-5% Synergy $14.58
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $67.12

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald's game plan and control the board.

Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+49% Synergy $0.25
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+42% Synergy $2.57
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+41% Synergy $1.75
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+38% Synergy $0.30
Venture Forth Venture Forth
+35% Synergy $0.35
Terramorph Terramorph
+28% Synergy $0.38
Explore Explore
+26% Synergy $0.22
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+25% Synergy $0.49
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+24% Synergy $0.78
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+22% Synergy $0.34
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+22% Synergy $1.92
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+17% Synergy $0.29
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+17% Synergy $1.82
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+13% Synergy $35.52
Zenith Festival Zenith Festival
+9% Synergy $0.30
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+8% Synergy $0.32
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+7% Synergy $0.23
Burning Curiosity Burning Curiosity
+7% Synergy $0.09
Impending Flux Impending Flux
+6% Synergy $0.27
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+6% Synergy $0.31
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+6% Synergy $6.78
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+5% Synergy $0.31
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+5% Synergy $0.91
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+5% Synergy $11.43
Overrun Overrun
+4% Synergy $0.31
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+4% Synergy $0.58
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $7.05
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+3% Synergy $1.61
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+3% Synergy $2.34
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+0% Synergy $0.24
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $1.53
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-2% Synergy $0.65
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-2% Synergy $0.34
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-5% Synergy $1.02
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-5% Synergy $0.92
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-8% Synergy $0.88
Decimate Decimate
-9% Synergy $0.30
Farseek Farseek
-9% Synergy $0.55
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-21% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+26% Synergy $0.39
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+22% Synergy $2.03
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+19% Synergy $9.50
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+12% Synergy $4.67
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+8% Synergy $0.29
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+7% Synergy $47.41
Uba Mask Uba Mask
+7% Synergy $9.78
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+5% Synergy $4.05
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+5% Synergy $0.89
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+43% Synergy $0.37
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+37% Synergy $4.64
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+26% Synergy $4.58
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+26% Synergy $1.65
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+25% Synergy $2.06
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+24% Synergy $2.25
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+21% Synergy $1.09
Journey to the Lost City Journey to the Lost City
+15% Synergy $0.22
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+12% Synergy $3.77
Exploration Exploration
+12% Synergy $33.51
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+11% Synergy $8.03
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+11% Synergy $2.73
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+10% Synergy $9.59
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+10% Synergy $35.62
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+10% Synergy $1.21
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+9% Synergy $0.54
Food Chain Food Chain
+9% Synergy $45.06
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+9% Synergy $0.76
Bigger on the Inside Bigger on the Inside
+8% Synergy $0.43
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+7% Synergy $0.33
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
+7% Synergy $0.34
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+7% Synergy $4.17
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+6% Synergy $1.89
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+6% Synergy $0.33
The Flux The Flux
+6% Synergy $0.35
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+6% Synergy $0.32
Howling Moon Howling Moon
+6% Synergy $1.80
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+5% Synergy $0.27
Painter's Studio // Defaced Gallery Painter's Studio // Defaced Gallery
+5% Synergy $0.24
Howlpack Resurgence Howlpack Resurgence
+5% Synergy $0.30
Omenpath Journey Omenpath Journey
+4% Synergy $1.86
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+0% Synergy $32.07
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
+0% Synergy $0.61
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-1% Synergy $13.25
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-1% Synergy $1.64
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-1% Synergy $1.03
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-1% Synergy $0.42
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-2% Synergy $26.78
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-16% Synergy $2.84
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-23% Synergy $5.20

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+27% Synergy $2.97
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+24% Synergy $0.68
Chandra, Fire Artisan Chandra, Fire Artisan
+5% Synergy $0.36

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+55% Synergy $1.40
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+48% Synergy $0.26
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+48% Synergy $0.35
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+27% Synergy $0.35
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
+19% Synergy $0.22
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+18% Synergy $0.33
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+10% Synergy $0.24
Hidden Nursery Hidden Nursery
+9% Synergy $0.19
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+6% Synergy $0.48
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+4% Synergy $13.29
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+3% Synergy $0.33
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+3% Synergy $24.17
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.40
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-2% Synergy $7.44
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $50.77
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-6% Synergy $15.43

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Interdimensional Web Watch Interdimensional Web Watch
+13% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $1.10
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+10% Synergy $0.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.13
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+7% Synergy $3.91
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+5% Synergy $12.31
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-9% Synergy $0.29
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-9% Synergy $0.44

Lands

The mana base foundation for Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Highland Forest Highland Forest
+32% Synergy $0.47
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+27% Synergy $0.33
Game Trail Game Trail
+24% Synergy $0.24
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+23% Synergy $0.40
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+22% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+21% Synergy $0.33
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+19% Synergy $0.36
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+18% Synergy $0.27
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+17% Synergy $0.35
Command Tower Command Tower
+10% Synergy $0.25
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+6% Synergy $2.19
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+5% Synergy $0.91
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $7.05
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $16.68
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+2% Synergy $2.77
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+2% Synergy $8.10
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+1% Synergy $1.33
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.09
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+1% Synergy $2.20
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+0% Synergy $7.24
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+0% Synergy $5.02
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
0% Synergy $6.94
Commercial District Commercial District
-1% Synergy $7.86
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-2% Synergy $0.65
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-2% Synergy $0.34
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-2% Synergy $17.38
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-2% Synergy $0.46
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $31.39
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $3.30
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-3% Synergy $17.33
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-3% Synergy $11.39
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-4% Synergy $0.25
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-4% Synergy $0.47
Taiga Taiga
-5% Synergy
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-5% Synergy $0.27
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-6% Synergy $0.21
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-6% Synergy $1.10
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.82
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-12% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-14% Synergy $0.12

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