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Galea, Kindler of Hope
Price tag $0.52

Legendary Creature — Elf Knight

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Bant

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#407 Current Rank
#352 Last Week
#341 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Galea, Kindler of Hope.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Galea, Kindler of Hope decks.

Buster Sword Buster Sword
+12% Synergy $40.28
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+10% Synergy $3.29
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+8% Synergy $25.84
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+7% Synergy $7.21
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
+4% Synergy $0.11

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Galea, Kindler of Hope's abilities and overall game plan.

Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+83% Synergy $2.11
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+75% Synergy $1.44
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+74% Synergy $1.36
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+69% Synergy $2.43
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+63% Synergy $7.99
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+59% Synergy $0.37
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+59% Synergy $16.04
Holy Avenger Holy Avenger
+59% Synergy $0.51
Rancor Rancor
+57% Synergy $1.28
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+56% Synergy $3.09

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Galea, Kindler of Hope decks.

All That Glitters All That Glitters
+55% Synergy $0.34
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+55% Synergy $24.87
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+54% Synergy $0.20
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+54% Synergy $4.37
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+53% Synergy $0.15
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+51% Synergy $1.38
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+50% Synergy $0.31
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+48% Synergy $1.45
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+46% Synergy $0.35
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+31% Synergy $10.34

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+14% Synergy $27.84
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $44.97
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $111.35
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $40.56
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $50.27
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $33.24
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $49.57

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Galea, Kindler of Hope's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+46% Synergy $3.94
Danitha, New Benalia's Light Danitha, New Benalia's Light
+42% Synergy $0.88
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+39% Synergy $4.03
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+38% Synergy $0.18
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+36% Synergy $2.52
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+35% Synergy $26.92
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+28% Synergy $22.92
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+23% Synergy $0.56
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+22% Synergy $1.11
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+21% Synergy $3.24
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+21% Synergy $16.97
Catti-brie of Mithral Hall Catti-brie of Mithral Hall
+21% Synergy $0.24
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+19% Synergy $0.27
Paradise Druid Paradise Druid
+18% Synergy $0.16
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+18% Synergy $6.09
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+17% Synergy $0.33
Golden-Tail Trainer Golden-Tail Trainer
+16% Synergy $0.13
Knight of Autumn Knight of Autumn
+15% Synergy $0.68
Rafiq of the Many Rafiq of the Many
+15% Synergy $0.15
Fleecemane Lion Fleecemane Lion
+14% Synergy $0.33
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+12% Synergy $4.00
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+12% Synergy $2.06
Bruna, Light of Alabaster Bruna, Light of Alabaster
+11% Synergy $0.44
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+11% Synergy $0.46
Fey Steed Fey Steed
+11% Synergy $0.19
Riverwise Augur Riverwise Augur
+11% Synergy $0.09
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
+10% Synergy $0.87
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+10% Synergy $0.30
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+9% Synergy $3.24
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+9% Synergy $3.47
Sigarda, Host of Herons Sigarda, Host of Herons
+9% Synergy $1.21
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+8% Synergy $16.23
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+8% Synergy $0.08
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
+8% Synergy $0.44
Storvald, Frost Giant Jarl Storvald, Frost Giant Jarl
+8% Synergy $0.54
Siona, Captain of the Pyleas Siona, Captain of the Pyleas
+8% Synergy $0.14
Heavenly Blademaster Heavenly Blademaster
+8% Synergy $0.24
Sovereigns of Lost Alara Sovereigns of Lost Alara
+7% Synergy $0.99
Angel of Finality Angel of Finality
+7% Synergy $0.12
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+7% Synergy $3.69
Ellivere of the Wild Court Ellivere of the Wild Court
+6% Synergy $0.31
Prognostic Sphinx Prognostic Sphinx
+6% Synergy $0.12
Kellan, the Kid Kellan, the Kid
+5% Synergy $0.70
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+4% Synergy $39.90
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+4% Synergy $1.82
Jukai Naturalist Jukai Naturalist
+4% Synergy $0.37
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+3% Synergy $8.12
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+3% Synergy $2.32
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-7% Synergy $0.53
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-11% Synergy $9.03

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Galea, Kindler of Hope safe.

Bant Charm Bant Charm
+24% Synergy $0.19
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+22% Synergy $0.08
Song of Inspiration Song of Inspiration
+7% Synergy $0.13
Ride the Avalanche Ride the Avalanche
+6% Synergy $0.20
Diviner's Portent Diviner's Portent
+6% Synergy $0.72
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+5% Synergy $3.59
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+5% Synergy $0.43
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+4% Synergy $2.03
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+3% Synergy $2.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $41.85
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $14.26
Negate Negate
-4% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $2.01
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-5% Synergy $2.38
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-5% Synergy $6.36
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $10.79
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-9% Synergy $1.87
Beast Within Beast Within
-13% Synergy $0.97
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-13% Synergy $0.82
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $1.34
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-15% Synergy $1.00
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-17% Synergy $1.01

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Galea, Kindler of Hope's game plan and control the board.

Open the Armory Open the Armory
+45% Synergy $2.15
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+23% Synergy $6.83
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+22% Synergy $0.82
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+20% Synergy $2.50
Single Combat Single Combat
+17% Synergy $0.40
Ponder Ponder
+11% Synergy $1.52
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+9% Synergy $0.44
Valiant Endeavor Valiant Endeavor
+8% Synergy $0.70
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+7% Synergy $0.62
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+7% Synergy $0.55
Preordain Preordain
+5% Synergy $0.77
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+4% Synergy $0.88
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $8.31
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.52
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-3% Synergy $1.75
Three Visits Three Visits
-6% Synergy $5.92
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-8% Synergy $1.49
Cultivate Cultivate
-10% Synergy $0.56
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-10% Synergy $0.42
Farewell Farewell
-10% Synergy $4.26
Farseek Farseek
-18% Synergy $2.00

Utility Artifacts

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

Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+51% Synergy $2.09
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+50% Synergy $3.71
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+49% Synergy $0.90
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+48% Synergy $2.18
Behemoth Sledge Behemoth Sledge
+46% Synergy $0.21
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+34% Synergy $1.18
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+32% Synergy $27.49
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+30% Synergy $16.50
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+28% Synergy $29.66
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+27% Synergy $1.04
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+25% Synergy $7.31
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+24% Synergy $15.98
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+24% Synergy $0.12
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+24% Synergy $0.53
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+22% Synergy $28.33
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+18% Synergy $37.80
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+17% Synergy $1.70
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+16% Synergy $13.89
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+15% Synergy $0.57
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+14% Synergy $1.26
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+13% Synergy $1.63
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+13% Synergy $7.65
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+13% Synergy $20.63
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+13% Synergy $0.27
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+12% Synergy $18.80
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+12% Synergy $8.16
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+12% Synergy $12.61
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+12% Synergy $0.99
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+12% Synergy $4.54
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+11% Synergy $0.32
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+11% Synergy $8.32
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+11% Synergy $6.04
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+11% Synergy $5.42
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+11% Synergy $0.39
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+11% Synergy $0.21
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+10% Synergy $10.88
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+10% Synergy $0.28
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+9% Synergy $7.35
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+8% Synergy $33.77
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+8% Synergy $0.83
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+8% Synergy $17.84
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+8% Synergy $9.61
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+8% Synergy $16.02
Lothlórien Blade Lothlórien Blade
+7% Synergy $0.14
Power Fist Power Fist
+7% Synergy $9.63
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+7% Synergy $4.45
Godsend Godsend
+6% Synergy $3.44
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+5% Synergy $36.14
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $2.25
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.49

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Galea, Kindler of Hope's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+52% Synergy $0.97
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+47% Synergy $0.78
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+42% Synergy $0.36
Shielding Plax Shielding Plax
+38% Synergy $0.10
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+33% Synergy $8.19
Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+28% Synergy $0.07
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+28% Synergy $4.44
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+27% Synergy $2.20
Strong Back Strong Back
+27% Synergy $1.49
Abundant Growth Abundant Growth
+24% Synergy $0.13
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+23% Synergy $1.48
Shield of the Oversoul Shield of the Oversoul
+21% Synergy $1.51
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+18% Synergy $0.23
Gryff's Boon Gryff's Boon
+18% Synergy $0.09
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+17% Synergy $5.16
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+17% Synergy $0.16
Finest Hour Finest Hour
+15% Synergy $0.77
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+13% Synergy $2.35
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+13% Synergy $2.34
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+13% Synergy $0.63
Verdant Embrace Verdant Embrace
+13% Synergy $0.19
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+12% Synergy $0.39
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+11% Synergy $3.89
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+11% Synergy $0.14
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+11% Synergy $1.09
Combat Research Combat Research
+11% Synergy $0.37
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+11% Synergy $3.14
Psychic Impetus Psychic Impetus
+11% Synergy $0.17
Armadillo Cloak Armadillo Cloak
+10% Synergy $0.85
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+10% Synergy $0.48
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+10% Synergy $0.27
Netherese Puzzle-Ward Netherese Puzzle-Ward
+9% Synergy $0.74
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+8% Synergy $3.47
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+8% Synergy $0.32
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+8% Synergy $0.45
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+8% Synergy $4.56
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+7% Synergy $0.16
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+7% Synergy $4.95
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+7% Synergy $1.87
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+7% Synergy $0.16
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+7% Synergy $3.69
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+6% Synergy $3.79
Greater Good Greater Good
+6% Synergy $2.93
Colossification Colossification
+6% Synergy $0.28
Idolized Idolized
+6% Synergy $0.78
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+5% Synergy $25.41
Unflinching Courage Unflinching Courage
+5% Synergy $0.11
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+4% Synergy $1.08
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+4% Synergy $0.35
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+4% Synergy $1.13

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Galea, Kindler of Hope to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Estrid, the Masked Estrid, the Masked
+4% Synergy $1.31

Utility Lands

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

Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+39% Synergy $0.35
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+23% Synergy $0.37
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+21% Synergy $6.13
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+18% Synergy $8.03
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
+18% Synergy $0.15
Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
+11% Synergy $0.07
Rivendell Rivendell
+8% Synergy $0.83
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+7% Synergy $39.08
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.42
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+7% Synergy $0.11
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $3.49
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $29.51
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-5% Synergy $8.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $17.84
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-27% Synergy $2.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $2.00
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $2.00
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+6% Synergy $19.00
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.21
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-3% Synergy $0.34
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-6% Synergy $0.18
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-7% Synergy $0.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.01

Lands

The mana base foundation for Galea, Kindler of Hope decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Fortified Village Fortified Village
+33% Synergy $0.19
Port Town Port Town
+32% Synergy $0.16
Bant Panorama Bant Panorama
+24% Synergy $0.27
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+22% Synergy $0.13
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+21% Synergy $0.15
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+21% Synergy $0.34
Grasslands Grasslands
+20% Synergy $0.21
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+18% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+18% Synergy $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+17% Synergy $0.05
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+17% Synergy $0.16
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+16% Synergy $0.18
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+16% Synergy $0.09
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+15% Synergy $0.19
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+15% Synergy $0.08
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+15% Synergy $0.14
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+14% Synergy $0.23
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+12% Synergy $0.31
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+12% Synergy $0.39
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy $1.00
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.05
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $1.19
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.05
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+4% Synergy $2.25
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $1.00
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+2% Synergy $3.65
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $5.09
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-1% Synergy $1.00
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-1% Synergy $0.13
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-2% Synergy $2.17
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $2.61
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-3% Synergy $10.31
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.12
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-4% Synergy $12.53
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-4% Synergy $11.40
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $23.94
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-4% Synergy $0.19
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-5% Synergy $8.80
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-5% Synergy $9.48
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $11.68
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-6% Synergy $16.40
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-6% Synergy $8.98
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-7% Synergy $1.24
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-7% Synergy $0.76
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-9% Synergy $4.84
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-9% Synergy $0.39
Brushland Brushland
-9% Synergy $1.25
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-15% Synergy $1.15
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-19% Synergy $0.31
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-22% Synergy $0.34

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