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Gau, Feral Youth
Price tag $0.16

Legendary CreatureHuman Berserker

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#1852 Current Rank
#2109 Last Week
#2166 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Gau, Feral Youth.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gau, Feral Youth decks.

Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+11% Synergy $0.94
Rocket-Powered Goblin Glider Rocket-Powered Goblin Glider
+7% Synergy $0.23
Raphael's Technique Raphael's Technique
+5% Synergy
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
0% Synergy $17.40
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
-1% Synergy $2.64

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gau, Feral Youth's abilities and overall game plan.

Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+69% Synergy $0.08
Scrabbling Claws Scrabbling Claws
+65% Synergy $0.12
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+63% Synergy $0.47
Electric Revelation Electric Revelation
+60% Synergy $0.12
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+59% Synergy $0.17
Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
+57% Synergy $2.15
Shenanigans Shenanigans
+55% Synergy $0.14
Reckless Charge Reckless Charge
+55% Synergy $0.13
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+55% Synergy $0.08
Yidaro, Wandering Monster Yidaro, Wandering Monster
+52% Synergy $0.23

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gau, Feral Youth decks.

Relic of Progenitus Relic of Progenitus
+51% Synergy $4.35
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+49% Synergy $0.41
Detective's Phoenix Detective's Phoenix
+49% Synergy $0.28
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+46% Synergy $0.21
Big Score Big Score
+31% Synergy $0.70
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+31% Synergy $0.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $1.22
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+4% Synergy $7.72
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+1% Synergy $1.88
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
0% Synergy $8.85
The One Ring The One Ring
-6% Synergy $75.61
Gamble Gamble
-12% Synergy $11.61
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-18% Synergy $28.80

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gau, Feral Youth's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Conspiracy Theorist Conspiracy Theorist
+46% Synergy $0.41
Sabin, Master Monk Sabin, Master Monk
+44% Synergy $0.10
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+40% Synergy $0.70
Flamewake Phoenix Flamewake Phoenix
+39% Synergy $0.11
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+35% Synergy $1.57
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+35% Synergy $2.45
Tomb Trawler Tomb Trawler
+33% Synergy $0.08
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+32% Synergy $0.66
Grim Lavamancer Grim Lavamancer
+31% Synergy $0.24
Scrapwork Mutt Scrapwork Mutt
+28% Synergy $0.21
Scavenged Brawler Scavenged Brawler
+25% Synergy $3.65
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+24% Synergy $1.47
Skyfire Phoenix Skyfire Phoenix
+19% Synergy $0.18
Mysterious Stranger Mysterious Stranger
+18% Synergy $0.17
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+17% Synergy $16.99
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+17% Synergy $7.58
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+15% Synergy $0.18
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+14% Synergy $1.45
Lightning Phoenix Lightning Phoenix
+13% Synergy $0.20
Rekindling Phoenix Rekindling Phoenix
+12% Synergy $0.75
Izzet Chemister Izzet Chemister
+12% Synergy $0.18
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+11% Synergy $12.73
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+11% Synergy $0.16
Vault Robber Vault Robber
+10% Synergy $0.06
Fuming Effigy Fuming Effigy
+10% Synergy $0.06
Seifer Almasy Seifer Almasy
+9% Synergy $0.26
Firewing Phoenix Firewing Phoenix
+9% Synergy $0.12
Lamplight Phoenix Lamplight Phoenix
+9% Synergy $0.09
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+8% Synergy $3.93
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+8% Synergy $0.15
Summon: Esper Valigarmanda Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
+8% Synergy $0.22
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
+8% Synergy $1.05
Millikin Millikin
+8% Synergy $0.10
Chrome Companion Chrome Companion
+8% Synergy $0.08
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $29.53
Phoenix Chick Phoenix Chick
+7% Synergy $0.13
Ox of Agonas Ox of Agonas
+7% Synergy $0.53
Rust Harvester Rust Harvester
+7% Synergy $0.15
Anger Anger
+6% Synergy $1.49
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+6% Synergy $0.18
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+6% Synergy $2.81
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+6% Synergy $3.21
Barkform Harvester Barkform Harvester
+5% Synergy $0.04
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+4% Synergy $0.53
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+2% Synergy $0.70
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
0% Synergy $1.98
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
-3% Synergy $0.24
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
-4% Synergy $1.00
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-4% Synergy $31.45
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-10% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gau, Feral Youth safe.

Flaring Pain Flaring Pain
+35% Synergy $1.16
Lava Dart Lava Dart
+33% Synergy $0.39
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+30% Synergy $0.28
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+25% Synergy $1.34
Decaying Time Loop Decaying Time Loop
+25% Synergy $0.23
Punishing Fire Punishing Fire
+23% Synergy $0.36
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+22% Synergy $0.09
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+20% Synergy $4.19
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+16% Synergy $4.17
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+15% Synergy $0.51
Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+14% Synergy $0.16
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+13% Synergy $0.43
Risk Factor Risk Factor
+13% Synergy $0.50
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+12% Synergy $0.47
Calibrated Blast Calibrated Blast
+10% Synergy $0.10
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+9% Synergy $1.42
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+8% Synergy $0.10
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+6% Synergy $0.26
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+5% Synergy $0.08
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+4% Synergy $0.08
Titan's Strength Titan's Strength
+4% Synergy $0.10
Infuriate Infuriate
+4% Synergy $0.04
Raze the Effigy Raze the Effigy
+4% Synergy $0.09
Brute Force Brute Force
+3% Synergy $0.20
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-2% Synergy $52.71
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-2% Synergy $1.17
Price of Progress Price of Progress
-3% Synergy $4.73
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-4% Synergy $9.52
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-5% Synergy $11.46
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-12% Synergy $6.72
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-13% Synergy $9.63
Seething Song Seething Song
-15% Synergy $6.34
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-19% Synergy $1.01
Abrade Abrade
-21% Synergy $0.18

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gau, Feral Youth's game plan and control the board.

Snort Snort
+45% Synergy $0.24
Wild Ride Wild Ride
+41% Synergy $0.07
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+40% Synergy $0.74
Isengard Unleashed Isengard Unleashed
+36% Synergy $1.10
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+34% Synergy $5.13
Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+34% Synergy $0.11
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+25% Synergy $7.32
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+23% Synergy $0.16
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+21% Synergy $2.52
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+20% Synergy $13.64
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+20% Synergy $0.49
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+18% Synergy $0.44
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+15% Synergy $0.13
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+13% Synergy $0.19
Zenith Festival Zenith Festival
+13% Synergy $0.28
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+11% Synergy $0.38
Maximize Velocity Maximize Velocity
+9% Synergy $0.08
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+8% Synergy $0.13
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+8% Synergy $0.52
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+7% Synergy $1.02
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+7% Synergy $0.51
Burning Inquiry Burning Inquiry
+7% Synergy $2.96
Shattered Perception Shattered Perception
+7% Synergy $0.08
Abandon the Post Abandon the Post
+7% Synergy $0.02
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+6% Synergy $2.34
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+6% Synergy $0.36
Flame Jab Flame Jab
+6% Synergy $0.20
Flash of Defiance Flash of Defiance
+6% Synergy $0.09
Call the Mountain Chocobo Call the Mountain Chocobo
+5% Synergy $0.04
Devil's Play Devil's Play
+5% Synergy $0.19
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+4% Synergy $2.55
Volcanic Spray Volcanic Spray
+4% Synergy $0.41
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+3% Synergy $0.12
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+3% Synergy $0.17
Suplex Suplex
+2% Synergy $0.10
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+1% Synergy $2.78
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
0% Synergy $8.13
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
0% Synergy $0.18
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-1% Synergy $1486.43
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-2% Synergy $5.20
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-3% Synergy $0.08
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
-3% Synergy $4.38
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-8% Synergy $0.24
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-13% Synergy $1.88
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-20% Synergy $4.78

Utility Artifacts

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

Currency Converter Currency Converter
+48% Synergy $9.50
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+28% Synergy $5.16
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+27% Synergy $8.13
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+26% Synergy $0.28
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+26% Synergy $0.28
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+25% Synergy $37.23
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+25% Synergy $0.50
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+23% Synergy $1.51
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+20% Synergy $2.31
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+20% Synergy $36.91
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+18% Synergy $23.08
Lembas Lembas
+17% Synergy $0.84
Key to the City Key to the City
+16% Synergy $0.29
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+16% Synergy $0.59
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+15% Synergy $1.54
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+14% Synergy $2.80
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+14% Synergy $0.48
Phyrexian Furnace Phyrexian Furnace
+14% Synergy $4.62
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+12% Synergy $2.12
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+12% Synergy $0.59
Mishra's Research Desk Mishra's Research Desk
+12% Synergy $0.06
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+11% Synergy $28.65
Butcher's Cleaver Butcher's Cleaver
+10% Synergy $0.06
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+9% Synergy $0.51
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+8% Synergy $0.82
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+8% Synergy $43.76
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+8% Synergy $0.28
Catalyst Stone Catalyst Stone
+8% Synergy $2.07
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $19.88
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+7% Synergy $5.30
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+7% Synergy $8.29
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+6% Synergy $11.59
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+6% Synergy $0.10
Wondrous Crucible Wondrous Crucible
+6% Synergy $1.13
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+5% Synergy $8.78
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+5% Synergy $1.81
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+5% Synergy $0.41
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+5% Synergy $1.59
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+4% Synergy $1.97
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+4% Synergy $0.15
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+4% Synergy $11.49
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+3% Synergy $0.98
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+2% Synergy $1.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.21
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+1% Synergy $2.20
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
0% Synergy $8.56
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
-1% Synergy $15.94
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.32
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-9% Synergy $6.84

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gau, Feral Youth's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+23% Synergy $0.95
Escape Velocity Escape Velocity
+22% Synergy $0.08
The Rollercrusher Ride The Rollercrusher Ride
+20% Synergy $0.45
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+17% Synergy $22.70
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+11% Synergy $0.33
Convenient Target Convenient Target
+11% Synergy $0.04
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+10% Synergy $6.46
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+7% Synergy $0.10
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+6% Synergy $0.13
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+4% Synergy $0.78
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+4% Synergy $0.77
Pain for All Pain for All
+4% Synergy $0.66
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.55
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
0% Synergy $9.44
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
0% Synergy $0.09
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-9% Synergy $10.57
City on Fire City on Fire
-9% Synergy $8.08

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gau, Feral Youth to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+11% Synergy $0.75

Utility Lands

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

Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+47% Synergy $0.12
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+45% Synergy $1.07
Hostile Desert Hostile Desert
+34% Synergy $0.08
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+25% Synergy $0.29
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+22% Synergy $6.23
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+17% Synergy $0.31
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+16% Synergy $0.15
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+15% Synergy $0.20
Petrified Field Petrified Field
+12% Synergy $4.02
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+11% Synergy $0.39
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+11% Synergy $0.66
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+11% Synergy $0.15
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+8% Synergy $0.10
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+7% Synergy $12.99
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+7% Synergy $1.29
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+7% Synergy $0.22
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+6% Synergy $7.92
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $3.04
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.39
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $35.27
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+2% Synergy $0.10
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+1% Synergy $1.00
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+1% Synergy $1.87
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-2% Synergy $3.26
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-4% Synergy $0.65
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-4% Synergy $6.04
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-6% Synergy $17.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Jack-o'-Lantern Jack-o'-Lantern
+21% Synergy $0.10
Honored Heirloom Honored Heirloom
+10% Synergy $0.12
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+4% Synergy $19.61
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $62.61
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $2.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.48
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.12
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-2% Synergy $26.65
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $23.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.05
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.48
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-6% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $1.06
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-10% Synergy $1.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gau, Feral Youth decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+35% Synergy $1.57
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+13% Synergy $0.43
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+11% Synergy $22.48
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+11% Synergy $0.07
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+10% Synergy $13.01
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+10% Synergy $23.27
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+10% Synergy $12.56
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+9% Synergy $0.52
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+9% Synergy $32.32
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+9% Synergy $4.79
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+7% Synergy $1.02
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+7% Synergy $2.58
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+5% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.15
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.05
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
0% Synergy $8.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.17
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-5% Synergy $11.46

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