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Gavi, Nest Warden
Price tag $0.35

Legendary CreatureHuman Shaman

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Jeskai

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

#623 Current Rank
#655 Last Week
#590 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Gavi, Nest Warden.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gavi, Nest Warden decks.

Coastal Peak Coastal Peak
+38% Synergy $0.40
Reed Richards, Smartest Man Reed Richards, Smartest Man
+3% Synergy
Red Ghost, Intangible Genius Red Ghost, Intangible Genius
+2% Synergy
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+2% Synergy $4.72
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+0% Synergy $0.78

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gavi, Nest Warden's abilities and overall game plan.

Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+87% Synergy $0.25
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+86% Synergy $0.28
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+85% Synergy $0.26
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+83% Synergy $0.29
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+83% Synergy $0.31
Nimble Obstructionist Nimble Obstructionist
+82% Synergy $0.43
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+82% Synergy $0.23
Astral Drift Astral Drift
+82% Synergy $0.28
Fluctuator Fluctuator
+78% Synergy $1.31
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+77% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gavi, Nest Warden decks.

Valiant Rescuer Valiant Rescuer
+76% Synergy $0.20
Neutralize Neutralize
+76% Synergy $0.21
Curator of Mysteries Curator of Mysteries
+73% Synergy $0.35
Drannith Stinger Drannith Stinger
+72% Synergy $0.25
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+72% Synergy $0.46
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+69% Synergy $1.35
New Perspectives New Perspectives
+68% Synergy $0.24
Abandoned Sarcophagus Abandoned Sarcophagus
+66% Synergy $0.30
Akroma's Vengeance Akroma's Vengeance
+66% Synergy $0.52
Cast Out Cast Out
+63% Synergy $0.30

Game Changers

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

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+6% Synergy $58.52
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+4% Synergy $34.55
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $37.03
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $66.59
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $53.21
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-5% Synergy $18.15
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $58.09
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $41.55

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gavi, Nest Warden's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Rielle, the Everwise Rielle, the Everwise
+58% Synergy $3.84
Herald of the Forgotten Herald of the Forgotten
+56% Synergy $0.34
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+54% Synergy $0.27
The Locust God The Locust God
+52% Synergy $8.27
Surly Badgersaur Surly Badgersaur
+49% Synergy $12.95
Brallin, Skyshark Rider Brallin, Skyshark Rider
+49% Synergy $4.46
Flourishing Fox Flourishing Fox
+49% Synergy $0.18
Magmakin Artillerist Magmakin Artillerist
+47% Synergy $0.25
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+43% Synergy $2.60
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+42% Synergy $0.38
Rooting Moloch Rooting Moloch
+41% Synergy $0.17
Yidaro, Wandering Monster Yidaro, Wandering Monster
+40% Synergy $0.38
Drannith Healer Drannith Healer
+39% Synergy $0.22
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+38% Synergy $1.62
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+34% Synergy $0.54
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+33% Synergy $0.44
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+33% Synergy $8.07
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+29% Synergy $6.08
Marauding Mako Marauding Mako
+29% Synergy $0.89
Spellpyre Phoenix Spellpyre Phoenix
+28% Synergy $0.20
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+28% Synergy $7.02
Irencrag Pyromancer Irencrag Pyromancer
+27% Synergy $0.43
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+25% Synergy $0.36
Scrounging Skyray Scrounging Skyray
+24% Synergy $0.27
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+22% Synergy $1.38
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+22% Synergy $6.68
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+21% Synergy $0.29
Waxen Shapethief Waxen Shapethief
+20% Synergy $0.35
Rampaging War Mammoth Rampaging War Mammoth
+20% Synergy $0.33
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+18% Synergy $0.25
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+18% Synergy $0.32
Eternal Dragon Eternal Dragon
+18% Synergy $0.47
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
+18% Synergy $0.27
Savai Thundermane Savai Thundermane
+17% Synergy $0.10
Splendor Mare Splendor Mare
+16% Synergy $0.31
Rhet-Tomb Mystic Rhet-Tomb Mystic
+16% Synergy $0.31
Jo Grant Jo Grant
+15% Synergy $0.20
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
+14% Synergy $0.32
Akim, the Soaring Wind Akim, the Soaring Wind
+14% Synergy $0.44
Drownyard Lurker Drownyard Lurker
+13% Synergy $0.18
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+13% Synergy $0.53
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+13% Synergy $0.24
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+12% Synergy $0.33
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+11% Synergy $1.77
Timeless Dragon Timeless Dragon
+11% Synergy $0.28
Krang, the All-Powerful Krang, the All-Powerful
+10% Synergy $0.38
Aven Wind Guide Aven Wind Guide
+10% Synergy $0.30
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+6% Synergy $6.97
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+4% Synergy $29.84
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-11% Synergy $59.32

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gavi, Nest Warden safe.

Forsake the Worldly Forsake the Worldly
+59% Synergy $0.28
Countervailing Winds Countervailing Winds
+59% Synergy $0.28
Hieroglyphic Illumination Hieroglyphic Illumination
+57% Synergy $0.31
Zenith Flare Zenith Flare
+57% Synergy $0.20
Complicate Complicate
+55% Synergy $0.39
Angelsong Angelsong
+49% Synergy $0.67
Starstorm Starstorm
+41% Synergy $0.31
Miscalculation Miscalculation
+39% Synergy $0.59
Radiant's Judgment Radiant's Judgment
+30% Synergy $0.10
Akroma's Blessing Akroma's Blessing
+27% Synergy $0.34
Shredded Sails Shredded Sails
+27% Synergy $0.21
Rebuild Rebuild
+21% Synergy $0.28
Gallant Strike Gallant Strike
+21% Synergy $0.13
Mage's Guile Mage's Guile
+20% Synergy $0.20
Censor Censor
+19% Synergy $0.31
Choking Tethers Choking Tethers
+15% Synergy $0.21
Deem Worthy Deem Worthy
+13% Synergy $0.09
Gilded Light Gilded Light
+12% Synergy $0.04
Rescind Rescind
+11% Synergy $0.14
Clear Clear
+11% Synergy $0.32
Skycrash Skycrash
+9% Synergy $0.24
Wipe Clean Wipe Clean
+7% Synergy $0.13
Fuel the Flames Fuel the Flames
+7% Synergy $0.19
Mental Journey Mental Journey
+5% Synergy $0.22
Renewed Faith Renewed Faith
+5% Synergy $0.06
Don't Blink Don't Blink
+4% Synergy $0.20
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $16.68
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $2.01
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-8% Synergy $1.10
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-11% Synergy $1.39
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-13% Synergy $1.45
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-13% Synergy $3.63
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-15% Synergy $4.41
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-15% Synergy $0.34
Counterspell Counterspell
-22% Synergy $3.67
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-28% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-31% Synergy $1.32

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gavi, Nest Warden's game plan and control the board.

Decree of Justice Decree of Justice
+60% Synergy $0.21
Boon of the Wish-Giver Boon of the Wish-Giver
+53% Synergy $0.20
Slice and Dice Slice and Dice
+42% Synergy $0.20
Spectacular Pileup Spectacular Pileup
+34% Synergy $0.27
Sweltering Suns Sweltering Suns
+21% Synergy $0.29
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+20% Synergy $3.50
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+17% Synergy $0.34
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+16% Synergy $6.00
Windfall Windfall
+15% Synergy $4.94
Sacred Excavation Sacred Excavation
+15% Synergy $0.15
Step Through Step Through
+13% Synergy $0.21
Decree of Annihilation Decree of Annihilation
+12% Synergy $2.26
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+12% Synergy $11.82
Trade the Helm Trade the Helm
+9% Synergy $0.18
Descend upon the Sinful Descend upon the Sinful
+8% Synergy $0.32
Go for Blood Go for Blood
+7% Synergy $0.14
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+6% Synergy $3.14
Violent Impact Violent Impact
+6% Synergy $0.11
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.32
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-13% Synergy $0.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+53% Synergy $16.45
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+31% Synergy $10.84
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+16% Synergy $0.24
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+15% Synergy $0.85
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+13% Synergy $16.58
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+9% Synergy $0.38
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+4% Synergy $2.83
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gavi, Nest Warden's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+59% Synergy $5.34
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+53% Synergy $1.63
Drake Haven Drake Haven
+53% Synergy $0.34
Astral Slide Astral Slide
+53% Synergy $0.89
Crystalline Resonance Crystalline Resonance
+50% Synergy $0.30
Decree of Silence Decree of Silence
+41% Synergy $35.80
Lightning Rift Lightning Rift
+37% Synergy $0.09
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+30% Synergy $1.23
Unpredictable Cyclone Unpredictable Cyclone
+30% Synergy $0.18
Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+26% Synergy $0.33
Escape Protocol Escape Protocol
+20% Synergy $0.12
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+10% Synergy $2.98
Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
+10% Synergy $6.69
Lay Claim Lay Claim
+10% Synergy $0.20
Spirit Cairn Spirit Cairn
+9% Synergy $0.16
Footfall Crater Footfall Crater
+7% Synergy $0.31
Flame Blitz Flame Blitz
+7% Synergy $0.11
Hoofprints of the Stag Hoofprints of the Stag
+7% Synergy $0.18
Poetic Ingenuity Poetic Ingenuity
+5% Synergy $0.30
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+5% Synergy $1.70
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+5% Synergy $0.32
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+5% Synergy $63.66
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+4% Synergy $0.35
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+4% Synergy $0.41
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+3% Synergy $9.62
Curiosity Curiosity
+3% Synergy $1.24
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+3% Synergy $2.25
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+2% Synergy $7.54
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $12.00

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gavi, Nest Warden to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+12% Synergy $10.32
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+6% Synergy $5.08
Chandra, Flamecaller Chandra, Flamecaller
+5% Synergy $0.48

Utility Lands

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

Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+75% Synergy $0.29
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+74% Synergy $0.36
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+74% Synergy $0.27
Blasted Landscape Blasted Landscape
+44% Synergy $1.46
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+28% Synergy $2.94
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+10% Synergy $12.90
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.33
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+6% Synergy $0.21
Hostile Desert Hostile Desert
+5% Synergy $0.26
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $30.88

Mana Artifacts

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

Raugrin Crystal Raugrin Crystal
+75% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+21% Synergy $0.30
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+20% Synergy $0.34
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+18% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+14% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy $2.51
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+6% Synergy $4.17
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+4% Synergy $0.88
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $1.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.13
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-2% Synergy $4.40
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-7% Synergy $2.98
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-12% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-15% Synergy $0.40

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gavi, Nest Warden decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+73% Synergy $0.27
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+61% Synergy $0.36
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+41% Synergy $0.55
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+37% Synergy $0.23
Night Market Night Market
+30% Synergy $0.19
Capital City Capital City
+27% Synergy $0.28
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+25% Synergy $0.24
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+24% Synergy $17.07
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+24% Synergy $0.36
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+23% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.33
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $16.68
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+2% Synergy $0.27
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.21
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.34
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+0% Synergy $4.73
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+0% Synergy $4.75
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.25
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-2% Synergy $0.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $3.30
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
-3% Synergy $356.24
Tundra Tundra
-3% Synergy $3000.00
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-4% Synergy $8.37
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-5% Synergy $12.79
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.82
Training Center Training Center
-6% Synergy $15.71
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-6% Synergy $16.58
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-7% Synergy $18.47
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-7% Synergy $5.31
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-7% Synergy $10.35
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-7% Synergy $31.39
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-7% Synergy $36.04
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-8% Synergy $16.02
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-8% Synergy $1.96
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-9% Synergy $1.57
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-15% Synergy $0.24
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-17% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-17% Synergy $0.31
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-17% Synergy $0.36
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-18% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-18% Synergy $0.12
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-20% Synergy $0.41
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-22% Synergy $0.26
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-30% Synergy $0.39
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-31% Synergy $0.32
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-33% Synergy $0.33

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