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Gavi, Nest Warden
Price tag $0.38

Legendary CreatureHuman Shaman

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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

#643 Current Rank
#674 Last Week
#591 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 $0.44
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+2% Synergy $3.82
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
0% Synergy $0.54
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
0% Synergy $2.62
Erode Erode
-2% Synergy $6.84

High Synergy Cards

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

Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+87% Synergy $0.24
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+86% Synergy $0.30
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+85% Synergy $0.29
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+84% Synergy $0.28
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+84% Synergy $0.30
Nimble Obstructionist Nimble Obstructionist
+83% Synergy $0.42
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+83% Synergy $0.24
Astral Drift Astral Drift
+82% Synergy $0.31
Fluctuator Fluctuator
+79% Synergy $1.42
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+78% Synergy $0.38

Top Cards

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

Valiant Rescuer Valiant Rescuer
+77% Synergy $0.19
Neutralize Neutralize
+76% Synergy $0.19
Curator of Mysteries Curator of Mysteries
+74% Synergy $0.36
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+73% Synergy $0.44
Drannith Stinger Drannith Stinger
+73% Synergy $0.23
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+70% Synergy $1.32
New Perspectives New Perspectives
+69% Synergy $0.25
Akroma's Vengeance Akroma's Vengeance
+67% Synergy $0.52
Abandoned Sarcophagus Abandoned Sarcophagus
+67% Synergy $0.27
Cast Out Cast Out
+64% Synergy $0.32

Game Changers

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

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+7% Synergy $57.92
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+5% Synergy $34.62
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $37.67
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $68.10
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $52.65
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-5% Synergy $18.66
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $58.09
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% 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
+59% Synergy $3.58
Herald of the Forgotten Herald of the Forgotten
+56% Synergy $0.33
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+55% Synergy $0.24
The Locust God The Locust God
+53% Synergy $8.27
Surly Badgersaur Surly Badgersaur
+50% Synergy $13.71
Brallin, Skyshark Rider Brallin, Skyshark Rider
+50% Synergy $3.82
Flourishing Fox Flourishing Fox
+49% Synergy $0.20
Magmakin Artillerist Magmakin Artillerist
+48% Synergy $0.26
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+43% Synergy $2.83
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+42% Synergy $0.38
Rooting Moloch Rooting Moloch
+42% Synergy $0.15
Yidaro, Wandering Monster Yidaro, Wandering Monster
+41% Synergy $0.38
Drannith Healer Drannith Healer
+40% Synergy $0.25
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+38% Synergy $1.48
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+35% Synergy $0.53
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+33% Synergy $8.14
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+33% Synergy $0.24
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+30% Synergy $5.40
Marauding Mako Marauding Mako
+30% Synergy $0.99
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+28% Synergy $6.57
Spellpyre Phoenix Spellpyre Phoenix
+28% Synergy $0.19
Irencrag Pyromancer Irencrag Pyromancer
+27% Synergy $0.41
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+26% Synergy $0.32
Scrounging Skyray Scrounging Skyray
+25% Synergy $0.24
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+23% Synergy $1.34
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+22% Synergy $6.52
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+22% Synergy $0.27
Waxen Shapethief Waxen Shapethief
+21% Synergy $0.33
Rampaging War Mammoth Rampaging War Mammoth
+21% Synergy $0.30
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+19% Synergy $0.35
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+19% Synergy $0.24
Eternal Dragon Eternal Dragon
+18% Synergy $0.47
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
+18% Synergy $0.23
Savai Thundermane Savai Thundermane
+18% Synergy $0.10
Splendor Mare Splendor Mare
+17% Synergy $0.26
Rhet-Tomb Mystic Rhet-Tomb Mystic
+16% Synergy $0.32
Jo Grant Jo Grant
+16% Synergy $0.20
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
+15% Synergy $0.31
Akim, the Soaring Wind Akim, the Soaring Wind
+15% Synergy $0.47
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+14% Synergy $0.52
Drownyard Lurker Drownyard Lurker
+14% Synergy $0.25
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+13% Synergy $0.28
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+13% Synergy $0.32
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+12% Synergy $1.58
Timeless Dragon Timeless Dragon
+12% Synergy $0.28
Krang, the All-Powerful Krang, the All-Powerful
+11% Synergy $0.38
Aven Wind Guide Aven Wind Guide
+10% Synergy $0.31
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+7% Synergy $7.13
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+5% Synergy $29.71
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-11% Synergy $54.62

Instants

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

Forsake the Worldly Forsake the Worldly
+60% Synergy $0.26
Countervailing Winds Countervailing Winds
+59% Synergy $0.29
Hieroglyphic Illumination Hieroglyphic Illumination
+57% Synergy $0.31
Zenith Flare Zenith Flare
+56% Synergy $0.17
Complicate Complicate
+55% Synergy $0.40
Angelsong Angelsong
+49% Synergy $0.67
Starstorm Starstorm
+42% Synergy $0.30
Miscalculation Miscalculation
+39% Synergy $0.59
Radiant's Judgment Radiant's Judgment
+30% Synergy $0.10
Akroma's Blessing Akroma's Blessing
+28% Synergy $0.34
Shredded Sails Shredded Sails
+27% Synergy $0.17
Rebuild Rebuild
+22% Synergy $0.28
Gallant Strike Gallant Strike
+21% Synergy $0.13
Mage's Guile Mage's Guile
+21% Synergy $0.20
Censor Censor
+19% Synergy $0.30
Choking Tethers Choking Tethers
+16% Synergy $0.21
Deem Worthy Deem Worthy
+14% Synergy $0.09
Gilded Light Gilded Light
+12% Synergy $0.05
Rescind Rescind
+11% Synergy $0.14
Clear Clear
+11% Synergy $0.32
Skycrash Skycrash
+10% Synergy $0.23
Wipe Clean Wipe Clean
+8% Synergy $0.13
Fuel the Flames Fuel the Flames
+7% Synergy $0.19
Mental Journey Mental Journey
+6% Synergy $0.21
Renewed Faith Renewed Faith
+5% Synergy $0.05
Don't Blink Don't Blink
+5% Synergy $0.21
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $15.77
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-8% Synergy $2.03
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-8% Synergy $1.04
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-11% Synergy $1.39
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-13% Synergy $1.63
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-13% Synergy $3.29
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-15% Synergy $4.46
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-16% Synergy $0.35
Counterspell Counterspell
-22% Synergy $3.66
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-28% Synergy $1.11
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-31% Synergy $1.21

Sorceries

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

Decree of Justice Decree of Justice
+60% Synergy $0.22
Boon of the Wish-Giver Boon of the Wish-Giver
+53% Synergy $0.20
Slice and Dice Slice and Dice
+43% Synergy $0.22
Spectacular Pileup Spectacular Pileup
+35% Synergy $0.28
Sweltering Suns Sweltering Suns
+22% Synergy $0.30
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+20% Synergy $3.90
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+18% Synergy $0.34
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+17% Synergy $4.13
Windfall Windfall
+16% Synergy $4.77
Sacred Excavation Sacred Excavation
+15% Synergy $0.15
Step Through Step Through
+14% Synergy $0.15
Decree of Annihilation Decree of Annihilation
+13% Synergy $2.25
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+12% Synergy $12.19
Trade the Helm Trade the Helm
+10% Synergy $0.18
Descend upon the Sinful Descend upon the Sinful
+9% Synergy $0.31
Go for Blood Go for Blood
+8% Synergy $0.12
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+6% Synergy $3.10
Violent Impact Violent Impact
+6% Synergy $0.11
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.33
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-14% Synergy $0.80

Utility Artifacts

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

Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+54% Synergy $16.58
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+31% Synergy $11.53
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+17% Synergy $0.29
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+15% Synergy $0.83
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+14% Synergy $2.80
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+9% Synergy $0.38
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+5% Synergy $3.01
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.27
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $2.38

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 $4.96
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+54% Synergy $1.53
Drake Haven Drake Haven
+54% Synergy $0.36
Astral Slide Astral Slide
+53% Synergy $0.89
Crystalline Resonance Crystalline Resonance
+51% Synergy $0.27
Decree of Silence Decree of Silence
+41% Synergy $35.80
Lightning Rift Lightning Rift
+38% Synergy $0.09
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+31% Synergy $1.16
Unpredictable Cyclone Unpredictable Cyclone
+31% Synergy $0.19
Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+27% Synergy $0.34
Escape Protocol Escape Protocol
+20% Synergy $0.11
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+11% Synergy $0.91
Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
+10% Synergy $6.05
Lay Claim Lay Claim
+10% Synergy $0.19
Spirit Cairn Spirit Cairn
+10% Synergy $0.16
Footfall Crater Footfall Crater
+8% Synergy $0.31
Flame Blitz Flame Blitz
+7% Synergy $0.11
Hoofprints of the Stag Hoofprints of the Stag
+7% Synergy $0.17
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+6% Synergy $0.37
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+6% Synergy $2.48
Poetic Ingenuity Poetic Ingenuity
+6% Synergy $0.28
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+5% Synergy $64.78
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+5% Synergy $0.34
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+5% Synergy $0.34
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+4% Synergy $2.34
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+4% Synergy $9.10
Curiosity Curiosity
+4% Synergy $1.12
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+2% Synergy $7.81
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $11.77

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 $10.33
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+6% Synergy $4.67
Chandra, Flamecaller Chandra, Flamecaller
+6% Synergy $0.48

Utility Lands

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

Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+76% Synergy $0.32
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+75% Synergy $0.36
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+75% Synergy $0.26
Blasted Landscape Blasted Landscape
+44% Synergy $1.46
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+28% Synergy $2.84
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+10% Synergy $12.30
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.26
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+6% Synergy $0.19
Hostile Desert Hostile Desert
+6% Synergy $0.26
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $31.45

Mana Artifacts

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

Raugrin Crystal Raugrin Crystal
+76% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+22% Synergy $0.25
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+21% Synergy $0.35
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+18% Synergy $0.38
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+15% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $2.41
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+7% Synergy $3.88
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+4% Synergy $0.84
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.29
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-2% Synergy $1.52
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-7% Synergy $2.97
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-13% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $2.16
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-16% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+74% Synergy $0.28
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+61% Synergy $0.20
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+42% Synergy $0.33
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+38% Synergy $0.24
Night Market Night Market
+30% Synergy $0.11
Capital City Capital City
+28% Synergy $0.25
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+25% Synergy $16.47
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+25% Synergy $0.27
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+24% Synergy $0.36
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+24% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.34
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $15.77
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+3% Synergy $0.24
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.34
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.22
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+1% Synergy $4.77
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+1% Synergy $4.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.23
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-2% Synergy $0.23
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $1.03
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-4% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
-4% Synergy $355.19
Tundra Tundra
-4% Synergy $3000.00
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-5% Synergy $8.71
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-5% Synergy $12.63
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.23
Training Center Training Center
-7% Synergy $15.71
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-7% Synergy $18.04
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-7% Synergy $16.08
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-7% Synergy $5.34
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-8% Synergy $10.67
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-8% Synergy $32.05
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-8% Synergy $38.59
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-9% Synergy $15.69
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-9% Synergy $1.87
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-9% Synergy $1.82
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-15% Synergy $0.23
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-17% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-18% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-18% Synergy $0.29
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-18% Synergy $0.36
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-19% Synergy $0.36
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-20% Synergy $0.30
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-22% Synergy $0.34
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-30% Synergy $0.39
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-32% Synergy $0.36
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-33% Synergy $0.27

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