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Geralf, Visionary Stitcher: Defenders
Price tag $1.05

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 46% Zombies 9% Flying 7% Tokens 7% Defenders 6%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Geralf, Visionary Stitcher's Defenders builds — cards that lean hardest into the Defenders theme.

Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+97% Synergy $0.48
Wall of Junk Wall of Junk
+88% Synergy $0.28
Aegis Turtle Aegis Turtle
+85% Synergy $0.25
Wall of Frost Wall of Frost
+84% Synergy $0.28
Glacial Wall Glacial Wall
+82% Synergy $0.35
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
+76% Synergy $0.14
Wall of Runes Wall of Runes
+76% Synergy $0.22
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+71% Synergy $0.78
Riptide Turtle Riptide Turtle
+70% Synergy $0.09
Cleaver Skaab Cleaver Skaab
+70% Synergy $4.50

Top Cards

The staple cards most Geralf, Visionary Stitcher Defenders decks run as their core.

Dragon's Eye Savants Dragon's Eye Savants
+64% Synergy $0.20
Wall of Mist Wall of Mist
+61% Synergy $0.10
Corrupted Shapeshifter Corrupted Shapeshifter
+57% Synergy $0.21
Hover Barrier Hover Barrier
+57% Synergy $0.42
Murmuring Phantasm Murmuring Phantasm
+56% Synergy $0.18
Crenellated Wall Crenellated Wall
+56% Synergy $0.34
Gleaming Barrier Gleaming Barrier
+53% Synergy $0.19
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+46% Synergy $1.44
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $3.43
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-4% Synergy $6.10

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Geralf, Visionary Stitcher Defenders game on their own.

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-14% Synergy $69.44
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-17% Synergy $56.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-21% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Defenders plan in Geralf, Visionary Stitcher decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Floodgate Floodgate
+52% Synergy $0.12
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+49% Synergy $26.27
Corridor Monitor Corridor Monitor
+48% Synergy $0.15
Steel Wall Steel Wall
+47% Synergy $0.17
Phyrexian Soulgorger Phyrexian Soulgorger
+47% Synergy $10.52
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+44% Synergy $0.30
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+41% Synergy $0.33
Biolume Egg Biolume Serpent Biolume Egg
+38% Synergy $0.13
Profaner of the Dead Profaner of the Dead
+35% Synergy $0.32
Excavated Wall Excavated Wall
+32% Synergy $0.08
Guardians of Meletis Guardians of Meletis
+32% Synergy $0.08
Secret Door Secret Door
+32% Synergy $0.17
Shield Sphere Shield Sphere
+31% Synergy $10.04
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+30% Synergy $0.26
Kraken Hatchling Kraken Hatchling
+28% Synergy $0.08
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+28% Synergy $0.28
Merfolk Secretkeeper Merfolk Secretkeeper
+26% Synergy $0.24
Havengul Runebinder Havengul Runebinder
+26% Synergy $0.16
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+24% Synergy $0.33
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+21% Synergy $0.95
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+20% Synergy $2.76
Sidisi's Faithful Sidisi's Faithful
+20% Synergy $0.22
Canyon Crab Canyon Crab
+20% Synergy $0.07
Suspicious Bookcase Suspicious Bookcase
+20% Synergy $0.32
Windreader Sphinx Windreader Sphinx
+19% Synergy $0.34
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+18% Synergy $6.74
Rune-Sealed Wall Rune-Sealed Wall
+18% Synergy $0.06
Overcharged Amalgam Overcharged Amalgam
+17% Synergy $0.48
Bygone Colossus Bygone Colossus
+17% Synergy $0.31
Summit Sentinel Summit Sentinel
+17% Synergy $0.05
Ambling Stormshell Ambling Stormshell
+16% Synergy $0.28
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+15% Synergy $0.70
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+15% Synergy $0.35
Lupine Prototype Lupine Prototype
+15% Synergy $0.25
Tide Drifter Tide Drifter
+15% Synergy $0.10
Wall of Deceit Wall of Deceit
+15% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Dreadnought Phyrexian Dreadnought
+15% Synergy $287.33
Callous Oppressor Callous Oppressor
+14% Synergy $1.68
Spellskite Spellskite
+13% Synergy $7.89
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+13% Synergy $0.29
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+12% Synergy $0.39
Academy Wall Academy Wall
+11% Synergy $0.20
Eternal Skylord Eternal Skylord
+11% Synergy $0.34
Hordewing Skaab Hordewing Skaab
+11% Synergy $6.88
Dragon Turtle Dragon Turtle
+11% Synergy $0.36
Geralf, the Fleshwright Geralf, the Fleshwright
+11% Synergy $1.02
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+10% Synergy $0.77
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+8% Synergy $0.15
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+5% Synergy $3.81
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+2% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Geralf, Visionary Stitcher's Defenders deck ahead.

Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+41% Synergy $0.32
Dive Down Dive Down
+38% Synergy $0.09
Shore Up Shore Up
+36% Synergy $0.19
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+33% Synergy $0.43
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+31% Synergy $0.27
Resculpt Resculpt
+24% Synergy $0.22
Triton Tactics Triton Tactics
+23% Synergy $0.20
Ray of Command Ray of Command
+17% Synergy $0.24
Shell Shield Shell Shield
+14% Synergy $0.07
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+13% Synergy $0.60
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+13% Synergy $2.89
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+13% Synergy $1.03
Pongify Pongify
+10% Synergy $1.98
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+9% Synergy $0.28
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.37
Refocus Refocus
+8% Synergy $0.20
Domineering Will Domineering Will
+8% Synergy $0.58
Learn from the Past Learn from the Past
+8% Synergy $0.18
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+7% Synergy $5.17
Quick Study Quick Study
+6% Synergy $0.22
Dissipate Dissipate
+6% Synergy $0.22
Chill of the Grave Chill of the Grave
+6% Synergy $0.12
Divert Disaster Divert Disaster
+5% Synergy $0.21
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.14
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+4% Synergy $4.17
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+4% Synergy $0.44
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+4% Synergy $2.59
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+3% Synergy $4.72
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+2% Synergy $0.35
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+1% Synergy $0.18
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+1% Synergy $0.39
Brainsurge Brainsurge
0% Synergy $0.40
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
0% Synergy $0.74
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
0% Synergy $2.60
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
0% Synergy $0.38
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
-1% Synergy $0.38
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
-1% Synergy $3.29
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
-2% Synergy $0.75
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-3% Synergy $0.22
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $2.26
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-5% Synergy $1.39
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.46
Consider Consider
-9% Synergy $0.30
Opt Opt
-10% Synergy $0.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-10% Synergy $7.11
High Tide High Tide
-12% Synergy $1.21
Snap Snap
-13% Synergy $3.66
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-17% Synergy $1.43
Swan Song Swan Song
-18% Synergy $7.86
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-19% Synergy $0.51

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Defenders game plan forward for Geralf, Visionary Stitcher.

Winged Words Winged Words
+44% Synergy $0.33
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+33% Synergy $0.36
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+27% Synergy $0.28
Ravenform Ravenform
+18% Synergy $0.34
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+12% Synergy $9.42
Of One Mind Of One Mind
+11% Synergy $0.32
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+10% Synergy $0.23
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+9% Synergy $0.69
Stock Up Stock Up
+8% Synergy $2.61
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+7% Synergy $4.86
Invoke the Winds Invoke the Winds
+7% Synergy $0.20
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+7% Synergy $0.28
Hour of Eternity Hour of Eternity
+6% Synergy $0.23
Reconstruction Reconstruction
+5% Synergy $1.36
Argivian Restoration Argivian Restoration
+5% Synergy $0.10
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+3% Synergy $0.31
Retraced Image Retraced Image
+3% Synergy $8.87
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+1% Synergy $0.16
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
-1% Synergy $0.28
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-3% Synergy $3.39
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-6% Synergy $35.07
Windfall Windfall
-8% Synergy $4.34
Preordain Preordain
-9% Synergy $0.66
Ponder Ponder
-12% Synergy $2.00
Fabricate Fabricate
-15% Synergy $9.41

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Geralf, Visionary Stitcher Defenders decks.

Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+50% Synergy $1.04
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+32% Synergy $0.92
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $2.99
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+24% Synergy $5.21
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+23% Synergy $15.61
Consulate Dreadnought Consulate Dreadnought
+23% Synergy $0.34
Vedalken Shackles Vedalken Shackles
+21% Synergy $7.31
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+18% Synergy $0.32
Colfenor's Urn Colfenor's Urn
+18% Synergy $0.28
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+17% Synergy $0.45
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+16% Synergy $19.63
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+15% Synergy $3.93
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+14% Synergy $0.42
Conqueror's Galleon Conqueror's Foothold Conqueror's Galleon
+14% Synergy $1.14
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+12% Synergy $0.24
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+12% Synergy $6.62
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+9% Synergy $0.33
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+8% Synergy $0.31
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+8% Synergy $0.31
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+8% Synergy $0.20
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+7% Synergy $3.63
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+6% Synergy $1.71
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+6% Synergy $4.85
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+6% Synergy $0.89
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+6% Synergy $0.56
Mirror of the Forebears Mirror of the Forebears
+6% Synergy $1.51
God-Pharaoh's Gift God-Pharaoh's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.40
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+6% Synergy $19.92
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+5% Synergy $0.20
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+5% Synergy $0.56
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+5% Synergy $9.89
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+5% Synergy $0.19
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+4% Synergy $0.92
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+3% Synergy $0.80
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+1% Synergy $1.15
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
0% Synergy $8.14
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
-1% Synergy $6.09

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Defenders strategy in Geralf, Visionary Stitcher decks.

Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+24% Synergy $0.36
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+23% Synergy $14.98
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+22% Synergy $0.98
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+14% Synergy $0.29
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+14% Synergy $0.57
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+12% Synergy $0.37
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+11% Synergy $0.47
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+8% Synergy $8.69
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+8% Synergy $0.65
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+7% Synergy $0.65
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+6% Synergy $1.04
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+6% Synergy $0.31
Fool's Demise Fool's Demise
+6% Synergy $0.32
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+5% Synergy $0.30
Frogify Frogify
+5% Synergy $0.22
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+5% Synergy $0.36
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+4% Synergy $2.88
Lost in the Maze Lost in the Maze
+4% Synergy $0.33
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+3% Synergy $3.92
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $11.44
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-9% Synergy $2.82
Propaganda Propaganda
-19% Synergy $3.52

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Geralf, Visionary Stitcher Defenders decks.

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+28% Synergy $0.63
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+14% Synergy $60.97
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+13% Synergy $0.35
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+10% Synergy $0.27
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+9% Synergy $0.94
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+8% Synergy $0.29
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $1.99
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+7% Synergy $0.20
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+7% Synergy $0.83
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.32
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+5% Synergy $0.32
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+5% Synergy $0.22
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+4% Synergy $0.63
Ipnu Rivulet Ipnu Rivulet
+4% Synergy $0.29
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.95
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+2% Synergy $24.13
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $6.42
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $31.72
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+1% Synergy $0.30
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
0% Synergy $1.56
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-1% Synergy $0.38
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-1% Synergy $0.32
Rivendell Rivendell
-2% Synergy $1.74
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
-2% Synergy $2.18
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-6% Synergy $0.37
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-9% Synergy $0.85
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-11% Synergy $49.84
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-13% Synergy $8.69
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Geralf, Visionary Stitcher's Defenders strategy.

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+27% Synergy $0.34
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+27% Synergy $0.26
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+18% Synergy $0.57
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+18% Synergy $5.11
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.25
Star Compass Star Compass
+5% Synergy $0.52
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.46
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+3% Synergy $0.33
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $1.91
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $3.11
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.60
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $36.37
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-4% Synergy $0.73
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-7% Synergy $0.36
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-7% Synergy $4.03
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $2.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Geralf, Visionary Stitcher's Defenders decks.

Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+15% Synergy $0.70
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.24
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.52
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+5% Synergy $7.20
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+4% Synergy $6.48
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+2% Synergy $0.93
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.39
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.25
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+1% Synergy $0.39
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
-1% Synergy $6.52
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-6% Synergy $35.07
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-10% Synergy $7.11

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Geralf, Visionary Stitcher: Defenders.

Rasaad yn Bashir Dungeon Delver Rasaad yn Bashir // Dungeon Delver
Rasaad yn Bashir Sword Coast Sailor Rasaad yn Bashir // Sword Coast Sailor
Rasaad yn Bashir Candlekeep Sage Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage
Rasaad yn Bashir Feywild Visitor Rasaad yn Bashir // Feywild Visitor
Rasaad yn Bashir Shameless Charlatan Rasaad yn Bashir // Shameless Charlatan
The Pride of Hull Clade The Pride of Hull Clade
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Rasaad yn Bashir Clan Crafter Rasaad yn Bashir // Clan Crafter
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
Arcades Sabboth Arcades Sabboth
Rasaad yn Bashir Flaming Fist Rasaad yn Bashir // Flaming Fist
Rasaad yn Bashir Master Chef Rasaad yn Bashir // Master Chef
Rasaad yn Bashir Raised by Giants Rasaad yn Bashir // Raised by Giants
Rasaad yn Bashir Agent of the Iron Throne Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Iron Throne
Rasaad yn Bashir Agent of the Shadow Thieves Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Rasaad yn Bashir Cloakwood Hermit Rasaad yn Bashir // Cloakwood Hermit
Rasaad yn Bashir Dragon Cultist Rasaad yn Bashir // Dragon Cultist
Rasaad yn Bashir Far Traveler Rasaad yn Bashir // Far Traveler
Rasaad yn Bashir Folk Hero Rasaad yn Bashir // Folk Hero
Rasaad yn Bashir Guild Artisan Rasaad yn Bashir // Guild Artisan
Rasaad yn Bashir Inspiring Leader Rasaad yn Bashir // Inspiring Leader
Rasaad yn Bashir Noble Heritage Rasaad yn Bashir // Noble Heritage
Rasaad yn Bashir Popular Entertainer Rasaad yn Bashir // Popular Entertainer
Rasaad yn Bashir Scion of Halaster Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Thrasios, Triton Hero Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Doran, the Siege Tower Doran, the Siege Tower
Rasaad yn Bashir Cultist of the Absolute Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
The Fifth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Pramikon, Sky Rampart Pramikon, Sky Rampart
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
The Fifth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Fifth Doctor // Vislor Turlough