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Ghalta and Mavren
Price tag $4.32

Legendary CreatureDinosaur Vampire

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Selesnya

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

#1073 Current Rank
#1114 Last Week
#1015 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ghalta and Mavren.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ghalta and Mavren decks.

Noxious Newt Noxious Newt
+4% Synergy $0.29
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+3% Synergy $0.31
Topiary Lecturer Topiary Lecturer
+3% Synergy $0.29
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+2% Synergy $10.23
Erode Erode
-1% Synergy $5.37

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ghalta and Mavren's abilities and overall game plan.

Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+59% Synergy $0.78
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+38% Synergy $0.39
Ancient Imperiosaur Ancient Imperiosaur
+38% Synergy $0.35
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
+32% Synergy $4.71
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+31% Synergy $0.33
Hulking Raptor Hulking Raptor
+29% Synergy $2.36
Queen Allenal of Ruadach Queen Allenal of Ruadach
+28% Synergy $0.33
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+27% Synergy $44.63
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+27% Synergy $0.32
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+27% Synergy $26.26

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ghalta and Mavren decks.

Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+24% Synergy $1.50
Cultivate Cultivate
+23% Synergy $0.35
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+19% Synergy $0.23
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+17% Synergy $0.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+15% Synergy $1.95
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+11% Synergy $2.40
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+6% Synergy $0.70
Beast Within Beast Within
+5% Synergy $0.52
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+0% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+2% Synergy $1510.97
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+1% Synergy $28.20
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $58.09
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $6.17
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $53.21
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-1% Synergy $28.30
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $37.03

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ghalta and Mavren's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+27% Synergy $24.51
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+22% Synergy $11.83
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+22% Synergy $0.69
Verdant Sun's Avatar Verdant Sun's Avatar
+21% Synergy $0.37
Rhys the Redeemed Rhys the Redeemed
+21% Synergy $6.00
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+20% Synergy $0.23
King Darien XLVIII King Darien XLVIII
+20% Synergy $0.60
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+19% Synergy $9.98
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+18% Synergy $14.52
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
+17% Synergy $0.21
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+17% Synergy $8.66
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+17% Synergy $2.08
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+17% Synergy $19.68
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+16% Synergy $4.00
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+15% Synergy $10.69
Goring Ceratops Goring Ceratops
+15% Synergy $1.28
Earthshaker Dreadmaw Earthshaker Dreadmaw
+15% Synergy $0.22
Wayfaring Temple Wayfaring Temple
+15% Synergy $0.30
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+14% Synergy $1.10
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+13% Synergy $0.42
Kinjalli's Caller Kinjalli's Caller
+13% Synergy $0.32
Knight of the Stampede Knight of the Stampede
+13% Synergy $0.34
Brigid, Clachan's Heart Brigid, Doun's Mind Brigid, Clachan's Heart
+13% Synergy $0.48
Wakening Sun's Avatar Wakening Sun's Avatar
+13% Synergy $0.37
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+12% Synergy $2.61
Kinjalli's Sunwing Kinjalli's Sunwing
+12% Synergy $0.65
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+11% Synergy $0.26
Temple Altisaur Temple Altisaur
+11% Synergy $0.45
Vaultborn Tyrant Vaultborn Tyrant
+11% Synergy $31.81
Rampaging Brontodon Rampaging Brontodon
+11% Synergy $0.30
Bess, Soul Nourisher Bess, Soul Nourisher
+11% Synergy $0.67
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+10% Synergy $0.40
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+10% Synergy $15.86
Shanna, Sisay's Legacy Shanna, Sisay's Legacy
+10% Synergy $0.10
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+10% Synergy $0.55
Maja, Bretagard Protector Maja, Bretagard Protector
+8% Synergy $0.30
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+8% Synergy $3.63
Pollen-Shield Hare Pollen-Shield Hare
+7% Synergy $0.36
Burrowguard Mentor Burrowguard Mentor
+7% Synergy $0.25
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+7% Synergy $0.50
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+7% Synergy $11.91
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+7% Synergy $10.02
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+7% Synergy $3.23
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+6% Synergy $0.38
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+4% Synergy $0.32
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+4% Synergy $2.62
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+3% Synergy $3.99
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-1% Synergy $8.49
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-2% Synergy $1.89
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
-12% Synergy $3.71

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ghalta and Mavren safe.

Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+26% Synergy $0.86
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+24% Synergy $0.25
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+22% Synergy $2.54
March of the Multitudes March of the Multitudes
+17% Synergy $1.21
Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+12% Synergy $1.92
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+10% Synergy $0.37
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+7% Synergy $3.20
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+6% Synergy $4.08
Harrow Harrow
+6% Synergy $0.37
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+5% Synergy $4.01
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+5% Synergy $15.93
Rite of Harmony Rite of Harmony
+4% Synergy $0.50
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+3% Synergy $1.14
Ram Through Ram Through
+3% Synergy $0.45
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+3% Synergy $0.21
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+2% Synergy $14.58
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $22.25
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+1% Synergy $7.52
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $1.45
Fog Fog
+0% Synergy $1.14
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+0% Synergy $5.58
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.30
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-1% Synergy $0.85
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-2% Synergy $0.23
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.79
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-5% Synergy $10.71

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ghalta and Mavren's game plan and control the board.

Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+22% Synergy $2.34
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+19% Synergy $0.38
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+17% Synergy $3.53
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+16% Synergy $1.02
Farseek Farseek
+12% Synergy $0.55
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+10% Synergy $0.92
Explore Explore
+8% Synergy $0.22
Migration Path Migration Path
+8% Synergy $0.38
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+8% Synergy $5.52
Three Visits Three Visits
+8% Synergy $5.31
Savage Stomp Savage Stomp
+7% Synergy $0.30
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+7% Synergy $1.33
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+7% Synergy $27.90
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+7% Synergy $3.05
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+6% Synergy $0.33
Commune with Dinosaurs Commune with Dinosaurs
+6% Synergy $2.00
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+5% Synergy $2.46
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+5% Synergy $0.39
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+4% Synergy $2.31
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+4% Synergy $18.50
Camaraderie Camaraderie
+4% Synergy $0.50
Harmonize Harmonize
+4% Synergy $0.26
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+4% Synergy $1.92
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+3% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+3% Synergy $0.33
Preposterous Proportions Preposterous Proportions
+3% Synergy $0.96
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+3% Synergy $52.76
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+3% Synergy $0.39
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+2% Synergy $13.63
Overrun Overrun
+1% Synergy $0.31
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.05
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

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

The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+15% Synergy $10.90
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+14% Synergy $0.89
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $4.44
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+12% Synergy $6.25
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+9% Synergy $11.25
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+8% Synergy $7.82
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+6% Synergy $64.01
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+5% Synergy $1.24
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+5% Synergy $0.55
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+5% Synergy $2.61
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+4% Synergy $3.27
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+3% Synergy $5.50
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+3% Synergy $33.29
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
0% Synergy $7.69

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ghalta and Mavren's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+24% Synergy $35.62
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+23% Synergy $2.84
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+22% Synergy $63.66
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+18% Synergy $32.07
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+12% Synergy $13.25
Growing Ranks Growing Ranks
+11% Synergy $0.46
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+11% Synergy $7.05
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+9% Synergy $8.03
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+8% Synergy $1.43
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+8% Synergy $4.58
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+7% Synergy $1.45
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+7% Synergy $14.06
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+5% Synergy $9.62
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+5% Synergy $0.34
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+5% Synergy $9.59
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+5% Synergy $2.63
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+4% Synergy $8.10
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+4% Synergy $3.81
Greater Good Greater Good
+3% Synergy $5.26
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+3% Synergy $2.98
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+3% Synergy $3.98
True Conviction True Conviction
+2% Synergy $5.04
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+2% Synergy $1.29
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+2% Synergy $0.33
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+1% Synergy $3.49
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+1% Synergy $24.13
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+1% Synergy $9.07
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+0% Synergy $2.14
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-3% Synergy $26.78
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-4% Synergy $0.34
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-9% Synergy $0.42
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-10% Synergy $1.64

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ghalta and Mavren to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Huatli, Radiant Champion Huatli, Radiant Champion
+14% Synergy $2.73
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+13% Synergy $39.18
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+6% Synergy $1.72
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $1.82

Utility Lands

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

Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+16% Synergy $0.35
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.38
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $0.33
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+9% Synergy $13.29
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+9% Synergy $0.30
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+6% Synergy $7.56
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $7.26
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.94
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
+1% Synergy $0.36
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+1% Synergy $0.31
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
0% Synergy $6.18
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-1% Synergy $24.17
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-1% Synergy $5.47
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-1% Synergy $7.37
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $15.43
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $50.77

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $1.10
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.13
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+6% Synergy $0.41
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+4% Synergy $3.94
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+3% Synergy $4.89
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $2.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ghalta and Mavren decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.33
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+7% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.12
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+5% Synergy $0.20
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $0.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.16
Creosote Heath Creosote Heath
+3% Synergy $0.22
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+2% Synergy $0.27
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.15
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+1% Synergy $0.40
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+1% Synergy $0.28
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.09
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
+0% Synergy $0.36
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+0% Synergy $0.31
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.82
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
0% Synergy $0.27
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.05
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.69
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-1% Synergy $0.29
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.30
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-1% Synergy $0.32
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-1% Synergy $2.60
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-1% Synergy $0.28
Savannah Savannah
-2% Synergy
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
-2% Synergy $2.95
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.25
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
-3% Synergy $16.11
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-3% Synergy $5.28
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-4% Synergy $0.28
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-4% Synergy $0.34
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
-5% Synergy $7.01
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-5% Synergy $17.46
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-6% Synergy $4.37
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-7% Synergy $0.34
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-8% Synergy $7.91
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-8% Synergy $11.39
Brushland Brushland
-10% Synergy $1.35

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