Ghalta, Primal Hunger
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$1.33Legendary Creature — Elder Dinosaur
Mono-green stompy that ramps into big creatures so a 12/12 trampling Ghalta comes down cheap and early.
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Ghalta costs {X} less, where X is the total power of creatures you control, so a board of mana dorks and a couple of big bodies can bring a 12/12 trampler down for two green mana. The deck is straightforward: ramp with elves and other mana creatures, play large threats that also lower Ghalta's cost, then attack. Three hits from Ghalta are enough for lethal commander damage, and trample keeps chump blocks from buying much time.
In the recorded games, Elvish Mystic and other early dorks set up turn-four or turn-five Ghalta casts. Haste from Surrak, the Hunt Caller and pump like Berserk turned that into fast commander damage, and Craterhoof Behemoth closed games when the board was already wide. Elder Gargaroth, Garruk's Uprising, Sylvan Library and Soul's Majesty kept cards flowing, and Greater Good let one list sacrifice Ghalta for a big draw. Board wipes like Chain Reaction hurt most, since they took out the dorks and the threats together. First strike blockers, theft effects and spot removal on Ghalta also blunted the plan, since mono-green had little interaction of its own.
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
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#46
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10,622
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Ghalta, Primal Hunger.
Foundations Precon Deck BATTLE! | Sai vs. Giada vs. Gisa vs. Ghalta | Starter Commander Decks!
Generic Commander: FOUNDATIONS EDITION! Ghalta vs Gisa vs Sai vs Lathliss
Reality Fracture Commander! Reforging the Multiverse with CovertGoBlue and TheAsianAvenger
Mentally Taxing Game Actions - Coram vs Ghalta vs Saheeli vs Falco Spara Season 2 Episode 27
12 CMC Commanders - Emrakul Vs. Ghalta Vs. Thrasta Vs. Iname - EDH Gameplay #133
Ragost VS Aragorn VS Venom VS Ghalta Commander Gameplay (ft Jan from @TheSpikeFeeders)
THE BASH BROS ARE BACK w/@JimDavisMTG | Magic: The Gathering Commander Gameplay I WPCS Episode 1
Dance Gavin Dance Plays SPICY DECKS | Wolverine vs Glarb vs Mendicant Core vs Ghalta | Deckmasters
Marath vs. Ghalta - FACT #13 - R5 - Duel Commander│MTG│bitzelberg
Generic Commander Episode 27- Mono Green Throwdown
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- Exhibition: theme first, winning second
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- Core: roughly preconstructed deck power
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- Upgraded: tuned decks, up to three Game Changers
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- Optimized: high power, anything goes
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- cEDH: built to win in competitive play
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ghalta, Primal Hunger decks.
Ghalta the Unstoppable+32% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.36
Hexhaven Invigorator+4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$24.24
Simulacrum Shaper+0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$2.07
Roiling Canopy+0% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.46
Verdant Kraken-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.58
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Ghalta, Primal Hunger's abilities and overall game plan.
Hulking Raptor+54% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$1.98
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma+52% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$3.44
Gigantosaurus+52% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$3.22
Topiary Stomper+49% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$1.33
Llanowar Tribe+49% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$1.24
Surrak, the Hunt Caller+46% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.30
Ram Through+38% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$0.45
Wayward Swordtooth+37% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$4.95
Unnatural Growth+36% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$3.90
Garruk's Uprising+36% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$0.63
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ghalta, Primal Hunger decks.
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma+52% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$3.44
Llanowar Tribe+49% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$1.24
Ram Through+38% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$0.45
Unnatural Growth+36% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$3.90
Garruk's Uprising+36% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$0.63
Rishkar's Expertise+31% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$4.40
Llanowar Elves+28% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$0.30
Fyndhorn Elves+28% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$1.59
Elvish Mystic+28% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$5.37
Beast Within+6% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$1.06
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Natural Order+0% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$35.58
Gaea's Cradle-3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1630.77
Worldly Tutor-4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$29.82
Crop Rotation-11% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.64
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Ghalta, Primal Hunger's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Hulking Raptor+54% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$1.98
Gigantosaurus+52% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$3.22
Topiary Stomper+49% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$1.33
Surrak, the Hunt Caller+46% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.30
Wayward Swordtooth+37% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$4.95
Managorger Hydra+33% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$1.59
Rhonas the Indomitable+30% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$5.59
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds+30% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$4.57
Yorvo, Lord of Garenbrig+27% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.29
Surrak and Goreclaw+27% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$13.85
Slumbering Trudge+24% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.44
Elder Gargaroth+24% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$2.44
Fanatic of Rhonas+22% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$14.73
Ilysian Caryatid+22% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.28
Verdant Sun's Avatar+21% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.42
Frenzied Baloth+21% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$2.47
Beast Whisperer+20% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$9.48
Garruk's Packleader+20% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.37
Scavenging Ooze+20% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.30
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant+19% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$31.85
Quakestrider Ceratops+18% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.30
Outcaster Trailblazer+18% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$1.79
Kogla, the Titan Ape+18% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$3.08
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea+18% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$5.09
Agonasaur Rex+17% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.76
Arbor Elf+17% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.67
Carnage Tyrant+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$3.96
Defiler of Vigor+16% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$3.47
Silverback Elder+15% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$8.90
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus+15% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$11.68
Railway Brawler+14% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$6.08
Aggressive Mammoth+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.38
Scrapshooter+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.36
Reclamation Sage+13% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.31
Terrian, World Tyrant+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.33
Karametra's Acolyte+13% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.35
Whisperer of the Wilds+12% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.25
Yeva, Nature's Herald+12% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.84
Prowling Serpopard+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$3.41
Terastodon+9% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.40
Disciple of Freyalise+9% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$5.13
Vaultborn Tyrant+8% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$38.74
Radagast of Rhosgobel+7% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$2.64
Eternal Witness+3% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$2.31
Loot, Exuberant Explorer+3% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.78
Birds of Paradise+2% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$8.26
Delighted Halfling+2% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$23.68
Rampaging Baloths0% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.30
Sakura-Tribe Elder-2% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.43
Craterhoof Behemoth-6% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$24.50
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ghalta, Primal Hunger safe.
Return of the Wildspeaker+20% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$2.73
Momentous Fall+18% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$3.74
Bite Down+18% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.22
Boon of Boseiju+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.31
Hunter's Insight+17% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.50
Tamiyo's Safekeeping+10% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$5.35
Khalni Ambush+8% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.50
Arachnogenesis+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$7.82
Collective Resistance+7% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$1.57
Tail Swipe+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.34
Berserk+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$12.90
Choose Your Weapon+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.27
Lifestream's Blessing+5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.40
Smuggler's Surprise+4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$4.04
Inscription of Abundance+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.36
Tyvar's Stand+2% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.28
Naturalize+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.28
Tifa's Limit Break+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.31
Wrap in Vigor+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.08
Return to Nature0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.32
Force of Vigor-2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$6.03
Veil of Summer-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.49
Heroic Intervention-3% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$16.81
Nature's Claim-3% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.34
Gaea's Gift-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.74
Snakeskin Veil-4% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.28
Worldly Tutor-4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$29.82
Chord of Calling-5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$7.46
Archdruid's Charm-6% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$9.49
Entish Restoration-6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.31
Krosan Grip-7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.68
Fog-7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.98
Crop Rotation-11% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.64
Harrow-12% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.28
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Ghalta, Primal Hunger's game plan and control the board.
Overwhelming Stampede+30% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$1.79
Traverse the Outlands+19% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$5.75
Ezuri's Predation+15% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$2.56
Monstrous Onslaught+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.17
Life's Legacy+14% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$5.08
Last March of the Ents+11% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$19.74
Soul's Majesty+7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.37
Primal Might+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.09
Bushwhack+6% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.26
Bridgeworks Battle+5% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$1.24
Savage Stomp+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.31
Exponential Growth+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.56
Spry and Mighty+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.28
Contest of Claws+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$5.88
Turntimber Symbiosis+3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.52
Season of Gathering+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$7.19
Epic Fight+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.34
Shamanic Revelation+2% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$1.62
Finale of Devastation+1% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$32.96
Harmonize+1% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.33
Natural Order+0% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$35.58
Nissa's Pilgrimage0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.36
Green Sun's Zenith-1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$30.82
Nature's Rhythm-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.94
Bala Ged Recovery-1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$6.39
Triumph of the Hordes-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$10.87
Overrun-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.35
Genesis Wave-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.37
Rampant Growth-4% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.99
Skyshroud Claim-4% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.04
Cultivate-5% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.49
Kodama's Reach-7% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$1.95
Nature's Lore-8% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$2.49
Explore-8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.27
Three Visits-8% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$5.21
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
The Skullspore Nexus+26% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$12.99
Swiftfoot Boots+22% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$1.88
Rhonas's Monument+16% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$1.80
Fireshrieker+11% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.21
Excalibur, Sword of Eden+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$16.50
The Great Henge+9% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$62.00
Lightning Greaves+8% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$4.79
Lumbering Worldwagon+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.56
Monster Manual+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$7.31
Lifecrafter's Bestiary+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.38
Emerald Medallion-4% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$6.09
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Ghalta, Primal Hunger's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Greater Good+22% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$1.70
Elemental Bond+21% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$4.63
Colossal Majesty+20% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.12
Thickest in the Thicket+15% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.25
Kenrith's Transformation+9% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$1.08
Monstrous Vortex+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.34
Up the Beanstalk+6% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.24
Tribute to the World Tree+5% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$16.14
Food Chain+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$29.32
Concordant Crossroads+4% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$38.35
Wild Growth+2% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.80
Defense of the Heart+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$21.80
Utopia Sprawl0% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.58
Growing Rites of Itlimoc0% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$8.28
Song of the Dryads-2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$6.09
Blanchwood Armor-2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.26
Guardian Project-2% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$15.59
Asceticism-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.57
Sylvan Library-6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$27.43
Dancing from Dark to Dawn-7% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$5.80
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Ghalta, Primal Hunger to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Garruk, Primal Hunter+17% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$2.40
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.05
Nissa, Who Shakes the World-5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$3.69
Battles
Battles that give Ghalta, Primal Hunger decks a second front to attack, plus a payoff for defeating them.
Invasion of Ikoria+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$12.19
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Mosswort Bridge+30% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.39
Rogue's Passage+22% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$0.38
Witch's Clinic+18% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$12.96
Bonders' Enclave+17% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.86
Scavenger Grounds+11% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.31
Tranquil Thicket+7% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.24
Reliquary Tower+7% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$5.11
Castle Garenbrig+7% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$9.35
War Room+6% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$3.68
Treetop Village+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.40
Dryad Arbor+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.47
Lair of the Hydra+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.38
Temple of the False God+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.34
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx0% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$44.22
Evendo, Waking Haven-1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$18.15
Gaea's Cradle-3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1630.77
Shifting Woodland-4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$7.96
Boseiju, Who Endures-7% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$46.58
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood-9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.68
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth-11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$13.26
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Cultivator's Caravan+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.21
Sol Ring+5% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$1.23
Thought Vessel+3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.94
Commander's Sphere+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.21
Herd Heirloom+2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.56
Arcane Signet-7% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.38
Lands
The mana base foundation for Ghalta, Primal Hunger decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Disciple of Freyalise+9% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$5.13
Khalni Ambush+8% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.50
Bridgeworks Battle+5% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$1.24
Tangled Florahedron+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.30
Turntimber Symbiosis+3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.52
Forest+2% Synergy
in 98% of decks
$0.09
Bala Ged Recovery-1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$6.39
Blighted Woodland-1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.40
Myriad Landscape-5% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.32
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Deck Stats
Based on 10,622 Ghalta, Primal Hunger decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 11 |
| 3 | 18 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 8 |
| 6 | 4 |
| 7 | 2 |
| 8 | 3 |
| 9 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 33
- Instant 8
- Sorcery 9
- Artifact 7
- Enchantment 6
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 33 |
| Instant | 8 |
| Sorcery | 9 |
| Artifact | 7 |
| Enchantment | 6 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 29 basic, 6 nonbasic
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