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Ghave, Guru of Spores
Price tag $1.16

Legendary Creature — Fungus Shaman

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Abzan

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

#330 Current Rank
#305 Last Week
#307 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ghave, Guru of Spores.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ghave, Guru of Spores decks.

Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
+9% Synergy $2.86
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+5% Synergy $8.20
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
+5% Synergy $0.30
Immoral Bargain Immoral Bargain
+4% Synergy $1.26
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+2% Synergy $23.45

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ghave, Guru of Spores's abilities and overall game plan.

Slimefoot, the Stowaway Slimefoot, the Stowaway
+59% Synergy $0.25
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+56% Synergy $15.42
Corpsejack Menace Corpsejack Menace
+54% Synergy $0.90
Mycoloth Mycoloth
+50% Synergy $0.64
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+49% Synergy $5.59
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+47% Synergy $8.38
Utopia Mycon Utopia Mycon
+47% Synergy $1.20
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+46% Synergy $1.71
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+46% Synergy $31.64
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+40% Synergy $0.67

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ghave, Guru of Spores decks.

Good-Fortune Unicorn Good-Fortune Unicorn
+38% Synergy $0.32
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+38% Synergy $0.36
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+36% Synergy $3.44
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+35% Synergy $1.48
Winding Constrictor Winding Constrictor
+35% Synergy $0.30
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+34% Synergy $2.33
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+23% Synergy $0.74
Cultivate Cultivate
+9% Synergy $0.31
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy $0.91
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $0.97

Game Changers

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

Aura Shards Aura Shards
+21% Synergy $27.49
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+10% Synergy $68.04
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+8% Synergy $36.19
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+6% Synergy $64.98
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+6% Synergy $26.49
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+5% Synergy $1374.41
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+2% Synergy $57.27
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $55.57
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $6.50
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
0% Synergy $12.97

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ghave, Guru of Spores's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Nemata, Primeval Warden Nemata, Primeval Warden
+35% Synergy $1.04
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+34% Synergy $1.30
Cryptic Trilobite Cryptic Trilobite
+34% Synergy $1.54
Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+28% Synergy $0.30
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+27% Synergy $2.27
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+27% Synergy $1.11
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+27% Synergy $0.57
Chatterfang, Squirrel General Chatterfang, Squirrel General
+26% Synergy $4.17
Deathspore Thallid Deathspore Thallid
+26% Synergy $0.23
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+25% Synergy $0.36
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+23% Synergy $5.57
Conclave Mentor Conclave Mentor
+23% Synergy $0.55
The Mycotyrant The Mycotyrant
+22% Synergy $1.63
Psychotrope Thallid Psychotrope Thallid
+22% Synergy $4.82
Brightcap Badger Brightcap Badger
+21% Synergy $0.40
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+20% Synergy $0.37
Young Wolf Young Wolf
+19% Synergy $0.06
Sporecrown Thallid Sporecrown Thallid
+19% Synergy $0.33
Ivy Lane Denizen Ivy Lane Denizen
+19% Synergy $0.26
Sporemound Sporemound
+18% Synergy $1.47
Shroofus Sproutsire Shroofus Sproutsire
+18% Synergy $5.64
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+17% Synergy $39.84
Sporesower Thallid Sporesower Thallid
+17% Synergy $0.30
Juniper Order Ranger Juniper Order Ranger
+16% Synergy $0.18
Sporoloth Ancient Sporoloth Ancient
+16% Synergy $0.20
Pallid Mycoderm Pallid Mycoderm
+16% Synergy $0.10
Scurry Oak Scurry Oak
+15% Synergy $1.44
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+15% Synergy $2.33
Bloodspore Thrinax Bloodspore Thrinax
+15% Synergy $0.33
Undercellar Myconid Undercellar Myconid
+15% Synergy $0.17
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+14% Synergy $0.29
Geralf's Messenger Geralf's Messenger
+14% Synergy $1.67
Verdant Force Verdant Force
+14% Synergy $0.39
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+13% Synergy $0.34
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+13% Synergy $0.63
Mycologist Mycologist
+13% Synergy $0.34
Sigil Captain Sigil Captain
+13% Synergy $0.28
Thallid Thallid
+13% Synergy $0.41
Poison-Tip Archer Poison-Tip Archer
+12% Synergy $1.04
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+11% Synergy $28.17
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+10% Synergy $0.29
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+9% Synergy $2.70
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+7% Synergy $4.22
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+7% Synergy $0.28
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+3% Synergy $0.75
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+3% Synergy $0.33
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $55.72
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
0% Synergy $0.36
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-2% Synergy $1.84
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-4% Synergy $13.64

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ghave, Guru of Spores safe.

Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+34% Synergy $1.77
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+22% Synergy $0.39
Fungal Rebirth Fungal Rebirth
+17% Synergy $0.35
Putrefy Putrefy
+16% Synergy $0.37
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+14% Synergy $2.21
Village Rites Village Rites
+9% Synergy $0.82
Sprout Swarm Sprout Swarm
+8% Synergy $5.45
Abzan Charm Abzan Charm
+6% Synergy $0.23
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+6% Synergy $10.48
Seed Spark Seed Spark
+6% Synergy $0.31
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+5% Synergy $5.67
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+5% Synergy $6.80
Spore Swarm Spore Swarm
+5% Synergy $0.28
Beast Within Beast Within
+4% Synergy $0.47
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+4% Synergy $0.36
Atomize Atomize
+4% Synergy $14.89
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+4% Synergy $0.39
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+4% Synergy $0.33
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+4% Synergy $0.36
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+4% Synergy $1.29
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+3% Synergy $1.69
Silence Silence
+3% Synergy $8.81
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+3% Synergy $1.31
Rite of Harmony Rite of Harmony
+3% Synergy $0.51
Mortify Mortify
+2% Synergy $0.20
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+1% Synergy $0.99
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
0% Synergy $0.59
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
0% Synergy $13.64
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $1.43
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-2% Synergy $26.08
Harrow Harrow
-3% Synergy $0.33
Despark Despark
-7% Synergy $0.33
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-14% Synergy $0.71

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ghave, Guru of Spores's game plan and control the board.

Saproling Symbiosis Saproling Symbiosis
+17% Synergy $1.01
Fungal Sprouting Fungal Sprouting
+17% Synergy $0.69
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+14% Synergy $16.12
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+13% Synergy $1.18
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+9% Synergy $0.29
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy $0.37
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+7% Synergy $2.07
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+7% Synergy $9.48
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+6% Synergy $1.35
Saproling Migration Saproling Migration
+6% Synergy $0.18
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+5% Synergy $0.87
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $22.04
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+4% Synergy $2.62
Dig Up Dig Up
+4% Synergy $0.45
Vindicate Vindicate
+3% Synergy $0.86
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+2% Synergy $47.73
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+2% Synergy $1.43
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+2% Synergy $0.82
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+1% Synergy $2.13
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.59
Three Visits Three Visits
0% Synergy $5.00
Damn Damn
0% Synergy $2.58
Victimize Victimize
0% Synergy $1.20
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
0% Synergy $0.73
Harmonize Harmonize
-1% Synergy $0.28
Farseek Farseek
-4% Synergy $0.52
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $9.18
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
-10% Synergy $3.47
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-14% Synergy $4.71

Utility Artifacts

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

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+25% Synergy $54.75
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+18% Synergy $4.95
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+13% Synergy $69.05
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+8% Synergy $10.83
Druidic Satchel Druidic Satchel
+8% Synergy $0.40
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+6% Synergy $6.90
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+6% Synergy $0.19
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+6% Synergy $4.89
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+5% Synergy $3.33
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+4% Synergy $16.70
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
0% Synergy $0.82
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $3.56

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ghave, Guru of Spores's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+32% Synergy $0.29
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+28% Synergy $39.69
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+23% Synergy $57.18
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+22% Synergy $5.92
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+21% Synergy $5.54
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+21% Synergy $13.24
Fungal Plots Fungal Plots
+19% Synergy $0.33
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+15% Synergy $0.28
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+15% Synergy $30.17
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+14% Synergy $7.48
Fecundity Fecundity
+14% Synergy $0.98
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+14% Synergy $0.15
Necrogenesis Necrogenesis
+13% Synergy $0.35
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+12% Synergy $21.17
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+11% Synergy $1.75
Life and Limb Life and Limb
+10% Synergy $0.78
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+9% Synergy $9.27
Verdant Embrace Verdant Embrace
+9% Synergy $0.25
Golgari Germination Golgari Germination
+9% Synergy $0.64
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+8% Synergy $0.35
Earthcraft Earthcraft
+8% Synergy $144.55
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+6% Synergy $25.95
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+6% Synergy $13.03
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+6% Synergy $9.31
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+6% Synergy $1.14
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+5% Synergy $0.37
Death's Presence Death's Presence
+5% Synergy $0.36
Pollenbright Wings Pollenbright Wings
+5% Synergy $0.22
Black Market Black Market
+5% Synergy $5.00
Hollowmurk Siege Hollowmurk Siege
+4% Synergy $1.08
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+4% Synergy $3.99
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+4% Synergy $6.19
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+3% Synergy $1.62
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+2% Synergy $0.39
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+2% Synergy $7.57
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+1% Synergy $6.94
Abzan Ascendancy Abzan Ascendancy
+1% Synergy $0.24
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $26.49
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-5% Synergy $3.70
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-7% Synergy $1.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ghave, Guru of Spores to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+9% Synergy $39.94
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+6% Synergy $0.33
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+4% Synergy $8.05

Utility Lands

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

Gavony Township Gavony Township
+22% Synergy $6.10
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+19% Synergy $0.31
Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
+15% Synergy $0.19
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+14% Synergy $1.85
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+8% Synergy $16.20
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+7% Synergy $23.84
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+7% Synergy $0.40
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+5% Synergy $6.11
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $1.11
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+4% Synergy $4.01
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $25.10
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+4% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.54
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+1% Synergy $0.50
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $58.63
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $122.46
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $14.94
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $50.79
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.31
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-10% Synergy $0.53

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+13% Synergy $0.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.17
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+5% Synergy $0.40
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+5% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.65
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.39
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+1% Synergy $1.81
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+1% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
0% Synergy $4.76
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-1% Synergy $0.47

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ghave, Guru of Spores decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+7% Synergy $0.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.26
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+4% Synergy $1.29
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+4% Synergy $0.07
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+4% Synergy $0.35
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.26
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.11
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+2% Synergy $0.48
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+2% Synergy $0.27
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+2% Synergy $0.20
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.15
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+1% Synergy $8.89
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+1% Synergy $6.88
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.23
Bayou Bayou
+1% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
+1% Synergy
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+1% Synergy $0.99
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.15
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
0% Synergy $10.14
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
0% Synergy $5.51
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
0% Synergy $0.37
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
0% Synergy $1.30
Savannah Savannah
0% Synergy
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.27
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
-1% Synergy $19.69
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-1% Synergy $18.80
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-1% Synergy $0.32
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-1% Synergy $0.33
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-2% Synergy $0.39
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-2% Synergy $10.36
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-2% Synergy $28.90
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $28.81
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-2% Synergy $0.34
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $1.03
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.31
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-3% Synergy $0.63
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-3% Synergy $14.11
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-3% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-3% Synergy $0.28
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
-4% Synergy $0.36
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-6% Synergy $0.32
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-6% Synergy $2.58
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.29
Murmuring Bosk Murmuring Bosk
-6% Synergy $0.50
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-6% Synergy $0.25
Brushland Brushland
-8% Synergy $0.98
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.29
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-10% Synergy $0.33
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-13% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.30

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