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Ghave, Guru of Spores
Price tag $0.69

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

#319 Current Rank
#338 Last Week
#264 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.

Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+3% Synergy $1.90
Long Feng, Grand Secretariat Long Feng, Grand Secretariat
+2% Synergy $0.10
Beifong's Bounty Hunters Beifong's Bounty Hunters
+1% Synergy $0.40
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+1% Synergy $0.83
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
0% Synergy $54.36

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 $0.10
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+56% Synergy $6.36
Corpsejack Menace Corpsejack Menace
+54% Synergy $0.81
Mycoloth Mycoloth
+50% Synergy $3.95
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+48% Synergy $3.50
Utopia Mycon Utopia Mycon
+47% Synergy $1.22
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+45% Synergy $3.80
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+45% Synergy $1.77
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+44% Synergy $26.86
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+39% Synergy $2.20

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
+37% Synergy $0.13
Nemata, Primeval Warden Nemata, Primeval Warden
+36% Synergy $0.69
Winding Constrictor Winding Constrictor
+35% Synergy $0.31
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+34% Synergy $1.24
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+33% Synergy $1.78
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+33% Synergy $0.47
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+22% Synergy $0.55
Cultivate Cultivate
+9% Synergy $0.42
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.78
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 $22.40
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+9% Synergy $47.67
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+8% Synergy $30.32
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+5% Synergy $57.94
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+5% Synergy $19.87
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+4% Synergy $997.87
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+2% Synergy $41.09
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+1% Synergy $5.36
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $46.23
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $91.10

Creatures

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

Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+36% Synergy $0.39
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+33% Synergy $1.86
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+33% Synergy $3.09
Cryptic Trilobite Cryptic Trilobite
+33% Synergy $1.10
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+28% Synergy $4.01
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+28% Synergy $0.66
Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+27% Synergy $0.19
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+26% Synergy $0.29
Deathspore Thallid Deathspore Thallid
+26% Synergy $0.12
Chatterfang, Squirrel General Chatterfang, Squirrel General
+25% Synergy $4.14
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+23% Synergy $3.95
Conclave Mentor Conclave Mentor
+23% Synergy $0.50
The Mycotyrant The Mycotyrant
+23% Synergy $0.71
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+22% Synergy $0.15
Psychotrope Thallid Psychotrope Thallid
+22% Synergy $5.47
Brightcap Badger Brightcap Badger
+21% Synergy $0.28
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+20% Synergy $0.22
Sporecrown Thallid Sporecrown Thallid
+20% Synergy $0.34
Young Wolf Young Wolf
+18% Synergy $0.07
Sporemound Sporemound
+18% Synergy $0.45
Ivy Lane Denizen Ivy Lane Denizen
+18% Synergy $0.14
Sporesower Thallid Sporesower Thallid
+18% Synergy $0.32
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+17% Synergy $28.66
Juniper Order Ranger Juniper Order Ranger
+17% Synergy $0.10
Sporoloth Ancient Sporoloth Ancient
+17% Synergy $0.12
Shroofus Sproutsire Shroofus Sproutsire
+17% Synergy $5.81
Pallid Mycoderm Pallid Mycoderm
+16% Synergy $0.05
Undercellar Myconid Undercellar Myconid
+16% Synergy $0.14
Bloodspore Thrinax Bloodspore Thrinax
+16% Synergy $0.18
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+15% Synergy $1.51
Verdant Force Verdant Force
+15% Synergy $0.30
Geralf's Messenger Geralf's Messenger
+15% Synergy $0.96
Scurry Oak Scurry Oak
+14% Synergy $1.20
Sigil Captain Sigil Captain
+14% Synergy $0.21
Mycologist Mycologist
+14% Synergy $0.13
Thallid Thallid
+14% Synergy $0.35
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+13% Synergy $0.22
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+13% Synergy $0.64
Poison-Tip Archer Poison-Tip Archer
+13% Synergy $0.62
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+12% Synergy $22.69
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+11% Synergy $0.33
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+10% Synergy $0.11
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+9% Synergy $1.96
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+8% Synergy $0.18
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+7% Synergy $2.59
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+3% Synergy $0.22
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+1% Synergy $0.49
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-1% Synergy $0.23
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-3% Synergy $1.02
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-6% Synergy $12.15

Instants

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

Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+34% Synergy $2.61
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+21% Synergy $0.31
Fungal Rebirth Fungal Rebirth
+18% Synergy $0.18
Putrefy Putrefy
+17% Synergy $0.11
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+14% Synergy $1.35
Village Rites Village Rites
+10% Synergy $0.22
Sprout Swarm Sprout Swarm
+9% Synergy $0.58
Abzan Charm Abzan Charm
+7% Synergy $0.15
Seed Spark Seed Spark
+7% Synergy $0.24
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+6% Synergy $10.14
Spore Swarm Spore Swarm
+6% Synergy $0.17
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+5% Synergy $0.41
Beast Within Beast Within
+4% Synergy $0.57
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+4% Synergy $3.72
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+4% Synergy $3.49
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+4% Synergy $0.25
Atomize Atomize
+4% Synergy $0.84
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+4% Synergy $0.30
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+4% Synergy $0.86
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+4% Synergy $0.48
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+4% Synergy $0.72
Silence Silence
+3% Synergy $6.38
Utter End Utter End
+3% Synergy $0.09
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $0.85
Rite of Harmony Rite of Harmony
+3% Synergy $0.56
Mortify Mortify
+2% Synergy $0.23
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+2% Synergy $1.80
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+1% Synergy $1.07
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+1% Synergy $0.72
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
0% Synergy $2.97
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
0% Synergy $9.56
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.94
Harrow Harrow
-3% Synergy $0.21
Despark Despark
-5% Synergy $0.23
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-13% Synergy $1.21

Sorceries

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

Saproling Symbiosis Saproling Symbiosis
+18% Synergy $0.59
Fungal Sprouting Fungal Sprouting
+17% Synergy $0.82
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+13% Synergy $1.19
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+13% Synergy $10.45
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+9% Synergy $0.11
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy $0.33
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+7% Synergy $1.82
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+6% Synergy $0.78
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+6% Synergy $10.06
Saproling Migration Saproling Migration
+6% Synergy $0.09
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+5% Synergy $0.28
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $15.23
Dig Up Dig Up
+4% Synergy $0.28
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+4% Synergy $1.07
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+3% Synergy $1.41
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+2% Synergy $1.87
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+2% Synergy $0.32
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+2% Synergy $30.84
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+2% Synergy $0.66
Vindicate Vindicate
+2% Synergy $0.49
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.29
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $3.15
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $2.55
Three Visits Three Visits
0% Synergy $7.39
Damn Damn
0% Synergy $1.12
Victimize Victimize
0% Synergy $0.30
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
0% Synergy $0.89
Harmonize Harmonize
-1% Synergy $0.16
Farseek Farseek
-5% Synergy $0.42
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
-10% Synergy $3.15
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-14% Synergy $6.45

Utility Artifacts

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

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+24% Synergy $52.45
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+18% Synergy $8.61
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+14% Synergy $43.67
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+8% Synergy $6.31
Druidic Satchel Druidic Satchel
+8% Synergy $0.39
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+6% Synergy $0.13
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+6% Synergy $6.26
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+6% Synergy $3.75
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+5% Synergy $1.73
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+3% Synergy $10.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $3.62

Enchantments

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

Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+27% Synergy $22.89
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+22% Synergy $40.05
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+20% Synergy $4.12
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+20% Synergy $9.74
Fungal Plots Fungal Plots
+20% Synergy $0.10
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+18% Synergy $2.24
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+16% Synergy $0.13
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+15% Synergy $22.82
Fecundity Fecundity
+15% Synergy $0.60
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+14% Synergy $3.77
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+14% Synergy $0.20
Necrogenesis Necrogenesis
+14% Synergy $0.38
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+12% Synergy $1.10
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+12% Synergy $14.21
Life and Limb Life and Limb
+11% Synergy $0.73
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+10% Synergy $6.10
Verdant Embrace Verdant Embrace
+9% Synergy $0.27
Golgari Germination Golgari Germination
+9% Synergy $0.58
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+8% Synergy $0.17
Earthcraft Earthcraft
+8% Synergy $127.69
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+7% Synergy $10.04
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+7% Synergy $1.64
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+6% Synergy $21.16
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+6% Synergy $14.44
Death's Presence Death's Presence
+6% Synergy $0.36
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+5% Synergy $0.13
Pollenbright Wings Pollenbright Wings
+5% Synergy $0.20
Black Market Black Market
+5% Synergy $3.61
Night Soil Night Soil
+5% Synergy $1.38
Hollowmurk Siege Hollowmurk Siege
+4% Synergy $0.31
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+4% Synergy $4.12
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+3% Synergy $1.13
Master Chef Master Chef
+3% Synergy $0.07
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+3% Synergy $0.91
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+2% Synergy $0.29
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+2% Synergy $7.42
Abzan Ascendancy Abzan Ascendancy
+1% Synergy $0.23
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $21.64
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
0% Synergy $6.47
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-5% Synergy $4.14
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-8% Synergy $2.26

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+8% Synergy $28.36
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+6% Synergy $0.24
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+4% Synergy $6.40

Utility Lands

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

Gavony Township Gavony Township
+23% Synergy $3.86
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+19% Synergy $3.94
Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
+16% Synergy $0.10
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+13% Synergy $1.22
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+7% Synergy $14.06
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+7% Synergy $0.10
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+6% Synergy $20.56
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.10
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+4% Synergy $4.08
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $19.52
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+4% Synergy $0.17
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.17
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+2% Synergy $0.36
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $47.11
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $8.06
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $33.06
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-9% Synergy $0.77
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+13% Synergy $0.23
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+6% Synergy $0.25
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+6% Synergy $0.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.14
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+2% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.35
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+1% Synergy $2.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.61
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+1% Synergy $0.60
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
0% Synergy $0.46

Lands

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

Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+6% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.11
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+4% Synergy $5.91
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+4% Synergy $0.05
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+4% Synergy $0.33
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.18
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+3% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.09
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+2% Synergy $15.00
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+2% Synergy $17.00
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.08
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+2% Synergy $0.26
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+1% Synergy $5.86
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+1% Synergy $7.12
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+1% Synergy $0.16
Bayou Bayou
+1% Synergy
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+1% Synergy $3.20
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+1% Synergy $0.25
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+1% Synergy $1.07
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
0% Synergy $0.13
Savannah Savannah
0% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-1% Synergy $0.42
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
-1% Synergy $15.77
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-1% Synergy $12.80
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.15
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-2% Synergy $0.35
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-2% Synergy $20.06
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-2% Synergy $0.53
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-2% Synergy $11.38
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-2% Synergy $0.13
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.21
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-3% Synergy $9.69
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $20.27
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-3% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-3% Synergy $0.11
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.89
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
-4% Synergy $0.12
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-4% Synergy $1.56
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-6% Synergy $0.25
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.11
Murmuring Bosk Murmuring Bosk
-6% Synergy $0.29
Brushland Brushland
-8% Synergy $0.48
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.16
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-10% Synergy $0.16
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-10% Synergy $6.48
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-14% Synergy $0.14
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.14

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