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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

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#304 Current Rank
#288 Last Week
#233 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.

The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+5% Synergy $4.69
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+4% Synergy $35.59
Quina, Qu Gourmet Quina, Qu Gourmet
+3% Synergy $0.15
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+1% Synergy $15.74
Jenova, Ancient Calamity Jenova, Ancient Calamity
+1% Synergy $0.53

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
+60% Synergy $0.13
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+56% Synergy $7.39
Corpsejack Menace Corpsejack Menace
+54% Synergy $0.84
Mycoloth Mycoloth
+51% Synergy $4.05
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+48% Synergy $5.02
Utopia Mycon Utopia Mycon
+47% Synergy $0.74
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+45% Synergy $3.93
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+44% Synergy $2.16
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+41% Synergy $25.66
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+38% Synergy $2.79

Top Cards

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

Nemata, Primeval Warden Nemata, Primeval Warden
+37% Synergy $0.53
Winding Constrictor Winding Constrictor
+36% Synergy $0.31
Good-Fortune Unicorn Good-Fortune Unicorn
+36% Synergy $0.14
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+33% Synergy $1.35
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+33% Synergy $1.09
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+32% Synergy $1.67
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+22% Synergy $0.50
Cultivate Cultivate
+9% Synergy $0.56
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $1.06
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $1.09

Game Changers

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

Aura Shards Aura Shards
+21% Synergy $17.71
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+9% Synergy $57.80
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+7% Synergy $28.16
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+5% Synergy $53.08
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+5% Synergy $19.07
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+4% Synergy $977.12
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $33.46
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+1% Synergy $6.47
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $47.07
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $111.35

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
+34% Synergy $4.44
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+33% Synergy $2.60
Cryptic Trilobite Cryptic Trilobite
+33% Synergy $0.57
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+30% Synergy $3.91
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+28% Synergy $3.78
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+28% Synergy $2.27
Deathspore Thallid Deathspore Thallid
+27% Synergy $0.13
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+26% Synergy $0.83
Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+26% Synergy $0.20
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+25% Synergy $1.78
Chatterfang, Squirrel General Chatterfang, Squirrel General
+24% Synergy $3.56
Conclave Mentor Conclave Mentor
+24% Synergy $0.33
The Mycotyrant The Mycotyrant
+22% Synergy $0.57
Psychotrope Thallid Psychotrope Thallid
+22% Synergy $9.33
Brightcap Badger Brightcap Badger
+21% Synergy $0.55
Sporecrown Thallid Sporecrown Thallid
+21% Synergy $0.21
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+20% Synergy $0.15
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+20% Synergy $0.22
Sporemound Sporemound
+19% Synergy $0.29
Young Wolf Young Wolf
+18% Synergy $0.08
Juniper Order Ranger Juniper Order Ranger
+18% Synergy $0.10
Sporesower Thallid Sporesower Thallid
+18% Synergy $0.19
Sporoloth Ancient Sporoloth Ancient
+18% Synergy $0.13
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+17% Synergy $33.98
Ivy Lane Denizen Ivy Lane Denizen
+17% Synergy $0.17
Bloodspore Thrinax Bloodspore Thrinax
+17% Synergy $0.15
Undercellar Myconid Undercellar Myconid
+17% Synergy $0.11
Pallid Mycoderm Pallid Mycoderm
+17% Synergy $0.05
Shroofus Sproutsire Shroofus Sproutsire
+16% Synergy $8.74
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+15% Synergy $1.44
Sigil Captain Sigil Captain
+15% Synergy $0.26
Verdant Force Verdant Force
+15% Synergy $0.27
Geralf's Messenger Geralf's Messenger
+15% Synergy $1.33
Mycologist Mycologist
+15% Synergy $0.07
Thallid Thallid
+15% Synergy $0.36
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+14% Synergy $0.39
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+14% Synergy $0.16
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+13% Synergy $0.62
Poison-Tip Archer Poison-Tip Archer
+13% Synergy $1.04
Fertilid Fertilid
+13% Synergy $0.06
Scurry Oak Scurry Oak
+12% Synergy $0.94
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+12% Synergy $28.32
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+11% Synergy $0.20
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+10% Synergy $0.42
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+10% Synergy $1.98
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+9% Synergy $0.16
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+1% Synergy $0.51
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-1% Synergy $0.40
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-2% Synergy $1.07
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-8% Synergy $9.10

Instants

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

Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+34% Synergy $1.90
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+21% Synergy $0.23
Fungal Rebirth Fungal Rebirth
+18% Synergy $0.14
Putrefy Putrefy
+17% Synergy $0.14
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+13% Synergy $1.14
Village Rites Village Rites
+10% Synergy $0.20
Sprout Swarm Sprout Swarm
+9% Synergy $0.57
Seed Spark Seed Spark
+8% Synergy $0.23
Abzan Charm Abzan Charm
+7% Synergy $0.13
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+6% Synergy $9.04
Spore Swarm Spore Swarm
+6% Synergy $0.16
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+5% Synergy $0.44
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+5% Synergy $0.25
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+5% Synergy $0.68
Beast Within Beast Within
+4% Synergy $0.96
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+4% Synergy $3.95
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+4% Synergy $3.25
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+4% Synergy $0.43
Atomize Atomize
+4% Synergy $1.39
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+4% Synergy $1.02
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+4% Synergy $0.98
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $0.94
Utter End Utter End
+3% Synergy $0.13
Rite of Harmony Rite of Harmony
+3% Synergy $0.69
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+2% Synergy $1.94
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy $6.65
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+1% Synergy $2.11
Mortify Mortify
+1% Synergy $0.23
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+1% Synergy $0.87
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+1% Synergy $0.92
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+1% Synergy $5.27
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
0% Synergy $10.23
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.83
Mythos of Nethroi Mythos of Nethroi
-1% Synergy $0.25
Harrow Harrow
-3% Synergy $0.34
Despark Despark
-4% Synergy $0.28
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-12% Synergy $1.98

Sorceries

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

Saproling Symbiosis Saproling Symbiosis
+18% Synergy $0.54
Fungal Sprouting Fungal Sprouting
+17% Synergy $0.74
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+13% Synergy $1.41
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+13% Synergy $10.19
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+9% Synergy $0.18
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy $0.41
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+7% Synergy $0.82
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+7% Synergy $1.83
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+7% Synergy $13.45
Saproling Migration Saproling Migration
+7% Synergy $0.11
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+6% Synergy $0.28
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $21.63
Dig Up Dig Up
+4% Synergy $0.27
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+4% Synergy $1.26
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+3% Synergy $0.49
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+3% Synergy $4.48
Vindicate Vindicate
+3% Synergy $1.19
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+3% Synergy $13.18
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+2% Synergy $1.77
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+2% Synergy $1.11
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+2% Synergy $0.40
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+1% Synergy $2.54
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $4.27
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.46
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+1% Synergy $23.67
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $2.16
Three Visits Three Visits
0% Synergy $6.39
Victimize Victimize
0% Synergy $0.46
Damn Damn
-1% Synergy $1.84
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-1% Synergy $0.82
Harmonize Harmonize
-2% Synergy $0.24
Farseek Farseek
-6% Synergy $0.54
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
-9% Synergy $3.72
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-15% Synergy $4.80

Utility Artifacts

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

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+24% Synergy $52.94
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+20% Synergy $8.37
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+15% Synergy $37.88
Druidic Satchel Druidic Satchel
+9% Synergy $0.34
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+7% Synergy $0.16
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+6% Synergy $7.56
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+6% Synergy $4.31
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+5% Synergy $1.50
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+3% Synergy $11.16
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.25

Enchantments

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

Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+26% Synergy $28.99
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+22% Synergy $52.08
Fungal Plots Fungal Plots
+21% Synergy $0.13
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+19% Synergy $2.03
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+19% Synergy $7.51
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+18% Synergy $0.13
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+17% Synergy $2.87
Fecundity Fecundity
+15% Synergy $0.63
Necrogenesis Necrogenesis
+15% Synergy $0.44
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+14% Synergy $3.03
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+14% Synergy $0.31
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+14% Synergy $16.06
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+12% Synergy $1.48
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+12% Synergy $13.39
Life and Limb Life and Limb
+11% Synergy $0.67
Verdant Embrace Verdant Embrace
+10% Synergy $0.19
Golgari Germination Golgari Germination
+10% Synergy $0.54
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+9% Synergy $0.24
Earthcraft Earthcraft
+8% Synergy $146.50
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+7% Synergy $10.33
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+7% Synergy $19.18
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+7% Synergy $11.39
Death's Presence Death's Presence
+6% Synergy $0.32
Pollenbright Wings Pollenbright Wings
+6% Synergy $0.15
Hollowmurk Siege Hollowmurk Siege
+5% Synergy $0.47
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+5% Synergy $0.15
Black Market Black Market
+5% Synergy $3.38
Night Soil Night Soil
+5% Synergy $1.75
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+4% Synergy $4.99
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+4% Synergy $1.46
Master Chef Master Chef
+3% Synergy $0.08
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+2% Synergy $0.81
Abzan Ascendancy Abzan Ascendancy
+2% Synergy $0.16
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+1% Synergy $0.29
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+1% Synergy $7.19
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $25.49
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-1% Synergy $6.22
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-5% Synergy $1.48
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-8% Synergy $1.70

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+7% Synergy $27.39
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+7% Synergy $0.40
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+4% Synergy $5.75
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+4% Synergy $0.20

Utility Lands

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

Gavony Township Gavony Township
+24% Synergy $3.70
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+20% Synergy $2.27
Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
+16% Synergy $0.07
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+13% Synergy $2.65
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+7% Synergy $0.13
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+5% Synergy $17.69
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $1.98
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.13
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+4% Synergy $0.95
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $18.48
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+4% Synergy $0.21
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+2% Synergy $0.46
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $48.82
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $8.52
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $30.14
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $1.00
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+13% Synergy $0.32
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+7% Synergy $0.35
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+6% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.20
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+2% Synergy $0.29
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+2% Synergy $0.51
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.41
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.20
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.95
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $2.60
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
0% Synergy $0.88

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 $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.08
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+5% Synergy $5.12
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+5% Synergy $0.05
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+4% Synergy $1.14
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.05
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.17
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+3% Synergy $0.06
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+2% Synergy $12.59
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+2% Synergy $12.59
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+2% Synergy $0.91
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+2% Synergy $6.09
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+2% Synergy $2.33
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+1% Synergy $14.82
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+1% Synergy $10.11
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+1% Synergy $0.17
Bayou Bayou
+1% Synergy
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+1% Synergy $4.19
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
0% Synergy $0.54
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
0% Synergy $0.15
Savannah Savannah
0% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
0% Synergy $17.02
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
-1% Synergy $17.74
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-1% Synergy $8.64
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.16
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-2% Synergy $1.21
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-2% Synergy $0.75
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-2% Synergy $2.12
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.21
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
-3% Synergy $0.14
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-3% Synergy $9.12
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $18.87
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $21.97
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-3% Synergy $12.69
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-3% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-3% Synergy $0.12
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-3% Synergy $0.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.92
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-4% Synergy $0.11
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.15
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-6% Synergy $0.51
Murmuring Bosk Murmuring Bosk
-7% Synergy $0.37
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.18
Brushland Brushland
-9% Synergy $1.21
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-9% Synergy $13.82
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-10% Synergy $7.64
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-11% Synergy $0.24
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-14% Synergy $0.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-16% Synergy $0.25

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