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Ghave, Guru of Spores
Price tag $1.00

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

#322 Current Rank
#343 Last Week
#314 Past 2 Years

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
+12% Synergy $4.91
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+5% Synergy $10.23
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
+5% Synergy $0.39
Immoral Bargain Immoral Bargain
+5% Synergy $0.64
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+3% Synergy $17.35

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 $0.24
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+56% Synergy $15.74
Corpsejack Menace Corpsejack Menace
+53% Synergy $0.92
Mycoloth Mycoloth
+50% Synergy $0.37
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+49% Synergy $6.25
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+47% Synergy $8.10
Utopia Mycon Utopia Mycon
+47% Synergy $1.26
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+46% Synergy $1.63
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+46% Synergy $32.07
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+40% Synergy $0.92

Top Cards

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

Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+38% Synergy $0.34
Good-Fortune Unicorn Good-Fortune Unicorn
+37% Synergy $0.22
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+36% Synergy $6.93
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+35% Synergy $1.60
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+33% Synergy $2.30
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+23% Synergy $1.71
Cultivate Cultivate
+9% Synergy $0.35
Farseek Farseek
-3% Synergy $0.55
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Aura Shards Aura Shards
+20% Synergy $28.20
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+9% Synergy $72.10
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+8% Synergy $37.03
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+5% Synergy $28.30
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+5% Synergy $60.87
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+4% Synergy $1510.97
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+2% Synergy $58.09
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $6.17
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $53.21
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
0% Synergy $15.58

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 $1.15
Winding Constrictor Winding Constrictor
+35% Synergy $0.51
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+34% Synergy $1.23
Cryptic Trilobite Cryptic Trilobite
+33% Synergy $1.48
Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+28% Synergy $0.23
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+26% Synergy $2.50
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+26% Synergy $1.00
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+26% Synergy $0.95
Chatterfang, Squirrel General Chatterfang, Squirrel General
+26% Synergy $10.11
Deathspore Thallid Deathspore Thallid
+25% Synergy $0.26
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+24% Synergy $0.32
Conclave Mentor Conclave Mentor
+23% Synergy $0.55
The Mycotyrant The Mycotyrant
+22% Synergy $1.69
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+22% Synergy $4.00
Psychotrope Thallid Psychotrope Thallid
+22% Synergy $5.15
Brightcap Badger Brightcap Badger
+20% Synergy $0.53
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+20% Synergy $0.32
Sporecrown Thallid Sporecrown Thallid
+19% Synergy $0.38
Young Wolf Young Wolf
+19% Synergy $0.20
Ivy Lane Denizen Ivy Lane Denizen
+19% Synergy $0.21
Shroofus Sproutsire Shroofus Sproutsire
+18% Synergy $5.24
Sporemound Sporemound
+17% Synergy $0.79
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+17% Synergy $44.63
Sporesower Thallid Sporesower Thallid
+16% Synergy $0.31
Juniper Order Ranger Juniper Order Ranger
+16% Synergy $0.37
Sporoloth Ancient Sporoloth Ancient
+15% Synergy $0.24
Pallid Mycoderm Pallid Mycoderm
+15% Synergy $0.16
Scurry Oak Scurry Oak
+15% Synergy $1.83
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+14% Synergy $3.12
Undercellar Myconid Undercellar Myconid
+14% Synergy $0.22
Bloodspore Thrinax Bloodspore Thrinax
+14% Synergy $0.35
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+14% Synergy $0.33
Geralf's Messenger Geralf's Messenger
+13% Synergy $3.43
Verdant Force Verdant Force
+13% Synergy $0.38
Mycologist Mycologist
+13% Synergy $0.34
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+13% Synergy $0.39
Thallid Thallid
+12% Synergy $0.36
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+12% Synergy $0.60
Poison-Tip Archer Poison-Tip Archer
+11% Synergy $1.01
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+10% Synergy $26.26
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+9% Synergy $0.18
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+9% Synergy $2.40
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+7% Synergy $4.52
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+7% Synergy $0.40
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+3% Synergy $0.23
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+2% Synergy $0.70
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $59.32
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+0% Synergy $0.26
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-2% Synergy $1.89
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-4% Synergy $11.91

Instants

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

Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+33% Synergy $1.92
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+22% Synergy $0.39
Fungal Rebirth Fungal Rebirth
+16% Synergy $0.33
Putrefy Putrefy
+16% Synergy $0.30
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+14% Synergy $2.54
Village Rites Village Rites
+9% Synergy $0.51
Sprout Swarm Sprout Swarm
+8% Synergy $6.44
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+6% Synergy $10.71
Abzan Charm Abzan Charm
+6% Synergy $0.32
Seed Spark Seed Spark
+6% Synergy $0.25
Spore Swarm Spore Swarm
+5% Synergy $0.25
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+4% Synergy $6.06
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+4% Synergy $3.90
Beast Within Beast Within
+4% Synergy $0.52
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+4% Synergy $0.34
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+4% Synergy $0.37
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+4% Synergy $0.40
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+3% Synergy $0.33
Atomize Atomize
+3% Synergy $10.90
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+3% Synergy $1.14
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+3% Synergy $2.78
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+3% Synergy $1.18
Silence Silence
+3% Synergy $10.00
Mortify Mortify
+2% Synergy $0.22
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+1% Synergy $0.99
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+0% Synergy $0.73
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+0% Synergy $14.58
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.45
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $28.12
Harrow Harrow
-2% Synergy $0.37
Despark Despark
-7% Synergy $0.33
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-13% Synergy $0.86

Sorceries

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

Saproling Symbiosis Saproling Symbiosis
+17% Synergy $1.57
Fungal Sprouting Fungal Sprouting
+16% Synergy $1.01
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+14% Synergy $16.86
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+13% Synergy $1.50
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy $0.44
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+8% Synergy $0.38
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+6% Synergy $9.93
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+6% Synergy $2.11
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+5% Synergy $1.02
Saproling Migration Saproling Migration
+5% Synergy $0.26
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+4% Synergy $0.55
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $28.49
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+3% Synergy $2.98
Vindicate Vindicate
+2% Synergy $0.73
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+2% Synergy $1.16
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+2% Synergy $52.76
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+1% Synergy $0.92
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+1% Synergy $2.40
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.42
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+0% Synergy $0.37
Three Visits Three Visits
+0% Synergy $5.31
Victimize Victimize
+0% Synergy $1.70
Damn Damn
+0% Synergy $2.47
Harmonize Harmonize
0% Synergy $0.26
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $8.19
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
-10% Synergy $3.09
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-13% Synergy $5.05

Utility Artifacts

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

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+24% Synergy $54.81
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+17% Synergy $4.54
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+13% Synergy $70.05
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+8% Synergy $11.75
Druidic Satchel Druidic Satchel
+7% Synergy $0.38
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+5% Synergy $8.34
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+5% Synergy $5.10
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+5% Synergy $0.16
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+4% Synergy $3.22
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+3% Synergy $17.16
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
0% Synergy $0.89
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-1% Synergy $64.01
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+31% Synergy $0.26
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+29% Synergy $35.62
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+22% Synergy $63.66
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+22% Synergy $9.59
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+21% Synergy $6.47
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+20% Synergy $14.06
Fungal Plots Fungal Plots
+19% Synergy $0.25
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+15% Synergy $0.31
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+14% Synergy $30.39
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+14% Synergy $8.03
Fecundity Fecundity
+14% Synergy $1.12
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+13% Synergy $0.21
Necrogenesis Necrogenesis
+13% Synergy $0.33
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+11% Synergy $18.86
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+11% Synergy $1.81
Life and Limb Life and Limb
+10% Synergy $0.70
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+9% Synergy $8.52
Verdant Embrace Verdant Embrace
+8% Synergy $0.29
Golgari Germination Golgari Germination
+8% Synergy $0.58
Earthcraft Earthcraft
+8% Synergy $164.17
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+7% Synergy $0.36
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+6% Synergy $25.11
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+6% Synergy $13.25
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+6% Synergy $9.94
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+5% Synergy $1.03
Pollenbright Wings Pollenbright Wings
+5% Synergy $0.22
Death's Presence Death's Presence
+5% Synergy $0.39
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+4% Synergy $0.32
Black Market Black Market
+4% Synergy $5.91
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+4% Synergy $9.07
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+4% Synergy $4.58
Hollowmurk Siege Hollowmurk Siege
+4% Synergy $1.08
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+2% Synergy $1.64
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+2% Synergy $0.42
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+1% Synergy $9.62
Abzan Ascendancy Abzan Ascendancy
+1% Synergy $0.24
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+0% Synergy $7.05
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+0% Synergy $26.78
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-5% Synergy $4.22
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-6% Synergy $1.29

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+8% Synergy $39.18
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+5% Synergy $0.41
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+3% Synergy $7.24

Utility Lands

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

Gavony Township Gavony Township
+22% Synergy $5.47
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+19% Synergy $0.33
Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
+15% Synergy $0.25
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+13% Synergy $2.03
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+7% Synergy $13.29
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+7% Synergy $26.74
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+6% Synergy $0.27
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+4% Synergy $7.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.33
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+4% Synergy $3.22
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+3% Synergy $24.17
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+3% Synergy $0.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.94
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+1% Synergy $0.46
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+0% Synergy $63.55
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+0% Synergy $129.20
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-1% Synergy $15.43
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $50.77
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.38
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-10% Synergy $0.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+12% Synergy $0.33
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+4% Synergy $0.41
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.13
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+4% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $2.20
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+1% Synergy $4.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+0% Synergy $1.10
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+0% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+0% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+0% Synergy $4.89
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-1% Synergy $0.39

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 $0.28
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.16
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+3% Synergy $0.22
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+3% Synergy $1.97
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.25
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+3% Synergy $0.32
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+2% Synergy $0.15
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+1% Synergy $0.24
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $2.00
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+1% Synergy $0.50
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+1% Synergy $0.99
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+1% Synergy $9.58
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.09
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.12
Bayou Bayou
+1% Synergy
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+0% Synergy $7.91
Scrubland Scrubland
+0% Synergy
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+0% Synergy $9.90
Savannah Savannah
+0% Synergy
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+0% Synergy $5.56
Plains Plains
+0% Synergy $0.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.33
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
0% Synergy $1.50
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
0% Synergy $0.30
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
0% Synergy $20.21
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
0% Synergy $17.46
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
0% Synergy $0.31
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-1% Synergy $0.39
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-1% Synergy $0.39
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-2% Synergy $0.53
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-2% Synergy $11.39
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $3.30
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $31.86
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-2% Synergy $32.02
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.25
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-2% Synergy $15.62
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-2% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-3% Synergy $0.24
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-3% Synergy $0.34
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
-3% Synergy $0.60
Murmuring Bosk Murmuring Bosk
-6% Synergy $0.48
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.27
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-6% Synergy $0.28
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-6% Synergy $2.60
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-6% Synergy $0.30
Brushland Brushland
-7% Synergy $1.35
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.27
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-9% Synergy $0.32
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-13% Synergy $0.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-14% Synergy $0.82

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