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Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Price tag $1.92

Legendary Creature — Elf Druid Human Wizard

Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
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Playstyle & Strategy

Keruga Companion 24% Wheels 24% Eldrazi 14% Cantrips 10% Card Draw 10% Big Mana 5% Ramp 5% Sea Creatures 5% X Spells 5%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4308 Current Rank
#3343 Last Week
#3326 Last Month

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix's abilities and overall game plan.

Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+63% Synergy $0.29
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+52% Synergy $0.53
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
+45% Synergy $0.20
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+41% Synergy $0.29
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+37% Synergy $1.36
Thunderous Snapper Thunderous Snapper
+37% Synergy $0.13
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+36% Synergy $0.26
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+34% Synergy $1.30
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+34% Synergy $0.54
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+33% Synergy $1.52

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix decks.

Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+32% Synergy $9.96
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+31% Synergy $2.62
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+28% Synergy $1.34
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+25% Synergy $0.20
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+24% Synergy $6.86
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+13% Synergy $0.36
Beast Within Beast Within
+10% Synergy $0.83
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+8% Synergy $1.79
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+5% Synergy $0.14
Cultivate Cultivate
-2% Synergy $0.54

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+11% Synergy $35.46
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+6% Synergy $11.58
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+4% Synergy $11.99
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+3% Synergy $49.29
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
0% Synergy $42.02
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $95.44
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-3% Synergy $7.10
Force of Will Force of Will
-3% Synergy $61.91
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-9% Synergy $23.45
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-18% Synergy $46.53

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+32% Synergy $0.63
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+30% Synergy $6.33
Tishana, Voice of Thunder Tishana, Voice of Thunder
+27% Synergy $0.23
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+27% Synergy $0.28
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
+26% Synergy $0.13
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+26% Synergy $3.67
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
+26% Synergy $0.11
Terastodon Terastodon
+25% Synergy $0.27
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+24% Synergy $0.69
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+24% Synergy $0.16
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+23% Synergy $0.44
Drowner of Truth Drowned Jungle Drowner of Truth
+23% Synergy $0.10
Llanowar Visionary Llanowar Visionary
+22% Synergy $0.13
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+21% Synergy $2.78
Colossal Skyturtle Colossal Skyturtle
+20% Synergy $0.32
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+20% Synergy $3.78
Krosan Drover Krosan Drover
+20% Synergy $0.23
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+19% Synergy $0.58
Gandalf, Westward Voyager Gandalf, Westward Voyager
+19% Synergy $0.17
Archetype of Endurance Archetype of Endurance
+19% Synergy $1.41
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+18% Synergy $0.15
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+18% Synergy $0.62
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+17% Synergy $3.04
Deepfathom Skulker Deepfathom Skulker
+17% Synergy $0.19
Ulamog's Crusher Ulamog's Crusher
+17% Synergy $0.18
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+16% Synergy $24.57
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+16% Synergy $0.11
Snapping Voidcraw Snapping Voidcraw
+16% Synergy $0.04
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+16% Synergy $16.87
Rift Sower Rift Sower
+15% Synergy $0.03
Bane of Bala Ged Bane of Bala Ged
+15% Synergy $1.98
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+14% Synergy $1.92
Dawnglade Regent Dawnglade Regent
+14% Synergy $0.37
Wastescape Battlemage Wastescape Battlemage
+14% Synergy $0.10
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+13% Synergy $2.14
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+13% Synergy $0.46
Kruphix, God of Horizons Kruphix, God of Horizons
+13% Synergy $3.25
Kozilek, the Broken Reality Kozilek, the Broken Reality
+13% Synergy $4.00
Gyre Engineer Gyre Engineer
+12% Synergy $0.20
Flayer of Loyalties Flayer of Loyalties
+12% Synergy $14.96
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+10% Synergy $1.74
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+9% Synergy $3.75
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+8% Synergy $0.40
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+7% Synergy $15.14
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+7% Synergy $0.29
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+6% Synergy $0.92
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+3% Synergy $10.10
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+3% Synergy $0.22
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
0% Synergy $0.15
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
-3% Synergy $1.00

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix safe.

Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+23% Synergy $0.18
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+20% Synergy $0.44
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+20% Synergy $1.39
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+17% Synergy $0.87
Ugin's Binding Ugin's Binding
+14% Synergy $1.20
Vitalize Vitalize
+12% Synergy $1.11
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+11% Synergy $0.30
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+11% Synergy $0.24
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+9% Synergy $0.19
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+8% Synergy $0.24
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+8% Synergy $3.49
Exclude Exclude
+7% Synergy $0.08
Into the Story Into the Story
+7% Synergy $0.18
Commander's Insight Commander's Insight
+7% Synergy $0.44
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+6% Synergy $13.39
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+6% Synergy $0.13
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+6% Synergy $0.29
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+5% Synergy $0.88
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.87
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
-3% Synergy $0.16
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $1.82
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $44.85
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $8.03
Pongify Pongify
-12% Synergy $2.22
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-13% Synergy $1.38
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $1.45
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-15% Synergy $9.75
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-16% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
-28% Synergy $1.25

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix's game plan and control the board.

Genesis Storm Genesis Storm
+23% Synergy $0.47
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+20% Synergy $0.35
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+20% Synergy $33.64
Migration Path Migration Path
+19% Synergy $0.35
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+18% Synergy $2.20
Of One Mind Of One Mind
+18% Synergy $0.25
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+16% Synergy $0.89
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+16% Synergy $0.16
Windfall Windfall
+16% Synergy $4.82
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+14% Synergy $0.22
Ravenform Ravenform
+13% Synergy $0.15
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+12% Synergy $0.75
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+11% Synergy $16.74
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+10% Synergy $0.71
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+8% Synergy $5.13
Ingenious Mastery Ingenious Mastery
+8% Synergy $0.13
Boon of the Wish-Giver Boon of the Wish-Giver
+7% Synergy $0.07
Venture Forth Venture Forth
+7% Synergy $0.26
Mind Spring Mind Spring
+7% Synergy $0.19
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+6% Synergy $0.82
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+6% Synergy $0.37
Grow from the Ashes Grow from the Ashes
+6% Synergy $0.09
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+5% Synergy $0.28
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+3% Synergy $0.27
Ponder Ponder
0% Synergy $1.33
Farseek Farseek
-5% Synergy $0.73
Explore Explore
-5% Synergy $0.19
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-8% Synergy $0.37
Three Visits Three Visits
-13% Synergy $5.88
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-17% Synergy $1.99

Utility Artifacts

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

Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+28% Synergy $4.63
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+23% Synergy $9.49
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+13% Synergy $11.96
Horizon Stone Horizon Stone
+13% Synergy $1.24
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+8% Synergy $4.97
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+7% Synergy $10.49
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+7% Synergy $2.79
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+7% Synergy $4.70
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+6% Synergy $62.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+25% Synergy $3.28
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+14% Synergy $0.25
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+14% Synergy $2.00
Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+12% Synergy $1.22
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+11% Synergy $11.27
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+11% Synergy $0.92
Omniscience Omniscience
+11% Synergy $5.19
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+11% Synergy $0.69
Bounty of the Luxa Bounty of the Luxa
+9% Synergy $0.09
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+8% Synergy $0.26
Mind Unbound Mind Unbound
+8% Synergy $0.47
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+6% Synergy $0.16
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+5% Synergy $2.59
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+5% Synergy $16.67
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+5% Synergy $0.97
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+3% Synergy $3.33
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+3% Synergy $0.98
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $27.73
Exploration Exploration
-6% Synergy $29.07

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+7% Synergy $1.15

Utility Lands

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

Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+14% Synergy $49.50
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+13% Synergy $4.48
Ugin's Labyrinth Ugin's Labyrinth
+13% Synergy $18.06
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $2.59
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+11% Synergy $0.09
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+9% Synergy $0.49
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+8% Synergy $0.14
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+6% Synergy $0.28
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+3% Synergy $0.31
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+3% Synergy $0.19
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+2% Synergy $1.58
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-2% Synergy $0.88
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $0.15
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $30.50
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $18.65
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $8.83

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+13% Synergy $2.70
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+12% Synergy $2.88
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+8% Synergy $1.13
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+7% Synergy $0.25
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+7% Synergy $33.91
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.15
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-11% Synergy $0.29
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-18% Synergy $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-20% Synergy $1.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-25% Synergy $0.52

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+20% Synergy $3.86
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+15% Synergy $0.33
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+14% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.21
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+10% Synergy $7.34
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+10% Synergy $0.16
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+9% Synergy $0.30
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+6% Synergy $4.88
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+6% Synergy $9.45
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+5% Synergy $1.07
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+4% Synergy
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+2% Synergy $0.26
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+2% Synergy $40.36
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
0% Synergy $0.21
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $27.41
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.82
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-1% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.18
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
-2% Synergy $1.09
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-2% Synergy $13.58
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-4% Synergy $1.07
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $5.01
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.07
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.27
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-18% Synergy $0.18

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix.

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Candlekeep Sage Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Alora, Merry Thief Raised by Giants Alora, Merry Thief // Raised by Giants
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Master Chef Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Master Chef
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Kodama of the East Tree Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Kodama of the East Tree
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Shameless Charlatan Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Shameless Charlatan
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro The Prismatic Piper Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // The Prismatic Piper
The Second Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Second Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Second Doctor Susan Foreman The Second Doctor // Susan Foreman
The Tenth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Tenth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Acolyte of Bahamut Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Acolyte of Bahamut
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cloakwood Hermit Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Hardy Outlander Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Master Chef Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Master Chef
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Raised by Giants Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Siani, Eye of the Storm Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Thrasios, Triton Hero Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Candlekeep Sage Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Candlekeep Sage
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Clan Crafter Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Clan Crafter
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Dungeon Delver Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Dungeon Delver
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Feywild Visitor Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Feywild Visitor
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Shameless Charlatan Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Shameless Charlatan
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Thrasios, Triton Hero Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Alora, Merry Thief Acolyte of Bahamut Alora, Merry Thief // Acolyte of Bahamut
Alora, Merry Thief Cloakwood Hermit Alora, Merry Thief // Cloakwood Hermit
Alora, Merry Thief Hardy Outlander Alora, Merry Thief // Hardy Outlander
Alora, Merry Thief Master Chef Alora, Merry Thief // Master Chef
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Clan Crafter Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Clan Crafter
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Dungeon Delver Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Dungeon Delver
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Feywild Visitor Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Feywild Visitor
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Sword Coast Sailor Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Sword Coast Sailor
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Halana, Kessig Ranger Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer