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Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Tormod, the Desecrator
Price tag $1.17

Legendary Creature — Elf Druid Zombie Wizard

Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Tormod, the Desecrator
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Graveyard 23% Mill 18% Tokens 14% Dredge 9% Self-Mill 9%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Mana Pool $0.19
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Tormod, the Desecrator's abilities and overall game plan.

Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $8.93
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+38% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.73
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+38% Synergy in 41% of decks $0.40
Dread Return Dread Return
+37% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.46
Skeleton Crew Skeleton Crew
+37% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.26
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.24
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+34% Synergy in 47% of decks $2.10
Chalk Outline Chalk Outline
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.24
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+32% Synergy in 47% of decks $1.69
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+32% Synergy in 36% of decks $3.04

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Tormod, the Desecrator decks.

Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+32% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.40
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+30% Synergy in 35% of decks $1.56
Dogged Detective Dogged Detective
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.29
Golgari Brownscale Golgari Brownscale
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.15
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+28% Synergy in 35% of decks $2.01
Acolyte of Affliction Acolyte of Affliction
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.12
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+25% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.27
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+25% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.24
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+25% Synergy in 31% of decks $2.95
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+15% Synergy in 41% of decks $2.25

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Tormod, the Desecrator's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Circle of the Land Druid Circle of the Land Druid
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.32
Millikin Millikin
+26% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.30
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+25% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.26
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+25% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.39
Underrealm Lich Underrealm Lich
+24% Synergy in 29% of decks $10.50
Egon, God of Death Throne of Death Egon, God of Death
+23% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.34
Blanchwood Prowler Blanchwood Prowler
+23% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.23
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+22% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.37
Genesis Genesis
+22% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.54
Six Six
+21% Synergy in 29% of decks $5.21
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+20% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.96
Unshakable Tail Unshakable Tail
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.33
Intrepid Paleontologist Intrepid Paleontologist
+19% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.48
Izoni, Center of the Web Izoni, Center of the Web
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.20
Withered Wretch Withered Wretch
+18% Synergy in 18% of decks $1.97
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+17% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.33
Gutterbones Gutterbones
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.36
Willow Geist Willow Geist
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.30
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.32
Eccentric Farmer Eccentric Farmer
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.21
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.38
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.31
Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $2.28
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+16% Synergy in 18% of decks $6.25
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+16% Synergy in 18% of decks $1.36
Perennial Behemoth Perennial Behemoth
+16% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.72
Dreadhound Dreadhound
+15% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.23
Glowspore Shaman Glowspore Shaman
+15% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.21
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+14% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.25
Kagha, Shadow Archdruid Kagha, Shadow Archdruid
+14% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.34
Thornvault Forager Thornvault Forager
+13% Synergy in 23% of decks $2.13
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+13% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.30
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+13% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.31
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+9% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.37
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-1% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.42
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
-1% Synergy in 18% of decks $5.43
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-4% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.30

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Tormod, the Desecrator safe.

Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.32
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.30
Pile On Pile On
+22% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.36
Darkblast Darkblast
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.44
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+11% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.29
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+9% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.30
Harrow Harrow
+8% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.28
Beast Within Beast Within
-9% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.71
Putrefy Putrefy
-11% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.32
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-27% Synergy in 18% of decks $1.24

Sorceries

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

Diresight Diresight
+21% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.16
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+18% Synergy in 29% of decks $6.51
Funeral Rites Funeral Rites
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.35
Worm Harvest Worm Harvest
+16% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.28
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+15% Synergy in 18% of decks $3.47
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+10% Synergy in 18% of decks $5.34
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+10% Synergy in 18% of decks $3.47
Harmonize Harmonize
+9% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.33
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+4% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.38
Farseek Farseek
0% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.44
Victimize Victimize
-1% Synergy in 18% of decks $1.35
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-11% Synergy in 24% of decks $1.01
Cultivate Cultivate
-18% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.47

Utility Artifacts

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

Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.68
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+16% Synergy in 18% of decks $1.74
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-3% Synergy in 18% of decks $16.19

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Tormod, the Desecrator's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $3.26
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+18% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.27
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+18% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.31
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+15% Synergy in 24% of decks $7.26
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+7% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.80

Utility Lands

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

Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+28% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.33
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.30
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+21% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.34
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+16% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.28
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+16% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.26
Svogthos, the Restless Tomb Svogthos, the Restless Tomb
+16% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.39
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+15% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.24
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+10% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.25
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-10% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Ring Sol Ring
-34% Synergy in 47% of decks $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-45% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.37

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Tormod, the Desecrator decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+27% Synergy in 71% of decks $0.37
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+20% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.41
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+18% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.29
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+17% Synergy in 53% of decks $0.28
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+15% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.38
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+13% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.33
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+12% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.31
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+10% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.94
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.10
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+8% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.14
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.17
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.25
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-1% Synergy in 41% of decks $0.31
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy in 82% of decks $0.23
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-5% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.81
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-6% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.47
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-6% Synergy in 24% of decks $28.79
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-9% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.46
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-12% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.66
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-16% Synergy in 29% of decks $7.54
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-22% Synergy in 18% of decks $5.90

Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Tormod, the Desecrator Deck Stats

Based on 17 Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Tormod, the Desecrator decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 31
  • Instant 7
  • Sorcery 12
  • Artifact 5
  • Enchantment 7
  • Land 36

Lands: 21 basic, 15 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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