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Gut, True Soul Zealot // Passionate Archaeologist
Price tag $15.30

Legendary Creature — Goblin Shaman Enchantment Background

Gut, True Soul Zealot Passionate Archaeologist
Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

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Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gut, True Soul Zealot // Passionate Archaeologist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Dynamite Diver Dynamite Diver
+100% Synergy $0.04
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+97% Synergy $0.38
Clockwork Percussionist Clockwork Percussionist
+66% Synergy $0.10
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+65% Synergy $4.37
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+65% Synergy $7.14
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+62% Synergy $0.33
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+59% Synergy $0.19
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+52% Synergy $19.52
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+48% Synergy $4.04
Geological Appraiser Geological Appraiser
+33% Synergy $0.06
Harnesser of Storms Harnesser of Storms
+33% Synergy $0.08
Magmatic Channeler Magmatic Channeler
+33% Synergy $0.14
Abbot of Keral Keep Abbot of Keral Keep
+33% Synergy $0.19
Grotag Night-Runner Grotag Night-Runner
+33% Synergy $0.04
Prophetic Flamespeaker Prophetic Flamespeaker
+33% Synergy $0.38
Flameskull Flameskull
+33% Synergy $0.23
Irascible Wolverine Irascible Wolverine
+33% Synergy $0.03
Yasmin Khan Yasmin Khan
+33% Synergy $0.17
Thrill-Kill Disciple Thrill-Kill Disciple
+33% Synergy $0.10
Unlucky Witness Unlucky Witness
+33% Synergy $0.06
Harried Spearguard Harried Spearguard
+33% Synergy $0.08
Izzet Chemister Izzet Chemister
+33% Synergy $0.14
Kolaghan Stormsinger Kolaghan Stormsinger
+33% Synergy $0.04
Anep, Vizier of Hazoret Anep, Vizier of Hazoret
+32% Synergy $0.13
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
+32% Synergy $0.13
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+31% Synergy $5.50
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+31% Synergy $1.32
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+31% Synergy $4.81
Goldhound Goldhound
+31% Synergy $0.17
Enterprising Scallywag Enterprising Scallywag
+31% Synergy $0.14
Fanatical Firebrand Fanatical Firebrand
+31% Synergy $0.05
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+30% Synergy $0.15
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+30% Synergy $0.21
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+30% Synergy $0.47
Fiendish Duo Fiendish Duo
+30% Synergy $0.46
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+30% Synergy $1.03
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+28% Synergy $0.38
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+28% Synergy $0.20
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+27% Synergy $0.91
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+27% Synergy $0.20
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+26% Synergy $8.74
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+24% Synergy $0.34
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+24% Synergy $5.36
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+23% Synergy $21.28
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+23% Synergy $9.09
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+22% Synergy $2.44
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+22% Synergy $27.60
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+21% Synergy $1.43
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+19% Synergy $0.46
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+18% Synergy $0.64

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gut, True Soul Zealot // Passionate Archaeologist safe.

March of Reckless Joy March of Reckless Joy
+64% Synergy $0.15
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+60% Synergy $8.75
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+56% Synergy $1.05
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+54% Synergy $5.81
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+46% Synergy $8.43
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+43% Synergy $4.20
Display of Power Display of Power
+30% Synergy $0.22
Fling Fling
+30% Synergy $0.08
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+28% Synergy $0.13
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+21% Synergy $2.33
Reverberate Reverberate
+20% Synergy $1.93
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+14% Synergy $5.39
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+14% Synergy $11.68
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+11% Synergy $8.49
Big Score Big Score
+7% Synergy $0.62
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+7% Synergy $46.20
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.34
Seething Song Seething Song
+4% Synergy $6.27
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-5% Synergy $0.99
Abrade Abrade
-10% Synergy $0.15

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gut, True Soul Zealot // Passionate Archaeologist's game plan and control the board.

Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+91% Synergy $0.39
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+90% Synergy $1.03
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+66% Synergy $0.07
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+65% Synergy $0.08
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+64% Synergy $0.30
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+64% Synergy $0.26
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+64% Synergy $0.27
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+62% Synergy $0.18
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+61% Synergy $26.15
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+56% Synergy $1.03
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+54% Synergy $0.20
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+37% Synergy $1.76
You've Been Caught Stealing You've Been Caught Stealing
+33% Synergy $0.05
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+33% Synergy $0.23
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+33% Synergy $1.38
Sibling Rivalry Sibling Rivalry
+33% Synergy $0.06
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+32% Synergy $7.39
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+32% Synergy $1.02
Daring Discovery Daring Discovery
+32% Synergy $0.04
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+32% Synergy $0.36
Hijack Hijack
+32% Synergy $0.09
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+32% Synergy $0.08
Spark of Creativity Spark of Creativity
+31% Synergy $0.10
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+28% Synergy $0.44
Overmaster Overmaster
+28% Synergy $1.13
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+27% Synergy $1.62
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+26% Synergy $1.84
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+26% Synergy $0.70
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+25% Synergy $0.21
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+25% Synergy $3.96
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+23% Synergy $0.23
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-10% Synergy $0.29
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-19% Synergy $1.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+66% Synergy $0.10
Experimental Synthesizer Experimental Synthesizer
+33% Synergy $0.34
Mishra's Research Desk Mishra's Research Desk
+33% Synergy $0.06
Geistflame Reservoir Geistflame Reservoir
+33% Synergy $0.06
Boots of Speed Boots of Speed
+32% Synergy $0.08
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+31% Synergy $0.53
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+31% Synergy $1.12
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+28% Synergy $29.26
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+27% Synergy $1.10
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+26% Synergy $9.77
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+22% Synergy $35.07
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+17% Synergy $7.78

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gut, True Soul Zealot // Passionate Archaeologist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+98% Synergy $0.33
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+92% Synergy $0.35
Case of the Burning Masks Case of the Burning Masks
+33% Synergy $0.03
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+32% Synergy $6.36
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+31% Synergy $0.87
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+31% Synergy $0.37
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+31% Synergy $0.10
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+30% Synergy $0.05
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+28% Synergy $1.41
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+26% Synergy $0.19
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+24% Synergy $0.25
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+24% Synergy $5.49
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+22% Synergy $0.80
City on Fire City on Fire
+17% Synergy $5.62
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+16% Synergy $8.53
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+15% Synergy $3.19
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+8% Synergy $5.91

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gut, True Soul Zealot // Passionate Archaeologist to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+53% Synergy $3.07
Chandra, Flameshaper Chandra, Flameshaper
+31% Synergy $0.97
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+30% Synergy $0.48
Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+28% Synergy $1.00

Utility Lands

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

Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+86% Synergy $0.47
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+57% Synergy $0.14
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
+33% Synergy $0.25
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+33% Synergy $0.68
Branch of Vitu-Ghazi Branch of Vitu-Ghazi
+33% Synergy $0.10
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+33% Synergy $0.16
Junktown Junktown
+32% Synergy $0.14
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+32% Synergy $0.54
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+32% Synergy $3.66
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+32% Synergy $0.19
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+31% Synergy $0.20
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+31% Synergy $2.85
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+28% Synergy $0.10
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+21% Synergy $0.55
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+20% Synergy $94.69

Mana Artifacts

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

Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+33% Synergy $0.32
Lantern of Revealing Lantern of Revealing
+33% Synergy $0.07
Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+32% Synergy $0.11
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+27% Synergy $3.21
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+27% Synergy $7.59
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+26% Synergy $0.19
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+22% Synergy $0.23
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+17% Synergy $1.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+15% Synergy $1.12
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+12% Synergy $0.96
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.51
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-52% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gut, True Soul Zealot // Passionate Archaeologist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.11

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gut, True Soul Zealot // Passionate Archaeologist.

Amber Gristle O'Maul Dragon Cultist Amber Gristle O'Maul // Dragon Cultist
Amber Gristle O'Maul Guild Artisan Amber Gristle O'Maul // Guild Artisan
Amber Gristle O'Maul Passionate Archaeologist Amber Gristle O'Maul // Passionate Archaeologist
Amber Gristle O'Maul Popular Entertainer Amber Gristle O'Maul // Popular Entertainer
Amber Gristle O'Maul Street Urchin Amber Gristle O'Maul // Street Urchin
Amber Gristle O'Maul Tavern Brawler Amber Gristle O'Maul // Tavern Brawler
Faceless One Dragon Cultist Faceless One // Dragon Cultist
Faceless One Guild Artisan Faceless One // Guild Artisan
Faceless One Passionate Archaeologist Faceless One // Passionate Archaeologist
Faceless One Popular Entertainer Faceless One // Popular Entertainer
Faceless One Street Urchin Faceless One // Street Urchin
Faceless One Tavern Brawler Faceless One // Tavern Brawler
Gut, True Soul Zealot Dragon Cultist Gut, True Soul Zealot // Dragon Cultist
Gut, True Soul Zealot Faceless One Gut, True Soul Zealot // Faceless One
Gut, True Soul Zealot Guild Artisan Gut, True Soul Zealot // Guild Artisan
Gut, True Soul Zealot Popular Entertainer Gut, True Soul Zealot // Popular Entertainer
Gut, True Soul Zealot Street Urchin Gut, True Soul Zealot // Street Urchin
Gut, True Soul Zealot Tavern Brawler Gut, True Soul Zealot // Tavern Brawler
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Krark, the Thumbless Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Krark, the Thumbless
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Dragon Cultist Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Dragon Cultist
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Guild Artisan Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Guild Artisan
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Passionate Archaeologist Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Popular Entertainer Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Popular Entertainer
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Street Urchin Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Street Urchin
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Tavern Brawler Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Tavern Brawler
Amber Gristle O'Maul Acolyte of Bahamut Amber Gristle O'Maul // Acolyte of Bahamut
Amber Gristle O'Maul Agent of the Iron Throne Amber Gristle O'Maul // Agent of the Iron Throne
Amber Gristle O'Maul Agent of the Shadow Thieves Amber Gristle O'Maul // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Amber Gristle O'Maul Candlekeep Sage Amber Gristle O'Maul // Candlekeep Sage
Amber Gristle O'Maul Clan Crafter Amber Gristle O'Maul // Clan Crafter
Amber Gristle O'Maul Cloakwood Hermit Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cloakwood Hermit
Amber Gristle O'Maul Criminal Past Amber Gristle O'Maul // Criminal Past
Amber Gristle O'Maul Cultist of the Absolute Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute
Amber Gristle O'Maul Far Traveler Amber Gristle O'Maul // Far Traveler
Amber Gristle O'Maul Feywild Visitor Amber Gristle O'Maul // Feywild Visitor
Amber Gristle O'Maul Flaming Fist Amber Gristle O'Maul // Flaming Fist
Amber Gristle O'Maul Folk Hero Amber Gristle O'Maul // Folk Hero

Other Available Backgrounds

Gut, True Soul Zealot can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Haunted One Haunted One
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Master Chef Master Chef
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants