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Gut, True Soul Zealot // Passionate Archaeologist
Price tag $16.69

Legendary Creature — Goblin Shaman Enchantment Background

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

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Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

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Mana Pool $0.15
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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gut, True Soul Zealot // Passionate Archaeologist's abilities and overall game plan.

Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.75
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.58
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.43
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+91% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.04
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+90% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.84
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+86% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.27
Clockwork Percussionist Clockwork Percussionist
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.20
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.30
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.24
Dynamite Diver Dynamite Diver
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.19

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+61% Synergy in 100% of decks $40.79
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+20% Synergy in 33% of decks $125.91

Creatures

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

Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.58
Clockwork Percussionist Clockwork Percussionist
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.20
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+65% Synergy in 67% of decks $9.14
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+65% Synergy in 67% of decks $7.39
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+62% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.33
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+59% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.34
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+52% Synergy in 67% of decks $25.46
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+48% Synergy in 67% of decks $3.61
Geological Appraiser Geological Appraiser
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.22
Harnesser of Storms Harnesser of Storms
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.19
Magmatic Channeler Magmatic Channeler
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Abbot of Keral Keep Abbot of Keral Keep
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Grotag Night-Runner Grotag Night-Runner
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.11
Prophetic Flamespeaker Prophetic Flamespeaker
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.41
Flameskull Flameskull
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Irascible Wolverine Irascible Wolverine
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.13
Yasmin Khan Yasmin Khan
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Thrill-Kill Disciple Thrill-Kill Disciple
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.23
Unlucky Witness Unlucky Witness
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.25
Harried Spearguard Harried Spearguard
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.20
Izzet Chemister Izzet Chemister
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Kolaghan Stormsinger Kolaghan Stormsinger
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.02
Anep, Vizier of Hazoret Anep, Vizier of Hazoret
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.25
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.19
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $8.68
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.30
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $6.29
Goldhound Goldhound
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Enterprising Scallywag Enterprising Scallywag
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Fanatical Firebrand Fanatical Firebrand
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.20
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.33
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.36
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.68
Fiendish Duo Fiendish Duo
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.95
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.14
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.53
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.65
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.35
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.52
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $25.14
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+24% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.63
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+24% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.47
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+23% Synergy in 33% of decks $26.64
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+23% Synergy in 33% of decks $11.25
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+22% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.99
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+22% Synergy in 33% of decks $40.25
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+21% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.97
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+19% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.74
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+18% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.16
Dynamite Diver Dynamite Diver
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.19

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 in 67% of decks $0.28
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+60% Synergy in 67% of decks $16.30
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+56% Synergy in 67% of decks $2.04
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+54% Synergy in 67% of decks $7.33
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+46% Synergy in 67% of decks $10.49
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+43% Synergy in 67% of decks $7.53
Display of Power Display of Power
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.36
Fling Fling
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.32
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.13
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+21% Synergy in 33% of decks $6.01
Reverberate Reverberate
+20% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.89
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+14% Synergy in 33% of decks $10.23
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+14% Synergy in 33% of decks $15.44
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+11% Synergy in 33% of decks $10.91
Big Score Big Score
+7% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.48
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+7% Synergy in 33% of decks $76.30
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.96
Seething Song Seething Song
+4% Synergy in 33% of decks $11.32
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-5% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.84
Abrade Abrade
-10% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.18

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 in 100% of decks $1.04
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+90% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.84
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.30
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+65% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.29
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+64% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.75
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+64% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.52
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+64% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.05
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+62% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.28
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+61% Synergy in 100% of decks $40.79
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+56% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.43
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+54% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.37
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+37% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.18
You've Been Caught Stealing You've Been Caught Stealing
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.25
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.31
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.32
Sibling Rivalry Sibling Rivalry
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.17
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $16.63
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $7.21
Daring Discovery Daring Discovery
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.27
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.19
Hijack Hijack
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.17
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.23
Spark of Creativity Spark of Creativity
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.12
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.84
Overmaster Overmaster
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.59
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $8.17
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $6.01
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.59
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+25% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.47
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+25% Synergy in 33% of decks $6.70
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+23% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.35
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-10% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.78
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-19% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.62

Utility Artifacts

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

Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.24
Experimental Synthesizer Experimental Synthesizer
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.43
Mishra's Research Desk Mishra's Research Desk
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.22
Geistflame Reservoir Geistflame Reservoir
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.22
Boots of Speed Boots of Speed
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.20
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.79
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.62
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $38.73
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.77
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $28.25
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+22% Synergy in 33% of decks $36.91
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+17% Synergy in 67% of decks $14.47

Enchantments

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

Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.75
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.43
Case of the Burning Masks Case of the Burning Masks
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.08
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $16.15
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.81
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $6.83
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.27
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.21
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.94
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+24% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.31
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+24% Synergy in 33% of decks $11.21
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+22% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.36
City on Fire City on Fire
+17% Synergy in 33% of decks $10.11
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+16% Synergy in 33% of decks $12.65
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+15% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.37
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+8% Synergy in 33% of decks $6.92

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 in 67% of decks $1.96
Chandra, Flameshaper Chandra, Flameshaper
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.88
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.72
Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.70

Battles

Battles that give Gut, True Soul Zealot // Passionate Archaeologist decks a second front to attack, plus a payoff for defeating them.

Invasion of Kaldheim Pyre of the World Tree Invasion of Kaldheim
+65% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.36

Utility Lands

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

Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+86% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+57% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.32
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.36
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.59
Branch of Vitu-Ghazi Branch of Vitu-Ghazi
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.26
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Junktown Junktown
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.52
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.63
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.36
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.37
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.21
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.25
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+21% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.97
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+20% Synergy in 33% of decks $125.91

Mana Artifacts

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

Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.53
Lantern of Revealing Lantern of Revealing
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.25
Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.34
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.49
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $14.06
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.32
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+22% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.41
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+17% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.12
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+15% Synergy in 33% of decks $11.39
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+12% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.39
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-52% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.21

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 in 33% of decks $0.30

Gut, True Soul Zealot // Passionate Archaeologist Deck Stats

Based on 3 Gut, True Soul Zealot // Passionate Archaeologist decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 21
  • Instant 9
  • Sorcery 16
  • Artifact 10
  • Enchantment 6
  • Battle 1
  • Planeswalker 2
  • Land 33

Lands: 26 basic, 7 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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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
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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 Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
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 The Prismatic Piper Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // The Prismatic Piper
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Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Faceless One Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Faceless One
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
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Abby, Merciless Soldier Ellie, Vengeful Hunter Abby, Merciless Soldier // Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
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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

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