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Gylwain, Casting Director
Price tag $0.21

Legendary CreatureHuman Bard

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Selesnya

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

#900 Current Rank
#952 Last Week
#857 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Gylwain, Casting Director.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gylwain, Casting Director decks.

Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+1% Synergy $3.36
Kindly Customer Kindly Customer
+1% Synergy $0.22
Crystalline Armor Crystalline Armor
+1% Synergy $0.50
The Earth King The Earth King
0% Synergy $0.59
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-3% Synergy $2.40

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gylwain, Casting Director's abilities and overall game plan.

Tanglespan Lookout Tanglespan Lookout
+83% Synergy $0.05
Umbra Mystic Umbra Mystic
+79% Synergy $1.84
Ellivere of the Wild Court Ellivere of the Wild Court
+79% Synergy $0.39
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+78% Synergy $0.16
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+76% Synergy $5.35
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+75% Synergy $2.42
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+71% Synergy $0.81
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+71% Synergy $4.30
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+69% Synergy $0.51
Archon of the Wild Rose Archon of the Wild Rose
+65% Synergy $0.14

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gylwain, Casting Director decks.

Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+59% Synergy $0.60
Siona, Captain of the Pyleas Siona, Captain of the Pyleas
+57% Synergy $0.08
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+56% Synergy $0.20
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+56% Synergy $2.00
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+56% Synergy $0.33
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+50% Synergy $1.00
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+48% Synergy $1.05
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+45% Synergy $1.65
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+27% Synergy $1.06
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+8% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $329.34
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-1% Synergy $22.04
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $46.24
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $30.49
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $44.01
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $19.80

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gylwain, Casting Director's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Aura Gnarlid Aura Gnarlid
+56% Synergy $0.17
Composer of Spring Composer of Spring
+53% Synergy $4.67
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+45% Synergy $3.81
Elvish Archivist Elvish Archivist
+43% Synergy $0.20
Slumbering Keepguard Slumbering Keepguard
+41% Synergy $0.07
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+40% Synergy $18.49
Regal Bunnicorn Regal Bunnicorn
+39% Synergy $0.45
Calix, Guided by Fate Calix, Guided by Fate
+37% Synergy $11.00
Nessian Wanderer Nessian Wanderer
+35% Synergy $0.18
Krond the Dawn-Clad Krond the Dawn-Clad
+35% Synergy $1.04
Dreampod Druid Dreampod Druid
+32% Synergy $0.48
Jukai Naturalist Jukai Naturalist
+30% Synergy $0.66
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+30% Synergy $1.80
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+30% Synergy $26.03
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+30% Synergy $0.23
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+28% Synergy $0.32
Timber Paladin Timber Paladin
+28% Synergy $0.22
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+26% Synergy $0.26
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+25% Synergy $0.20
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+25% Synergy $2.95
Orochi Merge-Keeper Orochi Merge-Keeper
+24% Synergy $0.10
Optimistic Scavenger Optimistic Scavenger
+24% Synergy $0.19
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
+21% Synergy $0.18
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+20% Synergy $0.57
Syr Armont, the Redeemer Syr Armont, the Redeemer
+20% Synergy $0.09
Golden-Tail Trainer Golden-Tail Trainer
+19% Synergy $0.10
Nylea's Colossus Nylea's Colossus
+18% Synergy $5.74
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+17% Synergy $0.21
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+17% Synergy $0.37
Transcendent Envoy Transcendent Envoy
+16% Synergy $0.10
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+16% Synergy $0.59
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+15% Synergy $0.71
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+15% Synergy $0.28
Femeref Enchantress Femeref Enchantress
+15% Synergy $8.63
Dawn Evangel Dawn Evangel
+15% Synergy $0.07
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+14% Synergy $4.20
Eidolon of Astral Winds Eidolon of Astral Winds
+14% Synergy $0.22
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+13% Synergy $0.49
Knickknack Ouphe Knickknack Ouphe
+13% Synergy $0.12
Knight of Doves Knight of Doves
+13% Synergy $0.09
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+11% Synergy $1.41
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+10% Synergy $12.29
Karametra, God of Harvests Karametra, God of Harvests
+10% Synergy $4.17
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.30
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
+8% Synergy $2.17
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+8% Synergy $3.79
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+7% Synergy $0.21
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+7% Synergy $0.97
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $42.73
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-1% Synergy $1.18

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gylwain, Casting Director safe.

Rite of Harmony Rite of Harmony
+31% Synergy $0.56
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+18% Synergy $0.30
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+16% Synergy $0.96
Silkguard Silkguard
+16% Synergy $4.37
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+16% Synergy $15.02
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+9% Synergy $0.40
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+8% Synergy $1.65
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+6% Synergy $9.85
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $1.61
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+6% Synergy $0.36
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+3% Synergy $9.22
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $7.50
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+1% Synergy $3.79
Cosmic Rebirth Cosmic Rebirth
+1% Synergy $0.15
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.82
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.71
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $0.69
Beast Within Beast Within
-3% Synergy $0.51
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $14.89
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-6% Synergy $10.01

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gylwain, Casting Director's game plan and control the board.

Austere Command Austere Command
+28% Synergy $0.27
Retether Retether
+22% Synergy $3.52
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+20% Synergy $0.13
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+9% Synergy $1.85
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+8% Synergy $5.48
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+3% Synergy $1.26
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $1.05
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-2% Synergy $8.65
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $3.39
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-6% Synergy $1.84
Three Visits Three Visits
-6% Synergy $7.35
Farseek Farseek
-8% Synergy $0.37
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-14% Synergy $0.44
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-15% Synergy $1.11
Cultivate Cultivate
-18% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+23% Synergy $0.56
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+14% Synergy $3.23
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+8% Synergy $2.27
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-5% Synergy $60.53
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.20

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gylwain, Casting Director's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

A Tale for the Ages A Tale for the Ages
+55% Synergy $0.17
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+47% Synergy $2.68
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+46% Synergy $0.22
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+38% Synergy $0.25
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+36% Synergy $3.05
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+35% Synergy $9.50
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+32% Synergy $0.26
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+27% Synergy $0.81
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+26% Synergy $0.66
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+23% Synergy $1.80
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+23% Synergy $3.33
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+23% Synergy $1.43
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+22% Synergy $1.20
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+21% Synergy $1.45
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+20% Synergy $6.58
Skybind Skybind
+20% Synergy $0.34
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+19% Synergy $1.75
Giant Inheritance Giant Inheritance
+17% Synergy $0.62
One with the Kami One with the Kami
+16% Synergy $0.30
Indomitable Might Indomitable Might
+15% Synergy $0.82
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+13% Synergy $0.28
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+12% Synergy $1.59
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+12% Synergy $3.30
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+11% Synergy $0.16
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+10% Synergy $0.09
Spectral Steel Spectral Steel
+10% Synergy $0.07
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+9% Synergy $12.54
Pollenbright Wings Pollenbright Wings
+9% Synergy $0.20
Verdant Embrace Verdant Embrace
+8% Synergy $0.26
Careful Cultivation Careful Cultivation
+8% Synergy $0.07
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+6% Synergy $2.78
Warbriar Blessing Warbriar Blessing
+6% Synergy $0.03
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+5% Synergy $3.31
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+5% Synergy $10.80
Rancor Rancor
+5% Synergy $1.07
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+5% Synergy $0.30
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+4% Synergy $4.44
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+4% Synergy $4.53
Buried in the Garden Buried in the Garden
+4% Synergy $0.07
Ossification Ossification
+4% Synergy $0.12
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+4% Synergy $0.27
Shield of the Oversoul Shield of the Oversoul
+3% Synergy $1.80
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+1% Synergy $3.39
Privileged Position Privileged Position
+1% Synergy $3.19
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+1% Synergy $3.28
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
0% Synergy $0.19
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-1% Synergy $7.55
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-5% Synergy $4.69
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-5% Synergy $21.39
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-11% Synergy $6.32

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gylwain, Casting Director to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Calix, Destiny's Hand Calix, Destiny's Hand
+5% Synergy $1.02

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+41% Synergy $5.71
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+13% Synergy $0.19
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $2.26
Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
+7% Synergy $0.10
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $5.10
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
0% Synergy $32.81
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
-1% Synergy $0.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $8.20
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-2% Synergy $3.51
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.37
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-14% Synergy $3.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.21
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-7% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-7% Synergy $0.60

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gylwain, Casting Director decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+38% Synergy $0.25
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+17% Synergy $0.14
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+17% Synergy $0.15
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+17% Synergy $0.12
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+14% Synergy $0.20
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+13% Synergy $0.14
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+12% Synergy $0.57
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.20
Brushland Brushland
+8% Synergy $0.47
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+8% Synergy $3.79
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+8% Synergy $5.48
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+6% Synergy $2.35
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $1.61
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.14
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.42
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+4% Synergy $12.98
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.09
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+3% Synergy $0.44
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+3% Synergy $1.66
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $4.69
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+1% Synergy $5.19
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+1% Synergy $0.21
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+1% Synergy $13.49
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.41
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $1.05
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-1% Synergy $17.00
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-1% Synergy $6.34
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
-1% Synergy $0.34
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
-2% Synergy $0.09
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-2% Synergy $3.15
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-3% Synergy $9.61
Savannah Savannah
-3% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.11
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.07
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.16
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
-14% Synergy $0.05

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