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Gylwain, Casting Director
Price tag $0.25

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

#970 Current Rank
#953 Last Week
#719 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.

Quina, Qu Gourmet Quina, Qu Gourmet
+4% Synergy $0.17
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+3% Synergy $21.03
Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
+3% Synergy $2.37
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
0% Synergy $1.97
Summon: Fenrir Summon: Fenrir
-3% Synergy $0.34

High Synergy Cards

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

Tanglespan Lookout Tanglespan Lookout
+84% Synergy $0.08
Umbra Mystic Umbra Mystic
+80% Synergy $1.52
Ellivere of the Wild Court Ellivere of the Wild Court
+79% Synergy $0.27
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+78% Synergy $0.20
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+77% Synergy $2.61
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+77% Synergy $3.30
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+72% Synergy $0.73
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+72% Synergy $4.81
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+69% Synergy $0.43
Archon of the Wild Rose Archon of the Wild Rose
+64% Synergy $0.12

Top Cards

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

Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+60% Synergy $0.31
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+59% Synergy $2.39
Siona, Captain of the Pyleas Siona, Captain of the Pyleas
+59% Synergy $0.18
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+59% Synergy $0.53
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+56% Synergy $0.27
Composer of Spring Composer of Spring
+55% Synergy $4.73
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+50% Synergy $0.88
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+48% Synergy $0.95
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+47% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+10% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $349.70
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $45.06
Aura Shards Aura Shards
0% Synergy $18.23
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $28.27
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $34.98
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $18.72

Creatures

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

Aura Gnarlid Aura Gnarlid
+56% Synergy $0.17
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+46% Synergy $2.81
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+45% Synergy $16.55
Elvish Archivist Elvish Archivist
+44% Synergy $0.25
Slumbering Keepguard Slumbering Keepguard
+41% Synergy $0.07
Calix, Guided by Fate Calix, Guided by Fate
+39% Synergy $11.86
Regal Bunnicorn Regal Bunnicorn
+38% Synergy $0.39
Nessian Wanderer Nessian Wanderer
+37% Synergy $0.12
Krond the Dawn-Clad Krond the Dawn-Clad
+36% Synergy $0.95
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+35% Synergy $31.10
Dreampod Druid Dreampod Druid
+34% Synergy $0.46
Jukai Naturalist Jukai Naturalist
+31% Synergy $0.45
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+30% Synergy $0.26
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+28% Synergy $0.41
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+28% Synergy $1.88
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+27% Synergy $0.35
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+27% Synergy $0.29
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+26% Synergy $3.37
Timber Paladin Timber Paladin
+26% Synergy $0.20
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+25% Synergy $1.33
Orochi Merge-Keeper Orochi Merge-Keeper
+25% Synergy $0.07
Optimistic Scavenger Optimistic Scavenger
+23% Synergy $0.20
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
+22% Synergy $0.13
Nylea's Colossus Nylea's Colossus
+22% Synergy $8.38
Syr Armont, the Redeemer Syr Armont, the Redeemer
+22% Synergy $0.08
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+20% Synergy $0.25
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+20% Synergy $0.41
Golden-Tail Trainer Golden-Tail Trainer
+19% Synergy $0.12
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+18% Synergy $0.60
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+17% Synergy $0.34
Femeref Enchantress Femeref Enchantress
+16% Synergy $10.84
Dawn Evangel Dawn Evangel
+16% Synergy $0.07
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+15% Synergy $0.93
Transcendent Envoy Transcendent Envoy
+15% Synergy $0.12
Knight of Doves Knight of Doves
+15% Synergy $0.08
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+14% Synergy $0.55
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+14% Synergy $3.04
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+14% Synergy $0.30
Knickknack Ouphe Knickknack Ouphe
+14% Synergy $0.17
Karametra, God of Harvests Karametra, God of Harvests
+13% Synergy $3.32
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+12% Synergy $0.82
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+11% Synergy $9.23
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.43
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
+9% Synergy $1.60
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+8% Synergy $3.39
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+7% Synergy $0.19
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+6% Synergy $0.97
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+5% Synergy $0.47
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+4% Synergy $42.20
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
0% Synergy $1.23

Instants

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

Rite of Harmony Rite of Harmony
+32% Synergy $0.61
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+21% Synergy $0.31
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+19% Synergy $0.84
Silkguard Silkguard
+19% Synergy $4.11
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+17% Synergy $5.01
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+10% Synergy $0.47
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+9% Synergy $1.11
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+8% Synergy $11.10
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $1.76
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+5% Synergy $0.30
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+4% Synergy $11.91
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $8.15
Cosmic Rebirth Cosmic Rebirth
0% Synergy $0.15
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
0% Synergy $3.77
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.27
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $6.35
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $16.24
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $0.96
Beast Within Beast Within
-3% Synergy $0.59
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-6% Synergy $9.52

Sorceries

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

Austere Command Austere Command
+28% Synergy $0.44
Retether Retether
+22% Synergy $2.78
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+20% Synergy $0.30
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+10% Synergy $2.01
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+9% Synergy $5.84
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+4% Synergy $1.43
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.69
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-1% Synergy $8.66
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $4.30
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-4% Synergy $1.41
Three Visits Three Visits
-4% Synergy $6.32
Farseek Farseek
-8% Synergy $0.45
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-14% Synergy $1.69
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-16% Synergy $0.43
Cultivate Cultivate
-18% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+23% Synergy $0.63
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+15% Synergy $2.53
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+9% Synergy $1.19
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-4% Synergy $62.10
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.30

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
+56% Synergy $0.11
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+50% Synergy $3.03
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+47% Synergy $0.40
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+36% Synergy $0.35
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+36% Synergy $7.81
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+34% Synergy $2.36
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+30% Synergy $0.31
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+27% Synergy $0.30
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+24% Synergy $1.04
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+23% Synergy $1.46
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+22% Synergy $1.43
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+22% Synergy $0.52
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+22% Synergy $1.28
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+21% Synergy $1.07
Skybind Skybind
+21% Synergy $0.26
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+20% Synergy $2.67
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+20% Synergy $5.35
One with the Kami One with the Kami
+18% Synergy $0.28
Giant Inheritance Giant Inheritance
+16% Synergy $0.41
Indomitable Might Indomitable Might
+15% Synergy $0.62
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+14% Synergy $1.79
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+12% Synergy $3.49
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+11% Synergy $0.39
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+11% Synergy $0.15
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+11% Synergy $0.10
Spectral Steel Spectral Steel
+11% Synergy $0.08
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+9% Synergy $12.61
Pollenbright Wings Pollenbright Wings
+8% Synergy $0.19
Verdant Embrace Verdant Embrace
+8% Synergy $0.19
Careful Cultivation Careful Cultivation
+8% Synergy $0.09
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+7% Synergy $11.08
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+6% Synergy $4.05
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+6% Synergy $0.35
Warbriar Blessing Warbriar Blessing
+6% Synergy $0.04
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+5% Synergy $4.03
Rancor Rancor
+5% Synergy $0.86
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+5% Synergy $5.11
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+5% Synergy $4.44
Buried in the Garden Buried in the Garden
+4% Synergy $0.13
Shield of the Oversoul Shield of the Oversoul
+3% Synergy $1.52
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+3% Synergy $0.24
Strong Back Strong Back
+3% Synergy $1.28
Privileged Position Privileged Position
+1% Synergy $2.83
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
0% Synergy $3.39
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
-1% Synergy $0.44
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-1% Synergy $7.12
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-1% Synergy $2.73
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-5% Synergy $24.82
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-5% Synergy $3.99
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-11% Synergy $5.44

Planeswalkers

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

Calix, Destiny's Hand Calix, Destiny's Hand
+4% Synergy $1.06

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+43% Synergy $6.35
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+13% Synergy $0.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $1.98
Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
+7% Synergy $0.10
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $3.65
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+2% Synergy $29.31
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-1% Synergy $2.28
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $9.35
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
-2% Synergy $0.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.27
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-15% Synergy $4.06

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-7% Synergy $0.50
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-8% Synergy $0.35

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
+36% Synergy $0.35
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+18% Synergy $0.15
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+16% Synergy $0.21
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+16% Synergy $0.18
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+13% Synergy $0.18
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+13% Synergy $0.74
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+12% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.11
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.22
Brushland Brushland
+9% Synergy $1.32
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+9% Synergy $5.84
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+8% Synergy $3.39
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+7% Synergy $2.29
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+6% Synergy $9.48
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $1.76
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.45
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.50
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.15
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+4% Synergy $1.99
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $3.53
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+3% Synergy $0.98
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+2% Synergy $11.52
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $6.00
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+1% Synergy $12.69
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+1% Synergy $5.70
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.69
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
0% Synergy $0.21
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-1% Synergy $8.29
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.87
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
-1% Synergy $0.28
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-2% Synergy $9.47
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
-2% Synergy $0.16
Savannah Savannah
-2% Synergy
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-3% Synergy $3.59
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.28
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-8% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.18
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
-14% Synergy $0.05

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