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Gylwain, Casting Director
Price tag $0.37

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

#1022 Current Rank
#1180 Last Week
#982 Past 2 Years

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.

Herald of Amity Herald of Amity
+7% Synergy $0.23
Eiganjo Dynastorian Eiganjo Dynastorian
+5% Synergy $2.16
Photon, Lady of Light Photon, Lady of Light
+2% Synergy
Captain Marvel, Shooting Star Captain Marvel, Shooting Star
+2% Synergy $4.40
Erode Erode
-1% Synergy $5.37

High Synergy Cards

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

Tanglespan Lookout Tanglespan Lookout
+82% Synergy $0.28
Ellivere of the Wild Court Ellivere of the Wild Court
+78% Synergy $0.44
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+78% Synergy $0.29
Umbra Mystic Umbra Mystic
+77% Synergy $9.39
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+75% Synergy $4.85
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+74% Synergy $3.36
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+70% Synergy $0.24
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+69% Synergy $4.99
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+68% Synergy $0.26
Archon of the Wild Rose Archon of the Wild Rose
+65% Synergy $0.33

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
+58% Synergy $0.39
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+57% Synergy $0.42
Aura Gnarlid Aura Gnarlid
+56% Synergy $0.22
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+55% Synergy $2.56
Siona, Captain of the Pyleas Siona, Captain of the Pyleas
+55% Synergy $0.26
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+54% Synergy $0.30
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+48% Synergy $1.64
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+46% Synergy $1.03
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+28% Synergy $3.71
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+4% Synergy $479.78
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-1% Synergy $28.20
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $6.17
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $53.21
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $37.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

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

Composer of Spring Composer of Spring
+52% Synergy $6.92
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+44% Synergy $8.66
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+43% Synergy $2.17
Elvish Archivist Elvish Archivist
+42% Synergy $0.30
Slumbering Keepguard Slumbering Keepguard
+40% Synergy $0.29
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+40% Synergy $21.97
Regal Bunnicorn Regal Bunnicorn
+38% Synergy $0.74
Calix, Guided by Fate Calix, Guided by Fate
+37% Synergy $12.74
Nessian Wanderer Nessian Wanderer
+34% Synergy $0.16
Krond the Dawn-Clad Krond the Dawn-Clad
+33% Synergy $0.84
Dreampod Druid Dreampod Druid
+31% Synergy $0.49
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+29% Synergy $0.43
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+28% Synergy $0.30
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+28% Synergy $0.31
Jukai Naturalist Jukai Naturalist
+28% Synergy $0.81
Timber Paladin Timber Paladin
+28% Synergy $0.36
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+27% Synergy $0.28
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+27% Synergy $26.53
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+25% Synergy $4.05
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+24% Synergy $0.32
Optimistic Scavenger Optimistic Scavenger
+23% Synergy $0.24
Orochi Merge-Keeper Orochi Merge-Keeper
+23% Synergy $0.27
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+20% Synergy $0.27
Golden-Tail Trainer Golden-Tail Trainer
+20% Synergy $0.25
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
+19% Synergy $0.21
Syr Armont, the Redeemer Syr Armont, the Redeemer
+18% Synergy $0.09
Nylea's Colossus Nylea's Colossus
+17% Synergy $5.58
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+16% Synergy $1.28
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+16% Synergy $0.74
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+16% Synergy $0.35
Femeref Enchantress Femeref Enchantress
+15% Synergy $10.01
Transcendent Envoy Transcendent Envoy
+14% Synergy $0.21
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+13% Synergy $8.49
Eidolon of Astral Winds Eidolon of Astral Winds
+13% Synergy $0.34
Dawn Evangel Dawn Evangel
+13% Synergy $0.15
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+13% Synergy $0.70
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+13% Synergy $0.37
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+13% Synergy $0.72
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+12% Synergy $3.01
Knickknack Ouphe Knickknack Ouphe
+11% Synergy $0.31
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+9% Synergy $11.91
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+8% Synergy $3.11
Karametra, God of Harvests Karametra, God of Harvests
+8% Synergy $4.71
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.42
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
+8% Synergy $3.49
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+7% Synergy $0.23
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+6% Synergy $2.62
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+2% Synergy $3.63
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+0% Synergy $59.32
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-1% Synergy $1.89

Instants

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

Rite of Harmony Rite of Harmony
+31% Synergy $0.50
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+16% Synergy $0.30
Silkguard Silkguard
+14% Synergy $0.35
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+13% Synergy $1.45
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+12% Synergy $6.97
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+8% Synergy $0.43
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+6% Synergy $0.39
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+6% Synergy $2.71
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.79
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+3% Synergy $14.58
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $5.58
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $15.93
Cosmic Rebirth Cosmic Rebirth
+1% Synergy $0.21
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+0% Synergy $4.08
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $7.79
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-1% Synergy $0.85
Beast Within Beast Within
-3% Synergy $0.52
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.22
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $22.25
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-6% Synergy $10.71

Sorceries

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

Austere Command Austere Command
+24% Synergy $0.42
Retether Retether
+21% Synergy $20.36
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+18% Synergy $0.26
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+8% Synergy $7.05
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+7% Synergy $3.53
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+2% Synergy $2.34
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.65
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-1% Synergy $11.82
Three Visits Three Visits
-6% Synergy $5.31
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-7% Synergy $2.40
Farseek Farseek
-9% Synergy $0.55
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-13% Synergy $1.50
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-13% Synergy $0.44
Cultivate Cultivate
-17% Synergy $0.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+23% Synergy $0.89
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+14% Synergy $3.22
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+7% Synergy $3.15
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-5% Synergy $64.01
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.95

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 $0.26
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+46% Synergy $0.66
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+45% Synergy $7.95
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+39% Synergy $0.34
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+35% Synergy $4.40
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+33% Synergy $10.56
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+32% Synergy $0.42
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+26% Synergy $0.34
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+23% Synergy $6.04
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+22% Synergy $0.59
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+22% Synergy $8.31
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+22% Synergy $0.29
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+21% Synergy $1.60
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+20% Synergy $0.98
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+19% Synergy $5.34
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+18% Synergy $0.57
Skybind Skybind
+17% Synergy $0.37
Giant Inheritance Giant Inheritance
+16% Synergy $0.44
One with the Kami One with the Kami
+14% Synergy $0.35
Indomitable Might Indomitable Might
+14% Synergy $0.75
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+14% Synergy $0.33
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+12% Synergy $0.64
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+11% Synergy $0.30
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+11% Synergy $5.63
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+9% Synergy $0.31
Spectral Steel Spectral Steel
+8% Synergy $0.26
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+7% Synergy $39.71
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+7% Synergy $1.19
Pollenbright Wings Pollenbright Wings
+7% Synergy $0.22
Verdant Embrace Verdant Embrace
+7% Synergy $0.29
Careful Cultivation Careful Cultivation
+6% Synergy $0.16
Rancor Rancor
+5% Synergy $1.63
Warbriar Blessing Warbriar Blessing
+5% Synergy $0.20
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+5% Synergy $12.12
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+5% Synergy $4.53
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+4% Synergy $0.38
Ossification Ossification
+4% Synergy $0.26
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+4% Synergy $0.38
Buried in the Garden Buried in the Garden
+4% Synergy $0.22
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+3% Synergy $7.63
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+3% Synergy $0.22
Shield of the Oversoul Shield of the Oversoul
+2% Synergy $2.29
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+1% Synergy $0.31
Privileged Position Privileged Position
+0% Synergy $4.31
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+0% Synergy $0.55
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+0% Synergy $8.03
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-1% Synergy $9.62
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-4% Synergy $4.72
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-5% Synergy $26.78
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-10% Synergy $7.05

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 $1.21

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+39% Synergy $12.90
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+11% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $2.94
Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
+6% Synergy $0.25
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $5.99
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+0% Synergy $50.77
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
0% Synergy $0.36
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-1% Synergy $6.18
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $15.43
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-4% Synergy $0.35
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.38
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-12% Synergy $5.47

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.51
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-6% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $1.10
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-6% Synergy $4.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.13

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
+39% Synergy $0.34
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+16% Synergy $0.29
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+16% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+15% Synergy $0.28
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+13% Synergy $0.31
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+13% Synergy $0.32
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+11% Synergy $0.82
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.33
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+8% Synergy $3.11
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+8% Synergy $7.05
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.25
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+7% Synergy $2.95
Brushland Brushland
+6% Synergy $1.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.82
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.79
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.54
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+4% Synergy $17.46
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+3% Synergy $0.34
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+3% Synergy $2.60
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.36
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $3.30
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+2% Synergy $0.28
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.69
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+1% Synergy $7.01
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.65
Plains Plains
+0% Synergy $0.08
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+0% Synergy $16.11
Forest Forest
+0% Synergy $0.09
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+0% Synergy $5.28
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
0% Synergy $0.36
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
0% Synergy $0.20
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-1% Synergy $7.91
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $11.39
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-1% Synergy $4.37
Savannah Savannah
-2% Synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-3% Synergy $0.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.27
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
-13% Synergy $0.15

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