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Gylwain, Casting Director: Auras
Price tag $0.32

Legendary Creature — Human Bard

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Selesnya

Playstyle & Strategy

Auras 45% Enchantress 24% Tokens 8% Aggro 3% +1/+1 Counters 2%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Gylwain, Casting Director players are trying out in Auras decks.

Eiganjo Dynastorian Eiganjo Dynastorian
+7% Synergy $3.01
Erode Erode
+5% Synergy $8.54
Herald of Amity Herald of Amity
+5% Synergy $0.30
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+3% Synergy $0.28
Ajani's Response Ajani's Response
+3% Synergy $0.10

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Gylwain, Casting Director's Auras builds — cards that lean hardest into the Auras theme.

Tanglespan Lookout Tanglespan Lookout
+85% Synergy $0.28
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+85% Synergy $0.28
Umbra Mystic Umbra Mystic
+84% Synergy $8.93
Ellivere of the Wild Court Ellivere of the Wild Court
+83% Synergy $0.41
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+79% Synergy $0.28
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+79% Synergy $2.72
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+79% Synergy $4.92
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+76% Synergy $0.28
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+76% Synergy $5.46
Archon of the Wild Rose Archon of the Wild Rose
+68% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

The staple cards most Gylwain, Casting Director Auras decks run as their core.

Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+67% Synergy $0.39
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+67% Synergy $2.65
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+67% Synergy $0.30
Aura Gnarlid Aura Gnarlid
+62% Synergy $0.22
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+60% Synergy $0.27
Siona, Captain of the Pyleas Siona, Captain of the Pyleas
+60% Synergy $0.19
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+56% Synergy $0.97
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+52% Synergy $1.35
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+31% Synergy $2.62
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+10% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Gylwain, Casting Director Auras game on their own.

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+6% Synergy $466.90
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $51.92
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-3% Synergy $28.28
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $36.16
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $5.86
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $53.72

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Auras plan in Gylwain, Casting Director decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Composer of Spring Composer of Spring
+54% Synergy $6.83
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+48% Synergy $2.15
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+43% Synergy $23.51
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+42% Synergy $0.34
Elvish Archivist Elvish Archivist
+42% Synergy $0.32
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+41% Synergy $8.20
Calix, Guided by Fate Calix, Guided by Fate
+41% Synergy $12.77
Slumbering Keepguard Slumbering Keepguard
+40% Synergy $0.28
Regal Bunnicorn Regal Bunnicorn
+39% Synergy $0.59
Jukai Naturalist Jukai Naturalist
+36% Synergy $0.98
Timber Paladin Timber Paladin
+35% Synergy $0.34
Krond the Dawn-Clad Krond the Dawn-Clad
+35% Synergy $0.83
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+33% Synergy $0.27
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+32% Synergy $43.90
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+32% Synergy $0.36
Nessian Wanderer Nessian Wanderer
+32% Synergy $0.18
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+31% Synergy $0.26
Dreampod Druid Dreampod Druid
+30% Synergy $0.49
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+28% Synergy $0.38
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+28% Synergy $25.45
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+28% Synergy $0.38
Orochi Merge-Keeper Orochi Merge-Keeper
+24% Synergy $0.26
Golden-Tail Trainer Golden-Tail Trainer
+23% Synergy $0.26
Optimistic Scavenger Optimistic Scavenger
+23% Synergy $0.27
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+22% Synergy $0.77
Transcendent Envoy Transcendent Envoy
+20% Synergy $0.26
Nylea's Colossus Nylea's Colossus
+20% Synergy $4.91
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+19% Synergy $0.97
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+19% Synergy $2.18
Syr Armont, the Redeemer Syr Armont, the Redeemer
+19% Synergy $0.07
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+17% Synergy $1.13
Knickknack Ouphe Knickknack Ouphe
+16% Synergy $0.31
Eidolon of Astral Winds Eidolon of Astral Winds
+16% Synergy $0.34
Femeref Enchantress Femeref Enchantress
+16% Synergy $10.21
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
+15% Synergy $0.20
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+15% Synergy $0.41
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+13% Synergy $0.34
Dawn Evangel Dawn Evangel
+13% Synergy $0.14
Danitha, New Benalia's Light Danitha, New Benalia's Light
+12% Synergy $1.32
Knight of Doves Knight of Doves
+12% Synergy $0.19
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+11% Synergy $0.73
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+10% Synergy $9.41
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+10% Synergy $2.82
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
+9% Synergy $3.89
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+8% Synergy $13.48
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+7% Synergy $0.41
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+7% Synergy $2.54
Karametra, God of Harvests Karametra, God of Harvests
+7% Synergy $4.72
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+5% Synergy $0.25
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-1% Synergy $58.30

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Gylwain, Casting Director's Auras deck ahead.

Rite of Harmony Rite of Harmony
+33% Synergy $0.38
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+20% Synergy $1.62
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+18% Synergy $0.36
Silkguard Silkguard
+18% Synergy $0.40
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+14% Synergy $7.09
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+7% Synergy $13.39
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $1.64
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+6% Synergy $0.45
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+5% Synergy $0.50
Karametra's Blessing Karametra's Blessing
+5% Synergy $0.27
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+5% Synergy $2.40
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+3% Synergy $16.26
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+3% Synergy $8.49
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+2% Synergy $6.50
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+2% Synergy $3.78
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $21.48
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.05
Beast Within Beast Within
-6% Synergy $0.46
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-7% Synergy $10.93

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Auras game plan forward for Gylwain, Casting Director.

Retether Retether
+31% Synergy $20.79
Austere Command Austere Command
+28% Synergy $0.94
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+27% Synergy $0.28
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+12% Synergy $3.64
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+7% Synergy $6.57
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+2% Synergy $1.54
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+1% Synergy $2.65
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
0% Synergy $12.29
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $0.61
Three Visits Three Visits
-8% Synergy $5.51
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-10% Synergy $2.31
Farseek Farseek
-13% Synergy $0.71
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-16% Synergy $1.14
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-17% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
-23% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Gylwain, Casting Director Auras decks.

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+22% Synergy $0.92
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+14% Synergy $3.15
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+8% Synergy $3.01
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-6% Synergy $67.97
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $3.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Auras strategy in Gylwain, Casting Director decks.

A Tale for the Ages A Tale for the Ages
+56% Synergy $0.28
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+52% Synergy $0.53
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+48% Synergy $7.71
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+46% Synergy $10.29
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+45% Synergy $4.20
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+43% Synergy $0.30
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+35% Synergy $0.65
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+33% Synergy $4.85
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+31% Synergy $0.40
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+31% Synergy $10.11
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+31% Synergy $0.28
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+28% Synergy $1.02
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+28% Synergy $0.71
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+28% Synergy $1.38
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+28% Synergy $0.50
Giant Inheritance Giant Inheritance
+21% Synergy $0.41
Indomitable Might Indomitable Might
+20% Synergy $0.84
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+18% Synergy $4.83
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+18% Synergy $0.27
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+17% Synergy $0.46
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+15% Synergy $5.48
Skybind Skybind
+15% Synergy $0.34
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+14% Synergy $0.88
One with the Kami One with the Kami
+14% Synergy $0.36
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+13% Synergy $1.02
Spectral Steel Spectral Steel
+11% Synergy $0.28
Pollenbright Wings Pollenbright Wings
+10% Synergy $0.22
Rancor Rancor
+9% Synergy $1.38
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+9% Synergy $0.31
Verdant Embrace Verdant Embrace
+8% Synergy $0.30
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+7% Synergy $6.80
Buried in the Garden Buried in the Garden
+7% Synergy $0.12
Strong Back Strong Back
+7% Synergy $1.56
Careful Cultivation Careful Cultivation
+7% Synergy $0.18
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+6% Synergy $34.78
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+6% Synergy $0.33
Almost Perfect Almost Perfect
+6% Synergy $0.32
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+5% Synergy $4.39
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+5% Synergy $0.38
Shield of the Oversoul Shield of the Oversoul
+4% Synergy $2.49
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+4% Synergy $0.19
Ossification Ossification
+4% Synergy $0.36
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+3% Synergy $0.33
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+2% Synergy $0.49
Privileged Position Privileged Position
+2% Synergy $3.97
Armadillo Cloak Armadillo Cloak
+2% Synergy $2.24
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+1% Synergy $12.08
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
0% Synergy $7.61
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
0% Synergy $10.03
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-9% Synergy $6.81

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Gylwain, Casting Director's Auras game plan.

Calix, Destiny's Hand Calix, Destiny's Hand
+8% Synergy $1.22

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Gylwain, Casting Director Auras decks.

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+52% Synergy $12.14
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+18% Synergy $0.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+13% Synergy $2.76
Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
+10% Synergy $0.23
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+3% Synergy $1.57
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.35
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $6.08
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+1% Synergy $6.78
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
0% Synergy $0.38
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $53.40
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $15.55
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-3% Synergy $5.89
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.36
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-5% Synergy $0.34
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-13% Synergy $5.32

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Gylwain, Casting Director's Auras strategy.

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $2.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.46
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-7% Synergy $6.04
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-9% Synergy $0.43

Lands

The mana base behind Gylwain, Casting Director's Auras decks.

Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+43% Synergy $0.30
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+24% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+23% Synergy $0.26
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+22% Synergy $0.21
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+20% Synergy $0.33
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+18% Synergy $0.29
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+16% Synergy $0.95
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.25
Brushland Brushland
+10% Synergy $1.20
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+10% Synergy $2.82
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+8% Synergy $2.97
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+7% Synergy $7.07
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+7% Synergy $6.57
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $1.64
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+5% Synergy $16.20
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.52
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.36
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+3% Synergy $0.63
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+3% Synergy $2.36
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+3% Synergy $0.24
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.25
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+2% Synergy $15.65
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+2% Synergy $0.25
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $1.02
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.07
Lush Portico Lush Portico
0% Synergy $6.15
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
0% Synergy $0.57
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $0.61
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $11.42
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
-1% Synergy $0.33
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-2% Synergy $0.25
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-3% Synergy $4.63
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.26
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-5% Synergy $7.78
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.39
Savannah Savannah
-6% Synergy
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.32
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
-11% Synergy $0.20

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gylwain, Casting Director: Auras.

Ellivere of the Wild Court Ellivere of the Wild Court
Krond the Dawn-Clad Krond the Dawn-Clad
Calix, Guided by Fate Calix, Guided by Fate
Siona, Captain of the Pyleas Siona, Captain of the Pyleas
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
Mazzy, Truesword Paladin Mazzy, Truesword Paladin
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Halana, Kessig Ranger Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Rashel, Fist of Torm Rashel, Fist of Torm
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Flaming Fist Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Flaming Fist
Danitha, New Benalia's Light Danitha, New Benalia's Light
Uril, the Miststalker Uril, the Miststalker
Preston Garvey, Minuteman Preston Garvey, Minuteman
Gabriel Angelfire Gabriel Angelfire
Autumn Willow Autumn Willow
Estrid, the Masked Estrid, the Masked
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Far Traveler Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Far Traveler
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Radiant, Serra Archangel Tana, the Bloodsower Radiant, Serra Archangel // Tana, the Bloodsower
Eriette of the Charmed Apple Eriette of the Charmed Apple
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
Psemilla, Meletian Poet Psemilla, Meletian Poet
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Noble Heritage Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Noble Heritage
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Hardy Outlander Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Hardy Outlander
Killian, Ink Duelist Killian, Ink Duelist
Thrun, Breaker of Silence Thrun, Breaker of Silence
Bruna, Light of Alabaster Bruna, Light of Alabaster
Kaima, the Fractured Calm Kaima, the Fractured Calm
Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kodama of the East Tree Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kodama of the East Tree
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Syr Armont, the Redeemer Syr Armont, the Redeemer
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Tuvasa the Sunlit Tuvasa the Sunlit
Eriette, the Beguiler Eriette, the Beguiler