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Gylwain, Casting Director
Price tag $0.32

Legendary Creature — Human Bard

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Selesnya

Playstyle & Strategy

Auras 43% Enchantress 26% Tokens 9% Aggro 3% +1/+1 Counters 2%
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New Cards

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

Eiganjo Dynastorian Eiganjo Dynastorian
+9% Synergy $1.25
Erode Erode
+7% Synergy $5.72
Herald of Amity Herald of Amity
+5% Synergy $0.26
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+4% Synergy $0.31
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+2% Synergy $0.31

High Synergy Cards

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

Ellivere of the Wild Court Ellivere of the Wild Court
+79% Synergy $0.42
Tanglespan Lookout Tanglespan Lookout
+78% Synergy $0.24
Umbra Mystic Umbra Mystic
+76% Synergy $8.98
Archon of the Wild Rose Archon of the Wild Rose
+74% Synergy $0.29
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+73% Synergy $0.26
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+72% Synergy $5.22
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+71% Synergy $0.29
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+68% Synergy $3.49
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+66% Synergy $0.25
A Tale for the Ages A Tale for the Ages
+64% Synergy $0.23

Top Cards

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

Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+64% Synergy $4.50
Aura Gnarlid Aura Gnarlid
+60% Synergy $0.22
Siona, Captain of the Pyleas Siona, Captain of the Pyleas
+56% Synergy $0.27
Composer of Spring Composer of Spring
+56% Synergy $6.55
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+52% Synergy $0.38
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+50% Synergy $2.51
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+49% Synergy $0.64
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+45% Synergy $1.06
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+30% Synergy $3.55
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.19

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+2% Synergy $492.44
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-5% Synergy $28.66
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $5.28
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $39.51
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $60.01
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $54.50

Creatures

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

Elvish Archivist Elvish Archivist
+52% Synergy $0.34
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+51% Synergy $0.25
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+50% Synergy $9.75
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+49% Synergy $0.29
Dreampod Druid Dreampod Druid
+47% Synergy $0.49
Slumbering Keepguard Slumbering Keepguard
+45% Synergy $0.28
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+42% Synergy $2.26
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+41% Synergy $19.77
Calix, Guided by Fate Calix, Guided by Fate
+41% Synergy $12.61
Regal Bunnicorn Regal Bunnicorn
+41% Synergy $0.64
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+40% Synergy $0.31
Krond the Dawn-Clad Krond the Dawn-Clad
+38% Synergy $0.80
Nessian Wanderer Nessian Wanderer
+33% Synergy $0.20
Optimistic Scavenger Optimistic Scavenger
+28% Synergy $0.30
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+28% Synergy $0.46
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+24% Synergy $7.69
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+24% Synergy $0.31
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
+24% Synergy $0.28
Femeref Enchantress Femeref Enchantress
+24% Synergy $10.06
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+23% Synergy $26.82
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+22% Synergy $1.08
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+21% Synergy $0.23
Orochi Merge-Keeper Orochi Merge-Keeper
+21% Synergy $0.27
Dawn Evangel Dawn Evangel
+20% Synergy $0.14
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+18% Synergy $4.32
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+18% Synergy $2.95
Timber Paladin Timber Paladin
+18% Synergy $0.38
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+17% Synergy $0.68
Nylea's Colossus Nylea's Colossus
+17% Synergy $5.14
Eidolon of Astral Winds Eidolon of Astral Winds
+17% Synergy $0.35
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+16% Synergy $2.40
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+16% Synergy $0.37
Troublemaker Ouphe Troublemaker Ouphe
+16% Synergy $0.26
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+15% Synergy $7.76
Knight of Doves Knight of Doves
+15% Synergy $0.19
Jukai Naturalist Jukai Naturalist
+14% Synergy $0.72
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+14% Synergy $0.33
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+14% Synergy $0.23
Yavimaya Enchantress Yavimaya Enchantress
+14% Synergy $0.15
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+12% Synergy $1.94
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+12% Synergy $12.20
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
+10% Synergy $4.34
Karametra, God of Harvests Karametra, God of Harvests
+10% Synergy $4.98
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.43
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+9% Synergy $5.14
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+8% Synergy $0.93
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+8% Synergy $0.91
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+4% Synergy $0.38
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
0% Synergy $2.17
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $58.07

Instants

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

Rite of Harmony Rite of Harmony
+41% Synergy $0.69
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+22% Synergy $0.32
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+21% Synergy $7.99
Silkguard Silkguard
+15% Synergy $0.47
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+11% Synergy $1.99
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+11% Synergy $0.43
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+8% Synergy $0.30
Karametra's Blessing Karametra's Blessing
+8% Synergy $0.21
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+7% Synergy $14.06
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+6% Synergy $8.00
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+6% Synergy $0.27
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+6% Synergy $2.57
Semester's End Semester's End
+5% Synergy $0.92
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+4% Synergy $14.29
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+4% Synergy $5.18
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+4% Synergy $0.22
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $20.32
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.69
Cosmic Rebirth Cosmic Rebirth
+2% Synergy $0.23
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.46
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-6% Synergy $1.00
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-8% Synergy $10.92
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-10% Synergy $1.09

Sorceries

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

Austere Command Austere Command
+20% Synergy $0.46
Retether Retether
+13% Synergy $20.06
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+10% Synergy $5.68
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+10% Synergy $0.26
Return Triumphant Return Triumphant
+7% Synergy $0.21
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+6% Synergy $0.59
Graceful Takedown Graceful Takedown
+6% Synergy $0.05
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+5% Synergy $3.82
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.56
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-1% Synergy $11.89
Three Visits Three Visits
-7% Synergy $4.60
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-9% Synergy $1.96
Farseek Farseek
-12% Synergy $0.53
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-12% Synergy $1.00
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-15% Synergy $1.54
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-21% Synergy $0.47
Cultivate Cultivate
-24% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+28% Synergy $1.25
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+11% Synergy $2.26
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+4% Synergy $3.14
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+2% Synergy $6.82
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+1% Synergy $19.48
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-20% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

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

Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+54% Synergy $6.56
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+49% Synergy $0.34
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+37% Synergy $1.81
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+30% Synergy $0.47
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+30% Synergy $0.67
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+25% Synergy $4.54
One with the Kami One with the Kami
+22% Synergy $0.32
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+21% Synergy $10.88
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+21% Synergy $4.86
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+20% Synergy $0.48
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+19% Synergy $0.33
Giant Inheritance Giant Inheritance
+17% Synergy $0.46
Skybind Skybind
+17% Synergy $0.38
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+16% Synergy $9.33
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+15% Synergy $5.07
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+14% Synergy $5.44
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+14% Synergy $0.27
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+14% Synergy $0.33
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+12% Synergy $0.30
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+12% Synergy $0.51
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+10% Synergy $0.30
Lignify Lignify
+10% Synergy $1.73
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+9% Synergy $1.15
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+8% Synergy $1.16
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+8% Synergy $0.38
Indomitable Might Indomitable Might
+7% Synergy $0.73
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+7% Synergy $0.25
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+6% Synergy $8.23
Pollenbright Wings Pollenbright Wings
+6% Synergy $0.22
Verdant Embrace Verdant Embrace
+6% Synergy $0.36
Beastmaster's Magemark Beastmaster's Magemark
+6% Synergy $0.08
Spectral Steel Spectral Steel
+5% Synergy $0.28
Oath of the Ancient Wood Oath of the Ancient Wood
+5% Synergy $0.22
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+4% Synergy $1.68
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+4% Synergy $3.85
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+4% Synergy $12.11
Privileged Position Privileged Position
+4% Synergy $4.03
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+4% Synergy $40.92
Buried in the Garden Buried in the Garden
+4% Synergy $0.24
Shimmerwilds Growth Shimmerwilds Growth
+4% Synergy $0.29
Rancor Rancor
+3% Synergy $1.50
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+2% Synergy $0.37
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+2% Synergy $0.47
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+1% Synergy $7.72
Shield of the Oversoul Shield of the Oversoul
+1% Synergy $2.01
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
0% Synergy $0.59
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-2% Synergy $9.96
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-2% Synergy $3.65
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-4% Synergy $4.21
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-9% Synergy $6.63

Planeswalkers

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

Calix, Destiny's Hand Calix, Destiny's Hand
+4% Synergy $1.25

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+36% Synergy $13.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $3.36
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+10% Synergy $0.29
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.31
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.48
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.35
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $6.51
Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
+3% Synergy $0.26
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+3% Synergy $1.95
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.54
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+1% Synergy $3.70
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.40
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
0% Synergy $0.34
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $49.11
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-6% Synergy $5.27
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-11% Synergy $14.92

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.92
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-3% Synergy $3.63
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-10% Synergy $0.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-19% Synergy $1.84

Lands

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

Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+49% Synergy $0.34
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+18% Synergy $2.95
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+17% Synergy $0.32
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+16% Synergy $0.29
Brushland Brushland
+16% Synergy $1.42
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+16% Synergy $0.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+16% Synergy $0.24
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+16% Synergy $0.28
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+16% Synergy $0.29
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+11% Synergy $7.04
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+11% Synergy $1.99
Command Tower Command Tower
+10% Synergy $0.34
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+10% Synergy $0.23
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+10% Synergy $5.68
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+10% Synergy $0.70
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+9% Synergy $0.26
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+7% Synergy $0.27
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+7% Synergy $2.87
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+7% Synergy $7.01
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+7% Synergy $2.94
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.31
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+6% Synergy $14.43
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+6% Synergy $0.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.27
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.35
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
+3% Synergy $0.34
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+2% Synergy $4.82
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $1.05
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.17
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.33
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.56
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+1% Synergy $17.02
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $10.13
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
0% Synergy $0.35
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.29
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $15.03
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-1% Synergy $7.39
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $0.27
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-2% Synergy $4.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.31
Savannah Savannah
-5% Synergy
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
-13% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

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

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