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Gylwain, Casting Director: Tokens
Price tag $0.32

Legendary Creature — Human Bard

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
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 Tokens decks.

Eiganjo Dynastorian Eiganjo Dynastorian
+18% Synergy $3.01
Erode Erode
+16% Synergy $8.54
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+9% Synergy $0.39
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+7% Synergy $0.28

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
+80% Synergy $0.41
Tanglespan Lookout Tanglespan Lookout
+77% Synergy $0.28
Umbra Mystic Umbra Mystic
+77% Synergy $8.93
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+74% Synergy $0.28
Archon of the Wild Rose Archon of the Wild Rose
+73% Synergy $0.28
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+71% Synergy $0.28
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+71% Synergy $4.92
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+68% Synergy $2.72
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+67% Synergy $0.28
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+64% Synergy $5.46

Top Cards

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

A Tale for the Ages A Tale for the Ages
+64% Synergy $0.28
Aura Gnarlid Aura Gnarlid
+61% Synergy $0.22
Siona, Captain of the Pyleas Siona, Captain of the Pyleas
+57% Synergy $0.19
Composer of Spring Composer of Spring
+56% Synergy $6.83
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+53% Synergy $0.39
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+53% Synergy $0.30
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+49% Synergy $2.65
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+44% Synergy $2.15
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+28% Synergy $2.62
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.44

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 $466.90
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-5% Synergy $28.28
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $5.86
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $36.16
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $53.72
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $51.92

Creatures

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

Elvish Archivist Elvish Archivist
+52% Synergy $0.32
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+50% Synergy $8.20
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+49% Synergy $0.27
Dreampod Druid Dreampod Druid
+48% Synergy $0.49
Slumbering Keepguard Slumbering Keepguard
+46% Synergy $0.28
Regal Bunnicorn Regal Bunnicorn
+41% Synergy $0.59
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+40% Synergy $23.51
Calix, Guided by Fate Calix, Guided by Fate
+39% Synergy $12.77
Krond the Dawn-Clad Krond the Dawn-Clad
+39% Synergy $0.83
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+38% Synergy $0.38
Nessian Wanderer Nessian Wanderer
+33% Synergy $0.18
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+28% Synergy $0.36
Optimistic Scavenger Optimistic Scavenger
+28% Synergy $0.27
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+25% Synergy $9.41
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+25% Synergy $0.38
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
+24% Synergy $0.20
Femeref Enchantress Femeref Enchantress
+24% Synergy $10.21
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+23% Synergy $25.45
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+23% Synergy $1.13
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+22% Synergy $0.27
Orochi Merge-Keeper Orochi Merge-Keeper
+20% Synergy $0.26
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+19% Synergy $43.90
Dawn Evangel Dawn Evangel
+19% Synergy $0.14
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+17% Synergy $0.73
Timber Paladin Timber Paladin
+17% Synergy $0.34
Eidolon of Astral Winds Eidolon of Astral Winds
+17% Synergy $0.34
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+15% Synergy $13.48
Jukai Naturalist Jukai Naturalist
+15% Synergy $0.98
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+15% Synergy $2.82
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+15% Synergy $0.41
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+15% Synergy $2.18
Nylea's Colossus Nylea's Colossus
+15% Synergy $4.91
Troublemaker Ouphe Troublemaker Ouphe
+15% Synergy $0.29
Knight of Doves Knight of Doves
+15% Synergy $0.19
Yavimaya Enchantress Yavimaya Enchantress
+15% Synergy $0.15
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+14% Synergy $0.34
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+14% Synergy $0.26
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+13% Synergy $2.54
Golden-Tail Trainer Golden-Tail Trainer
+12% Synergy $0.26
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+11% Synergy $11.69
Karametra, God of Harvests Karametra, God of Harvests
+10% Synergy $4.72
Danitha, New Benalia's Light Danitha, New Benalia's Light
+10% Synergy $1.32
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+9% Synergy $0.97
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
+9% Synergy $3.89
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+9% Synergy $4.33
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+9% Synergy $0.81
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+7% Synergy $0.41
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+3% Synergy $0.25
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+1% Synergy $1.38
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-1% Synergy $58.30

Instants

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

Rite of Harmony Rite of Harmony
+41% Synergy $0.38
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+20% Synergy $0.36
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+20% Synergy $7.09
Silkguard Silkguard
+14% Synergy $0.40
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+10% Synergy $0.45
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+9% Synergy $1.64
Karametra's Blessing Karametra's Blessing
+8% Synergy $0.27
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+7% Synergy $8.49
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+7% Synergy $0.50
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+6% Synergy $0.30
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+5% Synergy $16.26
Semester's End Semester's End
+5% Synergy $1.18
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+5% Synergy $2.40
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+4% Synergy $13.39
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $1.62
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $21.48
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+4% Synergy $6.50
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+4% Synergy $0.24
Cosmic Rebirth Cosmic Rebirth
+2% Synergy $0.16
Beast Within Beast Within
-4% Synergy $0.46
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-8% Synergy $10.93
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.05

Sorceries

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

Austere Command Austere Command
+22% Synergy $0.94
Retether Retether
+14% Synergy $20.79
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+11% Synergy $0.28
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+8% Synergy $6.57
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+6% Synergy $3.64
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+6% Synergy $1.54
Return Triumphant Return Triumphant
+6% Synergy $0.16
Graceful Takedown Graceful Takedown
+6% Synergy $0.05
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $0.61
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-1% Synergy $12.29
Three Visits Three Visits
-7% Synergy $5.51
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-9% Synergy $2.31
Farseek Farseek
-11% Synergy $0.71
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-11% Synergy $1.31
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-15% Synergy $1.14
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-21% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
-24% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+28% Synergy $0.92
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+11% Synergy $3.15
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+4% Synergy $3.01
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+3% Synergy $19.63
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+2% Synergy $7.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-20% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

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

Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+53% Synergy $7.71
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+48% Synergy $0.30
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+47% Synergy $0.53
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+43% Synergy $0.97
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+36% Synergy $1.35
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+28% Synergy $0.40
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+28% Synergy $0.50
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+26% Synergy $4.20
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+23% Synergy $10.29
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+22% Synergy $4.85
One with the Kami One with the Kami
+20% Synergy $0.36
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+19% Synergy $0.65
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+18% Synergy $0.88
Giant Inheritance Giant Inheritance
+18% Synergy $0.41
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+17% Synergy $10.11
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+16% Synergy $4.83
Skybind Skybind
+16% Synergy $0.34
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+15% Synergy $0.46
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+14% Synergy $5.48
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+14% Synergy $0.27
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+13% Synergy $0.28
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+12% Synergy $0.71
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+10% Synergy $0.19
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+8% Synergy $1.02
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+8% Synergy $1.02
Indomitable Might Indomitable Might
+8% Synergy $0.84
Lignify Lignify
+8% Synergy $1.64
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+8% Synergy $0.31
Verdant Embrace Verdant Embrace
+7% Synergy $0.30
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+6% Synergy $6.80
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+6% Synergy $0.38
Shimmerwilds Growth Shimmerwilds Growth
+6% Synergy $0.28
Pollenbright Wings Pollenbright Wings
+6% Synergy $0.22
Beastmaster's Magemark Beastmaster's Magemark
+6% Synergy $0.09
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+5% Synergy $1.38
Buried in the Garden Buried in the Garden
+5% Synergy $0.12
Spectral Steel Spectral Steel
+5% Synergy $0.28
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+4% Synergy $4.39
Privileged Position Privileged Position
+4% Synergy $3.97
Ossification Ossification
+4% Synergy $0.36
Brilliant Wings Brilliant Wings
+4% Synergy $40.57
Rancor Rancor
+3% Synergy $1.38
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+3% Synergy $34.78
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+2% Synergy $12.08
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+2% Synergy $0.33
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+1% Synergy $10.03
Shield of the Oversoul Shield of the Oversoul
+1% Synergy $2.49
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
0% Synergy $0.49
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-2% Synergy $2.67
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-9% Synergy $6.81

Planeswalkers

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

Calix, Destiny's Hand Calix, Destiny's Hand
+5% Synergy $1.22

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
+38% Synergy $12.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $2.76
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+11% Synergy $0.25
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.35
Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
+4% Synergy $0.23
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+4% Synergy $1.57
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.59
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.32
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $6.78
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+1% Synergy $2.75
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $6.08
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.36
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
-1% Synergy $0.38
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $53.40
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-5% Synergy $5.32
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-11% Synergy $15.55

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.60
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-3% Synergy $6.04
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-10% Synergy $0.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-19% Synergy $1.40

Lands

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

Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+48% Synergy $0.30
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+18% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+18% Synergy $0.26
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+16% Synergy $0.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+16% Synergy $0.36
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+16% Synergy $0.33
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+15% Synergy $0.24
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+15% Synergy $2.82
Brushland Brushland
+14% Synergy $1.20
Command Tower Command Tower
+11% Synergy $0.25
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+10% Synergy $0.22
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+10% Synergy $0.95
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+9% Synergy $16.20
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+9% Synergy $1.64
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+8% Synergy $2.36
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.24
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+8% Synergy $6.57
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+7% Synergy $0.63
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+7% Synergy $0.25
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+6% Synergy $7.07
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+6% Synergy $0.30
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+5% Synergy $15.65
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+4% Synergy $2.97
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.52
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
+3% Synergy $0.33
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.39
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $0.61
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.07
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.57
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
0% Synergy $0.25
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $11.42
Lush Portico Lush Portico
0% Synergy $6.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $1.02
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $17.02
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.26
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-2% Synergy $7.78
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-2% Synergy $4.63
Savannah Savannah
-6% Synergy
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% 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: 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
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