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Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
Price tag $7.48

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1729 Current Rank
#1806 Last Week
#1803 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia decks.

Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
+6% Synergy $0.88
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+5% Synergy $24.37
Unbury Unbury
+2% Synergy $0.26
Firdoch Core Firdoch Core
+2% Synergy $0.22
Moonshadow Moonshadow
0% Synergy $20.25

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia's abilities and overall game plan.

Undead Augur Undead Augur
+57% Synergy $0.28
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+51% Synergy $0.60
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+47% Synergy $0.23
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+43% Synergy $1.97
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+43% Synergy $0.16
Village Rites Village Rites
+42% Synergy $0.24
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+41% Synergy $6.29
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+41% Synergy $0.30
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+40% Synergy $0.76
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+38% Synergy $4.54

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia decks.

Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+38% Synergy $0.31
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+38% Synergy $1.68
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+37% Synergy $1.59
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+33% Synergy $1.96
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+28% Synergy $27.02
Victimize Victimize
+25% Synergy $0.47
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+11% Synergy $2.89
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+6% Synergy $0.20
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-5% Synergy $9.70
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-8% Synergy $4.24

Game Changers

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

Braids, Cabal Minion Braids, Cabal Minion
+2% Synergy $0.57
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+1% Synergy $38.13
Necropotence Necropotence
-2% Synergy $21.85
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $100.35
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $61.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $57.74
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-11% Synergy $12.88

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
+33% Synergy $0.32
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+32% Synergy $13.25
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+31% Synergy $1.95
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+31% Synergy $0.84
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+28% Synergy $0.37
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+28% Synergy $0.21
Champion of the Perished Champion of the Perished
+26% Synergy $0.98
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+24% Synergy $1.91
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+23% Synergy $1.13
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+22% Synergy $30.36
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+21% Synergy $0.17
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+20% Synergy $0.21
Lord Skitter, Sewer King Lord Skitter, Sewer King
+19% Synergy $2.85
Plague Belcher Plague Belcher
+19% Synergy $0.56
Death Baron Death Baron
+18% Synergy $3.20
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+17% Synergy $0.53
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+17% Synergy $0.34
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+15% Synergy $0.25
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+15% Synergy $0.28
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+15% Synergy $21.38
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+15% Synergy $1.82
Smothering Abomination Smothering Abomination
+15% Synergy $0.59
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+15% Synergy $0.12
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+13% Synergy $0.11
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+13% Synergy $0.87
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+13% Synergy $0.29
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+12% Synergy $1.15
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+12% Synergy $0.23
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+12% Synergy $3.44
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+12% Synergy $0.71
Liliana's Devotee Liliana's Devotee
+12% Synergy $0.13
Shambling Ghast Shambling Ghast
+11% Synergy $0.43
Vindictive Vampire Vindictive Vampire
+11% Synergy $0.17
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+10% Synergy $6.86
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+10% Synergy $0.13
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+10% Synergy $7.15
Diregraf Colossus Diregraf Colossus
+10% Synergy $3.34
Headless Rider Headless Rider
+10% Synergy $1.36
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+10% Synergy $0.11
Dockside Chef Dockside Chef
+10% Synergy $0.27
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+8% Synergy $0.41
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+7% Synergy $1.22
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+7% Synergy $0.33
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+5% Synergy $0.21
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+5% Synergy $0.21
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+1% Synergy $2.62
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-1% Synergy $1.68
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.23
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-3% Synergy $4.59
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-13% Synergy $13.42

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia safe.

Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+25% Synergy $0.54
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+17% Synergy $0.15
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+14% Synergy $11.73
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+14% Synergy $0.16
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+12% Synergy $0.46
Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+11% Synergy $1.32
Nasty End Nasty End
+9% Synergy $0.09
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+9% Synergy $0.71
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+8% Synergy $0.49
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+7% Synergy $0.90
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+5% Synergy $3.26
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+5% Synergy $0.44
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $8.76
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+4% Synergy $1.21
Malicious Affliction Malicious Affliction
+4% Synergy $1.67
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $3.54
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+3% Synergy $0.54
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+2% Synergy $1.98
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+2% Synergy $5.23
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+1% Synergy $0.15
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
0% Synergy $3.43
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-1% Synergy $1.05
Entomb Entomb
-1% Synergy $13.77
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
-1% Synergy $5.38
Force of Despair Force of Despair
-1% Synergy $4.95
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
-1% Synergy $0.10
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-2% Synergy $11.77
Doom Blade Doom Blade
-2% Synergy $0.21
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-3% Synergy $22.09
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
-3% Synergy $0.75
Saw in Half Saw in Half
-3% Synergy $4.02
Dismember Dismember
-4% Synergy $5.16
Darkness Darkness
-4% Synergy $22.90
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-5% Synergy $0.79
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-8% Synergy $0.53
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-9% Synergy $10.37
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-9% Synergy $0.20
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-13% Synergy $4.32
Defile Defile
-16% Synergy $0.99

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia's game plan and control the board.

Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+31% Synergy $0.06
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+20% Synergy $0.20
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+17% Synergy $11.09
Desperate Plea Desperate Plea
+11% Synergy $0.42
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+10% Synergy $0.68
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+9% Synergy $19.68
Spark Harvest Spark Harvest
+9% Synergy $0.09
Ritual of the Machine Ritual of the Machine
+8% Synergy $4.61
Bone Splinters Bone Splinters
+7% Synergy $0.07
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+6% Synergy $18.20
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+6% Synergy $0.61
Necrotic Hex Necrotic Hex
+6% Synergy $0.42
Unearth Unearth
+5% Synergy $0.52
Annihilating Glare Annihilating Glare
+5% Synergy $0.08
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+4% Synergy $0.24
Zombie Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse
+4% Synergy $0.95
Innocent Blood Innocent Blood
+3% Synergy $0.36
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $5.65
Dread Return Dread Return
+1% Synergy $0.40
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
0% Synergy $6.95
Damnation Damnation
0% Synergy $18.59
Mutilate Mutilate
-2% Synergy $1.80
Living Death Living Death
-2% Synergy $2.04
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-3% Synergy $3.66
Buried Alive Buried Alive
-3% Synergy $0.90
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-3% Synergy $2.49
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-6% Synergy $5.04
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-6% Synergy $25.19
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-7% Synergy $24.50
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-8% Synergy $0.19
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-8% Synergy $0.23
Reanimate Reanimate
-9% Synergy $6.61
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-9% Synergy $1.88
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-10% Synergy $0.33
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-13% Synergy $2.49

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+30% Synergy $0.67
Transmogrant's Crown Transmogrant's Crown
+22% Synergy $0.24
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+18% Synergy $11.85
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+18% Synergy $50.66
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+13% Synergy $0.22
Phoenix Fleet Airship Phoenix Fleet Airship
+10% Synergy $3.02
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+9% Synergy $0.44
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+8% Synergy $9.07
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+5% Synergy $0.33
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+5% Synergy $13.98
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+4% Synergy $2.01
Transmogrant Altar Transmogrant Altar
+4% Synergy $0.12
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
0% Synergy $11.90
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-1% Synergy $0.75
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.23
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-3% Synergy $8.95
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-5% Synergy $5.20
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-9% Synergy $3.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-21% Synergy $1.53
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-23% Synergy $4.37

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+35% Synergy $0.97
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+23% Synergy $5.24
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+21% Synergy $25.37
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+19% Synergy $23.33
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+19% Synergy $15.60
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+18% Synergy $0.11
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+18% Synergy $5.34
Attrition Attrition
+14% Synergy $19.76
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+10% Synergy $0.25
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+10% Synergy $2.93
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+9% Synergy $4.45
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+9% Synergy $0.55
Contamination Contamination
+8% Synergy $11.68
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+8% Synergy $0.18
Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+8% Synergy $0.27
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+7% Synergy $0.30
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+6% Synergy $0.35
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+6% Synergy $2.99
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+6% Synergy $1.63
Gate to Phyrexia Gate to Phyrexia
+6% Synergy $51.62
Black Market Black Market
+5% Synergy $4.40
Into the Pit Into the Pit
+4% Synergy $0.18
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+2% Synergy $0.78
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+1% Synergy $1.30
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+1% Synergy $1.82
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+1% Synergy $7.07
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
0% Synergy $1.24
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $13.68
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $8.15
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-8% Synergy $17.45
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-14% Synergy $3.46

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+26% Synergy $8.16
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+11% Synergy $4.25
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+10% Synergy $7.40
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+4% Synergy $0.49

Utility Lands

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

Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+23% Synergy $22.75
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+11% Synergy $1.49
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+9% Synergy $3.16
High Market High Market
+9% Synergy $1.12
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+8% Synergy $9.08
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+7% Synergy $1.37
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+7% Synergy $3.30
Fountainport Fountainport
+5% Synergy $3.42
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+4% Synergy $0.82
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+4% Synergy $1.25
Realm of Koh Realm of Koh
+4% Synergy $0.43
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.47
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.82
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+2% Synergy $3.83
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+2% Synergy $98.25
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
0% Synergy $0.69
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
0% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $35.79
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-1% Synergy $11.59
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $44.36
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
-2% Synergy $0.97
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-2% Synergy $0.10
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $53.21
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $5.33
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-6% Synergy $27.77
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $3.67
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+28% Synergy $1.21
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+12% Synergy $0.27
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $65.77
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+3% Synergy $0.30
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.28
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-3% Synergy $56.53
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.16
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-4% Synergy $31.52
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.71
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $0.72
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.23

Lands

The mana base foundation for Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+9% Synergy $19.68
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+7% Synergy $1.22
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+7% Synergy $0.90
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $1.45
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.27
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $8.76
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $3.54
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.47
Swamp Swamp
-3% Synergy $0.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.22

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