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Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
Price tag $6.82

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

#1957 Current Rank
#1911 Last Week
#1825 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
+11% Synergy $0.96
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+7% Synergy $17.58
Ninja Teen Ninja Teen
+3% Synergy $2.60
South Wind Avatar South Wind Avatar
+2% Synergy $0.71
Rat King, Verminister Rat King, Verminister
+1% Synergy $0.76

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 $0.35
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+50% Synergy $0.73
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+47% Synergy $0.33
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+44% Synergy $0.35
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+44% Synergy $2.17
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+43% Synergy $6.65
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+41% Synergy $1.02
Village Rites Village Rites
+41% Synergy $0.58
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+40% Synergy $0.25
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+39% Synergy $5.10

Top Cards

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

Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+39% Synergy $2.19
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+38% Synergy $0.36
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+37% Synergy $2.85
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+34% Synergy $2.38
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+28% Synergy $28.13
Victimize Victimize
+25% Synergy $0.53
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+12% Synergy $2.64
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+6% Synergy $0.28
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-5% Synergy $10.94
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $4.43

Game Changers

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

Braids, Cabal Minion Braids, Cabal Minion
+2% Synergy $0.82
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
0% Synergy $43.57
Necropotence Necropotence
-2% Synergy $22.51
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $111.70
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $63.69
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $61.51
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-11% Synergy $16.20

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 $0.43
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+32% Synergy $1.25
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+31% Synergy $15.31
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+31% Synergy $3.81
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+30% Synergy $0.48
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+28% Synergy $0.29
Champion of the Perished Champion of the Perished
+26% Synergy $0.89
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+24% Synergy $1.26
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+24% Synergy $2.81
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+23% Synergy $37.29
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+22% Synergy $0.24
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+20% Synergy $0.19
Lord Skitter, Sewer King Lord Skitter, Sewer King
+19% Synergy $5.75
Plague Belcher Plague Belcher
+18% Synergy $0.76
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+17% Synergy $0.42
Death Baron Death Baron
+17% Synergy $4.56
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+17% Synergy $27.31
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+16% Synergy $0.33
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+16% Synergy $0.57
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+16% Synergy $0.26
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+15% Synergy $1.68
Smothering Abomination Smothering Abomination
+15% Synergy $0.70
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+14% Synergy $0.29
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+14% Synergy $0.82
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+14% Synergy $0.36
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+13% Synergy $2.38
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+13% Synergy $0.41
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+12% Synergy $0.34
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+12% Synergy $0.96
Liliana's Devotee Liliana's Devotee
+12% Synergy $0.15
Shambling Ghast Shambling Ghast
+11% Synergy $0.42
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+11% Synergy $2.72
Vindictive Vampire Vindictive Vampire
+11% Synergy $0.25
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+10% Synergy $6.30
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+10% Synergy $7.61
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+10% Synergy $0.23
Headless Rider Headless Rider
+10% Synergy $1.84
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+10% Synergy $0.26
Dockside Chef Dockside Chef
+10% Synergy $0.32
Diregraf Colossus Diregraf Colossus
+9% Synergy $5.93
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+8% Synergy $0.42
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+7% Synergy $1.29
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+7% Synergy $0.37
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+5% Synergy $0.40
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+4% Synergy $0.22
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+1% Synergy $2.10
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
0% Synergy $2.95
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.27
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-4% Synergy $5.15
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-12% Synergy $16.84

Instants

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

Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+24% Synergy $0.81
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+17% Synergy $0.30
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+14% Synergy $0.15
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+13% Synergy $14.34
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+11% Synergy $0.45
Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+10% Synergy $1.25
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+8% Synergy $0.90
Nasty End Nasty End
+8% Synergy $0.09
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+8% Synergy $0.31
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+7% Synergy $1.08
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+5% Synergy $4.10
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+5% Synergy $0.51
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $11.91
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $4.85
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+4% Synergy $0.86
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+4% Synergy $0.53
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+3% Synergy $2.24
Malicious Affliction Malicious Affliction
+3% Synergy $2.01
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+2% Synergy $5.18
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+1% Synergy $0.31
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
0% Synergy $3.70
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
0% Synergy $0.32
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
-1% Synergy $5.93
Force of Despair Force of Despair
-1% Synergy $5.27
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-2% Synergy $1.86
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-2% Synergy $8.89
Entomb Entomb
-2% Synergy $14.97
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
-2% Synergy $0.89
Doom Blade Doom Blade
-2% Synergy $0.24
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-3% Synergy $24.44
Saw in Half Saw in Half
-3% Synergy $4.29
Dismember Dismember
-4% Synergy $5.27
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-5% Synergy $1.31
Darkness Darkness
-5% Synergy $22.78
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-7% Synergy $0.56
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-9% Synergy $0.35
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-10% Synergy $10.86
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-13% Synergy $5.85
Defile Defile
-16% Synergy $1.26

Sorceries

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

Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+30% Synergy $0.10
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+19% Synergy $0.24
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+17% Synergy $13.59
Desperate Plea Desperate Plea
+11% Synergy $0.38
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+10% Synergy $20.74
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+10% Synergy $0.76
Spark Harvest Spark Harvest
+8% Synergy $0.05
Ritual of the Machine Ritual of the Machine
+8% Synergy $7.16
Bone Splinters Bone Splinters
+7% Synergy $0.13
Necrotic Hex Necrotic Hex
+6% Synergy $0.36
Unearth Unearth
+5% Synergy $0.48
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+5% Synergy $21.15
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+5% Synergy $0.80
Annihilating Glare Annihilating Glare
+5% Synergy $0.18
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+4% Synergy $0.32
Zombie Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse
+3% Synergy $1.43
Season of Loss Season of Loss
+3% Synergy $0.78
Innocent Blood Innocent Blood
+2% Synergy $0.38
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+1% Synergy $7.91
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $5.41
Dread Return Dread Return
+1% Synergy $0.39
Damnation Damnation
0% Synergy $19.60
Mutilate Mutilate
-2% Synergy $1.86
Living Death Living Death
-2% Synergy $2.39
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-3% Synergy $5.64
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-3% Synergy $8.26
Buried Alive Buried Alive
-3% Synergy $0.89
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-5% Synergy $3.76
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-5% Synergy $26.18
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-7% Synergy $26.46
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-8% Synergy $0.37
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-8% Synergy $0.24
Reanimate Reanimate
-9% Synergy $8.54
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-9% Synergy $0.35
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-9% Synergy $1.97
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-13% Synergy $2.76

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+30% Synergy $0.81
Transmogrant's Crown Transmogrant's Crown
+21% Synergy $0.30
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+17% Synergy $14.76
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+17% Synergy $49.19
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+12% Synergy $0.25
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+9% Synergy $0.43
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+8% Synergy $11.85
Phoenix Fleet Airship Phoenix Fleet Airship
+8% Synergy $2.41
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+5% Synergy $0.30
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+5% Synergy $16.29
Transmogrant Altar Transmogrant Altar
+5% Synergy $0.17
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+4% Synergy $2.45
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
0% Synergy $15.27
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-1% Synergy $0.62
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-3% Synergy $13.50
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.30
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-5% Synergy $5.99
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-9% Synergy $3.89
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-21% Synergy $2.00
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-23% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

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

Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+33% Synergy $0.95
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+24% Synergy $5.28
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+21% Synergy $32.15
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+20% Synergy $24.49
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+19% Synergy $17.48
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+18% Synergy $0.17
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+18% Synergy $5.69
Attrition Attrition
+14% Synergy $19.85
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+11% Synergy $2.69
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+9% Synergy $6.49
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+9% Synergy $0.64
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+9% Synergy $0.17
Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+8% Synergy $0.33
Contamination Contamination
+7% Synergy $12.70
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+7% Synergy $0.18
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+6% Synergy $0.36
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+6% Synergy $0.34
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+6% Synergy $3.07
Gate to Phyrexia Gate to Phyrexia
+5% Synergy $51.46
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+5% Synergy $1.51
Black Market Black Market
+4% Synergy $4.17
Into the Pit Into the Pit
+4% Synergy $0.31
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+2% Synergy $2.02
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+2% Synergy $0.95
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+1% Synergy $1.91
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+1% Synergy $7.87
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+1% Synergy $1.63
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $16.34
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $8.62
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-8% Synergy $26.40
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-14% Synergy $4.29

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+25% Synergy $7.57
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+11% Synergy $4.38
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+10% Synergy $7.44
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+4% Synergy $0.44

Utility Lands

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

Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+22% Synergy $23.46
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+10% Synergy $1.90
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+9% Synergy $3.80
High Market High Market
+9% Synergy $1.31
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+8% Synergy $1.14
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+8% Synergy $4.23
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+7% Synergy $10.56
Fountainport Fountainport
+5% Synergy $2.59
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+4% Synergy $1.07
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+4% Synergy $1.48
Realm of Koh Realm of Koh
+4% Synergy $0.44
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.48
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.89
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+2% Synergy $4.22
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+1% Synergy $0.94
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
0% Synergy $0.43
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $37.51
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-2% Synergy $12.29
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
-2% Synergy $1.23
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-2% Synergy $0.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $44.23
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $8.92
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $52.27
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-5% Synergy $31.12
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+28% Synergy $1.23
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+12% Synergy $0.29
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $70.64
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+3% Synergy $0.39
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-3% Synergy $61.24
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $34.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.31
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.29
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.53
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $1.08
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.44
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.26

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
+10% Synergy $20.74
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+7% Synergy $1.29
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+7% Synergy $1.08
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $1.68
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.28
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $11.91
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $4.85
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.58
Swamp Swamp
-4% Synergy $0.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.30

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