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Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
Price tag $2.18

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

#1864 Current Rank
#1801 Last Week
#1870 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.

South Wind Avatar South Wind Avatar
+7% Synergy $1.62
Rat King, Verminister Rat King, Verminister
+3% Synergy $0.89
Ninja Teen Ninja Teen
+2% Synergy $2.04
Moseo, Vein's New Dean Moseo, Vein's New Dean
0% Synergy $0.60
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
-4% Synergy $23.42

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 $0.33
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+50% Synergy $0.67
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+47% Synergy $0.33
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+44% Synergy $0.34
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+43% Synergy $0.67
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+42% Synergy $8.70
Village Rites Village Rites
+40% Synergy $0.86
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+40% Synergy $0.63
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+39% Synergy $0.39
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+39% Synergy $5.69

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 $3.39
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+37% Synergy $0.35
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+36% Synergy $1.54
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+33% Synergy $2.81
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+30% Synergy $0.34
Victimize Victimize
+26% Synergy $1.20
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+13% Synergy $3.61
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+6% Synergy $0.38
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-5% Synergy $10.56
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $6.77

Game Changers

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

Braids, Cabal Minion Braids, Cabal Minion
+3% Synergy $1.10
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+1% Synergy $47.77
Necropotence Necropotence
-2% Synergy $24.50
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $122.46
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $63.51
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-9% Synergy $68.64
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-12% Synergy $17.39

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 $0.53
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+32% Synergy $4.18
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+32% Synergy $0.75
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+31% Synergy $12.26
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+28% Synergy $0.30
Champion of the Perished Champion of the Perished
+25% Synergy $0.75
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+24% Synergy $1.02
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+23% Synergy $38.35
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+23% Synergy $0.64
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+22% Synergy $0.46
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+20% Synergy $0.16
Lord Skitter, Sewer King Lord Skitter, Sewer King
+19% Synergy $6.78
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+18% Synergy $29.16
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+17% Synergy $0.64
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+17% Synergy $0.35
Death Baron Death Baron
+17% Synergy $5.14
Plague Belcher Plague Belcher
+17% Synergy $0.73
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+16% Synergy $0.37
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+16% Synergy $0.28
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+15% Synergy $0.33
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+15% Synergy $0.36
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+15% Synergy $1.81
Smothering Abomination Smothering Abomination
+15% Synergy $0.36
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+13% Synergy $0.25
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+13% Synergy $0.92
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+13% Synergy $0.36
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+12% Synergy $3.61
Shambling Ghast Shambling Ghast
+12% Synergy $0.40
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+12% Synergy $0.35
Liliana's Devotee Liliana's Devotee
+12% Synergy $0.24
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+11% Synergy $0.94
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+10% Synergy $6.08
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+10% Synergy $17.22
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+10% Synergy $0.14
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+10% Synergy $7.55
Diregraf Colossus Diregraf Colossus
+10% Synergy $6.90
Vindictive Vampire Vindictive Vampire
+10% Synergy $0.34
Archghoul of Thraben Archghoul of Thraben
+10% Synergy $0.24
Dockside Chef Dockside Chef
+10% Synergy $0.36
Headless Rider Headless Rider
+9% Synergy $2.66
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+8% Synergy $0.86
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+8% Synergy $0.41
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+6% Synergy $0.36
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+6% Synergy $0.35
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+5% Synergy $0.21
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+2% Synergy $4.68
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
0% Synergy $3.44
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.27
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-4% Synergy $4.80
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-11% Synergy $16.99

Instants

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

Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+24% Synergy $0.32
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+17% Synergy $0.33
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+13% Synergy $17.70
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+13% Synergy $0.12
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+11% Synergy $0.45
Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+10% Synergy $1.76
Nasty End Nasty End
+8% Synergy $0.12
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+7% Synergy $1.12
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+7% Synergy $1.03
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+7% Synergy $0.31
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+5% Synergy $3.48
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+5% Synergy $0.48
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $3.06
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+4% Synergy $0.95
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $13.87
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+3% Synergy $1.44
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+3% Synergy $0.67
Malicious Affliction Malicious Affliction
+3% Synergy $2.24
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+2% Synergy $3.60
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+1% Synergy $0.29
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
0% Synergy $4.24
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
0% Synergy $8.59
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
0% Synergy $0.27
Force of Despair Force of Despair
-1% Synergy $5.27
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-2% Synergy $1.53
Entomb Entomb
-2% Synergy $16.78
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
-2% Synergy $0.90
Saw in Half Saw in Half
-2% Synergy $3.60
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-3% Synergy $9.08
Dismember Dismember
-3% Synergy $5.35
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $26.25
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-4% Synergy $1.66
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-7% Synergy $0.59
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-9% Synergy $0.21
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-10% Synergy $13.64
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-14% Synergy $6.76
Defile Defile
-16% Synergy $1.33

Sorceries

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

Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+28% Synergy $0.12
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+18% Synergy $0.27
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+15% Synergy $16.33
Desperate Plea Desperate Plea
+11% Synergy $0.33
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+10% Synergy $0.88
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+9% Synergy $25.35
Ritual of the Machine Ritual of the Machine
+8% Synergy $6.87
Bone Splinters Bone Splinters
+7% Synergy $0.18
Spark Harvest Spark Harvest
+7% Synergy $0.08
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+6% Synergy $20.39
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+6% Synergy $1.09
Necrotic Hex Necrotic Hex
+6% Synergy $0.42
Unearth Unearth
+5% Synergy $0.54
Annihilating Glare Annihilating Glare
+5% Synergy $0.20
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+4% Synergy $0.23
Season of Loss Season of Loss
+3% Synergy $0.93
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+2% Synergy $3.58
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+1% Synergy $4.74
Dread Return Dread Return
+1% Synergy $0.47
Innocent Blood Innocent Blood
+1% Synergy $0.36
Damnation Damnation
-1% Synergy $20.57
Mutilate Mutilate
-1% Synergy $1.86
Living Death Living Death
-2% Synergy $1.90
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-3% Synergy $4.90
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-3% Synergy $5.10
Buried Alive Buried Alive
-4% Synergy $0.78
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-5% Synergy $3.53
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-6% Synergy $26.21
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-7% Synergy $0.27
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-7% Synergy $33.17
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-8% Synergy $0.26
Reanimate Reanimate
-9% Synergy $9.11
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-9% Synergy $2.07
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-10% Synergy $0.41
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-13% Synergy $2.68

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+31% Synergy $0.78
Transmogrant's Crown Transmogrant's Crown
+20% Synergy $0.35
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+17% Synergy $15.53
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+17% Synergy $54.75
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+12% Synergy $0.30
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+9% Synergy $0.44
Phoenix Fleet Airship Phoenix Fleet Airship
+9% Synergy $1.86
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+8% Synergy $11.00
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+5% Synergy $0.34
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+5% Synergy $14.26
Transmogrant Altar Transmogrant Altar
+5% Synergy $0.12
Expedition Map Expedition Map
0% Synergy $0.65
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.30
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-3% Synergy $6.04
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-5% Synergy $6.76
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-9% Synergy $5.17
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-21% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-23% Synergy $3.70

Enchantments

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

Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+31% Synergy $1.11
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+27% Synergy $30.17
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+25% Synergy $5.35
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+20% Synergy $25.91
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+20% Synergy $33.13
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+19% Synergy $21.12
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+18% Synergy $5.08
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+17% Synergy $0.17
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
+14% Synergy $0.63
Attrition Attrition
+13% Synergy $19.57
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+12% Synergy $2.74
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+10% Synergy $0.30
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+10% Synergy $0.38
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+9% Synergy $6.08
Contamination Contamination
+7% Synergy $15.49
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+7% Synergy $0.26
Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+7% Synergy $0.33
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+6% Synergy $0.38
Black Market Black Market
+5% Synergy $5.00
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+5% Synergy $0.41
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+5% Synergy $4.11
Gate to Phyrexia Gate to Phyrexia
+5% Synergy $51.19
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+4% Synergy $1.57
Into the Pit Into the Pit
+4% Synergy $0.30
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+1% Synergy $2.07
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+1% Synergy $2.32
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+1% Synergy $7.40
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+1% Synergy $1.97
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $16.90
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $3.97
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-8% Synergy $33.87
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-14% Synergy $4.09

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+26% Synergy $8.38
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+10% Synergy $7.39
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+10% Synergy $4.69
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+4% Synergy $0.40

Utility Lands

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

Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+22% Synergy $23.89
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+10% Synergy $1.22
High Market High Market
+9% Synergy $0.46
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+8% Synergy $3.96
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+8% Synergy $0.70
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+8% Synergy $4.07
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+7% Synergy $11.36
Fountainport Fountainport
+6% Synergy $2.81
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+4% Synergy $0.57
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+4% Synergy $2.50
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.44
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.95
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+2% Synergy $4.85
Realm of Koh Realm of Koh
+2% Synergy $0.34
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
0% Synergy $0.79
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
0% Synergy $0.41
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $39.96
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-2% Synergy $13.70
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
-2% Synergy $1.12
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-2% Synergy $0.30
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $51.64
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $2.36
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $59.22
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-6% Synergy $29.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+28% Synergy $1.82
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+11% Synergy $0.33
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+3% Synergy $0.35
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $72.62
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.34
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.36
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-3% Synergy $70.71
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $36.62
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.89
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $0.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.43
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.19

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 $25.35
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+8% Synergy $0.86
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+7% Synergy $1.12
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+6% Synergy $1.08
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $3.06
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.28
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $13.87
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.56
Swamp Swamp
-3% Synergy $0.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.27

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