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Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Candlekeep Sage
Price tag $3.92

Legendary Creature — Human Elf Druid Enchantment Background

Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Candlekeep Sage
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
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Playstyle & Strategy

Clues 40% Tokens 20% Birthing Pod 8% Artifacts 4% Blink 4% cEDH 4% Clones 4% Food 4% Spellslinger 4% Storm 4%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Candlekeep Sage's abilities and overall game plan.

Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+72% Synergy $5.47
Lonis, Cryptozoologist Lonis, Cryptozoologist
+70% Synergy $0.16
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+56% Synergy $0.30
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+56% Synergy $0.19
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+55% Synergy $0.21
Pawpatch Formation Pawpatch Formation
+55% Synergy $0.29
Wavesifter Wavesifter
+50% Synergy $0.06
Gilded Goose Gilded Goose
+50% Synergy $0.57
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+47% Synergy $2.80
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+45% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Candlekeep Sage decks.

Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+40% Synergy $2.32
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+40% Synergy $24.76
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+38% Synergy $1.39
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+38% Synergy $0.26
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+35% Synergy $0.08
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+32% Synergy $4.94
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+22% Synergy $1.02
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+18% Synergy $1.66
Negate Negate
+13% Synergy $0.26
Beast Within Beast Within
-4% Synergy $0.86

Game Changers

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

Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+33% Synergy $11.94
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+22% Synergy $11.67
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+10% Synergy $15.17
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+8% Synergy $46.53
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+8% Synergy $7.17
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+7% Synergy $95.04
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+7% Synergy $664.81
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+6% Synergy $42.10
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+5% Synergy $49.41
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+5% Synergy $989.62

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Candlekeep Sage's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+34% Synergy $0.20
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+34% Synergy $3.10
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+34% Synergy $0.18
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+28% Synergy $2.29
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+28% Synergy $0.16
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+27% Synergy $0.27
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+26% Synergy $0.09
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+21% Synergy $0.12
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+21% Synergy $0.24
Briarbridge Tracker Briarbridge Tracker
+20% Synergy $0.10
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+18% Synergy $0.84
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+17% Synergy $22.64
Esix, Fractal Bloom Esix, Fractal Bloom
+16% Synergy $0.27
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+16% Synergy $0.21
Workshop Elders Workshop Elders
+16% Synergy $0.12
The Goose Mother The Goose Mother
+15% Synergy $0.80
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+15% Synergy $0.14
Sharp-Eyed Rookie Sharp-Eyed Rookie
+15% Synergy $0.10
Shrieking Drake Shrieking Drake
+14% Synergy $0.09
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+14% Synergy $0.20
Lonis, Genetics Expert Lonis, Genetics Expert
+14% Synergy $3.62
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+14% Synergy $0.15
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+13% Synergy $2.19
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+12% Synergy $4.19
Sentinel of the Nameless City Sentinel of the Nameless City
+11% Synergy $0.53
Orvar, the All-Form Orvar, the All-Form
+11% Synergy $2.71
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+11% Synergy $0.19
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+11% Synergy $1.48
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+10% Synergy $0.42
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+8% Synergy $0.14
Endurance Endurance
+8% Synergy $7.89
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+7% Synergy $1.49
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+7% Synergy $0.49
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+5% Synergy $0.87
Thrasios, Triton Hero Thrasios, Triton Hero
+4% Synergy $20.00
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
0% Synergy $0.26
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-2% Synergy $3.69
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
-2% Synergy $0.08
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
-4% Synergy $2.11
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-5% Synergy $0.36
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
-5% Synergy $3.74
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-5% Synergy $0.93
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-12% Synergy $10.10

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Candlekeep Sage safe.

Planar Incision Planar Incision
+34% Synergy $0.24
Snap Snap
+28% Synergy $2.22
Deduce Deduce
+28% Synergy $0.08
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+28% Synergy $0.03
Capsize Capsize
+27% Synergy $1.22
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+26% Synergy $0.80
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+24% Synergy $0.37
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+23% Synergy $0.42
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+22% Synergy $6.95
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+22% Synergy $0.36
Displace Displace
+22% Synergy $0.46
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+21% Synergy $2.18
Resculpt Resculpt
+21% Synergy $0.30
Delay Delay
+21% Synergy $1.33
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+20% Synergy $0.38
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+19% Synergy $0.12
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+19% Synergy $0.24
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+17% Synergy $0.25
Confront the Unknown Confront the Unknown
+15% Synergy $0.16
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+13% Synergy $1.35
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+13% Synergy $0.15
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+12% Synergy $7.96
Redirect Redirect
+12% Synergy $0.27
Pongify Pongify
+11% Synergy $2.20
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+11% Synergy $0.25
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+11% Synergy $0.23
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+11% Synergy $1.21
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+11% Synergy $0.31
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+10% Synergy $1.34
Swan Song Swan Song
+9% Synergy $8.07
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+9% Synergy $0.98
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+9% Synergy $9.16
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+9% Synergy $0.17
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+8% Synergy $4.08
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+7% Synergy $51.18
Dispel Dispel
+7% Synergy $0.38
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+6% Synergy $7.62
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+5% Synergy $15.06
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+4% Synergy $22.92
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.81
Force of Will Force of Will
+1% Synergy $61.91
Counterspell Counterspell
-15% Synergy $1.28
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-24% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Candlekeep Sage's game plan and control the board.

Croaking Counterpart Croaking Counterpart
+31% Synergy $0.47
Many Partings Many Partings
+31% Synergy $0.13
Repudiate // Replicate Repudiate // Replicate
+28% Synergy $0.27
Regrowth Regrowth
+20% Synergy $0.44
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+19% Synergy $1.48
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+16% Synergy $21.26
Neoform Neoform
+16% Synergy $0.95
Uncage the Menagerie Uncage the Menagerie
+16% Synergy $0.65
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+15% Synergy $0.13
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+13% Synergy $0.52
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+13% Synergy $0.47
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+12% Synergy $0.75
Giant Opportunity Giant Opportunity
+11% Synergy $0.16
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+11% Synergy $0.59
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+10% Synergy $5.04
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+10% Synergy $0.34
Fabricate Fabricate
+9% Synergy $8.73
Ponder Ponder
+9% Synergy $1.32
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+7% Synergy $0.27
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+6% Synergy $1.99
Farseek Farseek
-3% Synergy $0.68
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-6% Synergy $0.39
Three Visits Three Visits
-11% Synergy $5.88
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-18% Synergy $1.78
Cultivate Cultivate
-32% Synergy $0.52

Utility Artifacts

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

Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+24% Synergy $3.87
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+20% Synergy $0.07
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+12% Synergy $20.51
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+11% Synergy $1.35
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+10% Synergy $0.95
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+10% Synergy $4.64

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Candlekeep Sage's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Killer Service Killer Service
+31% Synergy $0.27
Weirding Wood Weirding Wood
+28% Synergy $0.11
Fae Offering Fae Offering
+27% Synergy $0.17
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+26% Synergy $25.00
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+23% Synergy $0.05
Ongoing Investigation Ongoing Investigation
+11% Synergy $0.09
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+10% Synergy $0.69
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+6% Synergy $28.91
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+3% Synergy $0.27
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+2% Synergy $27.73
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
0% Synergy $8.69

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Candlekeep Sage to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+16% Synergy $2.71
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+15% Synergy $0.34

Utility Lands

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

The Shire The Shire
+30% Synergy $2.05
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+26% Synergy $1.03
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+20% Synergy $1.46
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+19% Synergy $0.28
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+18% Synergy $0.88
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+11% Synergy $0.14
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+10% Synergy $0.64
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $1.38
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $18.71
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-6% Synergy $8.79
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.33
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-10% Synergy $30.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+18% Synergy $1.38
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+16% Synergy $0.25
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+15% Synergy $1.83
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+15% Synergy $0.17
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.14
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+7% Synergy $39.77
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+6% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.51
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-13% Synergy $0.24

Lands

The mana base foundation for Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Candlekeep Sage decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+20% Synergy $0.27
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+15% Synergy $0.20
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+14% Synergy $8.55
Kitchen Kitchen
+14% Synergy $0.27
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+13% Synergy $13.79
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+11% Synergy $4.91
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+11% Synergy $3.86
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+10% Synergy $23.48
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+10% Synergy $15.64
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+8% Synergy $1.12
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.16
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+7% Synergy $0.33
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+7% Synergy $13.20
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+6% Synergy $20.57
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+6% Synergy $23.79
City of Brass City of Brass
+6% Synergy $19.33
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+5% Synergy $9.63
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $30.79
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+2% Synergy $0.16
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+2% Synergy
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+2% Synergy $0.58
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+1% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.26
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-3% Synergy $7.41
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $27.34
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-5% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.07
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-12% Synergy $1.07
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-14% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-15% Synergy $0.17
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-17% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Candlekeep Sage.

Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Clan Crafter Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Clan Crafter
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Sword Coast Sailor Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Sword Coast Sailor
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Clan Crafter Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Clan Crafter
The Fourteenth Doctor Dan Lewis The Fourteenth Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Seventh Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Seventh Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Seventh Doctor Graham O'Brien The Seventh Doctor // Graham O'Brien
The Seventh Doctor Susan Foreman The Seventh Doctor // Susan Foreman
The Third Doctor K-9, Mark I The Third Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Third Doctor Martha Jones The Third Doctor // Martha Jones
The Third Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Third Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
The Seventh Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Seventh Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Jenny Flint Madame Vastra Jenny Flint // Madame Vastra
Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter
The Fugitive Doctor Martha Jones The Fugitive Doctor // Martha Jones
The Fugitive Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fugitive Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Third Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Third Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Lonis, Cryptozoologist Lonis, Cryptozoologist
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Feywild Visitor Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Feywild Visitor
The Third Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Third Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Third Doctor Susan Foreman The Third Doctor // Susan Foreman
The Seventh Doctor Clara Oswald The Seventh Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Seventh Doctor K-9, Mark I The Seventh Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Seventh Doctor Martha Jones The Seventh Doctor // Martha Jones
The Seventh Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Seventh Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Seventh Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Seventh Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Seventh Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Seventh Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Shameless Charlatan Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Shameless Charlatan
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Cecily, Haunted Mage Othelm, Sigardian Outcast Cecily, Haunted Mage // Othelm, Sigardian Outcast
The Seventh Doctor Dan Lewis The Seventh Doctor // Dan Lewis
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Dungeon Delver Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Dungeon Delver
The Third Doctor Romana II The Third Doctor // Romana II
The Seventh Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Seventh Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Eleventh Doctor Graham O'Brien The Eleventh Doctor // Graham O'Brien
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Feywild Visitor Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Feywild Visitor
The Fourteenth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fourteenth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Fugitive Doctor Clara Oswald The Fugitive Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Fugitive Doctor Dan Lewis The Fugitive Doctor // Dan Lewis

Other Available Backgrounds

Jaheira, Friend of the Forest can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Haunted One Haunted One
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Master Chef Master Chef
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Faceless One Faceless One
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor