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Joel, Resolute Survivor
Price tag $4.43

Legendary Creature — Human Survivor

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Tokens 27% +1/+1 Counters 12% Sacrifice 12% Lifegain 9% Aristocrats 6%
View Average Decklist All +1/+1 Counters Commanders

Partner Commanders

Joel, Resolute Survivor: +1/+1 Counters can partner with any of these 4 commanders.

Ellie, Brick Master Ellie, Brick Master
Ellie, Vengeful Hunter Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
Abby, Merciless Soldier Abby, Merciless Soldier
Kratos, Stoic Father Kratos, Stoic Father

Creatures

Creatures that carry the +1/+1 Counters plan in Joel, Resolute Survivor decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Blisterpod Blisterpod
+66% Synergy $0.06
Nest Invader Nest Invader
+66% Synergy $0.28
Creakwood Liege Creakwood Liege
+61% Synergy $0.29
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+61% Synergy $0.94
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+60% Synergy $5.24
Mycoloth Mycoloth
+60% Synergy $0.38
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+59% Synergy $1.92
Twitching Doll Twitching Doll
+56% Synergy $2.60
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+55% Synergy $0.37
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+55% Synergy $0.57
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+55% Synergy $4.84
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+52% Synergy $4.11
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+51% Synergy $0.45
The Ghoul, Gunslinger The Ghoul, Gunslinger
+50% Synergy $12.13
Poison-Tip Archer Poison-Tip Archer
+49% Synergy $1.49
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+48% Synergy $4.69
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+48% Synergy $0.45
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+47% Synergy $1.62
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+46% Synergy $3.54
Tomb Tyrant Tomb Tyrant
+33% Synergy $2.36
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+33% Synergy $1.30
Stronghold Assassin Stronghold Assassin
+33% Synergy $1.11
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+33% Synergy $0.32
Catacomb Sifter Catacomb Sifter
+33% Synergy $0.31
Zombie Master Zombie Master
+33% Synergy $0.48
Enkira, Hostile Scavenger Enkira, Hostile Scavenger
+33% Synergy $1.01
Vizier of the Scorpion Vizier of the Scorpion
+33% Synergy $0.33
Lost Monarch of Ifnir Lost Monarch of Ifnir
+33% Synergy $0.49
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+33% Synergy $0.42
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+33% Synergy $8.06
Sinkhole Surveyor Sinkhole Surveyor
+33% Synergy $0.31
Sludge Titan Sludge Titan
+33% Synergy $1.93
Death Baron Death Baron
+33% Synergy $5.21
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+32% Synergy $0.30
Rendmaw, Creaking Nest Rendmaw, Creaking Nest
+32% Synergy $0.75
Vengeful Bloodwitch Vengeful Bloodwitch
+32% Synergy $0.27
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
+31% Synergy $17.44
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+30% Synergy $25.41
Brawn Brawn
+28% Synergy $0.43
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+28% Synergy $0.61
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+28% Synergy $4.22
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+28% Synergy $0.32
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+27% Synergy $0.40
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+26% Synergy $4.42
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+22% Synergy $0.69
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+21% Synergy $0.35
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+21% Synergy $1.67
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+11% Synergy $2.22
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+11% Synergy $1.37
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+5% Synergy $4.84

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Joel, Resolute Survivor's +1/+1 Counters deck ahead.

Second Harvest Second Harvest
+53% Synergy $5.05
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+51% Synergy $2.49
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+51% Synergy $2.52
Village Rites Village Rites
+50% Synergy $0.38
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+47% Synergy $2.24
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+46% Synergy $0.34
Rotten Reunion Rotten Reunion
+33% Synergy $0.23
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+33% Synergy $0.24
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+31% Synergy $13.51
Fungal Rebirth Fungal Rebirth
+31% Synergy $0.31
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+30% Synergy $0.30
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+28% Synergy $0.57
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+28% Synergy $1.11
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+26% Synergy $5.58
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+25% Synergy $0.27
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+23% Synergy $7.35
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+20% Synergy $0.95
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+18% Synergy $0.32
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+16% Synergy $5.94
Putrefy Putrefy
0% Synergy $0.35

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the +1/+1 Counters game plan forward for Joel, Resolute Survivor.

Fungal Sprouting Fungal Sprouting
+64% Synergy $0.79
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+54% Synergy $0.63
Victimize Victimize
+48% Synergy $1.58
Biogenic Upgrade Biogenic Upgrade
+33% Synergy $0.18
Midnight Ritual Midnight Ritual
+33% Synergy $0.28
Growth Spasm Growth Spasm
+33% Synergy $0.35
Titania's Command Titania's Command
+33% Synergy $0.89
Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+32% Synergy $0.24
Gaze of Granite Gaze of Granite
+31% Synergy $0.23
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+31% Synergy $1.42
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+31% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
+28% Synergy $0.43
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+24% Synergy $16.42
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+22% Synergy $6.78
Three Visits Three Visits
+15% Synergy $5.03
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+12% Synergy $0.46
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+11% Synergy $1.53
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+8% Synergy $2.88
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+1% Synergy $0.64

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Joel, Resolute Survivor +1/+1 Counters decks.

Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+65% Synergy $3.45
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+33% Synergy $1.67
Bag of Devouring Bag of Devouring
+33% Synergy $0.28
C.A.M.P. C.A.M.P.
+33% Synergy $0.29
Gisa's Favorite Shovel Gisa's Favorite Shovel
+33% Synergy $22.24
Hot Soup Hot Soup
+33% Synergy $0.44
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+33% Synergy $5.28
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+33% Synergy $13.49
Short Bow Short Bow
+33% Synergy $0.26
Ring of Xathrid Ring of Xathrid
+33% Synergy $0.49
Cursecloth Wrappings Cursecloth Wrappings
+33% Synergy $0.35
Mechanical Glider Mechanical Glider
+33% Synergy $0.14
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+32% Synergy $0.63
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+32% Synergy $37.49
The Masamune The Masamune
+32% Synergy $0.98
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+31% Synergy $3.39
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+28% Synergy $7.34
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+28% Synergy $0.83
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+28% Synergy $1.71
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+15% Synergy $15.57

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the +1/+1 Counters strategy in Joel, Resolute Survivor decks.

Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+61% Synergy $14.08
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+56% Synergy $0.38
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+49% Synergy $0.35
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+43% Synergy $0.35
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+33% Synergy $1.39
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+33% Synergy $0.34
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+33% Synergy $5.73
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+33% Synergy $0.25
Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+33% Synergy $0.33
Curse of Shallow Graves Curse of Shallow Graves
+33% Synergy $0.58
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+33% Synergy $3.07
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+31% Synergy $1.10
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+31% Synergy $1.55
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+30% Synergy $9.04
Hollowmurk Siege Hollowmurk Siege
+28% Synergy $0.85
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+28% Synergy $32.24
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+27% Synergy $8.06
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+27% Synergy $0.39
Squirrel Nest Squirrel Nest
+26% Synergy $0.32
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+25% Synergy $0.60
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+24% Synergy $3.06
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+24% Synergy $9.31
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+20% Synergy $0.35
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+16% Synergy $34.35

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Joel, Resolute Survivor +1/+1 Counters decks.

High Market High Market
+56% Synergy $0.45
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+53% Synergy $0.23
Realm of Koh Realm of Koh
+49% Synergy $0.37
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+48% Synergy $2.40
Cradle of the Accursed Cradle of the Accursed
+33% Synergy $0.18
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+33% Synergy $0.45
Diamond City Diamond City
+33% Synergy $3.73
Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+33% Synergy $6.27
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
+33% Synergy $0.51
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+32% Synergy $2.77
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+32% Synergy $0.32
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+30% Synergy $1.61
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+30% Synergy $2.18
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+28% Synergy $0.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+27% Synergy $0.26
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+26% Synergy $5.01
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+26% Synergy $1.47
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+25% Synergy $1.93
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+25% Synergy $1.61
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+23% Synergy $5.82
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+23% Synergy $10.89
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+23% Synergy $0.42
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+15% Synergy $50.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+11% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Joel, Resolute Survivor's +1/+1 Counters strategy.

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+28% Synergy $0.31
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+8% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-46% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Joel, Resolute Survivor's +1/+1 Counters decks.

Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+61% Synergy $0.41
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+53% Synergy $3.06
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+47% Synergy $2.24
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+45% Synergy $0.60
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+38% Synergy $0.24
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+33% Synergy $0.24
Meteor Crater Meteor Crater
+33% Synergy $3.74
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+32% Synergy $9.62
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+32% Synergy $4.66
Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
+24% Synergy $0.27
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+24% Synergy $0.33
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+22% Synergy $6.78
Command Tower Command Tower
+15% Synergy $0.31
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.08
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+3% Synergy $0.66
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+1% Synergy $2.69
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
0% Synergy $0.34
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-6% Synergy $0.33
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-11% Synergy $0.34
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-20% Synergy $0.70

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Joel, Resolute Survivor: +1/+1 Counters.

Akawalli, the Seething Tower Akawalli, the Seething Tower
Atlas, Sizable Stooge Atlas, Sizable Stooge
Bebop & Rocksteady Bebop & Rocksteady
Blech, Loafing Pest Blech, Loafing Pest
Chief of the Wilds Chief of the Wilds
Davvol, Evincar of Rath Davvol, Evincar of Rath
Dina, Essence Brewer Dina, Essence Brewer
Euru, Acorn Scrounger Euru, Acorn Scrounger
Gorma, the Gullet Gorma, the Gullet
High Perfect Morcant High Perfect Morcant
Ishkanah, Grafwidow Ishkanah, Grafwidow
Killmonger, Scourge of Wakanda Killmonger, Scourge of Wakanda
Kraven the Hunter Kraven the Hunter
Lluwen, Exchange Student Lluwen, Exchange Student
Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist
Long Feng, Grand Secretariat Long Feng, Grand Secretariat
Lord Dregg, Insect Invader Lord Dregg, Insect Invader
Pizza Face, Gastromancer Pizza Face, Gastromancer
Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
Shessra, Death's Whisper Shessra, Death's Whisper
The Chief Warg The Chief Warg
The Odd Acorn Gang The Odd Acorn Gang
The Serpent Society The Serpent Society
Titania, Rugged Rumbler Titania, Rugged Rumbler
Tom, Bert, and William Tom, Bert, and William
Trystan, Callous Cultivator Trystan, Callous Cultivator
Witherbloom, the Balancer Witherbloom, the Balancer
Bebop, Skull & Crossbones Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder Bebop, Skull & Crossbones // Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Halana, Kessig Ranger Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Hardy of Myra's Marvels Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Hardy of Myra's Marvels
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Kodama of the East Tree Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Kodama of the East Tree
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Gorm the Great Virtus the Veiled Gorm the Great // Virtus the Veiled
Halana, Kessig Ranger Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Halana, Kessig Ranger // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Halana, Kessig Ranger Miara, Thorn of the Glade Halana, Kessig Ranger // Miara, Thorn of the Glade