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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%
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Partner Commanders

Joel, Resolute Survivor: Sacrifice 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

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Joel, Resolute Survivor players are trying out in Sacrifice decks.

Pest Mascot Pest Mascot
+92% Synergy $0.25
Gorma, the Gullet Gorma, the Gullet
+89% Synergy $0.73
Ribtruss Roaster Ribtruss Roaster
+87% Synergy $0.36
Pest Rescuer Pest Rescuer
+86% Synergy $0.84
Turbulent Fen Turbulent Fen
+82% Synergy $8.35

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Joel, Resolute Survivor Sacrifice game on their own.

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+20% Synergy $27.56

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Sacrifice plan in Joel, Resolute Survivor decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
+96% Synergy $0.33
Eccentric Pestfinder Eccentric Pestfinder
+87% Synergy $0.37
Grismold, the Dreadsower Grismold, the Dreadsower
+74% Synergy $2.03
Smothering Abomination Smothering Abomination
+73% Synergy $0.31
Creakwood Liege Creakwood Liege
+70% Synergy $0.29
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+66% Synergy $0.65
Chatterfang, Squirrel General Chatterfang, Squirrel General
+61% Synergy $12.12
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+60% Synergy $4.11
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+55% Synergy $1.62
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+54% Synergy $3.54
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+53% Synergy $1.37
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+47% Synergy $1.57
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+46% Synergy $0.61
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+45% Synergy $0.32
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+44% Synergy $0.94
Mycoloth Mycoloth
+44% Synergy $0.38
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+43% Synergy $1.06
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+42% Synergy $1.92
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+38% Synergy $1.67
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+38% Synergy $4.84
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+37% Synergy $0.35
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+34% Synergy $0.45
Tomb Tyrant Tomb Tyrant
+25% Synergy $2.36
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+25% Synergy $1.30
Blisterpod Blisterpod
+25% Synergy $0.06
Stronghold Assassin Stronghold Assassin
+25% Synergy $1.11
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+25% Synergy $0.32
Catacomb Sifter Catacomb Sifter
+25% Synergy $0.31
Zombie Master Zombie Master
+25% Synergy $0.48
Enkira, Hostile Scavenger Enkira, Hostile Scavenger
+25% Synergy $1.01
Vizier of the Scorpion Vizier of the Scorpion
+25% Synergy $0.33
Lost Monarch of Ifnir Lost Monarch of Ifnir
+25% Synergy $0.49
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+25% Synergy $0.42
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
+23% Synergy $17.44
Vengeful Bloodwitch Vengeful Bloodwitch
+23% Synergy $0.27
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+22% Synergy $25.41
Valentin, Dean of the Vein Lisette, Dean of the Root Valentin, Dean of the Vein
+22% Synergy $0.88
Drey Keeper Drey Keeper
+22% Synergy $0.27
Wolverine Riders Wolverine Riders
+19% Synergy $12.41
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
+19% Synergy $0.34
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+19% Synergy $0.40
The Odd Acorn Gang The Odd Acorn Gang
+18% Synergy $0.44
Honored Dreyleader Honored Dreyleader
+16% Synergy $0.30
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+14% Synergy $0.69
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+14% Synergy $0.37
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+13% Synergy $0.36
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+12% Synergy $1.40
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+6% Synergy $4.69
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+3% Synergy $2.22
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-10% Synergy $0.30

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Joel, Resolute Survivor's Sacrifice deck ahead.

Tend the Pests Tend the Pests
+45% Synergy $0.69
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+36% Synergy $5.05
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+34% Synergy $2.49
Village Rites Village Rites
+34% Synergy $0.38
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+34% Synergy $2.52
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+30% Synergy $0.34
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+28% Synergy $0.95
Rotten Reunion Rotten Reunion
+25% Synergy $0.23
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+24% Synergy $0.24
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+22% Synergy $0.30
Verdant Command Verdant Command
+21% Synergy $1.14
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+21% Synergy $0.30
Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
+18% Synergy $0.28
Putrefy Putrefy
+17% Synergy $0.35
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+17% Synergy $5.39
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+15% Synergy $0.35
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+15% Synergy $7.35
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+10% Synergy $0.32
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+5% Synergy $2.24
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-6% Synergy $16.00
Beast Within Beast Within
-9% Synergy $0.62

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Sacrifice game plan forward for Joel, Resolute Survivor.

Immoral Bargain Immoral Bargain
+88% Synergy $0.50
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+37% Synergy $0.63
Victimize Victimize
+31% Synergy $1.58
Biogenic Upgrade Biogenic Upgrade
+25% Synergy $0.18
Midnight Ritual Midnight Ritual
+25% Synergy $0.28
Titania's Command Titania's Command
+25% Synergy $0.89
Growth Spasm Growth Spasm
+24% Synergy $0.35
Fungal Sprouting Fungal Sprouting
+23% Synergy $0.79
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+23% Synergy $1.42
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+23% Synergy $0.42
Chatter of the Squirrel Chatter of the Squirrel
+22% Synergy $0.33
Rootcast Apprenticeship Rootcast Apprenticeship
+19% Synergy $0.48
Chatterstorm Chatterstorm
+17% Synergy $0.27
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+16% Synergy $5.42
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+15% Synergy $16.42
Swarmyard Massacre Swarmyard Massacre
+14% Synergy $4.03
Cultivate Cultivate
+11% Synergy $0.43
Three Visits Three Visits
+7% Synergy $5.03
Farseek Farseek
+7% Synergy $0.45
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+4% Synergy $0.46
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+3% Synergy $1.53
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $4.37
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
0% Synergy $2.88
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-7% Synergy $0.64

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Joel, Resolute Survivor Sacrifice decks.

Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
+73% Synergy $2.63
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+45% Synergy $1.71
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+26% Synergy $2.28
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+25% Synergy $1.67
Bag of Devouring Bag of Devouring
+25% Synergy $0.28
C.A.M.P. C.A.M.P.
+25% Synergy $0.29
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+25% Synergy $9.24
Hot Soup Hot Soup
+25% Synergy $0.44
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+25% Synergy $5.28
Cursecloth Wrappings Cursecloth Wrappings
+25% Synergy $0.35
Mechanical Glider Mechanical Glider
+25% Synergy $0.14
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+24% Synergy $0.63
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+24% Synergy $13.49
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+24% Synergy $37.49
Short Bow Short Bow
+24% Synergy $0.26
Ring of Xathrid Ring of Xathrid
+24% Synergy $0.49
The Masamune The Masamune
+24% Synergy $0.98
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+23% Synergy $3.45
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+22% Synergy $3.39
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+21% Synergy $7.34
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+20% Synergy $0.83
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+19% Synergy $5.65
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+17% Synergy $1.99
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+16% Synergy $56.15
Chitterspitter Chitterspitter
+15% Synergy $0.51
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+6% Synergy $15.57
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.52

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Sacrifice strategy in Joel, Resolute Survivor decks.

Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+51% Synergy $0.35
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+45% Synergy $14.08
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+44% Synergy $0.39
Squirrel Nest Squirrel Nest
+42% Synergy $0.32
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+41% Synergy $0.60
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+39% Synergy $0.38
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+36% Synergy $0.35
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+33% Synergy $34.35
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+25% Synergy $0.34
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+25% Synergy $5.73
Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+25% Synergy $0.33
Curse of Shallow Graves Curse of Shallow Graves
+25% Synergy $0.58
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+24% Synergy $1.39
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+24% Synergy $32.89
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+24% Synergy $0.25
Druid's Call Druid's Call
+24% Synergy $3.76
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+24% Synergy $3.07
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+24% Synergy $0.35
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+23% Synergy $0.70
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
+23% Synergy $0.38
Black Market Black Market
+22% Synergy $6.17
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+22% Synergy $1.10
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
+22% Synergy $0.31
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+22% Synergy $9.04
Hollowmurk Siege Hollowmurk Siege
+20% Synergy $0.85
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+20% Synergy $19.16
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+19% Synergy $8.06
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+16% Synergy $3.06
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+12% Synergy $37.30

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Joel, Resolute Survivor's Sacrifice game plan.

Garruk, Cursed Huntsman Garruk, Cursed Huntsman
+18% Synergy $1.68

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Joel, Resolute Survivor Sacrifice decks.

High Market High Market
+64% Synergy $0.45
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+36% Synergy $0.23
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+34% Synergy $1.93
Cradle of the Accursed Cradle of the Accursed
+25% Synergy $0.18
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+25% Synergy $0.45
Diamond City Diamond City
+25% Synergy $3.73
Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+25% Synergy $6.27
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+24% Synergy $2.77
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
+24% Synergy $0.51
Realm of Koh Realm of Koh
+24% Synergy $0.37
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+23% Synergy $0.32
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+23% Synergy $2.40
Oakhollow Village Oakhollow Village
+21% Synergy $0.57
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+21% Synergy $1.61
Mudflat Village Mudflat Village
+21% Synergy $0.32
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+21% Synergy $2.18
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+20% Synergy $0.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+18% Synergy $0.26
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+17% Synergy $1.61
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+15% Synergy $0.42
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+14% Synergy $10.89
Swarmyard Swarmyard
+11% Synergy $6.35
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+10% Synergy $28.19
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+7% Synergy $50.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $3.52
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+2% Synergy $54.58
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $16.22

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Joel, Resolute Survivor's Sacrifice strategy.

Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+26% Synergy $0.71
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+20% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+19% Synergy $2.59
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+13% Synergy $0.89
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
0% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Joel, Resolute Survivor's Sacrifice decks.

Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+72% Synergy $0.24
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+53% Synergy $0.60
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+36% Synergy $0.66
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+36% Synergy $0.41
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+36% Synergy $3.06
Meteor Crater Meteor Crater
+25% Synergy $3.74
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+24% Synergy $9.62
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+24% Synergy $4.66
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+24% Synergy $0.24
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+23% Synergy $14.88
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+18% Synergy $2.69
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+16% Synergy $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
+15% Synergy $0.31
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+11% Synergy $0.33
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+10% Synergy $1.11
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+6% Synergy $0.34
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+6% Synergy $9.59
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+5% Synergy $2.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.26
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.23
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-3% Synergy $0.70
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-9% Synergy $0.34
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-12% Synergy $0.40
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-14% Synergy $6.36
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-23% Synergy $8.09

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Joel, Resolute Survivor: Sacrifice.

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