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Karvanista, Loyal Lupari
Price tag $0.19

Legendary Creature — Alien Dog Soldier

Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

Playstyle & Strategy

Humans 44% +1/+1 Counters 39% Aggro 6% Midrange 3% Ramp 3% Tempo 3% Tokens 3%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3469 Current Rank
#3034 Last Week
#2869 Last Month

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Karvanista, Loyal Lupari.

A Tribute to the Good Boys and Girls in Magic - International Dog Day - Episode 63

A Tribute to the Good Boys and Girls in Magic - International Dog Day - Episode 63

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Karvanista, Loyal Lupari decks.

Chomping Changeling Chomping Changeling
+65% Synergy $0.36
Abundant Countryside Abundant Countryside
+33% Synergy $6.35
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+32% Synergy $6.03
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+31% Synergy $17.91
Mutable Explorer Mutable Explorer
+11% Synergy $2.59

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Karvanista, Loyal Lupari's abilities and overall game plan.

Heronblade Elite Heronblade Elite
+80% Synergy $2.70
Tuskguard Captain Tuskguard Captain
+78% Synergy $0.12
Hamlet Vanguard Hamlet Vanguard
+75% Synergy $0.16
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+71% Synergy $4.15
Clamavus Clamavus
+70% Synergy $2.36
Cathedral Acolyte Cathedral Acolyte
+70% Synergy $0.17
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+65% Synergy $3.12
Wild Beastmaster Wild Beastmaster
+64% Synergy $0.15
Emissary Green Emissary Green
+64% Synergy $0.52
Park Heights Maverick Park Heights Maverick
+64% Synergy $0.53

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Karvanista, Loyal Lupari decks.

Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+62% Synergy $0.28
Laid to Rest Laid to Rest
+62% Synergy $0.11
Ascendant Acolyte Ascendant Acolyte
+60% Synergy $0.26
Cloaked Cadet Cloaked Cadet
+57% Synergy $0.04
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+56% Synergy $1.98
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+53% Synergy $0.80
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+52% Synergy $0.26
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+49% Synergy $8.48
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+35% Synergy $1.29
Beast Within Beast Within
+3% Synergy $0.60

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-5% Synergy $7.12

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Karvanista, Loyal Lupari's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Whisperer of the Wilds Whisperer of the Wilds
+54% Synergy $0.10
Experiment One Experiment One
+53% Synergy $0.08
Biophagus Biophagus
+51% Synergy $15.54
Hydra Trainer Hydra Trainer
+48% Synergy $0.08
Doomskar Warrior Doomskar Warrior
+48% Synergy $0.14
Surrak, Elusive Hunter Surrak, Elusive Hunter
+47% Synergy $0.42
Hamlet Captain Hamlet Captain
+45% Synergy $0.03
Cazur, Ruthless Stalker Cazur, Ruthless Stalker
+43% Synergy $0.30
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+42% Synergy $0.16
Bighorner Rancher Bighorner Rancher
+42% Synergy $0.30
Werewolf Pack Leader Werewolf Pack Leader
+42% Synergy $0.58
Pir, Imaginative Rascal Pir, Imaginative Rascal
+40% Synergy $4.37
Dragon Sniper Dragon Sniper
+38% Synergy $0.45
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
+36% Synergy $0.66
Syr Faren, the Hengehammer Syr Faren, the Hengehammer
+35% Synergy $0.08
Servant of the Scale Servant of the Scale
+35% Synergy $0.07
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+33% Synergy $0.27
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+33% Synergy $0.61
Slippery Bogbonder Slippery Bogbonder
+33% Synergy $3.10
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+32% Synergy $0.19
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
+32% Synergy $4.44
Sazh Katzroy Sazh Katzroy
+32% Synergy $0.49
Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+31% Synergy $0.32
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Durnan of the Yawning Portal
+30% Synergy $0.32
Reverent Hunter Reverent Hunter
+28% Synergy $0.15
Leela, Sevateem Warrior Leela, Sevateem Warrior
+28% Synergy $0.13
Drumhunter Drumhunter
+27% Synergy $0.38
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+26% Synergy $1.05
Werebear Werebear
+26% Synergy $0.11
Torgal, A Fine Hound Torgal, A Fine Hound
+26% Synergy $0.43
Sigardian Zealot Sigardian Zealot
+26% Synergy $0.13
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+25% Synergy $5.38
Mayor of Avabruck Howlpack Alpha Mayor of Avabruck
+25% Synergy $0.31
Spider-Man, Miles Morales Spider-Man, Miles Morales
+24% Synergy $12.54
Den Protector Den Protector
+23% Synergy $0.12
Wose Pathfinder Wose Pathfinder
+23% Synergy $0.08
Deranged Outcast Deranged Outcast
+21% Synergy $0.10
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+20% Synergy $1.77
Maester Seymour Maester Seymour
+20% Synergy $0.27
Honored Hierarch Honored Hierarch
+20% Synergy $0.14
Yavimaya Elder Yavimaya Elder
+19% Synergy $0.05
Avabruck Caretaker Hollowhenge Huntmaster Avabruck Caretaker
+19% Synergy $3.71
Paragon of Eternal Wilds Paragon of Eternal Wilds
+18% Synergy $0.12
Citanul Hierophants Citanul Hierophants
+18% Synergy $0.19
Halana, Kessig Ranger Halana, Kessig Ranger
+16% Synergy $0.12
Tifa Lockhart Tifa Lockhart
+13% Synergy $1.76
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+10% Synergy $2.44
The Earth King The Earth King
+8% Synergy $0.90
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+5% Synergy $12.27
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-15% Synergy $8.18

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Karvanista, Loyal Lupari safe.

Silkguard Silkguard
+25% Synergy $4.43
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+17% Synergy $0.26
For the Ancestors For the Ancestors
+17% Synergy $3.63
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+15% Synergy $0.77
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+14% Synergy $1.19
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+14% Synergy $0.09
Trash the Town Trash the Town
+10% Synergy $0.17
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+9% Synergy $0.86
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+8% Synergy $0.40
Bite Down Bite Down
+8% Synergy $0.06
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+8% Synergy $0.14
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+6% Synergy $0.13
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+6% Synergy $0.39
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+5% Synergy $0.21
Fog Fog
+4% Synergy $0.53
Ram Through Ram Through
+3% Synergy $0.35
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+3% Synergy $1.27
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.47
Naturalize Naturalize
+3% Synergy $0.09
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+2% Synergy $0.19
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
+1% Synergy $0.12
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
0% Synergy $11.33
Harrow Harrow
-3% Synergy $0.24
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
-3% Synergy $1.55
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-5% Synergy $1.53
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-5% Synergy $1.23
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-6% Synergy $0.78
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-7% Synergy $5.10
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-7% Synergy $3.41
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-9% Synergy $2.60

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Karvanista, Loyal Lupari's game plan and control the board.

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+28% Synergy $0.85
Return from the Wilds Return from the Wilds
+20% Synergy $0.18
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+19% Synergy $0.24
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.43
Synchronized Charge Synchronized Charge
+12% Synergy $0.09
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+10% Synergy $2.33
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+9% Synergy $0.60
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+7% Synergy $5.18
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+7% Synergy $0.25
Expand the Sphere Expand the Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.15
Cultivate Cultivate
+5% Synergy $0.37
Three Visits Three Visits
+5% Synergy $7.89
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+5% Synergy $1.24
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+5% Synergy $2.62
Overrun Overrun
+4% Synergy $0.12
Harmonize Harmonize
+3% Synergy $0.11
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+3% Synergy $0.13
Smell Fear Smell Fear
+2% Synergy $0.18
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+2% Synergy $0.41
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
0% Synergy $0.50
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
0% Synergy $15.45
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-1% Synergy $1.99
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $5.29
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
-3% Synergy $0.37
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-4% Synergy $1.02
Explore Explore
-8% Synergy $0.42
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-9% Synergy $0.56
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-10% Synergy $36.31
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-11% Synergy $0.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+32% Synergy $3.60
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+28% Synergy $10.07
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+28% Synergy $4.39
Gallows at Willow Hill Gallows at Willow Hill
+24% Synergy $0.17
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+18% Synergy $0.25
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+14% Synergy $50.14
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+13% Synergy $0.36
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+11% Synergy $0.52
Butcher's Cleaver Butcher's Cleaver
+10% Synergy $0.08
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+7% Synergy $10.56
Sharpened Pitchfork Sharpened Pitchfork
+7% Synergy $0.17
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+6% Synergy $17.45
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+6% Synergy $2.16
Slayer's Plate Slayer's Plate
+6% Synergy $0.21
True-Faith Censer True-Faith Censer
+6% Synergy $0.04
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+6% Synergy $0.11
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+5% Synergy $8.03
Bone Sabres Bone Sabres
+5% Synergy $6.17
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+5% Synergy $8.54
Subway Train Subway Train
+5% Synergy $0.04
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+1% Synergy $2.48
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
0% Synergy $1.72
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-2% Synergy $60.21
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
-3% Synergy $5.86
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Karvanista, Loyal Lupari's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+28% Synergy $0.20
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+21% Synergy $13.27
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+20% Synergy $3.25
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+18% Synergy $10.69
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+18% Synergy $12.94
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+13% Synergy $11.38
The First Iroan Games The First Iroan Games
+13% Synergy $0.49
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+10% Synergy $1.35
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+10% Synergy $7.74
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+10% Synergy $1.59
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+10% Synergy $1.19
Azusa's Many Journeys Likeness of the Seeker Azusa's Many Journeys
+10% Synergy $0.14
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+10% Synergy $0.06
Jugan Defends the Temple Remnant of the Rising Star Jugan Defends the Temple
+10% Synergy $1.16
Careful Cultivation Careful Cultivation
+9% Synergy $0.10
Equestrian Skill Equestrian Skill
+9% Synergy $0.03
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+5% Synergy $8.28
Ride the Shoopuf Ride the Shoopuf
+4% Synergy $0.23
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+4% Synergy $0.27
Master Chef Master Chef
+4% Synergy $0.10
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+2% Synergy $1.14
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+2% Synergy $5.05
Earthbender Ascension Earthbender Ascension
0% Synergy $1.95
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-3% Synergy $2.50
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-4% Synergy $1.14
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-7% Synergy $0.33
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
-7% Synergy $0.95
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-15% Synergy $0.30

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Karvanista, Loyal Lupari to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.72

Utility Lands

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

War Room War Room
+23% Synergy $5.27
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+22% Synergy $2.91
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+22% Synergy $1.38
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+18% Synergy $0.48
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+14% Synergy $24.54
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+12% Synergy $0.13
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+10% Synergy $5.75
Hidden Nursery Hidden Nursery
+10% Synergy $0.05
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+10% Synergy $7.65
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.21
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.59
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.66
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+2% Synergy $2.59
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
0% Synergy $14.43
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.07
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $38.85
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.11
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-6% Synergy $45.08
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $3.28
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-14% Synergy $12.91

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.32
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+15% Synergy $6.32
Progenitor's Icon Progenitor's Icon
+14% Synergy $0.33
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+10% Synergy $3.17
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+6% Synergy $31.84
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.23
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.04

Lands

The mana base foundation for Karvanista, Loyal Lupari decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Edgewall Inn Edgewall Inn
+10% Synergy $0.08
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $42.67
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+5% Synergy $2.62
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.47
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+2% Synergy $0.39
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.17
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
-2% Synergy $0.71
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.21
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $5.29
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-4% Synergy $1.02

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Karvanista, Loyal Lupari.

Kyler, Sigardian Emissary Kyler, Sigardian Emissary
Sigarda, Champion of Light Sigarda, Champion of Light
Sigarda, Heron's Grace Sigarda, Heron's Grace
Katilda, Dawnhart Prime Katilda, Dawnhart Prime
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Folk Hero Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant
Gargos, Vicious Watcher Gargos, Vicious Watcher
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign Leinore, Autumn Sovereign
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ravos, Soultender Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Ravos, Soultender
Mowu, Loyal Companion Mowu, Loyal Companion
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Master Chef Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Master Chef
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Haunted One Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Haunted One
Yorvo, Lord of Garenbrig Yorvo, Lord of Garenbrig
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
Torgal, A Fine Hound Torgal, A Fine Hound
Verazol, the Split Current Verazol, the Split Current
Jugan, the Rising Star Jugan, the Rising Star
Maester Seymour Maester Seymour
The Swarmlord The Swarmlord
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
Tromell, Seymour's Butler Tromell, Seymour's Butler
Leela, Sevateem Warrior Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
Tusk and Whiskers Tusk and Whiskers
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Kudo, King Among Bears Kudo, King Among Bears
Lonis, Genetics Expert Lonis, Genetics Expert
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Master Chef Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Master Chef
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Slurrk, All-Ingesting Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Agatha of the Vile Cauldron Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Master Chef Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Master Chef
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Master Chef Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Master Chef
Black Panther, Wakandan King Black Panther, Wakandan King
Katilda and Lier Katilda and Lier