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Karvanista, Loyal Lupari
Price tag $0.30

Legendary Creature — Alien Dog Soldier

Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 52% Humans 39% Aggro 4%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3619 Current Rank
#3555 Last Week
#3297 Past 2 Years

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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.

Wargling Wargling
+16% Synergy $0.10

High Synergy Cards

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

Heronblade Elite Heronblade Elite
+76% Synergy $2.57
Tuskguard Captain Tuskguard Captain
+72% Synergy $0.22
Cathedral Acolyte Cathedral Acolyte
+70% Synergy $0.79
Hamlet Vanguard Hamlet Vanguard
+70% Synergy $0.22
Emissary Green Emissary Green
+66% Synergy $1.70
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+65% Synergy $4.72
Clamavus Clamavus
+65% Synergy $1.89
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+62% Synergy $3.20
Laid to Rest Laid to Rest
+61% Synergy $0.24
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+60% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

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

Park Heights Maverick Park Heights Maverick
+58% Synergy $0.40
Wild Beastmaster Wild Beastmaster
+56% Synergy $0.33
Ascendant Acolyte Ascendant Acolyte
+54% Synergy $0.36
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+53% Synergy $3.56
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+50% Synergy $19.89
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+50% Synergy $0.31
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+47% Synergy $4.56
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+35% Synergy $2.46
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.72
Cultivate Cultivate
+2% Synergy $0.39

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-5% Synergy $18.09

Creatures

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

Cloaked Cadet Cloaked Cadet
+51% Synergy $0.17
Whisperer of the Wilds Whisperer of the Wilds
+50% Synergy $0.25
Hydra Trainer Hydra Trainer
+48% Synergy $0.28
Biophagus Biophagus
+45% Synergy $15.00
Experiment One Experiment One
+42% Synergy $0.21
Doomskar Warrior Doomskar Warrior
+42% Synergy $0.23
Surrak, Elusive Hunter Surrak, Elusive Hunter
+41% Synergy $1.08
Hamlet Captain Hamlet Captain
+39% Synergy $0.08
Cazur, Ruthless Stalker Cazur, Ruthless Stalker
+39% Synergy $0.33
Dragon Sniper Dragon Sniper
+39% Synergy $1.17
Bighorner Rancher Bighorner Rancher
+38% Synergy $0.33
Pir, Imaginative Rascal Pir, Imaginative Rascal
+36% Synergy $4.48
Werewolf Pack Leader Werewolf Pack Leader
+36% Synergy $0.53
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+35% Synergy $1.96
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+35% Synergy $0.33
Syr Faren, the Hengehammer Syr Faren, the Hengehammer
+33% Synergy $0.20
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
+32% Synergy $0.44
Servant of the Scale Servant of the Scale
+32% Synergy $0.07
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+31% Synergy $0.80
Slippery Bogbonder Slippery Bogbonder
+31% Synergy $5.13
Sazh Katzroy Sazh Katzroy
+29% Synergy $0.54
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+29% Synergy $0.34
Torgal, A Fine Hound Torgal, A Fine Hound
+29% Synergy $0.33
Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+28% Synergy $0.60
Sigardian Zealot Sigardian Zealot
+28% Synergy $0.27
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Durnan of the Yawning Portal
+28% Synergy $0.44
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
+28% Synergy $3.89
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+26% Synergy $0.36
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+25% Synergy $7.27
Leela, Sevateem Warrior Leela, Sevateem Warrior
+23% Synergy $0.26
Mayor of Avabruck Howlpack Alpha Mayor of Avabruck
+23% Synergy $0.95
Werebear Werebear
+22% Synergy $0.28
Rhino, Terrible Trampler Rhino, Terrible Trampler
+22% Synergy $0.29
Honored Hierarch Honored Hierarch
+22% Synergy $0.28
Wose Pathfinder Wose Pathfinder
+22% Synergy $0.17
Bushmaster, Coiled Henchman Bushmaster, Coiled Henchman
+22% Synergy $0.48
Spider-Man, Miles Morales Spider-Man, Miles Morales
+20% Synergy $8.37
Maester Seymour Maester Seymour
+20% Synergy $0.35
Drumhunter Drumhunter
+20% Synergy $0.29
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+19% Synergy $1.60
Avabruck Caretaker Hollowhenge Huntmaster Avabruck Caretaker
+18% Synergy $4.66
Den Protector Den Protector
+18% Synergy $0.25
Citanul Hierophants Citanul Hierophants
+17% Synergy $0.62
Yavimaya Elder Yavimaya Elder
+17% Synergy $0.18
Reverent Hunter Reverent Hunter
+16% Synergy $0.21
Paragon of Eternal Wilds Paragon of Eternal Wilds
+16% Synergy $0.15
Tifa Lockhart Tifa Lockhart
+15% Synergy $2.93
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+10% Synergy $3.06
Chomping Changeling Chomping Changeling
+10% Synergy $1.25
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+3% Synergy $12.29

Instants

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

Silkguard Silkguard
+18% Synergy $0.42
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+18% Synergy $0.83
For the Ancestors For the Ancestors
+17% Synergy $2.56
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+17% Synergy $0.33
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+11% Synergy $0.23
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+8% Synergy $0.49
Trash the Town Trash the Town
+8% Synergy $0.32
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+7% Synergy $0.23
Bite Down Bite Down
+7% Synergy $0.25
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+4% Synergy $1.72
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+4% Synergy $0.30
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+4% Synergy $0.97
Fog Fog
+3% Synergy $1.83
Ram Through Ram Through
+3% Synergy $0.47
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+3% Synergy $1.83
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+3% Synergy $0.74
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+2% Synergy $0.38
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.35
Naturalize Naturalize
+2% Synergy $0.23
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+2% Synergy $1.44
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $15.49
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.52
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-5% Synergy $1.56
Harrow Harrow
-5% Synergy $0.34
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-6% Synergy $1.27
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-6% Synergy $1.87
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-7% Synergy $9.81
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-10% Synergy $3.20
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-11% Synergy $5.47
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-29% Synergy $2.54

Sorceries

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

Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+25% Synergy $0.38
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+24% Synergy $1.39
Return from the Wilds Return from the Wilds
+17% Synergy $0.31
Synchronized Charge Synchronized Charge
+14% Synergy $0.23
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+10% Synergy $1.43
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+7% Synergy $7.02
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+6% Synergy $0.64
Survivors' Bond Survivors' Bond
+6% Synergy $0.13
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+6% Synergy $0.37
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+5% Synergy $1.69
Three Visits Three Visits
+5% Synergy $5.62
Expand the Sphere Expand the Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.33
Overrun Overrun
+4% Synergy $0.31
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+4% Synergy $2.99
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+3% Synergy $4.80
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+3% Synergy $9.05
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+3% Synergy $5.10
Smell Fear Smell Fear
+2% Synergy $0.36
Harmonize Harmonize
+2% Synergy $0.30
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+1% Synergy $0.80
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+0% Synergy $0.21
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
0% Synergy $11.06
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
-1% Synergy $2.74
Shared Roots Shared Roots
-2% Synergy $0.38
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $7.02
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-5% Synergy $1.98
Explore Explore
-5% Synergy $0.25
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-7% Synergy $0.71
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-10% Synergy $37.01
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-11% Synergy $1.98

Utility Artifacts

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

Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+28% Synergy $6.90
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+25% Synergy $5.67
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+22% Synergy $5.70
Gallows at Willow Hill Gallows at Willow Hill
+17% Synergy $0.23
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+15% Synergy $0.33
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+14% Synergy $64.25
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+9% Synergy $0.49
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+7% Synergy $8.41
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.39
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+6% Synergy $14.43
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+5% Synergy $23.62
Butcher's Cleaver Butcher's Cleaver
+5% Synergy $0.28
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+5% Synergy $0.31
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+5% Synergy $20.90
Bone Sabres Bone Sabres
+5% Synergy $5.52
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+3% Synergy $65.96
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+2% Synergy $14.70
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+2% Synergy $5.81
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+1% Synergy $1.77
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.55
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $2.30

Enchantments

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

Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+28% Synergy $0.33
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+22% Synergy $9.45
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+21% Synergy $8.38
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+20% Synergy $16.48
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+15% Synergy $13.89
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+14% Synergy $0.15
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+13% Synergy $14.50
The First Iroan Games The First Iroan Games
+12% Synergy $0.46
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+10% Synergy $10.19
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+10% Synergy $1.78
Jugan Defends the Temple Remnant of the Rising Star Jugan Defends the Temple
+9% Synergy $1.22
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+8% Synergy $2.03
Azusa's Many Journeys Likeness of the Seeker Azusa's Many Journeys
+7% Synergy $0.28
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+6% Synergy $7.19
Careful Cultivation Careful Cultivation
+6% Synergy $0.21
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+5% Synergy $9.47
Equestrian Skill Equestrian Skill
+5% Synergy $0.04
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+5% Synergy $0.58
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+5% Synergy $1.63
Shapers' Sanctuary Shapers' Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $0.83
Master's Guidance Master's Guidance
+4% Synergy $0.32
Ride the Shoopuf Ride the Shoopuf
+2% Synergy $0.28
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+1% Synergy $1.09
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-1% Synergy $9.77
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-2% Synergy $3.96
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-3% Synergy $0.51
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-5% Synergy $1.85
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
-5% Synergy $1.37
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-6% Synergy $34.11
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-13% Synergy $0.65

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
+9% Synergy $0.93

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+24% Synergy $2.03
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+23% Synergy $0.38
War Room War Room
+15% Synergy $5.35
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+14% Synergy $0.30
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+14% Synergy $0.91
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+13% Synergy $29.63
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+10% Synergy $8.82
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+8% Synergy $2.74
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+7% Synergy $7.34
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.38
Mutavault Mutavault
+4% Synergy $4.13
Hidden Nursery Hidden Nursery
+4% Synergy $0.17
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.24
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+0% Synergy $0.27
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+0% Synergy $0.26
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-2% Synergy $10.05
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $52.33
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-5% Synergy $18.51
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $3.85
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.43
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-7% Synergy $53.40
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-14% Synergy $18.33

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+18% Synergy $3.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $0.64
Firdoch Core Firdoch Core
+8% Synergy $0.38
Progenitor's Icon Progenitor's Icon
+7% Synergy $0.28
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+5% Synergy $4.54
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+4% Synergy $3.73
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+4% Synergy $29.06
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+2% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.56

Lands

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

Abundant Countryside Abundant Countryside
+12% Synergy $3.40
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+9% Synergy $51.27
Edgewall Inn Edgewall Inn
+9% Synergy $0.26
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+3% Synergy $5.10
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.22
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.28
Forest Forest
+0% Synergy $0.08
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+0% Synergy $0.40
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.52
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $7.02
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-5% Synergy $1.98
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.25

Similar Commanders

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

Leinore, Autumn Sovereign Leinore, Autumn Sovereign
Mowu, Loyal Companion Mowu, Loyal Companion
Maester Seymour Maester Seymour
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Master Chef Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Master Chef
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
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
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Slurrk, All-Ingesting Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
Yorvo, Lord of Garenbrig Yorvo, Lord of Garenbrig
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
Tidus, Yuna's Guardian Tidus, Yuna's Guardian
Aragorn, Company Leader Aragorn, Company Leader
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
Tanazir Quandrix Tanazir Quandrix
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
Sengir, the Dark Baron Slurrk, All-Ingesting Sengir, the Dark Baron // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
Wakka, Devoted Guardian Wakka, Devoted Guardian
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Hardy Outlander Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Hardy Outlander
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Slurrk, All-Ingesting Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
Akiri, Line-Slinger Slurrk, All-Ingesting Akiri, Line-Slinger // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Acolyte of Bahamut Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Acolyte of Bahamut
Daghatar the Adamant Daghatar the Adamant
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Zegana, Utopian Speaker Zegana, Utopian Speaker
Akiri, Line-Slinger Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Akiri, Line-Slinger // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Slurrk, All-Ingesting Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Shalai and Hallar Shalai and Hallar
The Fifth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Marcus, Mutant Mayor Marcus, Mutant Mayor
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Slurrk, All-Ingesting Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Slurrk, All-Ingesting