Kestia, the Cultivator
$2.30
$2.30Legendary Enchantment Creature — Nymph
Bant enchantments and auras that draw a card whenever enchanted or enchantment creatures attack, building a resilient board for steady value.
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Kestia is a 4/4 enchantment creature for four that can also be bestowed for six as an aura giving +4/+4. Whenever an enchanted creature or an enchantment creature you control attacks, you draw a card. Kestia counts on her own, and each aura you put on a creature turns it into a source of card draw. The deck plays enchantment creatures, protective auras and enchantress-style ramp and draw to keep attacking with several creatures each turn.
In the recorded games, Kestia built a board of enchantments and tokens, drew cards off its attacks and held up against aggressive opponents. Winds of Rath was a key card: it destroys every creature that is not enchanted, so Kestia's own enchanted creatures survived while the board reset. In one game it stopped a big Maelstrom Wanderer turn. Auras are risky against removal, since one kill spell can take two cards with it.
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#1823
Current Rank
#1922
Last Week
#1576
Past 2 Years
1,166
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kestia, the Cultivator decks.
Pia, Aether Ascetic+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.69
Geist of Saint Thalia+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.12
Thalia, the Survivor+1% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$0.21
Way of the Paradox+1% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$0.22
Return to the Light Realms+1% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$6.56
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Kestia, the Cultivator's abilities and overall game plan.
Sythis, Harvest's Hand+73% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$4.03
Eidolon of Blossoms+69% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$3.08
Sanctum Weaver+68% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$5.04
Jukai Naturalist+63% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.70
Setessan Champion+59% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$4.03
Ethereal Armor+57% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.37
Enchantress's Presence+56% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$1.52
Eidolon of Countless Battles+52% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$0.26
Destiny Spinner+51% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$1.58
Ancestral Mask+50% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$1.97
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kestia, the Cultivator decks.
Sythis, Harvest's Hand+73% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$4.03
Eidolon of Blossoms+69% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$3.08
Sanctum Weaver+68% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$5.04
Jukai Naturalist+63% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.70
Setessan Champion+59% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$4.03
Ethereal Armor+57% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.37
Enchantress's Presence+56% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$1.52
Destiny Spinner+51% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$1.58
All That Glitters+49% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$0.81
Wild Growth+46% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.78
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Serra's Sanctum+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$522.44
Enlightened Tutor+1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$38.05
Teferi's Protection-4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$47.72
Smothering Tithe-5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$58.63
Cyclonic Rift-6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$39.05
Rhystic Study-8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$67.78
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Kestia, the Cultivator's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Eidolon of Countless Battles+52% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$0.26
Inquisitive Glimmer+46% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$0.32
Herald of the Pantheon+44% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$3.31
Tuvasa the Sunlit+42% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$3.75
Archetype of Imagination+42% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$1.11
Mesa Enchantress+39% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.86
Calix, Guided by Fate+38% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$12.09
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove+37% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$9.78
Satyr Enchanter+37% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$1.12
Weaver of Harmony+33% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$2.26
Soaring Lightbringer+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.03
Trickster's Elk+30% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.22
Alseid of Life's Bounty+29% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.38
Transcendent Envoy+29% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.31
Karametra, God of Harvests+29% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$4.06
Nylea's Colossus+28% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$4.55
Starfield Mystic+26% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.31
Archon of Sun's Grace+26% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.28
Enduring Curiosity+26% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$6.88
Nyxborn Hydra+26% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.32
Kor Spiritdancer+25% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.44
Heliod, God of the Sun+25% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$3.16
Verduran Enchantress+21% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$3.47
Silent Hallcreeper+21% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$1.06
Springheart Nantuko+20% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$6.67
Celestial Archon+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.23
Composer of Spring+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$7.60
Courser of Kruphix+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$2.28
Thassa, God of the Sea+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$6.49
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.68
Ellivere of the Wild Court+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.42
Whitewater Naiads+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.29
Entity Tracker+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.34
Glyph Elemental+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.24
Archetype of Courage+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$1.16
Yenna, Redtooth Regent+18% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$1.85
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.58
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.23
Bruna, Light of Alabaster+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.48
Nylea, God of the Hunt+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$9.77
Argothian Enchantress+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$63.87
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$1.54
Kruphix, God of Horizons+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$4.32
Eutropia the Twice-Favored+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.18
Enduring Vitality+12% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$13.79
Archetype of Endurance+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.63
Fear of Sleep Paralysis+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.51
Boon Satyr+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.22
Danitha, New Benalia's Light+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.44
Spirited Companion+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.31
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kestia, the Cultivator safe.
Karametra's Blessing+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.22
Bant Charm+7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.28
Enlightened Tutor+1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$38.05
Sink into Stupor0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$8.91
Dovin's Veto0% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$3.56
Negate0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.15
Stroke of Midnight-2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.30
Teferi's Protection-4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$47.72
Dawn's Truce-4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$8.82
Cyclonic Rift-6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$39.05
Beast Within-6% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.69
Growth Spiral-7% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.31
Arcane Denial-7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.61
Swan Song-8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$12.16
Heroic Intervention-8% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$9.26
Counterspell-9% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$4.36
Generous Gift-11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.97
An Offer You Can't Refuse-17% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$3.23
Swords to Plowshares-19% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$1.41
Path to Exile-19% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$1.14
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Kestia, the Cultivator's game plan and control the board.
Winds of Rath+43% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.26
Resurgent Belief+23% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.86
Idyllic Tutor+18% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$11.56
Replenish+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$222.72
Retether+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$18.03
Brilliant Restoration+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.51
Open the Armory+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.31
Open the Vaults+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.80
Asinine Antics+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.69
Dance of the Manse+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.88
Kruphix's Insight+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.30
Austere Command+3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.33
Supreme Verdict+1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.65
Bala Ged Recovery0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$6.55
Kodama's Reach-5% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.93
Rampant Growth-5% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.37
Cultivate-10% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.39
Nature's Lore-13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.03
Three Visits-16% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$5.20
Farseek-21% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.58
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Helm of the Gods+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.88
Bident of Thassa+7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.49
Bow of Nylea+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.13
Swiftfoot Boots-19% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.86
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Kestia, the Cultivator's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Ancestral Mask+50% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$1.97
Fertile Ground+46% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$0.33
Strength of the Harvest+45% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.32
Bear Umbra+44% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$14.20
Rancor+36% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$1.69
Sigil of the Empty Throne+33% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.43
Sterling Grove+33% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$4.33
Utopia Sprawl+31% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$1.68
Estrid's Invocation+30% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.39
Sphere of Safety+30% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$4.01
Kenrith's Transformation+27% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$1.08
Darksteel Mutation+27% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$1.16
Aqueous Form+26% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.29
Imprisoned in the Moon+25% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.34
Sage's Reverie+25% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.29
Grasp of Fate+22% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.69
Overgrowth+21% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.39
Unflinching Courage+20% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.14
Sheltered by Ghosts+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$1.09
Spirit Mantle+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.38
Amphibian Downpour+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$1.87
Mirari's Wake+16% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$5.85
Staggering Insight+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.38
Snake Umbra+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$1.10
Privileged Position+15% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$4.27
Mantle of the Ancients+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$4.86
Hallowed Haunting+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$7.79
Song of the Dryads+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$6.09
Starfield of Nyx+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$11.90
Boon of the Spirit Realm+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$5.98
Armadillo Cloak+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$3.54
Unquestioned Authority+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.36
Daybreak Coronet+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$4.49
Enchanted Evening+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$7.50
Tempest Technique+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.43
Buried in the Garden+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.24
Angelic Destiny+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.35
Hyena Umbra+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.34
Shimmerwilds Growth+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.25
Shield of the Oversoul+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.05
Eldrazi Conscription+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.47
Mirrormade+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.90
Wolfwillow Haven+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.28
Seal of Cleansing+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.33
Dawn's Reflection+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.44
Exploration+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$29.12
Ghostly Prison+2% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$6.14
Propaganda0% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.63
Smothering Tithe-5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$58.63
Rhystic Study-8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$67.78
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Kestia, the Cultivator to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Estrid, the Masked+25% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$1.20
Calix, Destiny's Hand+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.04
Battles
Battles that give Kestia, the Cultivator decks a second front to attack, plus a payoff for defeating them.
Invasion of Theros+26% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.49
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Hall of Heliod's Generosity+47% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$9.78
Serra's Sanctum+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$522.44
Reliquary Tower+5% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$4.38
Adagia, Windswept Bastion+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$6.58
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$44.48
Mosswort Bridge+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.64
Rogue's Passage+3% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.37
Alchemist's Refuge+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.46
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth-3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$14.16
Otawara, Soaring City-7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$27.95
Boseiju, Who Endures-8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$46.42
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Altar of the Pantheon+5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.30
Decanter of Endless Water+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$4.53
Selesnya Signet0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.33
Azorius Signet-2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.32
Thought Vessel-6% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.87
Sol Ring-23% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$1.21
Arcane Signet-30% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.39
Lands
The mana base foundation for Kestia, the Cultivator decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Strength of the Harvest+45% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.32
Valgavoth's Lair+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.51
Krosan Verge+8% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.27
Selesnya Sanctuary+7% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.30
Tranquil Landscape+6% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.28
Azorius Chancery+6% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.36
Sodden Verdure+4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.39
Temple of Plenty+4% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.19
Simic Growth Chamber+4% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.35
Temple of Mystery+4% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.21
Seaside Citadel+4% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$0.28
Temple of Enlightenment+3% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.22
Spara's Headquarters+3% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$13.31
Plains+3% Synergy
in 96% of decks
$0.08
Canopy Vista+3% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.30
Terramorphic Expanse+2% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.17
Overgrown Farmland+1% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.77
Deserted Beach+1% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$1.26
Sea of Clouds+1% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$19.53
Forest+1% Synergy
in 96% of decks
$0.09
Bountiful Promenade+1% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$5.49
Island+1% Synergy
in 95% of decks
$0.08
Temple Garden+1% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$6.41
Prairie Stream+0% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.28
Dreamroot Cascade+0% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$1.40
Evolving Wilds+0% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.10
Lush Portico+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$6.61
Fabled Passage0% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.93
Hallowed Fountain0% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$7.39
Sunpetal Grove-1% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.32
Fortified Village-1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.28
Yavimaya Coast-1% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.33
Savannah-1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
Tundra-1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
Tropical Island-2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
Glacial Fortress-2% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.30
Command Tower-2% Synergy
in 88% of decks
$0.24
Port Town-3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.31
Windswept Heath-3% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$11.89
Breeding Pool-3% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$9.18
Adarkar Wastes-3% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.34
Sungrass Prairie-5% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.29
Flooded Strand-5% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$16.26
Hinterland Harbor-5% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.30
Rejuvenating Springs-5% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$3.80
Misty Rainforest-6% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$35.34
Skycloud Expanse-8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.20
Brushland-8% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$1.43
Flooded Grove-12% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.31
Exotic Orchard-12% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.25
Kestia, the Cultivator Deck Stats
Based on 1,166 Kestia, the Cultivator decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 19 |
| 3 | 19 |
| 4 | 8 |
| 5 | 6 |
| 6 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 28
- Instant 5
- Sorcery 4
- Artifact 3
- Enchantment 22
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 36
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 28 |
| Instant | 5 |
| Sorcery | 4 |
| Artifact | 3 |
| Enchantment | 22 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 36 |
Lands: 18 basic, 18 nonbasic
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| 2024-10 | 880 |
| 2024-11 | 1152 |
| 2024-12 | 1213 |
| 2025-01 | 1149 |
| 2025-02 | 1095 |
| 2025-03 | 1293 |
| 2025-04 | 1210 |
| 2025-05 | 1178 |
| 2025-06 | 1221 |
| 2025-07 | 1362 |
| 2025-08 | 1532 |
| 2025-09 | 1511 |
| 2025-10 | 1308 |
| 2025-11 | 1445 |
| 2025-12 | 1364 |
| 2026-01 | 1652 |
| 2026-02 | 1615 |
| 2026-03 | 1580 |
| 2026-04 | 1502 |
| 2026-05 | 1423 |
| 2026-06 | 1607 |
| 2026-07 | 1692 |
| 2026-08 | 1672 |
| 2026-09 | 1680 |
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Thrun, the Last Troll
Major Teroh
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
Preston Garvey, Minuteman