Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist
$0.30
$0.30Legendary Creature — Elf Druid
Golgari self-mill and lands deck that discards land cards to Lluwen to flood the board with Worm tokens.
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Lluwen is a two-mana elf that mills four cards when it enters, then lets you put a creature or land from among them back on top of your library. Its activated ability costs {2} plus three black-or-green hybrid mana, taps, and asks you to discard a land card. You get a 1/1 Worm for every land card in your graveyard, discarded one included. The deck wants lands in the yard fast, so it plays self-mill, landfall payoffs and ways to sacrifice or discard lands, which makes each activation bigger than the last.
In the recorded games, which were few, Lluwen's worm activations were the main threat, and a handful of activations produced a wide board early. Some lists added landfall drain from Retreat to Hagra. The enter-the-battlefield mill was also used for setup, putting cards like Eternal Witness back on top to draw next. Other builds leaned into +1/+1 counters and proliferate. The deck needs several turns of lands piling up in the graveyard, so graveyard exile and sweepers that clear the worms set it back.
How it feels to play against
Fair Game
Interactive and enjoyable to play against.
Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#1093
Current Rank
Golgari Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist.
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Lorwyn Eclipsed Box Brawl
Early Access Lorwyn Eclipsed! Lluwen VS Morcant VS Ashling, the Limitless VS Doran
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist decks.
Carnivorous Cultivator+19% Synergy
$0.48
Elven Passage+12% Synergy
$0.72
Marwyn, the Preserver+12% Synergy
$0.28
Primal Witchstalker+8% Synergy
$0.28
Something Worth Saving+7% Synergy
$0.19
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist decks.
Worm Harvest+64% Synergy
$0.29
The Gitrog Monster+61% Synergy
$0.49
Life from the Loam+57% Synergy
$5.21
Harrow+54% Synergy
$0.32
Six+50% Synergy
$5.58
Creakwood Liege+48% Synergy
$0.31
Aftermath Analyst+48% Synergy
$0.99
Springbloom Druid+47% Synergy
$0.57
Grisly Salvage+45% Synergy
$0.35
Icetill Explorer+43% Synergy
$20.68
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Stitcher's Supplier+36% Synergy
$0.37
Satyr Wayfinder+34% Synergy
$0.31
Ramunap Excavator+33% Synergy
$4.84
Fumulus, the Infestation+33% Synergy
$8.16
Skull Prophet+32% Synergy
$0.85
Mirkwood Bats+30% Synergy
$1.67
Sylvan Safekeeper+27% Synergy
$6.23
Ayara, First of Locthwain+26% Synergy
$8.44
Nyx Weaver+26% Synergy
$0.33
Umbral Collar Zealot+24% Synergy
$0.35
Scouring Swarm+23% Synergy
$0.24
Mole Man, Moloid Master+22% Synergy
$1.21
Snarling Gorehound+20% Synergy
$0.22
Eternal Witness+19% Synergy
$2.22
Braids, Arisen Nightmare+18% Synergy
$4.23
Elvish Reclaimer+17% Synergy
$5.17
Titania, Protector of Argoth+16% Synergy
$0.32
Lasyd Prowler+16% Synergy
$0.26
Hermit Druid+15% Synergy
$9.51
Wight of the Reliquary+13% Synergy
$0.41
Seedship Broodtender+13% Synergy
$0.29
Trystan, Callous Cultivator+13% Synergy
$0.33
Formidable Speaker+12% Synergy
$7.88
Golgari Grave-Troll+12% Synergy
$2.10
Syr Konrad, the Grim+12% Synergy
$1.67
Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar+12% Synergy
$0.32
World Shaper+10% Synergy
$6.60
Stinkweed Imp+10% Synergy
$1.50
Timeless Witness+10% Synergy
$0.38
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods+9% Synergy
$28.68
Craterhoof Behemoth+9% Synergy
$24.21
Old Rutstein+9% Synergy
$0.49
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary+9% Synergy
$0.32
Underrealm Lich+9% Synergy
$10.16
Azusa, Lost but Seeking+9% Synergy
$12.26
Kagha, Shadow Archdruid+8% Synergy
$0.23
Savra, Queen of the Golgari+7% Synergy
$7.84
Nadier's Nightblade+6% Synergy
$0.29
Grave Researcher+6% Synergy
$1.93
Scute Swarm+5% Synergy
$8.53
Seedborn Muse+4% Synergy
$18.43
Enduring Vitality+3% Synergy
$14.42
Virulent Emissary+2% Synergy
$0.62
Zulaport Cutthroat+0% Synergy
$1.35
Chatterfang, Squirrel General-3% Synergy
$10.42
Viscera Seer-3% Synergy
$0.49
Blood Artist-7% Synergy
$3.83
Llanowar Elves-11% Synergy
$0.31
Elvish Mystic-16% Synergy
$5.30
Sakura-Tribe Elder-17% Synergy
$0.47
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist safe.
Roiling Regrowth+43% Synergy
$0.34
Midnight Tilling+38% Synergy
$0.20
Grapple with the Past+34% Synergy
$0.30
Cycle of Renewal+33% Synergy
$0.28
Entish Restoration+22% Synergy
$2.62
Crop Rotation+21% Synergy
$3.83
Plumb the Forbidden+16% Synergy
$0.42
Lethal Scheme+15% Synergy
$0.27
Tear Asunder+13% Synergy
$0.61
Pile On+10% Synergy
$0.38
Constant Mists+8% Synergy
$19.96
Drag to the Roots+8% Synergy
$0.32
Realms Uncharted+8% Synergy
$9.73
Cache Grab+6% Synergy
$0.23
Elemental Teachings+6% Synergy
$0.37
Rain of Filth+6% Synergy
$8.26
Corpse Churn+5% Synergy
$0.10
Assassin's Trophy+2% Synergy
$1.17
Beast Within+1% Synergy
$0.65
Corrupted Conviction0% Synergy
$0.33
Entomb0% Synergy
$18.32
Village Rites0% Synergy
$0.93
Second Harvest0% Synergy
$5.32
Infernal Grasp0% Synergy
$0.32
Chord of Calling0% Synergy
$7.31
Abrupt Decay-1% Synergy
$2.62
Nature's Claim-2% Synergy
$1.31
Witherbloom Charm-2% Synergy
$0.30
Fell the Profane-3% Synergy
$5.74
Revitalizing Repast-7% Synergy
$2.10
Golgari Charm-9% Synergy
$1.90
Putrefy-9% Synergy
$0.32
Deadly Dispute-9% Synergy
$0.27
Dark Ritual-13% Synergy
$7.28
Heroic Intervention-14% Synergy
$17.60
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist's game plan and control the board.
Dread Return+37% Synergy
$0.45
Formless Genesis+26% Synergy
$0.31
Planar Engineering+25% Synergy
$1.26
Malevolent Rumble+23% Synergy
$0.47
Scapeshift+21% Synergy
$41.65
Splendid Reclamation+19% Synergy
$0.33
Squirming Emergence+15% Synergy
$0.31
Pitiless Carnage+12% Synergy
$0.28
Victimize+11% Synergy
$1.25
Blasphemous Edict+8% Synergy
$4.24
Mulch+8% Synergy
$0.30
Winding Way+7% Synergy
$7.16
Traverse the Ulvenwald+7% Synergy
$0.66
Terror Tide+7% Synergy
$0.36
Edge of Autumn+5% Synergy
$0.36
Will of the Sultai+5% Synergy
$1.48
Witherbloom Command+4% Synergy
$0.31
Lively Dirge+4% Synergy
$6.11
Breach the Multiverse+3% Synergy
$10.03
Trystan's Command+2% Synergy
$0.35
Kodama's Reach+2% Synergy
$1.77
Vicious Rivalry+1% Synergy
$0.30
Reanimate+1% Synergy
$10.10
Shamanic Revelation+1% Synergy
$1.55
Bala Ged Recovery+1% Synergy
$7.05
Immoral Bargain+0% Synergy
$0.52
Feed the Swarm0% Synergy
$0.24
Harmonize-2% Synergy
$0.23
Rise of the Witch-king-2% Synergy
$0.51
Night's Whisper-4% Synergy
$6.25
Culling Ritual-4% Synergy
$0.53
Cultivate-4% Synergy
$0.41
Toxic Deluge-6% Synergy
$5.02
Pest Infestation-6% Synergy
$0.55
Three Visits-9% Synergy
$5.55
Farseek-9% Synergy
$0.46
Nature's Lore-11% Synergy
$2.23
Rampant Growth-17% Synergy
$1.28
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Zuran Orb+36% Synergy
$3.02
Conduit of Worlds+28% Synergy
$1.12
Exploration Broodship+22% Synergy
$3.05
Skullclamp+19% Synergy
$5.18
Crucible of Worlds+13% Synergy
$33.00
Mirrormind Crown+7% Synergy
$0.66
Mesmeric Orb+5% Synergy
$17.97
Thousand-Year Elixir+5% Synergy
$18.39
Cauldron of Essence+5% Synergy
$2.78
Perpetual Timepiece+5% Synergy
$0.34
Altar of Dementia+4% Synergy
$17.15
Hedge Shredder+2% Synergy
$2.80
Banner of Kinship+2% Synergy
$7.41
Phyrexian Altar+0% Synergy
$53.98
Lightning Greaves-4% Synergy
$4.10
Ashnod's Altar-7% Synergy
$16.64
Swiftfoot Boots-11% Synergy
$1.98
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Ripples of Undeath+42% Synergy
$8.64
Crawling Sensation+35% Synergy
$0.35
Insidious Roots+31% Synergy
$1.67
Cryptolith Rite+11% Synergy
$14.87
Beastmaster Ascension+10% Synergy
$7.03
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar+8% Synergy
$6.79
Cemetery Tampering+7% Synergy
$0.38
Spelunking+7% Synergy
$3.43
Springleaf Parade+7% Synergy
$7.50
Return of the Mole Man+7% Synergy
$5.05
Crawling Infestation+7% Synergy
$0.29
Exploration+6% Synergy
$29.98
Squandered Resources+5% Synergy
$83.98
Dredger's Insight+5% Synergy
$0.33
Crop Sigil+4% Synergy
$0.11
Chthonian Nightmare+4% Synergy
$0.63
Out of the Tombs+4% Synergy
$11.70
Grave Venerations+4% Synergy
$0.44
Bastion of Remembrance+3% Synergy
$0.30
Morcant's Eyes+2% Synergy
$0.24
Deadbridge Chant+2% Synergy
$0.60
Parallel Lives+1% Synergy
$39.68
The Meathook Massacre+1% Synergy
$24.81
Growing Rites of Itlimoc0% Synergy
$8.89
Animate Dead-1% Synergy
$7.45
Phyrexian Arena-6% Synergy
$4.16
Doubling Season-8% Synergy
$35.16
Moldervine Reclamation-12% Synergy
$0.34
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler+16% Synergy
$5.17
Wrenn and Seven+3% Synergy
$2.96
Grist, the Hunger Tide+0% Synergy
$0.52
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Dakmor Salvage+59% Synergy
$0.29
Tranquil Thicket+39% Synergy
$0.25
Barren Moor+38% Synergy
$0.66
Lotus Field+33% Synergy
$2.61
Shifting Woodland+20% Synergy
$7.08
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire+17% Synergy
$10.64
Eumidian Hatchery+17% Synergy
$0.29
Polluted Mire+15% Synergy
$0.27
Slippery Karst+15% Synergy
$0.24
Echoing Deeps+13% Synergy
$0.77
Field of the Dead+10% Synergy
$28.83
Kishla Village+9% Synergy
$0.40
Desert of the Indomitable+9% Synergy
$0.20
Ghost Quarter+8% Synergy
$0.92
Desert of the Glorified+8% Synergy
$0.15
Drownyard Temple+7% Synergy
$0.29
Cryptic Caves+7% Synergy
$0.24
Boseiju, Who Endures+7% Synergy
$49.49
Evendo, Waking Haven+7% Synergy
$18.49
Petrified Field+7% Synergy
$4.45
Thespian's Stage+7% Synergy
$0.45
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature+7% Synergy
$3.52
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum+6% Synergy
$0.24
Memorial to Folly+5% Synergy
$0.33
Strip Mine+5% Synergy
$21.00
Field of Ruin+5% Synergy
$0.37
Spymaster's Vault+5% Synergy
$2.71
Westvale Abbey+4% Synergy
$3.39
Dark Depths+4% Synergy
$3.06
Geier Reach Sanitarium+4% Synergy
$2.39
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood+2% Synergy
$0.38
Command Beacon+2% Synergy
$9.86
Mortuary Mire+1% Synergy
$0.44
Bojuka Bog+0% Synergy
$1.40
Cabal Coffers+0% Synergy
$28.81
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth0% Synergy
$55.48
Dryad Arbor-1% Synergy
$3.64
Three Tree City-1% Synergy
$29.95
Phyrexian Tower-1% Synergy
$30.16
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth-2% Synergy
$16.76
Grim Backwoods-4% Synergy
$0.28
Reliquary Tower-17% Synergy
$4.23
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Talisman of Resilience-12% Synergy
$0.47
Golgari Signet-15% Synergy
$0.34
Sol Ring-27% Synergy
$1.34
Arcane Signet-28% Synergy
$0.49
Lands
The mana base foundation for Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Evolving Wilds+37% Synergy
$0.29
Terramorphic Expanse+37% Synergy
$0.26
Fabled Passage+34% Synergy
$0.64
Riveteers Overlook+34% Synergy
$0.30
Festering Thicket+33% Synergy
$0.29
Ash Barrens+32% Synergy
$0.31
Myriad Landscape+18% Synergy
$0.34
Escape Tunnel+18% Synergy
$0.28
Vibrant Cityscape+17% Synergy
$0.34
Underground Mortuary+16% Synergy
$16.47
Vernal Fen+12% Synergy
$0.46
Verdant Catacombs+12% Synergy
$29.04
Nurturing Peatland+10% Synergy
$6.42
Golgari Rot Farm+10% Synergy
$0.33
Demolition Field+10% Synergy
$0.31
Windswept Heath+9% Synergy
$12.38
Blighted Woodland+9% Synergy
$0.40
Prismatic Vista+8% Synergy
$30.56
Cabaretti Courtyard+8% Synergy
$0.36
Wooded Foothills+8% Synergy
$19.18
Urza's Cave+8% Synergy
$2.58
Misty Rainforest+8% Synergy
$35.75
Maestros Theater+7% Synergy
$0.31
Marsh Flats+7% Synergy
$32.33
Polluted Delta+7% Synergy
$19.87
Bloodstained Mire+6% Synergy
$18.38
Hobbit Hole+6% Synergy
$0.26
Overgrown Tomb+3% Synergy
$8.77
Bala Ged Recovery+1% Synergy
$7.05
Swamp0% Synergy
$0.10
Forest0% Synergy
$0.09
Wastewood Verge-2% Synergy
$9.59
Bayou-3% Synergy
Blooming Marsh-5% Synergy
$3.39
Turbulent Fen-5% Synergy
$8.38
Viridescent Bog-7% Synergy
$0.34
Haunted Mire-7% Synergy
$0.30
Undergrowth Stadium-7% Synergy
$5.38
Revitalizing Repast-7% Synergy
$2.10
Twilight Mire-8% Synergy
$0.36
Deathcap Glade-9% Synergy
$2.39
Darkbore Pathway-10% Synergy
$6.45
Woodland Cemetery-11% Synergy
$1.12
Llanowar Wastes-11% Synergy
$1.09
Exotic Orchard-12% Synergy
$0.30
Command Tower-14% Synergy
$0.25
Jungle Hollow-16% Synergy
$0.18
Tainted Wood-17% Synergy
$0.38
Necroblossom Snarl-17% Synergy
$0.46
Temple of Malady-18% Synergy
$0.36
High Lift Cards
Turntimber Sower+36% Synergy
$0.38
Rumbleweed+27% Synergy
$3.30
Uurg, Spawn of Turg+22% Synergy
$0.23
Tectonic Split+21% Synergy
$2.11
Famished Worldsire+19% Synergy
$3.57
Drown in Filth+17% Synergy
$0.17
Groundskeeper+10% Synergy
$0.16
Larval Scoutlander+10% Synergy
$0.26
Centaur Vinecrasher+7% Synergy
$0.22
Fork in the Road+5% Synergy
$0.06
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