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Melira, Sylvok Outcast: Birthing Pod
Price tag $5.94

Legendary Creature — Human Scout

Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

Playstyle & Strategy

Infect 26% Birthing Pod 21% -1/-1 Counters 14% Combo 14% Aristocrats 4%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Melira, Sylvok Outcast's Birthing Pod builds — cards that lean hardest into the Birthing Pod theme.

Woodfall Primus Woodfall Primus
+97% Synergy $0.60
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+95% Synergy $8.69
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+95% Synergy $14.98
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+94% Synergy $15.31
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+94% Synergy $16.99
Lesser Masticore Lesser Masticore
+92% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+87% Synergy $54.11
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+86% Synergy $3.59
Protean Hulk Protean Hulk
+82% Synergy $6.29
Aerie Ouphes Aerie Ouphes
+100% Synergy $0.23

Top Cards

The staple cards most Melira, Sylvok Outcast Birthing Pod decks run as their core.

Fecundity Fecundity
+78% Synergy $0.98
Pattern of Rebirth Pattern of Rebirth
+74% Synergy $4.67
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+70% Synergy $3.22
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+63% Synergy $25.19
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+60% Synergy $1.38
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+47% Synergy $2.54
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+38% Synergy $0.25
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+37% Synergy $13.39
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+37% Synergy $0.41
Beast Within Beast Within
+30% Synergy $0.46

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Melira, Sylvok Outcast Birthing Pod game on their own.

Natural Order Natural Order
+80% Synergy $35.35
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+69% Synergy $26.55
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+34% Synergy $125.34
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+23% Synergy $366.32
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+22% Synergy $105.77
The One Ring The One Ring
+16% Synergy $101.75
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+14% Synergy $158.66
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+10% Synergy $1459.07
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+10% Synergy $1076.87
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-9% Synergy $3.42

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Birthing Pod plan in Melira, Sylvok Outcast decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Magus of the Order Magus of the Order
+70% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Hydra Phyrexian Hydra
+66% Synergy $1.82
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+65% Synergy $0.19
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+61% Synergy $52.63
Witherscale Wurm Witherscale Wurm
+54% Synergy $0.80
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+52% Synergy $1.23
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+50% Synergy $25.79
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+49% Synergy $0.33
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+46% Synergy $0.42
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+43% Synergy $0.30
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+43% Synergy $13.48
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+41% Synergy $0.30
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+40% Synergy $0.35
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+37% Synergy $0.08
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+31% Synergy $0.26
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+30% Synergy $0.81
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+28% Synergy $9.41
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+26% Synergy $10.03
Ivy Lane Denizen Ivy Lane Denizen
+20% Synergy $0.23
Endurance Endurance
+20% Synergy $3.87
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+19% Synergy $5.56
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+17% Synergy $1.40
Lichenthrope Lichenthrope
+17% Synergy $0.58
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+15% Synergy $1.68
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+15% Synergy $2.44
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+14% Synergy $4.41
Joraga Treespeaker Joraga Treespeaker
+13% Synergy $3.09
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+12% Synergy $0.66
Llanowar Tribe Llanowar Tribe
+9% Synergy $1.03
Woodland Bellower Woodland Bellower
+9% Synergy $4.81
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+8% Synergy $0.59
Aboroth Aboroth
+8% Synergy $1.04
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
+7% Synergy $0.37
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+6% Synergy $0.09
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+5% Synergy $3.75
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+4% Synergy $4.54
Tyrranax Rex Tyrranax Rex
+4% Synergy $5.71
Llanowar Visionary Llanowar Visionary
+4% Synergy $0.27
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+2% Synergy $14.51
Bellowing Tanglewurm Bellowing Tanglewurm
+1% Synergy $0.77
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
0% Synergy $11.63
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
0% Synergy $0.28
Wood Elves Wood Elves
0% Synergy $0.33
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
-1% Synergy $2.60
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
-2% Synergy $4.31
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
-2% Synergy $0.39
Quirion Ranger Quirion Ranger
-2% Synergy $1.73
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
-3% Synergy $11.17
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
-4% Synergy $15.90
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
-13% Synergy $21.76

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Melira, Sylvok Outcast's Birthing Pod deck ahead.

Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+63% Synergy $0.61
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+61% Synergy $5.02
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+49% Synergy $7.30
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+47% Synergy $6.09
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+44% Synergy $1.60
Shared Summons Shared Summons
+42% Synergy $2.17
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+41% Synergy $4.62
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+30% Synergy $8.23
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+27% Synergy $8.82
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+18% Synergy $1.03
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+18% Synergy $4.47
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+12% Synergy $0.59
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+8% Synergy $3.37
Tangle Tangle
+7% Synergy $5.49
Fog Fog
+3% Synergy $0.63
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-7% Synergy $0.24
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-10% Synergy $3.48

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Birthing Pod game plan forward for Melira, Sylvok Outcast.

Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+92% Synergy $5.44
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+51% Synergy $49.21
Regrowth Regrowth
+30% Synergy $0.48
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+27% Synergy $38.99
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+17% Synergy $2.31
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+14% Synergy $6.03
Cultivate Cultivate
+11% Synergy $0.30
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+11% Synergy $6.57
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+11% Synergy $0.58
Harmonize Harmonize
+10% Synergy $0.30
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+7% Synergy $2.77
Threats Undetected Threats Undetected
+7% Synergy $0.34
Gaea's Blessing Gaea's Blessing
+7% Synergy $0.34
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+3% Synergy $1.14
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+2% Synergy $1.49
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+2% Synergy $2.51
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-1% Synergy $0.42
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $5.51
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-3% Synergy $0.87
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
-3% Synergy $0.34
Explore Explore
-14% Synergy $0.38
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-22% Synergy $3.64

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Melira, Sylvok Outcast Birthing Pod decks.

Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+75% Synergy $8.27
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+70% Synergy $9.09
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $6.62
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+26% Synergy $3.93
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+25% Synergy $26.78
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+23% Synergy $2.83
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+22% Synergy $11.94
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+19% Synergy $67.97
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+12% Synergy $11.43
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+12% Synergy $2.69
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+8% Synergy $3.46
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+7% Synergy $47.01
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
-4% Synergy $1.63
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Birthing Pod strategy in Melira, Sylvok Outcast decks.

Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+65% Synergy $25.57
Greater Good Greater Good
+62% Synergy $5.28
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+46% Synergy $0.97
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+37% Synergy $26.85
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+28% Synergy $1.35
Helix Pinnacle Helix Pinnacle
+26% Synergy $7.95
Asceticism Asceticism
+23% Synergy $7.04
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+19% Synergy $1.17
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+16% Synergy $12.08
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+13% Synergy $6.09
Birthing Ritual Birthing Ritual
+12% Synergy $4.39
Lignify Lignify
+10% Synergy $1.64
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+9% Synergy $12.70
Death's Presence Death's Presence
+7% Synergy $0.38
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+5% Synergy $4.30
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+1% Synergy $23.21
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
-2% Synergy $5.48
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
-3% Synergy $1.23
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-5% Synergy $0.40

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Melira, Sylvok Outcast's Birthing Pod game plan.

Vivien on the Hunt Vivien on the Hunt
+41% Synergy $0.60
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
-1% Synergy $4.63

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Melira, Sylvok Outcast Birthing Pod decks.

Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+45% Synergy $49.84
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+41% Synergy $53.40
High Market High Market
+36% Synergy $0.48
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+35% Synergy $6.98
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+24% Synergy $73.42
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+22% Synergy $15.55
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+19% Synergy $2.75
War Room War Room
+18% Synergy $1.99
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+16% Synergy $4.90
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+14% Synergy $0.37
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+8% Synergy $4.34
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+7% Synergy $2.16
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $39.67
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.76
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-10% Synergy $0.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-28% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Melira, Sylvok Outcast's Birthing Pod strategy.

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+35% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+21% Synergy $1.40
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+15% Synergy $73.71
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+12% Synergy $43.64
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+8% Synergy $38.08
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+8% Synergy $229.90
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+8% Synergy $44.74
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.83

Lands

The mana base behind Melira, Sylvok Outcast's Birthing Pod decks.

Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+17% Synergy $49.78
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+15% Synergy $1.68
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+11% Synergy $6.57
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+9% Synergy $48.66
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+2% Synergy $2.51
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+1% Synergy $0.66
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $36.10
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $17.02
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-2% Synergy $11.42
Forest Forest
-4% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Melira, Sylvok Outcast: Birthing Pod.

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Halana, Kessig Ranger Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Halana, Kessig Ranger // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Abby, Merciless Soldier Ellie, Vengeful Hunter Abby, Merciless Soldier // Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Tymna the Weaver Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Tymna the Weaver
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Halana, Kessig Ranger Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Halana, Kessig Ranger // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter Othelm, Sigardian Outcast Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter // Othelm, Sigardian Outcast
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Thrasios, Triton Hero Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Thrasios, Triton Hero Rebbec, Architect of Ascension // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Thrasios, Triton Hero Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist Othelm, Sigardian Outcast Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist // Othelm, Sigardian Outcast
Avatar Kyoshi, Earthbender Avatar Kyoshi, Earthbender
Bosco, Just a Bear Bosco, Just a Bear
Bumi, Eclectic Earthbender Bumi, Eclectic Earthbender
Emil, Vastlands Roamer Emil, Vastlands Roamer
Emissary Green Emissary Green
Ezekiel Sims, Spider-Totem Ezekiel Sims, Spider-Totem
Ferrafor, Young Yew Ferrafor, Young Yew
Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy
Groundchuck & Dirtbag Groundchuck & Dirtbag
Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant
Haru, Hidden Talent Haru, Hidden Talent
Isao, Enlightened Bushi Isao, Enlightened Bushi
Leatherhead, Iron Gator Leatherhead, Iron Gator
Leatherhead, Swamp Stalker Leatherhead, Swamp Stalker
Legolas, Master Archer Legolas, Master Archer
Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma
Lizard, Connors's Curse Lizard, Connors's Curse
Lucky the Pizza Dog Lucky the Pizza Dog
Meng Huo, Barbarian King Meng Huo, Barbarian King
Michelangelo, Game Master Michelangelo, Game Master
Michelangelo, Improviser Michelangelo, Improviser
Michelangelo, Mutant BFF Michelangelo, Mutant BFF
Michelangelo, On the Scene Michelangelo, On the Scene
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11 Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
Mikey & Mona, Mutant Sitters Mikey & Mona, Mutant Sitters