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Melira, the Living Cure: Birthing Pod
Price tag $0.18

Legendary Creature — Human Scout

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Selesnya

Playstyle & Strategy

Infect 21% Combo 9% Reanimator 6% Birthing Pod 5% Stax 5%
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High Synergy Cards

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

Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+99% Synergy $14.98
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+85% Synergy $10.93
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+84% Synergy $1.38
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+83% Synergy $58.30
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+77% Synergy $13.48

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Melira, the Living Cure Birthing Pod game on their own.

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+89% Synergy $26.55
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+86% Synergy $36.16
Natural Order Natural Order
+73% Synergy $35.35
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+49% Synergy $105.77
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+46% Synergy $125.34
The One Ring The One Ring
+46% Synergy $101.75
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+46% Synergy $14.22
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+44% Synergy $1459.07
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+35% Synergy $28.28
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+33% Synergy $51.92

Creatures

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

Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
+99% Synergy $0.29
Vizier of Remedies Vizier of Remedies
+74% Synergy $0.33
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+72% Synergy $33.80
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+72% Synergy $0.42
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+70% Synergy $10.03
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+67% Synergy $22.28
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+67% Synergy $3.85
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+66% Synergy $0.38
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+54% Synergy $0.41
Protean Hulk Protean Hulk
+50% Synergy $6.29
Kitchen Finks Kitchen Finks
+50% Synergy $0.33
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+49% Synergy $2.47
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+48% Synergy $1.98
Saffi Eriksdotter Saffi Eriksdotter
+48% Synergy $1.27
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+48% Synergy $0.30
Village Bell-Ringer Village Bell-Ringer
+48% Synergy $0.32
Solitude Solitude
+48% Synergy $39.05
Brightglass Gearhulk Brightglass Gearhulk
+47% Synergy $6.21
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+43% Synergy $0.81
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+41% Synergy $16.47
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+41% Synergy $0.30
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+41% Synergy $25.79
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+40% Synergy $0.73
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+39% Synergy $21.76
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+38% Synergy $2.54
Bloodroot Apothecary Bloodroot Apothecary
+33% Synergy $0.67
Wall of Roots Wall of Roots
+25% Synergy $0.26
Othelm, Sigardian Outcast Othelm, Sigardian Outcast
+25% Synergy $0.39
Sprouting Phytohydra Sprouting Phytohydra
+25% Synergy $3.29
Safehold Elite Safehold Elite
+25% Synergy $0.24
Kudo, King Among Bears Kudo, King Among Bears
+24% Synergy $0.24
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+24% Synergy $0.80
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+24% Synergy $0.25
Reveillark Reveillark
+24% Synergy $0.76
Woodfall Primus Woodfall Primus
+24% Synergy $0.60
Elder Gargaroth Elder Gargaroth
+24% Synergy $2.46
Renegade Rallier Renegade Rallier
+24% Synergy $0.28
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+24% Synergy $0.46
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+23% Synergy $0.26
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+23% Synergy $2.83
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+23% Synergy $3.22
Spike Feeder Spike Feeder
+23% Synergy $0.78
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+23% Synergy $1.16
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+21% Synergy $8.30
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+21% Synergy $3.83
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+20% Synergy $30.33
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+17% Synergy $2.62
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy $2.82
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+9% Synergy $9.41
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-4% Synergy $0.25

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Melira, the Living Cure's Birthing Pod deck ahead.

Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+72% Synergy $5.02
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+47% Synergy $8.82
Silence Silence
+46% Synergy $8.45
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+44% Synergy $6.09
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+25% Synergy $0.13
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+24% Synergy $5.78
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+24% Synergy $1.84
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+23% Synergy $5.43
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+23% Synergy $4.85
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+23% Synergy $7.30
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+21% Synergy $1.05
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+20% Synergy $3.42
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+20% Synergy $1.60
Rite of Harmony Rite of Harmony
+20% Synergy $0.38
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+18% Synergy $1.03
Reprieve Reprieve
+18% Synergy $1.64
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+14% Synergy $13.39
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+12% Synergy $16.26
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+10% Synergy $1.44
Beast Within Beast Within
-12% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Birthing Pod game plan forward for Melira, the Living Cure.

Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+73% Synergy $3.59
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+45% Synergy $25.19
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+44% Synergy $3.32
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+44% Synergy $49.21
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+44% Synergy $0.61
Flicker Flicker
+25% Synergy $6.39
Explore Explore
+19% Synergy $0.38
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+17% Synergy $12.29
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+16% Synergy $0.42
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+15% Synergy $3.64
Farewell Farewell
+12% Synergy $5.86
Harmonize Harmonize
+11% Synergy $0.30
Three Visits Three Visits
+5% Synergy $5.51
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-1% Synergy $1.14
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-3% Synergy $2.31
Cultivate Cultivate
-17% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Melira, the Living Cure Birthing Pod decks.

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+74% Synergy $54.11
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+74% Synergy $16.99
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+39% Synergy $67.97
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+34% Synergy $3.93
Trading Post Trading Post
+25% Synergy $0.35
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+25% Synergy $19.70
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+25% Synergy $1.67
Mindslaver Mindslaver
+25% Synergy $5.70
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+24% Synergy $47.01
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+24% Synergy $8.69
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+24% Synergy $2.25
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+24% Synergy $9.09
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+24% Synergy $3.73
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+23% Synergy $15.31

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Birthing Pod strategy in Melira, the Living Cure decks.

Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+64% Synergy $26.85
Pattern of Rebirth Pattern of Rebirth
+50% Synergy $4.67
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+50% Synergy $1.05
Swift Reconfiguration Swift Reconfiguration
+48% Synergy $4.04
Myth Unbound Myth Unbound
+25% Synergy $2.92
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+24% Synergy $0.28
Solemnity Solemnity
+24% Synergy $11.83
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+24% Synergy $0.40
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+23% Synergy $0.76
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+22% Synergy $2.76
Greater Good Greater Good
+22% Synergy $5.28
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+21% Synergy $29.28
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+19% Synergy $6.36
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+14% Synergy $4.39
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+14% Synergy $12.70
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+14% Synergy $3.94
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $53.72
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+5% Synergy $0.40

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Melira, the Living Cure's Birthing Pod game plan.

Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+25% Synergy $4.44
Vivien on the Hunt Vivien on the Hunt
+25% Synergy $0.60

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Melira, the Living Cure Birthing Pod decks.

Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+57% Synergy $53.40
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+48% Synergy $6.42
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+46% Synergy $2.75
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+32% Synergy $15.55
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+25% Synergy $1.53
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+25% Synergy $20.67
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+24% Synergy $0.88
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+24% Synergy $0.80
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+23% Synergy $20.51
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+22% Synergy $39.67
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+22% Synergy $4.90
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+13% Synergy $12.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Melira, the Living Cure's Birthing Pod strategy.

Sol Ring Sol Ring
+25% Synergy $1.40
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+25% Synergy $43.64
Spectral Searchlight Spectral Searchlight
+25% Synergy $0.16
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+25% Synergy $36.46
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+25% Synergy $761.24
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+24% Synergy $229.90
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+23% Synergy $73.71
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+23% Synergy $158.66
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+23% Synergy $1076.87
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+22% Synergy $38.08
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.46
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+18% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+9% Synergy $6.04
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+6% Synergy $0.43

Lands

The mana base behind Melira, the Living Cure's Birthing Pod decks.

Savannah Savannah
+63% Synergy
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+47% Synergy $0.66
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+47% Synergy $0.39
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+47% Synergy $48.66
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+45% Synergy $11.42
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+45% Synergy $36.10
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+45% Synergy $32.22
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+45% Synergy $30.45
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+45% Synergy $15.52
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+44% Synergy $49.78
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+44% Synergy $0.61
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+40% Synergy $16.20
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+32% Synergy $6.15
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+30% Synergy $7.78
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+28% Synergy $2.97
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+23% Synergy $34.38
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+23% Synergy $0.52
City of Brass City of Brass
+22% Synergy $9.98
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+20% Synergy $39.06
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+20% Synergy $33.45
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+19% Synergy $17.02
Command Tower Command Tower
+17% Synergy $0.25
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy $2.82
Brushland Brushland
+15% Synergy $1.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.36
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-4% Synergy $0.63
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $0.25
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-16% Synergy $0.29
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-20% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
-22% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
-23% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Melira, the Living Cure: Birthing Pod.

Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Sengir, the Dark Baron Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Sengir, the Dark Baron // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
The Eleventh Doctor Susan Foreman The Eleventh Doctor // Susan Foreman
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
Landroval, Horizon Witness Landroval, Horizon Witness
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ixhel, Scion of Atraxa Ixhel, Scion of Atraxa
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Tymna the Weaver Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Tymna the Weaver
Vishgraz, the Doomhive Vishgraz, the Doomhive
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Agent Frank Horrigan Agent Frank Horrigan
Glissa, Herald of Predation Glissa, Herald of Predation
Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
Thriss, Nantuko Primus Thriss, Nantuko Primus
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Danitha, New Benalia's Light Danitha, New Benalia's Light
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Katerina of Myra's Marvels Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Prava of the Steel Legion Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Prava of the Steel Legion
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Radiant, Serra Archangel Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Byrke, Long Ear of the Law Byrke, Long Ear of the Law
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
Daughter of Autumn Daughter of Autumn
Rhys the Redeemed Rhys the Redeemed
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Anara, Wolvid Familiar Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Halana, Kessig Ranger Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Hardy of Myra's Marvels Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Hardy of Myra's Marvels
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Kodama of the East Tree Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Kodama of the East Tree
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Numa, Joraga Chieftain Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Slurrk, All-Ingesting Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Slurrk, All-Ingesting