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Nath of the Gilt-Leaf
Price tag $2.23

Legendary CreatureElf Warrior

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1372 Current Rank
#1239 Last Week
#1258 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Nath of the Gilt-Leaf.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Nath of the Gilt-Leaf decks.

High Perfect Morcant High Perfect Morcant
+14% Synergy $1.95
Morcant's Loyalist Morcant's Loyalist
+9% Synergy $0.32
Champions of the Perfect Champions of the Perfect
+4% Synergy $0.76
Selfless Safewright Selfless Safewright
+4% Synergy $0.65
Eclipsed Elf Eclipsed Elf
+3% Synergy $0.27

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Nath of the Gilt-Leaf's abilities and overall game plan.

Waste Not Waste Not
+72% Synergy $7.39
Sadistic Hypnotist Sadistic Hypnotist
+69% Synergy $0.61
Geth's Grimoire Geth's Grimoire
+62% Synergy $10.31
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+61% Synergy $0.93
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+57% Synergy $0.64
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+56% Synergy $0.39
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+56% Synergy $4.20
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+54% Synergy $0.71
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+48% Synergy $1.39
Oppression Oppression
+46% Synergy $4.16

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Nath of the Gilt-Leaf decks.

Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+43% Synergy $0.28
Imperious Perfect Imperious Perfect
+40% Synergy $0.38
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+39% Synergy $1.54
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
+38% Synergy $6.65
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+36% Synergy $3.43
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+36% Synergy $2.02
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+31% Synergy $9.06
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+28% Synergy $0.31
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+20% Synergy $5.10
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+2% Synergy $0.66

Game Changers

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

Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+33% Synergy $17.78
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+10% Synergy $61.51
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+9% Synergy $63.69
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+9% Synergy $1176.41
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+9% Synergy $24.12
Necropotence Necropotence
+9% Synergy $22.51
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+8% Synergy $24.84
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+7% Synergy $111.70
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+7% Synergy $97.50
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+5% Synergy $4.31

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Nath of the Gilt-Leaf's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Elderfang Disciple Elderfang Disciple
+43% Synergy $0.18
Lathril, Blade of the Elves Lathril, Blade of the Elves
+37% Synergy $2.18
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+36% Synergy $2.95
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
+31% Synergy $1.00
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
+30% Synergy $19.01
Shaman of the Pack Shaman of the Pack
+28% Synergy $1.07
Tinybones, Trinket Thief Tinybones, Trinket Thief
+27% Synergy $19.71
Elvish Warmaster Elvish Warmaster
+26% Synergy $5.27
Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
+26% Synergy $0.36
Elvish Doomsayer Elvish Doomsayer
+24% Synergy $0.11
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+23% Synergy $0.60
Elvish Harbinger Elvish Harbinger
+23% Synergy $5.29
The Raven Man The Raven Man
+23% Synergy $0.40
Fell Specter Fell Specter
+22% Synergy $0.59
Immaculate Magistrate Immaculate Magistrate
+20% Synergy $0.77
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal Temple of the Dead Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
+20% Synergy $7.17
Cunning Lethemancer Cunning Lethemancer
+19% Synergy $6.76
Elvish Champion Elvish Champion
+18% Synergy $13.76
Leaf-Crowned Visionary Leaf-Crowned Visionary
+17% Synergy $6.47
Lys Alana Huntmaster Lys Alana Huntmaster
+17% Synergy $2.38
Wellwisher Wellwisher
+17% Synergy $2.12
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+15% Synergy $48.70
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+15% Synergy $5.15
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+15% Synergy $0.90
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+14% Synergy $7.96
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+14% Synergy $18.23
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+14% Synergy $0.99
Joraga Warcaller Joraga Warcaller
+14% Synergy $9.03
Witherbloom Apprentice Witherbloom Apprentice
+14% Synergy $0.38
Abomination of Llanowar Abomination of Llanowar
+13% Synergy $0.41
Heritage Druid Heritage Druid
+12% Synergy $2.84
Wirewood Channeler Wirewood Channeler
+11% Synergy $1.72
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Miara, Thorn of the Glade
+11% Synergy $0.31
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+11% Synergy $0.07
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+11% Synergy $3.81
Burglar Rat Burglar Rat
+11% Synergy $0.22
Canopy Tactician Canopy Tactician
+10% Synergy $3.57
Jagged-Scar Archers Jagged-Scar Archers
+10% Synergy $0.41
Rhys the Exiled Rhys the Exiled
+9% Synergy $1.58
Nullmage Shepherd Nullmage Shepherd
+9% Synergy $0.77
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+8% Synergy $10.34
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+7% Synergy $1.49
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+7% Synergy $2.83
Timberwatch Elf Timberwatch Elf
+7% Synergy $1.91
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+6% Synergy $0.21
Skemfar Shadowsage Skemfar Shadowsage
+5% Synergy $0.23
Poison-Tip Archer Poison-Tip Archer
+3% Synergy $1.84
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+2% Synergy $13.51
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+2% Synergy $0.54
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+1% Synergy $2.38

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Nath of the Gilt-Leaf safe.

Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+19% Synergy $2.00
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+17% Synergy $4.43
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+15% Synergy $5.19
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+10% Synergy $0.87
Elven Ambush Elven Ambush
+10% Synergy $8.14
Eyeblight's Ending Eyeblight's Ending
+10% Synergy $0.17
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+8% Synergy $6.87
Dismember Dismember
+8% Synergy $5.27
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+7% Synergy $7.60
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+7% Synergy $14.34
Putrefy Putrefy
+6% Synergy $0.28
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+5% Synergy $1.98
Naturalize Naturalize
+5% Synergy $0.15
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+5% Synergy $0.24
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+4% Synergy $1.62
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+4% Synergy $0.56
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+4% Synergy $6.98
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+3% Synergy $4.28
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+3% Synergy $0.57
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.71
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $13.06
Village Rites Village Rites
+1% Synergy $0.58
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+1% Synergy $0.43
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+1% Synergy $0.31
Murder Murder
+1% Synergy $0.06
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $4.85
Return to Nature Return to Nature
0% Synergy $0.33
Fog Fog
0% Synergy $0.47
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $24.44
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
-1% Synergy $0.81
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-4% Synergy $0.25
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-5% Synergy $0.59
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-9% Synergy $1.22

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Nath of the Gilt-Leaf's game plan and control the board.

Unnerve Unnerve
+30% Synergy $0.29
Vicious Rumors Vicious Rumors
+26% Synergy $0.32
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+24% Synergy $26.46
Delirium Skeins Delirium Skeins
+22% Synergy $0.23
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+21% Synergy $7.15
Rankle's Prank Rankle's Prank
+18% Synergy $0.39
Death Cloud Death Cloud
+16% Synergy $2.51
Elvish Promenade Elvish Promenade
+14% Synergy $11.04
Duress Duress
+14% Synergy $0.13
Mind Rake Mind Rake
+14% Synergy $0.12
Arterial Flow Arterial Flow
+14% Synergy $0.43
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+13% Synergy $13.59
Hymn to Tourach Hymn to Tourach
+13% Synergy $0.52
Smallpox Smallpox
+12% Synergy $0.42
Ill-Gotten Gains Ill-Gotten Gains
+11% Synergy $0.83
Tasigur's Cruelty Tasigur's Cruelty
+11% Synergy $0.09
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+10% Synergy $38.43
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+10% Synergy $19.23
Driven // Despair Driven // Despair
+9% Synergy $0.30
Bad Deal Bad Deal
+8% Synergy $0.18
Awaken the Erstwhile Awaken the Erstwhile
+7% Synergy $0.39
Thoughtseize Thoughtseize
+7% Synergy $6.73
Mind Twist Mind Twist
+7% Synergy $1.29
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+6% Synergy $1.97
Overrun Overrun
+6% Synergy $0.31
Damnation Damnation
+4% Synergy $19.60
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+4% Synergy $2.15
Natural Order Natural Order
+4% Synergy $29.61
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+4% Synergy $146.21
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+3% Synergy $1.02
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+3% Synergy $0.71
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+1% Synergy $1.32
Harmonize Harmonize
+1% Synergy $0.19
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+1% Synergy $0.35
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+1% Synergy $2.76
Maelstrom Pulse Maelstrom Pulse
+1% Synergy $0.31
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+1% Synergy $0.24
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+1% Synergy $15.23
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+1% Synergy $1.78
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
0% Synergy $0.37
Trystan's Command Trystan's Command
0% Synergy $0.34
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-2% Synergy $1.34
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $7.91
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $6.81
Reanimate Reanimate
-4% Synergy $8.54
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-7% Synergy $0.42
Three Visits Three Visits
-7% Synergy $9.41
Cultivate Cultivate
-9% Synergy $0.26
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-9% Synergy $3.18
Farseek Farseek
-9% Synergy $0.71

Utility Artifacts

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

Entropic Battlecruiser Entropic Battlecruiser
+17% Synergy $0.35
Anvil of Bogardan Anvil of Bogardan
+14% Synergy $40.01
Memory Jar Memory Jar
+7% Synergy $34.08
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+7% Synergy $5.47
Tangle Wire Tangle Wire
+7% Synergy $32.73
Smokestack Smokestack
+6% Synergy $5.01
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+5% Synergy $5.38
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+4% Synergy $16.13
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+4% Synergy $10.71
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.61
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $106.71
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+1% Synergy $4.41
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $2.00
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-11% Synergy $14.76

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Nath of the Gilt-Leaf's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Bottomless Pit Bottomless Pit
+43% Synergy $9.89
Megrim Megrim
+42% Synergy $1.65
Raiders' Wake Raiders' Wake
+37% Synergy $0.55
Liliana's Caress Liliana's Caress
+37% Synergy $12.20
Necrogen Mists Necrogen Mists
+33% Synergy $11.57
Mind Slash Mind Slash
+32% Synergy $0.48
Bandit's Talent Bandit's Talent
+28% Synergy $0.36
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+16% Synergy $5.06
Larceny Larceny
+13% Synergy $0.31
Quest for the Nihil Stone Quest for the Nihil Stone
+13% Synergy $1.43
Words of Waste Words of Waste
+13% Synergy $4.97
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+12% Synergy $26.36
Elderfang Venom Elderfang Venom
+10% Synergy $12.57
Contamination Contamination
+10% Synergy $12.70
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+9% Synergy $19.77
Shrieking Affliction Shrieking Affliction
+9% Synergy $0.32
Elvish Guidance Elvish Guidance
+8% Synergy $2.48
Chains of Mephistopheles Chains of Mephistopheles
+8% Synergy $1024.64
Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+8% Synergy $0.44
Prowess of the Fair Prowess of the Fair
+7% Synergy $4.94
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+7% Synergy $6.04
Root Maze Root Maze
+7% Synergy $4.92
Leyline of the Void Leyline of the Void
+6% Synergy $0.64
Creeping Dread Creeping Dread
+6% Synergy $0.21
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+5% Synergy $1.21
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+5% Synergy $0.30
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+4% Synergy $4.29
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+4% Synergy $0.41
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+4% Synergy $5.92
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+4% Synergy $5.41
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+3% Synergy $1.38
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+1% Synergy $2.37
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+1% Synergy $17.48
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
-1% Synergy $31.24
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-1% Synergy $8.62
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-1% Synergy $28.13
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $16.34
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
-6% Synergy $0.30
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-10% Synergy $33.93
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-11% Synergy $0.72

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Nath of the Gilt-Leaf to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana of the Veil Liliana of the Veil
+20% Synergy $4.48
Tyvar Kell Tyvar Kell
+13% Synergy $13.86
Liliana, Waker of the Dead Liliana, Waker of the Dead
+13% Synergy $2.22
Liliana Vess Liliana Vess
+10% Synergy $5.07
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
+6% Synergy $0.31
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
+4% Synergy $4.32
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
+1% Synergy $1.04

Utility Lands

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

Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+17% Synergy $8.56
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+6% Synergy $52.27
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+5% Synergy $93.27
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+4% Synergy $14.69
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+4% Synergy $3.80
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $21.06
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+3% Synergy $23.46
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $31.12
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+2% Synergy $0.43
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+2% Synergy $4.23
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $45.94
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+1% Synergy $0.19
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-1% Synergy $20.85
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-1% Synergy $2.75
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $1.07
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-2% Synergy $6.70
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.28
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
-3% Synergy $1.97
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-3% Synergy $0.31
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-3% Synergy $0.29
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $10.56
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $3.70
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-17% Synergy $1.16

Mana Artifacts

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $140.43
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
0% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.26
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-9% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.44

Lands

The mana base foundation for Nath of the Gilt-Leaf decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Gilt-Leaf Palace Gilt-Leaf Palace
+28% Synergy $8.48
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+11% Synergy $49.97
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+8% Synergy $5.95
Bayou Bayou
+8% Synergy
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+6% Synergy $8.65
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+6% Synergy $27.92
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+5% Synergy $28.68
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+5% Synergy $16.79
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+5% Synergy $18.85
City of Brass City of Brass
+5% Synergy $9.14
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+4% Synergy $0.55
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.08
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $11.47
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $26.47
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.17
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $30.79
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+3% Synergy $18.84
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+3% Synergy $41.30
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+2% Synergy $5.05
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $35.68
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.15
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+1% Synergy $4.16
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.58
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+1% Synergy $0.88
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.21
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.24
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
0% Synergy $1.73
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $4.85
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-1% Synergy $0.39
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
-1% Synergy $0.62
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
-1% Synergy $0.53
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $6.81
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-4% Synergy $0.13
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.26
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-6% Synergy $0.32
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-6% Synergy $11.04
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
-6% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-7% Synergy $0.28
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-7% Synergy $8.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.30
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-8% Synergy $0.49
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-8% Synergy $15.06
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.29
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-8% Synergy $0.45
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.27
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-9% Synergy $1.22
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-10% Synergy $0.31
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-13% Synergy $0.60
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-18% Synergy $0.45

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