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Nath of the Gilt-Leaf
Price tag $2.95

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

#1267 Current Rank
#1267 Last Week
#1278 Past 2 Years

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.

Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
+6% Synergy $2.48
Pox Plague Pox Plague
+4% Synergy $0.33
Send in the Pest Send in the Pest
+4% Synergy $0.19
Turbulent Fen Turbulent Fen
-11% Synergy $6.54
Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
-18% Synergy $4.91

High Synergy Cards

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

Waste Not Waste Not
+71% Synergy $8.26
Sadistic Hypnotist Sadistic Hypnotist
+68% Synergy $0.59
Geth's Grimoire Geth's Grimoire
+63% Synergy $11.06
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+61% Synergy $0.55
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+59% Synergy $0.37
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+58% Synergy $0.33
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+55% Synergy $2.19
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+54% Synergy $1.50
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+49% Synergy $1.42
Oppression Oppression
+46% Synergy $4.26

Top Cards

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

Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+41% Synergy $0.23
Imperious Perfect Imperious Perfect
+40% Synergy $0.30
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
+38% Synergy $5.40
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+35% Synergy $0.42
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+35% Synergy $4.48
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+34% Synergy $2.62
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+31% Synergy $9.17
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+29% Synergy $0.31
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+19% Synergy $6.25
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+0% Synergy $0.73

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
+32% Synergy $18.53
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+8% Synergy $72.10
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+8% Synergy $23.16
Necropotence Necropotence
+7% Synergy $37.26
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+7% Synergy $1510.97
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+7% Synergy $60.87
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+6% Synergy $28.30
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $109.80
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $129.20
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+4% Synergy $3.80

Creatures

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

Elderfang Disciple Elderfang Disciple
+43% Synergy $0.22
Lathril, Blade of the Elves Lathril, Blade of the Elves
+36% Synergy $1.52
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+36% Synergy $4.77
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
+31% Synergy $0.91
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
+30% Synergy $18.17
Shaman of the Pack Shaman of the Pack
+29% Synergy $1.45
Tinybones, Trinket Thief Tinybones, Trinket Thief
+27% Synergy $20.22
Elvish Warmaster Elvish Warmaster
+27% Synergy $2.28
Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
+27% Synergy $0.33
Elvish Doomsayer Elvish Doomsayer
+23% Synergy $0.21
Elvish Harbinger Elvish Harbinger
+23% Synergy $6.47
The Raven Man The Raven Man
+22% Synergy $0.46
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+22% Synergy $0.93
Fell Specter Fell Specter
+22% Synergy $0.47
Immaculate Magistrate Immaculate Magistrate
+19% Synergy $1.04
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal Temple of the Dead Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
+19% Synergy $9.73
Cunning Lethemancer Cunning Lethemancer
+18% Synergy $7.29
Elvish Champion Elvish Champion
+17% Synergy $16.92
Lys Alana Huntmaster Lys Alana Huntmaster
+17% Synergy $2.39
Wellwisher Wellwisher
+16% Synergy $2.49
Leaf-Crowned Visionary Leaf-Crowned Visionary
+16% Synergy $5.32
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+16% Synergy $8.49
High Perfect Morcant High Perfect Morcant
+16% Synergy $1.42
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+15% Synergy $0.90
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+15% Synergy $5.36
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+14% Synergy $19.68
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+14% Synergy $50.96
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+13% Synergy $0.33
Joraga Warcaller Joraga Warcaller
+13% Synergy $14.23
Morcant's Loyalist Morcant's Loyalist
+12% Synergy $0.35
Abomination of Llanowar Abomination of Llanowar
+12% Synergy $0.43
Wirewood Channeler Wirewood Channeler
+12% Synergy $1.36
Heritage Druid Heritage Druid
+12% Synergy $2.71
Burglar Rat Burglar Rat
+11% Synergy $0.31
Witherbloom Apprentice Witherbloom Apprentice
+11% Synergy $0.60
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Miara, Thorn of the Glade
+11% Synergy $0.27
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+10% Synergy $0.17
Canopy Tactician Canopy Tactician
+9% Synergy $3.43
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+9% Synergy $3.46
Nullmage Shepherd Nullmage Shepherd
+9% Synergy $1.12
Rhys the Exiled Rhys the Exiled
+8% Synergy $1.15
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+8% Synergy $1.89
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+8% Synergy $14.52
Timberwatch Elf Timberwatch Elf
+6% Synergy $2.31
Selfless Safewright Selfless Safewright
+6% Synergy $0.78
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+5% Synergy $5.24
Poison-Tip Archer Poison-Tip Archer
+4% Synergy $1.01
Champions of the Perfect Champions of the Perfect
+4% Synergy $0.82
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+0% Synergy $2.89
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+0% Synergy $11.91

Instants

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

Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+19% Synergy $2.78
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+15% Synergy $3.90
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+12% Synergy $6.06
Elven Ambush Elven Ambush
+10% Synergy $7.18
Eyeblight's Ending Eyeblight's Ending
+9% Synergy $0.26
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+8% Synergy $0.85
Putrefy Putrefy
+8% Synergy $0.30
Dismember Dismember
+7% Synergy $5.27
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+6% Synergy $7.03
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+6% Synergy $11.57
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+6% Synergy $1.18
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+5% Synergy $4.07
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+4% Synergy $1.71
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+4% Synergy $0.18
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+4% Synergy $0.57
Naturalize Naturalize
+4% Synergy $0.18
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+3% Synergy $5.13
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+2% Synergy $8.93
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.52
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+1% Synergy $0.40
Village Rites Village Rites
+1% Synergy $0.51
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+0% Synergy $14.58
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+0% Synergy $0.21
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.79
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-1% Synergy $0.25
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $28.12
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
-3% Synergy $0.34
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-4% Synergy $0.24
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-5% Synergy $0.86
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-8% Synergy $0.99
Second Harvest Second Harvest
-9% Synergy $2.54

Sorceries

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

Unnerve Unnerve
+30% Synergy $0.26
Vicious Rumors Vicious Rumors
+25% Synergy $0.24
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+22% Synergy $41.92
Delirium Skeins Delirium Skeins
+21% Synergy $0.32
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+19% Synergy $10.77
Rankle's Prank Rankle's Prank
+17% Synergy $0.36
Elvish Promenade Elvish Promenade
+15% Synergy $8.44
Death Cloud Death Cloud
+14% Synergy $2.98
Duress Duress
+13% Synergy $0.13
Arterial Flow Arterial Flow
+13% Synergy $0.40
Mind Rake Mind Rake
+13% Synergy $0.27
Hymn to Tourach Hymn to Tourach
+13% Synergy $0.55
Smallpox Smallpox
+12% Synergy $0.36
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+11% Synergy $16.86
Ill-Gotten Gains Ill-Gotten Gains
+11% Synergy $0.92
Tasigur's Cruelty Tasigur's Cruelty
+10% Synergy $0.10
Driven // Despair Driven // Despair
+8% Synergy $0.38
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+8% Synergy $28.49
Mind Twist Mind Twist
+7% Synergy $1.32
Bad Deal Bad Deal
+7% Synergy $0.25
Awaken the Erstwhile Awaken the Erstwhile
+7% Synergy $0.38
Thoughtseize Thoughtseize
+7% Synergy $7.16
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+7% Synergy $52.76
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+6% Synergy $2.11
Overrun Overrun
+6% Synergy $0.31
Damnation Damnation
+4% Synergy $20.99
Eyeblight Massacre Eyeblight Massacre
+4% Synergy $0.15
Natural Order Natural Order
+3% Synergy $35.81
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+3% Synergy $164.05
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+3% Synergy $0.71
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+2% Synergy $2.98
Harmonize Harmonize
+2% Synergy $0.26
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+2% Synergy $0.29
Trystan's Command Trystan's Command
+2% Synergy $0.30
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+1% Synergy $3.67
Maelstrom Pulse Maelstrom Pulse
+1% Synergy $0.34
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+1% Synergy $1.02
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+0% Synergy $16.55
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
0% Synergy $0.34
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
0% Synergy $1.50
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-1% Synergy $0.37
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-1% Synergy $0.45
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $7.05
Reanimate Reanimate
-4% Synergy $8.19
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-5% Synergy $0.44
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-5% Synergy $5.05
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $5.31
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-8% Synergy $2.40
Farseek Farseek
-8% Synergy $0.55
Cultivate Cultivate
-8% Synergy $0.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Entropic Battlecruiser Entropic Battlecruiser
+17% Synergy $0.34
Anvil of Bogardan Anvil of Bogardan
+13% Synergy $53.28
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+7% Synergy $5.10
Memory Jar Memory Jar
+7% Synergy $35.67
Tangle Wire Tangle Wire
+5% Synergy $36.93
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+5% Synergy $5.70
Smokestack Smokestack
+5% Synergy $4.86
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+4% Synergy $18.74
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+4% Synergy $10.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.44
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $108.02
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.95
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-10% Synergy $15.74

Enchantments

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

Bottomless Pit Bottomless Pit
+43% Synergy $6.73
Megrim Megrim
+42% Synergy $2.13
Liliana's Caress Liliana's Caress
+38% Synergy $11.42
Raiders' Wake Raiders' Wake
+36% Synergy $0.51
Necrogen Mists Necrogen Mists
+33% Synergy $11.05
Mind Slash Mind Slash
+32% Synergy $0.47
Bandit's Talent Bandit's Talent
+26% Synergy $0.32
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+15% Synergy $5.46
Larceny Larceny
+13% Synergy $0.26
Quest for the Nihil Stone Quest for the Nihil Stone
+13% Synergy $1.52
Words of Waste Words of Waste
+12% Synergy $5.40
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+11% Synergy $26.78
Elderfang Venom Elderfang Venom
+10% Synergy $6.85
Contamination Contamination
+9% Synergy $16.65
Shrieking Affliction Shrieking Affliction
+8% Synergy $0.34
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+8% Synergy $20.52
Elvish Guidance Elvish Guidance
+8% Synergy $1.15
Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+7% Synergy $0.40
Chains of Mephistopheles Chains of Mephistopheles
+7% Synergy $1183.06
Prowess of the Fair Prowess of the Fair
+7% Synergy $3.45
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+6% Synergy $6.31
Root Maze Root Maze
+6% Synergy $4.74
Leyline of the Void Leyline of the Void
+5% Synergy $0.58
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $4.22
Creeping Dread Creeping Dread
+5% Synergy $0.20
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+4% Synergy $0.34
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+4% Synergy $1.64
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+3% Synergy $9.59
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+3% Synergy $0.42
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+3% Synergy $8.03
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+2% Synergy $1.21
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+1% Synergy $18.86
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+1% Synergy $4.58
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+0% Synergy $30.39
Animate Dead Animate Dead
0% Synergy $5.00
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
-1% Synergy $35.62
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $19.62
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
-5% Synergy $0.36
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-9% Synergy $32.07
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-12% Synergy $0.26

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 $5.99
Tyvar Kell Tyvar Kell
+12% Synergy $7.61
Liliana, Waker of the Dead Liliana, Waker of the Dead
+11% Synergy $2.63
Liliana Vess Liliana Vess
+10% Synergy $9.01
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
+6% Synergy $0.32
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
+4% Synergy $3.88
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
+1% Synergy $1.92

Utility Lands

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

Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+17% Synergy $11.42
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+7% Synergy $63.55
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+5% Synergy $15.43
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+5% Synergy $113.53
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+4% Synergy $3.70
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $33.04
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.70
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+2% Synergy $0.46
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+2% Synergy $3.22
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+2% Synergy $26.74
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $50.77
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+0% Synergy $0.33
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+0% Synergy $0.27
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
0% Synergy $0.35
Three Tree City Three Tree City
0% Synergy $24.17
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.33
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-1% Synergy $4.12
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-1% Synergy $0.32
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.26
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.70
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $10.74
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
-4% Synergy $3.83
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.94
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $167.83
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+2% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+0% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.13
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-7% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

Gilt-Leaf Palace Gilt-Leaf Palace
+30% Synergy $10.60
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+10% Synergy $49.31
Bayou Bayou
+7% Synergy
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+6% Synergy $7.34
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+5% Synergy $17.33
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.11
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+4% Synergy $32.02
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+4% Synergy $9.58
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+4% Synergy $34.20
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $31.86
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+4% Synergy $18.92
City of Brass City of Brass
+3% Synergy $10.60
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $11.39
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.18
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+3% Synergy $17.38
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.27
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $36.97
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+2% Synergy $6.04
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+2% Synergy $0.50
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $37.91
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+1% Synergy $1.90
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.70
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+0% Synergy $0.53
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.09
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $2.00
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
0% Synergy $5.56
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.79
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
0% Synergy $0.56
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $7.05
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-3% Synergy $0.22
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-3% Synergy $0.39
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.12
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-5% Synergy $0.36
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-5% Synergy $0.30
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
-6% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.16
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-7% Synergy $16.06
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-7% Synergy $0.28
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-7% Synergy $10.95
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-8% Synergy $0.99
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-8% Synergy $0.39
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-9% Synergy $1.97
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-9% Synergy $3.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.82
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-12% Synergy $0.52
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-14% Synergy $0.28
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-18% Synergy $0.36

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