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Nath of the Gilt-Leaf
Price tag $2.82

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

#1299 Current Rank
#1283 Last Week
#1274 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.

Pox Plague Pox Plague
+5% Synergy $0.32
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
+4% Synergy $6.45
Send in the Pest Send in the Pest
+1% Synergy $0.05
Turbulent Fen Turbulent Fen
-10% Synergy $7.84
Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
-17% Synergy $2.84

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 $7.76
Sadistic Hypnotist Sadistic Hypnotist
+70% Synergy $0.63
Geth's Grimoire Geth's Grimoire
+63% Synergy $8.42
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+61% Synergy $0.66
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+57% Synergy $0.43
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+57% Synergy $0.37
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+55% Synergy $3.34
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+54% Synergy $1.09
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+49% Synergy $1.01
Oppression Oppression
+46% Synergy $4.04

Top Cards

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

Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+42% Synergy $0.35
Imperious Perfect Imperious Perfect
+40% Synergy $0.32
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
+38% Synergy $5.16
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+37% Synergy $0.41
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+36% Synergy $3.54
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+35% Synergy $2.12
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+32% Synergy $9.12
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+28% Synergy $0.31
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+20% Synergy $5.71
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+1% Synergy $0.59

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 $18.16
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+9% Synergy $68.04
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+9% Synergy $1374.41
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+9% Synergy $24.40
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+8% Synergy $64.98
Necropotence Necropotence
+8% Synergy $24.13
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+7% Synergy $26.79
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $122.46
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+6% Synergy $108.93
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+5% Synergy $3.34

Creatures

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

Elderfang Disciple Elderfang Disciple
+43% Synergy $0.17
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+37% Synergy $3.43
Lathril, Blade of the Elves Lathril, Blade of the Elves
+36% Synergy $1.12
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
+31% Synergy $0.60
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
+30% Synergy $19.81
Shaman of the Pack Shaman of the Pack
+28% Synergy $0.84
Tinybones, Trinket Thief Tinybones, Trinket Thief
+27% Synergy $21.67
Elvish Warmaster Elvish Warmaster
+26% Synergy $2.68
Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
+26% Synergy $0.35
Elvish Harbinger Elvish Harbinger
+23% Synergy $6.47
Elvish Doomsayer Elvish Doomsayer
+23% Synergy $0.21
The Raven Man The Raven Man
+23% Synergy $0.44
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+22% Synergy $0.65
Fell Specter Fell Specter
+22% Synergy $0.51
Immaculate Magistrate Immaculate Magistrate
+20% Synergy $0.72
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal Temple of the Dead Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
+20% Synergy $8.44
Cunning Lethemancer Cunning Lethemancer
+19% Synergy $6.52
Elvish Champion Elvish Champion
+18% Synergy $15.94
Lys Alana Huntmaster Lys Alana Huntmaster
+17% Synergy $1.85
Leaf-Crowned Visionary Leaf-Crowned Visionary
+17% Synergy $5.38
Wellwisher Wellwisher
+17% Synergy $2.37
High Perfect Morcant High Perfect Morcant
+16% Synergy $1.63
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+16% Synergy $0.97
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+15% Synergy $9.55
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+15% Synergy $52.57
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+15% Synergy $4.88
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+14% Synergy $20.53
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+14% Synergy $0.47
Joraga Warcaller Joraga Warcaller
+14% Synergy $13.19
Abomination of Llanowar Abomination of Llanowar
+13% Synergy $0.42
Witherbloom Apprentice Witherbloom Apprentice
+13% Synergy $0.37
Heritage Druid Heritage Druid
+13% Synergy $2.75
Wirewood Channeler Wirewood Channeler
+12% Synergy $1.28
Morcant's Loyalist Morcant's Loyalist
+11% Synergy $0.33
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Miara, Thorn of the Glade
+11% Synergy $0.27
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+11% Synergy $0.09
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+11% Synergy $3.97
Burglar Rat Burglar Rat
+11% Synergy $0.16
Canopy Tactician Canopy Tactician
+9% Synergy $3.18
Nullmage Shepherd Nullmage Shepherd
+9% Synergy $1.13
Rhys the Exiled Rhys the Exiled
+9% Synergy $1.28
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+8% Synergy $1.84
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+8% Synergy $14.01
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+7% Synergy $2.94
Timberwatch Elf Timberwatch Elf
+7% Synergy $2.21
Selfless Safewright Selfless Safewright
+6% Synergy $0.59
Champions of the Perfect Champions of the Perfect
+5% Synergy $1.09
Poison-Tip Archer Poison-Tip Archer
+4% Synergy $1.04
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+1% Synergy $13.64
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+1% Synergy $2.79

Instants

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

Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+19% Synergy $1.69
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+16% Synergy $6.80
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+14% Synergy $5.67
Elven Ambush Elven Ambush
+11% Synergy $7.24
Eyeblight's Ending Eyeblight's Ending
+10% Synergy $0.25
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+9% Synergy $1.06
Dismember Dismember
+8% Synergy $5.35
Putrefy Putrefy
+7% Synergy $0.36
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+7% Synergy $8.03
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+7% Synergy $7.11
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+7% Synergy $17.70
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+5% Synergy $1.31
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+5% Synergy $1.50
Naturalize Naturalize
+5% Synergy $0.16
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+5% Synergy $0.28
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+4% Synergy $0.59
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+3% Synergy $3.12
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+3% Synergy $7.88
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+3% Synergy $0.65
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.47
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+2% Synergy $0.39
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $13.64
Village Rites Village Rites
+1% Synergy $0.82
Murder Murder
+1% Synergy $0.15
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.22
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
0% Synergy $0.30
Return to Nature Return to Nature
0% Synergy $0.27
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $26.08
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
-2% Synergy $0.32
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-4% Synergy $0.27
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-6% Synergy $0.71
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-9% Synergy $1.00

Sorceries

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

Unnerve Unnerve
+31% Synergy $0.27
Vicious Rumors Vicious Rumors
+26% Synergy $0.31
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+23% Synergy $32.22
Delirium Skeins Delirium Skeins
+22% Synergy $0.29
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+20% Synergy $9.10
Rankle's Prank Rankle's Prank
+17% Synergy $0.42
Death Cloud Death Cloud
+16% Synergy $2.68
Elvish Promenade Elvish Promenade
+15% Synergy $10.38
Duress Duress
+14% Synergy $0.13
Arterial Flow Arterial Flow
+14% Synergy $0.37
Mind Rake Mind Rake
+13% Synergy $0.10
Hymn to Tourach Hymn to Tourach
+13% Synergy $0.49
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+12% Synergy $16.12
Smallpox Smallpox
+12% Synergy $0.36
Ill-Gotten Gains Ill-Gotten Gains
+11% Synergy $0.85
Tasigur's Cruelty Tasigur's Cruelty
+11% Synergy $0.08
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+9% Synergy $47.73
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+9% Synergy $22.04
Driven // Despair Driven // Despair
+9% Synergy $0.36
Bad Deal Bad Deal
+8% Synergy $0.24
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+7% Synergy $2.07
Awaken the Erstwhile Awaken the Erstwhile
+7% Synergy $0.36
Thoughtseize Thoughtseize
+7% Synergy $6.12
Mind Twist Mind Twist
+7% Synergy $1.40
Overrun Overrun
+6% Synergy $0.29
Damnation Damnation
+5% Synergy $20.74
Natural Order Natural Order
+4% Synergy $36.03
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+4% Synergy $152.27
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+3% Synergy $0.58
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+3% Synergy $2.62
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+2% Synergy $1.35
Harmonize Harmonize
+2% Synergy $0.28
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+2% Synergy $0.27
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+1% Synergy $2.79
Maelstrom Pulse Maelstrom Pulse
+1% Synergy $0.30
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+1% Synergy $17.13
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+1% Synergy $1.69
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
0% Synergy $0.71
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
0% Synergy $0.27
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
0% Synergy $0.44
Trystan's Command Trystan's Command
0% Synergy $0.33
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-1% Synergy $1.17
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $7.45
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $4.69
Reanimate Reanimate
-4% Synergy $9.18
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-6% Synergy $0.38
Three Visits Three Visits
-6% Synergy $5.00
Cultivate Cultivate
-9% Synergy $0.30
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-9% Synergy $2.12
Farseek Farseek
-9% Synergy $0.52

Utility Artifacts

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

Entropic Battlecruiser Entropic Battlecruiser
+18% Synergy $0.31
Anvil of Bogardan Anvil of Bogardan
+14% Synergy $48.28
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+7% Synergy $5.39
Memory Jar Memory Jar
+7% Synergy $34.95
Tangle Wire Tangle Wire
+6% Synergy $36.46
Smokestack Smokestack
+6% Synergy $5.04
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+5% Synergy $5.47
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+4% Synergy $17.17
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+4% Synergy $11.50
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $3.57
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $99.03
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+1% Synergy $4.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.85
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-11% Synergy $15.26

Enchantments

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

Bottomless Pit Bottomless Pit
+43% Synergy $6.27
Megrim Megrim
+42% Synergy $1.89
Liliana's Caress Liliana's Caress
+37% Synergy $11.53
Raiders' Wake Raiders' Wake
+37% Synergy $0.56
Necrogen Mists Necrogen Mists
+33% Synergy $11.90
Mind Slash Mind Slash
+32% Synergy $0.49
Bandit's Talent Bandit's Talent
+27% Synergy $0.36
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+15% Synergy $5.03
Larceny Larceny
+14% Synergy $0.30
Quest for the Nihil Stone Quest for the Nihil Stone
+14% Synergy $1.65
Words of Waste Words of Waste
+13% Synergy $5.10
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+12% Synergy $26.49
Elderfang Venom Elderfang Venom
+10% Synergy $10.21
Contamination Contamination
+10% Synergy $15.08
Elvish Guidance Elvish Guidance
+9% Synergy $1.52
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+9% Synergy $21.02
Shrieking Affliction Shrieking Affliction
+9% Synergy $0.35
Chains of Mephistopheles Chains of Mephistopheles
+8% Synergy $1125.24
Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+8% Synergy $0.34
Prowess of the Fair Prowess of the Fair
+7% Synergy $4.00
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+7% Synergy $6.29
Root Maze Root Maze
+7% Synergy $4.83
Leyline of the Void Leyline of the Void
+6% Synergy $0.57
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $3.79
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+5% Synergy $1.62
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+5% Synergy $0.34
Creeping Dread Creeping Dread
+5% Synergy $0.24
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+4% Synergy $0.39
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+4% Synergy $7.52
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+4% Synergy $5.92
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+3% Synergy $1.36
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+1% Synergy $3.99
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+1% Synergy $21.17
Grave Pact Grave Pact
0% Synergy $30.17
Animate Dead Animate Dead
0% Synergy $3.92
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
-1% Synergy $39.39
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $17.13
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
-5% Synergy $0.34
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-10% Synergy $31.81
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-12% Synergy $0.29

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
+21% Synergy $6.42
Tyvar Kell Tyvar Kell
+13% Synergy $10.13
Liliana, Waker of the Dead Liliana, Waker of the Dead
+12% Synergy $2.36
Liliana Vess Liliana Vess
+10% Synergy $7.05
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
+6% Synergy $0.27
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
+5% Synergy $4.45
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
+1% Synergy $1.66

Utility Lands

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

Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+17% Synergy $9.89
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+7% Synergy $58.63
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+5% Synergy $14.94
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+5% Synergy $98.79
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+4% Synergy $29.65
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+4% Synergy $4.00
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+3% Synergy $23.58
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+3% Synergy $0.41
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $22.89
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+3% Synergy $4.01
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+2% Synergy $50.34
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+1% Synergy $0.40
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
0% Synergy $0.31
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
0% Synergy $0.27
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-1% Synergy $25.10
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $1.11
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.53
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-2% Synergy $5.05
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-2% Synergy $0.31
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.31
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $11.19
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
-4% Synergy $2.89
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.51
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-17% Synergy $0.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $157.73
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+2% Synergy $0.28
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.17
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-8% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-14% Synergy $0.39

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 $9.94
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+11% Synergy $48.67
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+8% Synergy $6.66
Bayou Bayou
+8% Synergy
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+6% Synergy $8.89
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+5% Synergy $28.90
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.11
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+5% Synergy $16.20
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+5% Synergy $18.44
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+5% Synergy $32.54
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+4% Synergy $0.49
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $10.36
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $28.81
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy $9.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.28
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $32.67
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+3% Synergy $16.39
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.16
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.96
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $39.10
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.64
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+1% Synergy $0.76
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.15
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
0% Synergy $5.49
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
0% Synergy $1.63
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.22
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
0% Synergy $0.41
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.11
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
-1% Synergy $0.54
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-2% Synergy $0.32
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-3% Synergy $0.07
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $7.45
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.30
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-5% Synergy $0.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-6% Synergy $0.35
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
-6% Synergy $0.32
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-7% Synergy $16.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.26
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-8% Synergy $0.40
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-8% Synergy $0.34
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-8% Synergy $1.29
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-8% Synergy $10.77
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-8% Synergy $1.00
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.30
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-9% Synergy $1.00
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-10% Synergy $0.46
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-13% Synergy $0.32
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-18% Synergy $0.36

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