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Nev, the Practical Dean
Price tag $0.35

Legendary CreatureMerfolk Wizard

Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2080 Current Rank
#2311 Last Week
#3417 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Nev, the Practical Dean decks.

Kinetic Ooze Kinetic Ooze
+50% Synergy $0.38
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+49% Synergy $0.31
Lattice Library Lattice Library
+37% Synergy $0.32
Level Up Level Up
+34% Synergy $2.33
High Score High Score
+23% Synergy $0.99

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Nev, the Practical Dean's abilities and overall game plan.

Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+74% Synergy $0.38
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+73% Synergy $1.71
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+68% Synergy $9.15
Animist's Awakening Animist's Awakening
+61% Synergy $0.50
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+59% Synergy $50.21
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+59% Synergy $0.33
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+56% Synergy $0.31
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+56% Synergy $1.21
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+56% Synergy $5.73
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+55% Synergy $67.33

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Nev, the Practical Dean decks.

Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+55% Synergy $0.22
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+53% Synergy $10.42
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+51% Synergy $6.33
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+46% Synergy $11.94
Smell Fear Smell Fear
+45% Synergy $0.33
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+39% Synergy $1.38
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+27% Synergy $2.55
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+27% Synergy $64.57
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+16% Synergy $12.35
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+11% Synergy $0.46

Game Changers

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

Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+15% Synergy $1417.27
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+7% Synergy $2.94
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+6% Synergy $27.68
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $125.48
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
0% Synergy $13.24

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Nev, the Practical Dean's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Mistcutter Hydra Mistcutter Hydra
+35% Synergy $3.36
Hungering Hydra Hungering Hydra
+34% Synergy $3.49
Steelbane Hydra Steelbane Hydra
+34% Synergy $0.45
Voracious Hydra Voracious Hydra
+33% Synergy $4.92
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+31% Synergy $35.81
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+30% Synergy $2.53
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+28% Synergy $43.43
Tributary Instructor Tributary Instructor
+25% Synergy $0.29
Watchful Naga Watchful Naga
+25% Synergy $0.06
Tribal Forcemage Tribal Forcemage
+25% Synergy $0.57
Joraga Visionary Joraga Visionary
+25% Synergy $0.07
Magus of the Library Magus of the Library
+25% Synergy $0.47
Magus of the Vineyard Magus of the Vineyard
+25% Synergy $3.74
Keeper of the Beasts Keeper of the Beasts
+25% Synergy $0.23
Tendril of the Mycotyrant Tendril of the Mycotyrant
+25% Synergy $0.14
Ivy Seer Ivy Seer
+25% Synergy $0.18
Gargos, Vicious Watcher Gargos, Vicious Watcher
+24% Synergy $0.89
Nexos Nexos
+24% Synergy $13.20
Capricopian Capricopian
+24% Synergy $2.19
Biophagus Biophagus
+24% Synergy $18.04
Magus of the Order Magus of the Order
+24% Synergy $0.26
Drix Fatemaker Drix Fatemaker
+24% Synergy $0.06
Sporocyst Sporocyst
+24% Synergy $16.65
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+22% Synergy $2.12
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+22% Synergy $1.54
Contaminant Grafter Contaminant Grafter
+22% Synergy $11.42
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+22% Synergy $0.20
Bloated Contaminator Bloated Contaminator
+21% Synergy $3.73
Primordial Hydra Primordial Hydra
+21% Synergy $1.43
Tyrranax Rex Tyrranax Rex
+21% Synergy $5.31
Lifeblood Hydra Lifeblood Hydra
+21% Synergy $0.36
Venerated Rotpriest Venerated Rotpriest
+21% Synergy $1.67
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+20% Synergy $3.02
Genesis Hydra Genesis Hydra
+20% Synergy $0.40
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+20% Synergy $3.31
Ambitious Augmenter Ambitious Augmenter
+20% Synergy $0.24
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+19% Synergy $53.36
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+19% Synergy $0.17
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+17% Synergy $0.30
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+15% Synergy $5.05
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+14% Synergy $0.27
Topography Tracker Topography Tracker
+12% Synergy $0.28
Swift Warden Swift Warden
+12% Synergy $0.22
Jadelight Spelunker Jadelight Spelunker
+12% Synergy $0.32
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+11% Synergy $2.65
Bloodroot Apothecary Bloodroot Apothecary
+11% Synergy $0.90
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+10% Synergy $4.48
Yorvo, Lord of Garenbrig Yorvo, Lord of Garenbrig
+10% Synergy $0.32
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
-3% Synergy $3.10
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-10% Synergy $0.33

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Nev, the Practical Dean safe.

Infectious Bite Infectious Bite
+44% Synergy $0.57
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+36% Synergy $0.21
Silkguard Silkguard
+34% Synergy $0.45
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+27% Synergy $1.05
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+25% Synergy $0.65
Strength of the Tajuru Strength of the Tajuru
+25% Synergy $0.29
Evolution Charm Evolution Charm
+23% Synergy $0.33
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+22% Synergy $0.36
Fog Fog
+20% Synergy $0.73
Harrow Harrow
+19% Synergy $0.35
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+19% Synergy $7.69
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+17% Synergy $0.27
Nourishing Shoal Nourishing Shoal
+12% Synergy $0.58
Molder Molder
+12% Synergy $0.15
Windstorm Windstorm
+12% Synergy $0.26
Serene Sunset Serene Sunset
+12% Synergy $0.18
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+11% Synergy $0.27
Benefactor's Draught Benefactor's Draught
+11% Synergy $14.85
Squall Line Squall Line
+11% Synergy $2.09
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+10% Synergy $0.54
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+7% Synergy $3.11
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+6% Synergy $3.72
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+6% Synergy $30.89
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.39
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+2% Synergy $5.87
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-3% Synergy $0.26
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-7% Synergy $1.51
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-7% Synergy $1.12
Ram Through Ram Through
-9% Synergy $0.42
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-11% Synergy $0.73
Beast Within Beast Within
-32% Synergy $0.47

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Nev, the Practical Dean's game plan and control the board.

Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+34% Synergy $0.32
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+31% Synergy $19.96
Long Rest Long Rest
+25% Synergy $0.22
Celestial Reunion Celestial Reunion
+24% Synergy $0.82
Exponential Growth Exponential Growth
+23% Synergy $0.50
Noxious Assault Noxious Assault
+23% Synergy $0.30
Hurricane Hurricane
+23% Synergy $0.43
Primal Might Primal Might
+22% Synergy $0.20
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+16% Synergy $14.00
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+13% Synergy $0.34
Wildest Dreams Wildest Dreams
+12% Synergy $0.42
Seeds of Renewal Seeds of Renewal
+12% Synergy $0.25
Enter the Unknown Enter the Unknown
+12% Synergy $0.37
Over the Edge Over the Edge
+12% Synergy $0.24
Valgavoth's Onslaught Valgavoth's Onslaught
+12% Synergy $0.30
Enshrined Memories Enshrined Memories
+12% Synergy $0.75
Corrosive Gale Corrosive Gale
+12% Synergy $0.16
Full Flowering Full Flowering
+12% Synergy $1.61
Adventure Awaits Adventure Awaits
+12% Synergy $0.08
Formless Genesis Formless Genesis
+12% Synergy $0.28
Thrive Thrive
+12% Synergy $0.15
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+11% Synergy $6.12
Gelatinous Genesis Gelatinous Genesis
+11% Synergy $0.59
Courage in Crisis Courage in Crisis
+10% Synergy $0.22
Nylea's Intervention Nylea's Intervention
+10% Synergy $0.65
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+10% Synergy $2.47
Carnivorous Canopy Carnivorous Canopy
+10% Synergy $0.15
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+6% Synergy $2.46
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+5% Synergy $0.86
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+5% Synergy $5.33
Regrowth Regrowth
+5% Synergy $0.48
Explore Explore
+3% Synergy $0.38
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+1% Synergy $1.33
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $0.67
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-1% Synergy $1.16
Harmonize Harmonize
-3% Synergy $0.36
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-3% Synergy $24.99
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-6% Synergy $0.41
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-6% Synergy $1.57
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-12% Synergy $2.15
Three Visits Three Visits
-16% Synergy $5.31
Cultivate Cultivate
-27% Synergy $0.31

Utility Artifacts

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

Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+25% Synergy $0.54
Fractal Harness Fractal Harness
+24% Synergy $0.33
The Ooze The Ooze
+24% Synergy $4.92
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+21% Synergy $1.63
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+17% Synergy $4.15
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+13% Synergy $0.36
Glowcap Lantern Glowcap Lantern
+12% Synergy $0.23
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+12% Synergy $1.26
Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+12% Synergy $0.36
Chimeric Mass Chimeric Mass
+12% Synergy $0.31
Shadowed Caravel Shadowed Caravel
+12% Synergy $0.21
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+11% Synergy $16.81
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+11% Synergy $10.72
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+10% Synergy $0.37
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+10% Synergy $16.71
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+9% Synergy $31.13
Power Fist Power Fist
+8% Synergy $12.57
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+7% Synergy $2.52
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+7% Synergy $3.99
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
+7% Synergy $3.41
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $2.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.26

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Nev, the Practical Dean's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Unbound Flourishing Unbound Flourishing
+35% Synergy $3.51
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+21% Synergy $15.76
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+21% Synergy $1.27
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+20% Synergy $11.29
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+18% Synergy $1.75
Greater Good Greater Good
+12% Synergy $4.93
Long List of the Ents Long List of the Ents
+12% Synergy $0.21
Arboreal Alliance Arboreal Alliance
+12% Synergy $0.43
Paradox Zone Paradox Zone
+12% Synergy $0.61
Path of Discovery Path of Discovery
+12% Synergy $0.36
Airtight Alibi Airtight Alibi
+12% Synergy $0.05
Bower Passage Bower Passage
+12% Synergy $0.63
Mana Bloom Mana Bloom
+12% Synergy $0.29
Curse of Bounty Curse of Bounty
+12% Synergy $0.59
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+11% Synergy $0.36
Song of Freyalise Song of Freyalise
+11% Synergy $0.48
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+10% Synergy $0.30
Tale of Katara and Toph Tale of Katara and Toph
+10% Synergy $2.28
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+8% Synergy $26.89
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+8% Synergy $1.28
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+7% Synergy $1.29
Abundance Abundance
+7% Synergy $1.29
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+5% Synergy $35.80
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+4% Synergy $13.25
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+3% Synergy $10.50
Doubling Season Doubling Season
0% Synergy $32.69
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-4% Synergy $1.38
Exploration Exploration
-5% Synergy $33.14
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-5% Synergy $11.97
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-14% Synergy $0.42

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Nev, the Practical Dean to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Garruk, Unleashed Garruk, Unleashed
+10% Synergy $1.09
Vivien Reid Vivien Reid
+8% Synergy $0.39

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+41% Synergy $1.99
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+25% Synergy $0.35
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+14% Synergy $13.79
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+12% Synergy $50.25
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+12% Synergy $15.34
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+11% Synergy $0.37
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+11% Synergy $0.31
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+10% Synergy $0.39
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+9% Synergy $9.97
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+8% Synergy $37.99
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+7% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $2.83
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $2.15
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.39
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.87
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
+3% Synergy $4.74
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+2% Synergy $3.19
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.26
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $50.50
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-1% Synergy $4.64
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-15% Synergy $0.33
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-15% Synergy $7.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+22% Synergy $0.37
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+21% Synergy $0.34
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+18% Synergy $3.75
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+17% Synergy $1.24
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+12% Synergy $1.50
Elementalist's Palette Elementalist's Palette
+12% Synergy $0.46
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+11% Synergy $0.32
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+11% Synergy $0.82
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+11% Synergy $4.30
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+8% Synergy $1.80
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+5% Synergy $3.84
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $2.60

Lands

The mana base foundation for Nev, the Practical Dean decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+36% Synergy $0.21
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+25% Synergy $0.38
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+20% Synergy $0.46
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+18% Synergy $37.81
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+17% Synergy $46.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+12% Synergy $1.10
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+11% Synergy $0.28
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+11% Synergy $6.12
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.35
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+9% Synergy $0.34
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+8% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.28
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+6% Synergy $2.46
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+6% Synergy $0.87
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.31
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.08
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.39
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+3% Synergy $31.34
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $0.67

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