Nev, the Practical Dean
$0.26
$0.26Legendary Creature — Merfolk Wizard
How it feels to play against
Fair Game
Interactive and enjoyable to play against.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#2788
Current Rank
Mono-Green Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Nev, the Practical Dean decks.
Big Bertha+10% Synergy
$0.31
Bushmaster, Coiled Henchman+7% Synergy
$0.44
Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver+5% Synergy
$17.33
Claim the Kingdom+3% Synergy
$0.26
It's Clobberin' Time!+2% Synergy
$0.27
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Nev, the Practical Dean's abilities and overall game plan.
Kinetic Ooze+71% Synergy
$0.32
Goldvein Hydra+70% Synergy
$2.90
Benevolent Hydra+67% Synergy
$0.89
Unbound Flourishing+65% Synergy
$2.32
Silkguard+65% Synergy
$0.37
Steelbane Hydra+64% Synergy
$0.38
Primordial Hydra+61% Synergy
$1.45
Hungering Hydra+59% Synergy
$2.77
Stonecoil Serpent+58% Synergy
$0.37
Lattice Library+57% Synergy
$0.22
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Nev, the Practical Dean decks.
Hardened Scales+55% Synergy
$2.98
Lifeblood Hydra+55% Synergy
$0.35
Voracious Hydra+55% Synergy
$4.51
Inspiring Call+54% Synergy
$0.32
Mistcutter Hydra+54% Synergy
$2.80
Branching Evolution+53% Synergy
$7.41
Genesis Hydra+51% Synergy
$0.37
Tyvar's Stand+49% Synergy
$1.04
Garruk's Uprising+18% Synergy
$0.47
Beast Within+2% Synergy
$0.61
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Gaea's Cradle+3% Synergy
$1636.78
Ancient Tomb+1% Synergy
$134.58
Seedborn Muse-4% Synergy
$17.15
Worldly Tutor-6% Synergy
$27.38
Crop Rotation-8% Synergy
$3.35
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Nev, the Practical Dean's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Capricopian+41% Synergy
$1.85
Hooded Hydra+40% Synergy
$1.94
Nexos+38% Synergy
$10.68
Hormagaunt Horde+35% Synergy
$0.57
Kami of Whispered Hopes+33% Synergy
$3.09
Nyxborn Hydra+32% Synergy
$0.33
Feral Hydra+31% Synergy
$0.38
Endless One+31% Synergy
$1.47
Broodguard Elite+29% Synergy
$0.29
Vastwood Hydra+28% Synergy
$1.40
Forgotten Ancient+28% Synergy
$0.38
Gargos, Vicious Watcher+27% Synergy
$0.98
Aberrant+25% Synergy
$4.57
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds+21% Synergy
$5.25
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant+21% Synergy
$0.41
Sporocyst+20% Synergy
$12.23
Evolution Sage+18% Synergy
$2.07
Contortionist Troupe+16% Synergy
$0.17
Broodlord+16% Synergy
$1.51
Jadelight Spelunker+16% Synergy
$0.34
Tyrant Guard+16% Synergy
$4.85
Ivy Elemental+14% Synergy
$0.24
Mutagen Man, Living Ooze+13% Synergy
$2.07
Kalonian Hydra+13% Synergy
$6.48
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider+13% Synergy
$55.20
Wildwood Scourge+13% Synergy
$0.19
Hangarback Walker+13% Synergy
$0.36
Ochre Jelly+12% Synergy
$0.60
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower+12% Synergy
$41.31
Managorger Hydra+11% Synergy
$1.38
Rampaging Yao Guai+11% Synergy
$6.95
Protean Hydra+11% Synergy
$4.54
Tervigon+10% Synergy
$3.93
Ouroboroid+10% Synergy
$32.61
Neverwinter Hydra+8% Synergy
$7.44
Incubation Druid+8% Synergy
$2.59
Ohran Frostfang+6% Synergy
$7.69
Walking Ballista+6% Synergy
$11.54
Studious First-Year+4% Synergy
$0.29
Nyxbloom Ancient+3% Synergy
$26.80
Fanatic of Rhonas+0% Synergy
$16.51
Defiler of Vigor0% Synergy
$3.21
Fyndhorn Elves-4% Synergy
$1.97
Disciple of Freyalise-5% Synergy
$5.15
Azusa, Lost but Seeking-6% Synergy
$12.84
Birds of Paradise-7% Synergy
$10.08
Beast Whisperer-9% Synergy
$7.87
Elvish Mystic-10% Synergy
$4.81
Llanowar Elves-11% Synergy
$0.27
Arbor Elf-11% Synergy
$0.89
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Nev, the Practical Dean safe.
Squall Line+24% Synergy
$2.05
Snakeskin Veil+21% Synergy
$0.28
Serene Sunset+21% Synergy
$0.22
Chord of Calling+15% Synergy
$6.30
Strength of the Tajuru+15% Synergy
$0.32
Molder+10% Synergy
$0.17
Solidarity of Heroes+10% Synergy
$1.34
Krosan Grip+9% Synergy
$1.66
Gift of the Viper+8% Synergy
$0.27
Nourishing Shoal+7% Synergy
$0.61
Ram Through+6% Synergy
$0.56
Gaea's Gift+6% Synergy
$1.04
Invigorating Surge+6% Synergy
$0.31
Strength of Will+5% Synergy
$1.35
Choking Vines+4% Synergy
$0.18
Luxurious Libation+4% Synergy
$0.18
Untamed Might+4% Synergy
$0.10
Khalni Ambush+4% Synergy
$0.51
Heroic Intervention+3% Synergy
$15.36
Collective Resistance+3% Synergy
$1.80
Vastwood Fortification+3% Synergy
$0.20
Heritage Reclamation+3% Synergy
$0.33
Fog+2% Synergy
$1.89
Lifestream's Blessing+0% Synergy
$0.89
Origin of Metalbending-1% Synergy
$0.17
Archdruid's Charm-2% Synergy
$8.28
Veil of Summer-2% Synergy
$4.37
Hunter's Insight-3% Synergy
$0.48
Nature's Claim-4% Synergy
$1.10
Entish Restoration-6% Synergy
$3.20
Return to Nature-7% Synergy
$0.28
Tamiyo's Safekeeping-8% Synergy
$5.19
Harrow-9% Synergy
$0.31
Return of the Wildspeaker-14% Synergy
$3.24
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Nev, the Practical Dean's game plan and control the board.
Animist's Awakening+46% Synergy
$0.41
Primal Might+37% Synergy
$0.25
Awaken the Woods+37% Synergy
$14.26
Exponential Growth+25% Synergy
$0.49
Pest Infestation+24% Synergy
$0.61
Hurricane+21% Synergy
$0.52
Enshrined Memories+17% Synergy
$0.74
Open the Way+17% Synergy
$0.99
Fangs of Kalonia+17% Synergy
$0.53
Genesis Wave+14% Synergy
$0.36
Finale of Devastation+14% Synergy
$47.27
Wildest Dreams+14% Synergy
$0.36
Long Rest+8% Synergy
$0.21
Valgavoth's Onslaught+8% Synergy
$0.31
Unnatural Restoration+7% Synergy
$1.67
Celestial Reunion+7% Synergy
$1.07
Courage in Crisis+7% Synergy
$0.28
Gelatinous Genesis+6% Synergy
$0.79
Nylea's Intervention+5% Synergy
$0.58
Corrosive Gale+5% Synergy
$0.14
Thrive+5% Synergy
$0.19
Spinning Wheel Kick+5% Synergy
$0.30
Shared Roots+5% Synergy
$0.39
For the Common Good+5% Synergy
$2.71
Enter the Unknown+4% Synergy
$0.32
Knockout Maneuver+4% Synergy
$0.10
Smell Fear+4% Synergy
$0.31
Rampant Growth+4% Synergy
$0.58
Green Sun's Twilight+4% Synergy
$0.30
Become the Avalanche+3% Synergy
$0.61
Nature's Lore+2% Synergy
$2.40
Migration Path+2% Synergy
$0.37
Skyshroud Claim+2% Synergy
$0.96
Nature's Rhythm+2% Synergy
$5.30
Bala Ged Recovery+1% Synergy
$6.91
Green Sun's Zenith+0% Synergy
$31.05
Germination Practicum0% Synergy
$8.88
Triumph of the Hordes-1% Synergy
$11.08
Bridgeworks Battle-1% Synergy
$1.51
Three Visits-3% Synergy
$4.92
Kodama's Reach-3% Synergy
$1.35
Planar Engineering-4% Synergy
$1.30
Traverse the Outlands-4% Synergy
$4.90
Overwhelming Stampede-5% Synergy
$0.91
Cultivate-11% Synergy
$0.37
Harmonize-11% Synergy
$0.25
Explore-13% Synergy
$0.24
Rishkar's Expertise-13% Synergy
$4.24
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Fractal Harness+53% Synergy
$0.27
The Earth Crystal+33% Synergy
$11.42
The Ozolith+32% Synergy
$63.65
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire+31% Synergy
$5.98
The Great Henge+20% Synergy
$64.50
Bow of Nylea+12% Synergy
$3.62
The Ooze+5% Synergy
$4.22
Lightning Greaves+4% Synergy
$4.49
Emerald Medallion+1% Synergy
$3.51
Shadowspear+1% Synergy
$33.41
Power Fist+0% Synergy
$14.80
Swiftfoot Boots-7% Synergy
$2.20
Rhonas's Monument-10% Synergy
$1.66
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Nev, the Practical Dean's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Terrasymbiosis+43% Synergy
$9.57
High Score+36% Synergy
$1.38
Loading Zone+33% Synergy
$1.63
Innkeeper's Talent+32% Synergy
$8.55
Level Up+24% Synergy
$2.65
Hydra's Growth+18% Synergy
$1.96
Sphere Grid+17% Synergy
$8.82
Mana Bloom+15% Synergy
$0.25
Springleaf Parade+13% Synergy
$10.00
Court of Garenbrig+13% Synergy
$16.46
Unnatural Growth+12% Synergy
$3.36
Doubling Season+9% Synergy
$33.33
Path of Discovery+9% Synergy
$0.27
Stocking the Pantry+7% Synergy
$0.34
Tale of Katara and Toph+6% Synergy
$1.54
Up the Beanstalk+6% Synergy
$1.84
Tribute to the World Tree+5% Synergy
$14.29
Mana Reflection+4% Synergy
$2.45
Guardian Project+3% Synergy
$13.16
Exploration+1% Synergy
$31.29
Sylvan Anthem0% Synergy
$1.65
Wilderness Reclamation0% Synergy
$3.51
Utopia Sprawl-2% Synergy
$1.58
Wild Growth-2% Synergy
$0.57
Elemental Bond-3% Synergy
$4.07
Sylvan Library-4% Synergy
$25.86
Greater Good-4% Synergy
$1.25
Kenrith's Transformation-9% Synergy
$1.02
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Nev, the Practical Dean to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Nissa, Who Shakes the World+9% Synergy
$3.57
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood+32% Synergy
$0.38
Karn's Bastion+26% Synergy
$2.70
Rogue's Passage+17% Synergy
$0.38
Evendo, Waking Haven+15% Synergy
$16.63
Llanowar Reborn+14% Synergy
$0.30
Drannith Ruins+13% Synergy
$0.46
Buried Ruin+7% Synergy
$0.43
Lair of the Hydra+3% Synergy
$0.36
War Room+1% Synergy
$4.77
Castle Garenbrig+0% Synergy
$7.64
Reliquary Tower+0% Synergy
$4.96
Ghost Quarter0% Synergy
$0.96
Strip Mine0% Synergy
$19.96
Tranquil Thicket-1% Synergy
$0.30
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-1% Synergy
$51.75
Three Tree City-2% Synergy
$28.14
Temple of the False God-2% Synergy
$0.29
Mosswort Bridge-3% Synergy
$0.38
Boseiju, Who Endures-4% Synergy
$49.73
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth-10% Synergy
$15.98
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Elementalist's Palette+33% Synergy
$0.29
Brass Infiniscope+32% Synergy
$0.31
Sol Ring+16% Synergy
$1.59
Arcane Signet+14% Synergy
$0.52
Caged Sun+12% Synergy
$3.70
Astral Cornucopia+9% Synergy
$0.26
Extraplanar Lens+2% Synergy
$12.93
Moss Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.22
Herd Heirloom0% Synergy
$3.88
Thought Vessel-1% Synergy
$2.74
Lands
The mana base foundation for Nev, the Practical Dean decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Hidden Hideout+16% Synergy
$2.00
Demolition Field+7% Synergy
$0.24
Command Tower+7% Synergy
$0.28
Opal Palace+5% Synergy
$0.30
Khalni Ambush+4% Synergy
$0.51
Vastwood Fortification+3% Synergy
$0.20
Bala Ged Recovery+1% Synergy
$6.91
Urza's Cave+0% Synergy
$2.37
Cavern of Souls+0% Synergy
$50.05
Snow-Covered Forest0% Synergy
$0.79
Path of Ancestry0% Synergy
$0.25
Forest-1% Synergy
$0.08
Prismatic Vista-1% Synergy
$31.55
Bridgeworks Battle-1% Synergy
$1.51
Fabled Passage-2% Synergy
$1.05
Disciple of Freyalise-5% Synergy
$5.15
Blighted Woodland-5% Synergy
$0.39
Terramorphic Expanse-9% Synergy
$0.32
Myriad Landscape-13% Synergy
$0.34
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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Nev, the Practical Dean.
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Spider-Man, Miles Morales
Wolfsbane, Highland Hero
Halana, Kessig Ranger // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
The Boulder, Ready to Rumble
Leatherhead, Swamp Stalker
Ferrafor, Young Yew
Lizard, Connors's Curse
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Kodama of the East Tree
Mutagen Man, Living Ooze
Beast, Erudite Aerialist
Bosco, Just a Bear
Chorus of the Conclave
Genghis Frog
Haliya, Ascendant Cadet
Kraven the Hunter
Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order
Storm, Queen of Wakanda
Bebop, Skull & Crossbones // Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Hardy of Myra's Marvels
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Halana, Kessig Ranger // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Halana, Kessig Ranger // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Heroes in a Half Shell
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Master Chef
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan