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Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
Price tag $5.69

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Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#702 Current Rank
#684 Last Week
#595 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd decks.

Curious Colossus Curious Colossus
+10% Synergy $1.04
Personify Personify
+6% Synergy $0.30
Morningtide's Light Morningtide's Light
+5% Synergy $2.67
Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
+3% Synergy $0.32
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+2% Synergy $0.56

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd's abilities and overall game plan.

Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+68% Synergy $0.59
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+57% Synergy $5.20
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+53% Synergy $0.31
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+52% Synergy $0.29
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+51% Synergy $7.04
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+50% Synergy $0.53
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+47% Synergy $0.37
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+46% Synergy $0.31
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+46% Synergy $1.28
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+45% Synergy $0.39

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd decks.

Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+44% Synergy $0.30
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+42% Synergy $11.67
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+41% Synergy $0.33
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+40% Synergy $3.24
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+40% Synergy $0.68
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+38% Synergy $0.14
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+24% Synergy $4.80
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+10% Synergy $4.85
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+4% Synergy $1.37
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
+5% Synergy $7.19
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+2% Synergy $11.19
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $106.65
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $51.58
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $32.30
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $49.53

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Blade Splicer Blade Splicer
+39% Synergy $0.24
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+38% Synergy $0.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+36% Synergy $3.56
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+36% Synergy $21.23
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+36% Synergy $26.56
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+35% Synergy $6.35
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+35% Synergy $0.35
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+33% Synergy $0.46
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+33% Synergy $3.91
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+32% Synergy $0.29
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+31% Synergy $1.87
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+30% Synergy $6.75
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+28% Synergy $1.09
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+28% Synergy $1.36
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+28% Synergy $0.22
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+27% Synergy $0.14
Solitude Solitude
+26% Synergy $29.59
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+26% Synergy $36.73
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
+26% Synergy $0.19
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+26% Synergy $0.20
Pack Leader Pack Leader
+26% Synergy $0.43
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+24% Synergy $13.01
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+24% Synergy $3.11
Reveillark Reveillark
+23% Synergy $0.89
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+23% Synergy $1.56
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+22% Synergy $5.67
Salvation Swan Salvation Swan
+22% Synergy $0.24
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+18% Synergy $4.64
White Orchid Phantom White Orchid Phantom
+18% Synergy $0.39
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+16% Synergy $0.32
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+16% Synergy $4.14
Tax Collector Tax Collector
+16% Synergy $0.29
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+15% Synergy $0.29
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+15% Synergy $3.70
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+15% Synergy $0.24
Toby, Beastie Befriender Toby, Beastie Befriender
+15% Synergy $0.24
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+14% Synergy $4.17
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+14% Synergy $0.37
Guardian of Ghirapur Guardian of Ghirapur
+14% Synergy $0.33
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+13% Synergy $0.46
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+13% Synergy $0.59
Darksteel Splicer Darksteel Splicer
+13% Synergy $1.75
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+12% Synergy $0.39
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+10% Synergy $0.22
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+9% Synergy $0.23
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+6% Synergy $12.99
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+5% Synergy $9.46
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+1% Synergy $4.30
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-3% Synergy $15.62
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $53.73

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd safe.

Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+40% Synergy $7.97
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+31% Synergy $2.28
Ghostway Ghostway
+28% Synergy $3.77
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+26% Synergy $0.44
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+18% Synergy $4.22
Semester's End Semester's End
+18% Synergy $1.21
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+15% Synergy $0.28
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+12% Synergy $0.33
Reprieve Reprieve
+8% Synergy $1.90
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+6% Synergy $0.28
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+5% Synergy $5.67
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+5% Synergy $0.16
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+4% Synergy $0.93
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+4% Synergy $4.46
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+4% Synergy $0.27
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+3% Synergy $6.66
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+3% Synergy $0.29
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+3% Synergy $0.72
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+2% Synergy $3.44
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+2% Synergy $0.35
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.39
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $5.33
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+1% Synergy $4.07
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $1.28
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-3% Synergy $0.48
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.37
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-4% Synergy $7.92
Disenchant Disenchant
-6% Synergy $0.11
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-6% Synergy $1.22
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-7% Synergy $15.89
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-8% Synergy $18.36
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-10% Synergy $8.52

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd's game plan and control the board.

Another Round Another Round
+34% Synergy $0.40
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+18% Synergy $0.58
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+13% Synergy $5.07
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+7% Synergy $1.93
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.43
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+4% Synergy $0.24
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+4% Synergy $0.54
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+2% Synergy $6.29
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+2% Synergy $0.31
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+2% Synergy $0.92
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+1% Synergy $0.54
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $1.15
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+1% Synergy $1.26
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-1% Synergy $3.09
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
-1% Synergy $2.50
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-6% Synergy $2.09
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-7% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+28% Synergy $4.32
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+23% Synergy $19.79
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+18% Synergy $3.24
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+12% Synergy $4.65
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+12% Synergy $10.96
Pre-War Formalwear Pre-War Formalwear
+11% Synergy $2.66
Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+10% Synergy $0.22
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+7% Synergy $1.04
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+7% Synergy $18.41
Lembas Lembas
+6% Synergy $1.74
Mace of the Valiant Mace of the Valiant
+6% Synergy $0.25
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+5% Synergy $3.31
The Seriema The Seriema
+5% Synergy $0.82
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+5% Synergy $3.38
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+5% Synergy $0.77
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+5% Synergy $9.50
Portable Hole Portable Hole
+5% Synergy $0.40
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+4% Synergy $0.33
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+3% Synergy $10.69
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+2% Synergy $1.45
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+2% Synergy $0.58
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+1% Synergy $3.50
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy $28.23
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-1% Synergy $44.24
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-1% Synergy $39.36
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-1% Synergy $3.99
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.56
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-5% Synergy $8.56
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.28
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-7% Synergy $4.34
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-7% Synergy $4.97
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-15% Synergy $5.41

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+22% Synergy $1.74
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+21% Synergy $5.23
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+19% Synergy $2.43
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+18% Synergy $1.66
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+17% Synergy $1.21
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+14% Synergy $0.16
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+13% Synergy $5.79
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+12% Synergy $0.78
The Princess Takes Flight The Princess Takes Flight
+11% Synergy $0.20
Call for Unity Call for Unity
+9% Synergy $0.16
Static Prison Static Prison
+8% Synergy $0.28
Parallax Wave Parallax Wave
+7% Synergy $35.57
Dog Umbra Dog Umbra
+6% Synergy $0.20
Builder's Talent Builder's Talent
+6% Synergy $0.15
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+5% Synergy $3.35
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+5% Synergy $0.41
On Thin Ice On Thin Ice
+5% Synergy $0.97
Act of Authority Act of Authority
+5% Synergy $0.68
Ossification Ossification
+4% Synergy $0.24
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+3% Synergy $0.90
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+1% Synergy $1.43
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+1% Synergy $0.29
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
0% Synergy $4.79
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
0% Synergy $4.62
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-1% Synergy $1.59
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-2% Synergy $7.86
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
-2% Synergy $2.25
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-4% Synergy $5.86
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-4% Synergy $29.01
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-5% Synergy $2.62
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-7% Synergy $2.34
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-8% Synergy $5.29
Land Tax Land Tax
-14% Synergy $25.63

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+32% Synergy $1.60
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+9% Synergy $3.83

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+20% Synergy $0.39
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+12% Synergy $2.53
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $3.70
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+11% Synergy $12.62
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+10% Synergy $5.92
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+9% Synergy $8.95
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+8% Synergy $5.99
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $0.26
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+6% Synergy $0.55
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.44
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+4% Synergy $4.84
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+4% Synergy $0.27
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.36
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+4% Synergy $0.29
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+3% Synergy $0.48
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $9.15
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+2% Synergy $2.66
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $5.44
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $37.08
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-1% Synergy $0.31
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-2% Synergy $22.56
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-2% Synergy $0.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.30
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-6% Synergy $43.73
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-6% Synergy $7.03

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy $2.55
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+8% Synergy $0.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.06
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.01
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-4% Synergy $34.62
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-5% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.37
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.30
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-9% Synergy $0.19

Lands

The mana base foundation for Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+36% Synergy $3.56
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+12% Synergy $0.33
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+7% Synergy $3.60
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+5% Synergy $33.69
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.28
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+4% Synergy $0.25
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+3% Synergy $0.38
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.28
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.39
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $1.15
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
-1% Synergy $2.50
Plains Plains
-3% Synergy $0.21

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