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Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
Price tag $5.54

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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

#676 Current Rank
#699 Last Week
#604 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.

Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+5% Synergy
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+2% Synergy $1.48
Aang, Airbending Master Aang, Airbending Master
+1% Synergy $50.00
Aunt May Aunt May
-1% Synergy $0.15
Spectacular Spider-Man Spectacular Spider-Man
-3% Synergy $4.40

High Synergy Cards

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

Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+69% Synergy $0.26
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+57% Synergy $3.83
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+53% Synergy $0.24
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+52% Synergy $0.18
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+51% Synergy $4.34
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+51% Synergy $1.20
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+46% Synergy $1.04
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+46% Synergy $0.13
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+46% Synergy $0.30
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+45% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

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

Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+44% Synergy $0.26
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+43% Synergy $9.15
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+41% Synergy $0.76
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+40% Synergy $0.28
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+39% Synergy $2.33
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+39% Synergy $0.22
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+24% Synergy $1.64
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+13% Synergy $3.45
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.14

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+1% Synergy $13.27
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $78.29
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $50.09
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $32.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $36.64

Creatures

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

Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+39% Synergy $0.21
Blade Splicer Blade Splicer
+38% Synergy $0.40
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+37% Synergy $16.03
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+36% Synergy $4.13
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+36% Synergy $19.77
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+36% Synergy $0.20
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+35% Synergy $8.40
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+34% Synergy $0.46
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+32% Synergy $3.19
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+32% Synergy $1.57
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+30% Synergy $0.14
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+28% Synergy $0.66
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+28% Synergy $0.83
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+28% Synergy $5.25
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+28% Synergy $0.12
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+27% Synergy $0.25
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
+27% Synergy $0.15
Pack Leader Pack Leader
+27% Synergy $0.28
Solitude Solitude
+26% Synergy $22.55
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+26% Synergy $32.93
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+25% Synergy $10.33
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+24% Synergy $0.16
Reveillark Reveillark
+23% Synergy $0.75
Salvation Swan Salvation Swan
+23% Synergy $0.26
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+22% Synergy $5.84
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+21% Synergy $3.72
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+21% Synergy $1.89
White Orchid Phantom White Orchid Phantom
+19% Synergy $0.61
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+18% Synergy $1.47
Tax Collector Tax Collector
+17% Synergy $0.12
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+16% Synergy $0.31
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+16% Synergy $0.40
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+16% Synergy $0.08
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+16% Synergy $1.29
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+15% Synergy $3.85
Guardian of Ghirapur Guardian of Ghirapur
+15% Synergy $0.31
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+15% Synergy $0.26
Supply Runners Supply Runners
+15% Synergy $0.07
Toby, Beastie Befriender Toby, Beastie Befriender
+14% Synergy $0.26
Darksteel Splicer Darksteel Splicer
+14% Synergy $0.81
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+13% Synergy $0.46
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+13% Synergy $0.11
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+13% Synergy $0.50
Lightstall Inquisitor Lightstall Inquisitor
+12% Synergy $0.31
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+9% Synergy $0.17
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+8% Synergy $0.25
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+5% Synergy $10.22
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+1% Synergy $3.55
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-2% Synergy $10.08
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-8% Synergy $41.79

Instants

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

Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+41% Synergy $6.67
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+31% Synergy $2.05
Ghostway Ghostway
+28% Synergy $2.88
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+26% Synergy $0.42
Semester's End Semester's End
+19% Synergy $0.76
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+18% Synergy $3.46
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+15% Synergy $0.23
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+11% Synergy $0.26
Reprieve Reprieve
+9% Synergy $1.36
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+6% Synergy $0.14
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+5% Synergy $4.08
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+5% Synergy $0.19
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+4% Synergy $7.43
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+4% Synergy $3.63
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+4% Synergy $0.09
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+4% Synergy $0.07
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+3% Synergy $0.63
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+3% Synergy $0.45
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+2% Synergy $1.38
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+2% Synergy $0.26
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $4.41
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.69
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $0.68
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.40
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-3% Synergy $6.87
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-4% Synergy $0.46
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-7% Synergy $8.91
Disenchant Disenchant
-7% Synergy $0.17
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-7% Synergy $0.86
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-8% Synergy $17.98
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-9% Synergy $6.95

Sorceries

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

Another Round Another Round
+35% Synergy $0.27
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+18% Synergy $0.44
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+7% Synergy $1.24
Farewell Farewell
+5% Synergy $3.33
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+5% Synergy $0.56
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.21
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+4% Synergy $0.13
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+3% Synergy $1.25
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+2% Synergy $6.27
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+2% Synergy $0.15
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+1% Synergy $0.41
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.72
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+1% Synergy $0.41
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-1% Synergy $2.26
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
-1% Synergy $2.17
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-6% Synergy $1.70
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-7% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+28% Synergy $3.47
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+23% Synergy $17.29
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+19% Synergy $2.19
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+12% Synergy $8.99
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+11% Synergy $2.70
Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+11% Synergy $0.22
Pre-War Formalwear Pre-War Formalwear
+10% Synergy $0.92
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+8% Synergy $13.56
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+7% Synergy $0.41
Lembas Lembas
+7% Synergy $0.90
Mace of the Valiant Mace of the Valiant
+7% Synergy $0.11
The Seriema The Seriema
+6% Synergy $0.94
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+6% Synergy $7.63
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+5% Synergy $2.20
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+5% Synergy $0.73
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+4% Synergy $0.23
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+4% Synergy $2.92
Portable Hole Portable Hole
+4% Synergy $0.40
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+4% Synergy $9.06
Haystack Haystack
+4% Synergy $1.94
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+3% Synergy $5.40
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+2% Synergy $0.61
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $18.76
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+1% Synergy $1.00
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.14
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-1% Synergy $36.97
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-1% Synergy $36.97
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-1% Synergy $2.02
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.12
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-5% Synergy $5.22
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.21
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-7% Synergy $3.34
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-8% Synergy $3.92
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-13% Synergy $5.02

Enchantments

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

Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+20% Synergy $3.90
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+19% Synergy $1.60
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+19% Synergy $1.16
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+18% Synergy $0.54
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+15% Synergy $0.10
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+13% Synergy $6.12
The Princess Takes Flight The Princess Takes Flight
+12% Synergy $0.10
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+11% Synergy $0.41
Call for Unity Call for Unity
+9% Synergy $0.21
Static Prison Static Prison
+8% Synergy $0.17
Dog Umbra Dog Umbra
+7% Synergy $0.06
Builder's Talent Builder's Talent
+7% Synergy $0.09
Parallax Wave Parallax Wave
+7% Synergy $25.75
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+5% Synergy $0.36
Act of Authority Act of Authority
+5% Synergy $0.69
On Thin Ice On Thin Ice
+4% Synergy $0.63
Ossification Ossification
+3% Synergy $0.22
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+3% Synergy $0.92
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+3% Synergy $0.10
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+1% Synergy $0.19
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
0% Synergy $3.00
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
0% Synergy $0.79
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
0% Synergy $2.99
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-1% Synergy $6.55
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-1% Synergy $2.03
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
-1% Synergy $2.78
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-4% Synergy $4.88
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-4% Synergy $24.39
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-6% Synergy $1.50
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-7% Synergy $5.21
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-8% Synergy $2.23
Land Tax Land Tax
-15% Synergy $22.02

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+32% Synergy $0.91
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+9% Synergy $3.46

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+20% Synergy $0.31
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+13% Synergy $2.19
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+12% Synergy $1.99
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+10% Synergy $12.19
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+9% Synergy $3.80
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+9% Synergy $7.61
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $0.15
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+7% Synergy $4.06
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+6% Synergy $0.72
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.39
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+4% Synergy $0.15
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.35
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+3% Synergy $0.34
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+2% Synergy $3.24
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $3.03
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $35.36
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.95
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-1% Synergy $0.15
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-2% Synergy $16.79
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-3% Synergy $0.07
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.13
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-6% Synergy $5.98
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-7% Synergy $39.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $1.04
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+8% Synergy $0.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.05
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.46
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-4% Synergy $23.37
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-4% Synergy $0.27
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-4% Synergy $3.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.49
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-9% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.13

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 $4.13
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+11% Synergy $0.26
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+6% Synergy $3.18
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+5% Synergy $0.13
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+5% Synergy $25.34
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.52
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+2% Synergy $0.28
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.72
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.16
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.69
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
-1% Synergy $2.17
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.05

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Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Far Traveler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Far Traveler
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
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Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Master Chef Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Master Chef
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Street Urchin Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Street Urchin
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Agent of the Shadow Thieves Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dragon Cultist Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dragon Cultist
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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Guild Artisan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Guild Artisan
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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
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Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
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Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker
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Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
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