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Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
Price tag $4.59

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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

#661 Current Rank
#587 Last Week
#604 Past 2 Years

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.

Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+11% Synergy $2.37
Ennis, Debate Moderator Ennis, Debate Moderator
+8% Synergy $0.21
Daydream Daydream
+6% Synergy $0.33
Erode Erode
0% Synergy $6.84
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
0% Synergy $92.98

High Synergy Cards

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

Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+68% Synergy $0.35
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+57% Synergy $5.45
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+53% Synergy $0.33
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+52% Synergy $0.27
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+51% Synergy $6.77
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+50% Synergy $0.39
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+48% Synergy $0.24
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+46% Synergy $1.16
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+45% Synergy $0.30
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+45% Synergy $0.36

Top Cards

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

Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+43% Synergy $0.25
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+42% Synergy $8.99
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+41% Synergy $0.35
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+39% Synergy $3.97
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+39% Synergy $0.35
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+38% Synergy $0.31
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+25% Synergy $4.58
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+8% Synergy $5.52
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+4% Synergy $1.21
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.11

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
+4% Synergy $6.21
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+3% Synergy $14.82
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $104.64
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $52.65
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $37.67
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $58.09

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
+37% Synergy $0.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+36% Synergy $3.07
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+36% Synergy $25.28
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+35% Synergy $4.59
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+35% Synergy $0.38
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+35% Synergy $35.37
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+34% Synergy $2.57
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+33% Synergy $0.44
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+33% Synergy $0.29
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+31% Synergy $5.39
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+31% Synergy $2.35
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+28% Synergy $3.14
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+28% Synergy $0.32
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+28% Synergy $0.23
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+27% Synergy $0.18
Solitude Solitude
+27% Synergy $37.06
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+26% Synergy $0.24
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+25% Synergy $37.66
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
+25% Synergy $0.28
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+25% Synergy $2.25
Pack Leader Pack Leader
+25% Synergy $0.46
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+24% Synergy $5.77
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+23% Synergy $1.38
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+22% Synergy $4.89
Reveillark Reveillark
+22% Synergy $0.80
Salvation Swan Salvation Swan
+21% Synergy $0.30
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+17% Synergy $3.41
White Orchid Phantom White Orchid Phantom
+17% Synergy $0.30
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+16% Synergy $0.36
Toby, Beastie Befriender Toby, Beastie Befriender
+16% Synergy $0.30
Tax Collector Tax Collector
+16% Synergy $0.28
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+15% Synergy $0.28
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+15% Synergy $4.30
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+15% Synergy $0.30
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+15% Synergy $3.20
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+14% Synergy $0.60
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+14% Synergy $0.37
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+13% Synergy $0.52
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+13% Synergy $0.41
Guardian of Ghirapur Guardian of Ghirapur
+13% Synergy $0.34
Darksteel Splicer Darksteel Splicer
+13% Synergy $2.32
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+13% Synergy $0.31
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+10% Synergy $0.24
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+9% Synergy $0.41
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+7% Synergy $13.98
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+5% Synergy $10.39
Soul Warden Soul Warden
0% Synergy $3.36
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-4% Synergy $16.32
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $54.62

Instants

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

Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+39% Synergy $6.42
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+30% Synergy $2.40
Ghostway Ghostway
+28% Synergy $5.22
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+26% Synergy $0.80
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+18% Synergy $3.75
Semester's End Semester's End
+18% Synergy $1.14
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+14% Synergy $0.29
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+13% Synergy $0.34
Reprieve Reprieve
+8% Synergy $1.89
Personify Personify
+6% Synergy $0.32
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+6% Synergy $0.31
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+4% Synergy $1.02
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+4% Synergy $5.23
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+4% Synergy $4.54
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+4% Synergy $0.13
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+4% Synergy $0.27
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+3% Synergy $8.42
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+3% Synergy $0.36
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+3% Synergy $0.28
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+3% Synergy $1.03
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+2% Synergy $2.20
Get Lost Get Lost
+2% Synergy $4.34
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.64
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+1% Synergy $5.89
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $1.63
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-3% Synergy $0.46
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-4% Synergy $5.71
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.31
Disenchant Disenchant
-6% Synergy $0.11
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-6% Synergy $1.13
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-7% Synergy $2.03
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-8% Synergy $22.19
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-8% Synergy $16.34
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-10% Synergy $7.56

Sorceries

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

Another Round Another Round
+33% Synergy $0.39
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+17% Synergy $0.33
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+13% Synergy $4.51
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+7% Synergy $2.06
Morningtide's Light Morningtide's Light
+7% Synergy $1.57
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+5% Synergy $0.27
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.41
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+4% Synergy $1.33
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+2% Synergy $5.12
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.22
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+2% Synergy $0.35
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+2% Synergy $0.42
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+1% Synergy $0.42
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
0% Synergy $0.68
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-1% Synergy $3.88
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
-1% Synergy $4.10
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-6% Synergy $4.93
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-8% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+28% Synergy $4.18
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+23% Synergy $19.04
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+18% Synergy $4.23
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+12% Synergy $1.32
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+11% Synergy $7.55
Pre-War Formalwear Pre-War Formalwear
+11% Synergy $1.95
Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+9% Synergy $0.25
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+7% Synergy $1.70
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+7% Synergy $13.80
Lembas Lembas
+6% Synergy $1.37
Mace of the Valiant Mace of the Valiant
+6% Synergy $0.25
The Seriema The Seriema
+5% Synergy $0.72
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+5% Synergy $3.33
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+5% Synergy $0.46
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+5% Synergy $0.51
Portable Hole Portable Hole
+5% Synergy $0.34
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+5% Synergy $8.97
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+4% Synergy $0.33
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+4% Synergy $2.71
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+3% Synergy $8.74
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+2% Synergy $0.36
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+2% Synergy $2.21
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+1% Synergy $4.03
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy $29.00
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $2.38
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-1% Synergy $44.17
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-1% Synergy $31.59
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-1% Synergy $3.70
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.24
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-5% Synergy $8.33
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.27
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-6% Synergy $6.61
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-7% Synergy $5.57
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-15% Synergy $5.88

Enchantments

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

Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+22% Synergy $1.41
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+22% Synergy $7.85
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+19% Synergy $0.65
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+17% Synergy $0.88
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+17% Synergy $3.35
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+13% Synergy $0.83
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+13% Synergy $0.21
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+12% Synergy $8.43
The Princess Takes Flight The Princess Takes Flight
+11% Synergy $0.24
Call for Unity Call for Unity
+9% Synergy $0.21
Static Prison Static Prison
+8% Synergy $0.31
Parallax Wave Parallax Wave
+7% Synergy $38.16
Dog Umbra Dog Umbra
+6% Synergy $0.22
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+5% Synergy $3.83
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+5% Synergy $0.61
On Thin Ice On Thin Ice
+5% Synergy $0.69
Builder's Talent Builder's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.19
Act of Authority Act of Authority
+5% Synergy $0.69
Ossification Ossification
+4% Synergy $0.31
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+4% Synergy $1.17
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+1% Synergy $6.53
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+1% Synergy $2.96
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
0% Synergy $1.15
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-1% Synergy $1.39
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-2% Synergy $9.86
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
-2% Synergy $1.99
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-4% Synergy $28.16
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-5% Synergy $4.65
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-5% Synergy $0.59
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-9% Synergy $4.60
Land Tax Land Tax
-14% Synergy $14.59

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+32% Synergy $1.75
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+9% Synergy $4.48

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+19% Synergy $0.38
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+12% Synergy $3.48
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+11% Synergy $6.11
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+11% Synergy $13.37
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $2.84
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+9% Synergy $10.74
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $0.24
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+7% Synergy $6.34
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+6% Synergy $0.42
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.33
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+5% Synergy $8.10
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+5% Synergy $0.21
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+4% Synergy $0.32
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.35
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.45
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+3% Synergy $0.62
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+3% Synergy $4.20
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $7.46
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $41.08
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-1% Synergy $5.38
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-1% Synergy $0.29
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-2% Synergy $0.29
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.26
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-6% Synergy $50.58
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-6% Synergy $12.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+8% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $2.41
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $2.16
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.20
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-4% Synergy $35.66
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-5% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.38
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.29
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-9% Synergy $0.30

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 $3.07
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+13% Synergy $0.34
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+7% Synergy $4.01
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+5% Synergy $34.33
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.32
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+4% Synergy $0.31
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+3% Synergy $0.34
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.22
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+2% Synergy $52.79
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.64
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.34
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
-1% Synergy $4.10
Plains Plains
-3% Synergy $0.08

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd.

Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Far Traveler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Inspiring Leader Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Inspiring Leader
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Far Traveler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Far Traveler
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Candlekeep Sage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dungeon Delver Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dungeon Delver
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
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
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
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Feywild Visitor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Feywild Visitor
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Guild Artisan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Guild Artisan
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Passionate Archaeologist Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Passionate Archaeologist
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Popular Entertainer Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Popular Entertainer
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Far Traveler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Far Traveler
Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Roon of the Hidden Realm Roon of the Hidden Realm
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Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Scion of Halaster Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Scion of Halaster
Niko, Light of Hope Niko, Light of Hope
Genku, Future Shaper Genku, Future Shaper
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
Ganax, Astral Hunter Flaming Fist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Flaming Fist
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker
Lagrella, the Magpie Lagrella, the Magpie
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Far Traveler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
The Seventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Far Traveler Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Far Traveler
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
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