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Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
Price tag $0.39

Legendary CreatureCat Warrior

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#2109 Current Rank
#2335 Last Week
#1844 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Qala, Ajani's Pridemate.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Qala, Ajani's Pridemate decks.

Ajani's Response Ajani's Response
+3% Synergy $0.13
Practiced Offense Practiced Offense
+2% Synergy $0.81
Eager Glyphmage Eager Glyphmage
+1% Synergy $0.08
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
+0% Synergy $92.66
Erode Erode
-6% Synergy $5.71

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Qala, Ajani's Pridemate's abilities and overall game plan.

Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+65% Synergy $0.38
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+60% Synergy $0.31
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+59% Synergy $0.37
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+55% Synergy $0.17
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+52% Synergy $0.27
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+51% Synergy $4.06
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+49% Synergy $6.15
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+48% Synergy $0.36
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+48% Synergy $2.12
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+43% Synergy $2.41

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Qala, Ajani's Pridemate decks.

Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+43% Synergy $2.87
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+40% Synergy $2.19
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+40% Synergy $0.28
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+40% Synergy $5.87
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+34% Synergy $4.00
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+16% Synergy $5.62
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $1.37
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.27
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-9% Synergy $4.94
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.20

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $104.71
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $129.20
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $6.25
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-12% Synergy $53.05
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-14% Synergy $37.58
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-19% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Qala, Ajani's Pridemate's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+39% Synergy $0.96
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+38% Synergy $0.29
Cat Collector Cat Collector
+38% Synergy $0.33
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+37% Synergy $4.67
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+37% Synergy $0.33
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+33% Synergy $0.25
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+31% Synergy $0.76
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+29% Synergy $9.01
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+28% Synergy $6.60
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+28% Synergy $22.85
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+27% Synergy $2.69
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+27% Synergy $3.61
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+26% Synergy $1.82
Attended Healer Attended Healer
+24% Synergy $0.24
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+23% Synergy $41.88
Leonin Warleader Leonin Warleader
+22% Synergy $5.98
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+21% Synergy $0.28
Kor Celebrant Kor Celebrant
+20% Synergy $0.11
Regal Caracal Regal Caracal
+20% Synergy $0.43
Twinblade Paladin Twinblade Paladin
+19% Synergy $0.70
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+19% Synergy $0.25
Aunt May Aunt May
+19% Synergy $0.30
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+17% Synergy $1.01
Celestial Unicorn Celestial Unicorn
+17% Synergy $0.27
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+16% Synergy $3.28
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+15% Synergy $0.37
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
+14% Synergy $0.34
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+14% Synergy $8.17
Leonin Vanguard Leonin Vanguard
+14% Synergy $0.26
Healer of the Pride Healer of the Pride
+14% Synergy $0.35
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+13% Synergy $4.63
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+13% Synergy $63.86
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+12% Synergy $0.68
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+11% Synergy $1.44
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+10% Synergy $2.12
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+9% Synergy $0.25
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+9% Synergy $0.29
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+8% Synergy $0.34
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+5% Synergy $0.40
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+5% Synergy $31.70
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+2% Synergy $0.55
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+2% Synergy $0.44
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $2.98
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+0% Synergy $5.07
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+0% Synergy $7.99
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-1% Synergy $0.34
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-4% Synergy $4.55
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.31
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-6% Synergy $3.94
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-18% Synergy $58.40

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Qala, Ajani's Pridemate safe.

Revitalize Revitalize
+21% Synergy $0.14
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+15% Synergy $0.46
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+13% Synergy $0.29
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+11% Synergy $0.75
Light of Hope Light of Hope
+11% Synergy $0.26
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+10% Synergy $1.13
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+7% Synergy $0.31
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+7% Synergy $3.12
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+6% Synergy $0.22
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+6% Synergy $3.96
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+6% Synergy $0.28
Joust Through Joust Through
+6% Synergy $0.13
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+5% Synergy $3.19
Claws Out Claws Out
+5% Synergy $0.26
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+5% Synergy $0.39
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.28
Divine Resilience Divine Resilience
+3% Synergy $0.32
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+3% Synergy $0.94
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+3% Synergy $7.52
Riot Control Riot Control
+3% Synergy $0.32
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.65
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+3% Synergy $7.86
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+2% Synergy $0.18
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+2% Synergy $0.38
Parting Gust Parting Gust
0% Synergy $1.04
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
0% Synergy $2.77
Disenchant Disenchant
-1% Synergy $0.11
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-1% Synergy $2.21
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-1% Synergy $5.50
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-2% Synergy $3.99
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.31
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-3% Synergy $16.54
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-5% Synergy $1.07
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-5% Synergy $22.27
Reprieve Reprieve
-6% Synergy $1.34

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Qala, Ajani's Pridemate's game plan and control the board.

Raise the Past Raise the Past
+13% Synergy $0.43
Fumigate Fumigate
+13% Synergy $0.30
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+10% Synergy $0.26
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+6% Synergy $0.91
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+5% Synergy $0.82
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+4% Synergy $0.28
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+3% Synergy $0.41
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+2% Synergy $2.26
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+2% Synergy $0.31
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+2% Synergy $0.63
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+1% Synergy $5.02
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+0% Synergy $0.72
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+0% Synergy $4.70
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.42
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.32
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-9% Synergy $3.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+25% Synergy $5.47
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+23% Synergy $0.57
Prism Ring Prism Ring
+22% Synergy $0.29
Staff of the Sun Magus Staff of the Sun Magus
+18% Synergy $0.13
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+17% Synergy $24.14
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+13% Synergy $2.77
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+12% Synergy $0.61
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+9% Synergy $7.87
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+9% Synergy $70.05
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+8% Synergy $6.15
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+7% Synergy $0.67
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+5% Synergy $10.97
Animation Module Animation Module
+5% Synergy $3.39
Sun Droplet Sun Droplet
+5% Synergy $0.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+0% Synergy $1.95
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
0% Synergy $8.82
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.30
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $2.58
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
-4% Synergy $7.08
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-5% Synergy $6.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.39
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-14% Synergy $1.28

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Qala, Ajani's Pridemate's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+38% Synergy $0.48
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+28% Synergy $0.85
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+27% Synergy $0.54
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+26% Synergy $0.40
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+23% Synergy $0.29
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+16% Synergy $0.35
Ajani's Mantra Ajani's Mantra
+16% Synergy $0.38
Sunbond Sunbond
+15% Synergy $0.44
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+14% Synergy $1.26
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+12% Synergy $5.55
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+12% Synergy $0.55
Righteous Cause Righteous Cause
+8% Synergy $0.62
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+7% Synergy $0.67
Recumbent Bliss Recumbent Bliss
+7% Synergy $0.14
Answered Prayers Answered Prayers
+6% Synergy $0.23
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+6% Synergy $0.65
Path of Bravery Path of Bravery
+5% Synergy $0.32
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+5% Synergy $0.28
Liminal Hold Liminal Hold
+5% Synergy $0.09
Cradle of Vitality Cradle of Vitality
+4% Synergy $0.44
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+3% Synergy $1.43
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+3% Synergy $3.61
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+2% Synergy $0.14
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+2% Synergy $1.92
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+2% Synergy $4.65
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+1% Synergy $0.28
True Conviction True Conviction
+1% Synergy $5.04
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+1% Synergy $0.64
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $9.20
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-2% Synergy $9.52
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-4% Synergy $28.10
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-4% Synergy $6.60
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-7% Synergy $8.32
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-7% Synergy $0.59
Land Tax Land Tax
-18% Synergy $13.68

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Qala, Ajani's Pridemate to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+28% Synergy $10.22
Ajani, Caller of the Pride Ajani, Caller of the Pride
+18% Synergy $0.56
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
+8% Synergy $3.25
Ajani, Wise Counselor Ajani, Wise Counselor
+7% Synergy $7.96
Ajani Goldmane Ajani Goldmane
+5% Synergy $4.61
Ajani, Inspiring Leader Ajani, Inspiring Leader
+4% Synergy $7.68
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+4% Synergy $2.13
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-2% Synergy $1.82
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-5% Synergy $39.10

Utility Lands

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

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+28% Synergy $0.78
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+22% Synergy $0.34
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+21% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+12% Synergy $0.40
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+9% Synergy $0.34
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+7% Synergy $0.30
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+5% Synergy $13.56
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.34
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+2% Synergy $0.26
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+0% Synergy $0.30
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+0% Synergy $0.35
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
0% Synergy $1.53
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-4% Synergy $7.60
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $2.44
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $0.33
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-6% Synergy $5.91
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-8% Synergy $0.42
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.93
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-11% Synergy $50.07
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-11% Synergy $5.99
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-14% Synergy $4.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+35% Synergy $0.38
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.35
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+3% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $2.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.33
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-6% Synergy $35.66
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $0.98

Lands

The mana base foundation for Qala, Ajani's Pridemate decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+13% Synergy $0.31
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+11% Synergy $0.94
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+11% Synergy $0.37
Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
+10% Synergy $2.00
Skyclave Cleric Skyclave Basilica Skyclave Cleric
+6% Synergy $0.25
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.28
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.08
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.65
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $2.98
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.34

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