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Saffi Eriksdotter: Birthing Pod
Price tag $1.27

Legendary Creature — Human Scout

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Selesnya

Playstyle & Strategy

Birthing Pod 27% Combo 20% Aristocrats 10% Reanimator 10% Sacrifice 5%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Saffi Eriksdotter's Birthing Pod builds — cards that lean hardest into the Birthing Pod theme.

Renegade Rallier Renegade Rallier
+98% Synergy $0.28
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+98% Synergy $14.98
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+93% Synergy $0.27
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+91% Synergy $16.99
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+90% Synergy $3.59
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+90% Synergy $8.69
Reveillark Reveillark
+84% Synergy $0.76
Extraction Specialist Extraction Specialist
+79% Synergy $0.26
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+68% Synergy $0.38
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+67% Synergy $15.31

Top Cards

The staple cards most Saffi Eriksdotter Birthing Pod decks run as their core.

Pattern of Rebirth Pattern of Rebirth
+66% Synergy $4.67
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+66% Synergy $54.11
Greater Good Greater Good
+65% Synergy $5.28
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+64% Synergy $1.38
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+60% Synergy $10.93
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+56% Synergy $16.47
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+53% Synergy $13.48
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+45% Synergy $0.73
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+28% Synergy $1.44
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+15% Synergy $1.05

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Saffi Eriksdotter Birthing Pod game on their own.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+55% Synergy $36.16
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+48% Synergy $26.55
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+32% Synergy $14.22
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+32% Synergy $366.32
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+26% Synergy $125.34
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+24% Synergy $158.66
Natural Order Natural Order
+22% Synergy $35.35
The One Ring The One Ring
+19% Synergy $101.75
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+18% Synergy $1459.07
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+15% Synergy $28.28

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Birthing Pod plan in Saffi Eriksdotter decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+63% Synergy $2.47
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+60% Synergy $5.08
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+56% Synergy $0.20
Protean Hulk Protean Hulk
+55% Synergy $6.29
Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+46% Synergy $3.20
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+43% Synergy $58.30
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+42% Synergy $33.80
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+40% Synergy $0.41
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+39% Synergy $0.30
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+37% Synergy $2.54
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+37% Synergy $1.98
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+36% Synergy $1.26
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+35% Synergy $0.25
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+35% Synergy $8.30
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+35% Synergy $0.28
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+34% Synergy $3.22
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+33% Synergy $1.91
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+31% Synergy $25.79
Knight of Autumn Knight of Autumn
+31% Synergy $0.41
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+31% Synergy $0.38
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+28% Synergy $78.01
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+27% Synergy $0.26
Kitchen Finks Kitchen Finks
+27% Synergy $0.33
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+26% Synergy $0.33
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+26% Synergy $0.42
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+25% Synergy $0.33
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+25% Synergy $0.34
Endurance Endurance
+24% Synergy $3.87
Vizier of Remedies Vizier of Remedies
+24% Synergy $0.33
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+23% Synergy $24.74
Werefox Bodyguard Werefox Bodyguard
+23% Synergy $0.43
Spinner of Souls Spinner of Souls
+23% Synergy $0.39
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+21% Synergy $0.38
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+20% Synergy $4.94
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+20% Synergy $0.09
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+19% Synergy $2.82
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+19% Synergy $10.03
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+19% Synergy $2.44
Spore Frog Spore Frog
+19% Synergy $0.42
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+19% Synergy $1.46
Boonweaver Giant Boonweaver Giant
+18% Synergy $0.15
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+17% Synergy $0.39
Qasali Pridemage Qasali Pridemage
+16% Synergy $0.17
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+16% Synergy $0.38
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+14% Synergy $18.98
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+14% Synergy $0.27
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+13% Synergy $1.68
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+10% Synergy $22.28
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+10% Synergy $3.85
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
-4% Synergy $2.62

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Saffi Eriksdotter's Birthing Pod deck ahead.

Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+52% Synergy $6.09
Silence Silence
+35% Synergy $8.45
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+25% Synergy $8.82
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+22% Synergy $1.03
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+21% Synergy $5.02
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+19% Synergy $7.30
Cosmic Rebirth Cosmic Rebirth
+17% Synergy $0.16
Brought Back Brought Back
+13% Synergy $2.42
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+12% Synergy $8.23
Reprieve Reprieve
+11% Synergy $1.64
Rite of Harmony Rite of Harmony
+11% Synergy $0.38
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+10% Synergy $0.94
Continue? Continue?
+8% Synergy $3.16
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+7% Synergy $3.78
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+7% Synergy $0.88
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+6% Synergy $6.23
Congregation at Dawn Congregation at Dawn
+6% Synergy $3.75
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+6% Synergy $0.61
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+6% Synergy $1.58
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+6% Synergy $0.50
Beast Within Beast Within
+5% Synergy $0.46
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+5% Synergy $1.60
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+5% Synergy $4.62
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+4% Synergy $3.42
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+4% Synergy $5.43
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $51.92
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.36
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $1.62
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-12% Synergy $13.39

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Birthing Pod game plan forward for Saffi Eriksdotter.

Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+48% Synergy $0.32
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+47% Synergy $49.21
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+42% Synergy $25.19
Altar of Bone Altar of Bone
+36% Synergy $9.41
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+19% Synergy $5.44
Recommission Recommission
+15% Synergy $0.36
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+10% Synergy $3.32
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+9% Synergy $2.51
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+8% Synergy $2.31
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+8% Synergy $0.58
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+7% Synergy $12.29
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+7% Synergy $38.99
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+7% Synergy $0.34
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $6.57
Regrowth Regrowth
+5% Synergy $0.48
Threats Undetected Threats Undetected
+5% Synergy $0.34
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+5% Synergy $6.03
Three Visits Three Visits
+4% Synergy $5.51
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+2% Synergy $0.32
Harmonize Harmonize
-7% Synergy $0.30
Austere Command Austere Command
-8% Synergy $0.94
Farseek Farseek
-11% Synergy $0.71
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-12% Synergy $1.14
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-14% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
-20% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Saffi Eriksdotter Birthing Pod decks.

Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+50% Synergy $9.09
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+49% Synergy $6.62
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+18% Synergy $2.69
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+14% Synergy $0.75
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+11% Synergy $2.25
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+11% Synergy $2.03
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+9% Synergy $7.28
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+9% Synergy $1.67
Damping Sphere Damping Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.83
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Birthing Pod strategy in Saffi Eriksdotter decks.

Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+38% Synergy $26.85
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+30% Synergy $0.93
Birthing Ritual Birthing Ritual
+27% Synergy $4.39
Fecundity Fecundity
+26% Synergy $0.98
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+23% Synergy $1.17
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+22% Synergy $0.77
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+20% Synergy $6.09
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+20% Synergy $0.40
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+17% Synergy $2.76
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+17% Synergy $0.76
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+16% Synergy $12.08
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+15% Synergy $6.36
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+15% Synergy $29.28
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+11% Synergy $0.97
Compost Compost
+11% Synergy $1.60
Solemnity Solemnity
+11% Synergy $11.83
Vessel of Nascency Vessel of Nascency
+10% Synergy $0.16
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+8% Synergy $25.57
Swift Reconfiguration Swift Reconfiguration
+8% Synergy $4.04
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+7% Synergy $0.40
Earthcraft Earthcraft
+6% Synergy $147.93
Aluren Aluren
+6% Synergy $101.43
Martyr's Bond Martyr's Bond
+6% Synergy $1.06
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+5% Synergy $53.72
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+2% Synergy $0.67
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-4% Synergy $1.35
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
-5% Synergy $4.39
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-16% Synergy $6.81

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Saffi Eriksdotter's Birthing Pod game plan.

Vivien on the Hunt Vivien on the Hunt
+25% Synergy $0.60

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Saffi Eriksdotter Birthing Pod decks.

High Market High Market
+37% Synergy $0.48
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+34% Synergy $53.40
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+22% Synergy $2.75
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+20% Synergy $15.55
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+20% Synergy $4.90
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+17% Synergy $39.67
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+16% Synergy $0.37
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+14% Synergy $6.08
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $1.99
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+8% Synergy $0.41
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+6% Synergy $20.51
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+6% Synergy $4.34
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $6.42
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+5% Synergy $0.88
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+5% Synergy $0.80
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+4% Synergy $6.78
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+4% Synergy $5.14
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
+3% Synergy $4.72
Stirring Wildwood Stirring Wildwood
+2% Synergy $0.33
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-4% Synergy $5.89
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $2.76
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-16% Synergy $5.32

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Saffi Eriksdotter's Birthing Pod strategy.

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+19% Synergy $38.08
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+17% Synergy $73.71
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+14% Synergy $105.77
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+13% Synergy $1076.87
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+12% Synergy $6.04
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+10% Synergy $1.40
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+8% Synergy $43.64
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+6% Synergy $229.90
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+4% Synergy $0.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.46

Lands

The mana base behind Saffi Eriksdotter's Birthing Pod decks.

Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+48% Synergy $4.63
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+37% Synergy $11.42
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+35% Synergy $7.78
Savannah Savannah
+31% Synergy
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+28% Synergy $16.20
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+28% Synergy $30.45
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+27% Synergy $6.15
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+27% Synergy $17.02
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+26% Synergy $32.22
Brushland Brushland
+25% Synergy $1.20
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+25% Synergy $15.52
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+22% Synergy $33.45
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+20% Synergy $36.10
City of Brass City of Brass
+20% Synergy $9.98
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+19% Synergy $2.82
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+19% Synergy $48.66
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+19% Synergy $33.09
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+17% Synergy $7.07
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+15% Synergy $39.06
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+14% Synergy $2.97
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+13% Synergy $15.65
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+13% Synergy $1.68
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+9% Synergy $0.57
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+9% Synergy $2.51
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+6% Synergy $7.20
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $6.57
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+5% Synergy $8.80
Rumble Arena Rumble Arena
+5% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.25
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $49.78
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $1.02
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.07
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-1% Synergy $0.63
Forest Forest
-2% Synergy $0.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.26
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-5% Synergy $0.24
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-5% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.36
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
-7% Synergy $0.25
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-8% Synergy $2.36
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.39
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-10% Synergy $0.22
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-13% Synergy $0.29
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-19% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-20% Synergy $0.26
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-23% Synergy $0.25

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