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Selvala, Explorer Returned
Price tag $0.25

Legendary CreatureElf Scout

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Selesnya

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

#525 Current Rank
#506 Last Week
#615 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Selvala, Explorer Returned.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Selvala, Explorer Returned decks.

Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+17% Synergy $10.79
Brigid, Clachan's Heart Brigid, Doun's Mind Brigid, Clachan's Heart
+4% Synergy $0.67
Champions of the Perfect Champions of the Perfect
+4% Synergy $0.84
Selfless Safewright Selfless Safewright
+2% Synergy $0.70
Guac & Marshmallow Pizza Guac & Marshmallow Pizza
+2% Synergy $0.21

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Selvala, Explorer Returned's abilities and overall game plan.

Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+49% Synergy $8.56
Quirion Ranger Quirion Ranger
+47% Synergy $2.03
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+44% Synergy $15.09
Seeker of Skybreak Seeker of Skybreak
+42% Synergy $0.81
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+41% Synergy $1.56
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+41% Synergy $11.16
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+40% Synergy $0.34
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+40% Synergy $0.96
Wirewood Symbiote Wirewood Symbiote
+40% Synergy $0.25
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+39% Synergy $2.02

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Selvala, Explorer Returned decks.

Instill Energy Instill Energy
+35% Synergy $1.14
Vitalize Vitalize
+35% Synergy $1.00
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+24% Synergy $0.66
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+23% Synergy $13.51
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+23% Synergy $1.58
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+21% Synergy $4.61
Beast Within Beast Within
+9% Synergy $0.72
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.36
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.28
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+2% Synergy $13.18

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+27% Synergy $11.12
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+20% Synergy $50.05
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+13% Synergy $24.79
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+11% Synergy $32.53
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+11% Synergy $4.32
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+8% Synergy $140.43
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+6% Synergy $1176.41
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $51.57
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $7.48
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-5% Synergy $26.15

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Selvala, Explorer Returned's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Scryb Ranger Scryb Ranger
+31% Synergy $0.44
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+28% Synergy $0.59
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+27% Synergy $0.63
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+26% Synergy $2.66
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+23% Synergy $0.30
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+22% Synergy $1.98
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
+22% Synergy $16.96
Village Bell-Ringer Village Bell-Ringer
+22% Synergy $0.35
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+21% Synergy $11.53
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+20% Synergy $10.34
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+18% Synergy $15.71
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
+18% Synergy $6.72
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+18% Synergy $8.16
Gluntch, the Bestower Gluntch, the Bestower
+17% Synergy $0.40
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+16% Synergy $7.18
Dionus, Elvish Archdruid Dionus, Elvish Archdruid
+16% Synergy $13.92
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+15% Synergy $3.72
Trelasarra, Moon Dancer Trelasarra, Moon Dancer
+15% Synergy $0.31
Wirewood Channeler Wirewood Channeler
+15% Synergy $1.72
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+14% Synergy $22.65
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+14% Synergy $2.18
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
+14% Synergy $50.96
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+14% Synergy $48.70
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+13% Synergy $0.33
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+12% Synergy $2.15
Heartwood Storyteller Heartwood Storyteller
+12% Synergy $3.98
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+12% Synergy $2.98
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+11% Synergy $3.17
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+11% Synergy $2.40
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+11% Synergy $1.22
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+11% Synergy $19.26
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+11% Synergy $2.80
Copperhorn Scout Copperhorn Scout
+11% Synergy $0.27
Elvish Harbinger Elvish Harbinger
+11% Synergy $5.29
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+10% Synergy $17.94
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+10% Synergy $23.92
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+10% Synergy $2.84
Veteran Explorer Veteran Explorer
+10% Synergy $0.30
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+9% Synergy $7.30
Endurance Endurance
+9% Synergy $2.94
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+9% Synergy $0.70
Karametra, God of Harvests Karametra, God of Harvests
+8% Synergy $5.15
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+7% Synergy $0.82
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+7% Synergy $2.83
Brightglass Gearhulk Brightglass Gearhulk
+7% Synergy $5.63
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+6% Synergy $53.97
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+6% Synergy $0.34
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+3% Synergy $4.33
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+3% Synergy $17.44
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
-2% Synergy $3.05

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Selvala, Explorer Returned safe.

To Arms! To Arms!
+31% Synergy $0.35
Emerald Charm Emerald Charm
+22% Synergy $0.12
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+20% Synergy $5.30
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+19% Synergy $27.76
Benefactor's Draught Benefactor's Draught
+18% Synergy $13.02
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+17% Synergy $10.18
Silence Silence
+16% Synergy $7.46
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+16% Synergy $6.70
Congregation at Dawn Congregation at Dawn
+16% Synergy $3.63
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+15% Synergy $0.86
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+15% Synergy $7.64
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+11% Synergy $0.22
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+11% Synergy $0.56
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+10% Synergy $7.47
Stony Strength Stony Strength
+10% Synergy $0.05
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+9% Synergy $8.14
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+9% Synergy $6.98
High Stride High Stride
+9% Synergy $0.12
Leaping Ambush Leaping Ambush
+9% Synergy $0.07
Fog Fog
+8% Synergy $0.47
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+8% Synergy $0.34
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+8% Synergy $3.47
Arachnoid Adaptation Arachnoid Adaptation
+8% Synergy $0.08
Shared Summons Shared Summons
+8% Synergy $1.86
Squall Line Squall Line
+8% Synergy $2.05
Burst of Strength Burst of Strength
+8% Synergy $0.15
Ornamental Courage Ornamental Courage
+8% Synergy $0.03
Sudden Spinnerets Sudden Spinnerets
+7% Synergy $0.12
Reprieve Reprieve
+6% Synergy $1.72
Vines of the Recluse Vines of the Recluse
+6% Synergy $0.11
Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+5% Synergy $0.20
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+5% Synergy $3.44
Pillar Launch Pillar Launch
+5% Synergy $0.16
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+4% Synergy $1.68
Riot Control Riot Control
+4% Synergy $0.19
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+4% Synergy $1.07
Benevolent Offering Benevolent Offering
+4% Synergy $1.26
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+3% Synergy $6.80
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+3% Synergy $0.38
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+3% Synergy $12.08
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+2% Synergy $1.41
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $1.18
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+1% Synergy $2.70
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.39
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-1% Synergy $18.92
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-5% Synergy $0.58
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-7% Synergy $14.67

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Selvala, Explorer Returned's game plan and control the board.

Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+20% Synergy $19.50
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+19% Synergy $38.86
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+19% Synergy $4.24
Mobilize Mobilize
+19% Synergy $6.12
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+16% Synergy $4.14
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+12% Synergy $7.44
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+12% Synergy $2.37
Hurricane Hurricane
+12% Synergy $0.45
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+11% Synergy $0.34
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+11% Synergy $2.15
Collective Voyage Collective Voyage
+11% Synergy $6.24
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+9% Synergy $0.31
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+8% Synergy $0.31
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+8% Synergy $2.24
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+8% Synergy $0.31
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+7% Synergy $0.86
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+7% Synergy $2.47
Regrowth Regrowth
+6% Synergy $0.46
Selvala's Charge Selvala's Charge
+6% Synergy $0.21
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+5% Synergy $0.62
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+5% Synergy $37.50
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+5% Synergy $0.39
Sylvan Offering Sylvan Offering
+5% Synergy $0.24
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $6.93
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.60
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+4% Synergy $0.25
Fumigate Fumigate
+3% Synergy $0.26
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+3% Synergy $6.37
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+3% Synergy $1.44
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+2% Synergy $0.94
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+2% Synergy $3.31
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $3.12
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
0% Synergy $0.80
Harmonize Harmonize
-1% Synergy $0.19
Explore Explore
-1% Synergy $0.33
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-2% Synergy $1.85
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.44
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-3% Synergy $2.18
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $9.41
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-5% Synergy $1.02
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-7% Synergy $3.15
Farseek Farseek
-8% Synergy $0.71
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-12% Synergy $0.42
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-12% Synergy $1.35
Cultivate Cultivate
-15% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+19% Synergy $10.71
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+15% Synergy $20.67
Sword of the Paruns Sword of the Paruns
+15% Synergy $1.06
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+14% Synergy $12.15
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+14% Synergy $3.99
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+14% Synergy $8.81
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+13% Synergy $5.47
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+10% Synergy $5.38
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+8% Synergy $0.36
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+7% Synergy $11.36
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+7% Synergy $16.06
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+6% Synergy $4.20
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+5% Synergy $1.01
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+5% Synergy $38.93
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+5% Synergy $9.39
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+5% Synergy $18.94
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+5% Synergy $2.67
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $2.00
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $106.03
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+1% Synergy $5.61
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
-1% Synergy $0.32
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-1% Synergy $4.85
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-4% Synergy $62.87

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Selvala, Explorer Returned's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+23% Synergy $20.69
Nature's Chosen Nature's Chosen
+22% Synergy $3.08
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+18% Synergy $0.60
Leyline of Abundance Leyline of Abundance
+15% Synergy $1.22
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+10% Synergy $0.41
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+9% Synergy $26.42
Quest for Renewal Quest for Renewal
+9% Synergy $5.67
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+7% Synergy $8.71
Heartbeat of Spring Heartbeat of Spring
+7% Synergy $4.06
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+6% Synergy $5.97
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+6% Synergy $6.11
Helix Pinnacle Helix Pinnacle
+6% Synergy $7.89
Dictate of Karametra Dictate of Karametra
+6% Synergy $0.93
Upwelling Upwelling
+6% Synergy $1.26
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+5% Synergy $1.15
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+5% Synergy $0.81
Abundance Abundance
+5% Synergy $1.23
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+5% Synergy $4.80
Eladamri's Vineyard Eladamri's Vineyard
+5% Synergy $3.57
Awakening Awakening
+5% Synergy $5.80
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $28.58
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+4% Synergy $268.32
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+3% Synergy $33.98
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+3% Synergy $0.27
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+3% Synergy $0.43
Exploration Exploration
+2% Synergy $29.75
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+2% Synergy $4.84
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+1% Synergy $6.02
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
0% Synergy $1.02
Guardian Project Guardian Project
0% Synergy $11.51
Privileged Position Privileged Position
0% Synergy $3.41
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
0% Synergy $4.79
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-2% Synergy $5.90
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-5% Synergy $0.46
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-7% Synergy $6.81

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+17% Synergy $3.84
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+12% Synergy $14.69
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+9% Synergy $45.94
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+8% Synergy $1.96
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+8% Synergy $5.33
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+7% Synergy $5.42
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+6% Synergy $6.39
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+5% Synergy $0.71
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $44.85
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $9.01
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $109.97
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+1% Synergy $6.02
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.88
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.28
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-2% Synergy $16.16
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.27
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-8% Synergy $7.13
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-13% Synergy $5.38
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-17% Synergy $1.63

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+12% Synergy $4.02
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $2.44
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+8% Synergy $37.89
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+5% Synergy $938.97
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $5.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.18
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-2% Synergy $1.58
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-5% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-14% Synergy $0.45

Lands

The mana base foundation for Selvala, Explorer Returned decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+14% Synergy $11.82
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+14% Synergy $4.90
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+14% Synergy $2.18
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+13% Synergy $7.14
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+12% Synergy $17.28
Brushland Brushland
+12% Synergy $0.81
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+12% Synergy $2.37
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+11% Synergy $3.17
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+10% Synergy $18.04
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+9% Synergy $30.79
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $28.31
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+8% Synergy $0.34
Savannah Savannah
+7% Synergy
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+7% Synergy $0.86
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+7% Synergy $49.97
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+7% Synergy $16.37
City of Brass City of Brass
+7% Synergy $9.14
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+7% Synergy $27.95
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+7% Synergy $41.34
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+7% Synergy $2.47
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+6% Synergy $26.52
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+6% Synergy $28.64
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+5% Synergy $15.11
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+4% Synergy $6.27
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+4% Synergy $2.63
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $6.93
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+3% Synergy $6.96
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+3% Synergy $0.50
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.24
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+1% Synergy $0.75
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.27
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $35.53
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.21
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-1% Synergy $0.31
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $2.48
Plains Plains
-3% Synergy $0.21
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.29
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
-3% Synergy $0.19
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-4% Synergy $2.27
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-4% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-5% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.22
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
-5% Synergy $0.29
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-6% Synergy $0.22
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
-6% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.30
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-7% Synergy $0.25
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-7% Synergy $0.23
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $0.22
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.24

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