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Selvala, Explorer Returned
Price tag $0.31

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

#610 Current Rank
#637 Last Week
#624 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.

Guac & Marshmallow Pizza Guac & Marshmallow Pizza
+5% Synergy $0.24
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+3% Synergy $0.35
Skateboard Skateboard
+2% Synergy $0.33
Erode Erode
0% Synergy $6.34
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
0% Synergy $0.22

High Synergy Cards

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

Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+50% Synergy $9.89
Quirion Ranger Quirion Ranger
+47% Synergy $1.86
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+44% Synergy $14.81
Seeker of Skybreak Seeker of Skybreak
+42% Synergy $0.97
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+41% Synergy $0.40
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+41% Synergy $10.78
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+40% Synergy $0.35
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+40% Synergy $0.62
Wirewood Symbiote Wirewood Symbiote
+39% Synergy $0.31
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+39% Synergy $2.42

Top Cards

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

Vitalize Vitalize
+35% Synergy $1.16
Instill Energy Instill Energy
+35% Synergy $1.16
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+24% Synergy $0.75
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+24% Synergy $1.84
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+23% Synergy $13.64
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+21% Synergy $3.70
Beast Within Beast Within
+9% Synergy $0.46
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.01
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $0.99
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+2% Synergy $13.67

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+27% Synergy $13.48
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+20% Synergy $57.11
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+14% Synergy $26.91
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+11% Synergy $37.16
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+11% Synergy $3.24
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+8% Synergy $157.73
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+6% Synergy $1374.41
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $55.57
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $6.50
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-5% Synergy $27.78

Creatures

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

Scryb Ranger Scryb Ranger
+31% Synergy $0.36
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+28% Synergy $0.65
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+27% Synergy $0.45
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+27% Synergy $2.99
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+23% Synergy $0.32
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+22% Synergy $1.89
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
+22% Synergy $17.71
Village Bell-Ringer Village Bell-Ringer
+22% Synergy $0.32
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+21% Synergy $4.45
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+20% Synergy $14.01
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+19% Synergy $8.01
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+18% Synergy $16.59
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
+18% Synergy $5.22
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+18% Synergy $5.41
Gluntch, the Bestower Gluntch, the Bestower
+17% Synergy $0.42
Dionus, Elvish Archdruid Dionus, Elvish Archdruid
+17% Synergy $11.40
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+16% Synergy $3.69
Trelasarra, Moon Dancer Trelasarra, Moon Dancer
+16% Synergy $0.32
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+16% Synergy $5.92
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+14% Synergy $24.88
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+14% Synergy $1.52
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
+14% Synergy $47.68
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+14% Synergy $52.57
Wirewood Channeler Wirewood Channeler
+14% Synergy $1.31
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+13% Synergy $2.25
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+13% Synergy $0.35
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+12% Synergy $5.29
Heartwood Storyteller Heartwood Storyteller
+12% Synergy $4.72
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+11% Synergy $2.89
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+11% Synergy $3.37
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+11% Synergy $1.94
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+11% Synergy $17.09
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+11% Synergy $2.62
Elvish Harbinger Elvish Harbinger
+11% Synergy $6.47
Copperhorn Scout Copperhorn Scout
+11% Synergy $0.31
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+10% Synergy $20.57
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+10% Synergy $33.27
Endurance Endurance
+10% Synergy $3.25
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+9% Synergy $9.55
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+9% Synergy $3.47
Veteran Explorer Veteran Explorer
+9% Synergy $0.30
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+7% Synergy $0.83
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+7% Synergy $2.94
Karametra, God of Harvests Karametra, God of Harvests
+7% Synergy $4.57
Brightglass Gearhulk Brightglass Gearhulk
+7% Synergy $6.33
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+6% Synergy $0.33
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+5% Synergy $57.22
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+3% Synergy $3.01
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+3% Synergy $20.11
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
-1% Synergy $3.28

Instants

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

To Arms! To Arms!
+31% Synergy $0.31
Emerald Charm Emerald Charm
+23% Synergy $0.22
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+20% Synergy $5.67
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+20% Synergy $30.21
Benefactor's Draught Benefactor's Draught
+18% Synergy $14.43
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+17% Synergy $10.60
Silence Silence
+16% Synergy $8.81
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+16% Synergy $7.93
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+16% Synergy $7.11
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+15% Synergy $1.07
Congregation at Dawn Congregation at Dawn
+15% Synergy $3.21
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+11% Synergy $0.26
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+11% Synergy $7.24
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+10% Synergy $0.65
Stony Strength Stony Strength
+10% Synergy $0.06
High Stride High Stride
+10% Synergy $0.18
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+9% Synergy $7.81
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+9% Synergy $7.81
Leaping Ambush Leaping Ambush
+9% Synergy $0.14
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+9% Synergy $5.30
Arachnoid Adaptation Arachnoid Adaptation
+9% Synergy $0.11
Fog Fog
+8% Synergy $0.74
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+8% Synergy $0.26
Shared Summons Shared Summons
+8% Synergy $3.14
Squall Line Squall Line
+8% Synergy $2.14
Ornamental Courage Ornamental Courage
+8% Synergy $0.07
Burst of Strength Burst of Strength
+8% Synergy $0.23
Sudden Spinnerets Sudden Spinnerets
+8% Synergy $0.12
Reprieve Reprieve
+6% Synergy $1.10
Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+6% Synergy $0.20
Vines of the Recluse Vines of the Recluse
+6% Synergy $0.08
Pillar Launch Pillar Launch
+6% Synergy $0.20
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+5% Synergy $2.35
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+4% Synergy $1.50
Riot Control Riot Control
+4% Synergy $0.30
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+4% Synergy $1.32
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+3% Synergy $7.31
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+3% Synergy $0.37
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+3% Synergy $13.26
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+2% Synergy $1.00
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $1.47
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.33
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+1% Synergy $4.28
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.68
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-1% Synergy $21.24
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-5% Synergy $0.69
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-7% Synergy $18.07

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 $22.04
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+19% Synergy $48.01
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+19% Synergy $5.25
Mobilize Mobilize
+19% Synergy $8.76
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+16% Synergy $3.05
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+12% Synergy $5.19
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+12% Synergy $2.50
Hurricane Hurricane
+12% Synergy $0.46
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+11% Synergy $0.36
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+11% Synergy $2.88
Collective Voyage Collective Voyage
+10% Synergy $6.97
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+9% Synergy $0.34
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+8% Synergy $0.66
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+8% Synergy $0.30
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+8% Synergy $2.96
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+8% Synergy $0.36
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+7% Synergy $3.49
Regrowth Regrowth
+6% Synergy $0.47
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+5% Synergy $0.35
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+5% Synergy $0.75
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+5% Synergy $38.91
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+5% Synergy $0.42
Sylvan Offering Sylvan Offering
+5% Synergy $0.34
Selvala's Charge Selvala's Charge
+5% Synergy $0.21
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $7.56
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+4% Synergy $0.34
Fumigate Fumigate
+3% Synergy $0.33
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+3% Synergy $7.36
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+3% Synergy $1.79
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+2% Synergy $1.10
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+2% Synergy $2.90
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $3.33
Explore Explore
0% Synergy $0.34
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
0% Synergy $0.82
Harmonize Harmonize
-1% Synergy $0.32
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-1% Synergy $1.66
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.64
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-3% Synergy $2.99
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $5.05
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-5% Synergy $1.35
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-7% Synergy $2.13
Farseek Farseek
-8% Synergy $0.52
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-12% Synergy $0.37
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-12% Synergy $1.16
Cultivate Cultivate
-15% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+19% Synergy $11.62
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+15% Synergy $24.59
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+14% Synergy $11.11
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+14% Synergy $3.75
Sword of the Paruns Sword of the Paruns
+14% Synergy $1.02
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+14% Synergy $7.77
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+13% Synergy $5.20
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+9% Synergy $5.45
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+8% Synergy $0.41
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+7% Synergy $11.48
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+7% Synergy $16.26
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+6% Synergy $5.23
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+5% Synergy $44.58
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+5% Synergy $0.80
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+5% Synergy $19.51
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+5% Synergy $10.66
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+4% Synergy $3.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.85
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $98.98
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+1% Synergy $6.84
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
-1% Synergy $0.33
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-1% Synergy $5.79
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-4% Synergy $62.03

Enchantments

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

Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+23% Synergy $22.55
Nature's Chosen Nature's Chosen
+22% Synergy $2.99
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+18% Synergy $0.51
Leyline of Abundance Leyline of Abundance
+15% Synergy $1.24
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+11% Synergy $0.40
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+9% Synergy $26.49
Quest for Renewal Quest for Renewal
+9% Synergy $5.82
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+7% Synergy $8.79
Heartbeat of Spring Heartbeat of Spring
+7% Synergy $4.08
Helix Pinnacle Helix Pinnacle
+7% Synergy $7.94
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+6% Synergy $1.62
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+6% Synergy $3.53
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+6% Synergy $6.29
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+5% Synergy $0.72
Abundance Abundance
+5% Synergy $1.19
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+5% Synergy $5.65
Dictate of Karametra Dictate of Karametra
+5% Synergy $0.88
Eladamri's Vineyard Eladamri's Vineyard
+5% Synergy $4.08
Upwelling Upwelling
+5% Synergy $1.32
Awakening Awakening
+5% Synergy $6.12
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $30.42
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+4% Synergy $342.83
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+3% Synergy $34.55
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+3% Synergy $0.40
Exploration Exploration
+2% Synergy $32.10
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+2% Synergy $2.39
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+2% Synergy $0.33
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+1% Synergy $7.49
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
0% Synergy $0.97
Guardian Project Guardian Project
0% Synergy $11.76
Privileged Position Privileged Position
0% Synergy $3.77
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-1% Synergy $4.82
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-2% Synergy $3.48
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-4% Synergy $0.39
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-7% Synergy $6.74

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+17% Synergy $2.65
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+11% Synergy $14.95
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+9% Synergy $49.31
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+8% Synergy $2.91
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+8% Synergy $4.81
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+8% Synergy $4.52
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+6% Synergy $5.07
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+5% Synergy $1.16
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $51.64
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $10.04
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $122.46
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+1% Synergy $6.57
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.48
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $1.13
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-1% Synergy $16.41
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.26
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-7% Synergy $10.06
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-13% Synergy $6.10
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $0.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+12% Synergy $5.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+11% Synergy $2.89
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+9% Synergy $37.54
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+5% Synergy $1066.67
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $5.05
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.19
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-2% Synergy $5.08
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-5% Synergy $0.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-14% Synergy $0.43

Lands

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

Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+15% Synergy $4.80
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+14% Synergy $10.45
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+14% Synergy $1.52
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+13% Synergy $7.00
Brushland Brushland
+13% Synergy $1.02
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+12% Synergy $18.49
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+12% Synergy $2.50
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+11% Synergy $2.89
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+10% Synergy $16.30
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+8% Synergy $33.01
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+8% Synergy $0.66
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $28.97
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+8% Synergy $0.26
Savannah Savannah
+7% Synergy
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+7% Synergy $48.51
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+7% Synergy $14.49
City of Brass City of Brass
+7% Synergy $9.33
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+7% Synergy $45.78
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+7% Synergy $32.63
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+7% Synergy $3.49
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+6% Synergy $29.76
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+6% Synergy $32.24
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+5% Synergy $14.10
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+4% Synergy $2.93
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $7.56
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.26
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+3% Synergy $5.86
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+3% Synergy $5.98
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+3% Synergy $0.62
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $39.63
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+1% Synergy $0.63
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.28
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
0% Synergy $0.23
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.07
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $1.09
Plains Plains
-3% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.21
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
-3% Synergy $0.23
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-4% Synergy $2.55
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-4% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-5% Synergy $0.28
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-5% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.23
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
-5% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.27
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $0.26
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
-7% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.26
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-8% Synergy $0.33
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-8% Synergy $0.29

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