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Selvala, Explorer Returned
Price tag $0.27

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

#569 Current Rank
#546 Last Week
#626 Past 2 Years

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.

Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu
+7% Synergy $14.31
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+2% Synergy $0.29
Jennifer Walters The Sensational She-Hulk Jennifer Walters
+2% Synergy $21.72
Erode Erode
+0% Synergy $5.92
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
-1% Synergy $10.14

High Synergy Cards

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

Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+50% Synergy $11.42
Quirion Ranger Quirion Ranger
+46% Synergy $1.56
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+44% Synergy $14.85
Seeker of Skybreak Seeker of Skybreak
+41% Synergy $6.13
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+41% Synergy $0.44
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+40% Synergy $11.85
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+40% Synergy $0.23
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+39% Synergy $0.53
Wirewood Symbiote Wirewood Symbiote
+39% Synergy $0.30
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+39% Synergy $2.38

Top Cards

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

Vitalize Vitalize
+35% Synergy $1.12
Instill Energy Instill Energy
+35% Synergy $1.24
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+23% Synergy $1.84
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+23% Synergy $0.70
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+23% Synergy $11.93
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+21% Synergy $4.39
Beast Within Beast Within
+8% Synergy $0.51
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+4% Synergy $1.26
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+2% Synergy $14.58
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.23

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+26% Synergy $15.52
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+20% Synergy $58.09
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+13% Synergy $28.68
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+11% Synergy $37.90
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+10% Synergy $3.73
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+8% Synergy $167.83
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+6% Synergy $1510.97
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $53.21
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $6.17
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-5% Synergy $28.20

Creatures

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

Scryb Ranger Scryb Ranger
+30% Synergy $0.42
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+28% Synergy $0.96
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+27% Synergy $3.29
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+26% Synergy $0.38
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+22% Synergy $0.32
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
+22% Synergy $16.64
Village Bell-Ringer Village Bell-Ringer
+21% Synergy $0.30
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+21% Synergy $1.87
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+21% Synergy $8.40
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+21% Synergy $1.88
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+19% Synergy $14.79
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+19% Synergy $6.54
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+18% Synergy $17.83
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
+17% Synergy $5.36
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+17% Synergy $7.05
Dionus, Elvish Archdruid Dionus, Elvish Archdruid
+17% Synergy $7.63
Gluntch, the Bestower Gluntch, the Bestower
+16% Synergy $0.43
Trelasarra, Moon Dancer Trelasarra, Moon Dancer
+15% Synergy $0.29
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+15% Synergy $3.93
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+14% Synergy $51.13
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+14% Synergy $26.23
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
+14% Synergy $49.21
Wirewood Channeler Wirewood Channeler
+13% Synergy $1.36
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+13% Synergy $1.88
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+13% Synergy $2.82
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+11% Synergy $4.53
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+11% Synergy $0.41
Heartwood Storyteller Heartwood Storyteller
+11% Synergy $5.10
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+11% Synergy $3.10
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+11% Synergy $3.68
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+11% Synergy $2.60
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+10% Synergy $18.56
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+10% Synergy $3.64
Copperhorn Scout Copperhorn Scout
+10% Synergy $0.30
Elvish Harbinger Elvish Harbinger
+10% Synergy $6.47
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+10% Synergy $36.58
Endurance Endurance
+10% Synergy $4.15
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+10% Synergy $19.80
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+9% Synergy $2.91
Veteran Explorer Veteran Explorer
+8% Synergy $0.32
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+8% Synergy $8.09
Brightglass Gearhulk Brightglass Gearhulk
+7% Synergy $5.30
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+7% Synergy $5.24
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+7% Synergy $0.77
Karametra, God of Harvests Karametra, God of Harvests
+7% Synergy $4.65
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+5% Synergy $0.33
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+5% Synergy $60.48
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+3% Synergy $20.63
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+2% Synergy $3.91
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
0% Synergy $4.24

Instants

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

To Arms! To Arms!
+31% Synergy $0.32
Emerald Charm Emerald Charm
+23% Synergy $0.12
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+20% Synergy $31.39
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+19% Synergy $6.12
Benefactor's Draught Benefactor's Draught
+18% Synergy $16.60
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+16% Synergy $10.76
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+16% Synergy $4.10
Silence Silence
+16% Synergy $10.00
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+15% Synergy $7.05
Congregation at Dawn Congregation at Dawn
+15% Synergy $3.61
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+14% Synergy $0.85
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+11% Synergy $0.27
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+11% Synergy $5.02
Stony Strength Stony Strength
+10% Synergy $0.09
High Stride High Stride
+10% Synergy $0.16
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+10% Synergy $0.64
Leaping Ambush Leaping Ambush
+9% Synergy $0.17
Arachnoid Adaptation Arachnoid Adaptation
+9% Synergy $0.20
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+9% Synergy $8.91
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+9% Synergy $6.14
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+8% Synergy $4.95
Ornamental Courage Ornamental Courage
+8% Synergy $0.11
Burst of Strength Burst of Strength
+8% Synergy $0.29
Fog Fog
+8% Synergy $0.92
Squall Line Squall Line
+8% Synergy $2.06
Sudden Spinnerets Sudden Spinnerets
+8% Synergy $0.20
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.31
Shared Summons Shared Summons
+7% Synergy $2.09
Vines of the Recluse Vines of the Recluse
+6% Synergy $0.08
Reprieve Reprieve
+6% Synergy $1.30
Pillar Launch Pillar Launch
+6% Synergy $0.12
Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+5% Synergy $0.28
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+4% Synergy $2.17
Riot Control Riot Control
+4% Synergy $0.39
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+4% Synergy $2.63
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+3% Synergy $7.94
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $1.71
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+3% Synergy $12.64
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+3% Synergy $0.44
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+1% Synergy $0.97
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $1.40
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.97
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+1% Synergy $5.61
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+0% Synergy $0.27
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $22.27
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-5% Synergy $0.82
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-6% Synergy $14.66

Sorceries

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

Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+19% Synergy $28.49
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+19% Synergy $52.76
Mobilize Mobilize
+19% Synergy $9.30
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+19% Synergy $5.81
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+16% Synergy $2.98
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+12% Synergy $2.57
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+12% Synergy $5.49
Hurricane Hurricane
+11% Synergy $0.41
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+11% Synergy $2.97
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+11% Synergy $0.82
Collective Voyage Collective Voyage
+10% Synergy $7.64
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+9% Synergy $0.36
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+8% Synergy $0.29
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+8% Synergy $0.30
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+7% Synergy $3.49
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+7% Synergy $0.62
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+6% Synergy $4.20
Regrowth Regrowth
+6% Synergy $0.48
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+5% Synergy $0.92
Selvala's Charge Selvala's Charge
+5% Synergy $0.23
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+5% Synergy $0.70
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+5% Synergy $41.21
Sylvan Offering Sylvan Offering
+4% Synergy $0.32
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.32
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $6.50
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $0.30
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+3% Synergy $4.47
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+3% Synergy $2.46
Fumigate Fumigate
+2% Synergy $0.32
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+2% Synergy $4.77
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+1% Synergy $2.74
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+0% Synergy $3.91
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
0% Synergy $0.93
Explore Explore
0% Synergy $0.22
Harmonize Harmonize
-1% Synergy $0.25
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-1% Synergy $2.34
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.42
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-3% Synergy $3.57
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-4% Synergy $1.02
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $5.30
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-6% Synergy $2.43
Farseek Farseek
-8% Synergy $0.56
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-11% Synergy $1.48
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-12% Synergy $0.40
Cultivate Cultivate
-14% Synergy $0.36

Utility Artifacts

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

Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+18% Synergy $10.59
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+14% Synergy $10.84
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+14% Synergy $24.82
Sword of the Paruns Sword of the Paruns
+14% Synergy $1.27
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+14% Synergy $3.87
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+13% Synergy $7.73
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+13% Synergy $5.13
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+9% Synergy $5.70
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+7% Synergy $0.38
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+6% Synergy $15.47
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+6% Synergy $12.22
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+6% Synergy $5.07
Guac & Marshmallow Pizza Guac & Marshmallow Pizza
+6% Synergy $0.13
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+5% Synergy $21.73
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $47.41
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+4% Synergy $9.57
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+4% Synergy $0.85
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.91
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $108.23
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+0% Synergy $7.82
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
0% Synergy $7.43
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
-1% Synergy $0.67
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-3% Synergy $62.97

Enchantments

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

Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+23% Synergy $24.13
Nature's Chosen Nature's Chosen
+21% Synergy $3.04
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+18% Synergy $0.55
Leyline of Abundance Leyline of Abundance
+14% Synergy $1.31
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+10% Synergy $0.43
Quest for Renewal Quest for Renewal
+9% Synergy $5.99
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+8% Synergy $26.78
Heartbeat of Spring Heartbeat of Spring
+6% Synergy $4.05
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+6% Synergy $9.08
Helix Pinnacle Helix Pinnacle
+6% Synergy $8.05
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+6% Synergy $4.71
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+6% Synergy $1.64
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+5% Synergy $6.31
Eladamri's Vineyard Eladamri's Vineyard
+5% Synergy $4.10
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+5% Synergy $5.58
Dictate of Karametra Dictate of Karametra
+5% Synergy $0.88
Upwelling Upwelling
+5% Synergy $1.85
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+5% Synergy $0.73
Abundance Abundance
+4% Synergy $1.25
Awakening Awakening
+4% Synergy $6.38
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $28.18
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+4% Synergy $385.40
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+3% Synergy $36.67
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+3% Synergy $0.41
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+2% Synergy $0.33
Exploration Exploration
+1% Synergy $33.51
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+1% Synergy $2.41
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+0% Synergy $8.03
Privileged Position Privileged Position
+0% Synergy $4.31
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
0% Synergy $1.03
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
0% Synergy $6.60
Guardian Project Guardian Project
0% Synergy $12.12
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-1% Synergy $3.95
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-4% Synergy $0.36
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-7% Synergy $7.00

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+17% Synergy $2.99
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+11% Synergy $15.65
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+8% Synergy $51.21
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+8% Synergy $3.90
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+8% Synergy $5.78
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+7% Synergy $4.60
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+6% Synergy $4.23
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $1.50
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $11.00
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+3% Synergy $51.80
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $129.20
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.84
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.33
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-1% Synergy $12.92
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.28
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-12% Synergy $5.47
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+12% Synergy $5.47
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $2.50
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+8% Synergy $37.57
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+5% Synergy $1122.75
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+3% Synergy $4.01
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $3.30
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-1% Synergy $4.68
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-4% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+14% Synergy $4.37
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+14% Synergy $11.86
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+13% Synergy $1.88
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+13% Synergy $7.99
Brushland Brushland
+12% Synergy $1.34
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+12% Synergy $2.57
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+11% Synergy $17.44
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+11% Synergy $3.10
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+9% Synergy $17.45
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+8% Synergy $37.32
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.31
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+7% Synergy $31.32
City of Brass City of Brass
+7% Synergy $10.49
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+7% Synergy $0.62
Savannah Savannah
+7% Synergy
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+7% Synergy $52.68
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+7% Synergy $34.29
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+6% Synergy $4.20
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $16.09
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $50.28
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+5% Synergy $32.91
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+5% Synergy $32.53
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+4% Synergy $16.00
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $6.50
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+4% Synergy $2.92
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+3% Synergy $6.87
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+3% Synergy $5.34
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+3% Synergy $0.68
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.21
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $37.92
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+0% Synergy $0.37
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+0% Synergy $0.82
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
0% Synergy $0.28
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $2.00
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.30
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
-2% Synergy $0.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.16
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $2.00
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-3% Synergy $0.31
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-4% Synergy $2.65
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-4% Synergy $0.28
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-5% Synergy $0.27
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
-5% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.12
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
-6% Synergy $0.15
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $0.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.28
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-7% Synergy $0.29
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-8% Synergy $0.30

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