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Sméagol, Helpful Guide: Lands Matter
Price tag $0.39

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Golgari

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Sméagol, Helpful Guide players are trying out in Lands Matter decks.

Vicious Rivalry Vicious Rivalry
0% Synergy $0.44
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
-2% Synergy $23.13
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
-3% Synergy $3.39
Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
-7% Synergy $5.19
Turbulent Fen Turbulent Fen
-10% Synergy $8.00

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Sméagol, Helpful Guide's Lands Matter builds — cards that lean hardest into the Lands Matter theme.

Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+93% Synergy $4.33
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
+86% Synergy $0.23
Sam's Desperate Rescue Sam's Desperate Rescue
+81% Synergy $0.20
Claim the Precious Claim the Precious
+77% Synergy $0.29
Dúnedain Rangers Dúnedain Rangers
+71% Synergy $0.18
Bombadil's Song Bombadil's Song
+70% Synergy $0.15
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+70% Synergy $0.65
Nazgûl Nazgûl
+69% Synergy $19.83
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+64% Synergy $7.27
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+61% Synergy $0.33

Top Cards

The staple cards most Sméagol, Helpful Guide Lands Matter decks run as their core.

One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+50% Synergy $2.95
Witch-king of Angmar Witch-king of Angmar
+50% Synergy $9.36
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+48% Synergy $0.77
Shortcut to Mushrooms Shortcut to Mushrooms
+48% Synergy $0.18
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+45% Synergy $0.37
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+44% Synergy $3.68
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+42% Synergy $0.30
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+42% Synergy $0.41
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+41% Synergy $0.74
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+7% Synergy $0.75

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Sméagol, Helpful Guide Lands Matter game on their own.

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+31% Synergy $33.49
The One Ring The One Ring
+25% Synergy $101.75
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+9% Synergy $3.42
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+7% Synergy $48.48
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $125.34
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-1% Synergy $26.55
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $70.03
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $62.01

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Lands Matter plan in Sméagol, Helpful Guide decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+36% Synergy $5.89
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+34% Synergy $0.83
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+33% Synergy $4.18
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+33% Synergy $5.22
Uruk-hai Berserker Uruk-hai Berserker
+33% Synergy $0.19
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+31% Synergy $0.45
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+30% Synergy $0.28
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+28% Synergy $1.06
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+28% Synergy $3.13
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+26% Synergy $0.29
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
+25% Synergy $14.63
Mirrormere Guardian Mirrormere Guardian
+25% Synergy $0.14
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+24% Synergy $0.32
Old Man Willow Old Man Willow
+24% Synergy $0.24
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+23% Synergy $0.31
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+23% Synergy $0.87
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+20% Synergy $0.66
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+20% Synergy $0.32
Ringwraiths Ringwraiths
+20% Synergy $2.57
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+17% Synergy $0.35
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+16% Synergy $0.83
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+15% Synergy $0.29
Sporemound Sporemound
+15% Synergy $1.16
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+15% Synergy $14.01
Blood Pet Blood Pet
+15% Synergy $0.49
Enraged Huorn Enraged Huorn
+15% Synergy $0.19
Mosswood Dreadknight Mosswood Dreadknight
+14% Synergy $0.36
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+13% Synergy $0.38
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+12% Synergy $37.59
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+12% Synergy $5.36
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+12% Synergy $17.88
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+11% Synergy $0.46
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+11% Synergy $0.62
Beifong's Bounty Hunters Beifong's Bounty Hunters
+11% Synergy $0.32
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+10% Synergy $0.75
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+8% Synergy $1.38
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+8% Synergy $25.79
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+8% Synergy $0.35
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+8% Synergy $0.16
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+4% Synergy $0.48
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+3% Synergy $13.89
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+1% Synergy $1.47
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
0% Synergy $13.48
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
0% Synergy $5.19
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
0% Synergy $8.90
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-1% Synergy $0.79
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
-4% Synergy $4.39
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
-6% Synergy $1.72
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-12% Synergy $0.41
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-16% Synergy $0.25

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Sméagol, Helpful Guide's Lands Matter deck ahead.

Nasty End Nasty End
+40% Synergy $0.12
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+27% Synergy $3.48
Village Rites Village Rites
+26% Synergy $0.74
Gollum's Bite Gollum's Bite
+24% Synergy $0.17
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+14% Synergy $0.38
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+14% Synergy $0.30
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+13% Synergy $12.67
Beast Within Beast Within
+12% Synergy $0.46
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+8% Synergy $0.61
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+6% Synergy $1.70
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $3.00
Constant Mists Constant Mists
+4% Synergy $21.32
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+3% Synergy $8.23
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+1% Synergy $0.95
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $26.21
Harrow Harrow
0% Synergy $0.34
Saw in Half Saw in Half
0% Synergy $4.44
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-2% Synergy $0.33
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-4% Synergy $13.39
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-5% Synergy $2.14
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy $4.19
Putrefy Putrefy
-11% Synergy $0.27

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Lands Matter game plan forward for Sméagol, Helpful Guide.

Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+37% Synergy $7.08
The Ring Goes South The Ring Goes South
+36% Synergy $0.38
The Black Breath The Black Breath
+30% Synergy $0.10
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+25% Synergy $9.77
Victimize Victimize
+20% Synergy $2.02
Reanimate Reanimate
+19% Synergy $8.59
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+14% Synergy $16.10
Lash of the Balrog Lash of the Balrog
+13% Synergy $0.09
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+12% Synergy $4.98
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+11% Synergy $39.44
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+10% Synergy $0.38
Shadow of the Enemy Shadow of the Enemy
+9% Synergy $1.27
Unearth Unearth
+8% Synergy $0.48
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+7% Synergy $48.70
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $6.57
Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+5% Synergy $0.29
Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+5% Synergy $0.10
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+4% Synergy $3.59
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+4% Synergy $0.58
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $2.85
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+3% Synergy $0.27
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $28.02
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $2.09
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.33
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+1% Synergy $2.36
Damnation Damnation
0% Synergy $21.38
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $4.22
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-1% Synergy $0.31
Harmonize Harmonize
-1% Synergy $0.30
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-1% Synergy $49.21
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-6% Synergy $2.31
Three Visits Three Visits
-6% Synergy $5.51
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-8% Synergy $0.43
Farseek Farseek
-8% Synergy $0.71
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-12% Synergy $0.42
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-12% Synergy $1.14
Cultivate Cultivate
-14% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Sméagol, Helpful Guide Lands Matter decks.

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+19% Synergy $15.31
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+18% Synergy $16.99
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
+15% Synergy $2.49
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+14% Synergy $54.11
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+11% Synergy $51.60
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+8% Synergy $3.24
Chocobo Racetrack Chocobo Racetrack
+8% Synergy $0.29
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+6% Synergy $0.45
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+6% Synergy $9.59
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+6% Synergy $15.00
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+6% Synergy $10.64
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+5% Synergy $6.62
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+5% Synergy $0.64
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $26.78
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+3% Synergy $14.98
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+2% Synergy $3.69
The Great Henge The Great Henge
0% Synergy $67.97
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $3.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Lands Matter strategy in Sméagol, Helpful Guide decks.

Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+34% Synergy $1.54
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+31% Synergy $0.38
Spelunking Spelunking
+25% Synergy $3.84
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+18% Synergy $19.87
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+17% Synergy $2.99
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+16% Synergy $3.89
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+12% Synergy $1.17
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+10% Synergy $0.17
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+9% Synergy $0.42
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+8% Synergy $1.49
Compost Compost
+7% Synergy $1.60
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+6% Synergy $4.74
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
+6% Synergy $1.70
Eusocial Engineering Eusocial Engineering
+6% Synergy $0.26
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+5% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $4.02
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+5% Synergy $24.87
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+5% Synergy $7.23
Bloodbond March Bloodbond March
+5% Synergy $0.90
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+4% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+4% Synergy $2.52
Druid Class Druid Class
+4% Synergy $2.26
Attrition Attrition
+4% Synergy $19.91
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
+4% Synergy $0.31
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+1% Synergy $29.50
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+1% Synergy $18.56
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
0% Synergy $5.88
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-2% Synergy $26.85
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $18.31
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-4% Synergy $0.35

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Sméagol, Helpful Guide's Lands Matter game plan.

Nissa of Shadowed Boughs Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
+18% Synergy $1.88
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+11% Synergy $7.05
Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
+1% Synergy $6.49

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Sméagol, Helpful Guide Lands Matter decks.

Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+25% Synergy $26.16
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+23% Synergy $1.61
High Market High Market
+17% Synergy $0.48
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+16% Synergy $0.63
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+16% Synergy $57.13
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+11% Synergy $29.69
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+10% Synergy $15.55
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+9% Synergy $17.43
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+8% Synergy $0.32
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+6% Synergy $11.57
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.32
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+5% Synergy $4.90
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.94
Wasteland Wasteland
+5% Synergy $27.58
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+4% Synergy $5.05
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $20.51
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.59
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
+4% Synergy $4.72
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+3% Synergy $0.27
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $4.00
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+2% Synergy $53.40
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+2% Synergy $0.35
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+2% Synergy $2.05
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
0% Synergy $2.75
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
0% Synergy $2.19
The Shire The Shire
-1% Synergy $2.58
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.76
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Sméagol, Helpful Guide's Lands Matter strategy.

Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+51% Synergy $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.40
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-12% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-13% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.46

Lands

The mana base behind Sméagol, Helpful Guide's Lands Matter decks.

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+14% Synergy $0.39
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+13% Synergy $1.02
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+13% Synergy $12.67
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+11% Synergy $32.22
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+11% Synergy $0.54
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+10% Synergy $0.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.24
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+10% Synergy $0.66
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+10% Synergy $0.28
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.26
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+8% Synergy $10.05
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+7% Synergy $5.71
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+7% Synergy $16.55
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+7% Synergy $30.45
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+7% Synergy $0.94
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $6.57
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.52
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+6% Synergy $7.20
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $3.00
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+5% Synergy $39.06
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+4% Synergy $5.75
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $11.42
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $36.10
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+4% Synergy $18.92
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+4% Synergy $17.82
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+3% Synergy $1.60
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+3% Synergy $1.68
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+3% Synergy $17.02
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+3% Synergy $0.30
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $28.02
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.25
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+2% Synergy $0.54
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+1% Synergy $0.28
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+1% Synergy $0.95
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+1% Synergy $2.08
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.08
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-1% Synergy $0.39
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-1% Synergy $12.76
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
-1% Synergy $0.31
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-2% Synergy $6.66
Bayou Bayou
-2% Synergy
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-3% Synergy $0.43
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.36
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-3% Synergy $0.52
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-4% Synergy $0.35
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-4% Synergy $0.30
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-5% Synergy $0.32
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-7% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-11% Synergy $0.29

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