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Svella, Ice Shaper
Price tag $0.10

Legendary Snow CreatureTroll Warrior

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Gruul

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

#883 Current Rank
#1038 Last Week
#748 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Svella, Ice Shaper.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Svella, Ice Shaper decks.

Raphael, Ninja Destroyer Raphael, Ninja Destroyer
+2% Synergy
Great Forest Druid Great Forest Druid
+1% Synergy $0.22
Assert Perfection Assert Perfection
+1% Synergy $0.09
Raiding Schemes Raiding Schemes
0% Synergy $0.25
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-5% Synergy $15.88

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Svella, Ice Shaper's abilities and overall game plan.

Rime Tender Rime Tender
+57% Synergy $0.12
Roxanne, Starfall Savant Roxanne, Starfall Savant
+52% Synergy $0.36
Terastodon Terastodon
+45% Synergy $0.28
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+44% Synergy $3.55
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+40% Synergy $6.66
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+39% Synergy $4.85
Seeker of Skybreak Seeker of Skybreak
+38% Synergy $0.76
Battlemage's Bracers Battlemage's Bracers
+37% Synergy $3.45
Sarinth Greatwurm Sarinth Greatwurm
+36% Synergy $0.30
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+35% Synergy $0.46

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Svella, Ice Shaper decks.

Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+30% Synergy $0.55
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+25% Synergy $0.22
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+25% Synergy $0.59
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+23% Synergy $1.40
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+8% Synergy $0.30
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+6% Synergy $2.93
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+2% Synergy $0.85
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy $0.48
Beast Within Beast Within
-4% Synergy $0.59
Cultivate Cultivate
-5% Synergy $0.39

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+42% Synergy $7.55
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+1% Synergy $20.02
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $100.35
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $45.20

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Svella, Ice Shaper's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Agatha of the Vile Cauldron Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
+34% Synergy $0.99
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+27% Synergy $24.79
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+23% Synergy $0.63
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+23% Synergy $32.83
Archetype of Endurance Archetype of Endurance
+22% Synergy $1.84
Worldspine Wurm Worldspine Wurm
+22% Synergy $0.69
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+20% Synergy $2.40
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+19% Synergy $20.18
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+18% Synergy $0.48
Desolation Twin Desolation Twin
+17% Synergy $0.60
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+15% Synergy $1.56
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+15% Synergy $0.14
Dawnglade Regent Dawnglade Regent
+15% Synergy $0.48
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
+15% Synergy $45.08
The Tarrasque The Tarrasque
+15% Synergy $3.64
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+14% Synergy $3.21
Maelstrom Colossus Maelstrom Colossus
+14% Synergy $0.17
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
+14% Synergy $18.81
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+13% Synergy $2.49
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+13% Synergy $0.80
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+13% Synergy $8.52
Annoyed Altisaur Annoyed Altisaur
+12% Synergy $0.08
Ulamog's Crusher Ulamog's Crusher
+12% Synergy $0.09
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
+12% Synergy $35.83
Orcish Settlers Orcish Settlers
+12% Synergy $0.61
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+11% Synergy $3.62
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+11% Synergy $0.18
Tectonic Hellion Tectonic Hellion
+11% Synergy $0.13
Galvanoth Galvanoth
+11% Synergy $0.19
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+10% Synergy $9.86
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+10% Synergy $45.30
Redshift, Rocketeer Chief Redshift, Rocketeer Chief
+10% Synergy $0.16
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+10% Synergy $1.94
Ruric Thar, the Unbowed Ruric Thar, the Unbowed
+9% Synergy $0.46
Apex Altisaur Apex Altisaur
+9% Synergy $3.49
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+8% Synergy $0.91
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+8% Synergy $0.46
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+8% Synergy $27.34
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+7% Synergy $12.95
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+7% Synergy $7.90
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+7% Synergy $5.00
Zhur-Taa Druid Zhur-Taa Druid
+6% Synergy $0.25
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+5% Synergy $1.30
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+5% Synergy $6.08
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+4% Synergy $0.23
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+3% Synergy $19.23
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+3% Synergy $2.08
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
-1% Synergy $6.46
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
-2% Synergy $4.21
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-3% Synergy $0.24

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Svella, Ice Shaper safe.

Second Harvest Second Harvest
+18% Synergy $2.17
Skred Skred
+13% Synergy $1.45
Smashing Success Smashing Success
+10% Synergy $0.04
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+9% Synergy $0.11
Once and Future Once and Future
+8% Synergy $0.11
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+7% Synergy $0.86
Frost Bite Frost Bite
+7% Synergy $0.05
Destructive Revelry Destructive Revelry
+5% Synergy $0.18
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+4% Synergy $0.43
Natural Reclamation Natural Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.13
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+3% Synergy $0.42
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.48
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+2% Synergy $0.52
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+1% Synergy $0.26
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $0.80
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
0% Synergy $8.66
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
0% Synergy $12.53
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
0% Synergy $6.02
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-2% Synergy $11.42
Abrade Abrade
-2% Synergy $0.14
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $0.90
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-2% Synergy $1.76
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-2% Synergy $5.00
Harrow Harrow
-3% Synergy $0.24
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-3% Synergy $3.33
Ram Through Ram Through
-3% Synergy $0.35
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $62.77
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-8% Synergy $2.73

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Svella, Ice Shaper's game plan and control the board.

Thunderous Debut Thunderous Debut
+26% Synergy $0.13
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+16% Synergy $22.48
Boom // Bust Boom // Bust
+16% Synergy $0.92
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+15% Synergy $0.27
Wildfire Wildfire
+15% Synergy $0.56
Harmonize Harmonize
+14% Synergy $0.12
Destructive Force Destructive Force
+13% Synergy $0.40
Tremble Tremble
+13% Synergy $0.17
Thoughts of Ruin Thoughts of Ruin
+13% Synergy $3.40
Pillage Pillage
+12% Synergy $0.11
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+11% Synergy $0.50
Into the North Into the North
+11% Synergy $1.11
Seismic Spike Seismic Spike
+11% Synergy $0.21
Roiling Terrain Roiling Terrain
+11% Synergy $0.16
Stone Rain Stone Rain
+11% Synergy $0.15
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+10% Synergy $14.47
Blizzard Brawl Blizzard Brawl
+10% Synergy $0.16
Molten Rain Molten Rain
+10% Synergy $0.30
Bend or Break Bend or Break
+10% Synergy $0.84
Creeping Mold Creeping Mold
+10% Synergy $0.11
Regrowth Regrowth
+9% Synergy $0.45
Reclaiming Vines Reclaiming Vines
+9% Synergy $0.10
Reshape the Earth Reshape the Earth
+8% Synergy $9.05
Winter's Grasp Winter's Grasp
+8% Synergy $0.73
Dryad's Revival Dryad's Revival
+8% Synergy $0.23
Icefall Icefall
+8% Synergy $0.20
Raze Raze
+8% Synergy $0.65
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+7% Synergy $0.46
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+7% Synergy $0.15
Blessing of Frost Blessing of Frost
+7% Synergy $0.18
Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
+7% Synergy $13.32
Tsunami Tsunami
+7% Synergy $89.00
Ruination Ruination
+6% Synergy $4.59
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+4% Synergy $2.54
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+2% Synergy $2.04
Decimate Decimate
+1% Synergy $0.17
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+1% Synergy $0.78
Hull Breach Hull Breach
0% Synergy $1.13
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
0% Synergy $0.17
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.27
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.35
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-2% Synergy $0.92
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-3% Synergy $0.56
Three Visits Three Visits
-4% Synergy $8.09
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-5% Synergy $0.42
Farseek Farseek
-5% Synergy $0.49
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-5% Synergy $0.38
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-6% Synergy $2.42
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-7% Synergy $1.07
Explore Explore
-8% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

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

Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+22% Synergy $13.95
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+14% Synergy $8.99
Heartstone Heartstone
+13% Synergy $2.46
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+12% Synergy $6.24
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+11% Synergy $22.25
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+8% Synergy $6.84
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+8% Synergy $25.49
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+8% Synergy $23.33
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $4.37
Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+6% Synergy $0.34
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+6% Synergy $0.67
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+6% Synergy $4.04
Dingus Egg Dingus Egg
+6% Synergy $0.46
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+5% Synergy $60.42
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+4% Synergy $3.17
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+3% Synergy $5.68
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+3% Synergy $31.64
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+2% Synergy $0.25
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $1.53

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Svella, Ice Shaper's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+22% Synergy $2.23
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+21% Synergy $0.22
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+20% Synergy $0.22
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+18% Synergy $1.38
Waking the Trolls Waking the Trolls
+15% Synergy $0.15
Impending Disaster Impending Disaster
+15% Synergy $1.20
The Mending of Dominaria The Mending of Dominaria
+11% Synergy $0.27
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+10% Synergy $25.75
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+9% Synergy $0.30
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+8% Synergy $2.72
Sarkhan's Unsealing Sarkhan's Unsealing
+8% Synergy $1.16
Instill Energy Instill Energy
+7% Synergy $1.25
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+6% Synergy $1.17
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+6% Synergy $1.12
Bigger on the Inside Bigger on the Inside
+6% Synergy $0.52
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+6% Synergy $0.36
Price of Glory Price of Glory
+6% Synergy $12.95
Glittering Frost Glittering Frost
+6% Synergy $0.06
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
+5% Synergy $0.69
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+5% Synergy $10.07
Quest for Renewal Quest for Renewal
+5% Synergy $7.86
Curse of Bounty Curse of Bounty
+5% Synergy $0.55
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+3% Synergy $31.03
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+3% Synergy $0.64
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+2% Synergy $1.14
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+2% Synergy $0.27
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $23.88
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
-1% Synergy $0.29
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
-1% Synergy $0.95
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-2% Synergy $11.38
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-3% Synergy $2.66
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-14% Synergy $2.37

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Svella, Ice Shaper to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+6% Synergy $12.61
Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
-4% Synergy $1.06

Utility Lands

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

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+13% Synergy $1.85
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+10% Synergy $0.11
Memorial to War Memorial to War
+8% Synergy $0.13
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+6% Synergy $5.83
Scrying Sheets Scrying Sheets
+6% Synergy $4.81
Faceless Haven Faceless Haven
+6% Synergy $0.25
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+5% Synergy $2.59
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+4% Synergy $0.21
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $21.75
Wasteland Wasteland
+4% Synergy $22.52
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+3% Synergy $0.86
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.12
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+1% Synergy $0.48
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.59
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
-4% Synergy $1.23
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-5% Synergy $13.14
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $38.26
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-7% Synergy $0.20
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $3.67
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+25% Synergy $0.67
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+21% Synergy $3.76
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+15% Synergy $0.47
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.23
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.12
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.28
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+7% Synergy $0.29
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+7% Synergy $1.00
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+6% Synergy $0.18
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+6% Synergy $1.17
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+5% Synergy $4.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.16
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $3.49
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+2% Synergy $0.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.72

Lands

The mana base foundation for Svella, Ice Shaper decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+35% Synergy $0.73
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+35% Synergy $0.43
Highland Forest Highland Forest
+32% Synergy $0.43
Slagwoods Bridge Slagwoods Bridge
+14% Synergy $0.24
Gnottvold Slumbermound Gnottvold Slumbermound
+12% Synergy $0.09
Highland Weald Highland Weald
+10% Synergy $0.31
Shimmerdrift Vale Shimmerdrift Vale
+8% Synergy $0.10
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+4% Synergy $2.54
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+3% Synergy $2.08
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.48
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.22
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+1% Synergy $0.39
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-1% Synergy $0.19
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.35
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
-1% Synergy $8.62
Taiga Taiga
-2% Synergy
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-2% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
-3% Synergy $0.12
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-3% Synergy $2.60
Commercial District Commercial District
-3% Synergy $6.45
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $25.26
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-4% Synergy $0.09
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
-4% Synergy $8.09
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-4% Synergy $10.12
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-5% Synergy $15.15
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-5% Synergy $0.12
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-5% Synergy $0.38
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-6% Synergy $5.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.09
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-6% Synergy $5.00
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.19
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.26
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-8% Synergy $7.42
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-8% Synergy $2.33
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-8% Synergy $16.02
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-8% Synergy $0.54
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-10% Synergy $0.15
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-11% Synergy $0.20
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-12% Synergy $0.80
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-14% Synergy $0.26
Game Trail Game Trail
-15% Synergy $0.16
Forest Forest
-32% Synergy $0.13
Mountain Mountain
-32% Synergy $0.14

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