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Szarel, Genesis Shepherd
Price tag $0.41

Legendary CreatureInsect Druid

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#165 Current Rank
#174 Last Week
#459 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Szarel, Genesis Shepherd.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Szarel, Genesis Shepherd decks.

Sabotender Sabotender
+28% Synergy $0.11
Zell Dincht Zell Dincht
+20% Synergy $0.25
Rydia, Summoner of Mist Rydia, Summoner of Mist
+14% Synergy $0.14
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+13% Synergy $21.34
Gladiolus Amicitia Gladiolus Amicitia
+10% Synergy $0.14

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Szarel, Genesis Shepherd's abilities and overall game plan.

Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+57% Synergy $10.10
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
+49% Synergy $0.78
Exploration Exploration
+47% Synergy $27.02
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+46% Synergy $0.62
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+46% Synergy $8.05
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+41% Synergy $3.50
Nahiri's Lithoforming Nahiri's Lithoforming
+38% Synergy $0.63
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+38% Synergy $6.05
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+38% Synergy $1.83
Lord Windgrace Lord Windgrace
+37% Synergy $10.56

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Szarel, Genesis Shepherd decks.

Six Six
+36% Synergy $6.21
Harrow Harrow
+35% Synergy $0.24
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+30% Synergy $2.40
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+27% Synergy $0.20
Three Visits Three Visits
+19% Synergy $6.95
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+15% Synergy $12.51
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+11% Synergy $0.22
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+11% Synergy $1.89
Farseek Farseek
+5% Synergy $0.35
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
-7% Synergy $2.03

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+56% Synergy $2.73
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+18% Synergy $32.55
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+8% Synergy $50.25
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $49.60
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+4% Synergy $19.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+1% Synergy $57.88

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Szarel, Genesis Shepherd's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+34% Synergy $0.16
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+33% Synergy $7.98
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+33% Synergy $10.67
Orcish Lumberjack Orcish Lumberjack
+30% Synergy $0.94
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+28% Synergy $0.17
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+28% Synergy $41.62
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+27% Synergy $1.65
Elvish Reclaimer Elvish Reclaimer
+27% Synergy $6.43
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+26% Synergy $3.14
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+24% Synergy $0.24
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+23% Synergy $0.77
Nissa, Resurgent Animist Nissa, Resurgent Animist
+23% Synergy $19.77
World Shaper World Shaper
+21% Synergy $5.70
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+21% Synergy $1.57
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+21% Synergy $2.29
Mina and Denn, Wildborn Mina and Denn, Wildborn
+21% Synergy $1.13
Scythecat Cub Scythecat Cub
+20% Synergy $39.61
Titania, Protector of Argoth Titania, Protector of Argoth
+19% Synergy $0.28
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+19% Synergy $0.51
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+19% Synergy $0.62
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
+19% Synergy $13.32
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+18% Synergy $5.49
Soul of Windgrace Soul of Windgrace
+16% Synergy $0.14
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+15% Synergy $12.41
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+15% Synergy $0.20
Rootpath Purifier Rootpath Purifier
+15% Synergy $5.84
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+14% Synergy $0.11
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+14% Synergy $2.57
Fiend Artisan Fiend Artisan
+14% Synergy $3.32
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+13% Synergy $4.27
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+12% Synergy $0.22
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+10% Synergy $1.31
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+10% Synergy $2.53
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+10% Synergy $0.37
Summon: Fenrir Summon: Fenrir
+10% Synergy $0.21
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.42
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+9% Synergy $0.72
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+9% Synergy $0.15
Omnath, Locus of Rage Omnath, Locus of Rage
+9% Synergy $0.46
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+8% Synergy $36.53
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+6% Synergy $12.78
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+5% Synergy $1.49
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+5% Synergy $0.16
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+4% Synergy $1.91
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+3% Synergy $5.74
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+1% Synergy $0.29
Ziatora, the Incinerator Ziatora, the Incinerator
-4% Synergy $0.44
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-11% Synergy $1.20

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Szarel, Genesis Shepherd safe.

Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+33% Synergy $2.81
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+28% Synergy $5.05
Constant Mists Constant Mists
+27% Synergy $18.70
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+16% Synergy $0.31
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+13% Synergy $5.59
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+9% Synergy $8.66
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+8% Synergy $4.69
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+8% Synergy $0.11
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+7% Synergy $1.94
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+4% Synergy $0.26
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy $3.42
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-1% Synergy $10.29
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-8% Synergy $0.40
Beast Within Beast Within
-9% Synergy $0.48
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-11% Synergy $2.89

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Szarel, Genesis Shepherd's game plan and control the board.

Scapeshift Scapeshift
+25% Synergy $46.97
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+17% Synergy $0.80
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+14% Synergy $10.69
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+13% Synergy $1.44
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+13% Synergy $0.41
Explore Explore
+9% Synergy $0.35
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+5% Synergy $2.49
Reanimate Reanimate
+4% Synergy $5.86
Cultivate Cultivate
+3% Synergy $0.46
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+3% Synergy $0.94
Victimize Victimize
+2% Synergy $0.34
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
0% Synergy $1.21
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy $6.70
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-4% Synergy $1.38
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-12% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+13% Synergy $2.24
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+13% Synergy $0.93
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+10% Synergy $2.29
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+9% Synergy $5.67
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+8% Synergy $3.50
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Szarel, Genesis Shepherd's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Squandered Resources Squandered Resources
+27% Synergy $87.41
Spelunking Spelunking
+27% Synergy $3.45
Roaring Earth Roaring Earth
+15% Synergy $0.24
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+14% Synergy $0.72
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+13% Synergy $4.39
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+13% Synergy $1.71
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+11% Synergy $22.99
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+9% Synergy $0.28
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+9% Synergy $3.23
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+7% Synergy $11.85
Riveteers Ascendancy Riveteers Ascendancy
+6% Synergy $0.36
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+5% Synergy $6.75
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+2% Synergy $2.81

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Szarel, Genesis Shepherd to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+12% Synergy $6.78

Utility Lands

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

Strip Mine Strip Mine
+24% Synergy $21.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+23% Synergy $8.47
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+21% Synergy $7.87
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+19% Synergy $20.05
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+14% Synergy $4.79
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+13% Synergy $6.24
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+12% Synergy $4.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $2.51
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+10% Synergy $34.55
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+9% Synergy $0.84
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $0.66
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $48.55

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+3% Synergy $0.24
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+2% Synergy $1.64
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
0% Synergy $0.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.38

Lands

The mana base foundation for Szarel, Genesis Shepherd decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+48% Synergy $4.54
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+35% Synergy $0.08
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+34% Synergy $20.64
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+31% Synergy $0.12
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+28% Synergy $14.30
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+28% Synergy $14.10
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+28% Synergy $30.75
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+26% Synergy $6.33
Commercial District Commercial District
+18% Synergy $6.05
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+18% Synergy $12.00
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+18% Synergy $2.24
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+17% Synergy $14.90
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+14% Synergy $16.87
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+14% Synergy $4.69
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+14% Synergy $27.56
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+10% Synergy $4.79
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+9% Synergy $8.47
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+9% Synergy $0.17
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+9% Synergy $0.18
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+9% Synergy $1.01
Badlands Badlands
+7% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
+7% Synergy
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+7% Synergy $6.08
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+6% Synergy $0.11
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+4% Synergy $9.37
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $10.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.15
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.12
Bayou Bayou
+2% Synergy
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+1% Synergy $0.38
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.23
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-1% Synergy $19.22
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-1% Synergy $13.52
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-1% Synergy $0.59
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-2% Synergy $0.42
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
-4% Synergy $0.16
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-9% Synergy $7.10
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.14
Savage Lands Savage Lands
-13% Synergy $0.62

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