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Szarel, Genesis Shepherd
Price tag $0.37

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

#243 Current Rank
#217 Last Week
#387 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 $0.26
Zell Dincht Zell Dincht
+20% Synergy $0.35
Rydia, Summoner of Mist Rydia, Summoner of Mist
+14% Synergy $0.20
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+13% Synergy $28.95
Gladiolus Amicitia Gladiolus Amicitia
+10% Synergy $0.20

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 $12.56
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
+49% Synergy $0.75
Exploration Exploration
+47% Synergy $30.19
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+46% Synergy $0.74
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+46% Synergy $6.92
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+41% Synergy $3.94
Nahiri's Lithoforming Nahiri's Lithoforming
+38% Synergy $0.62
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+38% Synergy $6.64
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+38% Synergy $2.55
Lord Windgrace Lord Windgrace
+37% Synergy $11.78

Top Cards

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

Six Six
+36% Synergy $6.38
Harrow Harrow
+35% Synergy $0.28
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+30% Synergy $2.61
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+27% Synergy $0.29
Three Visits Three Visits
+19% Synergy $9.65
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+15% Synergy $13.66
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+11% Synergy $0.35
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+11% Synergy $3.27
Farseek Farseek
+5% Synergy $0.72
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
-7% Synergy $0.76

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+56% Synergy $4.60
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+18% Synergy $33.81
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+8% Synergy $67.91
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $66.23
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+4% Synergy $25.38
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+1% Synergy $64.44

Creatures

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

Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+34% Synergy $0.33
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+33% Synergy $8.99
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+33% Synergy $14.83
Orcish Lumberjack Orcish Lumberjack
+30% Synergy $0.95
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+28% Synergy $0.33
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+28% Synergy $44.71
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+27% Synergy $3.10
Elvish Reclaimer Elvish Reclaimer
+27% Synergy $6.45
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+26% Synergy $4.94
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+24% Synergy $0.39
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+23% Synergy $1.15
Nissa, Resurgent Animist Nissa, Resurgent Animist
+23% Synergy $22.04
World Shaper World Shaper
+21% Synergy $7.32
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+21% Synergy $1.21
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+21% Synergy $2.37
Mina and Denn, Wildborn Mina and Denn, Wildborn
+21% Synergy $1.17
Scythecat Cub Scythecat Cub
+20% Synergy $35.71
Titania, Protector of Argoth Titania, Protector of Argoth
+19% Synergy $0.42
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+19% Synergy $0.79
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+19% Synergy $0.99
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
+19% Synergy $17.03
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+18% Synergy $4.46
Soul of Windgrace Soul of Windgrace
+16% Synergy $0.25
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+15% Synergy $12.68
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+15% Synergy $0.37
Rootpath Purifier Rootpath Purifier
+15% Synergy $7.55
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+14% Synergy $0.28
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+14% Synergy $1.89
Fiend Artisan Fiend Artisan
+14% Synergy $4.04
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+13% Synergy $2.53
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+12% Synergy $0.42
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+10% Synergy $2.82
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+10% Synergy $4.26
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+10% Synergy $0.41
Summon: Fenrir Summon: Fenrir
+10% Synergy $0.28
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+9% Synergy $2.15
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+9% Synergy $0.41
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+9% Synergy $0.29
Omnath, Locus of Rage Omnath, Locus of Rage
+9% Synergy $0.34
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+8% Synergy $46.12
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+6% Synergy $12.83
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+5% Synergy $2.92
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+5% Synergy $0.28
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+4% Synergy $2.27
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+3% Synergy $7.50
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+1% Synergy $0.43
Ziatora, the Incinerator Ziatora, the Incinerator
-4% Synergy $0.47
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-11% Synergy $1.58

Instants

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

Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+33% Synergy $3.69
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+28% Synergy $8.25
Constant Mists Constant Mists
+27% Synergy $21.64
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+16% Synergy $0.40
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+13% Synergy $7.89
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+9% Synergy $12.32
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+8% Synergy $7.32
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+8% Synergy $0.35
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+7% Synergy $2.06
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+4% Synergy $0.37
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy $4.49
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-1% Synergy $13.15
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-8% Synergy $0.50
Beast Within Beast Within
-9% Synergy $0.75
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-11% Synergy $0.54

Sorceries

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

Scapeshift Scapeshift
+25% Synergy $48.95
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+17% Synergy $0.80
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+14% Synergy $14.69
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+13% Synergy $2.23
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+13% Synergy $0.54
Explore Explore
+9% Synergy $0.33
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+5% Synergy $3.76
Reanimate Reanimate
+4% Synergy $8.91
Cultivate Cultivate
+3% Synergy $0.28
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+3% Synergy $1.68
Victimize Victimize
+2% Synergy $0.71
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
0% Synergy $1.74
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy $6.95
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-4% Synergy $0.82
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-12% Synergy $0.50

Utility Artifacts

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+13% Synergy $3.09
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+13% Synergy $0.62
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+10% Synergy $4.47
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+9% Synergy $8.85
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+8% Synergy $5.02
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $2.63

Enchantments

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

Squandered Resources Squandered Resources
+27% Synergy $90.81
Spelunking Spelunking
+27% Synergy $3.80
Roaring Earth Roaring Earth
+15% Synergy $0.41
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+14% Synergy $1.62
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+13% Synergy $6.25
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+13% Synergy $3.36
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+11% Synergy $28.36
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+9% Synergy $0.37
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+9% Synergy $2.90
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+7% Synergy $17.44
Riveteers Ascendancy Riveteers Ascendancy
+6% Synergy $0.55
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+5% Synergy $6.31
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+2% Synergy $3.01

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+12% Synergy $7.16

Utility Lands

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

Strip Mine Strip Mine
+24% Synergy $20.58
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+23% Synergy $15.05
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+21% Synergy $7.89
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+19% Synergy $24.21
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+14% Synergy $6.70
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+13% Synergy $5.85
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+12% Synergy $4.30
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $4.53
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+10% Synergy $47.86
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+9% Synergy $2.01
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $1.05
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $54.55

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+3% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+2% Synergy $3.10
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
0% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.41

Lands

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

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+48% Synergy $2.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+35% Synergy $0.36
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+34% Synergy $28.90
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+31% Synergy $0.31
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+28% Synergy $16.99
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+28% Synergy $17.61
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+28% Synergy $34.95
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+26% Synergy $9.36
Commercial District Commercial District
+18% Synergy $8.22
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+18% Synergy $15.74
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+18% Synergy $1.52
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+17% Synergy $8.90
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+14% Synergy $9.08
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+14% Synergy $5.49
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+14% Synergy $34.13
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+10% Synergy $6.42
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+9% Synergy $13.04
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+9% Synergy $0.35
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+9% Synergy $0.36
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+9% Synergy $0.73
Badlands Badlands
+7% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
+7% Synergy
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+7% Synergy $10.94
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+6% Synergy $0.20
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+4% Synergy $10.88
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $11.75
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.28
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.21
Bayou Bayou
+2% Synergy
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+1% Synergy $0.35
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.33
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-1% Synergy $29.37
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-1% Synergy $2.20
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-1% Synergy $1.90
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-2% Synergy $0.44
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
-4% Synergy $0.31
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-9% Synergy $4.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.39
Savage Lands Savage Lands
-13% Synergy $0.35

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