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Szarel, Genesis Shepherd

Legendary Creature — Insect Druid

Szarel, Genesis Shepherd
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Jund

Playstyle & Strategy

Lands Matter 30% Land Destruction 20% +1/+1 Counters 10% Lifegain 10% Midrange 10% Ramp 10% Sacrifice 10%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#1205 Current Rank
#483 Last Week
#2693 Last Month

Links & Decks

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New Cards

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

Sabotender Sabotender
+28% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Zell Dincht Zell Dincht
+20% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Rydia, Summoner of Mist Rydia, Summoner of Mist
+14% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+13% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Gladiolus Amicitia Gladiolus Amicitia
+10% Synergy 10% Inclusion

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 65% Inclusion
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
+49% Synergy 60% Inclusion
Exploration Exploration
+47% Synergy 55% Inclusion
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+46% Synergy 55% Inclusion
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+46% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+41% Synergy 45% Inclusion
Nahiri's Lithoforming Nahiri's Lithoforming
+38% Synergy 40% Inclusion
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+38% Synergy 45% Inclusion
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+38% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Lord Windgrace Lord Windgrace
+37% Synergy 40% Inclusion

Top Cards

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

Six Six
+36% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Harrow Harrow
+35% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+30% Synergy 45% Inclusion
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+27% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Three Visits Three Visits
+19% Synergy 45% Inclusion
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+15% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+11% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+11% Synergy 45% Inclusion
Farseek Farseek
+5% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
-7% Synergy 50% Inclusion

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+56% Synergy 70% Inclusion
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+18% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+8% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+4% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+1% Synergy 15% Inclusion

Creatures

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

Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+34% Synergy 40% Inclusion
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+33% Synergy 40% Inclusion
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+33% Synergy 35% Inclusion
Orcish Lumberjack Orcish Lumberjack
+30% Synergy 35% Inclusion
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+28% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+28% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+27% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Elvish Reclaimer Elvish Reclaimer
+27% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+26% Synergy 35% Inclusion
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+24% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+23% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Nissa, Resurgent Animist Nissa, Resurgent Animist
+23% Synergy 25% Inclusion
World Shaper World Shaper
+21% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+21% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+21% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Mina and Denn, Wildborn Mina and Denn, Wildborn
+21% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Scythecat Cub Scythecat Cub
+20% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Titania, Protector of Argoth Titania, Protector of Argoth
+19% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+19% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+19% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
+19% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+18% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Soul of Windgrace Soul of Windgrace
+16% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+15% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+15% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Rootpath Purifier Rootpath Purifier
+15% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+14% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+14% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Fiend Artisan Fiend Artisan
+14% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+13% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+12% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+10% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+10% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+10% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Summon: Fenrir Summon: Fenrir
+10% Synergy 10% Inclusion
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+9% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+9% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+9% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Omnath, Locus of Rage Omnath, Locus of Rage
+9% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+8% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+6% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+5% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+5% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+4% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+3% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+1% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Ziatora, the Incinerator Ziatora, the Incinerator
-4% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-11% Synergy 20% Inclusion

Instants

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

Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+33% Synergy 40% Inclusion
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+28% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Constant Mists Constant Mists
+27% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+16% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+13% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Rebirth
+9% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+8% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+8% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+7% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+4% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-1% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-8% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Beast Within Beast Within
-9% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-11% Synergy 30% Inclusion

Sorceries

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

Scapeshift Scapeshift
+25% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+17% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+14% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+13% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+13% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Explore Explore
+9% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+5% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Reanimate Reanimate
+4% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Cultivate Cultivate
+3% Synergy 45% Inclusion
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+3% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Victimize Victimize
+2% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
0% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-4% Synergy 35% Inclusion
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-12% Synergy 25% Inclusion

Utility Artifacts

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+13% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+13% Synergy 15% Inclusion
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+10% Synergy 10% Inclusion
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+9% Synergy 10% Inclusion
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+8% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy 15% Inclusion

Enchantments

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

Squandered Resources Squandered Resources
+27% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Spelunking Spelunking
+27% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Roaring Earth Roaring Earth
+15% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+14% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+13% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+13% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+11% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+9% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+9% Synergy 10% Inclusion
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+7% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Riveteers Ascendancy Riveteers Ascendancy
+6% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+5% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+2% Synergy 15% Inclusion

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+12% Synergy 15% Inclusion

Utility Lands

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

Strip Mine Strip Mine
+24% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+23% Synergy 45% Inclusion
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+21% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+19% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+14% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+13% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+12% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+10% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+9% Synergy 10% Inclusion
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy 15% Inclusion

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+3% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+2% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
0% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy 75% Inclusion
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy 55% Inclusion

Lands

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

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+48% Synergy 65% Inclusion
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+35% Synergy 65% Inclusion
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+34% Synergy 70% Inclusion
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+31% Synergy 55% Inclusion
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+28% Synergy 65% Inclusion
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+28% Synergy 65% Inclusion
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+28% Synergy 35% Inclusion
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+26% Synergy 75% Inclusion
Commercial District Commercial District
+18% Synergy 35% Inclusion
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+18% Synergy 35% Inclusion
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+18% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+17% Synergy 65% Inclusion
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+14% Synergy 60% Inclusion
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+14% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+14% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+10% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+9% Synergy 60% Inclusion
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+9% Synergy 55% Inclusion
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+9% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+9% Synergy 40% Inclusion
Badlands Badlands
+7% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Taiga Taiga
+7% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+7% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+6% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+4% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
+2% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Bayou Bayou
+2% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+1% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy 90% Inclusion
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-1% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-1% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-1% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-2% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
-4% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-9% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy 40% Inclusion
Savage Lands Savage Lands
-13% Synergy 35% Inclusion

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Szarel, Genesis Shepherd.

Gladiolus Amicitia Gladiolus Amicitia
Sazh Katzroy Sazh Katzroy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
The Wandering Minstrel The Wandering Minstrel
Zell Dincht Zell Dincht
Golos, Tireless Pilgrim Golos, Tireless Pilgrim
Rydia, Summoner of Mist Rydia, Summoner of Mist
Uurg, Spawn of Turg Uurg, Spawn of Turg
Tifa Lockhart Tifa Lockhart
Altanak, the Thrice-Called Altanak, the Thrice-Called
The Regalia The Regalia
Hazezon, Shaper of Sand Hazezon, Shaper of Sand
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Braulios of Pheres Band Braulios of Pheres Band
Baru, Fist of Krosa Baru, Fist of Krosa
Sutina, Speaker of the Tajuru Sutina, Speaker of the Tajuru
Hazezon Tamar Hazezon Tamar
Ureni, the Song Unending Ureni, the Song Unending
Nissa, Worldsoul Speaker Nissa, Worldsoul Speaker
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
Anthousa, Setessan Hero Anthousa, Setessan Hero
Korlash, Heir to Blackblade Korlash, Heir to Blackblade
Kamahl, Fist of Krosa Kamahl, Fist of Krosa
Nael, Avizoa Aeronaut Nael, Avizoa Aeronaut
Slogurk, the Overslime Slogurk, the Overslime
Tatyova, Steward of Tides Tatyova, Steward of Tides
Zimone, All-Questioning Zimone, All-Questioning
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Kresh the Bloodbraided Kresh the Bloodbraided
Winter, Misanthropic Guide Winter, Misanthropic Guide
Xira Arien Xira Arien
Xira, the Golden Sting Xira, the Golden Sting
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Tana, the Bloodsower Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Tana, the Bloodsower
Halana, Kessig Ranger Vial Smasher the Fierce Halana, Kessig Ranger // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Krark, the Thumbless Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Krark, the Thumbless
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Tana, the Bloodsower Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Tana, the Bloodsower