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Szarel, Genesis Shepherd
Price tag $0.31

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

#186 Current Rank
#196 Last Week
#414 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 $0.12
Zell Dincht Zell Dincht
+20% Synergy $0.35
Rydia, Summoner of Mist Rydia, Summoner of Mist
+14% Synergy $0.12
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+13% Synergy $23.35
Gladiolus Amicitia Gladiolus Amicitia
+10% Synergy $0.08

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 $12.41
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
+49% Synergy $0.72
Exploration Exploration
+47% Synergy $27.98
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+46% Synergy $0.58
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+46% Synergy $8.65
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+41% Synergy $3.14
Nahiri's Lithoforming Nahiri's Lithoforming
+38% Synergy $0.69
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+38% Synergy $6.64
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+38% Synergy $2.01
Lord Windgrace Lord Windgrace
+37% Synergy $12.40

Top Cards

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

Six Six
+36% Synergy $7.38
Harrow Harrow
+35% Synergy $0.19
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+30% Synergy $2.69
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+27% Synergy $0.24
Three Visits Three Visits
+19% Synergy $8.14
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+15% Synergy $13.11
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+11% Synergy $0.24
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+11% Synergy $2.61
Farseek Farseek
+5% Synergy $0.54
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
-7% Synergy $0.64

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+56% Synergy $2.81
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+18% Synergy $31.92
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+8% Synergy $63.38
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $57.17
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+4% Synergy $19.67
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+1% Synergy $61.27

Creatures

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

Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+34% Synergy $0.13
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+33% Synergy $11.19
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+33% Synergy $14.22
Orcish Lumberjack Orcish Lumberjack
+30% Synergy $0.72
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+28% Synergy $0.18
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+28% Synergy $42.00
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+27% Synergy $2.14
Elvish Reclaimer Elvish Reclaimer
+27% Synergy $6.45
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+26% Synergy $3.96
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+24% Synergy $0.28
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+23% Synergy $1.00
Nissa, Resurgent Animist Nissa, Resurgent Animist
+23% Synergy $20.59
World Shaper World Shaper
+21% Synergy $6.78
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+21% Synergy $1.19
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+21% Synergy $2.56
Mina and Denn, Wildborn Mina and Denn, Wildborn
+21% Synergy $1.26
Scythecat Cub Scythecat Cub
+20% Synergy $40.78
Titania, Protector of Argoth Titania, Protector of Argoth
+19% Synergy $0.31
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+19% Synergy $0.42
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+19% Synergy $0.77
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
+19% Synergy $15.58
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+18% Synergy $4.65
Soul of Windgrace Soul of Windgrace
+16% Synergy $0.18
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+15% Synergy $12.67
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+15% Synergy $0.28
Rootpath Purifier Rootpath Purifier
+15% Synergy $6.40
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+14% Synergy $0.12
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+14% Synergy $2.17
Fiend Artisan Fiend Artisan
+14% Synergy $3.80
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+13% Synergy $3.00
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+12% Synergy $0.25
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+10% Synergy $1.83
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+10% Synergy $2.96
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+10% Synergy $0.36
Summon: Fenrir Summon: Fenrir
+10% Synergy $0.22
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.68
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+9% Synergy $0.40
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+9% Synergy $0.14
Omnath, Locus of Rage Omnath, Locus of Rage
+9% Synergy $0.27
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+8% Synergy $37.63
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+6% Synergy $13.97
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+5% Synergy $1.87
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+5% Synergy $0.16
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+4% Synergy $1.83
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+3% Synergy $6.33
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+1% Synergy $0.39
Ziatora, the Incinerator Ziatora, the Incinerator
-4% Synergy $0.45
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-11% Synergy $1.37

Instants

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

Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+33% Synergy $3.45
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+28% Synergy $5.19
Constant Mists Constant Mists
+27% Synergy $19.84
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+16% Synergy $0.24
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+13% Synergy $5.69
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+9% Synergy $8.32
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+8% Synergy $5.90
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+8% Synergy $0.17
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+7% Synergy $1.82
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+4% Synergy $0.27
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy $4.32
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-1% Synergy $11.56
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-8% Synergy $0.42
Beast Within Beast Within
-9% Synergy $0.65
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-11% Synergy $1.55

Sorceries

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

Scapeshift Scapeshift
+25% Synergy $49.24
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+17% Synergy $0.83
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+14% Synergy $11.37
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+13% Synergy $1.53
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+13% Synergy $0.50
Explore Explore
+9% Synergy $0.44
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+5% Synergy $3.27
Reanimate Reanimate
+4% Synergy $7.15
Cultivate Cultivate
+3% Synergy $0.43
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+3% Synergy $1.00
Victimize Victimize
+2% Synergy $0.56
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
0% Synergy $0.75
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy $7.88
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-4% Synergy $1.23
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-12% Synergy $0.38

Utility Artifacts

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+13% Synergy $2.65
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+13% Synergy $0.76
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+10% Synergy $3.90
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+9% Synergy $7.03
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+8% Synergy $4.49
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.89

Enchantments

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

Squandered Resources Squandered Resources
+27% Synergy $88.35
Spelunking Spelunking
+27% Synergy $4.77
Roaring Earth Roaring Earth
+15% Synergy $0.30
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+14% Synergy $1.58
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+13% Synergy $5.20
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+13% Synergy $2.35
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+11% Synergy $27.02
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+9% Synergy $0.31
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+9% Synergy $2.84
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+7% Synergy $14.71
Riveteers Ascendancy Riveteers Ascendancy
+6% Synergy $0.60
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+5% Synergy $5.69
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+2% Synergy $2.73

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+12% Synergy $8.41

Utility Lands

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

Strip Mine Strip Mine
+24% Synergy $21.28
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+23% Synergy $12.96
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+21% Synergy $8.03
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+19% Synergy $21.89
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+14% Synergy $4.98
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+13% Synergy $6.54
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+12% Synergy $4.59
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $3.57
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+10% Synergy $39.86
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+9% Synergy $2.06
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $0.89
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $53.78

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+3% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+2% Synergy $2.45
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
0% Synergy $0.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.40

Lands

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

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+48% Synergy $4.90
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+35% Synergy $0.13
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+34% Synergy $24.05
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+31% Synergy $0.12
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+28% Synergy $15.54
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+28% Synergy $16.62
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+28% Synergy $31.61
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+26% Synergy $7.60
Commercial District Commercial District
+18% Synergy $6.16
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+18% Synergy $14.02
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+18% Synergy $1.65
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+17% Synergy $8.05
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+14% Synergy $8.25
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+14% Synergy $5.54
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+14% Synergy $31.44
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+10% Synergy $5.20
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+9% Synergy $11.44
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+9% Synergy $0.19
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+9% Synergy $0.19
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+9% Synergy $0.66
Badlands Badlands
+7% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
+7% Synergy
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+7% Synergy $10.39
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+6% Synergy $0.16
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+4% Synergy $10.26
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $11.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.16
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.10
Bayou Bayou
+2% Synergy
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+1% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.26
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-1% Synergy $23.41
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-1% Synergy $16.02
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-1% Synergy $0.85
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-2% Synergy $0.37
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
-4% Synergy $0.14
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-9% Synergy $9.13
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.16
Savage Lands Savage Lands
-13% Synergy $0.20

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