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Szarel, Genesis Shepherd
Price tag $0.34

Legendary CreatureInsect Druid

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

#266 Current Rank

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.

Planar Engineering Planar Engineering
+17% Synergy $1.69
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+4% Synergy $10.76
Witherbloom Charm Witherbloom Charm
+2% Synergy $0.31
Emeritus of Abundance Emeritus of Abundance
+1% Synergy $3.40
Dina's Guidance Dina's Guidance
-1% Synergy $1.15

High Synergy Cards

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

Hearthhull, the Worldseed Hearthhull, the Worldseed
+79% Synergy $0.57
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+70% Synergy $0.57
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
+63% Synergy $3.83
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+62% Synergy $0.22
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
+58% Synergy $0.37
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+57% Synergy $2.12
Horizon Explorer Horizon Explorer
+56% Synergy $2.06
Titania, Protector of Argoth Titania, Protector of Argoth
+55% Synergy $0.35
Harrow Harrow
+55% Synergy $0.33
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+53% Synergy $0.36

Top Cards

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

Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+52% Synergy $2.07
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+52% Synergy $3.06
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+51% Synergy $0.31
Omnath, Locus of Rage Omnath, Locus of Rage
+48% Synergy $0.32
Evendo Brushrazer Evendo Brushrazer
+46% Synergy $0.29
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+43% Synergy $0.86
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+25% Synergy $4.65
Beast Within Beast Within
+23% Synergy $0.50
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+21% Synergy $0.83
Farseek Farseek
+16% Synergy $2.16

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+24% Synergy $3.60
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+11% Synergy $30.97
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+8% Synergy $24.01
Braids, Cabal Minion Braids, Cabal Minion
+6% Synergy $0.95
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-2% Synergy $27.96
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $61.46
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $75.60

Creatures

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

Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+48% Synergy $0.32
Baloth Prime Baloth Prime
+46% Synergy $0.31
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+43% Synergy $12.26
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+43% Synergy $0.25
Scouring Swarm Scouring Swarm
+42% Synergy $0.21
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+36% Synergy $8.57
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+36% Synergy $0.33
Soul of Windgrace Soul of Windgrace
+34% Synergy $0.23
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+34% Synergy $16.13
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
+33% Synergy $0.40
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+32% Synergy $0.23
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+31% Synergy $5.28
Eumidian Wastewaker Eumidian Wastewaker
+30% Synergy $0.21
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+29% Synergy $10.41
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+29% Synergy $12.34
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+29% Synergy $5.24
God-Eternal Bontu God-Eternal Bontu
+29% Synergy $0.30
Mightform Harmonizer Mightform Harmonizer
+27% Synergy $1.32
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+26% Synergy $0.31
Sprouting Goblin Sprouting Goblin
+26% Synergy $0.25
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+26% Synergy $0.24
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+24% Synergy $2.56
Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar
+24% Synergy $0.27
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+24% Synergy $42.72
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+24% Synergy $29.70
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+20% Synergy $3.89
Loamcrafter Faun Loamcrafter Faun
+19% Synergy $0.20
Uurg, Spawn of Turg Uurg, Spawn of Turg
+17% Synergy $0.19
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+17% Synergy $0.34
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+16% Synergy $0.92
Scythecat Cub Scythecat Cub
+16% Synergy $27.45
Famished Worldsire Famished Worldsire
+16% Synergy $2.84
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+15% Synergy $4.14
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+15% Synergy $14.30
Orcish Lumberjack Orcish Lumberjack
+15% Synergy $0.98
Centaur Vinecrasher Centaur Vinecrasher
+14% Synergy $0.18
Tifa Lockhart Tifa Lockhart
+13% Synergy $2.27
Mina and Denn, Wildborn Mina and Denn, Wildborn
+12% Synergy $1.20
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+12% Synergy $0.23
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+11% Synergy $4.80
Elvish Reclaimer Elvish Reclaimer
+11% Synergy $6.44
Sabotender Sabotender
+10% Synergy $0.23
Groundskeeper Groundskeeper
+10% Synergy $0.23
World Breaker World Breaker
+10% Synergy $0.31
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+9% Synergy $0.45
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
+8% Synergy $20.80
Six Six
+7% Synergy $4.54
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+5% Synergy $5.98
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-11% Synergy $0.26
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
-39% Synergy $0.91

Instants

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

Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+37% Synergy $0.32
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+27% Synergy $0.23
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+26% Synergy $0.38
Putrefy Putrefy
+26% Synergy $0.28
Windgrace's Judgment Windgrace's Judgment
+25% Synergy $0.25
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+17% Synergy $2.42
Constant Mists Constant Mists
+11% Synergy $20.02
Cycle of Renewal Cycle of Renewal
+7% Synergy $0.24
Realms Uncharted Realms Uncharted
+6% Synergy $11.97
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+3% Synergy $6.21
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-1% Synergy $0.94
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-2% Synergy $27.46
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-2% Synergy $15.01
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-6% Synergy $2.76
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $69.50
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-11% Synergy $1.51
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-15% Synergy $0.68
Terminate Terminate
-20% Synergy $1.13

Sorceries

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

Worldsoul's Rage Worldsoul's Rage
+42% Synergy $0.23
Planetary Annihilation Planetary Annihilation
+37% Synergy $0.29
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+29% Synergy $0.89
Nahiri's Lithoforming Nahiri's Lithoforming
+28% Synergy $0.53
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+25% Synergy $0.48
Gaze of Granite Gaze of Granite
+20% Synergy $0.23
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
+19% Synergy $0.30
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+17% Synergy $46.49
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+16% Synergy $1.49
Formless Genesis Formless Genesis
+13% Synergy $0.29
Cultivate Cultivate
+13% Synergy $1.29
Will of the Sultai Will of the Sultai
+6% Synergy $1.24
Summer Bloom Summer Bloom
+6% Synergy $1.70
Reprocess Reprocess
+5% Synergy $4.83
Explore Explore
+5% Synergy $0.22
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+1% Synergy $5.26
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-3% Synergy $4.25
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $6.11
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-5% Synergy $8.97
Three Visits Three Visits
-9% Synergy $8.79
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-14% Synergy $1.48
Victimize Victimize
-14% Synergy $2.16
Reanimate Reanimate
-14% Synergy $8.92
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-20% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+40% Synergy $3.05
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+24% Synergy $0.32
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+11% Synergy $3.26
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+9% Synergy $10.22
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+9% Synergy $30.41
Larval Scoutlander Larval Scoutlander
+7% Synergy $0.24
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+6% Synergy $67.55
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+5% Synergy $3.36
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+4% Synergy $20.89
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+4% Synergy $52.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $5.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $7.77

Enchantments

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

Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+31% Synergy $7.33
Exploration Exploration
+26% Synergy $32.75
Spelunking Spelunking
+17% Synergy $3.45
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+17% Synergy $0.97
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+15% Synergy $0.27
Ride the Shoopuf Ride the Shoopuf
+14% Synergy $0.35
Squandered Resources Squandered Resources
+9% Synergy $89.29
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+9% Synergy $4.42
Bioengineered Future Bioengineered Future
+9% Synergy $0.28
Druid Class Druid Class
+9% Synergy $1.42
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+9% Synergy $1.75
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+8% Synergy $1.31
Earthbender Ascension Earthbender Ascension
+8% Synergy $2.28
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+8% Synergy $7.01
Tectonic Split Tectonic Split
+8% Synergy $2.36
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+7% Synergy $6.29
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+7% Synergy $2.12
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+6% Synergy $2.76
Roaring Earth Roaring Earth
+5% Synergy $0.28
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+5% Synergy $36.18
Eusocial Engineering Eusocial Engineering
+5% Synergy $0.27
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+4% Synergy $16.14
Prismatic Undercurrents Prismatic Undercurrents
+4% Synergy $0.31
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+4% Synergy $8.34
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
+3% Synergy $1.30
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+2% Synergy $7.18
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+1% Synergy $34.13
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $26.83
Greater Good Greater Good
-5% Synergy $5.38
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-11% Synergy $0.38

Planeswalkers

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

Lord Windgrace Lord Windgrace
+10% Synergy $13.09
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
+3% Synergy $1.87

Utility Lands

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

Eumidian Hatchery Eumidian Hatchery
+44% Synergy $0.36
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+29% Synergy $0.72
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+25% Synergy $0.27
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+25% Synergy $2.19
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+19% Synergy $22.38
Swarmyard Swarmyard
+12% Synergy $4.09
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+9% Synergy $12.19
Wasteland Wasteland
+8% Synergy $28.40
Kavaron, Memorial World Kavaron, Memorial World
+6% Synergy $1.07
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+5% Synergy $4.25
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $8.68
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+4% Synergy $8.92
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
+4% Synergy $3.96
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.96
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.41
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $43.24
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-1% Synergy $3.69
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-1% Synergy $14.63
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $49.92
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $64.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $3.04

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $4.84
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $1.39

Lands

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

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+57% Synergy $3.26
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+49% Synergy $0.31
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+47% Synergy $0.26
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+44% Synergy $0.20
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+41% Synergy $0.59
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+39% Synergy $1.22
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+36% Synergy $0.47
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+33% Synergy $0.11
Mountain Valley Mountain Valley
+32% Synergy $0.28
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+30% Synergy $0.29
Rocky Tar Pit Rocky Tar Pit
+30% Synergy $0.27
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+28% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+28% Synergy $0.26
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+25% Synergy $0.31
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+23% Synergy $0.34
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+18% Synergy $0.22
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+17% Synergy $0.31
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+16% Synergy $0.31
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+16% Synergy $0.39
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+16% Synergy $1.07
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+12% Synergy $0.49
Wastes Wastes
+8% Synergy $0.71
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+5% Synergy $0.33
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+5% Synergy $38.43
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $2.00
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $2.00
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $16.37
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $2.00
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $10.56
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.32
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $29.56
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+0% Synergy $18.92
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+0% Synergy $37.49
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+0% Synergy $18.91
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $32.92
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-1% Synergy $0.94
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.71
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-2% Synergy $15.79
Commercial District Commercial District
-2% Synergy $6.32
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-3% Synergy $10.96
Badlands Badlands
-4% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
-4% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
-4% Synergy
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-6% Synergy $6.87
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-12% Synergy $9.58
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
-13% Synergy $11.04
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-14% Synergy $9.50
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-18% Synergy $2.20
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-19% Synergy $5.95
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-38% Synergy $0.65

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