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Szarel, Genesis Shepherd
Price tag $0.36

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

#175 Current Rank
#160 Last Week
#430 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 $0.15
Zell Dincht Zell Dincht
+20% Synergy $0.31
Rydia, Summoner of Mist Rydia, Summoner of Mist
+14% Synergy $0.12
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+13% Synergy $23.19
Gladiolus Amicitia Gladiolus Amicitia
+10% Synergy $0.12

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 $10.65
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
+49% Synergy $0.63
Exploration Exploration
+47% Synergy $28.13
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+46% Synergy $0.57
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+46% Synergy $9.06
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+41% Synergy $2.62
Nahiri's Lithoforming Nahiri's Lithoforming
+38% Synergy $0.63
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+38% Synergy $6.59
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+38% Synergy $1.96
Lord Windgrace Lord Windgrace
+37% Synergy $11.84

Top Cards

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

Six Six
+36% Synergy $7.17
Harrow Harrow
+35% Synergy $0.23
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+30% Synergy $2.38
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+27% Synergy $0.21
Three Visits Three Visits
+19% Synergy $8.36
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+15% Synergy $12.94
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+11% Synergy $0.25
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+11% Synergy $2.29
Farseek Farseek
+5% Synergy $0.49
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
-7% Synergy $0.94

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+56% Synergy $3.07
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+18% Synergy $37.00
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+8% Synergy $52.59
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $52.00
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+4% Synergy $19.94
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+1% Synergy $57.23

Creatures

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

Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+34% Synergy $0.20
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+33% Synergy $9.29
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+33% Synergy $14.29
Orcish Lumberjack Orcish Lumberjack
+30% Synergy $0.81
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+28% Synergy $0.17
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+28% Synergy $44.88
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+27% Synergy $1.72
Elvish Reclaimer Elvish Reclaimer
+27% Synergy $6.12
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+26% Synergy $3.81
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+24% Synergy $0.35
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+23% Synergy $0.95
Nissa, Resurgent Animist Nissa, Resurgent Animist
+23% Synergy $20.15
World Shaper World Shaper
+21% Synergy $6.37
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+21% Synergy $1.25
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+21% Synergy $2.54
Mina and Denn, Wildborn Mina and Denn, Wildborn
+21% Synergy $1.17
Scythecat Cub Scythecat Cub
+20% Synergy $40.23
Titania, Protector of Argoth Titania, Protector of Argoth
+19% Synergy $0.30
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+19% Synergy $0.44
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+19% Synergy $0.61
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
+19% Synergy $13.96
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+18% Synergy $6.30
Soul of Windgrace Soul of Windgrace
+16% Synergy $0.17
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+15% Synergy $12.34
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+15% Synergy $0.28
Rootpath Purifier Rootpath Purifier
+15% Synergy $6.07
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+14% Synergy $0.14
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+14% Synergy $2.55
Fiend Artisan Fiend Artisan
+14% Synergy $3.66
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+13% Synergy $4.11
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+12% Synergy $0.27
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+10% Synergy $1.25
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+10% Synergy $2.80
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+10% Synergy $0.35
Summon: Fenrir Summon: Fenrir
+10% Synergy $0.35
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.48
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+9% Synergy $0.52
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+9% Synergy $0.18
Omnath, Locus of Rage Omnath, Locus of Rage
+9% Synergy $0.65
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+8% Synergy $36.83
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+6% Synergy $14.34
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+5% Synergy $1.80
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+5% Synergy $0.14
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+4% Synergy $2.01
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+3% Synergy $6.98
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+1% Synergy $0.33
Ziatora, the Incinerator Ziatora, the Incinerator
-4% Synergy $0.44
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-11% Synergy $1.44

Instants

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

Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+33% Synergy $3.13
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+28% Synergy $5.16
Constant Mists Constant Mists
+27% Synergy $19.62
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+16% Synergy $0.27
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+13% Synergy $5.55
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+9% Synergy $8.69
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+8% Synergy $4.76
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+8% Synergy $0.12
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+7% Synergy $1.96
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+4% Synergy $0.20
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy $3.73
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-1% Synergy $11.12
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-8% Synergy $0.39
Beast Within Beast Within
-9% Synergy $0.71
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-11% Synergy $1.45

Sorceries

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

Scapeshift Scapeshift
+25% Synergy $48.09
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+17% Synergy $0.90
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+14% Synergy $10.43
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+13% Synergy $1.46
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+13% Synergy $0.50
Explore Explore
+9% Synergy $0.47
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+5% Synergy $2.85
Reanimate Reanimate
+4% Synergy $5.93
Cultivate Cultivate
+3% Synergy $0.79
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+3% Synergy $0.90
Victimize Victimize
+2% Synergy $0.41
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
0% Synergy $0.85
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy $6.61
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-4% Synergy $0.91
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-12% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+13% Synergy $3.37
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+13% Synergy $0.91
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+10% Synergy $2.92
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+9% Synergy $6.44
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+8% Synergy $4.09
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.65

Enchantments

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

Squandered Resources Squandered Resources
+27% Synergy $89.13
Spelunking Spelunking
+27% Synergy $3.82
Roaring Earth Roaring Earth
+15% Synergy $0.28
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+14% Synergy $1.24
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+13% Synergy $4.74
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+13% Synergy $1.84
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+11% Synergy $25.03
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+9% Synergy $0.36
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+9% Synergy $3.09
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+7% Synergy $12.06
Riveteers Ascendancy Riveteers Ascendancy
+6% Synergy $0.42
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+5% Synergy $7.19
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 $6.78

Utility Lands

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

Strip Mine Strip Mine
+24% Synergy $22.66
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+23% Synergy $10.65
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+21% Synergy $8.66
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+19% Synergy $21.95
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+14% Synergy $4.94
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+13% Synergy $7.05
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+12% Synergy $4.68
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $2.36
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+10% Synergy $38.58
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+9% Synergy $1.09
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $0.75
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $50.73

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+3% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+2% Synergy $1.85
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
0% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.66
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.93

Lands

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

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+48% Synergy $4.94
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+35% Synergy $0.23
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+34% Synergy $21.55
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+31% Synergy $0.02
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+28% Synergy $15.32
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+28% Synergy $16.06
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+28% Synergy $31.41
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+26% Synergy $6.81
Commercial District Commercial District
+18% Synergy $6.17
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+18% Synergy $11.65
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+18% Synergy $2.38
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+17% Synergy $6.51
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+14% Synergy $11.26
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+14% Synergy $5.13
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+14% Synergy $28.74
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+10% Synergy $5.44
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+9% Synergy $9.55
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+9% Synergy $0.23
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+9% Synergy $0.58
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+9% Synergy $0.76
Badlands Badlands
+7% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
+7% Synergy
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+7% Synergy $6.11
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+6% Synergy $0.38
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+4% Synergy $9.80
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $10.82
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.18
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.16
Bayou Bayou
+2% Synergy
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+1% Synergy $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.43
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-1% Synergy $19.74
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-1% Synergy $14.42
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-1% Synergy $0.66
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-2% Synergy $0.75
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
-4% Synergy $0.21
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-9% Synergy $7.74
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.32
Savage Lands Savage Lands
-13% Synergy $0.36

Similar Commanders

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

Hearthhull, the Worldseed Hearthhull, the Worldseed
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Tannuk, Memorial Ensign Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
Rofellos, Llanowar Emissary Rofellos, Llanowar Emissary
Golos, Tireless Pilgrim Golos, Tireless Pilgrim
Bumi, Unleashed Bumi, Unleashed
The Regalia The Regalia
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist
Toph, Hardheaded Teacher Toph, Hardheaded Teacher
Long Feng, Grand Secretariat Long Feng, Grand Secretariat
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Auntie Ool, Cursewretch Auntie Ool, Cursewretch
Eddie Brock Eddie Brock
Xira Arien Xira Arien
Abby, Merciless Soldier Ellie, Vengeful Hunter Abby, Merciless Soldier // Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
Abby, Merciless Soldier Joel, Resolute Survivor Abby, Merciless Soldier // Joel, Resolute Survivor
Ellie, Brick Master Joel, Resolute Survivor Ellie, Brick Master // Joel, Resolute Survivor
Ellie, Vengeful Hunter Joel, Resolute Survivor Ellie, Vengeful Hunter // Joel, Resolute Survivor
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
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Vial Smasher the Fierce Hardy of Myra's Marvels // 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
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Vial Smasher the Fierce Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Tana, the Bloodsower Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Tana, the Bloodsower
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Tana, the Bloodsower Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Tana, the Bloodsower
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Tana, the Bloodsower Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Tana, the Bloodsower
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Vial Smasher the Fierce Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Vial Smasher the Fierce
The Reaper, King No More The Reaper, King No More
Toph, the First Metalbender Toph, the First Metalbender
Soul of Windgrace Soul of Windgrace
Agent Venom Agent Venom
Akawalli, the Seething Tower Akawalli, the Seething Tower
Alpharael, Stonechosen Alpharael, Stonechosen