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Szarel, Genesis Shepherd: landfall
Price tag $0.42

Legendary Creature — Insect Druid

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Jund

Playstyle & Strategy

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

Recent-set cards that Szarel, Genesis Shepherd players are trying out in landfall decks.

Planar Engineering Planar Engineering
+20% Synergy $1.94
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+5% Synergy $11.43
Emeritus of Abundance Emeritus of Abundance
+1% Synergy $4.64
Witherbloom Charm Witherbloom Charm
+1% Synergy $0.28
Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
-4% Synergy $5.19

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Szarel, Genesis Shepherd's landfall builds — cards that lean hardest into the landfall theme.

Hearthhull, the Worldseed Hearthhull, the Worldseed
+85% Synergy $0.48
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+75% Synergy $0.62
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
+66% Synergy $3.63
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
+65% Synergy $0.51
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+65% Synergy $0.28
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+62% Synergy $2.67
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+59% Synergy $3.13
Titania, Protector of Argoth Titania, Protector of Argoth
+59% Synergy $0.43
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+57% Synergy $2.08
Harrow Harrow
+57% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

The staple cards most Szarel, Genesis Shepherd landfall decks run as their core.

Horizon Explorer Horizon Explorer
+56% Synergy $2.47
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+55% Synergy $0.43
Omnath, Locus of Rage Omnath, Locus of Rage
+51% Synergy $0.34
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+51% Synergy $11.61
Baloth Prime Baloth Prime
+50% Synergy $0.35
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+50% Synergy $0.36
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+50% Synergy $0.33
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
+48% Synergy $0.40
Beast Within Beast Within
+23% Synergy $0.46
Farseek Farseek
+12% Synergy $0.71

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Szarel, Genesis Shepherd landfall game on their own.

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+27% Synergy $3.42
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+12% Synergy $33.49
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+11% Synergy $20.67
Braids, Cabal Minion Braids, Cabal Minion
+6% Synergy $0.97
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-1% Synergy $26.55
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-10% Synergy $70.03

Creatures

Creatures that carry the landfall plan in Szarel, Genesis Shepherd decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+47% Synergy $7.27
Evendo Brushrazer Evendo Brushrazer
+45% Synergy $0.28
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+42% Synergy $0.30
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+42% Synergy $14.01
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+40% Synergy $5.56
Scouring Swarm Scouring Swarm
+37% Synergy $0.23
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+36% Synergy $5.89
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+35% Synergy $17.15
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+35% Synergy $0.84
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+35% Synergy $10.25
Soul of Windgrace Soul of Windgrace
+34% Synergy $0.22
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+34% Synergy $0.32
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+32% Synergy $2.55
Mightform Harmonizer Mightform Harmonizer
+32% Synergy $2.95
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+31% Synergy $35.33
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+30% Synergy $0.27
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+28% Synergy $0.83
God-Eternal Bontu God-Eternal Bontu
+28% Synergy $0.31
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+27% Synergy $3.68
Eumidian Wastewaker Eumidian Wastewaker
+27% Synergy $0.13
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+26% Synergy $0.29
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+26% Synergy $43.80
Sabotender Sabotender
+24% Synergy $0.23
Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar
+24% Synergy $0.31
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+23% Synergy $13.68
Sprouting Goblin Sprouting Goblin
+23% Synergy $0.23
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+22% Synergy $5.22
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+20% Synergy $0.29
Famished Worldsire Famished Worldsire
+20% Synergy $3.56
Orcish Lumberjack Orcish Lumberjack
+18% Synergy $1.09
Mina and Denn, Wildborn Mina and Denn, Wildborn
+16% Synergy $1.26
Scythecat Cub Scythecat Cub
+16% Synergy $29.35
Uurg, Spawn of Turg Uurg, Spawn of Turg
+15% Synergy $0.20
Loamcrafter Faun Loamcrafter Faun
+15% Synergy $0.17
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+14% Synergy $0.41
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+14% Synergy $0.37
Tifa Lockhart Tifa Lockhart
+14% Synergy $2.28
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+13% Synergy $3.63
Traveling Chocobo Traveling Chocobo
+11% Synergy $17.11
Centaur Vinecrasher Centaur Vinecrasher
+11% Synergy $0.19
Elvish Reclaimer Elvish Reclaimer
+10% Synergy $6.43
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+10% Synergy $0.83
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+10% Synergy $0.30
Six Six
+9% Synergy $5.42
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
+6% Synergy $22.38
World Shaper World Shaper
+5% Synergy $7.39
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+5% Synergy $2.60
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+4% Synergy $5.86
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-15% Synergy $0.30
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
-41% Synergy $0.88

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Szarel, Genesis Shepherd's landfall deck ahead.

Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+37% Synergy $0.33
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+25% Synergy $0.38
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+22% Synergy $0.28
Putrefy Putrefy
+21% Synergy $0.27
Windgrace's Judgment Windgrace's Judgment
+21% Synergy $0.30
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+20% Synergy $3.48
Constant Mists Constant Mists
+10% Synergy $21.32
Cycle of Renewal Cycle of Renewal
+10% Synergy $0.25
Realms Uncharted Realms Uncharted
+9% Synergy $12.25
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+7% Synergy $0.35
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+2% Synergy $5.88
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
0% Synergy $13.39
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-2% Synergy $26.21
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-4% Synergy $0.95
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-9% Synergy $68.53
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-12% Synergy $0.38
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-17% Synergy $0.75
Terminate Terminate
-22% Synergy $0.38

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the landfall game plan forward for Szarel, Genesis Shepherd.

Worldsoul's Rage Worldsoul's Rage
+41% Synergy $0.30
Planetary Annihilation Planetary Annihilation
+40% Synergy $0.29
Nahiri's Lithoforming Nahiri's Lithoforming
+33% Synergy $0.60
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+23% Synergy $0.87
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+23% Synergy $0.55
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+22% Synergy $2.31
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+17% Synergy $0.82
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+17% Synergy $48.70
Gaze of Granite Gaze of Granite
+16% Synergy $0.23
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
+14% Synergy $0.30
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+13% Synergy $0.31
Formless Genesis Formless Genesis
+10% Synergy $0.29
Will of the Sultai Will of the Sultai
+9% Synergy $1.21
Summer Bloom Summer Bloom
+9% Synergy $1.56
Reprocess Reprocess
+8% Synergy $4.66
Pull Through the Weft Pull Through the Weft
+6% Synergy $0.20
Cultivate Cultivate
+5% Synergy $0.30
Explore Explore
+5% Synergy $0.38
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+1% Synergy $5.04
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $4.22
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.21
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $6.57
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-5% Synergy $4.98
Three Visits Three Visits
-12% Synergy $5.51
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-16% Synergy $1.14
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-24% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Szarel, Genesis Shepherd landfall decks.

Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+45% Synergy $3.32
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+23% Synergy $0.35
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+14% Synergy $3.69
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+11% Synergy $11.47
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+8% Synergy $32.63
Larval Scoutlander Larval Scoutlander
+7% Synergy $0.27
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+6% Synergy $21.11
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+6% Synergy $3.24
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+5% Synergy $51.60
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+5% Synergy $3.87
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+3% Synergy $68.87
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $2.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the landfall strategy in Szarel, Genesis Shepherd decks.

Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+35% Synergy $9.00
Exploration Exploration
+28% Synergy $32.33
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+25% Synergy $1.33
Ride the Shoopuf Ride the Shoopuf
+18% Synergy $0.34
Spelunking Spelunking
+17% Synergy $3.84
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+14% Synergy $2.99
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+13% Synergy $4.51
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+13% Synergy $1.49
Druid Class Druid Class
+11% Synergy $2.26
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+10% Synergy $0.32
Tectonic Split Tectonic Split
+10% Synergy $2.31
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+10% Synergy $2.37
Bioengineered Future Bioengineered Future
+10% Synergy $0.26
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+9% Synergy $1.83
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+9% Synergy $6.41
Earthbender Ascension Earthbender Ascension
+9% Synergy $2.23
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+9% Synergy $7.21
Roaring Earth Roaring Earth
+9% Synergy $0.36
Eusocial Engineering Eusocial Engineering
+7% Synergy $0.26
Prismatic Undercurrents Prismatic Undercurrents
+7% Synergy $0.32
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+7% Synergy $11.56
Squandered Resources Squandered Resources
+6% Synergy $89.82
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+5% Synergy $35.82
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+4% Synergy $18.05
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+3% Synergy $7.99
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+2% Synergy $32.33
Greater Good Greater Good
-5% Synergy $5.28
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-9% Synergy $0.45
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-12% Synergy $5.31

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Szarel, Genesis Shepherd's landfall game plan.

Lord Windgrace Lord Windgrace
+12% Synergy $14.85

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Szarel, Genesis Shepherd landfall decks.

Eumidian Hatchery Eumidian Hatchery
+43% Synergy $0.37
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+36% Synergy $0.63
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+27% Synergy $2.93
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+22% Synergy $20.51
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+21% Synergy $0.33
Swarmyard Swarmyard
+16% Synergy $4.74
Kavaron, Memorial World Kavaron, Memorial World
+9% Synergy $1.34
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+7% Synergy $15.65
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
+7% Synergy $4.72
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $6.42
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+6% Synergy $5.05
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+6% Synergy $0.59
Wasteland Wasteland
+5% Synergy $27.58
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+5% Synergy $2.14
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+5% Synergy $7.92
Vesuva Vesuva
+4% Synergy $3.47
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.94
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+4% Synergy $0.79
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
0% Synergy $4.90
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $53.40
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-6% Synergy $15.55
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.36
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-9% Synergy $57.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Szarel, Genesis Shepherd's landfall strategy.

Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy $0.46

Lands

The mana base behind Szarel, Genesis Shepherd's landfall decks.

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+63% Synergy $1.02
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+57% Synergy $0.36
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+54% Synergy $0.30
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+48% Synergy $0.30
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+48% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+44% Synergy $0.26
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+40% Synergy $0.52
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+38% Synergy $0.39
Mountain Valley Mountain Valley
+31% Synergy $0.31
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+30% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+28% Synergy $0.24
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+25% Synergy $0.31
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+22% Synergy $0.23
Rocky Tar Pit Rocky Tar Pit
+22% Synergy $0.27
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+21% Synergy $0.35
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+18% Synergy $0.35
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+17% Synergy $0.35
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+12% Synergy $0.30
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+9% Synergy $0.35
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+6% Synergy $0.43
Mountain Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.08
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.28
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $0.08
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+3% Synergy $17.02
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+3% Synergy $0.43
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.07
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+2% Synergy $1.09
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $11.42
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $39.06
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+1% Synergy $12.76
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $36.10
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-1% Synergy $7.19
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $18.92
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $30.45
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-3% Synergy $17.82
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $32.22
Commercial District Commercial District
-3% Synergy $8.42
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-3% Synergy $11.68
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-4% Synergy $16.55
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.25
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-5% Synergy $0.30
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-5% Synergy $0.29
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-10% Synergy $10.05
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-12% Synergy $10.10
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
-18% Synergy $12.38
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-19% Synergy $2.20
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-25% Synergy $0.35
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-28% Synergy $0.39
Savage Lands Savage Lands
-35% Synergy $0.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-41% Synergy $0.36

Similar Commanders

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

Hearthhull, the Worldseed Hearthhull, the Worldseed
Borborygmos Enraged Borborygmos Enraged
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
Toph, Hardheaded Teacher Toph, Hardheaded Teacher
Bumi, Unleashed Bumi, Unleashed
The Regalia The Regalia
Doctor Doom, King of Latveria Doctor Doom, King of Latveria
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Lady of the Mountain The Lady of the Mountain
Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist
Leatherhead, Iron Gator Leatherhead, Iron Gator
Long Feng, Grand Secretariat Long Feng, Grand Secretariat
Zhao, the Moon Slayer Zhao, the Moon Slayer
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 Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
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
Tam, Observant Sequencer Tam, Observant Sequencer