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Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
Price tag $1.13

Legendary Creature — Human Monk

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Selesnya

Playstyle & Strategy

Reach 22% Toughness Matters 20% Aggro 8% Spiders 6% Card Draw 5%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant's Toughness Matters builds — cards that lean hardest into the Toughness Matters theme.

Assault Formation Assault Formation
+94% Synergy $0.35
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
+92% Synergy $0.30
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+92% Synergy $0.41
Huatli, the Sun's Heart Huatli, the Sun's Heart
+89% Synergy $0.51
Deadly Recluse Deadly Recluse
+85% Synergy $0.23
Sporeweb Weaver Sporeweb Weaver
+84% Synergy $0.51
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+84% Synergy $1.48
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+83% Synergy $0.27
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+79% Synergy $0.24
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+76% Synergy $0.33

Top Cards

The staple cards most Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Toughness Matters decks run as their core.

Arboreal Grazer Arboreal Grazer
+75% Synergy $0.32
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+74% Synergy $7.77
Twin-Silk Spider Twin-Silk Spider
+74% Synergy $0.22
Chainweb Aracnir Chainweb Aracnir
+69% Synergy $0.25
Jaspera Sentinel Jaspera Sentinel
+64% Synergy $0.28
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+63% Synergy $7.57
Silklash Spider Silklash Spider
+60% Synergy $0.87
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+59% Synergy $0.33
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+12% Synergy $0.69
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+10% Synergy $0.88

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Toughness Matters game on their own.

Aura Shards Aura Shards
+6% Synergy $27.24
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $45.85
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $57.12
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $30.65
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $6.20

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Toughness Matters plan in Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Webspinner Cuff Webspinner Cuff
+60% Synergy $0.23
Sporecap Spider Sporecap Spider
+60% Synergy $0.27
Tower Winder Tower Winder
+59% Synergy $8.99
Dragon Sniper Dragon Sniper
+56% Synergy $0.73
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+56% Synergy $0.28
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+55% Synergy $0.68
Legolas Greenleaf Legolas Greenleaf
+51% Synergy $0.34
Penumbra Spider Penumbra Spider
+50% Synergy $0.30
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
+49% Synergy $0.35
Tapestry Warden Tapestry Warden
+49% Synergy $0.22
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+48% Synergy $0.39
Qasali Ambusher Qasali Ambusher
+45% Synergy $0.65
Nyxborn Hydra Nyxborn Hydra
+43% Synergy $0.29
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+41% Synergy $8.03
Sweet-Gum Recluse Sweet-Gum Recluse
+40% Synergy $0.43
Belligerent Brontodon Belligerent Brontodon
+39% Synergy $0.24
Canopy Spider Canopy Spider
+38% Synergy $0.17
Arcus Acolyte Arcus Acolyte
+37% Synergy $0.23
Polukranos Reborn Polukranos, Engine of Ruin Polukranos Reborn
+37% Synergy $0.35
Twitching Doll Twitching Doll
+34% Synergy $2.52
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+33% Synergy $9.08
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
+33% Synergy $0.29
Scrapshooter Scrapshooter
+33% Synergy $0.36
Toxicrene Toxicrene
+33% Synergy $0.74
Radioactive Spider Radioactive Spider
+31% Synergy $0.56
Snarespinner Snarespinner
+28% Synergy $0.22
Juvenile Gloomwidow Juvenile Gloomwidow
+28% Synergy $0.33
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+27% Synergy $11.85
Spinner of Souls Spinner of Souls
+27% Synergy $0.48
Treetop Snarespinner Treetop Snarespinner
+27% Synergy $0.19
Elder Gargaroth Elder Gargaroth
+26% Synergy $2.45
Weathered Sentinels Weathered Sentinels
+26% Synergy $1.00
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Wilson, Refined Grizzly
+23% Synergy $0.31
Six Six
+23% Synergy $5.58
Apprentice Sharpshooter Apprentice Sharpshooter
+23% Synergy $0.10
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+22% Synergy $0.95
Wildborn Preserver Wildborn Preserver
+21% Synergy $0.18
Intrepid Stablemaster Intrepid Stablemaster
+21% Synergy $0.19
Ezuri's Archers Ezuri's Archers
+19% Synergy $0.14
Mona Lisa, Science Geek Mona Lisa, Science Geek
+19% Synergy $0.23
Atzocan Archer Atzocan Archer
+18% Synergy $0.23
Ruins Recluse Ruins Recluse
+18% Synergy $3.38
Hundred-Handed One Hundred-Handed One
+17% Synergy $0.27
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+13% Synergy $3.45
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+11% Synergy $0.68
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+7% Synergy $4.77
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+1% Synergy $4.79
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
0% Synergy $0.31
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
0% Synergy $5.30
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-6% Synergy $8.98

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant's Toughness Matters deck ahead.

Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+25% Synergy $1.31
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+24% Synergy $1.75
Beast Within Beast Within
+23% Synergy $0.65
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+21% Synergy $0.94
Divine Resilience Divine Resilience
+18% Synergy $0.29
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+17% Synergy $0.19
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+15% Synergy $0.19
Solidarity Solidarity
+14% Synergy $0.23
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+9% Synergy $17.60
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+9% Synergy $0.31
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+7% Synergy $16.81
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+7% Synergy $1.73
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.38
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+6% Synergy $1.52
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+5% Synergy $10.76
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+5% Synergy $1.44
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+5% Synergy $9.28
Cache Grab Cache Grab
+5% Synergy $0.23
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+4% Synergy $2.34
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $3.60
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+3% Synergy $0.44
Cosmic Rebirth Cosmic Rebirth
+2% Synergy $0.27
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $2.31
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $9.88
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
-1% Synergy $7.31

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Toughness Matters game plan forward for Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant.

Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+55% Synergy $0.29
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+35% Synergy $0.32
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+26% Synergy $2.23
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+25% Synergy $1.28
Farseek Farseek
+24% Synergy $0.46
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+22% Synergy $0.27
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+21% Synergy $1.77
Sylvan Awakening Sylvan Awakening
+20% Synergy $1.17
Three Visits Three Visits
+17% Synergy $5.55
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+15% Synergy $0.42
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+14% Synergy $1.83
Cultivate Cultivate
+13% Synergy $0.41
Split Up Split Up
+7% Synergy $2.10
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+6% Synergy $23.07
Benefaction of Rhonas Benefaction of Rhonas
+6% Synergy $0.11
Adventure Awaits Adventure Awaits
+6% Synergy $0.11
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+5% Synergy $11.06
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+5% Synergy $4.22
Reunion of the House Reunion of the House
+5% Synergy $0.30
Threats Undetected Threats Undetected
+5% Synergy $0.34
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+4% Synergy $0.36
Commune with the Gods Commune with the Gods
+4% Synergy $0.20
Harmonize Harmonize
+3% Synergy $0.23
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+3% Synergy $2.43
Explore Explore
+1% Synergy $0.19
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.05
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
0% Synergy $1.08
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.35
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-10% Synergy $1.55

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Toughness Matters decks.

Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+23% Synergy $4.52
Meekstone Meekstone
+20% Synergy $12.18
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+13% Synergy $0.24
Bark of Doran Bark of Doran
+12% Synergy $0.15
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+11% Synergy $0.38
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+9% Synergy $2.19
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+7% Synergy $1.33
Bard's Bow Bard's Bow
+5% Synergy $0.12
Noetic Scales Noetic Scales
+5% Synergy $12.26
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+2% Synergy $5.75
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.98

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Toughness Matters strategy in Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant decks.

Curse of Clinging Webs Curse of Clinging Webs
+59% Synergy $1.31
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+57% Synergy $1.42
Spidersilk Armor Spidersilk Armor
+53% Synergy $2.87
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+50% Synergy $0.18
True Conviction True Conviction
+33% Synergy $3.88
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+25% Synergy $0.15
Builder's Blessing Builder's Blessing
+20% Synergy $0.27
Castle Castle
+13% Synergy $0.21
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+11% Synergy $15.41
Druids' Repository Druids' Repository
+10% Synergy $2.36
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+8% Synergy $7.23
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+8% Synergy $0.33
Careful Cultivation Careful Cultivation
+8% Synergy $0.19
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+6% Synergy $2.47
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+6% Synergy $8.19
Boseiju Reaches Skyward Branch of Boseiju Boseiju Reaches Skyward
+6% Synergy $0.24
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+6% Synergy $0.34
Assemble the Entmoot Assemble the Entmoot
+5% Synergy $0.33
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+3% Synergy $0.71
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+2% Synergy $1.08
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+2% Synergy $3.41
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
-2% Synergy $7.03
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-4% Synergy $1.01
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-4% Synergy $8.89
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-6% Synergy $0.58
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-6% Synergy $27.56
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-9% Synergy $0.33
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-12% Synergy $2.12

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant's Toughness Matters game plan.

Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+12% Synergy $1.11
Vivien, Monsters' Advocate Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
+8% Synergy $3.13

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Toughness Matters build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Ikoria Zilortha, Apex of Ikoria Invasion of Ikoria
+4% Synergy $12.63

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Toughness Matters decks.

Stirring Wildwood Stirring Wildwood
+52% Synergy $0.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+26% Synergy $4.23
Swarmyard Swarmyard
+8% Synergy $5.62
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.32
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+5% Synergy $0.54
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $6.13
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+3% Synergy $9.54
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
+1% Synergy $0.37
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
0% Synergy $49.49
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $16.76
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-2% Synergy $6.72
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-9% Synergy $5.99
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.77

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant's Toughness Matters strategy.

Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+20% Synergy $3.35
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+19% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.49
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy $2.35
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+6% Synergy $5.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.04
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.31

Lands

The mana base behind Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant's Toughness Matters decks.

Fortified Village Fortified Village
+20% Synergy $0.27
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+15% Synergy $0.30
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+15% Synergy $0.37
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+14% Synergy $0.79
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+14% Synergy $5.90
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+14% Synergy $0.32
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+13% Synergy $0.26
Brushland Brushland
+10% Synergy $1.52
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+8% Synergy $0.27
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+7% Synergy $0.31
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.38
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.25
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+6% Synergy $0.28
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+5% Synergy $2.90
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+4% Synergy $4.58
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.09
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
+2% Synergy $0.40
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+2% Synergy $0.32
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $2.31
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.06
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+1% Synergy $0.28
Temple Garden Temple Garden
0% Synergy $6.71
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
0% Synergy $8.30
Lush Portico Lush Portico
0% Synergy $7.12
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
0% Synergy $16.55
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.26
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $6.34
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-2% Synergy $12.38
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $0.64
Savannah Savannah
-3% Synergy
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.30
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
-6% Synergy $0.33
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
-8% Synergy $0.25
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-9% Synergy $0.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant: Toughness Matters.

Rasaad yn Bashir Cloakwood Hermit Rasaad yn Bashir // Cloakwood Hermit
Rasaad yn Bashir Master Chef Rasaad yn Bashir // Master Chef
Rasaad yn Bashir Raised by Giants Rasaad yn Bashir // Raised by Giants
Ravos, Soultender Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ravos, Soultender // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
Doran, the Siege Tower Doran, the Siege Tower
Felothar the Steadfast Felothar the Steadfast
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
Rasaad yn Bashir Far Traveler Rasaad yn Bashir // Far Traveler
Rasaad yn Bashir Flaming Fist Rasaad yn Bashir // Flaming Fist
Rasaad yn Bashir Folk Hero Rasaad yn Bashir // Folk Hero
Rasaad yn Bashir Inspiring Leader Rasaad yn Bashir // Inspiring Leader
Rasaad yn Bashir Noble Heritage Rasaad yn Bashir // Noble Heritage
Katilda, Dawnhart Prime Katilda, Dawnhart Prime
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
Bess, Soul Nourisher Bess, Soul Nourisher
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
Maja, Bretagard Protector Maja, Bretagard Protector
Ohabi Caleria Ohabi Caleria
Samwise Gamgee Samwise Gamgee
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Far Traveler Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Far Traveler
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Flaming Fist Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Flaming Fist
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Folk Hero Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Folk Hero
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Inspiring Leader Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Inspiring Leader
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Noble Heritage Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Noble Heritage
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Veteran Soldier Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Veteran Soldier
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Acolyte of Bahamut Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Acolyte of Bahamut
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Cloakwood Hermit Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Cloakwood Hermit
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Hardy Outlander Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Hardy Outlander
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Master Chef Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Master Chef
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Raised by Giants Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Raised by Giants
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Numa, Joraga Chieftain Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Skanos Dragonheart Far Traveler Skanos Dragonheart // Far Traveler
Skanos Dragonheart Flaming Fist Skanos Dragonheart // Flaming Fist
Skanos Dragonheart Folk Hero Skanos Dragonheart // Folk Hero
Skanos Dragonheart Inspiring Leader Skanos Dragonheart // Inspiring Leader
Skanos Dragonheart Noble Heritage Skanos Dragonheart // Noble Heritage
Skanos Dragonheart Veteran Soldier Skanos Dragonheart // Veteran Soldier
Caradora, Heart of Alacria Caradora, Heart of Alacria
Dromoka, the Eternal Dromoka, the Eternal