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Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant: Toughness Matters
Price tag $1.18

Legendary Creature — Human Monk

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Selesnya

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 27% Reach 17% Aggro 7% Spiders 6% Card Draw 5%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant players are trying out in Toughness Matters decks.

Chelonian Tackle Chelonian Tackle
+25% Synergy $0.17

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
+93% Synergy $0.30
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
+92% Synergy $0.31
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+91% Synergy $0.34
Huatli, the Sun's Heart Huatli, the Sun's Heart
+89% Synergy $0.38
Deadly Recluse Deadly Recluse
+85% Synergy $0.12
Sporeweb Weaver Sporeweb Weaver
+84% Synergy $0.51
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+84% Synergy $2.21
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+83% Synergy $0.27
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+78% Synergy $0.19
Arboreal Grazer Arboreal Grazer
+75% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

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

Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+74% Synergy $5.59
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+74% Synergy $0.35
Twin-Silk Spider Twin-Silk Spider
+74% Synergy $0.24
Chainweb Aracnir Chainweb Aracnir
+67% Synergy $0.21
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+63% Synergy $4.33
Jaspera Sentinel Jaspera Sentinel
+61% Synergy $0.27
Silklash Spider Silklash Spider
+61% Synergy $0.82
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+60% Synergy $0.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+12% Synergy $1.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+11% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

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

Aura Shards Aura Shards
+7% Synergy $28.28
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $51.92
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $53.72
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $26.55
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $5.86

Creatures

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

Webspinner Cuff Webspinner Cuff
+61% Synergy $0.13
Sporecap Spider Sporecap Spider
+60% Synergy $0.24
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+57% Synergy $0.29
Tower Winder Tower Winder
+57% Synergy $6.75
Dragon Sniper Dragon Sniper
+55% Synergy $0.52
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+55% Synergy $0.81
Penumbra Spider Penumbra Spider
+51% Synergy $0.25
Tapestry Warden Tapestry Warden
+51% Synergy $0.05
Legolas Greenleaf Legolas Greenleaf
+49% Synergy $0.31
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
+48% Synergy $0.64
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+47% Synergy $0.29
Qasali Ambusher Qasali Ambusher
+44% Synergy $0.48
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+40% Synergy $3.10
Nyxborn Hydra Nyxborn Hydra
+40% Synergy $0.27
Sweet-Gum Recluse Sweet-Gum Recluse
+40% Synergy $0.42
Canopy Spider Canopy Spider
+39% Synergy $0.30
Belligerent Brontodon Belligerent Brontodon
+39% Synergy $0.22
Arcus Acolyte Arcus Acolyte
+36% Synergy $0.25
Polukranos Reborn Polukranos, Engine of Ruin Polukranos Reborn
+36% Synergy $0.33
Twitching Doll Twitching Doll
+35% Synergy $1.75
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
+33% Synergy $0.28
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+32% Synergy $9.41
Scrapshooter Scrapshooter
+32% Synergy $0.38
Toxicrene Toxicrene
+32% Synergy $0.60
Juvenile Gloomwidow Juvenile Gloomwidow
+31% Synergy $0.32
Radioactive Spider Radioactive Spider
+30% Synergy $0.41
Snarespinner Snarespinner
+28% Synergy $0.17
Treetop Snarespinner Treetop Snarespinner
+28% Synergy $0.18
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+26% Synergy $11.63
Spinner of Souls Spinner of Souls
+26% Synergy $0.39
Mona Lisa, Science Geek Mona Lisa, Science Geek
+26% Synergy $0.22
Elder Gargaroth Elder Gargaroth
+26% Synergy $2.46
Weathered Sentinels Weathered Sentinels
+25% Synergy $0.83
Apprentice Sharpshooter Apprentice Sharpshooter
+24% Synergy $0.11
Six Six
+23% Synergy $5.42
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Wilson, Refined Grizzly
+22% Synergy $0.23
Wildborn Preserver Wildborn Preserver
+22% Synergy $0.15
Intrepid Stablemaster Intrepid Stablemaster
+21% Synergy $0.13
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+20% Synergy $1.17
Ezuri's Archers Ezuri's Archers
+19% Synergy $0.21
Ruins Recluse Ruins Recluse
+19% Synergy $3.21
Atzocan Archer Atzocan Archer
+18% Synergy $0.21
Jade-Cast Sentinel Jade-Cast Sentinel
+18% Synergy $0.15
Hitchclaw Recluse Hitchclaw Recluse
+16% Synergy $0.12
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+13% Synergy $3.00
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+11% Synergy $0.73
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+1% Synergy $4.13
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
0% Synergy $0.25
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
0% Synergy $0.41
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-6% Synergy $13.48

Instants

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

Beast Within Beast Within
+24% Synergy $0.46
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+23% Synergy $1.03
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+23% Synergy $1.96
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+21% Synergy $1.62
Divine Resilience Divine Resilience
+18% Synergy $0.28
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+16% Synergy $0.20
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+14% Synergy $0.36
Solidarity Solidarity
+13% Synergy $0.27
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+10% Synergy $13.39
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+8% Synergy $0.24
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+7% Synergy $16.26
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+7% Synergy $1.60
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+6% Synergy $10.93
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $21.48
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.34
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+6% Synergy $0.80
Cache Grab Cache Grab
+5% Synergy $0.19
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+4% Synergy $1.14
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $6.50
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+3% Synergy $0.94
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+3% Synergy $0.32
Cosmic Rebirth Cosmic Rebirth
+2% Synergy $0.16
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.64
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $8.49

Sorceries

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

Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+56% Synergy $0.21
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+35% Synergy $0.30
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+26% Synergy $2.31
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+24% Synergy $0.42
Farseek Farseek
+23% Synergy $0.71
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+21% Synergy $0.21
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+20% Synergy $1.14
Sylvan Awakening Sylvan Awakening
+19% Synergy $1.38
Three Visits Three Visits
+16% Synergy $5.51
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+16% Synergy $0.77
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+15% Synergy $2.90
Cultivate Cultivate
+14% Synergy $0.30
Destined Confrontation Destined Confrontation
+8% Synergy $0.24
Split Up Split Up
+7% Synergy $2.35
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+6% Synergy $33.13
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+5% Synergy $13.71
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+5% Synergy $5.28
Benefaction of Rhonas Benefaction of Rhonas
+5% Synergy $0.20
Threats Undetected Threats Undetected
+5% Synergy $0.34
Adventure Awaits Adventure Awaits
+5% Synergy $0.08
Reunion of the House Reunion of the House
+5% Synergy $0.26
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+3% Synergy $0.45
Harmonize Harmonize
+2% Synergy $0.30
Explore Explore
+2% Synergy $0.38
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.57
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
0% Synergy $0.87
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.94
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-10% Synergy $1.31

Utility Artifacts

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

Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+22% Synergy $5.81
Meekstone Meekstone
+20% Synergy $12.20
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+13% Synergy $0.28
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+13% Synergy $0.27
Bark of Doran Bark of Doran
+12% Synergy $0.20
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+9% Synergy $2.13
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+6% Synergy $1.04
Bard's Bow Bard's Bow
+5% Synergy $0.11
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $3.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

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

Curse of Clinging Webs Curse of Clinging Webs
+57% Synergy $2.26
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+57% Synergy $1.75
Spidersilk Armor Spidersilk Armor
+54% Synergy $2.86
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+48% Synergy $0.22
True Conviction True Conviction
+33% Synergy $5.04
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+24% Synergy $0.19
Builder's Blessing Builder's Blessing
+19% Synergy $0.19
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+12% Synergy $12.08
Castle Castle
+12% Synergy $0.23
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+9% Synergy $0.34
Druids' Repository Druids' Repository
+9% Synergy $3.38
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+7% Synergy $6.81
Careful Cultivation Careful Cultivation
+7% Synergy $0.18
Boseiju Reaches Skyward Branch of Boseiju Boseiju Reaches Skyward
+7% Synergy $0.32
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+6% Synergy $6.87
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+6% Synergy $8.39
Assemble the Entmoot Assemble the Entmoot
+6% Synergy $0.35
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+6% Synergy $0.37
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+3% Synergy $4.07
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+2% Synergy $0.97
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+2% Synergy $0.88
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
-2% Synergy $3.76
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-4% Synergy $0.50
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-6% Synergy $0.40
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-12% Synergy $1.35

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 $0.78
Vivien, Monsters' Advocate Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
+8% Synergy $3.02

Utility Lands

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

Stirring Wildwood Stirring Wildwood
+51% Synergy $0.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+26% Synergy $2.76
Swarmyard Swarmyard
+9% Synergy $4.74
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.35
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+6% Synergy $0.38
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+5% Synergy $6.98
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $6.08
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
0% Synergy $0.38
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-1% Synergy $53.40
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $15.55
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-2% Synergy $6.78
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-8% Synergy $5.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+21% Synergy $6.04
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+18% Synergy $0.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.46
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $2.60
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+6% Synergy $4.11
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.25

Lands

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

Fortified Village Fortified Village
+20% Synergy $0.21
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+15% Synergy $0.29
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+14% Synergy $0.63
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+13% Synergy $2.36
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+13% Synergy $16.20
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+13% Synergy $0.25
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+12% Synergy $0.24
Brushland Brushland
+10% Synergy $1.20
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+9% Synergy $0.33
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+7% Synergy $0.25
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.34
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.25
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+4% Synergy $0.22
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+4% Synergy $2.97
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+4% Synergy $4.63
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+2% Synergy $0.23
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.64
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.07
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
+1% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
0% Synergy $0.26
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
0% Synergy $7.07
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.39
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
0% Synergy $15.65
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.57
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-1% Synergy $7.78
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-1% Synergy $6.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.36
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $2.82
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $1.02
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-3% Synergy $11.42
Savannah Savannah
-3% Synergy
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
-5% Synergy $0.57
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
-9% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-14% Synergy $0.32

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
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
Doran, the Siege Tower Doran, the Siege Tower
Ravos, Soultender Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ravos, Soultender // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
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
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
Felothar the Steadfast Felothar the Steadfast
Arcades Sabboth Arcades Sabboth
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
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