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Thalia and The Gitrog Monster
Price tag $4.81

Legendary CreatureHuman Frog Horror

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Abzan

Playstyle & Strategy

Lands Matter 31% Landfall 14% Hatebears 6% Tokens 5% Stax 5% Ramp 4% Aristocrats 3% Sacrifice 3% Birthing Pod 2% Midrange 2%

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#217 Current Rank
#248 Last Week
#138 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Thalia and The Gitrog Monster.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Thalia and The Gitrog Monster decks.

Prismatic Undercurrents Prismatic Undercurrents
+1% Synergy $0.33
Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist
+1% Synergy $0.34
Brigid, Clachan's Heart Brigid, Doun's Mind Brigid, Clachan's Heart
0% Synergy $0.59
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
-1% Synergy $19.60
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
-3% Synergy $0.90

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Thalia and The Gitrog Monster's abilities and overall game plan.

Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+55% Synergy $10.46
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+47% Synergy $0.58
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+47% Synergy $3.24
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+46% Synergy $3.72
Titania, Protector of Argoth Titania, Protector of Argoth
+44% Synergy $0.31
The Necrobloom The Necrobloom
+42% Synergy $0.26
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+41% Synergy $1.58
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+40% Synergy $31.64
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+38% Synergy $6.68
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+37% Synergy $0.29

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Thalia and The Gitrog Monster decks.

Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+34% Synergy $12.27
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+34% Synergy $0.39
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+34% Synergy $12.48
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+26% Synergy $2.60
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+20% Synergy $1.06
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+13% Synergy $2.33
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+8% Synergy $12.95
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+4% Synergy $1.16
Farseek Farseek
-1% Synergy $0.49

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+33% Synergy $3.11
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+24% Synergy $34.84
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+12% Synergy $57.52
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+12% Synergy $10.91
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+10% Synergy $20.12
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+10% Synergy $20.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+9% Synergy $61.04
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $47.42
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $31.52
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $48.00

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Thalia and The Gitrog Monster's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+28% Synergy $1.94
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+28% Synergy $17.49
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+28% Synergy $3.38
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+28% Synergy $0.26
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+25% Synergy $0.16
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+25% Synergy $1.11
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+25% Synergy $5.29
Knight of the Reliquary Knight of the Reliquary
+23% Synergy $1.94
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+22% Synergy $0.26
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+21% Synergy $1.29
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+19% Synergy $9.54
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+18% Synergy $46.54
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+18% Synergy $2.56
Perennial Behemoth Perennial Behemoth
+18% Synergy $0.42
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+17% Synergy $11.44
World Shaper World Shaper
+17% Synergy $6.73
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+16% Synergy $7.37
Maja, Bretagard Protector Maja, Bretagard Protector
+16% Synergy $0.23
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+15% Synergy $15.01
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+15% Synergy $3.66
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
+15% Synergy $14.45
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+15% Synergy $0.31
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+14% Synergy $0.23
Six Six
+14% Synergy $6.86
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+14% Synergy $4.81
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+14% Synergy $9.76
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+14% Synergy $1.44
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+13% Synergy $2.54
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+13% Synergy $3.66
Yasharn, Implacable Earth Yasharn, Implacable Earth
+13% Synergy $0.37
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+12% Synergy $0.51
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+12% Synergy $18.13
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+11% Synergy $16.89
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+11% Synergy $0.68
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+11% Synergy $4.52
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+11% Synergy $0.92
The Gitrog, Ravenous Ride The Gitrog, Ravenous Ride
+11% Synergy $1.12
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+10% Synergy $0.17
Titania, Voice of Gaea Titania, Voice of Gaea
+10% Synergy $6.33
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+9% Synergy $0.18
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+8% Synergy $0.25
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+8% Synergy $12.87
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+8% Synergy $37.86
Elvish Reclaimer Elvish Reclaimer
+8% Synergy $6.10
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+6% Synergy $0.62
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+5% Synergy $18.65
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+5% Synergy $2.32
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+5% Synergy $1.81
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+4% Synergy $1.00
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+3% Synergy $2.08

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Thalia and The Gitrog Monster safe.

Harrow Harrow
+20% Synergy $0.24
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+18% Synergy $3.41
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+11% Synergy $1.80
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+10% Synergy $9.18
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+8% Synergy $0.28
Constant Mists Constant Mists
+8% Synergy $19.85
Beast Within Beast Within
+7% Synergy $0.60
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $0.87
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+6% Synergy $0.14
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+6% Synergy $5.10
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+5% Synergy $11.33
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+5% Synergy $21.94
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+5% Synergy $4.64
Silence Silence
+5% Synergy $6.37
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+4% Synergy $5.22
Realms Uncharted Realms Uncharted
+4% Synergy $13.33
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+3% Synergy $0.78
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy $4.24
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.27
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $3.81
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $17.09
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $8.50
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+1% Synergy $6.02
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
0% Synergy $0.85
Mythos of Nethroi Mythos of Nethroi
0% Synergy $0.22
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $8.46
Putrefy Putrefy
-1% Synergy $0.08
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-1% Synergy $14.64
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-2% Synergy $1.86
Despark Despark
-2% Synergy $0.26
Abzan Charm Abzan Charm
-2% Synergy $0.16
Entomb Entomb
-3% Synergy $13.85

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Thalia and The Gitrog Monster's game plan and control the board.

Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+24% Synergy $0.51
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+19% Synergy $2.94
Damn Damn
+13% Synergy $1.10
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+12% Synergy $49.16
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+11% Synergy $36.31
Three Visits Three Visits
+10% Synergy $7.89
Farewell Farewell
+10% Synergy $4.79
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+9% Synergy $16.60
Explore Explore
+8% Synergy $0.42
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+7% Synergy $5.29
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+7% Synergy $16.73
Armageddon Armageddon
+7% Synergy $16.66
Natural Order Natural Order
+7% Synergy $22.85
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+5% Synergy $0.30
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+4% Synergy $0.56
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+4% Synergy $1.67
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.43
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+4% Synergy $11.12
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+4% Synergy $1.63
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+4% Synergy $24.60
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+4% Synergy $6.90
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+3% Synergy $0.43
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $2.73
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+3% Synergy $136.78
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+3% Synergy $5.60
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $19.74
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+2% Synergy $0.91
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+2% Synergy $0.14
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+2% Synergy $9.15
Reanimate Reanimate
+1% Synergy $6.67
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+1% Synergy $0.79
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.52
Cultivate Cultivate
-1% Synergy $0.37
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $6.86
Victimize Victimize
-1% Synergy $0.48
Harmonize Harmonize
-1% Synergy $0.11
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-6% Synergy $0.24

Utility Artifacts

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

Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+15% Synergy $2.61
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+9% Synergy $4.38
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+8% Synergy $21.61
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+8% Synergy $2.24
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
+7% Synergy $2.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.58
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+1% Synergy $4.36
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+1% Synergy $2.39
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $99.32
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-1% Synergy $12.63
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-6% Synergy $12.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Thalia and The Gitrog Monster's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Exploration Exploration
+26% Synergy $28.37
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+21% Synergy $2.34
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+19% Synergy $8.11
Undergrowth Recon Undergrowth Recon
+14% Synergy $2.27
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+11% Synergy $23.88
Druid Class Druid Class
+10% Synergy $2.36
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+10% Synergy $2.03
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+10% Synergy $0.23
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+9% Synergy $1.45
Spelunking Spelunking
+8% Synergy $5.26
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+8% Synergy $4.67
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+8% Synergy $3.01
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+6% Synergy $2.84
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+5% Synergy $32.70
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+5% Synergy $1.42
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+5% Synergy $0.42
Earthbender Ascension Earthbender Ascension
+4% Synergy $1.95
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+2% Synergy $3.28
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+2% Synergy $0.23
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+2% Synergy $0.33
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $28.55
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+1% Synergy $7.94
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.69
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+1% Synergy $6.31
The Mending of Dominaria The Mending of Dominaria
+1% Synergy $0.27
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+1% Synergy $22.51
Aura Shards Aura Shards
0% Synergy $21.64
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $5.73
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-3% Synergy $6.48
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $13.23

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Thalia and The Gitrog Monster to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Wrenn and Realmbreaker Wrenn and Realmbreaker
+12% Synergy $4.72
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
+11% Synergy $1.14
Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+5% Synergy $3.53

Utility Lands

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

Strip Mine Strip Mine
+20% Synergy $21.55
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+14% Synergy $38.85
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+13% Synergy $12.91
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+11% Synergy $0.46
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+11% Synergy $8.46
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+11% Synergy $1.04
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+10% Synergy $0.85
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+10% Synergy $53.21
Wasteland Wasteland
+10% Synergy $22.52
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+9% Synergy $2.59
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+9% Synergy $18.67
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+8% Synergy $7.91
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+7% Synergy $6.45
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+6% Synergy $1.36
Vesuva Vesuva
+6% Synergy $3.95
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+5% Synergy $0.12
Eumidian Hatchery Eumidian Hatchery
+5% Synergy $0.46
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $8.55
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+4% Synergy $5.18
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+4% Synergy $0.66
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
+4% Synergy $4.15
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $98.84
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+3% Synergy $1069.36
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $27.86
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $3.28
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $35.94
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.66
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+1% Synergy $0.82
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.11
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-1% Synergy $22.18
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $33.69
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $832.25
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $115.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.32

Lands

The mana base foundation for Thalia and The Gitrog Monster decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+23% Synergy $3.83
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+20% Synergy $4.93
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+18% Synergy $23.25
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+17% Synergy $9.96
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+17% Synergy $23.91
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+15% Synergy $0.09
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+14% Synergy $0.12
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+13% Synergy $0.20
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+11% Synergy $7.89
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+11% Synergy $6.95
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+11% Synergy $7.17
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+11% Synergy $0.16
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+10% Synergy $15.87
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+10% Synergy $25.95
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+9% Synergy $25.34
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+8% Synergy $15.26
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+8% Synergy $16.58
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+8% Synergy $30.30
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+7% Synergy $16.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.17
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+7% Synergy $14.36
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+7% Synergy $5.29
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+7% Synergy $0.71
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+6% Synergy $6.30
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+6% Synergy $13.24
Bayou Bayou
+6% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
+6% Synergy
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.21
Scrubland Scrubland
+5% Synergy
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+4% Synergy $8.96
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+4% Synergy $11.81
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+4% Synergy $4.09
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+3% Synergy $12.58
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+1% Synergy $12.50
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.17
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.20
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.14
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.13
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-1% Synergy $6.34
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.23
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.36
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-7% Synergy $0.68
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-8% Synergy $2.04
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-12% Synergy $0.20
Brushland Brushland
-13% Synergy $0.76
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.12
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-16% Synergy $0.35
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-18% Synergy $0.39
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-19% Synergy $0.25
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
-22% Synergy $0.14

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