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Thalia and The Gitrog Monster
Price tag $4.13

Legendary Creature — Human Frog Horror

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Lands Matter 33% Landfall 18% Hatebears 7% Stax 4% Sacrifice 4% Tokens 4% Birthing Pod 3% Ramp 3% Aristocrats 3% Combo 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

#170 Current Rank
#147 Last Week
#83 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.

Traveling Chocobo Traveling Chocobo
+9% Synergy $25.90
Tifa Lockhart Tifa Lockhart
+3% Synergy $3.32
Chocobo Racetrack Chocobo Racetrack
+3% Synergy $0.19
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+1% Synergy $35.59
Summon: Titan Summon: Titan
-1% Synergy $1.05

High Synergy Cards

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

Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+56% Synergy $1.85
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+49% Synergy $2.75
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+46% Synergy $4.08
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+45% Synergy $2.49
Titania, Protector of Argoth Titania, Protector of Argoth
+45% Synergy $0.91
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+41% Synergy $1.70
The Necrobloom The Necrobloom
+41% Synergy $0.28
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+41% Synergy $24.79
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+39% Synergy $2.63
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+38% Synergy $1.01

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
+35% Synergy $8.76
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+35% Synergy $0.96
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+25% Synergy $1.91
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+22% Synergy $1.07
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+20% Synergy $2.11
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+13% Synergy $2.54
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+8% Synergy $9.10
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.09
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+4% Synergy $1.06
Farseek Farseek
-2% Synergy $0.54

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+35% Synergy $3.01
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+24% Synergy $34.96
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+13% Synergy $57.80
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+13% Synergy $12.35
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+11% Synergy $53.08
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+11% Synergy $19.07
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+11% Synergy $19.27
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+9% Synergy $27.36
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+8% Synergy $15.12
Natural Order Natural Order
+7% Synergy $15.84

Creatures

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

Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+33% Synergy $7.92
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+30% Synergy $0.35
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+28% Synergy $4.23
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+28% Synergy $6.32
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+27% Synergy $0.22
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+27% Synergy $3.15
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+25% Synergy $2.43
Knight of the Reliquary Knight of the Reliquary
+24% Synergy $3.62
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+23% Synergy $1.11
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+20% Synergy $2.21
Perennial Behemoth Perennial Behemoth
+20% Synergy $0.28
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+18% Synergy $39.48
World Shaper World Shaper
+18% Synergy $3.42
Maja, Bretagard Protector Maja, Bretagard Protector
+18% Synergy $0.22
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+17% Synergy $2.10
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+17% Synergy $6.70
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+17% Synergy $2.83
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+17% Synergy $0.39
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
+16% Synergy $16.48
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+15% Synergy $6.18
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+15% Synergy $4.79
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+15% Synergy $1.03
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+15% Synergy $3.56
Yasharn, Implacable Earth Yasharn, Implacable Earth
+15% Synergy $0.33
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+14% Synergy $0.40
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+14% Synergy $2.92
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+14% Synergy $9.54
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+14% Synergy $2.50
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+13% Synergy $0.51
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+13% Synergy $19.55
Six Six
+12% Synergy $5.48
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+12% Synergy $17.96
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+12% Synergy $5.26
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+12% Synergy $1.61
Titania, Voice of Gaea Titania, Voice of Gaea
+12% Synergy $6.01
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+11% Synergy $1.18
The Gitrog, Ravenous Ride The Gitrog, Ravenous Ride
+11% Synergy $1.25
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+10% Synergy $0.25
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+10% Synergy $0.23
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+8% Synergy $0.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+8% Synergy $0.27
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+8% Synergy $2.99
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+7% Synergy $1.59
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+7% Synergy $0.41
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+7% Synergy $10.92
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+5% Synergy $12.35
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+5% Synergy $1.56
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+4% Synergy $1.49
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+2% Synergy $2.24
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
0% Synergy $1.35

Instants

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

Harrow Harrow
+20% Synergy $0.34
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+19% Synergy $1.47
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+12% Synergy $1.94
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+10% Synergy $9.04
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+9% Synergy $0.43
Beast Within Beast Within
+7% Synergy $0.96
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $0.83
Constant Mists Constant Mists
+7% Synergy $16.82
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+6% Synergy $0.35
Silence Silence
+6% Synergy $6.65
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+5% Synergy $10.23
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $47.07
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $28.16
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+5% Synergy $3.95
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+5% Synergy $16.38
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+5% Synergy $5.27
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+5% Synergy $4.04
Realms Uncharted Realms Uncharted
+4% Synergy $14.74
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+3% Synergy $0.92
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $4.89
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $13.99
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.38
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy $3.25
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $9.28
Despark Despark
0% Synergy $0.28
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
0% Synergy $0.87
Mythos of Nethroi Mythos of Nethroi
0% Synergy $0.25
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $11.18
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $6.28
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
0% Synergy $5.10
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-1% Synergy $1.98
Putrefy Putrefy
-2% Synergy $0.14
Abzan Charm Abzan Charm
-2% Synergy $0.13
Entomb Entomb
-3% Synergy $13.09

Sorceries

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

Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+25% Synergy $1.78
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+18% Synergy $4.67
Damn Damn
+12% Synergy $1.84
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+12% Synergy $23.67
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+12% Synergy $39.29
Three Visits Three Visits
+10% Synergy $6.39
Farewell Farewell
+10% Synergy $4.27
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+9% Synergy $21.63
Explore Explore
+9% Synergy $0.21
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+8% Synergy $14.92
Armageddon Armageddon
+8% Synergy $17.60
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $5.84
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+5% Synergy $1.41
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+5% Synergy $10.19
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+5% Synergy $1.11
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+5% Synergy $0.27
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+5% Synergy $4.38
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.46
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $2.16
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+4% Synergy $110.20
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+4% Synergy $19.74
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+4% Synergy $5.01
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+3% Synergy $0.41
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+3% Synergy $3.72
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+3% Synergy $4.48
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $22.49
Reanimate Reanimate
+2% Synergy $7.35
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+2% Synergy $0.82
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+2% Synergy $0.31
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+2% Synergy $1.79
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.33
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+1% Synergy $1.77
Cultivate Cultivate
-1% Synergy $0.56
Harmonize Harmonize
-1% Synergy $0.24
Victimize Victimize
-1% Synergy $0.46
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $4.80
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-7% Synergy $0.98

Utility Artifacts

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

Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+14% Synergy $0.43
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $4.25
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+9% Synergy $1.93
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+8% Synergy $16.70
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+7% Synergy $1.38
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $7.92
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+1% Synergy $5.02
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+1% Synergy $2.14
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-1% Synergy $10.89
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $63.82
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-7% Synergy $7.39

Enchantments

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

Exploration Exploration
+26% Synergy $22.00
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+21% Synergy $1.75
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+19% Synergy $4.30
Undergrowth Recon Undergrowth Recon
+14% Synergy $1.33
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+12% Synergy $25.49
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+12% Synergy $1.51
Druid Class Druid Class
+11% Synergy $1.36
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+11% Synergy $0.10
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+10% Synergy $1.74
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+10% Synergy $2.82
Spelunking Spelunking
+8% Synergy $1.96
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+7% Synergy $2.85
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+6% Synergy $35.41
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+6% Synergy $6.52
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+5% Synergy $0.34
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+5% Synergy $1.09
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+4% Synergy $17.46
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+3% Synergy $1.48
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+3% Synergy $247.54
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+2% Synergy $0.31
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $26.01
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $33.46
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+1% Synergy $6.69
The Mending of Dominaria The Mending of Dominaria
+1% Synergy $0.23
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+1% Synergy $10.33
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+1% Synergy $19.18
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
0% Synergy $1.67
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
0% Synergy $4.08
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-1% Synergy $17.71
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $4.14
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $14.93
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-5% Synergy $6.22

Planeswalkers

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

Wrenn and Realmbreaker Wrenn and Realmbreaker
+14% Synergy $4.06
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
+12% Synergy $1.42
Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+5% Synergy $1.45
Nissa, Vital Force Nissa, Vital Force
+5% Synergy $2.78

Utility Lands

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

Strip Mine Strip Mine
+19% Synergy $30.86
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+14% Synergy $30.14
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+13% Synergy $8.52
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+13% Synergy $0.90
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+11% Synergy $1.00
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+11% Synergy $0.88
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+11% Synergy $7.19
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+10% Synergy $48.82
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+10% Synergy $1.99
Wasteland Wasteland
+10% Synergy $21.73
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+8% Synergy $6.98
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+7% Synergy $1.68
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+5% Synergy $6.60
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+5% Synergy $5.65
Vesuva Vesuva
+5% Synergy $3.74
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+5% Synergy $0.43
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+4% Synergy $4.09
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+4% Synergy $4.12
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $1.98
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $111.35
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+3% Synergy $977.12
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $23.02
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $40.60
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $5.30
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.13
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
0% Synergy $0.63
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-1% Synergy $17.69
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-4% Synergy $3.70
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+4% Synergy $22.27
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+3% Synergy $59.88
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $98.19
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $629.02
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.41

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 $3.31
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+19% Synergy $4.92
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+18% Synergy $18.87
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+18% Synergy $21.97
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+16% Synergy $9.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+15% Synergy $0.08
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+13% Synergy $0.19
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+12% Synergy $12.59
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+12% Synergy $14.82
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+12% Synergy $0.17
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+11% Synergy $12.59
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+10% Synergy $0.17
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+10% Synergy $24.20
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+9% Synergy $11.92
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+9% Synergy $23.37
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.05
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+8% Synergy $32.13
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+7% Synergy $17.74
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+7% Synergy $12.14
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+7% Synergy $14.54
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+7% Synergy $12.27
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+6% Synergy $7.64
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+6% Synergy $13.82
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.16
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+6% Synergy $5.12
Savannah Savannah
+5% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
+5% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
+5% Synergy
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+5% Synergy $3.96
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+4% Synergy $10.11
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+4% Synergy $8.64
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+4% Synergy $13.36
City of Brass City of Brass
+3% Synergy $17.02
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+2% Synergy $12.69
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+2% Synergy $29.02
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.15
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-1% Synergy $5.12
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-2% Synergy $4.19
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.21
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-5% Synergy $0.91
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-5% Synergy $2.12
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-7% Synergy $0.75
Murmuring Bosk Murmuring Bosk
-10% Synergy $0.37
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-12% Synergy $0.24
Brushland Brushland
-13% Synergy $1.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-14% Synergy $0.25
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-15% Synergy $0.54
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-17% Synergy $0.51
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-17% Synergy $1.21
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
-23% Synergy $0.14

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