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Thalia and The Gitrog Monster
Price tag $5.56

Legendary CreatureHuman Frog Horror

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Lands Matter 28% Landfall 13% Hatebears 6% Tokens 6% Stax 5% Ramp 5% Aristocrats 3% Midrange 3% Sacrifice 3% Reanimator 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

#223 Current Rank
#217 Last Week
#163 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.

Planar Engineering Planar Engineering
+5% Synergy $1.65
Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
+2% Synergy $2.53
Dina's Guidance Dina's Guidance
+2% Synergy $1.09
Erode Erode
+1% Synergy $6.34
Turbulent Fen Turbulent Fen
0% Synergy $7.97

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 $5.55
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+47% Synergy $0.55
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+46% Synergy $4.95
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+46% Synergy $3.60
Titania, Protector of Argoth Titania, Protector of Argoth
+44% Synergy $0.35
The Necrobloom The Necrobloom
+43% Synergy $0.30
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+41% Synergy $1.29
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+39% Synergy $30.77
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+38% Synergy $5.71
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+36% Synergy $0.25

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 $13.18
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+34% Synergy $15.84
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+33% Synergy $0.46
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+26% Synergy $3.53
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+19% Synergy $0.59
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+13% Synergy $2.13
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+8% Synergy $13.64
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $0.99
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.01
Farseek Farseek
-1% Synergy $0.52

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+32% Synergy $3.24
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+25% Synergy $34.13
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+12% Synergy $68.64
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+11% Synergy $12.97
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+9% Synergy $63.51
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+9% Synergy $26.91
Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy $6.50
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+9% Synergy $24.52
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $55.57
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $57.11

Creatures

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

Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+30% Synergy $2.81
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+28% Synergy $20.52
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+28% Synergy $0.35
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+27% Synergy $2.58
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+25% Synergy $0.84
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+24% Synergy $0.25
Knight of the Reliquary Knight of the Reliquary
+23% Synergy $2.14
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+23% Synergy $6.25
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+21% Synergy $1.84
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+21% Synergy $5.20
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+21% Synergy $0.30
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+18% Synergy $10.42
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+18% Synergy $57.22
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+18% Synergy $2.62
Perennial Behemoth Perennial Behemoth
+18% Synergy $0.37
World Shaper World Shaper
+17% Synergy $6.79
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+16% Synergy $11.47
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+15% Synergy $9.12
Maja, Bretagard Protector Maja, Bretagard Protector
+15% Synergy $0.28
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+15% Synergy $4.13
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
+15% Synergy $15.04
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+15% Synergy $0.44
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+14% Synergy $0.33
Six Six
+14% Synergy $5.48
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+14% Synergy $4.45
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+14% Synergy $16.59
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+14% Synergy $0.73
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+13% Synergy $2.33
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+12% Synergy $0.75
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+12% Synergy $27.27
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+12% Synergy $3.40
Yasharn, Implacable Earth Yasharn, Implacable Earth
+12% Synergy $0.39
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+11% Synergy $20.11
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+11% Synergy $0.91
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+10% Synergy $1.31
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+10% Synergy $4.80
The Gitrog, Ravenous Ride The Gitrog, Ravenous Ride
+10% Synergy $1.98
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+9% Synergy $0.35
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+9% Synergy $20.57
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+9% Synergy $0.24
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+8% Synergy $0.33
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
+8% Synergy $21.23
Elvish Reclaimer Elvish Reclaimer
+8% Synergy $6.21
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+7% Synergy $47.77
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+6% Synergy $0.81
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+6% Synergy $0.57
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+6% Synergy $0.40
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+5% Synergy $24.88
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+5% Synergy $3.60
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+2% Synergy $3.28

Instants

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

Harrow Harrow
+20% Synergy $0.33
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+18% Synergy $4.07
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+11% Synergy $1.69
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+10% Synergy $10.60
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+8% Synergy $0.30
Constant Mists Constant Mists
+8% Synergy $22.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $1.47
Beast Within Beast Within
+6% Synergy $0.46
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+6% Synergy $0.31
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+5% Synergy $26.25
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+5% Synergy $5.67
Silence Silence
+5% Synergy $8.81
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+5% Synergy $7.81
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+4% Synergy $13.67
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $37.16
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+4% Synergy $7.93
Realms Uncharted Realms Uncharted
+4% Synergy $12.93
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+3% Synergy $1.07
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy $6.77
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.33
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $13.87
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $3.06
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $21.24
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
0% Synergy $0.92
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $7.31
Mythos of Nethroi Mythos of Nethroi
0% Synergy $0.25
Putrefy Putrefy
-1% Synergy $0.36
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-1% Synergy $18.07
Abzan Charm Abzan Charm
-2% Synergy $0.24
Entomb Entomb
-2% Synergy $16.78
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-3% Synergy $0.74
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.34

Sorceries

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

Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+23% Synergy $0.42
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+19% Synergy $4.19
Damn Damn
+14% Synergy $2.56
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+12% Synergy $51.62
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+11% Synergy $48.01
Three Visits Three Visits
+9% Synergy $5.05
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+9% Synergy $22.04
Explore Explore
+8% Synergy $0.34
Armageddon Armageddon
+7% Synergy $16.10
Natural Order Natural Order
+7% Synergy $36.03
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $7.56
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+6% Synergy $20.08
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+5% Synergy $3.42
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+5% Synergy $0.32
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+4% Synergy $1.16
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.64
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+4% Synergy $16.33
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+4% Synergy $2.88
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+4% Synergy $33.17
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+4% Synergy $9.16
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+3% Synergy $0.37
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+3% Synergy $0.67
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $3.33
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $25.35
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+3% Synergy $3.58
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+3% Synergy $152.43
Reanimate Reanimate
+2% Synergy $9.11
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+2% Synergy $0.30
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+2% Synergy $5.19
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+1% Synergy $0.82
Harmonize Harmonize
0% Synergy $0.32
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.35
Cultivate Cultivate
-1% Synergy $0.29
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $4.74
Victimize Victimize
-1% Synergy $1.20
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-6% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+15% Synergy $2.94
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+9% Synergy $3.70
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+9% Synergy $19.51
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+8% Synergy $3.12
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
+7% Synergy $3.29
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.85
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+1% Synergy $5.69
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+1% Synergy $2.77
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $98.98
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-1% Synergy $17.39
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-6% Synergy $15.53

Enchantments

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

Exploration Exploration
+26% Synergy $32.10
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+21% Synergy $3.11
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+19% Synergy $7.17
Undergrowth Recon Undergrowth Recon
+13% Synergy $1.81
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+11% Synergy $26.49
Druid Class Druid Class
+10% Synergy $2.34
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+9% Synergy $2.06
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+9% Synergy $1.74
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+9% Synergy $0.41
Spelunking Spelunking
+8% Synergy $4.00
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+8% Synergy $2.93
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+7% Synergy $4.82
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+5% Synergy $34.55
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+5% Synergy $2.21
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+5% Synergy $1.33
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+5% Synergy $0.44
Earthbender Ascension Earthbender Ascension
+4% Synergy $2.78
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+2% Synergy $4.09
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+2% Synergy $0.39
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+2% Synergy $0.33
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $30.42
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+1% Synergy $27.78
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+1% Synergy $3.53
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+1% Synergy $3.48
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+1% Synergy $3.97
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.26
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+1% Synergy $25.91
The Mending of Dominaria The Mending of Dominaria
+1% Synergy $0.35
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
0% Synergy $1.67
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-3% Synergy $6.74
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-4% Synergy $16.90

Planeswalkers

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

Wrenn and Realmbreaker Wrenn and Realmbreaker
+11% Synergy $6.42
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
+11% Synergy $1.57
Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+4% Synergy $3.98

Utility Lands

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

Strip Mine Strip Mine
+20% Synergy $22.89
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+13% Synergy $14.95
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+13% Synergy $49.31
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+11% Synergy $0.44
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+11% Synergy $4.44
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+10% Synergy $59.22
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+10% Synergy $2.16
Wasteland Wasteland
+10% Synergy $26.69
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+10% Synergy $1.28
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+9% Synergy $0.57
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+9% Synergy $23.30
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+8% Synergy $10.04
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+7% Synergy $5.07
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+7% Synergy $2.91
Vesuva Vesuva
+7% Synergy $3.54
Eumidian Hatchery Eumidian Hatchery
+6% Synergy $0.29
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+5% Synergy $0.20
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $11.36
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+4% Synergy $5.48
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
+4% Synergy $4.49
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $122.46
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+3% Synergy $1374.41
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $29.55
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+3% Synergy $0.78
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $2.65
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.98
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $39.96
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+1% Synergy $0.95
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $1.13
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-1% Synergy $23.89
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $37.54
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.43

Lands

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

Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+22% Synergy $3.45
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+20% Synergy $1.09
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+18% Synergy $28.97
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+17% Synergy $10.45
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+17% Synergy $29.76
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+15% Synergy $0.35
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+15% Synergy $0.21
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+13% Synergy $0.26
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+11% Synergy $8.68
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+11% Synergy $7.00
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+11% Synergy $0.29
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+10% Synergy $9.90
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+10% Synergy $16.30
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+10% Synergy $33.01
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+8% Synergy $15.83
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+8% Synergy $19.07
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+8% Synergy $32.24
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+7% Synergy $19.69
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.23
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+7% Synergy $5.98
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+7% Synergy $14.49
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+7% Synergy $0.75
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+6% Synergy $16.44
Bayou Bayou
+6% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
+6% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
+6% Synergy
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.27
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $7.56
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+6% Synergy $0.41
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+6% Synergy $0.56
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+4% Synergy $12.03
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+3% Synergy $5.84
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+3% Synergy $18.49
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+1% Synergy $14.11
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.07
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.09
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.28
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-1% Synergy $1.36
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.26
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.49
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-7% Synergy $0.38
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-9% Synergy $2.55
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-12% Synergy $0.33
Brushland Brushland
-13% Synergy $1.02
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.28
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-17% Synergy $0.38
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-19% Synergy $0.63
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-20% Synergy $0.28
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
-22% Synergy $0.35

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