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The Goose Mother
Price tag $0.71

Legendary CreatureBird Hydra

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Simic

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#946 Current Rank
#1169 Last Week
#826 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Goose Mother.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Goose Mother decks.

The Cabbage Merchant The Cabbage Merchant
+15% Synergy $14.70
Unlucky Cabbage Merchant Unlucky Cabbage Merchant
+12% Synergy $0.15
Creeping Crystal Coating Creeping Crystal Coating
+4% Synergy $0.23
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+3% Synergy $33.89
Bumi's Feast Lecture Bumi's Feast Lecture
+3% Synergy $0.24

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Goose Mother's abilities and overall game plan.

Night of the Sweets' Revenge Night of the Sweets' Revenge
+77% Synergy $0.47
Gilded Goose Gilded Goose
+76% Synergy $0.56
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+67% Synergy $0.42
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+66% Synergy $5.07
Many Partings Many Partings
+55% Synergy $0.09
Elanor Gardner Elanor Gardner
+54% Synergy $3.25
The Shire The Shire
+54% Synergy $2.81
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+54% Synergy $3.81
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+54% Synergy $2.47
Revive the Shire Revive the Shire
+52% Synergy $0.14

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Goose Mother decks.

Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+50% Synergy $0.29
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+50% Synergy $0.17
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+47% Synergy $0.26
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+47% Synergy $0.19
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+46% Synergy $28.37
Cultivate Cultivate
+17% Synergy $0.43
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+13% Synergy $1.09
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+9% Synergy $0.43
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+5% Synergy $0.17
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $1.15

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $37.99
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-4% Synergy $13.37
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $49.78
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $19.80
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $40.43

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Goose Mother's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Tough Cookie Tough Cookie
+43% Synergy $0.15
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
+41% Synergy $0.08
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+37% Synergy $5.30
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+35% Synergy $0.29
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+35% Synergy $0.86
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+34% Synergy $0.08
Feasting Troll King Feasting Troll King
+34% Synergy $0.45
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+33% Synergy $3.06
Gargos, Vicious Watcher Gargos, Vicious Watcher
+32% Synergy $0.80
Nexos Nexos
+32% Synergy $3.23
Feasting Hobbit Feasting Hobbit
+32% Synergy $0.24
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+31% Synergy $6.85
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+28% Synergy $5.70
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+25% Synergy $0.18
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+24% Synergy $13.19
Steelbane Hydra Steelbane Hydra
+24% Synergy $6.67
Provisions Merchant Provisions Merchant
+22% Synergy $0.16
Teething Wurmlet Teething Wurmlet
+20% Synergy $0.24
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+19% Synergy $1.22
Voracious Hydra Voracious Hydra
+19% Synergy $3.39
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+18% Synergy $4.55
Genesis Hydra Genesis Hydra
+17% Synergy $0.34
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
+16% Synergy $0.11
Bristlebud Farmer Bristlebud Farmer
+16% Synergy $0.89
Esix, Fractal Bloom Esix, Fractal Bloom
+15% Synergy $0.22
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+15% Synergy $0.39
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+15% Synergy $2.42
Primordial Hydra Primordial Hydra
+14% Synergy $7.22
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+13% Synergy $0.64
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+13% Synergy $8.49
Lifeblood Hydra Lifeblood Hydra
+13% Synergy $2.03
Galadriel, Gift-Giver Galadriel, Gift-Giver
+13% Synergy $4.39
Hungering Hydra Hungering Hydra
+12% Synergy $1.69
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+11% Synergy $10.58
Nyxborn Hydra Nyxborn Hydra
+11% Synergy $0.22
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+11% Synergy $0.16
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+10% Synergy $1.64
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+9% Synergy $0.82
Elusive Otter Elusive Otter
+9% Synergy $0.24
Deepglow Skate Deepglow Skate
+8% Synergy $0.22
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+6% Synergy $12.29
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+6% Synergy $3.27
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+5% Synergy $39.93
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+4% Synergy $15.34
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+3% Synergy $0.14
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+1% Synergy $0.19
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
-1% Synergy $2.02
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-4% Synergy $0.31
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-6% Synergy $1.18
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-6% Synergy $0.23

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Goose Mother safe.

Stew the Coneys Stew the Coneys
+34% Synergy $0.07
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+20% Synergy $0.38
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+18% Synergy $1.37
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+18% Synergy $0.24
Pawpatch Formation Pawpatch Formation
+16% Synergy $0.28
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+10% Synergy $0.07
Ice Out Ice Out
+9% Synergy $0.08
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+8% Synergy $0.32
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+7% Synergy $1.11
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+7% Synergy $0.12
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+7% Synergy $0.40
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.24
Pippin's Bravery Pippin's Bravery
+6% Synergy $0.04
Turn into a Pumpkin Turn into a Pumpkin
+6% Synergy $0.09
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+5% Synergy $0.32
Evacuation Evacuation
+5% Synergy $0.15
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+4% Synergy $2.94
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+3% Synergy $9.77
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+3% Synergy $0.23
Voidslime Voidslime
+3% Synergy $0.48
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+3% Synergy $0.87
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+1% Synergy $0.10
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+1% Synergy $0.19
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $0.73
Simic Charm Simic Charm
0% Synergy $1.13
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
0% Synergy $4.80
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
0% Synergy $2.85
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-1% Synergy $0.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $45.37
Aetherize Aetherize
-2% Synergy $0.36
Double Major Double Major
-2% Synergy $1.53
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-2% Synergy $0.86
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.55
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
-3% Synergy $0.09
Pongify Pongify
-4% Synergy $1.53
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $8.62
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.51
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $2.29
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $7.39
Harrow Harrow
-5% Synergy $0.19
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.13
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-14% Synergy $0.68

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Goose Mother's game plan and control the board.

Spider Food Spider Food
+37% Synergy $0.09
Return from the Wilds Return from the Wilds
+36% Synergy $0.15
Giant Opportunity Giant Opportunity
+30% Synergy $0.13
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+17% Synergy $4.60
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+17% Synergy $0.07
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+8% Synergy $0.22
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+8% Synergy $0.09
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+7% Synergy $1.79
Three Visits Three Visits
+4% Synergy $7.37
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+4% Synergy $0.15
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+4% Synergy $3.56
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+4% Synergy $1.86
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+4% Synergy $0.49
Oversimplify Oversimplify
+3% Synergy $0.07
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+3% Synergy $3.04
Farseek Farseek
+2% Synergy $0.40
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+2% Synergy $0.65
Explore Explore
+1% Synergy $0.34
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+1% Synergy $0.14
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.27
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
-2% Synergy $0.16
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-5% Synergy $1.25

Utility Artifacts

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

Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+34% Synergy $19.48
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+32% Synergy $0.12
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+21% Synergy $42.86
Lembas Lembas
+14% Synergy $1.15
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+13% Synergy $6.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.38
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+12% Synergy $0.36
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+11% Synergy $8.97
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+10% Synergy $60.26
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+10% Synergy $24.61
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+8% Synergy $0.67
Hot Dog Cart Hot Dog Cart
+8% Synergy $0.07
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+8% Synergy $0.34
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+8% Synergy $0.52
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+7% Synergy $0.55
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+7% Synergy $2.31
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+7% Synergy $2.31
Fractal Harness Fractal Harness
+6% Synergy $0.99
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+6% Synergy $2.08
Bumbleflower's Sharepot Bumbleflower's Sharepot
+6% Synergy $0.03
Three Bowls of Porridge Three Bowls of Porridge
+6% Synergy $0.08
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+6% Synergy $0.10
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+5% Synergy $0.10
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $3.86
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+2% Synergy $5.24

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Goose Mother's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Trail of Crumbs Trail of Crumbs
+39% Synergy $0.43
Welcome to Sweettooth Welcome to Sweettooth
+37% Synergy $0.10
Unbound Flourishing Unbound Flourishing
+32% Synergy $13.57
Killer Service Killer Service
+28% Synergy $0.24
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+22% Synergy $0.63
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+21% Synergy $22.45
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+21% Synergy $1.05
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+18% Synergy $0.20
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+18% Synergy $9.70
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+16% Synergy $2.54
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+14% Synergy $0.62
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+14% Synergy $1.69
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+14% Synergy $6.10
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+14% Synergy $12.63
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+13% Synergy $0.52
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+11% Synergy $2.60
Fae Offering Fae Offering
+11% Synergy $0.12
Gourmand's Talent Gourmand's Talent
+9% Synergy $0.28
Sugar Coat Sugar Coat
+8% Synergy $0.04
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+7% Synergy $14.48
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+6% Synergy $1.00
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+6% Synergy $1.38
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+4% Synergy $0.43
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+4% Synergy $1.18
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+4% Synergy $2.32
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+2% Synergy $1.65
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+1% Synergy $0.26
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+1% Synergy $1.05
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
0% Synergy $9.86
Exploration Exploration
-6% Synergy $27.23
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $8.99

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Goose Mother to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+38% Synergy $5.15
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+6% Synergy $0.35

Utility Lands

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

Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+48% Synergy $0.28
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+21% Synergy $1.63
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+20% Synergy $0.38
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+11% Synergy $0.30
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+11% Synergy $4.82
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+8% Synergy $10.57
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+7% Synergy $0.64
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+7% Synergy $0.62
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+5% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.13
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+3% Synergy $10.27
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+2% Synergy $1.16
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+1% Synergy $3.52
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $35.81
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $5.67
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-3% Synergy $6.69
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-5% Synergy $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.27
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $32.70
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-7% Synergy $8.17
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $19.12
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-8% Synergy $0.16

Mana Artifacts

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

Golden Egg Golden Egg
+14% Synergy $0.13
Elementalist's Palette Elementalist's Palette
+8% Synergy $3.85
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+5% Synergy $2.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.14
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+3% Synergy $0.41
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.19
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-1% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.22
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-3% Synergy $0.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.85

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Goose Mother decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+6% Synergy $0.06
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.21
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+5% Synergy $0.12
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.08
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+3% Synergy $0.59
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.13
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+3% Synergy $0.08
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.08
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+1% Synergy $0.87
Lush Oasis Lush Oasis
+1% Synergy $0.14
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
0% Synergy $0.20
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
0% Synergy $3.09
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
0% Synergy $6.81
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
0% Synergy $0.52
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-1% Synergy $5.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.15
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.17
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.27
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-2% Synergy $0.25
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.10
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.19
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $4.63
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $8.62
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-5% Synergy $0.16
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-5% Synergy $7.63
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-5% Synergy $0.23
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-5% Synergy $10.53
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-6% Synergy
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-8% Synergy $0.30
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-9% Synergy $24.71
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-9% Synergy $1.18
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-9% Synergy $0.10

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