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The Goose Mother
Price tag $0.60

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

#1017 Current Rank
#1126 Last Week
#785 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
+11% Synergy $36.00
Hot Dog Cart Hot Dog Cart
+10% Synergy $0.06
Amazing Acrobatics Amazing Acrobatics
+3% Synergy $0.10
Spider-Ham, Peter Porker Spider-Ham, Peter Porker
+3% Synergy $0.75
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
+1% Synergy $1.98

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 $0.35
Gilded Goose Gilded Goose
+75% Synergy $0.56
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+66% Synergy $0.32
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+66% Synergy $5.11
Many Partings Many Partings
+56% Synergy $0.10
Elanor Gardner Elanor Gardner
+54% Synergy $1.60
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+54% Synergy $4.14
The Shire The Shire
+53% Synergy $2.41
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+53% Synergy $3.77
Revive the Shire Revive the Shire
+52% Synergy $0.10

Top Cards

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

Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+51% Synergy $0.17
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+50% Synergy $0.24
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+48% Synergy $0.27
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+47% Synergy $0.17
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+46% Synergy $26.20
Cultivate Cultivate
+17% Synergy $0.62
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+13% Synergy $1.90
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+10% Synergy $0.41
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $1.59
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+4% Synergy $0.18

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $44.75
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-4% Synergy $13.07
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $50.96
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $21.91
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $44.28

Creatures

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

Tough Cookie Tough Cookie
+43% Synergy $0.10
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
+41% Synergy $0.10
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+36% Synergy $2.93
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+36% Synergy $0.37
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+35% Synergy $3.65
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+35% Synergy $0.58
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+34% Synergy $0.07
Feasting Troll King Feasting Troll King
+34% Synergy $0.44
Gargos, Vicious Watcher Gargos, Vicious Watcher
+33% Synergy $0.79
Nexos Nexos
+33% Synergy $3.03
Feasting Hobbit Feasting Hobbit
+31% Synergy $0.26
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+30% Synergy $7.16
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+28% Synergy $5.86
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+26% Synergy $13.23
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+25% Synergy $0.15
Steelbane Hydra Steelbane Hydra
+25% Synergy $6.42
Provisions Merchant Provisions Merchant
+22% Synergy $0.13
Teething Wurmlet Teething Wurmlet
+20% Synergy $0.22
Voracious Hydra Voracious Hydra
+20% Synergy $3.58
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+19% Synergy $4.76
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+19% Synergy $1.11
Genesis Hydra Genesis Hydra
+17% Synergy $0.31
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
+17% Synergy $0.12
Bristlebud Farmer Bristlebud Farmer
+16% Synergy $0.74
Esix, Fractal Bloom Esix, Fractal Bloom
+15% Synergy $0.23
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+15% Synergy $0.44
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+15% Synergy $2.22
Primordial Hydra Primordial Hydra
+14% Synergy $7.19
Lifeblood Hydra Lifeblood Hydra
+14% Synergy $2.07
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+13% Synergy $0.57
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+13% Synergy $8.13
Galadriel, Gift-Giver Galadriel, Gift-Giver
+13% Synergy $3.58
Hungering Hydra Hungering Hydra
+12% Synergy $1.56
Nyxborn Hydra Nyxborn Hydra
+12% Synergy $0.17
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+11% Synergy $7.68
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+11% Synergy $0.21
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+10% Synergy $1.79
Elusive Otter Elusive Otter
+10% Synergy $0.21
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+10% Synergy $1.22
Wicked Wolf Wicked Wolf
+10% Synergy $0.20
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+9% Synergy $0.22
Deepglow Skate Deepglow Skate
+8% Synergy $0.32
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+6% Synergy $11.72
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+6% Synergy $2.93
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+5% Synergy $14.05
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+5% Synergy $36.98
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+1% Synergy $0.24
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-3% Synergy $0.48
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-5% Synergy $0.40
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-6% Synergy $1.03

Instants

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

Stew the Coneys Stew the Coneys
+33% Synergy $0.10
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+19% Synergy $0.31
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+18% Synergy $0.27
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+17% Synergy $1.59
Pawpatch Formation Pawpatch Formation
+16% Synergy $0.21
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+11% Synergy $0.05
Ice Out Ice Out
+9% Synergy $0.05
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+8% Synergy $0.23
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+8% Synergy $0.90
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+8% Synergy $0.40
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+7% Synergy $0.99
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.26
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+6% Synergy $0.32
Turn into a Pumpkin Turn into a Pumpkin
+6% Synergy $0.10
Pippin's Bravery Pippin's Bravery
+6% Synergy $0.06
Evacuation Evacuation
+5% Synergy $0.14
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+4% Synergy $2.43
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+3% Synergy $10.85
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+3% Synergy $0.21
Voidslime Voidslime
+3% Synergy $0.54
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+3% Synergy $0.90
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+3% Synergy $0.13
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+1% Synergy $0.81
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+1% Synergy $0.09
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+1% Synergy $0.23
Simic Charm Simic Charm
0% Synergy $1.26
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
0% Synergy $5.43
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
0% Synergy $2.51
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
0% Synergy $3.66
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-1% Synergy $0.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $46.95
Aetherize Aetherize
-2% Synergy $0.39
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-2% Synergy $0.80
Double Major Double Major
-2% Synergy $1.73
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.82
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
-3% Synergy $0.09
Pongify Pongify
-4% Synergy $1.82
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $8.07
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.86
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $1.46
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $8.52
Harrow Harrow
-5% Synergy $0.28
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.30
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-14% Synergy $1.50

Sorceries

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

Spider Food Spider Food
+38% Synergy $0.09
Return from the Wilds Return from the Wilds
+36% Synergy $0.12
Giant Opportunity Giant Opportunity
+28% Synergy $0.15
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+18% Synergy $4.43
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+18% Synergy $0.18
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+8% Synergy $0.25
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+8% Synergy $0.09
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+7% Synergy $1.93
Three Visits Three Visits
+4% Synergy $5.83
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+4% Synergy $0.14
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+4% Synergy $1.46
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+4% Synergy $0.53
Farseek Farseek
+3% Synergy $0.49
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+3% Synergy $3.38
Oversimplify Oversimplify
+3% Synergy $0.12
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+3% Synergy $2.97
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+2% Synergy $0.83
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+1% Synergy $0.19
Explore Explore
0% Synergy $9.95
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $4.41
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
-2% Synergy $0.16
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-4% Synergy $1.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+32% Synergy $19.02
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+32% Synergy $0.09
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+22% Synergy $43.76
Lembas Lembas
+14% Synergy $0.84
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.22
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+13% Synergy $7.72
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+12% Synergy $0.32
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+11% Synergy $64.05
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+11% Synergy $8.54
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+10% Synergy $24.96
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+9% Synergy $0.67
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+9% Synergy $0.34
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+8% Synergy $0.73
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+7% Synergy $0.61
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+7% Synergy $1.45
Fractal Harness Fractal Harness
+7% Synergy $0.85
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+7% Synergy $1.27
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+6% Synergy $2.19
Bumbleflower's Sharepot Bumbleflower's Sharepot
+6% Synergy $0.05
Three Bowls of Porridge Three Bowls of Porridge
+6% Synergy $0.04
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+6% Synergy $0.10
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+5% Synergy $0.09
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.32
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+2% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

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

Trail of Crumbs Trail of Crumbs
+39% Synergy $0.34
Welcome to Sweettooth Welcome to Sweettooth
+37% Synergy $0.10
Unbound Flourishing Unbound Flourishing
+32% Synergy $13.55
Killer Service Killer Service
+28% Synergy $0.13
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+22% Synergy $0.51
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+21% Synergy $28.52
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+21% Synergy $1.24
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+19% Synergy $8.01
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+17% Synergy $0.64
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+15% Synergy $2.60
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+15% Synergy $10.92
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+14% Synergy $0.97
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+14% Synergy $0.86
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+14% Synergy $4.47
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+13% Synergy $0.59
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+12% Synergy $3.06
Fae Offering Fae Offering
+12% Synergy $0.16
Gourmand's Talent Gourmand's Talent
+9% Synergy $0.36
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+8% Synergy $1.84
Sugar Coat Sugar Coat
+8% Synergy $0.07
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+7% Synergy $13.93
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+6% Synergy $0.97
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+5% Synergy $2.20
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+4% Synergy $1.47
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+3% Synergy $0.42
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+2% Synergy $1.97
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+1% Synergy $0.22
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+1% Synergy $9.22
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+1% Synergy $1.03
Exploration Exploration
-7% Synergy $29.69
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $10.57

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 $5.66
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+7% Synergy $0.30

Utility Lands

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

Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+47% Synergy $0.27
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+22% Synergy $1.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+20% Synergy $0.31
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+12% Synergy $4.56
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+11% Synergy $0.25
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+10% Synergy $11.64
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+7% Synergy $0.79
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+7% Synergy $0.53
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+4% Synergy $0.27
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+4% Synergy $11.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.13
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+2% Synergy $1.61
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $35.27
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+1% Synergy $1.09
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $6.22
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $1.64
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-5% Synergy $0.33
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $32.58
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.03
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-7% Synergy $7.90
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $18.48
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-9% Synergy $0.19

Mana Artifacts

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

Golden Egg Golden Egg
+14% Synergy $0.08
Elementalist's Palette Elementalist's Palette
+9% Synergy $4.38
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+6% Synergy $2.49
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.48
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.16
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+4% Synergy $0.43
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.48
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.12
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-1% Synergy $0.18
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.05
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-3% Synergy $0.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.06

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
+6% Synergy $0.13
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+5% Synergy $0.12
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+4% Synergy $0.16
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $0.06
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.06
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+3% Synergy $0.86
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.21
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+1% Synergy $0.87
Lush Oasis Lush Oasis
+1% Synergy $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.12
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
0% Synergy $2.93
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
0% Synergy $5.76
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
0% Synergy $0.47
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-1% Synergy $0.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.17
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.14
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-2% Synergy $0.25
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-2% Synergy $5.43
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.15
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $4.41
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $4.79
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $8.07
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-5% Synergy $6.49
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-5% Synergy $0.29
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-5% Synergy $10.09
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-6% Synergy $0.55
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-6% Synergy
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-7% Synergy $0.24
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-9% Synergy $25.96
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-9% Synergy $0.94
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-9% Synergy $0.17

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