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Thelon of Havenwood
Price tag $0.38

Legendary CreatureElf Druid

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1642 Current Rank
#1658 Last Week
#1530 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Thelon of Havenwood.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Thelon of Havenwood decks.

Ferrafor, Young Yew Ferrafor, Young Yew
+24% Synergy $0.37
Dina, Essence Brewer Dina, Essence Brewer
+10% Synergy
Midnight Tilling Midnight Tilling
+5% Synergy $0.16
Chomping Changeling Chomping Changeling
+3% Synergy $0.43
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+2% Synergy $0.38

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Thelon of Havenwood's abilities and overall game plan.

Sporesower Thallid Sporesower Thallid
+96% Synergy $0.24
Deathspore Thallid Deathspore Thallid
+95% Synergy $0.10
Utopia Mycon Utopia Mycon
+94% Synergy $1.26
Sporoloth Ancient Sporoloth Ancient
+93% Synergy $0.08
Thallid Thallid
+92% Synergy $0.35
Thallid Germinator Thallid Germinator
+87% Synergy $0.09
Vitaspore Thallid Vitaspore Thallid
+87% Synergy $0.41
Thallid Shell-Dweller Thallid Shell-Dweller
+86% Synergy $0.12
Savage Thallid Savage Thallid
+86% Synergy $0.64
Spore Flower Spore Flower
+85% Synergy $0.33

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Thelon of Havenwood decks.

Psychotrope Thallid Psychotrope Thallid
+83% Synergy $5.59
Sporecrown Thallid Sporecrown Thallid
+81% Synergy $0.26
Slimefoot, the Stowaway Slimefoot, the Stowaway
+80% Synergy $0.11
Thallid Devourer Thallid Devourer
+75% Synergy $0.35
Mycoloth Mycoloth
+71% Synergy $3.97
Winding Constrictor Winding Constrictor
+70% Synergy $0.27
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+68% Synergy $0.36
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+64% Synergy $1.18
The Mycotyrant The Mycotyrant
+64% Synergy $1.34
Thorn Thallid Thorn Thallid
+64% Synergy $0.16

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $57.74

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Thelon of Havenwood's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Undercellar Myconid Undercellar Myconid
+62% Synergy $0.15
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+57% Synergy $0.46
Brightcap Badger Brightcap Badger
+57% Synergy $0.29
Thallid Soothsayer Thallid Soothsayer
+56% Synergy $0.28
Sporemound Sporemound
+55% Synergy $0.45
Nemata, Primeval Warden Nemata, Primeval Warden
+50% Synergy $0.79
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+46% Synergy $2.68
Rot Shambler Rot Shambler
+45% Synergy $0.09
Plaguemaw Beast Plaguemaw Beast
+41% Synergy $0.25
Thelonite Hermit Thelonite Hermit
+36% Synergy $0.13
Myconid Spore Tender Myconid Spore Tender
+36% Synergy $0.05
Tukatongue Thallid Tukatongue Thallid
+36% Synergy $0.19
Elvish Farmer Elvish Farmer
+32% Synergy $2.44
Verdant Force Verdant Force
+30% Synergy $0.34
Shroofus Sproutsire Shroofus Sproutsire
+28% Synergy $8.59
Feral Thallid Feral Thallid
+28% Synergy $0.24
Akawalli, the Seething Tower Akawalli, the Seething Tower
+24% Synergy $0.09
Deathbonnet Sprout Deathbonnet Hulk Deathbonnet Sprout
+23% Synergy $0.16
Nemata, Grove Guardian Nemata, Grove Guardian
+23% Synergy $0.18
Thallid Omnivore Thallid Omnivore
+22% Synergy $0.33
Deathcap Marionette Deathcap Marionette
+20% Synergy $0.08
Broodrage Mycoid Broodrage Mycoid
+19% Synergy $0.07
Sowing Mycospawn Sowing Mycospawn
+19% Synergy $1.70
Mold Folk Mold Folk
+19% Synergy $0.04
Synapse Necromage Synapse Necromage
+18% Synergy $0.07
Pir, Imaginative Rascal Pir, Imaginative Rascal
+17% Synergy $4.47
Mold Adder Mold Adder
+17% Synergy $0.12
Deathbloom Thallid Deathbloom Thallid
+16% Synergy $0.07
Mold Shambler Mold Shambler
+16% Synergy $0.18
Spore Crawler Spore Crawler
+15% Synergy $0.04
Mindbender Spores Mindbender Spores
+14% Synergy $1.19
Verdeloth the Ancient Verdeloth the Ancient
+13% Synergy $0.18
Swarm Shambler Swarm Shambler
+13% Synergy $0.13
Blightreaper Thallid Blightsower Thallid Blightreaper Thallid
+12% Synergy $0.07
Slimy Piper Slimy Piper
+11% Synergy $0.13
Yavimaya Sapherd Yavimaya Sapherd
+10% Synergy $0.07
Host of the Hereafter Host of the Hereafter
+9% Synergy $0.14
Agent Frank Horrigan Agent Frank Horrigan
+9% Synergy $6.52
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+8% Synergy $0.65
Corpsejack Menace Corpsejack Menace
+8% Synergy $0.84
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+8% Synergy $42.71
Placid Rottentail Placid Rottentail
+8% Synergy $0.08
Undergrowth Scavenger Undergrowth Scavenger
+8% Synergy $0.12
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $49.19
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+6% Synergy $19.24
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+1% Synergy $0.20
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
-2% Synergy $0.84
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-10% Synergy $1.97
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-20% Synergy $0.24
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-23% Synergy $0.22

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Thelon of Havenwood safe.

Fungal Rebirth Fungal Rebirth
+47% Synergy $0.16
Atomize Atomize
+41% Synergy $8.28
Sprout Swarm Sprout Swarm
+31% Synergy $0.59
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+25% Synergy $0.18
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+24% Synergy $0.43
Village Rites Village Rites
+22% Synergy $0.24
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+21% Synergy $1.25
Grim Affliction Grim Affliction
+19% Synergy $0.27
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+14% Synergy $0.30
Scatter the Seeds Scatter the Seeds
+13% Synergy $0.12
Fungal Infection Fungal Infection
+11% Synergy $0.08
Putrefy Putrefy
+10% Synergy $0.09
Spore Cloud Spore Cloud
+10% Synergy $0.17
Spore Swarm Spore Swarm
+7% Synergy $0.18
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+5% Synergy $0.46
Sprout Sprout
+5% Synergy $0.16
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+4% Synergy $2.17
Naturalize Naturalize
+4% Synergy $0.09
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $0.86
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+3% Synergy $0.15
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+2% Synergy $0.54
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+2% Synergy $0.26
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+1% Synergy $5.00
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
0% Synergy $0.11
Harrow Harrow
0% Synergy $0.24
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-1% Synergy $0.80
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.54
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-1% Synergy $0.15
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-2% Synergy $0.42
Beast Within Beast Within
-3% Synergy $0.59
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-3% Synergy $0.91
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-3% Synergy $1.91
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-3% Synergy $0.16
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-4% Synergy $0.31
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-9% Synergy $11.42
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-15% Synergy $1.12

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Thelon of Havenwood's game plan and control the board.

Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+50% Synergy $0.72
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+47% Synergy $0.76
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+43% Synergy $0.52
Fungal Sprouting Fungal Sprouting
+36% Synergy $0.76
Saproling Symbiosis Saproling Symbiosis
+33% Synergy $0.68
Smell Fear Smell Fear
+30% Synergy $0.20
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+23% Synergy $0.92
Overrun Overrun
+18% Synergy $0.12
Cultivate Cultivate
+16% Synergy $0.39
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+14% Synergy $0.42
Expand the Sphere Expand the Sphere
+14% Synergy $0.12
Carnivorous Canopy Carnivorous Canopy
+14% Synergy $0.13
Spread the Sickness Spread the Sickness
+13% Synergy $0.15
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+10% Synergy $0.56
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+10% Synergy $0.16
Planewide Celebration Planewide Celebration
+9% Synergy $1.00
Saproling Migration Saproling Migration
+8% Synergy $0.13
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+7% Synergy $1.29
Gruesome Fate Gruesome Fate
+7% Synergy $1.05
Courage in Crisis Courage in Crisis
+7% Synergy $0.05
Primal Growth Primal Growth
+6% Synergy $1.03
Dig Up Dig Up
+5% Synergy $0.35
Harmonize Harmonize
+4% Synergy $0.12
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+4% Synergy $1.11
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+3% Synergy $2.42
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+2% Synergy $15.45
Read the Bones Read the Bones
0% Synergy $0.23
Three Visits Three Visits
-1% Synergy $8.09
Farseek Farseek
-1% Synergy $0.49
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.35
Damnation Damnation
-1% Synergy $18.59
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-1% Synergy $2.49
Dread Return Dread Return
-2% Synergy $0.40
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-2% Synergy $0.19
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-5% Synergy $0.19
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
-8% Synergy $0.43
Victimize Victimize
-10% Synergy $0.47
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-13% Synergy $6.95
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-14% Synergy $0.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+40% Synergy $0.22
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+25% Synergy $50.14
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+21% Synergy $6.55
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+21% Synergy $15.68
Druidic Satchel Druidic Satchel
+20% Synergy $0.35
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+15% Synergy $4.54
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+10% Synergy $1.86
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+7% Synergy $6.10
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+4% Synergy $0.25
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+3% Synergy $15.58
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+2% Synergy $8.46
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-1% Synergy $11.85
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-2% Synergy $50.66
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.53

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Thelon of Havenwood's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Fungal Bloom Fungal Bloom
+56% Synergy $1.55
Fungal Plots Fungal Plots
+49% Synergy $0.12
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+37% Synergy $1.52
Necrogenesis Necrogenesis
+33% Synergy $0.36
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+28% Synergy $1.46
Golgari Germination Golgari Germination
+28% Synergy $0.61
Night Soil Night Soil
+26% Synergy $1.46
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+25% Synergy $0.69
Life and Limb Life and Limb
+25% Synergy $0.77
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+23% Synergy $31.03
Hollowmurk Siege Hollowmurk Siege
+22% Synergy $1.11
Sporogenesis Sporogenesis
+22% Synergy $2.54
Verdant Embrace Verdant Embrace
+20% Synergy $0.29
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+14% Synergy $12.32
Fecundity Fecundity
+14% Synergy $0.70
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+13% Synergy $0.18
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+12% Synergy $4.90
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+11% Synergy $1.29
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+9% Synergy $5.51
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+7% Synergy $0.83
Song of Freyalise Song of Freyalise
+6% Synergy $0.42
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+4% Synergy $0.11
Fists of Ironwood Fists of Ironwood
+4% Synergy $0.06
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+2% Synergy $25.75
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+2% Synergy $3.33
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
0% Synergy $15.60
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
-1% Synergy $6.30
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
-3% Synergy $0.11
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-4% Synergy $0.30
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-7% Synergy $3.46

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Thelon of Havenwood to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+13% Synergy $0.66
Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
+1% Synergy $3.26

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+56% Synergy $1.45
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+20% Synergy $0.13
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+18% Synergy $2.85
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+6% Synergy $0.36
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+5% Synergy $14.52
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.21
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.19
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+3% Synergy $24.15
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+3% Synergy $3.30
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
0% Synergy $0.07
Barren Moor Barren Moor
0% Synergy $0.10
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-1% Synergy $22.75
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.12
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $53.21
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $9.08
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-5% Synergy $13.14
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $38.26
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $3.67
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.82

Mana Artifacts

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

Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+14% Synergy $3.92
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+11% Synergy $0.22
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $6.66
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.16
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-2% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.23

Lands

The mana base foundation for Thelon of Havenwood decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+11% Synergy $0.10
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+11% Synergy $0.16
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+9% Synergy $0.16
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+6% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.22
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+4% Synergy $6.26
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+4% Synergy $0.39
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+4% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.19
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.10
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.25
Witherbloom Campus Witherbloom Campus
+2% Synergy $0.11
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+1% Synergy $0.35
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+1% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.09
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+1% Synergy $0.50
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.15
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.13
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-1% Synergy $0.47
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.28
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.35
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.54
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.14
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-2% Synergy $0.08
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-2% Synergy $1.16
Bayou Bayou
-2% Synergy
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-2% Synergy $2.08
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-3% Synergy $12.89
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-3% Synergy $0.91
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.52
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-4% Synergy $5.57
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $5.00
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-5% Synergy $0.83
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.26
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-6% Synergy $7.72
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-6% Synergy $8.98
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-6% Synergy $0.30
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-6% Synergy $7.47
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-9% Synergy $23.53
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.13
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.16

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Old Rutstein Old Rutstein
Old Stickfingers Old Stickfingers
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