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Verdeloth the Ancient
Price tag $0.17

Legendary CreatureTreefolk

Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2880 Current Rank
#3503 Last Week
#2745 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Verdeloth the Ancient.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Verdeloth the Ancient decks.

Ferrafor, Young Yew Ferrafor, Young Yew
+28% Synergy $0.32
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+27% Synergy $5.83
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
+22% Synergy $0.86

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Verdeloth the Ancient's abilities and overall game plan.

Nemata, Grove Guardian Nemata, Grove Guardian
+56% Synergy $0.19
Verdant Force Verdant Force
+52% Synergy $0.31
Sporecrown Thallid Sporecrown Thallid
+49% Synergy $0.25
Sporemound Sporemound
+48% Synergy $0.46
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+47% Synergy $2.65
Saproling Symbiosis Saproling Symbiosis
+45% Synergy $0.66
Mycoloth Mycoloth
+45% Synergy $3.97
Kalonian Twingrove Kalonian Twingrove
+42% Synergy $0.53
Fangorn, Tree Shepherd Fangorn, Tree Shepherd
+42% Synergy $0.23
Thelonite Hermit Thelonite Hermit
+41% Synergy $0.13

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Verdeloth the Ancient decks.

Utopia Mycon Utopia Mycon
+40% Synergy $1.25
Dungrove Elder Dungrove Elder
+40% Synergy $0.82
Fungal Plots Fungal Plots
+39% Synergy $0.12
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+25% Synergy $0.46
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+22% Synergy $0.78
Cultivate Cultivate
+13% Synergy $0.37
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+10% Synergy $0.54
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+1% Synergy $2.49
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-4% Synergy $0.19
Beast Within Beast Within
-17% Synergy $0.59

Game Changers

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

Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+6% Synergy $1069.36
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $98.84
Natural Order Natural Order
-1% Synergy $22.85
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-3% Synergy $20.17
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-4% Synergy $6.79
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-7% Synergy $3.11

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Verdeloth the Ancient's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Bosk Banneret Bosk Banneret
+40% Synergy $0.43
Treefolk Harbinger Treefolk Harbinger
+39% Synergy $6.77
Timber Protector Timber Protector
+38% Synergy $20.24
Psychotrope Thallid Psychotrope Thallid
+34% Synergy $5.64
Thallid Thallid
+34% Synergy $0.34
Orchard Warden Orchard Warden
+34% Synergy $0.54
Thallid Shell-Dweller Thallid Shell-Dweller
+32% Synergy $0.11
Sporesower Thallid Sporesower Thallid
+32% Synergy $0.23
Shroofus Sproutsire Shroofus Sproutsire
+32% Synergy $8.47
Vitaspore Thallid Vitaspore Thallid
+31% Synergy $0.41
Jade Mage Jade Mage
+31% Synergy $0.09
Lumberknot Lumberknot
+30% Synergy $0.06
Sporoloth Ancient Sporoloth Ancient
+28% Synergy $0.08
Dauntless Dourbark Dauntless Dourbark
+28% Synergy $2.66
Heartwood Storyteller Heartwood Storyteller
+27% Synergy $3.31
Seedguide Ash Seedguide Ash
+25% Synergy $4.06
Brightcap Badger Brightcap Badger
+24% Synergy $0.33
Undercellar Myconid Undercellar Myconid
+23% Synergy $0.11
Leaf-Crowned Elder Leaf-Crowned Elder
+22% Synergy $6.35
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+21% Synergy $4.40
Thallid Germinator Thallid Germinator
+21% Synergy $0.07
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+20% Synergy $6.19
Everbark Shaman Everbark Shaman
+20% Synergy $0.17
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+19% Synergy $24.79
Battlewand Oak Battlewand Oak
+19% Synergy $0.19
Sporeweb Weaver Sporeweb Weaver
+19% Synergy $0.57
Savage Thallid Savage Thallid
+18% Synergy $0.64
Woodfall Primus Woodfall Primus
+17% Synergy $0.87
Quickbeam, Upstart Ent Quickbeam, Upstart Ent
+17% Synergy $0.09
Ghastbark Twins Ghastbark Twins
+17% Synergy $0.08
Great Oak Guardian Great Oak Guardian
+16% Synergy $0.28
Ulvenwald Observer Ulvenwald Observer
+16% Synergy $0.34
Weatherseed Treefolk Weatherseed Treefolk
+16% Synergy $1.52
Treefolk Seedlings Treefolk Seedlings
+15% Synergy $0.47
Yedora, Grave Gardener Yedora, Grave Gardener
+14% Synergy $0.12
Deadwood Treefolk Deadwood Treefolk
+14% Synergy $0.04
Unstoppable Ash Unstoppable Ash
+13% Synergy $1.15
Elvish Farmer Elvish Farmer
+13% Synergy $2.47
Wildwood Mentor Wildwood Mentor
+13% Synergy $0.27
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+5% Synergy $0.27
Regal Force Regal Force
+4% Synergy $4.03
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+2% Synergy $12.95
Llanowar Tribe Llanowar Tribe
+1% Synergy $0.96
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
-2% Synergy $12.76
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-3% Synergy $0.24
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-5% Synergy $1.40
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
-8% Synergy $0.46
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-11% Synergy $0.66
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-13% Synergy $8.15
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-15% Synergy $1.32

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Verdeloth the Ancient safe.

Fungal Rebirth Fungal Rebirth
+37% Synergy $0.16
Scatter the Seeds Scatter the Seeds
+31% Synergy $0.11
Spore Swarm Spore Swarm
+27% Synergy $0.18
Reach of Branches Reach of Branches
+27% Synergy $0.30
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+26% Synergy $2.17
Sprout Swarm Sprout Swarm
+26% Synergy $0.59
Rootgrapple Rootgrapple
+25% Synergy $0.18
Naturalize Naturalize
+22% Synergy $0.09
Sprout Sprout
+14% Synergy $0.16
Fog Fog
+7% Synergy $0.53
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+6% Synergy $0.26
Giant Growth Giant Growth
+6% Synergy $0.06
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+5% Synergy $0.52
Flash Foliage Flash Foliage
+5% Synergy $0.25
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+4% Synergy $1.54
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+4% Synergy $0.26
Harrow Harrow
+3% Synergy $0.25
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+1% Synergy $4.69
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
0% Synergy $2.99
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-1% Synergy $0.85
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-2% Synergy $3.37
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
-2% Synergy $0.30
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-3% Synergy $0.80
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
-5% Synergy $6.78
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-11% Synergy $11.33
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-16% Synergy $5.36
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-25% Synergy $0.40

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Verdeloth the Ancient's game plan and control the board.

Fungal Sprouting Fungal Sprouting
+38% Synergy $0.76
Saproling Migration Saproling Migration
+24% Synergy $0.14
Overrun Overrun
+23% Synergy $0.12
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+19% Synergy $0.85
Collective Unconscious Collective Unconscious
+19% Synergy $0.56
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+12% Synergy $0.17
Spontaneous Generation Spontaneous Generation
+12% Synergy $3.14
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+10% Synergy $0.37
Explore Explore
+8% Synergy $0.43
Migration Path Migration Path
+8% Synergy $0.19
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+8% Synergy $0.25
Primal Growth Primal Growth
+8% Synergy $1.05
Hurricane Hurricane
+7% Synergy $0.45
Fertile Imagination Fertile Imagination
+7% Synergy $0.32
Ranger's Path Ranger's Path
+6% Synergy $0.18
Preposterous Proportions Preposterous Proportions
+5% Synergy $0.67
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+5% Synergy $1.15
Whirlwind Whirlwind
+5% Synergy $0.70
Grow from the Ashes Grow from the Ashes
+4% Synergy $0.07
Boundless Realms Boundless Realms
+4% Synergy $2.28
Vastwood Surge Vastwood Surge
+4% Synergy $0.24
The Great Aurora The Great Aurora
+4% Synergy $0.51
Three Visits Three Visits
+3% Synergy $7.93
Regrowth Regrowth
+1% Synergy $0.46
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+1% Synergy $0.30
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+1% Synergy $0.42
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
0% Synergy $15.15
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
0% Synergy $0.86
Harmonize Harmonize
-2% Synergy $0.10
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-2% Synergy $35.52
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-3% Synergy $16.60
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $5.28
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-4% Synergy $1.25
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
-5% Synergy $22.11
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
-5% Synergy $0.31
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
-5% Synergy $0.50
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-6% Synergy $2.52
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-24% Synergy $1.96

Utility Artifacts

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

Druidic Satchel Druidic Satchel
+30% Synergy $0.38
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+17% Synergy $4.08
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+14% Synergy $15.62
Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+10% Synergy $0.40
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+9% Synergy $6.10
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+8% Synergy $12.07
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+7% Synergy $3.58
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+5% Synergy $0.26
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+5% Synergy $7.70
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+5% Synergy $31.76
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+2% Synergy $3.66
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-9% Synergy $59.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-27% Synergy $1.64

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Verdeloth the Ancient's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Verdant Embrace Verdant Embrace
+33% Synergy $0.27
Life and Limb Life and Limb
+30% Synergy $0.78
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+27% Synergy $25.49
Night Soil Night Soil
+27% Synergy $1.50
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+23% Synergy $31.67
Lignify Lignify
+20% Synergy $1.61
Fists of Ironwood Fists of Ironwood
+20% Synergy $0.06
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+19% Synergy $3.36
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+18% Synergy $1.36
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+13% Synergy $2.22
Dormant Grove Gnarled Grovestrider Dormant Grove
+13% Synergy $0.26
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+12% Synergy $5.08
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+11% Synergy $4.88
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+10% Synergy $2.86
Vernal Bloom Vernal Bloom
+10% Synergy $3.65
Gaea's Touch Gaea's Touch
+10% Synergy $2.78
Greener Pastures Greener Pastures
+9% Synergy $0.50
Earthcraft Earthcraft
+8% Synergy $135.51
Sporogenesis Sporogenesis
+8% Synergy $2.58
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+7% Synergy $0.11
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+7% Synergy $0.33
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+7% Synergy $0.13
Assemble the Entmoot Assemble the Entmoot
+6% Synergy $0.26
Living Terrain Living Terrain
+6% Synergy $0.21
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+5% Synergy $0.30
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+5% Synergy $13.26
Fecundity Fecundity
+5% Synergy $0.70
Saproling Burst Saproling Burst
+5% Synergy $8.88
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+5% Synergy $0.25
Saproling Cluster Saproling Cluster
+5% Synergy $0.55
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+4% Synergy $2.71
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+4% Synergy $0.83
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+3% Synergy $33.66
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+1% Synergy $10.69
Exploration Exploration
+1% Synergy $28.37
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $24.00
Abundance Abundance
0% Synergy $1.16
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-1% Synergy $1.16
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
-1% Synergy $20.96
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
-4% Synergy $3.80
Greater Good Greater Good
-5% Synergy $7.29
Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
-5% Synergy $0.13
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-15% Synergy $1.14
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-32% Synergy $0.33

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Verdeloth the Ancient to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+8% Synergy $3.48
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+7% Synergy $3.39

Utility Lands

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

Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+16% Synergy $2.91
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+8% Synergy $0.07
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+5% Synergy $0.77
Sapseep Forest Sapseep Forest
+5% Synergy $0.47
Jungle Basin Jungle Basin
+4% Synergy $0.55
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.10
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+3% Synergy $0.35
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+2% Synergy $68.40
Slippery Karst Slippery Karst
+2% Synergy $0.06
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $13.04
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
+1% Synergy $4.17
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
0% Synergy $1.35
Strip Mine Strip Mine
0% Synergy $21.10
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $3.27
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-4% Synergy $45.08
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-5% Synergy $14.26
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-7% Synergy $5.72
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-8% Synergy $38.83
War Room War Room
-9% Synergy $5.07
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-26% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+19% Synergy $3.27
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+12% Synergy $3.53
Weatherseed Totem Weatherseed Totem
+11% Synergy $0.16
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.16
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+4% Synergy $6.83
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy $9.00
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.11
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.35

Lands

The mana base foundation for Verdeloth the Ancient decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+7% Synergy $0.15
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.20
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+1% Synergy $0.39
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+1% Synergy $0.72
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.18
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-2% Synergy $41.17
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $5.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.17
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-13% Synergy $2.06

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Verdeloth the Ancient.

Shroofus Sproutsire Shroofus Sproutsire
Nemata, Grove Guardian Nemata, Grove Guardian
Slimefoot, the Stowaway Slimefoot, the Stowaway
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Popular Entertainer Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Popular Entertainer
Thelon of Havenwood Thelon of Havenwood
Nemata, Primeval Warden Nemata, Primeval Warden
Quickbeam, Upstart Ent Quickbeam, Upstart Ent
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Raised by Giants Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Raised by Giants
Autumn Willow Autumn Willow
Kosei, Penitent Warlord Kosei, Penitent Warlord
Legolas Greenleaf Legolas Greenleaf
Terrian, World Tyrant Terrian, World Tyrant
Anthousa, Setessan Hero Anthousa, Setessan Hero
Baru, Fist of Krosa Baru, Fist of Krosa
Ghave, Guru of Spores Ghave, Guru of Spores
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Halana, Kessig Ranger Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Hardy of Myra's Marvels Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Hardy of Myra's Marvels
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Kodama of the East Tree Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Kodama of the East Tree
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Anara, Wolvid Familiar The Prismatic Piper Anara, Wolvid Familiar // The Prismatic Piper
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Acolyte of Bahamut Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Kodama of the East Tree Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Kodama of the East Tree
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer The Prismatic Piper Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // The Prismatic Piper
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Tana, the Bloodsower Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Tana, the Bloodsower
Doran, the Siege Tower Doran, the Siege Tower
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Acolyte of Bahamut Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Acolyte of Bahamut
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Cloakwood Hermit Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cloakwood Hermit
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Faceless One Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Faceless One
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Hardy Outlander Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Hardy Outlander
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Master Chef Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Master Chef
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Raised by Giants Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Raised by Giants