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Verdeloth the Ancient
Price tag $0.22

Legendary CreatureTreefolk

Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2820 Current Rank
#2298 Last Week
#2798 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.

Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
+27% Synergy $1.48
Ferrafor, Young Yew Ferrafor, Young Yew
+24% Synergy $0.34
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+18% Synergy $8.98
Great Forest Druid Great Forest Druid
+9% Synergy $0.25
Groundchuck & Dirtbag Groundchuck & Dirtbag
+5% Synergy $0.46

High Synergy Cards

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

Nemata, Grove Guardian Nemata, Grove Guardian
+57% Synergy $0.30
Verdant Force Verdant Force
+53% Synergy $0.38
Sporemound Sporemound
+49% Synergy $1.55
Sporecrown Thallid Sporecrown Thallid
+49% Synergy $0.34
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+47% Synergy $2.75
Saproling Symbiosis Saproling Symbiosis
+46% Synergy $0.71
Mycoloth Mycoloth
+45% Synergy $3.99
Kalonian Twingrove Kalonian Twingrove
+43% Synergy $0.56
Dungrove Elder Dungrove Elder
+42% Synergy $0.94
Fangorn, Tree Shepherd Fangorn, Tree Shepherd
+42% Synergy $0.37

Top Cards

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

Utopia Mycon Utopia Mycon
+41% Synergy $1.18
Thelonite Hermit Thelonite Hermit
+40% Synergy $0.30
Treefolk Harbinger Treefolk Harbinger
+40% Synergy $8.53
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+28% Synergy $0.42
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+23% Synergy $0.81
Cultivate Cultivate
+15% Synergy $0.26
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+12% Synergy $1.31
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+4% Synergy $3.06
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-4% Synergy $0.31
Beast Within Beast Within
-14% Synergy $0.70

Game Changers

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

Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+5% Synergy $1176.41
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $111.70
Natural Order Natural Order
-2% Synergy $29.61
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-4% Synergy $11.10
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $24.79
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-7% Synergy $4.23

Creatures

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

Bosk Banneret Bosk Banneret
+40% Synergy $0.45
Timber Protector Timber Protector
+39% Synergy $20.89
Thallid Thallid
+35% Synergy $0.39
Psychotrope Thallid Psychotrope Thallid
+34% Synergy $5.30
Orchard Warden Orchard Warden
+34% Synergy $0.66
Thallid Shell-Dweller Thallid Shell-Dweller
+32% Synergy $0.16
Shroofus Sproutsire Shroofus Sproutsire
+32% Synergy $6.01
Sporesower Thallid Sporesower Thallid
+30% Synergy $0.27
Dauntless Dourbark Dauntless Dourbark
+30% Synergy $3.14
Lumberknot Lumberknot
+30% Synergy $0.09
Vitaspore Thallid Vitaspore Thallid
+30% Synergy $0.38
Heartwood Storyteller Heartwood Storyteller
+28% Synergy $4.11
Jade Mage Jade Mage
+28% Synergy $0.22
Sporoloth Ancient Sporoloth Ancient
+26% Synergy $0.14
Brightcap Badger Brightcap Badger
+25% Synergy $0.35
Seedguide Ash Seedguide Ash
+23% Synergy $3.57
Undercellar Myconid Undercellar Myconid
+22% Synergy $0.29
Battlewand Oak Battlewand Oak
+22% Synergy $0.16
Leaf-Crowned Elder Leaf-Crowned Elder
+21% Synergy $8.71
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+20% Synergy $5.66
Thallid Germinator Thallid Germinator
+20% Synergy $0.20
Everbark Shaman Everbark Shaman
+20% Synergy $0.18
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+19% Synergy $10.15
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+19% Synergy $27.45
Quickbeam, Upstart Ent Quickbeam, Upstart Ent
+18% Synergy $0.18
Sporeweb Weaver Sporeweb Weaver
+18% Synergy $0.56
Ghastbark Twins Ghastbark Twins
+18% Synergy $0.10
Savage Thallid Savage Thallid
+17% Synergy $0.52
Ulvenwald Observer Ulvenwald Observer
+17% Synergy $0.42
Treefolk Seedlings Treefolk Seedlings
+17% Synergy $0.41
Weatherseed Treefolk Weatherseed Treefolk
+17% Synergy $1.62
Woodfall Primus Woodfall Primus
+16% Synergy $0.82
Wildwood Mentor Wildwood Mentor
+16% Synergy $0.31
Great Oak Guardian Great Oak Guardian
+15% Synergy $0.26
Yedora, Grave Gardener Yedora, Grave Gardener
+15% Synergy $0.25
Wickerbough Elder Wickerbough Elder
+14% Synergy $0.17
Deadwood Treefolk Deadwood Treefolk
+14% Synergy $0.14
Unstoppable Ash Unstoppable Ash
+13% Synergy $1.24
Tukatongue Thallid Tukatongue Thallid
+13% Synergy $0.19
Regal Force Regal Force
+5% Synergy $4.45
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+4% Synergy $0.33
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+2% Synergy $13.51
Llanowar Tribe Llanowar Tribe
+1% Synergy $1.09
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
-1% Synergy $18.80
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-4% Synergy $0.32
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-6% Synergy $1.98
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
-7% Synergy $0.60
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-10% Synergy $1.39
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-13% Synergy $8.51
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-14% Synergy $1.48

Instants

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

Fungal Rebirth Fungal Rebirth
+35% Synergy $0.24
Scatter the Seeds Scatter the Seeds
+30% Synergy $0.13
Reach of Branches Reach of Branches
+28% Synergy $0.34
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+27% Synergy $1.73
Spore Swarm Spore Swarm
+27% Synergy $0.24
Sprout Swarm Sprout Swarm
+27% Synergy $0.66
Rootgrapple Rootgrapple
+23% Synergy $0.20
Naturalize Naturalize
+22% Synergy $0.15
Sprout Sprout
+12% Synergy $0.17
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+7% Synergy $0.33
Fog Fog
+5% Synergy $0.47
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+5% Synergy $0.60
Flash Foliage Flash Foliage
+5% Synergy $0.26
Giant Growth Giant Growth
+4% Synergy $0.19
Harrow Harrow
+3% Synergy $0.29
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+2% Synergy $1.86
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
0% Synergy $1.60
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
0% Synergy $5.24
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
0% Synergy $3.56
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-2% Synergy $3.66
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
-2% Synergy $0.36
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-3% Synergy $0.86
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
-4% Synergy $6.92
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-11% Synergy $12.95
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-15% Synergy $7.99
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-24% Synergy $0.59

Sorceries

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

Fungal Sprouting Fungal Sprouting
+38% Synergy $0.59
Saproling Migration Saproling Migration
+23% Synergy $0.23
Overrun Overrun
+22% Synergy $0.32
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+18% Synergy $1.01
Collective Unconscious Collective Unconscious
+18% Synergy $0.69
Spontaneous Generation Spontaneous Generation
+13% Synergy $3.13
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+11% Synergy $0.22
Explore Explore
+10% Synergy $0.33
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+8% Synergy $0.41
Migration Path Migration Path
+8% Synergy $0.37
Primal Growth Primal Growth
+8% Synergy $1.12
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+7% Synergy $0.23
Hurricane Hurricane
+7% Synergy $0.45
Fertile Imagination Fertile Imagination
+7% Synergy $0.34
Ranger's Path Ranger's Path
+5% Synergy $0.28
Three Visits Three Visits
+4% Synergy $9.41
Preposterous Proportions Preposterous Proportions
+4% Synergy $0.58
Boundless Realms Boundless Realms
+4% Synergy $2.75
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+4% Synergy $1.28
Grow from the Ashes Grow from the Ashes
+3% Synergy $0.16
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+2% Synergy $0.33
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+1% Synergy $0.33
Regrowth Regrowth
0% Synergy $0.46
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
0% Synergy $18.49
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
0% Synergy $0.75
Harmonize Harmonize
-1% Synergy $0.23
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
-1% Synergy $11.35
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-2% Synergy $3.14
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-2% Synergy $18.78
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-3% Synergy $1.78
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-3% Synergy $38.29
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $6.50
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
-5% Synergy $0.31
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
-6% Synergy $30.34
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
-6% Synergy $0.55
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-24% Synergy $2.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Druidic Satchel Druidic Satchel
+30% Synergy $0.36
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+18% Synergy $4.97
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+14% Synergy $16.13
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+10% Synergy $6.42
Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+10% Synergy $0.44
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+9% Synergy $14.35
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+6% Synergy $4.03
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+5% Synergy $0.33
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+4% Synergy $30.72
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+4% Synergy $7.85
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+2% Synergy $4.95
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+2% Synergy $18.85
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-9% Synergy $61.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-27% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Fungal Plots Fungal Plots
+37% Synergy $0.28
Verdant Embrace Verdant Embrace
+34% Synergy $0.35
Life and Limb Life and Limb
+32% Synergy $0.81
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+25% Synergy $31.64
Night Soil Night Soil
+25% Synergy $1.49
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+24% Synergy $33.97
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+22% Synergy $1.34
Lignify Lignify
+21% Synergy $1.67
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+20% Synergy $2.75
Fists of Ironwood Fists of Ironwood
+19% Synergy $0.14
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+13% Synergy $2.13
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+12% Synergy $5.99
Vernal Bloom Vernal Bloom
+12% Synergy $3.93
Dormant Grove Gnarled Grovestrider Dormant Grove
+12% Synergy $0.28
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+11% Synergy $3.13
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+10% Synergy $5.36
Gaea's Touch Gaea's Touch
+9% Synergy $3.42
Greener Pastures Greener Pastures
+9% Synergy $0.57
Earthcraft Earthcraft
+8% Synergy $137.97
Sporogenesis Sporogenesis
+8% Synergy $2.96
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+7% Synergy $0.41
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+7% Synergy $0.33
Assemble the Entmoot Assemble the Entmoot
+7% Synergy $0.34
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+6% Synergy $0.34
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+6% Synergy $0.15
Saproling Burst Saproling Burst
+6% Synergy $11.45
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+5% Synergy $12.42
Fecundity Fecundity
+5% Synergy $0.83
Saproling Cluster Saproling Cluster
+5% Synergy $0.53
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+5% Synergy $0.39
Living Terrain Living Terrain
+5% Synergy $0.24
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+4% Synergy $3.25
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+3% Synergy $0.60
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+1% Synergy $12.41
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+1% Synergy $32.11
Abundance Abundance
0% Synergy $1.22
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-1% Synergy $1.19
Exploration Exploration
-1% Synergy $29.75
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $25.88
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
-2% Synergy $21.07
Greater Good Greater Good
-5% Synergy $4.77
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
-5% Synergy $5.07
Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
-6% Synergy $0.25
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-16% Synergy $1.02
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-31% Synergy $0.46

Planeswalkers

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

Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+10% Synergy $4.11
Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+9% Synergy $4.39

Utility Lands

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

Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+18% Synergy $2.75
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+7% Synergy $0.25
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+5% Synergy $0.73
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+4% Synergy $0.31
Sapseep Forest Sapseep Forest
+4% Synergy $0.47
Slippery Karst Slippery Karst
+3% Synergy $0.15
Jungle Basin Jungle Basin
+3% Synergy $0.50
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.30
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $14.19
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.31
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
-1% Synergy $1.99
Strip Mine Strip Mine
-1% Synergy $21.06
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $3.70
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
-3% Synergy $5.29
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-4% Synergy $43.73
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-5% Synergy $16.32
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-7% Synergy $5.81
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-10% Synergy $46.17
War Room War Room
-10% Synergy $9.15
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-26% Synergy $0.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+20% Synergy $3.60
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+13% Synergy $3.88
Weatherseed Totem Weatherseed Totem
+10% Synergy $0.16
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $3.80
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+4% Synergy $3.98
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy $9.70
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.31
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.01

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.19
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+4% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.28
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+2% Synergy $0.47
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
0% Synergy $0.92
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.20
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-2% Synergy $48.99
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $6.50
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.22
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-12% Synergy $2.33

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
Thelon of Havenwood Thelon of Havenwood
Nemata, Primeval Warden Nemata, Primeval Warden
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Popular Entertainer Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Popular Entertainer
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Raised by Giants Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Raised by Giants
Quickbeam, Upstart Ent Quickbeam, Upstart Ent
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
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
Ghave, Guru of Spores Ghave, Guru of Spores
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
Kaysa Kaysa