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Verdeloth the Ancient
Price tag $0.21

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

#2728 Current Rank
#2469 Last Week
#2840 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.

Groundchuck & Dirtbag Groundchuck & Dirtbag
+5% Synergy $0.55

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 $0.32
Verdant Force Verdant Force
+52% Synergy $0.39
Sporecrown Thallid Sporecrown Thallid
+47% Synergy $0.33
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+47% Synergy $1.31
Saproling Symbiosis Saproling Symbiosis
+46% Synergy $1.06
Sporemound Sporemound
+45% Synergy $1.47
Mycoloth Mycoloth
+45% Synergy $0.65
Kalonian Twingrove Kalonian Twingrove
+42% Synergy $0.56
Fangorn, Tree Shepherd Fangorn, Tree Shepherd
+41% Synergy $0.37
Dungrove Elder Dungrove Elder
+41% Synergy $0.86

Top Cards

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

Fungal Plots Fungal Plots
+38% Synergy $0.33
Utopia Mycon Utopia Mycon
+38% Synergy $1.22
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+28% Synergy $0.40
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+24% Synergy $0.83
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+20% Synergy $1.35
Cultivate Cultivate
+15% Synergy $0.31
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+12% Synergy $1.20
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+7% Synergy $2.46
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-5% Synergy $0.28
Beast Within Beast Within
-11% Synergy $0.47

Game Changers

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

Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+5% Synergy $1374.41
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $122.46
Natural Order Natural Order
-1% Synergy $36.03
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-3% Synergy $12.30
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-4% Synergy $26.23
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-6% Synergy $3.35

Creatures

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

Bosk Banneret Bosk Banneret
+38% Synergy $0.40
Treefolk Harbinger Treefolk Harbinger
+37% Synergy $8.27
Thelonite Hermit Thelonite Hermit
+36% Synergy $0.25
Timber Protector Timber Protector
+36% Synergy $23.38
Thallid Thallid
+33% Synergy $0.41
Orchard Warden Orchard Warden
+32% Synergy $0.61
Dauntless Dourbark Dauntless Dourbark
+31% Synergy $3.47
Psychotrope Thallid Psychotrope Thallid
+30% Synergy $4.79
Thallid Shell-Dweller Thallid Shell-Dweller
+30% Synergy $0.22
Shroofus Sproutsire Shroofus Sproutsire
+30% Synergy $5.64
Sporesower Thallid Sporesower Thallid
+28% Synergy $0.30
Jade Mage Jade Mage
+28% Synergy $0.24
Lumberknot Lumberknot
+28% Synergy $0.08
Vitaspore Thallid Vitaspore Thallid
+27% Synergy $0.38
Brightcap Badger Brightcap Badger
+26% Synergy $0.40
Heartwood Storyteller Heartwood Storyteller
+26% Synergy $4.68
Sporoloth Ancient Sporoloth Ancient
+24% Synergy $0.20
Undercellar Myconid Undercellar Myconid
+21% Synergy $0.16
Seedguide Ash Seedguide Ash
+21% Synergy $2.11
Leaf-Crowned Elder Leaf-Crowned Elder
+20% Synergy $10.09
Battlewand Oak Battlewand Oak
+20% Synergy $0.17
Thallid Germinator Thallid Germinator
+19% Synergy $0.15
Quickbeam, Upstart Ent Quickbeam, Upstart Ent
+19% Synergy $0.16
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+18% Synergy $29.39
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+18% Synergy $7.24
Sporeweb Weaver Sporeweb Weaver
+18% Synergy $0.52
Ferrafor, Young Yew Ferrafor, Young Yew
+18% Synergy $0.34
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+17% Synergy $14.45
Yedora, Grave Gardener Yedora, Grave Gardener
+17% Synergy $0.27
Everbark Shaman Everbark Shaman
+17% Synergy $0.19
Ghastbark Twins Ghastbark Twins
+17% Synergy $0.11
Great Oak Guardian Great Oak Guardian
+16% Synergy $0.28
Savage Thallid Savage Thallid
+16% Synergy $0.49
Wildwood Mentor Wildwood Mentor
+16% Synergy $0.34
Treefolk Seedlings Treefolk Seedlings
+16% Synergy $0.39
Woodfall Primus Woodfall Primus
+15% Synergy $0.56
Ulvenwald Observer Ulvenwald Observer
+15% Synergy $0.38
Weatherseed Treefolk Weatherseed Treefolk
+15% Synergy $1.57
Unstoppable Ash Unstoppable Ash
+12% Synergy $1.21
Wickerbough Elder Wickerbough Elder
+12% Synergy $0.24
Regal Force Regal Force
+5% Synergy $4.47
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+4% Synergy $13.64
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+4% Synergy $0.36
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
-1% Synergy $19.42
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-5% Synergy $2.10
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-5% Synergy $0.37
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
-7% Synergy $0.64
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-11% Synergy $0.41
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-13% Synergy $9.57
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-13% Synergy $1.80

Instants

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

Fungal Rebirth Fungal Rebirth
+33% Synergy $0.35
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+28% Synergy $2.25
Spore Swarm Spore Swarm
+28% Synergy $0.29
Scatter the Seeds Scatter the Seeds
+28% Synergy $0.18
Reach of Branches Reach of Branches
+26% Synergy $0.38
Naturalize Naturalize
+25% Synergy $0.16
Sprout Swarm Sprout Swarm
+24% Synergy $5.39
Rootgrapple Rootgrapple
+22% Synergy $0.26
Sprout Sprout
+11% Synergy $0.16
Fog Fog
+8% Synergy $0.74
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+8% Synergy $0.27
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+5% Synergy $1.15
Flash Foliage Flash Foliage
+5% Synergy $0.26
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+4% Synergy $0.68
Harrow Harrow
+3% Synergy $0.33
Giant Growth Giant Growth
+3% Synergy $0.23
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $1.50
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+1% Synergy $1.06
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+1% Synergy $5.65
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
0% Synergy $5.13
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-3% Synergy $3.89
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
-3% Synergy $0.25
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
-4% Synergy $8.01
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-11% Synergy $13.72
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-14% Synergy $7.25
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-24% Synergy $0.73

Sorceries

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

Fungal Sprouting Fungal Sprouting
+35% Synergy $0.69
Overrun Overrun
+24% Synergy $0.29
Saproling Migration Saproling Migration
+23% Synergy $0.19
Collective Unconscious Collective Unconscious
+19% Synergy $0.70
Spontaneous Generation Spontaneous Generation
+13% Synergy $3.30
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+12% Synergy $0.24
Tend the Sprigs Tend the Sprigs
+11% Synergy $0.22
Primal Growth Primal Growth
+10% Synergy $1.15
Explore Explore
+9% Synergy $0.30
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+8% Synergy $0.22
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+7% Synergy $0.43
Migration Path Migration Path
+7% Synergy $0.27
Preposterous Proportions Preposterous Proportions
+7% Synergy $0.57
Hurricane Hurricane
+7% Synergy $0.46
Three Visits Three Visits
+6% Synergy $4.95
Ranger's Path Ranger's Path
+6% Synergy $0.30
Fertile Imagination Fertile Imagination
+6% Synergy $0.36
Parallel Evolution Parallel Evolution
+5% Synergy $4.66
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+4% Synergy $1.40
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+3% Synergy $0.37
Boundless Realms Boundless Realms
+3% Synergy $3.58
Grow from the Ashes Grow from the Ashes
+3% Synergy $0.21
Regrowth Regrowth
+1% Synergy $0.47
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+1% Synergy $0.32
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
0% Synergy $2.09
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
0% Synergy $0.52
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
0% Synergy $20.06
Harmonize Harmonize
-1% Synergy $0.27
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
-1% Synergy $12.93
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-2% Synergy $1.68
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-2% Synergy $22.94
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-2% Synergy $48.04
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $7.81
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
-5% Synergy $0.41
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
-5% Synergy $0.78
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
-6% Synergy $30.77
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-24% Synergy $2.98

Utility Artifacts

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

Druidic Satchel Druidic Satchel
+28% Synergy $0.40
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+16% Synergy $16.92
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+15% Synergy $5.71
Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+11% Synergy $0.38
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+10% Synergy $6.90
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+10% Synergy $14.97
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+7% Synergy $3.33
Dawn-Blessed Pennant Dawn-Blessed Pennant
+6% Synergy $0.27
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+5% Synergy $5.71
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+4% Synergy $0.31
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+4% Synergy $33.58
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+3% Synergy $5.26
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+2% Synergy $19.52
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-8% Synergy $62.03
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
-11% Synergy $1.64
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-26% Synergy $1.92

Enchantments

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

Verdant Embrace Verdant Embrace
+31% Synergy $0.25
Life and Limb Life and Limb
+28% Synergy $0.78
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
+27% Synergy $1.48
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+25% Synergy $39.54
Night Soil Night Soil
+24% Synergy $1.44
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+22% Synergy $30.30
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+21% Synergy $1.42
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+20% Synergy $4.10
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+19% Synergy $6.17
Fists of Ironwood Fists of Ironwood
+19% Synergy $0.24
Lignify Lignify
+16% Synergy $1.71
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+13% Synergy $2.16
Dormant Grove Gnarled Grovestrider Dormant Grove
+13% Synergy $0.34
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+12% Synergy $7.36
Vernal Bloom Vernal Bloom
+11% Synergy $4.05
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+10% Synergy $3.55
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+10% Synergy $6.10
Gaea's Touch Gaea's Touch
+9% Synergy $3.21
Greener Pastures Greener Pastures
+9% Synergy $0.59
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+8% Synergy $0.38
Earthcraft Earthcraft
+8% Synergy $143.75
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+8% Synergy $0.30
Sporogenesis Sporogenesis
+8% Synergy $2.99
Assemble the Entmoot Assemble the Entmoot
+7% Synergy $0.36
Saproling Cluster Saproling Cluster
+7% Synergy $0.48
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+6% Synergy $0.19
Fecundity Fecundity
+6% Synergy $0.98
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+6% Synergy $0.32
Saproling Burst Saproling Burst
+6% Synergy $12.21
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+5% Synergy $13.59
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+5% Synergy $0.36
Living Terrain Living Terrain
+5% Synergy $0.21
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+4% Synergy $2.57
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+4% Synergy $0.49
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+4% Synergy $1.07
Song of Freyalise Song of Freyalise
+4% Synergy $0.41
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+2% Synergy $12.82
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+2% Synergy $35.23
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+1% Synergy $1.62
Abundance Abundance
0% Synergy $1.19
Exploration Exploration
-1% Synergy $32.32
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $26.49
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
-1% Synergy $22.55
Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
-3% Synergy $0.21
Greater Good Greater Good
-4% Synergy $4.84
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-15% Synergy $0.98
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-28% Synergy $0.36

Planeswalkers

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

Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+9% Synergy $4.10
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+8% Synergy $4.76

Utility Lands

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

Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+19% Synergy $0.34
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+7% Synergy $0.32
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+5% Synergy $0.74
Sapseep Forest Sapseep Forest
+5% Synergy $0.44
Jungle Basin Jungle Basin
+4% Synergy $0.73
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+4% Synergy $0.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.40
Slippery Karst Slippery Karst
+2% Synergy $0.27
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
0% Synergy $14.79
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
0% Synergy $2.86
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.49
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.28
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-4% Synergy $51.46
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-5% Synergy $6.69
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-5% Synergy $16.21
War Room War Room
-9% Synergy $2.23
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-11% Synergy $50.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-25% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+21% Synergy $3.87
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+14% Synergy $3.46
Weatherseed Totem Weatherseed Totem
+10% Synergy $0.12
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $4.35
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+4% Synergy $1.94
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy $10.69
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.27
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.19

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.28
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+1% Synergy $0.72
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
0% Synergy $0.41
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-1% Synergy $49.00
Forest Forest
-2% Synergy $0.18
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $7.81
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.23
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-12% Synergy $1.57

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
Nemata, Primeval Warden Nemata, Primeval Warden
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
Thelon of Havenwood Thelon of Havenwood
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Raised by Giants Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Raised by Giants
Quickbeam, Upstart Ent Quickbeam, Upstart Ent
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Halana, Kessig Ranger Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Acolyte of Bahamut Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Acolyte of Bahamut
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Elanor Gardner Elanor Gardner
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Cloakwood Hermit Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Cloakwood Hermit
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Master Chef Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Master Chef
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Raised by Giants Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Raised by Giants
Autumn Willow Autumn Willow
Kosei, Penitent Warlord Kosei, Penitent Warlord
Legolas Greenleaf Legolas Greenleaf
Terrian, World Tyrant Terrian, World Tyrant
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Popular Entertainer Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Popular Entertainer
Anthousa, Setessan Hero Anthousa, Setessan Hero
Baru, Fist of Krosa Baru, Fist of Krosa
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
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 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
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
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
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