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Willowdusk, Essence Seer
Price tag $0.49

Legendary CreatureDryad 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

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#974 Current Rank
#1164 Last Week
#918 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Willowdusk, Essence Seer.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Willowdusk, Essence Seer decks.

Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+15% Synergy $6.03
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+7% Synergy $23.02
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+4% Synergy $1.90
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+2% Synergy $6.61
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+2% Synergy $1.29

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Willowdusk, Essence Seer's abilities and overall game plan.

Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+63% Synergy $0.34
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+61% Synergy $3.16
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+60% Synergy $18.85
Bloodtracker Bloodtracker
+60% Synergy $0.17
Greed Greed
+57% Synergy $0.25
Leyline Prowler Leyline Prowler
+57% Synergy $0.32
Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
+57% Synergy $0.21
Blossoming Bogbeast Blossoming Bogbeast
+56% Synergy $4.66
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+56% Synergy $0.23
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+53% Synergy $7.02

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Willowdusk, Essence Seer decks.

Veinwitch Coven Veinwitch Coven
+52% Synergy $0.62
Essence Pulse Essence Pulse
+49% Synergy $0.22
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+48% Synergy $1.37
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+47% Synergy $0.61
Valentin, Dean of the Vein Lisette, Dean of the Root Valentin, Dean of the Vein
+47% Synergy $0.38
Ezzaroot Channeler Ezzaroot Channeler
+46% Synergy $0.88
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
+45% Synergy $0.15
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+40% Synergy $0.34
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+20% Synergy $0.39
Cultivate Cultivate
+16% Synergy $0.52

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+37% Synergy $12.41
Necropotence Necropotence
+14% Synergy $16.20
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+6% Synergy $18.87
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $95.04
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $82.70
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $59.87
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-4% Synergy $22.92
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $53.10

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Willowdusk, Essence Seer's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Tivash, Gloom Summoner Tivash, Gloom Summoner
+46% Synergy $0.40
Marshland Bloodcaster Marshland Bloodcaster
+44% Synergy $0.15
Sproutback Trudge Sproutback Trudge
+41% Synergy $0.20
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+39% Synergy $0.18
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+37% Synergy $0.90
Verdant Sun's Avatar Verdant Sun's Avatar
+37% Synergy $0.37
Spike Feeder Spike Feeder
+37% Synergy $0.86
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+33% Synergy $0.53
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+33% Synergy $0.38
Vault Skirge Vault Skirge
+32% Synergy $0.26
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+31% Synergy $1.18
Accomplished Alchemist Accomplished Alchemist
+30% Synergy $0.31
Ageless Entity Ageless Entity
+30% Synergy $0.21
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+28% Synergy $3.95
Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+28% Synergy $0.39
Honor Troll Honor Troll
+28% Synergy $0.08
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+28% Synergy $4.26
Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
+28% Synergy $4.53
Corpsejack Menace Corpsejack Menace
+25% Synergy $0.85
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+25% Synergy $0.28
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+25% Synergy $3.17
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+22% Synergy $1.86
Banehound Banehound
+22% Synergy $0.07
Gyome, Master Chef Gyome, Master Chef
+20% Synergy $11.36
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+20% Synergy $0.80
Silversmote Ghoul Silversmote Ghoul
+18% Synergy $0.19
Darkstar Augur Darkstar Augur
+18% Synergy $0.42
Deep-Cavern Bat Deep-Cavern Bat
+18% Synergy $0.40
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+17% Synergy $2.50
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+17% Synergy $1.49
Wall of Blood Wall of Blood
+17% Synergy $0.99
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+16% Synergy $4.23
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+16% Synergy $4.79
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+16% Synergy $7.83
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+16% Synergy $0.48
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+15% Synergy $0.91
Epicure of Blood Epicure of Blood
+15% Synergy $0.17
Nullpriest of Oblivion Nullpriest of Oblivion
+15% Synergy $0.33
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+14% Synergy $3.59
Gifted Aetherborn Gifted Aetherborn
+14% Synergy $0.25
Vampire of the Dire Moon Vampire of the Dire Moon
+14% Synergy $1.03
Daggerdrome Imp Daggerdrome Imp
+14% Synergy $0.16
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+13% Synergy $1.67
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+11% Synergy $1.44
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
+8% Synergy $1.74
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+2% Synergy $6.34
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-2% Synergy $10.10
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-8% Synergy $0.26
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-8% Synergy $0.36
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-14% Synergy $0.40

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Willowdusk, Essence Seer safe.

Pulse of Murasa Pulse of Murasa
+42% Synergy $0.19
Reckless Spite Reckless Spite
+38% Synergy $0.06
Suffer the Past Suffer the Past
+25% Synergy $0.09
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+23% Synergy $2.14
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+16% Synergy $0.22
Tend the Pests Tend the Pests
+13% Synergy $0.22
Dismember Dismember
+10% Synergy $6.62
Vendetta Vendetta
+9% Synergy $0.27
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+8% Synergy $2.40
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+8% Synergy $2.86
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+8% Synergy $16.57
Predator's Rapport Predator's Rapport
+8% Synergy $0.17
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+7% Synergy $0.30
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $8.42
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $4.97
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.42
Erebos's Intervention Erebos's Intervention
+5% Synergy $0.34
Sheltering Word Sheltering Word
+5% Synergy $0.20
Rushed Rebirth Rushed Rebirth
+4% Synergy $0.32
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+1% Synergy $0.89
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+1% Synergy $0.98
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-3% Synergy $0.91
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $3.59
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-7% Synergy $9.74
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-7% Synergy $0.25
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-8% Synergy $1.66
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-9% Synergy $0.96
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-17% Synergy $2.33
Beast Within Beast Within
-17% Synergy $0.86
Putrefy Putrefy
-17% Synergy $0.12

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Willowdusk, Essence Seer's game plan and control the board.

Healing Technique Healing Technique
+43% Synergy $0.29
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+39% Synergy $0.42
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+36% Synergy $0.73
Gaze of Granite Gaze of Granite
+28% Synergy $0.12
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+28% Synergy $0.26
Revival Experiment Revival Experiment
+27% Synergy $0.21
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+25% Synergy $0.28
Nissa's Renewal Nissa's Renewal
+22% Synergy $0.22
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+21% Synergy $0.22
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+17% Synergy $0.40
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+11% Synergy $5.79
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+11% Synergy $0.40
Taste of Death Taste of Death
+10% Synergy $0.36
Rite of Consumption Rite of Consumption
+8% Synergy $3.03
Killing Wave Killing Wave
+7% Synergy $0.19
Infernal Contract Infernal Contract
+7% Synergy $0.52
Command the Dreadhorde Command the Dreadhorde
+6% Synergy $0.35
Pain's Reward Pain's Reward
+6% Synergy $7.82
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+5% Synergy $0.25
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+5% Synergy $0.86
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+4% Synergy $1.55
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+4% Synergy $20.09
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $26.13
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.72
Dig Up Dig Up
+1% Synergy $0.38
Reanimate Reanimate
0% Synergy $5.15
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $5.04
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $20.12
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $5.88
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-7% Synergy $1.99
Farseek Farseek
-7% Synergy $0.68
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-8% Synergy $0.84
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-11% Synergy $1.78

Utility Artifacts

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

Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+38% Synergy $8.98
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+35% Synergy $0.99
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+24% Synergy $0.81
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+23% Synergy $6.99
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+19% Synergy $0.40
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+17% Synergy $44.16
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+16% Synergy $20.05
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+15% Synergy $11.96
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+15% Synergy $3.31
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+13% Synergy $34.63
Druidic Satchel Druidic Satchel
+13% Synergy $0.34
Sun Droplet Sun Droplet
+11% Synergy $0.29
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+9% Synergy $4.64
Phyrexian Processor Phyrexian Processor
+9% Synergy $0.64
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.54
Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+7% Synergy $0.32
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+5% Synergy $62.86
Pestilent Cauldron Restorative Burst Pestilent Cauldron
+5% Synergy $0.12
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+2% Synergy $5.46

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Willowdusk, Essence Seer's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Trudge Garden Trudge Garden
+33% Synergy $0.54
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+33% Synergy $2.68
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+24% Synergy $22.70
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+23% Synergy $3.46
Gift of Paradise Gift of Paradise
+22% Synergy $0.09
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+15% Synergy $27.73
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+15% Synergy $12.37
Dark Tutelage Dark Tutelage
+13% Synergy $0.30
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+12% Synergy $2.48
Font of Agonies Font of Agonies
+12% Synergy $0.61
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+10% Synergy $2.74
Instill Energy Instill Energy
+9% Synergy $1.45
Soul Channeling Soul Channeling
+8% Synergy $0.27
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+7% Synergy $0.85
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+7% Synergy $3.57
Retribution of the Ancients Retribution of the Ancients
+7% Synergy $0.45
Arguel's Blood Fast Temple of Aclazotz Arguel's Blood Fast
+6% Synergy $0.30
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+4% Synergy $1.08
Greater Good Greater Good
+1% Synergy $3.04
Hollowmurk Siege Hollowmurk Siege
+1% Synergy $0.49
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
-3% Synergy $1.48
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-4% Synergy $0.27

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Willowdusk, Essence Seer to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
+17% Synergy $0.47
Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+14% Synergy $0.29
Sorin the Mirthless Sorin the Mirthless
+7% Synergy $2.35

Utility Lands

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

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+53% Synergy $0.34
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+40% Synergy $0.33
Sapseep Forest Sapseep Forest
+37% Synergy $0.40
High Market High Market
+31% Synergy $1.38
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+28% Synergy $4.93
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+27% Synergy $0.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+21% Synergy $0.15
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+18% Synergy $3.91
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+9% Synergy $11.40
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $2.90
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+6% Synergy $8.89
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+5% Synergy $0.15
Hashep Oasis Hashep Oasis
+5% Synergy $0.15
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+1% Synergy $0.78
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.28
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $25.99
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.59
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-6% Synergy $7.25
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-8% Synergy $30.14
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-9% Synergy $49.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-15% Synergy $0.90
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-15% Synergy $8.79

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+36% Synergy $0.28
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+33% Synergy $0.27
Paradise Plume Paradise Plume
+19% Synergy $0.22
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+11% Synergy $3.14
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+10% Synergy $2.50
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.39
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-15% Synergy $0.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for Willowdusk, Essence Seer decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+34% Synergy $0.06
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+31% Synergy $0.52
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+31% Synergy $0.33
Witherbloom Campus Witherbloom Campus
+31% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+28% Synergy $0.21
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+28% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+28% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+23% Synergy $0.14
Study Hall Study Hall
+21% Synergy $0.17
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+14% Synergy $0.25
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+13% Synergy $1.67
City of Brass City of Brass
+8% Synergy $19.33
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+7% Synergy $23.79
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.26
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+6% Synergy $5.27
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $8.42
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $4.97
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+5% Synergy $0.86
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $1.08
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.42
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $26.13
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.06
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+1% Synergy $0.89
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
-1% Synergy $0.52
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $30.79
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-2% Synergy $4.62
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $5.04
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-4% Synergy $1.24
Bayou Bayou
-4% Synergy
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-6% Synergy $5.53
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-6% Synergy $20.57
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-6% Synergy $5.97
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-7% Synergy $15.91
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-7% Synergy $5.05
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.38
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
-8% Synergy $0.23
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-9% Synergy $0.18
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-11% Synergy $8.13
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-12% Synergy $0.39
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-12% Synergy $12.38
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-14% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-17% Synergy $0.07
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-20% Synergy $0.64

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