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Willowdusk, Essence Seer
Price tag $0.59

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

#1112 Current Rank
#1222 Last Week
#954 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.

Gwenom, Remorseless Gwenom, Remorseless
+3% Synergy $9.74
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
+3% Synergy $0.55
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+1% Synergy $25.00
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
-1% Synergy $0.21
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-2% Synergy $62.36

High Synergy Cards

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

Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+63% Synergy $0.18
Bloodtracker Bloodtracker
+60% Synergy $0.15
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+60% Synergy $18.87
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+60% Synergy $3.30
Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
+56% Synergy $0.24
Greed Greed
+56% Synergy $0.23
Leyline Prowler Leyline Prowler
+56% Synergy $0.35
Blossoming Bogbeast Blossoming Bogbeast
+56% Synergy $4.61
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+56% Synergy $0.22
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+53% Synergy $7.10

Top Cards

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

Veinwitch Coven Veinwitch Coven
+51% Synergy $0.56
Essence Pulse Essence Pulse
+49% Synergy $0.19
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+48% Synergy $1.16
Valentin, Dean of the Vein Lisette, Dean of the Root Valentin, Dean of the Vein
+47% Synergy $0.35
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+46% Synergy $0.59
Ezzaroot Channeler Ezzaroot Channeler
+45% Synergy $0.69
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
+44% Synergy $0.12
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+40% Synergy $0.34
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+19% Synergy $0.41
Cultivate Cultivate
+15% Synergy $0.62

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+36% Synergy $14.25
Necropotence Necropotence
+14% Synergy $17.41
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+6% Synergy $20.59
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $94.95
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $75.61
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $54.04
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-4% Synergy $21.91
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $48.88

Creatures

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

Tivash, Gloom Summoner Tivash, Gloom Summoner
+45% Synergy $0.32
Marshland Bloodcaster Marshland Bloodcaster
+43% Synergy $0.15
Sproutback Trudge Sproutback Trudge
+40% Synergy $0.21
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+39% Synergy $0.20
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+37% Synergy $0.74
Spike Feeder Spike Feeder
+37% Synergy $0.83
Verdant Sun's Avatar Verdant Sun's Avatar
+36% Synergy $0.27
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+34% Synergy $0.75
Vault Skirge Vault Skirge
+33% Synergy $0.29
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+32% Synergy $0.28
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+31% Synergy $1.03
Accomplished Alchemist Accomplished Alchemist
+30% Synergy $0.29
Ageless Entity Ageless Entity
+30% Synergy $0.22
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+28% Synergy $3.38
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+28% Synergy $4.76
Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+28% Synergy $0.35
Honor Troll Honor Troll
+28% Synergy $0.05
Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
+28% Synergy $2.06
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+25% Synergy $0.37
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+25% Synergy $2.39
Corpsejack Menace Corpsejack Menace
+24% Synergy $0.81
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+24% Synergy $2.03
Banehound Banehound
+22% Synergy $0.15
Gyome, Master Chef Gyome, Master Chef
+20% Synergy $12.23
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+20% Synergy $0.79
Darkstar Augur Darkstar Augur
+18% Synergy $0.39
Silversmote Ghoul Silversmote Ghoul
+18% Synergy $0.18
Deep-Cavern Bat Deep-Cavern Bat
+18% Synergy $0.32
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+17% Synergy $2.62
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+17% Synergy $4.83
Wall of Blood Wall of Blood
+17% Synergy $1.17
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+17% Synergy $1.22
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+16% Synergy $4.42
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+16% Synergy $0.46
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+16% Synergy $8.99
Nullpriest of Oblivion Nullpriest of Oblivion
+16% Synergy $0.32
Epicure of Blood Epicure of Blood
+15% Synergy $0.23
Gifted Aetherborn Gifted Aetherborn
+15% Synergy $0.24
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+14% Synergy $1.23
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+14% Synergy $3.76
Vampire of the Dire Moon Vampire of the Dire Moon
+14% Synergy $0.57
Daggerdrome Imp Daggerdrome Imp
+14% Synergy $0.11
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+13% Synergy $1.95
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+11% Synergy $1.20
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
+8% Synergy $1.80
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+2% Synergy $5.92
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-2% Synergy $11.72
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-8% Synergy $0.24
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-8% Synergy $0.48
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-15% 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 $0.20
Reckless Spite Reckless Spite
+38% Synergy $0.09
Suffer the Past Suffer the Past
+25% Synergy $0.09
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+23% Synergy $1.99
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+17% Synergy $0.24
Tend the Pests Tend the Pests
+13% Synergy $0.21
Dismember Dismember
+11% Synergy $5.87
Vendetta Vendetta
+9% Synergy $0.25
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+8% Synergy $2.51
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+8% Synergy $2.25
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+8% Synergy $16.95
Predator's Rapport Predator's Rapport
+8% Synergy $0.11
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+7% Synergy $0.25
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $8.97
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $4.83
Sheltering Word Sheltering Word
+5% Synergy $0.23
Erebos's Intervention Erebos's Intervention
+5% Synergy $0.36
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.42
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+3% Synergy $3.84
Rushed Rebirth Rushed Rebirth
+3% Synergy $0.33
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+1% Synergy $0.71
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $0.81
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-3% Synergy $0.90
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $3.35
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-7% Synergy $10.85
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-8% Synergy $1.60
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-8% Synergy $0.26
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-9% Synergy $0.30
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-17% Synergy $2.64
Beast Within Beast Within
-17% Synergy $0.86
Putrefy Putrefy
-17% Synergy $0.13

Sorceries

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

Healing Technique Healing Technique
+43% Synergy $0.27
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+38% Synergy $0.39
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+36% Synergy $0.72
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+28% Synergy $0.30
Gaze of Granite Gaze of Granite
+27% Synergy $0.14
Revival Experiment Revival Experiment
+27% Synergy $0.13
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+26% Synergy $0.31
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+21% Synergy $0.29
Nissa's Renewal Nissa's Renewal
+21% Synergy $0.20
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+17% Synergy $0.43
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+11% Synergy $5.95
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+11% Synergy $0.46
Taste of Death Taste of Death
+10% Synergy $0.31
Rite of Consumption Rite of Consumption
+8% Synergy $3.56
Infernal Contract Infernal Contract
+8% Synergy $0.53
Killing Wave Killing Wave
+7% Synergy $0.20
Pain's Reward Pain's Reward
+7% Synergy $7.18
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+6% Synergy $0.22
Command the Dreadhorde Command the Dreadhorde
+6% Synergy $0.34
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+5% Synergy $0.65
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+4% Synergy $21.91
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+3% Synergy $1.46
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $24.34
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.77
Reanimate Reanimate
0% Synergy $5.34
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $4.41
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $19.28
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $5.83
Farseek Farseek
-6% Synergy $0.49
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-7% Synergy $1.93
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-8% Synergy $0.80
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-10% Synergy $1.90

Utility Artifacts

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

Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+38% Synergy $9.90
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+34% Synergy $1.54
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+24% Synergy $0.57
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+22% Synergy $6.19
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+19% Synergy $0.35
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+16% Synergy $43.76
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+16% Synergy $19.67
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+15% Synergy $12.72
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+14% Synergy $5.16
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+13% Synergy $36.91
Druidic Satchel Druidic Satchel
+12% Synergy $0.31
Sun Droplet Sun Droplet
+11% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Processor Phyrexian Processor
+10% Synergy $0.66
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+9% Synergy $4.96
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.32
Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+6% Synergy $0.20
Pestilent Cauldron Restorative Burst Pestilent Cauldron
+5% Synergy $0.12
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+4% Synergy $64.05
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+2% Synergy $7.72

Enchantments

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

Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+34% Synergy $1.99
Trudge Garden Trudge Garden
+32% Synergy $0.54
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+24% Synergy $17.97
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+22% Synergy $3.60
Gift of Paradise Gift of Paradise
+22% Synergy $0.12
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+17% Synergy $4.47
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+16% Synergy $11.95
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+15% Synergy $25.43
Dark Tutelage Dark Tutelage
+14% Synergy $0.24
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+13% Synergy $2.32
Font of Agonies Font of Agonies
+13% Synergy $0.64
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+11% Synergy $2.60
Instill Energy Instill Energy
+9% Synergy $1.37
Soul Channeling Soul Channeling
+8% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+7% Synergy $3.20
Retribution of the Ancients Retribution of the Ancients
+7% Synergy $0.36
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+6% Synergy $0.44
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+5% Synergy $1.84
Arguel's Blood Fast Temple of Aclazotz Arguel's Blood Fast
+5% Synergy $0.28
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+4% Synergy $0.87
Greater Good Greater Good
+1% Synergy $4.08
Hollowmurk Siege Hollowmurk Siege
+1% Synergy $0.51
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
-3% Synergy $0.86
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-4% Synergy $0.22

Planeswalkers

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

Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
+16% Synergy $0.40
Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+14% Synergy $0.27
Sorin the Mirthless Sorin the Mirthless
+7% Synergy $2.07

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
+39% Synergy $0.31
Sapseep Forest Sapseep Forest
+36% Synergy $0.31
High Market High Market
+31% Synergy $1.15
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+28% Synergy $6.23
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+26% Synergy $0.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+21% Synergy $0.13
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+18% Synergy $3.65
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+10% Synergy $14.43
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $3.04
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+6% Synergy $8.97
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+6% Synergy $0.14
Hashep Oasis Hashep Oasis
+5% Synergy $0.18
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+1% Synergy $1.35
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.19
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+1% Synergy $4.70
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.03
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-3% Synergy $23.13
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-6% Synergy $6.87
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-8% Synergy $32.58
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-9% Synergy $48.67
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-14% Synergy $7.90
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-16% Synergy $0.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+35% Synergy $0.24
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+32% Synergy $0.24
Paradise Plume Paradise Plume
+19% Synergy $0.19
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+11% Synergy $3.60
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+10% Synergy $2.71
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.48
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-14% Synergy $0.29

Lands

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

Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+34% Synergy $0.05
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+31% Synergy $0.47
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+30% Synergy $0.31
Witherbloom Campus Witherbloom Campus
+30% Synergy $0.10
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+28% Synergy $0.17
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+28% Synergy $0.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+28% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+22% Synergy $0.20
Study Hall Study Hall
+21% Synergy $0.12
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+14% Synergy $0.17
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+13% Synergy $1.95
City of Brass City of Brass
+8% Synergy $19.91
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+7% Synergy $24.27
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+6% Synergy $5.71
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.27
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $8.97
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $4.83
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+5% Synergy $0.65
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $1.05
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.42
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $24.34
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.06
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.06
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+1% Synergy $0.71
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
-1% Synergy $0.48
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $32.32
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-2% Synergy $4.24
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $4.41
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-4% Synergy $1.14
Bayou Bayou
-4% Synergy
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-5% Synergy $4.00
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-6% Synergy $12.43
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-6% Synergy $6.18
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-6% Synergy $18.62
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-6% Synergy $5.74
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-7% Synergy $4.79
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.36
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
-8% Synergy $0.11
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-9% Synergy $0.19
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-11% Synergy $8.19
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-12% Synergy $0.37
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-12% Synergy $14.14
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-15% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-17% Synergy $0.12
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-21% Synergy $0.62

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