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Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Candlekeep Sage: Birthing Pod
Price tag $0.49

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Wilson, Refined Grizzly Candlekeep Sage
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Playstyle & Strategy

Birthing Pod 33% Blink 13% cEDH 13% Combo 13% Auras 7%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Candlekeep Sage Birthing Pod game on their own.

Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+93% Synergy $1459.07
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+80% Synergy $69.44
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+66% Synergy $366.32
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+62% Synergy $1076.87
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+61% Synergy $158.66
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+57% Synergy $125.34
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+57% Synergy $34.59
Force of Will Force of Will
+57% Synergy $70.22
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+53% Synergy $26.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+51% Synergy $56.78

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Birthing Pod plan in Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Candlekeep Sage decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+99% Synergy $52.63
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+98% Synergy $16.65
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+89% Synergy $25.79
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+73% Synergy $13.48
Eternal Scourge Eternal Scourge
+66% Synergy $1.72
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+66% Synergy $3.83
Misthollow Griffin Misthollow Griffin
+66% Synergy $2.43
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+65% Synergy $2.15
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+64% Synergy $0.35
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+64% Synergy $37.18
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+62% Synergy $0.59
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+57% Synergy $2.04
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+53% Synergy $2.54
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+48% Synergy $1.38
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+44% Synergy $0.41
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+44% Synergy $5.98
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+42% Synergy $8.52
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+39% Synergy $0.25
Protean Hulk Protean Hulk
+33% Synergy $6.29
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+33% Synergy $0.86
Woodland Bellower Woodland Bellower
+33% Synergy $4.81
Dosan the Falling Leaf Dosan the Falling Leaf
+33% Synergy $24.88
Ayula, Queen Among Bears Ayula, Queen Among Bears
+33% Synergy $1.68
Prime Speaker Vannifar Prime Speaker Vannifar
+33% Synergy $1.45
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+32% Synergy $4.41
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+32% Synergy $3.22
Perplexing Chimera Perplexing Chimera
+32% Synergy $2.44
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+32% Synergy $0.31
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+32% Synergy $24.85
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+32% Synergy $2.05
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+32% Synergy $1.12
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+32% Synergy $17.92
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+31% Synergy $0.45
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+31% Synergy $0.28
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+30% Synergy $32.72
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+30% Synergy $1.52
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+30% Synergy $4.01
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+28% Synergy $0.21
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+28% Synergy $22.93
Tidespout Tyrant Tidespout Tyrant
+28% Synergy $2.35
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+28% Synergy $2.44
Endurance Endurance
+28% Synergy $3.87
Spellskite Spellskite
+28% Synergy $7.89
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+28% Synergy $13.43
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+28% Synergy $0.81
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+27% Synergy $0.70
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+24% Synergy $3.17
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+21% Synergy $0.33
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+21% Synergy $5.89
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+17% Synergy $15.22

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Candlekeep Sage's Birthing Pod deck ahead.

Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+64% Synergy $2.38
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+63% Synergy $1.88
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+62% Synergy $10.39
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+61% Synergy $5.02
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+61% Synergy $9.13
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+61% Synergy $7.30
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+61% Synergy $1.68
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+60% Synergy $18.57
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+59% Synergy $49.82
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+52% Synergy $1.43
Swan Song Swan Song
+48% Synergy $7.86
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+44% Synergy $2.26
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+40% Synergy $0.60
Intuition Intuition
+33% Synergy $315.64
Long-Term Plans Long-Term Plans
+33% Synergy $4.61
Displace Displace
+31% Synergy $0.42
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+30% Synergy $5.17
Snap Snap
+30% Synergy $3.66
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+28% Synergy $15.83
Dispel Dispel
+28% Synergy $0.37
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+28% Synergy $8.82
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+27% Synergy $0.51
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+26% Synergy $1.60
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+26% Synergy $6.09
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+25% Synergy $17.28
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+24% Synergy $1.03
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+21% Synergy $3.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+21% Synergy $7.11
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+19% Synergy $0.28
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+18% Synergy $52.75
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+11% Synergy $1.46
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+10% Synergy $41.26
Pongify Pongify
+9% Synergy $1.98
Counterspell Counterspell
-16% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Birthing Pod game plan forward for Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Candlekeep Sage.

Neoform Neoform
+97% Synergy $1.20
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+97% Synergy $3.59
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+89% Synergy $49.21
Extract Extract
+67% Synergy $4.77
Manipulate Fate Manipulate Fate
+67% Synergy $0.32
Foresight Foresight
+67% Synergy $0.16
Timetwister Timetwister
+33% Synergy
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+32% Synergy $38.99
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+31% Synergy $5.96
Windfall Windfall
+30% Synergy $4.34
Ponder Ponder
+26% Synergy $2.00
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+25% Synergy $25.19

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Candlekeep Sage Birthing Pod decks.

Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+66% Synergy $3.32
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+33% Synergy $2.25
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+32% Synergy $7.39
The One Ring The One Ring
+27% Synergy $101.75
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $3.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Birthing Pod strategy in Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Candlekeep Sage decks.

Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+94% Synergy $1.35
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+92% Synergy $26.85
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+91% Synergy $0.40
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+86% Synergy $11.44
Food Chain Food Chain
+66% Synergy $49.38
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+60% Synergy $12.08
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+33% Synergy $5.70
Curiosity Curiosity
+31% Synergy $1.27
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+31% Synergy $6.09
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+31% Synergy $1.83

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Candlekeep Sage's Birthing Pod game plan.

Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+60% Synergy $6.43
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+32% Synergy $2.95

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Candlekeep Sage Birthing Pod decks.

Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+63% Synergy $4.34
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+48% Synergy $31.72
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+45% Synergy $15.55
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+45% Synergy $53.40
Mouth of Ronom Mouth of Ronom
+33% Synergy $0.59
Centaur Garden Centaur Garden
+33% Synergy $1.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+28% Synergy $39.67
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+28% Synergy $0.32
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+28% Synergy $60.97
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+28% Synergy $4.90

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Candlekeep Sage's Birthing Pod strategy.

Mox Amber Mox Amber
+94% Synergy $73.71
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+33% Synergy $44.74
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+32% Synergy $43.64
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+28% Synergy $0.37
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+27% Synergy $38.08
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+27% Synergy $105.77
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+20% Synergy $1.40
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $2.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-30% Synergy $0.46

Lands

The mana base behind Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Candlekeep Sage's Birthing Pod decks.

Tropical Island Tropical Island
+86% Synergy
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+62% Synergy $49.78
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+61% Synergy $48.66
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+61% Synergy $1.41
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+61% Synergy $0.66
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+57% Synergy $8.09
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+57% Synergy $17.02
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+56% Synergy $11.42
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+53% Synergy $11.06
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+47% Synergy $0.28
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+47% Synergy $1.73
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+36% Synergy $36.10
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+28% Synergy $33.09
City of Brass City of Brass
+28% Synergy $9.98
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+27% Synergy $0.70
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+26% Synergy $39.06
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+24% Synergy $32.22
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+24% Synergy $38.66
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+23% Synergy $18.92
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+23% Synergy $15.52
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+21% Synergy $7.11
Command Tower Command Tower
+15% Synergy $0.25
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+14% Synergy $4.35
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+12% Synergy $0.26
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-6% Synergy $0.31
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-10% Synergy $0.30
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-11% Synergy $0.75
Island Island
-62% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
-62% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Candlekeep Sage: Birthing Pod.

Erinis, Gloom Stalker Candlekeep Sage Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Candlekeep Sage
The Thirteenth Doctor Rose Noble The Thirteenth Doctor // Rose Noble
The Third Doctor Barbara Wright The Third Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Fugitive Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fugitive Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Thrasios, Triton Hero Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Cloakwood Hermit Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit
The Thirteenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Thirteenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Thrasios, Triton Hero Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Fugitive Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fugitive Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Fugitive Doctor Rose Noble The Fugitive Doctor // Rose Noble
The Third Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Third Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Third Doctor Yasmin Khan The Third Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Thrasios, Triton Hero Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Thrasios, Triton Hero Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Thrasios, Triton Hero Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Candlekeep Sage Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Cloakwood Hermit Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cloakwood Hermit
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Thrasios, Triton Hero Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Akiri, Line-Slinger Thrasios, Triton Hero Akiri, Line-Slinger // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Thrasios, Triton Hero Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tana, the Bloodsower Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tana, the Bloodsower
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Thrasios, Triton Hero Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Tana, the Bloodsower Thrasios, Triton Hero Tana, the Bloodsower // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Thrasios, Triton Hero Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Third Doctor Clara Oswald The Third Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Seventh Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Seventh Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Thirteenth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Thirteenth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Thrasios, Triton Hero Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Thrasios, Triton Hero Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Fourteenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourteenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Alena, Kessig Trapper Thrasios, Triton Hero Alena, Kessig Trapper // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Third Doctor Susan Foreman The Third Doctor // Susan Foreman
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Halana, Kessig Ranger Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Halana, Kessig Ranger
The Fifteenth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Fifteenth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Thrasios, Triton Hero Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Third Doctor Vislor Turlough The Third Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Thrasios, Triton Hero Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Thrasios, Triton Hero

Other Available Backgrounds

Wilson, Refined Grizzly can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Master Chef Master Chef
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Haunted One Haunted One
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Faceless One Faceless One