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Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Candlekeep Sage
Price tag $0.64

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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 $1636.78
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+91% Synergy $29.93
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+80% Synergy $69.93
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+49% Synergy $402.59
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+48% Synergy $1.44
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+43% Synergy $120.10
The One Ring The One Ring
+43% Synergy $115.22
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+41% Synergy $134.99
Force of Will Force of Will
+40% Synergy $59.38
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+34% Synergy $16.98

Creatures

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

Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+98% Synergy $50.00
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+98% Synergy $17.04
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+97% Synergy $31.80
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+91% Synergy $2.51
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+88% Synergy $30.20
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+72% Synergy $9.85
Ayula, Queen Among Bears Ayula, Queen Among Bears
+49% Synergy $4.66
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+49% Synergy $1.02
Eternal Scourge Eternal Scourge
+49% Synergy $1.92
Misthollow Griffin Misthollow Griffin
+49% Synergy $2.68
Dosan the Falling Leaf Dosan the Falling Leaf
+49% Synergy $26.56
Prime Speaker Vannifar Prime Speaker Vannifar
+49% Synergy $10.70
Protean Hulk Protean Hulk
+49% Synergy $7.20
Woodland Bellower Woodland Bellower
+49% Synergy $4.81
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+49% Synergy $16.85
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+49% Synergy $3.47
Perplexing Chimera Perplexing Chimera
+48% Synergy $1.75
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+48% Synergy $1.12
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+48% Synergy $2.36
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+48% Synergy $0.35
Ezuri, Claw of Progress Ezuri, Claw of Progress
+48% Synergy $2.44
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+48% Synergy $1.67
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+48% Synergy $5.25
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+48% Synergy $29.65
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+48% Synergy $1.09
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+47% Synergy $0.26
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+47% Synergy $26.45
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+46% Synergy $0.26
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+46% Synergy $3.05
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+46% Synergy $1.97
Tidespout Tyrant Tidespout Tyrant
+46% Synergy $2.34
Spellskite Spellskite
+46% Synergy $7.99
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+45% Synergy $0.26
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+45% Synergy $9.90
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+45% Synergy $13.07
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+45% Synergy $1.51
Colossal Skyturtle Colossal Skyturtle
+45% Synergy $0.49
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+44% Synergy $11.08
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+44% Synergy $0.64
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+44% Synergy $11.91
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+43% Synergy $6.76
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+43% Synergy $0.88
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+42% Synergy $16.89
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+40% Synergy $3.13
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+38% Synergy $5.88
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+37% Synergy $0.30
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+35% Synergy $2.02
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+31% Synergy $2.22
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+27% Synergy $4.84
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+21% Synergy $0.30

Instants

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

Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+94% Synergy $2.09
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+72% Synergy $1.20
Long-Term Plans Long-Term Plans
+49% Synergy $5.95
Displace Displace
+48% Synergy $0.27
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+47% Synergy $2.38
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+46% Synergy $2.58
Dispel Dispel
+46% Synergy $0.41
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+45% Synergy $15.04
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+45% Synergy $8.90
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+44% Synergy $7.52
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+44% Synergy $4.28
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+43% Synergy $8.78
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+43% Synergy $18.00
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+43% Synergy $1.62
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+43% Synergy $1.94
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+42% Synergy $6.52
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+42% Synergy $49.89
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+41% Synergy $1.25
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+37% Synergy $6.91
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+36% Synergy $27.86
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+35% Synergy $0.32
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+35% Synergy $1.41
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+34% Synergy $57.71
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+34% Synergy $57.26
Swan Song Swan Song
+31% Synergy $11.36
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+27% Synergy $1.67
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+27% Synergy $38.67
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+26% Synergy $3.83
Pongify Pongify
+25% Synergy $1.91
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $3.32

Sorceries

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

Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+97% Synergy $3.51
Neoform Neoform
+97% Synergy $1.13
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+88% Synergy $43.18
Foresight Foresight
+49% Synergy $0.15
Manipulate Fate Manipulate Fate
+49% Synergy $0.30
Extract Extract
+49% Synergy $5.12
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+42% Synergy $31.59

Utility Artifacts

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

Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+49% Synergy $4.09
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+49% Synergy $2.43
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+48% Synergy $6.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+30% Synergy $4.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $2.28

Enchantments

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

Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+93% Synergy $1.66
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+93% Synergy $13.16
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+91% Synergy $26.02
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+91% Synergy $0.60
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+85% Synergy $13.04
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+49% Synergy $6.27
Food Chain Food Chain
+49% Synergy $35.65
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+47% Synergy $3.51

Planeswalkers

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

Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+44% Synergy $5.13

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Candlekeep Sage Birthing Pod build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Ikoria Zilortha, Apex of Ikoria Invasion of Ikoria
+46% Synergy $13.52

Utility Lands

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

Mouth of Ronom Mouth of Ronom
+49% Synergy $0.71
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+46% Synergy $3.23
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+44% Synergy $60.52
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+44% Synergy $5.82
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+31% Synergy $28.30
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+29% Synergy $16.22
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+27% Synergy $50.54

Mana Artifacts

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

Mox Amber Mox Amber
+94% Synergy $81.06
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+45% Synergy $0.34
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+45% Synergy $1131.80
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+44% Synergy $165.23
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+43% Synergy $38.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+30% Synergy $2.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+19% Synergy $1.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.89

Lands

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

Tropical Island Tropical Island
+85% Synergy
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+57% Synergy $4.44
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+52% Synergy $8.91
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+47% Synergy $0.36
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+45% Synergy $51.14
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+44% Synergy $57.96
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+44% Synergy $0.91
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+44% Synergy $1.47
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+43% Synergy $0.88
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+40% Synergy $18.06
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+39% Synergy $20.44
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+39% Synergy $12.47
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+39% Synergy $15.97
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+37% Synergy $6.91
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+30% Synergy $1.54
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+28% Synergy $0.25
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+18% Synergy $35.90
Command Tower Command Tower
+15% Synergy $0.31
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+10% Synergy $0.27
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+6% Synergy $0.28
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+3% Synergy $0.98
Forest Forest
-45% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
-45% 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
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Master Chef Master Chef
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Haunted One Haunted One
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Faceless One Faceless One
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier