Szarel, Genesis Shepherd (Commander) - Expensive Lands Matter

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Brian Cain
Sep 29, 2025
Szarel, Genesis Shepherd Budget Commander Deck
Let's take one of the hottest commanders from Edge of Eternities, Szarel, Genesis Shepherd, and give it the Brew For Your Buck treatment.
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82%synergy
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80%synergy
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70%synergy
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85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
70%synergy
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77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
69%synergy
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73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
66%synergy
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73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
65%synergy
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65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
64%synergy
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85%inclusion17 decks20 decks
61%synergy
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73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
62%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Nahiri's Lithoforming
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Exploration Broodship
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
47%synergy
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Field of the Dead
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Crop Rotation
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Deflecting Swat
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Tutor
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Chasm
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
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Elvish Reclaimer
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Ouroboroid
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Scythecat Cub
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Horizon Explorer
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Evolution Witness
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Titania, Protector of Argoth
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Birds of Paradise
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Evendo Brushrazer
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Mayhem Devil
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Six
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Scouring Swarm
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Famished Worldsire
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Mightform Harmonizer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Baloth Prime
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Hugs, Grisly Guardian
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Delighted Halfling
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Sabotender
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Soul of Windgrace
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
World Shaper
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Augur of Autumn
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Evolution Sage
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Nissa, Resurgent Animist
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Zell Dincht
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Cultivator Colossus
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Springbloom Druid
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Tunneling Geopede
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Jenova, Ancient Calamity
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Bloom Tender
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Realms Uncharted
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Harrow
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Constant Mists
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Tear Asunder
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Entish Restoration
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Force of Vigor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Worldly Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Abrupt Decay
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Chord of Calling
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Entomb
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Windgrace's Judgment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Pyroblast
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Three Visits
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Worldsoul's Rage
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Life from the Loam
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Planetary Annihilation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Reprocess
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Cultivate
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-27%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Rampant Growth
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-23%synergy
Will of the Sultai
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Pest Infestation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Explore
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Damnation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Molten Collapse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Pull Through the Weft
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crucible of Worlds
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
The Great Henge
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Horn of Greed
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
The Earth Crystal
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
The Ozolith
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Hedge Shredder
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Birthing Pod
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Sledge-Class Seedship
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Squandered Resources
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Spelunking
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
All Will Be One
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Teval's Judgment
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Sylvan Library
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Valakut Exploration
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Need for Speed
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Loading Zone
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Guardian Project
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Hardened Scales
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Druid Class
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Burning Sands
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Branching Evolution
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Roaring Earth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Pernicious Deed
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Song of the Dryads
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Burgeoning
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Retreat to Valakut
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Khalni Heart Expedition
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Oubliette
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Abundance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Destructive Flow
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sphere Grid
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Lord Windgrace
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Vraska, Golgari Queen
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Wrenn and Six
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Wrenn and Seven
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Strip Mine
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Lotus Field
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Wasteland
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Shifting Woodland
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Crystal Vein
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Command Beacon
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Swarmyard
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Thespian's Stage
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Vesuva
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
City of Traitors
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Kavaron, Memorial World
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Depths
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Dryad Arbor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-23%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Stomping Ground
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Blood Crypt
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Badlands
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Taiga
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Bayou
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Windswept Heath
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Marsh Flats
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Misty Rainforest
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Polluted Delta
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Fabled Passage
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Underground Mortuary
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Commercial District
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Prismatic Vista
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Raucous Theater
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Cinder Glade
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-21%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Vernal Fen
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Festering Thicket
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Spire Garden
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Horizon of Progress
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Luxury Suite
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Twisted Landscape
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Canyon Slough
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Darigaaz's Caldera
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Gruul Turf
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy