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Ghalta, Primal Hunger
Ghalta, Primal Hunger is a green legendary creature. It appears in the recommended lists of 120 commanders, and 6% of green decks run it.
Type: Legendary Creature — Elder Dinosaur
Cost: 10GG
Color identity: Green
Reference price: €0.70
Oldest printing: Rivals of Ixalan Promos
Rules text
Official text (Scryfall).
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The commanders with the highest synergy with this card, with the share of their decks that run it. Each one links to its deck guide.
How much it is played, by color identity
Share of decks in each identity that run it, according to EDHREC.
Archetypes where it shows up
The most common themes among the commanders that play it. Each one links to its archetype guide.
Ramp · 81 Aggro · 80 +1/+1 Counters · 75 Stompy · 54 Big Mana · 28 Voltron · 20 Combo · 18 Dinosaurs · 18
Known combos with Ghalta, Primal Hunger
According to Commander Spellbook. Note that a two-card combo raises your deck's bracket.
- Brinelin, the Moon Kraken + Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea + Primeval Protector + Ghalta, Primal Hunger → Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite storm count
- Brinelin, the Moon Kraken + Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea + Ghalta, Primal Hunger + Thrasta, Tempest's Roar → Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB
- Ghalta, Primal Hunger + Defiler of Vigor + Food Chain → Infinite +1/+1 counters on most creatures you control, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB
- Ghalta, Primal Hunger + Omnath, Locus of Mana + Food Chain → Infinite colored mana that can only be used to cast creature spells, Infinite commander casts, Infinite creature ETB
- Ghalta, Primal Hunger + Vaultborn Tyrant + Phyrexian Altar + Defiler of Vigor → Infinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Near-infinite +1/+1 counters on most creatures you control
- Brinelin, the Moon Kraken + Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea + Ghalta, Primal Hunger + Earthquake Dragon → Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite storm count
- Ghalta, Primal Hunger + Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea + Ascendant Packleader + Ashnod's Altar → Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB
- Ghalta, Primal Hunger + Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea + Ascendant Packleader + Altar of Dementia → Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB
Cards that go with it
The ones that show up most often in the same commanders' lists.
Frequently asked questions
Which Commander decks play Ghalta, Primal Hunger?
It is in the recommended lists of 120 commanders, with an average inclusion of 46% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are Jamie McCrimmon · Devil Dinosaur · Owen Grady, Raptor Trainer. Overall, 6% of green decks run it.
How much does Ghalta, Primal Hunger cost?
Its reference price is €0.70 (cheapest English printing according to Scryfall; it changes daily). The EDH Optimizer optimizer only suggests cards that fit the per-card price cap you pick.
Does Ghalta, Primal Hunger have combos?
Yes: 8 known combos on Commander Spellbook. The most popular one is Brinelin, the Moon Kraken + Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea + Primeval Protector + Ghalta, Primal Hunger. Remember that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket.
Can I play Ghalta, Primal Hunger in my deck?
It is legal in Commander. Its color identity is green, so it only fits in decks whose commander has those colors in its identity (or any deck if it is colorless). EDH Optimizer automatically flags cards outside your commander's identity.