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Sakura-Tribe Elder
Sakura-Tribe Elder is a green creature that counts as ramp. It appears in the recommended lists of 248 commanders, and 16% of green decks run it.
Type: Creature — Snake Shaman
Cost: 1G
Color identity: Green
Reference price: €0.29
Oldest printing: Champions of Kamigawa
Role in the deck: ramp
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.
| Commander | Identity | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|---|
| She-Hulk, Jade Defender | Green | 100% | +78% |
| Madame Vastra | Green · Blue | 86% | +67% |
| Seshiro the Anointed | Green | 88% | +65% |
| Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro | Green | 85% | +62% |
| Zimone, Mystery Unraveler | Green · Blue | 79% | +61% |
| Shisato, Whispering Hunter | Green | 82% | +59% |
| Hua Tuo, Honored Physician | Green | 80% | +57% |
| Kaseto, Orochi Archmage | Green · Blue | 75% | +57% |
| Brenard, Ginger Sculptor | Green · Blue · White | 61% | +55% |
| Meren of Clan Nel Toth | Black · Green | 83% | +55% |
| Yedora, Grave Gardener | Green | 73% | +51% |
| Patron of the Orochi | Green | 74% | +51% |
| Othelm, Sigardian Outcast | Green · White | 59% | +50% |
| Sosuke, Son of Seshiro | Green | 72% | +49% |
| Ghired, Conclave Exile | Green · Red · White | 57% | +49% |
| Asmira, Holy Avenger | Green · White | 58% | +49% |
| Nikya of the Old Ways | Green · Red | 72% | +48% |
| Dina, Essence Brewer | Black · Green | 75% | +47% |
| Saffi Eriksdotter | Green · White | 55% | +46% |
| Karador, Ghost Chieftain | Black · Green · White | 64% | +45% |
| Torsten, Founder of Benalia | Green · White | 53% | +44% |
| Aphelia, Viper Whisperer | Black · Green | 72% | +44% |
| Diamond Weapon | Green | 66% | +43% |
| Gimli, Mournful Avenger | Green · Red | 66% | +43% |
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.
+1/+1 Counters · 115 Ramp · 115 Tokens · 86 Aggro · 84 Combo · 68 Lands Matter · 65 Reanimator · 53 Aristocrats · 42
Known combos with Sakura-Tribe Elder
According to Commander Spellbook. Note that a two-card combo raises your deck's bracket.
- Zimone, Mystery Unraveler + Yedora, Grave Gardener + Sakura-Tribe Elder → Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers
- Emeria Shepherd + Sakura-Tribe Elder → Put all basic Plains from your library onto the battlefield
- Hazel's Brewmaster + Tireless Provisioner + Sakura-Tribe Elder → Near-infinite landfall triggers, Put all basic lands from your library onto the battlefield tapped
- Mikaeus, the Unhallowed + Luminous Broodmoth + Sakura-Tribe Elder → Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers
- Solemnity + Luminous Broodmoth + Sakura-Tribe Elder → Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers
- Tayam, Luminous Enigma + Metastatic Evangel + Cryptic Trilobite + Basking Broodscale + Sakura-Tribe Elder → Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers
- Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn // Isilu, Carrier of Twilight + Vizier of Remedies + Sakura-Tribe Elder → Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite death triggers
- Kenrith, the Returned King + Earthcraft + Agatha of the Vile Cauldron + Sakura-Tribe Elder → Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite death triggers
Frequently asked questions
Which Commander decks play Sakura-Tribe Elder?
It is in the recommended lists of 248 commanders, with an average inclusion of 43% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are She-Hulk, Jade Defender · Madame Vastra · Seshiro the Anointed. Overall, 16% of green decks run it.
How much does Sakura-Tribe Elder cost?
Its reference price is €0.29 (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 Sakura-Tribe Elder have combos?
Yes: 8 known combos on Commander Spellbook. The most popular one is Zimone, Mystery Unraveler + Yedora, Grave Gardener + Sakura-Tribe Elder. Remember that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket.
Can I play Sakura-Tribe Elder 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.