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Soul Warden
Soul Warden is a white creature. It appears in the recommended lists of 139 commanders, and 6% of white decks run it.
Type: Creature — Human Cleric
Cost: W
Color identity: White
Reference price: €1.91
Oldest printing: Exodus
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. McCoy, Surly Surgeon | White | 100% | +79% |
| Dr. Beverly Crusher | White | 93% | +72% |
| Karlov of the Ghost Council | Black · White | 89% | +72% |
| Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant | Black · Green · White | 81% | +72% |
| Kwia Vigorbloom | Green · White | 85% | +71% |
| Trelasarra, Moon Dancer | Green · White | 83% | +71% |
| The Gaffer | White | 89% | +68% |
| Minwu, White Mage | White | 88% | +67% |
| Darien, King of Kjeldor | White | 88% | +67% |
| Hope Estheim | Blue · White | 73% | +66% |
| Shanna, Purifying Blade | Green · Blue · White | 66% | +64% |
| Spider-Man, Peter Parker | White | 84% | +63% |
| Ob Nixilis, the Ascended | White | 83% | +62% |
| Amalia Benavides Aguirre | Black · White | 79% | +62% |
| Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel | Black · White | 78% | +61% |
| Doctor Strange, Surgeon | White | 81% | +60% |
| The Destined White Mage | White | 80% | +59% |
| MJ, Rising Star | White | 80% | +59% |
| Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn | Green · White | 70% | +58% |
| Haliya, Guided by Light | White | 78% | +57% |
| Patron of the Kitsune | White | 77% | +56% |
| Aerith Gainsborough | White | 77% | +56% |
| Aerith, Last Ancient | Green · White | 69% | +56% |
| Bre of Clan Stoutarm | Red · White | 60% | +55% |
How much it is played, by color identity
Share of decks in each identity that run it.
Archetypes where it shows up
The most common themes among the commanders that play it. Each one links to its archetype guide.
Lifegain · 107 Tokens · 88 +1/+1 Counters · 79 Aggro · 38 Combo · 34 Control · 28 Blink · 27 Aristocrats · 19
Known combos with Soul Warden
According to Commander Spellbook. Note that a two-card combo raises your deck's bracket.
- Cleric Class + Soul Warden + Scurry Oak → Infinite creature tokens, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite lifegain
- Soul Warden + Heliod, Sun-Crowned + Scurry Oak → Infinite creature tokens, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite lifegain
- Darien, King of Kjeldor + Soul Warden + Blasting Station → Infinite death triggers, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite lifegain triggers
- Archangel of Thune + Soul Warden + Scurry Oak → Infinite creature ETB, Infinite lifegain, Infinite creature tokens
- Kwia Vigorbloom + Soul Warden + Emiel the Blessed → Infinite artifact ETB, Infinite artifact LTB, Infinite artifact sacrifice triggers
- Treebeard, Gracious Host + Scurry Oak + Soul Warden → Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature, Infinite creature tokens, Infinite creature ETB
- Basking Broodscale + Soul Warden + Heliod, Sun-Crowned → Infinite creature ETB, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite lifegain
- Basking Broodscale + Cleric Class + Soul Warden → Infinite creature ETB, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite lifegain
Cards that go with it
The ones that show up most often in the same commanders' lists.
Frequently asked questions
Which Commander decks play Soul Warden?
It is in the recommended lists of 139 commanders, with an average inclusion of 49% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are Dr. McCoy, Surly Surgeon · Dr. Beverly Crusher · Karlov of the Ghost Council. Overall, 6% of white decks run it.
How much does Soul Warden cost?
Its reference price is €1.91 (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 Soul Warden have combos?
Yes: 8 known combos on Commander Spellbook. The most popular one is Cleric Class + Soul Warden + Scurry Oak. Remember that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket.
Can I play Soul Warden in my deck?
It is legal in Commander. Its color identity is white, 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.