EDH Optimizer
Atalya, Samite Master
Legendary Creature — Human Cleric · 3WW
Color identity: White
Atalya, Samite Master is white: its deck can only run cards of that color plus colorless ones.
Rules text:
{X}, {T}: Choose one —
• Prevent the next X damage that would be dealt to target creature this turn. Spend only white mana on X.
• You gain X life. Spend only white mana on X.
Reference price of the card: €0.75
Average lands in decks for Atalya, Samite Master: 35
LifegainClericsPillow FortControl+1/+1 CountersAggroArtifactsEnchantress
Build your Atalya, Samite Master deck step by step, with in-depth analysis and AI optimization of your list.
🛠️ Build a deck for Atalya, Samite Master 📥 Analyze my deck🎲 How the average Atalya, Samite Master deck starts over 4,000 games
The list people actually play per EDHREC (the 99 most-included cards, with its average land count), simulated with the EDH Optimizer engine: hands, mulligans, lands, curve and commander. It does not model opponents; it measures whether the plan gets going.
Deck health of the average list: C (51/100)
- Consistency54
- Speed50
- Interaction39
- Resilience77
- Closing46
See the cards of the average deck · 99 cards, 35 lands (8 nonbasic, 27 Plains)
Swords to Plowshares · Soul Warden · Sol Ring · Test of Endurance · Path to Exile · Soul's Attendant · Well of Lost Dreams · Pearl Medallion · Aetherflux Reservoir · Weathered Wayfarer · Mangara, the Diplomat · Cleric Class · Felidar Sovereign · Boon Reflection · Rhox Faithmender · Alhammarret's Archive · Mother of Runes · Fumigate · Arcane Signet · Devoted Caretaker · Marble Diamond · The Wind Crystal · Ancestor's Prophet · Beacon of Immortality · Heliod's Intervention · Angelic Accord · Archivist of Oghma · Authority of the Consuls · Battletide Alchemist · Children of Korlis · Dawn of Hope · Land Tax · Battlefield Medic · Master Apothecary · Doubtless One · Storm Herd · Exemplar of Light · Voice of the Blessed · Cosmos Elixir · Ghostly Prison · Martyr of Sands · Righteous Valkyrie · Riot Control · Angel of Destiny · Caged Sun · Generous Gift · Suture Priest · Speaker of the Heavens · Dawn Charm · Righteous Aura · The Gaffer · Minwu, White Mage · Pristine Talisman · Secret Rendezvous · Serra Avatar · Stroke of Midnight · Nykthos Paragon · Daxos, Blessed by the Sun · Archaeomancer's Map · Holy Day · Sigarda's Splendor · Approach of the Second Sun · Orim, Samite Healer · Reverse Damage · Emeria, the Sky Ruin · Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx · War Room · Kor Haven · Myriad Landscape · Hall of Heliod's Generosity · Kabira Crossroads · Secluded Steppe
🃏 Recommended cards for Atalya, Samite Master
The highest-synergy cards in decks for Atalya, Samite Master, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Test of Endurance | 61% | +57% |
| Well of Lost Dreams | 59% | +51% |
| Boon Reflection | 48% | +46% |
| Soul Warden | 66% | +45% |
| Felidar Sovereign | 50% | +44% |
| Aetherflux Reservoir | 53% | +44% |
| Soul's Attendant | 59% | +44% |
| Rhox Faithmender | 47% | +44% |
| Cleric Class | 51% | +43% |
| Alhammarret's Archive | 46% | +42% |
| Weathered Wayfarer | 53% | +40% |
| Devoted Caretaker | 40% | +40% |
| Ancestor's Prophet | 39% | +38% |
| Fumigate | 45% | +37% |
| Beacon of Immortality | 39% | +37% |
| Battletide Alchemist | 37% | +37% |
| Children of Korlis | 37% | +35% |
| Master Apothecary | 35% | +35% |
| Battlefield Medic | 35% | +35% |
| Doubtless One | 34% | +34% |
| Mangara, the Diplomat | 52% | +33% |
| Martyr of Sands | 32% | +32% |
| Storm Herd | 34% | +31% |
| Heliod's Intervention | 39% | +30% |
💰 The best cards for your Atalya, Samite Master deck, by budget
Three tiers based on the maximum price PER CARD you are willing to pay. Paste your list and hit Optimize: you pick that cap and the AI only suggests swaps that fit under it.
Tier 1 · Budget up to €2/card
The most value for almost nothing. Coming from a precon? Start here.
- Well of Lost Dreams
- Soul Warden
- Felidar Sovereign
- Rhox Faithmender
- Weathered Wayfarer
- Ancestor's Prophet
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Test of Endurance
- Boon Reflection
- Soul's Attendant
- Cleric Class
- Alhammarret's Archive
- Devoted Caretaker
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Aetherflux Reservoir
- Kor Haven
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Atalya, Samite Master
- Approach of the Second Sun + Reprieve → Win the game
- Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer + With Great Power . . . → Prevent all damage that would be dealt to you, Lock
- Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer + Pariah → Lock, Prevent all damage that would be dealt to you
- Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought + Stuffy Doll → Near-infinite damage to target player
- Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer + Pariah's Shield → Prevent all damage that would be dealt to you, Lock
- Approach of the Second Sun + Scroll Rack → Win the game
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Frequently asked questions
What is Atalya, Samite Master's color identity?
Atalya, Samite Master is white: its deck can only run cards of that color plus colorless ones. Color identity comes from every mana symbol on the card, including those in the rules text, not just the casting cost.
What turn does Atalya, Samite Master come down, and how often does the deck get stuck?
In the average Atalya, Samite Master deck (the 99 most-included cards per EDHREC, with 35 lands), simulated 4,000 times, the commander comes down on turn 5.0 on average and is on the battlefield before turn 7 in 95 % of games. It misses at least one land drop in the first six turns 36 % of the time and floods 12 %. Deck health: C (51/100).
How many lands should a Atalya, Samite Master deck run?
Real Atalya, Samite Master decks run 35 lands on average. That is a starting point, not a rule: a lower curve can shave one or two, big-mana builds want more. The EDH Optimizer simulator tells you, over 10,000 games, how often you get mana screwed or flooded with your exact count.
What are the best cards for Atalya, Samite Master?
The three highest-synergy cards are Test of Endurance, Well of Lost Dreams, Boon Reflection. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Atalya, Samite Master decks.
What combos does Atalya, Samite Master have?
Atalya, Samite Master has 6 known combos. The most popular one is Approach of the Second Sun + Reprieve. Note that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket, so it is worth knowing which ones you are running before you sit down.
How much does a Atalya, Samite Master deck cost?
You can start cheap: Well of Lost Dreams, Soul Warden, Felidar Sovereign are under €2 each. The "Level up" section on this page splits the best cards into three price caps PER CARD (up to €2, up to €10 and no cap), and the optimizer only suggests swaps that fit the cap you pick.