EDH Optimizer
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
Legendary Creature — Human Soldier · 1W
Color identity: White
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben is white: its deck can only run cards of that color plus colorless ones.
Rules text:
First strike
Noncreature spells cost {1} more to cast.
Reference price of the card: €0.57
Average lands in decks for Thalia, Guardian of Thraben: 34
HatebearsStaxAggroHumansControlSoldiersMidrangePrison
Build your Thalia, Guardian of Thraben deck step by step, with in-depth analysis and AI optimization of your list.
🛠️ Build a deck for Thalia, Guardian of Thraben 📥 Analyze my deck🎲 How the average Thalia, Guardian of Thraben 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: B (66/100)
- Consistency52
- Speed58
- Interaction96
- Resilience80
- Closing50
See the cards of the average deck · 99 cards, 34 lands (9 nonbasic, 25 Plains)
Swords to Plowshares · Thalia, Heretic Cathar · Path to Exile · Aven Mindcensor · Sol Ring · Vryn Wingmare · Archon of Emeria · Containment Priest · Mother of Runes · Leonin Arbiter · Spirit of the Labyrinth · Cathar Commando · Esper Sentinel · Grand Abolisher · Knight of the White Orchid · Pearl Medallion · Deafening Silence · Mentor of the Meek · Thorn of Amethyst · Eidolon of Rhetoric · Glowrider · Archivist of Oghma · Giver of Runes · Hushbringer · Selfless Spirit · Windborn Muse · Boromir, Warden of the Tower · Drannith Magistrate · Loran of the Third Path · Sun Titan · Welcoming Vampire · Dauntless Dismantler · Rest in Peace · Arcane Signet · Mana Tithe · Weathered Wayfarer · Recruiter of the Guard · Blind Obedience · Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite · Skyclave Apparition · Adeline, Resplendent Cathar · Ghostly Prison · Tithe Taker · Linvala, Keeper of Silence · Mangara, the Diplomat · Witch Enchanter // Witch-Blessed Meadow · Rule of Law · Ethersworn Canonist · Generous Gift · Land Tax · Hushwing Gryff · Imposing Sovereign · Paladin Class · Reidane, God of the Worthy // Valkmira, Protector's Shield · Kataki, War's Wage · Oketra's Monument · Austere Command · Aven Interrupter · Aura of Silence · Authority of the Consuls · Charitable Levy · Smothering Tithe · Baird, Steward of Argive · Enduring Innocence · Keeper of the Accord · War Room · Emeria, the Sky Ruin · Castle Ardenvale · Minas Tirith · Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx · Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire · Ghost Quarter · Myriad Landscape · Flagstones of Trokair
🃏 Recommended cards for Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
The highest-synergy cards in decks for Thalia, Guardian of Thraben, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Vryn Wingmare | 65% | +64% |
| Aven Mindcensor | 70% | +63% |
| Thalia, Heretic Cathar | 73% | +63% |
| Containment Priest | 59% | +55% |
| Archon of Emeria | 59% | +55% |
| Leonin Arbiter | 54% | +52% |
| Spirit of the Labyrinth | 52% | +50% |
| Thorn of Amethyst | 48% | +47% |
| Deafening Silence | 50% | +45% |
| Glowrider | 44% | +44% |
| Cathar Commando | 51% | +43% |
| Eidolon of Rhetoric | 45% | +43% |
| Hushbringer | 43% | +40% |
| Dauntless Dismantler | 39% | +37% |
| Windborn Muse | 42% | +36% |
| Rest in Peace | 39% | +35% |
| Mother of Runes | 56% | +35% |
| Tithe Taker | 35% | +34% |
| Selfless Spirit | 43% | +33% |
| Giver of Runes | 43% | +33% |
| Grand Abolisher | 51% | +33% |
| Drannith Magistrate | 40% | +32% |
| Boromir, Warden of the Tower | 41% | +32% |
| Hushwing Gryff | 31% | +30% |
💰 The best cards for your Thalia, Guardian of Thraben 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.
- Vryn Wingmare
- Aven Mindcensor
- Thalia, Heretic Cathar
- Containment Priest
- Archon of Emeria
- Leonin Arbiter
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Glowrider
- Mother of Runes
- Giver of Runes
- Drannith Magistrate
- Boromir, Warden of the Tower
- Archivist of Oghma
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Grand Abolisher
- Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
- Linvala, Keeper of Silence
- Ranger-Captain of Eos
- Myrel, Shield of Argive
- Esper Sentinel
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
- Restoration Angel + Felidar Guardian → Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB
- Heliod, Sun-Crowned + Walking Ballista → Infinite damage, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers
- Ashnod's Altar + Cathars' Crusade → Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB, Infinite +1/+1 counters on most creatures you control, Infinite colorless mana, Infinite death triggers, Infinite sacrifice triggers
- Approach of the Second Sun + Reprieve → Win the game
- Cathars' Crusade + Phyrexian Altar → Infinite +1/+1 counters on most creatures you control, Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB, Infinite colored mana, Infinite death triggers, Infinite sacrifice triggers
- Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer + Pariah's Shield → Prevent all damage that would be dealt to you, Lock
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Frequently asked questions
What is Thalia, Guardian of Thraben's color identity?
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben 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 Thalia, Guardian of Thraben come down, and how often does the deck get stuck?
In the average Thalia, Guardian of Thraben deck (the 99 most-included cards per EDHREC, with 34 lands), simulated 4,000 times, the commander comes down on turn 2.1 on average and is on the battlefield before turn 7 in 100 % of games. It misses at least one land drop in the first six turns 37 % of the time and floods 14 %. Deck health: B (66/100).
How many lands should a Thalia, Guardian of Thraben deck run?
Real Thalia, Guardian of Thraben decks run 34 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 Thalia, Guardian of Thraben?
The three highest-synergy cards are Vryn Wingmare, Aven Mindcensor, Thalia, Heretic Cathar. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Thalia, Guardian of Thraben decks.
What combos does Thalia, Guardian of Thraben have?
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben has 6 known combos. The most popular one is Restoration Angel + Felidar Guardian. 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 Thalia, Guardian of Thraben deck cost?
You can start cheap: Vryn Wingmare, Aven Mindcensor, Thalia, Heretic Cathar 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.