EDH Optimizer
Thalia, the Survivor
Legendary Creature — Human Soldier · 3W
Color identity: White
Thalia, the Survivor is white: its deck can only run cards of that color plus colorless ones.
Rules text:
Lifelink
Noncreature spells your opponents cast cost {1} more to cast.
Reference price of the card: €0.02
Average lands in decks for Thalia, the Survivor: 36
Build your Thalia, the Survivor deck step by step, with in-depth analysis and AI optimization of your list.
🛠️ Build a deck for Thalia, the Survivor 📥 Analyze my deck🎲 How the average Thalia, the Survivor 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)
- Consistency34
- Speed58
- Interaction98
- Resilience77
- Closing59
See the cards of the average deck · 99 cards, 36 lands (16 nonbasic, 20 Plains)
Path to Exile · Sol Ring · Swords to Plowshares · Thalia, Heretic Cathar · Adeline, Resplendent Cathar · Arcane Signet · Aven Mindcensor · Loran of the Third Path · Thalia, Guardian of Thraben · Aura of Silence · Austere Command · Generous Gift · Ghostly Prison · Grand Abolisher · Mother of Runes · Pearl Medallion · Akroma's Will · Archivist of Oghma · Archon of Emeria · Cathar Commando · Containment Priest · Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines · Esper Sentinel · Flare of Fortitude · Flawless Maneuver · Giver of Runes · Hanweir Militia Captain // Westvale Cult Leader · Leonin Arbiter · Odric, Master Tactician · Selfless Spirit · Sun Titan · Thalia's Lieutenant · Thraben Charm · Witch Enchanter // Witch-Blessed Meadow · Angel of Glory's Rise · Approach of the Second Sun · Boromir, Warden of the Tower · Brimaz, King of Oreskos · Cathars' Crusade · Champion of the Parish · Cleansing Nova · Clever Concealment · Darksteel Mutation · Deep Gnome Terramancer · Erode · Gleaming Splendor · Glowrider · Guide of Souls · Hushbringer · Knight of the White Orchid · Land Tax · Lightning Greaves · Loxodon Gatekeeper · Luminarch Aspirant · Mana Vault · Marble Diamond · Mentor of the Meek · Mind Stone · Norn's Annex · Oketra's Monument · Ranger-Captain of Eos · Razorgrass Ambush // Razorgrass Field · Recruiter of the Guard · Castle Ardenvale · Emeria, the Sky Ruin · War Room · Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire · Field of Ruin · Ghost Quarter · Minas Tirith · Myriad Landscape · Windbrisk Heights · Abandoned Air Temple · Ancient Tomb · Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx · Plaza of Heroes · Rogue's Passage · Secluded Steppe · Three Tree City
🃏 Recommended cards for Thalia, the Survivor
The highest-synergy cards in decks for Thalia, the Survivor, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Thalia, Heretic Cathar | 86% | +76% |
| Thalia, Guardian of Thraben | 71% | +67% |
| Aven Mindcensor | 71% | +65% |
| Adeline, Resplendent Cathar | 71% | +62% |
| Castle Ardenvale | 71% | +54% |
| Aura of Silence | 57% | +54% |
| Loran of the Third Path | 71% | +49% |
| Hanweir Militia Captain | 43% | +42% |
| Leonin Arbiter | 43% | +41% |
| Thalia's Lieutenant | 43% | +41% |
| Field of Ruin | 43% | +40% |
| Containment Priest | 43% | +40% |
| Ghost Quarter | 43% | +40% |
| Thraben Charm | 43% | +39% |
| Grand Abolisher | 57% | +39% |
| Archon of Emeria | 43% | +39% |
| Mother of Runes | 57% | +37% |
| Odric, Master Tactician | 43% | +36% |
| Ghostly Prison | 57% | +36% |
| Cathar Commando | 43% | +35% |
| Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines | 43% | +35% |
| Selfless Spirit | 43% | +34% |
| Giver of Runes | 43% | +33% |
| Emeria, the Sky Ruin | 71% | +31% |
💰 The best cards for your Thalia, the Survivor 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.
- Thalia, Heretic Cathar
- Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
- Aven Mindcensor
- Castle Ardenvale
- Leonin Arbiter
- Thalia's Lieutenant
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
- Aura of Silence
- Loran of the Third Path
- Mother of Runes
- Ghostly Prison
- Giver of Runes
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Grand Abolisher
- Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
- Mana Vault
- Ranger-Captain of Eos
- Stoneforge Mystic
- Ancient Tomb
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Thalia, the Survivor
- Heliod, Sun-Crowned + Walking Ballista → Infinite damage, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers
- Approach of the Second Sun + Reprieve → Win the game
- Archangel of Thune + Walking Ballista → Infinite damage, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control
- Heliod, Sun-Crowned + Triskelion → Infinite damage, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers
- Archangel of Thune + Triskelion → Infinite damage, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control
- Approach of the Second Sun + Bilbo's Gambit → Win the game
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Frequently asked questions
What is Thalia, the Survivor's color identity?
Thalia, the Survivor 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, the Survivor come down, and how often does the deck get stuck?
In the average Thalia, the Survivor deck (the 99 most-included cards per EDHREC, with 36 lands), simulated 4,000 times, the commander comes down on turn 3.6 on average and is on the battlefield before turn 7 in 99 % of games. It misses at least one land drop in the first six turns 28 % of the time and floods 26 %. Deck health: B (66/100).
How many lands should a Thalia, the Survivor deck run?
Real Thalia, the Survivor decks run 36 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, the Survivor?
The three highest-synergy cards are Thalia, Heretic Cathar, Thalia, Guardian of Thraben, Aven Mindcensor. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Thalia, the Survivor decks.
What combos does Thalia, the Survivor have?
Thalia, the Survivor has 6 known combos. The most popular one is Heliod, Sun-Crowned + Walking Ballista. 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, the Survivor deck cost?
You can start cheap: Thalia, Heretic Cathar, Thalia, Guardian of Thraben, Aven Mindcensor 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.