Thalia, Guardian of Thraben

Wmono-white{1}{W}$0.40
Legendary Creature — Human Soldier
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben card art

First strike Noncreature spells cost {1} more to cast.

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How Thalia decks play in EDH

Thalia, Guardian of Thraben is a mono-white commander costing 1W, and its legendary creature - human soldier line shapes the whole deck around it. Its ability is narrow enough that the deck is usually built to protect it and repeat the effect, rather than to go wide. The cards below are the ones Thalia, Guardian of Thraben decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.

Most-played cards

20 cards · about $87.55

Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.

Ramp (2)

Gleaming Splendor
Gleaming Splendor
$31.76
Bilbo's Gambit
Bilbo's Gambit
$1.51

Card draw (1)

The Queen of Dale
The Queen of Dale
$15.78

Removal (2)

Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
$1.01
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
$0.71

Creatures (13)

Thalia, the Survivor
Thalia, the Survivor
$0.33
Flickering Hound
Flickering Hound
$9.63
Glowrider
Glowrider
$6.26
Vryn Wingmare
Vryn Wingmare
$0.18
Kataki, War's Wage
Kataki, War's Wage
$0.84
Hushwing Gryff
Hushwing Gryff
$0.37
Imposing Sovereign
Imposing Sovereign
$0.40
Tithe Taker
Tithe Taker
$0.32
Leonin Arbiter
Leonin Arbiter
$0.38
Sanctum Prelate
Sanctum Prelate
$1.90
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
$0.96
Aven Mindcensor
Aven Mindcensor
$0.42
Containment Priest
Containment Priest
$0.27

Synergy & payoffs (2)

Thorn of Amethyst
Thorn of Amethyst
$0.60
Sphere of Resistance
Sphere of Resistance
$13.92

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Thalia deck questions

What colours can I use in a Thalia, Guardian of Thraben deck?

Thalia, Guardian of Thraben has a mono-white colour identity, so every card in the deck must be white or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.

What are the best cards for Thalia, Guardian of Thraben?

The cards played most often in Thalia, Guardian of Thraben decks include Thalia, the Survivor, The Queen of Dale, Gleaming Splendor. The full list of staples above is grouped by the job each card does, so you can see the deck's skeleton rather than just a pile of names.

How much does a Thalia, Guardian of Thraben deck cost?

The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $87.55 at current market prices. A complete 100-card build costs more, and Grimoire can generate a budget version instead if you set a price ceiling.

Can I build a Thalia, Guardian of Thraben deck from cards I already own?

Yes. Import your collection into Grimoire and choose "my cards" when you build. The generator will only use cards you actually own, and the Missing Cards page shows what you would need to buy to finish any list.

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