Thriss, Nantuko Primus

Gmono-green{5}{G}{G}$0.38
Legendary Creature — Insect Druid
Thriss, Nantuko Primus card art

{G}, {T}: Target creature gets +5/+5 until end of turn.

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How Thriss decks play in EDH

Thriss, Nantuko Primus is a mono-green commander costing 5GG, and its legendary creature - insect druid 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 Thriss, Nantuko Primus decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.

Most-played cards

20 cards · about $12.91

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Ramp (4)

Nantuko Elder
Nantuko Elder
$0.22
Llanowar Elves
Llanowar Elves
$0.24
Rampant Growth
Rampant Growth
$0.40
Elvish Mystic
Elvish Mystic
$0.50

Card draw (2)

Nantuko Shaman
Nantuko Shaman
$0.05
Harmonize
Harmonize
$0.20

Removal (3)

Nantuko Calmer
Nantuko Calmer
$0.13
Caustic Wasps
Caustic Wasps
$0.95
Beast Within
Beast Within
$0.50

Creatures (7)

Nantuko Disciple
Nantuko Disciple
$0.10
Nantuko Mentor
Nantuko Mentor
$0.34
Nantuko Tracer
Nantuko Tracer
$0.11
Nantuko Blightcutter
Nantuko Blightcutter
$0.36
Stag Beetle
Stag Beetle
$0.68
Living Hive
Living Hive
$1.11
Seeker of Skybreak
Seeker of Skybreak
$2.92

Synergy & payoffs (4)

Cultivate
Cultivate
$0.36
Hunter's Insight
Hunter's Insight
$0.32
Kodama's Reach
Kodama's Reach
$1.49
Instill Energy
Instill Energy
$1.93

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Thriss deck questions

What colours can I use in a Thriss, Nantuko Primus deck?

Thriss, Nantuko Primus has a mono-green colour identity, so every card in the deck must be green or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.

What are the best cards for Thriss, Nantuko Primus?

The cards played most often in Thriss, Nantuko Primus decks include Nantuko Disciple, Nantuko Calmer, Nantuko Mentor. 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 Thriss, Nantuko Primus deck cost?

The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $12.91 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 Thriss, Nantuko Primus 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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