Ghave, Guru of Spores
Commander 2016 200 • mythic
- Set
- Commander 2016
- Collector number
- 200
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana black mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Green · White
- Artist
- James Paick
- Market price
- $0.55
What it does
Ghave enters with five +1/+1 counters on it.
1 generic mana, Remove a +1/+1 counter from a creature you control: Create a 1/1 green Saproling creature token.
1 generic mana, Sacrifice a creature: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ghave, Guru of Spores was originally introduced in the Commander 2011 product line, designed to anchor the 'Counterpunch' preconstructed deck. As a Selesyra-aligned commander, it was engineered to explore the synergy between +1/+1 counters and token generation, a design philosophy that focuses on explosive board states through mana-intensive resource conversion. Its inclusion in the Commander 2016 re-release reflects its enduring popularity within the Commander format as a flexible, high-utility engine for combo-oriented players.
The card’s striking visual identity was crafted by illustrator James Paick. Paick utilized a muted, earthy palette to emphasize the character’s fungal origins, imbuing the Guru with an ethereal, symbiotic aesthetic that mirrors the cyclical nature of its gameplay mechanics. Upon its debut, the card was widely received as a hallmark of the format’s potential for complex, non-linear play, cementing its status as a staple for players who prioritize intricate mechanical interactions.
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