Ghave, Guru of Spores
Commander 2011 200 • mythic
- Set
- Commander 2011
- 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
- $1.00
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 introduced in 2011 as a centerpiece of the Counterpunch deck in the inaugural Commander product line. Designed to showcase the strategic depth of the commander format, the card was conceptualized by Wizards of the Coast to support synergistic playstyles focused on token generation and +1/+1 counter manipulation, mechanics that were central to the identity of the Abzan-aligned color identity.
The card was illustrated by Jason Chan, who utilized his signature style to depict Ghave as a complex, mycological entity. Chan’s design leaned into the theme of organic growth and decay, aiming for a visual representation that felt both ancient and inherently connected to the forest floor. Upon release, the card was widely received as a defining engine for mid-range and combo-oriented decks, earning a lasting reputation for its mechanical versatility.
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