Core Synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
Early Angel curve
One of the first Giada support cards to check because it rewards the same sequencing.
- Role
- Low Curve Angel Payoff
- Set
- FDC
Commander IntelligenceMarket trends
Giada, Font of Hope
Coverage4 out of 5Based on strategy, synergy, version, and market-intelligence coverage.Support cards29 cards
Giada decks care about sequencing. Cast Giada before the Angel curve, use her mana on Angel spells, then make each later Angel enter larger while protecting the flying board.
- Color identity
- W
- Deck role
- +1/+1 counters
- Game plan
- Develop mana.
Market Summary
Giada, Font of Hope market checks
Supply pressureMarket status29Cards monitored8Active signals6Supply pressure1Cooling5Higher confidenceSep 29, 2026Last market update
Supply pressure: Phyrexian Altar is the first card to verify because Phyrexian Altar: growing inventory over the 30d window (+300%).
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Combo To Know
Giada, Twilight Shepherd, and Altar of Dementia loop
With Giada and Altar of Dementia on the battlefield, Twilight Shepherd can be sacrificed, return with persist, receiv...
Infinite enters-the-battlefield, leaves-the-battlefield, death, and sacrifice events plus repeatable mill or self-mill from Altar of Dementia.
- Line
- Infinite
Market Watch
Phyrexian Altar
Verified sacrifice outlet
Phyrexian Altar: growing inventory over the 30d window (+300%).
- NeoPrice
- $65.94
- Inventory
- 79 copies
Recent Intelligence
Giada Turns Early Angel Mana Into Counter Scaling
Youthful Valkyrie
Giada decks care about sequencing.
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How This Commander Plays
Giada, Font of Hope is a mono-white Angel commander that turns an early two-mana play into Angel acceleration and counter scaling. Her best games develop mana, cast Giada before the Angel curve, sequence later Angels so they enter larger, protect the flying board, and finish through combat, Angel payoffs, or a verified Twilight Shepherd persist loop.
Core Game Plan
- Develop mana.
- Cast Giada before the Angel curve.
- Use Giada's mana only on Angel spells.
- Sequence Angels so later ones enter with more counters.
- Protect the accumulated flying board.
- Finish through combat, Angel payoffs, or a verified persist loop.
Key Mechanics
+1/+1 countersAngel-restricted manaETB modificationFlyingPersistLifegain
Build Paths
Curve Giada into cheap Angels and counter-scaling bodies, then keep pressure in the air.
This is Giada's baseline because her mana and replacement effect both reward casting Angels after she is in play.Use Giada, cost reducers, and ramp to land expensive Angels ahead of schedule.
The large Angels need protection because one sweeper can erase several turns of counter growth.Lean into +1/+1 counter payoffs, modified-creature support, and cards that preserve or reuse counters.
Counter payoffs matter only when they support the Angel plan rather than replacing it.Use Giada with Twilight Shepherd and a legal sacrifice outlet to loop persist.
Only mono-white-legal Spellbook lines are public; off-color outlets stay rejected.The approved public combos are Giada with Twilight Shepherd plus either Altar of Dementia or Phyrexian Altar.
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Prerelease watch
The new $29.99 Foundations Commander decks include real Commander staples across artifacts, Angels, Zombies, Dragons, and big-creature shells. That creates a broad reprint watch, but the new supply does not actually reach players until release.
This commander was named in the trend.
Combos & Interactions
2 reviewed lines
Infinite enters-the-battlefield, leaves-the-battlefield, death, and sacrifice events plus repeatable mill or self-mill from Altar of Dementia.
VerifiedInfinite colored mana plus infinite enters-the-battlefield, leaves-the-battlefield, death, and sacrifice events. A payoff is required unless the deck can use the mana or triggers to win.
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29cards monitored8active signals6supply checks
Growing InventoryUMAPhyrexian AltarWhy players care: Verified sacrifice outletMarket read: Phyrexian Altar: growing inventory over the 30d window (+300%).NeoPrice$65.94Inventory79 copiesPrice confidenceHigh ConfidenceDemand may be risingFDCYouthful ValkyrieWhy players care: Low-curve Angel payoffMarket read: Youthful Valkyrie: demand may be rising in the latest market signal row.NeoPriceUnavailableInventoryNot trackedPrice confidenceConfidence Unknown
Supply is getting thinM3CAkroma's WillWhy players care: Combat finisher and protectionMarket read: Akroma's Will: supply is getting thin over the 30d window (-48%).NeoPrice$19.38Inventory131 copiesPrice confidenceHigh Confidence
Supply is getting thinLTCVanquisher's BannerWhy players care: Typal anthem and drawMarket read: Vanquisher's Banner: supply is getting thin over the 30d window (-44%).NeoPrice$6.82Inventory83 copiesPrice confidenceHigh ConfidenceCards To Watch
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