Nature Card Breakdown, Core Set (April 2022)

With Mortal Judgement set dropping in the middle of last month and CSR changes, we saw different deck variations for nature. Even though it wasn't the best month for nature players, as all other domains had a higher winrate, let us dive into the numbers to see what's working and what's not. As usual, you can find the spreadsheet at the bottom, so without further ado, here is the Core Card Breakdown for the month of April.

Pack Stalk

Pack stalk has come a long way om the last few months. There was an upsurge in pay due to amazon's for this card, and it is still a tech for niche decks.

All

• Play Rate - 10.10%
• Win Rate - 51.40%
• Games played - 197,924

Mythic

• Play Rate - 3.90%
• Win Rate - 45.40%
• Games played - 5,143

Price - $0.09

Marsh Walker

It is still the bread and butter of nature one cost units. The stickiness of this unit has not been usurped; thus, it is a must in all nature decks. It also regained its crown in mythic play as the most played card.

All

• Play Rate - 44.20%
• Win Rate - 53.50%
• Games played - 866,440

Mythic

• Play Rate - 85.50%
• Win Rate - 49.00%
• Games played - 112,150

Price - $0.55

Amazon Conscript

With the CSR changes and MJ dropping, this card saw an uptick in pay in all ranks. Although I see a bleak future for this card as amazons got a nerf, it hasn't helped this card.

All

• Play Rate - 13.00%
• Winate - 52.90%
• Games played - 254,739

Mythic

• Play Rate - 6.50%
• Win Rate - 44.10%
• Games played - 8,505

Price - $0.12

Arkominian Anteater

You will only encounter this card below mythic play. Its value lies in zoo deck variations, and you don't see that much in higher tiers. It again is a niche card for niche decks.

All

• Play Rate - 4.30%
• Win Rate - 53.30%
• Games played - 84,930

Mythic

• Play Rate - 1.00%
• Win Rate - 41.00%
• Games played - 1,261

Price - $0.10

Arrow of Rage

It saw an uptick in play with the buffs this month, although the GU devs reverted the buffs, and it's back to where it was now. Going forward, I see less play time for this card.

All

• Play Rate - 15.50%
• Win Rate - 53.10%
• Games played - 304,466

Mythic

• Play Rate - 14.70%
• Win Rate - 46.30%
• Games played - 19,315

Price - $0.25

Barksworn Trailmaker

With amazon decks being played this card saw a lot of play; it is interesting to see how the next month will play out for this card. If you are playing amazon zoo, this card is an easy slot in your deck.

All

• Play Rate - 5.10%
• Win Rate - 53.00%
• Games played - 99,110

Mythic

• Play Rate - 8.30%
• Win Rate - 48.60%
• Games played - 10,919

Price - $0.19

Curious Wisp

I am curious to see why this card has such a high price, even though it has low play rates and win rates in all tiers. Let me know if I'm missing something here, as this card needs a rework in my opinion.

All

• Play Rate - 2.10%
• Win Rate - 50.50%
• Games played - 41,075

Mythic

• Play Rate - 0.70%
• Win Rate - 35.90%
• Games played - 873

Price - $1.45

Frisky Fox Pup

This pup is too coin flippy; the other two mana cost cards can fair better than it. Even though it has seen a minor play rate rise, I would say the jury is still out on this card.

All

• Play Rate - 1.50%
• Win Rate - 52.00%
• Games played - 30,096

Mythic

• Play Rate - 1.40%
• Win Rate - 45.50%
• Games played - 720

Price - $0.17

Nightleaf Hunter

Even with thee amazon play this past month tribal orc saw a low play and win rate. The CSR name change didn't help this card to get into players decks.

All

• Play Rate - 12.70%
• Win Rate - 52.60%
• Games played - 249,341

Mythic

• Play Rate - 3.30%
• Win Rate - 39.40%
• Games played - 4,306

Price - $0.10

Pyreshell Beetle

This beetle is booming; it has seen a meteoric rise in play rate as a premier one mana cost card. I see this being the alternate one mana cost go to other than marsh walker for the foreseeable future.

All

• Play Rate - 30.60%
• Win Rate - 54.00%
• Games played - 601,044

Mythic

• Play Rate - 67.80%
• Win Rate - 49.40%
• Games played - 88,944

Price - $0.40

Sanctum Guardian

This card saw an uptick in play this month with amazons rising; I am curious to see how it will fair next month with amazons being nerfed.

All

• Play Rate - 4.70%
• Win Rate - 52.60%
• Games played - 92,951

Mythic

• Play Rate - 8.80%
• Win Rate - 48.90%
• Games played - 11,523

Price - $0.46

Barksworn Protector

This card, too, saw more playtime this month due to higher amazon deck play; it fairs well versus magic decks. If playing amazons, I highly recommend adding this card to your deck.

All

• Play Rate - 6.90%
• Win Rate - 52.50%
• Games played - 134,382

Mythic

• Play Rate - 6.10%
• Win Rate - 44.30%
• Games played - 8,031

Price - $0.19

Groove summon

This card has summoned its way into relevancy as play rates in all tiers saw a positive change. Although, there are better card draw options for nature players, such as celestial stag.

All

• Play Rate - 10.80%
• Win Rate - 52.40%
• Games played - 211,651

Mythic

• Play Rate - 8.60%
• Win Rate - 44.40%
• Games played - 11,307

Price - $0.54

Canopy Sniper

This amazon saw more play, especially in the mythic tier. It was a must-have in mythic amazon decks. We will have to see how this card fairs next month with amazon nerfs.

All

• Play Rate - 5.60%
• Win Rate - 52.90%
• Games played - 110,077

Mythic

• Play Rate - 8.50%
• Win Rate - 48.50%
• Games played - 11,147

Price - $0.69

Penthasilean Warrior

This warrior saw a higher play rate in the mythic tier, although it regressed overall. I still believe you need to slot this card in your amazon decks.

All

• Play Rate - 7.00%
• Win Rate - 52.20%
• Games played - 137,537

Mythic

• Play Rate - 9.60%
• Win Rate - 47.80%
• Games played - 12,540

Price - $0.97

Black Jaguar

The black jaguar is standing strong even after the mortal judgment drop. It is a must-have in almost all nature decks, and it shows in the play rate and win rates.

All

• Play Rate - 49.10%
• Win Rate - 53.40%
• Games played - 962,926

Mythic

• Play Rate - 80.70%
• Win Rate - 48.60%
• Games played - 105,893

Price - $0.11

Canopy Barrage

This monkey again took home the prize for the most played card in all tiers this month. It has not been affected by the MJ drop or the CSR and holding strong as a premier low-cost removal spell.

All

• Play Rate - 51.50%
• Win Rate - 53.10%
• Games played - 1,009,883

Mythic

• Play Rate - 79.70%
• Win Rate - 47.90%
• Games played - 104,533

Price - $0.13

Faeflame Blade

This month this blade took a step back as other relics took priority. It is not a bad card by any means and still can be slotted into most decks.

All

• Play Rate - 22.10%
• Win Rate - 54.40%
• Games played - 433,453

Mythic

• Play Rate - 74.40%
• Win Rate - 49.80%
• Games played - 97,670

Price - $1.20

Guerilla Training

Nothing changed for Guerilla training this month. It is still a niche card that can be slotted in to most decks.

All

• Play Rate - 14.10%
• Win Rate - 50.80%
• Games played - 277,458

Mythic

• Play Rate - 1.30%
• Win Rate - 34.40%
• Games played - 1,719

Price - $0.27

Staff of Roots

As I predicted last month, this has become the premier relic for nature players, and its usurped fae flameblade as the most played relic in the mythic tier. We will have to see if it can hold its status next month.

All

• Play Rate - 23.90%
• Win Rate - 55.20%
• Games played - 469,563

Mythic

• Play Rate - 62.70%
• Win Rate - 49.40%
• Games played - 82,247

Price - $0.14

Beastfury Shaman

This shaman stayed its course and saw no major change in play or winrates. It is still a card you could slot in your amazon decks, although there are better cards you could use.

All

• Play Rate - 9.50%
• Win Rate - 53.30%
• Games played - 186,648

Mythic

• Play Rate - 1.30%
• Win Rate - 34.60%
• Games played - 1,714

Price - $0.07

Barksworn Ranger

Even with amazon decks rampaging last month this card didn't see any significant change. Again, it is because there are more effective three cost cards for amazon decks.

All

• Play Rate - 3.50%
• Win Rate - 51.40%
• Games played - 68,803

Mythic

• Play Rate - 2.00%
• Win Rate - 42.30%
• Games played - 2,652

Price - $0.16

Riverjumper Captain

This card took the prize for being the best three-cost amazon card, and for a good reason. It was a bit of a problem for the dev team as it has great value and synergy in amazon decks.

All

• Play Rate - 3.70%
• Win Rate - 52.60%
• Games played - 72,354

Mythic

• Play Rate - 7.10%
• Win Rate - 49.50%
• Games played - 9,321

Price - $3.22

Singsong Satyr

This satyr danced its way into relevency this month. It was mostly played in nature zoo deck variations and saw metioric rise in mythic play.

All

• Play Rate - 23.70%
• Win Rate - 53.40%
• Games played - 464,257

Mythic

• Play Rate - 21.80%
• Win Rate - 48.00%
• Games played - 28,566

Price - $0.40

Revivification

Even after the CSR buffs this card has lost its relevency. It is mainly played below mythic tier.

All

• Play Rate - 19.30%
• Win Rate - 52.30%
• Games played - 378,500

Mythic

• Play Rate - 14.00%
• Win Rate - 46.00%
• Games played - 18,421

Price - $0.09

Lightning Strike

This card is a must-have removal spell for nature decks and it shows in its play rate. It seems to have taken a backseat to canapoy barrage after its adjustment.

All

• Play Rate - 48.10%
• Win Rate - 53.20%
• Games played - 942,798

Mythic

• Play Rate - 83.30%
• Win Rate - 48.30%
• Games played - 109,244

Price - $0.32

Managarmr, Moon Hound

This moon hound took a backseat this month, as a new doggo Dagan arrived in town. It saw a significant loss in both play and win rates.

All

• Play Rate - 11.30%
• Win Rate - 52.70%
• Games played - 221,245

Mythic

• Play Rate - 22.30%
• Win Rate - 49.30%
• Games played - 29,245

Price - $1.86

Gersemi, Freyja's Spear

I am surprised to see this card regress in play when it was the month when amazons took over. It may need a buff to see relevancy and get into players' decks.

All

• Play Rate - 9.70%
• Win Rate - 51.60%
• Games played - 190,623

Mythic

• Play Rate - 7.60%
• Win Rate - 44.80%
• Games played - 10,015

Price - $2.76

Bladefly

Nothing changed for this fly as it is still a go to four cost card for nature players. Even after CSR changes and Mortal Judgement drop it hold strong as a board control monster.

All

• Play Rate - 37.50%
• Win Rate - 53.30%
• Games played - 734,796

Mythic

• Play Rate - 49.70%
• Win Rate - 48.00%
• Games played - 65,150

Price - $0.11

Overgrown Rhino

As the big beast deck variations are dead, this card too has seen massive fall out with the player base.

All

• Play Rate - 14.20%
• Win Rate - 52.70%
• Games played - 278,627

Mythic

• Play Rate - 6.80%
• Win Rate - 43.30%
• Games played - 8,983

Price - $0.07

Wildfire

As a key card for the nature regen variations, this card holds strong and sees play in all tiers. Unless and until nature regen is overthrown, we will not see this card go anywhere soon.

All

• Play Rate - 34.10%
• Win Rate - 53.70%
• Games played - 668,832

Mythic

• Play Rate - 74.70%
• Win Rate - 49.30%
• Games played - 98,062

Price - $1.95

Nefarious Briar

This card took a backseat this month due to the Mortal Judgement drop. "Sword Breaker Sage" has taken this cards place in most nature decks.

All

• Play Rate - 24.90%
• Win Rate - 53.10%
• Games played - 489,048

Mythic

• Play Rate - 34.80%
• Win Rate - 46.90%
• Games played - 45,678

Price - $0.10

Firewine

Even though it got a slight buff with the CSR it is yet to see significant play in any tier. It is more or less the poor mans wildfire.

All

• Play Rate - 10.10%
• Win Rate - 51.80%
• Games played - 198,633

Mythic

• Play Rate - 4.40%
• Win Rate - 44.20%
• Games played - 5,752

Price - $0.32

Vanir Lion

Even after the CSR buff this lion hasn't seen any signiicant change in play or win rates. It still can be slotted into nature zoo dck variations.

All

• Play Rate - 10.80%
• Win Rate - 53.90%
• Games played - 212,059

Mythic

• Play Rate - 3.50%
• Win Rate - 46.00%
• Games played - 4,618

Price - $0.10

Angry Angry Hippo

There are better frontline options for nature decks. Also, guild enforcer is still on the table, and I would say a better card than this Hippo. It saw a small uptick in play below mythic.

All

• Play Rate - 5.80%
• Win Rate - 51.80%
• Games played - 114,213

Mythic

• Play Rate - 1.90%
• Win Rate - 44.10%
• Games played - 2,549

Price - $0.14

Jungle Princess

With cards like "agrodor Protector" being there for nature amazon variations, Jungle princess had a bad month, barely seeing any play this month.

All

• Play Rate - 8.70%
• Win Rate - 52.70%
• Games played - 170,600

Mythic

• Play Rate - 1.30%
• Win Rate - 39.10%
• Games played - 1,688

Price - $0.06

Tainted Treant

Better card draw options are present in the current meta for nature players. Thus this card is seeing low pay rates overall.

All

• Play Rate - 16.10%
• Win Rate - 51.50%
• Games played - 315,339

Mythic

• Play Rate - 1.30%
• Win Rate - 35.90%
• Games played - 1,715

Price - $0.11

Valewarden Minotaur

This minotaur took a hit from the nerf bat this month as it was a tad bit too strong. Although, it has not detracted players from adding this card to their decks as it saw a high play rate in all tiers of play.

All

• Play Rate - 28.90%
• Win Rate - 53.60%
• Games played - 566,533

Mythic

• Play Rate - 61.80%
• Win Rate - 48.20%
• Games played - 81,126

Price - $1.29

Arkmonian Onslaught

This card was a must-play in amazon variations, and the dev team nerfed it to the ground. Thus we saw a slight uptick in play rate and then back to obscurity.

All

• Play Rate - 8.30%
• Win Rate - 52.20%
• Games played - 163,222

Mythic

• Play Rate - 10.00%
• Win Rate - 47.30%
• Games played - 13,107

Price - $0.12

Frost Giant Deadshot

There was a significant rise in play for this card as it overtook the pangolin as the go-to six mana cost card. Anyone's guess is how long this will last as control nature variants are struggling in the current meta.

All

• Play Rate - 10.20%
• Win Rate - 54.50%
• Games played - 200,319

Mythic

• Play Rate - 21.30%
• Win Rate - 51.20%
• Games played - 27,940

Price - $0.10

Nightleaf Prowler

The prowler saw a minor play rate hike due to amazons being relevant, although I won't recommend playing this card in amazon decks. I would rather slot in lower mana cost cards instead of this.

All

• Play Rate - 6.80%
• Win Rate - 52.50%
• Games played - 133,027

Mythic

• Play Rate - 3.80%
• Win Rate - 41.90%
• Games played - 4,942

Price - $0.24

The Hunt

Another staple nature removal spell, it is holding strong and is another must have in nature decks. I don't see this changing anywhere in the future.

All

• Play Rate - 42.50%
• Win Rate - 52.80%
• Games played - 833,481

Mythic

• Play Rate - 52.20%
• Win Rate - 46.90%
• Games played - 68,503

Price - $0.13

Green Giant

Just like overgrown rhino, this card too has fallen out of the meta as it was only relevent in big beast variations.

All

• Play Rate - 13.90%
• Win Rate - 51.90%
• Games played - 272,292

Mythic

• Play Rate - 3.00%
• Win Rate - 41.80%
• Games played - 3,985

Price - $0.08

Opalised Roots

This card is so hard to slot in, and if you do, it would most likely be a controlled nature deck. The meta is not favorable to this card, and it is showing in all tiers of play.

All

• Play Rate - 4.10%
• Win Rate - 51.60%
• Games played - 81,313

Mythic

• Play Rate - 0.20%
• Win Rate - 37.90%
• Games played - 309

Price - $0.08

Oliphaunt Mount

The meta doesnt suite this Oliphant, as aggro nature decks have taken over and it has no place for this card.

All

• Play Rate - 7.80%
• Win Rate - 51.30%
• Games played - 152,044

Mythic

• Play Rate - 0.40%
• Win Rate - 32.50%
• Games played - 553

Price - $0.22

Hevner Grim Shuck

It is, in my opinion a great finisher and most likely will take the place of cards such as Guerilla Gardner. It also saw a slight uptick in play this month.

All

• Play Rate - 3.30%
• Win Rate - 52.90%
• Games played - 65,105

Mythic

• Play Rate - 6.90%
• Win Rate - 48.90%
• Games played - 8,992

Price - $12.60

Vinebound Jotun

Although there are better eight costs in the nature domain, you could slot in as a finisher in decks. That said, it took a hit in play rate across all tiers of play.

All

• Play Rate - 5.90%
• Win Rate - 50.50%
• Games played - 115,903

Mythic

• Play Rate - 1.90%
• Win Rate - 40.00%
• Games played - 2,461

Price - $0.59

Conclusion

After the CSR changes and Mortal judgement set dropping in the middle of the month, we saw different variations of nature play. We even saw amazons rise into prominence until it got hit with the nerf bat. Card prices are still plummetting, which is natural as markets are crashing. Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Highest in each category

All

Play rate - Canopy Barrage
Win rate - Staff of Roots
Price - Hevner Grim Shuck

Mythic

Play rate - Marsh Walker
Win rate - Frost Giant Deadshot

Lowest In each category

All

Play rate - Frisky Fox Pup
Win rate - Vinebound Jotun
Price - Overgrown Rhino

Mythic

Play rate - Opalised Roots
Win rate - Oliphaunt Mount

Spread Sheet -

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mIkOvDLX495DSK0flrlGzIxOHXnpWzp0aKEvSAq8CLI/edit?usp=sharing

Sources

Images
https://market.x.immutable.com/
Data
https://cardsunchained.com/
https://gudecks.com/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheJungleBoy4