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Appa, Steadfast Guardian

Legendary CreatureAlly

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#1623 Current Rank
#882 Last Week
#3070 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Appa, Steadfast Guardian decks.

Aang, Airbending Master Aang, Airbending Master
+50% Synergy
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+44% Synergy $18.74
All-Fates Stalker All-Fates Stalker
+24% Synergy $0.13
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+19% Synergy $0.23
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+19% Synergy $1.22

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Appa, Steadfast Guardian's abilities and overall game plan.

Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+78% Synergy $0.31
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+23% Synergy $1.17

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+14% Synergy $94.67
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $30.41
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $44.50
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $35.58

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Appa, Steadfast Guardian's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Kazandu Blademaster Kazandu Blademaster
+75% Synergy $0.24
Lantern Scout Lantern Scout
+75% Synergy $0.18
Hada Freeblade Hada Freeblade
+75% Synergy $0.31
Hero of Goma Fada Hero of Goma Fada
+75% Synergy $0.18
Ondu Cleric Ondu Cleric
+75% Synergy $0.27
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+62% Synergy $4.81
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+54% Synergy $2.29
Kor Bladewhirl Kor Bladewhirl
+50% Synergy $0.12
Kabira Evangel Kabira Evangel
+50% Synergy $4.16
Talus Paladin Talus Paladin
+50% Synergy $0.62
Makindi Shieldmate Makindi Shieldmate
+50% Synergy $0.07
Makindi Patrol Makindi Patrol
+50% Synergy $0.10
Sheriff of Safe Passage Sheriff of Safe Passage
+50% Synergy $0.09
Stoic Farmer Stoic Farmer
+49% Synergy $0.29
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+48% Synergy $0.19
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+45% Synergy $3.01
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+44% Synergy $38.53
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+43% Synergy $0.13
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+38% Synergy $0.24
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+37% Synergy $0.31
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+36% Synergy $4.30
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+33% Synergy $0.89
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+28% Synergy $2.44
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+28% Synergy $0.21
Munda's Vanguard Munda's Vanguard
+25% Synergy $0.14
Shepherd of the Cosmos Shepherd of the Cosmos
+25% Synergy $0.09
Duskrider Peregrine Duskrider Peregrine
+25% Synergy $0.06
Ivory Giant Ivory Giant
+25% Synergy $0.03
Dust Animus Dust Animus
+25% Synergy $0.17
Stagecoach Security Stagecoach Security
+25% Synergy $0.03
Atraxi Warden Atraxi Warden
+25% Synergy $0.11
Shade of Trokair Shade of Trokair
+25% Synergy $0.02
Knight of Old Benalia Knight of Old Benalia
+25% Synergy $0.05
Shepherd of the Flock Shepherd of the Flock
+25% Synergy $0.13
Benalish Commander Benalish Commander
+24% Synergy $0.21
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+24% Synergy $0.25
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+24% Synergy $0.14
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+23% Synergy $18.69
Reveillark Reveillark
+22% Synergy $0.51
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+22% Synergy $0.93
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+22% Synergy $15.93
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+21% Synergy $0.19
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+21% Synergy $19.98
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+20% Synergy $2.10
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+19% Synergy $0.29
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+18% Synergy $0.46
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+18% Synergy $1.71
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+17% Synergy $1.56
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+17% Synergy $18.93
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-10% Synergy $48.06

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Appa, Steadfast Guardian safe.

Generous Gift Generous Gift
+30% Synergy $0.97
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+26% Synergy $13.18
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+25% Synergy $15.12
Kaya's Onslaught Kaya's Onslaught
+25% Synergy $0.08
Dust of Moments Dust of Moments
+25% Synergy $0.47
Iron Verdict Iron Verdict
+25% Synergy $0.03
Warhorn Blast Warhorn Blast
+25% Synergy $0.02
Benevolent Offering Benevolent Offering
+24% Synergy $0.74
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+23% Synergy $0.20
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+22% Synergy $3.77
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+22% Synergy $1.09
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+21% Synergy $0.26
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+21% Synergy $1.61
Ghostway Ghostway
+21% Synergy $2.53
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+19% Synergy $5.15
Silence Silence
+17% Synergy $6.63
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+16% Synergy $4.61
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+16% Synergy $6.50
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+14% Synergy $1.89
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+11% Synergy $7.50
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+9% Synergy $4.70
Disenchant Disenchant
+8% Synergy $0.13
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $1.28
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+6% Synergy $3.68
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.32

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Appa, Steadfast Guardian's game plan and control the board.

Doomskar Doomskar
+48% Synergy $0.54
Farewell Farewell
+25% Synergy $4.13
Heroes Remembered Heroes Remembered
+25% Synergy $1.24
Chronomantic Escape Chronomantic Escape
+25% Synergy $3.51
Paraselene Paraselene
+25% Synergy $0.13
Starnheim Unleashed Starnheim Unleashed
+22% Synergy $1.01
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+22% Synergy $0.21
Another Round Another Round
+21% Synergy $0.27
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+20% Synergy $0.99
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+19% Synergy $0.16
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+19% Synergy $1.16
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+19% Synergy $1.21
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+18% Synergy $1.89
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+15% Synergy $0.92
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+12% Synergy $0.33
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+8% Synergy $2.15
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.41

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+45% Synergy $10.23
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+33% Synergy $5.02
Animation Module Animation Module
+25% Synergy $1.29
Pennon Blade Pennon Blade
+25% Synergy $0.08
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+24% Synergy $6.22
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+22% Synergy $4.47
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+22% Synergy $1.71
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+21% Synergy $6.94
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+21% Synergy $27.00
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+21% Synergy $2.32
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+21% Synergy $0.31
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+19% Synergy $1.75
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+19% Synergy $4.63
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+19% Synergy $2.78
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+17% Synergy $5.27
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+17% Synergy $0.65
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+15% Synergy $4.49
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.21
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+7% Synergy $4.40
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+2% Synergy $3.27
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.37
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-5% Synergy $3.40
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-6% Synergy $3.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.28

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Appa, Steadfast Guardian's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+60% Synergy $4.43
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+46% Synergy $0.32
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+41% Synergy $1.68
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+39% Synergy $0.16
Defenders of Humanity Defenders of Humanity
+25% Synergy $0.38
Born to Drive Born to Drive
+25% Synergy $0.06
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+24% Synergy $0.45
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+24% Synergy $0.39
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+24% Synergy $0.18
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+22% Synergy $0.28
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+22% Synergy $3.89
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+21% Synergy $5.29
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+21% Synergy $6.04
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+19% Synergy $3.68
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+13% Synergy $45.54
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+11% Synergy $24.63
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+11% Synergy $1.39
Land Tax Land Tax
-7% Synergy $20.15

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Appa, Steadfast Guardian to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+40% Synergy $34.54
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+22% Synergy $3.53
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+17% Synergy $0.75

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+53% Synergy $2.45
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+50% Synergy $0.34
Fountainport Fountainport
+47% Synergy $4.46
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+24% Synergy $0.19
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+23% Synergy $0.30
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+22% Synergy $0.17
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+21% Synergy $3.63
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+20% Synergy $0.87
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+20% Synergy $0.10
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+17% Synergy $0.41
Karoo Karoo
+17% Synergy $1.02
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+16% Synergy $0.51
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+14% Synergy $40.49
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+13% Synergy $6.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+13% Synergy $0.15
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+13% Synergy $19.58
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+12% Synergy $0.67
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+11% Synergy $0.10
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+7% Synergy $0.19
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $0.19
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $3.79
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-8% Synergy $34.60
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-14% Synergy $16.56

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+34% Synergy $1.26
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+24% Synergy $1.33
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+24% Synergy $0.93
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+23% Synergy $3.01
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+18% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.36
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+15% Synergy $3.61
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+15% Synergy $0.17
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+15% Synergy $4.61
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.41

Lands

The mana base foundation for Appa, Steadfast Guardian decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Ally Encampment Ally Encampment
+25% Synergy $0.69
Mirrex Mirrex
+22% Synergy $0.68
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+18% Synergy $1.89
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+14% Synergy $1.89
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.20
Plains Plains
+7% Synergy $0.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.22

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