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Appa, Steadfast Guardian
Price tag $7.37

Legendary CreatureBison Ally

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

#831 Current Rank
#494 Last Week
#2061 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Appa, Steadfast Guardian.

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 $13.62
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+44% Synergy $11.76
All-Fates Stalker All-Fates Stalker
+24% Synergy $0.08
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+19% Synergy $0.15
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+19% Synergy $2.28

High Synergy Cards

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

Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+78% Synergy $0.16
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+23% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+14% Synergy $91.40
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $31.18
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $47.76
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $39.50

Creatures

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

Kazandu Blademaster Kazandu Blademaster
+75% Synergy $0.25
Lantern Scout Lantern Scout
+75% Synergy $0.17
Hada Freeblade Hada Freeblade
+75% Synergy $0.33
Hero of Goma Fada Hero of Goma Fada
+75% Synergy $0.21
Ondu Cleric Ondu Cleric
+75% Synergy $0.34
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+62% Synergy $3.18
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+54% Synergy $2.46
Kor Bladewhirl Kor Bladewhirl
+50% Synergy $0.15
Kabira Evangel Kabira Evangel
+50% Synergy $4.62
Talus Paladin Talus Paladin
+50% Synergy $0.79
Makindi Shieldmate Makindi Shieldmate
+50% Synergy $0.08
Makindi Patrol Makindi Patrol
+50% Synergy $0.07
Sheriff of Safe Passage Sheriff of Safe Passage
+50% Synergy $0.05
Stoic Farmer Stoic Farmer
+49% Synergy $0.28
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+48% Synergy $0.16
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+45% Synergy $1.44
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+44% Synergy $33.73
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+43% Synergy $0.13
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+38% Synergy $0.24
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+37% Synergy $0.41
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+36% Synergy $4.25
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+33% Synergy $0.51
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+28% Synergy $2.37
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+28% Synergy $0.24
Munda's Vanguard Munda's Vanguard
+25% Synergy $0.18
Shepherd of the Cosmos Shepherd of the Cosmos
+25% Synergy $0.07
Duskrider Peregrine Duskrider Peregrine
+25% Synergy $0.04
Ivory Giant Ivory Giant
+25% Synergy $0.01
Dust Animus Dust Animus
+25% Synergy $0.11
Stagecoach Security Stagecoach Security
+25% Synergy $0.04
Atraxi Warden Atraxi Warden
+25% Synergy $0.05
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 $0.08
Benalish Commander Benalish Commander
+24% Synergy $0.21
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+24% Synergy $0.21
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+24% Synergy $0.14
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+23% Synergy $20.97
Reveillark Reveillark
+22% Synergy $0.74
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+22% Synergy $0.86
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+22% Synergy $16.13
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+21% Synergy $0.23
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+21% Synergy $8.74
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+20% Synergy $2.09
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+19% Synergy $0.30
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+18% Synergy $0.59
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+18% Synergy $1.94
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+17% Synergy $1.86
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+17% Synergy $18.20
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-10% Synergy $42.00

Instants

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

Generous Gift Generous Gift
+30% Synergy $0.86
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+26% Synergy $9.12
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+25% Synergy $15.77
Kaya's Onslaught Kaya's Onslaught
+25% Synergy $0.05
Dust of Moments Dust of Moments
+25% Synergy $0.48
Iron Verdict Iron Verdict
+25% Synergy $0.04
Warhorn Blast Warhorn Blast
+25% Synergy $0.03
Benevolent Offering Benevolent Offering
+24% Synergy $0.69
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+23% Synergy $0.20
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+22% Synergy $2.47
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+22% Synergy $0.71
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+21% Synergy $0.33
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+21% Synergy $1.70
Ghostway Ghostway
+21% Synergy $2.90
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+19% Synergy $5.58
Silence Silence
+17% Synergy $7.68
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+16% Synergy $8.69
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+16% Synergy $6.05
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+14% Synergy $1.60
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+11% Synergy $6.58
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+9% Synergy $7.95
Disenchant Disenchant
+8% Synergy $0.17
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $1.28
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+6% Synergy $3.72
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

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

Doomskar Doomskar
+48% Synergy $0.37
Farewell Farewell
+25% Synergy $2.97
Heroes Remembered Heroes Remembered
+25% Synergy $1.28
Chronomantic Escape Chronomantic Escape
+25% Synergy $2.74
Paraselene Paraselene
+25% Synergy $0.15
Starnheim Unleashed Starnheim Unleashed
+22% Synergy $1.09
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+22% Synergy $0.21
Another Round Another Round
+21% Synergy $0.32
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+20% Synergy $0.82
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+19% Synergy $0.19
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+19% Synergy $1.30
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+19% Synergy $0.71
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+18% Synergy $2.18
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+15% Synergy $1.37
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+12% Synergy $0.23
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+8% Synergy $2.26
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+45% Synergy $8.14
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+33% Synergy $2.94
Animation Module Animation Module
+25% Synergy $1.16
Pennon Blade Pennon Blade
+25% Synergy $0.13
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+24% Synergy $7.95
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+22% Synergy $2.67
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+22% Synergy $2.38
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+21% Synergy $8.05
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+21% Synergy $27.22
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+21% Synergy $2.17
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+21% Synergy $0.38
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+19% Synergy $2.97
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+19% Synergy $5.94
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+19% Synergy $3.26
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+17% Synergy $4.54
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+17% Synergy $0.51
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+15% Synergy $4.96
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.18
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+7% Synergy $5.39
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+2% Synergy $2.52
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $3.56
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-5% Synergy $3.50
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-6% Synergy $3.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

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

Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+60% Synergy $5.21
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+46% Synergy $0.22
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+41% Synergy $2.00
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+39% Synergy $0.17
Defenders of Humanity Defenders of Humanity
+25% Synergy $0.16
Born to Drive Born to Drive
+25% Synergy $0.11
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+24% Synergy $0.38
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+24% Synergy $0.37
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+24% Synergy $0.10
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+22% Synergy $0.28
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+22% Synergy $3.62
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+21% Synergy $4.23
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+21% Synergy $6.87
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+19% Synergy $3.41
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+13% Synergy $40.06
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+11% Synergy $25.24
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+11% Synergy $2.26
Land Tax Land Tax
-7% Synergy $20.70

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+40% Synergy $27.82
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+22% Synergy $3.48
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+17% Synergy $0.85

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+53% Synergy $1.91
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+50% Synergy $0.34
Fountainport Fountainport
+47% Synergy $2.70
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+24% Synergy $0.15
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+23% Synergy $0.23
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+22% Synergy $0.16
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+21% Synergy $3.66
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+20% Synergy $1.44
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+20% Synergy $0.08
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+17% Synergy $0.41
Karoo Karoo
+17% Synergy $1.10
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+16% Synergy $0.41
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+14% Synergy $35.19
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+13% Synergy $6.09
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+13% Synergy $0.16
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+13% Synergy $17.18
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+12% Synergy $0.71
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+11% Synergy $0.06
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+7% Synergy $0.11
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $0.14
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $4.14
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-8% Synergy $33.70
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-14% Synergy $18.24

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+34% Synergy $1.05
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+24% Synergy $0.50
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+24% Synergy $1.26
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+23% Synergy $3.83
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+18% Synergy $0.18
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.33
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+15% Synergy $3.52
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+15% Synergy $0.19
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+15% Synergy $5.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.43

Lands

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

Ally Encampment Ally Encampment
+25% Synergy $0.47
Mirrex Mirrex
+22% Synergy $0.43
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+18% Synergy $2.18
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+14% Synergy $1.60
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.17
Plains Plains
+7% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.15

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