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Appa, Steadfast Guardian
Price tag $49.99

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

#1553 Current Rank
#1488 Last Week
#2507 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 $14.92
All-Fates Stalker All-Fates Stalker
+24% Synergy $0.06
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+19% Synergy $0.20
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+19% Synergy $3.84

High Synergy Cards

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

Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+78% Synergy $0.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+23% Synergy $1.07

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+14% Synergy $99.25
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $37.09
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $49.36
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $35.07

Creatures

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

Kazandu Blademaster Kazandu Blademaster
+75% Synergy $0.23
Lantern Scout Lantern Scout
+75% Synergy $0.18
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 $0.29
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+62% Synergy $4.47
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+54% Synergy $2.44
Kor Bladewhirl Kor Bladewhirl
+50% Synergy $0.11
Kabira Evangel Kabira Evangel
+50% Synergy $3.36
Talus Paladin Talus Paladin
+50% Synergy $0.71
Makindi Shieldmate Makindi Shieldmate
+50% Synergy $0.08
Makindi Patrol Makindi Patrol
+50% Synergy $0.08
Sheriff of Safe Passage Sheriff of Safe Passage
+50% Synergy $0.09
Stoic Farmer Stoic Farmer
+49% Synergy $0.31
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+48% Synergy $0.23
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+45% Synergy $1.91
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+44% Synergy $38.70
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+43% Synergy $0.14
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+38% Synergy $0.28
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+37% Synergy $0.43
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+36% Synergy $4.80
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+33% Synergy $0.75
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+28% Synergy $2.47
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+28% Synergy $0.25
Munda's Vanguard Munda's Vanguard
+25% Synergy $0.15
Shepherd of the Cosmos Shepherd of the Cosmos
+25% Synergy $0.08
Duskrider Peregrine Duskrider Peregrine
+25% Synergy $0.05
Ivory Giant Ivory Giant
+25% Synergy $0.01
Dust Animus Dust Animus
+25% Synergy $0.15
Stagecoach Security Stagecoach Security
+25% Synergy $0.03
Atraxi Warden Atraxi Warden
+25% Synergy $0.08
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 $0.12
Benalish Commander Benalish Commander
+24% Synergy $0.24
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+24% Synergy $0.21
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+24% Synergy $0.13
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+23% Synergy $21.56
Reveillark Reveillark
+22% Synergy $0.71
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+22% Synergy $0.93
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+22% Synergy $15.39
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+21% Synergy $0.21
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+21% Synergy $7.78
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+20% Synergy $1.22
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+19% Synergy $0.25
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+18% Synergy $0.49
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+18% Synergy $1.62
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+17% Synergy $2.06
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+17% Synergy $17.81
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-10% Synergy $43.18

Instants

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

Generous Gift Generous Gift
+30% Synergy $0.77
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+26% Synergy $9.68
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+25% Synergy $16.78
Kaya's Onslaught Kaya's Onslaught
+25% Synergy $0.07
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 $0.64
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+23% Synergy $0.18
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+22% Synergy $4.01
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+22% Synergy $0.67
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+21% Synergy $0.30
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+21% Synergy $1.50
Ghostway Ghostway
+21% Synergy $2.80
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+19% Synergy $4.94
Silence Silence
+17% Synergy $6.68
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+16% Synergy $5.17
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+16% Synergy $6.75
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+14% Synergy $1.93
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+11% Synergy $7.19
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+9% Synergy $5.60
Disenchant Disenchant
+8% Synergy $0.18
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $1.33
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+6% Synergy $3.94
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 $0.51
Farewell Farewell
+25% Synergy $3.74
Heroes Remembered Heroes Remembered
+25% Synergy $1.14
Chronomantic Escape Chronomantic Escape
+25% Synergy $3.20
Paraselene Paraselene
+25% Synergy $0.16
Starnheim Unleashed Starnheim Unleashed
+22% Synergy $1.12
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+22% Synergy $0.21
Another Round Another Round
+21% Synergy $0.28
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+20% Synergy $0.85
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+19% Synergy $0.17
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+19% Synergy $1.01
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+19% Synergy $1.09
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+18% Synergy $1.76
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+15% Synergy $2.07
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+12% Synergy $0.28
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+8% Synergy $2.23
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+45% Synergy $9.68
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+33% Synergy $4.87
Animation Module Animation Module
+25% Synergy $1.37
Pennon Blade Pennon Blade
+25% Synergy $0.09
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+24% Synergy $10.68
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+22% Synergy $3.55
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+22% Synergy $1.48
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+21% Synergy $7.56
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+21% Synergy $26.98
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+21% Synergy $2.00
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+21% Synergy $0.35
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+19% Synergy $2.13
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+19% Synergy $4.60
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+19% Synergy $3.57
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+17% Synergy $4.34
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+17% Synergy $0.66
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+15% Synergy $5.23
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.26
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+7% Synergy $4.57
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+2% Synergy $2.94
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $3.85
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-5% Synergy $3.56
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-6% Synergy $3.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.29

Enchantments

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

Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+60% Synergy $5.76
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+46% Synergy $0.26
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+41% Synergy $1.63
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+39% Synergy $0.15
Defenders of Humanity Defenders of Humanity
+25% Synergy $0.38
Born to Drive Born to Drive
+25% Synergy $0.09
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+24% Synergy $0.45
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+24% Synergy $0.37
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+24% Synergy $0.16
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+22% Synergy $0.29
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+22% Synergy $3.78
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+21% Synergy $4.85
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+21% Synergy $6.67
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+19% Synergy $3.96
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+13% Synergy $44.77
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+11% Synergy $24.14
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+11% Synergy $1.22
Land Tax Land Tax
-7% Synergy $20.80

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+40% Synergy $32.52
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+22% Synergy $3.52
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+17% Synergy $0.76

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+53% Synergy $2.49
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+50% Synergy $0.29
Fountainport Fountainport
+47% Synergy $3.88
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+24% Synergy $0.13
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+23% Synergy $0.45
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+22% Synergy $0.17
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+21% Synergy $4.56
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+20% Synergy $1.39
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+20% Synergy $0.10
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+17% Synergy $0.40
Karoo Karoo
+17% Synergy $0.99
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+16% Synergy $0.45
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+14% Synergy $38.97
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+13% Synergy $6.80
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+13% Synergy $0.14
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+13% Synergy $17.48
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+12% Synergy $0.52
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+11% Synergy $0.09
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+7% Synergy $0.24
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $0.15
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $3.81
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-8% Synergy $36.82
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-14% Synergy $16.64

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+34% Synergy $1.16
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+24% Synergy $1.22
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+24% Synergy $1.16
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+23% Synergy $3.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+18% Synergy $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $2.06
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+15% Synergy $3.58
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+15% Synergy $0.16
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+15% Synergy $4.53
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.42

Lands

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

Ally Encampment Ally Encampment
+25% Synergy $0.46
Mirrex Mirrex
+22% Synergy $0.64
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+18% Synergy $1.76
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+14% Synergy $1.93
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.14
Plains Plains
+7% Synergy $0.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.18

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