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Appa, Steadfast Guardian
Price tag $6.90

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

Ranking

#1335 Current Rank

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.

Quantum Entanglement Quantum Entanglement
+6% Synergy $4.38
H.E.R.B.I.E. Scout Unit H.E.R.B.I.E. Scout Unit
+4% Synergy $0.14
Captain Marvel, Shooting Star Captain Marvel, Shooting Star
+3% Synergy $11.79
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $67.52
King Solomon's Frogs King Solomon's Frogs
+1% Synergy $1.21

High Synergy Cards

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

Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+74% Synergy $1.00
Aang, Airbending Master Aang, Airbending Master
+64% Synergy $8.35
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+64% Synergy $3.53
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+59% Synergy $0.37
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+56% Synergy $5.66
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+55% Synergy $1.08
Aang, the Last Airbender Aang, the Last Airbender
+51% Synergy $0.24
Airbender's Reversal Airbender's Reversal
+51% Synergy $0.30
Monk Gyatso Monk Gyatso
+51% Synergy $5.88
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+50% Synergy $2.23

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Appa, Steadfast Guardian decks.

Airbending Lesson Airbending Lesson
+49% Synergy $0.23
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+48% Synergy $0.39
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+45% Synergy $0.26
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+39% Synergy $5.53
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+37% Synergy $4.89
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+34% Synergy $0.35
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+29% Synergy $5.91
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+18% Synergy $4.57
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.19
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+8% Synergy $102.47
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $110.61
Farewell Farewell
+5% Synergy $5.74
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+4% Synergy $471.51
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+3% Synergy $13.92
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $35.86
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $130.39
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $54.76
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $59.61

Creatures

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

Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+44% Synergy $3.41
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
+41% Synergy $0.23
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+41% Synergy $0.38
South Pole Voyager South Pole Voyager
+40% Synergy $0.35
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+39% Synergy $1.02
Ondu Cleric Ondu Cleric
+37% Synergy $0.33
Kindly Customer Kindly Customer
+36% Synergy $0.27
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+36% Synergy $0.28
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+32% Synergy $2.95
Suki, Courageous Rescuer Suki, Courageous Rescuer
+30% Synergy $0.28
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+30% Synergy $3.91
Appa, the Vigilant Appa, the Vigilant
+29% Synergy $4.26
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+29% Synergy $4.71
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+27% Synergy $3.99
Momo, Playful Pet Momo, Playful Pet
+27% Synergy $0.26
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+26% Synergy $0.30
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+25% Synergy $5.09
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+25% Synergy $0.20
Invasion Reinforcements Invasion Reinforcements
+24% Synergy $0.19
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+21% Synergy $0.25
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+21% Synergy $0.60
Momo, Friendly Flier Momo, Friendly Flier
+20% Synergy $0.47
Icewind Stalwart Icewind Stalwart
+20% Synergy $0.29
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+20% Synergy $23.97
Hero of Goma Fada Hero of Goma Fada
+19% Synergy $0.38
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+19% Synergy $4.27
Avatar Enthusiasts Avatar Enthusiasts
+18% Synergy $0.14
Momo, Rambunctious Rascal Momo, Rambunctious Rascal
+18% Synergy $0.19
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+18% Synergy $2.29
Hakoda, Selfless Commander Hakoda, Selfless Commander
+16% Synergy $0.37
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+16% Synergy $12.39
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+16% Synergy $2.87
Kabira Evangel Kabira Evangel
+15% Synergy $5.08
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+14% Synergy $5.21
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+14% Synergy $1.29
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+13% Synergy $6.92
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+13% Synergy $0.33
Lantern Scout Lantern Scout
+13% Synergy $0.32
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+13% Synergy $4.54
Solitude Solitude
+12% Synergy $33.55
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+11% Synergy $0.33
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+10% Synergy $1.91
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+10% Synergy $0.32
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+9% Synergy $0.33
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+8% Synergy $0.59
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+7% Synergy $0.35
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+6% Synergy $0.76
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+1% Synergy $2.73
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
0% Synergy $5.50
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-8% Synergy $62.02

Instants

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

Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+31% Synergy $7.39
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+25% Synergy $0.98
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+16% Synergy $0.31
Enter the Avatar State Enter the Avatar State
+12% Synergy $0.38
Yip Yip! Yip Yip!
+11% Synergy $0.14
Personify Personify
+11% Synergy $0.30
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+10% Synergy $2.70
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+8% Synergy $0.14
Ghostway Ghostway
+5% Synergy $5.03
That's Rough Buddy That's Rough Buddy
+5% Synergy $0.23
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+5% Synergy $5.06
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+5% Synergy $0.38
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+5% Synergy $0.54
Silence Silence
+4% Synergy $8.99
Reprieve Reprieve
+4% Synergy $1.57
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+3% Synergy $0.21
Semester's End Semester's End
+3% Synergy $0.94
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.74
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+1% Synergy $4.83
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+0% Synergy $0.34
Get Lost Get Lost
0% Synergy $4.16
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
0% Synergy $2.88
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $6.80
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.32
Erode Erode
-4% Synergy $5.48
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-5% Synergy $3.45
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-6% Synergy $0.35
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-6% Synergy $1.24
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-7% Synergy $13.90
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $0.71
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-8% Synergy $20.34
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-11% Synergy $7.48

Sorceries

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

Tale of Momo Tale of Momo
+29% Synergy $0.24
Gather the White Lotus Gather the White Lotus
+19% Synergy $0.23
United Front United Front
+17% Synergy $2.21
Destined Confrontation Destined Confrontation
+9% Synergy $0.23
Aang's Journey Aang's Journey
+8% Synergy $0.23
Daydream Daydream
+7% Synergy $0.32
Another Round Another Round
+6% Synergy $0.39
Doomskar Doomskar
+6% Synergy $0.79
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $1.03
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+2% Synergy $3.93
Split Up Split Up
+1% Synergy $1.75
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+0% Synergy $0.77
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.35
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-1% Synergy $3.91
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.38
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-7% Synergy $0.29
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-8% Synergy $0.65

Utility Artifacts

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

Cloud Key Cloud Key
+47% Synergy $1.44
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+44% Synergy $7.13
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+37% Synergy $3.77
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+34% Synergy $4.69
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+32% Synergy $7.17
Glider Staff Glider Staff
+32% Synergy $0.22
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+28% Synergy $13.99
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+25% Synergy $4.27
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+15% Synergy $1.12
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+13% Synergy $8.33
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+12% Synergy $17.71
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+11% Synergy $19.69
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+7% Synergy $12.16
Kyoshi Battle Fan Kyoshi Battle Fan
+5% Synergy $0.14
Scroll of Fate Scroll of Fate
+5% Synergy $0.32
The Seriema The Seriema
+5% Synergy $0.70
Planar Gate Planar Gate
+5% Synergy $77.13
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+5% Synergy $2.92
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+4% Synergy $1.29
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+4% Synergy $10.86
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+4% Synergy $55.51
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+4% Synergy $15.17
Lembas Lembas
+4% Synergy $1.45
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+1% Synergy $1.17
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+0% Synergy $7.61
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+0% Synergy $5.52
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.33
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-9% Synergy $5.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $3.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-20% Synergy $2.79

Enchantments

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

The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+40% Synergy $4.06
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+29% Synergy $8.83
Aang's Iceberg Aang's Iceberg
+25% Synergy $0.45
Allied Teamwork Allied Teamwork
+15% Synergy $0.78
Sokka's Charge Sokka's Charge
+12% Synergy $5.85
Team Avatar Team Avatar
+11% Synergy $0.22
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+11% Synergy $8.79
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+7% Synergy $1.09
Path to Redemption Path to Redemption
+7% Synergy $0.11
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+6% Synergy $0.83
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+5% Synergy $9.31
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+2% Synergy $0.37
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+2% Synergy $0.23
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+2% Synergy $0.57
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+2% Synergy $5.01
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+1% Synergy $57.31
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+1% Synergy $5.52
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+1% Synergy $0.48
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+0% Synergy $0.27
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
0% Synergy $0.52
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-3% Synergy $26.28
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $6.64
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-6% Synergy $4.34
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-10% Synergy $3.96
Land Tax Land Tax
-11% Synergy $12.45

Planeswalkers

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

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+9% Synergy $1.89
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+7% Synergy $42.81
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+6% Synergy $38.98
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+5% Synergy $1.62
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+3% Synergy $17.96

Utility Lands

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

Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+27% Synergy $6.26
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+11% Synergy $4.04
Fountainport Fountainport
+9% Synergy $3.41
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $3.11
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+8% Synergy $2.64
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+8% Synergy $4.71
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.58
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $7.77
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+5% Synergy $25.45
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $40.63
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+4% Synergy $0.48
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $5.25
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+2% Synergy $0.24
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+2% Synergy $3.55
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+2% Synergy $2.23
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.60
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+0% Synergy $14.84
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+0% Synergy $0.22
Karoo Karoo
0% Synergy $1.17
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-1% Synergy $0.39
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-2% Synergy $1.87
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-2% Synergy $5.75
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $51.97
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-3% Synergy $0.37
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-3% Synergy $0.26
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-3% Synergy $4.33
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-5% Synergy $0.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+19% Synergy $0.40
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy $1.75
Interdimensional Web Watch Interdimensional Web Watch
+12% Synergy $0.28
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+12% Synergy $0.67
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+12% Synergy $3.76
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+9% Synergy $3.68
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.72
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+8% Synergy $0.58
White Lotus Tile White Lotus Tile
+7% Synergy $4.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $2.16
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+5% Synergy $1.61
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.67
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+0% Synergy $29.72
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-1% Synergy $3.58
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.31
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-11% Synergy $0.25

Lands

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

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+32% Synergy $2.95
Jasmine Dragon Tea Shop Jasmine Dragon Tea Shop
+11% Synergy $0.54
Ally Encampment Ally Encampment
+9% Synergy $0.65
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $1.03
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $1.05
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+3% Synergy $36.44
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+2% Synergy $53.20
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.74
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+0% Synergy $0.34
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+0% Synergy $0.37
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+0% Synergy $0.31
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.42
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.32
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-3% Synergy $49.59
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.19

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