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Appa, Steadfast Guardian: blink
Price tag $5.76

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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Appa, Steadfast Guardian players are trying out in blink decks.

Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+8% Synergy $4.15
Elite Interceptor Elite Interceptor
+8% Synergy $0.17
Ennis, Debate Moderator Ennis, Debate Moderator
+7% Synergy $0.22
Daydream Daydream
+6% Synergy $0.33
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+5% Synergy $2.88

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Appa, Steadfast Guardian's blink builds — cards that lean hardest into the blink theme.

Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+77% Synergy $1.04
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+74% Synergy $3.38
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+70% Synergy $5.43
Aang, Airbending Master Aang, Airbending Master
+67% Synergy $12.36
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+64% Synergy $0.38
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+61% Synergy $1.84
Airbender's Reversal Airbender's Reversal
+56% Synergy $0.24
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+56% Synergy $0.34
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+51% Synergy $2.47
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+51% Synergy $1.37

Top Cards

The staple cards most Appa, Steadfast Guardian blink decks run as their core.

Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+49% Synergy $0.34
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+43% Synergy $0.36
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+40% Synergy $3.85
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+40% Synergy $6.62
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+36% Synergy $4.94
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+33% Synergy $5.44
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+31% Synergy $0.26
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+23% Synergy $5.35
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $1.44
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $1.05

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Appa, Steadfast Guardian blink game on their own.

The One Ring The One Ring
+15% Synergy $101.75
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+7% Synergy $105.77
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+6% Synergy $14.22
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $36.16
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $5.86
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $125.34
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $53.72
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $51.92

Creatures

Creatures that carry the blink plan in Appa, Steadfast Guardian decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Aang, the Last Airbender Aang, the Last Airbender
+48% Synergy $0.17
Monk Gyatso Monk Gyatso
+45% Synergy $6.27
Ondu Cleric Ondu Cleric
+40% Synergy $0.38
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+39% Synergy $4.12
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
+39% Synergy $0.24
Kindly Customer Kindly Customer
+38% Synergy $0.25
South Pole Voyager South Pole Voyager
+37% Synergy $0.27
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+36% Synergy $2.51
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+35% Synergy $2.82
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+34% Synergy $5.25
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+33% Synergy $0.26
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+31% Synergy $4.04
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+30% Synergy $0.18
Icewind Stalwart Icewind Stalwart
+27% Synergy $0.11
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+26% Synergy $0.33
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+25% Synergy $0.28
Suki, Courageous Rescuer Suki, Courageous Rescuer
+25% Synergy $0.28
Momo, Playful Pet Momo, Playful Pet
+24% Synergy $0.28
Invasion Reinforcements Invasion Reinforcements
+24% Synergy $0.27
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+23% Synergy $2.20
Momo, Friendly Flier Momo, Friendly Flier
+22% Synergy $0.47
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+21% Synergy $5.08
Appa, the Vigilant Appa, the Vigilant
+21% Synergy $3.85
Hero of Goma Fada Hero of Goma Fada
+21% Synergy $0.43
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+20% Synergy $3.00
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+18% Synergy $0.39
Solitude Solitude
+18% Synergy $39.05
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+17% Synergy $4.83
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+17% Synergy $24.74
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+17% Synergy $0.33
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+17% Synergy $1.18
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+17% Synergy $4.15
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+16% Synergy $6.85
Delivery Moogle Delivery Moogle
+16% Synergy $0.28
Momo, Rambunctious Rascal Momo, Rambunctious Rascal
+16% Synergy $0.14
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+15% Synergy $4.56
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+15% Synergy $0.32
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+14% Synergy $17.28
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+14% Synergy $2.97
Toby, Beastie Befriender Toby, Beastie Befriender
+14% Synergy $0.30
Lantern Scout Lantern Scout
+14% Synergy $0.33
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+13% Synergy $0.31
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+11% Synergy $0.48
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+7% Synergy $0.38
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+7% Synergy $0.38
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+5% Synergy $5.64
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+2% Synergy $3.51
Suture Priest Suture Priest
0% Synergy $5.76
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $58.30
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-6% Synergy $16.47

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Appa, Steadfast Guardian's blink deck ahead.

Airbending Lesson Airbending Lesson
+45% Synergy $0.18
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+40% Synergy $0.52
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+34% Synergy $7.09
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+25% Synergy $0.29
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+17% Synergy $2.40
Enter the Avatar State Enter the Avatar State
+14% Synergy $0.34
Personify Personify
+11% Synergy $0.31
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+7% Synergy $0.19
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+6% Synergy $0.35
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+6% Synergy $0.24
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+4% Synergy $0.32
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+4% Synergy $5.31
Silence Silence
+3% Synergy $8.45
Ghostway Ghostway
+3% Synergy $4.89
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+2% Synergy $4.85
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $1.64
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-1% Synergy $6.50
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $1.62
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $8.49
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.64
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-5% Synergy $1.96
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-6% Synergy $16.26
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-10% Synergy $21.48
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-10% Synergy $3.78
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-12% Synergy $0.36

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the blink game plan forward for Appa, Steadfast Guardian.

Tale of Momo Tale of Momo
+21% Synergy $0.26
United Front United Front
+19% Synergy $2.73
Gather the White Lotus Gather the White Lotus
+18% Synergy $0.17
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+13% Synergy $0.32
Another Round Another Round
+9% Synergy $0.38
Destined Confrontation Destined Confrontation
+9% Synergy $0.24
Flicker Flicker
+9% Synergy $6.39
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+8% Synergy $0.83
Morningtide's Light Morningtide's Light
+6% Synergy $1.78
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+5% Synergy $0.32
Winnowing Winnowing
+4% Synergy $0.37
Doomskar Doomskar
+4% Synergy $0.94
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $0.28
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $1.21
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.94
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-5% Synergy $3.32
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-6% Synergy $0.35

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Appa, Steadfast Guardian blink decks.

Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+46% Synergy $7.53
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+35% Synergy $3.32
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+32% Synergy $7.28
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+28% Synergy $5.37
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+28% Synergy $15.31
Glider Staff Glider Staff
+26% Synergy $0.22
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+23% Synergy $3.73
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+19% Synergy $1.30
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+17% Synergy $9.09
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+15% Synergy $18.68
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+13% Synergy $23.88
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+13% Synergy $0.92
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+13% Synergy $12.43
Planar Gate Planar Gate
+13% Synergy $74.99
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+10% Synergy $12.18
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+8% Synergy $2.66
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+6% Synergy $15.56
The Seriema The Seriema
+6% Synergy $1.10
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+4% Synergy $1.80
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+4% Synergy $8.69
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+4% Synergy $54.11
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+3% Synergy $5.68
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
-1% Synergy $7.24
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the blink strategy in Appa, Steadfast Guardian decks.

The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+41% Synergy $3.69
Aang's Iceberg Aang's Iceberg
+24% Synergy $0.46
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+21% Synergy $10.23
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+14% Synergy $8.57
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+13% Synergy $0.68
Allied Teamwork Allied Teamwork
+11% Synergy $0.86
Sokka's Charge Sokka's Charge
+10% Synergy $6.56
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+9% Synergy $0.34
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+6% Synergy $6.79
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+6% Synergy $4.59
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+4% Synergy $0.67
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+4% Synergy $0.84
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+3% Synergy $0.88
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+2% Synergy $1.08
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+1% Synergy $6.36
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+1% Synergy $0.36
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
0% Synergy $60.85
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
0% Synergy $1.09
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-1% Synergy $10.03
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-2% Synergy $29.28
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-4% Synergy $3.94
Land Tax Land Tax
-10% Synergy $13.05
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-11% Synergy $4.32

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Appa, Steadfast Guardian's blink game plan.

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+10% Synergy $1.85
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+7% Synergy $1.51
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+6% Synergy $39.84
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+4% Synergy $19.12
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+3% Synergy $40.18

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Appa, Steadfast Guardian blink decks.

Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+28% Synergy $5.89
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+19% Synergy $6.08
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+17% Synergy $6.42
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+15% Synergy $0.35
Fountainport Fountainport
+14% Synergy $2.76
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+13% Synergy $4.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $2.76
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+10% Synergy $24.13
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+10% Synergy $6.33
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+9% Synergy $0.30
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $39.67
Northampton Farm Northampton Farm
+7% Synergy $0.35
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $1.99
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+6% Synergy $2.74
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+5% Synergy $0.41
Winding Canyons Winding Canyons
+5% Synergy $30.61
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+5% Synergy $1.07
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+3% Synergy $5.14
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+3% Synergy $2.18
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $6.78
Karoo Karoo
+2% Synergy $1.23
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $49.84
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.32
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.37
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+1% Synergy $1.57
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.27
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
0% Synergy $13.08
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-2% Synergy $0.41
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-5% Synergy $12.14
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-8% Synergy $0.25
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Appa, Steadfast Guardian's blink strategy.

Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+26% Synergy $0.34
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+14% Synergy $3.94
Interdimensional Web Watch Interdimensional Web Watch
+14% Synergy $0.38
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy $2.60
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+12% Synergy $0.73
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+10% Synergy $1.40
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+10% Synergy $4.03
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+5% Synergy $36.37
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+5% Synergy $2.05
White Lotus Tile White Lotus Tile
+5% Synergy $4.30
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+5% Synergy $3.50
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+5% Synergy $3.89
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $0.54
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.46
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.83
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-4% Synergy $1.91
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.34

Lands

The mana base behind Appa, Steadfast Guardian's blink decks.

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+35% Synergy $2.82
Ally Encampment Ally Encampment
+16% Synergy $0.74
Jasmine Dragon Tea Shop Jasmine Dragon Tea Shop
+12% Synergy $0.54
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+8% Synergy $0.93
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+7% Synergy $34.38
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+6% Synergy $2.05
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.07
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.52
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.24
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $1.21
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
0% Synergy $3.73
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-1% Synergy $49.78
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.64
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.32

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Appa, Steadfast Guardian: blink.

Aang, Air Nomad Aang, Air Nomad
Aang, Airbending Master Aang, Airbending Master
Aang, the Last Airbender Aang, the Last Airbender
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
Apothecary White Apothecary White
Appa, Aang's Companion Appa, Aang's Companion
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
Appa, the Vigilant Appa, the Vigilant
April O'Neil, Kunoichi Trainee April O'Neil, Kunoichi Trainee
Arachne, Psionic Weaver Arachne, Psionic Weaver
Augusta, Order Returned Augusta, Order Returned
Aunt May Aunt May
Captain America, Super-Soldier Captain America, Super-Soldier
Cho-Manno, Revolutionary Cho-Manno, Revolutionary
Ennis, Debate Moderator Ennis, Debate Moderator
Faramir, Field Commander Faramir, Field Commander
Flash Thompson, Spider-Fan Flash Thompson, Spider-Fan
General Jarkeld General Jarkeld
Gerrard Capashen Gerrard Capashen
Guan Yu, Sainted Warrior Guan Yu, Sainted Warrior
Hakoda, Selfless Commander Hakoda, Selfless Commander
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
Iona, Shield of Emeria Iona, Shield of Emeria
Jet, Rebel Leader Jet, Rebel Leader
Katara, Heroic Healer Katara, Heroic Healer
Leonardo, Big Brother Leonardo, Big Brother
Leonardo, Cutting Edge Leonardo, Cutting Edge
Leonardo, Leader in Blue Leonardo, Leader in Blue
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai Leonardo, Sewer Samurai
Leonardo, Worldly Warrior Leonardo, Worldly Warrior
Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian
Lucy MacLean, Positively Armed Lucy MacLean, Positively Armed
Master Piandao Master Piandao
MJ, Rising Star MJ, Rising Star
Momo, Friendly Flier Momo, Friendly Flier
Momo, Playful Pet Momo, Playful Pet
Momo, Rambunctious Rascal Momo, Rambunctious Rascal
Monk Gyatso Monk Gyatso
Nagao, Bound by Honor Nagao, Bound by Honor
Patron of the Kitsune Patron of the Kitsune