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Aragorn, King of Gondor: Monarch
Price tag $0.43

Legendary Creature — Human Noble

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Playstyle & Strategy

Monarch 36% Humans 26% Aggro 4% Tokens 4% Equipment 3%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Aragorn, King of Gondor players are trying out in Monarch decks.

Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
+2% Synergy $2.50
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
+1% Synergy $5.41
Daydream Daydream
+1% Synergy $0.33
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
0% Synergy $6.18
Erode Erode
-2% Synergy $8.54

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Aragorn, King of Gondor's Monarch builds — cards that lean hardest into the Monarch theme.

Faramir, Steward of Gondor Faramir, Steward of Gondor
+82% Synergy $0.25
Champions of Minas Tirith Champions of Minas Tirith
+80% Synergy $0.30
Éomer, King of Rohan Éomer, King of Rohan
+73% Synergy $0.31
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+68% Synergy $0.34
Éowyn, Shieldmaiden Éowyn, Shieldmaiden
+67% Synergy $0.31
Forth Eorlingas! Forth Eorlingas!
+67% Synergy $3.45
Throne of the High City Throne of the High City
+66% Synergy $0.15
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+65% Synergy $0.21
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+65% Synergy $0.19
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+62% Synergy $1.07

Top Cards

The staple cards most Aragorn, King of Gondor Monarch decks run as their core.

Crown of Gondor Crown of Gondor
+61% Synergy $0.36
Théoden, King of Rohan Théoden, King of Rohan
+59% Synergy $0.13
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+56% Synergy $4.06
Archivist of Gondor Archivist of Gondor
+56% Synergy $0.23
Fealty to the Realm Fealty to the Realm
+56% Synergy $0.25
Beregond of the Guard Beregond of the Guard
+55% Synergy $0.25
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+54% Synergy $0.37
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+53% Synergy $1.05
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+28% Synergy $1.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+15% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Aragorn, King of Gondor Monarch game on their own.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+9% Synergy $51.92
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $101.75
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $53.72
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $41.26
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $5.86
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $69.44
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $56.78
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $36.16
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-8% Synergy $41.60

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Monarch plan in Aragorn, King of Gondor decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Boromir, Gondor's Hope Boromir, Gondor's Hope
+51% Synergy $0.30
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+48% Synergy $0.37
Riders of Rohan Riders of Rohan
+46% Synergy $0.26
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
+45% Synergy $0.32
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+44% Synergy $2.07
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+44% Synergy $4.77
Archon of Coronation Archon of Coronation
+44% Synergy $0.45
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+43% Synergy $0.37
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+37% Synergy $0.26
Éowyn, Fearless Knight Éowyn, Fearless Knight
+36% Synergy $0.98
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+36% Synergy $2.60
Verge Rangers Verge Rangers
+32% Synergy $0.27
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+32% Synergy $1.49
Denethor, Stone Seer Denethor, Stone Seer
+32% Synergy $0.19
Erkenbrand, Lord of Westfold Erkenbrand, Lord of Westfold
+31% Synergy $0.15
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+30% Synergy $0.37
Riders of the Mark Riders of the Mark
+30% Synergy $9.06
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+28% Synergy $0.18
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+28% Synergy $1.48
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+25% Synergy $0.54
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+24% Synergy $1.17
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+22% Synergy $0.48
Blade Historian Blade Historian
+20% Synergy $5.94
Flamerush Rider Flamerush Rider
+19% Synergy $0.18
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+18% Synergy $0.29
Keeper of Keys Keeper of Keys
+17% Synergy $3.58
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+16% Synergy $3.85
Village Bell-Ringer Village Bell-Ringer
+16% Synergy $0.32
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+15% Synergy $0.32
Thalia's Lieutenant Thalia's Lieutenant
+15% Synergy $1.10
Azure Fleet Admiral Azure Fleet Admiral
+15% Synergy $0.21
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+14% Synergy $0.28
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+14% Synergy $12.66
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+12% Synergy $0.20
Grey Host Reinforcements Grey Host Reinforcements
+12% Synergy $0.23
Minas Tirith Garrison Minas Tirith Garrison
+12% Synergy $0.50
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+11% Synergy $5.89
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+11% Synergy $0.36
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+11% Synergy $1.56
Lightning, Army of One Lightning, Army of One
+11% Synergy $9.71
Protector of the Crown Protector of the Crown
+11% Synergy $2.16
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+10% Synergy $16.47
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+10% Synergy $1.14
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+9% Synergy $2.82
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+9% Synergy $4.56
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+8% Synergy $18.98
Champion of the Parish Champion of the Parish
+8% Synergy $1.11
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+5% Synergy $6.50
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+5% Synergy $0.26
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+4% Synergy $58.30

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Aragorn, King of Gondor's Monarch deck ahead.

Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+39% Synergy $1.14
Take the Bait Take the Bait
+13% Synergy $4.63
Lost to Legend Lost to Legend
+12% Synergy $0.14
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+11% Synergy $4.10
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+9% Synergy $1.62
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+8% Synergy $21.48
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+8% Synergy $5.43
Reprieve Reprieve
+8% Synergy $1.64
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+7% Synergy $0.36
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+7% Synergy $3.76
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+7% Synergy $7.20
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+6% Synergy $16.26
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $1.46
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+5% Synergy $25.13
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+4% Synergy $0.43
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+4% Synergy $5.88
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+4% Synergy $3.78
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+4% Synergy $10.50
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+3% Synergy $8.49
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+3% Synergy $1.91
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $3.43
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
0% Synergy $3.25
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $52.75
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.14
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-3% Synergy $68.53
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.11
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $2.26
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy $0.38
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $7.86
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-15% Synergy $1.43

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Monarch game plan forward for Aragorn, King of Gondor.

Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+43% Synergy $2.91
Call for Aid Call for Aid
+30% Synergy $0.29
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+23% Synergy $0.37
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+20% Synergy $0.38
Mass Appeal Mass Appeal
+19% Synergy $0.58
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+14% Synergy $9.42
Sunset Revelry Sunset Revelry
+14% Synergy $0.24
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+10% Synergy $4.96
Rally at the Hornburg Rally at the Hornburg
+8% Synergy $0.32
Earthquake Earthquake
+6% Synergy $0.62
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $0.28
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+1% Synergy $0.82
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.21
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.94

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Aragorn, King of Gondor Monarch decks.

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+46% Synergy $4.72
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+44% Synergy $2.95
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+33% Synergy $3.81
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+30% Synergy $10.94
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+16% Synergy $0.32
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+14% Synergy $0.29
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+12% Synergy $12.28
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+10% Synergy $0.80
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+9% Synergy $26.78
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+8% Synergy $5.68
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+8% Synergy $4.55
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+7% Synergy $19.66
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $3.93
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+4% Synergy $1.25
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $8.14
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $2.99
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
0% Synergy $39.01
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-2% Synergy $0.45

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Monarch strategy in Aragorn, King of Gondor decks.

Court of Grace Court of Grace
+52% Synergy $2.65
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+47% Synergy $4.78
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+45% Synergy $1.72
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+45% Synergy $4.64
Oath of Eorl Oath of Eorl
+42% Synergy $0.32
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+40% Synergy $5.19
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+35% Synergy $9.17
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+26% Synergy $0.76
Propaganda Propaganda
+20% Synergy $3.52
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+20% Synergy $3.94
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+19% Synergy $0.27
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+13% Synergy $4.07
Fall from Favor Fall from Favor
+13% Synergy $0.19
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+11% Synergy $3.80
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+10% Synergy $0.21
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+6% Synergy $2.29
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+6% Synergy $29.28
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+6% Synergy $1.56
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+5% Synergy $14.98
Nahiri's Resolve Nahiri's Resolve
+5% Synergy $0.61
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+5% Synergy $6.53
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+4% Synergy $6.87
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+2% Synergy $1.77
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $13.05
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+2% Synergy $8.57
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+2% Synergy $1.44
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
0% Synergy $7.72

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Aragorn, King of Gondor Monarch decks.

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+40% Synergy $6.78
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+34% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+30% Synergy $0.36
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+21% Synergy $0.32
Rivendell Rivendell
+17% Synergy $1.74
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+13% Synergy $2.49
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+12% Synergy $0.40
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+10% Synergy $0.25
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+9% Synergy $24.13
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+7% Synergy $20.73
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+6% Synergy $18.78
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $6.08
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+3% Synergy $9.74
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $2.76
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $31.72

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Aragorn, King of Gondor's Monarch strategy.

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+27% Synergy $2.60
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+25% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+24% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+20% Synergy $0.25
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+15% Synergy $1.91
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.46
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $1.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.40
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.34
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-5% Synergy $0.48
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $0.60
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-10% Synergy $0.24
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-11% Synergy $2.01
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-13% Synergy $0.39

Lands

The mana base behind Aragorn, King of Gondor's Monarch decks.

Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+43% Synergy $0.31
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+40% Synergy $0.32
Port Town Port Town
+28% Synergy $0.22
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+28% Synergy $0.30
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+23% Synergy $0.26
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+21% Synergy $0.36
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+19% Synergy $0.34
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+19% Synergy $0.13
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+19% Synergy $0.18
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+17% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+17% Synergy $0.26
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+14% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+13% Synergy $0.36
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+10% Synergy $49.78
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.39
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+9% Synergy $2.82
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+7% Synergy $17.20
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+7% Synergy $0.36
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.08
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+4% Synergy $0.43
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.25
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+3% Synergy $17.38
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+2% Synergy $16.19
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+2% Synergy $9.28
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+1% Synergy $18.75
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+1% Synergy $1.44
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $1.02
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $5.38
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-1% Synergy $11.43
Training Center Training Center
-2% Synergy $15.42
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-3% Synergy $8.39
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $33.45
Tundra Tundra
-3% Synergy $3000.00
Plateau Plateau
-3% Synergy $344.09
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-4% Synergy $38.66
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.25
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-5% Synergy $11.55
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $15.52
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-5% Synergy $0.28
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-6% Synergy $11.18
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-6% Synergy $2.08
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-13% Synergy $0.30
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-15% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-15% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-17% Synergy $0.25
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-19% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-20% Synergy $0.25

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Aragorn, King of Gondor: Monarch.

Faramir, Steward of Gondor Faramir, Steward of Gondor
Jared Carthalion, True Heir Jared Carthalion, True Heir
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
Queen Marchesa Queen Marchesa
Alora, Merry Thief Veteran Soldier Alora, Merry Thief // Veteran Soldier
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Folk Hero Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Folk Hero
The Ninth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Ninth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Pramikon, Sky Rampart Pramikon, Sky Rampart
Éowyn, Shieldmaiden Éowyn, Shieldmaiden
Kate Stewart Kate Stewart
Commodore Guff Commodore Guff
The Seventh Doctor Bill Potts The Seventh Doctor // Bill Potts
Denethor, Stone Seer Denethor, Stone Seer
The Twelfth Doctor Barbara Wright The Twelfth Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Twelfth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Twelfth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Twelfth Doctor Jo Grant The Twelfth Doctor // Jo Grant
The Twelfth Doctor Peri Brown The Twelfth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Twelfth Doctor Romana II The Twelfth Doctor // Romana II
The Twelfth Doctor Rose Tyler The Twelfth Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Twelfth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Twelfth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Twelfth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Twelfth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Folk Hero Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero
Arthur, Marigold Knight Arthur, Marigold Knight
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
Sevinne, the Chronoclasm Sevinne, the Chronoclasm
Aragorn, the Uniter Aragorn, the Uniter
Zinnia, Valley's Voice Zinnia, Valley's Voice
The Face of Boe The Face of Boe
Optimus Prime, Hero Optimus Prime, Hero
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Erkenbrand, Lord of Westfold Erkenbrand, Lord of Westfold
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
Narset, Enlightened Exile Narset, Enlightened Exile
Amy Pond Rory Williams Amy Pond // Rory Williams
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds Obeka, Splitter of Seconds