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Arno Dorian
Price tag $0.07

Legendary CreatureHuman Assassin

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2883 Current Rank
#3184 Last Week
#2972 Last Month

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Arno Dorian's abilities and overall game plan.

Origin of the Hidden Ones Origin of the Hidden Ones
+72% Synergy $0.07
Roshan, Hidden Magister Roshan, Hidden Magister
+72% Synergy $0.10
Assassin Initiate Assassin Initiate
+71% Synergy $0.11
Desmond Miles Desmond Miles
+69% Synergy $0.42
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+69% Synergy $0.46
Poison-Blade Mentor Poison-Blade Mentor
+68% Synergy $0.21
Hired Poisoner Hired Poisoner
+64% Synergy $0.11
The Revelations of Ezio The Revelations of Ezio
+63% Synergy $0.12
Chain Assassination Chain Assassination
+63% Synergy $0.08
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+61% Synergy $1.09

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Arno Dorian decks.

Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+61% Synergy $0.16
Ruthless Ripper Ruthless Ripper
+60% Synergy $0.20
Hidden Blade Hidden Blade
+60% Synergy $0.16
Rooftop Assassin Rooftop Assassin
+60% Synergy $0.11
Jacob Frye Jacob Frye
+55% Synergy $0.22
Mari, the Killing Quill Mari, the Killing Quill
+54% Synergy $2.75
Merciless Harlequin Merciless Harlequin
+54% Synergy $0.14
Midnight Assassin Midnight Assassin
+52% Synergy $0.10
Agate-Blade Assassin Agate-Blade Assassin
+50% Synergy $0.03
Terminate Terminate
+20% Synergy $0.36

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-9% Synergy $53.10
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $50.96

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Arno Dorian's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Silumgar Assassin Silumgar Assassin
+49% Synergy $0.20
Cindering Cutthroat Cindering Cutthroat
+48% Synergy $0.03
Thrill-Kill Assassin Thrill-Kill Assassin
+48% Synergy $0.04
Final-Sting Faerie Final-Sting Faerie
+48% Synergy $0.15
Deadeye Duelist Deadeye Duelist
+47% Synergy $0.03
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+46% Synergy $2.82
Nekrataal Nekrataal
+46% Synergy $0.22
Guildsworn Prowler Guildsworn Prowler
+44% Synergy $0.06
Murderous Redcap Murderous Redcap
+40% Synergy $0.89
Towering Viewpoint Towering Viewpoint
+38% Synergy $0.07
Thorn of the Black Rose Thorn of the Black Rose
+38% Synergy $0.11
Cackling Slasher Cackling Slasher
+37% Synergy $0.01
Gixian Skullflayer Gixian Skullflayer
+35% Synergy $0.05
Hooded Assassin Hooded Assassin
+34% Synergy $0.04
Brotherhood Ambushers Brotherhood Ambushers
+32% Synergy $0.15
Scarblade Elite Scarblade Elite
+32% Synergy $3.46
Pyrotechnic Performer Pyrotechnic Performer
+31% Synergy $0.17
Unscrupulous Contractor Unscrupulous Contractor
+30% Synergy $0.08
Brotherhood Patriarch Brotherhood Patriarch
+28% Synergy $0.12
Stingblade Assassin Stingblade Assassin
+26% Synergy $0.08
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
+24% Synergy $0.53
Big Game Hunter Big Game Hunter
+21% Synergy $0.35
Virtus the Veiled Virtus the Veiled
+20% Synergy $5.43
Agent of the Fates Agent of the Fates
+20% Synergy $0.26
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+19% Synergy $5.04
Interceptor, Shadow's Hound Interceptor, Shadow's Hound
+19% Synergy $0.16
Hired Blade Hired Blade
+18% Synergy $0.07
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+16% Synergy $1.57
Sawblade Skinripper Sawblade Skinripper
+16% Synergy $0.07
Hellspur Posse Boss Hellspur Posse Boss
+15% Synergy $0.15
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+15% Synergy $0.28
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+15% Synergy $0.20
Graveshifter Graveshifter
+14% Synergy $0.18
Vraska's Finisher Vraska's Finisher
+14% Synergy $0.07
Dark Impostor Dark Impostor
+13% Synergy $0.28
Nightshade Assassin Nightshade Assassin
+12% Synergy $0.11
Guul Draz Assassin Guul Draz Assassin
+12% Synergy $1.74
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+11% Synergy $7.92
Boltbender Boltbender
+11% Synergy $0.11
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+10% Synergy $1.70
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+9% Synergy $0.33
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
+9% Synergy $0.11
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+9% Synergy $0.96
Briarblade Adept Briarblade Adept
+9% Synergy $0.06
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+7% Synergy $10.32
The Lord of Pain The Lord of Pain
+6% Synergy $5.99
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+6% Synergy $1.69
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+3% Synergy $0.09
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+1% Synergy $9.17
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.25

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Arno Dorian safe.

Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+41% Synergy $0.76
Murder Murder
+40% Synergy $0.04
Expedite Expedite
+37% Synergy $0.35
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+35% Synergy $0.19
Abrade Abrade
+21% Synergy $0.10
Shock Shock
+10% Synergy $0.72
Expose the Culprit Expose the Culprit
+9% Synergy $0.09
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+8% Synergy $0.08
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+8% Synergy $0.14
Explosive Derailment Explosive Derailment
+7% Synergy $0.04
Cast Down Cast Down
+6% Synergy $0.23
Overkill Overkill
+5% Synergy $0.24
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+5% Synergy $0.79
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+3% Synergy $0.44
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+1% Synergy $1.06
Bedevil Bedevil
-3% Synergy $0.41
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-5% Synergy $5.17
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-6% Synergy $0.40
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-7% Synergy $0.30
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-14% Synergy $18.70
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-16% Synergy $2.57
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-17% Synergy $0.54
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-32% Synergy $3.59

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Arno Dorian's game plan and control the board.

Petty Larceny Petty Larceny
+44% Synergy $0.10
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+28% Synergy $0.13
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+24% Synergy $0.90
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+17% Synergy $0.25
Back in Town Back in Town
+17% Synergy $0.74
Victimize Victimize
+11% Synergy $0.44
Suplex Suplex
+10% Synergy $0.14
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+9% Synergy $5.79
Assassinate Assassinate
+9% Synergy $0.11
Kindred Charge Kindred Charge
+7% Synergy $4.49
Ghastly Conscription Ghastly Conscription
+6% Synergy $0.22
Monastery Raid Monastery Raid
+6% Synergy $0.05
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+5% Synergy $2.81
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+3% Synergy $8.31
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+2% Synergy $0.40
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.72
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-3% Synergy $10.83
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-4% Synergy $0.23
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-4% Synergy $0.27
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-11% Synergy $0.40
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-14% Synergy $1.88
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-25% Synergy $3.61

Utility Artifacts

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

Phantom Blade Phantom Blade
+51% Synergy $0.09
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+51% Synergy $0.21
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+47% Synergy $8.78
Hidden Footblade Hidden Footblade
+32% Synergy $0.12
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+28% Synergy $3.34
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+17% Synergy $3.46
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+14% Synergy $1.60
Reaper's Scythe Reaper's Scythe
+14% Synergy $0.17
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+13% Synergy $0.85
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+13% Synergy $15.08
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.26
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+12% Synergy $26.38
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+10% Synergy $6.08
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+10% Synergy $1.23
World Map World Map
+9% Synergy $0.15
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+9% Synergy $11.62
Adrestia Adrestia
+9% Synergy $0.08
Hemlock Vial Hemlock Vial
+9% Synergy $0.06
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.32
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+8% Synergy $35.57
Ransom Note Ransom Note
+8% Synergy $0.09
Killer's Mask Killer's Mask
+6% Synergy $0.04
Hunter's Blowgun Hunter's Blowgun
+6% Synergy $0.09
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
+6% Synergy $1.88
Concealed Weapon Concealed Weapon
+6% Synergy $0.07
Headsplitter Headsplitter
+6% Synergy $0.12
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+3% Synergy $0.25
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+1% Synergy $8.26
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-1% Synergy $4.78
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Arno Dorian's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

At Knifepoint At Knifepoint
+48% Synergy $0.12
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+44% Synergy $0.74
Rage Reflection Rage Reflection
+42% Synergy $1.10
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+42% Synergy $11.65
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+28% Synergy $12.37
Greed Greed
+22% Synergy $0.25
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+20% Synergy $0.58
Conspiracy Conspiracy
+15% Synergy $3.49
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+13% Synergy $0.16
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+9% Synergy $8.63
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+9% Synergy $0.28
Ugin's Mastery Ugin's Mastery
+8% Synergy $0.19
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+6% Synergy $1.41
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+5% Synergy $4.29
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+4% Synergy $0.25
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+1% Synergy $0.11
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-1% Synergy $1.76
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-5% Synergy $2.48

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Arno Dorian to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Angrath, Captain of Chaos Angrath, Captain of Chaos
+12% Synergy $0.20
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+2% Synergy $4.06

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+47% Synergy $0.33
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+23% Synergy $0.15
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+22% Synergy $2.59
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+16% Synergy $3.91
Branch of Vitu-Ghazi Branch of Vitu-Ghazi
+11% Synergy $0.08
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.15
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+5% Synergy $25.99
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+2% Synergy $0.27
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.18
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $49.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-14% Synergy $0.90

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+19% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $1.15
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
0% Synergy $0.26
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
0% Synergy $0.23
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-2% Synergy $0.75
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $1.38
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-16% Synergy $1.66

Lands

The mana base foundation for Arno Dorian decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Brotherhood Headquarters Brotherhood Headquarters
+63% Synergy $0.15
Razortrap Gorge Razortrap Gorge
+27% Synergy $0.12
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+24% Synergy $0.08
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+20% Synergy $1.98
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+18% Synergy $0.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+18% Synergy $0.15
Cinder Barrens Cinder Barrens
+13% Synergy $0.08
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+12% Synergy $0.27
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
+12% Synergy $0.84
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+11% Synergy $0.17
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
+10% Synergy $0.21
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
+8% Synergy $0.53
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+7% Synergy $0.07
Billiard Room Billiard Room
+6% Synergy $0.30
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+5% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.18
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.21
Drossforge Bridge Drossforge Bridge
+4% Synergy $0.79
Tramway Station Tramway Station
+4% Synergy $0.11
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+3% Synergy $0.38
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+2% Synergy $0.24
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.06
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-1% Synergy $0.69
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.27
Badlands Badlands
-2% Synergy
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-5% Synergy $2.66
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-7% Synergy $0.29
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-8% Synergy $6.54
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-10% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-12% Synergy $0.21
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-14% Synergy $10.11
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-15% Synergy $4.86
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-17% Synergy $13.48
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-18% Synergy $22.68
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-24% Synergy $0.53
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-30% Synergy $16.50

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