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Auron, Venerated Guardian
Price tag $0.49

Legendary CreatureHuman Spirit Samurai

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

#2098 Current Rank
#2334 Last Week
#2877 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Auron, Venerated Guardian.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Auron, Venerated Guardian decks.

Genji Glove Genji Glove
+46% Synergy $4.85
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+28% Synergy $1.17
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+24% Synergy $36.85
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+19% Synergy $1.97
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+15% Synergy $4.33

High Synergy Cards

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

Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+42% Synergy $7.32
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+39% Synergy $1.97
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+36% Synergy $1.94
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+35% Synergy $0.28
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+35% Synergy $1.70
Single Combat Single Combat
+35% Synergy $0.47
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+35% Synergy $17.15
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+34% Synergy $0.27
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+34% Synergy $35.07
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+34% Synergy $3.67

Top Cards

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

Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+30% Synergy $1.30
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+28% Synergy $6.35
Reprieve Reprieve
+27% Synergy $0.63
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+22% Synergy $6.79
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+17% Synergy $42.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $4.45
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+12% Synergy $2.94
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.84
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $0.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+9% Synergy $13.58
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $67.99
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $92.16
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $45.06
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $28.27
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $94.69
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $34.98

Creatures

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

Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+34% Synergy $0.87
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+30% Synergy $0.34
Chocobo Knights Chocobo Knights
+25% Synergy $0.55
Selfless Samurai Selfless Samurai
+21% Synergy $0.07
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+19% Synergy $11.88
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+19% Synergy $3.36
Imperial Subduer Imperial Subduer
+18% Synergy $0.03
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+17% Synergy $25.00
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+15% Synergy $3.70
Ironsoul Enforcer Ironsoul Enforcer
+14% Synergy $0.50
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+13% Synergy $6.86
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+13% Synergy $7.56
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+13% Synergy $1.16
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+12% Synergy $24.93
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+12% Synergy $2.14
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+11% Synergy $2.78
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+11% Synergy $1.09
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
+11% Synergy $2.41
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+10% Synergy $0.61
Sublime Archangel Sublime Archangel
+10% Synergy $2.64
Knight of Glory Knight of Glory
+10% Synergy $0.18
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
+10% Synergy $0.06
Sigiled Paladin Sigiled Paladin
+10% Synergy $0.31
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+10% Synergy $5.28
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+9% Synergy $10.32
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+9% Synergy $17.67
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+9% Synergy $31.10
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+9% Synergy $1.32
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+9% Synergy $0.43
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+8% Synergy $0.82
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+8% Synergy $14.00
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+8% Synergy $0.21
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+7% Synergy $3.36
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+7% Synergy $0.40
Weapons Vendor Weapons Vendor
+7% Synergy $0.05
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+5% Synergy $0.35
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+5% Synergy $29.17
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+4% Synergy $0.29
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+4% Synergy $2.09
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+4% Synergy $0.54
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+3% Synergy $0.91
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+2% Synergy $1.08
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+2% Synergy $5.47
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+2% Synergy $1.24
Soul Warden Soul Warden
0% Synergy $2.14
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
0% Synergy $24.46
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
0% Synergy $46.76
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-2% Synergy $4.55
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-6% Synergy $1.92
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Auron, Venerated Guardian safe.

Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+23% Synergy $5.00
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+21% Synergy $8.15
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+16% Synergy $16.29
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+16% Synergy $1.74
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+15% Synergy $16.24
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+13% Synergy $0.28
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+13% Synergy $4.19
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+10% Synergy $0.31
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+8% Synergy $0.17
Protection Magic Protection Magic
+8% Synergy $0.80
Auron's Inspiration Auron's Inspiration
+8% Synergy $0.06
Feat of Resistance Feat of Resistance
+7% Synergy $0.06
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+6% Synergy $0.51
Slash of Light Slash of Light
+6% Synergy $0.03
Call to Glory Call to Glory
+6% Synergy $0.21
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+5% Synergy $0.44
Dispatch Dispatch
+5% Synergy $0.45
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+4% Synergy $0.15
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+4% Synergy $0.45
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+2% Synergy $8.65
Disenchant Disenchant
0% Synergy $0.13
Silence Silence
-1% Synergy $6.48
Return to Dust Return to Dust
-2% Synergy $0.10
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.76
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-3% Synergy $11.91
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-3% Synergy $1.96
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-5% Synergy $0.90
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-6% Synergy $3.77
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-6% Synergy $0.45

Sorceries

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

Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+33% Synergy $8.35
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+28% Synergy $0.32
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+17% Synergy $0.23
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+17% Synergy $9.99
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+9% Synergy $0.62
Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+8% Synergy $0.07
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+5% Synergy $0.65
Farewell Farewell
+4% Synergy $4.30
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.44
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $8.66
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+1% Synergy $1.91
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
0% Synergy $0.73
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-4% Synergy $0.90
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-5% Synergy $0.39

Utility Artifacts

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

Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+27% Synergy $8.01
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+26% Synergy $1.06
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+26% Synergy $41.21
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+24% Synergy $0.97
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+23% Synergy $31.55
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+23% Synergy $1.33
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+19% Synergy $1.86
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+18% Synergy $9.42
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+17% Synergy $6.01
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+16% Synergy $2.39
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+16% Synergy $0.21
Godsend Godsend
+16% Synergy $3.34
Ancestral Katana Ancestral Katana
+16% Synergy $0.07
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+15% Synergy $1.41
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+14% Synergy $33.77
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+14% Synergy $0.11
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+13% Synergy $6.10
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+12% Synergy $5.37
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+11% Synergy $10.34
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+11% Synergy $5.90
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+10% Synergy $3.11
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+10% Synergy $1.32
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+10% Synergy $0.18
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+9% Synergy $2.31
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+9% Synergy $16.80
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+9% Synergy $1.19
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+9% Synergy $1.78
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.24
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+8% Synergy $9.43
Ring of Thune Ring of Thune
+8% Synergy $0.16
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+7% Synergy $0.61
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+7% Synergy $31.16
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+7% Synergy $0.20
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+6% Synergy $0.40
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+6% Synergy $0.78
Haystack Haystack
+6% Synergy $1.62
No-Dachi No-Dachi
+6% Synergy $0.22
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+5% Synergy $0.31
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+5% Synergy $5.78
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+4% Synergy $1.02
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+4% Synergy $0.19
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+4% Synergy $2.53
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+3% Synergy $3.77
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+3% Synergy $0.35
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+3% Synergy $0.71
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+3% Synergy $38.01
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+3% Synergy $2.15
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+3% Synergy $7.86
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
-1% Synergy $20.45
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-4% Synergy $4.31

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Auron, Venerated Guardian's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

All That Glitters All That Glitters
+30% Synergy $0.40
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+28% Synergy $21.70
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+21% Synergy $3.99
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+18% Synergy $1.46
Idolized Idolized
+17% Synergy $0.75
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+14% Synergy $1.04
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+14% Synergy $4.05
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+12% Synergy $2.73
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+12% Synergy $0.26
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+11% Synergy $3.94
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+11% Synergy $2.00
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+11% Synergy $0.26
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+10% Synergy $3.14
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+10% Synergy $1.28
Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+10% Synergy $0.16
Angelic Benediction Angelic Benediction
+10% Synergy $0.53
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+10% Synergy $0.44
Land Tax Land Tax
+9% Synergy $21.01
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+9% Synergy $4.49
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+7% Synergy $26.40
True Conviction True Conviction
+7% Synergy $3.92
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+7% Synergy $0.18
Asha's Favor Asha's Favor
+7% Synergy $0.21
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+6% Synergy $0.22
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+6% Synergy $4.44
Holy Mantle Holy Mantle
+6% Synergy $0.26
Spectra Ward Spectra Ward
+6% Synergy $2.06
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+6% Synergy $3.32
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+5% Synergy $4.36
Benevolent Blessing Benevolent Blessing
+5% Synergy $0.19
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+5% Synergy $0.15
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+5% Synergy $6.00
Felidar Umbra Felidar Umbra
+5% Synergy $2.73
Indestructibility Indestructibility
+5% Synergy $1.13
Together Forever Together Forever
+5% Synergy $0.21
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+5% Synergy $0.22
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+4% Synergy $5.71
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+3% Synergy $1.43
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+3% Synergy $0.27
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+3% Synergy $4.07
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+3% Synergy $5.35
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+2% Synergy $2.46
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+2% Synergy $0.43
Shardmage's Rescue Shardmage's Rescue
+2% Synergy $0.18
Chains of Custody Chains of Custody
+2% Synergy $0.23
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
0% Synergy $2.36
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-2% Synergy $1.71
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-3% Synergy $1.53
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-3% Synergy $2.36
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-8% Synergy $4.32

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Auron, Venerated Guardian to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+7% Synergy $3.83
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-1% Synergy $30.03
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
-1% Synergy $0.84

Utility Lands

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

Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+21% Synergy $1.37
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+11% Synergy $0.46
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+10% Synergy $5.08
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+10% Synergy $0.66
War Room War Room
+9% Synergy $2.73
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+8% Synergy $6.35
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+8% Synergy $2.02
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+7% Synergy $2.11
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+7% Synergy $0.37
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $3.65
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+3% Synergy $9.47
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+2% Synergy $0.17
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.11
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+1% Synergy $12.78
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.14
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy $0.50
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $1.98
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-3% Synergy $0.19
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-4% Synergy $15.90
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-4% Synergy $34.54
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-6% Synergy $0.18
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-6% Synergy $19.02
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-9% Synergy $2.28
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-9% Synergy $0.20

Mana Artifacts

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

Blitzball Blitzball
+23% Synergy $0.08
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.07
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $1.33
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $153.22
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.16
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $17.16
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.19
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $7.59
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.12

Lands

The mana base foundation for Auron, Venerated Guardian decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.05
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+4% Synergy $0.18
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+3% Synergy $50.15
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $34.04
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy $0.18
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.50
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.22
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.76
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.11
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-9% Synergy $3.39

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