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Auron, Venerated Guardian
Price tag $0.23

Legendary CreatureHuman Spirit Samurai

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2401 Current Rank
#2248 Last Week
#2629 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.

Bark of Doran Bark of Doran
+7% Synergy $0.17
Slumbering Walker Slumbering Walker
+6% Synergy $0.22
Ajani, Outland Chaperone Ajani, Outland Chaperone
+6% Synergy $2.98
Winnowing Winnowing
+5% Synergy $0.36
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+4% Synergy $17.91

High Synergy Cards

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

Genji Glove Genji Glove
+46% Synergy $4.12
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+40% Synergy $0.83
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+38% Synergy $6.34
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+38% Synergy $1.88
Single Combat Single Combat
+37% Synergy $0.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+36% Synergy $1.58
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+33% Synergy $0.37
Chocobo Knights Chocobo Knights
+33% Synergy $0.27
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+33% Synergy $0.44
Selfless Samurai Selfless Samurai
+33% Synergy $0.11

Top Cards

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

Open the Armory Open the Armory
+32% Synergy $3.13
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+31% Synergy $2.97
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+27% Synergy $0.36
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+26% Synergy $6.31
Reprieve Reprieve
+23% Synergy $1.32
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+14% Synergy $46.54
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.38
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+3% Synergy $3.84
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+3% Synergy $10.91
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $99.32
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $47.42
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $98.84
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $48.00
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $31.52

Creatures

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

Ironsoul Enforcer Ironsoul Enforcer
+27% Synergy $0.67
Imperial Subduer Imperial Subduer
+26% Synergy $0.05
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+23% Synergy $0.48
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+22% Synergy $2.26
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+20% Synergy $1.73
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+19% Synergy $16.68
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+19% Synergy $0.15
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
+19% Synergy $0.69
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+16% Synergy $7.61
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+16% Synergy $9.76
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+16% Synergy $16.56
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+16% Synergy $13.75
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
+14% Synergy $0.08
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+13% Synergy $9.67
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+12% Synergy $7.07
Weapons Vendor Weapons Vendor
+12% Synergy $0.06
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+11% Synergy $2.87
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+11% Synergy $9.56
Gatta and Luzzu Gatta and Luzzu
+11% Synergy $0.16
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+10% Synergy $2.97
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+10% Synergy $0.52
Summon: Ixion Summon: Ixion
+10% Synergy $0.32
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+9% Synergy $4.72
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+9% Synergy $1.15
Sublime Archangel Sublime Archangel
+9% Synergy $3.80
Eiganjo Exemplar Eiganjo Exemplar
+9% Synergy $0.07
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+8% Synergy $0.30
Lord Jyscal Guado Lord Jyscal Guado
+8% Synergy $0.16
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+7% Synergy $0.50
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+7% Synergy $29.73
Hopeful Initiate Hopeful Initiate
+7% Synergy $0.36
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+6% Synergy $1.98
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+5% Synergy $0.54
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+4% Synergy $0.25
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+3% Synergy $0.41
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+3% Synergy $46.99
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+2% Synergy $16.89
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+2% Synergy $0.26
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+1% Synergy $37.09
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+1% Synergy $8.86
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-1% Synergy $4.31
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-1% Synergy $0.23
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
-1% Synergy $1.08
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
-3% Synergy $3.66
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-3% Synergy $1.66
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.23
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
-6% Synergy $29.70
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
-6% Synergy $51.72
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-7% Synergy $3.77
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-8% Synergy $2.47

Instants

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

Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+28% Synergy $1.29
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+22% Synergy $7.77
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+18% Synergy $0.91
Protection Magic Protection Magic
+16% Synergy $0.30
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+15% Synergy $8.46
Auron's Inspiration Auron's Inspiration
+15% Synergy $0.06
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+14% Synergy $8.26
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+12% Synergy $21.04
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+9% Synergy $17.09
Slash of Light Slash of Light
+9% Synergy $0.05
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+8% Synergy $0.35
Destroy Evil Destroy Evil
+8% Synergy $0.15
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+7% Synergy $0.13
Feat of Resistance Feat of Resistance
+7% Synergy $0.06
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+6% Synergy $0.25
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+5% Synergy $0.27
Dispatch Dispatch
+5% Synergy $0.20
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+5% Synergy $0.84
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+5% Synergy $3.65
Dual-Sun Technique Dual-Sun Technique
+5% Synergy $0.10
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+3% Synergy $0.11
Shelter Shelter
+3% Synergy $0.14
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.10
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.44
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-2% Synergy $0.47
Silence Silence
-3% Synergy $6.37
Return to Dust Return to Dust
-3% Synergy $0.12
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $0.87
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-4% Synergy $1.08
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-4% Synergy $0.97
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-4% Synergy $2.80
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-5% Synergy $14.64
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-7% Synergy $4.53

Sorceries

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

Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+28% Synergy $8.47
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+26% Synergy $0.30
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+19% Synergy $0.17
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+17% Synergy $12.14
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+12% Synergy $0.54
Fated Clash Fated Clash
+12% Synergy $6.77
Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy $4.79
Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+9% Synergy $0.10
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+6% Synergy $0.21
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+3% Synergy $0.72
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+2% Synergy $0.85
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $10.03
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-1% Synergy $0.96
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.43
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-6% Synergy $0.52
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-6% Synergy $0.48

Utility Artifacts

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

Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+32% Synergy $24.06
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+28% Synergy $40.10
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+28% Synergy $29.79
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+26% Synergy $41.18
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+25% Synergy $0.98
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+25% Synergy $2.26
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+22% Synergy $8.54
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+21% Synergy $9.99
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+21% Synergy $0.31
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+20% Synergy $2.84
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+20% Synergy $50.14
Godsend Godsend
+20% Synergy $3.13
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+20% Synergy $0.40
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+18% Synergy $37.16
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+16% Synergy $2.24
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+16% Synergy $2.14
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+15% Synergy $3.74
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+15% Synergy $9.37
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+15% Synergy $0.15
Ancestral Katana Ancestral Katana
+15% Synergy $0.06
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+14% Synergy $5.18
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+13% Synergy $3.72
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+13% Synergy $16.13
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+12% Synergy $0.17
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+11% Synergy $2.37
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+9% Synergy $0.85
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+9% Synergy $0.22
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+9% Synergy $12.25
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+8% Synergy $12.56
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+7% Synergy $3.04
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+7% Synergy $16.86
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+7% Synergy $31.79
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+6% Synergy $0.15
Phoenix Down Phoenix Down
+6% Synergy $0.09
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+5% Synergy $0.22
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+5% Synergy $4.85
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+5% Synergy $0.71
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+4% Synergy $44.79
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+4% Synergy $0.75
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+4% Synergy $0.63
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+4% Synergy $2.40
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+4% Synergy $2.82
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.23
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+3% Synergy $13.35
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+2% Synergy $0.39
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+2% Synergy $1.18
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+2% Synergy $11.62
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+1% Synergy $13.88
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-4% Synergy $4.74
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-9% Synergy $4.13

Enchantments

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

Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+27% Synergy $16.85
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+22% Synergy $4.01
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+21% Synergy $5.73
Idolized Idolized
+17% Synergy $0.57
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+13% Synergy $0.24
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+13% Synergy $0.28
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+11% Synergy $4.58
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+11% Synergy $0.84
Together Forever Together Forever
+9% Synergy $0.19
Angelic Benediction Angelic Benediction
+9% Synergy $0.44
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+8% Synergy $4.49
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+8% Synergy $4.88
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+7% Synergy $0.80
Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+7% Synergy $0.17
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+6% Synergy $0.24
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+6% Synergy $0.89
Indestructibility Indestructibility
+6% Synergy $1.65
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+6% Synergy $0.20
Summoner's Sending Summoner's Sending
+6% Synergy $0.17
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $24.31
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+5% Synergy $4.67
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+5% Synergy $4.76
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+5% Synergy $4.25
Spectra Ward Spectra Ward
+5% Synergy $2.68
Warrior's Resolve Warrior's Resolve
+5% Synergy $2.73
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+4% Synergy $4.21
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+4% Synergy $0.26
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+4% Synergy $0.66
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+4% Synergy $8.23
Felidar Umbra Felidar Umbra
+4% Synergy $5.11
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+4% Synergy $4.67
Holy Mantle Holy Mantle
+4% Synergy $0.32
With Great Power... With Great Power...
+3% Synergy $0.55
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+3% Synergy $4.13
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $28.55
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+2% Synergy $0.22
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+2% Synergy $2.47
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+1% Synergy $0.50
Benevolent Blessing Benevolent Blessing
+1% Synergy $0.16
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+1% Synergy $0.18
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+1% Synergy $0.21
True Conviction True Conviction
0% Synergy $4.92
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
-1% Synergy $1.10
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
-1% Synergy $2.09
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
-1% Synergy $3.61
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-2% Synergy $1.58
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-2% Synergy $1.90
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-6% Synergy $2.10
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-7% Synergy $2.24

Planeswalkers

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

The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+6% Synergy $4.05
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
0% Synergy $1.58
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-5% Synergy $29.12

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+32% Synergy $0.27
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+26% Synergy $0.82
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+21% Synergy $1.60
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+14% Synergy $0.28
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+12% Synergy $5.18
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+12% Synergy $3.25
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+11% Synergy $0.63
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+10% Synergy $5.66
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $5.27
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+8% Synergy $1.38
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+8% Synergy $1.21
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+7% Synergy $6.11
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+7% Synergy $11.66
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.19
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.11
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $7.91
Sejiri Steppe Sejiri Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.36
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+3% Synergy $0.15
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+2% Synergy $13.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $45.08
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy $0.48
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
0% Synergy $0.16
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-2% Synergy $0.06
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-2% Synergy $0.59
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-3% Synergy $19.58
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-5% Synergy $0.60
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $3.28
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-6% Synergy $35.94
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-7% Synergy $0.14
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-11% Synergy $4.39
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-13% Synergy $0.15

Mana Artifacts

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

Blitzball Blitzball
+22% Synergy $0.10
White Auracite White Auracite
+11% Synergy $0.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.23
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $31.84
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.72
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.71
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-5% Synergy $0.18

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.21
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+5% Synergy $0.11
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $42.67
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.20
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.44
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+1% Synergy $6.57
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.17
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.13
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.23
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-3% Synergy $0.36
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-7% Synergy $3.77

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