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Auron, Venerated Guardian
Price tag $0.15

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

#2307 Current Rank
#2345 Last Week
#2672 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.

Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+1% Synergy $0.17
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
0% Synergy $9.86
Spectacular Tactics Spectacular Tactics
-1% Synergy $0.05
With Great Power... With Great Power...
-9% Synergy $0.51

High Synergy Cards

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

Genji Glove Genji Glove
+44% Synergy $5.74
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+39% Synergy $5.22
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+37% Synergy $1.34
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+37% Synergy $0.72
Single Combat Single Combat
+35% Synergy $0.46
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+34% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+34% Synergy $36.97
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+33% Synergy $2.50
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+33% Synergy $1.14
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+32% Synergy $1.95

Top Cards

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

All That Glitters All That Glitters
+32% Synergy $0.22
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+30% Synergy $5.21
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+30% Synergy $0.27
Reprieve Reprieve
+24% Synergy $1.36
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+20% Synergy $10.22
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+17% Synergy $41.79
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+6% Synergy $3.45
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.14
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $0.68
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+3% Synergy $13.27
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $78.29
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $50.09
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $94.95
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $32.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $36.64

Creatures

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

Chocobo Knights Chocobo Knights
+31% Synergy $0.21
Selfless Samurai Selfless Samurai
+28% Synergy $0.09
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+23% Synergy $2.70
Ironsoul Enforcer Ironsoul Enforcer
+23% Synergy $0.49
Imperial Subduer Imperial Subduer
+20% Synergy $0.04
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+18% Synergy $0.53
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+17% Synergy $24.76
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+16% Synergy $10.08
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+16% Synergy $12.53
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+15% Synergy $7.95
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+15% Synergy $0.14
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
+15% Synergy $0.91
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+15% Synergy $8.78
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+15% Synergy $1.57
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+13% Synergy $9.85
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+12% Synergy $5.29
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+12% Synergy $30.27
Weapons Vendor Weapons Vendor
+12% Synergy $0.07
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+11% Synergy $0.79
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+11% Synergy $3.35
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+11% Synergy $0.83
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+10% Synergy $2.33
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+10% Synergy $0.39
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
+10% Synergy $0.07
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+9% Synergy $1.79
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+9% Synergy $0.35
Gatta and Luzzu Gatta and Luzzu
+9% Synergy $0.22
Summon: Ixion Summon: Ixion
+9% Synergy $0.25
Sublime Archangel Sublime Archangel
+8% Synergy $3.13
Lord Jyscal Guado Lord Jyscal Guado
+8% Synergy $0.12
Hopeful Initiate Hopeful Initiate
+8% Synergy $0.24
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+7% Synergy $0.61
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+7% Synergy $1.73
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+5% Synergy $37.11
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+4% Synergy $16.04
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+3% Synergy $0.28
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+2% Synergy $0.33
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
0% Synergy $0.20
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
0% Synergy $0.76
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
0% Synergy $1.45
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
0% Synergy $7.03
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-1% Synergy $1.64
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
-1% Synergy $2.08
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-2% Synergy $1.59
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
-3% Synergy $48.21
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
-4% Synergy $25.39
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-4% Synergy $5.13
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-5% Synergy $3.55
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.26
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $4.13

Instants

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

Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+25% Synergy $1.18
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+20% Synergy $6.95
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+19% Synergy $7.43
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+17% Synergy $6.87
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+17% Synergy $0.71
Protection Magic Protection Magic
+15% Synergy $0.27
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+14% Synergy $15.58
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+12% Synergy $17.98
Auron's Inspiration Auron's Inspiration
+12% Synergy $0.04
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+10% Synergy $0.23
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+8% Synergy $0.40
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+8% Synergy $3.63
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+7% Synergy $0.12
Feat of Resistance Feat of Resistance
+6% Synergy $0.03
Destroy Evil Destroy Evil
+5% Synergy $0.22
Dispatch Dispatch
+4% Synergy $0.32
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+4% Synergy $0.20
Slash of Light Slash of Light
+4% Synergy $0.04
Dual-Sun Technique Dual-Sun Technique
+4% Synergy $0.15
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+3% Synergy $0.53
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+3% Synergy $0.39
Shelter Shelter
+3% Synergy $0.09
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.69
Disenchant Disenchant
+1% Synergy $0.17
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+1% Synergy $0.46
Silence Silence
0% Synergy $8.01
Return to Dust Return to Dust
-3% Synergy $0.09
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-4% Synergy $8.91
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-4% Synergy $1.38
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-5% Synergy $0.86
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-5% Synergy $0.63
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-6% Synergy $3.46

Sorceries

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

Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+28% Synergy $9.01
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+27% Synergy $0.27
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+21% Synergy $0.12
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+17% Synergy $5.66
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+12% Synergy $0.58
Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+8% Synergy $0.09
Farewell Farewell
+6% Synergy $3.33
Fated Clash Fated Clash
+6% Synergy
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+3% Synergy $0.55
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+3% Synergy $0.26
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+1% Synergy $0.41
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
0% Synergy $10.23
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-2% Synergy $0.81
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-4% Synergy $2.14
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.21
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-5% Synergy $0.41
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-6% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+31% Synergy $18.76
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+25% Synergy $39.31
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+25% Synergy $6.36
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+24% Synergy $36.97
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+23% Synergy $0.93
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+23% Synergy $1.51
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+23% Synergy $8.99
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+21% Synergy $1.59
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+21% Synergy $43.91
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+21% Synergy $0.27
Godsend Godsend
+18% Synergy $3.09
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+17% Synergy $7.63
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+17% Synergy $0.38
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+16% Synergy $32.02
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+15% Synergy $1.52
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+15% Synergy $0.12
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+15% Synergy $6.77
Ancestral Katana Ancestral Katana
+15% Synergy $0.06
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+14% Synergy $2.02
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+14% Synergy $4.91
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+13% Synergy $5.02
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+12% Synergy $4.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $4.12
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+10% Synergy $2.20
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+10% Synergy $0.23
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+9% Synergy $0.16
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+9% Synergy $5.30
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+8% Synergy $5.40
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+8% Synergy $0.75
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+8% Synergy $13.12
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+8% Synergy $4.86
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+7% Synergy $0.61
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+7% Synergy $29.61
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+7% Synergy $0.94
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+7% Synergy $15.86
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.21
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+6% Synergy $0.10
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+6% Synergy $0.60
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+5% Synergy $0.16
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+5% Synergy $1.49
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+4% Synergy $0.93
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $9.98
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+4% Synergy $8.52
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+4% Synergy $2.16
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+3% Synergy $42.00
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+3% Synergy $1.10
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+2% Synergy $0.34
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-1% Synergy $2.70
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
-1% Synergy $17.29
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-4% Synergy $3.34

Enchantments

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

Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+28% Synergy $16.11
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+21% Synergy $3.77
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+19% Synergy $4.88
Idolized Idolized
+16% Synergy $0.51
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+13% Synergy $0.79
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+13% Synergy $0.27
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+11% Synergy $0.56
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+10% Synergy $0.28
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+10% Synergy $2.99
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+9% Synergy $0.87
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+9% Synergy $4.21
Together Forever Together Forever
+9% Synergy $0.20
Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+9% Synergy $0.13
Angelic Benediction Angelic Benediction
+9% Synergy $0.44
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+8% Synergy $3.00
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+8% Synergy $2.17
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+8% Synergy $1.68
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+8% Synergy $3.90
Land Tax Land Tax
+7% Synergy $22.02
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+7% Synergy $1.15
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+7% Synergy $0.23
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+6% Synergy $4.65
Felidar Umbra Felidar Umbra
+6% Synergy $4.61
Spectra Ward Spectra Ward
+6% Synergy $2.35
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+5% Synergy $6.12
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+5% Synergy $0.25
Holy Mantle Holy Mantle
+5% Synergy $0.27
Indestructibility Indestructibility
+5% Synergy $1.46
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+5% Synergy $3.58
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+4% Synergy $0.19
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+4% Synergy $7.16
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+4% Synergy $4.56
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $24.39
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+3% Synergy $0.51
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+3% Synergy $4.04
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+3% Synergy $2.50
Benevolent Blessing Benevolent Blessing
+2% Synergy $0.27
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+2% Synergy $0.18
True Conviction True Conviction
+1% Synergy $4.01
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+1% Synergy $0.23
Shardmage's Rescue Shardmage's Rescue
+1% Synergy $0.17
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
0% Synergy $2.78
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
0% Synergy $3.66
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $3.48
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
-1% Synergy $0.54
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-2% Synergy $1.35
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-3% Synergy $1.50
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-3% Synergy $2.03
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-3% Synergy $2.97
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-6% Synergy $2.23

Planeswalkers

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

The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+7% Synergy $3.46
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-3% Synergy $29.42

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+32% Synergy $0.31
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+20% Synergy $1.87
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+20% Synergy $1.41
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+11% Synergy $0.29
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+11% Synergy $5.95
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+10% Synergy $1.55
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+10% Synergy $1.89
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+10% Synergy $1.29
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+9% Synergy $2.21
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+8% Synergy $3.80
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+8% Synergy $5.98
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+8% Synergy $11.40
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $3.03
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.14
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.13
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $7.61
Sejiri Steppe Sejiri Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.33
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+2% Synergy $0.10
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+2% Synergy $12.19
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+1% Synergy $0.15
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy $39.21
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $12.40
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-1% Synergy $0.39
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.39
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-4% Synergy $16.79
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-4% Synergy $0.07
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $1.99
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-6% Synergy $35.36
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-7% Synergy $0.72
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-8% Synergy $4.06
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-10% Synergy $0.15
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-12% Synergy $0.15

Mana Artifacts

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

Blitzball Blitzball
+20% Synergy $0.09
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.49
White Auracite White Auracite
+6% Synergy $0.09
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.13
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+4% Synergy $23.37
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.46
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $8.70
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.05
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-5% Synergy $0.16

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.16
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+4% Synergy $0.13
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.05
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $35.29
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.69
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+2% Synergy $6.54
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.12
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.52
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.16
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $4.13

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