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Auron, Venerated Guardian
Price tag $0.19

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

#2407 Current Rank
#2663 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.

Earth Kingdom Jailer Earth Kingdom Jailer
+4% Synergy $0.07
Aang's Iceberg Aang's Iceberg
+2% Synergy $0.30
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
-2% Synergy $0.66

High Synergy Cards

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

Genji Glove Genji Glove
+46% Synergy $3.34
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+39% Synergy $5.38
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+38% Synergy $0.63
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+38% Synergy $0.65
Single Combat Single Combat
+35% Synergy $0.47
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+34% Synergy $1.20
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+33% Synergy $0.37
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+33% Synergy $19.89
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+33% Synergy $1.82
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+32% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

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

Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+32% Synergy $2.79
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+30% Synergy $38.64
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+28% Synergy $0.32
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+28% Synergy $4.41
Reprieve Reprieve
+24% Synergy $1.19
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+21% Synergy $4.69
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+15% Synergy $42.73
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+4% Synergy $3.89
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.71
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+3% Synergy $11.24
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $91.84
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $46.24
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $30.49
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $89.88
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $44.01

Creatures

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

Chocobo Knights Chocobo Knights
+32% Synergy $0.27
Selfless Samurai Selfless Samurai
+31% Synergy $0.10
Ironsoul Enforcer Ironsoul Enforcer
+26% Synergy $0.60
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+24% Synergy $2.26
Imperial Subduer Imperial Subduer
+24% Synergy $0.05
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+20% Synergy $0.36
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+18% Synergy $16.85
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
+18% Synergy $1.04
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+18% Synergy $1.77
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+17% Synergy $7.43
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+17% Synergy $9.19
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+17% Synergy $10.33
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+16% Synergy $14.45
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+16% Synergy $0.09
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+13% Synergy $8.17
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+13% Synergy $9.98
Gatta and Luzzu Gatta and Luzzu
+12% Synergy $0.21
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
+12% Synergy $0.09
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+11% Synergy $5.65
Weapons Vendor Weapons Vendor
+11% Synergy $0.04
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+10% Synergy $0.39
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+10% Synergy $1.15
Summon: Ixion Summon: Ixion
+10% Synergy $0.23
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+9% Synergy $2.57
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+9% Synergy $28.07
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+9% Synergy $2.26
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+9% Synergy $3.86
Sublime Archangel Sublime Archangel
+9% Synergy $3.06
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+8% Synergy $0.39
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+8% Synergy $2.18
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+8% Synergy $0.34
Lord Jyscal Guado Lord Jyscal Guado
+8% Synergy $0.16
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+5% Synergy $0.39
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+3% Synergy $16.58
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+2% Synergy $34.43
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+2% Synergy $32.81
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+1% Synergy $0.20
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
0% Synergy $7.05
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-1% Synergy $1.89
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-1% Synergy $0.22
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
-1% Synergy $0.88
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
-1% Synergy $0.55
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-2% Synergy $1.25
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
-3% Synergy $2.98
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.20
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
-5% Synergy $28.65
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
-5% Synergy $48.71
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-6% Synergy $4.06
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-7% Synergy $2.17
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-8% Synergy $3.79

Instants

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

Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+28% Synergy $0.80
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+21% Synergy $6.73
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+18% Synergy $0.99
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+17% Synergy $7.82
Protection Magic Protection Magic
+16% Synergy $0.34
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+15% Synergy $7.50
Auron's Inspiration Auron's Inspiration
+15% Synergy $0.05
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+12% Synergy $17.61
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+10% Synergy $14.89
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+8% Synergy $0.26
Slash of Light Slash of Light
+8% Synergy $0.04
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+7% Synergy $0.12
Destroy Evil Destroy Evil
+7% Synergy $0.13
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+6% Synergy $3.60
Dual-Sun Technique Dual-Sun Technique
+6% Synergy $0.06
Feat of Resistance Feat of Resistance
+6% Synergy $0.03
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+5% Synergy $0.30
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+4% Synergy $0.60
Dispatch Dispatch
+4% Synergy $0.21
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+4% Synergy $0.18
Shelter Shelter
+4% Synergy $0.10
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.14
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.61
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-1% Synergy $0.46
Silence Silence
-2% Synergy $6.19
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-4% Synergy $9.22
Return to Dust Return to Dust
-4% Synergy $0.06
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-4% Synergy $2.97
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $0.96
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-5% Synergy $0.90
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-6% Synergy $0.75
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-7% Synergy $3.79

Sorceries

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

Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+31% Synergy $7.66
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+27% Synergy $0.23
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+19% Synergy $0.14
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+18% Synergy $9.56
Fated Clash Fated Clash
+13% Synergy $10.27
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+11% Synergy $0.54
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $3.39
Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+8% Synergy $0.10
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+6% Synergy $0.20
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $8.65
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+1% Synergy $0.51
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-2% Synergy $0.90
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-5% Synergy $0.45
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.27
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-6% Synergy $0.45

Utility Artifacts

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

Shadowspear Shadowspear
+27% Synergy $36.41
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+27% Synergy $32.48
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+25% Synergy $0.90
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+25% Synergy $1.78
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+23% Synergy $6.57
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+22% Synergy $1.55
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+22% Synergy $42.90
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+20% Synergy $9.65
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+20% Synergy $0.29
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+18% Synergy $37.91
Godsend Godsend
+18% Synergy $3.11
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+18% Synergy $0.32
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+17% Synergy $8.13
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+16% Synergy $1.57
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+15% Synergy $3.83
Ancestral Katana Ancestral Katana
+15% Synergy $0.08
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+15% Synergy $10.83
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+14% Synergy $2.34
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+14% Synergy $4.92
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+14% Synergy $0.16
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+13% Synergy $4.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $3.86
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+11% Synergy $2.52
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+10% Synergy $0.17
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+10% Synergy $5.78
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+8% Synergy $3.81
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+8% Synergy $0.77
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+8% Synergy $0.25
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+8% Synergy $16.32
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+7% Synergy $12.96
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+7% Synergy $0.13
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+7% Synergy $5.84
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+6% Synergy $0.64
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+6% Synergy $4.70
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+6% Synergy $32.04
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+6% Synergy $0.86
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.19
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+5% Synergy $0.30
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+5% Synergy $0.37
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+5% Synergy $2.27
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+5% Synergy $0.50
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+4% Synergy $43.68
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+4% Synergy $2.31
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+3% Synergy $1.38
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $8.28
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+3% Synergy $12.56
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+3% Synergy $8.73
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+1% Synergy $0.33
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-2% Synergy $3.70
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-6% Synergy $3.44

Enchantments

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

Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+28% Synergy $16.35
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+22% Synergy $3.33
Idolized Idolized
+18% Synergy $0.48
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+13% Synergy $0.66
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+12% Synergy $0.24
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+12% Synergy $0.33
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+11% Synergy $2.78
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+9% Synergy $0.19
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+9% Synergy $4.03
Together Forever Together Forever
+9% Synergy $0.19
Angelic Benediction Angelic Benediction
+9% Synergy $0.45
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+8% Synergy $3.28
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+8% Synergy $0.66
Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+8% Synergy $0.15
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+7% Synergy $3.70
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+6% Synergy $1.43
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+6% Synergy $3.98
Spectra Ward Spectra Ward
+6% Synergy $2.57
Felidar Umbra Felidar Umbra
+6% Synergy $5.19
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+6% Synergy $0.17
Summoner's Sending Summoner's Sending
+6% Synergy $0.14
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $20.00
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+5% Synergy $4.33
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+5% Synergy $1.25
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+5% Synergy $3.68
Indestructibility Indestructibility
+5% Synergy $1.43
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+4% Synergy $0.20
Holy Mantle Holy Mantle
+4% Synergy $0.31
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+4% Synergy $4.53
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+3% Synergy $4.00
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+3% Synergy $0.22
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $6.63
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $26.05
With Great Power... With Great Power...
+2% Synergy $0.51
Chains of Custody Chains of Custody
+2% Synergy $0.25
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+1% Synergy $0.51
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+1% Synergy $0.21
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+1% Synergy $0.19
Benevolent Blessing Benevolent Blessing
+1% Synergy $0.19
True Conviction True Conviction
0% Synergy $4.27
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
0% Synergy $3.05
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
-1% Synergy $1.59
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
-1% Synergy $1.84
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
-1% Synergy $2.24
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-2% Synergy $1.87
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-2% Synergy $1.84
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-3% Synergy $7.94
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-4% Synergy $1.80
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-7% Synergy $1.80

Planeswalkers

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

The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+6% Synergy $3.15
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
-2% Synergy $1.33
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-4% Synergy $29.84

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+32% Synergy $0.37
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+24% Synergy $1.21
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+20% Synergy $1.30
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+12% Synergy $0.23
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+11% Synergy $4.93
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+11% Synergy $2.77
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+11% Synergy $0.76
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+10% Synergy $5.10
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+9% Synergy $1.18
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+9% Synergy $1.47
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+8% Synergy $10.25
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $4.92
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+7% Synergy $5.71
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.17
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.11
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $7.19
Sejiri Steppe Sejiri Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.34
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+3% Synergy $0.13
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+1% Synergy $13.12
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy $38.24
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-1% Synergy $0.45
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-1% Synergy $0.20
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-2% Synergy $0.43
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-3% Synergy $0.05
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-4% Synergy $18.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.26
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-6% Synergy $0.68
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-6% Synergy $34.91
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-9% Synergy $0.19
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-10% Synergy $3.51
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 $0.09
White Auracite White Auracite
+11% Synergy $0.10
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.17
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+4% Synergy $25.64
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.92
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.17
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.15

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.17
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+5% Synergy $0.12
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $34.93
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+2% Synergy $6.69
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.61
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.42
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.16
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-4% Synergy $0.37
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-8% Synergy $3.79

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