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Auron, Venerated Guardian
Price tag $0.34

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

#2515 Current Rank
#2578 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.

Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
+17% Synergy $1.47
Leader's Talent Leader's Talent
+6% Synergy $0.90
Liminal Hold Liminal Hold
+5% Synergy $0.08
Agent Bishop, Man in Black Agent Bishop, Man in Black
+3% Synergy $0.38
Curious Colossus Curious Colossus
+1% Synergy $1.04

High Synergy Cards

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

Genji Glove Genji Glove
+47% Synergy $5.28
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+39% Synergy $0.88
Single Combat Single Combat
+38% Synergy $0.50
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+37% Synergy $8.56
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+36% Synergy $2.41
Selfless Samurai Selfless Samurai
+35% Synergy $0.16
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+34% Synergy $1.85
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+33% Synergy $0.48
Chocobo Knights Chocobo Knights
+33% Synergy $0.34
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+32% Synergy $0.57

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 $3.34
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+30% Synergy $3.66
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+28% Synergy $0.34
Reprieve Reprieve
+25% Synergy $1.90
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+25% Synergy $5.29
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+22% Synergy $5.86
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+12% Synergy $53.73
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+1% Synergy $4.85
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $1.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.37

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy $7.19
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+2% Synergy $11.19
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $106.65
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $111.70
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $51.58
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $49.53
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $32.30

Creatures

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

Ironsoul Enforcer Ironsoul Enforcer
+28% Synergy $0.83
Imperial Subduer Imperial Subduer
+27% Synergy $0.07
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+22% Synergy $3.19
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+21% Synergy $1.24
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+20% Synergy $18.67
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+18% Synergy $0.25
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
+18% Synergy $0.82
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+18% Synergy $1.39
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+16% Synergy $15.62
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+16% Synergy $12.48
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+15% Synergy $12.99
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
+14% Synergy $0.19
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+13% Synergy $9.46
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+13% Synergy $19.40
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+12% Synergy $10.18
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+12% Synergy $3.37
Weapons Vendor Weapons Vendor
+12% Synergy $0.17
Gatta and Luzzu Gatta and Luzzu
+12% Synergy $0.26
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+11% Synergy $0.39
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+10% Synergy $8.13
Summon: Ixion Summon: Ixion
+10% Synergy $0.29
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+9% Synergy $3.24
Eiganjo Exemplar Eiganjo Exemplar
+9% Synergy $0.08
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+8% Synergy $0.26
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+8% Synergy $4.09
Sublime Archangel Sublime Archangel
+8% Synergy $2.81
Lord Jyscal Guado Lord Jyscal Guado
+8% Synergy $0.20
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+7% Synergy $28.33
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+7% Synergy $1.29
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+7% Synergy $3.05
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+6% Synergy $0.33
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+6% Synergy $0.59
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+6% Synergy $2.09
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+5% Synergy $0.59
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+3% Synergy $0.45
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+2% Synergy $17.44
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+2% Synergy $0.40
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+1% Synergy $4.80
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+1% Synergy $31.98
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+1% Synergy $10.59
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+1% Synergy $54.35
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
0% Synergy $1.04
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-3% Synergy $0.38
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-3% Synergy $1.96
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
-3% Synergy $5.36
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.30
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
-5% Synergy $31.06
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
-6% Synergy $53.70
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-7% Synergy $4.30
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-7% Synergy $3.56

Instants

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

Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+30% Synergy $1.65
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+22% Synergy $8.52
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+16% Synergy $0.74
Protection Magic Protection Magic
+16% Synergy $0.40
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+14% Synergy $6.66
Auron's Inspiration Auron's Inspiration
+14% Synergy $0.18
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+12% Synergy $7.92
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+10% Synergy $22.86
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+9% Synergy $18.36
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+7% Synergy $0.37
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+7% Synergy $0.40
Destroy Evil Destroy Evil
+7% Synergy $0.16
Slash of Light Slash of Light
+7% Synergy $0.14
Feat of Resistance Feat of Resistance
+7% Synergy $0.11
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+6% Synergy $4.46
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+6% Synergy $0.14
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+5% Synergy $1.01
Dispatch Dispatch
+5% Synergy $0.29
Shelter Shelter
+5% Synergy $0.24
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+5% Synergy $0.30
Dual-Sun Technique Dual-Sun Technique
+5% Synergy $0.09
Disenchant Disenchant
+3% Synergy $0.11
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+3% Synergy $0.13
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.39
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-1% Synergy $0.48
Return to Dust Return to Dust
-2% Synergy $0.17
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $1.28
Silence Silence
-3% Synergy $7.43
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-4% Synergy $0.93
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-5% Synergy $1.22
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-6% Synergy $15.89
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-7% Synergy $4.22

Sorceries

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

Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+31% Synergy $9.47
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+27% Synergy $0.31
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+19% Synergy $11.37
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+18% Synergy $0.26
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+12% Synergy $0.59
Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+8% Synergy $0.18
Fated Clash Fated Clash
+7% Synergy $5.61
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+6% Synergy $0.31
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+3% Synergy $0.75
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $10.09
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+1% Synergy $1.26
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-1% Synergy $1.02
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.43
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-6% Synergy $0.58

Utility Artifacts

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

Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+32% Synergy $28.23
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+28% Synergy $35.57
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+28% Synergy $44.24
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+27% Synergy $39.36
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+27% Synergy $1.19
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+26% Synergy $1.94
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+23% Synergy $2.57
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+22% Synergy $10.18
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+21% Synergy $10.96
Godsend Godsend
+21% Synergy $4.20
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+21% Synergy $0.37
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+20% Synergy $59.49
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+19% Synergy $0.38
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+18% Synergy $40.21
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+17% Synergy $1.87
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+15% Synergy $3.99
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+15% Synergy $0.30
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+14% Synergy $5.41
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+14% Synergy $5.01
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+14% Synergy $9.50
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+13% Synergy $3.31
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+13% Synergy $5.46
Ancestral Katana Ancestral Katana
+13% Synergy $0.21
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+13% Synergy $19.07
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $4.56
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+10% Synergy $0.22
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+10% Synergy $12.25
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+9% Synergy $0.97
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+9% Synergy $0.33
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+8% Synergy $13.39
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+7% Synergy $3.50
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+7% Synergy $19.01
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+6% Synergy $33.08
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+6% Synergy $0.57
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+5% Synergy $0.40
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+5% Synergy $3.72
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+5% Synergy $5.96
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+5% Synergy $0.95
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+5% Synergy $0.22
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.28
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+4% Synergy $0.58
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+4% Synergy $2.54
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+3% Synergy $0.42
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+3% Synergy $49.85
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $10.91
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+3% Synergy $14.19
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+2% Synergy $0.93
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+1% Synergy $14.83
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-5% Synergy $4.65
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-9% Synergy $4.34

Enchantments

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

Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+27% Synergy $17.47
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+22% Synergy $3.80
Idolized Idolized
+17% Synergy $0.65
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+13% Synergy $1.43
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+12% Synergy $0.27
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+12% Synergy $0.35
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+11% Synergy $4.62
Angelic Benediction Angelic Benediction
+10% Synergy $0.43
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+9% Synergy $5.25
Together Forever Together Forever
+9% Synergy $0.28
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+8% Synergy $3.51
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+7% Synergy $4.79
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+7% Synergy $0.30
Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+7% Synergy $0.21
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+7% Synergy $0.27
Land Tax Land Tax
+6% Synergy $25.63
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+6% Synergy $1.03
Indestructibility Indestructibility
+6% Synergy $1.92
Summoner's Sending Summoner's Sending
+6% Synergy $0.26
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+5% Synergy $5.24
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+5% Synergy $5.23
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+5% Synergy $2.52
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+4% Synergy $5.79
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+4% Synergy $6.26
Spectra Ward Spectra Ward
+4% Synergy $3.32
Felidar Umbra Felidar Umbra
+4% Synergy $5.49
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+4% Synergy $4.21
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+3% Synergy $0.34
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+3% Synergy $0.75
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+3% Synergy $4.72
Holy Mantle Holy Mantle
+3% Synergy $0.30
With Great Power... With Great Power...
+2% Synergy $0.64
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+2% Synergy $0.29
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+2% Synergy $0.15
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+2% Synergy $2.62
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+1% Synergy $1.21
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+1% Synergy $0.75
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+1% Synergy $0.24
Shardmage's Rescue Shardmage's Rescue
+1% Synergy $0.26
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
0% Synergy $29.01
True Conviction True Conviction
0% Synergy $4.88
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
0% Synergy $4.37
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
0% Synergy $6.43
Benevolent Blessing Benevolent Blessing
0% Synergy $0.23
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
0% Synergy $0.18
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-2% Synergy $4.73
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-3% Synergy $1.59
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-5% Synergy $2.62

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
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+2% Synergy $1.60
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-5% Synergy $40.18

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+32% Synergy $0.39
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+25% Synergy $1.20
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+21% Synergy $1.60
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+15% Synergy $0.36
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+12% Synergy $2.99
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+12% Synergy $0.38
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+11% Synergy $5.92
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+10% Synergy $5.44
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+9% Synergy $1.07
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+8% Synergy $2.21
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $9.15
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+7% Synergy $7.03
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+7% Synergy $13.10
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.30
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $8.95
Sejiri Steppe Sejiri Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.33
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+2% Synergy $0.22
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+2% Synergy $12.62
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $43.73
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+1% Synergy $0.27
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+1% Synergy $0.89
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-2% Synergy $0.27
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-2% Synergy $0.44
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-3% Synergy $22.56
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $37.08
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-6% Synergy $0.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $3.70
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-7% Synergy $0.26
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-10% Synergy $5.99
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-13% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Blitzball Blitzball
+21% Synergy $0.22
White Auracite White Auracite
+11% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.37
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.31
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $34.62
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.01
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.06
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.55
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.60
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.19

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.28
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+5% Synergy $0.25
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $48.99
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.21
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.39
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+1% Synergy $7.40
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.23
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.19
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-7% Synergy $3.56

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