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Auron, Venerated Guardian
Price tag $0.31

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

#2582 Current Rank
#3119 Last Week
#2568 Past 2 Years

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.

Augusta, Order Returned Augusta, Order Returned
+9% Synergy $0.23
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $91.71
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+6% Synergy $0.29
Dig Site Inventory Dig Site Inventory
+6% Synergy $0.18
Erode Erode
+3% Synergy $5.37

High Synergy Cards

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

Genji Glove Genji Glove
+46% Synergy $6.50
Selfless Samurai Selfless Samurai
+40% Synergy $0.28
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+39% Synergy $1.97
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+38% Synergy $0.45
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+37% Synergy $5.78
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+36% Synergy $1.95
Single Combat Single Combat
+36% Synergy $0.62
Chocobo Knights Chocobo Knights
+35% Synergy $0.34
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+33% Synergy $0.74
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+33% Synergy $0.66

Top Cards

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

Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+32% Synergy $2.69
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+31% Synergy $2.81
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+30% Synergy $0.47
Reprieve Reprieve
+22% Synergy $1.33
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+22% Synergy $4.72
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+19% Synergy $4.03
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+10% Synergy $59.32
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+2% Synergy $4.46
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy $6.17
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+1% Synergy $14.61
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $129.20
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $108.02
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $53.21
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $37.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

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

Ironsoul Enforcer Ironsoul Enforcer
+28% Synergy $0.77
Imperial Subduer Imperial Subduer
+26% Synergy $0.12
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+23% Synergy $0.45
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+22% Synergy $4.58
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+20% Synergy $20.30
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+19% Synergy $0.30
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+19% Synergy $1.29
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+18% Synergy $13.02
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
+18% Synergy $0.92
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+16% Synergy $0.44
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+15% Synergy $13.69
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+14% Synergy $17.59
Weapons Vendor Weapons Vendor
+14% Synergy $0.20
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+13% Synergy $10.94
Gatta and Luzzu Gatta and Luzzu
+13% Synergy $0.30
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+12% Synergy $22.38
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+12% Synergy $0.39
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
+12% Synergy $0.20
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+11% Synergy $18.57
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+11% Synergy $3.92
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+9% Synergy $8.04
Lord Jyscal Guado Lord Jyscal Guado
+9% Synergy $0.25
Sublime Archangel Sublime Archangel
+9% Synergy $2.57
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+8% Synergy $3.27
Summon: Ixion Summon: Ixion
+8% Synergy $0.35
Eiganjo Exemplar Eiganjo Exemplar
+8% Synergy $0.16
Agent Bishop, Man in Black Agent Bishop, Man in Black
+8% Synergy $0.40
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+7% Synergy $0.32
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+7% Synergy $3.93
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+7% Synergy $0.37
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+7% Synergy $30.29
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+7% Synergy $2.03
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+7% Synergy $1.11
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+6% Synergy $0.33
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+6% Synergy $0.58
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+5% Synergy $2.32
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+5% Synergy $0.76
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+4% Synergy $26.53
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+2% Synergy $20.60
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+2% Synergy $46.57
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+1% Synergy $4.55
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+1% Synergy $31.35
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
0% Synergy $0.43
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
-1% Synergy $1.68
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.11
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
-5% Synergy $31.14
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-5% Synergy $2.17
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
-5% Synergy $3.44
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-10% Synergy $3.99

Instants

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

Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+20% Synergy $7.35
Protection Magic Protection Magic
+17% Synergy $0.39
Auron's Inspiration Auron's Inspiration
+16% Synergy $0.16
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+14% Synergy $0.49
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+11% Synergy $7.79
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+11% Synergy $5.58
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+10% Synergy $22.25
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+10% Synergy $25.62
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+7% Synergy $0.30
Slash of Light Slash of Light
+7% Synergy $0.11
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+6% Synergy $0.27
Feat of Resistance Feat of Resistance
+6% Synergy $0.19
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+5% Synergy $0.42
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+5% Synergy $0.22
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+4% Synergy $5.21
Destroy Evil Destroy Evil
+4% Synergy $0.23
Shelter Shelter
+4% Synergy $0.23
Dispatch Dispatch
+3% Synergy $0.33
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+3% Synergy $1.41
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+3% Synergy $0.17
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.11
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.79
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $1.45
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-3% Synergy $0.46
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-3% Synergy $1.14
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-3% Synergy $1.07
Silence Silence
-3% Synergy $10.00
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-7% Synergy $15.93
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-9% Synergy $4.08

Sorceries

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

Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+28% Synergy $8.64
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+25% Synergy $0.33
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+24% Synergy $0.82
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+21% Synergy $9.93
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+19% Synergy $0.29
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+13% Synergy $0.67
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+7% Synergy $0.30
Fated Clash Fated Clash
+7% Synergy $8.33
Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+6% Synergy $0.26
Honor Honor
+4% Synergy $0.28
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $11.82
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+2% Synergy $0.41
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
0% Synergy $4.22
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.42
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-6% Synergy $3.91
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-6% Synergy $0.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Buster Sword Buster Sword
+30% Synergy $41.06
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+30% Synergy $26.88
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+28% Synergy $2.53
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+27% Synergy $45.61
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+26% Synergy $30.98
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+25% Synergy $0.77
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+22% Synergy $2.69
Godsend Godsend
+22% Synergy $3.38
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+21% Synergy $14.72
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+20% Synergy $7.90
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+19% Synergy $0.38
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+18% Synergy $70.05
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+17% Synergy $39.40
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+17% Synergy $3.53
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+17% Synergy $1.61
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+17% Synergy $6.54
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+17% Synergy $0.41
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+15% Synergy $0.32
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+14% Synergy $7.69
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+13% Synergy $6.22
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+13% Synergy $9.08
Ancestral Katana Ancestral Katana
+13% Synergy $0.20
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+12% Synergy $3.65
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+11% Synergy $18.60
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $4.44
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+10% Synergy $1.01
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+10% Synergy $0.30
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+9% Synergy $14.55
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+9% Synergy $14.39
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+8% Synergy $0.35
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+7% Synergy $4.17
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+7% Synergy $0.36
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+6% Synergy $18.20
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+6% Synergy $0.57
Armory of Iroas Armory of Iroas
+6% Synergy $0.24
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+5% Synergy $46.47
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+5% Synergy $34.43
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+5% Synergy $0.93
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+5% Synergy $0.27
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+4% Synergy $0.44
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+4% Synergy $12.74
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $11.25
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+4% Synergy $0.38
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+4% Synergy $2.62
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.30
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+3% Synergy $12.01
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+3% Synergy $8.21
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+3% Synergy $3.15
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-4% Synergy $1.26
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-10% Synergy $5.50

Enchantments

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

Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+25% Synergy $18.46
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+22% Synergy $8.31
Idolized Idolized
+17% Synergy $1.71
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+14% Synergy $0.35
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+13% Synergy $4.16
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+11% Synergy $0.38
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+9% Synergy $1.19
Together Forever Together Forever
+8% Synergy $0.28
Angelic Benediction Angelic Benediction
+8% Synergy $0.45
Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+8% Synergy $0.19
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+7% Synergy $0.31
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+7% Synergy $0.38
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+7% Synergy $4.28
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+7% Synergy $0.31
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+6% Synergy $2.14
Indestructibility Indestructibility
+6% Synergy $1.87
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+5% Synergy $6.60
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+5% Synergy $0.42
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+5% Synergy $6.04
Leader's Talent Leader's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.94
Warrior's Resolve Warrior's Resolve
+5% Synergy $1.52
Summoner's Sending Summoner's Sending
+5% Synergy $0.28
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $13.49
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+4% Synergy $4.13
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+4% Synergy $7.87
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+4% Synergy $0.38
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+4% Synergy $1.03
Felidar Umbra Felidar Umbra
+4% Synergy $3.31
Holy Mantle Holy Mantle
+4% Synergy $0.37
Brilliant Wings Brilliant Wings
+4% Synergy $30.58
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+3% Synergy $8.10
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+3% Synergy $0.29
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $7.83
Spectra Ward Spectra Ward
+3% Synergy $4.37
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $28.00
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+2% Synergy $0.14
Chains of Custody Chains of Custody
+2% Synergy $0.19
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+2% Synergy $5.34
With Great Power . . . With Great Power . . .
+1% Synergy $0.40
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+1% Synergy $0.26
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+1% Synergy $0.20
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+1% Synergy $0.32
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
0% Synergy $9.15
True Conviction True Conviction
-1% Synergy $5.04
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
-1% Synergy $4.40
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
-1% Synergy $0.64
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-2% Synergy $1.29
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-4% Synergy $0.59
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-7% Synergy $9.86

Planeswalkers

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

The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+6% Synergy $4.37
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+4% Synergy $1.45
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+2% Synergy $1.53
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-3% Synergy $39.18

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+32% Synergy $0.38
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+23% Synergy $1.80
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+22% Synergy $2.17
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+13% Synergy $0.38
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+12% Synergy $3.01
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+11% Synergy $5.99
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+11% Synergy $0.40
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+9% Synergy $7.26
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+8% Synergy $0.64
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+7% Synergy $12.90
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+7% Synergy $2.03
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $2.52
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+6% Synergy $13.15
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.34
Sejiri Steppe Sejiri Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.33
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+3% Synergy $13.86
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $11.15
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $51.37
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+2% Synergy $0.80
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.33
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+1% Synergy $0.30
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
0% Synergy $0.34
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-1% Synergy $7.37
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.40
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-2% Synergy $0.26
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-4% Synergy $4.72
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-4% Synergy $0.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.94
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $40.73
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-6% Synergy $0.31
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-8% Synergy $6.18
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-13% Synergy $0.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Blitzball Blitzball
+18% Synergy $0.26
White Auracite White Auracite
+9% Synergy $0.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $1.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.21
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $35.66
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.13
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+1% Synergy $18.25
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $2.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.51
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-1% Synergy $3.59
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.34
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-6% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.33
Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
+7% Synergy $2.00
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+5% Synergy $0.27
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.79
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $49.31
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+1% Synergy $8.76
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.25
Demolition Field Demolition Field
-1% Synergy $0.54
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-2% Synergy $0.35
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.11

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