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Auron, Venerated Guardian
Price tag $0.29

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

#2239 Current Rank
#2452 Last Week
#2583 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
+10% Synergy $2.00
Leader's Talent Leader's Talent
+4% Synergy $1.10
Agent Bishop, Man in Black Agent Bishop, Man in Black
+4% Synergy $0.34
Quintessential Katana Quintessential Katana
+4% Synergy $0.23
Leo's Guidance Leo's Guidance
+2% Synergy $0.40

High Synergy Cards

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

Genji Glove Genji Glove
+45% Synergy $5.03
Selfless Samurai Selfless Samurai
+38% Synergy $0.28
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+38% Synergy $1.02
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+38% Synergy $1.80
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+36% Synergy $7.29
Single Combat Single Combat
+36% Synergy $0.41
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+35% Synergy $1.85
Chocobo Knights Chocobo Knights
+35% Synergy $0.29
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+34% Synergy $0.57
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+33% Synergy $0.49

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 $2.68
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+31% Synergy $1.93
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+30% Synergy $0.56
Reprieve Reprieve
+23% Synergy $1.16
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+23% Synergy $3.52
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+21% Synergy $3.46
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+11% Synergy $55.72
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+4% Synergy $4.41
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $0.91
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $0.97

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
+11% Synergy $6.50
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+1% Synergy $12.81
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $157.73
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $99.03
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $122.46
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $55.57
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $36.19
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $57.27

Creatures

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

Ironsoul Enforcer Ironsoul Enforcer
+28% Synergy $0.67
Imperial Subduer Imperial Subduer
+27% Synergy $0.12
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+23% Synergy $0.35
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+22% Synergy $3.55
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+21% Synergy $19.30
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+19% Synergy $0.23
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+19% Synergy $1.35
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+17% Synergy $13.26
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
+17% Synergy $0.69
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+15% Synergy $14.05
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+15% Synergy $16.38
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+14% Synergy $9.62
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+14% Synergy $0.45
Weapons Vendor Weapons Vendor
+13% Synergy $0.13
Gatta and Luzzu Gatta and Luzzu
+13% Synergy $0.30
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
+13% Synergy $0.21
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+11% Synergy $18.67
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+11% Synergy $20.59
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+11% Synergy $0.38
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+10% Synergy $8.31
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+10% Synergy $3.25
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+9% Synergy $3.75
Sublime Archangel Sublime Archangel
+9% Synergy $3.01
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+8% Synergy $0.32
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+8% Synergy $3.87
Summon: Ixion Summon: Ixion
+8% Synergy $0.36
Eiganjo Exemplar Eiganjo Exemplar
+8% Synergy $0.12
Lord Jyscal Guado Lord Jyscal Guado
+8% Synergy $0.17
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+7% Synergy $0.35
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+7% Synergy $2.45
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+7% Synergy $1.03
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+6% Synergy $28.58
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+6% Synergy $2.00
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+5% Synergy $0.58
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+4% Synergy $0.47
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+4% Synergy $0.43
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+2% Synergy $19.74
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+2% Synergy $0.63
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+1% Synergy $7.40
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+1% Synergy $33.14
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+1% Synergy $52.93
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
0% Synergy $9.31
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
-1% Synergy $1.09
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-2% Synergy $0.39
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.31
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-4% Synergy $1.89
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
-4% Synergy $3.46
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
-5% Synergy $28.11
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $2.76
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-8% Synergy $2.97

Instants

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

Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+21% Synergy $6.81
Auron's Inspiration Auron's Inspiration
+16% Synergy $0.08
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+15% Synergy $0.69
Protection Magic Protection Magic
+15% Synergy $0.35
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+12% Synergy $7.14
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+12% Synergy $7.24
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+10% Synergy $21.17
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+10% Synergy $23.34
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+7% Synergy $0.33
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+6% Synergy $0.38
Slash of Light Slash of Light
+6% Synergy $0.14
Feat of Resistance Feat of Resistance
+6% Synergy $0.18
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+5% Synergy $0.19
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+5% Synergy $0.31
Destroy Evil Destroy Evil
+5% Synergy $0.17
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+4% Synergy $4.76
Shelter Shelter
+4% Synergy $0.20
Dual-Sun Technique Dual-Sun Technique
+4% Synergy $0.20
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+3% Synergy $0.80
Dispatch Dispatch
+3% Synergy $0.32
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+3% Synergy $0.15
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.08
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.55
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-3% Synergy $0.49
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-3% Synergy $1.29
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-3% Synergy $1.12
Silence Silence
-3% Synergy $8.81
Return to Dust Return to Dust
-3% Synergy $0.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $1.43
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-7% Synergy $18.26
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-9% Synergy $3.18

Sorceries

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

Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+30% Synergy $9.35
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+28% Synergy $0.30
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+26% Synergy $0.36
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+21% Synergy $9.48
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+18% Synergy $0.31
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+11% Synergy $0.74
Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+7% Synergy $0.24
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+6% Synergy $0.38
Fated Clash Fated Clash
+5% Synergy $6.04
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy $11.31
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+2% Synergy $0.95
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
-2% Synergy $3.43
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-2% Synergy $1.05
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.59
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-6% Synergy $0.33
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-9% Synergy $3.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+32% Synergy $28.45
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+28% Synergy $39.62
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+28% Synergy $43.69
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+27% Synergy $2.07
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+26% Synergy $36.02
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+25% Synergy $0.56
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+23% Synergy $2.56
Godsend Godsend
+22% Synergy $3.82
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+21% Synergy $10.83
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+20% Synergy $7.28
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+20% Synergy $0.33
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+19% Synergy $69.05
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+18% Synergy $39.15
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+18% Synergy $1.61
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+18% Synergy $0.35
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+16% Synergy $3.17
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+16% Synergy $6.46
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+15% Synergy $6.62
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+15% Synergy $0.34
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+14% Synergy $6.06
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+14% Synergy $9.75
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+12% Synergy $3.33
Ancestral Katana Ancestral Katana
+12% Synergy $0.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $3.56
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+11% Synergy $20.52
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+10% Synergy $0.83
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+9% Synergy $0.26
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+9% Synergy $13.62
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+8% Synergy $3.70
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+8% Synergy $13.17
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+8% Synergy $0.34
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+6% Synergy $0.47
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+6% Synergy $18.45
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+6% Synergy $34.23
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+6% Synergy $0.58
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+5% Synergy $2.48
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+5% Synergy $0.87
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+4% Synergy $0.38
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+4% Synergy $47.45
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+4% Synergy $0.36
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+4% Synergy $3.29
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+4% Synergy $5.81
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.32
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $10.46
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+3% Synergy $11.97
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+3% Synergy $7.43
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+2% Synergy $14.78
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+2% Synergy $1.06
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-5% Synergy $1.43
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-10% Synergy $5.37

Enchantments

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

Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+26% Synergy $18.20
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+24% Synergy $6.87
Idolized Idolized
+18% Synergy $0.76
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+15% Synergy $1.18
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+14% Synergy $0.32
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+10% Synergy $0.93
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+10% Synergy $0.34
Angelic Benediction Angelic Benediction
+9% Synergy $0.46
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+8% Synergy $0.46
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+7% Synergy $0.33
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+7% Synergy $4.32
Together Forever Together Forever
+7% Synergy $0.23
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+7% Synergy $0.30
Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+7% Synergy $0.20
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+6% Synergy $4.77
Indestructibility Indestructibility
+6% Synergy $1.88
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $15.72
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+5% Synergy $3.73
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+5% Synergy $1.18
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+5% Synergy $7.32
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+5% Synergy $7.54
Summoner's Sending Summoner's Sending
+5% Synergy $0.23
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+4% Synergy $8.38
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+4% Synergy $0.37
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+4% Synergy $0.38
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+4% Synergy $0.60
Holy Mantle Holy Mantle
+4% Synergy $0.32
Felidar Umbra Felidar Umbra
+4% Synergy $5.02
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+4% Synergy $1.09
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $7.58
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+3% Synergy $0.15
Spectra Ward Spectra Ward
+3% Synergy $3.85
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+2% Synergy $0.29
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+2% Synergy $0.29
Chains of Custody Chains of Custody
+2% Synergy $0.27
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $29.82
With Great Power . . . With Great Power . . .
+1% Synergy $0.79
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+1% Synergy $0.23
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+1% Synergy $4.70
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
0% Synergy $3.83
Benevolent Blessing Benevolent Blessing
0% Synergy $0.32
True Conviction True Conviction
-1% Synergy $4.98
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
-1% Synergy $0.55
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
-1% Synergy $6.56
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-2% Synergy $1.34
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $8.79
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-5% Synergy $0.56

Planeswalkers

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

The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+7% Synergy $4.46
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+4% Synergy $1.44
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+2% Synergy $1.31
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-3% Synergy $39.94

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
+24% Synergy $1.40
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+22% Synergy $1.85
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+14% Synergy $0.36
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+12% Synergy $3.26
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+11% Synergy $0.31
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+10% Synergy $5.47
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+9% Synergy $5.88
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+8% Synergy $10.00
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+8% Synergy $1.85
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+8% Synergy $0.87
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+7% Synergy $12.99
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $2.31
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.28
Sejiri Steppe Sejiri Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.34
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $9.82
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $51.56
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $1.11
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+2% Synergy $0.66
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+2% Synergy $12.72
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+1% Synergy $0.31
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+1% Synergy $0.22
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $17.69
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.40
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-3% Synergy $6.11
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-3% Synergy $0.33
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-4% Synergy $8.20
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.54
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-5% Synergy $0.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $39.52
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-7% Synergy $0.27
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-9% Synergy $6.34

Mana Artifacts

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

Blitzball Blitzball
+19% Synergy $0.22
White Auracite White Auracite
+10% Synergy $0.14
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.35
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $36.86
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.65
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.17
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.90
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-1% Synergy $3.87

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.27
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+6% Synergy $0.36
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.15
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.55
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $48.67
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+1% Synergy $8.28
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.31
Demolition Field Demolition Field
-1% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.29
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-2% Synergy $0.40
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $2.76

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