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Auron, Venerated Guardian
Price tag $0.28

Legendary Creature — Human Spirit Samurai

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Voltron 21% Equipment 18% +1/+1 Counters 15% Auras 8% Control 5% Enchantress 3%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Auron, Venerated Guardian players are trying out in Control decks.

Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+96% Synergy $0.38

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Auron, Venerated Guardian Control game on their own.

Farewell Farewell
+27% Synergy $5.74

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Control plan in Auron, Venerated Guardian decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+98% Synergy $12.24
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+95% Synergy $4.61
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+89% Synergy $2.85
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+81% Synergy $0.27
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+77% Synergy $3.86
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+66% Synergy $54.36
Selfless Samurai Selfless Samurai
+49% Synergy $0.31
Ironsoul Enforcer Ironsoul Enforcer
+49% Synergy $0.79
Lord Jyscal Guado Lord Jyscal Guado
+49% Synergy $0.21
Chocobo Knights Chocobo Knights
+49% Synergy $0.32
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+48% Synergy $1.22
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+48% Synergy $0.38
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
+48% Synergy $0.78
Weapons Vendor Weapons Vendor
+48% Synergy $0.18
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+47% Synergy $26.58
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+47% Synergy $3.80
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+46% Synergy $0.40
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+45% Synergy $20.84
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+43% Synergy $50.54
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+43% Synergy $17.54
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+43% Synergy $23.20
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+41% Synergy $9.22
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+41% Synergy $32.46
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+39% Synergy $0.28
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+37% Synergy $6.22
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+35% Synergy $0.65
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+34% Synergy $0.45
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+32% Synergy $3.24
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+31% Synergy $17.58
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+28% Synergy $12.92
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+24% Synergy $4.21

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Auron, Venerated Guardian's Control deck ahead.

Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+86% Synergy $7.45
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+75% Synergy $20.25
Protection Magic Protection Magic
+49% Synergy $0.44
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+47% Synergy $0.48
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+40% Synergy $5.25
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+38% Synergy $1.82
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+38% Synergy $1.57
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+24% Synergy $0.32
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+8% Synergy $0.64

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Control game plan forward for Auron, Venerated Guardian.

Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+93% Synergy $3.90
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+91% Synergy $10.21
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+87% Synergy $2.89
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+48% Synergy $0.26
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+47% Synergy $0.51
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+45% Synergy $3.85
Single Combat Single Combat
+44% Synergy $0.45
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+35% Synergy $3.80
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+35% Synergy $0.18

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Auron, Venerated Guardian Control decks.

Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+99% Synergy $14.28
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+99% Synergy $8.79
Godsend Godsend
+98% Synergy $3.70
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+96% Synergy $3.66
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+96% Synergy $6.40
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+95% Synergy $49.29
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+95% Synergy $0.80
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+94% Synergy $3.01
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+92% Synergy $31.19
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+92% Synergy $44.27
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+90% Synergy $29.09
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+81% Synergy $7.31
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+50% Synergy $5.55
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+49% Synergy $7.41
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+49% Synergy $0.63
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+49% Synergy $0.36
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+48% Synergy $0.34
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+48% Synergy $18.95
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+48% Synergy $11.35
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+48% Synergy $17.42
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+48% Synergy $6.57
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+47% Synergy $9.93
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+47% Synergy $0.29
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+47% Synergy $2.16
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+46% Synergy $1.41
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+46% Synergy $8.92
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+45% Synergy $63.76
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+45% Synergy $14.63
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+45% Synergy $16.50
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+44% Synergy $38.72
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+44% Synergy $8.69
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+38% Synergy $45.39
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+26% Synergy $1.19
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $2.08
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-10% Synergy $4.86

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Control strategy in Auron, Venerated Guardian decks.

Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+94% Synergy $3.67
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+91% Synergy $9.38
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+90% Synergy $17.68
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+85% Synergy $27.79
Indestructibility Indestructibility
+48% Synergy $3.78
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+47% Synergy $0.39
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+46% Synergy $0.30
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+46% Synergy $6.72
Idolized Idolized
+46% Synergy $2.29
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+44% Synergy $0.34
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+42% Synergy $9.10
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+39% Synergy $0.65
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+28% Synergy $4.70
Land Tax Land Tax
+18% Synergy $14.00

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Auron, Venerated Guardian Control decks.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+73% Synergy $0.38
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+46% Synergy $10.59
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+43% Synergy $16.10
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+41% Synergy $2.17
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+38% Synergy $12.37
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+18% Synergy $53.19
War Room War Room
+15% Synergy $2.74
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+12% Synergy $4.93

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Auron, Venerated Guardian's Control strategy.

Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+49% Synergy $0.34
Blitzball Blitzball
+49% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+17% Synergy $1.61
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.54

Lands

The mana base behind Auron, Venerated Guardian's Control decks.

Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+47% Synergy $10.97
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+47% Synergy $31.07
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+47% Synergy $31.03
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+47% Synergy $15.81
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+38% Synergy $1.82
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+32% Synergy $3.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+22% Synergy $0.34
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.12

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Aradesh, the Founder Aradesh, the Founder
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Isamaru, Hound of Konda Isamaru, Hound of Konda
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Huang Zhong, Shu General Huang Zhong, Shu General
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
Frodo, Determined Hero Frodo, Determined Hero
Rashel, Fist of Torm Rashel, Fist of Torm
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Cloud, Planet's Champion Cloud, Planet's Champion
Galea, Kindler of Hope Galea, Kindler of Hope
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Jareth, Leonine Titan Jareth, Leonine Titan
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
Haktos the Unscarred Haktos the Unscarred
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Ayesha Tanaka, Armorer Ayesha Tanaka, Armorer
Evra, Halcyon Witness Evra, Halcyon Witness
Halvar, God of Battle Halvar, God of Battle
Bruna, Light of Alabaster Bruna, Light of Alabaster
The Seventh Doctor Rose Tyler The Seventh Doctor // Rose Tyler
Commander Eesha Commander Eesha
Frodo, Sauron's Bane Frodo, Sauron's Bane
Ruhan of the Fomori Ruhan of the Fomori
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Flaming Fist Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Flaming Fist
Sergeant John Benton Sergeant John Benton
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur