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Avacyn, Guardian Angel
Price tag $1.32

Legendary CreatureAngel

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3442 Current Rank
#2803 Last Week
#3177 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Avacyn, Guardian Angel decks.

Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+21% Synergy $0.25
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+8% Synergy $0.61
Morningtide's Light Morningtide's Light
+3% Synergy $2.68

High Synergy Cards

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

Guardian of the Gateless Guardian of the Gateless
+39% Synergy $0.29
Aegis Angel Aegis Angel
+38% Synergy $0.45
Angelsong Angelsong
+27% Synergy $0.62
Protector of the Crown Protector of the Crown
+26% Synergy $1.82
Sunblast Angel Sunblast Angel
+25% Synergy $0.55
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+25% Synergy $1.67
Angel of the Dire Hour Angel of the Dire Hour
+25% Synergy $1.59
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+25% Synergy $3.44
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+24% Synergy $31.50
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+24% Synergy $0.48

Top Cards

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

Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+22% Synergy $2.09
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+22% Synergy $7.58
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+21% Synergy $7.93
Disenchant Disenchant
+14% Synergy $0.12
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.43
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $25.67
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $1.18
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-12% Synergy $4.41
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-17% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-19% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $111.70
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $50.17
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $106.71
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $7.45
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-12% Synergy $51.58
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-12% Synergy $32.48

Creatures

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

Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+20% Synergy $3.70
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+17% Synergy $0.33
Herald of War Herald of War
+16% Synergy $3.73
Deathless Angel Deathless Angel
+16% Synergy $1.19
Palisade Giant Palisade Giant
+16% Synergy $0.25
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+15% Synergy $5.31
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+15% Synergy $6.00
Thraben Watcher Thraben Watcher
+15% Synergy $0.34
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+14% Synergy $21.24
Angel of Finality Angel of Finality
+14% Synergy $0.26
Serra Angel Serra Angel
+14% Synergy $0.19
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+12% Synergy $0.15
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+12% Synergy $1.83
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+10% Synergy $8.12
Resolute Archangel Resolute Archangel
+10% Synergy $0.94
Archon of Coronation Archon of Coronation
+10% Synergy $0.37
Seraph of the Sword Seraph of the Sword
+9% Synergy $0.49
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+8% Synergy $1.23
Starnheim Aspirant Starnheim Aspirant
+8% Synergy $7.91
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+8% Synergy $0.43
Angel of Condemnation Angel of Condemnation
+8% Synergy $0.50
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+7% Synergy $0.38
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+7% Synergy $4.44
Segovian Angel Segovian Angel
+7% Synergy $0.32
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+6% Synergy $12.83
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+6% Synergy $1.96
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+5% Synergy $1.39
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+5% Synergy $0.22
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+4% Synergy $53.66
Bishop of Wings Bishop of Wings
+4% Synergy $3.32
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+4% Synergy $4.72
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+3% Synergy $4.35
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+3% Synergy $1.48
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+3% Synergy $9.26
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+3% Synergy $18.58
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+3% Synergy $9.79
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+2% Synergy $0.27
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+2% Synergy $6.21
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+1% Synergy $4.80
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+1% Synergy $0.35
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
0% Synergy $0.44
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
0% Synergy $8.14
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
-1% Synergy $0.26
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
-3% Synergy $3.76
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
-4% Synergy $0.31
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-5% Synergy $0.46
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-7% Synergy $3.75
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-7% Synergy $3.44
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-10% Synergy $4.59
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-17% Synergy $54.22

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Avacyn, Guardian Angel safe.

Holy Day Holy Day
+23% Synergy $0.52
Condemn Condemn
+20% Synergy $0.24
Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+20% Synergy $0.69
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+19% Synergy $7.51
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+17% Synergy $3.61
Riot Control Riot Control
+15% Synergy $0.19
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+14% Synergy $0.17
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+13% Synergy $2.38
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+11% Synergy $0.13
Prismatic Strands Prismatic Strands
+11% Synergy $4.97
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+6% Synergy $1.10
Congregate Congregate
+6% Synergy $0.24
Safe Passage Safe Passage
+6% Synergy $0.11
Eerie Interference Eerie Interference
+5% Synergy $0.18
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+5% Synergy $2.15
Angel's Mercy Angel's Mercy
+5% Synergy $0.08
Divine Deflection Divine Deflection
+5% Synergy $0.25
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+4% Synergy $12.04
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+4% Synergy $2.87
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+4% Synergy $0.19
Revitalize Revitalize
+3% Synergy $0.07
Shelter Shelter
+3% Synergy $0.24
Gideon's Sacrifice Gideon's Sacrifice
+2% Synergy $0.19
Brought Back Brought Back
+2% Synergy $2.16
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
0% Synergy $0.48
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-1% Synergy $8.67
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $1.90
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
-2% Synergy $0.38
Silence Silence
-3% Synergy $7.41
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-5% Synergy $0.79
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-6% Synergy $1.22
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-7% Synergy $15.46
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-8% Synergy $18.77
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-14% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

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

Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+14% Synergy $0.34
Defy Death Defy Death
+14% Synergy $0.29
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+10% Synergy $0.31
Revoke Existence Revoke Existence
+10% Synergy $0.13
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+8% Synergy $0.72
Healing Hands Healing Hands
+8% Synergy $0.10
Entreat the Angels Entreat the Angels
+7% Synergy $0.34
Oust Oust
+7% Synergy $0.20
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+6% Synergy $4.39
Angelic Purge Angelic Purge
+6% Synergy $0.10
Reverse the Sands Reverse the Sands
+5% Synergy $0.50
Sunset Revelry Sunset Revelry
+5% Synergy $0.14
Archangel's Light Archangel's Light
+5% Synergy $0.66
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $9.90
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+2% Synergy $1.02
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+1% Synergy $1.08
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+1% Synergy $0.58
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
0% Synergy $0.55
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
0% Synergy $6.29
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
-1% Synergy $2.47
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-3% Synergy $3.05
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-4% Synergy $0.33
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-8% Synergy $0.60

Utility Artifacts

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

Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+19% Synergy $2.32
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+12% Synergy $0.64
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.30
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+11% Synergy $5.90
Staff of the Sun Magus Staff of the Sun Magus
+8% Synergy $0.19
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+7% Synergy $1.01
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+7% Synergy $5.47
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+7% Synergy $0.36
Scroll of Avacyn Scroll of Avacyn
+6% Synergy $0.20
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+5% Synergy $44.70
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+5% Synergy $14.47
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+5% Synergy $0.64
Godsend Godsend
+5% Synergy $4.25
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+5% Synergy $0.62
World Map World Map
+5% Synergy $0.14
Heartstone Heartstone
+5% Synergy $3.83
Azor's Gateway Sanctum of the Sun Azor's Gateway
+5% Synergy $2.52
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+3% Synergy $5.36
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+2% Synergy $5.44
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+1% Synergy $8.56
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+1% Synergy $0.42
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+1% Synergy $11.36
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+1% Synergy $5.29
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
0% Synergy $40.13
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
-3% Synergy $4.41
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-7% Synergy $4.35
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-7% Synergy $4.70
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-8% Synergy $4.86
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-9% Synergy $5.52
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-9% Synergy $5.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $2.00
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Avacyn, Guardian Angel's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+19% Synergy $12.53
Pariah Pariah
+18% Synergy $2.27
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+17% Synergy $2.83
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+16% Synergy $2.34
Pacifism Pacifism
+11% Synergy $0.11
Leyline of Sanctity Leyline of Sanctity
+7% Synergy $0.40
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+6% Synergy $5.87
Rune of Sustenance Rune of Sustenance
+5% Synergy $0.42
Indestructibility Indestructibility
+5% Synergy $1.92
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+5% Synergy $0.28
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+5% Synergy $0.57
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+5% Synergy $0.46
Righteous Aura Righteous Aura
+5% Synergy $0.54
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+4% Synergy $0.43
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+3% Synergy $4.79
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+3% Synergy $0.51
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+3% Synergy $2.62
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+3% Synergy $0.41
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+2% Synergy $1.79
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+2% Synergy $2.62
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+1% Synergy $0.41
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-1% Synergy $2.76
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-1% Synergy $4.84
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
-1% Synergy $1.19
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
-1% Synergy $5.05
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-2% Synergy $5.70
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-3% Synergy $8.76
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-5% Synergy $28.99

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Avacyn, Guardian Angel to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Gideon of the Trials Gideon of the Trials
+7% Synergy $1.76
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+6% Synergy $1.47
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+5% Synergy $0.31
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+4% Synergy $3.20
Elspeth Resplendent Elspeth Resplendent
+2% Synergy $4.03
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-1% Synergy $40.05
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-3% Synergy $1.87

Utility Lands

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

Kor Haven Kor Haven
+20% Synergy $15.14
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+13% Synergy $0.31
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+11% Synergy $8.97
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+9% Synergy $0.61
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+8% Synergy $22.56
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+8% Synergy $44.23
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+8% Synergy $0.54
Karoo Karoo
+6% Synergy $1.28
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+6% Synergy $7.66
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+6% Synergy $0.17
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+5% Synergy $0.25
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+5% Synergy $5.29
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.28
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+4% Synergy $0.46
Sandstone Bridge Sandstone Bridge
+4% Synergy $0.15
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+3% Synergy $1.25
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+3% Synergy $0.89
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+3% Synergy $1.00
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+3% Synergy $0.23
New Benalia New Benalia
+3% Synergy $0.21
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+3% Synergy $0.16
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $8.92
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.44
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.29
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+2% Synergy $13.92
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.28
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+1% Synergy $2.86
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.36
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $1.16
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-6% Synergy $6.11
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-7% Synergy $7.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $3.70
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-8% Synergy $0.30
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-8% Synergy $5.50
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-19% Synergy $6.34

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+27% Synergy $3.61
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+23% Synergy $0.31
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+17% Synergy $5.06
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+11% Synergy $3.88
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+7% Synergy $1.31
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+6% Synergy $9.72
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+6% Synergy $0.36
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.21
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $0.88
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $4.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.53
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.33
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $34.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.08
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-14% Synergy $0.44

Lands

The mana base foundation for Avacyn, Guardian Angel decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.29
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+4% Synergy $0.39
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.17
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+2% Synergy $3.57
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
-1% Synergy $2.47
Plains Plains
-6% Synergy $0.20
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-7% Synergy $3.44

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Avacyn, Guardian Angel.

Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Radiant, Serra Archangel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
Radiant, Serra Archangel Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Radiant, Serra Archangel // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Folk Hero Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Folk Hero
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Radiant, Serra Archangel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Parhelion II Parhelion II
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Radiant, Serra Archangel Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Radiant, Serra Archangel Ravos, Soultender Radiant, Serra Archangel // Ravos, Soultender
Radiant, Serra Archangel Vial Smasher the Fierce Radiant, Serra Archangel // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Haunted One Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Haunted One
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Radiant, Serra Archangel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Jeska, Thrice Reborn Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Kodama of the East Tree Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Kodama of the East Tree
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Vial Smasher the Fierce Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Radiant, Serra Archangel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Linvala, the Preserver Linvala, the Preserver
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
Radiant, Archangel Radiant, Archangel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ravos, Soultender Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ravos, Soultender
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Noble Heritage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Noble Heritage
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
Sigarda, Font of Blessings Sigarda, Font of Blessings
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Inspiring Leader Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Inspiring Leader
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Oriss, Samite Guardian Oriss, Samite Guardian
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix