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Craig Boone, Novac Guard
Price tag $0.22

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

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Boros

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1515 Current Rank
#1631 Last Week
#1525 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Craig Boone, Novac Guard decks.

Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+14% Synergy
Spider-Punk Spider-Punk
+12% Synergy $25.99
Romantic Rendezvous Romantic Rendezvous
+10% Synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+5% Synergy $5.10
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+2% Synergy $4.85

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Craig Boone, Novac Guard's abilities and overall game plan.

Moira Brown, Guide Author Moira Brown, Guide Author
+77% Synergy $0.10
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+60% Synergy $0.28
Paladin Elizabeth Taggerdy Paladin Elizabeth Taggerdy
+57% Synergy $0.21
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+56% Synergy $0.25
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+54% Synergy $0.22
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+53% Synergy $1.32
Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep
+52% Synergy $0.12
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+48% Synergy $0.29
ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot
+47% Synergy $0.19
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+45% Synergy $0.66

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Craig Boone, Novac Guard decks.

Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+43% Synergy $1.18
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+41% Synergy $1.77
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+26% Synergy $1.20
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+20% Synergy $1.13
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+20% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+16% Synergy $1.30
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+14% Synergy $0.34
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+9% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $0.80
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+3% Synergy $4.90

Game Changers

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

Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+3% Synergy $46.20
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $45.06
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $34.98
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $26.15
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $28.27

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Craig Boone, Novac Guard's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Overseer of Vault 76 Overseer of Vault 76
+43% Synergy $0.16
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+39% Synergy $0.34
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+38% Synergy $0.21
Taii Wakeen, Perfect Shot Taii Wakeen, Perfect Shot
+38% Synergy $0.21
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+37% Synergy $5.48
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+36% Synergy $3.07
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+36% Synergy $0.32
Skyknight Vanguard Skyknight Vanguard
+33% Synergy $0.42
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+28% Synergy $10.28
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+28% Synergy $0.87
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+28% Synergy $0.32
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+28% Synergy $10.52
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+28% Synergy $0.33
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+28% Synergy $0.64
Otharri, Suns' Glory Otharri, Suns' Glory
+27% Synergy $2.39
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+27% Synergy $0.32
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+21% Synergy $21.14
Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan
+21% Synergy $0.18
Securitron Squadron Securitron Squadron
+21% Synergy $0.40
Legion Loyalist Legion Loyalist
+18% Synergy $4.51
Commander Mustard Commander Mustard
+18% Synergy $0.59
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+17% Synergy $0.46
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+17% Synergy $0.57
Powder Ganger Powder Ganger
+17% Synergy $0.15
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+16% Synergy $30.11
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+15% Synergy $3.61
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+14% Synergy $1.20
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+14% Synergy $0.30
Gary Clone Gary Clone
+13% Synergy $0.13
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
+12% Synergy $1.16
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+12% Synergy $14.83
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+12% Synergy $1.51
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+12% Synergy $14.70
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+12% Synergy $1.76
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+12% Synergy $2.30
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+12% Synergy $6.75
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+11% Synergy $0.49
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+10% Synergy $0.77
Reluctant Role Model Reluctant Role Model
+10% Synergy $0.39
Mysterious Stranger Mysterious Stranger
+10% Synergy $0.22
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+9% Synergy $4.04
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+8% Synergy $4.20
Howlsquad Heavy Howlsquad Heavy
+8% Synergy $0.59
Arabella, Abandoned Doll Arabella, Abandoned Doll
+6% Synergy $0.43
Baird, Argivian Recruiter Baird, Argivian Recruiter
+6% Synergy $0.10
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.26
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+5% Synergy $0.18
Blade Historian Blade Historian
+2% Synergy $4.00
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+2% Synergy $0.80
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $42.20

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Craig Boone, Novac Guard safe.

Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+31% Synergy $1.72
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+23% Synergy $0.57
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+19% Synergy $5.26
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+17% Synergy $1.61
Volt Charge Volt Charge
+14% Synergy $0.09
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+13% Synergy $0.31
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+12% Synergy $1.38
Take the Bait Take the Bait
+10% Synergy $0.56
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+9% Synergy $0.12
Abrade Abrade
+7% Synergy $0.15
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+7% Synergy $4.19
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $16.24
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+6% Synergy $0.08
Reprieve Reprieve
+5% Synergy $0.63
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+5% Synergy $1.76
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+5% Synergy $3.90
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+4% Synergy $0.98
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.28
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+4% Synergy $0.13
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+3% Synergy $11.91
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+3% Synergy $0.07
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.35
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
0% Synergy $0.99
Big Score Big Score
0% Synergy $0.62
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
0% Synergy $8.15
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.84
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.76
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-2% Synergy $3.77
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-3% Synergy $0.06
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-3% Synergy $0.90
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-7% Synergy $0.48

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Craig Boone, Novac Guard's game plan and control the board.

Martial Coup Martial Coup
+33% Synergy $0.19
Heroic Reinforcements Heroic Reinforcements
+23% Synergy $0.04
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+21% Synergy $2.73
Austere Command Austere Command
+16% Synergy $0.44
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+14% Synergy $0.25
Farewell Farewell
+13% Synergy $4.30
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+12% Synergy $4.02
Megaton's Fate Megaton's Fate
+8% Synergy $0.16
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+7% Synergy $2.07
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+7% Synergy $1.05
Rally at the Hornburg Rally at the Hornburg
+7% Synergy $0.10
World at War World at War
+6% Synergy $7.38
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+6% Synergy $0.63
Wanderer's Strike Wanderer's Strike
+6% Synergy $0.05
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+5% Synergy $0.51
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+4% Synergy $0.17
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+3% Synergy $0.76
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+2% Synergy $0.28
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
0% Synergy $0.27
Seize the Day Seize the Day
0% Synergy $11.89
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-1% Synergy $0.29
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-4% Synergy $0.39

Utility Artifacts

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

The Ozolith The Ozolith
+32% Synergy $41.21
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+27% Synergy $5.37
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+23% Synergy $5.02
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+23% Synergy $0.67
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+19% Synergy $3.11
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+16% Synergy $5.30
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+16% Synergy $0.35
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+15% Synergy $31.16
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+15% Synergy $1.12
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+12% Synergy $24.71
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+10% Synergy $2.07
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+10% Synergy $0.89
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+9% Synergy $1.86
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $17.15
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+6% Synergy $1.70
Pre-War Formalwear Pre-War Formalwear
+6% Synergy $1.99
Argent Dais Argent Dais
+6% Synergy $0.10
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+6% Synergy $4.51
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+5% Synergy $3.77
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+5% Synergy $5.90
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+4% Synergy $0.12
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+4% Synergy $5.26
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+3% Synergy $0.71
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+1% Synergy $2.15
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+1% Synergy $4.33
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.24
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
-1% Synergy $12.75
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
-1% Synergy $10.68
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-2% Synergy $0.63
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-7% Synergy $7.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Craig Boone, Novac Guard's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+36% Synergy $9.22
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+36% Synergy $0.49
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+33% Synergy $1.73
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+28% Synergy $0.44
Battle of Hoover Dam Battle of Hoover Dam
+28% Synergy $0.16
City on Fire City on Fire
+24% Synergy $5.62
Outlaws' Merriment Outlaws' Merriment
+23% Synergy $0.35
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+15% Synergy $0.14
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+13% Synergy $7.52
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+10% Synergy $1.71
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+8% Synergy $0.13
Quest for Pure Flame Quest for Pure Flame
+8% Synergy $0.45
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+7% Synergy $1.97
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+6% Synergy $18.73
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+6% Synergy $9.88
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+6% Synergy $0.24
Daring Piracy Daring Piracy
+6% Synergy $0.31
Vault 75: Middle School Vault 75: Middle School
+6% Synergy $0.24
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+5% Synergy $4.49
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+5% Synergy $0.47
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+5% Synergy $0.64
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+5% Synergy $2.12
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+5% Synergy $11.31
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+5% Synergy $0.32
Quest for the Holy Relic Quest for the Holy Relic
+5% Synergy $0.18
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+4% Synergy $7.12
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+4% Synergy $0.19
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+4% Synergy $5.71
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+4% Synergy $1.65
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $26.40
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+3% Synergy $8.53
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+3% Synergy $0.58
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+2% Synergy $3.94
Land Tax Land Tax
+1% Synergy $21.01
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+1% Synergy $46.21
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+1% Synergy $4.32
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-1% Synergy $1.40

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Craig Boone, Novac Guard to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+19% Synergy $0.92
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+8% Synergy $2.66
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+5% Synergy $0.48
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+4% Synergy $30.03

Utility Lands

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

Diamond City Diamond City
+31% Synergy $1.24
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+25% Synergy $2.28
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+20% Synergy $0.20
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+14% Synergy $0.18
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+13% Synergy $0.24
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+10% Synergy $0.09
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.14
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $2.73
Junktown Junktown
+5% Synergy $0.14
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+4% Synergy $0.36
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+4% Synergy $15.90
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+4% Synergy $0.73
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+2% Synergy $0.14
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $1.98
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+1% Synergy $0.98
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.27
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-2% Synergy $0.22
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-3% Synergy $11.65
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $38.71
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-5% Synergy $0.22
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-8% Synergy $3.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+14% Synergy $2.35
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+12% Synergy $2.23
Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+9% Synergy $0.51
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $0.75
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+7% Synergy $0.19
Intelligence Bobblehead Intelligence Bobblehead
+6% Synergy $0.32
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+5% Synergy $0.37
Luck Bobblehead Luck Bobblehead
+5% Synergy $2.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+2% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.33
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.19
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.07
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-2% Synergy $0.47
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.22
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $1.12

Lands

The mana base foundation for Craig Boone, Novac Guard decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+28% Synergy $0.18
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+18% Synergy $0.42
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+17% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+9% Synergy $0.34
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+8% Synergy $4.49
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.45
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.23
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.22
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.17
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+1% Synergy $11.54
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+1% Synergy $0.25
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
0% Synergy $0.20
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
0% Synergy $11.24
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
0% Synergy $1.68
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
0% Synergy $0.15
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-1% Synergy $0.07
Plateau Plateau
-1% Synergy $328.61
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.33
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.76
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
-1% Synergy $0.29
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-2% Synergy $0.21
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-2% Synergy $7.38
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-3% Synergy $8.57
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-3% Synergy $3.06
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $3.53
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.13
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-5% Synergy $2.79
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-6% Synergy $24.53
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-7% Synergy $0.48
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-14% Synergy $0.36

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