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Faramir, Steward of Gondor
Price tag $0.34

Legendary CreatureHuman Noble

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1964 Current Rank
#1957 Last Week
#1788 Past 2 Years

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Faramir, Steward of Gondor decks.

Queen Mother Ramonda Queen Mother Ramonda
+8% Synergy
Victor Timely, Wily Tycoon Victor Timely, Wily Tycoon
+7% Synergy
Captain Marvel, Shooting Star Captain Marvel, Shooting Star
+7% Synergy $4.40
Erode Erode
+4% Synergy $5.37
Ennis, Debate Moderator Ennis, Debate Moderator
+1% Synergy $0.25

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Faramir, Steward of Gondor's abilities and overall game plan.

Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
+84% Synergy $0.36
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+71% Synergy $0.24
Champions of Minas Tirith Champions of Minas Tirith
+68% Synergy $0.36
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+68% Synergy $0.29
Boromir, Gondor's Hope Boromir, Gondor's Hope
+67% Synergy $0.31
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+65% Synergy $1.77
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+63% Synergy $2.43
Beregond of the Guard Beregond of the Guard
+61% Synergy $0.31
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+61% Synergy $0.33
Crown of Gondor Crown of Gondor
+59% Synergy $0.39

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Faramir, Steward of Gondor decks.

Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+59% Synergy $9.86
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+58% Synergy $2.93
Archivist of Gondor Archivist of Gondor
+57% Synergy $0.34
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+54% Synergy $0.39
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+50% Synergy $0.74
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+50% Synergy $0.34
Mass Appeal Mass Appeal
+49% Synergy $0.98
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+13% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+8% Synergy $1.32
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $3.67

Game Changers

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

Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+21% Synergy $17.12
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+0% Synergy $53.21
Farewell Farewell
+0% Synergy $6.17
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $108.02
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $58.52
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $58.09
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $66.59
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $41.55
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $37.03

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Faramir, Steward of Gondor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Archon of Coronation Archon of Coronation
+47% Synergy $0.74
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
+46% Synergy $0.28
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+43% Synergy $18.56
Keeper of Keys Keeper of Keys
+43% Synergy $4.17
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+41% Synergy $5.51
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+41% Synergy $0.42
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+39% Synergy $0.21
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+38% Synergy $0.12
Harbin, Vanguard Aviator Harbin, Vanguard Aviator
+38% Synergy $0.13
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
+32% Synergy $0.41
Minas Tirith Garrison Minas Tirith Garrison
+31% Synergy $0.50
Skystrike Officer Skystrike Officer
+30% Synergy $0.25
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+30% Synergy $1.08
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+30% Synergy $0.36
Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart
+30% Synergy $64.69
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
+29% Synergy $8.64
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+28% Synergy $0.43
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+27% Synergy $1.64
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+27% Synergy $44.63
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+24% Synergy $2.08
Lavinia of the Tenth Lavinia of the Tenth
+23% Synergy $0.25
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+23% Synergy $8.83
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+21% Synergy $0.38
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+20% Synergy $0.22
Arcade Gannon Arcade Gannon
+20% Synergy $0.28
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+18% Synergy $0.40
Faramir, Field Commander Faramir, Field Commander
+18% Synergy $0.10
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
+16% Synergy $0.33
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+16% Synergy $3.93
Jazal Goldmane Jazal Goldmane
+14% Synergy $0.29
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+14% Synergy $4.95
Thalia's Lieutenant Thalia's Lieutenant
+14% Synergy $1.27
Azure Fleet Admiral Azure Fleet Admiral
+14% Synergy $0.17
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+13% Synergy $6.08
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+13% Synergy $26.26
The Wandering Rescuer The Wandering Rescuer
+13% Synergy $2.54
Gandalf, White Rider Gandalf, White Rider
+12% Synergy $2.07
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+11% Synergy $3.74
Sally Sparrow Sally Sparrow
+11% Synergy $0.34
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+10% Synergy $0.38
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+10% Synergy $5.00
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+9% Synergy $0.81
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+9% Synergy $4.55
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+9% Synergy $46.57
Protector of the Crown Protector of the Crown
+9% Synergy $2.28
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+7% Synergy $20.60
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+7% Synergy $0.45
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+7% Synergy $8.07
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+2% Synergy $3.11
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+0% Synergy $59.32

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Faramir, Steward of Gondor safe.

Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+33% Synergy $1.14
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+23% Synergy $7.52
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+23% Synergy $0.28
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+17% Synergy $22.25
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+16% Synergy $0.30
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+13% Synergy $15.93
Reprieve Reprieve
+11% Synergy $1.33
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+11% Synergy $1.45
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+9% Synergy $2.01
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+7% Synergy $3.63
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+6% Synergy $5.58
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+6% Synergy $25.62
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+6% Synergy $0.26
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+5% Synergy $0.26
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+5% Synergy $0.27
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+4% Synergy $4.08
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+4% Synergy $0.81
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+2% Synergy $0.28
Aetherize Aetherize
+2% Synergy $0.41
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.20
Disenchant Disenchant
+1% Synergy $0.11
Pongify Pongify
+1% Synergy $1.72
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+0% Synergy $7.79
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+0% Synergy $0.50
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+0% Synergy $12.00
Render Silent Render Silent
0% Synergy $2.09
Ephemerate Ephemerate
0% Synergy $4.73
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy $2.27
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $6.82
Cloudshift Cloudshift
-2% Synergy $1.19
Opt Opt
-2% Synergy $0.27
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
-4% Synergy $6.97
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $55.81
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $8.00
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
-6% Synergy $1.86
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.39

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Faramir, Steward of Gondor's game plan and control the board.

Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+25% Synergy $0.52
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+20% Synergy $20.90
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+14% Synergy $0.35
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+12% Synergy $0.35
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+11% Synergy $2.61
Austere Command Austere Command
+11% Synergy $0.42
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+11% Synergy $0.33
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+9% Synergy $0.39
Winnowing Winnowing
+8% Synergy $0.33
Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin! Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin!
+5% Synergy $0.12
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+5% Synergy $0.26
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+4% Synergy $0.73
Preordain Preordain
-1% Synergy $0.50
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.75
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-7% Synergy $0.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+24% Synergy $6.25
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+17% Synergy $5.12
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+13% Synergy $5.74
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.30
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+10% Synergy $0.91
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+9% Synergy $4.20
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+9% Synergy $0.48
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $26.88
The Seriema The Seriema
+5% Synergy $0.81
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+5% Synergy $0.28
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+4% Synergy $4.46
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+4% Synergy $7.54
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+4% Synergy $19.12
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $1.26
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-1% Synergy $6.26
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-2% Synergy $0.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Faramir, Steward of Gondor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+43% Synergy $5.19
Fealty to the Realm Fealty to the Realm
+39% Synergy $0.35
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+38% Synergy $7.32
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+27% Synergy $1.63
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+26% Synergy $0.32
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+20% Synergy $0.41
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+19% Synergy $4.72
Propaganda Propaganda
+17% Synergy $3.11
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+16% Synergy $8.10
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+15% Synergy $3.54
Fall from Favor Fall from Favor
+14% Synergy $0.21
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+13% Synergy $9.62
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+12% Synergy $63.66
We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+9% Synergy $0.40
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+8% Synergy $4.44
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+8% Synergy $6.77
Sanctuary Lockdown Sanctuary Lockdown
+7% Synergy $0.26
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.23
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+6% Synergy $2.98
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+5% Synergy $0.41
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+5% Synergy $13.20
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+2% Synergy $5.34
Land Tax Land Tax
+1% Synergy $13.49
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+0% Synergy $1.70
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-4% Synergy $4.03

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Faramir, Steward of Gondor to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+21% Synergy $1.82
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+15% Synergy $39.18

Utility Lands

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+42% Synergy $6.18
Rivendell Rivendell
+35% Synergy $1.74
Throne of the High City Throne of the High City
+32% Synergy $0.33
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+24% Synergy $0.38
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+21% Synergy $0.31
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+15% Synergy $24.17
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+14% Synergy $0.30
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+8% Synergy $2.94
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+7% Synergy $0.36
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+6% Synergy $7.37
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+6% Synergy $0.38
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.38
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+5% Synergy $18.86
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.40
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+0% Synergy $5.99
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+0% Synergy $11.15
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+0% Synergy $0.29
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
0% Synergy $12.90
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-1% Synergy $62.97
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $30.88
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-12% Synergy $0.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+28% Synergy $1.39
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+19% Synergy $3.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+11% Synergy $2.51
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+7% Synergy $0.40
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+4% Synergy $0.40
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.21
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+2% Synergy $0.30
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.34
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $1.10
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+0% Synergy $4.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.33
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-2% Synergy $0.63
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.13
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $2.20

Lands

The mana base foundation for Faramir, Steward of Gondor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+38% Synergy $0.27
Fortified Beachhead Fortified Beachhead
+19% Synergy $0.24
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+19% Synergy $0.34
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+11% Synergy $8.76
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+11% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+9% Synergy $0.82
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+8% Synergy $5.31
Port Town Port Town
+6% Synergy $0.24
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $49.31
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+6% Synergy $0.27
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+6% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+5% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+4% Synergy $4.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.33
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+2% Synergy $3.11
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+2% Synergy $0.41
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.25
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+0% Synergy $3.30
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+0% Synergy $37.91
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+0% Synergy $0.27
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+0% Synergy $4.59
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
0% Synergy $0.22
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
0% Synergy $8.42
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
0% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.12
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
0% Synergy $0.21
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-1% Synergy $0.37
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.16
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-1% Synergy $0.37
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $6.82
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-2% Synergy $6.42
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-2% Synergy $18.47
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-2% Synergy $11.03
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-2% Synergy $8.37
Tundra Tundra
-4% Synergy $3000.00
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-6% Synergy $0.13
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-7% Synergy $16.02

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