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Faramir, Steward of Gondor: Monarch
Price tag $0.25

Legendary Creature — Human Noble

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Playstyle & Strategy

Humans 27% Monarch 24% Legends 23% Tokens 8% Soldiers 4%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Faramir, Steward of Gondor's Monarch builds — cards that lean hardest into the Monarch theme.

Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
+83% Synergy $0.32
Crown of Gondor Crown of Gondor
+76% Synergy $0.36
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+74% Synergy $0.19
Archivist of Gondor Archivist of Gondor
+73% Synergy $0.23
Boromir, Gondor's Hope Boromir, Gondor's Hope
+73% Synergy $0.30
Champions of Minas Tirith Champions of Minas Tirith
+73% Synergy $0.30
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+71% Synergy $0.25
Beregond of the Guard Beregond of the Guard
+69% Synergy $0.25
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+69% Synergy $2.65
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+65% Synergy $2.95

Top Cards

The staple cards most Faramir, Steward of Gondor Monarch decks run as their core.

The Council of Four The Council of Four
+65% Synergy $1.48
Archon of Coronation Archon of Coronation
+63% Synergy $0.45
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+57% Synergy $9.17
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+57% Synergy $0.34
Keeper of Keys Keeper of Keys
+57% Synergy $3.58
Fealty to the Realm Fealty to the Realm
+57% Synergy $0.25
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+56% Synergy $4.64
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+56% Synergy $0.37
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+18% Synergy $1.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+8% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Faramir, Steward of Gondor Monarch game on their own.

Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+23% Synergy $17.55
Farewell Farewell
+6% Synergy $5.86
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $101.75
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $51.92
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $53.72
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $41.26
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $56.78
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-14% Synergy $69.44

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Monarch plan in Faramir, Steward of Gondor decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+52% Synergy $0.54
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
+51% Synergy $0.24
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+50% Synergy $0.28
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+50% Synergy $0.21
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+48% Synergy $0.37
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+43% Synergy $19.55
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+41% Synergy $0.16
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+38% Synergy $0.27
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+38% Synergy $4.77
Skystrike Officer Skystrike Officer
+36% Synergy $0.28
Minas Tirith Garrison Minas Tirith Garrison
+36% Synergy $0.50
Harbin, Vanguard Aviator Harbin, Vanguard Aviator
+34% Synergy $0.13
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+31% Synergy $0.45
Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart
+30% Synergy $65.50
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
+28% Synergy $0.42
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+28% Synergy $0.37
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+27% Synergy $7.56
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
+27% Synergy $7.84
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+26% Synergy $1.12
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+24% Synergy $43.42
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+24% Synergy $0.39
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+24% Synergy $1.25
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+23% Synergy $0.26
Arcade Gannon Arcade Gannon
+20% Synergy $0.23
Lavinia of the Tenth Lavinia of the Tenth
+19% Synergy $0.23
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
+19% Synergy $0.28
Azure Fleet Admiral Azure Fleet Admiral
+18% Synergy $0.21
Jazal Goldmane Jazal Goldmane
+15% Synergy $0.31
Heidegger, Shinra Executive Heidegger, Shinra Executive
+15% Synergy $0.20
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+14% Synergy $8.40
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+14% Synergy $1.61
Faramir, Field Commander Faramir, Field Commander
+14% Synergy $0.14
Protector of the Crown Protector of the Crown
+14% Synergy $2.16
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+13% Synergy $3.85
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+13% Synergy $4.83
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+13% Synergy $4.68
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+13% Synergy $4.94
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+13% Synergy $52.17
The Wandering Rescuer The Wandering Rescuer
+13% Synergy $2.44
Trynn, Champion of Freedom Trynn, Champion of Freedom
+13% Synergy $1.08
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+12% Synergy $4.85
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+12% Synergy $3.22
Sally Sparrow Sally Sparrow
+12% Synergy $0.31
Gandalf, White Rider Gandalf, White Rider
+12% Synergy $2.19
Thalia's Lieutenant Thalia's Lieutenant
+12% Synergy $1.10
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
+12% Synergy $0.19
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+11% Synergy $1.07
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
+10% Synergy $0.52
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $2.82
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $58.30

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Faramir, Steward of Gondor's Monarch deck ahead.

Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+37% Synergy $1.14
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+28% Synergy $7.20
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+24% Synergy $21.48
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+17% Synergy $0.29
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+15% Synergy $1.62
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+14% Synergy $0.36
Reprieve Reprieve
+12% Synergy $1.64
Pyrrhic Strike Pyrrhic Strike
+10% Synergy $0.23
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+9% Synergy $0.18
Continue? Continue?
+8% Synergy $3.16
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+7% Synergy $16.26
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+7% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.46
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+6% Synergy $0.26
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+6% Synergy $25.13
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+5% Synergy $3.78
Disenchant Disenchant
+4% Synergy $0.11
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+4% Synergy $10.67
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.28
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $6.50
Get Lost Get Lost
+3% Synergy $4.22
Personify Personify
+3% Synergy $0.31
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+2% Synergy $1.84
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+2% Synergy $0.25
No More Lies No More Lies
+2% Synergy $0.38
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+2% Synergy $1.03
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+1% Synergy $4.28
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $3.43
Parting Gust Parting Gust
0% Synergy $0.52
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-1% Synergy $3.25
Ephemerate Ephemerate
-1% Synergy $5.43
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.37
Opt Opt
-1% Synergy $0.26
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $8.49
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.14
Essence Flux Essence Flux
-2% Synergy $1.53
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $1.98
Render Silent Render Silent
-2% Synergy $2.02
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.11
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
-6% Synergy $1.68
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.43
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $7.86
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $2.26

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Monarch game plan forward for Faramir, Steward of Gondor.

Mass Appeal Mass Appeal
+53% Synergy $0.58
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+25% Synergy $1.00
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+23% Synergy $9.42
Winnowing Winnowing
+18% Synergy $0.37
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+15% Synergy $2.91
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+15% Synergy $0.38
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+13% Synergy $0.36
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+11% Synergy $0.37
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+10% Synergy $0.26
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+7% Synergy $0.30
Austere Command Austere Command
+6% Synergy $0.94
Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin! Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin!
+6% Synergy $0.14
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+4% Synergy $0.21
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+4% Synergy $1.92
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+4% Synergy $2.90
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+3% Synergy $0.45
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $2.00
Preordain Preordain
-3% Synergy $0.66

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Faramir, Steward of Gondor Monarch decks.

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+26% Synergy $6.62
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+18% Synergy $4.72
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+14% Synergy $3.81
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+14% Synergy $5.68
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+14% Synergy $0.63
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+9% Synergy $0.80
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $26.78
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+7% Synergy $0.23
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.32
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+6% Synergy $1.30
The Seriema The Seriema
+5% Synergy $1.10
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+5% Synergy $10.94
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+3% Synergy $5.35
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+3% Synergy $6.10
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+3% Synergy $19.63
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+3% Synergy $0.60
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
0% Synergy $0.45
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-2% Synergy $6.10
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $3.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Monarch strategy in Faramir, Steward of Gondor decks.

Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+51% Synergy $5.19
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+32% Synergy $0.36
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+26% Synergy $1.56
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+22% Synergy $3.94
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+22% Synergy $0.31
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+19% Synergy $10.03
Fall from Favor Fall from Favor
+19% Synergy $0.19
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+18% Synergy $4.07
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+17% Synergy $3.80
Propaganda Propaganda
+16% Synergy $3.52
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+15% Synergy $8.57
We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+13% Synergy $0.39
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+11% Synergy $60.85
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+10% Synergy $14.98
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+9% Synergy $0.27
Sanctuary Lockdown Sanctuary Lockdown
+8% Synergy $0.27
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+7% Synergy $0.37
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+6% Synergy $0.68
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+6% Synergy $1.08
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+6% Synergy $0.25
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+4% Synergy $0.42
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+1% Synergy $2.82
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
0% Synergy $3.91
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $13.05

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Faramir, Steward of Gondor's Monarch game plan.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+27% Synergy $1.85
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+11% Synergy $40.18

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Faramir, Steward of Gondor Monarch decks.

Throne of the High City Throne of the High City
+54% Synergy $0.15
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+44% Synergy $6.78
Rivendell Rivendell
+42% Synergy $1.74
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+25% Synergy $24.13
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+21% Synergy $0.40
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+19% Synergy $0.25
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+15% Synergy $0.37
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+13% Synergy $2.76
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+13% Synergy $5.89
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+11% Synergy $0.30
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+6% Synergy $0.41
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $10.35
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.35
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.36
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.29
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $6.08
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
0% Synergy $12.14
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $31.72

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Faramir, Steward of Gondor's Monarch strategy.

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+28% Synergy $1.91
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+27% Synergy $2.01
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+20% Synergy $2.60
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+14% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+5% Synergy $0.24
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.46
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $4.11
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.26
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-2% Synergy $0.57
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $0.60

Lands

The mana base behind Faramir, Steward of Gondor's Monarch decks.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+50% Synergy $0.32
Fortified Beachhead Fortified Beachhead
+30% Synergy $0.24
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+21% Synergy $0.36
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+19% Synergy $9.28
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+15% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.24
Port Town Port Town
+12% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+11% Synergy $0.25
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+10% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+10% Synergy $0.36
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+9% Synergy $8.75
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+8% Synergy $5.38
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+6% Synergy $0.26
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+5% Synergy $0.24
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $49.78
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.25
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+4% Synergy $2.05
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+3% Synergy $3.87
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.52
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+2% Synergy $0.34
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+1% Synergy $18.75
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+1% Synergy $0.19
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+1% Synergy $4.52
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $2.82
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $1.02
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+1% Synergy $0.34
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
0% Synergy $8.39
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
0% Synergy $0.32
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
0% Synergy $6.62
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-1% Synergy $11.43
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.39
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.26
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.11
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-5% Synergy $0.13
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-6% Synergy $15.52
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-8% Synergy $0.39

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Faramir, Steward of Gondor: Monarch.

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Folk Hero Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero
Beregond of the Guard Beregond of the Guard
Boromir, Gondor's Hope Boromir, Gondor's Hope
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Far Traveler Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Far Traveler
Aragorn, King of Gondor Aragorn, King of Gondor
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
Éowyn, Shieldmaiden Éowyn, Shieldmaiden
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Folk Hero Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Folk Hero
Arcade Gannon Arcade Gannon
Alora, Merry Thief Veteran Soldier Alora, Merry Thief // Veteran Soldier
Niambi, Esteemed Speaker Niambi, Esteemed Speaker
The Wandering Rescuer The Wandering Rescuer
Katilda and Lier Katilda and Lier
The Eleventh Doctor K-9, Mark I The Eleventh Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
Masako the Humorless Masako the Humorless
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Rasaad yn Bashir Folk Hero Rasaad yn Bashir // Folk Hero
Lyse Hext Lyse Hext
Kytheon, Hero of Akros Kytheon, Hero of Akros
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
The Eighth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Eighth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Eighth Doctor Barbara Wright The Eighth Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Eighth Doctor Clara Oswald The Eighth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Eighth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Eighth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Eighth Doctor Jo Grant The Eighth Doctor // Jo Grant
The Eighth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Eighth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Eighth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Eighth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Eighth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Eighth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Eighth Doctor Peri Brown The Eighth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Eighth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Eighth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Eleventh Doctor Clara Oswald The Eleventh Doctor // Clara Oswald
Azor, the Lawbringer Azor, the Lawbringer
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
The Fifth Doctor The Fifth Doctor