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Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
Price tag $0.36

Legendary Creature — Human Noble

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 38% Tokens 13% ETB 10% Lifegain 10% Cantrips 3%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3160 Current Rank
#3454 Last Week
#3113 Past 2 Years

Links & Decks

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector decks.

Wakandan Shield Guard Wakandan Shield Guard
+19% Synergy $0.21
Photon, Lady of Light Photon, Lady of Light
+19% Synergy $0.42
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
+19% Synergy $64.64
Okoye, Dora Milaje Leader Okoye, Dora Milaje Leader
+16% Synergy $0.18
Political Triumph Political Triumph
+15% Synergy $0.19

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector's abilities and overall game plan.

Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+49% Synergy $0.37
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+47% Synergy $0.32
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+45% Synergy $0.40
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+45% Synergy $0.33
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+44% Synergy $6.73
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+44% Synergy $0.26
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+41% Synergy $0.38
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+40% Synergy $3.63
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+40% Synergy $5.09
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+39% Synergy $9.34

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector decks.

Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+39% Synergy $0.28
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+37% Synergy $0.26
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+37% Synergy $0.27
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+36% Synergy $0.24
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+35% Synergy $0.29
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+33% Synergy $4.11
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+32% Synergy $3.61
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.04
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-8% Synergy $5.08
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-12% Synergy $1.17

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $131.68
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $5.76
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $37.88
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-10% Synergy $55.28
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-17% Synergy $60.87

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Village Bell-Ringer Village Bell-Ringer
+37% Synergy $0.31
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+35% Synergy $0.34
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+34% Synergy $0.27
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+34% Synergy $0.29
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+33% Synergy $2.42
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+31% Synergy $0.62
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+29% Synergy $0.19
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+29% Synergy $0.32
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+28% Synergy $3.18
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+28% Synergy $0.34
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+28% Synergy $33.49
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+25% Synergy $1.68
Stonehorn Dignitary Stonehorn Dignitary
+25% Synergy $0.32
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+25% Synergy $0.21
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+25% Synergy $0.52
Archon of Coronation Archon of Coronation
+24% Synergy $0.39
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+24% Synergy $0.40
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+23% Synergy $0.38
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+23% Synergy $4.41
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+23% Synergy $4.59
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+23% Synergy $23.32
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+23% Synergy $0.27
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+21% Synergy $4.05
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+20% Synergy $0.33
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+20% Synergy $0.23
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+19% Synergy $1.18
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+19% Synergy $0.26
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+19% Synergy $0.56
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+18% Synergy $0.27
Grey Host Reinforcements Grey Host Reinforcements
+18% Synergy $0.27
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+17% Synergy $3.06
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+17% Synergy $5.01
Combat Thresher Combat Thresher
+16% Synergy $0.16
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+16% Synergy $0.38
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+14% Synergy $1.29
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+14% Synergy $1.45
Reveillark Reveillark
+13% Synergy $0.74
Blade Splicer Blade Splicer
+13% Synergy $0.27
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+12% Synergy $1.60
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+12% Synergy $3.74
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+12% Synergy $0.31
Kindly Customer Kindly Customer
+12% Synergy $0.24
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+12% Synergy $0.25
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+11% Synergy $3.45
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+10% Synergy $5.43
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+9% Synergy $8.29
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+6% Synergy $5.33
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+5% Synergy $4.35
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
0% Synergy $0.28
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-14% Synergy $57.22

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector safe.

Parting Gust Parting Gust
+36% Synergy $1.43
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+32% Synergy $8.18
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+32% Synergy $1.11
Semester's End Semester's End
+21% Synergy $0.95
Ghostway Ghostway
+15% Synergy $5.09
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+15% Synergy $2.55
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+15% Synergy $0.24
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+13% Synergy $0.27
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+11% Synergy $0.27
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+7% Synergy $0.26
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+6% Synergy $0.36
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+6% Synergy $0.15
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+5% Synergy $0.28
Reprieve Reprieve
+5% Synergy $1.90
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+4% Synergy $0.20
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.33
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.33
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+4% Synergy $4.18
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+3% Synergy $1.41
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.97
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.35
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+0% Synergy $7.87
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+0% Synergy $5.25
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+0% Synergy $0.43
Erode Erode
0% Synergy $5.66
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
0% Synergy $26.48
Disenchant Disenchant
-2% Synergy $0.10
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-3% Synergy $2.79
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-3% Synergy $1.02
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $0.75
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-6% Synergy $3.66
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-10% Synergy $20.92
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-17% Synergy $14.69

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector's game plan and control the board.

Another Round Another Round
+31% Synergy $0.39
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+13% Synergy $0.29
Daydream Daydream
+12% Synergy $0.33
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+9% Synergy $0.66
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+7% Synergy $3.14
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+4% Synergy $0.28
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+3% Synergy $3.51
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.39
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+3% Synergy $0.36
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+2% Synergy $2.37
Austere Command Austere Command
+0% Synergy $0.38
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $4.03
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.24
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
0% Synergy $1.19
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-1% Synergy $0.60
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-1% Synergy $0.53
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-4% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+27% Synergy $3.33
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+24% Synergy $4.43
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+17% Synergy $14.34
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.35
Scroll of Fate Scroll of Fate
+8% Synergy $0.24
Heartstone Heartstone
+8% Synergy $3.42
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+6% Synergy $9.59
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+5% Synergy $7.75
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+5% Synergy $5.60
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+4% Synergy $17.17
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+1% Synergy $6.28
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+0% Synergy $4.17
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $2.63
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-3% Synergy $20.75
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $2.34
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $3.65
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-7% Synergy $6.45
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-8% Synergy $4.98
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-8% Synergy $1.19
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-11% Synergy $7.19

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+26% Synergy $0.61
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+23% Synergy $0.26
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+22% Synergy $4.33
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+15% Synergy $1.36
Call for Unity Call for Unity
+14% Synergy $0.17
Quantum Entanglement Quantum Entanglement
+9% Synergy $4.68
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $9.87
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+5% Synergy $0.97
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+5% Synergy $8.55
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+5% Synergy $0.64
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+4% Synergy $1.22
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+4% Synergy $2.47
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+3% Synergy $0.25
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+3% Synergy $0.73
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+3% Synergy $0.36
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+2% Synergy $0.94
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+2% Synergy $3.65
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+0% Synergy $0.51
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+0% Synergy $0.56
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-4% Synergy $10.92
Land Tax Land Tax
-10% Synergy $14.43
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-12% Synergy $5.06
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-15% Synergy $4.70

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+21% Synergy $1.71
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-3% Synergy $38.45
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-4% Synergy $2.10

Utility Lands

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+15% Synergy $6.35
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.24
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+7% Synergy $3.19
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+6% Synergy $0.62
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+6% Synergy $0.20
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+5% Synergy $0.24
Karoo Karoo
+5% Synergy $1.13
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.33
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.27
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.13
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.90
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $3.17
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.92
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+2% Synergy $0.30
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+2% Synergy $2.13
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $52.15
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+0% Synergy $0.25
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+0% Synergy $18.29
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-1% Synergy $4.78
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $3.51
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.34
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-3% Synergy $12.07
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.13
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-6% Synergy $0.40
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-6% Synergy $4.82
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-19% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+29% Synergy $4.93
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+8% Synergy $1.34
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.36
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $2.28
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.31
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.23
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+0% Synergy $0.75
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $30.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.48

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+11% Synergy $3.45
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+11% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.36
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+5% Synergy $0.28
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $28.70
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $30.45
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.11
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.39
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $17.04
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $11.23
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.97
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.35
Command Tower Command Tower
+0% Synergy $0.35

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector.

Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Far Traveler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Inspiring Leader Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Inspiring Leader
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Far Traveler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Far Traveler
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Far Traveler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Far Traveler
Toby, Beastie Befriender Toby, Beastie Befriender
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
Niko, Light of Hope Niko, Light of Hope
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Master Chef Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Master Chef
Ganax, Astral Hunter Flaming Fist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Flaming Fist
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
Lagrella, the Magpie Lagrella, the Magpie
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
Gatta and Luzzu Gatta and Luzzu
Roon of the Hidden Realm Roon of the Hidden Realm
Alena, Kessig Trapper Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Alena, Kessig Trapper // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Far Traveler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Far Traveler
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Far Traveler Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Far Traveler
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tormod, the Desecrator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tormod, the Desecrator
The War Doctor Bill Potts The War Doctor // Bill Potts
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Far Traveler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler
Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor
Triad of Fates Triad of Fates
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Far Traveler Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Far Traveler
Genku, Future Shaper Genku, Future Shaper
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Agent of the Shadow Thieves Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Candlekeep Sage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dragon Cultist Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dragon Cultist