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Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
Price tag $1.05

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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

#1825 Current Rank
#1690 Last Week
#1618 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Goldbug, Humanity's Ally.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Goldbug, Humanity's Ally decks.

Erode Erode
+5% Synergy $5.90
Agent Bishop, Man in Black Agent Bishop, Man in Black
+5% Synergy $0.33
April, Reporter of the Weird April, Reporter of the Weird
+4% Synergy $0.15
April O'Neil, Kunoichi Trainee April O'Neil, Kunoichi Trainee
+3% Synergy $0.13
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+1% Synergy $15.40

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Goldbug, Humanity's Ally's abilities and overall game plan.

Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+60% Synergy $0.33
Mass Appeal Mass Appeal
+59% Synergy $0.33
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+57% Synergy $2.54
Thalia's Lieutenant Thalia's Lieutenant
+56% Synergy $1.01
Champion of the Parish Champion of the Parish
+55% Synergy $1.13
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+53% Synergy $2.65
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+53% Synergy $0.23
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
+51% Synergy $0.29
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+48% Synergy $0.31
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+43% Synergy $0.46

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Goldbug, Humanity's Ally decks.

Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+42% Synergy $0.37
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+40% Synergy $1.02
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+38% Synergy $1.09
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+38% Synergy $4.79
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+38% Synergy $4.41
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+38% Synergy $0.29
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+34% Synergy $7.40
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+10% Synergy $0.91
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $0.99
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $2.48

Game Changers

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

Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+25% Synergy $16.22
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+6% Synergy $12.81
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $55.57
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $99.03
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $6.50
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $56.28
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $67.17
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $41.42
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $57.27
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $36.19

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Goldbug, Humanity's Ally's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+38% Synergy $1.78
Arcade Gannon Arcade Gannon
+37% Synergy $0.21
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+36% Synergy $0.24
Beregond of the Guard Beregond of the Guard
+36% Synergy $0.28
Boromir, Gondor's Hope Boromir, Gondor's Hope
+34% Synergy $0.27
Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart
+33% Synergy $65.66
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+31% Synergy $0.54
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+30% Synergy $6.27
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+28% Synergy $0.39
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+28% Synergy $0.25
Minas Tirith Garrison Minas Tirith Garrison
+28% Synergy $0.42
Cemetery Protector Cemetery Protector
+28% Synergy $0.75
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+26% Synergy $14.05
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+24% Synergy $0.22
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
+23% Synergy $0.35
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
+22% Synergy $0.59
Angel of Glory's Rise Angel of Glory's Rise
+22% Synergy $0.41
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+21% Synergy $3.75
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+20% Synergy $1.93
Scheming Fence Scheming Fence
+20% Synergy $0.30
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+18% Synergy $0.43
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+18% Synergy $0.28
Hanweir Militia Captain Westvale Cult Leader Hanweir Militia Captain
+18% Synergy $0.46
Devout Chaplain Devout Chaplain
+18% Synergy $0.29
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+17% Synergy $16.53
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+17% Synergy $19.43
Skystrike Officer Skystrike Officer
+17% Synergy $0.26
Harbin, Vanguard Aviator Harbin, Vanguard Aviator
+17% Synergy $0.13
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+16% Synergy $55.88
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+14% Synergy $0.48
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+14% Synergy $1.89
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
+14% Synergy $7.56
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+13% Synergy $0.32
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+13% Synergy $6.18
Templar Knight Templar Knight
+13% Synergy $1.29
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+12% Synergy $2.99
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+12% Synergy $1.89
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+12% Synergy $0.74
Recruitment Officer Recruitment Officer
+12% Synergy $0.21
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+11% Synergy $0.71
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+11% Synergy $0.45
Intrepid Adversary Intrepid Adversary
+11% Synergy $0.49
Spectacular Spider-Man Spectacular Spider-Man
+10% Synergy $81.84
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+10% Synergy $0.29
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+9% Synergy $33.14
Sokka, Lateral Strategist Sokka, Lateral Strategist
+9% Synergy $0.11
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $2.79
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+7% Synergy $18.58
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+7% Synergy $5.02
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+5% Synergy $0.38

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Goldbug, Humanity's Ally safe.

Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+31% Synergy $5.81
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+27% Synergy $1.29
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+24% Synergy $18.26
Repel the Abominable Repel the Abominable
+16% Synergy $0.21
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+15% Synergy $21.17
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+12% Synergy $0.28
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+11% Synergy $10.65
Disenchant Disenchant
+8% Synergy $0.08
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+8% Synergy $3.22
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.20
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+6% Synergy $0.24
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+6% Synergy $0.89
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+5% Synergy $0.33
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+5% Synergy $0.80
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+3% Synergy $10.66
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $7.11
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+3% Synergy $0.38
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+2% Synergy $3.09
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $1.43
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.14
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $1.73
Render Silent Render Silent
0% Synergy $2.06
Opt Opt
-1% Synergy $0.21
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.37
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.53
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $2.10
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.30
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-7% Synergy $0.46
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $52.04
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $6.97

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Goldbug, Humanity's Ally's game plan and control the board.

Distant Melody Distant Melody
+34% Synergy $0.36
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+24% Synergy $0.33
Of One Mind Of One Mind
+23% Synergy $0.25
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+20% Synergy $1.96
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+16% Synergy $0.33
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+13% Synergy $8.97
Austere Command Austere Command
+10% Synergy $0.59
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+6% Synergy $3.01
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+6% Synergy $6.07
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+5% Synergy $0.23
Preordain Preordain
+4% Synergy $0.64
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+4% Synergy $0.95
Ponder Ponder
+2% Synergy $1.54
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.33
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $3.29
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.32
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-4% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+28% Synergy $4.36
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+16% Synergy $5.25
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+16% Synergy $11.10
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+13% Synergy $0.49
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+12% Synergy $5.37
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+11% Synergy $33.58
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+11% Synergy $19.33
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+10% Synergy $0.41
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+10% Synergy $0.66
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+8% Synergy $19.85
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+6% Synergy $17.17
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+6% Synergy $12.39
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+5% Synergy $4.42
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+5% Synergy $15.93
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+5% Synergy $4.09
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.85
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $7.29
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+2% Synergy $5.71
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $3.57

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Goldbug, Humanity's Ally's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+31% Synergy $14.09
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+28% Synergy $0.39
Sanctuary Lockdown Sanctuary Lockdown
+28% Synergy $0.25
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+23% Synergy $1.33
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+22% Synergy $8.38
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+19% Synergy $0.36
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+16% Synergy $0.44
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+12% Synergy $8.87
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+9% Synergy $0.50
Cathar's Call Cathar's Call
+9% Synergy $0.19
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+8% Synergy $0.37
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+7% Synergy $7.32
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+6% Synergy $1.62
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+6% Synergy $6.56
Monk Class Monk Class
+5% Synergy $0.36
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+5% Synergy $7.58
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+4% Synergy $0.75
True Conviction True Conviction
+2% Synergy $4.98
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
0% Synergy $30.14
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $15.72
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $3.42
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-5% Synergy $4.77
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-6% Synergy $3.52
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $10.56

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Goldbug, Humanity's Ally to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+14% Synergy $1.13
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+6% Synergy $1.66
Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis
+6% Synergy $0.85

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+36% Synergy $0.26
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+26% Synergy $6.26
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+18% Synergy $25.10
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+13% Synergy $0.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.30
Rivendell Rivendell
+4% Synergy $1.64
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+3% Synergy $6.22
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $1.11
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.44
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $28.46
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.51
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-12% Synergy $0.81

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+27% Synergy $1.92
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.34
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.26
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.17
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-4% Synergy $5.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.39
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-8% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $0.65
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-11% Synergy $0.48
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-17% Synergy $2.90

Lands

The mana base foundation for Goldbug, Humanity's Ally decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Fortified Beachhead Fortified Beachhead
+19% Synergy $0.23
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+17% Synergy $0.29
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+14% Synergy $0.31
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+12% Synergy $48.67
Port Town Port Town
+9% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.23
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $2.79
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+5% Synergy $0.08
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+4% Synergy $0.34
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.15
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+3% Synergy $0.16
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.21
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+2% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.12
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+1% Synergy $0.25
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+1% Synergy $0.35
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+1% Synergy $4.95
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.27
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+1% Synergy $0.36
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
0% Synergy $7.66
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
0% Synergy $6.14
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
0% Synergy $0.29
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $28.81
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.30
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-1% Synergy $17.99
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-1% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-1% Synergy $3.96
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-1% Synergy $0.25
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $1.00
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-1% Synergy $0.39
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $10.36
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.30
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $18.44
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $32.67
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.19
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-3% Synergy $4.62
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-3% Synergy $12.90
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.53
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-4% Synergy $7.13
Tundra Tundra
-4% Synergy $3000.00
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-8% Synergy $15.07

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