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Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
Price tag $15.54

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Azorius

How it feels to play against

Miserable Creates unfun, non-interactive games.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#231 Current Rank
#263 Last Week
#148 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Grand Arbiter Augustin IV.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Grand Arbiter Augustin IV decks.

Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
+3% Synergy $0.92
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+1% Synergy $0.43
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+1% Synergy $9.19
Arachne, Psionic Weaver Arachne, Psionic Weaver
+1% Synergy $0.30
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
-1% Synergy $1.98

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Grand Arbiter Augustin IV's abilities and overall game plan.

Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+52% Synergy $3.74
Propaganda Propaganda
+49% Synergy $2.29
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+48% Synergy $0.54
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+46% Synergy $4.99
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+46% Synergy $0.62
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+46% Synergy $10.34
Dovin, Hand of Control Dovin, Hand of Control
+44% Synergy $0.19
Spelltithe Enforcer Spelltithe Enforcer
+43% Synergy $2.97
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+41% Synergy $0.57
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+40% Synergy $0.23

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Grand Arbiter Augustin IV decks.

Hushbringer Hushbringer
+39% Synergy $0.61
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+37% Synergy $3.16
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+34% Synergy $2.98
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+27% Synergy $1.77
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+27% Synergy $42.37
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+20% Synergy $2.01
Counterspell Counterspell
+17% Synergy $1.59
Negate Negate
+15% Synergy $0.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+8% Synergy $1.19
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.36

Game Changers

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

Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+43% Synergy $1.86
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+43% Synergy $13.17
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+41% Synergy $50.96
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+38% Synergy $36.91
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+28% Synergy $13.07
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+26% Synergy $44.75
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+23% Synergy $37.35
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+22% Synergy $32.03
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+19% Synergy $44.28
Force of Will Force of Will
+18% Synergy $64.39

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Grand Arbiter Augustin IV's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+39% Synergy $0.45
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+36% Synergy $1.40
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+36% Synergy $12.39
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+33% Synergy $1.05
Azor's Elocutors Azor's Elocutors
+27% Synergy $0.41
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+24% Synergy $0.47
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+24% Synergy $16.80
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+21% Synergy $7.88
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+21% Synergy $0.17
Strict Proctor Strict Proctor
+19% Synergy $0.35
Leonin Arbiter Leonin Arbiter
+15% Synergy $0.41
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+14% Synergy $0.49
Vryn Wingmare Vryn Wingmare
+14% Synergy $0.14
Absolute Virtue Absolute Virtue
+13% Synergy $4.78
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+13% Synergy $0.11
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+13% Synergy $16.08
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+11% Synergy $5.29
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
+11% Synergy $0.24
Doorkeeper Thrull Doorkeeper Thrull
+11% Synergy $0.64
Archon of Absolution Archon of Absolution
+11% Synergy $0.13
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+10% Synergy $0.69
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+10% Synergy $8.78
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+10% Synergy $3.13
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+10% Synergy $8.15
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+9% Synergy $0.43
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+9% Synergy $10.98
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+8% Synergy $12.47
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+8% Synergy $1.93
Tax Collector Tax Collector
+8% Synergy $0.13
Hushwing Gryff Hushwing Gryff
+8% Synergy $0.34
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+8% Synergy $0.34
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+7% Synergy $0.37
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+7% Synergy $0.17
Magus of the Tabernacle Magus of the Tabernacle
+7% Synergy $1.33
Chancellor of the Annex Chancellor of the Annex
+7% Synergy $1.63
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+6% Synergy $0.24
Spark Double Spark Double
+6% Synergy $8.16
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+6% Synergy $1.47
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+6% Synergy $1.87
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+6% Synergy $2.16
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+6% Synergy $1.62
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+6% Synergy $0.18
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
+5% Synergy $0.22
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+4% Synergy $13.28
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+4% Synergy $5.74
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+3% Synergy $3.79
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+3% Synergy $19.75
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+3% Synergy $17.50
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+1% Synergy $11.85
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-3% Synergy $0.28

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Grand Arbiter Augustin IV safe.

Render Silent Render Silent
+32% Synergy $1.98
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+25% Synergy $46.95
Silence Silence
+23% Synergy $8.06
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+19% Synergy $0.20
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+18% Synergy $7.99
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+17% Synergy $50.70
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+16% Synergy $1.30
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+14% Synergy $47.01
No More Lies No More Lies
+13% Synergy $0.49
Swan Song Swan Song
+12% Synergy $8.52
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+12% Synergy $0.50
Rewind Rewind
+11% Synergy $0.41
Disallow Disallow
+9% Synergy $2.01
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.39
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+7% Synergy $15.67
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+7% Synergy $0.33
Absorb Absorb
+6% Synergy $0.37
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+6% Synergy $9.65
Unwind Unwind
+6% Synergy $0.74
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+6% Synergy $1.71
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+6% Synergy $0.20
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+5% Synergy $1.84
Emergency Powers Emergency Powers
+5% Synergy $0.54
Cancel Cancel
+5% Synergy $0.29
Reprieve Reprieve
+4% Synergy $1.33
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+4% Synergy $8.04
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+3% Synergy $10.54
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+3% Synergy $1.26
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+2% Synergy $0.12
Dispel Dispel
+2% Synergy $0.31
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+1% Synergy $5.53
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.09
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $1.82
Disenchant Disenchant
0% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.82
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $1.46
Opt Opt
-3% Synergy $0.11
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $8.07
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-6% Synergy $0.46
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-14% Synergy $0.65

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Grand Arbiter Augustin IV's game plan and control the board.

Farewell Farewell
+20% Synergy $3.35
Ponder Ponder
+17% Synergy $1.70
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+17% Synergy $10.23
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+16% Synergy $2.27
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+14% Synergy $0.16
Armageddon Armageddon
+14% Synergy $17.13
Windfall Windfall
+12% Synergy $4.12
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+7% Synergy $2.06
Preordain Preordain
+5% Synergy $0.58
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+5% Synergy $0.95
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+5% Synergy $4.77
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+4% Synergy $3.38
Terminus Terminus
+4% Synergy $0.17
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+4% Synergy $10.56
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.18
Fabricate Fabricate
+1% Synergy $8.72
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $36.04
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $2.22
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Winter Orb Winter Orb
+28% Synergy $9.94
Sphere of Resistance Sphere of Resistance
+27% Synergy $5.99
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+23% Synergy $0.80
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+21% Synergy $5.75
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+19% Synergy $4.33
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+17% Synergy $3.65
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+17% Synergy $1.15
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+16% Synergy $0.73
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+13% Synergy $2.70
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+13% Synergy $2.20
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+12% Synergy $1.90
Static Orb Static Orb
+12% Synergy $17.23
Damping Sphere Damping Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.37
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+10% Synergy $21.55
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+9% Synergy $16.15
Isolation Cell Isolation Cell
+9% Synergy $0.35
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+8% Synergy $32.10
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+8% Synergy $5.07
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+7% Synergy $9.90
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $75.61
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+6% Synergy $0.94
Meekstone Meekstone
+6% Synergy $12.67
Mindlock Orb Mindlock Orb
+5% Synergy $0.49
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+4% Synergy $2.18
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.32
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-5% Synergy $4.04
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-7% Synergy $0.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Grand Arbiter Augustin IV's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+26% Synergy $0.54
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+24% Synergy $10.57
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+23% Synergy $5.46
Land Tax Land Tax
+22% Synergy $22.17
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+22% Synergy $2.11
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+19% Synergy $0.41
Frozen Aether Frozen Aether
+19% Synergy $1.36
Stasis Stasis
+16% Synergy $17.40
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+12% Synergy $0.97
Solemnity Solemnity
+11% Synergy $8.61
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+11% Synergy $0.73
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+10% Synergy $5.44
Suppression Field Suppression Field
+10% Synergy $0.87
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+9% Synergy $24.55
Kismet Kismet
+9% Synergy $10.73
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+7% Synergy $6.43
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+6% Synergy $1.50
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+6% Synergy $1.08
Aether Barrier Aether Barrier
+6% Synergy $2.06
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+5% Synergy $3.50
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+5% Synergy $1.05
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+5% Synergy $9.32
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+5% Synergy $2.35
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.17
Omniscience Omniscience
+4% Synergy $5.45
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+3% Synergy $3.21
Detention Sphere Detention Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.23
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
0% Synergy $2.62

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Grand Arbiter Augustin IV to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+30% Synergy $5.38
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
+16% Synergy $5.83
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+5% Synergy $6.43
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+5% Synergy $4.46
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
+5% Synergy $0.17
Dovin Baan Dovin Baan
+5% Synergy $0.45
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
+2% Synergy $3.30

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+11% Synergy $6.28
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+11% Synergy $7.58
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+10% Synergy $18.60
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+8% Synergy $94.95
Wasteland Wasteland
+7% Synergy $21.32
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+5% Synergy $0.44
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
+5% Synergy $2055.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $2.03
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+4% Synergy $18.48
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $35.27
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $1.64
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+3% Synergy $0.26
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+3% Synergy $6.22
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $3.84
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
0% Synergy $11.15
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.13
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
-1% Synergy $0.91

Mana Artifacts

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+7% Synergy $110.22
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+6% Synergy $78.39
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $26.65
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+5% Synergy $719.33
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+4% Synergy $32.90
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+4% Synergy $38.46
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+3% Synergy $0.11
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.48
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.43
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $181.24
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $62.61
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.16
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.16
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.48
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-5% Synergy $3.61
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-6% Synergy $0.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.12
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-8% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.05
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.06

Lands

The mana base foundation for Grand Arbiter Augustin IV decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+11% Synergy $13.27
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+9% Synergy $11.95
Tundra Tundra
+9% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+5% Synergy $15.26
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+5% Synergy $25.96
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+5% Synergy $23.27
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $8.07
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+4% Synergy $13.51
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+4% Synergy $5.85
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $21.72
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $22.48
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.17
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy $38.19
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+4% Synergy $24.27
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+3% Synergy $0.29
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $8.85
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $32.32
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+2% Synergy $3.54
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $4.79
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $19.91
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.15
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+1% Synergy $0.37
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $36.04
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
0% Synergy $4.48
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.12
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $2.74
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-1% Synergy $0.10
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-2% Synergy $0.16
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-2% Synergy $7.55
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-2% Synergy $0.12
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
-2% Synergy $0.13
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-3% Synergy $17.71
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-4% Synergy $0.12
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.27
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $8.07
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.17
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.16
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-9% Synergy $0.12
Port Town Port Town
-9% Synergy $0.22
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
-9% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.21
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-13% Synergy $0.12

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