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Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
Price tag $10.64

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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

#212 Current Rank
#287 Last Week
#145 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.

Absolute Virtue Absolute Virtue
+11% Synergy $3.34
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
0% Synergy $0.12
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
-5% Synergy $0.34
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-6% Synergy $2.82
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-10% Synergy $4.33

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 $3.58
Propaganda Propaganda
+49% Synergy $2.01
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+48% Synergy $0.56
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+46% Synergy $3.99
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+46% Synergy $0.73
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+45% Synergy $10.32
Dovin, Hand of Control Dovin, Hand of Control
+45% Synergy $0.21
Spelltithe Enforcer Spelltithe Enforcer
+44% Synergy $2.66
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+42% Synergy $0.78
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+40% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

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

Hushbringer Hushbringer
+39% Synergy $0.62
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+37% Synergy $1.91
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+34% Synergy $2.73
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+27% Synergy $1.71
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+27% Synergy $42.20
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+21% Synergy $2.22
Counterspell Counterspell
+17% Synergy $1.65
Negate Negate
+15% Synergy $0.24
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+8% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+44% Synergy $2.58
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+43% Synergy $13.58
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+40% Synergy $48.94
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+37% Synergy $34.98
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+27% Synergy $11.92
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+25% Synergy $48.08
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+22% Synergy $28.27
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+22% Synergy $33.99
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+18% Synergy $42.63
Force of Will Force of Will
+17% Synergy $57.48

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 $0.39
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+36% Synergy $0.80
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+36% Synergy $5.81
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+32% Synergy $1.12
Azor's Elocutors Azor's Elocutors
+28% Synergy $0.40
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+25% Synergy $0.69
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+24% Synergy $16.36
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+21% Synergy $6.51
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+21% Synergy $0.19
Strict Proctor Strict Proctor
+19% Synergy $0.35
Leonin Arbiter Leonin Arbiter
+15% Synergy $0.97
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+14% Synergy $0.16
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+14% Synergy $0.40
Vryn Wingmare Vryn Wingmare
+14% Synergy $0.13
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+12% Synergy $17.67
Doorkeeper Thrull Doorkeeper Thrull
+12% Synergy $0.53
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+11% Synergy $3.70
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
+11% Synergy $0.24
Archon of Absolution Archon of Absolution
+11% Synergy $0.16
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+10% Synergy $0.53
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+10% Synergy $0.39
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+10% Synergy $7.56
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+10% Synergy $6.75
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+10% Synergy $2.02
Tax Collector Tax Collector
+9% Synergy $0.16
Hushwing Gryff Hushwing Gryff
+9% Synergy $0.37
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+8% Synergy $11.88
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+8% Synergy $1.62
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+8% Synergy $12.05
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+8% Synergy $0.28
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+7% Synergy $0.24
Magus of the Tabernacle Magus of the Tabernacle
+7% Synergy $1.25
Clarion Conqueror Clarion Conqueror
+7% Synergy $2.33
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+7% Synergy $2.00
Chancellor of the Annex Chancellor of the Annex
+7% Synergy $2.50
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+6% Synergy $0.22
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+6% Synergy $3.34
Spark Double Spark Double
+6% Synergy $6.73
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
+6% Synergy $0.23
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+6% Synergy $0.56
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+6% Synergy $1.52
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+6% Synergy $0.17
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+5% Synergy $2.48
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+4% Synergy $11.08
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+4% Synergy $4.79
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+3% Synergy $18.78
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+3% Synergy $16.62
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+2% Synergy $2.18
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+1% Synergy $10.14
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-3% Synergy $0.35

Instants

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

Render Silent Render Silent
+32% Synergy $2.08
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+24% Synergy $42.96
Silence Silence
+23% Synergy $6.48
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+19% Synergy $7.85
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+19% Synergy $0.21
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+16% Synergy $1.51
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+16% Synergy $45.06
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+14% Synergy $49.42
No More Lies No More Lies
+14% Synergy $0.31
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+12% Synergy $0.41
Rewind Rewind
+12% Synergy $0.45
Swan Song Swan Song
+11% Synergy $6.09
Disallow Disallow
+9% Synergy $1.90
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.29
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+8% Synergy $0.31
Absorb Absorb
+7% Synergy $0.29
Unwind Unwind
+7% Synergy $1.59
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+6% Synergy $14.89
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+6% Synergy $7.00
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+6% Synergy $2.35
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+6% Synergy $0.17
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+5% Synergy $1.59
Emergency Powers Emergency Powers
+5% Synergy $0.67
Cancel Cancel
+5% Synergy $0.27
Reprieve Reprieve
+4% Synergy $0.63
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+4% Synergy $6.96
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+3% Synergy $1.27
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+2% Synergy $15.68
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+2% Synergy $0.17
Dispel Dispel
+2% Synergy $0.29
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+1% Synergy $7.15
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.10
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+1% Synergy $0.34
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy $1.46
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $2.10
Disenchant Disenchant
-1% Synergy $0.13
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.75
Opt Opt
-2% Synergy $0.14
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.64
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-6% Synergy $0.31
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-15% Synergy $0.84

Sorceries

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

Farewell Farewell
+19% Synergy $4.30
Ponder Ponder
+17% Synergy $1.65
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+16% Synergy $2.29
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+16% Synergy $8.66
Armageddon Armageddon
+14% Synergy $17.09
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+13% Synergy $0.19
Windfall Windfall
+12% Synergy $3.95
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+7% Synergy $1.75
Preordain Preordain
+5% Synergy $0.61
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+5% Synergy $0.96
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+5% Synergy $8.87
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+4% Synergy $4.80
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+4% Synergy $4.83
Terminus Terminus
+4% Synergy $0.26
Sunfall Sunfall
+3% Synergy $1.20
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.44
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $0.90
Fabricate Fabricate
0% Synergy $7.90
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $34.20
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.40

Utility Artifacts

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

Winter Orb Winter Orb
+28% Synergy $8.68
Sphere of Resistance Sphere of Resistance
+26% Synergy $5.51
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+24% Synergy $0.62
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+22% Synergy $3.92
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+18% Synergy $3.79
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+18% Synergy $1.27
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+17% Synergy $0.52
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+16% Synergy $2.94
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+13% Synergy $2.09
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+13% Synergy $1.02
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+13% Synergy $3.27
Static Orb Static Orb
+12% Synergy $16.74
Damping Sphere Damping Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.28
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+10% Synergy $24.65
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+9% Synergy $14.41
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+9% Synergy $4.51
Isolation Cell Isolation Cell
+9% Synergy $0.28
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+8% Synergy $29.26
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+7% Synergy $12.75
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+6% Synergy $0.68
Meekstone Meekstone
+6% Synergy $12.30
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $67.99
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+5% Synergy $1.45
Mindlock Orb Mindlock Orb
+5% Synergy $0.48
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-7% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+27% Synergy $0.64
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+23% Synergy $8.34
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+23% Synergy $3.67
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+22% Synergy $2.67
Land Tax Land Tax
+21% Synergy $21.01
Frozen Aether Frozen Aether
+19% Synergy $1.24
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+18% Synergy $0.36
Stasis Stasis
+16% Synergy $15.73
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+12% Synergy $1.40
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+11% Synergy $0.73
Solemnity Solemnity
+11% Synergy $8.32
Suppression Field Suppression Field
+11% Synergy $0.97
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+10% Synergy $26.40
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+10% Synergy $5.58
Kismet Kismet
+9% Synergy $11.63
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+7% Synergy $1.43
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+7% Synergy $8.56
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+7% Synergy $1.35
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+6% Synergy $9.88
Aether Barrier Aether Barrier
+6% Synergy $1.92
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+5% Synergy $2.81
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+5% Synergy $1.44
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+5% Synergy $2.28
Dream Tides Dream Tides
+5% Synergy $0.37
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.16
Omniscience Omniscience
+4% Synergy $3.83
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+3% Synergy $1.77
Detention Sphere Detention Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.27
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
0% Synergy $2.20

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+28% Synergy $3.63
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
+15% Synergy $6.03
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+5% Synergy $7.05
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+5% Synergy $4.94
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
+5% Synergy $0.18
Dovin Baan Dovin Baan
+5% Synergy $0.44
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
+2% Synergy $2.41

Utility Lands

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

Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+11% Synergy $7.01
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+10% Synergy $6.35
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+10% Synergy $14.84
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+8% Synergy $94.69
Wasteland Wasteland
+6% Synergy $21.49
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+5% Synergy $0.51
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
+5% Synergy $2700.00
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $1.98
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+4% Synergy $19.28
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $1.41
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $38.71
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+3% Synergy $0.25
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+3% Synergy $5.43
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+3% Synergy $0.34
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $3.65
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
0% Synergy $7.74
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.14
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
-1% Synergy $0.61

Mana Artifacts

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+7% Synergy $92.16
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+6% Synergy $71.05
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+6% Synergy $30.05
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $24.69
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+5% Synergy $55.47
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+4% Synergy $643.42
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+3% Synergy $0.09
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.29
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $153.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.07
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $67.47
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.16
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.19
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.14
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-5% Synergy $2.10
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-6% Synergy $0.38
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.22
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-9% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $1.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $1.12

Lands

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

Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+11% Synergy $13.72
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+9% Synergy $11.67
Tundra Tundra
+9% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+5% Synergy $25.51
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+5% Synergy $15.21
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $8.29
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+4% Synergy $9.92
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+4% Synergy $4.80
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $24.04
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $22.75
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $24.53
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.13
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $30.44
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy $50.15
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+3% Synergy $3.34
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+3% Synergy $0.76
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $9.47
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $29.32
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.05
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.05
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $3.53
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $17.11
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+1% Synergy $4.40
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.28
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+1% Synergy $0.86
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
0% Synergy $2.62
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.23
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $34.20
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.19
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-1% Synergy $0.05
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-2% Synergy $0.20
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-2% Synergy $8.46
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-2% Synergy $0.41
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
-2% Synergy $0.22
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-3% Synergy $17.48
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-4% Synergy $0.45
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.64
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.22
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.18
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-9% Synergy $0.18
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
-9% Synergy $0.26
Port Town Port Town
-10% Synergy $0.17
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.45
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-13% Synergy $0.30

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