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Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
Price tag $17.12

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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

#185 Current Rank
#222 Last Week
#152 Past 2 Years

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.

Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+0% Synergy $4.72
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+0% Synergy $4.75
Erode Erode
+0% Synergy $5.37
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
0% Synergy $2.14
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
0% Synergy $8.73

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 $7.19
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+48% Synergy $0.49
Propaganda Propaganda
+48% Synergy $3.11
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+47% Synergy $4.72
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+46% Synergy $0.96
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+46% Synergy $17.59
Dovin, Hand of Control Dovin, Hand of Control
+43% Synergy $0.33
Spelltithe Enforcer Spelltithe Enforcer
+42% Synergy $9.44
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+40% Synergy $1.78
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+39% Synergy $0.53

Top Cards

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

Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+36% Synergy $6.60
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+36% Synergy $6.00
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+30% Synergy $59.32
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+27% Synergy $55.81
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+26% Synergy $2.61
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+19% Synergy $3.63
Counterspell Counterspell
+17% Synergy $3.67
Negate Negate
+14% Synergy $0.20
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+44% Synergy $66.59
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+43% Synergy $14.61
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+40% Synergy $2.09
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+40% Synergy $58.09
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+27% Synergy $18.15
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+26% Synergy $41.55
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+23% Synergy $37.03
Farewell Farewell
+20% Synergy $6.17
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+19% Synergy $58.52
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+18% Synergy $53.21

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 $0.43
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+38% Synergy $0.82
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+37% Synergy $1.68
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+33% Synergy $1.67
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+33% Synergy $9.45
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+25% Synergy $21.06
Azor's Elocutors Azor's Elocutors
+25% Synergy $0.37
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+23% Synergy $34.55
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+23% Synergy $1.63
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+21% Synergy $0.29
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+21% Synergy $10.45
Strict Proctor Strict Proctor
+19% Synergy $0.39
Leonin Arbiter Leonin Arbiter
+16% Synergy $0.60
Absolute Virtue Absolute Virtue
+15% Synergy $3.17
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+14% Synergy $0.58
Vryn Wingmare Vryn Wingmare
+13% Synergy $0.30
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+12% Synergy $20.60
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+10% Synergy $8.04
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+10% Synergy $12.26
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+10% Synergy $1.77
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+10% Synergy $13.02
Archon of Absolution Archon of Absolution
+9% Synergy $0.17
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
+9% Synergy $0.32
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+9% Synergy $0.32
Doorkeeper Thrull Doorkeeper Thrull
+9% Synergy $1.03
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+9% Synergy $5.53
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+8% Synergy $10.12
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+8% Synergy $18.57
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+7% Synergy $0.47
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+7% Synergy $0.37
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+7% Synergy $4.42
Chancellor of the Annex Chancellor of the Annex
+7% Synergy $2.78
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+7% Synergy $2.64
Hushwing Gryff Hushwing Gryff
+6% Synergy $0.38
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+6% Synergy $5.92
Magus of the Tabernacle Magus of the Tabernacle
+6% Synergy $2.13
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+6% Synergy $0.63
Tax Collector Tax Collector
+6% Synergy $0.25
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+6% Synergy $0.74
Spark Double Spark Double
+5% Synergy $10.10
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+5% Synergy $2.18
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+4% Synergy $5.47
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+4% Synergy $0.36
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+4% Synergy $11.87
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $22.52
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+4% Synergy $3.07
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+2% Synergy $22.85
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+2% Synergy $27.91
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+0% Synergy $10.12
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-2% Synergy $0.32

Instants

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

Render Silent Render Silent
+31% Synergy $2.09
Silence Silence
+26% Synergy $10.00
Force of Will Force of Will
+19% Synergy $64.63
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+19% Synergy $0.36
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+16% Synergy $12.00
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+16% Synergy $50.70
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+15% Synergy $1.39
Swan Song Swan Song
+13% Synergy $8.00
No More Lies No More Lies
+11% Synergy $0.39
Rewind Rewind
+10% Synergy $0.44
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+9% Synergy $0.47
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+8% Synergy $8.60
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.41
Disallow Disallow
+7% Synergy $1.74
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+7% Synergy $18.37
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+6% Synergy $2.60
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+5% Synergy $0.25
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+5% Synergy $0.24
Unwind Unwind
+5% Synergy $1.07
Absorb Absorb
+5% Synergy $0.41
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+4% Synergy $2.30
Reprieve Reprieve
+4% Synergy $1.33
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+4% Synergy $10.23
Emergency Powers Emergency Powers
+4% Synergy $0.71
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+3% Synergy $6.58
Cancel Cancel
+3% Synergy $0.32
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+3% Synergy $0.48
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+2% Synergy $0.25
Dispel Dispel
+2% Synergy $0.29
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $1.73
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+1% Synergy $6.07
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $2.01
Pongify Pongify
+0% Synergy $1.72
Disenchant Disenchant
0% Synergy $0.11
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy $2.27
Opt Opt
-2% Synergy $0.27
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $6.82
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-6% Synergy $1.10
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.30
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-11% Synergy $1.45

Sorceries

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

Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+17% Synergy $11.82
Ponder Ponder
+16% Synergy $1.75
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+14% Synergy $3.91
Armageddon Armageddon
+14% Synergy $16.01
Windfall Windfall
+12% Synergy $4.94
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+12% Synergy $0.32
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+6% Synergy $3.71
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+5% Synergy $6.67
Preordain Preordain
+4% Synergy $0.50
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+4% Synergy $0.69
Terminus Terminus
+3% Synergy $0.31
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+3% Synergy $6.00
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.42
Fabricate Fabricate
+1% Synergy $9.53
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $37.03
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Winter Orb Winter Orb
+27% Synergy $16.82
Sphere of Resistance Sphere of Resistance
+26% Synergy $10.18
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+22% Synergy $6.26
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+22% Synergy $1.31
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+20% Synergy $6.04
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+20% Synergy $4.46
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+17% Synergy $1.22
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+14% Synergy $0.47
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+13% Synergy $6.66
Static Orb Static Orb
+12% Synergy $15.09
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+12% Synergy $3.47
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+10% Synergy $13.86
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+9% Synergy $27.90
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+9% Synergy $4.69
Damping Sphere Damping Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.99
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+8% Synergy $47.41
The One Ring The One Ring
+8% Synergy $108.02
Isolation Cell Isolation Cell
+8% Synergy $0.33
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+7% Synergy $9.18
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+7% Synergy $1.16
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+6% Synergy $11.25
Meekstone Meekstone
+5% Synergy $12.24
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-1% Synergy $4.10
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+27% Synergy $4.03
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+26% Synergy $1.04
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+26% Synergy $12.00
Land Tax Land Tax
+24% Synergy $13.49
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+22% Synergy $5.34
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+20% Synergy $0.50
Frozen Aether Frozen Aether
+17% Synergy $1.33
Stasis Stasis
+16% Synergy $17.94
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+13% Synergy $2.27
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+11% Synergy $6.21
Solemnity Solemnity
+10% Synergy $10.30
Suppression Field Suppression Field
+9% Synergy $0.66
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+9% Synergy $0.63
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+8% Synergy $28.00
Kismet Kismet
+7% Synergy $11.46
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+6% Synergy $6.38
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+6% Synergy $6.04
Aether Barrier Aether Barrier
+6% Synergy $4.41
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+5% Synergy $1.70
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+5% Synergy $0.59
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+4% Synergy $12.14
Omniscience Omniscience
+4% Synergy $6.62
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+4% Synergy $2.57
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+3% Synergy $1.98
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+3% Synergy $0.25
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $8.43
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
0% Synergy $2.40

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+31% Synergy $7.01
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
+15% Synergy $6.50
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
+5% Synergy $0.34
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+4% Synergy $5.08
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+4% Synergy $10.32
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
+2% Synergy $3.51

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 $12.90
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+10% Synergy $21.70
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+10% Synergy $11.15
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+10% Synergy $129.20
Wasteland Wasteland
+6% Synergy $28.49
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+6% Synergy $30.88
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
+5% Synergy $2899.99
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+5% Synergy $0.57
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $40.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $2.94
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $0.85
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+2% Synergy $10.00
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.29
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.99
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+0% Synergy $9.71
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+0% Synergy $0.33
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
-1% Synergy $1.04

Mana Artifacts

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+8% Synergy $167.83
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+6% Synergy $109.80
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+6% Synergy $37.63
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+5% Synergy $1122.75
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.13
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+3% Synergy $240.66
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $73.96
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+2% Synergy $0.22
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.63
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
0% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.33
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $1.10
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-4% Synergy $4.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $2.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.51
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-5% Synergy $0.40
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-5% Synergy $0.30

Lands

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

Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+11% Synergy $16.02
Tundra Tundra
+10% Synergy $3000.00
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+10% Synergy $8.37
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+5% Synergy $18.92
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+5% Synergy $6.42
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $36.97
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $16.60
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy $52.29
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $36.04
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $31.86
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+4% Synergy $18.47
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $31.39
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $34.20
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.14
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $11.39
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+3% Synergy $4.25
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $37.91
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $10.60
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+1% Synergy $0.37
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $3.30
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $37.03
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+0% Synergy $0.16
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
0% Synergy $0.36
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.12
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
0% Synergy $4.59
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $5.31
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-1% Synergy $0.27
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-1% Synergy $11.03
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-1% Synergy $8.42
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-1% Synergy $0.13
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-2% Synergy $0.24
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.33
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
-2% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-3% Synergy $0.31
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.25
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $6.82
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.33
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-7% Synergy $0.41
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.27
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
-8% Synergy $0.22
Port Town Port Town
-8% Synergy $0.24
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-8% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.82
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-12% Synergy $0.21

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