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Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
Price tag $16.22

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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

#192 Current Rank
#208 Last Week
#151 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.

Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+2% Synergy $5.66
Erode Erode
0% Synergy $5.90
Mathemagics Mathemagics
0% Synergy $4.71
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
0% Synergy $3.87
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
-1% Synergy $17.87

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
+53% Synergy $6.22
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+49% Synergy $0.54
Propaganda Propaganda
+49% Synergy $3.42
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+47% Synergy $3.52
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+47% Synergy $0.79
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+47% Synergy $16.53
Dovin, Hand of Control Dovin, Hand of Control
+44% Synergy $0.24
Spelltithe Enforcer Spelltithe Enforcer
+43% Synergy $3.41
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+40% Synergy $0.91
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+40% Synergy $0.43

Top Cards

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

Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+40% Synergy $0.46
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+36% Synergy $5.58
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+36% Synergy $4.77
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+28% Synergy $55.88
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+27% Synergy $3.01
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+27% Synergy $52.04
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+20% Synergy $3.09
Counterspell Counterspell
+18% Synergy $2.48
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+8% Synergy $0.91
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+4% Synergy $0.99

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+44% Synergy $67.17
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+44% Synergy $12.81
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+41% Synergy $2.62
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+40% Synergy $57.27
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+28% Synergy $17.27
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+26% Synergy $41.42
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+23% Synergy $36.19
Farewell Farewell
+21% Synergy $6.50
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+19% Synergy $56.28
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+18% Synergy $55.57

Creatures

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

Hushbringer Hushbringer
+39% Synergy $0.75
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+38% Synergy $1.09
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+34% Synergy $10.14
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+33% Synergy $1.30
Azor's Elocutors Azor's Elocutors
+26% Synergy $0.38
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+25% Synergy $19.81
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+24% Synergy $31.27
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+24% Synergy $1.10
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+21% Synergy $9.41
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+21% Synergy $0.22
Strict Proctor Strict Proctor
+20% Synergy $0.35
Leonin Arbiter Leonin Arbiter
+17% Synergy $0.60
Absolute Virtue Absolute Virtue
+15% Synergy $3.33
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+14% Synergy $0.58
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+13% Synergy $19.74
Vryn Wingmare Vryn Wingmare
+13% Synergy $0.32
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+11% Synergy $1.93
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+11% Synergy $8.31
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+10% Synergy $13.26
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+10% Synergy $0.32
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
+10% Synergy $0.29
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+10% Synergy $13.50
Archon of Absolution Archon of Absolution
+10% Synergy $0.20
Doorkeeper Thrull Doorkeeper Thrull
+10% Synergy $1.32
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+9% Synergy $18.58
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+9% Synergy $6.18
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+9% Synergy $10.38
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+8% Synergy $0.44
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+7% Synergy $0.44
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+7% Synergy $2.16
Tax Collector Tax Collector
+7% Synergy $0.26
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+7% Synergy $0.58
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+7% Synergy $4.13
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+7% Synergy $0.38
Hushwing Gryff Hushwing Gryff
+7% Synergy $0.39
Chancellor of the Annex Chancellor of the Annex
+7% Synergy $3.35
Magus of the Tabernacle Magus of the Tabernacle
+7% Synergy $2.14
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+6% Synergy $5.88
Spark Double Spark Double
+6% Synergy $13.43
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+6% Synergy $2.76
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+5% Synergy $0.26
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+5% Synergy $3.60
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $24.05
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+4% Synergy $10.65
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+4% Synergy $5.46
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
+4% Synergy $0.37
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+3% Synergy $22.29
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+2% Synergy $26.69
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+1% Synergy $11.20
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-3% Synergy $0.32

Instants

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

Render Silent Render Silent
+31% Synergy $2.06
Silence Silence
+26% Synergy $8.81
Force of Will Force of Will
+20% Synergy $69.23
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+19% Synergy $0.36
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+17% Synergy $10.66
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+16% Synergy $1.37
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+16% Synergy $47.55
Negate Negate
+15% Synergy $0.20
Swan Song Swan Song
+13% Synergy $6.97
No More Lies No More Lies
+12% Synergy $0.46
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+10% Synergy $0.53
Rewind Rewind
+10% Synergy $0.47
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.39
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+8% Synergy $9.22
Disallow Disallow
+8% Synergy $1.58
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+7% Synergy $18.37
Absorb Absorb
+6% Synergy $0.40
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+6% Synergy $2.45
Unwind Unwind
+6% Synergy $1.14
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+6% Synergy $0.27
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+6% Synergy $0.35
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+5% Synergy $1.83
Reprieve Reprieve
+5% Synergy $1.22
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+4% Synergy $3.94
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+4% Synergy $10.06
Cancel Cancel
+4% Synergy $0.32
Emergency Powers Emergency Powers
+4% Synergy $0.68
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+4% Synergy $5.22
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+3% Synergy $0.25
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $2.30
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+2% Synergy $6.13
Dispel Dispel
+2% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.30
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $1.73
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $2.10
Disenchant Disenchant
-1% Synergy $0.08
Opt Opt
-3% Synergy $0.21
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $5.53
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.33
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-7% Synergy $0.46
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-12% Synergy $1.43

Sorceries

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

Ponder Ponder
+17% Synergy $1.54
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+17% Synergy $11.31
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+15% Synergy $3.29
Armageddon Armageddon
+15% Synergy $16.10
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+13% Synergy $0.26
Windfall Windfall
+13% Synergy $4.79
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+7% Synergy $3.45
Preordain Preordain
+5% Synergy $0.64
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+5% Synergy $0.57
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+5% Synergy $4.91
Terminus Terminus
+4% Synergy $0.29
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+3% Synergy $3.29
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.59
Fabricate Fabricate
+1% Synergy $8.93
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $33.91
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $0.65

Utility Artifacts

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

Winter Orb Winter Orb
+28% Synergy $13.71
Sphere of Resistance Sphere of Resistance
+27% Synergy $9.54
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+22% Synergy $5.55
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+22% Synergy $0.79
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+21% Synergy $6.04
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+20% Synergy $4.42
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+18% Synergy $1.22
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+15% Synergy $0.49
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+13% Synergy $3.60
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+13% Synergy $7.48
Static Orb Static Orb
+13% Synergy $14.06
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+10% Synergy $12.21
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+10% Synergy $1.04
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+10% Synergy $25.08
Damping Sphere Damping Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.44
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+9% Synergy $44.59
The One Ring The One Ring
+8% Synergy $99.03
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+8% Synergy $8.31
Isolation Cell Isolation Cell
+8% Synergy $0.32
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+7% Synergy $1.08
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+7% Synergy $10.46
Meekstone Meekstone
+6% Synergy $12.14
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-2% Synergy $3.80
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $3.57
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+27% Synergy $0.82
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+26% Synergy $10.56
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+26% Synergy $3.45
Land Tax Land Tax
+24% Synergy $15.72
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+22% Synergy $4.70
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+20% Synergy $0.45
Frozen Aether Frozen Aether
+18% Synergy $1.30
Stasis Stasis
+17% Synergy $18.10
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+14% Synergy $1.90
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+11% Synergy $5.71
Solemnity Solemnity
+11% Synergy $11.82
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+10% Synergy $0.64
Suppression Field Suppression Field
+10% Synergy $0.71
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+8% Synergy $30.14
Kismet Kismet
+8% Synergy $11.22
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+7% Synergy $6.97
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+6% Synergy $0.56
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+6% Synergy $2.33
Aether Barrier Aether Barrier
+6% Synergy $3.91
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+6% Synergy $1.46
Omniscience Omniscience
+5% Synergy $4.99
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+5% Synergy $14.43
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.29
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+4% Synergy $1.73
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+4% Synergy $2.33
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $8.91
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
-1% Synergy $2.97

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+31% Synergy $6.97
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
+16% Synergy $5.70
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+5% Synergy $5.71
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
+5% Synergy $0.32
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+4% Synergy $10.07
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
+2% Synergy $3.80

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+12% Synergy $10.00
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+11% Synergy $9.82
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+11% Synergy $22.89
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+10% Synergy $122.46
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+6% Synergy $28.46
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+6% Synergy $0.59
Wasteland Wasteland
+6% Synergy $26.69
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
+6% Synergy $1680.00
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $2.51
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $0.81
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $39.75
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+3% Synergy $0.29
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+3% Synergy $7.40
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $5.44
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+1% Synergy $9.05
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $1.11
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
-2% Synergy $1.24

Mana Artifacts

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+8% Synergy $157.73
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+7% Synergy $108.93
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+6% Synergy $38.55
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+6% Synergy $1066.67
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.17
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+3% Synergy $214.76
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.56
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $69.59
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+2% Synergy $0.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.34
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.26
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.39
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-4% Synergy $5.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $0.65
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.34
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-6% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-6% Synergy $0.48
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.90

Lands

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

Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+11% Synergy $15.07
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+10% Synergy $7.13
Tundra Tundra
+10% Synergy $3000.00
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+5% Synergy $6.14
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+5% Synergy $18.44
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+5% Synergy $32.67
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $15.56
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+4% Synergy $17.99
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $34.87
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $28.81
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $32.49
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy $45.17
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+4% Synergy $32.54
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+3% Synergy $3.96
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $10.36
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.12
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $39.10
City of Brass City of Brass
+3% Synergy $9.12
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+2% Synergy $0.36
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.15
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.26
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $1.00
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $33.91
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
0% Synergy $4.62
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.23
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
0% Synergy $0.37
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $4.95
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-1% Synergy $0.25
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.30
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-2% Synergy $0.34
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-2% Synergy $7.66
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-2% Synergy $0.16
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-2% Synergy $12.90
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
-2% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-4% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.27
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $5.53
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-7% Synergy $0.35
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.28
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-9% Synergy $0.25
Port Town Port Town
-9% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.30
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
-9% Synergy $0.32
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-13% Synergy $0.19

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