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Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
Price tag $0.20

Legendary CreatureElephant Warrior

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Selesnya

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#452 Current Rank
#362 Last Week
#435 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Hamza, Guardian of Arashin.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Hamza, Guardian of Arashin decks.

Haliya, Ascendant Cadet Haliya, Ascendant Cadet
+10% Synergy $0.14
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+7% Synergy $5.60
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+5% Synergy $3.68
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+5% Synergy $11.52
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+5% Synergy $11.21

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Hamza, Guardian of Arashin's abilities and overall game plan.

Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+60% Synergy $0.18
Armorcraft Judge Armorcraft Judge
+59% Synergy $0.12
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+57% Synergy $0.24
Good-Fortune Unicorn Good-Fortune Unicorn
+54% Synergy $0.17
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+53% Synergy $0.29
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+51% Synergy $0.55
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+51% Synergy $0.47
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+46% Synergy $0.25
Conclave Mentor Conclave Mentor
+46% Synergy $0.52
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+46% Synergy $0.19

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Hamza, Guardian of Arashin decks.

Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+43% Synergy $3.73
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+40% Synergy $2.01
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+34% Synergy $0.87
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+32% Synergy $1.53
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+28% Synergy $1.85
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+28% Synergy $3.04
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+19% Synergy $1.35
Cultivate Cultivate
+5% Synergy $0.45
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $1.26
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $0.96

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $18.72
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $45.06
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-8% Synergy $18.23
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $34.90

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Hamza, Guardian of Arashin's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Fertilid Fertilid
+42% Synergy $0.06
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+40% Synergy $0.29
Herd Baloth Herd Baloth
+38% Synergy $0.34
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+37% Synergy $2.52
Wildwood Scourge Wildwood Scourge
+37% Synergy $0.12
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+35% Synergy $3.81
Botanical Brawler Botanical Brawler
+35% Synergy $0.15
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+34% Synergy $0.43
Juniper Order Ranger Juniper Order Ranger
+33% Synergy $0.10
Ainok Bond-Kin Ainok Bond-Kin
+32% Synergy $0.10
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+31% Synergy $0.99
Tuskguard Captain Tuskguard Captain
+30% Synergy $0.07
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+30% Synergy $1.31
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+28% Synergy $0.23
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+28% Synergy $0.43
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+26% Synergy $2.30
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+26% Synergy $1.37
Ivy Lane Denizen Ivy Lane Denizen
+25% Synergy $0.21
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+23% Synergy $1.41
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+23% Synergy $0.27
Conclave Sledge-Captain Conclave Sledge-Captain
+23% Synergy $1.90
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+20% Synergy $0.26
Enduring Scalelord Enduring Scalelord
+20% Synergy $0.10
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+19% Synergy $16.60
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign Leinore, Autumn Sovereign
+19% Synergy $0.46
Pridemalkin Pridemalkin
+19% Synergy $0.18
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+19% Synergy $2.96
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+19% Synergy $0.84
Elite Scaleguard Elite Scaleguard
+19% Synergy $0.08
Mindless Automaton Mindless Automaton
+18% Synergy $0.39
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+16% Synergy $0.18
Scurry Oak Scurry Oak
+16% Synergy $0.92
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+16% Synergy $5.17
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+15% Synergy $4.45
Iridescent Hornbeetle Iridescent Hornbeetle
+15% Synergy $0.16
Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+14% Synergy $0.24
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+14% Synergy $0.34
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+14% Synergy $60.43
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+14% Synergy $1.21
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+14% Synergy $1.27
Vigor Vigor
+14% Synergy $14.66
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+12% Synergy $7.69
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+11% Synergy $6.25
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+11% Synergy $2.58
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
+10% Synergy $1.72
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+8% Synergy $0.95
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $42.12
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-5% Synergy $0.17
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-6% Synergy $0.45
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-8% Synergy $0.55

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Hamza, Guardian of Arashin safe.

Pledge of Unity Pledge of Unity
+24% Synergy $0.20
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+15% Synergy $0.07
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+13% Synergy $0.83
Dromoka's Command Dromoka's Command
+13% Synergy $0.22
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+8% Synergy $0.83
Silkguard Silkguard
+8% Synergy $4.11
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+8% Synergy $0.06
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+7% Synergy $0.70
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+7% Synergy $0.20
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+7% Synergy $0.11
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+6% Synergy $0.12
Lifecrafter's Gift Lifecrafter's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.02
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+5% Synergy $0.20
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+5% Synergy $0.24
Feat of Resistance Feat of Resistance
+5% Synergy $0.06
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+4% Synergy $0.19
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+4% Synergy $0.14
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+4% Synergy $0.18
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+3% Synergy $0.32
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
0% Synergy $0.95
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-1% Synergy $11.84
Beast Within Beast Within
-2% Synergy $0.63
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $16.62
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.29
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-3% Synergy $0.96
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-5% Synergy $9.62
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-5% Synergy $6.18
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-8% Synergy $11.08

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Hamza, Guardian of Arashin's game plan and control the board.

Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+28% Synergy $0.54
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+27% Synergy $9.99
Basri's Solidarity Basri's Solidarity
+24% Synergy $0.07
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+19% Synergy $0.24
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+12% Synergy $0.21
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+10% Synergy $0.83
Smell Fear Smell Fear
+8% Synergy $0.15
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+7% Synergy $1.98
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+7% Synergy $0.49
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+6% Synergy $1.67
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+5% Synergy $0.42
Scale the Heights Scale the Heights
+5% Synergy $0.12
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+5% Synergy $0.28
Synchronized Charge Synchronized Charge
+5% Synergy $0.11
Courage in Crisis Courage in Crisis
+5% Synergy $0.09
Inspiring Roar Inspiring Roar
+5% Synergy $0.08
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+4% Synergy $1.46
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+4% Synergy $0.88
Harmonize Harmonize
+2% Synergy $0.23
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.43
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.71
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-2% Synergy $2.30
Three Visits Three Visits
-4% Synergy $6.33
Farseek Farseek
-5% Synergy $0.47
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $4.31
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-7% Synergy $1.65

Utility Artifacts

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

Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+24% Synergy $8.55
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+17% Synergy $41.42
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+14% Synergy $61.80
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+10% Synergy $0.23
Explorer's Cache Explorer's Cache
+6% Synergy $0.05
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+5% Synergy $7.98
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+3% Synergy $3.13
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+3% Synergy $1.11
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Hamza, Guardian of Arashin's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+24% Synergy $3.95
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+22% Synergy $3.26
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+21% Synergy $0.32
Master Chef Master Chef
+21% Synergy $0.09
Together Forever Together Forever
+20% Synergy $0.21
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+16% Synergy $10.46
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+14% Synergy $12.23
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+13% Synergy $0.13
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+11% Synergy $10.38
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+11% Synergy $0.88
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+8% Synergy $0.25
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+7% Synergy $11.08
Ordeal of Nylea Ordeal of Nylea
+6% Synergy $0.26
Song of Freyalise Song of Freyalise
+6% Synergy $0.47
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+6% Synergy $0.60
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+5% Synergy $6.02
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+5% Synergy $0.41
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+4% Synergy $1.26
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+4% Synergy $0.21
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+4% Synergy $0.79
Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
+4% Synergy $0.59
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+3% Synergy $2.56
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+3% Synergy $1.50
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-5% Synergy $24.47
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-7% Synergy $24.88
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-14% Synergy $5.44

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Hamza, Guardian of Arashin to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+19% Synergy $0.15
Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+15% Synergy $0.58
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+4% Synergy $1.35

Utility Lands

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

Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+33% Synergy $0.97
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+27% Synergy $4.07
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+25% Synergy $0.13
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+23% Synergy $2.00
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+11% Synergy $0.31
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+10% Synergy $0.20
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.28
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+6% Synergy $0.37
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.50
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+3% Synergy $4.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.15
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.28
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $29.80
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $9.54
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $1.95

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.16
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+5% Synergy $2.60
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+3% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.74
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-3% Synergy $0.50
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.17

Lands

The mana base foundation for Hamza, Guardian of Arashin decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+16% Synergy $0.16
Bretagard Stronghold Bretagard Stronghold
+10% Synergy $0.13
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+9% Synergy $0.18
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+7% Synergy $0.11
Kazandu Mammoth Kazandu Valley Kazandu Mammoth
+6% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+5% Synergy $0.15
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+5% Synergy $0.18
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+5% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.39
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+4% Synergy $0.06
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.15
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+4% Synergy $0.06
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+3% Synergy $1.52
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+2% Synergy $0.21
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+2% Synergy $0.16
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.05
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.52
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+1% Synergy $0.25
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
0% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.43
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-1% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.45
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.28
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.71
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-2% Synergy $0.22
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
-2% Synergy $0.20
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
-3% Synergy $11.38
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
-4% Synergy $2.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.17
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
-4% Synergy $0.88
Savannah Savannah
-4% Synergy
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-5% Synergy $0.98
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-5% Synergy $1.91
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-5% Synergy $3.54
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
-6% Synergy $5.78
Brushland Brushland
-8% Synergy $1.30
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-8% Synergy $7.89
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-9% Synergy $9.35
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-11% Synergy $9.48
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-12% Synergy $12.64

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