Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
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$0.33Legendary Creature — Elephant Warrior
Selesnya +1/+1 counters where each creature with a counter makes your creature spells cheaper, letting big threats land early.
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Hamza and every creature spell you cast cost {1} less for each creature you control with a +1/+1 counter. Three countered creatures make a seven-drop cost four. The deck plays cheap creatures that enter with or gain counters, then uses the discount to land big creatures ahead of curve. Counter doublers and cards that spread counters across the board add both size and more discount.
In the recorded games, Hardened Scales, Conclave Mentor and Doubling Season sped up the counter plan, and Forgotten Ancient grew with every spell and then spread its counters. Wildwood Scourge with Swiftfoot Boots became a large threat in one game. Paladin Class taxed opponents' spells on Hamza's turn, which protected key plays. Some lists added equipment for extra damage. The deck often set the pace with early aggression. Its weak point was early removal and disruption, which slowed the counter base and the discount along with it. Results over these games were mixed.
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
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Current Rank
#554
Last Week
#503
Past 2 Years
5,988
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Hamza, Guardian of Arashin.
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Hamza, Guardian of Arashin decks.
Guiding Hydra+23% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.51
Yoshimaru, Beloved Companion+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.29
Vigorbloom Vanguard+3% Synergy
in 4% of decks
$0.18
Ghalta the Unstoppable+2% Synergy
in 4% of decks
$0.38
Vigorbloom Charm-4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.33
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Hamza, Guardian of Arashin's abilities and overall game plan.
Inspiring Call+61% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$0.38
Armorcraft Judge+56% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.15
Rishkar, Peema Renegade+56% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.27
Mikaeus, the Lunarch+51% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.91
Good-Fortune Unicorn+50% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.31
Abzan Falconer+50% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.92
Forgotten Ancient+49% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.32
Duskshell Crawler+45% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$0.32
Conclave Mentor+42% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.74
Hardened Scales+41% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$2.66
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Hamza, Guardian of Arashin decks.
Inspiring Call+61% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$0.38
Armorcraft Judge+56% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.15
Rishkar, Peema Renegade+56% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.27
Mikaeus, the Lunarch+51% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.91
Good-Fortune Unicorn+50% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.31
Abzan Falconer+50% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.92
Forgotten Ancient+49% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.32
Hardened Scales+41% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$2.66
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar+22% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$2.49
Swords to Plowshares-7% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$4.99
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Worldly Tutor-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$29.49
Farewell-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.09
Teferi's Protection-6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$48.07
Aura Shards-7% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$26.91
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Hamza, Guardian of Arashin's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Duskshell Crawler+45% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$0.32
Conclave Mentor+42% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.74
Kami of Whispered Hopes+40% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$4.85
Fertilid+38% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.31
Renata, Called to the Hunt+38% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.22
Wildwood Scourge+37% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.31
Loyal Guardian+36% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.35
Gyre Sage+36% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$2.58
Botanical Brawler+35% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.26
Incubation Druid+33% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$2.89
Stonecoil Serpent+33% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.69
Herd Baloth+31% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.30
Evolution Witness+31% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.28
Warden of the Grove+30% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$2.00
Juniper Order Ranger+28% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.33
Abzan Battle Priest+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.40
Ainok Bond-Kin+27% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.23
Champion of Lambholt+27% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$4.32
Tuskguard Captain+27% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.26
Beast Whisperer+26% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$9.73
Managorger Hydra+26% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$1.65
Luminarch Aspirant+25% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.37
Defiler of Vigor+25% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$3.45
Envoy of the Ancestors+22% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.35
Ivy Lane Denizen+21% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.19
Kalonian Hydra+20% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$6.29
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign+19% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.52
Evolution Sage+19% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$3.54
Dusk Legion Duelist+18% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$2.53
Kodama of the West Tree+18% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$20.29
Pridemalkin+17% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.39
Enduring Scalelord+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.28
Elite Scaleguard+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.19
Mindless Automaton+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.32
Metastatic Evangel+15% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.37
Ouroboroid+15% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$35.96
Arwen, Weaver of Hope+14% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$5.24
Haliya, Ascendant Cadet+14% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.23
Goldvein Hydra+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$3.46
Basking Broodscale+13% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.20
Primordial Sage+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.24
District Mascot+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.33
Scurry Oak+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$2.64
Soul of the Harvest+12% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.63
Scavenging Ooze+12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.28
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower+11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$34.84
Shalai, Voice of Plenty+9% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$1.15
Sovereign Okinec Ahau+9% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$4.83
Llanowar Elves-6% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.37
Avacyn's Pilgrim-12% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.48
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Hamza, Guardian of Arashin safe.
Unbreakable Formation+31% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$1.54
Pledge of Unity+20% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.30
Snakeskin Veil+15% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.27
Duty Beyond Death+12% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.34
Dromoka's Command+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.67
Return of the Wildspeaker+10% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$2.69
Signature Slam+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.26
Vastwood Fortification+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.22
Generous Gift+6% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$1.86
Silkguard+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.40
Gaea's Gift+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.73
Unbounded Potential+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.21
Invigorating Surge+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.35
Return to Nature+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.30
Make a Stand+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.15
Hunter's Insight+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.51
Gift of the Viper+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.25
Stroke of Midnight-1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.25
Flawless Maneuver-2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$7.53
Beast Within-2% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.69
Akroma's Will-3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$18.43
Worldly Tutor-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$29.49
Eladamri's Call-5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$11.96
Teferi's Protection-6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$48.07
Path to Exile-7% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$5.46
Heroic Intervention-8% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$9.02
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Hamza, Guardian of Arashin's game plan and control the board.
Damning Verdict+28% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$9.45
Requisition Raid+27% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.34
Basri's Solidarity+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.19
Collective Effort+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.23
Fangs of Kalonia+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.30
Shamanic Revelation+8% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$1.69
Germination Practicum+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$7.17
Rishkar's Expertise+7% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$4.38
Smell Fear+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.29
Scale the Heights+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.12
Cleansing Nova+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.28
Unnatural Restoration+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.94
Kodama's Reach+3% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$1.94
Overwhelming Stampede+3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.04
Rampant Growth+3% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.38
Cultivate+2% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.38
Austere Command+0% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.30
Harmonize+0% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.24
Bala Ged Recovery-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.59
Farewell-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.09
Three Visits-5% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$5.18
Farseek-8% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.58
Nature's Lore-9% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$2.07
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire+22% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$6.84
The Ozolith+14% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$63.42
The Great Henge+13% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$61.79
The Earth Crystal+10% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$11.74
Lifecrafter's Bestiary+8% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.38
Loxodon Warhammer+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.40
Lightning Greaves-8% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.29
Swiftfoot Boots-9% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.86
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Hamza, Guardian of Arashin's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Felidar Retreat+26% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$1.07
Branching Evolution+25% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$7.61
Garruk's Uprising+25% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.64
Cathars' Crusade+20% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$8.28
Terrasymbiosis+20% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$8.61
Master Chef+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.24
Together Forever+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.33
Stocking the Pantry+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.33
Tribute to the World Tree+13% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$16.00
Innkeeper's Talent+12% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$9.14
Colossal Majesty+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.12
Ordeal of Nylea+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.12
Court of Garenbrig+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$15.48
Sigarda's Summons+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.36
Loading Zone+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.20
Sphere Grid+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.87
Guardian Project+5% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$12.27
Resourceful Defense+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.29
Communal Brewing+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.92
Retreat to Kazandu+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.41
Virtue of Loyalty+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$5.72
Elemental Bond+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.46
Dancing from Dark to Dawn+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$5.48
Doubling Season-5% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$33.72
Aura Shards-7% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$26.91
Mirari's Wake-13% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$5.80
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Hamza, Guardian of Arashin to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter+18% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.28
Ajani, the Greathearted+10% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.47
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood+31% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.42
Llanowar Reborn+23% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.35
Gavony Township+22% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$5.49
Karn's Bastion+21% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$3.40
Abandoned Air Temple+12% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$7.24
Idyllic Grange+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.36
Drannith Ruins+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.36
Mosswort Bridge+7% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.64
Forge of Heroes+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.34
Bonders' Enclave+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.86
Nesting Grounds+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.36
Castle Garenbrig+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$9.33
Temple of the False God0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.18
Rogue's Passage-4% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.38
Reliquary Tower-7% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$2.99
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth-8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$14.67
Boseiju, Who Endures-8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$46.30
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Herd Heirloom+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.58
Commander's Sphere+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.22
Selesnya Signet+1% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.33
Talisman of Unity-2% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$4.33
Arcane Signet-4% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.37
Sol Ring-7% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$1.23
Lands
The mana base foundation for Hamza, Guardian of Arashin decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Opal Palace+11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.32
Vastwood Fortification+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.22
Bretagard Stronghold+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.31
Selesnya Sanctuary+6% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.30
Kazandu Mammoth+6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.31
Sungrass Prairie+5% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.27
Temple of Plenty+5% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.16
Evolving Wilds+4% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.10
Terramorphic Expanse+4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.17
Krosan Verge+3% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.27
Disciple of Freyalise+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.89
Selesnya Guildgate+3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.12
Fortified Village+3% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$0.25
Blossoming Sands+2% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.28
Radiant Grove+2% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.22
Botanical Plaza+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.35
Myriad Landscape+1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.30
Arctic Treeline+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.35
Exotic Orchard+1% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.30
Forest+0% Synergy
in 98% of decks
$0.09
Plains+0% Synergy
in 98% of decks
$0.08
Scattered Groves0% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.22
Command Tower-1% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$0.24
Bala Ged Recovery-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.59
Canopy Vista-2% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.29
Fabled Passage-2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.95
Graypelt Refuge-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.29
Wooded Bastion-2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$16.16
Path of Ancestry-3% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.27
Gathering Place-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.45
Horizon Canopy-4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.36
Branchloft Pathway-4% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$2.97
Savannah-4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
Razorverge Thicket-4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.35
Sunpetal Grove-4% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.31
Overgrown Farmland-6% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.79
Brushland-6% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$1.42
Hushwood Verge-8% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$7.77
Lush Portico-8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$6.64
Windswept Heath-10% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$11.59
Bountiful Promenade-13% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$5.28
Temple Garden-13% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$6.15
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin Deck Stats
Based on 5,988 Hamza, Guardian of Arashin decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1 |
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 14 |
| 3 | 20 |
| 4 | 8 |
| 5 | 7 |
| 6 | 3 |
| 7 | 1 |
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cards
- Creature 38
- Instant 8
- Sorcery 6
- Artifact 4
- Enchantment 7
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 38 |
| Instant | 8 |
| Sorcery | 6 |
| Artifact | 4 |
| Enchantment | 7 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 22 basic, 13 nonbasic
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