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Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
Price tag $0.24

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

#513 Current Rank
#525 Last Week
#471 Past 2 Years

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.

Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+9% Synergy $10.14
Kinetic Ooze Kinetic Ooze
+8% Synergy $0.32
Wildgrowth Archaic Wildgrowth Archaic
+7% Synergy $0.41
Topiary Lecturer Topiary Lecturer
+6% Synergy $0.31
Emil, Vastlands Roamer Emil, Vastlands Roamer
+5% Synergy $0.22

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 $0.40
Armorcraft Judge Armorcraft Judge
+57% Synergy $0.18
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+56% Synergy $0.18
Good-Fortune Unicorn Good-Fortune Unicorn
+51% Synergy $0.19
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+51% Synergy $0.73
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+50% Synergy $0.40
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+50% Synergy $0.34
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+45% Synergy $0.28
Conclave Mentor Conclave Mentor
+43% Synergy $0.55
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+40% Synergy $2.48

Top Cards

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

Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+40% Synergy $0.21
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+40% Synergy $1.64
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+32% Synergy $1.16
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+27% Synergy $8.09
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+27% Synergy $3.87
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+27% Synergy $1.37
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+21% Synergy $4.24
Cultivate Cultivate
+3% Synergy $0.36
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $1.26

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $28.68
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $6.17
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $53.21
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-7% Synergy $28.20

Creatures

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

Fertilid Fertilid
+40% Synergy $0.27
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+38% Synergy $0.98
Wildwood Scourge Wildwood Scourge
+37% Synergy $0.15
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+35% Synergy $4.40
Botanical Brawler Botanical Brawler
+35% Synergy $0.26
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+34% Synergy $2.57
Herd Baloth Herd Baloth
+34% Synergy $0.38
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+32% Synergy $0.31
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+30% Synergy $0.34
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+30% Synergy $2.42
Juniper Order Ranger Juniper Order Ranger
+29% Synergy $0.37
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+28% Synergy $0.44
Ainok Bond-Kin Ainok Bond-Kin
+28% Synergy $0.20
Tuskguard Captain Tuskguard Captain
+28% Synergy $0.23
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+26% Synergy $3.05
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+26% Synergy $0.44
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+25% Synergy $1.29
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+22% Synergy $0.31
Ivy Lane Denizen Ivy Lane Denizen
+22% Synergy $0.22
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+20% Synergy $2.33
Conclave Sledge-Captain Conclave Sledge-Captain
+20% Synergy $2.34
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign Leinore, Autumn Sovereign
+19% Synergy $0.47
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+18% Synergy $6.18
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+18% Synergy $2.77
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+18% Synergy $22.21
Enduring Scalelord Enduring Scalelord
+17% Synergy $0.31
Pridemalkin Pridemalkin
+17% Synergy $0.36
Elite Scaleguard Elite Scaleguard
+17% Synergy $0.18
Mindless Automaton Mindless Automaton
+16% Synergy $0.26
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+15% Synergy $3.98
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+15% Synergy $34.79
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+15% Synergy $0.36
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+14% Synergy $0.38
Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+14% Synergy $0.23
Haliya, Ascendant Cadet Haliya, Ascendant Cadet
+13% Synergy $0.19
Scurry Oak Scurry Oak
+13% Synergy $1.98
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+13% Synergy $5.22
Primordial Sage Primordial Sage
+13% Synergy $0.87
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+13% Synergy $0.30
Iridescent Hornbeetle Iridescent Hornbeetle
+13% Synergy $0.30
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+13% Synergy $2.85
District Mascot District Mascot
+13% Synergy $0.38
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+12% Synergy $1.32
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+12% Synergy $40.38
Vigor Vigor
+11% Synergy $16.00
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+10% Synergy $0.77
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
+9% Synergy $3.66
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-5% Synergy $0.23
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-6% Synergy $0.44
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-10% Synergy $0.70

Instants

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

Pledge of Unity Pledge of Unity
+20% Synergy $0.27
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+15% Synergy $0.21
Dromoka's Command Dromoka's Command
+11% Synergy $0.40
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+11% Synergy $0.29
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+10% Synergy $0.82
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+8% Synergy $0.23
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+7% Synergy $0.21
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $1.40
Silkguard Silkguard
+6% Synergy $0.35
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+5% Synergy $1.09
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+4% Synergy $0.32
Lifecrafter's Gift Lifecrafter's Gift
+4% Synergy $0.19
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+4% Synergy $0.26
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+4% Synergy $0.23
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+3% Synergy $0.15
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+3% Synergy $0.38
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+3% Synergy $0.44
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+3% Synergy $0.27
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-1% Synergy $22.27
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.27
Beast Within Beast Within
-2% Synergy $0.51
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-2% Synergy $14.66
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-5% Synergy $10.76
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-7% Synergy $14.58

Sorceries

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

Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+27% Synergy $0.41
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+27% Synergy $10.14
Basri's Solidarity Basri's Solidarity
+19% Synergy $0.20
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+15% Synergy $0.29
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+11% Synergy $0.34
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+9% Synergy $1.02
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+7% Synergy $3.57
Smell Fear Smell Fear
+6% Synergy $0.34
Scale the Heights Scale the Heights
+4% Synergy $0.11
Synchronized Charge Synchronized Charge
+4% Synergy $0.20
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+4% Synergy $1.20
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+4% Synergy $0.28
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+4% Synergy $2.34
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+3% Synergy $1.48
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+3% Synergy $0.40
Harmonize Harmonize
+0% Synergy $0.25
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.42
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $6.50
Three Visits Three Visits
-4% Synergy $5.30
Farseek Farseek
-6% Synergy $0.56
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-7% Synergy $2.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+21% Synergy $4.71
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+14% Synergy $70.05
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+13% Synergy $62.97
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+9% Synergy $11.65
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+8% Synergy $0.67
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+4% Synergy $14.72
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+3% Synergy $2.69
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+2% Synergy $5.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.91

Enchantments

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

Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+24% Synergy $6.44
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+23% Synergy $0.36
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+20% Synergy $8.58
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+19% Synergy $7.57
Master Chef Master Chef
+16% Synergy $0.24
Together Forever Together Forever
+16% Synergy $0.28
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+13% Synergy $13.56
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+13% Synergy $0.31
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+13% Synergy $9.72
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+8% Synergy $1.45
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+7% Synergy $16.01
Ordeal of Nylea Ordeal of Nylea
+7% Synergy $0.12
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+6% Synergy $0.40
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+6% Synergy $12.12
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+6% Synergy $1.04
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+5% Synergy $7.90
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+4% Synergy $1.40
Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
+4% Synergy $0.45
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+4% Synergy $0.40
High Score High Score
+3% Synergy $1.16
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $7.84
Song of Freyalise Song of Freyalise
+3% Synergy $0.50
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+2% Synergy $3.90
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-5% Synergy $32.45
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-12% Synergy $7.00

Planeswalkers

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

Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+18% Synergy $0.31
Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+11% Synergy $1.06

Utility Lands

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

Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+30% Synergy $0.29
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+24% Synergy $0.26
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+23% Synergy $5.47
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+21% Synergy $1.99
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+12% Synergy $7.16
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+8% Synergy $0.32
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+8% Synergy $0.40
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.28
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+5% Synergy $0.40
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.80
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.35
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+2% Synergy $7.56
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.36
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-7% Synergy $15.65
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $51.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+3% Synergy $4.65
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.33
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+1% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-2% Synergy $4.68
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $3.30

Lands

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

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+13% Synergy $0.28
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $0.25
Bretagard Stronghold Bretagard Stronghold
+8% Synergy $0.25
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+7% Synergy $0.21
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+6% Synergy $0.27
Kazandu Mammoth Kazandu Valley Kazandu Mammoth
+5% Synergy $0.34
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+4% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+4% Synergy $0.28
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.16
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+3% Synergy $1.88
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+3% Synergy $0.15
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+3% Synergy $0.30
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.15
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+2% Synergy $0.27
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+2% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.82
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+1% Synergy $0.40
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.30
Forest Forest
+0% Synergy $2.00
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
+0% Synergy $0.36
Plains Plains
+0% Synergy $2.00
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.21
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
0% Synergy $0.28
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
0% Synergy $0.29
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $6.50
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.27
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.30
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
-2% Synergy $16.00
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.28
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-4% Synergy $0.37
Savannah Savannah
-4% Synergy
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
-4% Synergy $0.68
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
-4% Synergy $2.92
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-4% Synergy $4.37
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-5% Synergy $2.65
Brushland Brushland
-7% Synergy $1.34
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
-7% Synergy $6.87
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-8% Synergy $5.34
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-9% Synergy $11.86
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-10% Synergy $17.44
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-12% Synergy $7.99

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Hamza, Guardian of Arashin.

Byrke, Long Ear of the Law Byrke, Long Ear of the Law
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Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Slurrk, All-Ingesting Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Master Chef Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Master Chef
Skanos Dragonheart Noble Heritage Skanos Dragonheart // Noble Heritage
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Acolyte of Bahamut Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Acolyte of Bahamut
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Tana, the Bloodsower Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Aragorn, Company Leader Aragorn, Company Leader
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Maester Seymour Maester Seymour
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Akiri, Line-Slinger Slurrk, All-Ingesting Akiri, Line-Slinger // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Faceless One Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Faceless One
Mowu, Loyal Companion Mowu, Loyal Companion
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Slurrk, All-Ingesting Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist The Prismatic Piper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // The Prismatic Piper
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Slurrk, All-Ingesting Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Daghatar the Adamant Daghatar the Adamant
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign Leinore, Autumn Sovereign
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Master Chef Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Master Chef
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Wakka, Devoted Guardian Wakka, Devoted Guardian
Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener
Shalai and Hallar Shalai and Hallar
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
Ravos, Soultender Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ravos, Soultender // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Flaming Fist Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Flaming Fist
The Fifth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Siani, Eye of the Storm Slurrk, All-Ingesting Siani, Eye of the Storm // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Zegana, Utopian Speaker Zegana, Utopian Speaker
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Slurrk, All-Ingesting Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Slurrk, All-Ingesting