App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
Price tag $0.32

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

#495 Current Rank
#514 Last Week
#466 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.

Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+8% Synergy $8.01
Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order
+8% Synergy $2.41
High Score High Score
+4% Synergy $1.08
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11 Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
+4% Synergy $4.64
Agent Bishop, Man in Black Agent Bishop, Man in Black
+4% Synergy $0.30

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 $0.38
Armorcraft Judge Armorcraft Judge
+57% Synergy $0.27
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+56% Synergy $0.29
Good-Fortune Unicorn Good-Fortune Unicorn
+52% Synergy $0.31
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+51% Synergy $0.73
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+51% Synergy $0.29
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+51% Synergy $0.38
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+46% Synergy $0.19
Conclave Mentor Conclave Mentor
+44% Synergy $0.55
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+41% Synergy $0.19

Top Cards

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

Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+41% Synergy $1.75
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+41% Synergy $2.28
Fertilid Fertilid
+41% Synergy $0.26
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+33% Synergy $1.29
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+28% Synergy $5.48
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+28% Synergy $1.29
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+22% Synergy $3.28
Cultivate Cultivate
+4% Synergy $0.29
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $1.01
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $0.99

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $26.91
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $55.57
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $6.50
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-8% Synergy $27.78

Creatures

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

Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+39% Synergy $0.27
Wildwood Scourge Wildwood Scourge
+37% Synergy $0.21
Botanical Brawler Botanical Brawler
+36% Synergy $0.12
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+35% Synergy $5.65
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+35% Synergy $1.47
Herd Baloth Herd Baloth
+35% Synergy $0.37
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+32% Synergy $0.42
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+30% Synergy $0.33
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+30% Synergy $0.50
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+30% Synergy $1.81
Juniper Order Ranger Juniper Order Ranger
+30% Synergy $0.18
Ainok Bond-Kin Ainok Bond-Kin
+28% Synergy $0.16
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+28% Synergy $9.55
Tuskguard Captain Tuskguard Captain
+28% Synergy $0.20
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+27% Synergy $3.00
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+26% Synergy $1.46
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+26% Synergy $0.45
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+23% Synergy $0.32
Ivy Lane Denizen Ivy Lane Denizen
+23% Synergy $0.26
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+21% Synergy $2.99
Conclave Sledge-Captain Conclave Sledge-Captain
+20% Synergy $2.74
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign Leinore, Autumn Sovereign
+19% Synergy $0.48
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+19% Synergy $2.16
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+18% Synergy $24.02
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+18% Synergy $6.10
Pridemalkin Pridemalkin
+18% Synergy $0.40
Enduring Scalelord Enduring Scalelord
+18% Synergy $0.25
Elite Scaleguard Elite Scaleguard
+18% Synergy $0.15
Mindless Automaton Mindless Automaton
+17% Synergy $0.10
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+15% Synergy $36.76
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+15% Synergy $3.32
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+15% Synergy $0.39
Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+15% Synergy $0.32
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+15% Synergy $0.31
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+14% Synergy $0.31
Scurry Oak Scurry Oak
+14% Synergy $1.43
Haliya, Ascendant Cadet Haliya, Ascendant Cadet
+14% Synergy $0.21
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+14% Synergy $5.12
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+13% Synergy $44.81
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+13% Synergy $3.59
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+13% Synergy $1.21
Iridescent Hornbeetle Iridescent Hornbeetle
+13% Synergy $0.21
Primordial Sage Primordial Sage
+13% Synergy $0.70
District Mascot District Mascot
+12% Synergy $0.38
Vigor Vigor
+12% Synergy $17.90
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+11% Synergy $0.83
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
+10% Synergy $3.61
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-6% Synergy $0.35
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-7% Synergy $0.40
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-10% Synergy $0.75

Instants

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

Pledge of Unity Pledge of Unity
+21% Synergy $0.27
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+16% Synergy $0.20
Dromoka's Command Dromoka's Command
+12% Synergy $0.61
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+11% Synergy $0.35
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+10% Synergy $0.69
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+8% Synergy $0.29
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+8% Synergy $0.19
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $1.47
Silkguard Silkguard
+7% Synergy $0.75
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.76
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+5% Synergy $0.35
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+5% Synergy $0.19
Lifecrafter's Gift Lifecrafter's Gift
+5% Synergy $0.13
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+4% Synergy $0.27
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+4% Synergy $0.12
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+3% Synergy $0.44
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+3% Synergy $0.26
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+3% Synergy $0.31
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.33
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $21.24
Beast Within Beast Within
-3% Synergy $0.46
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-3% Synergy $18.07
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-5% Synergy $10.60
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-8% Synergy $13.67

Sorceries

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

Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+28% Synergy $0.90
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+27% Synergy $9.27
Basri's Solidarity Basri's Solidarity
+20% Synergy $0.28
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+16% Synergy $0.31
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+11% Synergy $0.28
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+10% Synergy $1.35
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+8% Synergy $2.99
Smell Fear Smell Fear
+7% Synergy $0.31
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+5% Synergy $1.35
Scale the Heights Scale the Heights
+5% Synergy $0.12
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+4% Synergy $0.37
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+4% Synergy $1.16
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+4% Synergy $1.66
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+4% Synergy $0.61
Synchronized Charge Synchronized Charge
+4% Synergy $0.12
Harmonize Harmonize
+1% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.64
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $7.56
Three Visits Three Visits
-4% Synergy $5.05
Farseek Farseek
-6% Synergy $0.52
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-7% Synergy $2.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+22% Synergy $4.86
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+14% Synergy $62.03
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+14% Synergy $69.05
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+10% Synergy $11.03
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+9% Synergy $0.33
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+4% Synergy $10.91
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+4% Synergy $2.51
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+2% Synergy $5.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $3.70
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+25% Synergy $5.59
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+23% Synergy $0.39
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+21% Synergy $8.72
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+19% Synergy $9.33
Master Chef Master Chef
+18% Synergy $0.29
Together Forever Together Forever
+17% Synergy $0.23
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+14% Synergy $13.23
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+14% Synergy $0.29
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+13% Synergy $10.01
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+8% Synergy $1.49
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+8% Synergy $16.03
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+7% Synergy $0.36
Ordeal of Nylea Ordeal of Nylea
+7% Synergy $0.16
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+6% Synergy $11.76
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+6% Synergy $11.72
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+6% Synergy $1.17
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+5% Synergy $1.33
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+4% Synergy $7.51
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+4% Synergy $0.35
Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
+4% Synergy $4.99
Song of Freyalise Song of Freyalise
+4% Synergy $0.41
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+3% Synergy $3.99
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+3% Synergy $2.16
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-5% Synergy $31.75
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-13% Synergy $6.74

Planeswalkers

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

Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+19% Synergy $0.31
Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+12% Synergy $0.66

Utility Lands

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

Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+31% Synergy $0.30
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+24% Synergy $6.10
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+24% Synergy $0.26
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+22% Synergy $1.86
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+12% Synergy $7.17
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+9% Synergy $0.30
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+9% Synergy $0.35
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.26
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+6% Synergy $0.31
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.68
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.28
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+2% Synergy $6.57
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $1.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.30
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $14.95
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-8% Synergy $49.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+4% Synergy $4.06
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.34
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+2% Synergy $0.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.43
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-3% Synergy $5.08
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.19

Lands

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

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+14% Synergy $0.33
Bretagard Stronghold Bretagard Stronghold
+9% Synergy $0.24
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $0.26
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+8% Synergy $0.19
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+6% Synergy $0.24
Kazandu Mammoth Kazandu Valley Kazandu Mammoth
+6% Synergy $0.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+4% Synergy $0.28
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+4% Synergy $0.20
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+4% Synergy $0.33
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+4% Synergy $1.52
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+3% Synergy $0.29
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.14
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+3% Synergy $0.16
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+2% Synergy $0.22
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.07
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.27
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
+1% Synergy $0.34
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+1% Synergy $0.41
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.26
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-1% Synergy $0.33
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-1% Synergy $0.23
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $7.56
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
-2% Synergy $0.23
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $1.09
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
-3% Synergy $14.10
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.26
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
-4% Synergy $0.62
Savannah Savannah
-4% Synergy
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-5% Synergy $0.63
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-5% Synergy $2.55
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
-5% Synergy $2.93
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-5% Synergy $4.80
Brushland Brushland
-7% Synergy $1.02
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
-7% Synergy $5.86
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-8% Synergy $5.98
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-10% Synergy $10.45
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-11% Synergy $18.49
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-12% Synergy $7.00

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
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Slurrk, All-Ingesting Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
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 Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Tana, the Bloodsower Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
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
Maester Seymour Maester Seymour
Mowu, Loyal Companion Mowu, Loyal Companion
Aragorn, Company Leader Aragorn, Company Leader
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist The Prismatic Piper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // The Prismatic Piper
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Slurrk, All-Ingesting Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Daghatar the Adamant Daghatar the Adamant
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign Leinore, Autumn Sovereign
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Slurrk, All-Ingesting Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener
Shalai and Hallar Shalai and Hallar
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
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
Wakka, Devoted Guardian Wakka, Devoted Guardian
Ravos, Soultender Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ravos, Soultender // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
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
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
Siani, Eye of the Storm Slurrk, All-Ingesting Siani, Eye of the Storm // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
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
Zegana, Utopian Speaker Zegana, Utopian Speaker
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Slurrk, All-Ingesting Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Akiri, Line-Slinger Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Alharu, Solemn Ritualist