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Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
Price tag $0.32

Legendary Creature — Elephant Warrior

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Selesnya

Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 62% Aggro 4% Tokens 3% Elephants 3% Combo 2%
View Average Decklist All +1/+1 Counters Commanders

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Hamza, Guardian of Arashin players are trying out in +1/+1 Counters decks.

Wildgrowth Archaic Wildgrowth Archaic
+14% Synergy $0.27
Kinetic Ooze Kinetic Ooze
+10% Synergy $0.31
Emil, Vastlands Roamer Emil, Vastlands Roamer
+9% Synergy $0.20
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+8% Synergy $7.80
Topiary Lecturer Topiary Lecturer
+7% Synergy $0.27

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Hamza, Guardian of Arashin's +1/+1 Counters builds — cards that lean hardest into the +1/+1 Counters theme.

Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+63% Synergy $0.39
Armorcraft Judge Armorcraft Judge
+60% Synergy $0.18
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+57% Synergy $0.26
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+55% Synergy $0.85
Good-Fortune Unicorn Good-Fortune Unicorn
+54% Synergy $0.28
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+54% Synergy $0.88
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+53% Synergy $0.38
Conclave Mentor Conclave Mentor
+48% Synergy $1.11
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+47% Synergy $4.17
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+45% Synergy $0.32

Top Cards

The staple cards most Hamza, Guardian of Arashin +1/+1 Counters decks run as their core.

Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+43% Synergy $3.14
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+43% Synergy $0.21
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+42% Synergy $0.29
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+34% Synergy $4.79
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+34% Synergy $1.06
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+34% Synergy $1.44
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+31% Synergy $9.08
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+23% Synergy $3.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $0.69
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $0.88

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Hamza, Guardian of Arashin +1/+1 Counters game on their own.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $45.85
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-4% Synergy $30.65
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $6.20
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-7% Synergy $27.24
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $57.12
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $38.48

Creatures

Creatures that carry the +1/+1 Counters plan in Hamza, Guardian of Arashin decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Fertilid Fertilid
+42% Synergy $0.31
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+38% Synergy $2.94
Botanical Brawler Botanical Brawler
+37% Synergy $0.31
Wildwood Scourge Wildwood Scourge
+37% Synergy $0.21
Herd Baloth Herd Baloth
+37% Synergy $0.37
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+36% Synergy $2.88
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+34% Synergy $0.39
Juniper Order Ranger Juniper Order Ranger
+32% Synergy $0.30
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+32% Synergy $3.25
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+31% Synergy $0.28
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+30% Synergy $0.41
Tuskguard Captain Tuskguard Captain
+30% Synergy $0.24
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+30% Synergy $2.13
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+28% Synergy $0.45
Ainok Bond-Kin Ainok Bond-Kin
+28% Synergy $0.22
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+27% Synergy $1.55
Ivy Lane Denizen Ivy Lane Denizen
+25% Synergy $0.24
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+24% Synergy $3.22
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+23% Synergy $0.30
Conclave Sledge-Captain Conclave Sledge-Captain
+22% Synergy $1.38
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+21% Synergy $20.47
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign Leinore, Autumn Sovereign
+20% Synergy $0.56
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+20% Synergy $2.62
Enduring Scalelord Enduring Scalelord
+20% Synergy $0.29
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+19% Synergy $5.06
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+19% Synergy $7.26
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+18% Synergy $5.81
Elite Scaleguard Elite Scaleguard
+18% Synergy $0.19
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+17% Synergy $34.08
Pridemalkin Pridemalkin
+17% Synergy $0.37
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+17% Synergy $0.33
Mindless Automaton Mindless Automaton
+16% Synergy $0.29
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+15% Synergy $36.00
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+15% Synergy $0.31
Haliya, Ascendant Cadet Haliya, Ascendant Cadet
+15% Synergy $0.26
Scurry Oak Scurry Oak
+15% Synergy $3.09
Vigor Vigor
+15% Synergy $13.30
Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+14% Synergy $0.32
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+14% Synergy $0.31
Dyadrine, Synthesis Amalgam Dyadrine, Synthesis Amalgam
+14% Synergy $0.31
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
+13% Synergy $5.02
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+13% Synergy $3.31
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+13% Synergy $1.64
Iridescent Hornbeetle Iridescent Hornbeetle
+13% Synergy $0.34
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+12% Synergy $1.09
District Mascot District Mascot
+12% Synergy $0.32
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+11% Synergy $19.70
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $58.41
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-10% Synergy $0.31
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-12% Synergy $0.68

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Hamza, Guardian of Arashin's +1/+1 Counters deck ahead.

Pledge of Unity Pledge of Unity
+21% Synergy $0.36
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+14% Synergy $0.25
Dromoka's Command Dromoka's Command
+13% Synergy $0.37
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+12% Synergy $2.56
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+11% Synergy $0.35
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+8% Synergy $0.94
Silkguard Silkguard
+8% Synergy $0.37
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+8% Synergy $0.25
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+7% Synergy $0.86
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+5% Synergy $0.31
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+5% Synergy $0.37
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+5% Synergy $0.25
Feat of Resistance Feat of Resistance
+5% Synergy $0.17
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+4% Synergy $0.28
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+4% Synergy $0.34
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+3% Synergy $0.15
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+2% Synergy $0.50
Beast Within Beast Within
+1% Synergy $0.65
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $9.28
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-2% Synergy $16.81
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.19
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-5% Synergy $10.76
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-7% Synergy $17.60

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the +1/+1 Counters game plan forward for Hamza, Guardian of Arashin.

Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+30% Synergy $0.36
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+28% Synergy $7.99
Basri's Solidarity Basri's Solidarity
+21% Synergy $0.25
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+16% Synergy $0.21
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+11% Synergy $0.33
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+10% Synergy $1.55
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+9% Synergy $5.48
Smell Fear Smell Fear
+7% Synergy $0.28
Synchronized Charge Synchronized Charge
+6% Synergy $0.19
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+5% Synergy $1.28
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+5% Synergy $0.29
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+5% Synergy $1.34
Scale the Heights Scale the Heights
+5% Synergy $0.14
Cultivate Cultivate
+4% Synergy $0.41
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+4% Synergy $1.06
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+3% Synergy $1.77
Harmonize Harmonize
+1% Synergy $0.23
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $7.05
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.35
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-1% Synergy $1.29
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $5.55
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-4% Synergy $2.23
Farseek Farseek
-5% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Hamza, Guardian of Arashin +1/+1 Counters decks.

Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+26% Synergy $7.00
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+17% Synergy $61.33
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+15% Synergy $65.74
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+10% Synergy $12.08
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+10% Synergy $0.38
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+6% Synergy $10.41
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+3% Synergy $4.52
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.98

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the +1/+1 Counters strategy in Hamza, Guardian of Arashin decks.

Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+28% Synergy $8.04
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+21% Synergy $9.12
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+21% Synergy $0.58
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+21% Synergy $9.87
Together Forever Together Forever
+21% Synergy $0.31
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+19% Synergy $14.69
Master Chef Master Chef
+19% Synergy $0.28
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+17% Synergy $10.01
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+16% Synergy $0.30
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+11% Synergy $16.20
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+9% Synergy $1.15
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+9% Synergy $0.35
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+8% Synergy $4.60
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+8% Synergy $2.06
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+7% Synergy $15.41
Ordeal of Nylea Ordeal of Nylea
+6% Synergy $0.09
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+5% Synergy $6.81
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+5% Synergy $0.33
Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
+5% Synergy $1.26
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+5% Synergy $0.47
Song of Freyalise Song of Freyalise
+4% Synergy $0.46
High Score High Score
+4% Synergy $1.15
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+3% Synergy $1.54
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+2% Synergy $4.67
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-5% Synergy $27.56
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-6% Synergy $35.16
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-13% Synergy $7.23

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Hamza, Guardian of Arashin's +1/+1 Counters game plan.

Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+16% Synergy $0.29
Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+14% Synergy $1.34
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+4% Synergy $1.30

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Hamza, Guardian of Arashin +1/+1 Counters decks.

Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+33% Synergy $0.38
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+30% Synergy $5.99
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+27% Synergy $0.31
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+24% Synergy $2.71
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+14% Synergy $5.73
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+11% Synergy $0.41
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+10% Synergy $0.32
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.37
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+6% Synergy $0.37
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+4% Synergy $9.54
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.96
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.32
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
-1% Synergy $0.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.77
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $6.13
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-6% Synergy $16.76
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $49.49
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $4.23

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Hamza, Guardian of Arashin's +1/+1 Counters strategy.

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.31
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+5% Synergy $4.37
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+1% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.49
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-3% Synergy $3.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.34

Lands

The mana base behind Hamza, Guardian of Arashin's +1/+1 Counters decks.

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+16% Synergy $0.32
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+15% Synergy $0.32
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+10% Synergy $0.31
Bretagard Stronghold Bretagard Stronghold
+10% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+9% Synergy $0.28
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+8% Synergy $0.27
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+6% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.26
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+5% Synergy $0.25
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+4% Synergy $0.25
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+4% Synergy $0.32
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+3% Synergy $0.30
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+3% Synergy $0.27
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+3% Synergy $5.26
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.30
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
+2% Synergy $0.40
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.14
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+2% Synergy $0.40
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.09
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.06
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+1% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.34
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $7.05
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $0.64
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.30
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-1% Synergy $1.29
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-2% Synergy $0.79
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
-2% Synergy $2.90
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
-2% Synergy $16.55
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.33
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-3% Synergy $4.58
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-4% Synergy $0.37
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
-4% Synergy $8.30
Savannah Savannah
-4% Synergy
Brushland Brushland
-5% Synergy $1.52
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.27
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-7% Synergy $7.12
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-8% Synergy $5.90
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-8% Synergy $12.38
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-11% Synergy $6.71

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Hamza, Guardian of Arashin: +1/+1 Counters.

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
Byrke, Long Ear of the Law Byrke, Long Ear of the Law
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Acolyte of Bahamut Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Acolyte of Bahamut
Wakka, Devoted Guardian Wakka, Devoted Guardian
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
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Rose Tyler Rose Tyler
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
Daghatar the Adamant Daghatar the Adamant
Akiri, Line-Slinger Slurrk, All-Ingesting Akiri, Line-Slinger // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Faceless One Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Faceless One
Ravos, Soultender Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ravos, Soultender // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Slurrk, All-Ingesting Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign Leinore, Autumn Sovereign
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
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Slurrk, All-Ingesting Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Master Chef Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Master Chef
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist The Prismatic Piper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // The Prismatic Piper
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
Maester Seymour Maester Seymour
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Mowu, Loyal Companion Mowu, Loyal Companion
Prava of the Steel Legion Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Prava of the Steel Legion // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
Aragorn, Company Leader Aragorn, Company Leader
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Numa, Joraga Chieftain Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Noble Heritage Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Noble Heritage
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Raised by Giants Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Raised by Giants
Shalai and Hallar Shalai and Hallar
Ravos, Soultender Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ravos, Soultender // Slurrk, All-Ingesting