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Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
Price tag $0.22

Legendary Creature — Elephant Warrior

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Selesnya

Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 65% Aggro 4% Elephants 3% Tokens 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 $0.29
Kinetic Ooze Kinetic Ooze
+10% Synergy $0.32
Emil, Vastlands Roamer Emil, Vastlands Roamer
+9% Synergy $0.24
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+8% Synergy $9.38
Topiary Lecturer Topiary Lecturer
+7% Synergy $0.26

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 $0.40
Armorcraft Judge Armorcraft Judge
+60% Synergy $0.22
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+57% Synergy $0.23
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+55% Synergy $0.79
Good-Fortune Unicorn Good-Fortune Unicorn
+54% Synergy $0.30
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+54% Synergy $0.68
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+53% Synergy $0.36
Conclave Mentor Conclave Mentor
+48% Synergy $0.72
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+47% Synergy $3.68
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+45% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

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

Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+43% Synergy $3.06
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+43% Synergy $0.26
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+42% Synergy $0.30
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+34% Synergy $4.75
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+34% Synergy $1.23
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+34% Synergy $1.44
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+31% Synergy $8.68
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+23% Synergy $4.43
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.35
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.52

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 $48.18
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-4% Synergy $27.86
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $6.08
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-7% Synergy $28.20
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $61.19
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $35.35

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 $2.89
Botanical Brawler Botanical Brawler
+37% Synergy $0.32
Wildwood Scourge Wildwood Scourge
+37% Synergy $0.22
Herd Baloth Herd Baloth
+37% Synergy $0.39
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+36% Synergy $4.04
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+34% Synergy $0.34
Juniper Order Ranger Juniper Order Ranger
+32% Synergy $0.34
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+32% Synergy $3.67
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+31% Synergy $0.24
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+30% Synergy $0.41
Tuskguard Captain Tuskguard Captain
+30% Synergy $0.20
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+30% Synergy $1.84
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+28% Synergy $0.37
Ainok Bond-Kin Ainok Bond-Kin
+28% Synergy $0.27
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+27% Synergy $1.36
Ivy Lane Denizen Ivy Lane Denizen
+25% Synergy $0.25
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+24% Synergy $2.26
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+23% Synergy $0.40
Conclave Sledge-Captain Conclave Sledge-Captain
+22% Synergy $1.84
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+21% Synergy $20.19
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign Leinore, Autumn Sovereign
+20% Synergy $0.60
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+20% Synergy $2.59
Enduring Scalelord Enduring Scalelord
+20% Synergy $0.28
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+19% Synergy $4.47
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+19% Synergy $6.61
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+18% Synergy $6.01
Elite Scaleguard Elite Scaleguard
+18% Synergy $0.21
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+17% Synergy $39.66
Pridemalkin Pridemalkin
+17% Synergy $0.38
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+17% Synergy $0.35
Mindless Automaton Mindless Automaton
+16% Synergy $0.28
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+15% Synergy $33.08
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+15% Synergy $0.31
Haliya, Ascendant Cadet Haliya, Ascendant Cadet
+15% Synergy $0.22
Scurry Oak Scurry Oak
+15% Synergy $3.24
Vigor Vigor
+15% Synergy $13.20
Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+14% Synergy $0.26
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+14% Synergy $0.38
Dyadrine, Synthesis Amalgam Dyadrine, Synthesis Amalgam
+14% Synergy $0.29
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
+13% Synergy $4.85
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+13% Synergy $3.13
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+13% Synergy $1.15
Iridescent Hornbeetle Iridescent Hornbeetle
+13% Synergy $0.30
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+12% Synergy $1.07
District Mascot District Mascot
+12% Synergy $0.38
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+11% Synergy $17.90
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $57.59
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-10% Synergy $0.30
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-12% Synergy $0.67

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 $0.32
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+14% Synergy $0.27
Dromoka's Command Dromoka's Command
+13% Synergy $0.37
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+12% Synergy $2.84
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+11% Synergy $0.31
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+8% Synergy $0.77
Silkguard Silkguard
+8% Synergy $0.47
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+8% Synergy $0.19
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+7% Synergy $1.15
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+5% Synergy $0.34
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+5% Synergy $0.32
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+5% Synergy $0.24
Feat of Resistance Feat of Resistance
+5% Synergy $0.16
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+4% Synergy $0.30
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+4% Synergy $0.33
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+3% Synergy $0.13
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+2% Synergy $0.49
Beast Within Beast Within
+1% Synergy $0.62
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $20.92
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-2% Synergy $15.83
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.39
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-5% Synergy $11.28
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-7% Synergy $16.00

Sorceries

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

Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+30% Synergy $0.34
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+28% Synergy $10.01
Basri's Solidarity Basri's Solidarity
+21% Synergy $0.26
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+16% Synergy $0.20
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+11% Synergy $0.31
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+10% Synergy $1.38
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+9% Synergy $4.48
Smell Fear Smell Fear
+7% Synergy $0.23
Synchronized Charge Synchronized Charge
+6% Synergy $0.23
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+5% Synergy $0.64
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+5% Synergy $0.33
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+5% Synergy $1.53
Scale the Heights Scale the Heights
+5% Synergy $0.11
Cultivate Cultivate
+4% Synergy $0.43
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+4% Synergy $1.20
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+3% Synergy $1.53
Harmonize Harmonize
+1% Synergy $0.33
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $6.78
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.40
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-1% Synergy $1.33
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $5.03
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-4% Synergy $2.88
Farseek Farseek
-5% Synergy $0.45

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 $7.34
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+17% Synergy $64.33
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+15% Synergy $67.43
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+10% Synergy $11.98
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+10% Synergy $0.40
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+6% Synergy $15.21
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+3% Synergy $3.44
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $2.28

Enchantments

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

Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+28% Synergy $8.06
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+21% Synergy $9.34
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+21% Synergy $0.50
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+21% Synergy $9.59
Together Forever Together Forever
+21% Synergy $0.31
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+19% Synergy $14.22
Master Chef Master Chef
+19% Synergy $0.26
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+17% Synergy $8.43
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+16% Synergy $0.28
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+11% Synergy $16.46
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+9% Synergy $1.43
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+9% Synergy $0.35
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+8% Synergy $9.04
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+8% Synergy $1.52
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+7% Synergy $13.16
Ordeal of Nylea Ordeal of Nylea
+6% Synergy $0.17
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+5% Synergy $6.14
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+5% Synergy $0.36
Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
+5% Synergy $1.13
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+5% Synergy $0.52
Song of Freyalise Song of Freyalise
+4% Synergy $0.40
High Score High Score
+4% Synergy $1.27
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+3% Synergy $1.10
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+2% Synergy $3.96
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-5% Synergy $26.02
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-6% Synergy $34.35
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-13% Synergy $6.81

Planeswalkers

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

Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+16% Synergy $0.27
Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+14% Synergy $0.96
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+4% Synergy $1.38

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 $0.42
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+30% Synergy $5.68
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+27% Synergy $0.32
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+24% Synergy $2.57
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+14% Synergy $6.57
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+11% Synergy $0.43
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+10% Synergy $0.33
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.37
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+6% Synergy $0.36
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+4% Synergy $8.54
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.71
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.35
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
-1% Synergy $0.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.36
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $5.59
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-6% Synergy $16.22
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $50.54
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $3.52

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 $0.34
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+5% Synergy $4.15
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+1% Synergy $0.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.89
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-3% Synergy $3.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.55

Lands

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

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+16% Synergy $0.27
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+15% Synergy $0.32
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+10% Synergy $0.27
Bretagard Stronghold Bretagard Stronghold
+10% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+9% Synergy $0.27
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+8% Synergy $0.26
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+6% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.26
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+5% Synergy $0.24
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+4% Synergy $0.21
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+4% Synergy $0.22
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+3% Synergy $0.33
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+3% Synergy $0.20
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+3% Synergy $6.71
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.24
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
+2% Synergy $0.37
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.12
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+2% Synergy $0.39
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.09
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+1% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.37
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $6.78
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $1.11
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.29
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-1% Synergy $1.33
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-2% Synergy $4.51
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
-2% Synergy $2.89
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
-2% Synergy $16.03
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.31
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-3% Synergy $4.43
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-4% Synergy $0.34
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
-4% Synergy $7.80
Savannah Savannah
-4% Synergy
Brushland Brushland
-5% Synergy $1.55
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.23
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-7% Synergy $5.59
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-8% Synergy $6.34
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-8% Synergy $12.47
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-11% Synergy $7.54

Similar Commanders

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

Byrke, Long Ear of the Law Byrke, Long Ear of the Law
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
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 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
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
Akiri, Line-Slinger Slurrk, All-Ingesting Akiri, Line-Slinger // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Faceless One Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Faceless One
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Slurrk, All-Ingesting Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Maester Seymour Maester Seymour
Wakka, Devoted Guardian Wakka, Devoted Guardian
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Slurrk, All-Ingesting Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign Leinore, Autumn Sovereign
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Master Chef Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Master Chef
Daghatar the Adamant Daghatar the Adamant
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist The Prismatic Piper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // The Prismatic Piper
Ravos, Soultender Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ravos, Soultender // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Aragorn, Company Leader Aragorn, Company Leader
Mowu, Loyal Companion Mowu, Loyal Companion
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
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
Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Shalai and Hallar Shalai and Hallar
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
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Numa, Joraga Chieftain Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken