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Hamza, Guardian of Arashin: +1/+1 Counters
Price tag $0.29

Legendary Creature — Elephant Warrior

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Selesnya

Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 70% Elephants 4% Aggro 3% Tokens 3% Combo 2%
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New Cards

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

Wildgrowth Archaic Wildgrowth Archaic
+15% Synergy $0.36
Emil, Vastlands Roamer Emil, Vastlands Roamer
+9% Synergy $0.26
Kinetic Ooze Kinetic Ooze
+9% Synergy $0.37
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+7% Synergy $11.43
Topiary Lecturer Topiary Lecturer
+5% Synergy $0.33

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 $0.35
Armorcraft Judge Armorcraft Judge
+60% Synergy $0.25
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+59% Synergy $0.17
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+55% Synergy $0.64
Good-Fortune Unicorn Good-Fortune Unicorn
+54% Synergy $0.30
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+54% Synergy $0.36
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+53% Synergy $0.30
Conclave Mentor Conclave Mentor
+48% Synergy $0.53
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+47% Synergy $2.44
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+45% Synergy $0.23

Top Cards

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

Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+43% Synergy $1.83
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+43% Synergy $0.19
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+42% Synergy $0.30
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+34% Synergy $4.13
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+34% Synergy $1.09
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+34% Synergy $1.14
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+31% Synergy $9.41
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+23% Synergy $2.62
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.44
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.05

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 $51.92
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $5.86
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-4% Synergy $26.55
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-7% Synergy $28.28
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $53.72
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $36.16

Creatures

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

Fertilid Fertilid
+42% Synergy $0.25
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+39% Synergy $2.06
Herd Baloth Herd Baloth
+38% Synergy $0.34
Botanical Brawler Botanical Brawler
+37% Synergy $0.24
Wildwood Scourge Wildwood Scourge
+37% Synergy $0.23
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+36% Synergy $4.63
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+34% Synergy $0.29
Juniper Order Ranger Juniper Order Ranger
+33% Synergy $0.30
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+32% Synergy $3.03
Tuskguard Captain Tuskguard Captain
+31% Synergy $0.22
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+30% Synergy $0.37
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+30% Synergy $0.43
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+30% Synergy $2.38
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+28% Synergy $0.45
Ainok Bond-Kin Ainok Bond-Kin
+28% Synergy $0.17
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+27% Synergy $1.28
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+25% Synergy $2.60
Ivy Lane Denizen Ivy Lane Denizen
+25% Synergy $0.23
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+23% Synergy $0.38
Conclave Sledge-Captain Conclave Sledge-Captain
+22% Synergy $2.50
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+21% Synergy $23.51
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign Leinore, Autumn Sovereign
+20% Synergy $0.47
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+20% Synergy $2.44
Enduring Scalelord Enduring Scalelord
+20% Synergy $0.28
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+19% Synergy $4.02
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+18% Synergy $5.61
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+18% Synergy $5.45
Elite Scaleguard Elite Scaleguard
+18% Synergy $0.17
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+18% Synergy $0.35
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+17% Synergy $43.80
Pridemalkin Pridemalkin
+17% Synergy $0.38
Mindless Automaton Mindless Automaton
+17% Synergy $0.15
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+15% Synergy $35.33
Haliya, Ascendant Cadet Haliya, Ascendant Cadet
+15% Synergy $0.23
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+15% Synergy $0.28
Scurry Oak Scurry Oak
+15% Synergy $1.94
Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+14% Synergy $0.25
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+14% Synergy $0.38
Vigor Vigor
+14% Synergy $16.54
Dyadrine, Synthesis Amalgam Dyadrine, Synthesis Amalgam
+14% Synergy $0.34
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
+13% Synergy $3.89
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+13% Synergy $2.88
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+13% Synergy $1.23
Iridescent Hornbeetle Iridescent Hornbeetle
+13% Synergy $0.34
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+12% Synergy $0.97
District Mascot District Mascot
+12% Synergy $0.41
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+11% Synergy $11.17
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $58.30
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-10% Synergy $0.25
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-11% Synergy $0.73

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 $0.35
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+14% Synergy $0.26
Dromoka's Command Dromoka's Command
+13% Synergy $0.34
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+12% Synergy $0.77
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+10% Synergy $0.33
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+9% Synergy $1.62
Silkguard Silkguard
+8% Synergy $0.40
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+8% Synergy $0.24
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+7% Synergy $1.22
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+5% Synergy $0.24
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+5% Synergy $0.69
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+5% Synergy $0.20
Feat of Resistance Feat of Resistance
+5% Synergy $0.20
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+4% Synergy $0.22
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+4% Synergy $0.37
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+3% Synergy $0.40
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+3% Synergy $0.18
Beast Within Beast Within
+1% Synergy $0.46
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-1% Synergy $21.48
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.36
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-2% Synergy $16.26
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $1.03
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-5% Synergy $10.93
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-7% Synergy $13.39

Sorceries

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

Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+31% Synergy $0.45
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+28% Synergy $9.40
Basri's Solidarity Basri's Solidarity
+21% Synergy $0.25
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+16% Synergy $0.34
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+11% Synergy $0.36
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+10% Synergy $1.31
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+9% Synergy $3.64
Smell Fear Smell Fear
+7% Synergy $0.29
Synchronized Charge Synchronized Charge
+6% Synergy $0.19
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+5% Synergy $0.52
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+5% Synergy $1.49
Scale the Heights Scale the Heights
+5% Synergy $0.10
Cultivate Cultivate
+4% Synergy $0.30
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+4% Synergy $0.42
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+4% Synergy $1.54
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+3% Synergy $1.14
Harmonize Harmonize
+1% Synergy $0.30
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $6.57
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.94
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-1% Synergy $0.61
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $5.51
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-4% Synergy $2.31
Farseek Farseek
-5% Synergy $0.71

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 $3.87
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+17% Synergy $68.87
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+15% Synergy $67.97
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+10% Synergy $11.47
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+10% Synergy $0.28
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+6% Synergy $12.28
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+3% Synergy $5.81
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $3.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

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

Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+28% Synergy $6.41
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+22% Synergy $8.57
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+22% Synergy $9.00
Together Forever Together Forever
+21% Synergy $0.25
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+20% Synergy $0.45
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+19% Synergy $12.70
Master Chef Master Chef
+19% Synergy $0.31
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+17% Synergy $9.49
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+16% Synergy $0.29
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+11% Synergy $15.42
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+9% Synergy $1.61
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+9% Synergy $0.38
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+8% Synergy $1.33
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+7% Synergy $12.08
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+7% Synergy $11.56
Ordeal of Nylea Ordeal of Nylea
+6% Synergy $0.14
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+5% Synergy $7.49
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+5% Synergy $1.49
Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
+5% Synergy $0.37
High Score High Score
+5% Synergy $1.02
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+4% Synergy $0.39
Song of Freyalise Song of Freyalise
+4% Synergy $0.44
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+3% Synergy $1.75
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+2% Synergy $3.77
Greater Good Greater Good
+2% Synergy $5.28
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-5% Synergy $26.85
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-6% Synergy $32.33
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 $0.32
Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+14% Synergy $0.47
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+4% Synergy $1.47

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 $0.27
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+30% Synergy $5.32
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+27% Synergy $0.31
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+24% Synergy $2.16
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+14% Synergy $5.89
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+11% Synergy $0.39
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+10% Synergy $0.31
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.34
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+6% Synergy $0.34
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+4% Synergy $6.98
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.95
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.30
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.36
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $6.08
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-6% Synergy $15.55
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $53.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.76

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 $0.25
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+5% Synergy $4.66
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+1% Synergy $0.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.46
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-3% Synergy $6.04
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.40

Lands

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

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+16% Synergy $0.34
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+15% Synergy $0.25
Bretagard Stronghold Bretagard Stronghold
+11% Synergy $0.24
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+10% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+8% Synergy $0.26
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+7% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.39
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+5% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.26
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+5% Synergy $0.20
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+4% Synergy $0.20
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+4% Synergy $0.23
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+3% Synergy $0.29
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+3% Synergy $0.25
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+3% Synergy $1.68
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.36
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
+2% Synergy $0.33
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.14
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+2% Synergy $0.38
Thornglint Bridge Thornglint Bridge
+2% Synergy $0.30
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.07
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+1% Synergy $0.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.24
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $6.57
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $1.02
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.24
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-1% Synergy $0.61
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-2% Synergy $2.36
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
-2% Synergy $2.97
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
-2% Synergy $15.65
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.57
Savannah Savannah
-3% Synergy
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-4% Synergy $0.63
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
-4% Synergy $7.07
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-4% Synergy $4.63
Brushland Brushland
-5% Synergy $1.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.32
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-7% Synergy $6.15
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-8% Synergy $16.20
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-8% Synergy $11.42
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-11% Synergy $7.78

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
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
Aragorn, Company Leader Aragorn, Company Leader
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
Daghatar the Adamant Daghatar the Adamant
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign Leinore, Autumn Sovereign
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Slurrk, All-Ingesting Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener
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
Shalai and Hallar Shalai and Hallar
Wakka, Devoted Guardian Wakka, Devoted Guardian
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
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
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
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
Siani, Eye of the Storm Slurrk, All-Ingesting Siani, Eye of the Storm // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
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