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Iona, Shield of Emeria
Price tag $4.41

Legendary CreatureAngel

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Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

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Commander gameplay videos featuring Iona, Shield of Emeria.

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Iona, Shield of Emeria's abilities and overall game plan.

Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+54% Synergy $9.19
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+53% Synergy $28.65
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+53% Synergy $16.65
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+49% Synergy $0.87
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+47% Synergy $0.58
Painter's Servant Painter's Servant
+45% Synergy $66.56
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+45% Synergy $0.94
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+43% Synergy $7.43
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+42% Synergy $0.39
Silence Silence
+37% Synergy $6.19

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Iona, Shield of Emeria decks.

Cloudshift Cloudshift
+36% Synergy $1.12
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+34% Synergy $3.70
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+33% Synergy $0.90
Land Tax Land Tax
+27% Synergy $20.00
Farewell Farewell
+21% Synergy $3.39
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+20% Synergy $42.73
Austere Command Austere Command
+16% Synergy $0.27
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.71
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-4% Synergy $3.89
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+40% Synergy $89.88
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+37% Synergy $11.24
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+31% Synergy $46.24
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+31% Synergy $30.49
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+27% Synergy $44.01
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+19% Synergy $83.26
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+19% Synergy $116.80
The One Ring The One Ring
+13% Synergy $91.84
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+11% Synergy $740.80

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Iona, Shield of Emeria's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+37% Synergy $0.93
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+28% Synergy $16.58
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+28% Synergy $0.29
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+26% Synergy $0.88
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+22% Synergy $5.65
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+22% Synergy $0.37
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+20% Synergy $0.55
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+18% Synergy $7.05
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+17% Synergy $0.32
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+17% Synergy $16.50
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+17% Synergy $10.39
Admonition Angel Admonition Angel
+16% Synergy $1.10
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+15% Synergy $16.10
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+14% Synergy $4.79
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+13% Synergy $1.25
Avacyn, Guardian Angel Avacyn, Guardian Angel
+13% Synergy $0.82
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+12% Synergy $19.51
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+12% Synergy $0.39
Aegis Angel Aegis Angel
+11% Synergy $0.43
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+10% Synergy $0.22
Starnheim Aspirant Starnheim Aspirant
+10% Synergy $5.46
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+10% Synergy $8.04
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+9% Synergy $34.43
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+8% Synergy $7.14
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+8% Synergy $6.46
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+8% Synergy $1.72
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+7% Synergy $0.41
Baneslayer Angel Baneslayer Angel
+7% Synergy $2.62
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+7% Synergy $1.93
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+7% Synergy $3.14
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+6% Synergy $32.81
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+6% Synergy $0.24
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+5% Synergy $0.39
Angelic Field Marshal Angelic Field Marshal
+5% Synergy $1.64
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+4% Synergy $0.20
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+4% Synergy $4.06
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+4% Synergy $48.71
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+4% Synergy $2.94
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+4% Synergy $17.34
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+3% Synergy $0.16
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+3% Synergy $5.17
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+3% Synergy $2.81
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+2% Synergy $3.69
Herald of War Herald of War
+1% Synergy $2.69
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+1% Synergy $1.79
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-1% Synergy $1.89
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
-1% Synergy $2.91
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
-1% Synergy $2.98
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.20
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-9% Synergy $2.57

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Iona, Shield of Emeria safe.

Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+37% Synergy $6.62
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+33% Synergy $0.91
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+23% Synergy $6.73
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+23% Synergy $4.57
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+16% Synergy $14.89
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+14% Synergy $0.46
Angelic Ascension Angelic Ascension
+13% Synergy $0.10
Reprieve Reprieve
+10% Synergy $1.19
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+10% Synergy $3.60
Illumination Illumination
+9% Synergy $0.88
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $9.22
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+8% Synergy $0.32
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+7% Synergy $3.79
Disenchant Disenchant
+6% Synergy $0.14
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+5% Synergy $15.02
Ghostway Ghostway
+5% Synergy $3.12
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+4% Synergy $2.75
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+4% Synergy $0.31
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.25
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+3% Synergy $0.11
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
0% Synergy $2.97
Parting Gust Parting Gust
0% Synergy $1.10
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.82
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-3% Synergy $0.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $0.96
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-16% Synergy $0.30

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Iona, Shield of Emeria's game plan and control the board.

Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+24% Synergy $1.87
Armageddon Armageddon
+20% Synergy $16.97
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+19% Synergy $8.65
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+16% Synergy $2.70
Cataclysm Cataclysm
+13% Synergy $3.43
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+12% Synergy $0.52
Defy Death Defy Death
+7% Synergy $0.29
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+5% Synergy $1.38
Exorcise Exorcise
+5% Synergy $0.19
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+4% Synergy $3.20
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+4% Synergy $0.99
Season of the Burrow Season of the Burrow
+4% Synergy $2.32
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.06

Utility Artifacts

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

Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+37% Synergy $8.28
Grindstone Grindstone
+18% Synergy $10.39
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+13% Synergy $3.70
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+13% Synergy $7.00
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+12% Synergy $5.66
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+12% Synergy $4.21
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+12% Synergy $3.49
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+10% Synergy $15.51
Mana Web Mana Web
+9% Synergy $18.07
Ward of Bones Ward of Bones
+9% Synergy $17.91
Kormus Bell Kormus Bell
+9% Synergy
Angelheart Vial Angelheart Vial
+9% Synergy $0.37
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+9% Synergy $0.82
Omen Machine Omen Machine
+9% Synergy $1.39
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+8% Synergy $0.88
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+8% Synergy $1.14
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+8% Synergy $0.56
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+8% Synergy $21.19
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+8% Synergy $16.64
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+7% Synergy $0.50
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+7% Synergy $4.34
Godsend Godsend
+7% Synergy $3.11
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+6% Synergy $17.47
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+5% Synergy $17.53
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+5% Synergy $29.23
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.96
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+5% Synergy $5.65
Fountainport Bell Fountainport Bell
+5% Synergy $0.07
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+5% Synergy $2.18
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $3.86
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+4% Synergy $2.44
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-1% Synergy $3.44
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
-1% Synergy $13.29
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-5% Synergy $5.38
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-6% Synergy $3.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.20

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Iona, Shield of Emeria's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+28% Synergy $3.54
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+26% Synergy $4.69
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+18% Synergy $4.41
Solemnity Solemnity
+13% Synergy $8.03
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+11% Synergy $0.22
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+9% Synergy $26.05
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+9% Synergy $8.77
Moat Moat
+9% Synergy $775.00
Nine Lives Nine Lives
+8% Synergy $0.59
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+7% Synergy $1.08
Flickering Ward Flickering Ward
+6% Synergy $2.79
Flickerform Flickerform
+6% Synergy $1.92
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+5% Synergy $1.80
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+5% Synergy $5.80
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+5% Synergy $0.69
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+5% Synergy $1.75
Murmuration Murmuration
+5% Synergy $0.24
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+3% Synergy $2.24
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+3% Synergy $0.41
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+2% Synergy $1.59
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+1% Synergy $7.94
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+1% Synergy $0.22
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-4% Synergy $1.80

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Iona, Shield of Emeria to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+7% Synergy $0.90
Elspeth Resplendent Elspeth Resplendent
+5% Synergy $4.19
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+1% Synergy $1.33

Utility Lands

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

Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+22% Synergy $38.24
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+22% Synergy $1.73
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+21% Synergy $18.39
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+16% Synergy $0.87
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+12% Synergy $34.91
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+11% Synergy $0.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $2.26
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+9% Synergy $21.30
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+9% Synergy $46.26
Vesuva Vesuva
+8% Synergy $3.48
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+8% Synergy $4.84
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+7% Synergy $10.25
Mutavault Mutavault
+7% Synergy $3.36
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $4.93
Karoo Karoo
+6% Synergy $1.09
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+6% Synergy $0.15
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $7.19
Cactus Preserve Cactus Preserve
+5% Synergy $4.17
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+4% Synergy $5.10
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+4% Synergy $7.73
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+3% Synergy $1.27
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+2% Synergy $0.37
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-3% Synergy $0.68
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-3% Synergy $5.71
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-6% Synergy $20.46
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-10% Synergy $0.19
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.37
War Room War Room
-23% Synergy $4.92

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+36% Synergy $3.17
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+27% Synergy $0.83
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.34
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+15% Synergy $0.24
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+14% Synergy $4.96
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+12% Synergy $40.66
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+11% Synergy $25.64
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+10% Synergy $2.18
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+10% Synergy $24.20
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $0.92
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+8% Synergy $3.16
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+8% Synergy $9.68
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+8% Synergy $0.98
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+6% Synergy $175.57
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.22
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.21
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.15

Lands

The mana base foundation for Iona, Shield of Emeria decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+16% Synergy $34.93
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+9% Synergy $23.77
Thawing Glaciers Thawing Glaciers
+9% Synergy $18.92
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $13.06
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.25
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.06
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.37
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-3% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.16
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-12% Synergy $3.79
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-21% Synergy $0.17

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