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Iona, Shield of Emeria
Price tag $4.64

Legendary CreatureAngel

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Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Videos

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
+53% Synergy $10.08
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+52% Synergy $25.39
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+51% Synergy $16.91
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+47% Synergy $1.05
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+47% Synergy $0.97
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+45% Synergy $0.56
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+44% Synergy $0.38
Painter's Servant Painter's Servant
+43% Synergy $67.21
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+41% Synergy $10.22
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+39% Synergy $1.04

Top Cards

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

Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+36% Synergy $3.00
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+35% Synergy $0.63
Land Tax Land Tax
+25% Synergy $22.02
Farewell Farewell
+23% Synergy $3.33
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+18% Synergy $17.98
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+17% Synergy $41.79
Austere Command Austere Command
+13% Synergy $0.21
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-5% Synergy $3.45
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+42% Synergy $94.95
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+39% Synergy $13.27
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+34% Synergy $32.03
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+28% Synergy $50.09
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+25% Synergy $36.64
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+20% Synergy $109.39
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+20% Synergy $78.39
The One Ring The One Ring
+14% Synergy $78.29
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+12% Synergy $716.12

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
+34% Synergy $0.87
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+25% Synergy $16.04
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+25% Synergy $0.37
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+24% Synergy $5.29
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+23% Synergy $1.45
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+23% Synergy $0.23
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+21% Synergy $0.50
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+19% Synergy $7.03
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+18% Synergy $19.01
Admonition Angel Admonition Angel
+17% Synergy $1.08
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+17% Synergy $10.21
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+16% Synergy $19.77
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+15% Synergy $5.74
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+14% Synergy $1.59
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+13% Synergy $19.00
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+13% Synergy $0.44
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+13% Synergy $0.44
Avacyn, Guardian Angel Avacyn, Guardian Angel
+13% Synergy $0.61
Starnheim Aspirant Starnheim Aspirant
+11% Synergy $7.84
Aegis Angel Aegis Angel
+11% Synergy $0.42
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+10% Synergy $37.11
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+10% Synergy $7.91
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+9% Synergy $12.15
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+8% Synergy $8.58
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+8% Synergy $3.45
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+8% Synergy $1.88
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+8% Synergy $12.53
Baneslayer Angel Baneslayer Angel
+7% Synergy $2.06
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+7% Synergy $1.57
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $29.01
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+7% Synergy $0.30
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+6% Synergy $0.61
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+6% Synergy $0.20
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+5% Synergy $0.28
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+5% Synergy $5.13
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+5% Synergy $2.58
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+5% Synergy $17.48
Angelic Field Marshal Angelic Field Marshal
+5% Synergy $1.32
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+4% Synergy $48.21
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+4% Synergy $5.25
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+4% Synergy $3.31
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+3% Synergy $4.46
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+3% Synergy $0.19
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+3% Synergy $0.46
Herald of War Herald of War
+2% Synergy $2.67
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
0% Synergy $1.64
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
-1% Synergy $2.08
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
-1% Synergy $3.21
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.26
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-7% Synergy $2.33

Instants

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

Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+38% Synergy $7.66
Silence Silence
+35% Synergy $8.01
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+34% Synergy $0.71
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+26% Synergy $6.95
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+25% Synergy $3.83
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+16% Synergy $0.46
Angelic Ascension Angelic Ascension
+14% Synergy $0.09
Reprieve Reprieve
+12% Synergy $1.36
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+11% Synergy $3.63
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+9% Synergy $8.91
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+9% Synergy $3.46
Illumination Illumination
+9% Synergy $0.70
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+8% Synergy $0.32
Disenchant Disenchant
+7% Synergy $0.17
Ghostway Ghostway
+6% Synergy $2.88
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+5% Synergy $6.67
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+5% Synergy $0.23
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+3% Synergy $0.09
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+1% Synergy $1.38
Parting Gust Parting Gust
0% Synergy $0.42
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-1% Synergy $2.51
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.26
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.43
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-11% Synergy $0.68
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-16% Synergy $0.40

Sorceries

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

Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+21% Synergy $1.70
Armageddon Armageddon
+21% Synergy $17.13
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+20% Synergy $10.23
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+17% Synergy $2.26
Cataclysm Cataclysm
+14% Synergy $3.46
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+12% Synergy $0.55
Defy Death Defy Death
+8% Synergy $0.17
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+6% Synergy $0.63
Exorcise Exorcise
+6% Synergy $0.29
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+5% Synergy $3.16
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+5% Synergy $0.76
Season of the Burrow Season of the Burrow
+4% Synergy $1.73

Utility Artifacts

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

Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+39% Synergy $9.98
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+14% Synergy $5.85
Grindstone Grindstone
+14% Synergy $10.91
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+13% Synergy $3.47
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+10% Synergy $2.70
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+10% Synergy $18.83
Ward of Bones Ward of Bones
+9% Synergy $18.27
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+9% Synergy $0.91
Angelheart Vial Angelheart Vial
+9% Synergy $0.34
Omen Machine Omen Machine
+9% Synergy $1.27
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+9% Synergy $21.34
Mana Web Mana Web
+9% Synergy $18.88
Kormus Bell Kormus Bell
+9% Synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+8% Synergy $5.95
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+8% Synergy $0.73
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+8% Synergy $0.59
Godsend Godsend
+8% Synergy $3.09
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+8% Synergy $13.99
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+7% Synergy $4.12
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+7% Synergy $2.62
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+7% Synergy $0.36
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+6% Synergy $19.62
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+6% Synergy $1.06
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+6% Synergy $27.67
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.12
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+5% Synergy $5.78
Fountainport Bell Fountainport Bell
+5% Synergy $0.04
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+5% Synergy $1.23
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+4% Synergy $2.11
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+3% Synergy $15.86
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+1% Synergy $17.29
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
-1% Synergy $12.64
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-5% Synergy $3.34
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-5% Synergy $5.22
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-5% Synergy $3.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

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

Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+28% Synergy $3.74
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+23% Synergy $4.88
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+15% Synergy $5.21
Solemnity Solemnity
+13% Synergy $8.60
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+12% Synergy $0.20
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+10% Synergy $24.39
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+10% Synergy $9.15
Moat Moat
+9% Synergy $900.00
Nine Lives Nine Lives
+9% Synergy $0.58
Flickering Ward Flickering Ward
+7% Synergy $3.13
Flickerform Flickerform
+7% Synergy $1.65
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+6% Synergy $1.50
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+6% Synergy $6.55
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+6% Synergy $0.51
Murmuration Murmuration
+5% Synergy $0.22
Makeshift Binding Makeshift Binding
+5% Synergy $0.05
Case of the Pilfered Proof Case of the Pilfered Proof
+5% Synergy $0.05
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+4% Synergy $3.48
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+3% Synergy $0.50
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+1% Synergy $2.97
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+1% Synergy $0.19
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-4% Synergy $2.23

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 $0.64
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+2% Synergy $0.91

Utility Lands

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

Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+23% Synergy $1.69
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+20% Synergy $39.21
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+19% Synergy $16.79
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+17% Synergy $0.79
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+13% Synergy $35.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+12% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $1.99
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+10% Synergy $18.47
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+9% Synergy $48.20
Vesuva Vesuva
+8% Synergy $3.90
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+8% Synergy $5.27
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+7% Synergy $5.95
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+7% Synergy $11.40
Mutavault Mutavault
+7% Synergy $3.75
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+7% Synergy $0.16
Karoo Karoo
+6% Synergy $1.09
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $3.80
Cactus Preserve Cactus Preserve
+5% Synergy $3.57
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+4% Synergy $1.86
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+2% Synergy $0.34
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-2% Synergy $0.72
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-3% Synergy $5.98
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-6% Synergy $17.82
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $0.31
War Room War Room
-28% Synergy $3.03

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+33% Synergy $3.55
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+24% Synergy $1.06
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+16% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+13% Synergy $0.49
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+12% Synergy $23.37
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+12% Synergy $38.46
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+11% Synergy $2.08
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+10% Synergy $5.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $1.05
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+9% Synergy $8.70
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+9% Synergy $2.63
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+9% Synergy $1.15
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+6% Synergy $26.71
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+6% Synergy $181.24
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+5% Synergy $0.31
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+5% Synergy $0.99
Perception Bobblehead Perception Bobblehead
+5% Synergy $0.44
Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+5% Synergy $0.75
Strength Bobblehead Strength Bobblehead
+5% Synergy $1.04
Luck Bobblehead Luck Bobblehead
+5% Synergy $2.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.04
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.13
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.46

Lands

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

Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+18% Synergy $35.29
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+9% Synergy $24.01
Thawing Glaciers Thawing Glaciers
+9% Synergy $18.51
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $13.38
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.05
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.16
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-11% Synergy $4.13

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