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Iona, Shield of Emeria
Price tag $4.59

Legendary CreatureAngel

Magic color symbol for W
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.

Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+56% Synergy $17.38
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+53% Synergy $9.76
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+52% Synergy $1.45
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+52% Synergy $29.70
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+50% Synergy $0.68
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+44% Synergy $0.42
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+43% Synergy $0.92
Painter's Servant Painter's Servant
+43% Synergy $67.53
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+41% Synergy $7.61
Silence Silence
+39% Synergy $6.37

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 $4.67
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+35% Synergy $1.08
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+31% Synergy $16.89
Land Tax Land Tax
+25% Synergy $24.31
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+18% Synergy $46.54
Farewell Farewell
+18% Synergy $4.79
Austere Command Austere Command
+14% Synergy $0.43
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-2% Synergy $3.84
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+39% Synergy $10.91
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+37% Synergy $98.84
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+30% Synergy $47.42
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+28% Synergy $31.52
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+26% Synergy $48.00
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+15% Synergy $86.10
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+15% Synergy $115.71
The One Ring The One Ring
+9% Synergy $99.32
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+7% Synergy $832.25

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
+39% Synergy $1.08
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+30% Synergy $0.45
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+28% Synergy $1.08
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+24% Synergy $7.07
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+20% Synergy $8.86
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+18% Synergy $17.18
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+18% Synergy $0.31
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+18% Synergy $0.34
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+17% Synergy $0.60
Admonition Angel Admonition Angel
+17% Synergy $1.10
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+17% Synergy $11.51
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+16% Synergy $18.13
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+15% Synergy $1.66
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+15% Synergy $5.44
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+13% Synergy $22.64
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+13% Synergy $0.50
Avacyn, Guardian Angel Avacyn, Guardian Angel
+13% Synergy $1.25
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+12% Synergy $0.23
Starnheim Aspirant Starnheim Aspirant
+12% Synergy $6.53
Aegis Angel Aegis Angel
+12% Synergy $0.44
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+11% Synergy $37.09
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+9% Synergy $7.60
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+9% Synergy $9.54
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+8% Synergy $0.49
Baneslayer Angel Baneslayer Angel
+8% Synergy $3.04
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+8% Synergy $1.79
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+8% Synergy $3.81
Angel of Condemnation Angel of Condemnation
+8% Synergy $0.49
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+7% Synergy $2.19
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $46.99
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+6% Synergy $3.45
Angelic Field Marshal Angelic Field Marshal
+6% Synergy $2.08
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+5% Synergy $0.25
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+5% Synergy $0.41
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+5% Synergy $4.47
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+5% Synergy $51.72
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+5% Synergy $18.93
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+4% Synergy $3.81
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+4% Synergy $3.03
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+4% Synergy $16.56
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+3% Synergy $0.20
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+3% Synergy $5.23
Herald of War Herald of War
+2% Synergy $2.55
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+1% Synergy $2.75
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
0% Synergy $3.66
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
0% Synergy $1.37
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-4% Synergy $4.31
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-7% Synergy $2.47
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.23
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-8% Synergy $2.87

Instants

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

Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+39% Synergy $6.84
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+33% Synergy $1.23
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+30% Synergy $1.31
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+25% Synergy $7.77
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+20% Synergy $4.62
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+16% Synergy $0.47
Angelic Ascension Angelic Ascension
+14% Synergy $0.09
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+13% Synergy $17.09
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+11% Synergy $3.65
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+9% Synergy $14.64
Illumination Illumination
+9% Synergy $0.81
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+8% Synergy $0.40
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+7% Synergy $4.53
Reprieve Reprieve
+6% Synergy $1.32
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+5% Synergy $3.07
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+5% Synergy $0.22
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.26
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+3% Synergy $0.12
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.10
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+1% Synergy $2.80
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+1% Synergy $11.64
Parting Gust Parting Gust
0% Synergy $0.78
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $8.46
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-3% Synergy $0.32
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-11% Synergy $0.87
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-16% Synergy $0.27

Sorceries

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

Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+26% Synergy $2.35
Armageddon Armageddon
+21% Synergy $16.66
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+20% Synergy $10.03
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+18% Synergy $2.73
Cataclysm Cataclysm
+14% Synergy $4.13
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+12% Synergy $0.48
Defy Death Defy Death
+8% Synergy $0.20
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+6% Synergy $1.34
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+5% Synergy $1.23
Exorcise Exorcise
+5% Synergy $0.21
Season of the Burrow Season of the Burrow
+4% Synergy $2.44
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $0.97

Utility Artifacts

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

Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+34% Synergy $11.62
Grindstone Grindstone
+19% Synergy $10.31
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+13% Synergy $6.26
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+12% Synergy $3.36
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+10% Synergy $4.74
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+10% Synergy $12.58
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+9% Synergy $20.74
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+9% Synergy $1.17
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+9% Synergy $1.14
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+9% Synergy $0.72
Mana Web Mana Web
+9% Synergy $16.40
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+9% Synergy $9.86
Kormus Bell Kormus Bell
+9% Synergy
Omen Machine Omen Machine
+9% Synergy $2.01
Angelheart Vial Angelheart Vial
+9% Synergy $0.41
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+8% Synergy $4.83
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+8% Synergy $0.70
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+8% Synergy $5.43
Godsend Godsend
+8% Synergy $3.13
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+8% Synergy $5.07
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+7% Synergy $0.54
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+6% Synergy $18.25
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+6% Synergy $19.38
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+6% Synergy $0.73
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+6% Synergy $31.93
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+5% Synergy $7.07
Fountainport Bell Fountainport Bell
+5% Synergy $0.05
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+5% Synergy $2.04
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+4% Synergy $2.71
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.38
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
0% Synergy $4.13
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
-1% Synergy $17.45
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-5% Synergy $6.34
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-5% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

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

Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+25% Synergy $3.69
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+23% Synergy $5.73
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+19% Synergy $6.31
Solemnity Solemnity
+13% Synergy $9.05
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+12% Synergy $0.24
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+9% Synergy $28.55
Nine Lives Nine Lives
+9% Synergy $0.61
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+8% Synergy $0.91
Flickering Ward Flickering Ward
+7% Synergy $2.72
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+6% Synergy $6.62
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+6% Synergy $0.72
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+5% Synergy $11.11
Murmuration Murmuration
+5% Synergy $0.26
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+3% Synergy $1.10
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+3% Synergy $2.96
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+3% Synergy $0.62
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+1% Synergy $2.10
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+1% Synergy $8.49
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+1% Synergy $0.22

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+8% Synergy $1.08
Elspeth Resplendent Elspeth Resplendent
+6% Synergy $3.86
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+2% Synergy $1.58

Utility Lands

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

Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+24% Synergy $19.58
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+24% Synergy $1.73
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+20% Synergy $45.08
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+17% Synergy $1.13
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+13% Synergy $35.94
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+12% Synergy $0.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $3.28
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+9% Synergy $53.21
Mutavault Mutavault
+8% Synergy $3.86
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+7% Synergy $5.66
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+7% Synergy $11.66
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+7% Synergy $0.26
Karoo Karoo
+6% Synergy $1.16
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+5% Synergy $8.46
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+5% Synergy $21.55
Cactus Preserve Cactus Preserve
+5% Synergy $5.18
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+4% Synergy $0.98
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+2% Synergy $0.38
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.18
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-3% Synergy $0.60
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-3% Synergy $6.11
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-6% Synergy $24.54
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-9% Synergy $0.14
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-17% Synergy $0.27
War Room War Room
-22% Synergy $5.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+34% Synergy $3.30
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+28% Synergy $0.88
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+15% Synergy $4.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+13% Synergy $0.32
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+13% Synergy $31.84
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+11% Synergy $0.29
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+11% Synergy $4.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $0.72
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+10% Synergy $33.69
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+9% Synergy $3.55
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+9% Synergy $8.99
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+9% Synergy $1.12
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+8% Synergy $39.31
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+6% Synergy $175.80
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.71
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.23
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.18
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.04

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 $42.67
Thawing Glaciers Thawing Glaciers
+9% Synergy $19.00
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+9% Synergy $26.24
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $14.36
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.26
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $0.97
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.20
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.36
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-3% Synergy $0.32
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.13
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-12% Synergy $3.77
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-20% Synergy $0.21

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