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Karn, Argent Defender
Price tag $40.00

Legendary Artifact Creature — Golem

Magic color symbol for Colorless
Colorless

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3510 Current Rank
#2663 Last Week

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Karn, Argent Defender decks.

Darksteel Angel Darksteel Angel
0% Synergy $36.66
Troop of Ponies Troop of Ponies
0% Synergy $0.32

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Karn, Argent Defender decks.

Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
0% Synergy $0.36
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
0% Synergy $5.11
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
0% Synergy $50.18
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
0% Synergy $19.90
Winter Orb Winter Orb
0% Synergy $18.04
All Is Dust All Is Dust
0% Synergy $5.92
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
0% Synergy $2.35
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
0% Synergy $2.97
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
0% Synergy $2.31
Void Winnower Void Winnower
0% Synergy $22.22

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $135.92
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $122.01
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
0% Synergy $3249.99
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
0% Synergy $482.89
Mana Vault Mana Vault
0% Synergy $120.18
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
0% Synergy $1145.44
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
0% Synergy $3069.50

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Karn, Argent Defender's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
0% Synergy $38.96
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
0% Synergy $2.59
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
0% Synergy $26.14
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
0% Synergy $1.26
Panther Robot Panther Robot
0% Synergy $1.20
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
0% Synergy $1.48
Metalworker Metalworker
0% Synergy $204.93
Phyrexian Dreadnought Phyrexian Dreadnought
0% Synergy $275.09
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
0% Synergy $8.77
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
0% Synergy $24.50
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
0% Synergy $20.43
Endbringer Endbringer
0% Synergy $0.37
It That Heralds the End It That Heralds the End
0% Synergy $0.34
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
0% Synergy $21.50
Maelstrom Colossus Maelstrom Colossus
0% Synergy $0.50
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
0% Synergy $0.38
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
0% Synergy $9.97
Platinum Emperion Platinum Emperion
0% Synergy $17.82
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
0% Synergy $0.65
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
0% Synergy $11.35
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
0% Synergy $7.12
Skittering Cicada Skittering Cicada
0% Synergy $13.76
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
0% Synergy $10.54
Lodestone Golem Lodestone Golem
0% Synergy $0.30
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
0% Synergy $10.38
Eater of Days Eater of Days
0% Synergy $0.94
Leveler Leveler
0% Synergy $4.85
Barricade Breaker Barricade Breaker
0% Synergy $0.11
Camera Launcher Camera Launcher
0% Synergy $0.14
Darksteel Juggernaut Darksteel Juggernaut
0% Synergy $1.44
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
0% Synergy $2.13
Mine Worker Mine Worker
0% Synergy $0.14
Mycosynth Golem Mycosynth Golem
0% Synergy $49.83
Power Plant Worker Power Plant Worker
0% Synergy $0.19
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
0% Synergy $0.32
The Capitoline Triad The Capitoline Triad
0% Synergy $2.14
Tower Worker Tower Worker
0% Synergy $0.25
Ultron, Machine Overlord Ultron, Machine Overlord
0% Synergy $3.34
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
0% Synergy $1.74
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
0% Synergy $0.48
Bane of Bala Ged Bane of Bala Ged
0% Synergy $2.66
Breaker of Creation Breaker of Creation
0% Synergy $0.31
Cityscape Leveler Cityscape Leveler
0% Synergy $13.36
Colossus of Akros Colossus of Akros
0% Synergy $1.60
Conduit of Ruin Conduit of Ruin
0% Synergy $4.47
Darksteel Colossus Darksteel Colossus
0% Synergy $0.93
Flayer of Loyalties Flayer of Loyalties
0% Synergy $14.28
Galactus, Devourer of Worlds Galactus, Devourer of Worlds
0% Synergy $5.12
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
0% Synergy $0.21
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
0% Synergy $1.79

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Karn, Argent Defender safe.

Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
0% Synergy $0.36
Warping Wail Warping Wail
0% Synergy $1.34
Desecrate Reality Desecrate Reality
0% Synergy $4.78
Eldritch Immunity Eldritch Immunity
0% Synergy $7.61
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
0% Synergy $7.81
Titan's Presence Titan's Presence
0% Synergy $0.41
Spatial Contortion Spatial Contortion
0% Synergy $0.36
Zuko's Exile Zuko's Exile
0% Synergy $0.22

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Karn, Argent Defender's game plan and control the board.

Selective Obliteration Selective Obliteration
0% Synergy $2.10
Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
0% Synergy $27.64
Introduction to Annihilation Introduction to Annihilation
0% Synergy $0.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Weathered Runestone Weathered Runestone
0% Synergy $0.40
Ward of Bones Ward of Bones
0% Synergy $28.53
Damping Matrix Damping Matrix
0% Synergy $0.72
Winter Moon Winter Moon
0% Synergy $0.65
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
0% Synergy $6.65
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
0% Synergy $3.44
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
0% Synergy $21.79
Crawlspace Crawlspace
0% Synergy $9.91
Mana Web Mana Web
0% Synergy $18.70
Storage Matrix Storage Matrix
0% Synergy $2.64
Karn's Sylex Karn's Sylex
0% Synergy $0.81
Static Orb Static Orb
0% Synergy $15.53
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
0% Synergy $0.98
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
0% Synergy $0.91
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
0% Synergy $4.54
Trinisphere Trinisphere
0% Synergy $34.34
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
0% Synergy $1.63
Damping Sphere Damping Sphere
0% Synergy $0.75
Defense Grid Defense Grid
0% Synergy $6.84
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
0% Synergy $0.37
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
0% Synergy $1.26
Armageddon Clock Armageddon Clock
0% Synergy $6.27
Barbed Wire Barbed Wire
0% Synergy $1.71
Caltrops Caltrops
0% Synergy $23.14
Copper Tablet Copper Tablet
0% Synergy $239.99
Howling Mine Howling Mine
0% Synergy $5.62
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
0% Synergy $0.99
Shadowspear Shadowspear
0% Synergy $35.90
Uba Mask Uba Mask
0% Synergy $9.40
Veilstone Amulet Veilstone Amulet
0% Synergy $11.29
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
0% Synergy $10.47
Expedition Map Expedition Map
0% Synergy $1.04
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
0% Synergy $9.62
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
0% Synergy $3.60
Darksteel Monolith Darksteel Monolith
0% Synergy $26.01
Manifold Key Manifold Key
0% Synergy $1.62
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
0% Synergy $36.25
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
0% Synergy $42.20
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
0% Synergy $5.86
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
0% Synergy $2.46
Meekstone Meekstone
0% Synergy $12.34
Smokestack Smokestack
0% Synergy $4.74
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
0% Synergy $2.54
Angel's Trumpet Angel's Trumpet
0% Synergy $1.83
Dollhouse of Horrors Dollhouse of Horrors
0% Synergy $0.31
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
0% Synergy $30.27
Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
0% Synergy $4.69
Infinite Hourglass Infinite Hourglass
0% Synergy $0.44
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
0% Synergy $0.36
Iron Man Armor Iron Man Armor
0% Synergy $3.06

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Karn, Argent Defender's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
0% Synergy $2.24
Ugin's Mastery Ugin's Mastery
0% Synergy $0.36

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Karn, Argent Defender to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
0% Synergy $40.66
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
0% Synergy $1.23
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
0% Synergy $4.06
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
0% Synergy $22.70
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
0% Synergy $10.42

Utility Lands

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

Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
0% Synergy $1.26
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
0% Synergy $2.18
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
0% Synergy $0.88
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
0% Synergy $19.09
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $40.21
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
0% Synergy $0.35
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
0% Synergy $18.22
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
0% Synergy $3.02
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
0% Synergy $14.06
Petrified Hamlet Petrified Hamlet
0% Synergy $1.00
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $5.53
Vesuva Vesuva
0% Synergy $3.97
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
0% Synergy $1.75
Detection Tower Detection Tower
0% Synergy $3.21
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.30
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
0% Synergy $0.48
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
0% Synergy $0.91
City of Traitors City of Traitors
0% Synergy $538.66
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
0% Synergy $0.84
Sanctum of Ugin Sanctum of Ugin
0% Synergy $2.46
Urza's Factory Urza's Factory
0% Synergy $0.32
Blast Zone Blast Zone
0% Synergy $0.38
Dark Depths Dark Depths
0% Synergy $3.09
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
0% Synergy $8.85
Eldrazi Temple Eldrazi Temple
0% Synergy $3.44
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
0% Synergy $3.76
Eye of Ugin Eye of Ugin
0% Synergy $58.89
Scorched Ruins Scorched Ruins
0% Synergy $59.75
Strip Mine Strip Mine
0% Synergy $21.25
Ugin's Labyrinth Ugin's Labyrinth
0% Synergy $12.88
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy $0.47
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
0% Synergy $0.26
Northampton Farm Northampton Farm
0% Synergy $0.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $3.78

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.54
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $4.46
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.61
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.33
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
0% Synergy $4.77
Arc Reactor Arc Reactor
0% Synergy $1.09
All-Fates Scroll All-Fates Scroll
0% Synergy $0.32
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.32
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $240.21
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
0% Synergy $3.17
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
0% Synergy $1.64
Ebony Fly Ebony Fly
0% Synergy $1.68
Exploding Barrel Exploding Barrel
0% Synergy $0.27
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $13.18
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
0% Synergy $1.56
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
0% Synergy $1.34
Shrine of Boundless Growth Shrine of Boundless Growth
0% Synergy $0.16
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
0% Synergy $3.29
Bounty Board Bounty Board
0% Synergy $2.27
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
0% Synergy $33.54
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
0% Synergy $0.45
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
0% Synergy $3.72
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
0% Synergy $35.68
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
0% Synergy $4.06
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
0% Synergy $0.37
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
0% Synergy $0.40
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
0% Synergy $0.69

Lands

The mana base foundation for Karn, Argent Defender decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
0% Synergy $1.68
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
0% Synergy $9.56
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
0% Synergy $0.33
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
0% Synergy $49.21
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
0% Synergy $40.28
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
0% Synergy $59.84
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
0% Synergy $2.89
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
0% Synergy $0.34
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
0% Synergy $0.59
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
0% Synergy $0.28
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
0% Synergy $0.32

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Karn, Argent Defender.

The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Tymna the Weaver Rebbec, Architect of Ascension // Tymna the Weaver
Haliya, Ascendant Cadet Haliya, Ascendant Cadet
Night Nurse, Healer of Heroes Night Nurse, Healer of Heroes
Grand Marshal Macie Grand Marshal Macie
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Folk Hero Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Folk Hero
The Regalia The Regalia
D00-DL, Caricaturist D00-DL, Caricaturist
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
Ultron, Artificial Malevolence Ultron, Artificial Malevolence
Jet, Rebel Leader Jet, Rebel Leader
Quicksilver, Brash Blur Quicksilver, Brash Blur
Venser, Visionary Traveler Venser, Visionary Traveler
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Clan Crafter Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Clan Crafter
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
Zhao, the Moon Slayer Zhao, the Moon Slayer
Iron Man, Bleeding Edge Iron Man, Bleeding Edge
Sami, Wildcat Captain Sami, Wildcat Captain
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Scientist Supreme of A.I.M. Scientist Supreme of A.I.M.
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Rebbec, Architect of Ascension // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
April O'Neil, Human Element April O'Neil, Human Element
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
Gerrard, Weatherlight Hero Gerrard, Weatherlight Hero
Miles "Tails" Prower Miles "Tails" Prower
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
Pietra, Crafter of Clowns Pietra, Crafter of Clowns
Amber Gristle O'Maul Shameless Charlatan Amber Gristle O'Maul // Shameless Charlatan
Damocles Base, Sword of Kang Damocles Base, Sword of Kang
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter Othelm, Sigardian Outcast Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter // Othelm, Sigardian Outcast
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Street Urchin Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Street Urchin
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rebbec, Architect of Ascension // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh