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Karn, Argent Defender
Price tag $0.58

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

#1796 Current Rank
#2100 Last Week
#3452 Past 2 Years
7 Decks

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TCGplayer $14.85

New Cards

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

Darksteel Angel Darksteel Angel
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $3.36
Troop of Ponies Troop of Ponies
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.37

Top Cards

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

Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
0% Synergy in 86% of decks $0.33
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
0% Synergy in 86% of decks $5.22
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
0% Synergy in 71% of decks $50.05
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
0% Synergy in 71% of decks $23.59
Winter Orb Winter Orb
0% Synergy in 71% of decks $22.23
All Is Dust All Is Dust
0% Synergy in 71% of decks $5.56
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
0% Synergy in 71% of decks $2.81
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
0% Synergy in 71% of decks $1.18
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
0% Synergy in 71% of decks $2.19
Void Winnower Void Winnower
0% Synergy in 71% of decks $26.01

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $124.90
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $107.84
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $3699.99
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $477.70
Mana Vault Mana Vault
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $111.43
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $1121.06
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $3239.00

Creatures

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

Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
0% Synergy in 57% of decks $41.36
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
0% Synergy in 57% of decks $2.32
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
0% Synergy in 57% of decks $24.64
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
0% Synergy in 57% of decks $1.52
Panther Robot Panther Robot
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $1.09
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $1.16
Metalworker Metalworker
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $198.73
Phyrexian Dreadnought Phyrexian Dreadnought
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $271.95
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $7.86
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $21.77
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $18.06
Endbringer Endbringer
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.42
It That Heralds the End It That Heralds the End
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.34
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $20.67
Maelstrom Colossus Maelstrom Colossus
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.44
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.58
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $11.01
Platinum Emperion Platinum Emperion
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $19.52
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.51
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $12.62
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $7.27
Skittering Cicada Skittering Cicada
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $12.01
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $10.11
Lodestone Golem Lodestone Golem
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.30
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $9.54
Eater of Days Eater of Days
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.96
Leveler Leveler
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $4.87
Barricade Breaker Barricade Breaker
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.11
Camera Launcher Camera Launcher
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.13
Darksteel Juggernaut Darksteel Juggernaut
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.47
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.62
Mine Worker Mine Worker
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.18
Mycosynth Golem Mycosynth Golem
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $54.34
Power Plant Worker Power Plant Worker
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.22
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.34
The Capitoline Triad The Capitoline Triad
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $2.63
Tower Worker Tower Worker
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.23
Ultron, Machine Overlord Ultron, Machine Overlord
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $2.08
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $2.33
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.46
Bane of Bala Ged Bane of Bala Ged
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $2.55
Breaker of Creation Breaker of Creation
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.32
Cityscape Leveler Cityscape Leveler
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $12.63
Colossus of Akros Colossus of Akros
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.69
Conduit of Ruin Conduit of Ruin
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $6.26
Darksteel Colossus Darksteel Colossus
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.89
Flayer of Loyalties Flayer of Loyalties
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $13.55
Galactus, Devourer of Worlds Galactus, Devourer of Worlds
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $6.35
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.29
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.43

Instants

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

Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
0% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.38
Warping Wail Warping Wail
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $1.20
Desecrate Reality Desecrate Reality
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $5.14
Eldritch Immunity Eldritch Immunity
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $9.54
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $6.95
Titan's Presence Titan's Presence
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.45
Spatial Contortion Spatial Contortion
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.33
Zuko's Exile Zuko's Exile
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.23

Sorceries

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

Selective Obliteration Selective Obliteration
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $2.01
Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $26.30
Introduction to Annihilation Introduction to Annihilation
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Weathered Runestone Weathered Runestone
0% Synergy in 71% of decks $0.36
Ward of Bones Ward of Bones
0% Synergy in 57% of decks $29.08
Damping Matrix Damping Matrix
0% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.83
Winter Moon Winter Moon
0% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.63
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
0% Synergy in 57% of decks $6.77
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
0% Synergy in 57% of decks $3.28
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $21.39
Crawlspace Crawlspace
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $9.24
Mana Web Mana Web
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $17.43
Storage Matrix Storage Matrix
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $2.63
Karn's Sylex Karn's Sylex
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.80
Static Orb Static Orb
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $15.62
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.82
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.88
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $5.29
Trinisphere Trinisphere
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $34.67
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $1.95
Damping Sphere Damping Sphere
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.58
Defense Grid Defense Grid
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $7.22
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.25
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $1.34
Armageddon Clock Armageddon Clock
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $6.25
Barbed Wire Barbed Wire
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.35
Caltrops Caltrops
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $21.96
Copper Tablet Copper Tablet
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $239.99
Howling Mine Howling Mine
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $5.48
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.74
Shadowspear Shadowspear
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $34.91
Uba Mask Uba Mask
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $9.63
Veilstone Amulet Veilstone Amulet
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $11.22
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $10.45
Expedition Map Expedition Map
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.90
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $8.06
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $3.23
Darksteel Monolith Darksteel Monolith
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $25.82
Manifold Key Manifold Key
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.83
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $34.63
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $38.99
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $3.42
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $2.18
Meekstone Meekstone
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $12.06
Smokestack Smokestack
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $4.86
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.06
Angel's Trumpet Angel's Trumpet
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $3.04
Dollhouse of Horrors Dollhouse of Horrors
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.32
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $28.79
Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $4.49
Infinite Hourglass Infinite Hourglass
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.46
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.43
Iron Man Armor Iron Man Armor
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $2.30

Enchantments

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

Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $2.57
Ugin's Mastery Ugin's Mastery
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.37

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 in 43% of decks $41.84
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.31
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $4.65
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $21.55
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $12.41

Utility Lands

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

Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
0% Synergy in 86% of decks $1.09
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
0% Synergy in 86% of decks $2.00
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
0% Synergy in 86% of decks $1.05
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
0% Synergy in 86% of decks $21.29
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy in 71% of decks $39.80
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
0% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.36
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
0% Synergy in 57% of decks $19.56
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $2.40
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $15.40
Petrified Hamlet Petrified Hamlet
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $1.06
War Room War Room
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $3.75
Vesuva Vesuva
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $4.15
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.80
Detection Tower Detection Tower
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $3.05
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.32
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.44
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.90
City of Traitors City of Traitors
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $553.14
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.79
Sanctum of Ugin Sanctum of Ugin
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $2.09
Urza's Factory Urza's Factory
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.29
Blast Zone Blast Zone
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.37
Dark Depths Dark Depths
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $3.16
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $8.71
Eldrazi Temple Eldrazi Temple
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $3.78
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $4.09
Eye of Ugin Eye of Ugin
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $52.17
Scorched Ruins Scorched Ruins
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $64.28
Strip Mine Strip Mine
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $20.23
Ugin's Labyrinth Ugin's Labyrinth
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $13.21
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.40
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.29
Northampton Farm Northampton Farm
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.37
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $5.16

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy in 86% of decks $1.61
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy in 71% of decks $4.57
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy in 57% of decks $1.98
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.30
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $4.81
Arc Reactor Arc Reactor
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.16
All-Fates Scroll All-Fates Scroll
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.35
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.35
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $222.00
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $3.66
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.81
Ebony Fly Ebony Fly
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.25
Exploding Barrel Exploding Barrel
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.26
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $13.86
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.64
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.42
Shrine of Boundless Growth Shrine of Boundless Growth
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.13
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $3.14
Bounty Board Bounty Board
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $2.27
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $31.67
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.54
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $3.07
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $41.37
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $4.02
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.34
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.36
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.74

Lands

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

Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
0% Synergy in 71% of decks $2.43
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $10.05
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.37
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $51.51
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $40.94
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $61.38
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $3.18
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.29
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.63
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.31
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.29

Karn, Argent Defender Deck Stats

Based on 7 Karn, Argent Defender decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
99 cards
  • Creature 19
  • Instant 2
  • Sorcery 2
  • Artifact 37
  • Enchantment 1
  • Planeswalker 3
  • Land 35

Lands: 19 basic, 16 nonbasic

Decks by Bracket 2 decks with a bracket
1 · Exhibition
0%
2 · Core
0%
3 · Upgraded
50%
4 · Optimized
50%
5 · cEDH
0%

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