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Kimahri, Valiant Guardian
Price tag $0.16

Legendary CreatureCat Warrior

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Simic

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#1359 Current Rank
#1417 Last Week
#1939 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kimahri, Valiant Guardian.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kimahri, Valiant Guardian decks.

Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+20% Synergy $0.43
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+13% Synergy $9.19
The Clone Saga The Clone Saga
+6% Synergy $0.25
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+3% Synergy $0.19
Jackal, Genius Geneticist Jackal, Genius Geneticist
+2% Synergy $0.50

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kimahri, Valiant Guardian's abilities and overall game plan.

Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+56% Synergy $0.42
Verity Circle Verity Circle
+52% Synergy $0.58
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+49% Synergy $6.33
Altered Ego Altered Ego
+47% Synergy $0.28
Progenitor Mimic Progenitor Mimic
+45% Synergy $1.00
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
+45% Synergy $0.38
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+44% Synergy $0.86
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+43% Synergy $0.23
Spark Double Spark Double
+43% Synergy $8.16
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+41% Synergy $9.05

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kimahri, Valiant Guardian decks.

Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+41% Synergy $2.83
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+41% Synergy $2.07
Farseek Farseek
+36% Synergy $0.49
Three Visits Three Visits
+34% Synergy $5.83
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+27% Synergy $1.93
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+17% Synergy $10.85
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+10% Synergy $0.41
Beast Within Beast Within
+6% Synergy $0.86
Cultivate Cultivate
+3% Synergy $0.62
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $1.59

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $50.96
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $44.28
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-9% Synergy $21.91
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $44.75

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kimahri, Valiant Guardian's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+41% Synergy $16.66
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+38% Synergy $29.43
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+38% Synergy $4.63
Naga Fleshcrafter Naga Fleshcrafter
+36% Synergy $0.20
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+35% Synergy $0.19
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+33% Synergy $3.40
Vizier of Many Faces Vizier of Many Faces
+32% Synergy $0.09
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+30% Synergy $0.63
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+28% Synergy $0.57
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+28% Synergy $1.05
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+28% Synergy $0.93
Sin, Unending Cataclysm Sin, Unending Cataclysm
+27% Synergy $0.32
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+26% Synergy $2.93
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+26% Synergy $5.44
Mirror Image Mirror Image
+25% Synergy $0.30
O'aka, Traveling Merchant O'aka, Traveling Merchant
+24% Synergy $0.25
Lulu, Stern Guardian Lulu, Stern Guardian
+24% Synergy $0.76
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+22% Synergy $1.79
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+22% Synergy $1.53
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+21% Synergy $0.30
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+20% Synergy $7.47
Copycrook Copycrook
+20% Synergy $0.15
Deceptive Frostkite Deceptive Frostkite
+19% Synergy $1.27
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+18% Synergy $3.04
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+17% Synergy $7.98
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+17% Synergy $13.86
Pirated Copy Pirated Copy
+17% Synergy $16.71
Maester Seymour Maester Seymour
+16% Synergy $0.17
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+15% Synergy $3.25
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+14% Synergy $3.40
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+13% Synergy $1.68
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+13% Synergy $4.76
Clone Clone
+13% Synergy $0.29
Tromell, Seymour's Butler Tromell, Seymour's Butler
+12% Synergy $0.27
Freestrider Lookout Freestrider Lookout
+12% Synergy $0.24
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+11% Synergy $3.70
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+8% Synergy $0.19
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+8% Synergy $1.95
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+8% Synergy $7.43
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+7% Synergy $4.93
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+7% Synergy $2.39
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+5% Synergy $0.22
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+4% Synergy $36.98
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+3% Synergy $11.72
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+3% Synergy $14.05
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+3% Synergy $0.15
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
0% Synergy $1.89
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-1% Synergy $0.40
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
-3% Synergy $0.12
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-9% Synergy $0.24

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kimahri, Valiant Guardian safe.

Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+31% Synergy $0.23
Double Major Double Major
+26% Synergy $1.73
See Double See Double
+24% Synergy $0.44
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+23% Synergy $0.32
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+23% Synergy $0.15
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+22% Synergy $3.66
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+20% Synergy $0.90
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+20% Synergy $0.31
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+18% Synergy $1.46
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+16% Synergy $5.07
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+13% Synergy $2.46
Aetherize Aetherize
+12% Synergy $0.39
Yuna's Whistle Yuna's Whistle
+12% Synergy $0.10
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+11% Synergy $2.29
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+11% Synergy $1.21
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+10% Synergy $0.09
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+10% Synergy $0.54
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+9% Synergy $0.81
Lifestream's Blessing Lifestream's Blessing
+9% Synergy $0.43
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $8.07
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+7% Synergy $0.23
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+7% Synergy $1.71
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+6% Synergy $0.99
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+6% Synergy $0.17
Silkguard Silkguard
+6% Synergy $3.74
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.84
Resculpt Resculpt
+5% Synergy $0.26
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+5% Synergy $0.83
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+4% Synergy $1.82
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+4% Synergy $0.24
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.42
Fated Infatuation Fated Infatuation
+4% Synergy $0.50
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+3% Synergy $1.26
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+3% Synergy $2.51
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+3% Synergy $0.13
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+3% Synergy $3.60
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.14
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $1.50
Voidslime Voidslime
+2% Synergy $0.54
Pongify Pongify
+1% Synergy $1.82
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $8.52
Return to Nature Return to Nature
0% Synergy $0.21
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-2% Synergy $0.80
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-3% Synergy $0.18
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-3% Synergy $0.24
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
-3% Synergy $0.09
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-3% Synergy $2.43
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $46.95
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.30

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kimahri, Valiant Guardian's game plan and control the board.

Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+34% Synergy $10.56
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+28% Synergy $0.18
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+22% Synergy $3.38
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+22% Synergy $0.52
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+20% Synergy $0.53
Rally the Galadhrim Rally the Galadhrim
+17% Synergy $0.32
Croaking Counterpart Croaking Counterpart
+16% Synergy $0.47
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+14% Synergy $0.28
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+13% Synergy $1.46
Will of the Temur Will of the Temur
+13% Synergy $0.58
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+11% Synergy $3.78
Repudiate // Replicate Repudiate // Replicate
+11% Synergy $0.25
Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+11% Synergy $0.08
Aggressive Biomancy Aggressive Biomancy
+8% Synergy $0.41
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+8% Synergy $0.25
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+7% Synergy $4.47
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+7% Synergy $1.77
Mirage Mockery Mirage Mockery
+6% Synergy $0.20
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+5% Synergy $2.66
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $0.65
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+3% Synergy $0.19
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $4.41
Harmonize Harmonize
+2% Synergy $0.52
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+2% Synergy $3.06
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $36.04
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
0% Synergy $0.14
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
-1% Synergy $0.62
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
-4% Synergy $0.16
Explore Explore
-6% Synergy $9.95
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-7% Synergy $1.32
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-8% Synergy $1.90

Utility Artifacts

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

Mirror Box Mirror Box
+33% Synergy $3.49
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+31% Synergy $7.72
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+23% Synergy $9.90
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+18% Synergy $36.91
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+16% Synergy $8.54
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+15% Synergy $0.62
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+15% Synergy $43.76
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $1.22
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+10% Synergy $22.66
Power Fist Power Fist
+9% Synergy $7.98
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+8% Synergy $64.05
Blitzball Stadium Blitzball Stadium
+7% Synergy $0.11
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+6% Synergy $0.59
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
+6% Synergy $1.99
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+5% Synergy $1.09
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+5% Synergy $0.20
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+4% Synergy $4.33
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kimahri, Valiant Guardian's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+24% Synergy $13.93
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+23% Synergy $0.23
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+18% Synergy $1.97
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+14% Synergy $2.60
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+12% Synergy $4.47
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+11% Synergy $0.36
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+10% Synergy $1.05
Primal Empathy Primal Empathy
+9% Synergy $0.18
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+8% Synergy $0.14
Observed Stasis Observed Stasis
+8% Synergy $0.22
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+7% Synergy $0.64
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+7% Synergy $1.72
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+7% Synergy $0.24
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+6% Synergy $2.88
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+6% Synergy $2.94
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+6% Synergy $0.93
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $2.29
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+5% Synergy $1.84
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.04
Rancor Rancor
+4% Synergy $1.08
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+4% Synergy $0.91
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+3% Synergy $0.17
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+3% Synergy $10.92
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+3% Synergy $8.53
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+3% Synergy $1.24
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+2% Synergy $0.22
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+2% Synergy $0.27
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+1% Synergy $26.20
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+1% Synergy $0.97
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-3% Synergy $0.97
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $10.57

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kimahri, Valiant Guardian to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Oko, the Ringleader Oko, the Ringleader
+15% Synergy $0.40
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+1% Synergy $5.66

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+18% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+16% Synergy $9.33
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+15% Synergy $0.39
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+14% Synergy $1.29
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.14
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+1% Synergy $6.22
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $18.48
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
0% Synergy $1.61
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
0% Synergy $0.52
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-1% Synergy $32.58
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $7.90
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-5% Synergy $0.33
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-7% Synergy $0.19
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $1.64
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $2.03

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+34% Synergy $2.49
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.48
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+8% Synergy $3.94
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+7% Synergy $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $1.05
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.48
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.12
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-3% Synergy $0.18

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kimahri, Valiant Guardian decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+38% Synergy $4.63
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+25% Synergy $5.76
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+22% Synergy $0.17
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+20% Synergy $0.29
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+19% Synergy $0.17
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+17% Synergy $0.25
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+17% Synergy $0.86
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+15% Synergy $0.21
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+12% Synergy $0.15
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+11% Synergy $0.16
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+9% Synergy $5.43
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+8% Synergy $1.95
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+7% Synergy $6.49
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+7% Synergy $2.93
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $8.07
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
+7% Synergy $0.14
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+5% Synergy $10.09
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.52
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.27
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+4% Synergy $0.24
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $0.65
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.42
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+3% Synergy $0.11
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+3% Synergy $0.94
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+3% Synergy $0.87
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $8.07
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.06
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.06
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $4.41
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $1.78
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $36.04
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $0.07
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $4.79
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-1% Synergy
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-1% Synergy $0.47
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $32.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.16
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-7% Synergy $25.96
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.15
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-8% Synergy $0.55
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-8% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.17

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