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Kosei, Penitent Warlord
Price tag $0.26

Legendary Creature — Ogre Samurai

Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 25% Voltron 23% Auras 20% +1/+1 Counters 16% Enchantress 5%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Kosei, Penitent Warlord players are trying out in Auras decks.

Efflorescence Efflorescence
+3% Synergy $0.15
World War Hulk World War Hulk
+1% Synergy $1.40
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
-4% Synergy $0.31

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Kosei, Penitent Warlord's Auras builds — cards that lean hardest into the Auras theme.

Ring of Kalonia Ring of Kalonia
+79% Synergy $0.45
Forced Adaptation Forced Adaptation
+74% Synergy $0.29
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+74% Synergy $1.50
Rancor Rancor
+74% Synergy $1.50
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+73% Synergy $0.15
Ordeal of Nylea Ordeal of Nylea
+71% Synergy $0.18
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+69% Synergy $1.16
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+67% Synergy $0.27
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+65% Synergy $2.37
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+62% Synergy $0.77

Top Cards

The staple cards most Kosei, Penitent Warlord Auras decks run as their core.

Strong Back Strong Back
+62% Synergy $1.64
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+60% Synergy $3.11
Indomitable Might Indomitable Might
+59% Synergy $0.73
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+57% Synergy $0.21
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+56% Synergy $10.88
Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
+53% Synergy $0.23
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+51% Synergy $0.77
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+48% Synergy $2.46
Beast Within Beast Within
+12% Synergy $0.46
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+9% Synergy $0.38

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Auras plan in Kosei, Penitent Warlord decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Tanuki Transplanter Tanuki Transplanter
+50% Synergy $1.57
Generous Visitor Generous Visitor
+42% Synergy $0.25
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+40% Synergy $0.39
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+40% Synergy $12.04
Slippery Bogbonder Slippery Bogbonder
+36% Synergy $4.82
Titanoth Rex Titanoth Rex
+27% Synergy $0.38
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+26% Synergy $19.77
Nyxborn Hydra Nyxborn Hydra
+24% Synergy $0.25
Elvish Archivist Elvish Archivist
+21% Synergy $0.34
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+20% Synergy $5.22
Tajuru Preserver Tajuru Preserver
+19% Synergy $3.62
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+19% Synergy $4.50
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+18% Synergy $0.32
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+18% Synergy $3.49
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+17% Synergy $0.89
Tanglespan Lookout Tanglespan Lookout
+13% Synergy $0.24
Isao, Enlightened Bushi Isao, Enlightened Bushi
+13% Synergy $0.82
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+12% Synergy $1.16
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+11% Synergy $2.26
Animal Attendant Animal Attendant
+10% Synergy $1.40
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.43
Thundering Mightmare Thundering Mightmare
+9% Synergy $0.41
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+8% Synergy $1.94
Biophagus Biophagus
+8% Synergy $18.08
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+7% Synergy $2.26
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar
+7% Synergy $0.67
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+7% Synergy $4.34
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+6% Synergy $0.17
Thrun, Breaker of Silence Thrun, Breaker of Silence
+6% Synergy $0.31
Orochi Merge-Keeper Orochi Merge-Keeper
+5% Synergy $0.27
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+4% Synergy $0.36
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+2% Synergy $2.44
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+2% Synergy $0.22
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
0% Synergy $0.77
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-1% Synergy $27.18
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-2% Synergy $2.17
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
-2% Synergy $0.91
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-2% Synergy $0.34
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-4% Synergy $0.30
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-4% Synergy $7.76
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
-6% Synergy $0.27
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
-9% Synergy $3.26

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Kosei, Penitent Warlord's Auras deck ahead.

Silkguard Silkguard
+55% Synergy $0.47
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+49% Synergy $0.30
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+38% Synergy $0.25
Ancient Animus Ancient Animus
+33% Synergy $0.26
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+30% Synergy $0.22
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+22% Synergy $5.05
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+21% Synergy $0.89
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+17% Synergy $0.31
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+16% Synergy $0.33
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+15% Synergy $0.57
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+14% Synergy $5.17
Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+14% Synergy $0.18
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
+10% Synergy $0.25
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+10% Synergy $0.22
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+8% Synergy $0.45
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+8% Synergy $0.32
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+7% Synergy $1.03
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+6% Synergy $0.56
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+5% Synergy $0.23
Saved by the Shell Saved by the Shell
+5% Synergy $0.21
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+4% Synergy $0.22
Overprotect Overprotect
+4% Synergy $1.23
Trash the Town Trash the Town
+4% Synergy $0.24
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+3% Synergy $0.31
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+3% Synergy $1.40
Ram Through Ram Through
+2% Synergy $0.56
Fog Fog
+2% Synergy $1.36
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+2% Synergy $0.49
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
0% Synergy $1.69
Primal Bellow Primal Bellow
0% Synergy $0.48
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.29
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-2% Synergy $5.55
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
-2% Synergy $4.24
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
-4% Synergy $7.97
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-9% Synergy $14.29
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-19% Synergy $1.00

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Auras game plan forward for Kosei, Penitent Warlord.

Scale the Heights Scale the Heights
+13% Synergy $0.13
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+11% Synergy $5.68
Over the Edge Over the Edge
+11% Synergy $0.24
Curse of the Werefox Curse of the Werefox
+9% Synergy $0.17
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+8% Synergy $0.56
Road of Return Road of Return
+6% Synergy $0.42
Exponential Growth Exponential Growth
+4% Synergy $0.51
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+3% Synergy $0.29
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+2% Synergy $0.47
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+2% Synergy $2.14
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+2% Synergy $0.30
Regrowth Regrowth
+1% Synergy $0.65
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
0% Synergy $2.77
Harmonize Harmonize
-2% Synergy $0.27
Bushwhack Bushwhack
-2% Synergy $0.34
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $4.60
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy $1.96
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-6% Synergy $3.82
Explore Explore
-8% Synergy $0.29
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-10% Synergy $1.54
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-11% Synergy $0.92
Cultivate Cultivate
-15% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Kosei, Penitent Warlord Auras decks.

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+51% Synergy $3.25
Armory of Iroas Armory of Iroas
+47% Synergy $0.14
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+43% Synergy $0.25
Bone Sabres Bone Sabres
+41% Synergy $5.25
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+40% Synergy $5.58
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+39% Synergy $3.99
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+39% Synergy $2.60
Power Fist Power Fist
+33% Synergy $13.59
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+31% Synergy $0.29
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+28% Synergy $6.67
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+28% Synergy $7.55
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+28% Synergy $45.30
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+28% Synergy $4.77
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+28% Synergy $30.07
Glowcap Lantern Glowcap Lantern
+26% Synergy $0.25
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+24% Synergy $5.38
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+24% Synergy $15.64
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+23% Synergy $30.68
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+23% Synergy $8.45
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+23% Synergy $2.49
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+22% Synergy $2.83
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+21% Synergy $2.90
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+19% Synergy $3.14
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+19% Synergy $1.09
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+16% Synergy $2.18
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+15% Synergy $0.64
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+15% Synergy $0.16
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+15% Synergy $0.28
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+15% Synergy $0.36
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+14% Synergy $8.10
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+13% Synergy $35.22
Vorrac Battlehorns Vorrac Battlehorns
+13% Synergy $1.16
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+13% Synergy $5.46
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+12% Synergy $14.29
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+12% Synergy $0.27
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+11% Synergy $1.21
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+11% Synergy $5.30
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+10% Synergy $0.29
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+10% Synergy $0.23
Short Bow Short Bow
+10% Synergy $0.27
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+8% Synergy $2.26
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+8% Synergy $2.88
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+7% Synergy $0.56
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+7% Synergy $0.43
Novel Nunchaku Novel Nunchaku
+7% Synergy $0.19
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+6% Synergy $6.10
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+6% Synergy $42.87
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+6% Synergy $13.29
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-11% Synergy $2.87
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Auras strategy in Kosei, Penitent Warlord decks.

Predatory Hunger Predatory Hunger
+56% Synergy $0.71
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+53% Synergy $0.36
Level Up Level Up
+47% Synergy $2.27
Well Rested Well Rested
+42% Synergy $2.79
Concord with the Kami Concord with the Kami
+41% Synergy $0.22
Mark of Sakiko Mark of Sakiko
+37% Synergy $3.10
Rune of Might Rune of Might
+33% Synergy $0.23
Audacity Audacity
+28% Synergy $0.32
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+28% Synergy $2.51
Boar Umbra Boar Umbra
+25% Synergy $0.29
One with Nature One with Nature
+24% Synergy $2.61
Keen Sense Keen Sense
+22% Synergy $3.08
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+18% Synergy $1.68
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+17% Synergy $0.47
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+17% Synergy $0.30
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+16% Synergy $1.81
Setessan Training Setessan Training
+16% Synergy $0.23
Seismic Tutelage Seismic Tutelage
+15% Synergy $0.86
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+14% Synergy $1.06
Crystalline Armor Crystalline Armor
+13% Synergy $0.33
Sixth Sense Sixth Sense
+12% Synergy $0.32
Cartouche of Strength Cartouche of Strength
+12% Synergy $0.30
Grafted Growth Grafted Growth
+12% Synergy $0.19
Meltstrider's Resolve Meltstrider's Resolve
+10% Synergy $0.23
Gaea's Embrace Gaea's Embrace
+10% Synergy $0.41
Colossification Colossification
+9% Synergy $0.66
Giant Inheritance Giant Inheritance
+9% Synergy $0.46
Animal Friend Animal Friend
+9% Synergy $0.58
Instill Energy Instill Energy
+8% Synergy $1.37
Crystal Carapace Crystal Carapace
+8% Synergy $0.17
Ferocity Ferocity
+8% Synergy $0.24
Talons of Wildwood Talons of Wildwood
+8% Synergy $0.20
Lignify Lignify
+7% Synergy $1.73
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+7% Synergy $0.91
New Horizons New Horizons
+7% Synergy $0.21
Frantic Strength Frantic Strength
+7% Synergy $0.13
Dryad's Favor Dryad's Favor
+7% Synergy $0.21
Treetop Bracers Treetop Bracers
+7% Synergy $0.25
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+6% Synergy $7.95
Super State Super State
+6% Synergy $20.14
Fortitude Fortitude
+6% Synergy $0.27
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+5% Synergy $0.40
Family's Favor Family's Favor
+5% Synergy $1.92
One with the Kami One with the Kami
+5% Synergy $0.32
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+4% Synergy $5.44
Roaring Earth Roaring Earth
+3% Synergy $0.26
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
-6% Synergy $2.09
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
-6% Synergy $1.58
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-8% Synergy $28.04
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-16% Synergy $3.65

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Kosei, Penitent Warlord Auras decks.

Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+61% Synergy $3.03
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+49% Synergy $0.26
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+49% Synergy $0.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+38% Synergy $0.40
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+36% Synergy $0.22
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+33% Synergy $0.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+27% Synergy $3.36
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+17% Synergy $14.11
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+11% Synergy $0.36
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+11% Synergy $0.39
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $2.87
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.31
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $43.89
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+5% Synergy $77.33
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+4% Synergy $15.78
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+3% Synergy $0.19
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $7.41
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.31
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-2% Synergy $0.71
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $14.92
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $49.11
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $0.29
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-11% Synergy $54.27
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-12% Synergy $0.33

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Kosei, Penitent Warlord's Auras strategy.

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+23% Synergy $1.92
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+12% Synergy $19.56
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+5% Synergy $4.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Kosei, Penitent Warlord's Auras decks.

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+43% Synergy $0.26
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+30% Synergy $0.22
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+11% Synergy $5.68
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+8% Synergy $0.56
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+8% Synergy $0.45
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+7% Synergy $3.79
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+7% Synergy $0.26
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.27
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.17
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
-3% Synergy $0.38
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.31

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Kosei, Penitent Warlord: Auras.

Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ayumi, the Last Visitor Ayumi, the Last Visitor
Autumn Willow Autumn Willow
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Sword Coast Sailor Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Sword Coast Sailor
Professor Hojo Professor Hojo
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Raised by Giants Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Raised by Giants
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tana, the Bloodsower Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tana, the Bloodsower
Grunn, the Lonely King Grunn, the Lonely King
Kodama of the North Tree Kodama of the North Tree
Tahngarth, First Mate Tahngarth, First Mate
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Flaming Fist Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Flaming Fist
Akiri, Line-Slinger Anara, Wolvid Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Hardy Outlander Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Hardy Outlander
Drizzt Do'Urden Drizzt Do'Urden
Galea, Kindler of Hope Galea, Kindler of Hope
Nazahn, Revered Bladesmith Nazahn, Revered Bladesmith
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Enkira, Hostile Scavenger Enkira, Hostile Scavenger
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
Terrian, World Tyrant Terrian, World Tyrant
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Katerina of Myra's Marvels Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Tana, the Bloodsower Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Tana, the Bloodsower
Danitha, New Benalia's Light Danitha, New Benalia's Light
Alora, Merry Thief Raised by Giants Alora, Merry Thief // Raised by Giants
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER
Thrun, the Last Troll Thrun, the Last Troll
Sarevok, Deathbringer Hardy Outlander Sarevok, Deathbringer // Hardy Outlander
Barret, Avalanche Leader Barret, Avalanche Leader
Stangg, Echo Warrior Stangg, Echo Warrior
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kodama of the East Tree Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kodama of the East Tree
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
Skanos Dragonheart Cloakwood Hermit Skanos Dragonheart // Cloakwood Hermit
Skanos Dragonheart Hardy Outlander Skanos Dragonheart // Hardy Outlander
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kodama of the East Tree Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kodama of the East Tree