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Linvala, the Preserver
Price tag $0.72

Legendary CreatureAngel

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3096 Current Rank
#3073 Last Week
#3426 Last Month

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Linvala, the Preserver's abilities and overall game plan.

Cloudshift Cloudshift
+45% Synergy $1.23
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+35% Synergy $1.08
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+34% Synergy $0.24
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+32% Synergy $0.14
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+30% Synergy $4.62
Angel of Serenity Angel of Serenity
+28% Synergy $1.27
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+28% Synergy $11.11
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+26% Synergy $0.65
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+25% Synergy $11.64
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+25% Synergy $0.49

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Linvala, the Preserver decks.

Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+25% Synergy $1.68
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+22% Synergy $0.23
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+22% Synergy $0.16
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+21% Synergy $2.73
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+19% Synergy $3.81
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+18% Synergy $4.31
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $0.87
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-7% Synergy $3.84
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-17% Synergy $1.16
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-20% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $48.00
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $99.32
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-2% Synergy $10.91
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $98.84
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $47.42
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-14% Synergy $31.52

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Linvala, the Preserver's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Guardian of Ghirapur Guardian of Ghirapur
+22% Synergy $0.28
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+20% Synergy $0.09
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+20% Synergy $2.19
Sunblast Angel Sunblast Angel
+20% Synergy $0.50
Wispweaver Angel Wispweaver Angel
+20% Synergy $0.12
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+19% Synergy $1.79
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+18% Synergy $3.66
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+18% Synergy $0.64
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+18% Synergy $0.14
Aegis Angel Aegis Angel
+18% Synergy $0.44
Stoic Farmer Stoic Farmer
+18% Synergy $0.28
Boreas Charger Boreas Charger
+16% Synergy $0.24
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+15% Synergy $0.71
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+14% Synergy $0.28
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+14% Synergy $10.14
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+14% Synergy $0.13
Starnheim Aspirant Starnheim Aspirant
+13% Synergy $6.53
Herald of War Herald of War
+13% Synergy $2.55
Bishop of Wings Bishop of Wings
+13% Synergy $2.57
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+13% Synergy $0.17
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+13% Synergy $0.35
Angel of Finality Angel of Finality
+13% Synergy $0.14
Angel of the Dire Hour Angel of the Dire Hour
+13% Synergy $2.07
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+13% Synergy $0.80
Banisher Priest Banisher Priest
+13% Synergy $0.08
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+12% Synergy $1.22
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+12% Synergy $22.64
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.23
Oreskos Explorer Oreskos Explorer
+11% Synergy $0.18
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+10% Synergy $29.70
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+10% Synergy $0.20
Wojek Investigator Wojek Investigator
+10% Synergy $0.21
Angelic Arbiter Angelic Arbiter
+10% Synergy $3.01
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+9% Synergy $5.26
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+9% Synergy $51.72
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+9% Synergy $1.17
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+9% Synergy $8.86
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+8% Synergy $0.25
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+7% Synergy $1.66
Angelic Field Marshal Angelic Field Marshal
+7% Synergy $2.08
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+6% Synergy $1.37
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+6% Synergy $0.68
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+5% Synergy $3.45
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+5% Synergy $0.33
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+4% Synergy $7.60
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+3% Synergy $17.38
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
0% Synergy $7.07
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
-1% Synergy $4.56
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.77
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-21% Synergy $46.54

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Linvala, the Preserver safe.

Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+22% Synergy $0.22
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+15% Synergy $0.16
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+14% Synergy $0.13
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+12% Synergy $0.23
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+10% Synergy $0.78
Semester's End Semester's End
+10% Synergy $1.22
Enter the Avatar State Enter the Avatar State
+10% Synergy $0.20
Razor Rings Razor Rings
+9% Synergy $0.02
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+8% Synergy $0.11
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+7% Synergy $0.21
Tithe Tithe
+7% Synergy $24.29
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+7% Synergy $0.09
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+7% Synergy $6.54
Pulse of the Fields Pulse of the Fields
+7% Synergy $0.58
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+6% Synergy $0.35
Ghostway Ghostway
+6% Synergy $3.75
Scout's Warning Scout's Warning
+6% Synergy $3.58
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+6% Synergy $0.09
Demystify Demystify
+6% Synergy $0.10
Slash of Light Slash of Light
+5% Synergy $0.05
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+4% Synergy $0.14
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.12
Condemn Condemn
+3% Synergy $0.15
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+3% Synergy $6.84
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+2% Synergy $2.03
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+2% Synergy $0.22
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.32
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-1% Synergy $0.47
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-2% Synergy $2.80
Silence Silence
-2% Synergy $6.37
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.27
Disenchant Disenchant
-3% Synergy $0.10
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-3% Synergy $1.08
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-5% Synergy $1.44
Reprieve Reprieve
-9% Synergy $1.32
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-9% Synergy $4.53
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-11% Synergy $7.77
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-12% Synergy $17.09
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-17% Synergy $14.64

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Linvala, the Preserver's game plan and control the board.

Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+23% Synergy $0.96
Sunset Revelry Sunset Revelry
+13% Synergy $0.11
United Front United Front
+11% Synergy $3.36
Another Round Another Round
+10% Synergy $0.36
Timely Reinforcements Timely Reinforcements
+9% Synergy $0.30
Angelic Purge Angelic Purge
+8% Synergy $0.05
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+7% Synergy $0.30
Honor Honor
+6% Synergy $0.15
Doomskar Doomskar
+5% Synergy $0.46
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+5% Synergy $0.32
Against All Odds Against All Odds
+5% Synergy $0.09
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+4% Synergy $4.58
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+3% Synergy $5.73
Entreat the Angels Entreat the Angels
+2% Synergy $0.29
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $5.09
Fumigate Fumigate
+1% Synergy $0.19
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.97
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
0% Synergy $2.24
Martial Coup Martial Coup
0% Synergy $0.13
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-1% Synergy $2.35
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.43
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-6% Synergy $0.36
Farewell Farewell
-11% Synergy $4.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+24% Synergy $4.83
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+19% Synergy $6.26
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+19% Synergy $6.13
Coin of Fate Coin of Fate
+13% Synergy $0.12
Adventurer's Airship Adventurer's Airship
+13% Synergy $0.05
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+11% Synergy $2.18
Doc Ock's Tentacles Doc Ock's Tentacles
+10% Synergy $0.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.23
Bagel and Schmear Bagel and Schmear
+9% Synergy $0.07
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+6% Synergy $0.73
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+6% Synergy $0.58
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+6% Synergy $0.07
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+5% Synergy $1.14
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+5% Synergy $10.39
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+5% Synergy $5.07
White Mage's Staff White Mage's Staff
+5% Synergy $0.05
Stormbeacon Blade Stormbeacon Blade
+5% Synergy $0.06
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+4% Synergy $2.71
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+3% Synergy $17.45
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+2% Synergy $9.80
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
-1% Synergy $3.04
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-3% Synergy $4.74
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
-4% Synergy $3.60
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-6% Synergy $4.39
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-8% Synergy $4.13
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-10% Synergy $6.34
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $4.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Linvala, the Preserver's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+21% Synergy $7.21
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+13% Synergy $0.52
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+10% Synergy $8.49
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+10% Synergy $0.18
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+9% Synergy $0.64
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+8% Synergy $4.21
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+8% Synergy $12.01
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+8% Synergy $0.42
Web Up Web Up
+8% Synergy $0.06
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+6% Synergy $2.24
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+6% Synergy $0.42
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+6% Synergy $0.38
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+6% Synergy $0.09
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+6% Synergy $0.20
Cradle of Vitality Cradle of Vitality
+6% Synergy $0.42
Righteous Aura Righteous Aura
+6% Synergy $0.52
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+5% Synergy $0.22
Crackdown Crackdown
+5% Synergy $9.59
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+4% Synergy $0.47
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+4% Synergy $0.10
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+3% Synergy $2.96
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+3% Synergy $0.03
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+2% Synergy $0.18
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $28.55
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+1% Synergy $0.17
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+1% Synergy $0.64
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $24.31
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
0% Synergy $2.09
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-2% Synergy $4.67
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-4% Synergy $9.05
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-6% Synergy $6.31
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-6% Synergy $2.10
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-7% Synergy $5.73

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Linvala, the Preserver to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+13% Synergy $1.58
Elspeth Resplendent Elspeth Resplendent
+5% Synergy $3.86
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+1% Synergy $6.75

Utility Lands

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

Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+24% Synergy $1.73
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+12% Synergy $0.06
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+10% Synergy $0.38
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+10% Synergy $0.11
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+8% Synergy $0.82
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+8% Synergy $0.21
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+7% Synergy $0.15
New Benalia New Benalia
+7% Synergy $0.20
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.11
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+6% Synergy $8.46
Isolated Watchtower Isolated Watchtower
+6% Synergy $0.69
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+5% Synergy $0.07
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+5% Synergy $21.55
Nomad Stadium Nomad Stadium
+5% Synergy $0.30
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.19
Karoo Karoo
+4% Synergy $1.16
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+4% Synergy $2.13
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+3% Synergy $1.62
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+3% Synergy $15.64
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+2% Synergy $1.13
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+1% Synergy $19.58
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+1% Synergy $14.28
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
0% Synergy $5.12
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $45.08
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $3.28
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-6% Synergy $0.60
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-6% Synergy $24.54
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-7% Synergy $5.18
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-9% Synergy $0.14
War Room War Room
-11% Synergy $5.27
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-14% Synergy $4.39
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-18% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+18% Synergy $3.30
White Auracite White Auracite
+10% Synergy $0.13
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+8% Synergy $0.53
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $1.71
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+4% Synergy $0.35
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.29
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.23
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $8.99
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.72
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.18
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-2% Synergy $4.70
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-4% Synergy $0.29
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-4% Synergy $6.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.04
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-6% Synergy $31.84
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-22% Synergy $0.32

Lands

The mana base foundation for Linvala, the Preserver decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

White Lotus Hideout White Lotus Hideout
+12% Synergy $0.14
Rumble Arena Rumble Arena
+12% Synergy $0.11
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+10% Synergy $0.36
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+8% Synergy $25.34
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+6% Synergy $9.96
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+6% Synergy $23.91
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+6% Synergy $30.30
Starting Town Starting Town
+6% Synergy $7.44
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+3% Synergy $3.83
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $14.36
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.97
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.23
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.27
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
0% Synergy $2.24
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.77
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-2% Synergy $42.67
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.21
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-5% Synergy $1.44
Plains Plains
-9% Synergy $0.20

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