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Linvala, the Preserver
Price tag $0.78

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

#3246 Current Rank
#3592 Last Week
#3504 Past 2 Years

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Linvala, the Preserver decks.

Daydream Daydream
+21% Synergy $0.39
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+20% Synergy $4.72
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+19% Synergy $0.29
Stand Up for Yourself Stand Up for Yourself
+17% Synergy $0.12
Erode Erode
+6% Synergy $5.37

High Synergy Cards

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

Cloudshift Cloudshift
+43% Synergy $1.19
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+34% Synergy $0.33
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+33% Synergy $0.57
Angel of Serenity Angel of Serenity
+32% Synergy $1.50
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+31% Synergy $9.48
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+28% Synergy $0.14
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+28% Synergy $4.33
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+27% Synergy $0.25
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+27% Synergy $4.73
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+25% Synergy $1.21

Top Cards

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

Wrath of God Wrath of God
+22% Synergy $3.91
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+21% Synergy $8.17
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+18% Synergy $0.43
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+17% Synergy $4.55
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+16% Synergy $0.32
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $13.49
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+1% Synergy $4.46
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $1.45
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-15% Synergy $1.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-22% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $58.09
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $129.20
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $108.02
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $53.21
Farewell Farewell
-14% Synergy $6.17
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-14% Synergy $37.03

Creatures

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

Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+23% Synergy $0.25
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+21% Synergy $0.64
Guardian of Ghirapur Guardian of Ghirapur
+21% Synergy $0.34
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+19% Synergy $3.44
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+18% Synergy $5.07
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+18% Synergy $0.19
Starnheim Aspirant Starnheim Aspirant
+16% Synergy $9.51
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+16% Synergy $0.36
Wispweaver Angel Wispweaver Angel
+16% Synergy $0.24
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+15% Synergy $0.44
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+15% Synergy $0.26
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+15% Synergy $2.70
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+14% Synergy $31.14
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+14% Synergy $2.97
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+14% Synergy $0.32
Sunblast Angel Sunblast Angel
+14% Synergy $0.58
Boreas Charger Boreas Charger
+14% Synergy $0.32
Stoic Farmer Stoic Farmer
+14% Synergy $0.30
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+13% Synergy $0.34
Angel of Finality Angel of Finality
+13% Synergy $0.23
Herald of War Herald of War
+12% Synergy $3.41
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+12% Synergy $28.51
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+12% Synergy $1.91
Aegis Angel Aegis Angel
+12% Synergy $0.49
Resolute Archangel Resolute Archangel
+12% Synergy $1.03
Banisher Priest Banisher Priest
+12% Synergy $0.29
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+11% Synergy $0.31
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+11% Synergy $0.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.31
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+10% Synergy $12.35
Angelic Field Marshal Angelic Field Marshal
+10% Synergy $2.86
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+9% Synergy $0.28
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+9% Synergy $0.30
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+9% Synergy $3.79
Bishop of Wings Bishop of Wings
+9% Synergy $4.60
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+9% Synergy $1.22
Angelic Arbiter Angelic Arbiter
+9% Synergy $4.90
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+8% Synergy $64.01
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+8% Synergy $1.78
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+7% Synergy $2.17
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+6% Synergy $3.11
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+5% Synergy $0.32
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+3% Synergy $8.04
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+3% Synergy $9.20
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+3% Synergy $21.06
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+1% Synergy $0.71
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+1% Synergy $0.35
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
0% Synergy $0.29
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-3% Synergy $3.93
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-6% Synergy $0.33

Instants

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

Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+21% Synergy $6.97
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+19% Synergy $0.95
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+15% Synergy $0.31
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+14% Synergy $0.35
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+13% Synergy $0.32
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+13% Synergy $0.19
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+12% Synergy $0.16
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+11% Synergy $0.17
Personify Personify
+11% Synergy $0.34
Tithe Tithe
+11% Synergy $37.45
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+11% Synergy $0.29
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+11% Synergy $0.24
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+9% Synergy $4.73
Immortal Obligation Immortal Obligation
+9% Synergy $0.40
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+8% Synergy $0.42
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+7% Synergy $0.46
Semester's End Semester's End
+7% Synergy $1.14
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+7% Synergy $0.26
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+5% Synergy $2.71
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+5% Synergy $1.67
Pulse of the Fields Pulse of the Fields
+5% Synergy $0.59
Ghostway Ghostway
+4% Synergy $5.32
Congregate Congregate
+4% Synergy $0.25
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+4% Synergy $0.26
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+2% Synergy $2.58
Brought Back Brought Back
+2% Synergy $3.06
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.30
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+1% Synergy $5.10
Return to Dust Return to Dust
0% Synergy $0.32
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.31
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-1% Synergy $3.12
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-1% Synergy $2.14
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
-1% Synergy $0.31
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.79
Disenchant Disenchant
-4% Synergy $0.11
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-5% Synergy $1.07
Reprieve Reprieve
-8% Synergy $1.33
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-9% Synergy $22.25
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-12% Synergy $15.93
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-12% Synergy $4.08

Sorceries

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

Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+23% Synergy $1.12
Sunset Revelry Sunset Revelry
+14% Synergy $0.21
Another Round Another Round
+11% Synergy $0.38
Settle Beyond Reality Settle Beyond Reality
+11% Synergy $0.12
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+10% Synergy $0.33
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+9% Synergy $0.23
Doomskar Doomskar
+8% Synergy $0.82
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+8% Synergy $0.67
Descend upon the Sinful Descend upon the Sinful
+8% Synergy $0.32
Timely Reinforcements Timely Reinforcements
+7% Synergy $0.21
Angelic Purge Angelic Purge
+7% Synergy $0.17
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+5% Synergy $4.19
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+5% Synergy $4.62
Solemn Offering Solemn Offering
+5% Synergy $0.10
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+4% Synergy $5.02
Entreat the Angels Entreat the Angels
+4% Synergy $0.35
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+4% Synergy $0.28
Against All Odds Against All Odds
+4% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.42
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $0.28
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+3% Synergy $4.22
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+2% Synergy $0.69
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+1% Synergy $0.82
Fumigate Fumigate
0% Synergy $0.30
Martial Coup Martial Coup
-1% Synergy $0.39
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-4% Synergy $0.28
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-7% Synergy $0.32

Utility Artifacts

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

The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+23% Synergy $8.82
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+21% Synergy $7.16
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+8% Synergy $0.18
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.30
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+6% Synergy $0.49
Coin of Fate Coin of Fate
+6% Synergy $0.17
Adventurer's Airship Adventurer's Airship
+6% Synergy $0.15
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+5% Synergy $12.40
Seraphic Greatsword Seraphic Greatsword
+5% Synergy $0.84
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+5% Synergy $0.38
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+5% Synergy $1.56
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+4% Synergy $15.83
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+4% Synergy $2.62
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+4% Synergy $12.22
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+4% Synergy $2.84
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+4% Synergy $0.75
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+4% Synergy $0.26
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+4% Synergy $5.37
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+3% Synergy $39.40
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+3% Synergy $2.69
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+2% Synergy $46.47
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+1% Synergy $5.22
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+1% Synergy $5.74
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
0% Synergy $19.23
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
-3% Synergy $4.20
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-6% Synergy $1.26
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-8% Synergy $5.50
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-8% Synergy $5.78
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-8% Synergy $5.12
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-16% Synergy $7.69
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+24% Synergy $1.96
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+16% Synergy $8.70
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+11% Synergy $0.14
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+10% Synergy $0.54
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+10% Synergy $0.81
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+10% Synergy $0.41
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+9% Synergy $0.19
Righteous Aura Righteous Aura
+9% Synergy $0.60
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+8% Synergy $8.10
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+8% Synergy $0.16
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+8% Synergy $0.35
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+7% Synergy $0.51
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+7% Synergy $0.47
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+7% Synergy $0.26
Parallax Wave Parallax Wave
+7% Synergy $38.16
Cradle of Vitality Cradle of Vitality
+7% Synergy $0.45
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+6% Synergy $1.14
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+6% Synergy $0.50
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+5% Synergy $9.15
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+5% Synergy $12.14
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+5% Synergy $0.57
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+5% Synergy $0.32
Crackdown Crackdown
+4% Synergy $9.27
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+3% Synergy $4.72
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+3% Synergy $2.93
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+3% Synergy $0.29
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+3% Synergy $0.23
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+2% Synergy $6.60
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+1% Synergy $1.29
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
0% Synergy $28.00
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
0% Synergy $2.25
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
0% Synergy $0.35
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
-1% Synergy $0.32
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
-1% Synergy $0.64
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
-1% Synergy $6.38
Folk Hero Folk Hero
-2% Synergy $7.70
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-3% Synergy $4.03
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-4% Synergy $0.59

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+17% Synergy $1.53
Elspeth Resplendent Elspeth Resplendent
+6% Synergy $4.53
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+3% Synergy $7.90

Utility Lands

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

Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+22% Synergy $1.53
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+13% Synergy $0.26
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+13% Synergy $0.36
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+11% Synergy $0.30
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+11% Synergy $0.91
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $0.33
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+10% Synergy $2.47
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+9% Synergy $0.54
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+9% Synergy $0.29
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+8% Synergy $2.21
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+6% Synergy $0.32
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+5% Synergy $3.83
New Benalia New Benalia
+5% Synergy $0.27
Isolated Watchtower Isolated Watchtower
+5% Synergy $1.09
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $51.37
Sandstone Bridge Sandstone Bridge
+4% Synergy $0.09
Nomad Stadium Nomad Stadium
+4% Synergy $0.47
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+3% Synergy $4.72
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.70
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.12
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+2% Synergy $18.86
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+1% Synergy $0.34
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.40
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.32
Karoo Karoo
0% Synergy $1.17
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
0% Synergy $0.78
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.52
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-1% Synergy $0.80
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.94
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-2% Synergy $7.26
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-4% Synergy $0.31
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-6% Synergy $5.99
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-6% Synergy $0.38
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-7% Synergy $6.18
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-7% Synergy $7.37
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-18% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+13% Synergy $3.59
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.21
White Auracite White Auracite
+11% Synergy $0.15
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+10% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.33
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+5% Synergy $5.73
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+5% Synergy $0.32
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.34
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+4% Synergy $0.43
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+3% Synergy $0.38
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.51
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $11.98
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $4.53
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.13
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
0% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $2.20
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $35.66
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+8% Synergy $31.39
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+7% Synergy $37.91
Rumble Arena Rumble Arena
+7% Synergy $0.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+6% Synergy $3.11
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+6% Synergy $0.35
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+6% Synergy $11.39
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+6% Synergy $31.86
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.33
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+5% Synergy $4.19
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+5% Synergy $4.00
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.54
Wastes Wastes
+5% Synergy $0.75
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $16.02
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.12
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.25
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.31
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-2% Synergy $49.31
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.79
Plains Plains
-6% Synergy $0.08
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.27

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