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Myrel, Shield of Argive
Price tag $16.50

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#239 Current Rank
#226 Last Week
#269 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Myrel, Shield of Argive.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Myrel, Shield of Argive decks.

White Lotus Tile White Lotus Tile
+6% Synergy $6.08
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+2% Synergy $1.38
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+1% Synergy $2.40
Water Tribe Rallier Water Tribe Rallier
+1% Synergy $0.08
Team Avatar Team Avatar
0% Synergy $0.08

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Myrel, Shield of Argive's abilities and overall game plan.

Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+66% Synergy $0.29
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+59% Synergy $0.32
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+59% Synergy $6.02
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+56% Synergy $0.66
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+56% Synergy $0.65
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+56% Synergy $2.06
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+56% Synergy $0.29
Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+53% Synergy $0.16
Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+50% Synergy $0.65
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+50% Synergy $0.17

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Myrel, Shield of Argive decks.

Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+49% Synergy $0.88
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+47% Synergy $0.22
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+46% Synergy $0.11
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+42% Synergy $2.81
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+38% Synergy $4.00
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+36% Synergy $3.20
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+26% Synergy $42.73
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+7% Synergy $3.89
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.06
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.71

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+11% Synergy $46.24
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+10% Synergy $44.01
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+3% Synergy $11.24
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $30.49
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $89.88
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $91.84

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Myrel, Shield of Argive's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+46% Synergy $0.21
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+41% Synergy $0.26
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+41% Synergy $0.12
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+39% Synergy $0.16
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+38% Synergy $1.04
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+32% Synergy $29.74
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+30% Synergy $2.09
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+30% Synergy $0.20
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+30% Synergy $0.07
Knight-Captain of Eos Knight-Captain of Eos
+30% Synergy $2.16
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+28% Synergy $5.76
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+28% Synergy $23.86
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+28% Synergy $1.06
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+27% Synergy $32.81
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+27% Synergy $6.97
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+27% Synergy $0.24
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+25% Synergy $0.32
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+25% Synergy $6.84
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+24% Synergy $0.19
Precinct Captain Precinct Captain
+23% Synergy $0.29
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+22% Synergy $0.91
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+20% Synergy $0.26
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+20% Synergy $0.42
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+19% Synergy $0.27
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+19% Synergy $0.21
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+18% Synergy $0.19
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+16% Synergy $0.13
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+15% Synergy $0.54
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+14% Synergy $9.73
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+14% Synergy $5.17
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+13% Synergy $0.58
Recruitment Officer Recruitment Officer
+13% Synergy $0.06
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+12% Synergy $13.12
Court Street Denizen Court Street Denizen
+12% Synergy $0.11
Benalish Commander Benalish Commander
+12% Synergy $0.21
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+11% Synergy $16.58
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+11% Synergy $16.90
Loxodon Gatekeeper Loxodon Gatekeeper
+11% Synergy $0.94
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+9% Synergy $0.26
Platoon Dispenser Platoon Dispenser
+9% Synergy $0.53
Champion of the Parish Champion of the Parish
+8% Synergy $0.96
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+2% Synergy $2.17
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+2% Synergy $3.48
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
0% Synergy $7.43
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-1% Synergy $0.47
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
-1% Synergy $0.50
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-2% Synergy $1.25
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-3% Synergy $5.65
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-12% Synergy $0.20
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-17% Synergy $1.89

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Myrel, Shield of Argive safe.

Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+37% Synergy $6.26
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+25% Synergy $0.75
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+22% Synergy $9.22
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+20% Synergy $14.89
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+16% Synergy $0.05
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+13% Synergy $10.51
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+13% Synergy $0.48
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+11% Synergy $7.50
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+8% Synergy $3.79
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+8% Synergy $0.13
Disenchant Disenchant
+6% Synergy $0.14
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+6% Synergy $0.25
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+5% Synergy $0.20
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+4% Synergy $0.11
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+3% Synergy $0.48
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $7.82
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy $6.19
Get Lost Get Lost
+2% Synergy $3.79
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+2% Synergy $0.24
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+2% Synergy $1.95
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.06
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+1% Synergy $17.61
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+1% Synergy $3.60
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+1% Synergy $3.67
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+1% Synergy $9.59
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.96
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
0% Synergy $6.73
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.30
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
-1% Synergy $0.26
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
-1% Synergy $0.60
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $1.19
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-2% Synergy $0.90
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.61
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-2% Synergy $2.97
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-3% Synergy $0.46
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-4% Synergy $2.75

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Myrel, Shield of Argive's game plan and control the board.

Martial Coup Martial Coup
+41% Synergy $0.20
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+28% Synergy $0.78
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+24% Synergy $0.99
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+14% Synergy $0.60
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+13% Synergy $0.15
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $3.39
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+8% Synergy $0.51
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+8% Synergy $0.32
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+7% Synergy $0.05
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+6% Synergy $2.16
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+4% Synergy $0.14
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+2% Synergy $0.45
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+2% Synergy $5.95
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.22
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
0% Synergy $8.65
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
0% Synergy $1.31
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-1% Synergy $0.90
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-2% Synergy $1.87
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.27
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-4% Synergy $2.70
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-5% Synergy $0.45
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-6% Synergy $0.32
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-6% Synergy $0.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+31% Synergy $2.31
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+31% Synergy $0.38
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+21% Synergy $15.19
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+19% Synergy $3.86
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+19% Synergy $4.10
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+18% Synergy $3.38
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+18% Synergy $6.25
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+15% Synergy $3.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $1.20
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+14% Synergy $0.56
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+13% Synergy $0.98
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+11% Synergy $6.13
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+9% Synergy $25.26
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+8% Synergy $8.13
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+6% Synergy $2.04
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $19.89
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $6.31
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+4% Synergy $29.23
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+4% Synergy $9.45
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+4% Synergy $0.42
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+3% Synergy $38.64
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+2% Synergy $8.28
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+2% Synergy $1.11
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+2% Synergy $4.38
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+2% Synergy $9.65
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-1% Synergy $3.70
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
-1% Synergy $13.29
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.19
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-6% Synergy $5.38
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-12% Synergy $3.83
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-13% Synergy $3.44

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Myrel, Shield of Argive's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+34% Synergy $40.08
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+31% Synergy $0.14
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+24% Synergy $4.32
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+21% Synergy $5.80
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+20% Synergy $0.96
Mobilization Mobilization
+20% Synergy $0.66
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+18% Synergy $3.98
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+15% Synergy $0.14
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+14% Synergy $7.55
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+13% Synergy $0.20
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+10% Synergy $0.41
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+9% Synergy $2.80
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+9% Synergy $0.33
Land Tax Land Tax
+8% Synergy $20.00
True Conviction True Conviction
+6% Synergy $4.27
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+5% Synergy $0.27
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $26.05
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+4% Synergy $0.87
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+4% Synergy $6.63
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+4% Synergy $0.69
Starlight Spectacular Starlight Spectacular
+4% Synergy $0.30
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+3% Synergy $1.84
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+3% Synergy $11.35
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+3% Synergy $0.22
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+3% Synergy $0.41
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+3% Synergy $3.97
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+3% Synergy $0.31
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+2% Synergy $3.70
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+2% Synergy $0.39
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+1% Synergy $4.69
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+1% Synergy $0.65
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+1% Synergy $1.22
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+1% Synergy $5.66
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+1% Synergy $3.54
Folk Hero Folk Hero
0% Synergy $5.00
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $2.24
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-1% Synergy $7.94
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-3% Synergy $4.41
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-3% Synergy $1.80

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Myrel, Shield of Argive to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+40% Synergy $0.90
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+38% Synergy $29.84
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+12% Synergy $3.49
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+11% Synergy $2.26
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+10% Synergy $7.38
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+9% Synergy $0.90
Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+5% Synergy $0.92

Utility Lands

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

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+25% Synergy $20.46
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+18% Synergy $3.51
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+14% Synergy $0.15
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.37
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+9% Synergy $7.19
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+7% Synergy $0.07
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+7% Synergy $0.19
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+5% Synergy $0.32
Kjeldoran Outpost Kjeldoran Outpost
+5% Synergy $10.66
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.16
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+2% Synergy $18.39
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $38.24
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $4.93
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $4.92
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $34.91
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
0% Synergy $4.47
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $13.56
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.10
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.11
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-1% Synergy $0.20
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.43
Karoo Karoo
-1% Synergy $1.09
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-2% Synergy $0.19
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.26
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-4% Synergy $0.68
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-4% Synergy $0.05
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-5% Synergy $5.71

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+23% Synergy $5.85
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.34
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+5% Synergy $0.28
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $25.64
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+3% Synergy $3.17
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+3% Synergy $2.47
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.92
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.15
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-2% Synergy $4.96
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.22
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-5% Synergy $0.15

Lands

The mana base foundation for Myrel, Shield of Argive decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+20% Synergy $0.16
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+13% Synergy $34.93
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+6% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.20
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+2% Synergy $6.69
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.42
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.61
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
-2% Synergy $3.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.17
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-3% Synergy $0.37
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-10% Synergy $3.79

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