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Myrel, Shield of Argive
Price tag $19.49

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

#281 Current Rank
#343 Last Week
#285 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.

Erode Erode
+1% Synergy $6.34
Agent Bishop, Man in Black Agent Bishop, Man in Black
+1% Synergy $0.30
Triceraton Commander Triceraton Commander
+1% Synergy $1.90
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
0% Synergy $3.65
Continue? Continue?
-1% Synergy $3.69

High Synergy Cards

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

Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+65% Synergy $0.37
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+59% Synergy $0.34
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+57% Synergy $4.29
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+56% Synergy $2.78
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+56% Synergy $0.98
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+56% Synergy $0.44
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+55% Synergy $0.31
Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+53% Synergy $0.15
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+51% Synergy $1.10
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+50% Synergy $0.29

Top Cards

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

Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+50% Synergy $0.65
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+47% Synergy $0.41
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+47% Synergy $0.24
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+43% Synergy $4.31
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+39% Synergy $8.72
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+37% Synergy $5.69
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+26% Synergy $57.22
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+8% Synergy $4.37
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $0.99
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.01

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+11% Synergy $55.57
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+9% Synergy $57.11
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $6.50
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+3% Synergy $12.97
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $37.16
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $122.46
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $98.98

Creatures

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

Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+44% Synergy $0.29
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+42% Synergy $0.25
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+39% Synergy $0.37
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+39% Synergy $1.23
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+37% Synergy $1.13
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+34% Synergy $3.04
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+32% Synergy $39.72
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+32% Synergy $6.45
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+31% Synergy $1.16
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+31% Synergy $0.22
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+30% Synergy $0.26
Knight-Captain of Eos Knight-Captain of Eos
+28% Synergy $2.43
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+28% Synergy $27.61
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+28% Synergy $1.92
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+27% Synergy $52.44
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+26% Synergy $7.65
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+25% Synergy $0.24
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+24% Synergy $0.44
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+22% Synergy $0.27
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+22% Synergy $1.06
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
+21% Synergy $0.54
Precinct Captain Precinct Captain
+21% Synergy $0.29
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+19% Synergy $0.78
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+19% Synergy $0.36
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+18% Synergy $0.36
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+17% Synergy $0.39
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+16% Synergy $0.33
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+15% Synergy $5.19
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+14% Synergy $16.71
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+14% Synergy $1.89
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+14% Synergy $0.38
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+13% Synergy $5.29
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+13% Synergy $0.71
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+12% Synergy $33.27
Recruitment Officer Recruitment Officer
+12% Synergy $0.21
Court Street Denizen Court Street Denizen
+11% Synergy $0.21
Benalish Commander Benalish Commander
+11% Synergy $0.21
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+10% Synergy $20.11
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+10% Synergy $0.39
Loxodon Gatekeeper Loxodon Gatekeeper
+10% Synergy $1.07
Champion of the Parish Champion of the Parish
+8% Synergy $1.13
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+3% Synergy $4.76
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+2% Synergy $3.01
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+1% Synergy $2.74
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
0% Synergy $14.05
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-1% Synergy $1.95
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
-1% Synergy $0.54
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-2% Synergy $1.89
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-12% Synergy $0.33
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-16% Synergy $7.21

Instants

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

Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+36% Synergy $5.94
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+24% Synergy $1.29
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+22% Synergy $18.07
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+20% Synergy $21.24
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+15% Synergy $0.19
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+13% Synergy $0.55
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+11% Synergy $7.16
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+11% Synergy $10.65
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+9% Synergy $3.29
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+7% Synergy $0.12
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+6% Synergy $0.26
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+6% Synergy $0.35
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.08
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+3% Synergy $0.57
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $7.31
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy $8.81
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+2% Synergy $5.23
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+2% Synergy $0.21
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+2% Synergy $2.55
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.25
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $4.23
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+1% Synergy $23.19
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+1% Synergy $4.76
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+1% Synergy $13.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.47
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
0% Synergy $7.03
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.68
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
-1% Synergy $0.37
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.33
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $1.10
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-2% Synergy $1.16
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-2% Synergy $2.35
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
-2% Synergy $0.80
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-3% Synergy $0.49
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-3% Synergy $2.81
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-7% Synergy $1.46

Sorceries

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

Martial Coup Martial Coup
+40% Synergy $0.25
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+27% Synergy $0.74
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+24% Synergy $1.79
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+13% Synergy $0.31
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+12% Synergy $0.64
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+8% Synergy $0.90
Winnowing Winnowing
+7% Synergy $0.35
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+7% Synergy $0.72
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+6% Synergy $6.05
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+6% Synergy $0.09
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+3% Synergy $0.27
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+2% Synergy $0.55
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+2% Synergy $7.36
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
0% Synergy $11.28
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
0% Synergy $1.95
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.32
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-1% Synergy $1.05
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-2% Synergy $2.77
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-3% Synergy $3.33
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.64
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-5% Synergy $0.35
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-6% Synergy $0.30
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-7% Synergy $0.36

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+30% Synergy $2.53
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+28% Synergy $0.62
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+20% Synergy $3.70
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+20% Synergy $17.39
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+18% Synergy $4.87
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+18% Synergy $6.84
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+18% Synergy $5.27
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+15% Synergy $4.39
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+14% Synergy $0.78
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.85
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+11% Synergy $1.78
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+11% Synergy $6.90
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+10% Synergy $18.69
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+10% Synergy $32.10
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+7% Synergy $9.99
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+6% Synergy $3.73
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $28.38
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+5% Synergy $1.55
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+4% Synergy $33.82
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+4% Synergy $11.10
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+3% Synergy $43.69
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+3% Synergy $15.53
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+2% Synergy $10.74
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+2% Synergy $6.46
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+2% Synergy $1.84
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
-1% Synergy $16.21
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-2% Synergy $1.43
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.30
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-6% Synergy $7.29
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-11% Synergy $5.79
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-13% Synergy $5.40

Enchantments

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

Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+34% Synergy $57.58
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+30% Synergy $0.38
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+26% Synergy $7.25
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+22% Synergy $7.75
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+20% Synergy $0.77
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+20% Synergy $7.32
Mobilization Mobilization
+19% Synergy $0.67
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+15% Synergy $0.22
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+14% Synergy $7.96
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+12% Synergy $0.38
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+10% Synergy $0.35
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+9% Synergy $0.39
Land Tax Land Tax
+8% Synergy $16.22
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+8% Synergy $3.12
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+8% Synergy $0.44
True Conviction True Conviction
+5% Synergy $4.98
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $30.42
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+4% Synergy $2.06
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+4% Synergy $0.82
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+4% Synergy $7.51
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+3% Synergy $14.97
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+3% Synergy $0.34
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+3% Synergy $3.95
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+3% Synergy $0.41
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+2% Synergy $4.82
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+2% Synergy $2.04
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+2% Synergy $0.72
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+1% Synergy $3.53
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+1% Synergy $0.97
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+1% Synergy $0.62
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+1% Synergy $6.56
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+1% Synergy $6.22
Folk Hero Folk Hero
0% Synergy $7.77
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $2.31
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-1% Synergy $8.79
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-2% Synergy $3.48
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-3% Synergy $0.58

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 $1.66
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+39% Synergy $39.45
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+11% Synergy $3.95
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+10% Synergy $3.75
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+9% Synergy $7.77
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+9% Synergy $1.42
Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+5% Synergy $1.14

Utility Lands

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

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+26% Synergy $24.40
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+18% Synergy $6.05
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.30
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+13% Synergy $0.25
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+8% Synergy $10.04
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+7% Synergy $0.19
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+7% Synergy $0.45
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+6% Synergy $7.17
Kjeldoran Outpost Kjeldoran Outpost
+5% Synergy $17.09
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+5% Synergy $0.33
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.15
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+3% Synergy $8.12
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+3% Synergy $51.64
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+3% Synergy $2.36
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.98
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.36
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+1% Synergy $17.69
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.48
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $39.96
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
0% Synergy $6.33
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-1% Synergy $0.30
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.40
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-2% Synergy $0.25
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $1.13
Karoo Karoo
-2% Synergy $1.22
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.65
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-4% Synergy $0.36
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-4% Synergy $0.29
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-5% Synergy $10.06

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+24% Synergy $2.03
White Lotus Tile White Lotus Tile
+7% Synergy $5.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.43
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+4% Synergy $0.35
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $36.62
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+3% Synergy $4.58
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+2% Synergy $3.87
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.63
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.34
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-2% Synergy $5.42
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.33
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.89

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 $0.26
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+14% Synergy $48.51
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+6% Synergy $0.26
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.26
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+2% Synergy $8.36
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.28
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.68
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-2% Synergy $0.41
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-9% Synergy $2.89

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