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Myrel, Shield of Argive
Price tag $18.57

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

#285 Current Rank
#299 Last Week
#296 Past 2 Years

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
+2% Synergy $5.92
Captain America, Unbowed Captain America, Unbowed
+1% Synergy $8.00
Bucky Barnes, Eager Ally Bucky Barnes, Eager Ally
+0% Synergy
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
0% Synergy $4.51
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $89.46

High Synergy Cards

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

Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+64% Synergy $0.37
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+58% Synergy $0.38
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+58% Synergy $3.80
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+56% Synergy $3.01
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+55% Synergy $0.44
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+55% Synergy $0.40
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+55% Synergy $0.40
Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+52% Synergy $0.12
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+50% Synergy $1.68
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+50% Synergy $0.40

Top Cards

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

Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+49% Synergy $0.73
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+46% Synergy $0.43
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+46% Synergy $0.28
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+43% Synergy $5.71
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+39% Synergy $8.58
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+37% Synergy $6.27
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+25% Synergy $60.48
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+8% Synergy $4.47
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.26

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+10% Synergy $53.21
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+8% Synergy $58.09
Farewell Farewell
+7% Synergy $6.17
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+2% Synergy $14.61
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+0% Synergy $37.90
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+0% Synergy $129.20
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $108.23

Creatures

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

Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+43% Synergy $0.31
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+42% Synergy $0.30
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+38% Synergy $0.36
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+38% Synergy $1.61
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+35% Synergy $1.28
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+34% Synergy $2.50
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+32% Synergy $5.40
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+31% Synergy $44.63
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+31% Synergy $0.29
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+30% Synergy $0.71
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+30% Synergy $0.21
Knight-Captain of Eos Knight-Captain of Eos
+28% Synergy $2.54
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+28% Synergy $1.31
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+27% Synergy $25.26
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+26% Synergy $48.03
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+25% Synergy $7.19
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+24% Synergy $0.26
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+23% Synergy $0.44
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+22% Synergy $0.28
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+21% Synergy $0.83
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
+21% Synergy $0.55
Precinct Captain Precinct Captain
+20% Synergy $0.31
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+18% Synergy $0.57
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+18% Synergy $0.38
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+17% Synergy $0.40
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+16% Synergy $0.37
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+16% Synergy $0.33
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+15% Synergy $4.82
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+14% Synergy $0.31
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+13% Synergy $1.88
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+13% Synergy $14.67
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+13% Synergy $5.04
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+12% Synergy $0.96
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+11% Synergy $36.58
Recruitment Officer Recruitment Officer
+11% Synergy $0.26
Court Street Denizen Court Street Denizen
+10% Synergy $0.20
Benalish Commander Benalish Commander
+10% Synergy $0.21
Loxodon Gatekeeper Loxodon Gatekeeper
+10% Synergy $1.07
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+9% Synergy $0.42
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+9% Synergy $20.63
Champion of the Parish Champion of the Parish
+8% Synergy $1.10
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+2% Synergy $4.71
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+2% Synergy $3.91
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+0% Synergy $2.08
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+0% Synergy $13.69
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
0% Synergy $3.00
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
0% Synergy $0.55
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-2% Synergy $2.12
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-11% Synergy $0.33
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-15% Synergy $4.55

Instants

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

Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+35% Synergy $7.68
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+23% Synergy $1.16
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+22% Synergy $14.66
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+20% Synergy $22.27
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+14% Synergy $0.20
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+13% Synergy $0.52
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+11% Synergy $10.84
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+11% Synergy $5.76
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+8% Synergy $4.30
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+6% Synergy $0.15
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+6% Synergy $0.29
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+5% Synergy $0.28
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.11
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+2% Synergy $0.64
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $7.94
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy $10.00
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+2% Synergy $6.52
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+2% Synergy $2.58
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+1% Synergy $0.24
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $4.21
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+0% Synergy $0.32
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+0% Synergy $25.65
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+0% Synergy $5.08
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+0% Synergy $7.39
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+0% Synergy $1.40
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
0% Synergy $0.44
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.97
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-1% Synergy $1.07
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
-1% Synergy $1.41
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-2% Synergy $2.17
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $1.30
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.27
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-2% Synergy $0.46
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-3% Synergy $3.17
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-6% Synergy $2.39

Sorceries

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

Martial Coup Martial Coup
+40% Synergy $0.40
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+27% Synergy $1.32
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+23% Synergy $2.46
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+12% Synergy $0.39
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+11% Synergy $0.69
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+7% Synergy $0.41
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+6% Synergy $0.50
Winnowing Winnowing
+6% Synergy $0.33
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+6% Synergy $0.13
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+5% Synergy $5.52
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+2% Synergy $0.27
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+1% Synergy $4.47
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+1% Synergy $0.59
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
0% Synergy $11.69
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
0% Synergy $2.25
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
0% Synergy $1.12
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.28
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-2% Synergy $5.02
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-3% Synergy $3.91
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.42
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-4% Synergy $0.32
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-5% Synergy $0.29
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-6% Synergy $0.82

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+30% Synergy $2.52
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+28% Synergy $1.25
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+20% Synergy $4.39
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+19% Synergy $18.78
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+18% Synergy $5.07
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+18% Synergy $5.62
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+18% Synergy $7.82
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+14% Synergy $4.19
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+14% Synergy $0.88
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.91
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+11% Synergy $8.34
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+10% Synergy $2.01
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+9% Synergy $31.73
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+9% Synergy $19.07
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+7% Synergy $8.84
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+5% Synergy $2.22
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+4% Synergy $0.94
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+4% Synergy $27.95
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+4% Synergy $33.45
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+3% Synergy $7.45
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+3% Synergy $16.24
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+3% Synergy $45.96
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+1% Synergy $11.25
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+1% Synergy $6.54
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+1% Synergy $1.44
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
0% Synergy $15.77
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-1% Synergy $1.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.30
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-5% Synergy $5.38
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-11% Synergy $7.43
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-13% Synergy $5.28

Enchantments

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

Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+33% Synergy $63.03
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+30% Synergy $0.32
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+25% Synergy $6.85
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+21% Synergy $9.99
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+21% Synergy $7.87
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+19% Synergy $0.61
Mobilization Mobilization
+18% Synergy $0.68
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+14% Synergy $0.25
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+13% Synergy $9.42
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+11% Synergy $0.41
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+9% Synergy $0.33
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+9% Synergy $0.42
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+7% Synergy $3.54
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+7% Synergy $0.42
Land Tax Land Tax
+7% Synergy $13.52
True Conviction True Conviction
+4% Synergy $5.04
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $28.18
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+3% Synergy $0.96
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+3% Synergy $2.30
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $7.84
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+3% Synergy $0.31
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+2% Synergy $4.49
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+2% Synergy $0.45
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+2% Synergy $14.71
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+2% Synergy $6.60
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+1% Synergy $2.25
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+1% Synergy $0.73
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+1% Synergy $7.19
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+0% Synergy $4.71
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+0% Synergy $0.68
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+0% Synergy $3.06
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+0% Synergy $7.66
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+0% Synergy $6.35
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $6.39
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
0% Synergy $9.08
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-1% Synergy $3.95
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-2% Synergy $0.69

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+39% Synergy $1.92
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+39% Synergy $39.83
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+11% Synergy $3.54
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+9% Synergy $4.50
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+9% Synergy $8.52
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+8% Synergy $1.45
Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+5% Synergy $1.13

Utility Lands

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

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+26% Synergy $24.28
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+18% Synergy $6.25
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+13% Synergy $0.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+12% Synergy $0.36
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+8% Synergy $11.00
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+6% Synergy $0.20
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+6% Synergy $7.16
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+6% Synergy $0.42
Kjeldoran Outpost Kjeldoran Outpost
+5% Synergy $12.39
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+4% Synergy $0.32
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.12
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+3% Synergy $2.61
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+2% Synergy $4.72
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $51.80
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $7.19
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+0% Synergy $18.86
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+0% Synergy $41.36
War Room War Room
+0% Synergy $2.41
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
0% Synergy $5.53
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.84
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-1% Synergy $0.32
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.33
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-1% Synergy $0.31
Karoo Karoo
-1% Synergy $1.17
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.99
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-4% Synergy $0.24
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-4% Synergy $0.37
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-4% Synergy $12.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+23% Synergy $3.44
White Lotus Tile White Lotus Tile
+7% Synergy $4.00
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $3.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $1.10
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+4% Synergy $0.32
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+3% Synergy $3.96
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $35.66
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.59
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+0% Synergy $2.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.33
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-1% Synergy $5.85
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.50
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+19% Synergy $0.28
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+13% Synergy $50.28
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+5% Synergy $0.28
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+2% Synergy $8.41
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $2.00
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.54
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.97
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-2% Synergy $0.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.30
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-9% Synergy $3.10

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