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Oriss, Samite Guardian
Price tag $0.76

Legendary Creature — Human Cleric

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Clerics 43% Pillow Fort 21% Control 14% Combo 7% Group Hug 7% Turbo Fog 7%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3277 Current Rank
#2539 Last Week
#3166 Last Month

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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Oriss, Samite Guardian's abilities and overall game plan.

Palace Guard Palace Guard
+71% Synergy $0.10
Palisade Giant Palisade Giant
+66% Synergy $0.17
Protector of the Crown Protector of the Crown
+66% Synergy $1.60
Guardian of the Gateless Guardian of the Gateless
+62% Synergy $0.25
Wall of Glare Wall of Glare
+56% Synergy $0.62
Pariah Pariah
+50% Synergy $1.95
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+48% Synergy $1.91
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+43% Synergy $0.82
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+42% Synergy $0.86
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+38% Synergy $0.61

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Oriss, Samite Guardian decks.

Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+37% Synergy $9.88
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+31% Synergy $1.08
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+28% Synergy $6.79
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+28% Synergy $6.86
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+28% Synergy $0.18
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+24% Synergy $3.70
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+16% Synergy $0.35
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-3% Synergy $2.94
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-19% Synergy $0.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-28% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $28.27
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $67.99
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $45.06
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $94.69
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-17% Synergy $34.98

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Oriss, Samite Guardian's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Weathered Bodyguards Weathered Bodyguards
+38% Synergy $0.24
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+30% Synergy $0.82
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+30% Synergy $0.54
Archon of Coronation Archon of Coronation
+30% Synergy $0.49
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+28% Synergy $7.95
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+28% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+27% Synergy $2.30
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+26% Synergy $0.47
Hundred-Handed One Hundred-Handed One
+26% Synergy $0.19
Order of Whiteclay Order of Whiteclay
+23% Synergy $0.17
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+23% Synergy $3.61
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+22% Synergy $4.55
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+22% Synergy $0.33
Master Apothecary Master Apothecary
+21% Synergy $0.78
Kjeldoran Royal Guard Kjeldoran Royal Guard
+21% Synergy $0.26
Veteran Bodyguard Veteran Bodyguard
+21% Synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+19% Synergy $3.27
Ironfist Crusher Ironfist Crusher
+19% Synergy $0.11
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+17% Synergy $3.58
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+16% Synergy $0.44
Reveille Squad Reveille Squad
+16% Synergy $0.35
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+15% Synergy $2.78
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+13% Synergy $0.98
Battletide Alchemist Battletide Alchemist
+12% Synergy $1.98
Beacon of Destiny Beacon of Destiny
+12% Synergy $0.30
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+11% Synergy $1.09
War Priest of Thune War Priest of Thune
+11% Synergy $0.10
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+10% Synergy $2.14
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+10% Synergy $0.29
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+10% Synergy $2.90
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+10% Synergy $0.91
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+10% Synergy $0.25
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+9% Synergy $4.49
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+9% Synergy $0.34
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+9% Synergy $0.22
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+9% Synergy $0.15
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+7% Synergy $0.26
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+7% Synergy $0.80
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+6% Synergy $2.09
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+6% Synergy $1.94
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+6% Synergy $0.21
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+4% Synergy $0.20
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+4% Synergy $0.44
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+4% Synergy $5.47
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+3% Synergy $8.49
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.39
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
-2% Synergy $0.27
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-3% Synergy $0.18
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-7% Synergy $1.92
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-14% Synergy $42.20

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Oriss, Samite Guardian safe.

Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+32% Synergy $0.50
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+28% Synergy $1.96
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+28% Synergy $0.28
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+22% Synergy $0.87
Gideon's Sacrifice Gideon's Sacrifice
+21% Synergy $0.17
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+20% Synergy $0.50
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+19% Synergy $6.52
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+18% Synergy $2.19
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+17% Synergy $5.00
Shelter Shelter
+17% Synergy $0.14
Holy Day Holy Day
+13% Synergy $0.44
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+12% Synergy $3.77
Safe Passage Safe Passage
+11% Synergy $0.12
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+10% Synergy $8.65
Riot Control Riot Control
+9% Synergy $0.24
Angelsong Angelsong
+9% Synergy $0.54
Illumination Illumination
+7% Synergy $0.43
Divine Deflection Divine Deflection
+7% Synergy $0.23
Condemn Condemn
+6% Synergy $0.13
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+6% Synergy $0.21
Eerie Interference Eerie Interference
+6% Synergy $0.07
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+6% Synergy $1.35
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.76
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.22
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+5% Synergy $0.08
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+4% Synergy $2.58
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+4% Synergy $0.15
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $0.63
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+3% Synergy $1.55
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $8.15
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+1% Synergy $4.19
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
0% Synergy $0.54
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-3% Synergy $0.45
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $16.24
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $0.84
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-8% Synergy $6.35
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-10% Synergy $0.31

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Oriss, Samite Guardian's game plan and control the board.

Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+16% Synergy $0.32
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+15% Synergy $0.28
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+13% Synergy $0.17
Survival Cache Survival Cache
+9% Synergy $0.09
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+8% Synergy $8.66
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+6% Synergy $0.62
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+5% Synergy $0.39
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+5% Synergy $0.27
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+4% Synergy $2.23
Open the Armory Open the Armory
0% Synergy $1.94
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-2% Synergy $2.29
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-3% Synergy $1.50
Austere Command Austere Command
-16% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+19% Synergy $1.73
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+18% Synergy $0.24
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+17% Synergy $0.92
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+17% Synergy $11.66
Ring of Three Wishes Ring of Three Wishes
+14% Synergy $4.31
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+14% Synergy $1.18
Conqueror's Galleon Conqueror's Foothold Conqueror's Galleon
+12% Synergy $0.58
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+11% Synergy $5.81
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+10% Synergy $12.75
Campfire Campfire
+9% Synergy $0.22
Blinding Powder Blinding Powder
+9% Synergy $0.33
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+9% Synergy $5.82
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+9% Synergy $14.41
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+8% Synergy $1.91
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+8% Synergy $6.66
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+8% Synergy $0.76
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+8% Synergy $4.60
Soul Foundry Soul Foundry
+7% Synergy $0.34
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+7% Synergy $119.94
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+7% Synergy $0.79
Soul Conduit Soul Conduit
+7% Synergy $0.73
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+7% Synergy $4.55
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+6% Synergy $5.26
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+6% Synergy $1.04
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+5% Synergy $4.01
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+5% Synergy $0.12
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+5% Synergy $5.79
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+3% Synergy $4.31
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
-3% Synergy $5.20
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.45
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-12% Synergy $7.32
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-18% Synergy $3.77

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Oriss, Samite Guardian's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Entangler Entangler
+35% Synergy $1.51
Worship Worship
+30% Synergy $0.78
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+26% Synergy $1.74
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+21% Synergy $5.26
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+18% Synergy $1.16
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+17% Synergy $1.43
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+13% Synergy $2.36
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+10% Synergy $1.99
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+9% Synergy $1.71
Axis of Mortality Axis of Mortality
+9% Synergy $0.89
Heart of Light Heart of Light
+9% Synergy $0.09
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+8% Synergy $0.17
Righteous Aura Righteous Aura
+7% Synergy $0.41
Celestial Convergence Celestial Convergence
+7% Synergy $1.69
Guilty Conscience Guilty Conscience
+7% Synergy $0.36
Samite Blessing Samite Blessing
+7% Synergy $0.16
High Ground High Ground
+7% Synergy $0.24
Sigil of the New Dawn Sigil of the New Dawn
+7% Synergy $0.20
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+7% Synergy $0.33
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+6% Synergy $0.34
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+6% Synergy $0.06
Saving Grace Saving Grace
+6% Synergy $0.14
Four Knocks Four Knocks
+6% Synergy $0.35
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+5% Synergy $26.40
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+5% Synergy $0.13
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+4% Synergy $0.07
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+3% Synergy $5.71
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+3% Synergy $2.84
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+2% Synergy $0.39
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+2% Synergy $1.56
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+2% Synergy $0.58
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+2% Synergy $0.27
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $3.99
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $21.01
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-5% Synergy $2.73

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Oriss, Samite Guardian to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Wanderer The Wanderer
+22% Synergy $0.27
Teyo, the Shieldmage Teyo, the Shieldmage
+19% Synergy $0.21
Gideon of the Trials Gideon of the Trials
+8% Synergy $1.53
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+6% Synergy $7.34
Teyo, Geometric Tactician Teyo, Geometric Tactician
+6% Synergy $4.77
Gideon Jura Gideon Jura
+6% Synergy $0.25
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+5% Synergy $0.92
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+1% Synergy $0.84

Utility Lands

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

Kor Haven Kor Haven
+35% Synergy $10.98
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+22% Synergy $7.01
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+19% Synergy $6.35
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+17% Synergy $0.11
Remote Farm Remote Farm
+16% Synergy $0.52
Karoo Karoo
+13% Synergy $1.00
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+12% Synergy $0.76
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+12% Synergy $3.66
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+12% Synergy $0.64
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+11% Synergy $0.54
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+11% Synergy $0.17
Throne of the High City Throne of the High City
+11% Synergy $0.19
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.40
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+7% Synergy $15.90
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.20
Lotus Vale Lotus Vale
+6% Synergy $38.42
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.08
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+5% Synergy $6.80
New Benalia New Benalia
+5% Synergy $0.24
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+2% Synergy $0.18
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.11
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
0% Synergy $9.47
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $34.54
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $3.65
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $2.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $1.98
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-7% Synergy $0.49
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $0.27
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-17% Synergy $2.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.19
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+10% Synergy $4.82
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.24
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+6% Synergy $0.49
Bandit's Haul Bandit's Haul
+6% Synergy $0.08
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+5% Synergy $0.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.12
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-25% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Oriss, Samite Guardian decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+12% Synergy $6.79
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+6% Synergy $0.62
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.76
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.22
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+5% Synergy $0.39
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.11
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+3% Synergy $0.32
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
0% Synergy $3.34
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.39
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.05

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Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Folk Hero Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Folk Hero
Ravos, Soultender Tymna the Weaver Ravos, Soultender // Tymna the Weaver
Atalya, Samite Master Atalya, Samite Master
Kei Takahashi Kei Takahashi
Viconia, Drow Apostate Folk Hero Viconia, Drow Apostate // Folk Hero
Lady Evangela Lady Evangela
Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
Hazduhr the Abbot Hazduhr the Abbot
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
Frodo, Determined Hero Frodo, Determined Hero
Oketra the True Oketra the True
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
Aradesh, the Founder Aradesh, the Founder
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
Djeru, With Eyes Open Djeru, With Eyes Open
Lin Sivvi, Defiant Hero Lin Sivvi, Defiant Hero
Mavinda, Students' Advocate Mavinda, Students' Advocate
Peri Brown Peri Brown
Romana II Romana II
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
Rasaad yn Bashir Faceless One Rasaad yn Bashir // Faceless One
Rasaad yn Bashir Far Traveler Rasaad yn Bashir // Far Traveler
Rasaad yn Bashir Flaming Fist Rasaad yn Bashir // Flaming Fist
Rasaad yn Bashir Folk Hero Rasaad yn Bashir // Folk Hero
Rasaad yn Bashir Inspiring Leader Rasaad yn Bashir // Inspiring Leader
Rasaad yn Bashir Noble Heritage Rasaad yn Bashir // Noble Heritage
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
Parhelion II Parhelion II
Parhelion II Parhelion II