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Oriss, Samite Guardian
Price tag $0.86

Legendary CreatureHuman Cleric

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3604 Current Rank
#3378 Last Week
#3360 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Oriss, Samite Guardian decks.

Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
+6% Synergy $0.61

High Synergy Cards

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

Palace Guard Palace Guard
+70% Synergy $0.07
Protector of the Crown Protector of the Crown
+60% Synergy $1.82
Palisade Giant Palisade Giant
+59% Synergy $0.25
Wall of Glare Wall of Glare
+55% Synergy $0.62
Guardian of the Gateless Guardian of the Gateless
+52% Synergy $0.29
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+48% Synergy $5.36
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+45% Synergy $4.39
Pariah Pariah
+43% Synergy $2.27
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+39% Synergy $3.44
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+38% Synergy $3.89

Top Cards

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

Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+37% Synergy $12.83
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+33% Synergy $6.00
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+31% Synergy $9.26
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+31% Synergy $12.53
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+28% Synergy $0.46
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+26% Synergy $7.08
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+7% Synergy $4.41
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $1.18
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-22% Synergy $1.35
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-25% Synergy $1.23

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $32.48
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $106.71
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $51.58
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $50.17

Creatures

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

Weathered Bodyguards Weathered Bodyguards
+37% Synergy $0.25
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+36% Synergy $11.90
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+28% Synergy $5.87
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+26% Synergy $0.45
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+25% Synergy $0.33
Hundred-Handed One Hundred-Handed One
+25% Synergy $0.24
Archon of Coronation Archon of Coronation
+25% Synergy $0.37
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+24% Synergy $0.66
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+23% Synergy $1.96
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+22% Synergy $7.88
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+22% Synergy $4.07
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+20% Synergy $0.29
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+19% Synergy $0.95
Kjeldoran Royal Guard Kjeldoran Royal Guard
+18% Synergy $0.20
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+17% Synergy $0.26
Master Apothecary Master Apothecary
+17% Synergy $0.79
Order of Whiteclay Order of Whiteclay
+16% Synergy $0.36
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+14% Synergy $4.59
Battletide Alchemist Battletide Alchemist
+14% Synergy $3.95
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+13% Synergy $6.13
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+13% Synergy $0.43
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+13% Synergy $2.36
Reveille Squad Reveille Squad
+13% Synergy $0.29
Ironfist Crusher Ironfist Crusher
+13% Synergy $0.07
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+11% Synergy $0.28
Battlefield Medic Battlefield Medic
+11% Synergy $0.10
Veteran Bodyguard Veteran Bodyguard
+11% Synergy
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+10% Synergy $0.35
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+10% Synergy $1.71
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+10% Synergy $4.46
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+10% Synergy $2.20
Savior of the Small Savior of the Small
+10% Synergy $0.06
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+9% Synergy $0.38
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+8% Synergy $1.39
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+7% Synergy $5.31
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+7% Synergy $0.44
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+7% Synergy $0.69
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+7% Synergy $0.21
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+6% Synergy $5.87
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+6% Synergy $10.24
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+5% Synergy $10.54
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+5% Synergy $0.12
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+4% Synergy $1.19
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+3% Synergy $3.75
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.44
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
-2% Synergy $0.15
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-5% Synergy $0.22
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-10% Synergy $4.80
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-17% Synergy $54.22

Instants

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

Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+28% Synergy $0.69
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+24% Synergy $2.38
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+23% Synergy $2.68
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+22% Synergy $4.05
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+21% Synergy $0.38
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+18% Synergy $7.51
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+17% Synergy $8.67
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+16% Synergy $12.04
Shelter Shelter
+16% Synergy $0.24
Gideon's Sacrifice Gideon's Sacrifice
+15% Synergy $0.19
Holy Day Holy Day
+13% Synergy $0.52
Riot Control Riot Control
+12% Synergy $0.19
Safe Passage Safe Passage
+12% Synergy $0.11
Angelsong Angelsong
+10% Synergy $0.62
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+8% Synergy $4.30
Condemn Condemn
+8% Synergy $0.24
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+8% Synergy $14.13
Dazzling Reflection Dazzling Reflection
+7% Synergy $0.10
Awe Strike Awe Strike
+7% Synergy $0.13
Illumination Illumination
+7% Synergy $0.74
Divine Deflection Divine Deflection
+7% Synergy $0.25
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+6% Synergy $3.61
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+6% Synergy $0.27
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+6% Synergy $2.15
Samite Ministration Samite Ministration
+6% Synergy $0.19
Reprieve Reprieve
+5% Synergy $1.90
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+5% Synergy $0.79
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+5% Synergy $7.71
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+5% Synergy $1.39
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+5% Synergy $0.26
Eerie Interference Eerie Interference
+5% Synergy $0.18
Rest for the Weary Rest for the Weary
+5% Synergy $0.20
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+4% Synergy $0.20
Congregate Congregate
+4% Synergy $0.24
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+4% Synergy $0.19
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.41
Oblation Oblation
+3% Synergy $0.56
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+3% Synergy $0.29
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.34
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+2% Synergy $0.45
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+2% Synergy $2.87
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+1% Synergy $0.12
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
-1% Synergy $8.49
Silence Silence
-1% Synergy $7.41
Get Lost Get Lost
-1% Synergy $5.41
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $18.77
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.37
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-4% Synergy $7.06
Ephemerate Ephemerate
-4% Synergy $4.97
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-18% Synergy $15.46

Sorceries

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

Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+14% Synergy $0.31
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+13% Synergy $0.31
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+9% Synergy $0.34
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+7% Synergy $9.90
Remember the Fallen Remember the Fallen
+7% Synergy $0.08
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+5% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+5% Synergy $0.34
Jailbreak Jailbreak
+5% Synergy $0.25
Survival Cache Survival Cache
+5% Synergy $0.11
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+4% Synergy $2.09
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+4% Synergy $0.90
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.60
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.15
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+3% Synergy $0.24
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+2% Synergy $0.55
Fumigate Fumigate
+2% Synergy $0.27
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+2% Synergy $0.26
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-1% Synergy $1.02
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-2% Synergy $3.31
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-3% Synergy $0.72
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
-3% Synergy $9.28
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-9% Synergy $3.05
Austere Command Austere Command
-16% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+23% Synergy $15.01
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+20% Synergy $10.91
Campfire Campfire
+20% Synergy $0.31
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+14% Synergy $3.89
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+13% Synergy $3.68
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+13% Synergy $0.62
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.30
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+11% Synergy $2.32
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+10% Synergy $20.88
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+9% Synergy $5.75
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+9% Synergy $30.71
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+9% Synergy $2.90
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+9% Synergy $0.58
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+9% Synergy $5.38
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+9% Synergy $2.14
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+8% Synergy $1.01
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+8% Synergy $5.47
Bubble Matrix Bubble Matrix
+7% Synergy $6.11
Blinding Powder Blinding Powder
+7% Synergy $0.44
Conqueror's Galleon Conqueror's Foothold Conqueror's Galleon
+7% Synergy $1.01
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+7% Synergy $0.66
Mirror of the Forebears Mirror of the Forebears
+7% Synergy $1.81
God-Pharaoh's Gift God-Pharaoh's Gift
+7% Synergy $0.21
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+7% Synergy $15.15
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+7% Synergy $8.81
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+6% Synergy $4.70
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+6% Synergy $0.55
Dragon Mask Dragon Mask
+6% Synergy $0.26
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+5% Synergy $2.74
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+5% Synergy $0.20
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+5% Synergy $3.92
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.25
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+5% Synergy $10.15
Soul Foundry Soul Foundry
+5% Synergy $0.39
Ring of Three Wishes Ring of Three Wishes
+5% Synergy $4.81
Dollhouse of Horrors Dollhouse of Horrors
+5% Synergy $0.30
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+5% Synergy $1.33
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+5% Synergy $169.50
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
+4% Synergy $5.49
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+4% Synergy $5.90
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+3% Synergy $7.93
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+3% Synergy $0.64
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+2% Synergy $5.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $2.00
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+1% Synergy $20.36
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+1% Synergy $11.36
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.61
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
-5% Synergy $4.41
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-14% Synergy $5.52
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-17% Synergy $4.35

Enchantments

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

Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+31% Synergy $2.83
Entangler Entangler
+30% Synergy $9.16
Worship Worship
+23% Synergy $1.11
Righteous Aura Righteous Aura
+18% Synergy $0.54
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+16% Synergy $2.76
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+13% Synergy $6.47
Sigil of the New Dawn Sigil of the New Dawn
+13% Synergy $0.27
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+12% Synergy $1.66
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+10% Synergy $2.34
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+10% Synergy $8.76
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+9% Synergy $2.68
Crackdown Crackdown
+9% Synergy $9.38
Axis of Mortality Axis of Mortality
+7% Synergy $1.11
Heart of Light Heart of Light
+7% Synergy $0.09
High Ground High Ground
+7% Synergy $0.35
Words of Worship Words of Worship
+7% Synergy $1.92
Orim's Prayer Orim's Prayer
+7% Synergy $0.52
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+6% Synergy $1.19
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+6% Synergy $0.15
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+6% Synergy $0.21
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+6% Synergy $0.57
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+6% Synergy $0.22
Samite Blessing Samite Blessing
+6% Synergy $0.19
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+5% Synergy $0.41
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+5% Synergy $2.62
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+5% Synergy $0.43
Search the Premises Search the Premises
+5% Synergy $0.30
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+5% Synergy $0.28
Four Knocks Four Knocks
+5% Synergy $0.67
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+5% Synergy $0.27
Celestial Convergence Celestial Convergence
+5% Synergy $1.44
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+4% Synergy $5.87
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+4% Synergy $0.20
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+4% Synergy $0.35
Indestructibility Indestructibility
+4% Synergy $1.92
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+3% Synergy $4.82
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+3% Synergy $0.35
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+3% Synergy $0.24
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+3% Synergy $2.62
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+3% Synergy $4.72
Guilty Conscience Guilty Conscience
+3% Synergy $2.71
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+3% Synergy $0.41
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+2% Synergy $4.79
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+1% Synergy $1.59
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
0% Synergy $28.99
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
0% Synergy $6.43
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
-2% Synergy $1.79
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-5% Synergy $5.70
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-7% Synergy $2.55
Land Tax Land Tax
-8% Synergy $25.67

Planeswalkers

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

The Wanderer The Wanderer
+18% Synergy $0.31
Teyo, the Shieldmage Teyo, the Shieldmage
+13% Synergy $0.28
Gideon Jura Gideon Jura
+5% Synergy $0.35
Gideon of the Trials Gideon of the Trials
+5% Synergy $1.76
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $1.87
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+4% Synergy $7.50
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
0% Synergy $1.59

Utility Lands

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

Kor Haven Kor Haven
+35% Synergy $15.14
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+24% Synergy $8.97
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+19% Synergy $7.13
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+17% Synergy $0.28
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+15% Synergy $5.36
Remote Farm Remote Farm
+15% Synergy $0.81
Karoo Karoo
+13% Synergy $1.28
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+10% Synergy $1.00
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+10% Synergy $0.48
Lotus Vale Lotus Vale
+10% Synergy $38.43
Throne of the High City Throne of the High City
+10% Synergy $0.23
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+9% Synergy $2.86
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+8% Synergy $7.66
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+8% Synergy $0.24
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+7% Synergy $22.56
Icatian Store Icatian Store
+7% Synergy $0.85
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $0.25
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+6% Synergy $0.49
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.29
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.44
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+5% Synergy $12.62
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+5% Synergy $0.18
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+5% Synergy $8.47
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+5% Synergy $2.79
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+3% Synergy $44.23
New Benalia New Benalia
+3% Synergy $0.21
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $37.51
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+1% Synergy $0.26
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+1% Synergy $5.29
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
0% Synergy $13.00
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $8.92
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-6% Synergy $6.11
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-6% Synergy $0.28
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-7% Synergy $5.50
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $3.70
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-13% Synergy $6.34
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-17% Synergy $1.16

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.21
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+8% Synergy $0.34
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.30
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+5% Synergy $5.06
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+5% Synergy $0.34
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+5% Synergy $0.47
Pyramid of the Pantheon Pyramid of the Pantheon
+5% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.53
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.08
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-22% Synergy $1.25

Lands

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

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+9% Synergy $7.86
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+5% Synergy $3.57
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+5% Synergy $35.68
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $2.43
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+5% Synergy $0.10
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+5% Synergy $0.32
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $15.98
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.41
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+3% Synergy $0.39
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.15
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.34
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $11.47
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.30
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.20
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.44

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