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Oriss, Samite Guardian
Price tag $0.74

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

#2981 Current Rank
#3346 Last Week
#3217 Last Month

New Cards

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

Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+10% Synergy $7.96

High Synergy Cards

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

Palace Guard Palace Guard
+72% Synergy $0.09
Protector of the Crown Protector of the Crown
+68% Synergy $1.69
Palisade Giant Palisade Giant
+64% Synergy $0.17
Guardian of the Gateless Guardian of the Gateless
+60% Synergy $0.28
Wall of Glare Wall of Glare
+59% Synergy $0.61
Pariah Pariah
+53% Synergy $1.39
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+46% Synergy $1.96
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+46% Synergy $0.87
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+45% Synergy $1.23
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+38% Synergy $10.34

Top Cards

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

Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+38% Synergy $0.71
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+32% Synergy $1.22
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+31% Synergy $6.98
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+31% Synergy $1.36
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+30% Synergy $9.60
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+28% Synergy $0.16
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+24% Synergy $5.33
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-1% Synergy $3.26
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-21% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-28% Synergy $0.96

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $37.00
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $103.74
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $77.64
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $50.22
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $82.60
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $95.44
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-17% Synergy $34.30

Creatures

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

Weathered Bodyguards Weathered Bodyguards
+37% Synergy $0.24
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+32% Synergy $9.37
Archon of Coronation Archon of Coronation
+32% Synergy $0.45
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+30% Synergy $0.66
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+28% Synergy $0.71
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+28% Synergy $2.90
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+28% Synergy $0.24
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+28% Synergy $6.87
Hundred-Handed One Hundred-Handed One
+28% Synergy $0.21
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+26% Synergy $0.56
Order of Whiteclay Order of Whiteclay
+24% Synergy $0.17
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+23% Synergy $4.83
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+23% Synergy $0.24
Master Apothecary Master Apothecary
+22% Synergy $0.76
Kjeldoran Royal Guard Kjeldoran Royal Guard
+22% Synergy $0.31
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+20% Synergy $3.21
Ironfist Crusher Ironfist Crusher
+20% Synergy $0.11
Veteran Bodyguard Veteran Bodyguard
+18% Synergy
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+17% Synergy $3.85
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+15% Synergy $0.48
Reveille Squad Reveille Squad
+15% Synergy $0.34
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+14% Synergy $0.28
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+14% Synergy $1.12
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+13% Synergy $2.93
Battletide Alchemist Battletide Alchemist
+13% Synergy $1.73
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+12% Synergy $2.46
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+12% Synergy $0.96
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+12% Synergy $0.28
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+11% Synergy $0.23
Beacon of Destiny Beacon of Destiny
+11% Synergy $0.29
War Priest of Thune War Priest of Thune
+11% Synergy $0.13
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+10% Synergy $2.54
Myojin of Blooming Dawn Myojin of Blooming Dawn
+10% Synergy $0.27
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+9% Synergy $0.58
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+9% Synergy $0.20
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+9% Synergy $0.29
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+7% Synergy $4.57
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+7% Synergy $2.05
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.25
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+5% Synergy $0.86
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+5% Synergy $1.44
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+4% Synergy $0.57
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+4% Synergy $5.86
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+3% Synergy $0.22
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+2% Synergy $9.18
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $4.17
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
-2% Synergy $0.36
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-4% Synergy $0.23
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-9% Synergy $1.84
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-13% Synergy $45.59

Instants

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

Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+30% Synergy $0.46
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+28% Synergy $0.24
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+25% Synergy $0.78
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+22% Synergy $6.73
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+21% Synergy $2.29
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+20% Synergy $0.90
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+19% Synergy $4.91
Gideon's Sacrifice Gideon's Sacrifice
+19% Synergy $0.15
Shelter Shelter
+13% Synergy $0.14
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+12% Synergy $3.24
Holy Day Holy Day
+12% Synergy $0.48
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+11% Synergy $8.17
Riot Control Riot Control
+11% Synergy $0.24
Angelsong Angelsong
+10% Synergy $0.54
Safe Passage Safe Passage
+10% Synergy $0.12
Divine Deflection Divine Deflection
+7% Synergy $0.25
Reprieve Reprieve
+6% Synergy $1.20
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $1.70
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+6% Synergy $4.94
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+6% Synergy $2.55
Oblation Oblation
+6% Synergy $0.61
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+6% Synergy $0.15
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+6% Synergy $1.31
Illumination Illumination
+6% Synergy $0.51
Eerie Interference Eerie Interference
+6% Synergy $0.08
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+5% Synergy $0.20
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+5% Synergy $0.09
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.23
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+4% Synergy $4.33
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+3% Synergy $2.37
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+3% Synergy $3.90
Condemn Condemn
+3% Synergy $0.11
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+2% Synergy $0.51
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+1% Synergy $0.40
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $17.03
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $0.73
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-9% Synergy $6.18
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-12% Synergy $0.38

Sorceries

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

Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+16% Synergy $0.29
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+15% Synergy $0.27
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+12% Synergy $0.14
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+10% Synergy $9.90
Survival Cache Survival Cache
+9% Synergy $0.12
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+6% Synergy $2.42
Remember the Fallen Remember the Fallen
+6% Synergy $0.09
Jailbreak Jailbreak
+6% Synergy $0.21
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $0.67
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.60
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+4% Synergy $0.30
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-1% Synergy $1.78
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-1% Synergy $1.32
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-5% Synergy $2.26
Austere Command Austere Command
-14% Synergy $0.38

Utility Artifacts

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

Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+18% Synergy $1.88
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+18% Synergy $0.85
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+16% Synergy $0.26
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+16% Synergy $11.96
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+14% Synergy $12.57
Ring of Three Wishes Ring of Three Wishes
+13% Synergy $5.08
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+13% Synergy $1.21
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+12% Synergy $4.70
Conqueror's Galleon Conqueror's Foothold Conqueror's Galleon
+11% Synergy $0.49
Campfire Campfire
+11% Synergy $0.25
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+11% Synergy $17.19
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+10% Synergy $2.25
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+10% Synergy $6.76
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+9% Synergy $2.23
Blinding Powder Blinding Powder
+9% Synergy $0.37
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+9% Synergy $0.69
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+8% Synergy $29.61
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+8% Synergy $6.81
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+8% Synergy $4.41
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+8% Synergy $0.81
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+8% Synergy $1.73
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+7% Synergy $5.16
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+7% Synergy $5.19
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+7% Synergy $0.11
World Map World Map
+7% Synergy $0.14
Soul Foundry Soul Foundry
+7% Synergy $0.33
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+7% Synergy $119.47
Bubble Matrix Bubble Matrix
+7% Synergy $4.54
Soul Conduit Soul Conduit
+7% Synergy $0.67
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+6% Synergy $0.63
Mirror of the Forebears Mirror of the Forebears
+6% Synergy $1.83
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+6% Synergy $6.60
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+5% Synergy $0.13
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+5% Synergy $4.07
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+4% Synergy $3.12
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+4% Synergy $0.43
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+4% Synergy $5.90
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
0% Synergy $8.64
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.32
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-13% Synergy $5.28
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-18% Synergy $3.48

Enchantments

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

Entangler Entangler
+34% Synergy $1.20
Worship Worship
+30% Synergy $1.46
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+26% Synergy $2.38
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+19% Synergy $5.63
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+17% Synergy $1.19
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+15% Synergy $1.52
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+13% Synergy $1.25
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+11% Synergy $3.36
Axis of Mortality Axis of Mortality
+11% Synergy $0.87
Heart of Light Heart of Light
+9% Synergy $0.08
Sigil of the New Dawn Sigil of the New Dawn
+9% Synergy $0.23
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+8% Synergy $2.54
Saving Grace Saving Grace
+7% Synergy $0.20
Mystic Barrier Mystic Barrier
+7% Synergy $0.99
Samite Blessing Samite Blessing
+7% Synergy $0.16
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+6% Synergy $24.73
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+6% Synergy $0.44
Search the Premises Search the Premises
+6% Synergy $0.14
Righteous Aura Righteous Aura
+6% Synergy $0.43
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+6% Synergy $0.64
High Ground High Ground
+6% Synergy $0.25
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+6% Synergy $0.40
Guilty Conscience Guilty Conscience
+6% Synergy $0.36
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+6% Synergy $0.14
Orim's Prayer Orim's Prayer
+6% Synergy $0.48
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+5% Synergy $0.06
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+5% Synergy $0.22
Four Knocks Four Knocks
+5% Synergy $0.44
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+4% Synergy $0.14
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+4% Synergy $0.41
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+3% Synergy $6.05
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+3% Synergy $3.36
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+3% Synergy $0.08
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+2% Synergy $0.42
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+2% Synergy $5.67
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+2% Synergy $0.46
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+1% Synergy $1.43
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $20.79
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-5% Synergy $3.09
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-11% Synergy $4.35

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
+17% Synergy $0.21
Gideon of the Trials Gideon of the Trials
+8% Synergy $1.26
Teyo, Geometric Tactician Teyo, Geometric Tactician
+6% Synergy $5.18
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+5% Synergy $7.66
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $1.00
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+1% Synergy $0.88

Utility Lands

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

Kor Haven Kor Haven
+32% Synergy $11.12
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+22% Synergy $7.45
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+17% Synergy $6.80
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+15% Synergy $0.09
Remote Farm Remote Farm
+14% Synergy $0.54
Karoo Karoo
+12% Synergy $1.02
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+11% Synergy $4.55
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+11% Synergy $0.51
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+10% Synergy $16.80
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+10% Synergy $0.55
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+10% Synergy $0.19
Throne of the High City Throne of the High City
+10% Synergy $0.13
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+9% Synergy $5.76
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+8% Synergy $0.85
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.40
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.22
Lotus Vale Lotus Vale
+5% Synergy $37.89
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+4% Synergy $0.12
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+4% Synergy $7.88
New Benalia New Benalia
+4% Synergy $0.24
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+3% Synergy $0.18
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+2% Synergy $10.32
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-4% Synergy $35.89
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $41.89
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.59
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $0.15
War Room War Room
-7% Synergy $2.85
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-8% Synergy $3.53
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-8% Synergy $0.51
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-17% Synergy $4.66
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-17% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.15
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+9% Synergy $4.92
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+8% Synergy $0.20
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+5% Synergy $3.81
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+5% Synergy $0.48
Bandit's Haul Bandit's Haul
+5% Synergy $0.11
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+4% Synergy $0.28
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.17
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+3% Synergy $173.92
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-14% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-20% Synergy $1.24

Lands

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

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+13% Synergy $6.76
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $1.70
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.21
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $0.67
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.23
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.24
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+2% Synergy $0.33
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
0% Synergy $3.18
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.06
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $4.17

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