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Oriss, Samite Guardian
Price tag $0.79

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

#3047 Current Rank
#3137 Last Week
#3326 Last Month

High Synergy Cards

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

Palace Guard Palace Guard
+74% Synergy $0.07
Palisade Giant Palisade Giant
+62% Synergy $0.23
Protector of the Crown Protector of the Crown
+62% Synergy $1.58
Wall of Glare Wall of Glare
+57% Synergy $0.51
Guardian of the Gateless Guardian of the Gateless
+56% Synergy $0.25
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+49% Synergy $5.45
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+46% Synergy $5.09
Pariah Pariah
+46% Synergy $1.90
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+43% Synergy $3.09
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+42% Synergy $2.80

Top Cards

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

Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+34% Synergy $7.61
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+33% Synergy $9.67
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+33% Synergy $12.01
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+33% Synergy $5.66
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+30% Synergy $0.41
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+28% Synergy $4.47
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+27% Synergy $1.66
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+10% Synergy $3.84
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-21% Synergy $1.16
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-26% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $31.52
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $99.32
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $47.42
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $48.00

Creatures

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

Weathered Bodyguards Weathered Bodyguards
+39% Synergy $0.25
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+34% Synergy $12.77
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+28% Synergy $0.22
Hundred-Handed One Hundred-Handed One
+28% Synergy $0.23
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+28% Synergy $0.50
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+28% Synergy $6.28
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+27% Synergy $0.50
Archon of Coronation Archon of Coronation
+27% Synergy $0.41
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+23% Synergy $3.66
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+22% Synergy $7.07
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+22% Synergy $0.17
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+22% Synergy $0.71
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+22% Synergy $0.35
Master Apothecary Master Apothecary
+21% Synergy $0.77
Kjeldoran Royal Guard Kjeldoran Royal Guard
+20% Synergy $0.15
Order of Whiteclay Order of Whiteclay
+19% Synergy $0.25
Battletide Alchemist Battletide Alchemist
+17% Synergy $2.55
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+16% Synergy $2.47
Ironfist Crusher Ironfist Crusher
+16% Synergy $0.07
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+14% Synergy $5.98
Beacon of Destiny Beacon of Destiny
+14% Synergy $0.40
Battlefield Medic Battlefield Medic
+14% Synergy $0.13
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+13% Synergy $3.58
Reveille Squad Reveille Squad
+13% Synergy $0.30
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+12% Synergy $0.16
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+12% Synergy $3.64
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+12% Synergy $2.06
Veteran Bodyguard Veteran Bodyguard
+12% Synergy
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+11% Synergy $0.23
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+11% Synergy $1.11
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+11% Synergy $1.08
Orim, Samite Healer Orim, Samite Healer
+10% Synergy $2.06
War Priest of Thune War Priest of Thune
+9% Synergy $0.15
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+8% Synergy $0.25
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+8% Synergy $3.66
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+8% Synergy $0.34
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+7% Synergy $2.87
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+7% Synergy $0.60
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+6% Synergy $4.97
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+5% Synergy $0.64
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+4% Synergy $0.49
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+3% Synergy $8.86
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.23
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
-1% Synergy $0.16
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
-1% Synergy $10.66
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-2% Synergy $0.22
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
-2% Synergy $0.30
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $3.77
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-12% Synergy $4.31
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-19% Synergy $46.54

Instants

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

Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+32% Synergy $0.74
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+25% Synergy $1.56
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+24% Synergy $0.35
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+24% Synergy $1.31
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+23% Synergy $3.84
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+19% Synergy $6.84
Gideon's Sacrifice Gideon's Sacrifice
+18% Synergy $0.11
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+16% Synergy $7.77
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+15% Synergy $11.01
Shelter Shelter
+15% Synergy $0.14
Riot Control Riot Control
+13% Synergy $0.21
Safe Passage Safe Passage
+13% Synergy $0.09
Holy Day Holy Day
+12% Synergy $0.49
Angelsong Angelsong
+11% Synergy $0.55
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+10% Synergy $15.39
Divine Deflection Divine Deflection
+10% Synergy $0.27
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+8% Synergy $4.53
Condemn Condemn
+8% Synergy $0.15
Samite Ministration Samite Ministration
+8% Synergy $0.20
Illumination Illumination
+7% Synergy $0.81
Congregate Congregate
+7% Synergy $0.14
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+7% Synergy $1.98
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+6% Synergy $1.08
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $1.44
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+6% Synergy $8.26
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+6% Synergy $0.16
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+6% Synergy $1.36
Honor the Fallen Honor the Fallen
+6% Synergy $12.04
Reprieve Reprieve
+5% Synergy $1.32
Oblation Oblation
+5% Synergy $0.57
Eerie Interference Eerie Interference
+5% Synergy $0.06
Dazzling Reflection Dazzling Reflection
+5% Synergy $0.14
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+4% Synergy $3.07
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+4% Synergy $0.12
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+4% Synergy $0.14
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.32
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $0.27
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+3% Synergy $2.35
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+3% Synergy $0.10
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+2% Synergy $0.53
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+1% Synergy $3.65
Silence Silence
-1% Synergy $6.37
Get Lost Get Lost
-1% Synergy $4.76
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $17.09
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $0.87
Ephemerate Ephemerate
-7% Synergy $4.62
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-8% Synergy $0.27
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-8% Synergy $8.46
Disenchant Disenchant
-11% Synergy $0.10
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-18% Synergy $14.64

Sorceries

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

Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+16% Synergy $0.21
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+14% Synergy $0.30
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+9% Synergy $0.36
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+8% Synergy $10.03
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+6% Synergy $0.52
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+6% Synergy $0.97
Jailbreak Jailbreak
+6% Synergy $0.25
Survival Cache Survival Cache
+6% Synergy $0.10
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+5% Synergy $2.35
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+5% Synergy $0.25
Remember the Fallen Remember the Fallen
+5% Synergy $0.09
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+4% Synergy $0.15
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+3% Synergy $0.48
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+3% Synergy $0.17
Fumigate Fumigate
+2% Synergy $0.19
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-1% Synergy $3.13
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-1% Synergy $0.96
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-3% Synergy $0.73
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
-3% Synergy $8.47
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-9% Synergy $2.73
Austere Command Austere Command
-15% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+20% Synergy $13.90
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+17% Synergy $11.62
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+16% Synergy $2.71
Campfire Campfire
+15% Synergy $0.20
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.23
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+14% Synergy $0.73
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+12% Synergy $2.18
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+12% Synergy $4.19
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+11% Synergy $2.20
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+11% Synergy $18.16
Blinding Powder Blinding Powder
+10% Synergy $0.41
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+9% Synergy $31.64
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+9% Synergy $1.00
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+9% Synergy $0.63
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+9% Synergy $6.26
Conqueror's Galleon Conqueror's Foothold Conqueror's Galleon
+8% Synergy $0.82
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+8% Synergy $0.70
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+8% Synergy $2.44
Bubble Matrix Bubble Matrix
+8% Synergy $4.60
Mirror of the Forebears Mirror of the Forebears
+8% Synergy $1.74
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+7% Synergy $17.25
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+7% Synergy $5.13
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+6% Synergy $4.74
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+6% Synergy $4.42
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+6% Synergy $0.10
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+6% Synergy $5.07
Ring of Three Wishes Ring of Three Wishes
+6% Synergy $4.39
Dragon Mask Dragon Mask
+6% Synergy $0.28
God-Pharaoh's Gift God-Pharaoh's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.18
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+6% Synergy $0.54
Soul Foundry Soul Foundry
+6% Synergy $0.37
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+6% Synergy $169.50
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+5% Synergy $9.14
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.09
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+5% Synergy $6.77
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+5% Synergy $3.56
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+4% Synergy $10.31
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+3% Synergy $9.80
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+3% Synergy $2.43
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+3% Synergy $5.18
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+1% Synergy $19.38
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+1% Synergy $0.75
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.58
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
-5% Synergy $3.60
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.38
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-12% Synergy $3.72
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-19% Synergy $4.13

Enchantments

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

Entangler Entangler
+36% Synergy $10.51
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+27% Synergy $2.72
Worship Worship
+26% Synergy $1.29
Righteous Aura Righteous Aura
+17% Synergy $0.52
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+16% Synergy $2.10
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+14% Synergy $5.82
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+13% Synergy $1.71
Sigil of the New Dawn Sigil of the New Dawn
+13% Synergy $0.19
Samite Blessing Samite Blessing
+12% Synergy $0.17
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+11% Synergy $2.24
Heart of Light Heart of Light
+10% Synergy $0.09
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+9% Synergy $8.49
Orim's Prayer Orim's Prayer
+9% Synergy $0.52
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+8% Synergy $0.03
Crackdown Crackdown
+8% Synergy $9.59
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+8% Synergy $0.58
Axis of Mortality Axis of Mortality
+8% Synergy $1.04
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+7% Synergy $2.20
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+7% Synergy $0.19
High Ground High Ground
+7% Synergy $0.30
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+6% Synergy $2.47
Celestial Convergence Celestial Convergence
+6% Synergy $1.47
Mark of Asylum Mark of Asylum
+6% Synergy $0.99
Words of Worship Words of Worship
+6% Synergy $1.91
Search the Premises Search the Premises
+5% Synergy $0.16
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+5% Synergy $0.10
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+5% Synergy $0.21
Four Knocks Four Knocks
+5% Synergy $0.55
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+4% Synergy $3.65
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+4% Synergy $0.08
Indestructibility Indestructibility
+4% Synergy $1.65
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+4% Synergy $0.13
Saving Grace Saving Grace
+4% Synergy $0.28
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+3% Synergy $5.73
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+3% Synergy $1.10
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+3% Synergy $4.67
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+3% Synergy $0.38
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+3% Synergy $0.47
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+3% Synergy $0.33
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+3% Synergy $0.89
Guilty Conscience Guilty Conscience
+3% Synergy $5.39
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+2% Synergy $0.42
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+2% Synergy $6.06
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+2% Synergy $0.72
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $28.55
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
0% Synergy $4.67
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
-1% Synergy $1.68
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-2% Synergy $1.90
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-4% Synergy $6.31
Land Tax Land Tax
-6% Synergy $24.31

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
+13% Synergy $0.19
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+6% Synergy $6.75
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+5% Synergy $1.08
Gideon of the Trials Gideon of the Trials
+5% Synergy $1.45
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
0% Synergy $1.58

Utility Lands

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

Kor Haven Kor Haven
+36% Synergy $14.28
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+23% Synergy $7.91
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+17% Synergy $6.11
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+17% Synergy $0.06
Remote Farm Remote Farm
+16% Synergy $0.70
Karoo Karoo
+14% Synergy $1.16
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+12% Synergy $5.66
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+11% Synergy $0.46
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+9% Synergy $1.13
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+9% Synergy $1.62
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+9% Synergy $0.11
Throne of the High City Throne of the High City
+9% Synergy $0.16
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+7% Synergy $0.38
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.22
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.59
Lotus Vale Lotus Vale
+6% Synergy $38.01
Icatian Store Icatian Store
+6% Synergy $0.81
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+5% Synergy $19.58
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+5% Synergy $8.46
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+5% Synergy $7.65
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+4% Synergy $0.07
New Benalia New Benalia
+4% Synergy $0.20
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+3% Synergy $13.31
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+1% Synergy $0.14
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $11.66
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $45.08
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $35.94
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-2% Synergy $4.57
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $5.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-6% Synergy $0.11
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-7% Synergy $5.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $3.28
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-18% Synergy $4.39
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-19% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.18
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+11% Synergy $0.35
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+9% Synergy $4.70
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+7% Synergy $0.29
Pyramid of the Pantheon Pyramid of the Pantheon
+6% Synergy $0.40
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+5% Synergy $0.29
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+5% Synergy $0.50
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.71
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.72
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-23% Synergy $1.04

Lands

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

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+10% Synergy $7.15
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $1.44
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+6% Synergy $0.97
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+5% Synergy $0.36
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+5% Synergy $0.22
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.21
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+1% Synergy $3.83
Plains Plains
-3% Synergy $0.20
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $3.77

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