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Oriss, Samite Guardian
Price tag $0.77

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

#3560 Current Rank
#3248 Last Month

High Synergy Cards

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

Palace Guard Palace Guard
+76% Synergy $0.07
Protector of the Crown Protector of the Crown
+65% Synergy $1.66
Palisade Giant Palisade Giant
+63% Synergy $0.19
Guardian of the Gateless Guardian of the Gateless
+62% Synergy $0.28
Wall of Glare Wall of Glare
+59% Synergy $0.57
Pariah Pariah
+49% Synergy $1.53
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+49% Synergy $3.16
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+46% Synergy $1.29
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+46% Synergy $5.57
Weathered Bodyguards Weathered Bodyguards
+40% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+36% Synergy $9.32
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+34% Synergy $1.38
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+33% Synergy $0.61
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+33% Synergy $7.95
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+30% Synergy $10.22
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+30% Synergy $1.59
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+28% Synergy $5.13
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
0% Synergy $3.45
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-21% Synergy $1.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-27% Synergy $1.14

Game Changers

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $109.39
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $78.39
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $32.03
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $78.29
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $94.95
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $50.09
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-17% Synergy $36.64

Creatures

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

Archon of Coronation Archon of Coronation
+31% Synergy $0.35
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+30% Synergy $0.79
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+30% Synergy $10.68
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+28% Synergy $8.35
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+28% Synergy $0.67
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+27% Synergy $0.18
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+27% Synergy $0.18
Hundred-Handed One Hundred-Handed One
+27% Synergy $0.27
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+26% Synergy $5.29
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+26% Synergy $8.62
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+25% Synergy $0.20
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+24% Synergy $0.26
Order of Whiteclay Order of Whiteclay
+23% Synergy $0.27
Master Apothecary Master Apothecary
+23% Synergy $0.77
Kjeldoran Royal Guard Kjeldoran Royal Guard
+21% Synergy $0.36
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+19% Synergy $3.31
Ironfist Crusher Ironfist Crusher
+19% Synergy $0.08
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+17% Synergy $4.65
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+16% Synergy $0.28
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+16% Synergy $3.14
Reveille Squad Reveille Squad
+15% Synergy $0.32
Veteran Bodyguard Veteran Bodyguard
+15% Synergy
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+14% Synergy $1.08
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+14% Synergy $0.50
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+13% Synergy $3.55
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+13% Synergy $0.25
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+12% Synergy $0.20
Battletide Alchemist Battletide Alchemist
+12% Synergy $1.74
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+10% Synergy $2.33
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+10% Synergy $1.36
War Priest of Thune War Priest of Thune
+10% Synergy $0.16
Battlefield Medic Battlefield Medic
+10% Synergy $0.13
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+9% Synergy $2.11
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+9% Synergy $0.23
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+8% Synergy $0.76
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+8% Synergy $9.02
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+8% Synergy $0.16
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+8% Synergy $0.16
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+7% Synergy $0.66
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+6% Synergy $2.08
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+6% Synergy $3.72
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+5% Synergy $0.46
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+4% Synergy $0.26
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+4% Synergy $0.22
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+4% Synergy $10.33
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+3% Synergy $7.03
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $4.13
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-4% Synergy $0.25
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-9% Synergy $1.64
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-18% Synergy $41.79

Instants

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

Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+28% Synergy $0.62
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+26% Synergy $0.23
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+25% Synergy $7.66
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+24% Synergy $0.71
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+22% Synergy $4.17
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+19% Synergy $0.39
Gideon's Sacrifice Gideon's Sacrifice
+19% Synergy $0.13
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+17% Synergy $6.95
Shelter Shelter
+15% Synergy $0.09
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+13% Synergy $9.20
Riot Control Riot Control
+12% Synergy $0.25
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+10% Synergy $3.46
Safe Passage Safe Passage
+10% Synergy $0.11
Angelsong Angelsong
+10% Synergy $0.54
Holy Day Holy Day
+9% Synergy $0.50
Illumination Illumination
+8% Synergy $0.70
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+7% Synergy $6.87
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+7% Synergy $0.20
Reprieve Reprieve
+6% Synergy $1.36
Samite Ministration Samite Ministration
+6% Synergy $0.22
Divine Deflection Divine Deflection
+6% Synergy $0.19
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.69
Oblation Oblation
+5% Synergy $0.62
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+5% Synergy $2.24
Condemn Condemn
+5% Synergy $0.12
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+5% Synergy $0.09
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+5% Synergy $0.08
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+5% Synergy $1.40
Eerie Interference Eerie Interference
+5% Synergy $0.09
Congregate Congregate
+5% Synergy $0.14
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+4% Synergy $1.16
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+4% Synergy $0.13
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+3% Synergy $0.63
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.26
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $0.30
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+3% Synergy $0.06
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+3% Synergy $3.86
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+2% Synergy $2.51
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+2% Synergy $0.55
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+2% Synergy $3.63
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+2% Synergy $0.13
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $17.98
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-5% Synergy $1.18
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $0.68
Ephemerate Ephemerate
-7% Synergy $3.83
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-9% Synergy $7.43
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-10% Synergy $0.40
Disenchant Disenchant
-11% Synergy $0.17
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-17% Synergy $8.91

Sorceries

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

Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+13% Synergy $0.27
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+13% Synergy $0.15
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+11% Synergy $0.27
Survival Cache Survival Cache
+8% Synergy $0.12
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+7% Synergy $10.23
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+6% Synergy $0.44
Remember the Fallen Remember the Fallen
+6% Synergy $0.09
Jailbreak Jailbreak
+6% Synergy $0.22
Reverse the Sands Reverse the Sands
+6% Synergy $0.49
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $0.72
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+4% Synergy $0.29
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+4% Synergy $0.25
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+3% Synergy $1.27
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
0% Synergy $1.70
Open the Armory Open the Armory
0% Synergy $1.95
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-2% Synergy $0.41
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
-2% Synergy $9.01
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-3% Synergy $2.14
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-5% Synergy $2.26
Austere Command Austere Command
-15% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Expedition Map Expedition Map
+20% Synergy $1.06
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+18% Synergy $12.72
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+15% Synergy $2.26
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+15% Synergy $9.98
Campfire Campfire
+14% Synergy $0.26
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+14% Synergy $1.54
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.21
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+12% Synergy $7.42
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+12% Synergy $4.43
Conqueror's Galleon Conqueror's Foothold Conqueror's Galleon
+10% Synergy $0.56
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+10% Synergy $28.62
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+10% Synergy $16.26
Ring of Three Wishes Ring of Three Wishes
+10% Synergy $4.43
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+9% Synergy $2.11
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+9% Synergy $0.56
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+8% Synergy $169.50
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+8% Synergy $6.42
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+8% Synergy $2.13
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+8% Synergy $4.52
Blinding Powder Blinding Powder
+8% Synergy $0.41
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+8% Synergy $0.71
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+7% Synergy $0.11
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+6% Synergy $0.11
World Map World Map
+6% Synergy $0.10
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+6% Synergy $4.18
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.13
Dragon Mask Dragon Mask
+6% Synergy $0.27
Bubble Matrix Bubble Matrix
+6% Synergy $4.34
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+6% Synergy $4.86
God-Pharaoh's Gift God-Pharaoh's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.22
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+6% Synergy $0.56
Soul Foundry Soul Foundry
+6% Synergy $0.33
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+6% Synergy $0.64
Mirror of the Forebears Mirror of the Forebears
+6% Synergy $1.87
Soul Conduit Soul Conduit
+6% Synergy $0.74
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+5% Synergy $4.87
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+5% Synergy $2.62
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+4% Synergy $2.70
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+4% Synergy $6.90
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+4% Synergy $4.12
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+4% Synergy $1.35
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+3% Synergy $0.61
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+3% Synergy $16.06
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+3% Synergy $4.91
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
-1% Synergy $9.06
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.12
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-13% Synergy $5.22
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-18% Synergy $3.34

Enchantments

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

Entangler Entangler
+34% Synergy $11.02
Worship Worship
+31% Synergy $1.37
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+25% Synergy $2.50
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+18% Synergy $5.83
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+16% Synergy $1.16
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+14% Synergy $1.50
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+13% Synergy $2.97
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+12% Synergy $2.23
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+12% Synergy $1.84
Righteous Aura Righteous Aura
+10% Synergy $0.44
Sigil of the New Dawn Sigil of the New Dawn
+10% Synergy $0.21
Axis of Mortality Axis of Mortality
+10% Synergy $1.13
Samite Blessing Samite Blessing
+8% Synergy $0.14
Heart of Light Heart of Light
+8% Synergy $0.08
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+7% Synergy $0.04
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+7% Synergy $0.15
Search the Premises Search the Premises
+6% Synergy $0.12
Mystic Barrier Mystic Barrier
+6% Synergy $1.26
Celestial Convergence Celestial Convergence
+6% Synergy $1.43
High Ground High Ground
+6% Synergy $0.31
Orim's Prayer Orim's Prayer
+6% Synergy $0.50
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+5% Synergy $0.19
Four Knocks Four Knocks
+5% Synergy $0.28
Crackdown Crackdown
+5% Synergy $10.03
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+4% Synergy $0.25
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+4% Synergy $0.13
Saving Grace Saving Grace
+4% Synergy $0.27
Guilty Conscience Guilty Conscience
+4% Synergy $1.25
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+4% Synergy $0.55
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+3% Synergy $5.78
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+3% Synergy $0.36
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+3% Synergy $0.10
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $24.39
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+2% Synergy $0.50
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+1% Synergy $1.96
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
0% Synergy $0.54
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $4.88
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
-2% Synergy $0.27
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
-3% Synergy $1.14
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-5% Synergy $3.00
Land Tax Land Tax
-6% Synergy $22.02
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-10% Synergy $5.21

Planeswalkers

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

The Wanderer The Wanderer
+21% Synergy $0.24
Teyo, the Shieldmage Teyo, the Shieldmage
+19% Synergy $0.18
Gideon of the Trials Gideon of the Trials
+10% Synergy $1.09
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+7% Synergy $7.83
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+5% Synergy $0.64
Teyo, Geometric Tactician Teyo, Geometric Tactician
+5% Synergy $5.81
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+1% Synergy $0.91

Utility Lands

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

Kor Haven Kor Haven
+31% Synergy $12.40
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+19% Synergy $0.07
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+19% Synergy $7.61
Remote Farm Remote Farm
+16% Synergy $0.57
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+14% Synergy $0.51
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+13% Synergy $5.98
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+12% Synergy $5.95
Karoo Karoo
+11% Synergy $1.09
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+11% Synergy $3.24
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+10% Synergy $0.79
Throne of the High City Throne of the High City
+10% Synergy $0.17
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+9% Synergy $0.16
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+9% Synergy $0.34
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.39
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.21
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+6% Synergy $16.79
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+6% Synergy $1.93
Lotus Vale Lotus Vale
+5% Synergy $38.58
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+4% Synergy $7.63
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+4% Synergy $0.09
New Benalia New Benalia
+4% Synergy $0.22
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+2% Synergy $0.15
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $11.40
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $35.36
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $39.21
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-6% Synergy $3.80
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $1.99
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-6% Synergy $0.13
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-8% Synergy $0.72
War Room War Room
-10% Synergy $3.03
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-15% Synergy $4.06
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-18% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+14% Synergy $0.16
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+12% Synergy $5.28
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+8% Synergy $0.24
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+7% Synergy $0.22
Pyramid of the Pantheon Pyramid of the Pantheon
+6% Synergy $0.27
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+6% Synergy $0.25
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+5% Synergy $0.44
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+5% Synergy $4.29
Bandit's Haul Bandit's Haul
+5% Synergy $0.06
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.17
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+3% Synergy $181.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-25% Synergy $1.46

Lands

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

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+13% Synergy $7.10
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+6% Synergy $0.28
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.69
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+4% Synergy $0.28
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $0.72
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $4.81
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.26
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+2% Synergy $3.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.16
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.05
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $4.13

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