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Oriss, Samite Guardian
Price tag $0.75

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

#4170 Current Rank
#3346 Last Month

High Synergy Cards

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

Palace Guard Palace Guard
+75% Synergy $0.07
Protector of the Crown Protector of the Crown
+64% Synergy $1.66
Palisade Giant Palisade Giant
+62% Synergy $0.19
Guardian of the Gateless Guardian of the Gateless
+61% Synergy $0.23
Wall of Glare Wall of Glare
+57% Synergy $0.56
Pariah Pariah
+48% Synergy $1.50
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+48% Synergy $3.20
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+45% Synergy $1.84
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+44% Synergy $5.78
Weathered Bodyguards Weathered Bodyguards
+39% Synergy $0.26

Top Cards

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

Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+36% Synergy $8.17
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+35% Synergy $10.31
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+35% Synergy $2.97
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+33% Synergy $7.43
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+32% Synergy $0.39
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+32% Synergy $1.25
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+28% Synergy $4.06
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+18% Synergy $0.20
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+3% Synergy $3.89
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-22% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $116.80
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $83.26
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $30.49
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $46.24
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $89.88
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-16% Synergy $44.01

Creatures

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

Drumbellower Drumbellower
+31% Synergy $9.07
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+30% Synergy $0.39
Archon of Coronation Archon of Coronation
+30% Synergy $0.42
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+28% Synergy $5.58
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+28% Synergy $0.35
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+27% Synergy $5.65
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+27% Synergy $0.14
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+27% Synergy $0.66
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+26% Synergy $0.21
Hundred-Handed One Hundred-Handed One
+26% Synergy $0.22
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+25% Synergy $0.31
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+25% Synergy $6.45
Order of Whiteclay Order of Whiteclay
+24% Synergy $0.17
Master Apothecary Master Apothecary
+24% Synergy $0.78
Kjeldoran Royal Guard Kjeldoran Royal Guard
+22% Synergy $0.14
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+19% Synergy $3.47
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+17% Synergy $8.03
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+17% Synergy $4.47
Ironfist Crusher Ironfist Crusher
+17% Synergy $0.08
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+15% Synergy $0.54
Reveille Squad Reveille Squad
+15% Synergy $0.32
Veteran Bodyguard Veteran Bodyguard
+15% Synergy
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+14% Synergy $2.17
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+14% Synergy $1.08
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+13% Synergy $0.22
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+13% Synergy $0.19
Battletide Alchemist Battletide Alchemist
+13% Synergy $2.32
Beacon of Destiny Beacon of Destiny
+11% Synergy $0.43
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+10% Synergy $0.37
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+10% Synergy $1.55
Myojin of Blooming Dawn Myojin of Blooming Dawn
+10% Synergy $0.24
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+9% Synergy $0.47
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+8% Synergy $2.57
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+8% Synergy $0.55
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+8% Synergy $9.30
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+8% Synergy $0.22
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+7% Synergy $2.98
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+7% Synergy $3.41
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+7% Synergy $0.16
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+6% Synergy $3.48
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+6% Synergy $0.41
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.20
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+5% Synergy $0.19
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+5% Synergy $0.12
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+4% Synergy $9.73
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+4% Synergy $7.05
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.79
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-3% Synergy $0.17
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-9% Synergy $1.89
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-17% Synergy $42.73

Instants

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

Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+28% Synergy $0.63
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+26% Synergy $6.62
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+25% Synergy $0.26
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+22% Synergy $0.91
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+22% Synergy $3.67
Gideon's Sacrifice Gideon's Sacrifice
+21% Synergy $0.12
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+20% Synergy $0.60
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+15% Synergy $6.73
Shelter Shelter
+15% Synergy $0.10
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+13% Synergy $9.59
Riot Control Riot Control
+12% Synergy $0.19
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+10% Synergy $3.79
Safe Passage Safe Passage
+10% Synergy $0.10
Angelsong Angelsong
+10% Synergy $0.55
Holy Day Holy Day
+9% Synergy $0.48
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+8% Synergy $7.50
Illumination Illumination
+8% Synergy $0.88
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+7% Synergy $0.19
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $1.61
Oblation Oblation
+6% Synergy $0.60
Samite Ministration Samite Ministration
+6% Synergy $0.22
Divine Deflection Divine Deflection
+6% Synergy $0.21
Eerie Interference Eerie Interference
+6% Synergy $0.06
Condemn Condemn
+5% Synergy $0.13
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+5% Synergy $0.11
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+5% Synergy $0.11
Congregate Congregate
+5% Synergy $0.15
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+5% Synergy $1.92
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+5% Synergy $0.15
Reprieve Reprieve
+4% Synergy $1.19
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+4% Synergy $1.31
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+4% Synergy $1.27
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $0.25
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+3% Synergy $0.90
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+3% Synergy $2.75
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.27
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+3% Synergy $0.48
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+3% Synergy $0.07
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+3% Synergy $1.95
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+2% Synergy $3.60
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+2% Synergy $0.13
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-5% Synergy $0.80
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $14.89
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $0.96
Ephemerate Ephemerate
-7% Synergy $4.57
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-9% Synergy $7.82
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-10% Synergy $0.30
Disenchant Disenchant
-10% Synergy $0.14
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-17% Synergy $9.22
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-28% Synergy $1.71

Sorceries

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

Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+14% Synergy $0.18
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+11% Synergy $0.23
Survival Cache Survival Cache
+8% Synergy $0.12
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+7% Synergy $0.32
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+7% Synergy $8.65
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+6% Synergy $0.45
Jailbreak Jailbreak
+6% Synergy $0.23
Remember the Fallen Remember the Fallen
+6% Synergy $0.08
Reverse the Sands Reverse the Sands
+6% Synergy $0.46
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $1.06
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+4% Synergy $0.15
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+4% Synergy $0.49
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+3% Synergy $0.72
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+1% Synergy $1.87
Open the Armory Open the Armory
0% Synergy $1.82
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-2% Synergy $0.45
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
-2% Synergy $7.66
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-2% Synergy $0.78
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-5% Synergy $2.70
Austere Command Austere Command
-14% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Expedition Map Expedition Map
+20% Synergy $0.96
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+18% Synergy $13.84
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+15% Synergy $8.28
Campfire Campfire
+15% Synergy $0.24
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+15% Synergy $1.63
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.19
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+14% Synergy $2.52
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+12% Synergy $10.35
Conqueror's Galleon Conqueror's Foothold Conqueror's Galleon
+11% Synergy $1.01
Ring of Three Wishes Ring of Three Wishes
+11% Synergy $4.43
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+10% Synergy $2.44
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+10% Synergy $0.80
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+10% Synergy $30.94
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+10% Synergy $17.15
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+9% Synergy $169.50
Blinding Powder Blinding Powder
+9% Synergy $0.41
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+9% Synergy $2.11
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+8% Synergy $8.87
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+8% Synergy $0.75
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+7% Synergy $6.14
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+7% Synergy $0.12
Dragon Mask Dragon Mask
+7% Synergy $0.27
World Map World Map
+6% Synergy $0.07
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.11
Soul Foundry Soul Foundry
+6% Synergy $0.40
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+6% Synergy $0.60
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+6% Synergy $0.52
Mirror of the Forebears Mirror of the Forebears
+6% Synergy $1.76
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+6% Synergy $5.48
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+6% Synergy $3.74
Bubble Matrix Bubble Matrix
+6% Synergy $4.31
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+6% Synergy $5.84
God-Pharaoh's Gift God-Pharaoh's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.19
Soul Conduit Soul Conduit
+6% Synergy $0.78
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+5% Synergy $3.70
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+5% Synergy $4.10
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+5% Synergy $4.34
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+5% Synergy $4.07
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+4% Synergy $2.12
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+3% Synergy $15.19
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+3% Synergy $4.38
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+2% Synergy $9.33
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+2% Synergy $9.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $3.86
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-12% Synergy $5.38
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-18% Synergy $3.44

Enchantments

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

Entangler Entangler
+32% Synergy $10.86
Worship Worship
+31% Synergy $1.47
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+26% Synergy $2.23
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+19% Synergy $5.00
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+15% Synergy $1.80
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+14% Synergy $1.17
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+11% Synergy $1.80
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+11% Synergy $7.94
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+11% Synergy $1.86
Axis of Mortality Axis of Mortality
+11% Synergy $1.07
Sigil of the New Dawn Sigil of the New Dawn
+11% Synergy $0.24
Righteous Aura Righteous Aura
+10% Synergy $0.47
Samite Blessing Samite Blessing
+9% Synergy $0.17
Heart of Light Heart of Light
+9% Synergy $0.08
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+8% Synergy $0.17
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+7% Synergy $0.04
Celestial Convergence Celestial Convergence
+6% Synergy $1.50
Search the Premises Search the Premises
+6% Synergy $0.10
High Ground High Ground
+6% Synergy $0.31
Orim's Prayer Orim's Prayer
+6% Synergy $0.49
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+6% Synergy $0.19
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+5% Synergy $0.56
Four Knocks Four Knocks
+5% Synergy $0.45
Crackdown Crackdown
+5% Synergy $10.11
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+4% Synergy $0.26
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+4% Synergy $0.14
Saving Grace Saving Grace
+4% Synergy $0.24
Guilty Conscience Guilty Conscience
+4% Synergy $2.60
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+3% Synergy $5.66
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+3% Synergy $0.35
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+3% Synergy $0.06
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $26.05
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+2% Synergy $0.41
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
0% Synergy $1.59
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
-1% Synergy $0.31
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-3% Synergy $4.69
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
-3% Synergy $1.22
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-5% Synergy $3.70
Land Tax Land Tax
-6% Synergy $20.00
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-10% Synergy $4.41

Planeswalkers

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

The Wanderer The Wanderer
+22% Synergy $0.24
Teyo, the Shieldmage Teyo, the Shieldmage
+17% Synergy $0.17
Gideon of the Trials Gideon of the Trials
+10% Synergy $1.08
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+7% Synergy $6.64
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+6% Synergy $0.90
Teyo, Geometric Tactician Teyo, Geometric Tactician
+5% Synergy $7.15
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+1% Synergy $1.33

Utility Lands

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

Kor Haven Kor Haven
+31% Synergy $13.56
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+20% Synergy $0.05
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+20% Synergy $7.19
Remote Farm Remote Farm
+16% Synergy $0.64
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+15% Synergy $0.38
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+14% Synergy $5.71
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+12% Synergy $4.93
Karoo Karoo
+12% Synergy $1.09
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+11% Synergy $1.36
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+10% Synergy $0.87
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+10% Synergy $0.11
Throne of the High City Throne of the High City
+10% Synergy $0.12
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+9% Synergy $0.37
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+8% Synergy $0.21
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+7% Synergy $18.39
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.43
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+6% Synergy $1.99
Lotus Vale Lotus Vale
+5% Synergy $38.40
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+4% Synergy $7.73
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+4% Synergy $0.09
New Benalia New Benalia
+4% Synergy $0.20
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+3% Synergy $0.19
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+2% Synergy $10.25
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $34.91
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-4% Synergy $38.24
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $0.11
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-6% Synergy $5.10
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.26
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-8% Synergy $0.68
War Room War Room
-11% Synergy $4.92
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-17% Synergy $3.51
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-18% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.15
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+11% Synergy $4.96
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+8% Synergy $0.25
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+8% Synergy $0.24
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+6% Synergy $0.23
Pyramid of the Pantheon Pyramid of the Pantheon
+6% Synergy $0.33
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+5% Synergy $0.38
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+5% Synergy $3.47
Bandit's Haul Bandit's Haul
+5% Synergy $0.10
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+3% Synergy $175.57
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.15
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-25% Synergy $1.21

Lands

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

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+13% Synergy $7.05
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $1.61
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+6% Synergy $0.19
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $1.06
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $4.69
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.27
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+2% Synergy $0.37
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+2% Synergy $3.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.17
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.79

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