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Oriss, Samite Guardian
Price tag $0.88

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

#3438 Current Rank
#3403 Last Month

High Synergy Cards

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

Palace Guard Palace Guard
+67% Synergy $0.07
Protector of the Crown Protector of the Crown
+60% Synergy $1.96
Palisade Giant Palisade Giant
+57% Synergy $0.30
Wall of Glare Wall of Glare
+55% Synergy $0.58
Guardian of the Gateless Guardian of the Gateless
+50% Synergy $0.30
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+46% Synergy $5.36
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+45% Synergy $5.58
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+43% Synergy $2.33
Pariah Pariah
+42% Synergy $1.90
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+41% Synergy $3.17

Top Cards

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

Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+40% Synergy $14.05
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+36% Synergy $4.49
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+35% Synergy $5.40
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+33% Synergy $14.43
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+31% Synergy $9.62
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+28% Synergy $0.47
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+27% Synergy $6.01
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+8% Synergy $4.41
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-20% Synergy $0.97
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-24% Synergy $0.91

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $36.19
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $99.03
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $55.57
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $122.46
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $57.27
Farewell Farewell
-18% Synergy $6.50

Creatures

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

Weathered Bodyguards Weathered Bodyguards
+37% Synergy $0.26
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+30% Synergy $5.47
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+28% Synergy $0.37
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+26% Synergy $0.46
Archon of Coronation Archon of Coronation
+26% Synergy $0.41
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+24% Synergy $8.31
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+24% Synergy $1.89
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+24% Synergy $4.47
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+23% Synergy $0.35
Hundred-Handed One Hundred-Handed One
+23% Synergy $0.23
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+20% Synergy $0.98
Kjeldoran Royal Guard Kjeldoran Royal Guard
+20% Synergy $0.19
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+18% Synergy $0.29
Master Apothecary Master Apothecary
+18% Synergy $0.80
Battletide Alchemist Battletide Alchemist
+17% Synergy $4.10
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+17% Synergy $0.32
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+16% Synergy $0.48
Order of Whiteclay Order of Whiteclay
+16% Synergy $0.35
Reveille Squad Reveille Squad
+16% Synergy $0.28
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+15% Synergy $2.97
Ironfist Crusher Ironfist Crusher
+14% Synergy $0.09
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+12% Synergy $6.36
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+12% Synergy $3.15
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+12% Synergy $1.19
Battlefield Medic Battlefield Medic
+12% Synergy $0.10
Veteran Bodyguard Veteran Bodyguard
+12% Synergy
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+11% Synergy $0.32
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+11% Synergy $2.32
Beacon of Destiny Beacon of Destiny
+11% Synergy $0.44
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+10% Synergy $0.28
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+10% Synergy $1.09
Savior of the Small Savior of the Small
+9% Synergy $0.07
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+8% Synergy $0.39
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+8% Synergy $1.89
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+8% Synergy $9.99
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+7% Synergy $0.41
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+7% Synergy $0.45
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+6% Synergy $3.46
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+5% Synergy $1.94
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+5% Synergy $4.80
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+5% Synergy $9.31
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+5% Synergy $0.17
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+4% Synergy $3.75
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
0% Synergy $5.26
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
-2% Synergy $0.29
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-3% Synergy $0.28
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $2.76
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.31
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-11% Synergy $7.40
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-16% Synergy $55.72

Instants

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

Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+28% Synergy $0.67
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+25% Synergy $2.49
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+22% Synergy $5.36
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+22% Synergy $1.22
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+19% Synergy $6.81
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+19% Synergy $7.31
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+18% Synergy $0.38
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+17% Synergy $13.26
Holy Day Holy Day
+16% Synergy $0.53
Gideon's Sacrifice Gideon's Sacrifice
+14% Synergy $0.33
Shelter Shelter
+14% Synergy $0.20
Riot Control Riot Control
+13% Synergy $0.24
Safe Passage Safe Passage
+12% Synergy $0.16
Angelsong Angelsong
+10% Synergy $0.63
Awe Strike Awe Strike
+9% Synergy $0.19
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+8% Synergy $2.02
Condemn Condemn
+7% Synergy $0.26
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+7% Synergy $14.34
Dazzling Reflection Dazzling Reflection
+7% Synergy $0.08
Samite Ministration Samite Ministration
+7% Synergy $0.21
Illumination Illumination
+7% Synergy $0.77
Divine Deflection Divine Deflection
+7% Synergy $0.25
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+6% Synergy $3.18
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+6% Synergy $7.24
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+6% Synergy $0.27
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+6% Synergy $0.19
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+5% Synergy $2.85
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+5% Synergy $1.46
Reprieve Reprieve
+4% Synergy $1.16
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+4% Synergy $1.12
Oblation Oblation
+4% Synergy $0.55
Eerie Interference Eerie Interference
+4% Synergy $0.16
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+4% Synergy $0.15
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+3% Synergy $0.58
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.55
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+2% Synergy $2.55
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+2% Synergy $0.22
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.25
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+1% Synergy $0.12
Silence Silence
0% Synergy $8.81
Final Showdown Final Showdown
0% Synergy $4.76
Get Lost Get Lost
-1% Synergy $4.36
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
-2% Synergy $7.47
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.33
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $21.17
Ephemerate Ephemerate
-4% Synergy $5.14
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $1.43
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-5% Synergy $7.14
Disenchant Disenchant
-11% Synergy $0.08
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-17% Synergy $18.26

Sorceries

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

Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+13% Synergy $0.30
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+11% Synergy $0.31
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+10% Synergy $0.36
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+8% Synergy $11.31
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+7% Synergy $0.34
Remember the Fallen Remember the Fallen
+7% Synergy $0.09
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+5% Synergy $0.30
Jailbreak Jailbreak
+5% Synergy $0.37
Survival Cache Survival Cache
+5% Synergy $0.13
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+4% Synergy $0.31
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.33
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+3% Synergy $2.68
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+3% Synergy $0.55
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.26
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+3% Synergy $0.79
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+2% Synergy $0.74
Fumigate Fumigate
+1% Synergy $0.33
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-1% Synergy $1.05
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-2% Synergy $2.68
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-3% Synergy $0.65
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
-3% Synergy $9.35
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-9% Synergy $3.29
Austere Command Austere Command
-16% Synergy $0.59

Utility Artifacts

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

Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+24% Synergy $14.81
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+22% Synergy $10.46
Campfire Campfire
+19% Synergy $0.44
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+15% Synergy $3.66
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+13% Synergy $2.91
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+13% Synergy $0.65
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+12% Synergy $2.97
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+11% Synergy $1.95
Bubble Matrix Bubble Matrix
+11% Synergy $7.71
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+10% Synergy $19.32
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+10% Synergy $2.26
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+10% Synergy $5.50
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.32
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+9% Synergy $7.01
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+9% Synergy $5.39
Blinding Powder Blinding Powder
+9% Synergy $0.44
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+8% Synergy $30.56
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+8% Synergy $0.82
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+8% Synergy $0.63
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+8% Synergy $12.21
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+8% Synergy $7.77
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
+7% Synergy $5.60
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+7% Synergy $4.89
Soul Foundry Soul Foundry
+7% Synergy $0.44
Ring of Three Wishes Ring of Three Wishes
+7% Synergy $5.34
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+7% Synergy $0.69
Conqueror's Galleon Conqueror's Foothold Conqueror's Galleon
+7% Synergy $0.86
Mirror of the Forebears Mirror of the Forebears
+7% Synergy $1.55
God-Pharaoh's Gift God-Pharaoh's Gift
+7% Synergy $0.36
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+5% Synergy $0.21
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+5% Synergy $3.18
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.23
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+5% Synergy $0.55
Dollhouse of Horrors Dollhouse of Horrors
+5% Synergy $0.29
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+5% Synergy $11.00
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+5% Synergy $11.80
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+5% Synergy $12.27
Dragon Mask Dragon Mask
+5% Synergy $0.21
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+5% Synergy $12.01
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+4% Synergy $1.43
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+4% Synergy $6.66
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+4% Synergy $5.69
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+3% Synergy $0.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.85
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+2% Synergy $11.48
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+2% Synergy $6.46
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
0% Synergy $23.94
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $3.56
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-12% Synergy $6.62
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-17% Synergy $5.37

Enchantments

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

Entangler Entangler
+31% Synergy $8.32
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+30% Synergy $4.61
Worship Worship
+22% Synergy $1.11
Righteous Aura Righteous Aura
+19% Synergy $0.39
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+17% Synergy $0.56
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+13% Synergy $7.77
Crackdown Crackdown
+13% Synergy $9.15
Sigil of the New Dawn Sigil of the New Dawn
+12% Synergy $0.27
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+11% Synergy $2.80
Words of Worship Words of Worship
+11% Synergy $2.00
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+10% Synergy $2.57
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+10% Synergy $8.79
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+9% Synergy $4.70
Celestial Convergence Celestial Convergence
+9% Synergy $1.65
Orim's Prayer Orim's Prayer
+9% Synergy $0.50
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+8% Synergy $3.29
Axis of Mortality Axis of Mortality
+7% Synergy $1.20
Heart of Light Heart of Light
+7% Synergy $0.08
Samite Blessing Samite Blessing
+7% Synergy $0.20
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+6% Synergy $0.40
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+6% Synergy $0.31
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+6% Synergy $0.19
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+6% Synergy $0.29
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+5% Synergy $0.49
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+5% Synergy $0.15
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+5% Synergy $5.61
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+5% Synergy $0.40
Indestructibility Indestructibility
+5% Synergy $1.88
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+5% Synergy $0.66
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+5% Synergy $0.39
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+4% Synergy $3.52
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+4% Synergy $0.55
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+4% Synergy $7.54
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+4% Synergy $0.60
Guilty Conscience Guilty Conscience
+4% Synergy $2.32
Four Knocks Four Knocks
+4% Synergy $0.55
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+3% Synergy $0.16
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+3% Synergy $0.35
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+3% Synergy $0.24
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+3% Synergy $0.48
Saving Grace Saving Grace
+3% Synergy $0.28
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+2% Synergy $4.77
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+2% Synergy $7.58
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+1% Synergy $6.56
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+1% Synergy $1.29
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
0% Synergy $29.82
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
0% Synergy $2.62
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-5% Synergy $3.46
Land Tax Land Tax
-7% Synergy $15.72
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-7% Synergy $0.75

Planeswalkers

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

The Wanderer The Wanderer
+18% Synergy $0.33
Teyo, the Shieldmage Teyo, the Shieldmage
+12% Synergy $0.27
Gideon of the Trials Gideon of the Trials
+8% Synergy $2.45
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+5% Synergy $7.13
Gideon Jura Gideon Jura
+5% Synergy $0.35
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $1.66
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
0% Synergy $1.31

Utility Lands

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

Kor Haven Kor Haven
+37% Synergy $17.69
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+28% Synergy $9.82
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+18% Synergy $10.00
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+16% Synergy $0.33
Karoo Karoo
+16% Synergy $1.22
Remote Farm Remote Farm
+15% Synergy $0.97
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+14% Synergy $5.88
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+13% Synergy $0.36
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+10% Synergy $0.43
Throne of the High City Throne of the High City
+10% Synergy $0.15
Lotus Vale Lotus Vale
+9% Synergy $39.42
Icatian Store Icatian Store
+9% Synergy $0.81
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+8% Synergy $4.43
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+8% Synergy $0.37
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+7% Synergy $8.20
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+7% Synergy $3.42
New Benalia New Benalia
+7% Synergy $0.26
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+7% Synergy $7.90
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+6% Synergy $12.72
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.33
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+5% Synergy $0.27
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+5% Synergy $0.44
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+5% Synergy $0.27
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+5% Synergy $3.27
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $51.56
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $39.52
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+2% Synergy $0.31
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
0% Synergy $5.70
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
0% Synergy $12.99
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-2% Synergy $6.11
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-5% Synergy $5.47
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-6% Synergy $1.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.54
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-13% Synergy $6.34
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
+11% Synergy $0.26
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+8% Synergy $0.37
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+6% Synergy $5.58
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.31
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+5% Synergy $0.36
Pyramid of the Pantheon Pyramid of the Pantheon
+5% Synergy $0.37
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+4% Synergy $0.46
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.90
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.65
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy $1.17

Lands

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

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+9% Synergy $8.57
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+5% Synergy $3.48
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+5% Synergy $39.10
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+5% Synergy $0.37
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $1.03
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $15.08
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.26
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.55
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+2% Synergy $0.40
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $10.36
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.27
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.15
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $2.76

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