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Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
Price tag $0.42

Legendary CreatureHalfling Soldier

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2698 Current Rank
#2698 Last Week
#2562 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Pippin, Guard of the Citadel decks.

Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+6% Synergy $34.04
Team Avatar Team Avatar
+6% Synergy $0.08
Earth Kingdom Jailer Earth Kingdom Jailer
+6% Synergy $0.07
Jet, Rebel Leader Jet, Rebel Leader
+6% Synergy $0.29
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+3% Synergy $2.40

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Pippin, Guard of the Citadel's abilities and overall game plan.

Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+39% Synergy $7.43
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+36% Synergy $0.16
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+34% Synergy $2.81
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
+32% Synergy $0.21
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+28% Synergy $8.17
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+25% Synergy $3.51
Skystrike Officer Skystrike Officer
+23% Synergy $0.12
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+22% Synergy $0.22
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+22% Synergy $0.88
Rivendell Rivendell
+22% Synergy $1.53

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Pippin, Guard of the Citadel decks.

Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+10% Synergy $1.58
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+9% Synergy $42.73
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+5% Synergy $2.12
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy $1.89
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+4% Synergy $2.63
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.25
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.96
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy $1.71
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $1.21
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

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

Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+10% Synergy $13.89
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+8% Synergy $46.24
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $91.84
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+4% Synergy $11.24
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $49.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $37.99
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $40.38
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $30.49
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $44.01
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-8% Synergy $13.35

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Pippin, Guard of the Citadel's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+21% Synergy $0.11
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+21% Synergy $0.65
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+20% Synergy $16.50
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+19% Synergy $0.08
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+18% Synergy $0.17
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+18% Synergy $0.29
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+17% Synergy $0.20
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+17% Synergy $9.07
Harbin, Vanguard Aviator Harbin, Vanguard Aviator
+17% Synergy $0.14
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+16% Synergy $2.47
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+16% Synergy $0.32
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+16% Synergy $0.21
Champions of Minas Tirith Champions of Minas Tirith
+16% Synergy $0.19
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+15% Synergy $0.19
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+14% Synergy $0.55
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+14% Synergy $0.26
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+12% Synergy $16.58
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+12% Synergy $0.32
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+11% Synergy $7.74
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+11% Synergy $1.55
Grey Host Reinforcements Grey Host Reinforcements
+11% Synergy $0.12
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+11% Synergy $0.14
Faramir, Steward of Gondor Faramir, Steward of Gondor
+11% Synergy $0.12
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+10% Synergy $21.20
Medomai the Ageless Medomai the Ageless
+10% Synergy $2.67
Yotian Tactician Yotian Tactician
+10% Synergy $0.06
Faramir, Field Commander Faramir, Field Commander
+10% Synergy $0.05
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+10% Synergy $6.02
Protector of the Crown Protector of the Crown
+10% Synergy $1.66
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+9% Synergy $1.84
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+9% Synergy $1.68
Dragonlord Ojutai Dragonlord Ojutai
+9% Synergy $0.57
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apparition Dennick, Pious Apprentice
+9% Synergy $0.24
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+9% Synergy $5.76
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+9% Synergy $0.58
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+8% Synergy $38.02
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+7% Synergy $0.21
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+7% Synergy $0.09
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+7% Synergy $0.12
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+6% Synergy $0.39
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+6% Synergy $0.55
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+6% Synergy $4.51
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+5% Synergy $0.39
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+5% Synergy $5.65
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $1.32
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $3.79
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+2% Synergy $14.48
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+1% Synergy $2.57
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+1% Synergy $0.58
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-15% Synergy $0.20

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Pippin, Guard of the Citadel safe.

Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+15% Synergy $14.89
Reprieve Reprieve
+9% Synergy $1.19
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+9% Synergy $0.08
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+7% Synergy $0.75
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+7% Synergy $3.79
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+6% Synergy $6.26
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+6% Synergy $0.48
Shore Up Shore Up
+6% Synergy $0.06
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+6% Synergy $17.61
Stern Scolding Stern Scolding
+6% Synergy $0.18
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+6% Synergy $0.48
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+5% Synergy $0.30
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $1.47
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+5% Synergy $0.11
Escape from Orthanc Escape from Orthanc
+5% Synergy $0.04
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $8.82
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+4% Synergy $9.22
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $0.67
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.61
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.27
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+3% Synergy $5.88
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+3% Synergy $0.34
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+3% Synergy $1.05
No More Lies No More Lies
+2% Synergy $0.53
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+2% Synergy $7.50
Get Lost Get Lost
+2% Synergy $3.79
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+2% Synergy $0.14
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $7.43
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $45.83
Render Silent Render Silent
+1% Synergy $1.97
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+1% Synergy $0.76
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+1% Synergy $0.12
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $7.82
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
-2% Synergy $0.50
Opt Opt
-3% Synergy $0.10
Disenchant Disenchant
-3% Synergy $0.14
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-4% Synergy $1.19
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-4% Synergy $0.40

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Pippin, Guard of the Citadel's game plan and control the board.

Martial Coup Martial Coup
+15% Synergy $0.20
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+11% Synergy $12.21
Austere Command Austere Command
+10% Synergy $0.27
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+8% Synergy $2.42
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+7% Synergy $0.99
Ponder Ponder
+6% Synergy $1.18
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+5% Synergy $0.18
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $1.06
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+5% Synergy $0.32
Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin! Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin!
+5% Synergy $0.06
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+4% Synergy $2.83
Preordain Preordain
+3% Synergy $0.46
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $2.70
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+2% Synergy $0.22
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.45
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $32.52
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $3.39
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-8% Synergy $3.20
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-9% Synergy $0.10

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+21% Synergy $2.31
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+15% Synergy $4.07
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+9% Synergy $0.32
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+9% Synergy $13.84
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+9% Synergy $0.42
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+8% Synergy $37.91
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+8% Synergy $5.78
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+6% Synergy $3.38
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $19.89
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+6% Synergy $0.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $3.86
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+5% Synergy $9.33
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+5% Synergy $3.56
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+5% Synergy $36.41
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+5% Synergy $7.19
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+5% Synergy $4.10
Crown of Gondor Crown of Gondor
+5% Synergy $0.20
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+5% Synergy $7.49
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.20
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+4% Synergy $0.33
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+3% Synergy $0.54
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+1% Synergy $3.89
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $3.70
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
0% Synergy $2.24
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-2% Synergy $3.20
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-2% Synergy $34.01
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.19

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Pippin, Guard of the Citadel's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+22% Synergy $5.80
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+11% Synergy $2.80
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+9% Synergy $8.22
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+8% Synergy $0.26
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+7% Synergy $1.00
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+6% Synergy $0.41
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+6% Synergy $0.33
Pariah Pariah
+6% Synergy $1.50
Mobilization Mobilization
+6% Synergy $0.66
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $20.00
Combat Research Combat Research
+5% Synergy $0.33
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+5% Synergy $0.10
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+4% Synergy $0.25
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+4% Synergy $1.25
Curiosity Curiosity
+4% Synergy $0.55
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+3% Synergy $5.95
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+3% Synergy $2.27
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+2% Synergy $1.24
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $26.05
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+2% Synergy $0.22
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+2% Synergy $0.60
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+2% Synergy $0.39
Propaganda Propaganda
+1% Synergy $2.77
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+1% Synergy $0.17
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+1% Synergy $0.39
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
0% Synergy $1.80
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $4.69
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-2% Synergy $4.41
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-5% Synergy $3.70
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $9.06

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Pippin, Guard of the Citadel to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+20% Synergy $0.90
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+2% Synergy $5.97

Utility Lands

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

Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+15% Synergy $47.66
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+11% Synergy $5.10
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+11% Synergy $7.19
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+9% Synergy $1.10
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+9% Synergy $0.19
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+7% Synergy $0.23
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+5% Synergy $19.12
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.43
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+5% Synergy $0.51
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $38.24
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.37
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+4% Synergy $0.37
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+3% Synergy $0.15
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.18
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+1% Synergy $5.71
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $34.91
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.11
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $6.48
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+17% Synergy $3.04
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+5% Synergy $0.12
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.24
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $3.16
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-2% Synergy $0.41
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.15
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-4% Synergy $3.41
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-11% Synergy $0.27
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-14% Synergy $0.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy $1.21
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-18% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-21% Synergy $1.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-22% Synergy $0.34

Lands

The mana base foundation for Pippin, Guard of the Citadel decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Fortified Beachhead Fortified Beachhead
+12% Synergy $0.16
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+8% Synergy $0.42
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+6% Synergy $4.51
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+5% Synergy $2.48
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+5% Synergy $0.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.16
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $1.06
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $8.82
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $1.32
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.61
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.27
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.08
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.33
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $3.79
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.09
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+2% Synergy $0.26
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+2% Synergy $5.86
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+2% Synergy $0.29
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $34.93
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
0% Synergy $13.80
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $13.06
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $14.85
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $20.39
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $4.69
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $25.18
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $24.24
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.82
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $32.52
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-1% Synergy $14.57
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.11
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
-1% Synergy $0.16
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $9.61
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-2% Synergy $15.00
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.07
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-2% Synergy $0.28
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $24.38
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.17
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-4% Synergy $5.41
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-6% Synergy $0.18
Port Town Port Town
-6% Synergy $0.20
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-6% Synergy $7.72
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.10
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.14
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-8% Synergy $0.08
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-9% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-10% Synergy $0.09

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