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Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
Price tag $0.34

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

#2579 Current Rank
#2996 Last Week
#2449 Last Month

New Cards

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

Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+4% Synergy $3.81
Thrumming Hivepool Thrumming Hivepool
+4% Synergy $1.82
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+3% Synergy $0.24
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+1% Synergy $7.96
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
-4% Synergy $0.38

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
+43% Synergy $9.60
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+36% Synergy $6.98
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+35% Synergy $0.18
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+35% Synergy $3.22
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
+28% Synergy $0.22
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+24% Synergy $4.66
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+22% Synergy $5.68
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+22% Synergy $0.23
Rivendell Rivendell
+22% Synergy $1.04
Skystrike Officer Skystrike Officer
+21% Synergy $0.14

Top Cards

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

Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+12% Synergy $45.59
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+10% Synergy $1.82
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+9% Synergy $1.58
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+8% Synergy $1.94
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.32
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $0.73
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $0.96
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $1.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+11% Synergy $50.22
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+10% Synergy $14.03
The One Ring The One Ring
+7% Synergy $82.60
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+5% Synergy $13.36
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $49.29
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+1% Synergy $35.46
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $46.53
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $37.00
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-3% Synergy $42.02
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $34.30

Creatures

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

Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+21% Synergy $0.08
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+21% Synergy $0.23
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+21% Synergy $0.80
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+21% Synergy $1.61
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+20% Synergy $1.92
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+20% Synergy $0.10
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+20% Synergy $21.61
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+18% Synergy $9.37
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+18% Synergy $0.36
Harbin, Vanguard Aviator Harbin, Vanguard Aviator
+18% Synergy $0.15
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+16% Synergy $0.28
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+15% Synergy $0.63
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+15% Synergy $0.29
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+15% Synergy $0.28
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+15% Synergy $0.29
Champions of Minas Tirith Champions of Minas Tirith
+14% Synergy $0.18
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+14% Synergy $0.22
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+13% Synergy $16.56
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+13% Synergy $0.44
Dragonlord Ojutai Dragonlord Ojutai
+12% Synergy $0.51
Faramir, Steward of Gondor Faramir, Steward of Gondor
+12% Synergy $0.24
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+11% Synergy $21.15
Grey Host Reinforcements Grey Host Reinforcements
+11% Synergy $0.14
Faramir, Field Commander Faramir, Field Commander
+11% Synergy $0.09
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+10% Synergy $0.70
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+10% Synergy $0.19
Medomai the Ageless Medomai the Ageless
+10% Synergy $1.28
Yotian Tactician Yotian Tactician
+10% Synergy $0.08
Protector of the Crown Protector of the Crown
+10% Synergy $1.69
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+9% Synergy $8.82
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+9% Synergy $0.87
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+9% Synergy $39.87
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+9% Synergy $0.94
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+8% Synergy $5.08
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+8% Synergy $0.46
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+8% Synergy $5.59
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+8% Synergy $1.37
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apparition Dennick, Pious Apprentice
+7% Synergy $0.19
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+6% Synergy $0.86
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+6% Synergy $0.22
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+5% Synergy $0.71
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+5% Synergy $0.71
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $1.16
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+4% Synergy $4.83
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $4.17
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+3% Synergy $10.27
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+2% Synergy $2.46
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
-1% Synergy $0.61
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
-1% Synergy $0.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-16% Synergy $0.25

Instants

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

Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+17% Synergy $17.03
Reprieve Reprieve
+8% Synergy $1.20
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+8% Synergy $3.24
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+7% Synergy $0.51
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+7% Synergy $0.15
Stern Scolding Stern Scolding
+7% Synergy $0.38
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+6% Synergy $4.77
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+6% Synergy $0.13
Shore Up Shore Up
+6% Synergy $0.11
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy $1.45
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.87
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $2.22
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+5% Synergy $1.38
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+5% Synergy $0.86
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+5% Synergy $16.33
Stolen Uniform Stolen Uniform
+5% Synergy $0.05
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+5% Synergy $0.51
Escape from Orthanc Escape from Orthanc
+5% Synergy $0.03
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+4% Synergy $7.45
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.70
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.23
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.38
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+3% Synergy $8.12
No More Lies No More Lies
+3% Synergy $0.42
Get Lost Get Lost
+3% Synergy $4.90
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+3% Synergy $2.43
Render Silent Render Silent
+2% Synergy $2.05
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+2% Synergy $0.19
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $44.85
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.18
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $8.03
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
0% Synergy $0.17
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
-1% Synergy $0.67
Disenchant Disenchant
-2% Synergy $0.17
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-2% Synergy $51.18
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.34
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
-3% Synergy $0.47
Force of Will Force of Will
-4% Synergy $61.91
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-6% Synergy $0.44
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-8% Synergy $15.45

Sorceries

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

Martial Coup Martial Coup
+13% Synergy $0.21
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+10% Synergy $11.83
Austere Command Austere Command
+9% Synergy $0.38
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+9% Synergy $1.68
Ponder Ponder
+6% Synergy $1.33
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+5% Synergy $2.26
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+5% Synergy $0.14
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+5% Synergy $0.84
Preordain Preordain
+4% Synergy $0.61
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $0.67
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+3% Synergy $0.35
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $1.83
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+2% Synergy $1.78
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.60
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $33.64
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $4.03
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-9% Synergy $1.96

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+21% Synergy $1.61
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+17% Synergy $1.73
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+9% Synergy $1.23
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+8% Synergy $0.29
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+8% Synergy $11.96
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+8% Synergy $35.57
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+7% Synergy $0.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $4.54
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+6% Synergy $8.64
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $18.49
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+6% Synergy $34.22
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+6% Synergy $4.64
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+6% Synergy $5.16
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+6% Synergy $0.29
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+5% Synergy $3.27
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+5% Synergy $3.26
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+5% Synergy $6.20
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+5% Synergy $12.48
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+4% Synergy $0.18
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+4% Synergy $0.36
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $5.28
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
0% Synergy $3.12
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
0% Synergy $2.68
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-1% Synergy $32.79
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-1% Synergy $3.26
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-2% Synergy $4.87
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-6% Synergy $2.13

Enchantments

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

Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+12% Synergy $1.43
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+10% Synergy $11.77
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+8% Synergy $0.72
Land Tax Land Tax
+7% Synergy $20.79
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+7% Synergy $0.46
Combat Research Combat Research
+7% Synergy $0.40
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+7% Synergy $0.15
Pariah Pariah
+7% Synergy $1.39
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+5% Synergy $0.11
Curiosity Curiosity
+5% Synergy $0.51
Mobilization Mobilization
+5% Synergy $0.65
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+4% Synergy $1.13
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $24.73
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+3% Synergy $0.34
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+3% Synergy $0.15
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+2% Synergy $1.09
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $1.52
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.16
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+2% Synergy $3.86
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+2% Synergy $2.35
Propaganda Propaganda
+1% Synergy $2.35
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+1% Synergy $0.27
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $6.05
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-3% Synergy $4.35
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $8.45
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-5% Synergy $3.09

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
+17% Synergy $1.00
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+3% Synergy $4.04

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
+16% Synergy $49.50
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+12% Synergy $3.53
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+11% Synergy $7.45
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $0.18
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+7% Synergy $1.33
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+6% Synergy $18.65
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+6% Synergy $0.21
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.32
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+4% Synergy $6.80
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+4% Synergy $0.47
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $35.89
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+4% Synergy $0.55
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+3% Synergy $0.23
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.24
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $41.89
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.15
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $1.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+21% Synergy $3.14
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+5% Synergy $0.43
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+4% Synergy $0.11
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-2% Synergy $0.38
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $2.70
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-4% Synergy $2.88
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-7% Synergy $0.41
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $1.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy $1.24
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-19% Synergy $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-19% Synergy $1.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-21% Synergy $0.52

Lands

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

Fortified Beachhead Fortified Beachhead
+12% Synergy $0.15
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+9% Synergy $3.98
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+8% Synergy $4.24
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+7% Synergy $0.55
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+5% Synergy $12.12
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+5% Synergy $0.17
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.87
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $13.93
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.15
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $1.16
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.70
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $0.67
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+4% Synergy $4.11
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.23
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.04
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+3% Synergy $15.94
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+3% Synergy $3.68
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $4.17
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.06
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+2% Synergy $0.34
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+2% Synergy $0.47
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+2% Synergy $24.05
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $15.70
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $23.61
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.16
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+1% Synergy $0.44
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+1% Synergy $18.92
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $8.81
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $26.74
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.82
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
0% Synergy $0.17
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $33.64
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $27.41
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $5.01
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-2% Synergy $5.07
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-3% Synergy $11.46
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.21
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.18
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-3% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.30
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-6% Synergy $0.16
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-8% Synergy $0.08
Port Town Port Town
-9% Synergy $0.20
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-9% Synergy $0.14
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-12% Synergy $0.12
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-13% Synergy $0.19

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