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Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
Price tag $0.37

Legendary Creature — Halfling Soldier

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Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Humans 12% Soldiers 9% Hatebears 7% Control 6% Stax 4% Wheels 4% Aggro 3% Anthems 3% Artifacts 3% Card Draw 3%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2593 Current Rank
#3708 Last Week
#2584 Last Month

Links & Decks

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New Cards

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

Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
+16% Synergy $1.36
Winnowing Winnowing
+7% Synergy $0.36

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 $7.61
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+35% Synergy $0.19
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+32% Synergy $3.03
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
+31% Synergy $0.22
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+28% Synergy $9.67
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+24% Synergy $4.39
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+23% Synergy $1.08
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+22% Synergy $0.23
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+22% Synergy $6.62
Skystrike Officer Skystrike Officer
+22% Synergy $0.14

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 $1.93
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+9% Synergy $46.54
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+5% Synergy $2.35
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.24
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $3.08
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+3% Synergy $2.29
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.87
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.16
Counterspell Counterspell
-8% Synergy $1.60

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 $15.12
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+8% Synergy $47.42
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $99.32
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+5% Synergy $10.91
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $53.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $40.86
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $48.00
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $31.52
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $45.55
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-7% Synergy $14.79

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
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+20% Synergy $0.22
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+20% Synergy $0.83
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+19% Synergy $0.08
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+19% Synergy $17.18
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+18% Synergy $0.41
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+17% Synergy $0.25
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+17% Synergy $12.77
Harbin, Vanguard Aviator Harbin, Vanguard Aviator
+17% Synergy $0.19
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+16% Synergy $0.35
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+16% Synergy $0.22
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+15% Synergy $0.18
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+15% Synergy $2.30
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+14% Synergy $0.28
Champions of Minas Tirith Champions of Minas Tirith
+14% Synergy $0.52
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+13% Synergy $0.57
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+13% Synergy $0.31
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+11% Synergy $9.76
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+11% Synergy $16.89
Faramir, Steward of Gondor Faramir, Steward of Gondor
+11% Synergy $0.17
Grey Host Reinforcements Grey Host Reinforcements
+11% Synergy $0.12
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+10% Synergy $23.81
Yotian Tactician Yotian Tactician
+10% Synergy $0.07
Faramir, Field Commander Faramir, Field Commander
+10% Synergy $0.05
Medomai the Ageless Medomai the Ageless
+9% Synergy $5.54
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+9% Synergy $0.14
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+9% Synergy $6.39
Dragonlord Ojutai Dragonlord Ojutai
+9% Synergy $0.55
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+9% Synergy $2.68
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apparition Dennick, Pious Apprentice
+9% Synergy $0.23
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+8% Synergy $2.68
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+8% Synergy $3.09
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+8% Synergy $40.17
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+8% Synergy $7.02
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+8% Synergy $0.09
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+8% Synergy $0.37
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+8% Synergy $0.52
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+7% Synergy $0.22
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+6% Synergy $0.50
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+6% Synergy $0.41
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+6% Synergy $0.64
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+6% Synergy $4.38
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+5% Synergy $7.07
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $1.29
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $3.77
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+2% Synergy $21.40
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+1% Synergy $2.87
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+1% Synergy $0.68
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
-2% Synergy $0.34
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-15% Synergy $0.23

Instants

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

Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+14% Synergy $17.09
Reprieve Reprieve
+9% Synergy $1.32
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+9% Synergy $0.15
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+8% Synergy $0.97
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+8% Synergy $4.53
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+6% Synergy $6.00
Shore Up Shore Up
+6% Synergy $0.10
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+6% Synergy $0.54
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+6% Synergy $0.53
Stern Scolding Stern Scolding
+6% Synergy $0.21
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $1.74
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+5% Synergy $0.09
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+5% Synergy $21.04
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.27
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+4% Synergy $14.64
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+3% Synergy $0.86
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.44
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+3% Synergy $6.11
No More Lies No More Lies
+3% Synergy $0.58
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+3% Synergy $0.34
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.32
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $7.56
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $8.46
Render Silent Render Silent
+1% Synergy $2.11
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+1% Synergy $0.64
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $7.83
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $52.65
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.29
Opt Opt
-3% Synergy $0.12
Disenchant Disenchant
-3% Synergy $0.10
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
-3% Synergy $0.51
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-4% Synergy $0.42

Sorceries

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

Martial Coup Martial Coup
+15% Synergy $0.13
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+11% Synergy $16.69
Austere Command Austere Command
+10% Synergy $0.43
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+8% Synergy $1.23
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+7% Synergy $2.71
Ponder Ponder
+6% Synergy $1.29
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+5% Synergy $0.21
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $0.97
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $2.43
Preordain Preordain
+2% Synergy $0.58
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $2.73
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+2% Synergy $0.28
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.52
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $30.36
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $4.79
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-7% Synergy $5.09

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+20% Synergy $3.12
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+16% Synergy $4.19
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+10% Synergy $0.32
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+9% Synergy $0.52
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+8% Synergy $13.90
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $24.06
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+7% Synergy $37.16
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+7% Synergy $5.45
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+6% Synergy $4.39
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+6% Synergy $3.60
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+6% Synergy $0.46
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+5% Synergy $41.18
Crown of Gondor Crown of Gondor
+5% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.38
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+4% Synergy $10.31
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+4% Synergy $4.42
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.58
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+3% Synergy $0.50
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+1% Synergy $3.84
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
0% Synergy $4.74
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-1% Synergy $34.49
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-2% Synergy $4.36
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.23

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
+11% Synergy $2.87
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+8% Synergy $8.99
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+8% Synergy $0.29
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+7% Synergy $3.04
Land Tax Land Tax
+6% Synergy $24.31
Mobilization Mobilization
+6% Synergy $0.64
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+6% Synergy $0.51
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+5% Synergy $0.26
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+5% Synergy $0.62
Combat Research Combat Research
+5% Synergy $0.45
Pariah Pariah
+5% Synergy $1.90
Curiosity Curiosity
+4% Synergy $0.64
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+4% Synergy $0.89
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+4% Synergy $0.04
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $28.55
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+3% Synergy $2.31
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+3% Synergy $0.42
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+3% Synergy $0.37
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+2% Synergy $1.37
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+2% Synergy $7.55
Propaganda Propaganda
+1% Synergy $3.23
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+1% Synergy $0.18
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
0% Synergy $2.10
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $5.73
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-3% Synergy $6.31
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $8.92

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
+19% Synergy $1.08
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+2% Synergy $6.25

Utility Lands

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

Rivendell Rivendell
+21% Synergy $1.50
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+14% Synergy $50.05
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+10% Synergy $5.18
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+10% Synergy $7.91
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+9% Synergy $0.14
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+8% Synergy $1.04
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+6% Synergy $0.27
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+6% Synergy $0.25
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.59
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+4% Synergy $20.40
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+4% Synergy $0.57
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+4% Synergy $0.38
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+3% Synergy $0.20
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+3% Synergy $0.15
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
0% Synergy $6.11
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.11
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $35.94
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $5.01
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+17% Synergy $3.74
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+4% Synergy $0.13
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $3.55
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-2% Synergy $0.53
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.17
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-4% Synergy $5.11
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-10% Synergy $0.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $0.72
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.04
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-18% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $0.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-20% Synergy $1.71

Lands

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

Fortified Beachhead Fortified Beachhead
+12% Synergy $0.19
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+7% Synergy $0.27
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+6% Synergy $0.13
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+6% Synergy $4.38
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+4% Synergy $3.52
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.13
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $1.29
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $0.97
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.15
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $3.77
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.44
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.32
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.20
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $7.56
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+1% Synergy $0.22
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+1% Synergy $15.20
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+1% Synergy $4.32
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+1% Synergy $4.30
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+1% Synergy $0.42
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.30
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $14.36
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
0% Synergy $13.60
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $26.93
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $23.91
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $30.36
Tundra Tundra
-1% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.09
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $16.58
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.93
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $25.34
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-2% Synergy $7.94
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.17
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-2% Synergy $0.30
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
-2% Synergy $0.18
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-3% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.23
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-4% Synergy $0.21
Port Town Port Town
-4% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.21
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-6% Synergy $9.29
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-6% Synergy $6.73
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-6% Synergy $0.04
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-8% Synergy $0.09
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-8% Synergy $0.17
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.12

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