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Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
Price tag $0.39

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

#2367 Current Rank
#2494 Last Week
#2403 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
+8% Synergy $0.73
Stolen Uniform Stolen Uniform
+7% Synergy $0.07
Absolute Virtue Absolute Virtue
+6% Synergy $3.34
Thancred Waters Thancred Waters
+6% Synergy $0.23
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+3% Synergy $0.94

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
+46% Synergy $6.79
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+39% Synergy $6.86
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+38% Synergy $2.23
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+38% Synergy $0.17
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
+30% Synergy $0.32
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+26% Synergy $2.28
Skystrike Officer Skystrike Officer
+25% Synergy $0.14
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+24% Synergy $0.87
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+24% Synergy $0.29
Rivendell Rivendell
+23% Synergy $0.77

Top Cards

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

Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+16% Synergy $42.20
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+14% Synergy $1.75
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+11% Synergy $1.71
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+10% Synergy $2.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $1.30
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $0.84
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.24
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $0.80
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+12% Synergy $45.06
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+11% Synergy $10.64
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+6% Synergy $13.58
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $67.99
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $48.94
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $48.08
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+1% Synergy $33.99
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $34.98
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $28.27
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-3% Synergy $42.63

Creatures

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

Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+23% Synergy $1.24
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+22% Synergy $0.80
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+22% Synergy $0.07
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+22% Synergy $0.18
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+22% Synergy $21.14
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+20% Synergy $0.10
Harbin, Vanguard Aviator Harbin, Vanguard Aviator
+20% Synergy $0.12
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+19% Synergy $7.95
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+18% Synergy $0.33
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+17% Synergy $0.35
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+17% Synergy $0.56
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+17% Synergy $0.22
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+16% Synergy $0.34
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+16% Synergy $0.32
Champions of Minas Tirith Champions of Minas Tirith
+14% Synergy $0.19
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+13% Synergy $17.67
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+13% Synergy $0.39
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+13% Synergy $0.22
Faramir, Steward of Gondor Faramir, Steward of Gondor
+13% Synergy $0.31
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+12% Synergy $0.15
Grey Host Reinforcements Grey Host Reinforcements
+12% Synergy $0.20
Faramir, Field Commander Faramir, Field Commander
+12% Synergy $0.05
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+11% Synergy $17.86
Dragonlord Ojutai Dragonlord Ojutai
+11% Synergy $0.53
Yotian Tactician Yotian Tactician
+11% Synergy $0.08
Protector of the Crown Protector of the Crown
+11% Synergy $1.60
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+10% Synergy $0.63
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+10% Synergy $37.10
Medomai the Ageless Medomai the Ageless
+10% Synergy $1.36
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+9% Synergy $4.13
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+9% Synergy $0.82
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+8% Synergy $0.56
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+8% Synergy $5.64
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+8% Synergy $3.07
Beregond of the Guard Beregond of the Guard
+8% Synergy $0.18
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+8% Synergy $1.24
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+7% Synergy $5.48
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+7% Synergy $0.11
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+6% Synergy $0.80
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+6% Synergy $0.22
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+5% Synergy $0.61
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $0.98
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+4% Synergy $0.82
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+4% Synergy $0.91
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $3.39
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+3% Synergy $10.14
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+2% Synergy $2.78
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
0% Synergy $0.22
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
-2% Synergy $0.34
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-17% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+20% Synergy $16.24
Reprieve Reprieve
+10% Synergy $0.63
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+9% Synergy $0.54
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+8% Synergy $3.77
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+7% Synergy $1.46
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+7% Synergy $5.26
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+7% Synergy $0.17
Shore Up Shore Up
+7% Synergy $0.12
Stern Scolding Stern Scolding
+7% Synergy $0.21
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $7.64
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+6% Synergy $16.29
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+5% Synergy $1.15
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+5% Synergy $0.90
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+5% Synergy $0.14
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+5% Synergy $0.57
Escape from Orthanc Escape from Orthanc
+5% Synergy $0.05
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.31
Pongify Pongify
+4% Synergy $2.10
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+4% Synergy $2.25
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+3% Synergy $7.15
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.76
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+3% Synergy $0.21
Get Lost Get Lost
+3% Synergy $4.44
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $42.96
Render Silent Render Silent
+2% Synergy $2.08
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $11.91
No More Lies No More Lies
+2% Synergy $0.31
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.22
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.35
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $6.09
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
0% Synergy $0.60
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
0% Synergy $0.17
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
-1% Synergy $0.41
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-2% Synergy $1.51
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-2% Synergy $49.42
Silence Silence
-2% Synergy $6.48
Disenchant Disenchant
-3% Synergy $0.13
Force of Will Force of Will
-4% Synergy $57.48
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-6% Synergy $0.34
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-8% Synergy $11.92

Sorceries

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

Martial Coup Martial Coup
+14% Synergy $0.19
Austere Command Austere Command
+10% Synergy $0.44
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+10% Synergy $8.96
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+9% Synergy $1.00
Ponder Ponder
+6% Synergy $1.65
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+6% Synergy $2.29
Preordain Preordain
+4% Synergy $0.61
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+4% Synergy $1.05
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+4% Synergy $0.17
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+3% Synergy $0.40
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $0.62
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $1.68
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.39
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $34.20
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $4.30
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-9% Synergy $1.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+22% Synergy $0.89
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+19% Synergy $1.04
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+10% Synergy $0.86
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+9% Synergy $4.45
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+9% Synergy $11.66
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+8% Synergy $33.77
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+7% Synergy $0.39
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+7% Synergy $5.20
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+6% Synergy $4.33
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+6% Synergy $31.55
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+6% Synergy $5.26
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+6% Synergy $0.35
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+6% Synergy $4.68
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+6% Synergy $5.81
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $17.15
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+5% Synergy $4.22
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+5% Synergy $0.44
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+5% Synergy $0.33
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+5% Synergy $14.04
Crown of Gondor Crown of Gondor
+5% Synergy $0.22
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+4% Synergy $0.36
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $7.32
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+2% Synergy $3.08
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+1% Synergy $2.13
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
0% Synergy $4.31
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-1% Synergy $5.02
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-1% Synergy $29.26

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
+21% Synergy $4.32
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+14% Synergy $1.56
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+11% Synergy $9.04
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+8% Synergy $0.70
Land Tax Land Tax
+7% Synergy $21.01
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+7% Synergy $0.58
Pariah Pariah
+7% Synergy $1.95
Combat Research Combat Research
+6% Synergy $0.35
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+6% Synergy $0.17
Curiosity Curiosity
+5% Synergy $0.53
Mobilization Mobilization
+5% Synergy $0.68
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+5% Synergy $7.34
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+4% Synergy $0.98
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $26.40
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+3% Synergy $5.01
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+3% Synergy $0.15
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+3% Synergy $1.71
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $2.01
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+2% Synergy $0.87
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $1.43
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+2% Synergy $2.26
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+2% Synergy $0.40
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+1% Synergy $0.16
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+1% Synergy $0.28
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $3.99
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $8.34
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-5% Synergy $2.73

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
+18% Synergy $0.92
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+7% Synergy $3.63

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 $51.06
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+13% Synergy $7.01
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+12% Synergy $3.65
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+9% Synergy $0.18
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+8% Synergy $0.61
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+8% Synergy $0.19
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+7% Synergy $19.28
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+7% Synergy $0.51
Throne of the High City Throne of the High City
+5% Synergy $0.19
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.27
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+4% Synergy $6.35
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+4% Synergy $0.54
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+3% Synergy $0.20
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.25
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.14
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $38.71
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-5% Synergy $1.41
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+22% Synergy $1.79
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+5% Synergy $0.38
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+3% Synergy $0.09
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.16
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-2% Synergy $0.29
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-4% Synergy $2.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-7% Synergy $0.38
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $1.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.51
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-18% Synergy $1.33
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-19% Synergy $0.21

Lands

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

Fortified Beachhead Fortified Beachhead
+14% Synergy $0.18
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+12% Synergy $3.34
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+11% Synergy $4.40
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+8% Synergy $9.92
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+7% Synergy $2.62
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+7% Synergy $0.50
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+6% Synergy $0.19
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+6% Synergy $11.67
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $13.72
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+6% Synergy $0.41
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $7.64
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+4% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.18
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $0.98
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.05
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.05
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+3% Synergy $17.48
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+3% Synergy $0.76
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $3.39
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+3% Synergy $0.22
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+3% Synergy $24.04
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $22.75
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.76
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $0.62
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $15.21
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $9.47
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $24.53
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.22
Tundra Tundra
+1% Synergy
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.44
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
0% Synergy $4.80
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $25.51
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $34.20
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-1% Synergy $8.46
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.53
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.22
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-4% Synergy $0.18
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-4% Synergy $0.18
Port Town Port Town
-8% Synergy $0.17
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.30
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-8% Synergy $0.05
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-9% Synergy $0.45
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-11% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.45

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