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Pippin, Guard of the Citadel: Hatebears
Price tag $0.54

Legendary Creature — Halfling Soldier

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Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Hatebears 9% Humans 9% Control 8% Soldiers 8% Pillow Fort 5%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Pippin, Guard of the Citadel's Hatebears builds — cards that lean hardest into the Hatebears theme.

Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+96% Synergy $1.56
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+69% Synergy $2.83
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+69% Synergy $4.77
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+69% Synergy $0.40
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+68% Synergy $12.66
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+56% Synergy $0.36
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+55% Synergy $9.78
Get Lost Get Lost
+55% Synergy $4.22
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+55% Synergy $0.33
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+53% Synergy $6.78

Top Cards

The staple cards most Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Hatebears decks run as their core.

Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+52% Synergy $0.50
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+52% Synergy $0.28
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+49% Synergy $1.26
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+33% Synergy $3.25
Counterspell Counterspell
+32% Synergy $3.43
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+32% Synergy $1.46
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+32% Synergy $2.99
Negate Negate
+28% Synergy $0.14
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+18% Synergy $1.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+17% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Hatebears game on their own.

Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+33% Synergy $17.55
The One Ring The One Ring
+21% Synergy $101.75
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+21% Synergy $14.22
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $69.44
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+5% Synergy $53.72
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $5.86
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $36.16
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Hatebears plan in Pippin, Guard of the Citadel decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
+50% Synergy $0.29
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+48% Synergy $1.61
Loxodon Gatekeeper Loxodon Gatekeeper
+43% Synergy $1.10
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+42% Synergy $0.43
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
+41% Synergy $0.32
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+39% Synergy $0.96
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+39% Synergy $3.00
Guardian Sunmare Guardian Sunmare
+33% Synergy $0.20
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+31% Synergy $3.85
Absolute Virtue Absolute Virtue
+30% Synergy $3.30
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+28% Synergy $0.39
Kataki, War's Wage Kataki, War's Wage
+28% Synergy $1.54
Apothecary White Apothecary White
+28% Synergy $4.72
Archon of Absolution Archon of Absolution
+27% Synergy $0.21
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+27% Synergy $2.60
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+27% Synergy $19.55
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+27% Synergy $0.46
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+27% Synergy $8.40
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+27% Synergy $0.60
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+26% Synergy $1.28
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+26% Synergy $0.45
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+26% Synergy $3.65
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+26% Synergy $0.25
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+26% Synergy $0.32
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+26% Synergy $1.23
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+26% Synergy $0.39
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+25% Synergy $0.31
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+25% Synergy $0.74
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+25% Synergy $1.46
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
+24% Synergy $0.35
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+21% Synergy $2.04
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+21% Synergy $1.48
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+20% Synergy $10.47
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+18% Synergy $0.49
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+18% Synergy $0.38
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+14% Synergy $3.20
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+14% Synergy $2.54
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+14% Synergy $4.94
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+14% Synergy $0.40
Thought Courier Thought Courier
+14% Synergy $0.27
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+14% Synergy $0.28
Deputy of Detention Deputy of Detention
+13% Synergy $0.37
Cemetery Illuminator Cemetery Illuminator
+13% Synergy $0.49
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+12% Synergy $6.74
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+12% Synergy $0.37
Spell Queller Spell Queller
+12% Synergy $0.26
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+9% Synergy $8.30
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+7% Synergy $58.30
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+7% Synergy $3.06
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-10% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Pippin, Guard of the Citadel's Hatebears deck ahead.

Shore Up Shore Up
+42% Synergy $0.19
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+28% Synergy $0.52
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+28% Synergy $0.68
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+27% Synergy $1.62
Reprieve Reprieve
+24% Synergy $1.64
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+22% Synergy $21.48
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+20% Synergy $0.50
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+17% Synergy $2.26
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+14% Synergy $0.35
Transcendent Message Transcendent Message
+14% Synergy $0.37
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+14% Synergy $0.50
Dissolve Dissolve
+14% Synergy $0.29
Dismiss Dismiss
+14% Synergy $0.12
Ojutai's Command Ojutai's Command
+14% Synergy $0.31
Apostle's Blessing Apostle's Blessing
+14% Synergy $0.27
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+14% Synergy $0.32
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+13% Synergy $52.75
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+13% Synergy $0.43
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+13% Synergy $0.75
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+13% Synergy $0.33
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+13% Synergy $0.29
Shelter Shelter
+12% Synergy $0.30
Ghostway Ghostway
+12% Synergy $4.89
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+12% Synergy $0.70
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+11% Synergy $3.78
Dispel Dispel
+11% Synergy $0.37
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+11% Synergy $0.25
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+10% Synergy $2.38
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+9% Synergy $8.49
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+9% Synergy $1.88
Absorb Absorb
+8% Synergy $0.42
Render Silent Render Silent
+7% Synergy $2.02
Aetherize Aetherize
+4% Synergy $0.37
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+2% Synergy $1.68
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $7.86

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Hatebears game plan forward for Pippin, Guard of the Citadel.

Bribery Bribery
+28% Synergy $5.83
Acquire Acquire
+28% Synergy $2.47
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+27% Synergy $0.16
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+27% Synergy $2.90
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+15% Synergy $2.91
Kayla's Reconstruction Kayla's Reconstruction
+14% Synergy $0.26
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+13% Synergy $5.75
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+13% Synergy $0.83
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+11% Synergy $1.06
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+11% Synergy $0.32
Sleep Sleep
+11% Synergy $0.25
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+10% Synergy $0.32
Fumigate Fumigate
+9% Synergy $0.35
Preordain Preordain
+5% Synergy $0.66
Ponder Ponder
+3% Synergy $2.00
Windfall Windfall
+2% Synergy $4.34
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+1% Synergy $0.28
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.94

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Hatebears decks.

Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+28% Synergy $4.55
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+27% Synergy $15.61
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+27% Synergy $2.95
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+25% Synergy $0.92
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+24% Synergy $2.19
Phyrexian Splicer Phyrexian Splicer
+14% Synergy $0.31
Transmogrifying Wand Transmogrifying Wand
+14% Synergy $0.44
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+14% Synergy $0.80
Eater of Virtue Eater of Virtue
+14% Synergy $0.39
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+13% Synergy $7.24
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+13% Synergy $46.52
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+12% Synergy $0.80
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+11% Synergy $2.83
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+4% Synergy $0.45
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Hatebears strategy in Pippin, Guard of the Citadel decks.

Paladin Class Paladin Class
+28% Synergy $0.42
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+27% Synergy $8.69
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+27% Synergy $0.36
Confounding Conundrum Confounding Conundrum
+27% Synergy $0.30
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+26% Synergy $9.17
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+26% Synergy $0.98
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+18% Synergy $6.36
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+14% Synergy $1.63
Nine Lives Nine Lives
+14% Synergy $0.65
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+14% Synergy $3.80
Coalition Flag Coalition Flag
+14% Synergy $0.19
Frozen Aether Frozen Aether
+13% Synergy $1.32
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+13% Synergy $0.87
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+13% Synergy $6.53
Solemnity Solemnity
+13% Synergy $11.83
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+12% Synergy $0.48
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+11% Synergy $8.51
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+11% Synergy $5.72
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+10% Synergy $3.55
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+10% Synergy $7.48
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+10% Synergy $29.28
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+9% Synergy $0.50
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+9% Synergy $0.98
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+9% Synergy $4.83
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+7% Synergy $1.44
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+4% Synergy $3.94
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+4% Synergy $4.32
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $3.52
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-1% Synergy $11.44

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Pippin, Guard of the Citadel's Hatebears game plan.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+41% Synergy $1.85
Dovin, Hand of Control Dovin, Hand of Control
+25% Synergy $0.29
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+18% Synergy $6.94
Teferi, Temporal Archmage Teferi, Temporal Archmage
+14% Synergy $0.87
Elminster Elminster
+14% Synergy $1.36
Dovin Baan Dovin Baan
+14% Synergy $0.90
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+13% Synergy $9.13
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+11% Synergy $1.85

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Hatebears decks.

Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+27% Synergy $0.32
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+26% Synergy $0.25
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+25% Synergy $0.30
Rivendell Rivendell
+24% Synergy $1.74
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+24% Synergy $10.35
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+24% Synergy $0.62
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+21% Synergy $1.27
Sea Gate Wreckage Sea Gate Wreckage
+14% Synergy $0.36
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+13% Synergy $5.14
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+12% Synergy $0.27
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+12% Synergy $20.51
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+11% Synergy $0.27
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+11% Synergy $0.38
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+10% Synergy $0.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $2.76
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+7% Synergy $60.97
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+4% Synergy $6.08
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $31.72

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Pippin, Guard of the Citadel's Hatebears strategy.

Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+13% Synergy $0.45
Azorius Cluestone Azorius Cluestone
+12% Synergy $0.08
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+12% Synergy $5.11
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+11% Synergy $0.18
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+7% Synergy $0.57
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-8% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.46
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-14% Synergy $0.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.40
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-28% Synergy $0.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-28% Synergy $2.60

Lands

The mana base behind Pippin, Guard of the Citadel's Hatebears decks.

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+54% Synergy $0.52
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+24% Synergy $8.39
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+24% Synergy $11.43
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+21% Synergy $0.32
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+20% Synergy $0.26
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+19% Synergy $3.87
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+18% Synergy $5.38
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+18% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+13% Synergy $0.39
Fortified Beachhead Fortified Beachhead
+13% Synergy $0.24
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+13% Synergy $34.38
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+12% Synergy $0.43
Port Town Port Town
+10% Synergy $0.22
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+9% Synergy $0.34
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+9% Synergy $39.06
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+7% Synergy $0.34
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+7% Synergy $30.45
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+6% Synergy $6.62
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+5% Synergy $0.25
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+3% Synergy $18.75
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.32
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-1% Synergy $0.39
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.34
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $15.52
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.26
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-7% Synergy $0.19
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-10% Synergy $9.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.36

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Pippin, Guard of the Citadel: Hatebears.

Arcade Gannon Arcade Gannon
Hunding Gjornersen Hunding Gjornersen
Sharae of Numbing Depths Sharae of Numbing Depths
Ojutai, Soul of Winter Ojutai, Soul of Winter
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Far Traveler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Flaming Fist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Flaming Fist
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Folk Hero Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Folk Hero
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Noble Heritage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Noble Heritage
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Veteran Soldier Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Veteran Soldier
Gosta Dirk Gosta Dirk
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
Jedit Ojanen Jedit Ojanen
Rasputin Dreamweaver Rasputin Dreamweaver
Zethi, Arcane Blademaster Zethi, Arcane Blademaster
Mendicant Core, Guidelight Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Esior, Wardwing Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Siani, Eye of the Storm Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Prava of the Steel Legion Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Prava of the Steel Legion
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Radiant, Serra Archangel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Eleventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Eleventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Eleventh Doctor Clara Oswald The Eleventh Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Eleventh Doctor Ian Chesterton The Eleventh Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Eleventh Doctor K-9, Mark I The Eleventh Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Eleventh Doctor Martha Jones The Eleventh Doctor // Martha Jones
The Eleventh Doctor Rose Tyler The Eleventh Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Eleventh Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Eleventh Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Eleventh Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Eleventh Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Ayesha Tanaka, Armorer Ayesha Tanaka, Armorer
Lavinia of the Tenth Lavinia of the Tenth