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Pippin, Guard of the Citadel: Humans
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 Humans builds — cards that lean hardest into the Humans theme.

Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+98% Synergy $4.77
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
+98% Synergy $0.32
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+98% Synergy $0.33
Faramir, Steward of Gondor Faramir, Steward of Gondor
+85% Synergy $0.25
Skystrike Officer Skystrike Officer
+85% Synergy $0.28
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+84% Synergy $2.95
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+83% Synergy $9.17
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+83% Synergy $1.07
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+83% Synergy $0.45
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+83% Synergy $0.39

Top Cards

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

Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+82% Synergy $0.19
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+82% Synergy $12.66
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+66% Synergy $3.93
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+60% Synergy $1.46
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+57% Synergy $2.91
Negate Negate
+57% Synergy $0.14
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+47% Synergy $3.25
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+33% Synergy $1.05
Counterspell Counterspell
+32% Synergy $3.43
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+31% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

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

Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+76% Synergy $17.55
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+42% Synergy $51.92
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+36% Synergy $14.22
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+34% Synergy $69.44
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+21% Synergy $41.26
The One Ring The One Ring
+21% Synergy $101.75
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+19% Synergy $53.72
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+16% Synergy $17.28
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+12% Synergy $36.16
Farewell Farewell
+11% Synergy $5.86

Creatures

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

Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+71% Synergy $0.34
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+70% Synergy $0.37
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+69% Synergy $9.78
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+69% Synergy $0.27
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+64% Synergy $2.04
Harbin, Vanguard Aviator Harbin, Vanguard Aviator
+56% Synergy $0.13
Champions of Minas Tirith Champions of Minas Tirith
+56% Synergy $0.30
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+56% Synergy $19.55
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+42% Synergy $0.30
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+42% Synergy $0.35
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+40% Synergy $0.40
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+39% Synergy $1.56
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+37% Synergy $0.50
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+35% Synergy $58.30
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+32% Synergy $0.38
Grey Host Reinforcements Grey Host Reinforcements
+28% Synergy $0.23
Yotian Tactician Yotian Tactician
+28% Synergy $0.15
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+28% Synergy $0.21
Protector of the Crown Protector of the Crown
+28% Synergy $2.16
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+26% Synergy $2.83
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+26% Synergy $20.32
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+19% Synergy $0.27
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+14% Synergy $0.39
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+14% Synergy $0.28
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+14% Synergy $4.07
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+14% Synergy $0.27
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+14% Synergy $0.37
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+14% Synergy $0.26
Boromir, Gondor's Hope Boromir, Gondor's Hope
+14% Synergy $0.30
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+14% Synergy $4.60
Gandalf, White Rider Gandalf, White Rider
+14% Synergy $2.19
Apothecary White Apothecary White
+14% Synergy $4.72
Loxodon Gatekeeper Loxodon Gatekeeper
+14% Synergy $1.10
Beregond of the Guard Beregond of the Guard
+14% Synergy $0.25
Faramir, Field Commander Faramir, Field Commander
+14% Synergy $0.14
Verge Rangers Verge Rangers
+14% Synergy $0.27
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+14% Synergy $0.37
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+13% Synergy $2.60
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+13% Synergy $40.04
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apparition Dennick, Pious Apprentice
+13% Synergy $0.27
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+13% Synergy $0.25
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+13% Synergy $0.37
Medomai the Ageless Medomai the Ageless
+13% Synergy $4.96
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+13% Synergy $0.20
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+12% Synergy $8.40
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+12% Synergy $0.60
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+11% Synergy $3.00
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+9% Synergy $0.28
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+4% Synergy $16.47
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+2% Synergy $3.85

Instants

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

Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+65% Synergy $21.48
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+41% Synergy $1.62
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+40% Synergy $3.78
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+31% Synergy $2.26
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+27% Synergy $0.36
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+27% Synergy $7.20
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+26% Synergy $8.49
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+25% Synergy $1.14
Reprieve Reprieve
+24% Synergy $1.64
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+14% Synergy $0.52
Courageous Resolve Courageous Resolve
+14% Synergy $0.44
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+13% Synergy $52.75
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+13% Synergy $0.29
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+13% Synergy $0.24
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+13% Synergy $0.68
Get Lost Get Lost
+12% Synergy $4.22
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+12% Synergy $0.17
Swan Song Swan Song
+11% Synergy $7.86
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+10% Synergy $5.74
No More Lies No More Lies
+10% Synergy $0.38
Consider Consider
+9% Synergy $0.30
Render Silent Render Silent
+7% Synergy $2.02
Opt Opt
+5% Synergy $0.26
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $56.78
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-4% Synergy $1.43

Sorceries

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

Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+55% Synergy $9.42
Austere Command Austere Command
+43% Synergy $0.94
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+41% Synergy $0.26
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+40% Synergy $2.28
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+37% Synergy $3.32
Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin! Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin!
+28% Synergy $0.14
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+25% Synergy $0.32
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+14% Synergy $0.56
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+14% Synergy $0.29
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+13% Synergy $2.90
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+12% Synergy $3.39
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+11% Synergy $2.65
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+10% Synergy $0.32
Preordain Preordain
+5% Synergy $0.66
Ponder Ponder
+3% Synergy $2.00
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-1% Synergy $5.75

Utility Artifacts

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

Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+56% Synergy $3.63
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+43% Synergy $5.12
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+40% Synergy $26.78
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+32% Synergy $2.99
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+26% Synergy $6.69
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+25% Synergy $4.72
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+14% Synergy $1.38
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+14% Synergy $8.19
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+14% Synergy $9.89
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+14% Synergy $15.00
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+14% Synergy $1.04
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+13% Synergy $6.08
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+13% Synergy $4.55
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+12% Synergy $10.23
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+12% Synergy $3.81

Enchantments

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

Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+56% Synergy $3.80
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+41% Synergy $8.69
Propaganda Propaganda
+31% Synergy $3.52
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+28% Synergy $4.64
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+23% Synergy $0.50
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+18% Synergy $3.94
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+18% Synergy $0.68
Pariah Pariah
+14% Synergy $1.99
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+13% Synergy $0.36
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+13% Synergy $5.19
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+12% Synergy $2.65
Combat Research Combat Research
+12% Synergy $0.59
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $13.05
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-1% Synergy $11.44

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+55% Synergy $1.85
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+47% Synergy $6.94
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+14% Synergy $4.13
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
+10% Synergy $3.56

Utility Lands

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

Rivendell Rivendell
+82% Synergy $1.74
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+82% Synergy $6.78
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+43% Synergy $0.40
Throne of the High City Throne of the High City
+28% Synergy $0.15
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+24% Synergy $31.72
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+24% Synergy $10.35
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+21% Synergy $60.97
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+21% Synergy $1.27
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+18% Synergy $6.08
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+13% Synergy $18.78
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+13% Synergy $0.32
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+12% Synergy $0.25
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+11% Synergy $0.27
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+10% Synergy $0.62
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $39.67
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+70% Synergy $5.11
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+46% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+21% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.46
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+15% Synergy $0.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy $2.60
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+11% Synergy $0.18
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+7% Synergy $0.57
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.60
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.40

Lands

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

Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+32% Synergy $5.38
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+27% Synergy $0.24
Port Town Port Town
+25% Synergy $0.22
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+23% Synergy $4.52
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+20% Synergy $0.25
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+18% Synergy $18.75
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+16% Synergy $0.36
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+14% Synergy $0.32
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+14% Synergy $0.28
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+13% Synergy $0.34
Fortified Beachhead Fortified Beachhead
+13% Synergy $0.24
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+9% Synergy $0.34
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+9% Synergy $8.39
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+8% Synergy $0.19
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+7% Synergy $0.32
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+6% Synergy $0.24
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.07
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+5% Synergy $3.87
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.26
Tundra Tundra
+1% Synergy $3000.00
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.39
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $15.52
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-4% Synergy $0.13
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-8% Synergy $6.62
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-9% Synergy $0.26
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-21% Synergy $0.26

Similar Commanders

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

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