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Pippin, Warden of Isengard
Price tag $0.39

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4649 Current Rank
#3785 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Pippin, Warden of Isengard.

Partner Commander

Pippin, Warden of Isengard can partner with Merry, Warden of Isengard.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Pippin, Warden of Isengard decks.

Pizza Face, Gastromancer Pizza Face, Gastromancer
+19% Synergy $0.14
Ninja Pizza Ninja Pizza
+16% Synergy $3.34
Michelangelo, the Heart Michelangelo, the Heart
+9% Synergy $1.17

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Pippin, Warden of Isengard's abilities and overall game plan.

Night of the Sweets' Revenge Night of the Sweets' Revenge
+78% Synergy $1.37
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+75% Synergy $0.51
Savvy Hunter Savvy Hunter
+73% Synergy $0.26
Gilded Goose Gilded Goose
+71% Synergy $0.37
Greta, Sweettooth Scourge Greta, Sweettooth Scourge
+63% Synergy $0.33
Many Partings Many Partings
+62% Synergy $0.30
Rapacious Guest Rapacious Guest
+60% Synergy $0.51
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+56% Synergy $3.53
The Shire The Shire
+56% Synergy $3.36
Feasting Hobbit Feasting Hobbit
+54% Synergy $0.42

Top Cards

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

Tough Cookie Tough Cookie
+51% Synergy $0.29
Return from the Wilds Return from the Wilds
+51% Synergy $0.10
Trail of Crumbs Trail of Crumbs
+49% Synergy $0.65
Elanor Gardner Elanor Gardner
+49% Synergy $5.18
Gluttonous Troll Gluttonous Troll
+49% Synergy $0.17
Revive the Shire Revive the Shire
+47% Synergy $0.22
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+44% Synergy $20.44
Experimental Confectioner Experimental Confectioner
+44% Synergy $7.58
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+41% Synergy $6.35
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+40% Synergy $6.93

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+6% Synergy $17.61
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+1% Synergy $64.98
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
0% Synergy $1374.41
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $68.04

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Pippin, Warden of Isengard's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Cauldron Familiar Cauldron Familiar
+38% Synergy $1.99
Feasting Troll King Feasting Troll King
+36% Synergy $0.53
Brandywine Farmer Brandywine Farmer
+35% Synergy $0.18
Gyome, Master Chef Gyome, Master Chef
+34% Synergy $2.94
Voracious Fell Beast Voracious Fell Beast
+34% Synergy $0.16
Old Flitterfang Old Flitterfang
+34% Synergy $0.31
Meriadoc Brandybuck Meriadoc Brandybuck
+32% Synergy $0.22
Ygra, Eater of All Ygra, Eater of All
+31% Synergy $9.32
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+30% Synergy $0.91
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+28% Synergy $0.29
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+28% Synergy $0.77
Vinereap Mentor Vinereap Mentor
+27% Synergy $0.29
Provisions Merchant Provisions Merchant
+26% Synergy $0.31
Camellia, the Seedmiser Camellia, the Seedmiser
+25% Synergy $1.50
Honored Dreyleader Honored Dreyleader
+24% Synergy $0.23
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+24% Synergy $0.99
Bonecache Overseer Bonecache Overseer
+24% Synergy $0.17
Eager Trufflesnout Eager Trufflesnout
+24% Synergy $0.07
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+23% Synergy $3.92
Hazel's Brewmaster Hazel's Brewmaster
+20% Synergy $1.51
Motivated Pony Motivated Pony
+20% Synergy $0.24
Ravenous Squirrel Ravenous Squirrel
+18% Synergy $0.30
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+17% Synergy $0.30
Wicked Wolf Wicked Wolf
+17% Synergy $0.34
Gumdrop Poisoner Gumdrop Poisoner
+17% Synergy $0.23
Mintstrosity Mintstrosity
+17% Synergy $0.23
Galadriel, Gift-Giver Galadriel, Gift-Giver
+17% Synergy $6.55
Insatiable Frugivore Insatiable Frugivore
+16% Synergy $0.23
Bristlebud Farmer Bristlebud Farmer
+16% Synergy $0.82
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+15% Synergy $0.80
Hazel of the Rootbloom Hazel of the Rootbloom
+14% Synergy $0.99
Scream Puff Scream Puff
+14% Synergy $0.13
Generous Ent Generous Ent
+14% Synergy $1.46
Chatterfang, Squirrel General Chatterfang, Squirrel General
+13% Synergy $4.14
Dockside Chef Dockside Chef
+13% Synergy $0.37
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+12% Synergy $0.36
Lobelia, Defender of Bag End Lobelia, Defender of Bag End
+12% Synergy $0.31
Intrepid Trufflesnout Intrepid Trufflesnout
+12% Synergy $0.19
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
+12% Synergy $0.25
Sweettooth Witch Sweettooth Witch
+11% Synergy $0.18
Hollow Scavenger Hollow Scavenger
+11% Synergy $0.19
Curious Forager Curious Forager
+9% Synergy $0.10
Thornvault Forager Thornvault Forager
+6% Synergy $0.60
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+4% Synergy $0.22
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
0% Synergy $0.34
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-3% Synergy $13.64
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-11% Synergy $1.84
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-13% Synergy $0.41
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-14% Synergy $0.36
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-17% Synergy $0.35

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Pippin, Warden of Isengard safe.

Bake into a Pie Bake into a Pie
+44% Synergy $0.16
Shelob's Ambush Shelob's Ambush
+34% Synergy $0.12
Feed the Cauldron Feed the Cauldron
+32% Synergy $0.06
Stew the Coneys Stew the Coneys
+28% Synergy $0.25
Pippin's Bravery Pippin's Bravery
+23% Synergy $0.16
Pawpatch Formation Pawpatch Formation
+19% Synergy $0.28
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+18% Synergy $0.36
Savor Savor
+16% Synergy $0.14
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+13% Synergy $2.21
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+12% Synergy $0.59
Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+11% Synergy $1.78
Candy Grapple Candy Grapple
+11% Synergy $0.18
Feed the Cycle Feed the Cycle
+10% Synergy $0.16
Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
+9% Synergy $0.32
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+9% Synergy $4.81
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+8% Synergy $0.42
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+7% Synergy $3.32
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+6% Synergy $14.23
Nocturnal Hunger Nocturnal Hunger
+6% Synergy $0.06
Peerless Recycling Peerless Recycling
+5% Synergy $0.23
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+5% Synergy $1.03
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+5% Synergy $0.28
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+4% Synergy $0.12
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+3% Synergy $0.24
Harrow Harrow
+3% Synergy $0.33
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+2% Synergy $0.30
Murder Murder
+2% Synergy $0.15
Cache Grab Cache Grab
+1% Synergy $0.20
Fog Fog
+1% Synergy $0.74
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+1% Synergy $0.34
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
0% Synergy $0.27
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $1.06
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
0% Synergy $8.03
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
0% Synergy $1.50
Putrefy Putrefy
-2% Synergy $0.36
Saw in Half Saw in Half
-2% Synergy $3.59
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $13.31
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
-4% Synergy $3.81
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-5% Synergy $1.00
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $6.80
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-8% Synergy $13.64
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-10% Synergy $1.31
Beast Within Beast Within
-15% Synergy $0.47
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-17% Synergy $0.59

Sorceries

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

Giant Opportunity Giant Opportunity
+37% Synergy $0.23
Spider Food Spider Food
+27% Synergy $0.14
Taste of Death Taste of Death
+14% Synergy $0.41
Wolf's Quarry Wolf's Quarry
+12% Synergy $0.18
Back for Seconds Back for Seconds
+11% Synergy $0.25
Harmonize Harmonize
+10% Synergy $0.28
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+8% Synergy $2.79
Pitiless Carnage Pitiless Carnage
+8% Synergy $0.34
Foreboding Fruit Foreboding Fruit
+8% Synergy $0.14
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+7% Synergy $0.38
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+7% Synergy $0.27
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+7% Synergy $3.04
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+6% Synergy $0.44
Tragic Trajectory Tragic Trajectory
+6% Synergy $0.25
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+5% Synergy $1.33
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+5% Synergy $4.65
Final Act Final Act
+5% Synergy $0.41
Planewide Celebration Planewide Celebration
+5% Synergy $0.97
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+5% Synergy $2.98
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+5% Synergy $0.31
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+4% Synergy $1.17
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+4% Synergy $2.14
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+4% Synergy $0.82
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+4% Synergy $0.88
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+3% Synergy $0.92
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+3% Synergy $0.27
Rootcast Apprenticeship Rootcast Apprenticeship
+3% Synergy $0.37
Dig Up Dig Up
+3% Synergy $0.45
Three Visits Three Visits
+2% Synergy $5.00
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $20.74
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $2.07
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+1% Synergy $1.61
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-1% Synergy $3.02
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-1% Synergy $47.73
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-3% Synergy $0.38
Cultivate Cultivate
-4% Synergy $0.30
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $16.12
Swarmyard Massacre Swarmyard Massacre
-5% Synergy $1.88
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-5% Synergy $7.45
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-6% Synergy $4.69
Victimize Victimize
-10% Synergy $1.20
Farseek Farseek
-10% Synergy $0.52
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-11% Synergy $2.12
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-12% Synergy $0.71

Utility Artifacts

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

Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+42% Synergy $1.21
Lembas Lembas
+34% Synergy $1.24
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+32% Synergy $0.24
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+31% Synergy $0.37
Giant's Skewer Giant's Skewer
+23% Synergy $0.06
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+20% Synergy $0.96
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+20% Synergy $1.92
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+16% Synergy $0.82
Hot Dog Cart Hot Dog Cart
+16% Synergy $0.20
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+13% Synergy $0.34
Bumbleflower's Sharepot Bumbleflower's Sharepot
+11% Synergy $0.06
Three Bowls of Porridge Three Bowls of Porridge
+11% Synergy $0.17
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+9% Synergy $0.17
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+8% Synergy $0.25
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+8% Synergy $7.29
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+8% Synergy $0.41
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+6% Synergy $0.88
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+6% Synergy $14.27
Trading Post Trading Post
+5% Synergy $0.37
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+5% Synergy $1.55
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+4% Synergy $5.25
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
0% Synergy $10.53
Chitterspitter Chitterspitter
-4% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $3.57
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-13% Synergy $15.26
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-22% Synergy $5.71

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Pippin, Warden of Isengard's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Killer Service Killer Service
+40% Synergy $0.34
Welcome to Sweettooth Welcome to Sweettooth
+33% Synergy $0.28
Midnight Snack Midnight Snack
+32% Synergy $0.24
Scavenger's Talent Scavenger's Talent
+27% Synergy $0.71
Fae Offering Fae Offering
+23% Synergy $0.22
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+21% Synergy $0.40
Creeping Crystal Coating Creeping Crystal Coating
+20% Synergy $0.24
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+16% Synergy $39.39
Gourmand's Talent Gourmand's Talent
+15% Synergy $0.36
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+11% Synergy $6.31
The Witch's Vanity The Witch's Vanity
+11% Synergy $0.12
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+9% Synergy $13.35
Underhanded Designs Underhanded Designs
+9% Synergy $0.17
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+7% Synergy $31.81
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+6% Synergy $3.12
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+5% Synergy $0.31
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+4% Synergy $3.79
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+4% Synergy $22.55
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+3% Synergy $1.62
Wild Growth Wild Growth
0% Synergy $0.39
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
0% Synergy $5.57
Squirrel Nest Squirrel Nest
-2% Synergy $0.21
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $17.13

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Pippin, Warden of Isengard to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Garruk, Cursed Huntsman Garruk, Cursed Huntsman
-1% Synergy $1.37

Utility Lands

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

Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+44% Synergy $0.32
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+36% Synergy $1.68
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+14% Synergy $0.75
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.95
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+6% Synergy $4.00
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.42
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $2.31
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+3% Synergy $12.94
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+3% Synergy $6.75
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $1.11
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
0% Synergy $29.65
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-1% Synergy $5.05
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-2% Synergy $0.31
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
-4% Synergy $2.89
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.51
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-9% Synergy $23.58
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-11% Synergy $0.53
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-11% Synergy $58.63
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-14% Synergy $0.30
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-16% Synergy $14.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.39
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+6% Synergy $0.27
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.34
Blitzball Blitzball
+5% Synergy $0.22
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+4% Synergy $0.28
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.90
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-4% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.17

Lands

The mana base foundation for Pippin, Warden of Isengard decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+8% Synergy $0.36
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+6% Synergy $0.07
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.11
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+6% Synergy $0.34
Witherbloom Campus Witherbloom Campus
+5% Synergy $0.27
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+5% Synergy $0.31
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+4% Synergy $0.27
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.26
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.15
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+2% Synergy $0.91
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+1% Synergy $0.41
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
-1% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-2% Synergy $0.35
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $1.00
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-3% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.27
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-4% Synergy $6.66
Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
-4% Synergy $0.31
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $13.31
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-5% Synergy $1.00
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-5% Synergy $10.77
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-5% Synergy $1.63
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-5% Synergy $7.45
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-7% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
-9% Synergy $0.30
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-10% Synergy $1.29
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.28
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-12% Synergy $0.46
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.30
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-15% Synergy $5.49
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-15% Synergy $28.90
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-15% Synergy $16.13
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-16% Synergy $0.40
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-16% Synergy $0.34
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-21% Synergy $8.89
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-21% Synergy $0.32
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-23% Synergy $0.49

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