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Rory Williams
Price tag $0.11

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

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Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 25% Control 25% Lifegain 25% Tokens 25%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Links & Decks

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Partner Commander

Rory Williams can partner with Amy Pond.

Amy Pond Amy Pond

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Rory Williams's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+99% Synergy $0.55
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+97% Synergy $0.23
Precinct Captain Precinct Captain
+50% Synergy $0.36
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+50% Synergy $2.39
Cat Collector Cat Collector
+50% Synergy $0.18
Star Charter Star Charter
+50% Synergy $0.08
Boros Elite Boros Elite
+50% Synergy $0.06
Bushi Tenderfoot Bushi Tenderfoot
+50% Synergy $0.26
Attended Healer Attended Healer
+50% Synergy $0.11
Martyr for the Cause Martyr for the Cause
+50% Synergy $0.34
Zephyr Sentinel Zephyr Sentinel
+50% Synergy $0.09
God-Favored General God-Favored General
+50% Synergy $0.10
Argivian Phalanx Argivian Phalanx
+50% Synergy $0.04
Hanweir Militia Captain Westvale Cult Leader Hanweir Militia Captain
+50% Synergy $0.41
Sunhome Stalwart Sunhome Stalwart
+50% Synergy $0.08
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+50% Synergy $0.16
Azorius Arrester Azorius Arrester
+50% Synergy $0.11
Warden of the Inner Sky Warden of the Inner Sky
+50% Synergy $0.19
Wilfred Mott Wilfred Mott
+50% Synergy $0.16
Frontline Strategist Frontline Strategist
+50% Synergy $0.17
Sun Quan, Lord of Wu Sun Quan, Lord of Wu
+50% Synergy $5.31
Herald of Anafenza Herald of Anafenza
+50% Synergy $0.17
Nyxborn Shieldmate Nyxborn Shieldmate
+50% Synergy $0.08
Bereaved Survivor Dauntless Avenger Bereaved Survivor
+50% Synergy $0.08
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+49% Synergy $1.18
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+49% Synergy $0.22
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
+49% Synergy $0.24
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+49% Synergy $1.04
Skystrike Officer Skystrike Officer
+49% Synergy $0.14
Azor, the Lawbringer Azor, the Lawbringer
+49% Synergy $0.84
Thalia's Lieutenant Thalia's Lieutenant
+49% Synergy $0.82
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+49% Synergy $0.28
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+49% Synergy $0.22
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+49% Synergy $2.68
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+49% Synergy $5.59
Radiant Solar Radiant Solar
+49% Synergy $0.99
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apparition Dennick, Pious Apprentice
+49% Synergy $0.19
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+49% Synergy $3.08
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+49% Synergy $0.20
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+47% Synergy $0.16
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+47% Synergy $2.37
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+47% Synergy $10.59
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+47% Synergy $4.57
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+46% Synergy $5.33
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+46% Synergy $0.28
Court Street Denizen Court Street Denizen
+45% Synergy $0.06
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+45% Synergy $4.58
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+44% Synergy $0.63
Drogskol Reaver Drogskol Reaver
+44% Synergy $0.92
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+38% Synergy $0.28

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Rory Williams safe.

Clockspinning Clockspinning
+50% Synergy $0.48
Flatline Flatline
+50% Synergy $0.44
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+49% Synergy $0.26
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+48% Synergy $8.17
Get Lost Get Lost
+47% Synergy $4.90
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+47% Synergy $0.23
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+44% Synergy $1.38
Pongify Pongify
+42% Synergy $2.22
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+37% Synergy $7.87
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+30% Synergy $1.28
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+26% Synergy $1.45
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+25% Synergy $1.82
Negate Negate
+22% Synergy $0.26
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+13% Synergy $1.94
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $0.96
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $1.25

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Rory Williams's game plan and control the board.

All of History, All at Once All of History, All at Once
+50% Synergy $0.15
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
+50% Synergy $0.12
Suppression Ray Orderly Plaza Suppression Ray
+48% Synergy $0.16
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+47% Synergy $0.21
Split Up Split Up
+45% Synergy $3.12
Preordain Preordain
+41% Synergy $0.61
Ponder Ponder
+39% Synergy $1.33
Austere Command Austere Command
+35% Synergy $0.38

Utility Artifacts

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

The Pandorica The Pandorica
+50% Synergy $0.17
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+49% Synergy $0.17
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+48% Synergy $1.37
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+44% Synergy $3.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+38% Synergy $0.26

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Rory Williams's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+50% Synergy $0.36
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+50% Synergy $0.42
Four Knocks Four Knocks
+50% Synergy $0.44
Noble Purpose Noble Purpose
+50% Synergy $0.68
Become the Pilot Become the Pilot
+50% Synergy $0.10
Cradle of Vitality Cradle of Vitality
+50% Synergy $0.38
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+49% Synergy $0.39
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+49% Synergy $0.15
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+49% Synergy $1.26
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+46% Synergy $1.39
Propaganda Propaganda
+26% Synergy $2.35

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Rory Williams to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+46% Synergy $0.88

Utility Lands

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

Dust Bowl Dust Bowl
+50% Synergy $17.40
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+49% Synergy $12.11
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+49% Synergy $1.60
Fountainport Fountainport
+49% Synergy $4.78
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+48% Synergy $9.12
War Room War Room
+48% Synergy $2.85
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+48% Synergy $0.64
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+46% Synergy $0.40
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+44% Synergy $6.80
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Planar Atlas Planar Atlas
+50% Synergy $0.26
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+49% Synergy $0.57
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+47% Synergy $0.20
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+45% Synergy $1.81
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $1.15
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
0% Synergy $0.41
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-10% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-34% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-37% Synergy $1.24

Lands

The mana base foundation for Rory Williams decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+65% Synergy $0.14
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+62% Synergy $3.68
Fortified Beachhead Fortified Beachhead
+48% Synergy $0.15
Suppression Ray Orderly Plaza Suppression Ray
+48% Synergy $0.16
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+47% Synergy $0.23
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+47% Synergy $0.16
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+43% Synergy $8.81
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+43% Synergy $1.16
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+40% Synergy $0.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+39% Synergy $0.18
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+38% Synergy $4.17
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+37% Synergy $7.87
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+36% Synergy $0.15
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+34% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+34% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+32% Synergy $0.21
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+28% Synergy $0.17
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+28% Synergy $3.98
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+27% Synergy $5.07
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+24% Synergy $11.46
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.30
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+12% Synergy $0.19
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+10% Synergy $0.44
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+9% Synergy $12.12
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.06
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.04
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy $15.94
Port Town Port Town
+2% Synergy $0.20

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