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Rory Williams
Price tag $0.28

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.

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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
+98% Synergy $1.08
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+97% Synergy $0.51
Elite Inquisitor Elite Inquisitor
+49% Synergy $0.30
Herald of Anafenza Herald of Anafenza
+49% Synergy $0.15
Sunhome Stalwart Sunhome Stalwart
+49% Synergy $0.11
Frontline Strategist Frontline Strategist
+49% Synergy $0.09
Argivian Phalanx Argivian Phalanx
+49% Synergy $0.05
Squad Captain Squad Captain
+49% Synergy $0.12
Loyal Sentry Loyal Sentry
+49% Synergy $0.20
Wilfred Mott Wilfred Mott
+49% Synergy $0.34
Esquire of the King Esquire of the King
+49% Synergy $0.16
Savior of Ollenbock Savior of Ollenbock
+49% Synergy $0.32
Star Charter Star Charter
+49% Synergy $0.18
Conclave Phalanx Conclave Phalanx
+49% Synergy $0.09
Hanweir Militia Captain Westvale Cult Leader Hanweir Militia Captain
+49% Synergy $0.45
Attended Healer Attended Healer
+49% Synergy $0.22
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+49% Synergy $0.26
Precinct Captain Precinct Captain
+49% Synergy $0.28
Sun Quan, Lord of Wu Sun Quan, Lord of Wu
+49% Synergy $8.32
Azorius Arrester Azorius Arrester
+49% Synergy $0.12
Cat Collector Cat Collector
+49% Synergy $0.25
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+49% Synergy $2.74
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+49% Synergy $0.47
Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart
+49% Synergy $66.48
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+49% Synergy $1.01
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+49% Synergy $3.86
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+49% Synergy $1.14
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+49% Synergy $0.24
Yotian Tactician Yotian Tactician
+49% Synergy $0.17
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+49% Synergy $2.29
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apparition Dennick, Pious Apprentice
+49% Synergy $0.31
Radiant Solar Radiant Solar
+49% Synergy $3.35
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+48% Synergy $2.89
Skystrike Officer Skystrike Officer
+48% Synergy $0.29
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+48% Synergy $0.24
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+47% Synergy $3.56
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+47% Synergy $0.45
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+47% Synergy $0.30
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+46% Synergy $0.34
Court Street Denizen Court Street Denizen
+46% Synergy $0.24
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+46% Synergy $0.43
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
+46% Synergy $1.48
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+45% Synergy $2.31
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+45% Synergy $3.00
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+44% Synergy $7.00
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+44% Synergy $4.53
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+44% Synergy $0.53
Drogskol Reaver Drogskol Reaver
+44% Synergy $0.21
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+43% Synergy $0.83
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+36% Synergy $2.85

Instants

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

Flatline Flatline
+49% Synergy $0.38
Clockspinning Clockspinning
+49% Synergy $0.49
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+48% Synergy $0.36
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+48% Synergy $13.53
Get Lost Get Lost
+47% Synergy $3.23
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+47% Synergy $0.33
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+44% Synergy $1.08
Pongify Pongify
+41% Synergy $1.77
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+36% Synergy $5.50
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+31% Synergy $1.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+24% Synergy $1.29
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+22% Synergy $3.63
Negate Negate
+22% Synergy $0.19
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+11% Synergy $3.35
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.09
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $3.70

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
+49% Synergy $0.32
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
+49% Synergy $0.34
Suppression Ray Orderly Plaza Suppression Ray
+47% Synergy $0.21
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+46% Synergy $0.21
Split Up Split Up
+45% Synergy $1.81
Preordain Preordain
+40% Synergy $0.58
Ponder Ponder
+38% Synergy $1.96
Austere Command Austere Command
+36% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

The Pandorica The Pandorica
+49% Synergy $0.35
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+49% Synergy $0.30
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+47% Synergy $4.11
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+42% Synergy $5.60
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+40% Synergy $0.33

Enchantments

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

Become the Pilot Become the Pilot
+49% Synergy $0.22
Four Knocks Four Knocks
+49% Synergy $0.73
Cradle of Vitality Cradle of Vitality
+49% Synergy $0.58
Noble Purpose Noble Purpose
+49% Synergy $0.67
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+49% Synergy $0.40
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+49% Synergy $0.53
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+49% Synergy $0.40
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+49% Synergy $2.85
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+49% Synergy $0.23
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+45% Synergy $2.21
Propaganda Propaganda
+22% Synergy $2.25

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+46% Synergy $1.77

Utility Lands

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

Dust Bowl Dust Bowl
+49% Synergy $36.10
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+49% Synergy $15.40
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+49% Synergy $1.49
Fountainport Fountainport
+48% Synergy $2.63
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+48% Synergy $0.94
War Room War Room
+48% Synergy $4.39
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+47% Synergy $1.72
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+45% Synergy $1.07
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+43% Synergy $12.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $4.10

Mana Artifacts

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

Planar Atlas Planar Atlas
+49% Synergy $0.30
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+49% Synergy $1.35
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+47% Synergy $0.37
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+46% Synergy $3.42
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $2.52
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
0% Synergy $0.31
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-6% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-32% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-36% Synergy $1.36

Lands

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

Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+64% Synergy $0.25
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+59% Synergy $5.64
Fortified Beachhead Fortified Beachhead
+48% Synergy $0.28
Suppression Ray Orderly Plaza Suppression Ray
+47% Synergy $0.21
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+47% Synergy $0.33
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+47% Synergy $0.32
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+43% Synergy $11.76
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+43% Synergy $0.83
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+39% Synergy $1.11
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+36% Synergy $2.85
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+36% Synergy $5.50
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+36% Synergy $0.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+35% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+34% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+34% Synergy $0.27
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+34% Synergy $0.24
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+29% Synergy $0.26
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+27% Synergy $6.95
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+25% Synergy $4.48
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+22% Synergy $8.79
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+14% Synergy $0.37
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.31
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+10% Synergy $19.53
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.09
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+4% Synergy $0.32
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.08
Port Town Port Town
+3% Synergy $0.29
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+1% Synergy $7.48

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Helga, Skittish Seer Helga, Skittish Seer
Yuna, Grand Summoner Yuna, Grand Summoner
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Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Faceless One Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Faceless One
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Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
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