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Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw
Price tag $0.12

Legendary CreatureHuman Knight

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3382 Current Rank
#3345 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw decks.

Sunstar Lightsmith Sunstar Lightsmith
+33% Synergy $0.09
Sunstar Chaplain Sunstar Chaplain
+33% Synergy $0.13

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw's abilities and overall game plan.

Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+47% Synergy $0.16
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+41% Synergy $0.93
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+41% Synergy $0.50
Ardenvale Tactician Ardenvale Tactician
+39% Synergy $0.06
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+37% Synergy $0.60
Ardenvale Paladin Ardenvale Paladin
+37% Synergy $0.05
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+36% Synergy $0.26
Worthy Knight Worthy Knight
+36% Synergy $0.28
Acclaimed Contender Acclaimed Contender
+34% Synergy $0.26
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+31% Synergy $0.20

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw decks.

Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+28% Synergy $0.86
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+24% Synergy $0.24
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+22% Synergy $3.06
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+21% Synergy $4.71
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+17% Synergy $0.27
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+16% Synergy $1.84
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+2% Synergy $3.48
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $0.73
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-13% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-21% Synergy $0.96

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $95.44
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-13% Synergy $37.00
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-18% Synergy $50.22
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-20% Synergy $34.30

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+25% Synergy $0.82
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+25% Synergy $0.20
Celestial Crusader Celestial Crusader
+25% Synergy $0.10
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+24% Synergy $0.17
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+22% Synergy $0.16
Warren Warleader Warren Warleader
+21% Synergy $2.25
Accorder Paladin Accorder Paladin
+21% Synergy $0.14
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+20% Synergy $2.67
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+18% Synergy $0.33
Inspiring Paladin Inspiring Paladin
+18% Synergy $0.04
Valiant Knight Valiant Knight
+18% Synergy $0.31
Gallant Cavalry Gallant Cavalry
+18% Synergy $0.06
Silverflame Squire Silverflame Squire
+18% Synergy $0.05
Kwende, Pride of Femeref Kwende, Pride of Femeref
+17% Synergy $0.09
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+17% Synergy $0.31
Knight of the New Coalition Knight of the New Coalition
+16% Synergy $0.06
Knight of the Keep Knight of the Keep
+16% Synergy $0.04
Youthful Knight Youthful Knight
+16% Synergy $0.05
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+14% Synergy $0.57
Mirran Crusader Mirran Crusader
+14% Synergy $0.34
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+13% Synergy $0.26
Court Street Denizen Court Street Denizen
+13% Synergy $0.06
Lonesome Unicorn Lonesome Unicorn
+13% Synergy $0.11
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
+13% Synergy $0.17
Watchful Giant Watchful Giant
+13% Synergy $0.03
Intrepid Adversary Intrepid Adversary
+12% Synergy $0.52
Fiendslayer Paladin Fiendslayer Paladin
+12% Synergy $0.78
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+11% Synergy $0.38
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+10% Synergy $0.68
Devoted Paladin Devoted Paladin
+10% Synergy $0.05
Beloved Princess Beloved Princess
+10% Synergy $0.06
Consul's Lieutenant Consul's Lieutenant
+10% Synergy $0.13
Kabira Vindicator Kabira Vindicator
+10% Synergy $0.14
Palace Sentinels Palace Sentinels
+10% Synergy $0.04
Venerable Knight Venerable Knight
+10% Synergy $0.09
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+9% Synergy $0.25
Crovax, Ascendant Hero Crovax, Ascendant Hero
+9% Synergy $0.37
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+9% Synergy $2.73
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+8% Synergy $0.36
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+8% Synergy $0.42
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+7% Synergy $9.18
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+3% Synergy $0.23
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+1% Synergy $5.08
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+1% Synergy $0.25
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
-2% Synergy $16.56
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
-2% Synergy $0.23
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-3% Synergy $0.28
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-3% Synergy $0.23
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.25
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-17% Synergy $45.59

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw safe.

Inspired Charge Inspired Charge
+13% Synergy $0.04
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+12% Synergy $4.77
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+11% Synergy $0.30
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+11% Synergy $0.13
Outflank Outflank
+10% Synergy $0.05
Aura Blast Aura Blast
+10% Synergy $0.23
Divine Arrow Divine Arrow
+10% Synergy $0.03
True Love's Kiss True Love's Kiss
+10% Synergy $0.07
Pressure Point Pressure Point
+10% Synergy $0.05
Rally for the Throne Rally for the Throne
+10% Synergy $0.09
Swift Response Swift Response
+10% Synergy $0.09
Expose to Daylight Expose to Daylight
+10% Synergy $0.05
Divine Verdict Divine Verdict
+8% Synergy $0.05
Second Thoughts Second Thoughts
+8% Synergy $0.08
Sanctified Charge Sanctified Charge
+8% Synergy $0.06
Roil's Retribution Roil's Retribution
+8% Synergy $0.05
Repel the Darkness Repel the Darkness
+8% Synergy $0.04
Mighty Leap Mighty Leap
+8% Synergy $0.13
Smite the Monstrous Smite the Monstrous
+8% Synergy $0.05
Rebuke Rebuke
+8% Synergy $0.04
Impeccable Timing Impeccable Timing
+8% Synergy $0.02
Disenchant Disenchant
+6% Synergy $0.17
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+6% Synergy $0.24
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+5% Synergy $0.43
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+5% Synergy $0.09
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+5% Synergy $0.42
Warhorn Blast Warhorn Blast
+5% Synergy $0.03
Fierce Retribution Fierce Retribution
+5% Synergy $0.03
Blade Banish Blade Banish
+5% Synergy $0.03
Beaming Defiance Beaming Defiance
+5% Synergy $0.11
Righteousness Righteousness
+5% Synergy $0.07
Adamant Will Adamant Will
+5% Synergy $0.29
Valor Made Real Valor Made Real
+5% Synergy $0.17
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+4% Synergy $6.18
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+4% Synergy $1.44
Condemn Condemn
+4% Synergy $0.11
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+4% Synergy $0.09
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+3% Synergy $1.17
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+3% Synergy $0.05
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+2% Synergy $1.36
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.23
Revitalize Revitalize
+2% Synergy $0.05
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+2% Synergy $0.30
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+1% Synergy $0.40
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
0% Synergy $2.37
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.38
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-8% Synergy $8.12
Reprieve Reprieve
-8% Synergy $1.20
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-10% Synergy $3.24
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-17% Synergy $17.03

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw's game plan and control the board.

Silverflame Ritual Silverflame Ritual
+23% Synergy $0.10
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+19% Synergy $0.20
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+14% Synergy $0.29
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+13% Synergy $0.84
Decree of Justice Decree of Justice
+12% Synergy $0.08
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+11% Synergy $0.21
Shoulder to Shoulder Shoulder to Shoulder
+10% Synergy $0.02
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+9% Synergy $0.14
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+9% Synergy $0.14
Excoriate Excoriate
+8% Synergy $0.13
Ondu Rising Ondu Rising
+8% Synergy $0.09
Soul Summons Soul Summons
+8% Synergy $0.06
Bring to Trial Bring to Trial
+8% Synergy $0.03
Planar Cleansing Planar Cleansing
+6% Synergy $0.22
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+6% Synergy $0.57
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+6% Synergy $0.27
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+6% Synergy $0.26
Eriette's Lullaby Eriette's Lullaby
+6% Synergy $0.10
Valiant Endeavor Valiant Endeavor
+5% Synergy $1.02
Basri's Solidarity Basri's Solidarity
+5% Synergy $0.10
Recruitment Drive Recruitment Drive
+5% Synergy $0.08
Gather the Townsfolk Gather the Townsfolk
+5% Synergy $0.05
Solemn Offering Solemn Offering
+5% Synergy $0.10
Allied Reinforcements Allied Reinforcements
+5% Synergy $0.05
Call the Cavalry Call the Cavalry
+5% Synergy $0.17
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+4% Synergy $0.92
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+4% Synergy $0.04
Recommission Recommission
+4% Synergy $0.23
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+3% Synergy $0.65
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $2.26
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+2% Synergy $0.16
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+2% Synergy $5.77
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+2% Synergy $0.21
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+1% Synergy $1.32
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $1.74
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
0% Synergy $0.77
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
-1% Synergy $1.16
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
-1% Synergy $1.24
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-8% Synergy $0.60
Austere Command Austere Command
-12% Synergy $0.38
Farewell Farewell
-14% Synergy $4.03

Utility Artifacts

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

Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+27% Synergy $1.13
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+18% Synergy $0.36
Shining Armor Shining Armor
+18% Synergy $0.08
Traveler's Amulet Traveler's Amulet
+18% Synergy $0.05
Sigiled Sword of Valeron Sigiled Sword of Valeron
+15% Synergy $0.33
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+15% Synergy $0.11
Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+12% Synergy $0.44
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.26
Explosive Apparatus Explosive Apparatus
+8% Synergy $0.03
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+7% Synergy $1.06
Short Bow Short Bow
+7% Synergy $0.14
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.71
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+6% Synergy $0.43
Thunder Lasso Thunder Lasso
+6% Synergy $0.06
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+5% Synergy $1.39
Sentinel Totem Sentinel Totem
+5% Synergy $0.15
Ancestral Blade Ancestral Blade
+5% Synergy $0.03
Urza's Sylex Urza's Sylex
+5% Synergy $0.39
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+4% Synergy $0.32
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+4% Synergy $0.11
Forebear's Blade Forebear's Blade
+4% Synergy $0.20
Mace of the Valiant Mace of the Valiant
+4% Synergy $0.16
Ring of Thune Ring of Thune
+4% Synergy $0.15
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+3% Synergy $0.13
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.42
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+3% Synergy $0.31
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+2% Synergy $0.26
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.25
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
0% Synergy $5.16
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-1% Synergy $5.28
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
-2% Synergy $0.29
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-4% Synergy $4.87
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
-6% Synergy $3.26
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-10% Synergy $3.12
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $1.32
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-33% Synergy $3.26

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+25% Synergy $0.22
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+25% Synergy $0.32
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+24% Synergy $0.14
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+21% Synergy $0.46
History of Benalia History of Benalia
+18% Synergy $0.80
Trapped in the Tower Trapped in the Tower
+18% Synergy $0.11
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+15% Synergy $0.54
Valor in Akros Valor in Akros
+15% Synergy $0.12
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+13% Synergy $9.54
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+12% Synergy $0.29
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+10% Synergy $0.17
Call for Unity Call for Unity
+10% Synergy $0.23
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+10% Synergy $0.25
Fortifying Provisions Fortifying Provisions
+10% Synergy $0.09
Luminous Bonds Luminous Bonds
+8% Synergy $0.03
Aegis of Honor Aegis of Honor
+8% Synergy $0.87
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+7% Synergy $0.34
Together Forever Together Forever
+7% Synergy $0.17
Leyline of Sanctity Leyline of Sanctity
+7% Synergy $0.44
Knightly Valor Knightly Valor
+7% Synergy $0.05
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+6% Synergy $0.26
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+6% Synergy $0.92
Pacifism Pacifism
+5% Synergy $0.05
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
+5% Synergy $0.08
Isolation Zone Isolation Zone
+5% Synergy $0.02
Vessel of Ephemera Vessel of Ephemera
+5% Synergy $0.05
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+5% Synergy $3.56
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+4% Synergy $0.06
Reprobation Reprobation
+4% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+4% Synergy $0.17
Entangler Entangler
+4% Synergy $1.20
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+4% Synergy $0.22
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+3% Synergy $0.29
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+2% Synergy $5.68
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+2% Synergy $7.55
True Conviction True Conviction
+1% Synergy $4.08
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+1% Synergy $2.54
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+1% Synergy $3.36
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+1% Synergy $6.28
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+1% Synergy $5.67
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
0% Synergy $1.52
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
-1% Synergy $2.31
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
-2% Synergy $0.42
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
-2% Synergy $1.45
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-3% Synergy $1.25
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
-3% Synergy $0.19
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-4% Synergy $1.60
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-7% Synergy $45.90
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-14% Synergy $6.05
Land Tax Land Tax
-19% Synergy $20.79

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Basri Ket Basri Ket
+19% Synergy $1.15
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+9% Synergy $1.00
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+8% Synergy $6.96
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
+7% Synergy $0.87
Ajani, Wise Counselor Ajani, Wise Counselor
+5% Synergy $8.11
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+2% Synergy $3.50

Utility Lands

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

Desert of the True Desert of the True
+20% Synergy $0.19
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+15% Synergy $0.18
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+10% Synergy $0.09
Cryptic Caves Cryptic Caves
+10% Synergy $0.13
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+8% Synergy $0.16
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+6% Synergy $0.85
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+6% Synergy $0.12
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+6% Synergy $1.30
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.15
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+4% Synergy $0.07
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+4% Synergy $0.08
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.18
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+3% Synergy $1.67
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+2% Synergy $0.51
Karoo Karoo
+2% Synergy $1.02
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+1% Synergy $7.45
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $11.12
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-1% Synergy $6.80
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-3% Synergy $0.23
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-6% Synergy $41.89
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-7% Synergy $3.53
War Room War Room
-9% Synergy $2.85
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $0.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-17% Synergy $2.59
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-18% Synergy $4.66
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-19% Synergy $35.89
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-23% Synergy $16.80

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+31% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy $0.17
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+14% Synergy $0.15
Mana Geode Mana Geode
+8% Synergy $0.23
Spinning Wheel Spinning Wheel
+5% Synergy $0.10
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $4.19
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+4% Synergy $0.26
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+4% Synergy $0.15
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+3% Synergy $3.60
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $20.12
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-24% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-37% Synergy $1.24

Lands

The mana base foundation for Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.07
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.23
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+2% Synergy $0.19
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $1.74
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.06
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-1% Synergy $0.33
Demolition Field Demolition Field
-1% Synergy $0.55
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-6% Synergy $34.92
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.15

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