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Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw
Price tag $0.11

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

#3198 Current Rank
#3649 Last Week
#3480 Last Month

New Cards

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

Kithkeeper Kithkeeper
+33% Synergy $0.10
Tributary Vaulter Tributary Vaulter
+33% Synergy $0.10
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+32% Synergy $0.54
Gallant Fowlknight Gallant Fowlknight
+25% Synergy $0.11
Kinsbaile Aspirant Kinsbaile Aspirant
+25% Synergy $0.18

High Synergy Cards

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

Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+41% Synergy $0.90
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+40% Synergy $0.16
Ardenvale Paladin Ardenvale Paladin
+36% Synergy $0.05
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+36% Synergy $0.55
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+35% Synergy $0.51
Ardenvale Tactician Ardenvale Tactician
+34% Synergy $0.06
Worthy Knight Worthy Knight
+31% Synergy $0.41
Acclaimed Contender Acclaimed Contender
+31% Synergy $0.32
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+28% Synergy $0.36
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+28% Synergy $0.16

Top Cards

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

Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+25% Synergy $1.18
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+24% Synergy $0.97
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+22% Synergy $0.35
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+20% Synergy $1.78
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+16% Synergy $4.31
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+16% Synergy $4.21
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+1% Synergy $4.13
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-10% Synergy $0.87
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-20% Synergy $1.16
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-24% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $98.84
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-16% Synergy $31.52
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-20% Synergy $47.42
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-21% Synergy $48.00

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 $0.47
Sun-Dappled Celebrant Sun-Dappled Celebrant
+25% Synergy $0.08
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+23% Synergy $0.20
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+21% Synergy $0.12
Inspiring Paladin Inspiring Paladin
+21% Synergy $0.06
Sunstar Chaplain Sunstar Chaplain
+20% Synergy $0.12
Sunstar Lightsmith Sunstar Lightsmith
+20% Synergy $0.06
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+19% Synergy $0.18
Accorder Paladin Accorder Paladin
+19% Synergy $0.12
Silverflame Squire Silverflame Squire
+19% Synergy $0.03
Celestial Crusader Celestial Crusader
+19% Synergy $0.14
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+18% Synergy $2.92
Court Street Denizen Court Street Denizen
+17% Synergy $0.06
Warren Warleader Warren Warleader
+17% Synergy $2.66
Gallant Cavalry Gallant Cavalry
+17% Synergy $0.05
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+16% Synergy $0.49
Kwende, Pride of Femeref Kwende, Pride of Femeref
+16% Synergy $0.14
Intrepid Adversary Intrepid Adversary
+16% Synergy $0.51
Valiant Knight Valiant Knight
+16% Synergy $0.45
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+16% Synergy $0.35
Knight of the Keep Knight of the Keep
+15% Synergy $0.02
Lonesome Unicorn Lonesome Unicorn
+15% Synergy $0.05
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
+14% Synergy $0.19
Knight of the New Coalition Knight of the New Coalition
+14% Synergy $0.08
Earth Kingdom Protectors Earth Kingdom Protectors
+14% Synergy $0.09
Dauntless Veteran Dauntless Veteran
+14% Synergy $0.06
Compassionate Healer Compassionate Healer
+14% Synergy $0.04
Water Tribe Captain Water Tribe Captain
+14% Synergy $0.03
Mirran Crusader Mirran Crusader
+13% Synergy $0.32
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+12% Synergy $0.37
Loxodon Sergeant Loxodon Sergeant
+12% Synergy $0.03
Watchful Giant Watchful Giant
+12% Synergy $0.07
Consul's Lieutenant Consul's Lieutenant
+12% Synergy $0.12
Rhox Veteran Rhox Veteran
+12% Synergy $0.06
Prophet of the Peak Prophet of the Peak
+12% Synergy $0.06
Stalwart Aven Stalwart Aven
+12% Synergy $0.08
Prized Griffin Prized Griffin
+12% Synergy $0.10
Venerable Knight Venerable Knight
+12% Synergy $0.11
Youthful Knight Youthful Knight
+12% Synergy $0.04
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+11% Synergy $2.47
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+11% Synergy $0.23
Fiendslayer Paladin Fiendslayer Paladin
+11% Synergy $0.69
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+10% Synergy $0.38
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+9% Synergy $0.30
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+6% Synergy $10.66
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+5% Synergy $0.23
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+3% Synergy $7.02
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
0% Synergy $0.22
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-6% Synergy $0.25
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-20% Synergy $46.54

Instants

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

Expose to Daylight Expose to Daylight
+15% Synergy $0.05
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+13% Synergy $0.12
Divine Verdict Divine Verdict
+12% Synergy $0.01
Inspired Charge Inspired Charge
+12% Synergy $0.03
Divine Arrow Divine Arrow
+12% Synergy $0.05
Swift Response Swift Response
+12% Synergy $0.07
Smite the Monstrous Smite the Monstrous
+12% Synergy $0.07
Second Thoughts Second Thoughts
+10% Synergy $0.01
Mighty Leap Mighty Leap
+10% Synergy $0.12
Rebuke Rebuke
+10% Synergy $0.07
Impeccable Timing Impeccable Timing
+10% Synergy $0.05
Outflank Outflank
+10% Synergy $0.11
Roil's Retribution Roil's Retribution
+10% Synergy $0.10
Repel the Darkness Repel the Darkness
+10% Synergy $0.03
Sanctified Charge Sanctified Charge
+10% Synergy $0.04
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+9% Synergy $6.00
Rally for the Throne Rally for the Throne
+9% Synergy $0.09
Aura Blast Aura Blast
+9% Synergy $0.27
Pressure Point Pressure Point
+9% Synergy $0.04
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+8% Synergy $0.22
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+8% Synergy $0.25
True Love's Kiss True Love's Kiss
+7% Synergy $0.07
Fate of the Sun-Cryst Fate of the Sun-Cryst
+7% Synergy $0.08
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+6% Synergy $0.11
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+6% Synergy $2.94
Fleeting Flight Fleeting Flight
+6% Synergy $0.05
Luminous Rebuke Luminous Rebuke
+6% Synergy $0.03
Slash of Light Slash of Light
+6% Synergy $0.05
Mabel's Mettle Mabel's Mettle
+6% Synergy $0.08
Rabbit Response Rabbit Response
+6% Synergy $0.04
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.10
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+5% Synergy $0.38
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+5% Synergy $0.04
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+4% Synergy $0.47
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $0.27
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $8.46
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+1% Synergy $2.80
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
0% Synergy $1.08
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
0% Synergy $3.07
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.32
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-6% Synergy $0.27
Reprieve Reprieve
-10% Synergy $1.32
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-12% Synergy $14.64
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-12% Synergy $4.53
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-18% Synergy $17.09

Sorceries

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

Silverflame Ritual Silverflame Ritual
+22% Synergy $0.14
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+15% Synergy $0.17
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+12% Synergy $0.36
Shoulder to Shoulder Shoulder to Shoulder
+12% Synergy $0.01
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+11% Synergy $0.30
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+11% Synergy $0.15
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+10% Synergy $0.13
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+10% Synergy $1.23
Soul Summons Soul Summons
+10% Synergy $0.03
Ondu Rising Ondu Rising
+10% Synergy $0.09
Bring to Trial Bring to Trial
+10% Synergy $0.05
Excoriate Excoriate
+10% Synergy $0.31
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+8% Synergy $0.12
Decree of Justice Decree of Justice
+8% Synergy $0.09
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+8% Synergy $0.21
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+7% Synergy $2.73
The Crystal's Chosen The Crystal's Chosen
+7% Synergy $0.06
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+6% Synergy $0.32
Hop to It Hop to It
+5% Synergy $0.11
Eriette's Lullaby Eriette's Lullaby
+5% Synergy $0.07
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+1% Synergy $5.73
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $2.24
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
0% Synergy $0.96
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-5% Synergy $2.35
Austere Command Austere Command
-14% Synergy $0.43
Farewell Farewell
-15% Synergy $4.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+17% Synergy $0.46
Shining Armor Shining Armor
+17% Synergy $0.03
Traveler's Amulet Traveler's Amulet
+14% Synergy $0.07
Sigiled Sword of Valeron Sigiled Sword of Valeron
+14% Synergy $0.48
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+13% Synergy $0.15
Costume Closet Costume Closet
+11% Synergy $0.09
Explosive Apparatus Explosive Apparatus
+10% Synergy $0.11
Short Bow Short Bow
+8% Synergy $0.16
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+7% Synergy $0.75
Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+7% Synergy $0.40
Ancestral Blade Ancestral Blade
+7% Synergy $0.06
Quick-Draw Katana Quick-Draw Katana
+7% Synergy $0.06
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.23
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+6% Synergy $1.12
Dragoon's Lance Dragoon's Lance
+6% Synergy $0.06
Thunder Lasso Thunder Lasso
+5% Synergy $0.07
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+4% Synergy $2.39
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+2% Synergy $0.85
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-4% Synergy $6.34
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-9% Synergy $4.36
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-11% Synergy $4.74
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $4.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-26% Synergy $1.58
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-37% Synergy $3.84

Enchantments

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

Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+26% Synergy $0.37
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+22% Synergy $0.22
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+22% Synergy $0.13
Trapped in the Tower Trapped in the Tower
+22% Synergy $0.13
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+17% Synergy $0.50
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+16% Synergy $0.64
History of Benalia History of Benalia
+16% Synergy $0.80
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+15% Synergy $11.32
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+14% Synergy $0.30
Call for Unity Call for Unity
+12% Synergy $0.16
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+12% Synergy $0.20
Valor in Akros Valor in Akros
+11% Synergy $0.10
Luminous Bonds Luminous Bonds
+10% Synergy $0.04
Amazing Alliance Amazing Alliance
+9% Synergy $3.77
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+7% Synergy $0.17
Pacifism Pacifism
+7% Synergy $0.04
Fortifying Provisions Fortifying Provisions
+7% Synergy $0.02
Vessel of Ephemera Vessel of Ephemera
+7% Synergy $0.04
Aegis of Honor Aegis of Honor
+7% Synergy $1.14
Knightly Valor Knightly Valor
+7% Synergy $0.05
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+6% Synergy $0.37
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+6% Synergy $0.96
Leyline of Sanctity Leyline of Sanctity
+6% Synergy $0.48
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+5% Synergy $0.39
Builder's Talent Builder's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.09
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+4% Synergy $0.03
Reprobation Reprobation
+4% Synergy $0.12
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+4% Synergy $4.34
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+3% Synergy $9.05
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+3% Synergy $0.25
Twinblade Blessing Twinblade Blessing
+3% Synergy $0.12
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+2% Synergy $6.62
Shardmage's Rescue Shardmage's Rescue
+2% Synergy $0.19
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+2% Synergy $0.44
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
0% Synergy $2.10
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-1% Synergy $1.58
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
-1% Synergy $0.26
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-3% Synergy $2.24
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-7% Synergy $1.79
Land Tax Land Tax
-20% Synergy $24.31

Planeswalkers

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

Basri Ket Basri Ket
+17% Synergy $1.01
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+8% Synergy $1.08
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
+8% Synergy $2.28
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+5% Synergy $7.43

Utility Lands

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

Desert of the True Desert of the True
+14% Synergy $0.11
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+13% Synergy $0.14
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+12% Synergy $0.06
Cryptic Caves Cryptic Caves
+9% Synergy $0.15
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+7% Synergy $0.19
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+7% Synergy $0.21
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+6% Synergy $0.07
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+6% Synergy $0.07
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+5% Synergy $1.38
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+3% Synergy $1.13
Karoo Karoo
+2% Synergy $1.16
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-1% Synergy $0.60
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-3% Synergy $6.11
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-6% Synergy $0.15
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-8% Synergy $5.18
War Room War Room
-10% Synergy $5.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-14% Synergy $0.27
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-20% Synergy $4.39
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-23% Synergy $45.08
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-26% Synergy $19.58

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+31% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy $0.17
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.18
Mana Geode Mana Geode
+7% Synergy $0.20
Starnheim Memento Starnheim Memento
+7% Synergy $0.13
White Auracite White Auracite
+4% Synergy $0.13
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+3% Synergy $3.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.23
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-6% Synergy $31.84
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-45% Synergy $1.04

Lands

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

Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+5% Synergy $0.10
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.09
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.17
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.27
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $2.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.21
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.32
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.20
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-1% Synergy $0.36
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.13
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-12% Synergy $3.77

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