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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

#3956 Current Rank
#3363 Last Week
#3387 Last Month

New Cards

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

Costume Closet Costume Closet
+49% Synergy $0.07

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
+48% Synergy $0.15
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+43% Synergy $0.93
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+40% Synergy $0.61
Ardenvale Tactician Ardenvale Tactician
+38% Synergy $0.04
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+36% Synergy $0.49
Ardenvale Paladin Ardenvale Paladin
+36% Synergy $0.05
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+36% Synergy $0.26
Worthy Knight Worthy Knight
+35% Synergy $0.29
Acclaimed Contender Acclaimed Contender
+33% Synergy $0.25
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+30% Synergy $0.25

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
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+27% Synergy $1.54
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+26% Synergy $0.23
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+24% Synergy $2.85
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+21% Synergy $6.12
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+15% Synergy $1.64
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+2% Synergy $3.34
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $0.68
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-15% Synergy $1.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-22% Synergy $1.14

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $94.95
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-13% Synergy $32.03
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-18% Synergy $50.09
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-20% Synergy $36.64

Creatures

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

Sunstar Chaplain Sunstar Chaplain
+50% Synergy $0.13
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+27% Synergy $0.89
Celestial Crusader Celestial Crusader
+25% Synergy $0.11
Sunstar Lightsmith Sunstar Lightsmith
+25% Synergy $0.05
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+24% Synergy $0.20
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+23% Synergy $0.13
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+22% Synergy $0.19
Inspiring Paladin Inspiring Paladin
+22% Synergy $0.03
Warren Warleader Warren Warleader
+20% Synergy $2.26
Accorder Paladin Accorder Paladin
+20% Synergy $0.15
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+19% Synergy $4.69
Silverflame Squire Silverflame Squire
+18% Synergy $0.05
Gallant Cavalry Gallant Cavalry
+18% Synergy $0.04
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+17% Synergy $0.33
Kwende, Pride of Femeref Kwende, Pride of Femeref
+17% Synergy $0.08
Valiant Knight Valiant Knight
+17% Synergy $0.30
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+17% Synergy $0.26
Court Street Denizen Court Street Denizen
+15% Synergy $0.13
Youthful Knight Youthful Knight
+15% Synergy $0.05
Knight of the Keep Knight of the Keep
+15% Synergy $0.03
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
+15% Synergy $0.20
Knight of the New Coalition Knight of the New Coalition
+15% Synergy $0.07
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+14% Synergy $0.46
Intrepid Adversary Intrepid Adversary
+14% Synergy $0.47
Mirran Crusader Mirran Crusader
+14% Synergy $0.34
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+13% Synergy $0.35
Watchful Giant Watchful Giant
+13% Synergy $0.03
Lonesome Unicorn Lonesome Unicorn
+13% Synergy $0.10
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+12% Synergy $0.26
Fiendslayer Paladin Fiendslayer Paladin
+12% Synergy $0.76
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+11% Synergy $0.46
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+10% Synergy $1.59
Loxodon Sergeant Loxodon Sergeant
+10% Synergy $0.02
Enforcer Griffin Enforcer Griffin
+10% Synergy $0.10
Rhox Veteran Rhox Veteran
+10% Synergy $0.06
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+9% Synergy $0.31
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+9% Synergy $2.79
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+8% Synergy $0.40
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+7% Synergy $10.33
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+6% Synergy $0.20
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+6% Synergy $4.43
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+4% Synergy $0.11
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+1% Synergy $0.26
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+1% Synergy $5.19
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
0% Synergy $0.25
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
-1% Synergy $19.00
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
-2% Synergy $0.20
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-3% Synergy $0.28
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.26
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-17% Synergy $41.79

Instants

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

Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+14% Synergy $0.22
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+13% Synergy $0.13
Inspired Charge Inspired Charge
+13% Synergy $0.03
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+12% Synergy $5.76
Swift Response Swift Response
+12% Synergy $0.06
Rally for the Throne Rally for the Throne
+12% Synergy $0.11
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+11% Synergy $0.33
Aura Blast Aura Blast
+10% Synergy $0.25
True Love's Kiss True Love's Kiss
+10% Synergy $0.05
Outflank Outflank
+10% Synergy $0.05
Pressure Point Pressure Point
+10% Synergy $0.03
Expose to Daylight Expose to Daylight
+10% Synergy $0.04
Divine Arrow Divine Arrow
+10% Synergy $0.05
Second Thoughts Second Thoughts
+8% Synergy $0.08
Repel the Darkness Repel the Darkness
+8% Synergy $0.04
Mighty Leap Mighty Leap
+8% Synergy $0.15
Sanctified Charge Sanctified Charge
+8% Synergy $0.05
Impeccable Timing Impeccable Timing
+8% Synergy $0.04
Divine Verdict Divine Verdict
+8% Synergy $0.05
Roil's Retribution Roil's Retribution
+8% Synergy $0.08
Rebuke Rebuke
+8% Synergy $0.09
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+7% Synergy $0.10
Smite the Monstrous Smite the Monstrous
+7% Synergy $0.08
Disenchant Disenchant
+6% Synergy $0.17
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+6% Synergy $1.54
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+5% Synergy $0.46
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+5% Synergy $0.33
Fierce Retribution Fierce Retribution
+5% Synergy $0.02
Blade Banish Blade Banish
+5% Synergy $0.04
Beaming Defiance Beaming Defiance
+5% Synergy $0.10
Gideon's Phalanx Gideon's Phalanx
+5% Synergy $0.13
Truce Truce
+5% Synergy $0.93
Warhorn Blast Warhorn Blast
+5% Synergy $0.03
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+4% Synergy $7.43
Condemn Condemn
+4% Synergy $0.12
Valor Made Real Valor Made Real
+4% Synergy $0.20
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+4% Synergy $0.07
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+3% Synergy $1.16
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+3% Synergy $0.05
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+2% Synergy $0.30
Revitalize Revitalize
+2% Synergy $0.05
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+1% Synergy $0.63
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+1% Synergy $1.38
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.26
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
0% Synergy $2.51
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.40
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-8% Synergy $8.91
Reprieve Reprieve
-9% Synergy $1.36
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-10% Synergy $3.46
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-18% Synergy $17.98

Sorceries

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

Silverflame Ritual Silverflame Ritual
+25% Synergy $0.12
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+19% Synergy $0.12
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+16% Synergy $0.27
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+13% Synergy $0.27
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+13% Synergy $0.76
Decree of Justice Decree of Justice
+11% Synergy $0.06
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+11% Synergy $0.11
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+10% Synergy $0.22
Shoulder to Shoulder Shoulder to Shoulder
+10% Synergy $0.03
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+9% Synergy $0.26
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+8% Synergy $0.13
Soul Summons Soul Summons
+8% Synergy $0.05
Ondu Rising Ondu Rising
+8% Synergy $0.09
Bring to Trial Bring to Trial
+8% Synergy $0.04
Excoriate Excoriate
+8% Synergy $0.16
Basri's Solidarity Basri's Solidarity
+7% Synergy $0.14
Planar Cleansing Planar Cleansing
+6% Synergy $0.18
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+6% Synergy $0.56
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+6% Synergy $0.22
Eriette's Lullaby Eriette's Lullaby
+5% Synergy $0.06
Allied Reinforcements Allied Reinforcements
+5% Synergy $0.06
Swallow Whole Swallow Whole
+5% Synergy $0.10
Recruitment Drive Recruitment Drive
+5% Synergy $0.09
Gather the Townsfolk Gather the Townsfolk
+5% Synergy $0.04
Valiant Endeavor Valiant Endeavor
+5% Synergy $0.65
Call the Cavalry Call the Cavalry
+5% Synergy $0.17
Solemn Offering Solemn Offering
+5% Synergy $0.16
Gird for Battle Gird for Battle
+5% Synergy $0.12
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+4% Synergy $0.70
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+4% Synergy $0.05
Recommission Recommission
+4% Synergy $0.12
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+3% Synergy $0.71
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $2.26
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+2% Synergy $0.13
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+2% Synergy $0.19
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+1% Synergy $6.27
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $2.17
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
0% Synergy $1.70
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
0% Synergy $0.81
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
-1% Synergy $1.38
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
-1% Synergy $1.02
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-8% Synergy $0.44
Austere Command Austere Command
-12% Synergy $0.21
Farewell Farewell
-14% Synergy $3.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Shining Armor Shining Armor
+18% Synergy $0.08
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+17% Synergy $0.34
Traveler's Amulet Traveler's Amulet
+17% Synergy $0.08
Sigiled Sword of Valeron Sigiled Sword of Valeron
+15% Synergy $0.32
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+14% Synergy $0.12
Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+12% Synergy $0.39
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.21
Explosive Apparatus Explosive Apparatus
+8% Synergy $0.04
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+6% Synergy $0.61
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+6% Synergy $1.01
Short Bow Short Bow
+6% Synergy $0.13
Thunder Lasso Thunder Lasso
+6% Synergy $0.10
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+5% Synergy $0.75
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+5% Synergy $1.45
Urza's Sylex Urza's Sylex
+5% Synergy $0.34
Ancestral Blade Ancestral Blade
+5% Synergy $0.07
Sentinel Totem Sentinel Totem
+5% Synergy $0.16
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+4% Synergy $0.15
Mace of the Valiant Mace of the Valiant
+4% Synergy $0.11
Ring of Thune Ring of Thune
+4% Synergy $0.20
Forebear's Blade Forebear's Blade
+4% Synergy $0.11
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+4% Synergy $0.34
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.32
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+3% Synergy $0.47
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+3% Synergy $0.11
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.16
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+2% Synergy $0.23
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
0% Synergy $4.87
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
0% Synergy $2.34
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-1% Synergy $5.22
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
-2% Synergy $0.34
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-4% Synergy $3.92
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
-6% Synergy $2.90
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-11% Synergy $2.70
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $4.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $1.14
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-34% Synergy $3.45

Enchantments

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

Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+25% Synergy $0.37
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+24% Synergy $0.19
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+23% Synergy $0.13
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+21% Synergy $0.50
Trapped in the Tower Trapped in the Tower
+18% Synergy $0.09
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+17% Synergy $0.60
History of Benalia History of Benalia
+17% Synergy $0.64
Valor in Akros Valor in Akros
+14% Synergy $0.10
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+13% Synergy $13.11
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+12% Synergy $0.23
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+12% Synergy $0.31
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+10% Synergy $0.16
Fortifying Provisions Fortifying Provisions
+10% Synergy $0.06
Call for Unity Call for Unity
+10% Synergy $0.21
Aegis of Honor Aegis of Honor
+8% Synergy $0.88
Knightly Valor Knightly Valor
+7% Synergy $0.05
Luminous Bonds Luminous Bonds
+7% Synergy $0.03
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+6% Synergy $0.22
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+6% Synergy $0.26
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+6% Synergy $0.92
Together Forever Together Forever
+6% Synergy $0.20
Leyline of Sanctity Leyline of Sanctity
+6% Synergy $0.46
Pacifism Pacifism
+5% Synergy $0.06
Sparring Regimen Sparring Regimen
+5% Synergy $0.08
Isolation Zone Isolation Zone
+5% Synergy $0.02
Omen of the Sun Omen of the Sun
+5% Synergy $0.10
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+5% Synergy $3.35
Sigil of the New Dawn Sigil of the New Dawn
+5% Synergy $0.21
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+4% Synergy $0.04
Reprobation Reprobation
+4% Synergy $0.21
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+4% Synergy $0.28
Soul Snare Soul Snare
+4% Synergy $0.11
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+4% Synergy $0.11
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+4% Synergy $12.62
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+3% Synergy $0.29
Entangler Entangler
+3% Synergy $11.02
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+2% Synergy $6.55
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+2% Synergy $5.70
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+2% Synergy $0.36
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+2% Synergy $2.50
True Conviction True Conviction
+1% Synergy $4.01
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+1% Synergy $2.78
Sentinel's Eyes Sentinel's Eyes
+1% Synergy $0.22
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
0% Synergy $1.50
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
0% Synergy $0.97
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
0% Synergy $0.18
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
-2% Synergy $0.79
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-3% Synergy $2.23
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-4% Synergy $2.03
Land Tax Land Tax
-19% Synergy $22.02

Planeswalkers

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

Basri Ket Basri Ket
+18% Synergy $0.77
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+9% Synergy $0.64
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
+9% Synergy $0.73
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+8% Synergy $7.04
Ajani, Wise Counselor Ajani, Wise Counselor
+5% Synergy $8.00
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+2% Synergy $3.49

Utility Lands

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

Desert of the True Desert of the True
+20% Synergy $0.16
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+14% Synergy $0.15
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+10% Synergy $0.07
Cryptic Caves Cryptic Caves
+10% Synergy $0.13
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+7% Synergy $0.23
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+6% Synergy $0.79
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+6% Synergy $0.09
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+5% Synergy $1.55
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.17
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+4% Synergy $0.07
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.14
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+4% Synergy $0.12
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+3% Synergy $1.89
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+2% Synergy $0.72
Karoo Karoo
+2% Synergy $1.09
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+1% Synergy $7.61
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $12.40
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-2% Synergy $5.98
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-3% Synergy $0.15
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-6% Synergy $35.36
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-8% Synergy $3.80
War Room War Room
-9% Synergy $3.03
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.31
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-18% Synergy $4.06
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-18% Synergy $1.99
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-20% Synergy $39.21
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-23% Synergy $16.79

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+30% Synergy $0.27
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+19% Synergy $0.17
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+15% Synergy $0.16
Mana Geode Mana Geode
+7% Synergy $0.21
Spinning Wheel Spinning Wheel
+5% Synergy $0.12
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.64
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+4% Synergy $0.09
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+3% Synergy $3.55
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+3% Synergy $0.26
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $23.37
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-25% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-38% Synergy $1.46

Lands

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

Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.12
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+2% Synergy $0.13
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.26
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $2.17
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.05
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-1% Synergy $0.28
Demolition Field Demolition Field
-1% Synergy $0.52
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-6% Synergy $35.29
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.16

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