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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

#3913 Current Rank
#3250 Last Month

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
+49% Synergy $0.19
Ardenvale Tactician Ardenvale Tactician
+39% Synergy $0.04
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+39% Synergy $0.93
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+39% Synergy $0.55
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+37% Synergy $0.54
Ardenvale Paladin Ardenvale Paladin
+37% Synergy $0.03
Worthy Knight Worthy Knight
+36% Synergy $0.26
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+34% Synergy $0.30
Acclaimed Contender Acclaimed Contender
+34% Synergy $0.27
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 $0.90
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+27% Synergy $0.97
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+26% Synergy $0.18
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+23% Synergy $3.07
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+21% Synergy $3.94
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+16% Synergy $1.92
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+2% Synergy $3.77
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $0.84
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-13% Synergy $0.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-21% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $94.69
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-13% Synergy $28.27
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-19% Synergy $45.06
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-20% Synergy $34.98

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 $0.77
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+25% Synergy $0.26
Celestial Crusader Celestial Crusader
+23% Synergy $0.08
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+21% Synergy $0.12
Accorder Paladin Accorder Paladin
+21% Synergy $0.13
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+20% Synergy $0.14
Inspiring Paladin Inspiring Paladin
+20% Synergy $0.04
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+18% Synergy $0.26
Warren Warleader Warren Warleader
+18% Synergy $2.18
Silverflame Squire Silverflame Squire
+18% Synergy $0.05
Gallant Cavalry Gallant Cavalry
+18% Synergy $0.05
Valiant Knight Valiant Knight
+18% Synergy $0.32
Kwende, Pride of Femeref Kwende, Pride of Femeref
+17% Synergy $0.08
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+17% Synergy $2.29
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 $0.06
Court Street Denizen Court Street Denizen
+15% Synergy $0.08
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+15% Synergy $0.24
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+14% Synergy $0.44
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+13% Synergy $0.32
Watchful Giant Watchful Giant
+13% Synergy $0.02
Shadow Glider Shadow Glider
+13% Synergy $0.04
Lonesome Unicorn Lonesome Unicorn
+13% Synergy $0.06
Fiendslayer Paladin Fiendslayer Paladin
+12% Synergy $0.78
Mirran Crusader Mirran Crusader
+12% Synergy $0.35
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+11% Synergy $0.29
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+10% Synergy $1.73
Devoted Paladin Devoted Paladin
+10% Synergy $0.06
Loxodon Sergeant Loxodon Sergeant
+10% Synergy $0.03
Kor Scythemaster Kor Scythemaster
+10% Synergy $0.04
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
+10% Synergy $0.16
Diamond Knight Diamond Knight
+10% Synergy $0.17
Enforcer Griffin Enforcer Griffin
+10% Synergy $0.10
Beloved Princess Beloved Princess
+10% Synergy $0.06
Dauntless Bodyguard Dauntless Bodyguard
+10% Synergy $0.21
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+9% Synergy $0.22
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+9% Synergy $0.42
Knight of Dawn's Light Knight of Dawn's Light
+9% Synergy $0.10
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+8% Synergy $0.27
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+7% Synergy $8.49
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+3% Synergy $0.29
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+1% Synergy $0.25
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+1% Synergy $0.10
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-3% Synergy $0.35
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
-3% Synergy $1.97
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-6% Synergy $0.18
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-9% Synergy $0.26
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-10% Synergy $6.79
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-17% Synergy $42.20

Instants

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

Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+21% Synergy $0.28
Inspired Charge Inspired Charge
+13% Synergy $0.03
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+12% Synergy $5.26
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+11% Synergy $0.25
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+11% Synergy $0.14
Rally for the Throne Rally for the Throne
+10% Synergy $0.09
Aura Blast Aura Blast
+10% Synergy $0.21
Swift Response Swift Response
+10% Synergy $0.10
Mighty Leap Mighty Leap
+10% Synergy $0.12
Divine Arrow Divine Arrow
+10% Synergy $0.03
True Love's Kiss True Love's Kiss
+10% Synergy $0.08
Expose to Daylight Expose to Daylight
+10% Synergy $0.06
Outflank Outflank
+10% Synergy $0.05
Pressure Point Pressure Point
+10% Synergy $0.04
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+8% Synergy $0.44
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+8% Synergy $0.20
Impeccable Timing Impeccable Timing
+8% Synergy $0.03
Divine Verdict Divine Verdict
+8% Synergy $0.05
Roil's Retribution Roil's Retribution
+8% Synergy $0.04
Second Thoughts Second Thoughts
+8% Synergy $0.05
Repel the Darkness Repel the Darkness
+8% Synergy $0.04
Smite the Monstrous Smite the Monstrous
+8% Synergy $0.05
Rebuke Rebuke
+8% Synergy $0.09
Sanctified Charge Sanctified Charge
+8% Synergy $0.07
Disenchant Disenchant
+6% Synergy $0.13
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+6% Synergy $0.07
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+6% Synergy $0.12
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+5% Synergy $6.35
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+5% Synergy $0.31
Righteousness Righteousness
+5% Synergy $0.12
Adamant Will Adamant Will
+5% Synergy $0.31
Valor Made Real Valor Made Real
+5% Synergy $0.14
Warhorn Blast Warhorn Blast
+5% Synergy $0.02
Fierce Retribution Fierce Retribution
+5% Synergy $0.03
Dauntless Onslaught Dauntless Onslaught
+5% Synergy $0.06
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+4% Synergy $0.08
Condemn Condemn
+4% Synergy $0.13
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+4% Synergy $1.72
Fleeting Flight Fleeting Flight
+4% Synergy $0.06
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+3% Synergy $1.07
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+2% Synergy $1.96
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.22
Revitalize Revitalize
+2% Synergy $0.08
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+1% Synergy $0.45
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-1% Synergy $1.55
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.31
Reprieve Reprieve
-7% Synergy $0.63
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-8% Synergy $11.91
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-9% Synergy $3.77
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-18% Synergy $16.24

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
+22% Synergy $0.14
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+15% Synergy $0.28
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+14% Synergy $0.32
Decree of Justice Decree of Justice
+14% Synergy $0.09
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+13% Synergy $1.05
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+10% Synergy $0.19
Shoulder to Shoulder Shoulder to Shoulder
+10% Synergy $0.03
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+9% Synergy $0.16
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+8% Synergy $0.17
Ondu Rising Ondu Rising
+8% Synergy $0.08
Soul Summons Soul Summons
+8% Synergy $0.06
Bring to Trial Bring to Trial
+8% Synergy $0.03
Excoriate Excoriate
+8% Synergy $0.05
Recruitment Drive Recruitment Drive
+8% Synergy $0.08
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+7% Synergy $0.03
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+6% Synergy $0.24
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+6% Synergy $0.55
Planar Cleansing Planar Cleansing
+6% Synergy $0.23
Eriette's Lullaby Eriette's Lullaby
+6% Synergy $0.07
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+5% Synergy $0.63
Allied Reinforcements Allied Reinforcements
+5% Synergy $0.05
Valiant Endeavor Valiant Endeavor
+5% Synergy $0.76
Basri's Solidarity Basri's Solidarity
+5% Synergy $0.07
Call the Cavalry Call the Cavalry
+5% Synergy $0.17
Solemn Offering Solemn Offering
+5% Synergy $0.11
Gather the Townsfolk Gather the Townsfolk
+5% Synergy $0.08
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+4% Synergy $0.83
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+4% Synergy $0.26
Recommission Recommission
+4% Synergy $0.20
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $2.29
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+2% Synergy $0.17
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+2% Synergy $0.22
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $1.76
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
0% Synergy $0.73
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
-1% Synergy $5.68
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
-1% Synergy $0.99
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
-1% Synergy $0.96
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-2% Synergy $1.50
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-8% Synergy $0.39
Austere Command Austere Command
-12% Synergy $0.44
Farewell Farewell
-14% Synergy $4.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Traveler's Amulet Traveler's Amulet
+21% Synergy $0.08
Shining Armor Shining Armor
+18% Synergy $0.04
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+17% Synergy $0.33
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+15% Synergy $0.11
Sigiled Sword of Valeron Sigiled Sword of Valeron
+13% Synergy $0.29
Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+12% Synergy $0.44
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.24
Explosive Apparatus Explosive Apparatus
+8% Synergy $0.02
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+7% Synergy $0.40
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+7% Synergy $1.02
Ancestral Blade Ancestral Blade
+7% Synergy $0.07
Short Bow Short Bow
+7% Synergy $0.10
Thunder Lasso Thunder Lasso
+6% Synergy $0.07
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+5% Synergy $0.61
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+5% Synergy $0.76
Sentinel Totem Sentinel Totem
+5% Synergy $0.11
Quick-Draw Katana Quick-Draw Katana
+5% Synergy $0.07
Urza's Sylex Urza's Sylex
+5% Synergy $0.31
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+4% Synergy $0.35
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+4% Synergy $0.19
Mace of the Valiant Mace of the Valiant
+4% Synergy $0.17
Staff of the Sun Magus Staff of the Sun Magus
+4% Synergy $0.13
Ring of Thune Ring of Thune
+4% Synergy $0.16
Forebear's Blade Forebear's Blade
+4% Synergy $0.17
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.47
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+3% Synergy $0.38
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+3% Synergy $1.77
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+3% Synergy $0.44
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+3% Synergy $0.12
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+2% Synergy $0.21
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+1% Synergy $0.31
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-1% Synergy $7.32
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
-1% Synergy $5.26
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
-2% Synergy $0.35
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-4% Synergy $5.02
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
-6% Synergy $4.22
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-13% Synergy $4.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-26% Synergy $1.30
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-32% Synergy $2.94

Enchantments

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

Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+23% Synergy $0.42
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+21% Synergy $0.13
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+21% Synergy $0.46
Trapped in the Tower Trapped in the Tower
+18% Synergy $0.12
History of Benalia History of Benalia
+18% Synergy $0.84
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+15% Synergy $0.56
Valor in Akros Valor in Akros
+15% Synergy $0.12
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+13% Synergy $9.22
Fortifying Provisions Fortifying Provisions
+13% Synergy $0.06
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+10% Synergy $0.14
Call for Unity Call for Unity
+10% Synergy $0.21
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+10% Synergy $0.22
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+9% Synergy $0.35
Leyline of Sanctity Leyline of Sanctity
+9% Synergy $0.42
Luminous Bonds Luminous Bonds
+8% Synergy $0.03
Aegis of Honor Aegis of Honor
+8% Synergy $1.04
Together Forever Together Forever
+7% Synergy $0.21
Knightly Valor Knightly Valor
+7% Synergy $0.03
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+6% Synergy $0.40
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+6% Synergy $0.26
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+6% Synergy $1.11
Pacifism Pacifism
+5% Synergy $0.05
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+5% Synergy $0.06
Hopeful Vigil Hopeful Vigil
+5% Synergy $0.05
Omen of the Sun Omen of the Sun
+5% Synergy $0.09
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
+5% Synergy $0.07
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+5% Synergy $3.03
Isolation Zone Isolation Zone
+5% Synergy $0.03
Entangler Entangler
+4% Synergy $1.51
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+4% Synergy $0.22
Soul Snare Soul Snare
+4% Synergy $0.10
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+3% Synergy $1.74
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+3% Synergy $0.32
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+2% Synergy $4.32
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+2% Synergy $7.12
Reprobation Reprobation
+2% Synergy $0.19
True Conviction True Conviction
+1% Synergy $3.92
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+1% Synergy $2.46
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+1% Synergy $6.00
Sentinel's Eyes Sentinel's Eyes
+1% Synergy $0.17
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+1% Synergy $5.71
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
0% Synergy $1.43
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
0% Synergy $1.40
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-1% Synergy $1.71
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
-1% Synergy $1.97
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
-2% Synergy $2.00
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-4% Synergy $1.53
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-7% Synergy $46.21
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-9% Synergy $1.40
Land Tax Land Tax
-18% Synergy $21.01

Planeswalkers

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

Basri Ket Basri Ket
+18% Synergy $1.35
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+12% Synergy $0.92
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+8% Synergy $6.89
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
+6% Synergy $0.83
Ajani, Wise Counselor Ajani, Wise Counselor
+5% Synergy $7.90
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+2% Synergy $3.53

Utility Lands

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

Desert of the True Desert of the True
+18% Synergy $0.17
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+15% Synergy $0.18
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+10% Synergy $0.11
Cryptic Caves Cryptic Caves
+10% Synergy $0.11
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+8% Synergy $0.17
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+8% Synergy $0.19
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+6% Synergy $0.76
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+6% Synergy $0.66
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+6% Synergy $0.11
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.24
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+4% Synergy $0.09
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+3% Synergy $0.49
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+3% Synergy $0.11
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+3% Synergy $2.02
Karoo Karoo
+2% Synergy $1.00
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+1% Synergy $0.63
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+1% Synergy $7.01
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $10.98
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-1% Synergy $6.35
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-3% Synergy $0.20
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-5% Synergy $0.46
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-6% Synergy $38.71
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-8% Synergy $3.65
War Room War Room
-9% Synergy $2.73
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-17% Synergy $1.98
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-18% Synergy $2.28
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-19% Synergy $34.54
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-23% Synergy $15.90

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+28% Synergy $0.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy $0.16
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.19
Mana Geode Mana Geode
+8% Synergy $0.21
Starnheim Memento Starnheim Memento
+5% Synergy $0.15
Spinning Wheel Spinning Wheel
+5% Synergy $0.07
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+4% Synergy $0.13
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+3% Synergy $3.61
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+3% Synergy $0.31
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+1% Synergy $3.21
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $17.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-27% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-40% Synergy $1.07

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 $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.23
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.05
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.22
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+2% Synergy $0.18
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $1.76
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.11
Demolition Field Demolition Field
-1% Synergy $0.50
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-4% Synergy $0.32
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-6% Synergy $34.04
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.18

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