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Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw
Price tag $0.13

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

#3843 Current Rank
#3596 Past 2 Years

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
+40% Synergy $0.88
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+37% Synergy $0.42
Ardenvale Paladin Ardenvale Paladin
+37% Synergy $0.18
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+36% Synergy $0.34
Worthy Knight Worthy Knight
+36% Synergy $0.35
Acclaimed Contender Acclaimed Contender
+34% Synergy $0.32
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+34% Synergy $0.68
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+32% Synergy $0.45
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+31% Synergy $1.46
Ardenvale Tactician Ardenvale Tactician
+30% Synergy $0.07

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 $1.14
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+27% Synergy $0.26
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+25% Synergy $2.08
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+17% Synergy $4.55
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+16% Synergy $0.43
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+9% Synergy $5.50
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $1.45
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-20% Synergy $1.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-22% Synergy $1.22
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-28% Synergy $4.46

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $129.20
Farewell Farewell
-9% Synergy $6.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-15% Synergy $58.09
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-15% Synergy $37.03
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-18% Synergy $53.21

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
+27% Synergy $0.57
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+27% Synergy $3.65
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+25% Synergy $0.38
Inspiring Paladin Inspiring Paladin
+24% Synergy $0.15
Accorder Paladin Accorder Paladin
+22% Synergy $0.24
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+21% Synergy $0.30
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+20% Synergy $0.31
Valiant Knight Valiant Knight
+20% Synergy $0.51
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+19% Synergy $0.38
Knight of the New Coalition Knight of the New Coalition
+18% Synergy $0.16
Venerable Knight Venerable Knight
+18% Synergy $0.25
Gallant Cavalry Gallant Cavalry
+18% Synergy $0.20
Sunstar Lightsmith Sunstar Lightsmith
+18% Synergy $0.19
Sunstar Chaplain Sunstar Chaplain
+18% Synergy $0.20
Fiendslayer Paladin Fiendslayer Paladin
+17% Synergy $0.72
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+16% Synergy $0.44
Silverflame Squire Silverflame Squire
+16% Synergy $0.15
Celestial Crusader Celestial Crusader
+16% Synergy $0.14
Youthful Knight Youthful Knight
+16% Synergy $0.08
Kwende, Pride of Femeref Kwende, Pride of Femeref
+15% Synergy $0.26
Mirran Crusader Mirran Crusader
+15% Synergy $0.35
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+14% Synergy $0.55
Warren Warleader Warren Warleader
+14% Synergy $2.55
Knight of the Keep Knight of the Keep
+14% Synergy $0.03
Intrepid Adversary Intrepid Adversary
+13% Synergy $0.50
Court Street Denizen Court Street Denizen
+12% Synergy $0.20
Dauntless Veteran Dauntless Veteran
+12% Synergy $0.11
Stalwart Aven Stalwart Aven
+12% Synergy $0.03
Loxodon Sergeant Loxodon Sergeant
+12% Synergy $0.11
Sparring Mummy Sparring Mummy
+12% Synergy $0.04
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
+12% Synergy $0.19
Knight of Grace Knight of Grace
+12% Synergy $0.13
Watchful Giant Watchful Giant
+12% Synergy $0.04
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+11% Synergy $0.39
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+11% Synergy $0.48
Dauntless Bodyguard Dauntless Bodyguard
+11% Synergy $0.33
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+10% Synergy $4.95
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+8% Synergy $0.37
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+7% Synergy $0.36
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+4% Synergy $0.40
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+4% Synergy $28.51
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+3% Synergy $0.35
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+3% Synergy $0.37
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+3% Synergy $0.71
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-2% Synergy $0.32
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-2% Synergy $6.30
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-5% Synergy $0.31
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-7% Synergy $3.99
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-9% Synergy $13.69
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-17% Synergy $59.32

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
+22% Synergy $0.42
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+14% Synergy $0.46
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+14% Synergy $0.15
Rally for the Throne Rally for the Throne
+12% Synergy $0.20
Expose to Daylight Expose to Daylight
+12% Synergy $0.05
Divine Verdict Divine Verdict
+10% Synergy $0.09
Outflank Outflank
+10% Synergy $0.18
Inspired Charge Inspired Charge
+10% Synergy $0.09
Divine Arrow Divine Arrow
+10% Synergy $0.20
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+9% Synergy $1.07
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+9% Synergy $7.52
Impeccable Timing Impeccable Timing
+8% Synergy $0.05
Roil's Retribution Roil's Retribution
+8% Synergy $0.04
Mighty Leap Mighty Leap
+8% Synergy $0.16
Smite the Monstrous Smite the Monstrous
+8% Synergy $0.07
Second Thoughts Second Thoughts
+8% Synergy $0.01
Repel the Darkness Repel the Darkness
+8% Synergy $0.05
Aura Blast Aura Blast
+8% Synergy $0.28
Pressure Point Pressure Point
+8% Synergy $0.09
Sanctified Charge Sanctified Charge
+8% Synergy $0.03
Rebuke Rebuke
+8% Synergy $0.03
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+7% Synergy $0.17
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+7% Synergy $4.01
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+7% Synergy $0.29
Disenchant Disenchant
+6% Synergy $0.11
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+6% Synergy $0.25
Swift Response Swift Response
+6% Synergy $0.10
True Love's Kiss True Love's Kiss
+6% Synergy $0.06
Gideon's Phalanx Gideon's Phalanx
+6% Synergy $0.20
Abolish Abolish
+5% Synergy $0.64
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+4% Synergy $7.79
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+4% Synergy $3.12
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+4% Synergy $0.36
Fleeting Flight Fleeting Flight
+4% Synergy $0.23
Luminous Rebuke Luminous Rebuke
+4% Synergy $0.14
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $0.31
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+1% Synergy $2.14
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $1.33
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.31
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-6% Synergy $0.30
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-11% Synergy $4.08
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-12% Synergy $15.93
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-15% Synergy $22.25

Sorceries

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

Silverflame Ritual Silverflame Ritual
+20% Synergy $0.12
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+15% Synergy $0.24
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+11% Synergy $0.82
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+11% Synergy $0.21
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+10% Synergy $0.39
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+10% Synergy $2.46
Shoulder to Shoulder Shoulder to Shoulder
+10% Synergy $0.03
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+8% Synergy $3.91
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+8% Synergy $0.30
Ondu Rising Ondu Rising
+8% Synergy $0.04
Soul Summons Soul Summons
+8% Synergy $0.02
Bring to Trial Bring to Trial
+8% Synergy $0.05
Call the Cavalry Call the Cavalry
+8% Synergy $0.25
Excoriate Excoriate
+8% Synergy $0.25
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+7% Synergy $0.33
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+7% Synergy $0.28
Swallow Whole Swallow Whole
+6% Synergy $0.20
Gird for Battle Gird for Battle
+6% Synergy $0.10
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+5% Synergy $4.62
Basri's Solidarity Basri's Solidarity
+5% Synergy $0.20
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+5% Synergy $0.67
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+4% Synergy $1.12
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+4% Synergy $0.35
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
0% Synergy $4.19
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-2% Synergy $5.02
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.42
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-7% Synergy $0.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Shining Armor Shining Armor
+22% Synergy $0.17
Sigiled Sword of Valeron Sigiled Sword of Valeron
+20% Synergy $0.34
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+19% Synergy $0.32
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.30
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+14% Synergy $1.24
Costume Closet Costume Closet
+9% Synergy $0.19
Traveler's Amulet Traveler's Amulet
+8% Synergy $0.17
Explosive Apparatus Explosive Apparatus
+8% Synergy $0.12
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+7% Synergy $19.12
Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+7% Synergy $0.38
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+6% Synergy $0.38
Short Bow Short Bow
+6% Synergy $0.26
Sentinel Totem Sentinel Totem
+6% Synergy $0.16
Forebear's Blade Forebear's Blade
+5% Synergy $0.32
Quick-Draw Katana Quick-Draw Katana
+5% Synergy $0.21
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+4% Synergy $0.35
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+3% Synergy $1.01
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+2% Synergy $1.44
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+1% Synergy $7.82
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-4% Synergy $5.78
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-6% Synergy $7.69
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-8% Synergy $1.26
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-10% Synergy $6.25
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+22% Synergy $0.32
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+22% Synergy $0.46
Trapped in the Tower Trapped in the Tower
+22% Synergy $0.13
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+19% Synergy $0.68
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+18% Synergy $0.23
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+17% Synergy $8.10
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+16% Synergy $0.45
History of Benalia History of Benalia
+16% Synergy $1.04
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+14% Synergy $14.70
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+12% Synergy $0.31
Call for Unity Call for Unity
+10% Synergy $0.21
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+9% Synergy $0.35
Luminous Bonds Luminous Bonds
+8% Synergy $0.05
Knightly Valor Knightly Valor
+8% Synergy $0.11
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+7% Synergy $0.66
Leyline of Sanctity Leyline of Sanctity
+7% Synergy $0.51
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+6% Synergy $0.32
Sparring Regimen Sparring Regimen
+6% Synergy $0.25
Hopeful Vigil Hopeful Vigil
+6% Synergy $0.12
Vessel of Ephemera Vessel of Ephemera
+6% Synergy $0.09
Aegis of Honor Aegis of Honor
+6% Synergy $1.69
Fortifying Provisions Fortifying Provisions
+6% Synergy $0.14
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+5% Synergy $0.59
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+5% Synergy $1.26
Soul Snare Soul Snare
+5% Synergy $0.25
Valor in Akros Valor in Akros
+5% Synergy $0.11
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+5% Synergy $0.24
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+4% Synergy $0.38
Reprobation Reprobation
+3% Synergy $0.30
Pacifism Pacifism
+3% Synergy $0.08
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+3% Synergy $0.14
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+2% Synergy $9.86
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+2% Synergy $9.62
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+2% Synergy $0.41
Twinblade Blessing Twinblade Blessing
+1% Synergy $0.27
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
0% Synergy $1.29
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
0% Synergy $0.42
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
0% Synergy $0.35
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-1% Synergy $2.93
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-6% Synergy $0.60
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-6% Synergy $28.00
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-9% Synergy $4.72
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-15% Synergy $4.03
Land Tax Land Tax
-16% Synergy $13.49

Planeswalkers

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

Basri Ket Basri Ket
+18% Synergy $1.45
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+16% Synergy $1.82
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
+9% Synergy $1.78
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+8% Synergy $8.52

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+19% Synergy $0.31
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+19% Synergy $0.26
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+15% Synergy $0.36
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+12% Synergy $0.29
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+8% Synergy $0.33
Cryptic Caves Cryptic Caves
+8% Synergy $0.35
Karoo Karoo
+7% Synergy $1.17
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+6% Synergy $0.12
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+5% Synergy $0.32
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+5% Synergy $2.03
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.34
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+5% Synergy $0.20
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+3% Synergy $0.21
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+1% Synergy $0.38
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+1% Synergy $0.78
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
0% Synergy $0.30
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-4% Synergy $12.90
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-6% Synergy $5.99
War Room War Room
-7% Synergy $2.52
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-9% Synergy $7.37
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $2.94
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-18% Synergy $51.37
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-20% Synergy $4.72
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-21% Synergy $6.18

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+36% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+19% Synergy $0.33
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+13% Synergy $0.34
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.59
Mana Geode Mana Geode
+6% Synergy $0.29
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+5% Synergy $0.43
Starnheim Memento Starnheim Memento
+5% Synergy $0.21
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $35.66
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.51
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-27% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-38% Synergy $1.13

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 $0.16
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+2% Synergy $0.35
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.54
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.33
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
0% Synergy $4.19
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.08
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.31
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.27

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