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Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw
Price tag $0.10

Legendary CreatureHuman Knight

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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
+43% Synergy $0.89
Worthy Knight Worthy Knight
+41% Synergy $0.37
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+40% Synergy $0.44
Ardenvale Paladin Ardenvale Paladin
+38% Synergy $0.12
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+37% Synergy $0.31
Acclaimed Contender Acclaimed Contender
+37% Synergy $0.35
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+37% Synergy $0.59
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+35% Synergy $0.41
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+32% Synergy $1.83
Ardenvale Tactician Ardenvale Tactician
+32% Synergy $0.08

Top Cards

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

Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+31% Synergy $0.28
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+28% Synergy $1.29
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+26% Synergy $2.65
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+21% Synergy $8.38
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+19% Synergy $7.40
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+8% Synergy $5.37
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $1.43
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-15% Synergy $0.99
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-19% Synergy $0.91
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-26% Synergy $4.42

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $122.46
Farewell Farewell
-10% Synergy $6.50
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-14% Synergy $57.27
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-15% Synergy $36.19
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-17% Synergy $55.57

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
+30% Synergy $0.79
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+28% Synergy $0.31
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+27% Synergy $2.81
Accorder Paladin Accorder Paladin
+26% Synergy $0.18
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+25% Synergy $0.25
Inspiring Paladin Inspiring Paladin
+23% Synergy $0.06
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+21% Synergy $0.26
Valiant Knight Valiant Knight
+21% Synergy $0.35
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+21% Synergy $0.38
Knight of the New Coalition Knight of the New Coalition
+20% Synergy $0.07
Gallant Cavalry Gallant Cavalry
+20% Synergy $0.11
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+19% Synergy $0.41
Celestial Crusader Celestial Crusader
+19% Synergy $0.14
Venerable Knight Venerable Knight
+18% Synergy $0.22
Fiendslayer Paladin Fiendslayer Paladin
+17% Synergy $0.76
Mirran Crusader Mirran Crusader
+17% Synergy $0.30
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
+16% Synergy $0.18
Silverflame Squire Silverflame Squire
+16% Synergy $0.09
Youthful Knight Youthful Knight
+16% Synergy $0.07
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+15% Synergy $0.39
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+15% Synergy $0.52
Kwende, Pride of Femeref Kwende, Pride of Femeref
+15% Synergy $0.26
Warren Warleader Warren Warleader
+15% Synergy $1.97
Sunstar Chaplain Sunstar Chaplain
+15% Synergy $0.22
Sunstar Lightsmith Sunstar Lightsmith
+15% Synergy $0.12
Court Street Denizen Court Street Denizen
+14% Synergy $0.20
Knight of the Keep Knight of the Keep
+14% Synergy $0.03
Intrepid Adversary Intrepid Adversary
+13% Synergy $0.49
Dauntless Veteran Dauntless Veteran
+13% Synergy $0.10
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+12% Synergy $0.39
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+12% Synergy $0.56
Stalwart Aven Stalwart Aven
+12% Synergy $0.03
Loxodon Sergeant Loxodon Sergeant
+12% Synergy $0.07
Sparring Mummy Sparring Mummy
+12% Synergy $0.04
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+11% Synergy $0.37
Diamond Knight Diamond Knight
+11% Synergy $0.27
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+10% Synergy $5.30
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+8% Synergy $1.54
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+6% Synergy $26.15
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+3% Synergy $0.29
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+2% Synergy $0.29
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+2% Synergy $0.39
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+2% Synergy $1.15
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
0% Synergy $6.01
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-3% Synergy $0.32
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-5% Synergy $2.99
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-5% Synergy $0.48
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.31
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-7% Synergy $14.05
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-14% Synergy $55.88

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 $0.38
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+13% Synergy $0.49
Expose to Daylight Expose to Daylight
+12% Synergy $0.04
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+11% Synergy $5.81
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+10% Synergy $0.12
Divine Verdict Divine Verdict
+10% Synergy $0.01
Divine Arrow Divine Arrow
+10% Synergy $0.10
Outflank Outflank
+10% Synergy $0.12
Inspired Charge Inspired Charge
+10% Synergy $0.06
Rally for the Throne Rally for the Throne
+9% Synergy $0.20
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+8% Synergy $1.12
Impeccable Timing Impeccable Timing
+8% Synergy $0.05
Roil's Retribution Roil's Retribution
+8% Synergy $0.03
Second Thoughts Second Thoughts
+8% Synergy $0.01
Repel the Darkness Repel the Darkness
+8% Synergy $0.05
Aura Blast Aura Blast
+8% Synergy $0.29
Mighty Leap Mighty Leap
+8% Synergy $0.09
Rebuke Rebuke
+8% Synergy $0.02
Smite the Monstrous Smite the Monstrous
+8% Synergy $0.05
Sanctified Charge Sanctified Charge
+8% Synergy $0.06
Pressure Point Pressure Point
+8% Synergy $0.05
Disenchant Disenchant
+7% Synergy $0.08
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+6% Synergy $0.21
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+6% Synergy $6.16
Swift Response Swift Response
+6% Synergy $0.07
True Love's Kiss True Love's Kiss
+6% Synergy $0.09
Gideon's Phalanx Gideon's Phalanx
+6% Synergy $0.13
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+5% Synergy $0.15
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+4% Synergy $7.14
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+4% Synergy $0.35
Fleeting Flight Fleeting Flight
+4% Synergy $0.13
Luminous Rebuke Luminous Rebuke
+4% Synergy $0.09
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+3% Synergy $2.85
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+3% Synergy $0.44
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $0.27
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+1% Synergy $2.34
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.22
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.26
Silence Silence
-3% Synergy $8.81
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.33
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-10% Synergy $18.26
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-11% Synergy $3.22
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-13% Synergy $21.17

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 $0.11
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+16% Synergy $0.21
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+11% Synergy $0.36
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+11% Synergy $0.30
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+11% Synergy $0.23
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+10% Synergy $1.78
Shoulder to Shoulder Shoulder to Shoulder
+10% Synergy $0.04
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+9% Synergy $0.22
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+8% Synergy $0.27
Ondu Rising Ondu Rising
+8% Synergy $0.06
Soul Summons Soul Summons
+8% Synergy $0.02
Excoriate Excoriate
+8% Synergy $0.15
Call the Cavalry Call the Cavalry
+8% Synergy $0.25
Bring to Trial Bring to Trial
+8% Synergy $0.05
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+7% Synergy $3.29
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+6% Synergy $0.38
Decree of Justice Decree of Justice
+5% Synergy $0.17
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+4% Synergy $7.19
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+4% Synergy $0.33
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+4% Synergy $0.41
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+3% Synergy $1.05
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
0% Synergy $3.49
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-3% Synergy $2.68
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.59
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-7% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Shining Armor Shining Armor
+22% Synergy $0.10
Sigiled Sword of Valeron Sigiled Sword of Valeron
+21% Synergy $0.40
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+17% Synergy $0.62
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+17% Synergy $0.34
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.31
Traveler's Amulet Traveler's Amulet
+10% Synergy $0.08
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+9% Synergy $19.85
Explosive Apparatus Explosive Apparatus
+8% Synergy $0.15
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+7% Synergy $0.36
Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+7% Synergy $0.38
Short Bow Short Bow
+6% Synergy $0.27
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+5% Synergy $0.83
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+5% Synergy $1.88
Forebear's Blade Forebear's Blade
+5% Synergy $0.31
Quick-Draw Katana Quick-Draw Katana
+5% Synergy $0.14
Costume Closet Costume Closet
+5% Synergy $0.09
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+3% Synergy $0.34
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+2% Synergy $1.21
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+1% Synergy $6.96
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-3% Synergy $7.29
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-5% Synergy $6.53
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-6% Synergy $1.42
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-10% Synergy $5.71
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $3.57
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $1.85

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
+23% Synergy $0.29
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+22% Synergy $0.64
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+22% Synergy $0.24
Trapped in the Tower Trapped in the Tower
+22% Synergy $0.11
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+18% Synergy $0.48
History of Benalia History of Benalia
+17% Synergy $0.85
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+13% Synergy $15.07
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+11% Synergy $0.32
Call for Unity Call for Unity
+9% Synergy $0.19
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+9% Synergy $0.30
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+8% Synergy $0.37
Luminous Bonds Luminous Bonds
+8% Synergy $0.06
Knightly Valor Knightly Valor
+8% Synergy $0.10
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+7% Synergy $0.56
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+7% Synergy $0.57
Leyline of Sanctity Leyline of Sanctity
+7% Synergy $0.45
Valor in Akros Valor in Akros
+7% Synergy $0.11
Hopeful Vigil Hopeful Vigil
+6% Synergy $0.18
Vessel of Ephemera Vessel of Ephemera
+6% Synergy $0.08
Fortifying Provisions Fortifying Provisions
+6% Synergy $0.11
Aegis of Honor Aegis of Honor
+6% Synergy $1.34
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+5% Synergy $0.23
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+4% Synergy $0.50
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+4% Synergy $1.11
Amazing Alliance Amazing Alliance
+4% Synergy $4.07
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+3% Synergy $8.87
Reprobation Reprobation
+3% Synergy $0.32
Pacifism Pacifism
+3% Synergy $0.13
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $7.58
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+2% Synergy $7.48
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+2% Synergy $0.38
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+2% Synergy $0.15
Twinblade Blessing Twinblade Blessing
+1% Synergy $0.23
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
0% Synergy $1.34
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
0% Synergy $0.36
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
0% Synergy $0.32
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-2% Synergy $2.55
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-5% Synergy $30.14
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-5% Synergy $4.77
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-6% Synergy $0.75
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-11% Synergy $3.52
Land Tax Land Tax
-14% Synergy $15.72
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-15% Synergy $3.45

Planeswalkers

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

Basri Ket Basri Ket
+20% Synergy $1.44
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+15% Synergy $1.66
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
+9% Synergy $1.55
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+8% Synergy $7.78

Utility Lands

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

Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+18% Synergy $0.33
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+17% Synergy $0.37
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+16% Synergy $0.26
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+10% Synergy $0.27
Cryptic Caves Cryptic Caves
+7% Synergy $0.34
Karoo Karoo
+6% Synergy $1.22
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+6% Synergy $0.14
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+6% Synergy $0.37
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+5% Synergy $0.36
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+5% Synergy $1.85
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.30
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+5% Synergy $0.19
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+2% Synergy $0.25
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+1% Synergy $0.35
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+1% Synergy $0.48
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $5.44
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-2% Synergy $0.26
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $39.75
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-4% Synergy $10.00
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $2.31
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-8% Synergy $6.22
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.30
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-14% Synergy $51.56
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.51
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-20% Synergy $8.16
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-21% Synergy $6.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+37% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+20% Synergy $0.34
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.26
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+7% Synergy $3.87
Mana Geode Mana Geode
+6% Synergy $0.30
Starnheim Memento Starnheim Memento
+5% Synergy $0.19
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $36.86
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.65
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.90
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-24% Synergy $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-35% Synergy $1.17

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 $0.26
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+4% Synergy $0.40
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+3% Synergy $0.36
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.23
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
0% Synergy $3.49
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.26
Plains Plains
-3% Synergy $0.15
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.28

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