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Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale
Price tag $2.63

Legendary CreatureHuman Knight

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#286 Current Rank
#272 Last Week
#248 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale decks.

Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+4% Synergy $22.78
Winnowing Winnowing
+1% Synergy $0.41
Abundant Countryside Abundant Countryside
+1% Synergy $4.86
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
0% Synergy $2.63
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-4% Synergy $18.56

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale's abilities and overall game plan.

Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+79% Synergy $2.52
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+78% Synergy $0.60
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+77% Synergy $1.93
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+71% Synergy $2.72
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+59% Synergy $3.99
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+59% Synergy $4.62
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+56% Synergy $0.56
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+55% Synergy $2.58
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+53% Synergy $3.56
Fervent Champion Fervent Champion
+53% Synergy $0.24

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale decks.

Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+53% Synergy $8.56
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+53% Synergy $17.47
Knights' Charge Knights' Charge
+53% Synergy $0.87
Acclaimed Contender Acclaimed Contender
+52% Synergy $0.33
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+51% Synergy $4.80
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+50% Synergy $3.31
Embercleave Embercleave
+50% Synergy $9.59
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+46% Synergy $2.50
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+41% Synergy $2.00
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $32.48
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $51.58
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $111.70
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $7.45
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $50.17
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $61.51
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $63.69

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Inspiring Veteran Inspiring Veteran
+45% Synergy $0.13
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+41% Synergy $0.42
Wintermoor Commander Wintermoor Commander
+41% Synergy $0.30
Merry, Esquire of Rohan Merry, Esquire of Rohan
+38% Synergy $0.39
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+38% Synergy $4.46
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
+38% Synergy $0.24
Kinsbaile Cavalier Kinsbaile Cavalier
+38% Synergy $8.21
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
+37% Synergy $1.07
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
+36% Synergy $0.52
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+35% Synergy $28.55
Valiant Knight Valiant Knight
+32% Synergy $0.44
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+28% Synergy $0.27
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+28% Synergy $27.93
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+28% Synergy $4.65
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+26% Synergy $0.52
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
+25% Synergy $0.37
Smitten Swordmaster Smitten Swordmaster
+24% Synergy $0.20
Embereth Shieldbreaker Embereth Shieldbreaker
+21% Synergy $0.13
Éowyn, Fearless Knight Éowyn, Fearless Knight
+20% Synergy $0.88
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+20% Synergy $0.36
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
+20% Synergy $0.19
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+19% Synergy $0.22
Armory Paladin Armory Paladin
+19% Synergy $0.29
Knight of the Ebon Legion Knight of the Ebon Legion
+18% Synergy $2.46
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
+18% Synergy $0.22
Order of Midnight Order of Midnight
+17% Synergy $0.18
Stormfist Crusader Stormfist Crusader
+17% Synergy $1.08
Blacklance Paragon Blacklance Paragon
+17% Synergy $0.26
Exsanguinator Cavalry Exsanguinator Cavalry
+15% Synergy $2.79
Mirran Crusader Mirran Crusader
+15% Synergy $0.31
Foulmire Knight Foulmire Knight
+15% Synergy $0.26
Worthy Knight Worthy Knight
+15% Synergy $0.42
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
+14% Synergy $0.85
Ayara's Oathsworn Ayara's Oathsworn
+13% Synergy $0.35
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+12% Synergy $24.24
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+12% Synergy $8.29
Rohirrim Chargers Rohirrim Chargers
+12% Synergy $0.38
Nahiri, Forged in Fury Nahiri, Forged in Fury
+12% Synergy $8.39
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+12% Synergy $0.25
Cavalier of Dawn Cavalier of Dawn
+12% Synergy $6.97
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+11% Synergy $18.71
Bloodcrusher of Khorne Bloodcrusher of Khorne
+11% Synergy $2.21
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
+11% Synergy $5.66
Fiendslayer Paladin Fiendslayer Paladin
+11% Synergy $0.69
Knight of Dusk's Shadow Knight of Dusk's Shadow
+11% Synergy $0.23
Belle of the Brawl Belle of the Brawl
+10% Synergy $0.16
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+8% Synergy $1.04
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+8% Synergy $2.70
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
-4% Synergy $2.74
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $54.22

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale safe.

Despark Despark
+20% Synergy $0.33
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+16% Synergy $3.73
Mortify Mortify
+13% Synergy $0.20
Inventory Management Inventory Management
+12% Synergy $2.97
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+7% Synergy $15.46
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+7% Synergy $0.53
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+6% Synergy $1.22
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+6% Synergy $0.25
Dispatch Dispatch
+5% Synergy $0.26
Utter End Utter End
+4% Synergy $0.26
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.41
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.06
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
0% Synergy $2.29
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.18
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
0% Synergy $0.35
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $18.77
Fracture Fracture
0% Synergy $1.65
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.23
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-1% Synergy $0.43
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-2% Synergy $2.20
Bedevil Bedevil
-2% Synergy $1.30
Terminate Terminate
-3% Synergy $0.39
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-4% Synergy $0.52
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.37
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $66.45
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-10% Synergy $4.43

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale's game plan and control the board.

Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+44% Synergy $9.28
Single Combat Single Combat
+24% Synergy $0.50
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+13% Synergy $0.27
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+9% Synergy $0.25
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+8% Synergy $0.35
Forth Eorlingas! Forth Eorlingas!
+6% Synergy $3.31
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+2% Synergy $3.02
Vindicate Vindicate
+1% Synergy $0.86
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $3.05
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.43
Mythos of Snapdax Mythos of Snapdax
0% Synergy $0.36
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-1% Synergy $2.76
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-2% Synergy $0.24
Painful Truths Painful Truths
-2% Synergy $0.29
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $0.77
Damn Damn
-3% Synergy $1.88
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-3% Synergy $2.56
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-5% Synergy $0.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+44% Synergy $0.98
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+42% Synergy $39.49
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+40% Synergy $7.87
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+39% Synergy $40.13
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+36% Synergy $10.46
Sunforger Sunforger
+33% Synergy $3.36
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+33% Synergy $0.91
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+31% Synergy $14.83
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+31% Synergy $0.72
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+28% Synergy $19.86
Sigiled Sword of Valeron Sigiled Sword of Valeron
+28% Synergy $0.41
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+28% Synergy $49.85
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+25% Synergy $2.19
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+24% Synergy $14.47
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+24% Synergy $36.49
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+23% Synergy $28.23
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+23% Synergy $14.47
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+23% Synergy $0.33
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+22% Synergy $2.47
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+20% Synergy $3.61
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+20% Synergy $2.60
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+17% Synergy $10.82
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+17% Synergy $5.44
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+17% Synergy $1.20
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+17% Synergy $3.28
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+16% Synergy $11.92
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+15% Synergy $7.93
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+15% Synergy $9.39
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+14% Synergy $0.59
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+13% Synergy $5.29
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+12% Synergy $10.91
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+11% Synergy $0.42
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+11% Synergy $5.99
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+11% Synergy $0.58
Heartseeker Heartseeker
+11% Synergy $1.42
Godsend Godsend
+11% Synergy $4.25
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+10% Synergy $1.33
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+10% Synergy $0.22
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+10% Synergy $21.78
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+10% Synergy $7.67
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+9% Synergy $0.60
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+9% Synergy $19.18
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+9% Synergy $18.64
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+9% Synergy $33.61
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+8% Synergy $7.50
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+8% Synergy $15.61
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+7% Synergy $3.35
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+7% Synergy $13.33
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $4.86
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Forge Anew Forge Anew
+37% Synergy $5.12
Fighter Class Fighter Class
+33% Synergy $8.25
Forging the Tyrite Sword Forging the Tyrite Sword
+14% Synergy $0.34
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+14% Synergy $0.33
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+12% Synergy $3.73
History of Benalia History of Benalia
+8% Synergy $0.82
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+5% Synergy $6.26
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+3% Synergy $4.25
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+3% Synergy $12.78
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+2% Synergy $27.96
Land Tax Land Tax
+1% Synergy $25.67
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $16.34
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
-6% Synergy $3.55
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-7% Synergy $4.29

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
+5% Synergy $0.70
Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+5% Synergy $0.80

Utility Lands

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

Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+32% Synergy $0.46
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+20% Synergy $1.16
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+20% Synergy $0.35
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+13% Synergy $0.30
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+10% Synergy $0.28
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+6% Synergy $13.00
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $37.51
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+5% Synergy $0.54
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+4% Synergy $3.80
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.28
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.36
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+2% Synergy $0.24
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+1% Synergy $6.34
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+1% Synergy $20.85
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $3.70
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
0% Synergy $36.29
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-1% Synergy $11.31
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $6.11
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-5% Synergy $0.69
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $52.27
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-10% Synergy $1.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Boros Signet Boros Signet
+9% Synergy $0.44
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+8% Synergy $21.86
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+8% Synergy $0.88
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+4% Synergy $0.27
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+4% Synergy $4.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.31
Mardu Banner Mardu Banner
+3% Synergy $0.13
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+1% Synergy $0.79
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $191.56
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.44
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-3% Synergy $2.74
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.08
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-8% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-10% Synergy $0.75
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-16% Synergy $3.10

Lands

The mana base foundation for Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Tournament Grounds Tournament Grounds
+73% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+17% Synergy $0.17
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+16% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+7% Synergy $0.33
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+7% Synergy $0.53
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.22
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $49.97
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+6% Synergy $0.37
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+6% Synergy $0.20
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+5% Synergy $19.22
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+5% Synergy $0.18
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+4% Synergy $8.89
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.16
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.20
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.26
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+3% Synergy $0.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $2.43
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+3% Synergy $3.60
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+2% Synergy $15.80
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+2% Synergy $6.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.30
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+2% Synergy $3.89
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.24
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+1% Synergy $0.32
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
0% Synergy $0.33
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
0% Synergy $11.00
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.26
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-1% Synergy $14.05
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-1% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-2% Synergy $0.26
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.20
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-2% Synergy $0.38
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-3% Synergy $0.34
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $29.10
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-5% Synergy $10.02
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-5% Synergy $26.47
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-5% Synergy $4.61
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-5% Synergy $7.47
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-5% Synergy $0.23
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-7% Synergy $0.39
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-7% Synergy $0.80
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-7% Synergy $29.34
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-8% Synergy $0.31
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-8% Synergy $16.79
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-8% Synergy $0.51
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.27
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-11% Synergy $1.99
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-14% Synergy $0.37
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-16% Synergy $0.41

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