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Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale
Price tag $2.78

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

#326 Current Rank
#325 Last Week
#260 Past 2 Years

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.

Swordsman's Steel Swordsman's Steel
+6% Synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
+5% Synergy $21.95
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
+1% Synergy $2.50
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
+0% Synergy $5.01
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
+0% Synergy $4.12

High Synergy Cards

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

Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+78% Synergy $1.97
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+77% Synergy $0.74
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+76% Synergy $1.61
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+71% Synergy $3.65
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+58% Synergy $0.33
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+58% Synergy $3.53
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+55% Synergy $0.82
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+54% Synergy $2.62
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+53% Synergy $0.47
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+53% Synergy $5.78

Top Cards

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

Knights' Charge Knights' Charge
+52% Synergy $0.75
Fervent Champion Fervent Champion
+52% Synergy $0.34
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+52% Synergy $18.46
Acclaimed Contender Acclaimed Contender
+51% Synergy $0.32
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+50% Synergy $2.81
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+50% Synergy $4.55
Embercleave Embercleave
+49% Synergy $9.51
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+45% Synergy $2.69
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+40% Synergy $1.95
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $37.03
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $53.21
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $129.20
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $6.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $58.09
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $72.10
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $60.87

Creatures

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

Inspiring Veteran Inspiring Veteran
+44% Synergy $0.19
Wintermoor Commander Wintermoor Commander
+40% Synergy $0.33
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+39% Synergy $0.38
Kinsbaile Cavalier Kinsbaile Cavalier
+38% Synergy $9.91
Merry, Esquire of Rohan Merry, Esquire of Rohan
+37% Synergy $0.43
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+37% Synergy $0.60
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
+37% Synergy $0.30
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
+36% Synergy $1.11
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
+36% Synergy $0.68
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+35% Synergy $30.29
Valiant Knight Valiant Knight
+31% Synergy $0.51
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+28% Synergy $0.25
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+27% Synergy $5.03
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+27% Synergy $26.53
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+26% Synergy $0.79
Smitten Swordmaster Smitten Swordmaster
+24% Synergy $0.25
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
+23% Synergy $0.37
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
+21% Synergy $0.21
Embereth Shieldbreaker Embereth Shieldbreaker
+20% Synergy $0.21
Éowyn, Fearless Knight Éowyn, Fearless Knight
+19% Synergy $1.31
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+19% Synergy $0.38
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+18% Synergy $0.20
Armory Paladin Armory Paladin
+18% Synergy $0.32
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
+17% Synergy $0.31
Knight of the Ebon Legion Knight of the Ebon Legion
+17% Synergy $2.47
Order of Midnight Order of Midnight
+17% Synergy $0.20
Blacklance Paragon Blacklance Paragon
+17% Synergy $0.33
Stormfist Crusader Stormfist Crusader
+16% Synergy $0.89
Exsanguinator Cavalry Exsanguinator Cavalry
+15% Synergy $3.13
Mirran Crusader Mirran Crusader
+14% Synergy $0.35
Foulmire Knight Foulmire Knight
+14% Synergy $0.28
Worthy Knight Worthy Knight
+14% Synergy $0.35
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
+13% Synergy $0.84
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+11% Synergy $28.51
Ayara's Oathsworn Ayara's Oathsworn
+11% Synergy $0.39
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+11% Synergy $8.17
Nahiri, Forged in Fury Nahiri, Forged in Fury
+11% Synergy $8.04
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+11% Synergy $0.31
Fiendslayer Paladin Fiendslayer Paladin
+11% Synergy $0.72
Rohirrim Chargers Rohirrim Chargers
+11% Synergy $0.37
Knight of Dusk's Shadow Knight of Dusk's Shadow
+11% Synergy $0.27
Cavalier of Dawn Cavalier of Dawn
+11% Synergy $9.39
Bloodcrusher of Khorne Bloodcrusher of Khorne
+10% Synergy $1.67
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+10% Synergy $20.30
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
+10% Synergy $4.93
Belle of the Brawl Belle of the Brawl
+10% Synergy $0.23
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+8% Synergy $1.00
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+8% Synergy $3.56
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
-4% Synergy $2.08
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $59.32

Instants

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

Despark Despark
+19% Synergy $0.33
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+15% Synergy $4.41
Mortify Mortify
+12% Synergy $0.22
Inventory Management Inventory Management
+11% Synergy $3.17
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+7% Synergy $15.93
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+6% Synergy $0.47
Dispatch Dispatch
+6% Synergy $0.33
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+5% Synergy $0.33
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+5% Synergy $1.14
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.79
Utter End Utter End
+3% Synergy $0.31
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+0% Synergy $1.45
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+0% Synergy $7.79
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+0% Synergy $0.86
Fracture Fracture
+0% Synergy $0.30
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $22.25
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $1.22
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
0% Synergy $0.38
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
0% Synergy $0.38
Bedevil Bedevil
-1% Synergy $0.27
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-2% Synergy $2.44
Terminate Terminate
-2% Synergy $0.45
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.34
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.30
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $67.12
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-10% Synergy $3.90

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 $8.64
Single Combat Single Combat
+23% Synergy $0.62
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+12% Synergy $0.26
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+9% Synergy $0.24
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+8% Synergy $0.37
Forth Eorlingas! Forth Eorlingas!
+5% Synergy $3.75
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+1% Synergy $2.83
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $3.91
Vindicate Vindicate
+0% Synergy $0.73
Austere Command Austere Command
+0% Synergy $0.42
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
0% Synergy $3.67
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-1% Synergy $0.29
Painful Truths Painful Truths
-1% Synergy $0.34
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $0.88
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $1.53
Damn Damn
-2% Synergy $2.47
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-4% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+44% Synergy $1.01
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+42% Synergy $30.98
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+39% Synergy $39.40
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+39% Synergy $8.10
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+37% Synergy $13.69
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+33% Synergy $1.35
Sunforger Sunforger
+32% Synergy $3.48
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+30% Synergy $12.74
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+30% Synergy $0.68
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+28% Synergy $19.23
Sigiled Sword of Valeron Sigiled Sword of Valeron
+28% Synergy $0.34
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+28% Synergy $46.47
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+24% Synergy $12.01
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+24% Synergy $2.42
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+24% Synergy $41.06
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+23% Synergy $14.06
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+22% Synergy $0.35
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+22% Synergy $26.88
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+21% Synergy $1.44
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+20% Synergy $4.17
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+20% Synergy $2.62
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+17% Synergy $4.58
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+17% Synergy $9.50
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+16% Synergy $6.54
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+16% Synergy $11.25
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+16% Synergy $0.77
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+15% Synergy $11.19
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+14% Synergy $6.27
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+13% Synergy $0.62
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+13% Synergy $6.50
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+11% Synergy $11.25
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+11% Synergy $8.21
Heartseeker Heartseeker
+10% Synergy $1.86
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+10% Synergy $0.44
Godsend Godsend
+10% Synergy $3.38
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+10% Synergy $0.38
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+10% Synergy $5.16
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+9% Synergy $0.28
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+9% Synergy $1.64
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+9% Synergy $7.81
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+9% Synergy $17.21
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+8% Synergy $18.20
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+8% Synergy $34.43
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+8% Synergy $1.17
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+7% Synergy $7.48
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+7% Synergy $14.55
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+7% Synergy $2.25
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+6% Synergy $3.65
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+1% Synergy $5.12
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+0% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

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

Forge Anew Forge Anew
+37% Synergy $4.28
Fighter Class Fighter Class
+32% Synergy $6.59
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+13% Synergy $0.29
Forging the Tyrite Sword Forging the Tyrite Sword
+13% Synergy $0.31
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+11% Synergy $8.31
History of Benalia History of Benalia
+7% Synergy $1.04
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+5% Synergy $7.83
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+3% Synergy $5.35
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+3% Synergy $14.70
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+2% Synergy $33.03
Land Tax Land Tax
+1% Synergy $13.49
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
-5% Synergy $3.12
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $19.62
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-6% Synergy $4.22

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
+4% Synergy $0.84

Utility Lands

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

Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+31% Synergy $0.37
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+20% Synergy $0.38
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+19% Synergy $0.38
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+12% Synergy $0.37
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+9% Synergy $0.33
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+5% Synergy $13.15
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+5% Synergy $0.38
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $40.73
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $3.70
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.33
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $7.26
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+1% Synergy $0.26
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+0% Synergy $6.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+0% Synergy $2.94
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+0% Synergy $24.17
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
0% Synergy $39.40
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.99
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-1% Synergy $7.44
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-5% Synergy $0.46
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $63.55
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-9% Synergy $0.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Boros Signet Boros Signet
+9% Synergy $0.36
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+8% Synergy $18.25
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+7% Synergy $1.09
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+4% Synergy $0.35
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+4% Synergy $3.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.33
Mardu Banner Mardu Banner
+3% Synergy $0.17
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+1% Synergy $4.40
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $240.66
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $1.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.13
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-2% Synergy $2.60
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-8% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-9% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-16% Synergy $2.02

Lands

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

Tournament Grounds Tournament Grounds
+73% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+16% Synergy $0.27
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+15% Synergy $0.67
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+7% Synergy $0.24
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+6% Synergy $0.47
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.12
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+6% Synergy $0.32
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+5% Synergy $20.46
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $49.31
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+5% Synergy $0.21
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+5% Synergy $0.16
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+4% Synergy $9.90
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.23
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.75
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+3% Synergy $0.20
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $3.30
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $2.00
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.33
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.69
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+1% Synergy $16.58
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+1% Synergy $1.96
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+1% Synergy $0.24
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $2.00
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+0% Synergy $0.35
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.16
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
0% Synergy $0.29
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
0% Synergy $10.35
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.25
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
0% Synergy $15.62
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-1% Synergy $0.24
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-2% Synergy $0.28
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-2% Synergy $0.32
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $31.39
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-4% Synergy $31.86
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-4% Synergy $0.25
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-4% Synergy $8.69
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-4% Synergy $10.00
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-5% Synergy $1.50
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-6% Synergy $0.53
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-7% Synergy $31.33
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-7% Synergy $0.30
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-7% Synergy $0.26
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-7% Synergy $17.33
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-8% Synergy $0.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.82
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-11% Synergy $0.97
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-14% Synergy $0.53
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-16% Synergy $0.34

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