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Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale
Price tag $1.57

Legendary Creature — Human Knight

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#211 Current Rank
#254 Last Week
#182 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.

Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+24% Synergy $0.16
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+22% Synergy $40.28
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+22% Synergy $0.54
Adelbert Steiner Adelbert Steiner
+19% Synergy $0.11
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+12% Synergy $25.84

High Synergy Cards

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

Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+77% Synergy $0.37
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+77% Synergy $1.44
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+76% Synergy $2.43
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+70% Synergy $2.14
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+60% Synergy $2.18
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+60% Synergy $4.03
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+56% Synergy $2.09
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+56% Synergy $0.56
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+55% Synergy $24.87
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+54% Synergy $2.11

Top Cards

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

Fervent Champion Fervent Champion
+54% Synergy $0.35
Knights' Charge Knights' Charge
+54% Synergy $0.44
Acclaimed Contender Acclaimed Contender
+54% Synergy $0.29
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+53% Synergy $2.08
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+52% Synergy $2.15
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+51% Synergy $7.99
Embercleave Embercleave
+51% Synergy $7.84
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+46% Synergy $1.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+43% Synergy $1.38
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.00

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $27.84
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $44.97
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $111.35
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $33.24
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $44.64
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $57.72
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-8% Synergy $52.94

Creatures

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

Inspiring Veteran Inspiring Veteran
+46% Synergy $0.10
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+42% Synergy $0.54
Wintermoor Commander Wintermoor Commander
+41% Synergy $0.10
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
+39% Synergy $0.10
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+38% Synergy $3.29
Merry, Esquire of Rohan Merry, Esquire of Rohan
+37% Synergy $0.23
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
+37% Synergy $0.56
Kinsbaile Cavalier Kinsbaile Cavalier
+36% Synergy $11.30
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
+35% Synergy $0.35
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+34% Synergy $22.92
Valiant Knight Valiant Knight
+33% Synergy $0.23
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+30% Synergy $26.92
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+28% Synergy $3.69
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
+27% Synergy $0.31
Smitten Swordmaster Smitten Swordmaster
+25% Synergy $0.15
Embereth Shieldbreaker Embereth Shieldbreaker
+23% Synergy $0.08
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+21% Synergy $0.24
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+21% Synergy $0.32
Knight of the Ebon Legion Knight of the Ebon Legion
+20% Synergy $1.60
Éowyn, Fearless Knight Éowyn, Fearless Knight
+20% Synergy $0.41
Armory Paladin Armory Paladin
+20% Synergy $0.17
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
+18% Synergy $0.11
Order of Midnight Order of Midnight
+18% Synergy $0.12
Blacklance Paragon Blacklance Paragon
+17% Synergy $0.24
Mirran Crusader Mirran Crusader
+17% Synergy $0.33
Stormfist Crusader Stormfist Crusader
+16% Synergy $0.44
Exsanguinator Cavalry Exsanguinator Cavalry
+16% Synergy $2.09
Ayara's Oathsworn Ayara's Oathsworn
+16% Synergy $0.37
Foulmire Knight Foulmire Knight
+15% Synergy $0.20
Worthy Knight Worthy Knight
+15% Synergy $0.26
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
+14% Synergy $1.26
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+14% Synergy $6.09
Rohirrim Chargers Rohirrim Chargers
+14% Synergy $0.27
Nahiri, Forged in Fury Nahiri, Forged in Fury
+14% Synergy $13.62
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+14% Synergy $0.14
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+13% Synergy $16.74
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
+13% Synergy $7.04
Cavalier of Dawn Cavalier of Dawn
+13% Synergy $3.13
Knight of Dusk's Shadow Knight of Dusk's Shadow
+12% Synergy $0.17
Bloodcrusher of Khorne Bloodcrusher of Khorne
+11% Synergy $2.11
Fiendslayer Paladin Fiendslayer Paladin
+11% Synergy $0.79
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+10% Synergy $2.37
Silverblade Paladin Silverblade Paladin
+10% Synergy $0.63
Belle of the Brawl Belle of the Brawl
+10% Synergy $0.14
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+10% Synergy $16.97
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+9% Synergy $2.23
Khorvath Brightflame Khorvath Brightflame
+9% Synergy $0.40
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+7% Synergy $0.58
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
-3% Synergy $2.98
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $39.90

Instants

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

Despark Despark
+20% Synergy $0.32
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+16% Synergy $4.71
Mortify Mortify
+14% Synergy $0.23
Inventory Management Inventory Management
+13% Synergy $5.95
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $11.15
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+7% Synergy $0.59
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+6% Synergy $0.18
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+5% Synergy $0.89
Dispatch Dispatch
+5% Synergy $0.85
Utter End Utter End
+4% Synergy $0.18
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.60
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.11
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $14.26
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $6.36
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.01
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-1% Synergy $2.09
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.82
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-1% Synergy $0.43
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-1% Synergy $0.72
Fracture Fracture
-1% Synergy $0.80
Bedevil Bedevil
-1% Synergy $0.59
Terminate Terminate
-3% Synergy $0.32
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-3% Synergy $1.36
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-4% Synergy $1.00
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.38
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-10% Synergy $2.96

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 $6.83
Single Combat Single Combat
+25% Synergy $0.40
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+16% Synergy $0.44
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+10% Synergy $0.29
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+10% Synergy $0.13
Forth Eorlingas! Forth Eorlingas!
+5% Synergy $3.87
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+2% Synergy $3.48
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $2.09
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.44
Vindicate Vindicate
0% Synergy $0.98
Mythos of Snapdax Mythos of Snapdax
-1% Synergy $0.36
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $4.26
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-2% Synergy $0.56
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-3% Synergy $0.26
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-3% Synergy $2.68
Painful Truths Painful Truths
-3% Synergy $0.30
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-4% Synergy $1.00
Damn Damn
-4% Synergy $1.97
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-5% Synergy $0.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+45% Synergy $0.57
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+42% Synergy $27.49
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+41% Synergy $7.31
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+38% Synergy $29.66
Sunforger Sunforger
+35% Synergy $3.01
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+33% Synergy $10.62
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+32% Synergy $0.65
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+32% Synergy $0.90
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+31% Synergy $16.50
Sigiled Sword of Valeron Sigiled Sword of Valeron
+30% Synergy $0.27
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+28% Synergy $18.80
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+26% Synergy $37.80
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+26% Synergy $13.89
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+25% Synergy $0.83
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+24% Synergy $15.98
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+24% Synergy $0.21
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+24% Synergy $1.70
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+22% Synergy $1.51
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+22% Synergy $10.88
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+20% Synergy $1.18
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+19% Synergy $8.32
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+18% Synergy $3.09
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+18% Synergy $12.61
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+17% Synergy $7.65
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+17% Synergy $5.42
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+16% Synergy $0.44
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+16% Synergy $6.04
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+16% Synergy $7.35
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+12% Synergy $12.64
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+12% Synergy $0.39
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+12% Synergy $10.98
Heartseeker Heartseeker
+12% Synergy $1.43
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+11% Synergy $0.70
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+11% Synergy $0.41
Godsend Godsend
+11% Synergy $3.44
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+10% Synergy $0.16
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+10% Synergy $3.29
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+10% Synergy $17.84
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+10% Synergy $16.02
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+10% Synergy $7.21
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+9% Synergy $0.38
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+9% Synergy $20.68
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+9% Synergy $9.61
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+9% Synergy $36.14
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+9% Synergy $16.04
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+9% Synergy $4.53
Mace of the Valiant Mace of the Valiant
+9% Synergy $0.16
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+8% Synergy $2.25
Cranial Ram Cranial Ram
+8% Synergy $0.09
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.49

Enchantments

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

Forge Anew Forge Anew
+37% Synergy $4.44
Fighter Class Fighter Class
+35% Synergy $8.48
Forging the Tyrite Sword Forging the Tyrite Sword
+17% Synergy $0.19
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+16% Synergy $0.18
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+13% Synergy $1.36
History of Benalia History of Benalia
+8% Synergy $0.78
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+5% Synergy $4.26
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+3% Synergy $1.80
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+3% Synergy $9.06
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $18.69
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+2% Synergy $18.09
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+2% Synergy $0.18
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-7% Synergy $15.25
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-8% Synergy $1.62
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
-9% Synergy $2.35

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
+6% Synergy $0.60
Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+6% Synergy $0.60

Utility Lands

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

Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+33% Synergy $0.52
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+22% Synergy $0.37
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+20% Synergy $0.42
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+14% Synergy $0.17
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+10% Synergy $0.24
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+6% Synergy $8.83
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $39.08
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+5% Synergy $0.49
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+4% Synergy $3.74
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+3% Synergy $0.26
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.16
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.20
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
0% Synergy $2.50
Three Tree City Three Tree City
0% Synergy $18.70
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.23
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-2% Synergy $21.24
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-2% Synergy $10.84
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $3.49
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-5% Synergy $0.47
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-8% Synergy $48.60
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-11% Synergy $1.00

Mana Artifacts

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

The Irencrag The Irencrag
+10% Synergy $0.32
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+9% Synergy $0.43
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+8% Synergy $19.00
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+4% Synergy $3.97
Savai Crystal Savai Crystal
+4% Synergy $0.16
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+3% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.21
Mardu Banner Mardu Banner
+3% Synergy $0.17
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $153.01
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $2.53
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $2.00
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $2.00
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-4% Synergy $0.73
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.01
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-8% Synergy $0.29
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-11% Synergy $0.91
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-16% Synergy $1.90

Lands

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

Tournament Grounds Tournament Grounds
+74% Synergy $0.17
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+18% Synergy $0.16
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+17% Synergy $0.19
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.05
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+8% Synergy $0.13
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+7% Synergy $0.59
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+6% Synergy $14.12
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+6% Synergy $0.08
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+6% Synergy $0.19
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+5% Synergy $0.17
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $34.30
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.09
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+4% Synergy $19.63
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+4% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.05
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.17
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $5.09
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+2% Synergy $4.95
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+2% Synergy $3.01
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+1% Synergy $0.17
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+1% Synergy $11.46
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+1% Synergy $3.26
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $1.00
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
0% Synergy $17.27
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
0% Synergy $0.19
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
0% Synergy $0.41
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.13
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-2% Synergy $0.32
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.18
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-2% Synergy $0.32
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-3% Synergy $13.22
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-3% Synergy $0.13
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-4% Synergy $4.04
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-5% Synergy $23.79
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-5% Synergy $0.20
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-6% Synergy $15.02
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-6% Synergy $21.07
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-6% Synergy $4.04
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-6% Synergy $1.08
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-7% Synergy $0.49
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-7% Synergy $0.38
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $1.00
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-8% Synergy $0.76
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-8% Synergy $13.15
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-9% Synergy $11.77
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-10% Synergy $1.50
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-14% Synergy $1.04
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-15% Synergy $0.28

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