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Taranika, Akroan Veteran
Price tag $0.17

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

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

#2961 Current Rank
#2654 Last Week
#2798 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Taranika, Akroan Veteran decks.

Sunstar Lightsmith Sunstar Lightsmith
+25% Synergy $0.09
Friendly Neighborhood Friendly Neighborhood
+24% Synergy $1.00
Rent Is Due Rent Is Due
+19% Synergy $4.30
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+15% Synergy $0.24
Hardlight Containment Hardlight Containment
+12% Synergy $0.21

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Taranika, Akroan Veteran's abilities and overall game plan.

Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+55% Synergy $0.80
Deftblade Elite Deftblade Elite
+55% Synergy $0.25
Benalish Hero Benalish Hero
+37% Synergy $99.94
Kjeldoran Warrior Kjeldoran Warrior
+35% Synergy $0.14
Fey Steed Fey Steed
+35% Synergy $0.16
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+35% Synergy $0.23
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+34% Synergy $0.41
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+31% Synergy $0.86
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+31% Synergy $0.95
Mesa Pegasus Mesa Pegasus
+31% Synergy $43.14

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Taranika, Akroan Veteran decks.

Lion Sash Lion Sash
+30% Synergy $1.14
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+26% Synergy $5.08
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+25% Synergy $1.22
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+24% Synergy $1.54
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+15% Synergy $1.84
Austere Command Austere Command
+14% Synergy $0.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.32
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $0.73
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-12% Synergy $0.96

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-14% Synergy $50.22
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-24% Synergy $34.30

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Taranika, Akroan Veteran's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Pikemen Pikemen
+30% Synergy $0.15
Kjeldoran Knight Kjeldoran Knight
+28% Synergy $1.20
Shield Bearer Shield Bearer
+28% Synergy $0.10
Adorned Pouncer Adorned Pouncer
+28% Synergy $0.59
Twinblade Geist Twinblade Invocation Twinblade Geist
+28% Synergy $0.07
Auriok Bladewarden Auriok Bladewarden
+26% Synergy $0.13
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+25% Synergy $1.00
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+24% Synergy $0.46
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+24% Synergy $0.45
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+24% Synergy $0.17
Mirran Crusader Mirran Crusader
+24% Synergy $0.34
Kjeldoran Skyknight Kjeldoran Skyknight
+24% Synergy $0.14
Fencing Ace Fencing Ace
+23% Synergy $0.02
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
+23% Synergy $0.18
Battering Ram Battering Ram
+23% Synergy $0.07
Noble Elephant Noble Elephant
+21% Synergy $0.12
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+19% Synergy $0.57
Icatian Infantry Icatian Infantry
+19% Synergy $0.15
Devoted Crop-Mate Devoted Crop-Mate
+19% Synergy $0.03
Silverblade Paladin Silverblade Paladin
+19% Synergy $0.61
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+18% Synergy $0.36
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+18% Synergy $0.54
Savior of Ollenbock Savior of Ollenbock
+18% Synergy $0.28
Lone Rider It That Rides as One Lone Rider
+17% Synergy $0.23
Beloved Princess Beloved Princess
+17% Synergy $0.06
Bushi Tenderfoot Bushi Tenderfoot
+17% Synergy $0.26
Cavalry Pegasus Cavalry Pegasus
+17% Synergy $0.09
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+16% Synergy $0.24
Icatian Skirmishers Icatian Skirmishers
+16% Synergy $0.89
Giant Killer Giant Killer
+15% Synergy $0.25
Camel Camel
+15% Synergy $8.64
Benalish Infantry Benalish Infantry
+15% Synergy $0.11
Kjeldoran Skycaptain Kjeldoran Skycaptain
+14% Synergy $0.25
Jawbone Duelist Jawbone Duelist
+13% Synergy $0.13
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+13% Synergy $0.18
Teremko Griffin Teremko Griffin
+13% Synergy $0.11
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+11% Synergy $4.57
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+11% Synergy $0.10
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+11% Synergy $0.29
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+10% Synergy $0.28
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+10% Synergy $2.67
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+8% Synergy $9.60
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+8% Synergy $6.98
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+6% Synergy $0.23
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+4% Synergy $0.36
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $4.17
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+3% Synergy $16.56
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
0% Synergy $0.71
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-1% Synergy $2.46
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-10% Synergy $45.59

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Taranika, Akroan Veteran safe.

Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+28% Synergy $1.70
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+23% Synergy $0.24
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+17% Synergy $0.86
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+16% Synergy $1.36
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+16% Synergy $0.25
Errand of Duty Errand of Duty
+13% Synergy $0.12
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+10% Synergy $0.23
Reroute Systems Reroute Systems
+10% Synergy $0.14
Formation Formation
+9% Synergy $0.77
Brought Back Brought Back
+8% Synergy $0.89
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+7% Synergy $0.38
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+7% Synergy $2.55
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.13
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+6% Synergy $0.09
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.17
Holy Day Holy Day
+5% Synergy $0.48
Prismatic Strands Prismatic Strands
+5% Synergy $1.56
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+4% Synergy $0.43
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+4% Synergy $0.20
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+3% Synergy $0.13
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+3% Synergy $0.78
Shelter Shelter
+3% Synergy $0.14
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+2% Synergy $0.40
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+2% Synergy $2.37
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+2% Synergy $4.77
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+1% Synergy $0.22
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $1.20
Parting Gust Parting Gust
0% Synergy $0.42
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-2% Synergy $8.12
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $6.18
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $17.03
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-6% Synergy $4.91
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-8% Synergy $3.24

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Taranika, Akroan Veteran's game plan and control the board.

Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+31% Synergy $1.24
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+24% Synergy $0.17
Retribution of the Meek Retribution of the Meek
+13% Synergy $7.50
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+10% Synergy $0.13
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+9% Synergy $0.27
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+7% Synergy $0.29
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+7% Synergy $0.79
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+6% Synergy $0.60
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+6% Synergy $0.20
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+6% Synergy $0.14
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+6% Synergy $0.26
Dewdrop Cure Dewdrop Cure
+6% Synergy $0.15
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $0.67
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+5% Synergy $5.77
Shatter the Sky Shatter the Sky
+5% Synergy $0.19
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $1.34
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+3% Synergy $0.14
Sunfall Sunfall
+3% Synergy $0.93
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+2% Synergy $0.58
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+1% Synergy $0.27
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+1% Synergy $0.21
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
0% Synergy $1.32
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-4% Synergy $2.26
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-5% Synergy $1.78
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-5% Synergy $0.35
Farewell Farewell
-13% Synergy $4.03

Utility Artifacts

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

Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+28% Synergy $2.41
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+27% Synergy $0.31
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+24% Synergy $0.25
Helm of Chatzuk Helm of Chatzuk
+23% Synergy $0.39
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+16% Synergy $1.88
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+16% Synergy $1.77
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+15% Synergy $0.26
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+11% Synergy $0.45
Baton of Morale Baton of Morale
+10% Synergy $0.42
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+8% Synergy $0.36
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+8% Synergy $0.36
Perilous Snare Perilous Snare
+8% Synergy $0.38
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+7% Synergy $0.29
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+7% Synergy $1.13
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+7% Synergy $0.26
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+7% Synergy $0.13
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+6% Synergy $24.82
Stormbeacon Blade Stormbeacon Blade
+6% Synergy $0.11
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+5% Synergy $0.11
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+4% Synergy $3.48
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+4% Synergy $1.61
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+4% Synergy $5.90
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+4% Synergy $0.15
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+3% Synergy $0.29
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+3% Synergy $4.64
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $2.11
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $18.49
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.54
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-4% Synergy $4.87
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-5% Synergy $5.28
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-11% Synergy $3.12
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-14% Synergy $3.60
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-23% Synergy $3.26

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Taranika, Akroan Veteran's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+30% Synergy $1.13
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+24% Synergy $9.54
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+19% Synergy $2.38
Sparring Regimen Sparring Regimen
+18% Synergy $0.12
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+17% Synergy $0.60
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+16% Synergy $3.91
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+14% Synergy $6.28
True Conviction True Conviction
+12% Synergy $4.08
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+11% Synergy $0.29
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+10% Synergy $0.25
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+9% Synergy $1.60
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+9% Synergy $0.58
Crackdown Crackdown
+9% Synergy $10.66
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+7% Synergy $2.59
Always Watching Always Watching
+7% Synergy $1.37
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+7% Synergy $0.41
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+7% Synergy $2.54
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+6% Synergy $0.92
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
+5% Synergy $0.08
Out of Time Out of Time
+5% Synergy $0.15
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+4% Synergy $0.46
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+3% Synergy $5.67
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+3% Synergy $0.14
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+3% Synergy $0.22
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+3% Synergy $0.49
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+2% Synergy $5.68
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+1% Synergy $1.25
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+1% Synergy $0.54
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
-1% Synergy $0.28
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-5% Synergy $24.73
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-13% Synergy $6.05
Land Tax Land Tax
-16% Synergy $20.79

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Taranika, Akroan Veteran to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Basri Ket Basri Ket
+17% Synergy $1.15
Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+11% Synergy $0.93
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+5% Synergy $1.00

Utility Lands

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

Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+28% Synergy $0.16
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+26% Synergy $0.09
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+25% Synergy $1.67
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+20% Synergy $0.23
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+14% Synergy $0.33
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+13% Synergy $0.40
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+13% Synergy $0.26
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+12% Synergy $0.18
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+12% Synergy $0.51
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+11% Synergy $0.32
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+10% Synergy $4.66
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+10% Synergy $0.21
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+9% Synergy $0.12
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+9% Synergy $0.08
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+8% Synergy $0.35
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+7% Synergy $0.49
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+7% Synergy $0.15
Karoo Karoo
+6% Synergy $1.02
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+6% Synergy $7.45
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.64
Throne of the High City Throne of the High City
+6% Synergy $0.13
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+5% Synergy $11.52
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $2.85
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+4% Synergy $0.17
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.51
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+3% Synergy $0.17
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+2% Synergy $0.55
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $7.88
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+1% Synergy $4.55
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $0.15
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-6% Synergy $16.80
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-6% Synergy $3.53
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-6% Synergy $6.80
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-14% Synergy $35.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+24% Synergy $0.23
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.21
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.28
White Auracite White Auracite
+1% Synergy $0.12
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.24
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-3% Synergy $4.22
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.52

Lands

The mana base foundation for Taranika, Akroan Veteran decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+28% Synergy $1.70
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+16% Synergy $0.25
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+10% Synergy $0.23
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+10% Synergy $0.13
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.15
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+7% Synergy $1.93
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+6% Synergy $0.19
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.06
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $0.67
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $4.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.21
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.55

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