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Taranika, Akroan Veteran
Price tag $0.22

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

#2892 Current Rank
#2846 Last Week
#2981 Last Month

New Cards

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

Kinbinding Kinbinding
+6% Synergy $0.34
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+3% Synergy $0.56
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
+2% Synergy $0.61

High Synergy Cards

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

Deftblade Elite Deftblade Elite
+54% Synergy $0.27
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+49% Synergy $0.88
Benalish Hero Benalish Hero
+42% Synergy $29.09
Kjeldoran Warrior Kjeldoran Warrior
+39% Synergy $0.20
Fey Steed Fey Steed
+39% Synergy $0.26
Mesa Pegasus Mesa Pegasus
+37% Synergy $28.33
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+36% Synergy $0.23
Kjeldoran Knight Kjeldoran Knight
+36% Synergy $1.16
Shield Bearer Shield Bearer
+36% Synergy $0.13
Pikemen Pikemen
+36% Synergy $0.07

Top Cards

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

Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+34% Synergy $1.09
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+34% Synergy $2.09
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+28% Synergy $7.28
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+28% Synergy $2.43
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+21% Synergy $4.80
Austere Command Austere Command
+11% Synergy $0.43
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $1.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.85
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.37
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-11% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
-14% Synergy $7.19
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-15% Synergy $51.58
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-22% Synergy $49.53

Creatures

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

Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+31% Synergy $0.39
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+30% Synergy $1.71
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+28% Synergy $1.07
Adorned Pouncer Adorned Pouncer
+26% Synergy $0.66
Auriok Bladewarden Auriok Bladewarden
+26% Synergy $0.16
Kjeldoran Skyknight Kjeldoran Skyknight
+26% Synergy $0.16
Battering Ram Battering Ram
+26% Synergy $0.10
Twinblade Geist Twinblade Invocation Twinblade Geist
+24% Synergy $0.09
Noble Elephant Noble Elephant
+24% Synergy $0.11
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+23% Synergy $0.60
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+22% Synergy $1.96
Mirran Crusader Mirran Crusader
+22% Synergy $0.32
Icatian Infantry Icatian Infantry
+22% Synergy $0.18
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+20% Synergy $0.46
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
+20% Synergy $0.28
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+19% Synergy $5.67
Fencing Ace Fencing Ace
+19% Synergy $0.04
Benalish Infantry Benalish Infantry
+19% Synergy $0.12
Silverblade Paladin Silverblade Paladin
+19% Synergy $0.66
Icatian Skirmishers Icatian Skirmishers
+18% Synergy $0.74
Camel Camel
+18% Synergy $5.78
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+17% Synergy $0.46
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+17% Synergy $0.51
War Elephant War Elephant
+17% Synergy $0.11
Teremko Griffin Teremko Griffin
+16% Synergy $0.13
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+15% Synergy $0.24
Savior of Ollenbock Savior of Ollenbock
+15% Synergy $0.27
Devoted Crop-Mate Devoted Crop-Mate
+15% Synergy $0.06
Kjeldoran Escort Kjeldoran Escort
+14% Synergy $0.12
Cavalry Pegasus Cavalry Pegasus
+14% Synergy $0.10
Beloved Princess Beloved Princess
+14% Synergy $0.10
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+13% Synergy $0.33
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+13% Synergy $12.99
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+13% Synergy $0.17
Lone Rider It That Rides as One Lone Rider
+13% Synergy $0.34
Bushi Tenderfoot Bushi Tenderfoot
+13% Synergy $0.30
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+12% Synergy $9.46
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+12% Synergy $0.47
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+12% Synergy $0.33
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+12% Synergy $0.23
Giant Killer Giant Killer
+12% Synergy $0.30
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+11% Synergy $0.27
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+7% Synergy $17.44
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+6% Synergy $0.22
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $3.56
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+3% Synergy $3.24
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+3% Synergy $0.46
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
0% Synergy $0.38
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-2% Synergy $0.45
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-11% Synergy $53.73

Instants

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

Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+22% Synergy $1.39
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+22% Synergy $0.40
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+14% Synergy $1.22
Errand of Duty Errand of Duty
+13% Synergy $0.12
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+12% Synergy $0.37
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+11% Synergy $0.31
Formation Formation
+11% Synergy $0.83
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+9% Synergy $0.33
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+8% Synergy $0.17
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+8% Synergy $3.44
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+6% Synergy $2.94
Brought Back Brought Back
+6% Synergy $2.16
Holy Day Holy Day
+5% Synergy $0.52
Disenchant Disenchant
+4% Synergy $0.11
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+4% Synergy $0.48
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+3% Synergy $0.11
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+3% Synergy $2.68
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+3% Synergy $0.13
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+1% Synergy $3.61
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+1% Synergy $0.31
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+1% Synergy $5.36
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-2% Synergy $15.89
Get Lost Get Lost
-2% Synergy $5.33
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $6.66
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-3% Synergy $0.93
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $18.36
Reprieve Reprieve
-4% Synergy $1.90
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-8% Synergy $4.22
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-11% Synergy $8.52

Sorceries

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

Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+28% Synergy $1.93
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+22% Synergy $0.16
Retribution of the Meek Retribution of the Meek
+12% Synergy $7.40
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+9% Synergy $6.29
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+9% Synergy $0.26
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+7% Synergy $0.58
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+7% Synergy $0.31
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+6% Synergy $1.15
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+6% Synergy $1.43
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+6% Synergy $0.23
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+6% Synergy $0.23
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+5% Synergy $0.31
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+5% Synergy $0.28
Shatter the Sky Shatter the Sky
+4% Synergy $0.26
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+2% Synergy $0.24
Sunfall Sunfall
+2% Synergy $0.61
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+1% Synergy $1.26
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+1% Synergy $0.31
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-2% Synergy $0.34
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-3% Synergy $2.09
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-3% Synergy $0.72
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-5% Synergy $0.31
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-6% Synergy $3.09
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-7% Synergy $3.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+26% Synergy $0.62
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+25% Synergy $2.37
Helm of Chatzuk Helm of Chatzuk
+24% Synergy $0.47
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+23% Synergy $0.40
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+18% Synergy $1.65
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+11% Synergy $2.32
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.28
Baton of Morale Baton of Morale
+10% Synergy $0.61
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+9% Synergy $0.57
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+7% Synergy $32.77
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+5% Synergy $0.42
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+5% Synergy $0.49
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+5% Synergy $0.33
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+5% Synergy $0.39
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+3% Synergy $3.19
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+3% Synergy $5.46
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+3% Synergy $0.26
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+3% Synergy $0.36
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+3% Synergy $0.22
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+3% Synergy $7.51
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+2% Synergy $4.34
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+2% Synergy $1.56
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy $28.23
Genji Glove Genji Glove
0% Synergy $5.28
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
0% Synergy $3.52
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-1% Synergy $8.56
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.56
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-7% Synergy $4.97
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-13% Synergy $4.65
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-24% Synergy $4.85

Enchantments

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

Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+34% Synergy $2.52
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+28% Synergy $12.75
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+21% Synergy $2.83
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+17% Synergy $5.23
True Conviction True Conviction
+14% Synergy $4.88
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+12% Synergy $6.26
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+12% Synergy $0.57
Sparring Regimen Sparring Regimen
+12% Synergy $0.20
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+11% Synergy $0.47
Always Watching Always Watching
+8% Synergy $1.28
Crackdown Crackdown
+8% Synergy $9.38
Cooperation Cooperation
+7% Synergy $0.18
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+7% Synergy $0.27
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+6% Synergy $1.59
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+5% Synergy $6.43
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+5% Synergy $0.62
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+5% Synergy $3.04
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+4% Synergy $0.43
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+4% Synergy $0.90
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+3% Synergy $2.34
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+3% Synergy $0.34
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+3% Synergy $0.24
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+2% Synergy $0.88
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+1% Synergy $7.86
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+1% Synergy $1.21
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
-1% Synergy $0.27
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $8.72
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-6% Synergy $29.01
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-12% Synergy $2.62
Land Tax Land Tax
-16% Synergy $25.63

Planeswalkers

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

Basri Ket Basri Ket
+14% Synergy $1.00
Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+9% Synergy $1.07
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
0% Synergy $1.80

Utility Lands

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

Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+28% Synergy $0.27
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+23% Synergy $0.27
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+20% Synergy $2.99
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+19% Synergy $0.31
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+14% Synergy $0.44
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+13% Synergy $5.99
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+12% Synergy $0.26
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+12% Synergy $0.43
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+11% Synergy $0.36
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+9% Synergy $0.89
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+8% Synergy $0.39
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+8% Synergy $0.55
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+8% Synergy $0.89
Throne of the High City Throne of the High City
+7% Synergy $0.23
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+7% Synergy $0.32
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $9.15
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+6% Synergy $8.95
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+6% Synergy $0.18
Cathedral of Serra Cathedral of Serra
+6% Synergy $29.68
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.17
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+5% Synergy $0.39
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+5% Synergy $0.12
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+5% Synergy $2.11
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+4% Synergy $4.84
Karoo Karoo
+4% Synergy $1.28
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+4% Synergy $0.48
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+4% Synergy $17.23
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+4% Synergy $12.80
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+4% Synergy $0.32
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+3% Synergy $2.66
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.48
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $7.35
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-2% Synergy $22.56
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $5.92
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-6% Synergy $0.30
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-7% Synergy $7.03
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-17% Synergy $43.73

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+24% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.30
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.19
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.25
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.30
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.60
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $2.55
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.37

Lands

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

Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+22% Synergy $1.39
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+11% Synergy $0.31
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+9% Synergy $0.33
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+9% Synergy $0.26
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+7% Synergy $2.81
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.21
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+6% Synergy $1.15
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $3.56
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.28
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $11.34
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $29.10
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $15.77
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $26.47
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.28

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Taranika, Akroan Veteran.

Alena, Kessig Trapper Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Alena, Kessig Trapper // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Agrus Kos, Wojek Veteran Agrus Kos, Wojek Veteran
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Tymna the Weaver Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tymna the Weaver
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Lena, Selfless Champion Lena, Selfless Champion
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Prava of the Steel Legion Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Prava of the Steel Legion
Qala, Ajani's Pridemate Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
Neriv, Heart of the Storm Neriv, Heart of the Storm
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Noble Heritage Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Noble Heritage
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
Prava of the Steel Legion Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Prava of the Steel Legion // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Jazal Goldmane Jazal Goldmane
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
Prava of the Steel Legion Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Prava of the Steel Legion // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Prava of the Steel Legion Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Prava of the Steel Legion // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
General Ferrous Rokiric General Ferrous Rokiric
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Far Traveler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Far Traveler
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Folk Hero Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Folk Hero
The Ninth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Ninth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Lord Jyscal Guado Lord Jyscal Guado
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Veteran Soldier Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Veteran Soldier
Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Faceless One Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Faceless One
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Flaming Fist Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Flaming Fist
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Noble Heritage Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Noble Heritage
Commander Liara Portyr Commander Liara Portyr
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Radiant, Serra Archangel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tymna the Weaver Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tymna the Weaver
Ash, Party Crasher Ash, Party Crasher
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
Zar Ojanen, Scion of Efrava Zar Ojanen, Scion of Efrava