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Taranika, Akroan Veteran
Price tag $0.15

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

#2645 Current Rank
#2509 Last Week
#2712 Last Month

New Cards

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

Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+21% Synergy $0.20
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+18% Synergy $0.95
White Auracite White Auracite
+9% Synergy $0.09
Heidegger, Shinra Executive Heidegger, Shinra Executive
+6% Synergy $0.16
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
+5% Synergy $0.09

High Synergy Cards

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

Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+54% Synergy $0.87
Deftblade Elite Deftblade Elite
+51% Synergy $0.23
Fey Steed Fey Steed
+35% Synergy $0.20
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+34% Synergy $0.43
Kjeldoran Warrior Kjeldoran Warrior
+33% Synergy $0.13
Benalish Hero Benalish Hero
+33% Synergy $99.94
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+32% Synergy $0.18
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+30% Synergy $1.21
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+30% Synergy $0.80
Adorned Pouncer Adorned Pouncer
+28% Synergy $0.57

Top Cards

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

Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+24% Synergy $5.48
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+23% Synergy $1.08
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+20% Synergy $1.40
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+13% Synergy $1.92
Austere Command Austere Command
+11% Synergy $0.44
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+11% Synergy $0.35
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $1.30
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.84
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $0.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-14% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-14% Synergy $45.06
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-24% Synergy $34.98

Creatures

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

Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+28% Synergy $1.00
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+27% Synergy $1.09
Mesa Pegasus Mesa Pegasus
+27% Synergy $43.02
Auriok Bladewarden Auriok Bladewarden
+27% Synergy $0.05
Twinblade Geist Twinblade Invocation Twinblade Geist
+26% Synergy $0.06
Pikemen Pikemen
+26% Synergy $0.14
Shield Bearer Shield Bearer
+26% Synergy $0.10
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+25% Synergy $0.47
Mirran Crusader Mirran Crusader
+25% Synergy $0.35
Kjeldoran Knight Kjeldoran Knight
+25% Synergy $1.20
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+25% Synergy $1.03
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+24% Synergy $0.32
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+23% Synergy $0.12
Fencing Ace Fencing Ace
+22% Synergy $0.03
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
+22% Synergy $0.22
Kjeldoran Skyknight Kjeldoran Skyknight
+21% Synergy $0.16
Battering Ram Battering Ram
+21% Synergy $0.10
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+20% Synergy $0.44
Silverblade Paladin Silverblade Paladin
+19% Synergy $0.63
Savior of Ollenbock Savior of Ollenbock
+19% Synergy $0.21
Noble Elephant Noble Elephant
+19% Synergy $0.12
Devoted Crop-Mate Devoted Crop-Mate
+19% Synergy $0.04
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+18% Synergy $0.56
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+17% Synergy $0.33
Lone Rider It That Rides as One Lone Rider
+17% Synergy $0.25
Cavalry Pegasus Cavalry Pegasus
+17% Synergy $0.09
Beloved Princess Beloved Princess
+17% Synergy $0.06
Bushi Tenderfoot Bushi Tenderfoot
+17% Synergy $0.26
Icatian Infantry Icatian Infantry
+17% Synergy $0.16
Giant Killer Giant Killer
+16% Synergy $0.23
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+15% Synergy $0.27
Jawbone Duelist Jawbone Duelist
+14% Synergy $0.11
Benalish Infantry Benalish Infantry
+13% Synergy $0.09
Icatian Skirmishers Icatian Skirmishers
+13% Synergy $0.95
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+12% Synergy $2.89
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+12% Synergy $0.21
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+12% Synergy $0.22
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+9% Synergy $4.49
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+9% Synergy $0.10
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+9% Synergy $6.86
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+7% Synergy $6.79
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+5% Synergy $0.25
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+4% Synergy $0.29
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $3.39
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+3% Synergy $17.67
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+2% Synergy $0.27
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
0% Synergy $2.78
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
0% Synergy $0.61
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.26
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-12% Synergy $42.20

Instants

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

Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+25% Synergy $1.76
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+23% Synergy $0.28
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+16% Synergy $0.90
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+16% Synergy $1.96
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+12% Synergy $0.26
Errand of Duty Errand of Duty
+12% Synergy $0.16
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+10% Synergy $0.22
Formation Formation
+9% Synergy $0.77
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+7% Synergy $0.10
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+7% Synergy $0.08
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+7% Synergy $2.58
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+6% Synergy $0.31
Brought Back Brought Back
+6% Synergy $1.06
Fate of the Sun-Cryst Fate of the Sun-Cryst
+6% Synergy $0.03
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.13
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+5% Synergy $0.44
Shelter Shelter
+5% Synergy $0.14
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+5% Synergy $0.21
Holy Day Holy Day
+5% Synergy $0.44
Prismatic Strands Prismatic Strands
+5% Synergy $1.57
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+4% Synergy $0.90
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+3% Synergy $0.14
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+3% Synergy $0.87
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+2% Synergy $0.25
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+1% Synergy $0.45
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+1% Synergy $1.55
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+1% Synergy $0.21
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+1% Synergy $5.26
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $0.63
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $6.35
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-3% Synergy $11.91
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $16.24
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-4% Synergy $1.17
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-5% Synergy $5.00
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-8% Synergy $3.77

Sorceries

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

Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+25% Synergy $0.13
Retribution of the Meek Retribution of the Meek
+13% Synergy $8.00
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+9% Synergy $0.24
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+8% Synergy $0.13
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+7% Synergy $0.32
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+7% Synergy $0.73
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+6% Synergy $0.14
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+6% Synergy $0.15
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+5% Synergy $5.68
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+5% Synergy $0.33
Dewdrop Cure Dewdrop Cure
+5% Synergy $0.09
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $0.62
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+4% Synergy $0.17
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.39
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+3% Synergy $0.19
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+2% Synergy $0.90
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+1% Synergy $0.28
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+1% Synergy $0.51
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
0% Synergy $1.50
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-2% Synergy $0.73
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-3% Synergy $2.29
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-3% Synergy $8.66
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-4% Synergy $1.94
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-5% Synergy $0.40
Farewell Farewell
-15% Synergy $4.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+26% Synergy $2.07
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+22% Synergy $0.44
Helm of Chatzuk Helm of Chatzuk
+22% Synergy $0.39
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+21% Synergy $0.31
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+15% Synergy $1.73
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+15% Synergy $1.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.24
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+11% Synergy $0.49
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+10% Synergy $0.33
Baton of Morale Baton of Morale
+10% Synergy $0.45
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+8% Synergy $0.97
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+8% Synergy $0.12
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+8% Synergy $0.32
Perilous Snare Perilous Snare
+8% Synergy $0.27
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+7% Synergy $0.35
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+6% Synergy $0.21
Veteran's Armaments Veteran's Armaments
+6% Synergy $0.32
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+5% Synergy $0.11
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+5% Synergy $24.71
Paladin's Arms Paladin's Arms
+5% Synergy $0.06
Armory of Iroas Armory of Iroas
+5% Synergy $0.09
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+4% Synergy $0.89
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+4% Synergy $6.10
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+4% Synergy $0.30
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+4% Synergy $5.37
White Mage's Staff White Mage's Staff
+4% Synergy $0.05
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+3% Synergy $0.30
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+3% Synergy $4.68
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+2% Synergy $3.77
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $17.15
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $2.15
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-1% Synergy $2.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.45
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-5% Synergy $7.32
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-5% Synergy $5.02
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-6% Synergy $35.07
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-11% Synergy $4.31
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-25% Synergy $2.94

Enchantments

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

Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+28% Synergy $0.98
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+21% Synergy $9.22
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+18% Synergy $1.74
Sparring Regimen Sparring Regimen
+18% Synergy $0.11
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+14% Synergy $0.54
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+13% Synergy $4.49
True Conviction True Conviction
+12% Synergy $3.92
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+12% Synergy $6.00
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+9% Synergy $0.32
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+9% Synergy $0.64
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+9% Synergy $0.22
Always Watching Always Watching
+8% Synergy $1.41
Crackdown Crackdown
+8% Synergy $10.02
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+7% Synergy $1.53
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
+7% Synergy $0.07
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+6% Synergy $2.12
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+6% Synergy $1.11
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+5% Synergy $0.40
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+5% Synergy $0.46
Out of Time Out of Time
+5% Synergy $0.17
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+4% Synergy $1.99
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+3% Synergy $5.71
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+3% Synergy $0.13
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+3% Synergy $0.46
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+3% Synergy $0.30
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+2% Synergy $0.58
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+1% Synergy $0.26
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+1% Synergy $0.56
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
0% Synergy $4.32
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-2% Synergy $1.71
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-6% Synergy $26.40
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-11% Synergy $3.99
Land Tax Land Tax
-16% Synergy $21.01

Planeswalkers

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

Basri Ket Basri Ket
+16% Synergy $1.35
Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+11% Synergy $0.91
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+5% Synergy $0.92

Utility Lands

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

Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+27% Synergy $0.19
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+23% Synergy $0.11
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+23% Synergy $2.02
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+16% Synergy $0.20
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+13% Synergy $0.36
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+13% Synergy $0.29
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+12% Synergy $0.49
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+12% Synergy $0.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+11% Synergy $0.27
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+9% Synergy $0.11
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+9% Synergy $0.25
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+8% Synergy $2.28
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $0.18
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+7% Synergy $0.09
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.63
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+6% Synergy $7.01
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.30
Throne of the High City Throne of the High City
+6% Synergy $0.19
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.50
Karoo Karoo
+5% Synergy $1.00
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.17
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+3% Synergy $0.19
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.64
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.73
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+2% Synergy $0.54
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+2% Synergy $0.16
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $6.80
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+1% Synergy $0.11
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+1% Synergy $3.66
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+1% Synergy $0.17
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-6% Synergy $3.65
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-6% Synergy $6.35
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-7% Synergy $0.14
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-8% Synergy $15.90
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-15% Synergy $34.54

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+20% Synergy $0.20
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.19
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.22
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.16
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-3% Synergy $4.04
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.51

Lands

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

Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+25% Synergy $1.76
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+12% Synergy $0.26
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+10% Synergy $0.22
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.18
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+8% Synergy $0.13
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+8% Synergy $1.39
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+6% Synergy $0.18
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.05
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $0.62
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $3.39
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.50
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.11

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