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Taranika, Akroan Veteran
Price tag $0.20

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Aggro 25% +1/+1 Counters 16% Weenies 13% Soldiers 9% Tokens 6% Angels 3% Banding 3% Commander Matters 3% Control 3% Humans 3%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2817 Current Rank
#3107 Last Week
#3028 Last Month

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New Cards

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

Shattered Acolyte Shattered Acolyte
+8% Synergy $0.15
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+7% Synergy $0.34
Leader's Talent Leader's Talent
+3% Synergy $1.10

High Synergy Cards

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

Deftblade Elite Deftblade Elite
+54% Synergy $0.31
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+51% Synergy $1.02
Benalish Hero Benalish Hero
+41% Synergy $29.09
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+39% Synergy $0.28
Kjeldoran Warrior Kjeldoran Warrior
+38% Synergy $0.21
Fey Steed Fey Steed
+38% Synergy $0.27
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+37% Synergy $1.94
Mesa Pegasus Mesa Pegasus
+36% Synergy $41.00
Shield Bearer Shield Bearer
+35% Synergy $0.14
Pikemen Pikemen
+35% Synergy $0.12

Top Cards

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

Lion Sash Lion Sash
+35% Synergy $2.00
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+33% Synergy $1.17
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+28% Synergy $0.75
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+25% Synergy $7.40
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+18% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
+13% Synergy $0.59
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+6% Synergy $1.43
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $1.85
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $0.97
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $0.91

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-13% Synergy $55.57
Farewell Farewell
-13% Synergy $6.50
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-22% Synergy $57.27

Creatures

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

Kjeldoran Knight Kjeldoran Knight
+33% Synergy $1.24
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+31% Synergy $1.06
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+31% Synergy $0.45
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+31% Synergy $0.40
Adorned Pouncer Adorned Pouncer
+27% Synergy $0.67
Auriok Bladewarden Auriok Bladewarden
+26% Synergy $0.20
Twinblade Geist Twinblade Invocation Twinblade Geist
+25% Synergy $0.12
Kjeldoran Skyknight Kjeldoran Skyknight
+25% Synergy $0.19
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+24% Synergy $1.89
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+24% Synergy $0.74
Battering Ram Battering Ram
+24% Synergy $0.13
Mirran Crusader Mirran Crusader
+23% Synergy $0.30
Noble Elephant Noble Elephant
+23% Synergy $0.10
Icatian Infantry Icatian Infantry
+22% Synergy $0.17
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
+21% Synergy $0.23
Camel Camel
+21% Synergy $5.61
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+20% Synergy $0.41
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+20% Synergy $0.71
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+19% Synergy $4.80
Fencing Ace Fencing Ace
+18% Synergy $0.07
Silverblade Paladin Silverblade Paladin
+18% Synergy $0.68
Benalish Infantry Benalish Infantry
+18% Synergy $0.14
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+17% Synergy $0.79
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+16% Synergy $14.05
Icatian Skirmishers Icatian Skirmishers
+16% Synergy $0.74
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+15% Synergy $0.24
War Elephant War Elephant
+15% Synergy $0.18
Savior of Ollenbock Savior of Ollenbock
+15% Synergy $0.35
Devoted Crop-Mate Devoted Crop-Mate
+15% Synergy $0.07
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+14% Synergy $9.62
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+14% Synergy $0.31
Teremko Griffin Teremko Griffin
+14% Synergy $0.14
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+13% Synergy $0.26
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+13% Synergy $0.36
Cavalry Pegasus Cavalry Pegasus
+13% Synergy $0.09
Beloved Princess Beloved Princess
+13% Synergy $0.09
Giant Killer Giant Killer
+13% Synergy $0.37
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+11% Synergy $0.28
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+11% Synergy $0.29
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+9% Synergy $19.74
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+9% Synergy $1.09
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $2.76
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+6% Synergy $3.75
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+6% Synergy $1.89
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+5% Synergy $0.28
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+3% Synergy $0.52
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
0% Synergy $33.14
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-1% Synergy $0.47
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-1% Synergy $0.39
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $55.72

Instants

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

Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+24% Synergy $1.55
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+23% Synergy $0.38
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+16% Synergy $1.29
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+13% Synergy $0.26
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+12% Synergy $0.33
Errand of Duty Errand of Duty
+12% Synergy $0.12
Formation Formation
+10% Synergy $0.92
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+9% Synergy $0.25
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+9% Synergy $0.26
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+7% Synergy $2.55
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+6% Synergy $2.33
Holy Day Holy Day
+6% Synergy $0.53
Brought Back Brought Back
+5% Synergy $2.28
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+4% Synergy $0.15
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+3% Synergy $0.12
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+3% Synergy $1.22
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.08
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+2% Synergy $0.49
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+2% Synergy $2.85
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+2% Synergy $0.35
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+1% Synergy $0.35
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+1% Synergy $5.85
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $21.17
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-1% Synergy $18.26
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-2% Synergy $1.12
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.14
Reprieve Reprieve
-5% Synergy $1.16
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-7% Synergy $3.18
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-7% Synergy $1.93
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-11% Synergy $6.81

Sorceries

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

Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+28% Synergy $1.95
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+21% Synergy $0.27
Retribution of the Meek Retribution of the Meek
+12% Synergy $8.05
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+10% Synergy $0.17
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+8% Synergy $0.33
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+8% Synergy $7.19
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+7% Synergy $0.38
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+6% Synergy $1.26
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+6% Synergy $0.23
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+5% Synergy $0.21
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+5% Synergy $0.31
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+4% Synergy $1.55
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+3% Synergy $0.30
Sunfall Sunfall
+3% Synergy $0.67
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+2% Synergy $0.23
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+1% Synergy $0.95
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+1% Synergy $0.31
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-3% Synergy $0.36
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-4% Synergy $2.68
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-5% Synergy $0.32
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-6% Synergy $3.29
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-7% Synergy $2.68

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+27% Synergy $0.69
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+26% Synergy $0.47
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+25% Synergy $2.91
Helm of Chatzuk Helm of Chatzuk
+23% Synergy $0.55
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+16% Synergy $2.20
Baton of Morale Baton of Morale
+11% Synergy $0.59
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.32
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+10% Synergy $1.95
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+10% Synergy $0.49
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+7% Synergy $32.10
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+5% Synergy $5.37
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+5% Synergy $0.62
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+4% Synergy $0.38
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+4% Synergy $2.54
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+4% Synergy $0.34
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+2% Synergy $1.87
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $28.45
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+1% Synergy $2.91
Genji Glove Genji Glove
0% Synergy $5.03
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $3.56
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-1% Synergy $7.29
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-7% Synergy $5.59
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-13% Synergy $1.43
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-21% Synergy $4.41

Enchantments

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

Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+35% Synergy $7.54
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+30% Synergy $15.07
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+21% Synergy $4.61
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+19% Synergy $7.32
True Conviction True Conviction
+16% Synergy $4.98
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+15% Synergy $0.50
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+12% Synergy $0.44
Sparring Regimen Sparring Regimen
+12% Synergy $0.18
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+11% Synergy $7.58
Always Watching Always Watching
+8% Synergy $1.32
Crackdown Crackdown
+7% Synergy $9.15
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+6% Synergy $1.34
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+6% Synergy $0.30
Cooperation Cooperation
+6% Synergy $0.18
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+5% Synergy $2.57
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+5% Synergy $2.52
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+5% Synergy $0.25
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+4% Synergy $0.64
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+4% Synergy $0.40
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+4% Synergy $0.35
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+4% Synergy $0.24
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+4% Synergy $3.29
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+3% Synergy $6.56
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+3% Synergy $0.35
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+3% Synergy $0.16
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+1% Synergy $8.87
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+1% Synergy $0.55
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $8.79
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-7% Synergy $29.82
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-11% Synergy $0.56
Land Tax Land Tax
-14% Synergy $15.72

Planeswalkers

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

Basri Ket Basri Ket
+14% Synergy $1.44
Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+10% Synergy $1.13
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+1% Synergy $1.66

Utility Lands

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

Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+31% Synergy $0.31
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+23% Synergy $0.33
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+21% Synergy $0.26
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+19% Synergy $3.26
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+16% Synergy $6.34
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+16% Synergy $0.27
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+16% Synergy $0.40
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+12% Synergy $0.42
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+12% Synergy $0.45
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+10% Synergy $0.66
War Room War Room
+9% Synergy $2.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.31
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+9% Synergy $6.11
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+8% Synergy $0.35
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+8% Synergy $0.95
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+7% Synergy $9.82
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.47
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+6% Synergy $12.03
Throne of the High City Throne of the High City
+6% Synergy $0.15
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+6% Synergy $0.31
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+5% Synergy $0.18
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+5% Synergy $0.30
Karoo Karoo
+4% Synergy $1.22
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+4% Synergy $0.27
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.14
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+3% Synergy $0.44
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+3% Synergy $3.42
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.43
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.47
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $4.43
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
0% Synergy $8.20
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-6% Synergy $10.00
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-6% Synergy $1.11
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-14% Synergy $51.56

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+23% Synergy $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.35
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.26
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.19
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.87
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+24% Synergy $1.55
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+13% Synergy $0.26
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+10% Synergy $0.17
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+9% Synergy $0.25
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $2.76
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+7% Synergy $1.62
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.15
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.29
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+6% Synergy $1.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.27
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $32.49
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $28.81
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $15.08
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $10.36
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.28

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