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Taranika, Akroan Veteran
Price tag $0.29

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

#3174 Current Rank
#3783 Last Week
#3119 Past 2 Years

New Cards

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

Shattered Acolyte Shattered Acolyte
+5% Synergy $0.13
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+2% Synergy $0.29

High Synergy Cards

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

Deftblade Elite Deftblade Elite
+53% Synergy $0.31
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+48% Synergy $0.45
Benalish Hero Benalish Hero
+42% Synergy $33.00
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+41% Synergy $0.40
Kjeldoran Warrior Kjeldoran Warrior
+39% Synergy $0.24
Fey Steed Fey Steed
+38% Synergy $0.27
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+37% Synergy $3.23
Mesa Pegasus Mesa Pegasus
+37% Synergy $41.00
Shield Bearer Shield Bearer
+36% Synergy $0.16
Pikemen Pikemen
+36% Synergy $0.19

Top Cards

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

Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+32% Synergy $0.71
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+30% Synergy $0.60
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+24% Synergy $4.55
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+20% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
+12% Synergy $0.42
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $1.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.95
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.22
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-20% Synergy $4.46

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-12% Synergy $53.21
Farewell Farewell
-13% Synergy $6.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-23% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

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

Kjeldoran Knight Kjeldoran Knight
+35% Synergy $1.21
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+34% Synergy $2.32
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+32% Synergy $0.31
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+31% Synergy $0.44
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+28% Synergy $0.82
Adorned Pouncer Adorned Pouncer
+27% Synergy $0.60
Auriok Bladewarden Auriok Bladewarden
+27% Synergy $0.18
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+25% Synergy $2.17
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+24% Synergy $0.73
Battering Ram Battering Ram
+24% Synergy $0.13
Twinblade Geist Twinblade Invocation Twinblade Geist
+23% Synergy $0.12
Kjeldoran Skyknight Kjeldoran Skyknight
+23% Synergy $0.19
Noble Elephant Noble Elephant
+23% Synergy $0.10
Mirran Crusader Mirran Crusader
+22% Synergy $0.35
Camel Camel
+22% Synergy $5.73
Icatian Infantry Icatian Infantry
+22% Synergy $0.17
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+20% Synergy $0.44
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
+19% Synergy $0.30
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+18% Synergy $4.62
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+18% Synergy $0.81
Silverblade Paladin Silverblade Paladin
+18% Synergy $0.72
Benalish Infantry Benalish Infantry
+17% Synergy $0.14
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+16% Synergy $0.28
Savior of Ollenbock Savior of Ollenbock
+16% Synergy $0.36
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+15% Synergy $10.94
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+15% Synergy $0.60
Icatian Skirmishers Icatian Skirmishers
+15% Synergy $0.78
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+14% Synergy $13.69
Fencing Ace Fencing Ace
+14% Synergy $0.09
Cavalry Pegasus Cavalry Pegasus
+14% Synergy $0.11
War Elephant War Elephant
+14% Synergy $0.22
Devoted Crop-Mate Devoted Crop-Mate
+14% Synergy $0.08
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+13% Synergy $0.39
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+13% Synergy $0.40
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+13% Synergy $0.31
Teremko Griffin Teremko Griffin
+13% Synergy $0.14
Bushi Tenderfoot Bushi Tenderfoot
+12% Synergy $0.29
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+10% Synergy $20.60
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+10% Synergy $0.60
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+10% Synergy $2.05
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+10% Synergy $0.20
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $3.11
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+7% Synergy $0.26
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+7% Synergy $1.88
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+6% Synergy $3.93
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+2% Synergy $0.55
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+1% Synergy $31.35
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-2% Synergy $0.33
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-2% Synergy $0.43
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-9% Synergy $59.32

Instants

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

Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+21% Synergy $1.79
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+21% Synergy $0.42
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+14% Synergy $0.29
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+13% Synergy $1.14
Errand of Duty Errand of Duty
+11% Synergy $0.13
Formation Formation
+11% Synergy $0.99
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+10% Synergy $0.31
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+8% Synergy $0.30
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+8% Synergy $0.32
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+6% Synergy $2.58
Brought Back Brought Back
+6% Synergy $3.06
Holy Day Holy Day
+6% Synergy $0.51
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+5% Synergy $3.12
Hallowed Moonlight Hallowed Moonlight
+5% Synergy $0.35
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+4% Synergy $2.14
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+4% Synergy $0.17
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+3% Synergy $0.15
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+3% Synergy $1.76
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+2% Synergy $0.38
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $22.25
Disenchant Disenchant
+1% Synergy $0.11
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+1% Synergy $0.46
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+1% Synergy $0.31
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+1% Synergy $0.25
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
0% Synergy $7.52
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-2% Synergy $1.07
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-3% Synergy $15.93
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.79
Reprieve Reprieve
-6% Synergy $1.33
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-7% Synergy $4.08
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-13% Synergy $7.35

Sorceries

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

Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+26% Synergy $2.29
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+21% Synergy $0.31
Retribution of the Meek Retribution of the Meek
+13% Synergy $8.17
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+11% Synergy $0.32
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+10% Synergy $4.62
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+10% Synergy $0.25
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+8% Synergy $0.30
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+7% Synergy $0.26
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+6% Synergy $0.33
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $1.33
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+5% Synergy $0.24
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+5% Synergy $0.30
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+4% Synergy $0.46
Sunfall Sunfall
+4% Synergy $0.68
Shatter the Sky Shatter the Sky
+4% Synergy $0.22
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+3% Synergy $1.42
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+2% Synergy $0.36
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+1% Synergy $0.39
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+1% Synergy $0.41
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
0% Synergy $0.33
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-4% Synergy $0.82
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-4% Synergy $5.02
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-5% Synergy $3.91
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-6% Synergy $0.60
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-6% Synergy $0.28
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-7% Synergy $2.81

Utility Artifacts

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

Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+28% Synergy $0.36
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+25% Synergy $0.91
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+24% Synergy $2.56
Helm of Chatzuk Helm of Chatzuk
+23% Synergy $0.56
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+15% Synergy $2.77
Baton of Morale Baton of Morale
+11% Synergy $0.64
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.30
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+10% Synergy $0.55
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+8% Synergy $31.73
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+7% Synergy $2.62
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+6% Synergy $5.50
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+5% Synergy $0.44
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+5% Synergy $0.35
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+4% Synergy $2.43
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+4% Synergy $1.24
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+4% Synergy $0.26
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+4% Synergy $0.32
Batterskull Batterskull
+4% Synergy $4.34
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+3% Synergy $1.46
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+3% Synergy $0.66
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+3% Synergy $7.48
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+1% Synergy $2.84
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.44
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-1% Synergy $5.78
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-2% Synergy $26.88
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-7% Synergy $6.25
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-16% Synergy $1.26

Enchantments

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

Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+31% Synergy $2.14
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+30% Synergy $14.70
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+21% Synergy $7.87
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+21% Synergy $7.32
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+17% Synergy $0.38
True Conviction True Conviction
+15% Synergy $5.04
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+10% Synergy $0.42
Always Watching Always Watching
+10% Synergy $1.26
Sparring Regimen Sparring Regimen
+10% Synergy $0.25
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+9% Synergy $7.83
Crackdown Crackdown
+8% Synergy $9.27
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+7% Synergy $0.31
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+6% Synergy $3.81
Cooperation Cooperation
+6% Synergy $0.17
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+5% Synergy $0.68
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+5% Synergy $0.41
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+4% Synergy $2.93
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+4% Synergy $1.29
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+4% Synergy $0.39
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+4% Synergy $0.23
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+4% Synergy $1.26
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+3% Synergy $6.35
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+3% Synergy $3.70
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+3% Synergy $0.34
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+3% Synergy $0.24
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+2% Synergy $0.64
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+1% Synergy $9.86
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $9.15
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-7% Synergy $28.00
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-12% Synergy $0.59
Land Tax Land Tax
-14% Synergy $13.49
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-16% Synergy $4.72

Planeswalkers

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

Basri Ket Basri Ket
+13% Synergy $1.45
Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+10% Synergy $1.14
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+1% Synergy $1.82

Utility Lands

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

Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+31% Synergy $0.34
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+21% Synergy $0.26
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+20% Synergy $3.01
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+19% Synergy $0.30
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+16% Synergy $0.31
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+16% Synergy $0.40
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+14% Synergy $6.18
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+13% Synergy $0.42
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+12% Synergy $0.36
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+11% Synergy $7.37
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+9% Synergy $0.91
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $2.52
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+8% Synergy $0.38
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+8% Synergy $0.80
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+8% Synergy $0.31
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+7% Synergy $11.15
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.39
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+7% Synergy $12.51
Throne of the High City Throne of the High City
+7% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+6% Synergy $0.38
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+5% Synergy $0.32
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+5% Synergy $0.20
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+5% Synergy $20.73
Cathedral of Serra Cathedral of Serra
+5% Synergy $31.02
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+5% Synergy $2.02
Karoo Karoo
+4% Synergy $1.17
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+4% Synergy $0.54
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.12
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.29
Wasteland Wasteland
+3% Synergy $28.49
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.56
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+2% Synergy $3.83
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+1% Synergy $4.72
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.99
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+1% Synergy $2.03
Lotus Field Lotus Field
0% Synergy $2.47
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-6% Synergy $12.90
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-6% Synergy $0.33
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-17% Synergy $51.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+21% Synergy $0.34
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.21
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.23
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.32
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+21% Synergy $1.79
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+14% Synergy $0.29
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+10% Synergy $0.31
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+10% Synergy $0.25
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $3.11
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+7% Synergy $2.18
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.27
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $1.33
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $31.39
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $16.02
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $31.86
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $11.39
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.54

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