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Taranika, Akroan Veteran
Price tag $0.30

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Aggro 29% +1/+1 Counters 13% Weenies 13% Soldiers 6% Tokens 6%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4963 Current Rank
#3848 Last Week
#3223 Past 2 Years

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New Cards

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

Captain America, Skybound Captain America, Skybound
+13% Synergy $2.64

High Synergy Cards

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

Deftblade Elite Deftblade Elite
+54% Synergy $0.29
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+48% Synergy $0.29
Benalish Hero Benalish Hero
+43% Synergy $33.00
Fey Steed Fey Steed
+39% Synergy $0.28
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+39% Synergy $0.38
Kjeldoran Warrior Kjeldoran Warrior
+38% Synergy $0.23
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+37% Synergy $3.57
Mesa Pegasus Mesa Pegasus
+36% Synergy $39.99
Shield Bearer Shield Bearer
+35% Synergy $0.19
Pikemen Pikemen
+35% Synergy $0.20

Top Cards

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

Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+29% Synergy $1.03
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+27% Synergy $0.63
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+23% Synergy $3.94
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+18% Synergy $0.33
Austere Command Austere Command
+13% Synergy $0.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.89
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $0.74
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.24
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.09
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-20% Synergy $5.60

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-11% Synergy $51.51
Farewell Farewell
-12% Synergy $5.85
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-17% Synergy $38.77
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-23% Synergy $60.87

Creatures

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

Kjeldoran Knight Kjeldoran Knight
+34% Synergy $1.31
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+32% Synergy $2.55
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+30% Synergy $0.37
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+30% Synergy $0.36
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+29% Synergy $1.01
Auriok Bladewarden Auriok Bladewarden
+26% Synergy $0.14
Adorned Pouncer Adorned Pouncer
+26% Synergy $0.71
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+25% Synergy $0.81
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+25% Synergy $2.33
Kjeldoran Skyknight Kjeldoran Skyknight
+23% Synergy $0.21
Battering Ram Battering Ram
+22% Synergy $0.12
Mirran Crusader Mirran Crusader
+22% Synergy $0.35
Twinblade Geist Twinblade Invocation Twinblade Geist
+21% Synergy $0.15
Noble Elephant Noble Elephant
+21% Synergy $0.11
Icatian Infantry Icatian Infantry
+21% Synergy $0.17
Camel Camel
+20% Synergy $5.81
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
+17% Synergy $0.33
Silverblade Paladin Silverblade Paladin
+17% Synergy $0.79
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+17% Synergy $3.56
Savior of Ollenbock Savior of Ollenbock
+17% Synergy $0.32
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+17% Synergy $0.51
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+17% Synergy $1.04
Benalish Infantry Benalish Infantry
+16% Synergy $0.19
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+15% Synergy $0.80
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+14% Synergy $0.21
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+14% Synergy $11.77
War Elephant War Elephant
+14% Synergy $0.20
Icatian Skirmishers Icatian Skirmishers
+14% Synergy $0.81
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+14% Synergy $12.70
Fencing Ace Fencing Ace
+13% Synergy $0.11
Cavalry Pegasus Cavalry Pegasus
+13% Synergy $0.20
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+12% Synergy $0.30
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+12% Synergy $0.34
Devoted Crop-Mate Devoted Crop-Mate
+12% Synergy $0.12
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+12% Synergy $0.45
Teremko Griffin Teremko Griffin
+12% Synergy $0.14
Kjeldoran Escort Kjeldoran Escort
+11% Synergy $0.21
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+10% Synergy $0.21
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+10% Synergy $0.37
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+9% Synergy $0.58
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+9% Synergy $1.97
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+9% Synergy $19.78
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+9% Synergy $0.24
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $2.85
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+7% Synergy $4.61
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+5% Synergy $2.30
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+0% Synergy $30.80
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+0% Synergy $0.35
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
0% Synergy $0.51
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-8% Synergy $60.27

Instants

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

Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+21% Synergy $0.39
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+19% Synergy $1.82
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+13% Synergy $0.29
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+12% Synergy $1.18
Formation Formation
+12% Synergy $0.98
Errand of Duty Errand of Duty
+10% Synergy $0.15
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+9% Synergy $0.33
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+7% Synergy $0.39
Holy Day Holy Day
+6% Synergy $0.49
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.37
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+5% Synergy $4.52
Brought Back Brought Back
+5% Synergy $2.54
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+4% Synergy $0.23
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+4% Synergy $2.59
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+4% Synergy $2.85
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+3% Synergy $0.12
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+3% Synergy $0.42
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+2% Synergy $0.36
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+1% Synergy $1.25
Disenchant Disenchant
+1% Synergy $0.10
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+0% Synergy $20.73
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+0% Synergy $7.40
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+0% Synergy $0.29
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+0% Synergy $0.28
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-1% Synergy $1.14
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-1% Synergy $15.32
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.72
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-4% Synergy $4.47
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-6% Synergy $4.28
Reprieve Reprieve
-6% Synergy $1.39
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-12% Synergy $7.94

Sorceries

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

Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+24% Synergy $2.31
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+19% Synergy $0.26
Retribution of the Meek Retribution of the Meek
+14% Synergy $8.59
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+10% Synergy $0.34
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+9% Synergy $0.23
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+9% Synergy $3.41
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+6% Synergy $0.26
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+6% Synergy $0.26
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+6% Synergy $0.27
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+5% Synergy $0.20
Shatter the Sky Shatter the Sky
+5% Synergy $0.26
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+5% Synergy $0.28
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $1.25
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+4% Synergy $0.26
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+3% Synergy $1.68
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+3% Synergy $0.42
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+3% Synergy $0.37
Sunfall Sunfall
+2% Synergy $0.64
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+0% Synergy $0.27
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-1% Synergy $0.32
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-2% Synergy $4.38
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-3% Synergy $0.65
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-3% Synergy $0.25
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-5% Synergy $4.03
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-5% Synergy $0.23
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-6% Synergy $2.66

Utility Artifacts

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

Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+29% Synergy $0.26
Helm of Chatzuk Helm of Chatzuk
+24% Synergy $0.55
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+24% Synergy $3.30
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+23% Synergy $0.73
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+14% Synergy $4.03
Baton of Morale Baton of Morale
+12% Synergy $0.62
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.33
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+8% Synergy $0.59
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+8% Synergy $31.39
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+5% Synergy $0.42
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+5% Synergy $2.62
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+4% Synergy $0.35
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+4% Synergy $5.99
Batterskull Batterskull
+4% Synergy $4.27
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+4% Synergy $0.33
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+3% Synergy $1.10
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+3% Synergy $0.25
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+2% Synergy $1.11
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+2% Synergy $6.28
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+2% Synergy $2.63
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+0% Synergy $2.67
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
0% Synergy $6.76
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
0% Synergy $15.90
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $3.99
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-1% Synergy $31.44
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-4% Synergy $32.49
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-8% Synergy $4.63
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-15% Synergy $1.21

Enchantments

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

Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+31% Synergy $1.95
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+30% Synergy $14.17
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+20% Synergy $6.62
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+19% Synergy $10.38
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+15% Synergy $0.43
True Conviction True Conviction
+15% Synergy $4.64
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+11% Synergy $0.43
Sparring Regimen Sparring Regimen
+10% Synergy $0.28
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+9% Synergy $6.64
Crackdown Crackdown
+8% Synergy $9.56
Always Watching Always Watching
+7% Synergy $1.13
Cooperation Cooperation
+7% Synergy $0.13
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+6% Synergy $2.77
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+6% Synergy $0.30
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+6% Synergy $0.24
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+5% Synergy $0.73
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+4% Synergy $0.35
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+4% Synergy $0.29
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+3% Synergy $0.42
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+3% Synergy $1.05
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+3% Synergy $0.21
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+3% Synergy $2.87
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+2% Synergy $6.37
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+2% Synergy $0.50
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+1% Synergy $3.02
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+1% Synergy $10.97
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-1% Synergy $9.74
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-7% Synergy $26.01
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-11% Synergy $0.81
Land Tax Land Tax
-13% Synergy $15.80
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-14% Synergy $5.54

Planeswalkers

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

Basri Ket Basri Ket
+13% Synergy $1.47
Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+11% Synergy $1.12
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
0% Synergy $2.08

Utility Lands

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

Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+31% Synergy $0.29
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+21% Synergy $0.24
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+19% Synergy $1.07
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+19% Synergy $0.28
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+18% Synergy $3.04
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+16% Synergy $0.29
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+16% Synergy $6.27
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+13% Synergy $0.48
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+12% Synergy $5.25
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+11% Synergy $0.41
War Room War Room
+10% Synergy $4.39
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+9% Synergy $0.80
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+9% Synergy $0.34
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+8% Synergy $0.94
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+7% Synergy $12.56
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+7% Synergy $10.07
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.38
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+6% Synergy $0.40
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+6% Synergy $0.36
Throne of the High City Throne of the High City
+6% Synergy $0.24
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+5% Synergy $0.45
Karoo Karoo
+5% Synergy $1.17
Cathedral of Serra Cathedral of Serra
+4% Synergy $33.54
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+4% Synergy $0.24
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+4% Synergy $0.78
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+4% Synergy $1.83
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+4% Synergy $22.14
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+4% Synergy $0.18
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.15
Wasteland Wasteland
+3% Synergy $28.19
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+2% Synergy $0.46
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+2% Synergy $2.57
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+2% Synergy $0.31
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+2% Synergy $3.13
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.02
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $2.24
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
0% Synergy $5.03
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-2% Synergy $9.05
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-3% Synergy $0.38
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-6% Synergy $12.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-6% Synergy $0.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-16% Synergy $53.44

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+21% Synergy $0.39
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.32
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.23
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+0% Synergy $0.36
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.65
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-17% Synergy $1.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.44

Lands

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

Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+19% Synergy $1.82
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+13% Synergy $0.29
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+9% Synergy $0.23
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+9% Synergy $0.33
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $2.85
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+6% Synergy $2.59
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.30
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $1.25
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $28.93
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $16.09
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.32
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $32.37
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $11.76
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.28

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