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Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
Price tag $0.44

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#2153 Current Rank
#2131 Last Week
#1892 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Thalia, Guardian of Thraben.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Thalia, Guardian of Thraben decks.

Erode Erode
+9% Synergy $6.34
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai Leonardo, Sewer Samurai
0% Synergy $2.00
Continue? Continue?
-1% Synergy $3.69

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Thalia, Guardian of Thraben's abilities and overall game plan.

Vryn Wingmare Vryn Wingmare
+65% Synergy $0.32
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+64% Synergy $0.91
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+62% Synergy $1.10
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+56% Synergy $0.58
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+55% Synergy $1.31
Leonin Arbiter Leonin Arbiter
+54% Synergy $0.60
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+52% Synergy $0.94
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+48% Synergy $1.22
Glowrider Glowrider
+45% Synergy $1.95
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+44% Synergy $2.06

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Thalia, Guardian of Thraben decks.

Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+43% Synergy $0.24
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+42% Synergy $0.75
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+36% Synergy $14.05
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+34% Synergy $16.59
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+28% Synergy $0.29
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+25% Synergy $7.21
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+16% Synergy $57.22
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $0.99
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.01
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-9% Synergy $4.37

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+33% Synergy $12.97
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+6% Synergy $157.73
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+5% Synergy $1066.67
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $122.46
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $108.93
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $6.50
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $57.11
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $37.16
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $98.98
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $55.57

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Thalia, Guardian of Thraben's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+41% Synergy $0.59
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+39% Synergy $0.32
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+36% Synergy $0.46
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+35% Synergy $0.38
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+34% Synergy $0.36
Hushwing Gryff Hushwing Gryff
+33% Synergy $0.39
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+32% Synergy $9.36
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+32% Synergy $4.31
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+32% Synergy $0.44
Imposing Sovereign Imposing Sovereign
+32% Synergy $0.35
Kataki, War's Wage Kataki, War's Wage
+31% Synergy $1.48
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+28% Synergy $8.45
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+28% Synergy $5.48
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+27% Synergy $0.32
Doorkeeper Thrull Doorkeeper Thrull
+27% Synergy $1.37
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+26% Synergy $1.89
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+25% Synergy $19.81
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+25% Synergy $2.74
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+24% Synergy $20.11
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+24% Synergy $5.19
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+24% Synergy $3.58
Sanctum Prelate Sanctum Prelate
+24% Synergy $1.49
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+23% Synergy $1.95
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+23% Synergy $0.22
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+22% Synergy $0.98
Strict Proctor Strict Proctor
+22% Synergy $0.36
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+21% Synergy $0.22
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+21% Synergy $1.10
Tocatli Honor Guard Tocatli Honor Guard
+21% Synergy $0.30
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+20% Synergy $2.00
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+19% Synergy $0.33
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+18% Synergy $11.70
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+18% Synergy $33.27
Spelltithe Enforcer Spelltithe Enforcer
+18% Synergy $3.41
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+17% Synergy $3.69
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+17% Synergy $19.49
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy $2.89
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+16% Synergy $0.89
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+15% Synergy $1.07
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+15% Synergy $0.33
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+13% Synergy $0.42
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+13% Synergy $4.76
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+13% Synergy $0.16
Solitude Solitude
+12% Synergy $36.55
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+11% Synergy $33.84
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+11% Synergy $9.25
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+9% Synergy $17.09
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+8% Synergy $0.41
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+8% Synergy $0.41
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+7% Synergy $0.39

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Thalia, Guardian of Thraben safe.

Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+28% Synergy $1.16
Silence Silence
+13% Synergy $8.81
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+12% Synergy $0.49
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+12% Synergy $0.15
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+10% Synergy $5.23
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+8% Synergy $0.75
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+4% Synergy $0.25
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+4% Synergy $0.44
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+3% Synergy $3.29
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+3% Synergy $7.24
Condemn Condemn
+3% Synergy $0.26
Reprieve Reprieve
+2% Synergy $1.10
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.26
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $4.23
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+1% Synergy $0.57
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.26
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-1% Synergy $21.24
Disenchant Disenchant
-2% Synergy $0.08
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-2% Synergy $1.29
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.68
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-4% Synergy $7.16
Ephemerate Ephemerate
-7% Synergy $5.30
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-8% Synergy $7.03
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-10% Synergy $1.47
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-11% Synergy $18.07
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-14% Synergy $0.33

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Thalia, Guardian of Thraben's game plan and control the board.

Armageddon Armageddon
+17% Synergy $16.10
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+16% Synergy $0.32
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+8% Synergy $7.36
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+6% Synergy $0.42
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+5% Synergy $3.33
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+4% Synergy $5.25
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.64
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.35
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+2% Synergy $0.57
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+2% Synergy $0.27
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $0.61
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $3.49
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-2% Synergy $0.55
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-2% Synergy $0.32
Martial Coup Martial Coup
-2% Synergy $0.25
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-2% Synergy $1.05
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-3% Synergy $11.28
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-5% Synergy $2.77

Utility Artifacts

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

Damping Sphere Damping Sphere
+24% Synergy $0.45
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+15% Synergy $0.48
Aether Vial Aether Vial
+15% Synergy $3.95
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+15% Synergy $0.86
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+14% Synergy $3.53
Sphere of Resistance Sphere of Resistance
+14% Synergy $9.53
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+12% Synergy $0.78
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+11% Synergy $12.24
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+11% Synergy $14.84
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+9% Synergy $1.04
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+8% Synergy $47.28
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+7% Synergy $7.53
Weathered Runestone Weathered Runestone
+5% Synergy $0.32
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+5% Synergy $7.63
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+4% Synergy $6.07
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+4% Synergy $25.08
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+3% Synergy $5.69
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+2% Synergy $5.40
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
0% Synergy $38.89
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $1.99
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-2% Synergy $35.87
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.30
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-10% Synergy $7.29
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $3.70
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-16% Synergy $5.79
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-18% Synergy $1.43
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-26% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Thalia, Guardian of Thraben's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+35% Synergy $0.82
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+30% Synergy $0.44
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+28% Synergy $0.44
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+26% Synergy $4.82
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+26% Synergy $0.16
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+23% Synergy $6.22
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+15% Synergy $3.53
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+12% Synergy $2.21
Suppression Field Suppression Field
+10% Synergy $0.69
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+8% Synergy $0.62
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+6% Synergy $3.48
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+6% Synergy $0.66
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+5% Synergy $0.35
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+5% Synergy $0.20
Kismet Kismet
+5% Synergy $11.22
Solemnity Solemnity
+4% Synergy $11.74
Always Watching Always Watching
+3% Synergy $1.32
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+2% Synergy $0.55
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+1% Synergy $7.75
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
0% Synergy $0.77
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $16.22
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
-1% Synergy $2.31
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-2% Synergy $0.58
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
-2% Synergy $14.43
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-3% Synergy $30.42
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-10% Synergy $8.72

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Thalia, Guardian of Thraben to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+11% Synergy $1.66

Utility Lands

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

Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+22% Synergy $0.95
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+20% Synergy $0.25
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+16% Synergy $22.89
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+13% Synergy $0.33
Wasteland Wasteland
+13% Synergy $26.69
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+7% Synergy $12.91
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.47
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+6% Synergy $6.05
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $5.48
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+5% Synergy $0.24
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+4% Synergy $0.21
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+4% Synergy $0.30
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.36
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+3% Synergy $7.17
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.29
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.40
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $10.04
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+3% Synergy $1.16
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+2% Synergy $8.12
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $39.96
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+1% Synergy $17.69
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.29
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
0% Synergy $0.30
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.39
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-1% Synergy $0.25
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $1.13
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-4% Synergy $51.64
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-5% Synergy $0.36
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-7% Synergy $10.06
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $2.65
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-19% Synergy $0.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $37.54
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $72.62
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.33
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $0.43

Lands

The mana base foundation for Thalia, Guardian of Thraben decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy $2.89
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+15% Synergy $3.45
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+7% Synergy $0.28
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+5% Synergy $10.45
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $29.76
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $14.49
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $32.24
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy $45.78
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $48.51
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $39.63
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.23
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.41
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $3.49
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.26
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.07
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.68
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.26

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