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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

#1973 Current Rank
#1981 Last Week
#1899 Past 2 Years

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
+4% Synergy $5.92
Interjection Interjection
+2% Synergy $0.18
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+0% Synergy $2.45
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
0% Synergy $89.46
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
0% Synergy $4.51

High Synergy Cards

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

Vryn Wingmare Vryn Wingmare
+64% Synergy $0.30
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+63% Synergy $1.78
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+62% Synergy $1.68
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+56% Synergy $0.58
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+54% Synergy $1.68
Leonin Arbiter Leonin Arbiter
+53% Synergy $0.60
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+51% Synergy $0.87
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+47% Synergy $1.22
Glowrider Glowrider
+44% Synergy $2.11
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+44% Synergy $2.30

Top Cards

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

Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+42% Synergy $0.28
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+41% Synergy $0.73
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+35% Synergy $13.69
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+32% Synergy $17.83
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+29% Synergy $0.40
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+24% Synergy $4.55
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+17% Synergy $60.48
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+0% Synergy $1.26
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-10% Synergy $4.47

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+33% Synergy $14.61
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+6% Synergy $167.83
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+4% Synergy $1122.75
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $129.20
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $109.60
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $6.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $58.09
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $37.90
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $108.23
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $53.21

Creatures

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

Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+42% Synergy $0.70
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+38% Synergy $0.32
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+36% Synergy $0.52
Tithe Taker Tithe Taker
+35% Synergy $0.37
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+34% Synergy $0.34
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+32% Synergy $10.86
Hushwing Gryff Hushwing Gryff
+32% Synergy $0.38
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+31% Synergy $5.71
Imposing Sovereign Imposing Sovereign
+31% Synergy $0.34
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+31% Synergy $0.47
Kataki, War's Wage Kataki, War's Wage
+29% Synergy $1.54
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+29% Synergy $8.03
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+28% Synergy $5.47
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+27% Synergy $0.33
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+25% Synergy $2.12
Doorkeeper Thrull Doorkeeper Thrull
+24% Synergy $1.02
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+24% Synergy $3.07
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+24% Synergy $4.82
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+24% Synergy $20.63
Sanctum Prelate Sanctum Prelate
+24% Synergy $1.58
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+24% Synergy $21.06
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+24% Synergy $2.08
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+23% Synergy $3.00
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+22% Synergy $0.21
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+21% Synergy $0.29
Strict Proctor Strict Proctor
+21% Synergy $0.39
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+21% Synergy $1.22
Tocatli Honor Guard Tocatli Honor Guard
+19% Synergy $0.31
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+19% Synergy $1.59
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+19% Synergy $2.35
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+18% Synergy $36.58
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+18% Synergy $0.33
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+17% Synergy $18.57
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+17% Synergy $12.33
Spelltithe Enforcer Spelltithe Enforcer
+17% Synergy $9.44
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+16% Synergy $3.93
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+16% Synergy $0.88
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+15% Synergy $3.10
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+15% Synergy $0.33
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+14% Synergy $0.66
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+13% Synergy $0.25
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+12% Synergy $0.24
Solitude Solitude
+12% Synergy $37.22
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+11% Synergy $4.71
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+10% Synergy $9.26
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+10% Synergy $31.35
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+9% Synergy $0.43
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+9% Synergy $0.40
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+7% Synergy $0.46
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+7% Synergy $0.37

Instants

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

Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+27% Synergy $1.07
Silence Silence
+14% Synergy $10.00
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+12% Synergy $0.46
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+12% Synergy $0.13
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+9% Synergy $6.52
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+7% Synergy $0.75
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+4% Synergy $0.32
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+3% Synergy $0.36
Condemn Condemn
+3% Synergy $0.26
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+2% Synergy $5.02
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.31
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+2% Synergy $4.30
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+1% Synergy $0.37
Reprieve Reprieve
+1% Synergy $1.30
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $4.21
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+1% Synergy $0.64
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+0% Synergy $0.28
Disenchant Disenchant
0% Synergy $0.11
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-1% Synergy $1.16
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-1% Synergy $22.27
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.97
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-3% Synergy $5.76
Ephemerate Ephemerate
-6% Synergy $4.87
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-8% Synergy $7.39
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $1.40
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-11% Synergy $14.66
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-14% Synergy $0.27

Sorceries

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

Armageddon Armageddon
+15% Synergy $16.01
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+15% Synergy $0.36
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+7% Synergy $4.47
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+5% Synergy $0.70
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $3.91
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+3% Synergy $5.81
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+2% Synergy $0.27
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+1% Synergy $0.66
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $0.28
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.42
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $4.20
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+0% Synergy $0.32
Martial Coup Martial Coup
-1% Synergy $0.40
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-2% Synergy $0.59
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-2% Synergy $0.28
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-2% Synergy $11.69
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-4% Synergy $5.02

Utility Artifacts

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

Damping Sphere Damping Sphere
+24% Synergy $1.07
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+15% Synergy $0.47
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+14% Synergy $3.47
Aether Vial Aether Vial
+14% Synergy $3.85
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+13% Synergy $1.32
Sphere of Resistance Sphere of Resistance
+13% Synergy $10.18
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+12% Synergy $0.96
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+10% Synergy $16.97
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+10% Synergy $17.61
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+8% Synergy $5.01
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+7% Synergy $46.47
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+6% Synergy $6.54
Weathered Runestone Weathered Runestone
+5% Synergy $0.30
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+5% Synergy $6.86
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+4% Synergy $6.04
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+4% Synergy $27.90
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+2% Synergy $6.27
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+2% Synergy $5.28
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
0% Synergy $2.69
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
0% Synergy $39.40
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-3% Synergy $30.84
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.30
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-9% Synergy $5.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.39
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-15% Synergy $7.43
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-18% Synergy $1.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-25% Synergy $1.91

Enchantments

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

Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+34% Synergy $0.96
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+29% Synergy $0.51
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+28% Synergy $0.42
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+26% Synergy $0.24
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+25% Synergy $6.60
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+22% Synergy $7.19
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+14% Synergy $4.71
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+11% Synergy $1.85
Suppression Field Suppression Field
+10% Synergy $0.64
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+8% Synergy $0.68
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+6% Synergy $0.66
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+4% Synergy $3.95
Kismet Kismet
+4% Synergy $11.46
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+4% Synergy $0.39
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+4% Synergy $0.19
Solemnity Solemnity
+3% Synergy $10.45
Always Watching Always Watching
+3% Synergy $1.26
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+1% Synergy $0.62
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+1% Synergy $9.99
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
0% Synergy $0.61
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
-1% Synergy $6.39
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $13.52
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-1% Synergy $0.69
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
-1% Synergy $12.14
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-4% Synergy $28.18
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-9% Synergy $8.58

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+10% Synergy $1.92

Utility Lands

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

Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+20% Synergy $0.91
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+20% Synergy $0.31
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+15% Synergy $21.71
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+12% Synergy $0.35
Wasteland Wasteland
+12% Synergy $28.49
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+7% Synergy $14.07
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+6% Synergy $6.25
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.39
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $5.84
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $2.41
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+4% Synergy $0.21
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+3% Synergy $7.16
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+3% Synergy $0.32
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.24
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.33
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+3% Synergy $0.33
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+3% Synergy $1.50
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $11.00
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $41.36
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+1% Synergy $4.72
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.29
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+1% Synergy $18.86
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+0% Synergy $0.29
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+0% Synergy $0.32
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-1% Synergy $0.32
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $51.80
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.33
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-4% Synergy $0.37
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-6% Synergy $12.99
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $2.99
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-19% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+6% Synergy $37.57
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $73.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.19
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $3.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+15% Synergy $3.10
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+13% Synergy $3.88
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.54
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+5% Synergy $11.86
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $16.09
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $32.53
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $32.91
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+3% Synergy $52.68
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $37.92
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.31
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $50.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.12
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $4.20
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.35
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+0% Synergy $0.28
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $2.00
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.97
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.28

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