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The Guardian of Forever
Price tag $9.96

Legendary Artifact Creature — Construct

Magic color symbol for Colorless
Colorless

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4830 Current Rank
#3785 Last Week
2 Decks

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Guardian of Forever decks.

Isolinear Processor Isolinear Processor
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.97
Archive Arbiter Archive Arbiter
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.15
Memnarch, the Warden Memnarch, the Warden
+35% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.78

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Guardian of Forever's abilities and overall game plan.

Summoner's Egg Summoner's Egg
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.74
Clone Shell Clone Shell
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.21
Behemoth of Vault 0 Behemoth of Vault 0
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Canoptek Tomb Sentinel Canoptek Tomb Sentinel
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.68
Treasure Keeper Treasure Keeper
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.25
Dross Scorpion Dross Scorpion
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Su-Chi Cave Guard Su-Chi Cave Guard
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.31
Tri-Sentinel, Act of Vengeance Tri-Sentinel, Act of Vengeance
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.82
Rumble Arena Rumble Arena
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
H.E.R.B.I.E. Scout Unit H.E.R.B.I.E. Scout Unit
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.23

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Guardian of Forever decks.

Summoner's Egg Summoner's Egg
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.74
Clone Shell Clone Shell
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.21
Behemoth of Vault 0 Behemoth of Vault 0
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Canoptek Tomb Sentinel Canoptek Tomb Sentinel
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.68
Treasure Keeper Treasure Keeper
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.25
Dross Scorpion Dross Scorpion
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Su-Chi Cave Guard Su-Chi Cave Guard
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.31
Tri-Sentinel, Act of Vengeance Tri-Sentinel, Act of Vengeance
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.82
H.E.R.B.I.E. Scout Unit H.E.R.B.I.E. Scout Unit
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.23
Sandstone Oracle Sandstone Oracle
+93% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+21% Synergy in 50% of decks $108.03

Creatures

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

Triplicate Titan Triplicate Titan
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.38
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
+90% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.43
Duplicant Duplicant
+89% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.31
Matter Reshaper Matter Reshaper
+87% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.92
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+83% Synergy in 100% of decks $11.13
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+81% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.37
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+70% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.30
Runed Servitor Runed Servitor
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.15
Workhorse Workhorse
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.75
Scuttling Doom Engine Scuttling Doom Engine
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.24
Friendly Teddy Friendly Teddy
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.24
Pit Automaton Pit Automaton
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Clockwork Fox Clockwork Fox
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.28
Cathodion Cathodion
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Bronze Walrus Bronze Walrus
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.16
Filigree Familiar Filigree Familiar
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
The Peregrine Dynamo The Peregrine Dynamo
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+48% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.46
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.36
Cryptic Trilobite Cryptic Trilobite
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.51
Galactus, Devourer of Worlds Galactus, Devourer of Worlds
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.67
Big Mother Mouser Big Mother Mouser
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.14
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.61
Ultron, Artificial Malevolence Ultron, Artificial Malevolence
+39% Synergy in 50% of decks $8.71
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+38% Synergy in 50% of decks $10.84
Ancient Stone Idol Ancient Stone Idol
+38% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.87
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+38% Synergy in 50% of decks $22.43
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+35% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+33% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.28
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+33% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.56
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+29% Synergy in 50% of decks $26.97
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+25% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.17
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+24% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.36
Kozilek, the Broken Reality Kozilek, the Broken Reality
+22% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.24
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
+7% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.34

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Guardian of Forever safe.

Titan's Presence Titan's Presence
+7% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.49
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
+7% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.69
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
-14% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.35

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Guardian of Forever's game plan and control the board.

All Is Dust All Is Dust
+14% Synergy in 100% of decks $5.52

Utility Artifacts

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

Meekstone Meekstone
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $12.06
Scroll of Fate Scroll of Fate
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.70
Heartstone Heartstone
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.39
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.50
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.27
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.65
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.62
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $15.76
The One Ring The One Ring
+21% Synergy in 50% of decks $108.03
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+21% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.23
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+18% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.88
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+16% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.49
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.85
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+12% Synergy in 100% of decks $5.17
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+8% Synergy in 50% of decks $20.86
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.36
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
-23% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.27

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Guardian of Forever's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Ugin's Mastery Ugin's Mastery
+32% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
-15% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.48

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Guardian of Forever to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
-22% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.13

Utility Lands

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

Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+74% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.38
Stardew Valley Stardew Valley
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $9.52
Dragon-Cursed Halls Dragon-Cursed Halls
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.99
Baxter Building Baxter Building
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.24
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.25
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38
High Market High Market
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.49
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.95
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.36
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.53
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.24
Fountainport Fountainport
+39% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.96
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+32% Synergy in 50% of decks $15.49
Vesuva Vesuva
+29% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.23
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+27% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.63
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+25% Synergy in 50% of decks $8.39
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+13% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.46
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+5% Synergy in 50% of decks $19.30
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+0% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.84
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+0% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.40
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
0% Synergy in 50% of decks $21.17
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.99
War Room War Room
-15% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.67
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
-24% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
-33% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.92
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
-33% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.21
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
-33% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.13

Mana Artifacts

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

Arc Reactor Arc Reactor
+79% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.91
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+61% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+51% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Interdimensional Web Watch Interdimensional Web Watch
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Thran Turbine Thran Turbine
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.61
Solar Transformer Solar Transformer
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
All-Fates Scroll All-Fates Scroll
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.36
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.53
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.28
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.76
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $32.94
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+39% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.41
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+39% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.09
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+39% Synergy in 50% of decks $9.13
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+36% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.36
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+31% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.84
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+20% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.37
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+16% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.18
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-4% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.97
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.98
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-17% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32

Lands

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

Rumble Arena Rumble Arena
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Big Apple, 3 a.m. Big Apple, 3 a.m.
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.36
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.70
Capital City Capital City
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.73
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.35
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+38% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+38% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+33% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
+28% Synergy in 50% of decks $10.04
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+19% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.36
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-3% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.54

The Guardian of Forever Deck Stats

Based on 2 The Guardian of Forever decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
99 cards
  • Creature 34
  • Instant 2
  • Sorcery 1
  • Artifact 24
  • Enchantment 1
  • Land 37

Lands: 14 basic, 23 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like The Guardian of Forever.

Chaos Orb Chaos Orb
D00-DL, Caricaturist D00-DL, Caricaturist
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
Emrakul, the Aeons Torn Emrakul, the Aeons Torn
Emrakul, the Exigent Doom Emrakul, the Exigent Doom
Galactus, Devourer of Worlds Galactus, Devourer of Worlds
Ginger, Queen of Sweets Ginger, Queen of Sweets
Heart of Kiran Heart of Kiran
H.E.R.B.I.E., Lovable Robot H.E.R.B.I.E., Lovable Robot
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
Jocasta, Automaton Avenger Jocasta, Automaton Avenger
Karn, Argent Defender Karn, Argent Defender
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
Living Brain, Mechanical Marvel Living Brain, Mechanical Marvel
Memnarch, the Warden Memnarch, the Warden
Molecule Man Molecule Man
Page, Loose Leaf Page, Loose Leaf
Queen's Diamond Queen's Diamond
Silver Surfer, Galactus's Herald Silver Surfer, Galactus's Herald
Spider-Slayer, Hatred Honed Spider-Slayer, Hatred Honed
S.S. Botany Bay S.S. Botany Bay
Starship Enterprise Starship Enterprise
Super-Adaptoid Super-Adaptoid
The Dawning Archaic The Dawning Archaic
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
The Everforger The Everforger
The Fantasticar The Fantasticar
The Regalia The Regalia
The Thanos-Copter The Thanos-Copter
The Vision The Vision
Traxos, Scourge Eternal Traxos, Scourge Eternal
Ultron, Artificial Malevolence Ultron, Artificial Malevolence
Ultron, Machine Overlord Ultron, Machine Overlord
U.S.S. Farragut, Bold Explorer U.S.S. Farragut, Bold Explorer
U.S.S. Prometheus, Prototype U.S.S. Prometheus, Prototype
Victor Mancha, Runaway Victor Mancha, Runaway
Vision, Synthezoid Avenger Vision, Synthezoid Avenger
Viv Vision, Teen Synthezoid Viv Vision, Teen Synthezoid
Weatherlight Compleated Weatherlight Compleated
Machine Man, Model X-51 Machine Man, Model X-51