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The Sentry, Golden Guardian
Price tag $9.19

Legendary CreatureHuman Hero

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#956 Current Rank

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Sentry, Golden Guardian decks.

The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
+57% Synergy $92.98
Daydream Daydream
+40% Synergy $0.33
Erode Erode
+15% Synergy $6.84
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+10% Synergy $0.30
Captain America, Super-Soldier Captain America, Super-Soldier
+9% Synergy $39.51

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Sentry, Golden Guardian's abilities and overall game plan.

Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+71% Synergy $2.11
With Great Power . . . With Great Power . . .
+64% Synergy $0.39
Pariah Pariah
+59% Synergy $2.17
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+54% Synergy $4.65
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+53% Synergy $5.45
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+51% Synergy $5.34
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+49% Synergy $0.52
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+48% Synergy $31.59
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+48% Synergy $5.12
Entangler Entangler
+48% Synergy $6.85

Top Cards

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

Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+43% Synergy $0.30
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+43% Synergy $1.16
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+39% Synergy $0.30
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+38% Synergy $3.88
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+33% Synergy $13.98
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+22% Synergy $54.62
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+11% Synergy $5.52
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+10% Synergy $1.63
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+9% Synergy $1.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.21

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+6% Synergy $37.67
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $104.64
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $52.65
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $129.20
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-2% Synergy $14.82
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $58.09
Farewell Farewell
-11% Synergy $6.21

Creatures

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

Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+48% Synergy $12.88
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+38% Synergy $0.88
Lucy MacLean, Positively Armed Lucy MacLean, Positively Armed
+36% Synergy $5.38
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+32% Synergy $0.27
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+28% Synergy $3.97
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+28% Synergy $4.59
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+26% Synergy $0.39
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+25% Synergy $10.39
Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
+19% Synergy $0.32
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+18% Synergy $25.28
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+17% Synergy $3.07
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+17% Synergy $22.38
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+16% Synergy $4.58
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+15% Synergy $4.44
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+14% Synergy $0.44
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+13% Synergy $29.73
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+13% Synergy $8.91
Monk Gyatso Monk Gyatso
+13% Synergy $6.99
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+11% Synergy $0.35
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+11% Synergy $16.32
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+11% Synergy $0.48
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+11% Synergy $0.29
Aang, Airbending Master Aang, Airbending Master
+11% Synergy $13.24
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+10% Synergy $8.31
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+10% Synergy $0.35
Combat Calligrapher Combat Calligrapher
+9% Synergy $0.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+8% Synergy $0.25
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+8% Synergy $1.85
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+8% Synergy $7.21
Archon of Absolution Archon of Absolution
+8% Synergy $0.16
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+7% Synergy $3.41
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+7% Synergy $7.93
Elesh Norn The Argent Etchings Elesh Norn
+7% Synergy $7.38
The Vision The Vision
+7% Synergy $9.71
Champions of Minas Tirith Champions of Minas Tirith
+7% Synergy $0.39
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+6% Synergy $0.38
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+5% Synergy $0.85
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+4% Synergy $0.33
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+3% Synergy $0.27
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+3% Synergy $2.44
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+2% Synergy $1.69
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+2% Synergy $0.35
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+1% Synergy $5.77
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+1% Synergy $0.36
Soul Warden Soul Warden
0% Synergy $3.36
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
0% Synergy $31.74
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-3% Synergy $5.75
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
-3% Synergy $20.41
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-5% Synergy $0.41
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
-8% Synergy $31.02

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Sentry, Golden Guardian safe.

Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+37% Synergy $0.29
Valor Made Real Valor Made Real
+30% Synergy $0.16
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+23% Synergy $7.56
Reprieve Reprieve
+22% Synergy $1.89
Gideon's Sacrifice Gideon's Sacrifice
+22% Synergy $0.24
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+17% Synergy $6.42
Personify Personify
+17% Synergy $0.32
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+17% Synergy $0.27
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+16% Synergy $0.80
Airbending Lesson Airbending Lesson
+16% Synergy $0.19
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+14% Synergy $1.64
Immortal Obligation Immortal Obligation
+13% Synergy $0.39
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+11% Synergy $8.42
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+11% Synergy $1.02
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+10% Synergy $5.23
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+8% Synergy $0.31
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+8% Synergy $0.13
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+7% Synergy $12.85
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+7% Synergy $0.21
Judgment of Alexander Judgment of Alexander
+6% Synergy $5.85
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+5% Synergy $2.03
Silence Silence
+5% Synergy $9.98
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+5% Synergy $0.34
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+4% Synergy $0.31
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+3% Synergy $5.89
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.34
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+2% Synergy $2.51
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+1% Synergy $24.50
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+1% Synergy $0.69
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-2% Synergy $2.20
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-5% Synergy $5.71
Disenchant Disenchant
-6% Synergy $0.11
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-9% Synergy $22.19
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-11% Synergy $16.34
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-11% Synergy $3.75

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Sentry, Golden Guardian's game plan and control the board.

Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+36% Synergy $4.51
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+35% Synergy $0.35
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+24% Synergy $0.27
Fumigate Fumigate
+22% Synergy $0.31
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+20% Synergy $0.30
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+17% Synergy $0.68
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+14% Synergy $0.68
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+12% Synergy $2.95
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+9% Synergy $1.33
Shatter the Sky Shatter the Sky
+9% Synergy $0.20
Fated Clash Fated Clash
+8% Synergy $8.12
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+7% Synergy $9.24
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+6% Synergy $1.22
Morningtide's Light Morningtide's Light
+6% Synergy $1.57
Sublime Exhalation Sublime Exhalation
+6% Synergy $0.22
Single Combat Single Combat
+5% Synergy $0.47
Doomskar Doomskar
+5% Synergy $0.93
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+4% Synergy $1.43
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+3% Synergy $3.47
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+3% Synergy $0.23
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $12.19
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+2% Synergy $0.30
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.41
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-8% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+40% Synergy $5.03
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+37% Synergy $4.03
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+30% Synergy $6.00
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+28% Synergy $44.17
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+28% Synergy $0.34
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+24% Synergy $4.18
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+23% Synergy $40.93
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+22% Synergy $9.95
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+19% Synergy $8.33
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+19% Synergy $2.79
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+18% Synergy $2.68
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+17% Synergy $1.32
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+17% Synergy $3.70
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+17% Synergy $1.24
Worldslayer Worldslayer
+16% Synergy $3.21
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+16% Synergy $12.15
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+15% Synergy $2.38
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+14% Synergy $1.91
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+12% Synergy $6.49
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+11% Synergy $12.14
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+10% Synergy $38.97
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+10% Synergy $11.23
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+9% Synergy $0.37
Butcher's Cleaver Butcher's Cleaver
+9% Synergy $0.18
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+7% Synergy $0.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.27
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+4% Synergy $46.34
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $3.91
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+3% Synergy $19.04
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+3% Synergy $6.10
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+3% Synergy $11.34
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+2% Synergy $13.17
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+2% Synergy $7.55
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+2% Synergy $10.36
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+1% Synergy $23.72
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+1% Synergy $0.73
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $2.35
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
-3% Synergy $6.77
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-7% Synergy $5.88
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-9% Synergy $5.57

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Sentry, Golden Guardian's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+41% Synergy $0.41
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+34% Synergy $8.99
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+27% Synergy $0.42
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+26% Synergy $1.15
Martial Impetus Martial Impetus
+25% Synergy $0.19
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+23% Synergy $28.16
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+20% Synergy $4.60
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+19% Synergy $5.27
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+16% Synergy $1.41
High Ground High Ground
+15% Synergy $0.31
Super State Super State
+14% Synergy $20.58
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+13% Synergy $0.59
Land Tax Land Tax
+12% Synergy $14.59
Redemption Arc Redemption Arc
+12% Synergy $0.26
Vow of Duty Vow of Duty
+12% Synergy $0.27
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+10% Synergy $6.53
Spectral Grasp Spectral Grasp
+8% Synergy $0.21
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+7% Synergy $0.61
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+7% Synergy $0.29
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+7% Synergy $3.83
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+7% Synergy $0.23
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+6% Synergy $9.12
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+6% Synergy $6.35
Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+6% Synergy $9.32
Super-Soldier Serum Super-Soldier Serum
+6% Synergy $7.96
Worship Worship
+5% Synergy $1.09
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+4% Synergy $19.95
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $7.32
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+3% Synergy $4.65
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+3% Synergy $0.83
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+1% Synergy $1.99
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+1% Synergy $6.53
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+1% Synergy $0.35
Idolized Idolized
+1% Synergy $1.66
Court of Grace Court of Grace
0% Synergy $2.86
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
0% Synergy $0.88
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
-3% Synergy $8.80
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-5% Synergy $9.86

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Sentry, Golden Guardian to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+11% Synergy $1.75
Teyo, Geometric Tactician Teyo, Geometric Tactician
+5% Synergy $9.53

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy $0.38
War Room War Room
+19% Synergy $2.45
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+18% Synergy $5.38
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+15% Synergy $13.26
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+14% Synergy $8.10
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+10% Synergy $0.68
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+9% Synergy $12.30
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+7% Synergy $1.96
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.33
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+7% Synergy $10.74
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $50.58
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $2.85
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $7.46
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+5% Synergy $6.04
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $6.11
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $41.08
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+3% Synergy $18.86
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+3% Synergy $0.62
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $20.56
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+1% Synergy $0.42
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $2.65
Karoo Karoo
-1% Synergy $1.16
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-3% Synergy $0.35
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.26
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-7% Synergy $6.34
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-11% Synergy $0.24

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+19% Synergy $2.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+14% Synergy $0.38
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+10% Synergy $19.47
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $2.16
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+8% Synergy $35.66
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.29
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.30
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+5% Synergy $11.88
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Sentry, Golden Guardian decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+17% Synergy $3.07
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+14% Synergy $1.64
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.34
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+6% Synergy $1.22
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+6% Synergy $0.25
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.34
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $31.72
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $15.69
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $1.06
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $11.72
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $32.05
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.34
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.32
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-1% Synergy $49.79
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.24

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