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The Sentry, Golden Guardian
Price tag $48.00

Legendary CreatureHuman Hero

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#1872 Current Rank
#2071 Last Week
#2409 Last Month

New Cards

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

Erode Erode
+28% Synergy $4.78
Daydream Daydream
+25% Synergy $0.27
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+24% Synergy $3.66
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+9% Synergy $0.34
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+6% Synergy $3.30

High Synergy Cards

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

Pariah Pariah
+63% Synergy $1.94
With Great Power . . . With Great Power . . .
+62% Synergy $0.61
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+62% Synergy $7.18
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+50% Synergy $5.12
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+49% Synergy $0.27
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+45% Synergy $5.62
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+44% Synergy $3.78
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+44% Synergy $4.81
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+44% Synergy $13.43
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+43% Synergy $0.46

Top Cards

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

Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+43% Synergy $5.63
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+42% Synergy $38.72
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+34% Synergy $0.50
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+32% Synergy $3.49
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+30% Synergy $13.95
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+17% Synergy $3.90
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+17% Synergy $1.93
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+13% Synergy $1.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+4% Synergy $0.99

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $103.96
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $35.14
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $122.46
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+1% Synergy $12.75
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $54.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $56.41
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $6.65

Creatures

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

Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+31% Synergy $0.58
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+28% Synergy $9.74
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+21% Synergy $0.25
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+20% Synergy $6.10
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+19% Synergy $2.84
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+19% Synergy $0.55
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+19% Synergy $5.28
Lucy MacLean, Positively Armed Lucy MacLean, Positively Armed
+19% Synergy $6.83
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+17% Synergy $16.14
Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
+17% Synergy $2.20
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+16% Synergy $55.63
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+16% Synergy $2.02
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+16% Synergy $0.41
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+15% Synergy $9.49
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+13% Synergy $3.57
Combat Calligrapher Combat Calligrapher
+13% Synergy $1.98
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+12% Synergy $0.60
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+12% Synergy $28.31
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+12% Synergy $0.18
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+11% Synergy $8.28
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+11% Synergy $26.03
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+11% Synergy $18.47
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.52
Archon of Absolution Archon of Absolution
+10% Synergy $0.19
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+9% Synergy $2.03
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+9% Synergy $0.77
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+9% Synergy $8.65
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+9% Synergy $0.35
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+8% Synergy $0.33
Champions of Minas Tirith Champions of Minas Tirith
+8% Synergy $0.37
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+7% Synergy $1.85
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+7% Synergy $5.84
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+6% Synergy $0.40
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+5% Synergy $4.04
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+5% Synergy $0.39
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+5% Synergy $0.33
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+5% Synergy $4.09
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+4% Synergy $0.31
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+3% Synergy $0.93
Solitude Solitude
+2% Synergy $36.55
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+1% Synergy $1.79
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+1% Synergy $32.87
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
0% Synergy $1.03
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
0% Synergy $0.49
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
-1% Synergy $19.73
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
-2% Synergy $5.22
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-3% Synergy $0.38
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
-3% Synergy $0.69
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
-6% Synergy $27.83
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-8% Synergy $3.16

Instants

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

Cloudshift Cloudshift
+37% Synergy $2.18
Reprieve Reprieve
+28% Synergy $2.32
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+25% Synergy $7.95
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+25% Synergy $0.26
Gideon's Sacrifice Gideon's Sacrifice
+24% Synergy $0.27
Valor Made Real Valor Made Real
+22% Synergy $0.21
Immortal Obligation Immortal Obligation
+18% Synergy $0.32
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+17% Synergy $1.61
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+16% Synergy $1.06
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+16% Synergy $0.74
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+15% Synergy $4.59
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+12% Synergy $6.82
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+12% Synergy $7.37
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+9% Synergy $0.38
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+9% Synergy $1.79
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+9% Synergy $0.16
Silence Silence
+8% Synergy $9.87
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+8% Synergy $13.16
Personify Personify
+7% Synergy $0.25
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+7% Synergy $0.26
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+7% Synergy $0.17
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+7% Synergy $0.32
Judgment of Alexander Judgment of Alexander
+7% Synergy $6.20
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+6% Synergy $0.34
Airbending Lesson Airbending Lesson
+6% Synergy $0.22
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.31
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+5% Synergy $4.88
Celestial Purge Celestial Purge
+5% Synergy $0.23
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+3% Synergy $0.52
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+3% Synergy $1.27
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+3% Synergy $2.73
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+1% Synergy $2.29
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
0% Synergy $23.41
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
-1% Synergy $0.35
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-3% Synergy $3.05
Disenchant Disenchant
-4% Synergy $0.09
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-8% Synergy $3.21
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-8% Synergy $0.49
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-10% Synergy $19.32
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-14% Synergy $20.31

Sorceries

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

Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+32% Synergy $0.51
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+28% Synergy $0.43
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+28% Synergy $3.42
Fumigate Fumigate
+28% Synergy $0.64
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+25% Synergy $0.36
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+20% Synergy $0.64
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+18% Synergy $0.55
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+14% Synergy $2.72
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+14% Synergy $0.59
Fated Clash Fated Clash
+11% Synergy $6.26
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+10% Synergy $9.44
Single Combat Single Combat
+10% Synergy $0.39
Shatter the Sky Shatter the Sky
+10% Synergy $0.21
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+9% Synergy $1.16
Doomskar Doomskar
+7% Synergy $0.73
Morningtide's Light Morningtide's Light
+7% Synergy $1.80
Sublime Exhalation Sublime Exhalation
+7% Synergy $0.24
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+6% Synergy $1.51
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+6% Synergy $0.95
Winnowing Winnowing
+5% Synergy $0.32
Flicker Flicker
+5% Synergy $6.28
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+4% Synergy $0.43
Rout Rout
+4% Synergy $0.41
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $0.71
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $10.64
Another Round Another Round
+2% Synergy $0.37
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.51
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-5% Synergy $0.48

Utility Artifacts

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

Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+34% Synergy $5.23
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+28% Synergy $3.87
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+25% Synergy $44.64
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+25% Synergy $39.27
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+25% Synergy $5.98
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+23% Synergy $3.22
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+22% Synergy $1.60
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+22% Synergy $1.24
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+22% Synergy $10.58
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+21% Synergy $7.95
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+21% Synergy $1.90
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+21% Synergy $0.36
Worldslayer Worldslayer
+19% Synergy $3.00
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+16% Synergy $4.24
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+14% Synergy $6.28
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+14% Synergy $1.36
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+13% Synergy $11.66
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.31
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+11% Synergy $0.47
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+10% Synergy $2.41
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+9% Synergy $38.90
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+8% Synergy $10.42
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $3.67
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+7% Synergy $0.40
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+5% Synergy $47.64
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+4% Synergy $21.05
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+4% Synergy $12.45
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $2.83
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+4% Synergy $11.69
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+4% Synergy $13.67
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+3% Synergy $2.90
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+3% Synergy $6.39
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+2% Synergy $4.87
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+2% Synergy $0.69
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+2% Synergy $8.96
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+1% Synergy $12.89
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $1.88
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
-3% Synergy $7.61
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-7% Synergy $5.64
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-17% Synergy $5.35

Enchantments

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

Entangler Entangler
+37% Synergy $8.41
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+35% Synergy $0.41
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+28% Synergy $29.11
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+28% Synergy $2.91
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+24% Synergy $4.59
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+23% Synergy $11.70
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+23% Synergy $0.42
Martial Impetus Martial Impetus
+21% Synergy $0.07
High Ground High Ground
+17% Synergy $0.31
Super State Super State
+16% Synergy $17.15
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+15% Synergy $1.00
Vow of Duty Vow of Duty
+15% Synergy $0.24
Redemption Arc Redemption Arc
+15% Synergy $0.76
Land Tax Land Tax
+14% Synergy $14.62
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+14% Synergy $1.52
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+13% Synergy $3.04
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+10% Synergy $0.23
Spectral Grasp Spectral Grasp
+10% Synergy $0.13
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+9% Synergy $4.18
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+8% Synergy $0.57
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+8% Synergy $8.58
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+8% Synergy $6.64
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+8% Synergy $0.31
Worship Worship
+7% Synergy $1.11
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+6% Synergy $5.10
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+6% Synergy $0.85
Rune of Sustenance Rune of Sustenance
+6% Synergy $0.37
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $4.12
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+5% Synergy $18.12
Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+5% Synergy $8.97
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+2% Synergy $2.54
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $2.72
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+1% Synergy $4.96
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+1% Synergy $0.45
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+1% Synergy $1.08
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+1% Synergy $3.60
Idolized Idolized
+1% Synergy $0.87
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
-1% Synergy $5.57
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-4% Synergy $9.21

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+10% Synergy $1.12

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+22% Synergy $0.38
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+16% Synergy $12.89
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+15% Synergy $6.23
War Room War Room
+13% Synergy $3.22
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+12% Synergy $11.56
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+12% Synergy $0.44
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $2.85
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+10% Synergy $9.05
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+10% Synergy $1.83
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+9% Synergy $0.65
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+9% Synergy $5.54
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+7% Synergy $5.73
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+7% Synergy $9.52
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $51.83
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+5% Synergy $5.15
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $37.27
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+4% Synergy $0.43
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+3% Synergy $17.65
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $22.08
Karoo Karoo
+1% Synergy $1.21
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $5.09
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+1% Synergy $3.39
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
0% Synergy $0.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.52
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-2% Synergy $0.33
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-5% Synergy $6.27
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-6% Synergy $0.33
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-8% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+16% Synergy $2.95
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.38
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+12% Synergy $0.84
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+11% Synergy $17.91
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.57
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+8% Synergy $37.24
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy $11.00
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.04
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+3% Synergy $0.36

Lands

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

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+19% Synergy $2.84
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+17% Synergy $1.61
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+9% Synergy $1.16
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+7% Synergy $0.28
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.31
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $10.77
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $15.52
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $29.34
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $32.20
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $38.02
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $1.64
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $48.46
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.43
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.30
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.29
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.18
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
0% Synergy $3.46
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.29

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