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Tobias Andrion
Price tag $1.79

Legendary Creature — Human Advisor

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Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Advisors 14% Control 8% Persistent Petitioners 8% +1/+1 Counters 5% Lifegain 5% Equipment 3%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3591 Current Rank
#3155 Last Week
#3250 Past 2 Years

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Tobias Andrion.

Commander VS S16E5: Tobias VS Hua Tuo VS Ruhan VS Sygg [EDH]

Commander VS S16E5: Tobias VS Hua Tuo VS Ruhan VS Sygg [EDH]

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Tobias Andrion decks.

Pensive Professor Pensive Professor
+6% Synergy $0.54
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+6% Synergy $0.29
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+5% Synergy $1.07
Erode Erode
+2% Synergy $5.71

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Tobias Andrion's abilities and overall game plan.

Persistent Petitioners Persistent Petitioners
+22% Synergy $1.14
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
+18% Synergy $0.19
Azor's Elocutors Azor's Elocutors
+18% Synergy $0.36
Minister of Impediments Minister of Impediments
+17% Synergy $0.13
Traveling Philosopher Traveling Philosopher
+16% Synergy $0.04
Droning Bureaucrats Droning Bureaucrats
+16% Synergy $0.14
Divination Divination
+14% Synergy $0.23
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
+13% Synergy $8.64
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+12% Synergy $0.38
Dromoka Warrior Dromoka Warrior
+11% Synergy $0.06

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Tobias Andrion decks.

Disenchant Disenchant
+11% Synergy $0.11
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+5% Synergy $1.39
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+2% Synergy $4.62
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.23
Propaganda Propaganda
-1% Synergy $3.04
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $3.68
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $2.02
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-19% Synergy $3.55
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-25% Synergy $1.20
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-32% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+5% Synergy $17.12
Force of Will Force of Will
+1% Synergy $64.63
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+1% Synergy $2.07
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $129.20
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $104.71
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $37.58
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $66.59
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $53.05
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $58.09
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-12% Synergy $41.55

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Tobias Andrion's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
+11% Synergy $7.19
Council of the Absolute Council of the Absolute
+11% Synergy $0.32
Aysen Bureaucrats Aysen Bureaucrats
+11% Synergy $0.11
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
+11% Synergy $1.77
Forecasting Fortune Teller Forecasting Fortune Teller
+11% Synergy $0.10
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+10% Synergy $0.29
Trusted Advisor Trusted Advisor
+10% Synergy $0.31
Scholarship Sponsor Scholarship Sponsor
+10% Synergy $0.39
Savannah Lions Savannah Lions
+10% Synergy $0.18
Masako the Humorless Masako the Humorless
+10% Synergy $27.35
Straw Soldiers Straw Soldiers
+9% Synergy $2.82
Wu Infantry Wu Infantry
+9% Synergy $1.12
Looming Altisaur Looming Altisaur
+9% Synergy $0.18
Giant Octopus Giant Octopus
+9% Synergy $0.12
Isamaru, Hound of Konda Isamaru, Hound of Konda
+9% Synergy $1.16
Lumengrid Warden Lumengrid Warden
+9% Synergy $0.05
Tomik, Distinguished Advokist Tomik, Distinguished Advokist
+8% Synergy $0.33
Sundial, Dawn Tyrant Sundial, Dawn Tyrant
+8% Synergy $0.16
Oreskos Swiftclaw Oreskos Swiftclaw
+8% Synergy $0.17
Coral Commando Coral Commando
+8% Synergy $0.03
Angelic Sleuth Angelic Sleuth
+8% Synergy $0.45
Fugitive Wizard Fugitive Wizard
+8% Synergy $0.06
Raptor Companion Raptor Companion
+8% Synergy $0.08
Regal Unicorn Regal Unicorn
+8% Synergy $0.26
Expedition Envoy Expedition Envoy
+8% Synergy $0.11
Valiant Guard Valiant Guard
+8% Synergy $0.08
Sworn Guardian Sworn Guardian
+8% Synergy $0.05
Trokin High Guard Trokin High Guard
+8% Synergy $0.16
Amphin Cutthroat Amphin Cutthroat
+8% Synergy $0.04
Water Elemental Water Elemental
+8% Synergy $68.73
Tax Collector Tax Collector
+7% Synergy $0.25
Celestial Regulator Celestial Regulator
+7% Synergy $0.09
Auramancer Auramancer
+7% Synergy $0.30
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+6% Synergy $7.68
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+6% Synergy $12.26
Alpha Myr Alpha Myr
+6% Synergy $0.13
Kasimir the Lone Wolf Kasimir the Lone Wolf
+6% Synergy $2.63
Eager Cadet Eager Cadet
+6% Synergy $0.30
Shu Elite Infantry Shu Elite Infantry
+6% Synergy $3.61
Devilthorn Fox Devilthorn Fox
+6% Synergy $0.20
Armored Cancrix Armored Cancrix
+6% Synergy $0.05
Phyrexian Hulk Phyrexian Hulk
+6% Synergy $0.02
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+3% Synergy $45.08
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+3% Synergy $0.29
The Council of Four The Council of Four
-1% Synergy $1.77
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-2% Synergy $17.18
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
-3% Synergy $0.53
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
-3% Synergy $0.32
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-9% Synergy $58.40
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-16% Synergy $0.31

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Tobias Andrion safe.

Absorb Absorb
+10% Synergy $0.41
Cancel Cancel
+9% Synergy $0.32
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+9% Synergy $0.36
Opt Opt
+8% Synergy $0.27
Rewind Rewind
+7% Synergy $0.43
Power Sink Power Sink
+7% Synergy $0.13
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+7% Synergy $0.38
Capsize Capsize
+7% Synergy $1.02
Remand Remand
+6% Synergy $0.37
Think Twice Think Twice
+6% Synergy $0.13
Overrule Overrule
+6% Synergy $0.40
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+5% Synergy $0.55
Quick Study Quick Study
+5% Synergy $0.19
Scars of the Veteran Scars of the Veteran
+5% Synergy $0.22
Polymorphist's Jest Polymorphist's Jest
+5% Synergy $5.81
Boomerang Boomerang
+5% Synergy $0.10
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+4% Synergy $0.18
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+4% Synergy $1.07
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+3% Synergy $0.50
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+3% Synergy $0.35
Reprieve Reprieve
+1% Synergy $1.34
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+1% Synergy $18.41
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
0% Synergy $2.17
Consider Consider
0% Synergy $0.31
Snap Snap
-1% Synergy $3.49
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $55.81
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-3% Synergy $1.05
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy $18.15
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.29
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $58.40
Swan Song Swan Song
-13% Synergy $8.00
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-16% Synergy $2.07
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-19% Synergy $1.37

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Tobias Andrion's game plan and control the board.

Preordain Preordain
+9% Synergy $0.52
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+8% Synergy $3.91
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+8% Synergy $0.72
Time Warp Time Warp
+6% Synergy $8.00
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+5% Synergy $0.31
Mind Spring Mind Spring
+5% Synergy $0.28
Armageddon Armageddon
+5% Synergy $15.97
Traumatize Traumatize
+5% Synergy $3.99
Concentrate Concentrate
+5% Synergy $0.20
Tidings Tidings
+5% Synergy $0.29
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
+4% Synergy $0.35
Mass Appeal Mass Appeal
+4% Synergy $0.98
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+4% Synergy $10.81
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+2% Synergy $0.34
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $11.80
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+2% Synergy $0.82
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+2% Synergy $0.26
Ponder Ponder
+1% Synergy $1.65
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-1% Synergy $5.63
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.32
Fabricate Fabricate
-3% Synergy $9.53
Windfall Windfall
-5% Synergy $4.86
Austere Command Austere Command
-9% Synergy $0.42
Farewell Farewell
-11% Synergy $6.25
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-14% Synergy $2.81

Utility Artifacts

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

Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+7% Synergy $0.58
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+7% Synergy $22.73
Meekstone Meekstone
+6% Synergy $12.24
The Stasis Coffin The Stasis Coffin
+6% Synergy $1.44
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+5% Synergy $10.53
Lumen-Class Frigate Lumen-Class Frigate
+5% Synergy $0.33
Thrumming Hivepool Thrumming Hivepool
+5% Synergy $0.87
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+5% Synergy $17.40
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+3% Synergy $9.24
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+3% Synergy $16.36
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+3% Synergy $16.01
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+2% Synergy $13.86
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+2% Synergy $8.64
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.30
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+1% Synergy $4.96
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
0% Synergy $4.94
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-2% Synergy $6.67
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-4% Synergy $0.38

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Tobias Andrion's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Cloak of Mists Cloak of Mists
+9% Synergy $0.43
Awesome Presence Awesome Presence
+9% Synergy $0.23
Journey to Nowhere Journey to Nowhere
+8% Synergy $0.47
Confiscate Confiscate
+7% Synergy $0.14
Knighthood Knighthood
+6% Synergy $0.37
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+5% Synergy $0.59
Telepathy Telepathy
+5% Synergy $1.13
Soul Barrier Soul Barrier
+5% Synergy $0.25
Kasmina's Transmutation Kasmina's Transmutation
+5% Synergy $0.23
Control Magic Control Magic
+5% Synergy $0.90
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+5% Synergy $0.45
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+4% Synergy $6.38
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+4% Synergy $0.25
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+4% Synergy $0.19
Land Tax Land Tax
+3% Synergy $13.68
Curiosity Curiosity
+3% Synergy $1.21
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+2% Synergy $5.26
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+2% Synergy $6.84
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+1% Synergy $0.39
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
0% Synergy $0.59
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
0% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $11.88
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $6.60

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Tobias Andrion to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Dovin, Hand of Control Dovin, Hand of Control
+3% Synergy $0.33
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-3% Synergy $7.01

Utility Lands

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

Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+11% Synergy $0.29
Memorial to Genius Memorial to Genius
+9% Synergy $0.16
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+8% Synergy $7.60
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+7% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+7% Synergy $1.33
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.26
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+5% Synergy $1.32
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+4% Synergy $1.84
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+4% Synergy $0.31
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $13.60
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.33
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-2% Synergy $0.38
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-3% Synergy $9.68
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $40.55
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.99
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $0.87
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-6% Synergy $3.94
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-11% Synergy $0.67
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-13% Synergy $30.75
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-21% Synergy $2.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy $0.33
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.29
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.35
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+6% Synergy $0.22
Azorius Cluestone Azorius Cluestone
+4% Synergy $0.08
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+2% Synergy $3.65
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $1122.75
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy $167.83
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-3% Synergy $4.55
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $2.20
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-9% Synergy $0.37
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-19% Synergy $2.48
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-28% Synergy $0.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-31% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-32% Synergy $0.98

Lands

The mana base foundation for Tobias Andrion decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+14% Synergy $0.14
Meandering River Meandering River
+10% Synergy $0.13
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+9% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.22
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+6% Synergy $0.36
Coastal Tower Coastal Tower
+6% Synergy $2.99
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+4% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.16
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+4% Synergy $0.22
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+4% Synergy $0.23
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+3% Synergy $0.25
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+3% Synergy $0.35
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+2% Synergy $0.16
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.13
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+1% Synergy $1.14
Island Island
-2% Synergy $0.07
Tundra Tundra
-2% Synergy $3000.00
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-2% Synergy $0.38
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $31.25
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.22
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-3% Synergy $19.38
Plains Plains
-4% Synergy $0.08
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-5% Synergy $0.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-7% Synergy $0.30
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-7% Synergy $11.05
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-10% Synergy $4.29
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-10% Synergy $6.52
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-12% Synergy $0.27
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-13% Synergy $8.20
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-14% Synergy $0.42
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-14% Synergy $5.31
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-15% Synergy $15.24
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-18% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-21% Synergy $0.82
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-24% Synergy $0.29
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-24% Synergy $18.63
Port Town Port Town
-25% Synergy $0.26
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-26% Synergy $0.29
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-27% Synergy $8.14
Command Tower Command Tower
-31% Synergy $0.28

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