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Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
Price tag $0.83

Legendary CreatureElder Wizard

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1193 Current Rank
#1172 Last Week
#1555 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn decks.

The Duke, Rebel Sentry The Duke, Rebel Sentry
+9% Synergy $0.21
Appa, Steadfast Guardian Appa, Steadfast Guardian
+2% Synergy $17.08
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+1% Synergy $2.40
Monk Gyatso Monk Gyatso
+1% Synergy $5.99
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
-4% Synergy $3.36

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn's abilities and overall game plan.

Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+76% Synergy $0.70
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+70% Synergy $5.80
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+67% Synergy $6.10
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+66% Synergy $0.14
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+63% Synergy $9.37
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+63% Synergy $0.22
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+62% Synergy $0.46
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+55% Synergy $0.39
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+55% Synergy $2.57
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+54% Synergy $0.99

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn decks.

Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+52% Synergy $0.62
Thancred Waters Thancred Waters
+52% Synergy $0.12
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+48% Synergy $2.81
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+47% Synergy $3.83
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+46% Synergy $0.88
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+36% Synergy $5.38
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+28% Synergy $3.44
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+10% Synergy $3.89
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $1.06
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+4% Synergy $1.71

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $91.84
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $89.88
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $46.24
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $44.01
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $30.49

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

The Wandering Rescuer The Wandering Rescuer
+50% Synergy $2.06
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+49% Synergy $2.26
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+48% Synergy $0.09
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+48% Synergy $6.11
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+41% Synergy $1.26
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+41% Synergy $0.15
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+40% Synergy $0.08
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+40% Synergy $0.43
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+38% Synergy $2.47
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+38% Synergy $0.11
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+37% Synergy $0.19
Gatta and Luzzu Gatta and Luzzu
+36% Synergy $0.21
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+35% Synergy $0.58
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+35% Synergy $6.11
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+34% Synergy $3.60
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+28% Synergy $0.08
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
+25% Synergy $0.14
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+23% Synergy $16.58
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
+23% Synergy $0.23
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+22% Synergy $28.65
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+22% Synergy $16.85
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+22% Synergy $0.50
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+21% Synergy $0.28
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+21% Synergy $17.34
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+21% Synergy $0.20
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+21% Synergy $3.86
Alisaie Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur
+20% Synergy $0.18
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+19% Synergy $16.50
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+19% Synergy $0.45
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+18% Synergy $0.32
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+18% Synergy $0.23
Sigrid, God-Favored Sigrid, God-Favored
+18% Synergy $0.21
Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage
+18% Synergy $0.13
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
+17% Synergy $0.09
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+16% Synergy $0.35
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+16% Synergy $6.13
Peri Brown Peri Brown
+16% Synergy $0.09
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+14% Synergy $6.18
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+14% Synergy $4.83
G'raha Tia G'raha Tia
+14% Synergy $0.07
Lord Jyscal Guado Lord Jyscal Guado
+13% Synergy $0.16
The Capitoline Triad The Capitoline Triad
+13% Synergy $2.94
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+12% Synergy $0.29
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+12% Synergy $18.70
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+11% Synergy $2.09
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+8% Synergy $16.10
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+4% Synergy $16.65
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $3.79
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+2% Synergy $3.59
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-13% Synergy $42.73

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn safe.

Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+25% Synergy $0.80
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+20% Synergy $0.30
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+19% Synergy $0.99
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+16% Synergy $7.50
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+15% Synergy $9.22
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+13% Synergy $0.05
Reprieve Reprieve
+10% Synergy $1.19
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+6% Synergy $0.96
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+5% Synergy $3.79
Get Lost Get Lost
+4% Synergy $3.79
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+3% Synergy $7.82
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+3% Synergy $0.46
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.61
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+3% Synergy $17.61
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+2% Synergy $0.44
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.27
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+1% Synergy $0.25
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $14.89
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
0% Synergy $2.75
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
0% Synergy $0.26
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-1% Synergy $0.90
Silence Silence
-3% Synergy $6.19
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-7% Synergy $0.75
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-8% Synergy $6.73
Disenchant Disenchant
-8% Synergy $0.14

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn's game plan and control the board.

Search for Glory Search for Glory
+17% Synergy $0.83
What Must Be Done What Must Be Done
+15% Synergy $0.22
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+13% Synergy $0.32
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+13% Synergy $0.23
Ultima Ultima
+9% Synergy $0.40
Board the Weatherlight Board the Weatherlight
+8% Synergy $0.09
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+7% Synergy $1.87
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+7% Synergy $0.22
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+4% Synergy $1.31
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $1.06
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.27
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+3% Synergy $1.23
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $2.70
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+2% Synergy $2.11
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $3.39
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $0.78
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
0% Synergy $5.95
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.45
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-2% Synergy $0.90

Utility Artifacts

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

Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+42% Synergy $0.11
The Seriema The Seriema
+39% Synergy $0.93
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+32% Synergy $12.56
The Regalia The Regalia
+23% Synergy $0.84
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+21% Synergy $19.89
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+21% Synergy $2.34
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+18% Synergy $36.41
Avacyn's Memorial Avacyn's Memorial
+18% Synergy $9.89
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+17% Synergy $9.33
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+14% Synergy $20.95
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+13% Synergy $1.62
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+12% Synergy $3.70
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+12% Synergy $3.18
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+12% Synergy $0.19
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+11% Synergy $16.64
Crown of Gondor Crown of Gondor
+11% Synergy $0.20
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+10% Synergy $0.32
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+9% Synergy $4.70
Godsend Godsend
+8% Synergy $3.11
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+8% Synergy $0.29
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.55
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+6% Synergy $1.11
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+6% Synergy $29.23
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+6% Synergy $0.37
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $8.28
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+5% Synergy $6.57
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+5% Synergy $0.25
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+4% Synergy $15.51
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+3% Synergy $11.86
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.30
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.19
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+1% Synergy $32.48
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+1% Synergy $42.90
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.20

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+50% Synergy $0.31
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+33% Synergy $1.47
We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+21% Synergy $0.18
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+10% Synergy $0.30
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+9% Synergy $2.09
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+9% Synergy $0.32
Banish to Another Universe Banish to Another Universe
+8% Synergy $0.11
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+7% Synergy $0.12
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+1% Synergy $2.24
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
0% Synergy $26.05
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-2% Synergy $4.41
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $7.94
Land Tax Land Tax
-4% Synergy $20.00
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-7% Synergy $4.69
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-8% Synergy $1.80
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-8% Synergy $0.96

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+27% Synergy $3.15
Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+6% Synergy $0.92
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+4% Synergy $1.33
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+3% Synergy $0.90
Elspeth Resplendent Elspeth Resplendent
+2% Synergy $4.19
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-2% Synergy $29.84

Utility Lands

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

Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+45% Synergy $0.23
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+43% Synergy $0.68
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+36% Synergy $3.51
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+22% Synergy $1.21
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+19% Synergy $5.10
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
+19% Synergy $6.40
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+15% Synergy $13.12
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+12% Synergy $38.24
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+12% Synergy $2.77
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+8% Synergy $18.39
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $4.92
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $2.26
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.43
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+4% Synergy $13.56
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
0% Synergy $0.19
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.87
Lotus Field Lotus Field
0% Synergy $7.73
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.11
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-1% Synergy $4.47
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $34.91
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-3% Synergy $0.20
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-4% Synergy $0.15
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-4% Synergy $5.71
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-4% Synergy $0.05

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+52% Synergy $2.49
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+24% Synergy $61.28
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+23% Synergy $25.64
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+23% Synergy $0.51
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+18% Synergy $4.96
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+17% Synergy $18.57
White Auracite White Auracite
+16% Synergy $0.10
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+13% Synergy $0.16
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+10% Synergy $0.31
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+9% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $1.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.34
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+5% Synergy $1.54
Blitzball Blitzball
+5% Synergy $0.09
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+4% Synergy $16.68
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $175.57
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.92
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.15
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-4% Synergy $0.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.17

Lands

The mana base foundation for Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+23% Synergy $6.69
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+22% Synergy $0.16
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+20% Synergy $2.41
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+9% Synergy $3.31
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $1.06
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $3.79
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.61
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.42
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+2% Synergy $2.11
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.27
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+1% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.20
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-2% Synergy $0.37

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