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Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
Price tag $1.20

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

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1169 Current Rank
#1012 Last Week
#1602 Last Month

New Cards

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

Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+15% Synergy $10.25
Spectacular Spider-Man Spectacular Spider-Man
+5% Synergy $4.69
Arachne, Psionic Weaver Arachne, Psionic Weaver
+4% Synergy $0.30
Flash Thompson, Spider-Fan Flash Thompson, Spider-Fan
+4% Synergy $0.08
Aunt May Aunt May
+2% Synergy $0.23

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 $0.68
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+70% Synergy $7.02
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+67% Synergy $5.52
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+66% Synergy $0.18
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+65% Synergy $8.61
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+64% Synergy $0.17
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+62% Synergy $0.29
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+55% Synergy $0.63
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+55% Synergy $2.34
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+54% Synergy $2.42

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
+53% Synergy $0.80
Thancred Waters Thancred Waters
+53% Synergy $0.15
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+49% Synergy $3.51
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+48% Synergy $5.35
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+46% Synergy $1.40
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+35% Synergy $5.30
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+30% Synergy $3.38
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+11% Synergy $3.65
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+8% Synergy $1.36
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+4% Synergy $1.19

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $75.61
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $94.95
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $50.70
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $36.91
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-11% Synergy $32.03

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 $1.29
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+49% Synergy $5.70
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+48% Synergy $1.73
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+47% Synergy $0.14
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+43% Synergy $0.16
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+42% Synergy $2.86
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+40% Synergy $0.09
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+39% Synergy $1.57
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+39% Synergy $0.75
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+37% Synergy $5.50
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+37% Synergy $0.12
Gatta and Luzzu Gatta and Luzzu
+37% Synergy $0.23
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+36% Synergy $0.95
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+36% Synergy $0.18
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+35% Synergy $2.12
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+28% Synergy $0.11
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
+26% Synergy $0.17
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+23% Synergy $0.17
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
+23% Synergy $0.22
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+22% Synergy $25.34
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+22% Synergy $16.08
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+22% Synergy $0.49
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+22% Synergy $3.57
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+21% Synergy $0.20
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+21% Synergy $17.48
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+21% Synergy $24.82
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+20% Synergy $0.34
Alisaie Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur
+20% Synergy $0.19
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+19% Synergy $0.45
Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage
+19% Synergy $0.18
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+18% Synergy $18.84
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+18% Synergy $0.33
Sigrid, God-Favored Sigrid, God-Favored
+18% Synergy $0.26
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+17% Synergy $0.18
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
+17% Synergy $0.12
Peri Brown Peri Brown
+17% Synergy $0.11
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+15% Synergy $8.40
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+15% Synergy $2.37
G'raha Tia G'raha Tia
+15% Synergy $0.11
The Capitoline Triad The Capitoline Triad
+14% Synergy $2.02
Lord Jyscal Guado Lord Jyscal Guado
+13% Synergy $0.14
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+12% Synergy $0.41
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+12% Synergy $19.85
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+12% Synergy $0.22
The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+12% Synergy $0.49
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+10% Synergy $2.90
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+8% Synergy $19.75
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $4.15
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+4% Synergy $16.80
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-14% Synergy $42.37

Instants

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

Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+24% Synergy $1.30
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+19% Synergy $0.46
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+19% Synergy $0.70
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+16% Synergy $6.78
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+15% Synergy $8.69
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+12% Synergy $0.09
Reprieve Reprieve
+10% Synergy $1.33
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $0.65
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+4% Synergy $3.27
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+4% Synergy $7.99
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+4% Synergy $0.46
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.66
Get Lost Get Lost
+4% Synergy $4.43
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+4% Synergy $15.61
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+2% Synergy $0.33
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.23
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+1% Synergy $0.22
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+1% Synergy $0.27
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $18.17
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
0% Synergy $2.54
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-1% Synergy $0.56
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-7% Synergy $6.91
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-7% Synergy $0.86
Disenchant Disenchant
-9% Synergy $0.17

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 $0.78
What Must Be Done What Must Be Done
+15% Synergy $0.22
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+13% Synergy $0.27
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+13% Synergy $0.27
Ultima Ultima
+9% Synergy $0.67
Board the Weatherlight Board the Weatherlight
+9% Synergy $0.09
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+7% Synergy $1.70
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+7% Synergy $0.26
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+4% Synergy $1.23
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $0.70
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+3% Synergy $0.95
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.18
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $2.27
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+2% Synergy $2.16
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $3.35
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $2.22
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
0% Synergy $6.31
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.45
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-2% Synergy $0.81

Utility Artifacts

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

Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+42% Synergy $0.10
The Seriema The Seriema
+35% Synergy $0.79
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+33% Synergy $11.59
The Regalia The Regalia
+24% Synergy $1.70
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+21% Synergy $19.88
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+21% Synergy $2.12
Avacyn's Memorial Avacyn's Memorial
+19% Synergy $8.26
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+18% Synergy $36.91
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+17% Synergy $8.40
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+15% Synergy $23.80
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+13% Synergy $1.53
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+13% Synergy $1.54
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+12% Synergy $2.49
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+12% Synergy $13.82
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+12% Synergy $0.16
Crown of Gondor Crown of Gondor
+11% Synergy $0.24
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+9% Synergy $6.17
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+9% Synergy $0.59
Godsend Godsend
+8% Synergy $3.13
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+8% Synergy $0.28
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+8% Synergy $0.61
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+7% Synergy $28.06
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+6% Synergy $1.54
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+5% Synergy $1.03
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $9.90
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+5% Synergy $6.37
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+5% Synergy $0.26
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+4% Synergy $18.87
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+4% Synergy $0.41
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+3% Synergy $12.33
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.17
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+1% Synergy $39.60
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

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

Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+50% Synergy $0.34
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+33% Synergy $0.65
We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+21% Synergy $0.18
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+10% Synergy $2.19
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+10% Synergy $0.28
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+9% Synergy $0.24
Banish to Another Universe Banish to Another Universe
+8% Synergy $0.11
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+8% Synergy $0.16
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $24.55
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+1% Synergy $3.50
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-2% Synergy $5.46
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $2.95
Land Tax Land Tax
-5% Synergy $22.17
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-6% Synergy $4.99
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-7% Synergy $1.50
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-8% Synergy $1.61

Planeswalkers

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

The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+25% Synergy $3.48
Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+5% Synergy $1.01
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+4% Synergy $0.97
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+2% Synergy $0.65
Elspeth Resplendent Elspeth Resplendent
+2% Synergy $4.63
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-2% Synergy $30.44

Utility Lands

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

Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+44% Synergy $0.61
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+43% Synergy $0.72
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+35% Synergy $4.15
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+22% Synergy $1.87
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
+19% Synergy $4.40
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+18% Synergy $3.84
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+15% Synergy $11.99
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+13% Synergy $1.87
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+12% Synergy $39.21
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+8% Synergy $16.74
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $3.04
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $2.03
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+4% Synergy $12.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.31
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
0% Synergy $0.15
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
0% Synergy $6.54
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.80
Lotus Field Lotus Field
0% Synergy $7.21
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.13
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.14
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $35.27
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-4% Synergy $0.15
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-4% Synergy $6.28
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-5% Synergy $0.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+52% Synergy $1.78
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+23% Synergy $23.24
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+23% Synergy $62.61
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+23% Synergy $0.43
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+18% Synergy $16.61
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+17% Synergy $5.28
White Auracite White Auracite
+16% Synergy $0.10
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+12% Synergy $0.32
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+10% Synergy $0.26
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+10% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $1.05
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+5% Synergy $19.61
Blitzball Blitzball
+5% Synergy $0.09
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.48
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+4% Synergy $2.17
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $181.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.48
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $2.60
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.06
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.16
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-4% Synergy $0.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.12

Lands

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

Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+24% Synergy $6.61
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+22% Synergy $0.18
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+20% Synergy $2.58
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+9% Synergy $3.16
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $4.15
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.66
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $0.70
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.52
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.05
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+2% Synergy $2.16
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.23
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+1% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.17
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-2% Synergy $0.27

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