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Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
Price tag $0.87

Legendary CreatureElder Wizard

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1141 Current Rank
#1174 Last Week
#1676 Last Month

New Cards

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

The Seriema The Seriema
+30% Synergy $1.02
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+6% Synergy $49.29
Flash Thompson, Spider-Fan Flash Thompson, Spider-Fan
+6% Synergy $2.40
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+5% Synergy $3.85
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
0% Synergy $8.07

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
+77% Synergy $0.52
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+71% Synergy $5.61
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+69% Synergy $4.83
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+67% Synergy $8.57
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+65% Synergy $0.22
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+64% Synergy $0.29
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+62% Synergy $0.32
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+57% Synergy $0.71
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+55% Synergy $2.51
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+54% Synergy $1.08

Top Cards

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

Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+54% Synergy $3.22
Thancred Waters Thancred Waters
+53% Synergy $0.14
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+51% Synergy $3.39
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+48% Synergy $3.72
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+47% Synergy $1.92
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+36% Synergy $5.28
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+31% Synergy $3.48
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+13% Synergy $3.07
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+8% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+4% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $82.70
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $95.04
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $49.97
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $36.35
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $35.22

Creatures

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

The Wandering Rescuer The Wandering Rescuer
+52% Synergy $1.62
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+48% Synergy $5.56
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+47% Synergy $0.16
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+47% Synergy $2.12
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+44% Synergy $0.20
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+43% Synergy $3.08
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+42% Synergy $0.12
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+40% Synergy $1.60
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+40% Synergy $0.68
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+38% Synergy $3.46
Gatta and Luzzu Gatta and Luzzu
+37% Synergy $0.17
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+36% Synergy $0.45
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+36% Synergy $1.33
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+36% Synergy $0.12
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+36% Synergy $0.21
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+28% Synergy $0.09
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
+26% Synergy $0.18
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+23% Synergy $0.45
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
+23% Synergy $0.34
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+22% Synergy $16.56
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+22% Synergy $15.27
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+22% Synergy $24.03
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+22% Synergy $2.46
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+21% Synergy $25.12
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+20% Synergy $0.23
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+20% Synergy $0.16
Alisaie Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur
+20% Synergy $0.29
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+19% Synergy $0.44
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+19% Synergy $0.35
Sigrid, God-Favored Sigrid, God-Favored
+19% Synergy $0.25
Peri Brown Peri Brown
+19% Synergy $0.17
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+18% Synergy $0.33
Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage
+18% Synergy $0.16
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
+18% Synergy $0.13
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+17% Synergy $21.73
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+16% Synergy $0.56
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+15% Synergy $7.77
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+15% Synergy $1.67
G'raha Tia G'raha Tia
+15% Synergy $0.06
The Capitoline Triad The Capitoline Triad
+14% Synergy $1.86
Lord Jyscal Guado Lord Jyscal Guado
+13% Synergy $0.16
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+12% Synergy $0.36
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+12% Synergy $21.54
Isamaru, Hound of Konda Isamaru, Hound of Konda
+12% Synergy $0.79
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+12% Synergy $0.26
The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+12% Synergy $0.79
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+9% Synergy $18.86
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $3.96
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+3% Synergy $16.49
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-14% Synergy $47.96

Instants

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

Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+25% Synergy $1.19
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+22% Synergy $0.38
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+20% Synergy $0.75
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+17% Synergy $6.26
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+13% Synergy $8.32
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+12% Synergy $0.10
Reprieve Reprieve
+11% Synergy $1.07
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $0.74
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+5% Synergy $6.24
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+4% Synergy $2.84
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.69
Get Lost Get Lost
+4% Synergy $5.08
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+4% Synergy $16.26
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+3% Synergy $0.43
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+3% Synergy $0.42
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.27
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+1% Synergy $0.24
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+1% Synergy $0.24
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $16.96
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
0% Synergy $2.29
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-1% Synergy $0.40
Silence Silence
-3% Synergy $7.00
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-7% Synergy $4.89
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-7% Synergy $0.86
Disenchant Disenchant
-8% Synergy $0.16

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 $0.81
What Must Be Done What Must Be Done
+16% Synergy $0.21
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+13% Synergy $0.27
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+13% Synergy $0.30
Ultima Ultima
+10% Synergy $0.69
Board the Weatherlight Board the Weatherlight
+10% Synergy $0.06
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+7% Synergy $1.32
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+7% Synergy $0.35
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+5% Synergy $1.37
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $0.66
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+4% Synergy $1.28
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $2.30
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.36
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+2% Synergy $1.25
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $4.02
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $1.71
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+1% Synergy $5.74
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.63
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-2% Synergy $0.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+42% Synergy $0.10
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+32% Synergy $15.53
The Regalia The Regalia
+25% Synergy $1.93
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+22% Synergy $18.25
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+20% Synergy $34.63
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+20% Synergy $2.28
Avacyn's Memorial Avacyn's Memorial
+20% Synergy $6.35
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+17% Synergy $8.62
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+16% Synergy $28.72
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+15% Synergy $1.59
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+14% Synergy $1.51
Crown of Gondor Crown of Gondor
+13% Synergy $0.27
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+12% Synergy $3.10
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+11% Synergy $14.65
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+11% Synergy $0.19
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+10% Synergy $6.62
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+10% Synergy $0.46
Godsend Godsend
+8% Synergy $3.47
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+8% Synergy $0.50
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+8% Synergy $0.45
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+7% Synergy $26.38
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+6% Synergy $12.44
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+6% Synergy $0.31
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+5% Synergy $0.61
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+5% Synergy $1.13
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+5% Synergy $7.65
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+4% Synergy $5.65
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+4% Synergy $0.37
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+4% Synergy $3.17
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+3% Synergy $12.48
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+2% Synergy $35.04
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+2% Synergy $18.85
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.25
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+2% Synergy $44.16
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

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

Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+50% Synergy $0.36
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+34% Synergy $0.58
We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+21% Synergy $0.20
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+11% Synergy $2.59
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+10% Synergy $0.23
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+9% Synergy $0.52
Banish to Another Universe Banish to Another Universe
+9% Synergy $0.10
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+8% Synergy $0.24
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $24.24
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $4.04
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-1% Synergy $3.29
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-3% Synergy $4.59
Land Tax Land Tax
-6% Synergy $20.65
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-6% Synergy $6.02
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-7% Synergy $1.51
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-7% Synergy $1.54

Planeswalkers

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

The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+26% Synergy $3.19
Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+5% Synergy $0.92
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $0.98
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+4% Synergy $0.86
Elspeth Resplendent Elspeth Resplendent
+2% Synergy $3.87
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-3% Synergy $35.15

Utility Lands

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

Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+45% Synergy $0.43
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+44% Synergy $0.53
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+37% Synergy $4.80
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+24% Synergy $1.37
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
+21% Synergy $4.53
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+19% Synergy $3.42
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+15% Synergy $12.11
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+14% Synergy $1.68
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+12% Synergy $35.87
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+7% Synergy $16.80
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $2.90
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.40
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+4% Synergy $11.12
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.59
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.85
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.33
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-1% Synergy $0.18
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.15
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-3% Synergy $0.16
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-4% Synergy $0.23
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $42.14
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-5% Synergy $6.83
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-6% Synergy $0.09

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+55% Synergy $1.23
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+24% Synergy $0.43
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+23% Synergy $20.31
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+23% Synergy $65.81
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+19% Synergy $15.81
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+18% Synergy $4.88
White Auracite White Auracite
+16% Synergy $0.12
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+13% Synergy $0.18
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+11% Synergy $0.34
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+10% Synergy $0.40
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+6% Synergy $18.60
Blitzball Blitzball
+6% Synergy $0.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.51
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $1.15
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+4% Synergy $2.33
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $173.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.38
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.15
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-5% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.21

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 $5.90
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+22% Synergy $0.16
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+21% Synergy $1.98
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+9% Synergy $3.18
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $3.96
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.69
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $0.66
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.55
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.06
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.27
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $1.71
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+1% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.21
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-2% Synergy $0.33

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