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Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
Price tag $0.93

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

#1323 Current Rank
#1214 Last Week
#1464 Last Month

New Cards

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

Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
+19% Synergy $0.32
Agent Bishop, Man in Black Agent Bishop, Man in Black
+4% Synergy $0.50
Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian
+4% Synergy $0.26
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+1% Synergy $0.62
Continue? Continue?
+1% Synergy $4.28

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
+75% Synergy $0.84
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+68% Synergy $7.64
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+66% Synergy $0.26
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+65% Synergy $8.68
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+62% Synergy $10.17
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+62% Synergy $0.52
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+61% Synergy $0.18
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+55% Synergy $1.73
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+54% Synergy $0.46
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+53% Synergy $3.75

Top Cards

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

Thancred Waters Thancred Waters
+51% Synergy $0.22
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+48% Synergy $5.52
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+48% Synergy $0.22
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+46% Synergy $4.42
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+45% Synergy $1.04
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+37% Synergy $8.56
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+28% Synergy $4.35
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+8% Synergy $4.41
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.35
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.23

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $106.71
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $7.45
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $111.70
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $51.58
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $50.17
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $32.48

Creatures

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

Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+50% Synergy $0.67
The Wandering Rescuer The Wandering Rescuer
+50% Synergy $2.53
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+49% Synergy $3.29
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+46% Synergy $7.26
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+40% Synergy $2.74
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+40% Synergy $0.31
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+39% Synergy $0.21
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+39% Synergy $0.52
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+38% Synergy $0.22
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+38% Synergy $0.34
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+36% Synergy $2.12
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+36% Synergy $0.45
Gatta and Luzzu Gatta and Luzzu
+36% Synergy $0.27
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+33% Synergy $5.70
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+33% Synergy $3.08
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+25% Synergy $0.21
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
+24% Synergy $0.28
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+23% Synergy $0.32
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+23% Synergy $20.81
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+22% Synergy $17.44
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+22% Synergy $0.60
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+22% Synergy $4.06
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+21% Synergy $31.50
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+21% Synergy $18.71
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+21% Synergy $0.22
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
+20% Synergy $0.39
Alisaie Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur
+20% Synergy $0.35
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+19% Synergy $0.24
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+18% Synergy $18.02
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+18% Synergy $5.49
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+18% Synergy $0.46
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+17% Synergy $0.37
Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage
+17% Synergy $0.29
Sigrid, God-Favored Sigrid, God-Favored
+17% Synergy $0.24
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
+16% Synergy $0.18
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+15% Synergy $0.45
Peri Brown Peri Brown
+15% Synergy $0.28
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+14% Synergy $5.99
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+13% Synergy $3.66
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+13% Synergy $0.47
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+13% Synergy $5.88
G'raha Tia G'raha Tia
+13% Synergy $0.18
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+12% Synergy $27.25
Spectacular Spider-Man Spectacular Spider-Man
+10% Synergy $88.69
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+7% Synergy $21.51
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+4% Synergy $21.24
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+3% Synergy $18.58
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+3% Synergy $4.72
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.44
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-13% Synergy $54.22

Instants

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

Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+25% Synergy $1.68
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+20% Synergy $0.37
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+20% Synergy $0.70
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+16% Synergy $7.71
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+14% Synergy $15.46
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+12% Synergy $0.22
Reprieve Reprieve
+9% Synergy $1.90
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $1.18
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+3% Synergy $4.30
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+3% Synergy $0.48
Get Lost Get Lost
+3% Synergy $5.41
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+3% Synergy $0.42
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $7.06
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.41
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+2% Synergy $22.83
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+2% Synergy $0.31
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.34
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $18.77
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
0% Synergy $3.61
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.34
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
-1% Synergy $0.38
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-2% Synergy $0.79
Silence Silence
-4% Synergy $7.41
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-7% Synergy $1.22
Disenchant Disenchant
-8% Synergy $0.12
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-9% Synergy $8.67

Sorceries

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

Search for Glory Search for Glory
+20% Synergy $0.90
What Must Be Done What Must Be Done
+15% Synergy $0.27
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+13% Synergy $0.34
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+11% Synergy $0.31
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+9% Synergy $2.09
Ultima Ultima
+9% Synergy $0.45
Board the Weatherlight Board the Weatherlight
+8% Synergy $0.14
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+7% Synergy $0.33
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.43
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $1.15
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+4% Synergy $1.97
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $0.72
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+3% Synergy $1.08
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $3.05
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $2.47
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
0% Synergy $6.29
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.60

Utility Artifacts

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

The Seriema The Seriema
+43% Synergy $0.83
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+42% Synergy $0.25
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+30% Synergy $14.47
The Regalia The Regalia
+23% Synergy $1.12
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+21% Synergy $3.99
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+20% Synergy $28.23
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+17% Synergy $39.49
Avacyn's Memorial Avacyn's Memorial
+17% Synergy $9.42
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+16% Synergy $7.93
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+13% Synergy $21.78
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+12% Synergy $4.70
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+12% Synergy $0.31
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+12% Synergy $1.96
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+11% Synergy $4.79
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+11% Synergy $2.54
Crown of Gondor Crown of Gondor
+10% Synergy $0.37
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+9% Synergy $5.99
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+9% Synergy $0.46
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+8% Synergy $0.40
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+7% Synergy $0.50
Godsend Godsend
+7% Synergy $4.25
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.72
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+6% Synergy $1.50
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+6% Synergy $0.30
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $10.91
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+5% Synergy $30.10
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+5% Synergy $12.19
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+5% Synergy $10.17
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+3% Synergy $12.38
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+2% Synergy $36.49
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.30
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+1% Synergy $59.49
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $2.00

Enchantments

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

Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+50% Synergy $0.53
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+34% Synergy $1.11
We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+20% Synergy $0.34
Search for Dagger Search for Dagger
+12% Synergy $2.63
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+9% Synergy $3.11
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+9% Synergy $0.35
Banish to Another Universe Banish to Another Universe
+8% Synergy $0.13
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+7% Synergy $0.47
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+7% Synergy $0.31
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $5.05
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-1% Synergy $28.99
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-2% Synergy $5.70
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $8.76
Land Tax Land Tax
-6% Synergy $25.67
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-8% Synergy $5.87
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-8% Synergy $2.76
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-8% Synergy $2.55

Planeswalkers

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

The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+27% Synergy $3.83
Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+6% Synergy $1.07
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+4% Synergy $1.59
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+3% Synergy $1.87
Elspeth Resplendent Elspeth Resplendent
+3% Synergy $4.03
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-4% Synergy $40.05

Utility Lands

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

Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+45% Synergy $0.34
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+41% Synergy $0.54
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+35% Synergy $6.34
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+22% Synergy $1.25
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+18% Synergy $6.11
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
+17% Synergy $6.28
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+16% Synergy $12.62
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+11% Synergy $3.00
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+10% Synergy $44.23
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+7% Synergy $22.56
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $3.70
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $8.92
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.44
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+3% Synergy $5.50
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+3% Synergy $15.14
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+1% Synergy $1.00
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
0% Synergy $0.25
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $1.16
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.26
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-2% Synergy $5.29
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-2% Synergy $5.36
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-3% Synergy $0.30
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $37.51
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-4% Synergy $0.28
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-5% Synergy $7.13

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+52% Synergy $2.65
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+22% Synergy $70.64
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+21% Synergy $34.33
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+21% Synergy $0.88
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+17% Synergy $5.06
White Auracite White Auracite
+16% Synergy $0.18
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+16% Synergy $20.03
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+13% Synergy $0.35
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+10% Synergy $0.42
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+9% Synergy $0.42
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $2.53
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+5% Synergy $21.86
Blitzball Blitzball
+5% Synergy $0.18
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.44
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+4% Synergy $1.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.25
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.08
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.21
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-4% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.33

Lands

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

Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+22% Synergy $7.27
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+21% Synergy $0.35
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+18% Synergy $2.70
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+7% Synergy $3.57
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $1.15
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+4% Synergy $0.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.20
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.41
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.30
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.44
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.34
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $2.47
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.26
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.34
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-1% Synergy $0.39

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