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Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
Price tag $1.21

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

#1174 Current Rank
#1164 Last Week
#1486 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
+11% Synergy $0.42
Encumbered Reejerey Encumbered Reejerey
+1% Synergy $0.18
Riverguard's Reflexes Riverguard's Reflexes
+1% Synergy $0.07
Wanderbrine Trapper Wanderbrine Trapper
+1% Synergy $0.21
Spiral into Solitude Spiral into Solitude
+1% Synergy $0.12

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 $0.73
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+69% Synergy $6.62
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+67% Synergy $0.17
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+66% Synergy $7.48
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+63% Synergy $9.64
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+62% Synergy $0.17
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+62% Synergy $0.40
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+55% Synergy $1.50
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+54% Synergy $0.41
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+54% Synergy $2.87

Top Cards

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

Thancred Waters Thancred Waters
+52% Synergy $0.16
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+48% Synergy $3.72
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+48% Synergy $0.15
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+47% Synergy $3.03
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+45% Synergy $1.08
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+36% Synergy $6.34
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+28% Synergy $4.13
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+9% Synergy $3.84
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.16
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% 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 $99.32
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $98.84
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $47.42
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $48.00
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $31.52

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
+51% Synergy $0.71
The Wandering Rescuer The Wandering Rescuer
+50% Synergy $2.35
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+49% Synergy $2.97
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+48% Synergy $6.30
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+40% Synergy $1.78
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+40% Synergy $0.20
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+39% Synergy $0.09
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+38% Synergy $0.14
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+38% Synergy $0.58
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+38% Synergy $0.23
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+37% Synergy $2.30
Gatta and Luzzu Gatta and Luzzu
+36% Synergy $0.16
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+35% Synergy $0.52
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+33% Synergy $5.49
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+33% Synergy $3.52
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+27% Synergy $0.08
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
+24% Synergy $0.17
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+22% Synergy $16.89
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+22% Synergy $0.30
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+22% Synergy $18.93
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+22% Synergy $0.61
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+22% Synergy $4.72
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
+22% Synergy $0.34
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+21% Synergy $29.70
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+21% Synergy $16.68
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+21% Synergy $0.19
Alisaie Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur
+20% Synergy $0.19
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+19% Synergy $0.23
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+18% Synergy $17.18
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+18% Synergy $0.31
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+18% Synergy $0.49
Sigrid, God-Favored Sigrid, God-Favored
+18% Synergy $0.24
Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage
+18% Synergy $0.20
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
+17% Synergy $0.07
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+16% Synergy $5.17
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+16% Synergy $0.50
Peri Brown Peri Brown
+16% Synergy $0.13
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+15% Synergy $8.39
G'raha Tia G'raha Tia
+14% Synergy $0.08
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+13% Synergy $2.94
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+13% Synergy $0.41
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+13% Synergy $6.88
Lord Jyscal Guado Lord Jyscal Guado
+13% Synergy $0.16
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+12% Synergy $19.94
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+7% Synergy $18.13
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+3% Synergy $17.38
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+3% Synergy $16.21
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+2% Synergy $3.77
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+2% Synergy $4.39
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-14% Synergy $46.54

Instants

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

Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+25% Synergy $1.29
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+20% Synergy $0.27
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+20% Synergy $0.91
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+16% Synergy $8.26
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+14% Synergy $14.64
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+12% Synergy $0.10
Reprieve Reprieve
+10% Synergy $1.32
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+6% Synergy $0.87
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+4% Synergy $4.53
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+3% Synergy $0.47
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.44
Get Lost Get Lost
+3% Synergy $4.76
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+3% Synergy $21.04
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+3% Synergy $0.38
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $8.46
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+2% Synergy $0.22
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.32
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $17.09
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
0% Synergy $3.07
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
0% Synergy $0.35
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.26
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-1% Synergy $1.08
Silence Silence
-3% Synergy $6.37
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-7% Synergy $0.97
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-8% Synergy $7.77
Disenchant Disenchant
-8% Synergy $0.10

Sorceries

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

Search for Glory Search for Glory
+19% Synergy $0.93
What Must Be Done What Must Be Done
+15% Synergy $0.21
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+14% Synergy $0.36
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+12% Synergy $0.30
Ultima Ultima
+9% Synergy $0.87
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+8% Synergy $2.35
Board the Weatherlight Board the Weatherlight
+8% Synergy $0.06
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+7% Synergy $0.28
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $0.97
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+4% Synergy $1.58
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.43
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $2.73
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $0.73
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+3% Synergy $1.82
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $4.79
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $2.24
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
0% Synergy $5.73
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.52

Utility Artifacts

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

The Seriema The Seriema
+41% Synergy $0.78
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+41% Synergy $0.09
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+30% Synergy $13.35
The Regalia The Regalia
+23% Synergy $0.90
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+20% Synergy $24.06
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+20% Synergy $2.24
Avacyn's Memorial Avacyn's Memorial
+18% Synergy $10.29
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+17% Synergy $41.18
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+17% Synergy $10.31
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+14% Synergy $21.25
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+13% Synergy $2.22
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+12% Synergy $4.74
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+12% Synergy $0.24
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+12% Synergy $2.86
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+11% Synergy $5.43
Crown of Gondor Crown of Gondor
+10% Synergy $0.24
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+10% Synergy $0.31
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+9% Synergy $4.85
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+8% Synergy $0.40
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+7% Synergy $0.63
Godsend Godsend
+7% Synergy $3.13
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.55
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+6% Synergy $1.18
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+6% Synergy $31.93
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+6% Synergy $0.30
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $11.62
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+5% Synergy $12.58
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+5% Synergy $8.54
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+3% Synergy $12.36
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.22
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.23
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+1% Synergy $29.79
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+1% Synergy $50.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

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

Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+49% Synergy $0.37
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+33% Synergy $0.93
We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+20% Synergy $0.23
Search for Dagger Search for Dagger
+10% Synergy $4.06
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+9% Synergy $2.07
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+9% Synergy $0.30
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+8% Synergy $0.36
Banish to Another Universe Banish to Another Universe
+8% Synergy $0.10
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+7% Synergy $0.15
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $2.96
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-1% Synergy $6.31
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-1% Synergy $28.55
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $8.49
Land Tax Land Tax
-5% Synergy $24.31
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-7% Synergy $5.73
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-7% Synergy $2.10
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-8% Synergy $1.79

Planeswalkers

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

The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+26% Synergy $4.05
Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+6% Synergy $1.02
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+4% Synergy $1.58
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+3% Synergy $1.08
Elspeth Resplendent Elspeth Resplendent
+3% Synergy $3.86
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-3% Synergy $29.12

Utility Lands

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

Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+45% Synergy $0.36
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+41% Synergy $0.60
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+35% Synergy $4.39
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+23% Synergy $0.82
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
+18% Synergy $6.45
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+17% Synergy $5.18
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+15% Synergy $13.31
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+12% Synergy $3.25
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+10% Synergy $45.08
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+7% Synergy $19.58
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $5.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $3.28
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.59
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+3% Synergy $14.28
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+2% Synergy $5.12
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+1% Synergy $0.15
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
0% Synergy $0.14
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.11
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $1.13
Lotus Field Lotus Field
0% Synergy $8.46
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.27
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-1% Synergy $4.57
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.16
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-4% Synergy $0.15
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-4% Synergy $0.06
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-4% Synergy $6.11
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $35.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+53% Synergy $1.81
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+23% Synergy $65.66
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+22% Synergy $0.44
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+21% Synergy $31.84
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+17% Synergy $4.70
White Auracite White Auracite
+17% Synergy $0.13
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+17% Synergy $16.99
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+13% Synergy $0.19
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+10% Synergy $0.43
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+9% Synergy $0.41
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $1.71
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+5% Synergy $19.96
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+5% Synergy $1.75
Blitzball Blitzball
+5% Synergy $0.10
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.32
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $175.80
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.72
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.18
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-4% Synergy $0.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.23

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 $6.57
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+22% Synergy $0.20
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+19% Synergy $2.62
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+8% Synergy $3.83
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $0.97
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.27
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.44
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+3% Synergy $0.15
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.20
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+2% Synergy $3.77
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.32
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $2.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.21
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.23
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.26
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-1% Synergy $0.36

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