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Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
Price tag $1.04

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

#1303 Current Rank
#1175 Last Week
#1446 Last Month

New Cards

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

Agent Bishop, Man in Black Agent Bishop, Man in Black
+9% Synergy $0.34
Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian
+6% Synergy $0.16
Sally Pride, Lioness Leader Sally Pride, Lioness Leader
+6% Synergy $0.39
Page, Loose Leaf Page, Loose Leaf
+5% Synergy $0.15
Continue? Continue?
+3% Synergy $3.87

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 $0.98
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+68% Synergy $8.87
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+66% Synergy $0.26
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+64% Synergy $7.86
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+62% Synergy $1.44
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+61% Synergy $8.95
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+61% Synergy $0.34
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+54% Synergy $1.85
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+53% Synergy $0.47
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.

Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+50% Synergy $3.25
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+47% Synergy $6.62
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+47% Synergy $0.23
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+46% Synergy $4.49
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+44% Synergy $1.09
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+37% Synergy $7.29
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+27% Synergy $5.37
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+8% Synergy $4.41
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $0.97
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $0.91

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $99.03
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $6.50
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $122.46
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $55.57
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $57.27
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $36.19

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 $0.71
Thancred Waters Thancred Waters
+50% Synergy $0.19
The Wandering Rescuer The Wandering Rescuer
+49% Synergy $2.02
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+46% Synergy $5.85
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+39% Synergy $2.64
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+39% Synergy $0.30
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+39% Synergy $0.63
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+39% Synergy $0.28
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+38% Synergy $0.16
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+38% Synergy $0.29
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+36% Synergy $2.78
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+36% Synergy $0.71
Gatta and Luzzu Gatta and Luzzu
+34% Synergy $0.30
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+33% Synergy $3.28
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+32% Synergy $5.46
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+25% Synergy $0.22
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+23% Synergy $0.39
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+23% Synergy $19.74
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
+23% Synergy $0.23
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+22% Synergy $28.11
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+22% Synergy $22.29
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+22% Synergy $0.74
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+21% Synergy $19.30
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+21% Synergy $3.87
Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
+21% Synergy $0.32
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+20% Synergy $0.22
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
+20% Synergy $0.45
Alisaie Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur
+20% Synergy $0.29
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+19% Synergy $0.39
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+18% Synergy $19.43
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+18% Synergy $5.26
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+17% Synergy $0.44
Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage
+17% Synergy $0.27
Sigrid, God-Favored Sigrid, God-Favored
+17% Synergy $0.26
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+16% Synergy $0.43
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+16% Synergy $0.46
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
+16% Synergy $0.25
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+14% Synergy $4.60
Peri Brown Peri Brown
+14% Synergy $0.18
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+13% Synergy $3.15
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+13% Synergy $0.31
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+13% Synergy $4.91
G'raha Tia G'raha Tia
+13% Synergy $0.11
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+12% Synergy $27.56
Spectacular Spider-Man Spectacular Spider-Man
+11% Synergy $81.84
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+7% Synergy $26.69
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+4% Synergy $20.19
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+3% Synergy $4.45
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $2.76
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-14% Synergy $55.72

Instants

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

Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+25% Synergy $1.93
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+20% Synergy $0.33
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+20% Synergy $0.69
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+17% Synergy $7.24
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+14% Synergy $18.26
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+12% Synergy $0.16
Reprieve Reprieve
+9% Synergy $1.16
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $1.43
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+4% Synergy $3.18
Judgment of Alexander Judgment of Alexander
+4% Synergy $6.08
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+3% Synergy $0.49
Get Lost Get Lost
+3% Synergy $4.36
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+3% Synergy $23.34
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+3% Synergy $0.44
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $7.14
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.55
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+2% Synergy $0.35
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.25
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $21.17
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
0% Synergy $2.85
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
0% Synergy $0.38
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.26
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-2% Synergy $1.12
Silence Silence
-3% Synergy $8.81
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-7% Synergy $1.29
Disenchant Disenchant
-8% Synergy $0.08
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-9% Synergy $6.81

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 $0.79
What Must Be Done What Must Be Done
+15% Synergy $0.32
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+13% Synergy $0.36
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+12% Synergy $0.30
Ultima Ultima
+9% Synergy $0.68
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+8% Synergy $2.68
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+8% Synergy $0.32
Board the Weatherlight Board the Weatherlight
+7% Synergy $0.24
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.59
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $1.26
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+4% Synergy $1.95
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $0.65
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+3% Synergy $0.57
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $3.29
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+2% Synergy $3.49
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+1% Synergy $7.19
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.33
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
-2% Synergy $3.43

Utility Artifacts

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

The Seriema The Seriema
+44% Synergy $1.04
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+42% Synergy $0.23
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+30% Synergy $11.97
The Regalia The Regalia
+24% Synergy $1.03
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+20% Synergy $3.17
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+19% Synergy $28.45
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+17% Synergy $36.02
Avacyn's Memorial Avacyn's Memorial
+17% Synergy $8.94
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+16% Synergy $6.66
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+13% Synergy $7.10
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+12% Synergy $1.43
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+12% Synergy $0.26
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+12% Synergy $1.85
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+11% Synergy $4.13
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+11% Synergy $2.78
Crown of Gondor Crown of Gondor
+10% Synergy $0.37
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+9% Synergy $5.81
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+9% Synergy $0.33
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+8% Synergy $0.35
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+7% Synergy $0.63
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+7% Synergy $1.87
Godsend Godsend
+7% Synergy $3.82
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.59
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+6% Synergy $0.32
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+5% Synergy $33.58
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+5% Synergy $10.83
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $10.46
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+4% Synergy $11.24
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.32
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+1% Synergy $39.62
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+1% Synergy $69.05
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $3.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+49% Synergy $0.44
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+33% Synergy $1.28
We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+19% Synergy $0.37
Search for Dagger Search for Dagger
+16% Synergy $2.05
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+9% Synergy $2.52
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+9% Synergy $0.40
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+7% Synergy $0.48
Banish to Another Universe Banish to Another Universe
+7% Synergy $0.14
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+7% Synergy $0.29
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $2.38
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-2% Synergy $3.46
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-2% Synergy $29.82
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $8.79
Land Tax Land Tax
-6% Synergy $15.72
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-8% Synergy $3.52
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-8% Synergy $0.56
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-8% Synergy $0.75

Planeswalkers

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

The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+26% Synergy $4.46
Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+6% Synergy $1.13
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+4% Synergy $1.31
Elspeth Resplendent Elspeth Resplendent
+4% Synergy $4.46
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+3% Synergy $1.66
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-4% Synergy $39.94

Utility Lands

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

Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+44% Synergy $0.60
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+40% Synergy $0.35
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+35% Synergy $6.34
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+22% Synergy $1.40
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+18% Synergy $5.47
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
+16% Synergy $6.22
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+15% Synergy $12.72
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+11% Synergy $3.26
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+10% Synergy $51.56
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+7% Synergy $8.20
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+5% Synergy $6.11
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $2.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $2.54
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+3% Synergy $17.69
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+1% Synergy $0.27
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+1% Synergy $0.36
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $4.43
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $1.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.31
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-1% Synergy $0.31
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-1% Synergy $5.70
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-2% Synergy $5.88
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-3% Synergy $0.26
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $39.52
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-4% Synergy $0.33
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-5% Synergy $10.00

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+52% Synergy $1.93
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+22% Synergy $69.59
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+22% Synergy $0.84
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+21% Synergy $36.86
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+18% Synergy $5.58
White Auracite White Auracite
+17% Synergy $0.14
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+16% Synergy $20.51
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+13% Synergy $0.31
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+10% Synergy $0.48
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+9% Synergy $0.52
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $2.90
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+5% Synergy $17.37
Blitzball Blitzball
+5% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.39
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+4% Synergy $1.72
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.17
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.65
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-4% Synergy $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.35

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 $8.28
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+22% Synergy $0.31
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+18% Synergy $1.62
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+7% Synergy $3.48
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+5% Synergy $0.27
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $1.26
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.27
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.55
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+2% Synergy $3.49
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.15
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $2.76
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.31
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.26
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-1% Synergy $0.40

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