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Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
Price tag $1.34

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

#1065 Current Rank
#1240 Last Week
#1366 Past 2 Years

New Cards

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

The Arkenstone The Arkenstone
+7% Synergy $48.73
Page, Loose Leaf Page, Loose Leaf
+6% Synergy $0.20
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+5% Synergy $4.72
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $91.71
Erode Erode
+1% Synergy $5.37

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 $0.52
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+67% Synergy $9.86
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+65% Synergy $0.24
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+63% Synergy $8.83
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+61% Synergy $0.48
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+60% Synergy $8.85
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+60% Synergy $0.36
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+56% Synergy $1.98
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+53% Synergy $0.33
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+51% Synergy $3.93

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
+51% Synergy $3.92
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+47% Synergy $7.69
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+47% Synergy $6.95
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+45% Synergy $5.51
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+44% Synergy $1.68
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+37% Synergy $5.78
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+27% Synergy $5.50
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+7% Synergy $4.46
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $108.02
Farewell Farewell
+0% Synergy $6.17
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $129.20
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $53.21
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $58.09
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $37.03

Creatures

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

Thancred Waters Thancred Waters
+50% Synergy $0.16
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+50% Synergy $0.73
The Wandering Rescuer The Wandering Rescuer
+49% Synergy $2.54
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+47% Synergy $0.30
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+39% Synergy $0.31
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+39% Synergy $0.79
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+38% Synergy $0.23
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+38% Synergy $0.18
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+38% Synergy $2.08
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+37% Synergy $0.30
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+37% Synergy $0.81
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+35% Synergy $3.71
Gatta and Luzzu Gatta and Luzzu
+35% Synergy $0.30
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+32% Synergy $2.05
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+32% Synergy $4.79
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+23% Synergy $0.73
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+23% Synergy $0.37
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+23% Synergy $0.28
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
+22% Synergy $0.30
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+22% Synergy $20.60
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+22% Synergy $22.85
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+21% Synergy $3.27
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
+20% Synergy $0.36
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+20% Synergy $31.14
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+20% Synergy $20.30
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+20% Synergy $0.29
Alisaie Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur
+19% Synergy $0.24
Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
+19% Synergy $0.28
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+19% Synergy $5.09
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+19% Synergy $0.37
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+17% Synergy $18.56
Sigrid, God-Favored Sigrid, God-Favored
+17% Synergy $0.29
Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage
+16% Synergy $0.32
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+16% Synergy $0.47
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+15% Synergy $0.43
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
+15% Synergy $0.33
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+15% Synergy $0.41
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+14% Synergy $2.57
Peri Brown Peri Brown
+13% Synergy $0.31
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+13% Synergy $4.72
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+12% Synergy $0.39
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+12% Synergy $28.67
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+12% Synergy $4.26
Spectacular Spider-Man Spectacular Spider-Man
+10% Synergy $74.51
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+5% Synergy $27.91
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+3% Synergy $19.37
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+3% Synergy $4.18
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+3% Synergy $21.06
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+0% Synergy $3.11
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-14% Synergy $59.32

Instants

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

Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+26% Synergy $2.69
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+21% Synergy $0.49
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+19% Synergy $0.30
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+16% Synergy $5.58
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+14% Synergy $15.93
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+12% Synergy $0.26
Reprieve Reprieve
+8% Synergy $1.33
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+6% Synergy $1.45
Judgment of Alexander Judgment of Alexander
+6% Synergy $5.95
Continue? Continue?
+4% Synergy $2.82
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+3% Synergy $4.08
Get Lost Get Lost
+3% Synergy $4.27
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+2% Synergy $0.46
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $7.79
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.79
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+1% Synergy $25.62
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+0% Synergy $0.31
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+0% Synergy $3.12
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.29
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
0% Synergy $0.42
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $22.25
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-2% Synergy $1.07
Silence Silence
-3% Synergy $10.00
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-6% Synergy $1.14
Disenchant Disenchant
-7% Synergy $0.11
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-8% Synergy $7.35

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 $0.73
What Must Be Done What Must Be Done
+14% Synergy $0.35
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+13% Synergy $0.82
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+10% Synergy $0.33
Ultima Ultima
+9% Synergy $0.56
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+8% Synergy $0.28
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+7% Synergy $5.02
Board the Weatherlight Board the Weatherlight
+7% Synergy $0.25
Austere Command Austere Command
+6% Synergy $0.42
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $1.33
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+3% Synergy $2.29
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+2% Synergy $0.69
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+2% Synergy $0.28
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $4.19
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $3.91
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+0% Synergy $4.62
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
-1% Synergy $4.22
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.32

Utility Artifacts

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

The Seriema The Seriema
+46% Synergy $0.81
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+41% Synergy $0.28
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+30% Synergy $12.01
The Regalia The Regalia
+23% Synergy $1.15
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+20% Synergy $3.53
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+19% Synergy $26.88
Avacyn's Memorial Avacyn's Memorial
+16% Synergy $8.51
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+16% Synergy $30.98
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+15% Synergy $6.27
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+13% Synergy $5.16
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+13% Synergy $1.26
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+12% Synergy $0.30
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+11% Synergy $4.67
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+11% Synergy $2.12
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+11% Synergy $2.59
Crown of Gondor Crown of Gondor
+9% Synergy $0.39
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+9% Synergy $0.38
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+8% Synergy $8.21
Godsend Godsend
+7% Synergy $3.38
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+7% Synergy $0.41
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+7% Synergy $0.65
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.68
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+6% Synergy $1.46
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+6% Synergy $0.30
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+5% Synergy $33.29
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+4% Synergy $14.72
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+3% Synergy $10.84
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $11.25
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+1% Synergy $41.06
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+0% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+49% Synergy $0.41
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+32% Synergy $1.63
Search for Dagger Search for Dagger
+19% Synergy $1.99
We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+18% Synergy $0.40
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+9% Synergy $0.37
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+9% Synergy $3.81
Banish to Another Universe Banish to Another Universe
+7% Synergy $0.22
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+6% Synergy $3.19
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+6% Synergy $0.36
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $6.38
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-1% Synergy $28.00
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-1% Synergy $9.15
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-2% Synergy $4.03
Land Tax Land Tax
-6% Synergy $13.49
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-7% Synergy $0.59
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-8% Synergy $4.72
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-8% Synergy $0.60

Planeswalkers

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

The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+26% Synergy $4.37
Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+6% Synergy $1.14
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+4% Synergy $1.53
Elspeth Resplendent Elspeth Resplendent
+3% Synergy $4.53
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+2% Synergy $1.82
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-3% Synergy $39.18

Utility Lands

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

Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+43% Synergy $0.36
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+40% Synergy $0.38
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+35% Synergy $6.18
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+22% Synergy $1.80
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+17% Synergy $5.99
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
+15% Synergy $5.66
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+15% Synergy $13.86
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+9% Synergy $3.01
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+9% Synergy $51.37
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+8% Synergy $4.72
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $2.94
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+4% Synergy $7.37
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.40
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.52
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+2% Synergy $18.86
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+0% Synergy $2.47
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+0% Synergy $0.31
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+0% Synergy $0.32
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.38
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-1% Synergy $0.34
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-1% Synergy $5.74
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-3% Synergy $0.30
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $40.73
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-4% Synergy $0.26
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-5% Synergy $12.90

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+51% Synergy $1.39
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+21% Synergy $35.66
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+21% Synergy $1.09
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+21% Synergy $73.96
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+17% Synergy $5.73
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+16% Synergy $20.66
White Auracite White Auracite
+16% Synergy $0.15
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+12% Synergy $0.29
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+10% Synergy $0.59
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+8% Synergy $0.40
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $2.51
Blitzball Blitzball
+4% Synergy $0.26
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+4% Synergy $18.25
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+3% Synergy $1.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.13
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $2.20
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.34
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-4% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% 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
+22% Synergy $8.76
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+21% Synergy $0.34
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+17% Synergy $2.18
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+6% Synergy $4.00
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+4% Synergy $0.26
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $1.33
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.54
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.33
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.79
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $4.19
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+0% Synergy $0.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+0% Synergy $3.11
Plains Plains
+0% Synergy $0.08
Command Tower Command Tower
+0% Synergy $0.25
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.29
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.35

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