Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw
First strike (This creature deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.) Whenever Syr Alin attacks, other creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn.
How Syr Alin decks play in EDH
Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw is a mono-white commander costing 3WW, and its legendary creature - human knight line shapes the whole deck around it. The card rewards attacking, so the deck is built to keep creatures pointed at opponents rather than sitting back. The cards below are the ones Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $24.81Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Card draw (2)
Removal (3)
Creatures (13)
Synergy & payoffs (2)
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What colours can I use in a Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw deck?
Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw has a mono-white colour identity, so every card in the deck must be white or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw?
The cards played most often in Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw decks include Loyal Tutor, Esgaroth Garrison, Dwarven Provisioner. The full list of staples above is grouped by the job each card does, so you can see the deck's skeleton rather than just a pile of names.
How much does a Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $24.81 at current market prices. A complete 100-card build costs more, and Grimoire can generate a budget version instead if you set a price ceiling.
Can I build a Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw deck from cards I already own?
Yes. Import your collection into Grimoire and choose "my cards" when you build. The generator will only use cards you actually own, and the Missing Cards page shows what you would need to buy to finish any list.