Average Deck for Appa, Steadfast Guardian - Optimized Combo

Appa, Steadfast Guardian
Rank #1,355
6decks
Brian Cain
Apr 27, 2026
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Cloudshift
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Enlightened Tutor
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Ephemerate
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Panharmonicon
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Pearl Medallion
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Phyrexian Altar
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Planar Gate
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Semblance Anvil
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Sol Ring
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The One Ring
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