Pippin, Guard of the Citadel - Editable Canva Template - MTG Commander Deck
A good combat step is nice. A protected combat step is how Pippin, Guard of the Citadel keeps your board alive and your pressure consistent.
Pippin is a clean Azorius commander for players who want combat control, protection, and efficient creature-based value. He comes with vigilance and ward {1}, which already makes him annoying to answer, but his real strength is his activated ability: he can tap to give another creature you control protection from the card type of your choice until end of turn. That means your best attacker can push through blockers, dodge targeted interaction, or survive combat by slipping past the exact kind of card that would normally stop it. Scryfall’s rules notes also clarify that you choose a card type such as creature, artifact, enchantment, or sorcery — not a subtype or supertype.
This deck is built around Azorius Humans and combat-control synergy: efficient creatures, equipment or support pieces that make one attacker especially threatening, and interactive tools that let Pippin keep the right creature safe at the right moment. EDHREC commonly tags Pippin decks with Humans, Control, Hatebears, and Soldiers, which fits a strategy built on protecting your board, disrupting opponents, and winning through smart combat rather than raw speed.
🔗 Full decklist on Moxfield: https://moxfield.com/decks/Vx-y7HequECA7cd_gsojpA
What Makes This Template Different
✅ 108-card layout formatted for Commander
✅ Commander art and name section fully editable
✅ Azorius color identity (white/blue) reflected in the design palette
✅ Card slots organized by category (humans, protection tools, combat support, interaction, lands)
✅ Compatible with any standard Canva account — no Pro required
How It Works
🛡️ Step 1 — Download your PDF after purchase
🎨 Step 2 — Open your personal Canva link and customize
🖨️ Step 3 — Export and print at home, or let us print it for you
⚔️ Step 4 — Sleeve it up and protect the creature that matters most
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