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Commander Greven il-Vec
Price tag $4.11

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Human Warrior

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2984 Current Rank
#2624 Last Week
#2986 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Commander Greven il-Vec.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Commander Greven il-Vec decks.

Undercity Dire Rat Undercity Dire Rat
+7% Synergy $0.04
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+3% Synergy $40.07

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Commander Greven il-Vec's abilities and overall game plan.

Sadistic Glee Sadistic Glee
+46% Synergy $2.33
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+39% Synergy $0.68
Endless Scream Endless Scream
+38% Synergy $0.21
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+34% Synergy $2.64
Hatred Hatred
+33% Synergy $46.68
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+33% Synergy $0.47
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+32% Synergy $0.22
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+32% Synergy $2.19
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+31% Synergy $1.06
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+30% Synergy $2.95

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Commander Greven il-Vec decks.

Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+24% Synergy $1.13
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+22% Synergy $0.26
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+21% Synergy $2.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+20% Synergy $1.28
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+6% Synergy $2.94
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+6% Synergy $7.24
Reanimate Reanimate
0% Synergy $7.79
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-1% Synergy $1.56
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-8% Synergy $0.23
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-9% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+6% Synergy $58.27
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $94.56
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $71.37
Necropotence Necropotence
-2% Synergy $17.52
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-2% Synergy $24.75
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $67.50
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $50.84
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-4% Synergy $20.85
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-18% Synergy $11.62

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Commander Greven il-Vec's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Graveshifter Graveshifter
+28% Synergy $0.22
Daring Fiendbonder Daring Fiendbonder
+27% Synergy $0.90
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+25% Synergy $0.48
Phyrexian Rager Phyrexian Rager
+25% Synergy $0.07
Blood Pet Blood Pet
+23% Synergy $0.35
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+19% Synergy $7.03
Gravedigger Gravedigger
+19% Synergy $0.07
Bog Witch Bog Witch
+17% Synergy $3.63
Gutterbones Gutterbones
+16% Synergy $0.35
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+15% Synergy $1.14
Visara the Dreadful Visara the Dreadful
+15% Synergy $1.89
Coffin Queen Coffin Queen
+15% Synergy $2.96
Nekrataal Nekrataal
+15% Synergy $0.23
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+13% Synergy $5.52
Avatar of Woe Avatar of Woe
+13% Synergy $2.99
Ascendant Evincar Ascendant Evincar
+13% Synergy $3.43
Dauthi Trapper Dauthi Trapper
+13% Synergy $0.48
Bottle Gnomes Bottle Gnomes
+13% Synergy $0.14
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+12% Synergy $6.40
Bone Shredder Bone Shredder
+12% Synergy $0.10
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+11% Synergy $1.32
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+11% Synergy $0.34
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+11% Synergy $0.31
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+10% Synergy $0.12
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+10% Synergy $4.14
Dauthi Mercenary Dauthi Mercenary
+10% Synergy $0.31
Mardu Strike Leader Mardu Strike Leader
+10% Synergy $0.20
Phyrexian Gargantua Phyrexian Gargantua
+10% Synergy $0.04
Body Snatcher Body Snatcher
+10% Synergy $0.15
Dauthi Mindripper Dauthi Mindripper
+10% Synergy $0.22
Dauthi Horror Dauthi Horror
+9% Synergy $0.31
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+8% Synergy $1.52
Sengir Autocrat Sengir Autocrat
+8% Synergy $0.33
Phage the Untouchable Phage the Untouchable
+8% Synergy $8.68
Carrionette Carrionette
+8% Synergy $1.86
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+7% Synergy $0.22
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+7% Synergy $0.28
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+5% Synergy $1.61
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+5% Synergy $0.57
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $0.70
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+2% Synergy $12.41
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+1% Synergy $63.26
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
0% Synergy $5.57
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-3% Synergy $1.22
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-4% Synergy $2.08
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
-4% Synergy $0.16
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-7% Synergy $3.89
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-9% Synergy $2.39
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-12% Synergy $11.11
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-12% Synergy $0.59

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Commander Greven il-Vec safe.

Howl from Beyond Howl from Beyond
+25% Synergy $0.04
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+20% Synergy $0.12
Diabolic Edict Diabolic Edict
+18% Synergy $0.11
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+14% Synergy $16.38
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+13% Synergy $6.90
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+12% Synergy $9.78
Darkness Darkness
+12% Synergy $22.77
Cremate Cremate
+9% Synergy $0.14
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+8% Synergy $0.39
Skeletal Scrying Skeletal Scrying
+8% Synergy $0.36
Corpse Dance Corpse Dance
+8% Synergy $19.01
Dash Hopes Dash Hopes
+8% Synergy $0.57
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+7% Synergy $12.89
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+7% Synergy $5.87
Ebony Charm Ebony Charm
+7% Synergy $0.17
Slaughter Slaughter
+7% Synergy $5.82
Not of This World Not of This World
+7% Synergy $4.89
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+6% Synergy $1.06
Vendetta Vendetta
+6% Synergy $0.29
Terror Terror
+6% Synergy $0.10
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+5% Synergy $2.15
Necrologia Necrologia
+5% Synergy $1.04
Dark Banishing Dark Banishing
+5% Synergy $0.13
Expunge Expunge
+5% Synergy $0.22
Reckless Spite Reckless Spite
+5% Synergy $0.04
Undying Evil Undying Evil
+4% Synergy $0.44
Battle-Rage Blessing Battle-Rage Blessing
+4% Synergy $0.06
Ashnod's Intervention Ashnod's Intervention
+4% Synergy $0.10
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+2% Synergy $0.13
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+2% Synergy $1.89
Feign Death Feign Death
+1% Synergy $0.88
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
0% Synergy $0.19
Blood Pact Blood Pact
0% Synergy $0.19
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-1% Synergy $0.79
Entomb Entomb
-2% Synergy $13.77
Doom Blade Doom Blade
-3% Synergy $0.21
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $9.99
Undying Malice Undying Malice
-4% Synergy $0.66
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $18.24
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-8% Synergy $5.54
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-9% Synergy $0.19
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-9% Synergy $1.24
Defile Defile
-10% Synergy $0.68
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-12% Synergy $0.12
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-14% Synergy $3.68
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-15% Synergy $2.74
Village Rites Village Rites
-15% Synergy $0.20
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-15% Synergy $0.49

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Commander Greven il-Vec's game plan and control the board.

Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+15% Synergy $0.27
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+15% Synergy $0.26
Corrupt Corrupt
+11% Synergy $0.08
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+9% Synergy $0.22
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+8% Synergy $0.28
Extinction Extinction
+8% Synergy $0.94
Mutilate Mutilate
+7% Synergy $1.63
Death Stroke Death Stroke
+7% Synergy $0.12
Coercion Coercion
+7% Synergy $0.10
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+6% Synergy $1.31
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+6% Synergy $0.10
Drain Life Drain Life
+6% Synergy $0.27
Aggressive Negotiations Aggressive Negotiations
+6% Synergy $0.02
Salt Road Skirmish Salt Road Skirmish
+6% Synergy $0.03
Living Death Living Death
+5% Synergy $2.29
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+5% Synergy $163.90
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+5% Synergy $0.12
Afterlife from the Loam Afterlife from the Loam
+5% Synergy $2.05
Cloudkill Cloudkill
+5% Synergy $0.06
Ashes to Ashes Ashes to Ashes
+5% Synergy $0.46
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+4% Synergy $2.99
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+4% Synergy $3.36
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.75
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+2% Synergy $0.49
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+2% Synergy $3.92
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
-1% Synergy $0.49
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-2% Synergy $0.24
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-2% Synergy $10.16
Duress Duress
-2% Synergy $0.14
Unearth Unearth
-3% Synergy $0.47
Victimize Victimize
-4% Synergy $0.56
Dread Return Dread Return
-4% Synergy $0.26
Buried Alive Buried Alive
-4% Synergy $0.88
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-5% Synergy $18.70
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-6% Synergy $20.25
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-7% Synergy $0.39
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-10% Synergy $0.60
Damnation Damnation
-10% Synergy $18.71
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-21% Synergy $5.54

Utility Artifacts

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

Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+25% Synergy $1.51
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+24% Synergy $0.27
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+18% Synergy $16.75
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+17% Synergy $31.82
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+16% Synergy $3.13
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+15% Synergy $35.07
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+15% Synergy $1.18
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+13% Synergy $0.79
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+10% Synergy $11.53
Phyrexian Splicer Phyrexian Splicer
+10% Synergy $0.37
Obsidian Battle-Axe Obsidian Battle-Axe
+10% Synergy $0.23
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+9% Synergy $0.70
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+9% Synergy $6.17
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+9% Synergy $1.87
Phyrexian Furnace Phyrexian Furnace
+9% Synergy $4.75
Helm of Possession Helm of Possession
+8% Synergy $5.04
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+8% Synergy $17.29
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+7% Synergy $33.77
Rover Blades Rover Blades
+7% Synergy $0.05
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+6% Synergy $0.78
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+6% Synergy $0.20
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+6% Synergy $0.27
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+6% Synergy $4.56
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+5% Synergy $7.30
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+5% Synergy $1.72
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+5% Synergy $38.01
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+5% Synergy $1.34
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+5% Synergy $20.20
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+4% Synergy $0.92
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+4% Synergy $0.35
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+4% Synergy $1.15
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+4% Synergy $4.54
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.24
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+1% Synergy $2.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.54
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-6% Synergy $55.58
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-11% Synergy $5.06
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-14% Synergy $9.00

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Commander Greven il-Vec's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Necrosynthesis Necrosynthesis
+21% Synergy $0.15
Phyresis Phyresis
+20% Synergy $0.95
Necrogen Communion Necrogen Communion
+10% Synergy $0.19
Shade's Form Shade's Form
+10% Synergy $0.27
Skeletal Grimace Skeletal Grimace
+10% Synergy $0.12
Gate to Phyrexia Gate to Phyrexia
+8% Synergy $56.12
Dragon Shadow Dragon Shadow
+8% Synergy $0.27
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+7% Synergy $1.54
Blessing of Leeches Blessing of Leeches
+6% Synergy $0.46
Hour of Victory Hour of Victory
+6% Synergy $0.09
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+5% Synergy $2.64
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+5% Synergy $1.29
Momentum Breaker Momentum Breaker
+5% Synergy $0.34
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+5% Synergy $0.16
Within Range Within Range
+5% Synergy $0.80
Fear Fear
+5% Synergy $0.19
Fevered Convulsions Fevered Convulsions
+5% Synergy $0.66
Intimidation Intimidation
+5% Synergy $0.64
Dread of Night Dread of Night
+5% Synergy $0.32
Attrition Attrition
+4% Synergy $19.31
Vampiric Link Vampiric Link
+4% Synergy $0.97
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+3% Synergy $6.74
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+3% Synergy $18.60
Contamination Contamination
+3% Synergy $11.93
Greed Greed
+2% Synergy $0.24
Oubliette Oubliette
+2% Synergy $1.53
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+1% Synergy $4.47
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+1% Synergy $2.68
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
0% Synergy $6.14
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-1% Synergy $18.12
No Mercy No Mercy
-2% Synergy $15.01
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
-3% Synergy $0.73
Black Market Black Market
-4% Synergy $3.63
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-5% Synergy $18.67
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-7% Synergy $15.61
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-9% Synergy $0.32

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Commander Greven il-Vec to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-7% Synergy $5.91
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
-7% Synergy $5.65

Utility Lands

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

Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+18% Synergy $100.22
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+15% Synergy $0.25
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+15% Synergy $0.17
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+8% Synergy $0.12
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+7% Synergy $19.73
Wasteland Wasteland
+7% Synergy $21.49
Ebon Stronghold Ebon Stronghold
+6% Synergy $0.38
Urborg Urborg
+6% Synergy $10.92
Spawning Pool Spawning Pool
+6% Synergy $0.41
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+5% Synergy $16.70
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+5% Synergy $0.25
Maze of Shadows Maze of Shadows
+5% Synergy $0.21
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.04
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.63
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $6.98
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+3% Synergy $0.60
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+3% Synergy $0.39
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+2% Synergy $88.37
Desert of the Glorified Desert of the Glorified
+2% Synergy $0.13
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.43
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+1% Synergy $0.68
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
0% Synergy $0.58
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
0% Synergy $3.70
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-1% Synergy $24.23
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $34.81
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.72
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.16
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
-2% Synergy $0.79
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-5% Synergy $3.74
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-7% Synergy $46.68
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-9% Synergy $0.56
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-10% Synergy $6.61
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-13% Synergy $11.64
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-18% Synergy $2.09

Mana Artifacts

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

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+21% Synergy $0.25
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+13% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.16
Star Compass Star Compass
+11% Synergy $0.55
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+8% Synergy $0.28
Skull of Ramos Skull of Ramos
+7% Synergy $1.01
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $2.43
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.13
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+2% Synergy $55.47
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $1.36
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+1% Synergy $24.53
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-3% Synergy $4.75
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-5% Synergy $15.14
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-7% Synergy $3.61
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.50
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.12
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-23% Synergy $1.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for Commander Greven il-Vec decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+10% Synergy $1.87
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+6% Synergy $1.06
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.45
Swamp Swamp
-3% Synergy $0.07
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $9.99
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-8% Synergy $5.54
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.10

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