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Commander Greven il-Vec
Price tag $3.08

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

#3326 Current Rank
#3547 Last Week
#3319 Past 2 Years

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.

Foolish Fate Foolish Fate
+11% Synergy $0.19
Burrog Banemaker Burrog Banemaker
+11% Synergy $0.17
Scathing Shadelock Scathing Shadelock
+11% Synergy $0.12
Masterful Flourish Masterful Flourish
+10% Synergy $0.23
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
+8% Synergy $0.36

High Synergy Cards

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

Sadistic Glee Sadistic Glee
+39% Synergy $0.95
Hatred Hatred
+36% Synergy $60.72
Endless Scream Endless Scream
+28% Synergy $0.15
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+28% Synergy $0.82
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+28% Synergy $3.75
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+28% Synergy $2.50
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+28% Synergy $0.63
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+27% Synergy $0.34
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+26% Synergy $10.32
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+26% Synergy $0.38

Top Cards

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

Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+21% Synergy $1.95
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+13% Synergy $0.31
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+11% Synergy $3.90
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $4.39
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy $4.16
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+1% Synergy $11.37
Reanimate Reanimate
-1% Synergy $8.31
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-8% Synergy $18.22
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-11% Synergy $0.21
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-16% Synergy $4.05

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+5% Synergy $72.39
Mana Vault Mana Vault
0% Synergy $109.80
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $60.63
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $104.71
Necropotence Necropotence
-2% Synergy $37.26
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $129.20
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-6% Synergy $48.84
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-20% Synergy $17.83

Creatures

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

Phyrexian Rager Phyrexian Rager
+20% Synergy $0.18
Blood Pet Blood Pet
+19% Synergy $0.48
Bog Witch Bog Witch
+18% Synergy $5.77
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+17% Synergy $9.79
Daring Fiendbonder Daring Fiendbonder
+17% Synergy $0.99
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+16% Synergy $3.88
Graveshifter Graveshifter
+16% Synergy $0.21
Gravedigger Gravedigger
+16% Synergy $0.10
Nekrataal Nekrataal
+15% Synergy $0.17
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+12% Synergy $0.79
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+12% Synergy $0.42
Sengir Autocrat Sengir Autocrat
+12% Synergy $0.37
Bone Shredder Bone Shredder
+11% Synergy $0.15
Dauthi Mercenary Dauthi Mercenary
+11% Synergy $0.35
Melancholic Poet Melancholic Poet
+11% Synergy $0.15
Poisoner's Apprentice Poisoner's Apprentice
+11% Synergy $0.14
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+10% Synergy $0.91
Dauthi Trapper Dauthi Trapper
+9% Synergy $0.47
Coffin Queen Coffin Queen
+9% Synergy $3.72
Basal Thrull Basal Thrull
+9% Synergy $0.24
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+8% Synergy $0.35
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+8% Synergy $0.33
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+8% Synergy $0.43
Avatar of Woe Avatar of Woe
+8% Synergy $4.89
Ascendant Evincar Ascendant Evincar
+8% Synergy $3.02
Phage the Untouchable Phage the Untouchable
+8% Synergy $12.72
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+7% Synergy $93.76
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy $0.33
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+7% Synergy $2.82
Stensian Sanguinist Stensian Sanguinist
+7% Synergy $6.58
Dauthi Horror Dauthi Horror
+7% Synergy $0.38
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+6% Synergy $5.33
Soldevi Adnate Soldevi Adnate
+6% Synergy $1.69
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+5% Synergy $1.19
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+5% Synergy $6.83
Chainer, Dementia Master Chainer, Dementia Master
+5% Synergy $0.32
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+4% Synergy $4.70
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+4% Synergy $3.02
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+3% Synergy $16.94
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
0% Synergy $0.17
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $0.70
Dread Presence Dread Presence
-1% Synergy $3.17
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-2% Synergy $10.39
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
-2% Synergy $23.37
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
-3% Synergy $0.23
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
-8% Synergy $0.28
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-9% Synergy $0.90
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-10% Synergy $3.04
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-11% Synergy $1.62
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-13% Synergy $0.96

Instants

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

Howl from Beyond Howl from Beyond
+15% Synergy $0.21
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+13% Synergy $18.45
Diabolic Edict Diabolic Edict
+13% Synergy $0.28
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+11% Synergy $11.71
Ebony Charm Ebony Charm
+11% Synergy $0.22
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+10% Synergy $14.52
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+10% Synergy $16.49
Terror Terror
+10% Synergy $0.27
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+9% Synergy $10.06
Cremate Cremate
+8% Synergy $0.08
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+7% Synergy $3.32
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+6% Synergy $0.12
Skeletal Scrying Skeletal Scrying
+6% Synergy $0.52
Expunge Expunge
+6% Synergy $0.13
Darkness Darkness
+5% Synergy $23.75
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+5% Synergy $0.77
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+5% Synergy $3.47
Dark Banishing Dark Banishing
+5% Synergy $0.12
Vendetta Vendetta
+5% Synergy $0.18
Not of This World Not of This World
+5% Synergy $5.99
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+4% Synergy $1.09
Necrologia Necrologia
+4% Synergy $0.65
Undying Evil Undying Evil
+2% Synergy $0.47
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+1% Synergy $0.18
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+1% Synergy $0.25
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
0% Synergy $0.63
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $13.86
Murder Murder
-3% Synergy $0.22
Feign Death Feign Death
-3% Synergy $1.17
Entomb Entomb
-4% Synergy $17.19
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-4% Synergy $0.61
Undying Malice Undying Malice
-4% Synergy $0.31
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.24
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-8% Synergy $0.28
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-8% Synergy $1.39
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
-8% Synergy $1.72
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-10% Synergy $0.32
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-11% Synergy $28.12
Defile Defile
-12% Synergy $1.47
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-13% Synergy $3.45
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-13% Synergy $0.22
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-15% Synergy $7.38
Village Rites Village Rites
-19% Synergy $0.54
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-21% Synergy $0.35

Sorceries

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

Extinction Extinction
+14% Synergy $0.84
Mutilate Mutilate
+13% Synergy $1.95
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+13% Synergy $0.33
Corrupt Corrupt
+13% Synergy $0.10
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+10% Synergy $0.29
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+10% Synergy $0.32
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+9% Synergy $240.67
Ashes to Ashes Ashes to Ashes
+8% Synergy $0.61
Forced March Forced March
+7% Synergy $0.97
Coercion Coercion
+7% Synergy $0.13
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+6% Synergy $0.33
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+6% Synergy $0.36
Plague Wind Plague Wind
+6% Synergy $4.83
Drain Life Drain Life
+6% Synergy $0.32
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+5% Synergy $0.35
Aphetto Dredging Aphetto Dredging
+5% Synergy $0.17
Ritual of the Machine Ritual of the Machine
+5% Synergy $7.88
Living Death Living Death
+4% Synergy $2.19
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $2.11
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+3% Synergy $0.34
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+3% Synergy $1.99
Victimize Victimize
+2% Synergy $1.66
Shredder's Technique Shredder's Technique
+2% Synergy $0.33
Duress Duress
+1% Synergy $0.13
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+1% Synergy $6.19
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+1% Synergy $4.53
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
0% Synergy $9.63
Dread Return Dread Return
-1% Synergy $0.44
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-3% Synergy $3.40
Unearth Unearth
-3% Synergy $0.56
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-4% Synergy $26.04
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-5% Synergy $16.86
Damnation Damnation
-10% Synergy $20.57
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-10% Synergy $4.92
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-10% Synergy $41.92
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-15% Synergy $0.42
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-16% Synergy $5.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+24% Synergy $3.53
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+22% Synergy $0.23
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+20% Synergy $2.74
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+17% Synergy $2.62
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+13% Synergy $26.43
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+13% Synergy $31.18
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+12% Synergy $44.72
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+11% Synergy $14.06
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+11% Synergy $0.57
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+10% Synergy $4.16
Obsidian Battle-Axe Obsidian Battle-Axe
+10% Synergy $0.33
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+9% Synergy $2.53
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.30
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+8% Synergy $2.36
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+8% Synergy $0.34
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+8% Synergy $12.52
Phyrexian Splicer Phyrexian Splicer
+7% Synergy $0.30
Helm of Possession Helm of Possession
+7% Synergy $5.10
Phyrexian Furnace Phyrexian Furnace
+7% Synergy $13.03
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+6% Synergy $3.57
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+6% Synergy $2.43
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.76
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+5% Synergy $2.31
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+5% Synergy $5.77
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $6.41
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.36
Phyrexian Processor Phyrexian Processor
+5% Synergy $0.83
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+5% Synergy $46.53
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+5% Synergy $0.93
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+5% Synergy $5.02
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+5% Synergy $1.01
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+4% Synergy $1.32
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-12% Synergy $6.30
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-14% Synergy $5.23
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-14% Synergy $15.76
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-19% Synergy $5.27

Enchantments

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

Gate to Phyrexia Gate to Phyrexia
+15% Synergy $53.14
Phyresis Phyresis
+11% Synergy $3.00
Shade's Form Shade's Form
+11% Synergy $0.34
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+9% Synergy $30.39
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+7% Synergy $5.01
Attrition Attrition
+7% Synergy $19.42
Dark Privilege Dark Privilege
+6% Synergy $0.26
Necrosynthesis Necrosynthesis
+6% Synergy $0.25
Within Range Within Range
+6% Synergy $0.34
Greed Greed
+5% Synergy $0.37
Fear Fear
+5% Synergy $0.13
Breeding Pit Breeding Pit
+5% Synergy $0.50
Intimidation Intimidation
+5% Synergy $0.91
Dragon Shadow Dragon Shadow
+5% Synergy $0.20
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+4% Synergy $2.06
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+3% Synergy $2.53
Necromancy Necromancy
+3% Synergy $19.25
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+3% Synergy $7.53
Oubliette Oubliette
+3% Synergy $2.86
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+3% Synergy $0.34
Black Market Black Market
+2% Synergy $5.80
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+1% Synergy $2.84
No Mercy No Mercy
0% Synergy $26.10
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
0% Synergy $2.79
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-2% Synergy $25.11
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-2% Synergy $34.36
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
-3% Synergy $1.09
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-7% Synergy $19.36
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-12% Synergy $0.27

Utility Lands

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

Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+23% Synergy $113.53
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+7% Synergy $7.67
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+6% Synergy $21.20
Everglades Everglades
+6% Synergy $1.16
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+5% Synergy $26.76
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.40
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+5% Synergy $0.26
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.33
Wasteland Wasteland
+4% Synergy $28.49
The Dross Pits The Dross Pits
+4% Synergy $0.20
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.44
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+2% Synergy $0.26
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+1% Synergy $120.75
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy $50.07
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.69
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-2% Synergy $13.27
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $10.91
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-3% Synergy $32.50
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
-3% Synergy $0.90
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-5% Synergy $0.88
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-7% Synergy $0.47
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-12% Synergy $0.73
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-12% Synergy $62.93
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $2.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+20% Synergy $0.35
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+13% Synergy $4.55
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+13% Synergy $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.31
Star Compass Star Compass
+9% Synergy $0.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.33
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+6% Synergy $1.65
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+5% Synergy $4.22
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+5% Synergy $0.48
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $2.20
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
0% Synergy $35.83
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-5% Synergy $3.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $0.98
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-8% Synergy $85.54
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy $0.36

Lands

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

Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+9% Synergy $0.87
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.70
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+4% Synergy $1.09
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.31
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-2% Synergy $0.87
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $13.86
Swamp Swamp
-4% Synergy $2.00
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-12% Synergy $0.34

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