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Commander Greven il-Vec
Price tag $3.18

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

#3297 Current Rank
#2996 Last Week
#3255 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.

Stensian Sanguinist Stensian Sanguinist
+17% Synergy $8.48
Shredder's Technique Shredder's Technique
+4% Synergy $0.34
Rat King, Pale Piper Rat King, Pale Piper
+3% Synergy $0.39

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 $1.56
Hatred Hatred
+36% Synergy $54.05
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+30% Synergy $3.83
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+28% Synergy $0.84
Endless Scream Endless Scream
+28% Synergy $0.13
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+28% Synergy $0.23
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+28% Synergy $0.48
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+27% Synergy $2.35
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+26% Synergy $5.72
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+24% 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
+20% Synergy $1.92
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+14% Synergy $0.32
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+9% Synergy $6.64
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+9% Synergy $3.43
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy $3.44
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
0% Synergy $10.93
Reanimate Reanimate
0% Synergy $9.19
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-8% Synergy $16.99
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-10% Synergy $0.38
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-17% Synergy $2.86

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+6% Synergy $68.04
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $110.91
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $64.85
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $102.57
Necropotence Necropotence
-2% Synergy $24.13
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $122.46
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-6% Synergy $45.78
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-20% Synergy $17.55

Creatures

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

Phyrexian Rager Phyrexian Rager
+21% Synergy $0.14
Blood Pet Blood Pet
+19% Synergy $0.51
Bog Witch Bog Witch
+18% Synergy $5.35
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+17% Synergy $8.71
Daring Fiendbonder Daring Fiendbonder
+17% Synergy $0.83
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+16% Synergy $2.47
Graveshifter Graveshifter
+16% Synergy $0.24
Nekrataal Nekrataal
+15% Synergy $0.16
Gravedigger Gravedigger
+14% Synergy $0.10
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+13% Synergy $0.60
Dauthi Mercenary Dauthi Mercenary
+13% Synergy $0.37
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+12% Synergy $0.45
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+11% Synergy $2.14
Sengir Autocrat Sengir Autocrat
+11% Synergy $0.36
Bone Shredder Bone Shredder
+11% Synergy $0.15
Coffin Queen Coffin Queen
+9% Synergy $3.64
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+8% Synergy $0.26
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+8% Synergy $0.36
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+8% Synergy $0.38
Avatar of Woe Avatar of Woe
+8% Synergy $4.17
Ascendant Evincar Ascendant Evincar
+8% Synergy $3.11
Phage the Untouchable Phage the Untouchable
+8% Synergy $10.91
Dauthi Trapper Dauthi Trapper
+8% Synergy $0.46
Visara the Dreadful Visara the Dreadful
+8% Synergy $3.02
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy $0.32
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+7% Synergy $2.10
Dauthi Horror Dauthi Horror
+7% Synergy $0.33
Gutterbones Gutterbones
+7% Synergy $0.38
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+6% Synergy $4.34
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+6% Synergy $5.04
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+5% Synergy $94.57
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+5% Synergy $5.89
Chainer, Dementia Master Chainer, Dementia Master
+5% Synergy $0.28
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+4% Synergy $3.70
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+4% Synergy $16.53
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+4% Synergy $1.34
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+2% Synergy $4.66
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+2% Synergy $2.59
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+1% Synergy $0.16
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $0.59
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
0% Synergy $1.71
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-1% Synergy $8.44
Dread Presence Dread Presence
-1% Synergy $2.56
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
-2% Synergy $0.35
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
-2% Synergy $19.53
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
-7% Synergy $0.34
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-9% Synergy $2.72
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-10% Synergy $1.47
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-10% Synergy $0.56
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-13% Synergy $0.73

Instants

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

Howl from Beyond Howl from Beyond
+14% Synergy $0.17
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+13% Synergy $17.64
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+13% Synergy $12.59
Diabolic Edict Diabolic Edict
+12% Synergy $0.36
Ebony Charm Ebony Charm
+11% Synergy $0.18
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+10% Synergy $14.03
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+10% Synergy $9.20
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+10% Synergy $16.00
Terror Terror
+9% Synergy $0.19
Cremate Cremate
+9% Synergy $0.12
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+7% Synergy $3.05
Dark Banishing Dark Banishing
+7% Synergy $0.13
Skeletal Scrying Skeletal Scrying
+7% Synergy $0.44
Expunge Expunge
+7% Synergy $0.12
Darkness Darkness
+6% Synergy $22.81
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+6% Synergy $3.52
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+6% Synergy $0.13
Vendetta Vendetta
+5% Synergy $0.18
Not of This World Not of This World
+5% Synergy $5.47
Necrologia Necrologia
+4% Synergy $0.73
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+3% Synergy $1.31
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $1.12
Undying Evil Undying Evil
+2% Synergy $0.45
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+1% Synergy $0.28
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+1% Synergy $0.27
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
0% Synergy $0.59
Feign Death Feign Death
-2% Synergy $1.29
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $14.13
Murder Murder
-3% Synergy $0.15
Entomb Entomb
-4% Synergy $16.86
Undying Malice Undying Malice
-4% Synergy $0.39
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $3.17
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-7% Synergy $1.56
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
-7% Synergy $1.43
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-8% Synergy $0.31
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-10% Synergy $26.00
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-10% Synergy $0.23
Defile Defile
-12% Synergy $1.32
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-13% Synergy $3.35
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-13% Synergy $0.34
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-15% Synergy $6.76
Village Rites Village Rites
-18% Synergy $0.82
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-20% Synergy $0.35

Sorceries

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

Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+14% Synergy $0.31
Mutilate Mutilate
+13% Synergy $1.86
Extinction Extinction
+13% Synergy $0.79
Corrupt Corrupt
+12% Synergy $0.08
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+10% Synergy $0.27
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+10% Synergy $218.95
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+10% Synergy $0.38
Ashes to Ashes Ashes to Ashes
+8% Synergy $0.62
Coercion Coercion
+7% Synergy $0.15
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+6% Synergy $0.37
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+6% Synergy $0.23
Plague Wind Plague Wind
+6% Synergy $4.46
Death Stroke Death Stroke
+6% Synergy $0.15
Forced March Forced March
+6% Synergy $0.99
Aphetto Dredging Aphetto Dredging
+6% Synergy $0.17
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+5% Synergy $0.28
Drain Life Drain Life
+5% Synergy $0.29
Living Death Living Death
+4% Synergy $1.92
Victimize Victimize
+3% Synergy $1.27
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+3% Synergy $1.76
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+3% Synergy $0.35
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $2.07
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+1% Synergy $4.86
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+1% Synergy $4.61
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
0% Synergy $8.41
Dread Return Dread Return
-1% Synergy $0.47
Duress Duress
-1% Synergy $0.13
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-3% Synergy $2.79
Unearth Unearth
-3% Synergy $0.60
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-4% Synergy $26.21
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-5% Synergy $16.12
Damnation Damnation
-10% Synergy $20.62
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-10% Synergy $3.55
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-10% Synergy $31.31
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-15% Synergy $4.63
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-16% Synergy $0.40

Utility Artifacts

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+24% Synergy $3.17
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+22% Synergy $0.24
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+20% Synergy $2.51
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+16% Synergy $2.80
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+13% Synergy $28.78
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+13% Synergy $44.22
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+13% Synergy $36.51
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+11% Synergy $13.64
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+11% Synergy $0.57
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+10% Synergy $3.77
Obsidian Battle-Axe Obsidian Battle-Axe
+10% Synergy $0.37
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.32
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+8% Synergy $2.09
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+8% Synergy $2.32
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+8% Synergy $0.35
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+8% Synergy $14.57
Phyrexian Furnace Phyrexian Furnace
+7% Synergy $13.35
Helm of Possession Helm of Possession
+7% Synergy $4.90
Phyrexian Splicer Phyrexian Splicer
+7% Synergy $0.31
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+6% Synergy $3.16
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.65
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+5% Synergy $7.35
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $6.46
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+5% Synergy $3.26
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.51
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+5% Synergy $47.66
Phyrexian Processor Phyrexian Processor
+5% Synergy $0.82
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+5% Synergy $0.83
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+5% Synergy $6.27
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+5% Synergy $2.06
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $3.94
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+4% Synergy $1.95
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-12% Synergy $5.71
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-13% Synergy $4.29
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-14% Synergy $14.97
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-20% Synergy $5.97

Enchantments

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

Gate to Phyrexia Gate to Phyrexia
+14% Synergy $51.19
Phyresis Phyresis
+11% Synergy $3.14
Shade's Form Shade's Form
+11% Synergy $0.31
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+8% Synergy $29.84
Attrition Attrition
+7% Synergy $19.57
Intimidation Intimidation
+7% Synergy $1.01
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+6% Synergy $3.82
Necrosynthesis Necrosynthesis
+6% Synergy $0.27
Within Range Within Range
+6% Synergy $0.34
Dread of Night Dread of Night
+6% Synergy $0.35
Fear Fear
+5% Synergy $0.16
Dragon Shadow Dragon Shadow
+5% Synergy $0.18
Dark Privilege Dark Privilege
+4% Synergy $0.23
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+3% Synergy $2.01
Greed Greed
+3% Synergy $0.36
Necromancy Necromancy
+3% Synergy $16.19
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+3% Synergy $5.38
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+3% Synergy $0.30
Oubliette Oubliette
+3% Synergy $2.63
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+2% Synergy $1.76
Black Market Black Market
0% Synergy $4.92
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
0% Synergy $2.31
No Mercy No Mercy
0% Synergy $25.54
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
0% Synergy $2.26
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-2% Synergy $25.45
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-2% Synergy $33.38
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
-3% Synergy $1.10
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-7% Synergy $17.76
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-11% Synergy $0.23

Utility Lands

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

Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+22% Synergy $98.79
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+7% Synergy $5.65
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+6% Synergy $23.57
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+6% Synergy $23.04
Everglades Everglades
+6% Synergy $1.17
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+5% Synergy $0.33
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+5% Synergy $0.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.31
Wasteland Wasteland
+4% Synergy $26.69
The Dross Pits The Dross Pits
+4% Synergy $0.22
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+3% Synergy $0.23
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.23
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.40
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+2% Synergy $109.77
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $4.00
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $51.46
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $11.01
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $30.06
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-2% Synergy $13.35
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
-2% Synergy $0.73
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-5% Synergy $0.79
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-7% Synergy $0.41
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-11% Synergy $0.52
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-12% Synergy $58.79
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $2.49

Mana Artifacts

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

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+18% Synergy $0.33
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+13% Synergy $4.35
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+13% Synergy $0.31
Star Compass Star Compass
+9% Synergy $0.56
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.34
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+6% Synergy $0.94
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+5% Synergy $3.46
Skull of Ramos Skull of Ramos
+5% Synergy $1.43
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+5% Synergy $0.42
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.63
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
0% Synergy $39.13
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-6% Synergy $3.87
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.19
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-9% Synergy $69.10
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.39

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 $1.10
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.64
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $1.12
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.28
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.13
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-2% Synergy $0.93
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $14.13
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $3.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-13% Synergy $0.28

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