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Harbin, Vanguard Aviator
Price tag $0.17

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1473 Current Rank
#1554 Last Week
#1398 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Harbin, Vanguard Aviator.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Harbin, Vanguard Aviator decks.

Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
+30% Synergy $0.61
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+10% Synergy $0.79
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+7% Synergy $23.27
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+4% Synergy $0.66
Agent Bishop, Man in Black Agent Bishop, Man in Black
+3% Synergy $0.38

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Harbin, Vanguard Aviator's abilities and overall game plan.

Skystrike Officer Skystrike Officer
+88% Synergy $0.21
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+82% Synergy $0.34
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+76% Synergy $0.36
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+74% Synergy $0.27
Yotian Tactician Yotian Tactician
+69% Synergy $0.08
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+66% Synergy $0.37
Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+65% Synergy $0.71
Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+64% Synergy $0.19
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+63% Synergy $0.24
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+60% Synergy $0.38

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Harbin, Vanguard Aviator decks.

Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+60% Synergy $0.23
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+56% Synergy $0.17
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+56% Synergy $0.24
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+56% Synergy $18.00
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+56% Synergy $5.01
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+56% Synergy $3.66
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+55% Synergy $0.47
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+55% Synergy $0.17
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.37

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $51.58
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $7.19
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $52.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $41.18
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $58.42
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $49.53

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Harbin, Vanguard Aviator's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Precinct Captain Precinct Captain
+53% Synergy $0.29
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+51% Synergy $0.31
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+50% Synergy $0.40
Zephyr Sentinel Zephyr Sentinel
+42% Synergy $0.10
Recruitment Officer Recruitment Officer
+41% Synergy $0.19
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+40% Synergy $0.88
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+39% Synergy $1.04
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+39% Synergy $0.30
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+38% Synergy $1.07
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
+37% Synergy $0.31
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+36% Synergy $0.59
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+36% Synergy $0.22
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+35% Synergy $7.28
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+34% Synergy $4.26
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+34% Synergy $0.26
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+33% Synergy $1.19
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+30% Synergy $0.46
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+28% Synergy $5.48
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+27% Synergy $0.35
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+26% Synergy $9.37
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+25% Synergy $0.33
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+24% Synergy $0.23
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+24% Synergy $0.37
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apparition Dennick, Pious Apprentice
+23% Synergy $0.26
Spectrum Sentinel Spectrum Sentinel
+21% Synergy $0.25
Veteran Swordsmith Veteran Swordsmith
+21% Synergy $0.14
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+20% Synergy $0.22
Heidegger, Shinra Executive Heidegger, Shinra Executive
+20% Synergy $0.21
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+19% Synergy $0.37
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+19% Synergy $0.32
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+18% Synergy $0.17
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+18% Synergy $0.76
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+18% Synergy $0.41
Champion of the Parish Champion of the Parish
+18% Synergy $1.11
Platoon Dispenser Platoon Dispenser
+17% Synergy $0.57
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+17% Synergy $1.07
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+16% Synergy $0.46
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+15% Synergy $53.73
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+15% Synergy $1.65
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+14% Synergy $0.22
Knight-Captain of Eos Knight-Captain of Eos
+14% Synergy $2.45
Benalish Commander Benalish Commander
+14% Synergy $0.24
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+14% Synergy $0.21
Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+13% Synergy $6.06
Thalia's Lieutenant Thalia's Lieutenant
+13% Synergy $1.23
Dauntless Veteran Dauntless Veteran
+12% Synergy $0.10
Steelburr Champion Steelburr Champion
+11% Synergy $0.24
Yotian Frontliner Yotian Frontliner
+11% Synergy $0.09
Sun Quan, Lord of Wu Sun Quan, Lord of Wu
+10% Synergy $7.84
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+8% Synergy $3.59

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Harbin, Vanguard Aviator safe.

Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+49% Synergy $5.36
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+37% Synergy $1.22
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+37% Synergy $0.19
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+28% Synergy $0.57
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+15% Synergy $18.36
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+14% Synergy $11.08
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+13% Synergy $15.89
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+12% Synergy $0.11
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+9% Synergy $0.31
Disenchant Disenchant
+8% Synergy $0.11
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+8% Synergy $4.22
Unified Strike Unified Strike
+7% Synergy $0.14
You're Confronted by Robbers You're Confronted by Robbers
+7% Synergy $0.05
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+6% Synergy $0.21
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+6% Synergy $0.23
Repel Intruders Repel Intruders
+6% Synergy $0.16
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+5% Synergy $0.37
No More Lies No More Lies
+5% Synergy $0.57
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+5% Synergy $7.92
Quick Study Quick Study
+5% Synergy $0.32
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $1.28
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.06
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.40
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.17
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.93
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $6.66
Opt Opt
-3% Synergy $0.22
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-4% Synergy $2.91
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $2.09
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.05
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.35
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $50.42
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $2.44
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $2.03
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $8.38

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Harbin, Vanguard Aviator's game plan and control the board.

Distant Melody Distant Melody
+43% Synergy $0.35
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+32% Synergy $0.73
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+31% Synergy $1.42
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+21% Synergy $0.50
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+14% Synergy $0.61
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+13% Synergy $11.58
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+13% Synergy $0.05
Austere Command Austere Command
+12% Synergy $0.43
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+10% Synergy $0.18
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+9% Synergy $1.93
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+7% Synergy $1.26
Mass Production Mass Production
+7% Synergy $0.07
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+6% Synergy $1.41
For the Emperor! For the Emperor!
+5% Synergy $0.82
Preordain Preordain
-2% Synergy $0.57
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.40
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-11% Synergy $2.66

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+47% Synergy $3.19
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+34% Synergy $0.49
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+31% Synergy $0.41
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+30% Synergy $4.92
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+22% Synergy $4.46
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+14% Synergy $4.97
Veteran's Armaments Veteran's Armaments
+14% Synergy $0.26
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+11% Synergy $7.85
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+11% Synergy $0.39
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+8% Synergy $11.37
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+6% Synergy $4.85
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+6% Synergy $0.62
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+5% Synergy $1.45
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+5% Synergy $16.13
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+5% Synergy $1.56
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $8.56
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Harbin, Vanguard Aviator's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Mobilization Mobilization
+45% Synergy $0.65
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+35% Synergy $0.32
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+35% Synergy $0.27
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+33% Synergy $0.49
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+32% Synergy $1.34
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+31% Synergy $13.25
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+19% Synergy $2.43
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+17% Synergy $7.86
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+15% Synergy $0.34
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+14% Synergy $5.79
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+12% Synergy $0.47
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+11% Synergy $1.03
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+10% Synergy $1.22
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+9% Synergy $0.22
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
+9% Synergy $0.16
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+9% Synergy $6.37
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+8% Synergy $51.58
True Conviction True Conviction
+6% Synergy $4.88
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+6% Synergy $6.43
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+5% Synergy $0.53
Militia's Pride Militia's Pride
+5% Synergy $4.72
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+4% Synergy $0.27
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+3% Synergy $0.61
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $25.63
Propaganda Propaganda
-16% Synergy $3.22
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-17% Synergy $5.86

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Harbin, Vanguard Aviator to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+46% Synergy $1.80
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+19% Synergy $40.18
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+14% Synergy $1.00
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+12% Synergy $3.21
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+9% Synergy $3.84
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+8% Synergy $7.46

Utility Lands

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+22% Synergy $5.99
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+17% Synergy $0.31
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+17% Synergy $0.43
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+15% Synergy $21.12
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+11% Synergy $0.12
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+9% Synergy $0.31
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $9.15
Kjeldoran Outpost Kjeldoran Outpost
+6% Synergy $15.03
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+5% Synergy $4.84
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+5% Synergy $0.26
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+5% Synergy $22.56
Rivendell Rivendell
+2% Synergy $1.46
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.92
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.44
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.39
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-9% Synergy $24.44
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-19% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+28% Synergy $3.98
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+11% Synergy $0.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.31
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.19
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.37
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-8% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-8% Synergy $0.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-15% Synergy $1.06
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-27% Synergy $2.55

Lands

The mana base foundation for Harbin, Vanguard Aviator decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Fortified Beachhead Fortified Beachhead
+78% Synergy $0.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+45% Synergy $0.19
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+30% Synergy $0.36
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+20% Synergy $0.33
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+12% Synergy $48.99
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+9% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.22
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+5% Synergy $0.34
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+5% Synergy $0.28
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+5% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.21
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+4% Synergy $0.31
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.22
Port Town Port Town
+3% Synergy $0.22
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+3% Synergy $0.14
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.30
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+2% Synergy $0.19
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+1% Synergy $0.27
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+1% Synergy $0.35
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.09
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.35
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $4.99
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $2.56
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.23
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-2% Synergy $0.29
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-2% Synergy $3.72
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-2% Synergy $6.70
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-2% Synergy $4.61
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.28
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-3% Synergy $0.38
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-6% Synergy $13.90
Tundra Tundra
-6% Synergy
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-7% Synergy $16.38
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.29
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-7% Synergy $9.60
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.05
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-11% Synergy $15.77
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-12% Synergy $7.35

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Harbin, Vanguard Aviator.

Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Veteran Soldier Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Veteran Soldier
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
Commander Mustard Commander Mustard
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Clan Crafter Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Clan Crafter
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Prava of the Steel Legion Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Prava of the Steel Legion Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Prava of the Steel Legion
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Prava of the Steel Legion Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Shameless Charlatan Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Shameless Charlatan
Liu Bei, Lord of Shu Liu Bei, Lord of Shu
Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight
Heidegger, Shinra Executive Heidegger, Shinra Executive
Lu Meng, Wu General Lu Meng, Wu General
Baird, Argivian Recruiter Baird, Argivian Recruiter
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Prava of the Steel Legion Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Prava of the Steel Legion
Kytheon, Hero of Akros Kytheon, Hero of Akros
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
Genku, Future Shaper Genku, Future Shaper
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
Elminster Elminster
Prava of the Steel Legion Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Prava of the Steel Legion // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Tajic, Legion's Edge Tajic, Legion's Edge
The Eleventh Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Eleventh Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Elder Owyn Lyons Elder Owyn Lyons
Immard, the Stormcleaver Immard, the Stormcleaver
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
Bruna, Light of Alabaster Bruna, Light of Alabaster
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apprentice
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Prava of the Steel Legion Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Prava of the Steel Legion
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Katerina of Myra's Marvels Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension