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Harbin, Vanguard Aviator
Price tag $0.15

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

#1340 Current Rank
#1161 Last Week
#1225 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.

Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+25% Synergy $13.16
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+9% Synergy $3.81
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+7% Synergy $1.23
Rayblade Trooper Rayblade Trooper
+4% Synergy $0.07
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+2% Synergy $1.78

High Synergy Cards

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

Skystrike Officer Skystrike Officer
+88% Synergy $0.14
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+83% Synergy $0.21
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+76% Synergy $0.28
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+75% Synergy $0.29
Yotian Tactician Yotian Tactician
+72% Synergy $0.08
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+68% Synergy $0.36
Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+66% Synergy $0.99
Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+64% Synergy $0.21
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+64% Synergy $0.21
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+61% Synergy $0.23

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
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+59% Synergy $0.15
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+57% Synergy $21.61
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+57% Synergy $2.39
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+56% Synergy $0.10
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+56% Synergy $0.10
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+56% Synergy $5.59
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+56% Synergy $0.36
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $0.96
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $50.22
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $42.02
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-10% Synergy $49.29
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $46.53
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $34.30
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-13% Synergy $37.00

Creatures

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

Precinct Captain Precinct Captain
+53% Synergy $0.36
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+52% Synergy $0.16
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+48% Synergy $0.34
Zephyr Sentinel Zephyr Sentinel
+44% Synergy $0.09
Recruitment Officer Recruitment Officer
+43% Synergy $0.07
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+41% Synergy $0.22
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+41% Synergy $1.18
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+40% Synergy $0.80
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+37% Synergy $1.92
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+36% Synergy $0.63
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+36% Synergy $5.08
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+36% Synergy $0.20
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+35% Synergy $0.22
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
+34% Synergy $0.22
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+33% Synergy $3.22
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+32% Synergy $1.04
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+31% Synergy $0.29
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+28% Synergy $0.34
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+26% Synergy $0.26
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+26% Synergy $0.21
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+25% Synergy $7.19
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apparition Dennick, Pious Apprentice
+24% Synergy $0.19
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+24% Synergy $0.24
Veteran Swordsmith Veteran Swordsmith
+22% Synergy $0.12
Spectrum Sentinel Spectrum Sentinel
+21% Synergy $0.17
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+20% Synergy $0.44
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+20% Synergy $0.82
Platoon Dispenser Platoon Dispenser
+20% Synergy $0.49
Heidegger, Shinra Executive Heidegger, Shinra Executive
+20% Synergy $0.16
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+19% Synergy $0.24
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+19% Synergy $0.95
Champion of the Parish Champion of the Parish
+19% Synergy $0.95
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+18% Synergy $45.59
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+18% Synergy $0.16
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+17% Synergy $0.08
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+17% Synergy $0.29
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+16% Synergy $0.48
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+16% Synergy $0.46
Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+16% Synergy $4.08
Benalish Commander Benalish Commander
+16% Synergy $0.24
Knight-Captain of Eos Knight-Captain of Eos
+16% Synergy $2.09
Thalia's Lieutenant Thalia's Lieutenant
+15% Synergy $0.82
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+15% Synergy $0.12
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+14% Synergy $0.16
Dauntless Veteran Dauntless Veteran
+14% Synergy $0.03
Steelburr Champion Steelburr Champion
+12% Synergy $0.18
Yotian Frontliner Yotian Frontliner
+12% Synergy $0.09
Rhox Pikemaster Rhox Pikemaster
+12% Synergy $0.24
Lu Xun, Scholar General Lu Xun, Scholar General
+11% Synergy $0.45
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+10% Synergy $30.28

Instants

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

Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+53% Synergy $4.77
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+38% Synergy $0.86
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+37% Synergy $0.05
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+27% Synergy $0.51
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+16% Synergy $17.03
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+15% Synergy $8.12
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+15% Synergy $10.37
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+12% Synergy $0.13
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+9% Synergy $0.25
Disenchant Disenchant
+8% Synergy $0.17
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+8% Synergy $3.24
You're Confronted by Robbers You're Confronted by Robbers
+7% Synergy $0.03
Unified Strike Unified Strike
+7% Synergy $0.14
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+6% Synergy $4.94
Repel Intruders Repel Intruders
+6% Synergy $0.22
Quick Study Quick Study
+5% Synergy $0.30
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.30
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $0.73
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.38
No More Lies No More Lies
+4% Synergy $0.42
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+4% Synergy $0.29
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.24
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.26
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.13
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $2.22
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $6.18
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-3% Synergy $1.94
Opt Opt
-3% Synergy $0.14
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $1.25
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.87
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $44.85
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $1.45
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.34
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $1.82

Sorceries

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

Distant Melody Distant Melody
+43% Synergy $0.51
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+33% Synergy $0.65
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+31% Synergy $0.84
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+22% Synergy $0.33
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+15% Synergy $0.57
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+13% Synergy $0.04
Austere Command Austere Command
+12% Synergy $0.38
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+11% Synergy $11.83
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+11% Synergy $1.24
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+9% Synergy $0.19
Mass Production Mass Production
+8% Synergy $0.05
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+7% Synergy $0.58
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+6% Synergy $0.73
For the Emperor! For the Emperor!
+6% Synergy $0.48
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+3% Synergy $0.19
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
0% Synergy $1.34
Preordain Preordain
-3% Synergy $0.61
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.33
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $4.03
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-11% Synergy $1.58

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+45% Synergy $1.61
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+37% Synergy $0.36
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+31% Synergy $3.27
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+28% Synergy $0.29
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+24% Synergy $3.26
Veteran's Armaments Veteran's Armaments
+15% Synergy $0.34
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+14% Synergy $4.87
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+12% Synergy $4.98
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+12% Synergy $0.42
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+7% Synergy $6.08
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+7% Synergy $15.13
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+5% Synergy $3.26
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+5% Synergy $1.13
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+5% Synergy $0.31
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+5% Synergy $2.11
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+4% Synergy $1.61
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $5.28
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Mobilization Mobilization
+47% Synergy $0.65
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+33% Synergy $1.09
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+33% Synergy $0.44
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+32% Synergy $3.86
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+31% Synergy $0.15
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+28% Synergy $0.22
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+20% Synergy $1.54
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+19% Synergy $5.68
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+17% Synergy $0.29
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+16% Synergy $4.71
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+14% Synergy $1.29
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+12% Synergy $0.60
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+9% Synergy $45.90
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+9% Synergy $0.19
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+9% Synergy $5.63
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
+9% Synergy $0.08
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+8% Synergy $0.72
True Conviction True Conviction
+6% Synergy $4.08
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+6% Synergy $5.67
Militia's Pride Militia's Pride
+6% Synergy $1.17
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+5% Synergy $0.17
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+4% Synergy $6.28
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $20.79
Propaganda Propaganda
-15% Synergy $2.35
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-16% Synergy $6.05

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+45% Synergy $1.00
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+21% Synergy $34.00
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+17% Synergy $1.15
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+13% Synergy $3.33
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+10% Synergy $3.50
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+8% Synergy $6.96

Utility Lands

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+22% Synergy $4.66
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+18% Synergy $0.26
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+17% Synergy $0.23
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+15% Synergy $19.49
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+12% Synergy $0.08
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+10% Synergy $0.33
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $2.85
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $0.18
Kjeldoran Outpost Kjeldoran Outpost
+6% Synergy $9.15
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+5% Synergy $16.80
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $3.53
Rivendell Rivendell
+2% Synergy $1.04
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.15
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $18.65
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+28% Synergy $4.22
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+12% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.15
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.24
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-7% Synergy $0.41
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-9% Synergy $0.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-16% Synergy $1.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-27% Synergy $1.15

Lands

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

Fortified Beachhead Fortified Beachhead
+78% Synergy $0.15
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+46% Synergy $0.15
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+28% Synergy $0.22
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+20% Synergy $0.19
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+13% Synergy $34.92
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+9% Synergy $0.25
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+6% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.06
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+4% Synergy $0.47
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+4% Synergy $0.10
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.04
Port Town Port Town
+3% Synergy $0.20
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+3% Synergy $0.17
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.55
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+2% Synergy $0.12
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+2% Synergy $0.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.18
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+1% Synergy $0.16
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+1% Synergy $0.44
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+1% Synergy $3.68
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
0% Synergy $0.14
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.16
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-1% Synergy $0.19
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-1% Synergy $5.07
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $5.01
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-2% Synergy $4.24
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.30
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-3% Synergy $0.34
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-3% Synergy $3.98
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.21
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-3% Synergy $0.27
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-4% Synergy $18.92
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-6% Synergy $12.12
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-6% Synergy $11.46
Tundra Tundra
-6% Synergy
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.87
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.27
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-10% Synergy $13.93
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-11% Synergy $15.94

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
Commander Mustard Commander Mustard
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Prava of the Steel Legion Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Clan Crafter Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Clan Crafter
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Shameless Charlatan Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Shameless Charlatan
Lu Meng, Wu General Lu Meng, Wu General
Liu Bei, Lord of Shu Liu Bei, Lord of Shu
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Prava of the Steel Legion Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Prava of the Steel Legion Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Prava of the Steel Legion
Prava of the Steel Legion Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Prava of the Steel Legion // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Tajic, Blade of the Legion Tajic, Blade of the Legion
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Prava of the Steel Legion Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Prava of the Steel Legion
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
Guan Yu, Sainted Warrior Guan Yu, Sainted Warrior
Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
Torsten Von Ursus Torsten Von Ursus
Prava of the Steel Legion Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Prava of the Steel Legion // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Baird, Argivian Recruiter Baird, Argivian Recruiter
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
Taranika, Akroan Veteran Taranika, Akroan Veteran
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
Tajic, Legion's Edge Tajic, Legion's Edge
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Veteran Soldier Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Veteran Soldier
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
Inniaz, the Gale Force Inniaz, the Gale Force
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Siani, Eye of the Storm Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Siani, Eye of the Storm