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Harbin, Vanguard Aviator
Price tag $0.14

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

#1428 Current Rank
#1538 Last Week
#1320 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.

Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+5% Synergy $2.40
White Lotus Tile White Lotus Tile
+3% Synergy $6.08
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+2% Synergy $0.49
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+1% Synergy $1.38
Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
0% Synergy $0.11

High Synergy Cards

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

Skystrike Officer Skystrike Officer
+87% Synergy $0.12
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+82% Synergy $0.29
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+76% Synergy $0.32
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+73% Synergy $0.21
Yotian Tactician Yotian Tactician
+71% Synergy $0.06
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+67% Synergy $0.66
Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+65% Synergy $0.65
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+64% Synergy $0.20
Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+63% Synergy $0.16
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+60% Synergy $0.17

Top Cards

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

Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+60% Synergy $0.22
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+59% Synergy $0.08
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+56% Synergy $0.11
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+56% Synergy $16.50
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+56% Synergy $2.06
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+56% Synergy $6.02
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+56% Synergy $0.29
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+56% Synergy $0.07
Precinct Captain Precinct Captain
+54% Synergy $0.29
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $46.24
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $40.38
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $37.99
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $49.78
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $44.01

Creatures

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

Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+52% Synergy $0.13
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+48% Synergy $0.42
Zephyr Sentinel Zephyr Sentinel
+43% Synergy $0.09
Recruitment Officer Recruitment Officer
+42% Synergy $0.06
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+41% Synergy $0.65
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+40% Synergy $0.19
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+40% Synergy $1.04
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+37% Synergy $0.88
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+36% Synergy $0.55
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+36% Synergy $0.19
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
+35% Synergy $0.21
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+35% Synergy $5.76
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+35% Synergy $0.19
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+33% Synergy $2.81
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+33% Synergy $1.06
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+30% Synergy $0.16
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+28% Synergy $0.26
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+27% Synergy $6.97
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+25% Synergy $6.84
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+25% Synergy $0.24
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+25% Synergy $0.26
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+25% Synergy $0.27
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apparition Dennick, Pious Apprentice
+23% Synergy $0.24
Spectrum Sentinel Spectrum Sentinel
+22% Synergy $0.21
Heidegger, Shinra Executive Heidegger, Shinra Executive
+21% Synergy $0.11
Veteran Swordsmith Veteran Swordsmith
+21% Synergy $0.16
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+19% Synergy $0.32
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+19% Synergy $0.42
Platoon Dispenser Platoon Dispenser
+19% Synergy $0.53
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+18% Synergy $0.08
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+18% Synergy $0.20
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+18% Synergy $0.21
Champion of the Parish Champion of the Parish
+18% Synergy $0.96
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+17% Synergy $0.26
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+17% Synergy $0.91
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+16% Synergy $42.73
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+16% Synergy $0.54
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+16% Synergy $0.58
Knight-Captain of Eos Knight-Captain of Eos
+15% Synergy $2.16
Benalish Commander Benalish Commander
+15% Synergy $0.21
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+15% Synergy $0.11
Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+14% Synergy $5.02
Thalia's Lieutenant Thalia's Lieutenant
+14% Synergy $1.09
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+13% Synergy $0.12
Dauntless Veteran Dauntless Veteran
+13% Synergy $0.04
Steelburr Champion Steelburr Champion
+11% Synergy $0.10
Yotian Frontliner Yotian Frontliner
+11% Synergy $0.08
Rhox Pikemaster Rhox Pikemaster
+11% Synergy $0.24
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+10% Synergy $32.81
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+9% Synergy $2.09

Instants

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

Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+52% Synergy $6.26
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+39% Synergy $0.75
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+37% Synergy $0.05
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+28% Synergy $0.48
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+16% Synergy $14.89
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+14% Synergy $9.22
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+14% Synergy $10.51
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+12% Synergy $0.13
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+9% Synergy $0.25
Disenchant Disenchant
+8% Synergy $0.14
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+8% Synergy $3.79
You're Confronted by Robbers You're Confronted by Robbers
+7% Synergy $0.04
Unified Strike Unified Strike
+7% Synergy $0.14
Repel Intruders Repel Intruders
+6% Synergy $0.20
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+5% Synergy $0.22
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+5% Synergy $7.50
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.24
Quick Study Quick Study
+5% Synergy $0.39
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $0.96
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.25
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.30
No More Lies No More Lies
+4% Synergy $0.53
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.26
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.06
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.71
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.47
Opt Opt
-2% Synergy $0.10
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $7.82
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-4% Synergy $2.63
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $1.21
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.82
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.19
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $45.83
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $1.89
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-12% Synergy $1.58

Sorceries

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

Distant Melody Distant Melody
+43% Synergy $0.48
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+32% Synergy $0.99
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+32% Synergy $0.78
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+22% Synergy $0.32
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+15% Synergy $0.60
Austere Command Austere Command
+13% Synergy $0.27
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+13% Synergy $0.05
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+11% Synergy $12.21
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+10% Synergy $1.31
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+10% Synergy $0.17
Mass Production Mass Production
+8% Synergy $0.08
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+7% Synergy $0.51
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+6% Synergy $0.95
For the Emperor! For the Emperor!
+6% Synergy $0.48
Preordain Preordain
-2% Synergy $0.46
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.18
Farewell Farewell
-9% Synergy $3.39
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-10% Synergy $2.12

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+46% Synergy $2.31
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+36% Synergy $0.38
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+31% Synergy $0.32
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+30% Synergy $3.38
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+23% Synergy $3.56
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+14% Synergy $3.20
Veteran's Armaments Veteran's Armaments
+14% Synergy $0.24
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+11% Synergy $6.25
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+11% Synergy $0.30
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+8% Synergy $9.45
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+6% Synergy $15.19
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+5% Synergy $3.89
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+5% Synergy $0.98
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+5% Synergy $1.11
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+5% Synergy $0.42
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $5.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.19
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $1.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

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

Mobilization Mobilization
+46% Synergy $0.66
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+35% Synergy $0.14
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+34% Synergy $1.24
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+33% Synergy $0.41
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+32% Synergy $5.95
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+32% Synergy $0.26
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+19% Synergy $0.96
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+18% Synergy $5.80
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+16% Synergy $0.27
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+15% Synergy $4.00
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+12% Synergy $0.60
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+12% Synergy $0.33
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+9% Synergy $1.00
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+9% Synergy $0.47
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+9% Synergy $5.00
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
+9% Synergy $0.07
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+8% Synergy $40.08
True Conviction True Conviction
+7% Synergy $4.27
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+6% Synergy $0.45
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+6% Synergy $5.66
Militia's Pride Militia's Pride
+5% Synergy $1.32
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+4% Synergy $0.14
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $20.00
Propaganda Propaganda
-15% Synergy $2.77
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-16% Synergy $4.69

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+47% Synergy $0.90
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+19% Synergy $29.84
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+16% Synergy $0.90
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+12% Synergy $2.26
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+10% Synergy $3.49
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+9% Synergy $7.38

Utility Lands

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+21% Synergy $3.51
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+17% Synergy $0.15
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+17% Synergy $0.19
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+15% Synergy $20.46
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+12% Synergy $0.07
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+9% Synergy $0.32
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $0.19
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $4.92
Kjeldoran Outpost Kjeldoran Outpost
+6% Synergy $10.66
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+5% Synergy $18.39
Rivendell Rivendell
+2% Synergy $1.53
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.10
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.43
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.37
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $19.12
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-19% Synergy $2.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+28% Synergy $5.85
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+11% Synergy $0.28
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.15
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.15
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.18
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.34
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-8% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-8% Synergy $0.27
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-16% Synergy $0.92
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-27% Synergy $1.22

Lands

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

Fortified Beachhead Fortified Beachhead
+78% Synergy $0.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+47% Synergy $0.16
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+30% Synergy $0.24
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+20% Synergy $0.19
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+12% Synergy $34.93
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+9% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.07
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+5% Synergy $0.29
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+5% Synergy $0.16
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.08
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+4% Synergy $0.11
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+4% Synergy $0.04
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.08
Port Town Port Town
+3% Synergy $0.20
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.42
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+2% Synergy $0.09
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.10
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+2% Synergy $0.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.11
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+1% Synergy $0.18
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+1% Synergy $0.16
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.17
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
0% Synergy $5.86
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
0% Synergy $0.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.69
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.20
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.26
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-2% Synergy $5.41
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-2% Synergy $2.48
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-2% Synergy $4.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.17
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-3% Synergy $0.28
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-5% Synergy $14.57
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-6% Synergy $13.80
Tundra Tundra
-6% Synergy
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.14
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-7% Synergy $7.72
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.82
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-10% Synergy $13.06
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-11% Synergy $15.00

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