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Harbin, Vanguard Aviator
Price tag $0.12

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

#1289 Current Rank
#1068 Last Week
#1198 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.

SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+26% Synergy $0.46
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+21% Synergy $15.19
Heidegger, Shinra Executive Heidegger, Shinra Executive
+19% Synergy $0.16
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+6% Synergy $0.65
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+6% Synergy $0.73

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 $0.27
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+76% Synergy $0.22
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+75% Synergy $0.32
Yotian Tactician Yotian Tactician
+72% Synergy $0.08
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+69% Synergy $0.32
Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+66% Synergy $0.84
Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+64% Synergy $0.22
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+64% Synergy $0.19
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+60% Synergy $0.18

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 $0.29
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+59% Synergy $0.17
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+57% Synergy $0.10
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+57% Synergy $3.53
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+57% Synergy $0.13
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+56% Synergy $21.14
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+56% Synergy $0.33
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+56% Synergy $5.64
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+54% Synergy $5.26
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $45.06
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $42.63
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $48.94
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $48.08
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-13% Synergy $28.27
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-14% Synergy $34.98

Creatures

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

Precinct Captain Precinct Captain
+54% Synergy $0.34
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+53% Synergy $0.20
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+48% Synergy $0.39
Zephyr Sentinel Zephyr Sentinel
+45% Synergy $0.08
Recruitment Officer Recruitment Officer
+44% Synergy $0.08
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+42% Synergy $1.17
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+41% Synergy $0.20
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+40% Synergy $0.87
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+36% Synergy $0.56
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+36% Synergy $0.80
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+36% Synergy $0.22
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+36% Synergy $5.48
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+36% Synergy $0.25
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
+34% Synergy $0.32
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+33% Synergy $2.23
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+32% Synergy $0.28
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+32% Synergy $1.08
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+27% Synergy $0.30
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apparition Dennick, Pious Apprentice
+26% Synergy $0.29
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+26% Synergy $0.21
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+25% Synergy $0.32
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+25% Synergy $7.74
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+25% Synergy $0.27
Veteran Swordsmith Veteran Swordsmith
+22% Synergy $0.11
Spectrum Sentinel Spectrum Sentinel
+21% Synergy $0.19
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+20% Synergy $0.39
Platoon Dispenser Platoon Dispenser
+20% Synergy $0.51
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+20% Synergy $0.77
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+19% Synergy $1.00
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+18% Synergy $42.20
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+18% Synergy $0.32
Champion of the Parish Champion of the Parish
+18% Synergy $0.79
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+17% Synergy $0.07
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+17% Synergy $0.19
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+16% Synergy $0.44
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+16% Synergy $0.34
Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+16% Synergy $3.45
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+16% Synergy $0.32
Benalish Commander Benalish Commander
+16% Synergy $0.17
Knight-Captain of Eos Knight-Captain of Eos
+15% Synergy $2.27
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+15% Synergy $0.12
Dauntless Veteran Dauntless Veteran
+15% Synergy $0.04
Thalia's Lieutenant Thalia's Lieutenant
+15% Synergy $0.81
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+13% Synergy $0.14
Yotian Frontliner Yotian Frontliner
+12% Synergy $0.14
Steelburr Champion Steelburr Champion
+12% Synergy $0.22
Rhox Pikemaster Rhox Pikemaster
+11% Synergy $0.24
Warden of the Inner Sky Warden of the Inner Sky
+11% Synergy $0.24
Lu Xun, Scholar General Lu Xun, Scholar General
+11% Synergy $0.42
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+10% Synergy $30.11

Instants

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

Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+39% Synergy $0.90
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+36% Synergy $0.07
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+27% Synergy $0.57
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+16% Synergy $16.24
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+15% Synergy $11.91
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+15% Synergy $10.57
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+12% Synergy $0.14
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+9% Synergy $0.26
Disenchant Disenchant
+8% Synergy $0.13
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+8% Synergy $3.77
You're Confronted by Robbers You're Confronted by Robbers
+7% Synergy $0.05
Unified Strike Unified Strike
+7% Synergy $0.17
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+6% Synergy $8.15
Repel Intruders Repel Intruders
+6% Synergy $0.19
Quick Study Quick Study
+5% Synergy $0.28
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.25
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $0.84
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.31
No More Lies No More Lies
+4% Synergy $0.31
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+4% Synergy $0.24
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.28
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.24
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.27
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.10
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $2.10
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-2% Synergy $2.22
Opt Opt
-3% Synergy $0.14
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $6.35
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $1.65
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.64
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $42.96
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $1.46
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.51
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $1.75

Sorceries

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

Distant Melody Distant Melody
+43% Synergy $0.66
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+32% Synergy $1.05
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+32% Synergy $0.63
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+22% Synergy $0.63
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+15% Synergy $0.55
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+13% Synergy $0.03
Austere Command Austere Command
+11% Synergy $0.44
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+11% Synergy $1.21
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+10% Synergy $8.96
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+10% Synergy $0.19
Mass Production Mass Production
+8% Synergy $0.03
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+7% Synergy $0.51
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+6% Synergy $0.66
For the Emperor! For the Emperor!
+6% Synergy $0.48
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+3% Synergy $0.20
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
0% Synergy $0.90
Preordain Preordain
-2% Synergy $0.61
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.65
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $4.30
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-11% Synergy $1.71

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+46% Synergy $0.89
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+38% Synergy $0.33
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+32% Synergy $4.33
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+28% Synergy $0.39
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+23% Synergy $4.22
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+15% Synergy $5.02
Veteran's Armaments Veteran's Armaments
+15% Synergy $0.32
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+11% Synergy $3.79
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+11% Synergy $0.47
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+7% Synergy $14.17
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+7% Synergy $5.49
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+5% Synergy $2.94
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+5% Synergy $0.44
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+5% Synergy $0.97
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+5% Synergy $2.23
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+4% Synergy $0.63
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $7.32
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Mobilization Mobilization
+47% Synergy $0.68
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+33% Synergy $0.87
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+33% Synergy $5.01
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+33% Synergy $0.41
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+30% Synergy $0.17
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+20% Synergy $4.32
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+20% Synergy $1.40
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+17% Synergy $0.35
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+16% Synergy $3.94
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+14% Synergy $0.91
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+12% Synergy $0.54
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+9% Synergy $46.21
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+9% Synergy $0.22
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+9% Synergy $5.26
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
+9% Synergy $0.07
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+8% Synergy $0.70
True Conviction True Conviction
+7% Synergy $3.92
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+6% Synergy $5.71
Militia's Pride Militia's Pride
+6% Synergy $1.20
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+4% Synergy $0.14
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+4% Synergy $6.00
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $21.01
Propaganda Propaganda
-14% Synergy $2.01
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-16% Synergy $3.99

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 $0.92
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+19% Synergy $30.03
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+17% Synergy $1.35
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+13% Synergy $4.07
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+10% Synergy $3.53
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+8% Synergy $6.89

Utility Lands

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+22% Synergy $2.28
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+17% Synergy $0.20
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+17% Synergy $0.29
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+15% Synergy $19.02
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+13% Synergy $0.09
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+10% Synergy $0.30
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $2.73
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $0.18
Kjeldoran Outpost Kjeldoran Outpost
+6% Synergy $8.91
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+5% Synergy $15.90
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $3.65
Rivendell Rivendell
+2% Synergy $0.77
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.14
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $19.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+27% Synergy $4.04
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+12% Synergy $0.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.16
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.19
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.14
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.07
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-7% Synergy $0.38
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-9% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-16% Synergy $1.12
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-27% Synergy $1.33

Lands

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

Fortified Beachhead Fortified Beachhead
+79% Synergy $0.18
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+46% Synergy $0.18
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+27% Synergy $0.19
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+19% Synergy $0.28
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+12% Synergy $34.04
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+9% Synergy $0.26
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+6% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.23
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.05
Port Town Port Town
+4% Synergy $0.17
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+4% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.05
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+3% Synergy $0.41
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+3% Synergy $0.76
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.50
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+2% Synergy $0.45
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+2% Synergy $0.27
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+2% Synergy $2.62
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+2% Synergy $0.05
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.28
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+1% Synergy $0.18
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
0% Synergy $0.30
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.13
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-1% Synergy $0.20
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-1% Synergy $4.80
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.53
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-2% Synergy $4.40
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-2% Synergy $3.34
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.22
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-3% Synergy $0.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.11
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-4% Synergy $0.18
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-5% Synergy $9.92
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-5% Synergy $17.48
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-6% Synergy $8.46
Tundra Tundra
-6% Synergy
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.64
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.45
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-10% Synergy $11.67
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-10% Synergy $13.72

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
Lu Meng, Wu General Lu Meng, Wu General
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Shameless Charlatan Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Shameless Charlatan
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
Torsten Von Ursus Torsten Von Ursus
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight
Guan Yu, Sainted Warrior Guan Yu, Sainted Warrior
Prava of the Steel Legion Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Prava of the Steel Legion // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Taranika, Akroan Veteran Taranika, Akroan Veteran
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
Baird, Argivian Recruiter Baird, Argivian Recruiter
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
Tajic, Legion's Edge Tajic, Legion's Edge
Zhang He, Wei General Zhang He, Wei General
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Veteran Soldier Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Veteran Soldier
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