App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Harbin, Vanguard Aviator
Price tag $0.13

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

#1661 Current Rank
#1910 Last Week
#1478 Past 2 Years

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.

Captain America, Unbowed Captain America, Unbowed
+24% Synergy $8.00
Royal Talon Fighter Jet Royal Talon Fighter Jet
+16% Synergy
Gleaming Bastion Gleaming Bastion
+7% Synergy $13.49
Captain America, Skybound Captain America, Skybound
+6% Synergy
Bucky Barnes, Eager Ally Bucky Barnes, Eager Ally
+6% Synergy

High Synergy Cards

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

Skystrike Officer Skystrike Officer
+87% Synergy $0.25
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+81% Synergy $0.37
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+75% Synergy $0.38
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+72% Synergy $0.31
Yotian Tactician Yotian Tactician
+67% Synergy $0.16
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+65% Synergy $0.40
Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+65% Synergy $0.73
Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+63% Synergy $0.16
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+62% Synergy $0.39
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+59% Synergy $0.43

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
+58% Synergy $0.40
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+57% Synergy $18.56
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+57% Synergy $3.04
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+56% Synergy $0.28
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+56% Synergy $3.80
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+55% Synergy $0.28
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+55% Synergy $0.39
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+54% Synergy $0.22
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+0% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $53.21
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $6.17
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $58.52
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $41.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $66.59
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

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

Precinct Captain Precinct Captain
+51% Synergy $0.32
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+49% Synergy $0.32
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+49% Synergy $0.74
Zephyr Sentinel Zephyr Sentinel
+41% Synergy $0.19
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+40% Synergy $0.45
Recruitment Officer Recruitment Officer
+40% Synergy $0.26
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+39% Synergy $1.68
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+38% Synergy $0.34
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+37% Synergy $1.28
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
+36% Synergy $0.36
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+35% Synergy $0.49
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+34% Synergy $0.71
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+34% Synergy $0.26
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+34% Synergy $5.51
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
+33% Synergy $0.54
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+32% Synergy $0.24
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+32% Synergy $1.30
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+30% Synergy $1.64
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+29% Synergy $5.55
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+26% Synergy $7.19
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+25% Synergy $0.37
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+25% Synergy $0.40
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+23% Synergy $0.36
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+22% Synergy $0.26
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apparition Dennick, Pious Apprentice
+22% Synergy $0.29
Veteran Swordsmith Veteran Swordsmith
+20% Synergy $0.17
Heidegger, Shinra Executive Heidegger, Shinra Executive
+20% Synergy $0.21
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+20% Synergy $0.29
Spectrum Sentinel Spectrum Sentinel
+19% Synergy $0.38
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+19% Synergy $0.38
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+19% Synergy $0.57
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+18% Synergy $0.82
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+17% Synergy $0.24
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+17% Synergy $0.43
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+17% Synergy $0.42
Champion of the Parish Champion of the Parish
+17% Synergy $1.10
Platoon Dispenser Platoon Dispenser
+16% Synergy $0.61
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+16% Synergy $0.81
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+15% Synergy $59.32
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+15% Synergy $1.88
Knight-Captain of Eos Knight-Captain of Eos
+14% Synergy $2.54
Benalish Commander Benalish Commander
+13% Synergy $0.21
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+13% Synergy $0.30
Thalia's Lieutenant Thalia's Lieutenant
+13% Synergy $1.27
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+13% Synergy $0.23
Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+12% Synergy $5.98
Dauntless Veteran Dauntless Veteran
+11% Synergy $0.11
Steelburr Champion Steelburr Champion
+10% Synergy $0.34
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+8% Synergy $2.57
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+7% Synergy $4.94

Instants

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

Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+47% Synergy $7.52
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+37% Synergy $0.21
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+36% Synergy $1.14
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+27% Synergy $0.52
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+15% Synergy $0.81
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+14% Synergy $22.25
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+13% Synergy $10.82
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+13% Synergy $15.93
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+11% Synergy $0.15
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+9% Synergy $0.29
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+8% Synergy $4.08
Disenchant Disenchant
+7% Synergy $0.11
Unified Strike Unified Strike
+7% Synergy $0.21
You're Confronted by Robbers You're Confronted by Robbers
+7% Synergy $0.18
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+6% Synergy $0.28
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.25
Repel Intruders Repel Intruders
+5% Synergy $0.15
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+5% Synergy $5.58
Quick Study Quick Study
+4% Synergy $0.17
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.30
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+4% Synergy $0.29
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.42
No More Lies No More Lies
+3% Synergy $0.39
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.20
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $1.45
Erode Erode
+0% Synergy $5.37
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.72
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $7.79
Opt Opt
-3% Synergy $0.27
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-3% Synergy $3.63
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $6.82
Counterspell Counterspell
-8% Synergy $3.67
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $55.81
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.39
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $2.27
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $2.01

Sorceries

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

Distant Melody Distant Melody
+39% Synergy $0.33
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+31% Synergy $1.32
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+30% Synergy $2.46
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+20% Synergy $0.50
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+13% Synergy $0.69
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+12% Synergy $0.14
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+12% Synergy $20.90
Austere Command Austere Command
+11% Synergy $0.42
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+9% Synergy $0.13
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+9% Synergy $2.29
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+8% Synergy $0.41
Mass Production Mass Production
+7% Synergy $0.05
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+5% Synergy $0.99
Preordain Preordain
-2% Synergy $0.50
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.75
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-11% Synergy $2.61

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+46% Synergy $2.43
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+33% Synergy $1.24
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+30% Synergy $0.37
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+29% Synergy $5.12
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+22% Synergy $4.20
Veteran's Armaments Veteran's Armaments
+14% Synergy $0.29
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+12% Synergy $6.25
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+10% Synergy $5.74
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.35
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+10% Synergy $19.12
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+6% Synergy $7.54
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+5% Synergy $4.46
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+5% Synergy $0.91
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+5% Synergy $0.61
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+5% Synergy $18.74
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+4% Synergy $1.97
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+4% Synergy $1.46
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $5.78
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

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

Mobilization Mobilization
+44% Synergy $0.68
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+36% Synergy $0.26
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+35% Synergy $0.38
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+32% Synergy $1.63
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+32% Synergy $0.42
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+30% Synergy $13.20
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+17% Synergy $0.60
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+16% Synergy $9.86
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+14% Synergy $8.10
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+13% Synergy $0.35
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+12% Synergy $0.42
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+11% Synergy $0.33
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+10% Synergy $2.20
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
+9% Synergy $0.18
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+9% Synergy $7.70
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+8% Synergy $0.31
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+8% Synergy $63.66
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+5% Synergy $6.35
Militia's Pride Militia's Pride
+5% Synergy $6.46
True Conviction True Conviction
+5% Synergy $5.04
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+4% Synergy $0.40
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+4% Synergy $0.69
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+3% Synergy $0.32
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+3% Synergy $7.87
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $13.49
Propaganda Propaganda
-16% Synergy $3.11
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-17% Synergy $4.72

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 $1.82
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+19% Synergy $39.18
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+13% Synergy $1.45
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+10% Synergy $4.40
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+9% Synergy $3.55
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+8% Synergy $8.52

Utility Lands

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+22% Synergy $6.18
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+16% Synergy $0.42
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+16% Synergy $0.30
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+15% Synergy $24.17
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+10% Synergy $0.20
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+8% Synergy $0.32
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+6% Synergy $7.37
Kjeldoran Outpost Kjeldoran Outpost
+6% Synergy $12.33
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $2.52
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+5% Synergy $4.72
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+5% Synergy $0.31
Rivendell Rivendell
+1% Synergy $1.74
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.40
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+0% Synergy $5.99
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.38
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $30.88
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-19% Synergy $2.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+28% Synergy $3.17
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+10% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.33
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.34
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $1.10
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-7% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.13
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-8% Synergy $0.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-15% Synergy $2.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-27% Synergy $2.51

Lands

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

Fortified Beachhead Fortified Beachhead
+77% Synergy $0.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+44% Synergy $0.27
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+29% Synergy $0.32
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+19% Synergy $0.67
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+12% Synergy $49.31
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+9% Synergy $0.29
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+5% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.12
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+4% Synergy $0.37
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+4% Synergy $0.16
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.08
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+3% Synergy $0.27
Port Town Port Town
+3% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.16
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+2% Synergy $0.13
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.54
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+2% Synergy $0.31
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.14
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+1% Synergy $0.27
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.21
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
0% Synergy $0.41
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
0% Synergy $5.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.33
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-1% Synergy $0.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.30
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.59
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.33
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-2% Synergy $0.37
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-2% Synergy $6.42
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.25
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-2% Synergy $4.25
Tundra Tundra
-5% Synergy $3000.00
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-6% Synergy $11.03
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-6% Synergy $18.47
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-6% Synergy $8.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $6.82
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.82
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-9% Synergy $16.02
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-11% Synergy $8.37

Similar Commanders

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