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Harbin, Vanguard Aviator: Soldiers
Price tag $0.13

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Soldiers 58% Tokens 14% Aggro 9% Flying 7% +1/+1 Counters 2%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Harbin, Vanguard Aviator players are trying out in Soldiers decks.

Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+6% Synergy $4.23

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Harbin, Vanguard Aviator's Soldiers builds — cards that lean hardest into the Soldiers theme.

Skystrike Officer Skystrike Officer
+89% Synergy $0.28
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+85% Synergy $0.37
Yotian Tactician Yotian Tactician
+78% Synergy $0.15
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+75% Synergy $0.35
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+75% Synergy $0.30
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+68% Synergy $0.41
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+66% Synergy $0.45
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+66% Synergy $0.26
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+65% Synergy $0.39
Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+65% Synergy $0.14

Top Cards

The staple cards most Harbin, Vanguard Aviator Soldiers decks run as their core.

Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+63% Synergy $0.74
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+62% Synergy $0.34
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+61% Synergy $2.82
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+57% Synergy $0.27
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+57% Synergy $19.55
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+57% Synergy $0.29
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+56% Synergy $0.27
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+53% Synergy $0.54
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $1.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Harbin, Vanguard Aviator Soldiers game on their own.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $51.92
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $69.44
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $41.26
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $5.86
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $56.78
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $53.72
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-12% Synergy $36.16

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Soldiers plan in Harbin, Vanguard Aviator decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Precinct Captain Precinct Captain
+56% Synergy $0.29
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+55% Synergy $4.07
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+53% Synergy $0.25
Zephyr Sentinel Zephyr Sentinel
+46% Synergy $0.16
Recruitment Officer Recruitment Officer
+44% Synergy $0.24
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+43% Synergy $1.07
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+43% Synergy $0.37
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+39% Synergy $0.27
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+38% Synergy $0.50
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+38% Synergy $1.56
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
+38% Synergy $0.32
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+36% Synergy $0.73
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+36% Synergy $1.22
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+35% Synergy $0.25
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+35% Synergy $1.62
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+34% Synergy $6.83
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+34% Synergy $1.25
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+32% Synergy $4.77
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+31% Synergy $0.37
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
+28% Synergy $0.50
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+26% Synergy $0.41
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+26% Synergy $0.23
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+25% Synergy $0.37
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+24% Synergy $7.05
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apparition Dennick, Pious Apprentice
+23% Synergy $0.27
Veteran Swordsmith Veteran Swordsmith
+22% Synergy $0.14
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+19% Synergy $58.30
Heidegger, Shinra Executive Heidegger, Shinra Executive
+19% Synergy $0.20
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+18% Synergy $2.06
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+18% Synergy $0.37
Platoon Dispenser Platoon Dispenser
+18% Synergy $0.62
Spectrum Sentinel Spectrum Sentinel
+18% Synergy $0.40
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+17% Synergy $0.94
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+16% Synergy $0.25
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+16% Synergy $0.40
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+16% Synergy $0.37
Benalish Commander Benalish Commander
+16% Synergy $0.21
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+15% Synergy $0.19
Dauntless Veteran Dauntless Veteran
+15% Synergy $0.11
Steelburr Champion Steelburr Champion
+15% Synergy $0.31
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+14% Synergy $1.17
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+13% Synergy $0.83
Champion of the Parish Champion of the Parish
+13% Synergy $1.11
Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+12% Synergy $6.04
Rhox Pikemaster Rhox Pikemaster
+12% Synergy $0.29
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+12% Synergy $0.31
Yotian Frontliner Yotian Frontliner
+12% Synergy $0.21
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+11% Synergy $52.17
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+11% Synergy $0.25
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+9% Synergy $2.20

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Harbin, Vanguard Aviator's Soldiers deck ahead.

Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+54% Synergy $7.20
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+35% Synergy $1.14
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+35% Synergy $0.21
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+28% Synergy $0.52
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+18% Synergy $21.48
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+17% Synergy $10.50
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+15% Synergy $16.26
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+15% Synergy $0.18
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+10% Synergy $1.03
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+8% Synergy $0.36
Disenchant Disenchant
+7% Synergy $0.11
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+7% Synergy $6.50
Quick Study Quick Study
+7% Synergy $0.22
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+6% Synergy $3.78
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+6% Synergy $0.30
You're Confronted by Robbers You're Confronted by Robbers
+6% Synergy $0.21
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $1.62
No More Lies No More Lies
+5% Synergy $0.38
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.22
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+5% Synergy $0.33
Unified Strike Unified Strike
+5% Synergy $0.20
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.14
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.32
Get Lost Get Lost
+3% Synergy $4.22
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+2% Synergy $0.25
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.30
Pongify Pongify
+1% Synergy $1.98
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $8.49
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $0.60
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-2% Synergy $3.25
Opt Opt
-4% Synergy $0.26
Aetherize Aetherize
-5% Synergy $0.37
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $3.43
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.11
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.43
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-13% Synergy $1.46
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-15% Synergy $2.26

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Soldiers game plan forward for Harbin, Vanguard Aviator.

Distant Melody Distant Melody
+43% Synergy $0.36
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+36% Synergy $2.28
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+33% Synergy $0.77
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+22% Synergy $0.56
Austere Command Austere Command
+16% Synergy $0.94
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+14% Synergy $0.08
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+13% Synergy $9.42
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+13% Synergy $0.68
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+11% Synergy $0.45
Mass Production Mass Production
+10% Synergy $0.06
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+9% Synergy $0.16
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+7% Synergy $1.92
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+5% Synergy $1.15
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $0.52
Preordain Preordain
-2% Synergy $0.66
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $2.00
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-13% Synergy $2.91

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Harbin, Vanguard Aviator Soldiers decks.

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+45% Synergy $2.95
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+33% Synergy $0.45
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+33% Synergy $1.04
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+32% Synergy $4.72
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+24% Synergy $3.81
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+18% Synergy $19.63
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+15% Synergy $6.62
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+15% Synergy $0.60
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+11% Synergy $5.68
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+11% Synergy $0.32
Veteran's Armaments Veteran's Armaments
+10% Synergy $0.29
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+8% Synergy $10.94
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+7% Synergy $5.35
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+6% Synergy $17.99
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+6% Synergy $1.75
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+5% Synergy $1.97
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+5% Synergy $3.19
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+4% Synergy $7.24
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $8.14
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $2.99
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-1% Synergy $1.30
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Soldiers strategy in Harbin, Vanguard Aviator decks.

Mobilization Mobilization
+46% Synergy $0.69
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+40% Synergy $1.44
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+36% Synergy $14.98
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+36% Synergy $0.41
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+34% Synergy $0.36
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+24% Synergy $0.25
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+20% Synergy $9.17
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+17% Synergy $0.34
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+15% Synergy $0.67
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+11% Synergy $1.29
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+11% Synergy $0.42
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+10% Synergy $60.85
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+10% Synergy $0.98
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+9% Synergy $8.57
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+9% Synergy $0.33
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+9% Synergy $7.73
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+8% Synergy $6.53
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
+8% Synergy $0.19
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+6% Synergy $0.36
True Conviction True Conviction
+6% Synergy $5.04
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+5% Synergy $0.42
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+4% Synergy $0.65
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+4% Synergy $7.49
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $13.05
Propaganda Propaganda
-16% Synergy $3.52
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-17% Synergy $3.94

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Harbin, Vanguard Aviator's Soldiers game plan.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+48% Synergy $1.85
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+17% Synergy $40.18
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+15% Synergy $1.47
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+12% Synergy $4.13
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+10% Synergy $8.04
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+9% Synergy $3.84

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Harbin, Vanguard Aviator Soldiers decks.

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+21% Synergy $6.78
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+19% Synergy $0.41
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+16% Synergy $24.13
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+14% Synergy $0.30
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+11% Synergy $5.89
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+11% Synergy $0.19
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+9% Synergy $0.32
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $1.99
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+7% Synergy $5.14
Kjeldoran Outpost Kjeldoran Outpost
+6% Synergy $14.10
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $0.25
Rivendell Rivendell
+3% Synergy $1.74
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.35
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $6.08
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $31.72
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Harbin, Vanguard Aviator's Soldiers strategy.

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+34% Synergy $1.91
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+10% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.25
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
0% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.46
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-4% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.40
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-7% Synergy $0.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-17% Synergy $0.60
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-25% Synergy $2.60

Lands

The mana base behind Harbin, Vanguard Aviator's Soldiers decks.

Fortified Beachhead Fortified Beachhead
+79% Synergy $0.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+43% Synergy $0.32
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+28% Synergy $0.31
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+20% Synergy $0.33
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+13% Synergy $49.78
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+6% Synergy $0.39
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.39
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+6% Synergy $0.24
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+6% Synergy $0.30
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.07
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+4% Synergy $5.38
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+4% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+3% Synergy $0.26
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+3% Synergy $0.19
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+3% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.26
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.52
Port Town Port Town
+2% Synergy $0.22
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+2% Synergy $6.62
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.13
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+2% Synergy $0.24
Meandering River Meandering River
+2% Synergy $0.13
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+1% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+1% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+1% Synergy $0.32
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.24
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
0% Synergy $0.34
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $1.02
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-1% Synergy $3.87
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.25
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-2% Synergy $4.52
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-3% Synergy $11.43
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-5% Synergy $18.75
Tundra Tundra
-6% Synergy $3000.00
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-7% Synergy $9.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.11
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.36
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-14% Synergy $8.39
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-15% Synergy $15.52

Similar Commanders

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

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
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Clan Crafter Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Clan Crafter
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
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
Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight
Heidegger, Shinra Executive Heidegger, Shinra Executive
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
Liu Bei, Lord of Shu Liu Bei, Lord of Shu
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
The Council of Four The Council of Four
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
Kytheon, Hero of Akros Kytheon, Hero of Akros
Belisarius Cawl Belisarius Cawl
Genku, Future Shaper Genku, Future Shaper
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
Baird, Argivian Recruiter Baird, Argivian Recruiter
Elminster Elminster
The Eleventh Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Eleventh Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Prava of the Steel Legion Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Prava of the Steel Legion
Prava of the Steel Legion Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Prava of the Steel Legion // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
Astrid Peth Astrid Peth
Elder Owyn Lyons Elder Owyn Lyons
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
The Twelfth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Twelfth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
Bruna, Light of Alabaster Bruna, Light of Alabaster
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apprentice
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