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Harbin, Vanguard Aviator
Price tag $0.18

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Soldiers 44% Tokens 19% Aggro 11% Flying 10% +1/+1 Counters 2%
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New Cards

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

Spiritcall Enthusiast Spiritcall Enthusiast
+6% Synergy $0.26
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+5% Synergy $3.28

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 $0.31
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+85% Synergy $0.33
Yotian Tactician Yotian Tactician
+78% Synergy $0.16
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+76% Synergy $0.40
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+75% Synergy $0.43
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+69% Synergy $0.40
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+67% Synergy $0.34
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+66% Synergy $0.59
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+65% Synergy $4.77
Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+65% Synergy $0.19

Top Cards

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

Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+63% Synergy $0.75
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+62% Synergy $0.38
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+61% Synergy $2.07
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+57% Synergy $0.22
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+57% Synergy $18.78
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+57% Synergy $0.27
Resolute Reinforcements Resolute Reinforcements
+56% Synergy $0.20
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+53% Synergy $0.74
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $0.69
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $0.88

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 $45.85
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $69.59
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $6.20
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $39.16
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $63.43
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $57.12

Creatures

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

Precinct Captain Precinct Captain
+56% Synergy $0.35
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+54% Synergy $4.07
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+53% Synergy $0.29
Zephyr Sentinel Zephyr Sentinel
+46% Synergy $0.17
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+43% Synergy $0.32
Recruitment Officer Recruitment Officer
+43% Synergy $0.21
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+42% Synergy $0.29
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
+39% Synergy $0.35
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+39% Synergy $0.24
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+38% Synergy $0.79
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+38% Synergy $2.05
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+37% Synergy $1.57
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+36% Synergy $0.26
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+36% Synergy $0.97
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+35% Synergy $7.87
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+35% Synergy $1.59
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+34% Synergy $1.39
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+33% Synergy $3.79
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+30% Synergy $0.36
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
+27% Synergy $0.39
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+26% Synergy $0.36
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+25% Synergy $0.37
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+25% Synergy $0.34
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apparition Dennick, Pious Apprentice
+23% Synergy $0.34
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+23% Synergy $8.83
Veteran Swordsmith Veteran Swordsmith
+22% Synergy $0.27
Platoon Dispenser Platoon Dispenser
+19% Synergy $0.57
Heidegger, Shinra Executive Heidegger, Shinra Executive
+19% Synergy $0.19
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+18% Synergy $58.41
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+18% Synergy $2.18
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+18% Synergy $0.42
Spectrum Sentinel Spectrum Sentinel
+18% Synergy $0.40
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+18% Synergy $1.25
Benalish Commander Benalish Commander
+17% Synergy $0.25
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+16% Synergy $0.35
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+16% Synergy $0.39
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+15% Synergy $0.22
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+15% Synergy $0.40
Dauntless Veteran Dauntless Veteran
+15% Synergy $0.19
Steelburr Champion Steelburr Champion
+15% Synergy $0.32
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+13% Synergy $0.61
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+13% Synergy $0.95
Champion of the Parish Champion of the Parish
+13% Synergy $1.08
Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+12% Synergy $4.78
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+12% Synergy $0.26
Rhox Pikemaster Rhox Pikemaster
+12% Synergy $0.20
Yotian Frontliner Yotian Frontliner
+12% Synergy $0.24
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+11% Synergy $52.83
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+9% Synergy $3.69
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+8% Synergy $6.83

Instants

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

Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+54% Synergy $7.32
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+36% Synergy $0.23
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+35% Synergy $1.44
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+28% Synergy $0.55
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+18% Synergy $9.28
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+17% Synergy $10.29
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+15% Synergy $0.15
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+14% Synergy $16.81
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+9% Synergy $0.19
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+9% Synergy $1.32
Disenchant Disenchant
+8% Synergy $0.10
Quick Study Quick Study
+8% Synergy $0.24
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+7% Synergy $3.60
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+6% Synergy $5.05
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+6% Synergy $0.26
You're Confronted by Robbers You're Confronted by Robbers
+6% Synergy $0.24
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $0.94
No More Lies No More Lies
+5% Synergy $0.32
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.17
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+5% Synergy $0.35
Unified Strike Unified Strike
+5% Synergy $0.23
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.24
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.44
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+3% Synergy $0.30
Get Lost Get Lost
+3% Synergy $3.33
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.35
Pongify Pongify
+1% Synergy $3.05
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $9.88
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $0.79
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-1% Synergy $3.24
Aetherize Aetherize
-4% Synergy $0.44
Opt Opt
-4% Synergy $0.25
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $4.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $9.48
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $0.56
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-13% Synergy $1.72
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $3.07

Sorceries

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

Distant Melody Distant Melody
+43% Synergy $0.35
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+36% Synergy $1.74
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+33% Synergy $2.15
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+22% Synergy $0.40
Austere Command Austere Command
+16% Synergy $0.35
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+13% Synergy $11.93
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+13% Synergy $0.78
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+13% Synergy $0.04
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+11% Synergy $0.36
Mass Production Mass Production
+10% Synergy $0.07
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+8% Synergy $0.13
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+7% Synergy $2.43
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $0.29
Preordain Preordain
-2% Synergy $0.86
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $3.54
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-13% Synergy $2.80

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+45% Synergy $3.18
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+33% Synergy $0.45
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+33% Synergy $1.00
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+31% Synergy $5.75
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+24% Synergy $5.11
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+17% Synergy $21.77
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+15% Synergy $5.18
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+14% Synergy $0.43
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+12% Synergy $7.41
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+11% Synergy $0.38
Veteran's Armaments Veteran's Armaments
+10% Synergy $0.31
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+8% Synergy $2.45
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+6% Synergy $6.51
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+6% Synergy $19.25
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+5% Synergy $3.44
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+5% Synergy $0.94
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+5% Synergy $2.82
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $5.42
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+4% Synergy $7.20
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.98
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-1% Synergy $1.12
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $5.61
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.10

Enchantments

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

Mobilization Mobilization
+46% Synergy $0.76
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+40% Synergy $0.35
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+36% Synergy $0.36
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+35% Synergy $4.65
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+33% Synergy $0.38
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+25% Synergy $0.27
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+20% Synergy $8.68
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+16% Synergy $0.40
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+15% Synergy $1.13
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+11% Synergy $0.29
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+11% Synergy $2.93
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+10% Synergy $63.93
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+10% Synergy $9.12
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+10% Synergy $0.42
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+9% Synergy $0.29
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+9% Synergy $0.45
True Conviction True Conviction
+7% Synergy $3.88
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+7% Synergy $6.13
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
+7% Synergy $0.26
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+6% Synergy $0.31
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+6% Synergy $0.62
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+4% Synergy $0.45
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+4% Synergy $6.81
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $16.51
Propaganda Propaganda
-16% Synergy $2.17
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-17% Synergy $6.11

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+48% Synergy $0.26
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+18% Synergy $43.91
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+15% Synergy $1.30
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+12% Synergy $4.86
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+10% Synergy $4.32
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+10% Synergy $9.34

Utility Lands

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+21% Synergy $6.72
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+19% Synergy $0.34
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+16% Synergy $29.95
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+14% Synergy $0.30
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+11% Synergy $0.19
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+10% Synergy $5.73
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+9% Synergy $0.37
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $5.22
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+6% Synergy $7.39
Kjeldoran Outpost Kjeldoran Outpost
+6% Synergy $10.57
Rivendell Rivendell
+4% Synergy $1.04
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $0.26
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.32
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.32
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $6.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.77
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $26.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $4.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+34% Synergy $2.89
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+10% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.31
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
0% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.49
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.34
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-5% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-7% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-17% Synergy $1.04
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-25% Synergy $2.35

Lands

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

Fortified Beachhead Fortified Beachhead
+79% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+44% Synergy $0.27
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+27% Synergy $0.33
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+18% Synergy $0.30
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+13% Synergy $51.06
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+6% Synergy $0.48
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.29
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+6% Synergy $0.26
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+6% Synergy $0.26
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+5% Synergy $1.12
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.06
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+4% Synergy $0.28
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+4% Synergy $0.29
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.31
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+3% Synergy $0.24
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+3% Synergy $0.15
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.26
Port Town Port Town
+2% Synergy $0.29
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+2% Synergy $0.34
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+2% Synergy $7.07
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.11
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+2% Synergy $0.20
Meandering River Meandering River
+2% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+1% Synergy $0.29
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.34
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
0% Synergy $0.18
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
0% Synergy $0.32
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $0.64
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.25
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-2% Synergy $0.60
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-2% Synergy $4.91
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-4% Synergy $14.72
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-6% Synergy $21.34
Tundra Tundra
-6% Synergy $3000.00
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-7% Synergy $9.01
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $9.48
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.30
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-14% Synergy $7.18
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-14% Synergy $15.74

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
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Prava of the Steel Legion Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Prava of the Steel Legion
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Clan Crafter Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Clan Crafter
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Prava of the Steel Legion Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Prava of the Steel Legion Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight
Commander Mustard Commander Mustard
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
Heidegger, Shinra Executive Heidegger, Shinra Executive
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Shameless Charlatan Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Shameless Charlatan
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Prava of the Steel Legion Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Prava of the Steel Legion
Genku, Future Shaper Genku, Future Shaper
The Council of Four The Council of Four
Hylda of the Icy Crown Hylda of the Icy Crown
Belisarius Cawl Belisarius Cawl
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
The Eleventh Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Eleventh Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Prava of the Steel Legion Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Prava of the Steel Legion
Elminster Elminster
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Inspiring Leader Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Inspiring Leader
Astrid Peth Astrid Peth
Elder Owyn Lyons Elder Owyn Lyons
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
Bruna, Light of Alabaster Bruna, Light of Alabaster
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apprentice
Liu Bei, Lord of Shu Liu Bei, Lord of Shu
Millicent, Restless Revenant Millicent, Restless Revenant
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
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
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel