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Hildibrand Manderville
Price tag $0.28

Legendary CreatureHuman Detective

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1603 Current Rank
#1886 Last Week
#1657 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Hildibrand Manderville decks.

Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
+9% Synergy $0.96
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+3% Synergy $1.45
Pyrrhic Strike Pyrrhic Strike
+3% Synergy $0.17
Big Apple, 3 a.m. Big Apple, 3 a.m.
+3% Synergy $0.36
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+2% Synergy $17.58

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Hildibrand Manderville's abilities and overall game plan.

On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+63% Synergy $0.39
Ratadrabik of Urborg Ratadrabik of Urborg
+54% Synergy $1.76
Nasty End Nasty End
+47% Synergy $0.09
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+43% Synergy $0.27
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+43% Synergy $3.08
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+43% Synergy $2.19
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+42% Synergy $0.36
Lucky Clover Lucky Clover
+40% Synergy $0.26
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+39% Synergy $0.33
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+39% Synergy $14.56

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Hildibrand Manderville decks.

Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+39% Synergy $4.35
Village Rites Village Rites
+34% Synergy $0.58
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+32% Synergy $1.04
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+31% Synergy $4.73
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+28% Synergy $1.88
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+24% Synergy $2.17
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+22% Synergy $0.48
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+18% Synergy $2.21
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+12% Synergy $36.55
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $7.45
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $61.51
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $63.69
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $32.48
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $51.58
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $50.17

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Hildibrand Manderville's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+36% Synergy $0.73
Wayward Servant Wayward Servant
+36% Synergy $0.24
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+35% Synergy $1.32
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+30% Synergy $15.31
Death Baron Death Baron
+28% Synergy $4.56
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+27% Synergy $0.35
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+27% Synergy $37.14
Zahur, Glory's Past Zahur, Glory's Past
+27% Synergy $0.19
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+24% Synergy $1.25
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+22% Synergy $3.81
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+22% Synergy $0.34
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+21% Synergy $29.03
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+21% Synergy $0.96
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+20% Synergy $5.87
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+19% Synergy $27.31
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+18% Synergy $2.72
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+17% Synergy $0.41
Undead Augur Undead Augur
+17% Synergy $0.35
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+15% Synergy $0.47
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+15% Synergy $1.19
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+14% Synergy $1.27
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+13% Synergy $0.17
Lost Monarch of Ifnir Lost Monarch of Ifnir
+13% Synergy $0.89
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+12% Synergy $0.57
Hardened Tactician Hardened Tactician
+12% Synergy $0.19
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+12% Synergy $0.42
Wizened Mentor Wizened Mentor
+12% Synergy $0.29
Xathrid Necromancer Xathrid Necromancer
+12% Synergy $0.31
Champion of the Perished Champion of the Perished
+12% Synergy $0.89
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+11% Synergy $2.81
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+11% Synergy $2.74
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+11% Synergy $0.28
Lord of the Undead Lord of the Undead
+10% Synergy $11.96
Embalmed Ascendant Embalmed Ascendant
+9% Synergy $0.15
Binding Mummy Binding Mummy
+9% Synergy $0.18
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+8% Synergy $2.85
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+8% Synergy $4.52
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+7% Synergy $0.22
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+7% Synergy $16.24
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+6% Synergy $9.88
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+5% Synergy $2.38
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+5% Synergy $0.33
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+4% Synergy $0.28
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+4% Synergy $0.82
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+3% Synergy $2.23
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+3% Synergy $1.02
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.27
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
-4% Synergy $4.23
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
-8% Synergy $11.53
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-8% Synergy $54.22

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Hildibrand Manderville safe.

Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+31% Synergy $0.25
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+19% Synergy $0.32
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+14% Synergy $0.81
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+14% Synergy $0.69
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+13% Synergy $4.30
Inkshield Inkshield
+12% Synergy $11.26
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+8% Synergy $0.37
Afterlife Insurance Afterlife Insurance
+7% Synergy $3.34
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+7% Synergy $0.30
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+7% Synergy $0.31
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+6% Synergy $1.18
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+6% Synergy $0.23
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+6% Synergy $2.76
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+6% Synergy $0.22
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+5% Synergy $7.71
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+5% Synergy $14.34
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+5% Synergy $0.45
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+5% Synergy $0.51
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+4% Synergy $2.72
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+4% Synergy $5.43
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+4% Synergy $0.15
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.34
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+3% Synergy $4.10
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+2% Synergy $24.44
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+2% Synergy $4.29
Despark Despark
+1% Synergy $0.33
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $4.85
Reprieve Reprieve
+1% Synergy $1.90
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
0% Synergy $2.29
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $18.77
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $15.46
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.06
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $11.91
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-5% Synergy $4.43
Utter End Utter End
-5% Synergy $0.26
Mortify Mortify
-6% Synergy $0.20
Fracture Fracture
-6% Synergy $1.65

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Hildibrand Manderville's game plan and control the board.

Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+24% Synergy $0.32
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+23% Synergy $0.32
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+21% Synergy $0.76
Victimize Victimize
+14% Synergy $0.53
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+12% Synergy $13.59
Worthy Cost Worthy Cost
+9% Synergy $0.08
Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+7% Synergy $0.10
Austere Command Austere Command
+6% Synergy $0.43
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+6% Synergy $0.19
Dread Return Dread Return
+5% Synergy $0.39
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+5% Synergy $0.24
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+5% Synergy $0.34
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+5% Synergy $0.24
The Crystal's Chosen The Crystal's Chosen
+5% Synergy $0.15
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+5% Synergy $0.18
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.60
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+4% Synergy $5.41
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+4% Synergy $0.94
Damn Damn
+3% Synergy $1.88
Vindicate Vindicate
+3% Synergy $0.86
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.28
Unearth Unearth
+1% Synergy $0.48
Reanimate Reanimate
-1% Synergy $8.54
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
-1% Synergy $0.50
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-1% Synergy $1.97
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $7.91
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-4% Synergy $0.37
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-7% Synergy $2.76

Utility Artifacts

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

Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+31% Synergy $10.94
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+26% Synergy $0.81
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+24% Synergy $49.19
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+19% Synergy $4.41
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+18% Synergy $1.63
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+16% Synergy $3.89
Cursecloth Wrappings Cursecloth Wrappings
+12% Synergy $0.29
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+11% Synergy $2.67
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+10% Synergy $0.38
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+8% Synergy $5.10
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+8% Synergy $13.50
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+8% Synergy $1.28
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+7% Synergy $5.52
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+7% Synergy $11.85
Transmogrant Altar Transmogrant Altar
+6% Synergy $0.17
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+6% Synergy $0.30
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+5% Synergy $3.65
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+5% Synergy $9.74
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+3% Synergy $0.43
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+3% Synergy $2.45
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $4.70
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+1% Synergy $15.27
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-20% Synergy $2.00

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Hildibrand Manderville's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+32% Synergy $6.06
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+32% Synergy $6.49
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+30% Synergy $6.29
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+28% Synergy $51.68
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+26% Synergy $0.35
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+24% Synergy $7.08
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+20% Synergy $0.47
Black Market Black Market
+13% Synergy $4.17
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+13% Synergy $0.95
Dramatic Finale Dramatic Finale
+12% Synergy $0.25
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+12% Synergy $0.17
Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+11% Synergy $0.33
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+10% Synergy $2.55
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+10% Synergy $0.34
The Sibsig Ceremony The Sibsig Ceremony
+9% Synergy $0.29
Promise of Aclazotz Promise of Aclazotz
+8% Synergy $0.20
Necromancer's Covenant Necromancer's Covenant
+8% Synergy $0.92
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+7% Synergy $0.17
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+7% Synergy $0.95
Tolls of War Tolls of War
+7% Synergy $0.20
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+6% Synergy $28.13
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+6% Synergy $1.01
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+6% Synergy $3.07
Case of the Stashed Skeleton Case of the Stashed Skeleton
+5% Synergy $0.36
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+4% Synergy $1.51
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+4% Synergy $6.26
Attrition Attrition
+4% Synergy $19.85
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+3% Synergy $17.48
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+3% Synergy $5.69
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+3% Synergy $0.26
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+3% Synergy $0.30
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+2% Synergy $32.15
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+1% Synergy $24.49
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+1% Synergy $7.64
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
0% Synergy $0.14
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $25.67
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $16.34
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-10% Synergy $5.70
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-12% Synergy $4.29

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Hildibrand Manderville to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+26% Synergy $7.57
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+24% Synergy $40.05
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+6% Synergy $0.30
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+3% Synergy $1.87

Utility Lands

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

Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+34% Synergy $1.48
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+23% Synergy $23.46
High Market High Market
+21% Synergy $1.31
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+16% Synergy $1.25
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+10% Synergy $4.23
Fountainport Fountainport
+10% Synergy $2.59
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+9% Synergy $52.27
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+7% Synergy $0.40
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+7% Synergy $1.11
Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+6% Synergy $6.82
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+5% Synergy $5.29
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+4% Synergy $31.12
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+4% Synergy $6.34
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $0.25
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+4% Synergy $4.22
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $20.85
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+2% Synergy $0.69
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $3.70
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+1% Synergy $0.30
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+1% Synergy $1.14
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $8.92
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $10.56
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-1% Synergy $3.80
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $1.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+26% Synergy $1.23
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+6% Synergy $2.65
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+5% Synergy $4.15
Séance Board Séance Board
+5% Synergy $2.01
White Auracite White Auracite
+5% Synergy $0.18
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+2% Synergy $61.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $2.53
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.44
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
0% Synergy $0.29
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
0% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-1% Synergy $0.75
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.08
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.25
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-7% Synergy $0.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for Hildibrand Manderville decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+19% Synergy $10.11
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+13% Synergy $4.61
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+12% Synergy $0.51
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+10% Synergy $0.59
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+7% Synergy $0.39
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+7% Synergy $0.27
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+7% Synergy $5.71
Ballroom Ballroom
+7% Synergy $0.35
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+6% Synergy $14.05
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.28
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+5% Synergy $0.16
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+4% Synergy $8.89
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.34
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+3% Synergy $11.96
Scrubland Scrubland
+3% Synergy
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+2% Synergy $0.31
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+2% Synergy $0.33
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $26.47
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+2% Synergy $3.89
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $2.43
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+2% Synergy $1.03
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.26
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $4.85
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+1% Synergy $0.41
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $35.68
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+1% Synergy $0.24
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.20
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.29
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-1% Synergy $0.88
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.22
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $18.85
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $16.79
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $11.47
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.30
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $3.44
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $11.91
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.10
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-4% Synergy $0.80
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-4% Synergy $0.32
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.17
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-9% Synergy $5.86
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-10% Synergy $0.26
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-10% Synergy $0.16

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