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Lightning, Security Sergeant
Price tag $0.41

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2987 Current Rank
#3174 Last Week
#3026 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Lightning, Security Sergeant decks.

Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+12% Synergy $0.30

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Lightning, Security Sergeant's abilities and overall game plan.

Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+57% Synergy $0.84
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+48% Synergy $10.49
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+48% Synergy $3.47
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
+47% Synergy $0.27
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+45% Synergy $0.07
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+45% Synergy $15.83
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+43% Synergy $0.13
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+42% Synergy $0.57
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+40% Synergy $12.07
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+40% Synergy $2.32

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Lightning, Security Sergeant decks.

The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+36% Synergy $9.63
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+30% Synergy $3.37
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+28% Synergy $7.49
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+24% Synergy $4.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+11% Synergy $1.52
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+7% Synergy $2.27
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+7% Synergy $1.74
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+5% Synergy $1.17
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.45
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-5% Synergy $10.69

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $46.44
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
0% Synergy $12.94
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $100.35
Gamble Gamble
-8% Synergy $9.68

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Lightning, Security Sergeant's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Summon: Brynhildr Summon: Brynhildr
+40% Synergy $0.28
Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+38% Synergy $0.88
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+37% Synergy $9.27
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+36% Synergy $19.25
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+35% Synergy $0.37
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+28% Synergy $0.53
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+28% Synergy $0.62
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+28% Synergy $4.10
Strago and Relm Strago and Relm
+27% Synergy $0.16
Memory Worm Memory Worm
+26% Synergy $0.10
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
+23% Synergy $0.61
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+21% Synergy $0.12
Yuffie, Materia Hunter Yuffie, Materia Hunter
+20% Synergy $0.28
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+19% Synergy $1.73
Summon: Esper Valigarmanda Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
+19% Synergy $0.16
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+18% Synergy $2.05
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+17% Synergy $0.29
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+16% Synergy $0.97
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+16% Synergy $0.41
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+13% Synergy $2.69
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+13% Synergy $5.20
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+13% Synergy $11.44
Barret Wallace Barret Wallace
+13% Synergy $0.07
Lightning Mauler Lightning Mauler
+12% Synergy $0.09
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+11% Synergy $37.45
Avalanche of Sector 7 Avalanche of Sector 7
+11% Synergy $0.17
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
+11% Synergy $0.22
Anger Anger
+10% Synergy $1.90
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+10% Synergy $2.35
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+10% Synergy $0.60
Zookeeper Mechan Zookeeper Mechan
+9% Synergy $0.10
Bomat Courier Bomat Courier
+9% Synergy $0.16
Item Shopkeep Item Shopkeep
+9% Synergy $0.03
Seifer Almasy Seifer Almasy
+9% Synergy $0.19
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+8% Synergy $2.00
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+8% Synergy $0.25
Lightning Phoenix Lightning Phoenix
+8% Synergy $0.24
Zell Dincht Zell Dincht
+8% Synergy $0.35
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.22
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+6% Synergy $1.21
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+6% Synergy $1.15
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+5% Synergy $6.25
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+4% Synergy $0.74
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $2.70
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+4% Synergy $28.01
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+2% Synergy $3.17
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+1% Synergy $21.56
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
0% Synergy $11.47
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-4% Synergy $2.39
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
-9% Synergy $5.38

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Lightning, Security Sergeant safe.

Opera Love Song Opera Love Song
+34% Synergy $0.22
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+32% Synergy $0.04
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+25% Synergy $0.17
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+25% Synergy $13.72
Judgment Bolt Judgment Bolt
+17% Synergy $0.25
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+13% Synergy $0.18
Big Score Big Score
+11% Synergy $0.90
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+11% Synergy $5.34
Twinferno Twinferno
+9% Synergy $0.24
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+9% Synergy $0.39
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+8% Synergy $61.89
Solstice Revelations Solstice Revelations
+8% Synergy $0.13
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+8% Synergy $0.11
Burst Lightning Burst Lightning
+8% Synergy $0.08
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+7% Synergy $0.56
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+7% Synergy $0.14
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+7% Synergy $0.43
Radiating Lightning Radiating Lightning
+7% Synergy $0.12
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+6% Synergy $11.89
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+5% Synergy $4.43
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+5% Synergy $0.06
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+5% Synergy $1.86
Lightning Axe Lightning Axe
+5% Synergy $0.13
Seething Song Seething Song
+4% Synergy $9.71
Display of Power Display of Power
+3% Synergy $0.28
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+2% Synergy $0.09
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+2% Synergy $0.33
Expedite Expedite
+1% Synergy $0.73
Bulk Up Bulk Up
0% Synergy $3.52
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-1% Synergy $12.53
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-1% Synergy $3.27
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-2% Synergy $2.42
Price of Progress Price of Progress
-2% Synergy $6.15
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $11.69
Reverberate Reverberate
-5% Synergy $2.67
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-7% Synergy $8.58
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-7% Synergy $9.51
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-9% Synergy $6.74
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-10% Synergy $2.19
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-10% Synergy $7.73
Abrade Abrade
-15% Synergy $0.11
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-15% Synergy $0.12
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-15% Synergy $0.54

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Lightning, Security Sergeant's game plan and control the board.

Ultimate Magic: Meteor Ultimate Magic: Meteor
+28% Synergy $0.14
Suplex Suplex
+26% Synergy $0.12
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+20% Synergy $0.19
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+18% Synergy $0.51
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+15% Synergy $1.24
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+11% Synergy $2.83
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+10% Synergy $0.12
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+10% Synergy $3.70
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+7% Synergy $0.12
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+7% Synergy $1.99
Crash Through Crash Through
+7% Synergy $0.16
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+7% Synergy $0.40
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+7% Synergy $0.04
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+7% Synergy $6.06
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+6% Synergy $1.47
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+6% Synergy $1.03
Arc Lightning Arc Lightning
+6% Synergy $0.06
Feral Lightning Feral Lightning
+6% Synergy $0.13
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+5% Synergy $5.44
Snort Snort
+5% Synergy $0.31
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+5% Synergy $0.12
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+5% Synergy $2.09
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+4% Synergy $0.20
Irencrag Feat Irencrag Feat
+4% Synergy $0.42
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+4% Synergy $4.42
Iroh's Demonstration Iroh's Demonstration
+4% Synergy $0.19
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+3% Synergy $3.42
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+3% Synergy $0.27
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+3% Synergy $0.22
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+2% Synergy $0.86
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+1% Synergy $1766.64
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
0% Synergy $6.01
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-1% Synergy $0.18
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-4% Synergy $0.15
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-4% Synergy $1.03
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-5% Synergy $0.06
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-9% Synergy $0.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+28% Synergy $6.43
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+28% Synergy $2.57
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+27% Synergy $0.09
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+24% Synergy $37.16
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+24% Synergy $11.04
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+23% Synergy $4.20
Embercleave Embercleave
+22% Synergy $8.58
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+20% Synergy $0.23
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+18% Synergy $30.22
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+14% Synergy $0.47
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+14% Synergy $10.33
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+13% Synergy $0.28
Coral Sword Coral Sword
+13% Synergy $0.10
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+12% Synergy $2.37
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+11% Synergy $0.12
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+10% Synergy $1.25
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+10% Synergy $0.37
Javelin of Lightning Javelin of Lightning
+10% Synergy $0.09
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+10% Synergy $8.67
Psychic Paper Psychic Paper
+9% Synergy $0.16
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+8% Synergy $40.10
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+8% Synergy $0.11
Lightning Spear Lightning Spear
+8% Synergy $0.10
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+8% Synergy $3.71
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+8% Synergy $32.41
Red Mage's Rapier Red Mage's Rapier
+8% Synergy $0.03
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+7% Synergy $0.15
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+7% Synergy $0.94
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+7% Synergy $0.11
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+7% Synergy $0.16
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+6% Synergy $41.34
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+6% Synergy $18.53
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+6% Synergy $0.70
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+6% Synergy $0.15
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+6% Synergy $13.27
Key to the City Key to the City
+6% Synergy $0.51
Oracle's Vault Oracle's Vault
+6% Synergy $0.14
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+6% Synergy $0.07
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+5% Synergy $2.28
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+4% Synergy $1.30
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+2% Synergy $13.64
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+2% Synergy $2.85
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+2% Synergy $9.42
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+1% Synergy $0.40
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+1% Synergy $2.31
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+1% Synergy $0.37
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy $24.31
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-1% Synergy $3.43
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-2% Synergy $2.24
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-4% Synergy $2.15

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Lightning, Security Sergeant's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+37% Synergy $2.13
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+28% Synergy $0.27
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+18% Synergy $0.86
Sidequest: Play Blitzball World Champion, Celestial Weapon Sidequest: Play Blitzball
+14% Synergy $0.08
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+13% Synergy $0.79
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+13% Synergy $1.55
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+11% Synergy $0.43
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+9% Synergy $3.89
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+9% Synergy $0.66
Painter's Studio // Defaced Gallery Painter's Studio // Defaced Gallery
+9% Synergy $0.10
The Flux The Flux
+9% Synergy $0.16
Spider-Verse Spider-Verse
+9% Synergy $1.27
Leyline of Lightning Leyline of Lightning
+8% Synergy $0.23
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+7% Synergy $0.04
Vow of Lightning Vow of Lightning
+6% Synergy $0.05
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+6% Synergy $0.46
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+4% Synergy $26.77
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+4% Synergy $0.07
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+2% Synergy $0.87
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+1% Synergy $9.81
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
-2% Synergy $0.25
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-8% Synergy $6.98

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Lightning, Security Sergeant to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+18% Synergy $3.14
Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+5% Synergy $1.52
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+5% Synergy $2.13
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-3% Synergy $0.29

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+38% Synergy $0.28
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+16% Synergy $10.66
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+13% Synergy $0.94
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+10% Synergy $44.40
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+10% Synergy $0.06
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+8% Synergy $0.08
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+7% Synergy $1.45
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+7% Synergy $1.49
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+5% Synergy $15.28
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+5% Synergy $0.23
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+5% Synergy $0.66
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+5% Synergy $2.12
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+4% Synergy $9.12
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.30
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $36.05
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.57
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-1% Synergy $2.00
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $3.76
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-6% Synergy $5.49
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-7% Synergy $0.31
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-10% Synergy $0.13
War Room War Room
-13% Synergy $5.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Interdimensional Web Watch Interdimensional Web Watch
+15% Synergy $0.61
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.35
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.28
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+6% Synergy $0.46
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+5% Synergy $2.05
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $66.00
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $0.87
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.12
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.25
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $175.72
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $31.52
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $3.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.75
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-2% Synergy $33.73
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.84
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.23
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-9% Synergy $4.31

Lands

The mana base foundation for Lightning, Security Sergeant decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.23
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+7% Synergy $0.56
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.08
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.21
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+5% Synergy $2.73
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.22
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $2.70
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.13
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $11.69
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-4% Synergy $1.03

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