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Lightning, Security Sergeant
Price tag $0.39

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

#3439 Current Rank
#3061 Last Month

New Cards

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

Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+2% Synergy $0.38

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 $0.86
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
+47% Synergy $0.30
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+47% Synergy $10.49
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+46% Synergy $0.25
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+46% Synergy $3.64
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+43% Synergy $14.71
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+42% Synergy $0.18
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+40% Synergy $0.52
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+40% Synergy $11.99
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+39% Synergy $2.80

Top Cards

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

The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+33% Synergy $10.46
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+28% Synergy $4.27
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+26% Synergy $8.91
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+21% Synergy $4.61
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+10% Synergy $2.91
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $2.00
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+6% Synergy $2.56
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.56
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+3% Synergy $0.77
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-7% Synergy $11.75

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
0% Synergy $13.52
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-1% Synergy $44.48
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $109.97
Gamble Gamble
-8% Synergy $13.66

Creatures

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

Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+38% Synergy $1.04
Summon: Brynhildr Summon: Brynhildr
+38% Synergy $0.30
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+35% Synergy $10.63
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+34% Synergy $24.53
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+34% Synergy $0.38
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+28% Synergy $0.55
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+28% Synergy $1.33
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+27% Synergy $3.49
Memory Worm Memory Worm
+26% Synergy $0.32
Strago and Relm Strago and Relm
+26% Synergy $0.21
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+22% Synergy $0.27
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
+22% Synergy $0.38
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+20% Synergy $1.72
Yuffie, Materia Hunter Yuffie, Materia Hunter
+19% Synergy $0.33
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+18% Synergy $0.29
Summon: Esper Valigarmanda Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
+18% Synergy $0.29
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+17% Synergy $2.27
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+16% Synergy $0.46
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+15% Synergy $1.25
Barret Wallace Barret Wallace
+15% Synergy $0.18
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+13% Synergy $12.87
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+12% Synergy $3.23
Zookeeper Mechan Zookeeper Mechan
+12% Synergy $0.19
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+11% Synergy $6.40
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
+11% Synergy $0.27
Avalanche of Sector 7 Avalanche of Sector 7
+11% Synergy $0.19
Lightning Mauler Lightning Mauler
+11% Synergy $0.11
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+10% Synergy $43.78
Anger Anger
+10% Synergy $1.94
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+10% Synergy $0.56
Item Shopkeep Item Shopkeep
+10% Synergy $0.10
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+9% Synergy $2.97
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+8% Synergy $3.92
Zell Dincht Zell Dincht
+8% Synergy $0.32
Bomat Courier Bomat Courier
+8% Synergy $0.23
Seifer Almasy Seifer Almasy
+8% Synergy $0.21
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+8% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Phoenix Lightning Phoenix
+8% Synergy $0.32
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+6% Synergy $1.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.26
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+5% Synergy $1.04
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+5% Synergy $1.04
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+4% Synergy $27.83
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+3% Synergy $1.41
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+3% Synergy $1.76
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+2% Synergy $27.71
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
-1% Synergy $10.97
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-4% Synergy $2.63
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
-10% Synergy $7.34
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
-15% Synergy $4.93

Instants

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

Opera Love Song Opera Love Song
+31% Synergy $0.27
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+31% Synergy $0.17
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+24% Synergy $17.17
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+23% Synergy $0.17
Judgment Bolt Judgment Bolt
+18% Synergy $0.21
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+11% Synergy $0.27
Burst Lightning Burst Lightning
+10% Synergy $0.27
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+10% Synergy $0.20
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+10% Synergy $0.63
Big Score Big Score
+9% Synergy $1.00
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+9% Synergy $3.17
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+9% Synergy $0.17
Twinferno Twinferno
+9% Synergy $0.36
Radiating Lightning Radiating Lightning
+8% Synergy $0.08
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+7% Synergy $0.17
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+6% Synergy $12.62
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+6% Synergy $0.58
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+6% Synergy $0.47
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+5% Synergy $66.81
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+5% Synergy $4.04
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+5% Synergy $3.75
Solstice Revelations Solstice Revelations
+5% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Axe Lightning Axe
+5% Synergy $0.14
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+3% Synergy $0.32
Display of Power Display of Power
+3% Synergy $0.29
Seething Song Seething Song
+2% Synergy $11.93
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+1% Synergy $0.30
Expedite Expedite
0% Synergy $0.90
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-1% Synergy $2.49
Bulk Up Bulk Up
-1% Synergy $1.71
Shock Shock
-1% Synergy $0.17
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-2% Synergy $12.28
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-3% Synergy $2.11
Price of Progress Price of Progress
-3% Synergy $7.13
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $13.35
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-4% Synergy $9.81
Reverberate Reverberate
-6% Synergy $2.86
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-8% Synergy $10.38
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-9% Synergy $6.38
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-10% Synergy $3.88
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-10% Synergy $10.21
Abrade Abrade
-13% Synergy $0.13
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-13% Synergy $0.47
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-15% Synergy $0.29

Sorceries

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

Ultimate Magic: Meteor Ultimate Magic: Meteor
+30% Synergy $0.28
Suplex Suplex
+26% Synergy $0.21
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+22% Synergy $0.25
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+19% Synergy $0.55
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+13% Synergy $1.19
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+12% Synergy $3.75
Iroh's Demonstration Iroh's Demonstration
+11% Synergy $0.30
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+10% Synergy $0.21
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+9% Synergy $3.33
Crash Through Crash Through
+8% Synergy $0.13
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+7% Synergy $0.27
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+7% Synergy $1.81
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+7% Synergy $0.38
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+7% Synergy $6.45
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+7% Synergy $0.19
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+6% Synergy $1.75
Feral Lightning Feral Lightning
+6% Synergy $0.13
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+5% Synergy $3.95
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+5% Synergy $5.98
Arc Lightning Arc Lightning
+5% Synergy $0.08
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+5% Synergy $0.15
Irencrag Feat Irencrag Feat
+4% Synergy $0.51
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+4% Synergy $0.29
Snort Snort
+4% Synergy $0.37
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+4% Synergy $0.21
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+4% Synergy $2.00
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+3% Synergy $4.44
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+3% Synergy $0.36
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+2% Synergy $0.90
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+2% Synergy $3.60
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
0% Synergy $1907.80
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
0% Synergy $5.45
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-2% Synergy $0.26
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-4% Synergy $0.15
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $1.06
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-5% Synergy $0.35
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-9% Synergy $0.36

Utility Artifacts

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

Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+27% Synergy $0.21
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+26% Synergy $8.32
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+26% Synergy $3.27
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+23% Synergy $40.13
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+23% Synergy $10.55
Embercleave Embercleave
+21% Synergy $9.49
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+21% Synergy $5.46
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+19% Synergy $0.30
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+16% Synergy $0.53
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+16% Synergy $36.74
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+13% Synergy $0.20
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+13% Synergy $10.85
Coral Sword Coral Sword
+13% Synergy $0.10
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+12% Synergy $0.49
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+11% Synergy $0.40
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+10% Synergy $3.14
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+10% Synergy $5.04
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+9% Synergy $2.29
Psychic Paper Psychic Paper
+9% Synergy $0.33
Javelin of Lightning Javelin of Lightning
+9% Synergy $0.08
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+9% Synergy $10.37
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+8% Synergy $0.22
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+8% Synergy $0.82
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+8% Synergy $0.20
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+8% Synergy $0.20
Red Mage's Rapier Red Mage's Rapier
+8% Synergy $0.15
Lightning Spear Lightning Spear
+8% Synergy $0.13
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+7% Synergy $0.20
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+7% Synergy $1.14
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+7% Synergy $14.47
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+7% Synergy $33.61
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+6% Synergy $44.89
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+6% Synergy $19.97
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+6% Synergy $0.22
Warrior's Sword Warrior's Sword
+6% Synergy $0.08
Oracle's Vault Oracle's Vault
+6% Synergy $0.14
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+5% Synergy $39.40
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+5% Synergy $1.33
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+5% Synergy $2.47
Key to the City Key to the City
+5% Synergy $2.81
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+4% Synergy $2.54
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+3% Synergy $49.85
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+2% Synergy $0.48
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+1% Synergy $14.81
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+1% Synergy $1.86
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+1% Synergy $0.44
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy $28.39
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-1% Synergy $3.99
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-2% Synergy $3.64
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-4% Synergy $3.12

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 $2.15
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+28% Synergy $0.33
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+15% Synergy $0.72
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+13% Synergy $0.44
Sidequest: Play Blitzball World Champion, Celestial Weapon Sidequest: Play Blitzball
+13% Synergy $0.19
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+12% Synergy $1.34
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+12% Synergy $1.52
The Flux The Flux
+10% Synergy $0.30
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+9% Synergy $3.85
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+9% Synergy $1.06
Painter's Studio // Defaced Gallery Painter's Studio // Defaced Gallery
+9% Synergy $0.17
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+7% Synergy $0.08
Leyline of Lightning Leyline of Lightning
+7% Synergy $0.24
Spider-Verse Spider-Verse
+7% Synergy $1.40
Vow of Lightning Vow of Lightning
+6% Synergy $0.33
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+5% Synergy $0.43
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+4% Synergy $0.19
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+3% Synergy $28.02
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+2% Synergy $1.24
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
0% Synergy $14.28
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
-1% Synergy $0.25
Powerbalance Powerbalance
-1% Synergy $0.34
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-9% Synergy $7.01

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 $3.03
Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+4% Synergy $1.43
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+4% Synergy $2.24
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-2% Synergy $0.43

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+37% Synergy $1.63
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+14% Synergy $11.31
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+12% Synergy $1.13
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+9% Synergy $0.18
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+7% Synergy $44.85
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+7% Synergy $0.28
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+6% Synergy $1.44
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+5% Synergy $1.78
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+4% Synergy $0.23
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+4% Synergy $11.51
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+4% Synergy $2.23
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+4% Synergy $0.66
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.36
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+3% Synergy $15.36
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $38.11
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.44
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-2% Synergy $1.78
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-2% Synergy $2.07
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $3.84
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-6% Synergy $0.36
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-6% Synergy $5.43
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-9% Synergy $0.21
War Room War Room
-14% Synergy $8.73

Mana Artifacts

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

Interdimensional Web Watch Interdimensional Web Watch
+13% Synergy $0.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.45
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.33
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+6% Synergy $0.37
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $70.39
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+3% Synergy $1.79
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.29
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $191.56
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $0.86
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.18
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.11
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $4.63
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $34.33
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-2% Synergy $37.89
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.44
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.28
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-9% Synergy $3.77

Lands

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

Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.24
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+6% Synergy $0.58
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.29
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+5% Synergy $2.60
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.30
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+3% Synergy $1.41
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.26
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $13.35
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $1.06

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