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Lightning, Security Sergeant
Price tag $0.59

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

#2751 Current Rank
#2202 Last Week
#3027 Last Month

New Cards

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

Interdimensional Web Watch Interdimensional Web Watch
+16% Synergy $0.30
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+15% Synergy $0.95
Spider-Verse Spider-Verse
+11% Synergy $1.48
J. Jonah Jameson J. Jonah Jameson
+4% Synergy $0.24
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
-1% Synergy $2.57

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
+60% Synergy $0.47
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+48% Synergy $0.07
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+48% Synergy $10.42
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
+48% Synergy $0.33
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+47% Synergy $3.41
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+44% Synergy $22.74
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+44% Synergy $0.05
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+43% Synergy $0.43
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+42% Synergy $0.32
Summon: Brynhildr Summon: Brynhildr
+40% Synergy $0.53

Top Cards

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

Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+40% Synergy $2.32
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+35% Synergy $8.46
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+28% Synergy $3.31
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+28% Synergy $4.67
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+21% Synergy $4.07
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.05
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+6% Synergy $0.49
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+6% Synergy $1.83
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+6% Synergy $4.78
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $6.98

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-1% Synergy $28.30
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-1% Synergy $8.37
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-1% Synergy $109.39
Gamble Gamble
-6% Synergy $11.45
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $94.56

Creatures

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

Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+40% Synergy $0.59
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+39% Synergy $10.60
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+36% Synergy $8.20
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+35% Synergy $15.34
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+35% Synergy $0.25
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+32% Synergy $0.57
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+30% Synergy $0.49
Memory Worm Memory Worm
+27% Synergy $0.15
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+24% Synergy $1.62
Summon: Esper Valigarmanda Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
+23% Synergy $0.20
Strago and Relm Strago and Relm
+23% Synergy $0.14
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+22% Synergy $0.09
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
+22% Synergy $0.64
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+20% Synergy $2.04
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+20% Synergy $1.36
Yuffie, Materia Hunter Yuffie, Materia Hunter
+20% Synergy $0.23
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+17% Synergy $0.20
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+16% Synergy $0.99
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+15% Synergy $9.55
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+15% Synergy $0.64
Anger Anger
+14% Synergy $1.41
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+14% Synergy $4.67
Avalanche of Sector 7 Avalanche of Sector 7
+14% Synergy $0.11
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+13% Synergy $2.06
Lightning Mauler Lightning Mauler
+12% Synergy $0.06
Zookeeper Mechan Zookeeper Mechan
+11% Synergy $0.06
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+11% Synergy $1.57
Barret Wallace Barret Wallace
+11% Synergy $0.07
Item Shopkeep Item Shopkeep
+11% Synergy $0.04
Bomat Courier Bomat Courier
+11% Synergy $0.15
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+10% Synergy $31.76
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
+10% Synergy $0.44
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+9% Synergy $3.64
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+9% Synergy $0.83
Zell Dincht Zell Dincht
+9% Synergy $0.57
Seifer Almasy Seifer Almasy
+9% Synergy $0.26
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+8% Synergy $1.02
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
+7% Synergy $0.23
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+7% Synergy $0.36
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+6% Synergy $0.54
Conspiracy Theorist Conspiracy Theorist
+5% Synergy $0.40
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $1.52
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+3% Synergy $0.26
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+3% Synergy $2.89
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+2% Synergy $20.76
Iron Myr Iron Myr
0% Synergy $0.70
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
-1% Synergy $11.07
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-2% Synergy $21.84
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-3% Synergy $1.02
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
-8% Synergy $1.06

Instants

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

Opera Love Song Opera Love Song
+35% Synergy $0.23
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+34% Synergy $0.07
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+28% Synergy $0.16
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+26% Synergy $10.61
Judgment Bolt Judgment Bolt
+16% Synergy $0.25
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+14% Synergy $0.12
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+11% Synergy $1.39
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+10% Synergy $0.18
Big Score Big Score
+9% Synergy $0.69
Twinferno Twinferno
+9% Synergy $0.16
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+9% Synergy $0.31
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+9% Synergy $1.20
Burst Lightning Burst Lightning
+8% Synergy $0.12
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+7% Synergy $6.74
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+7% Synergy $2.77
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+7% Synergy $0.45
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+7% Synergy $0.15
Radiating Lightning Radiating Lightning
+7% Synergy $0.08
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+6% Synergy $52.72
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+6% Synergy $1.99
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+5% Synergy $1.02
March of Reckless Joy March of Reckless Joy
+4% Synergy $0.16
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+4% Synergy $7.32
Seething Song Seething Song
+3% Synergy $6.37
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+3% Synergy $1.89
Lightning Axe Lightning Axe
+3% Synergy $0.13
Display of Power Display of Power
+3% Synergy $0.25
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+2% Synergy $0.07
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+1% Synergy $9.63
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+1% Synergy $0.26
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+1% Synergy $0.30
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
0% Synergy $4.23
Expedite Expedite
0% Synergy $0.35
Price of Progress Price of Progress
-1% Synergy $4.75
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-2% Synergy $1.53
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $11.41
Reverberate Reverberate
-4% Synergy $1.87
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-5% Synergy $3.78
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-8% Synergy $9.33
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-9% Synergy $1.26
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-9% Synergy $6.79
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-13% Synergy $0.28
Abrade Abrade
-14% Synergy $0.11
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-16% Synergy $0.11

Sorceries

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

Ultimate Magic: Meteor Ultimate Magic: Meteor
+28% Synergy $0.16
Suplex Suplex
+25% Synergy $0.14
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+20% Synergy $0.19
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+18% Synergy $0.38
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+17% Synergy $0.94
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+12% Synergy $2.56
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+9% Synergy $5.19
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+9% Synergy $0.13
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+9% Synergy $3.81
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+7% Synergy $0.84
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+7% Synergy $0.05
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+6% Synergy $0.23
Crash Through Crash Through
+6% Synergy $0.17
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+6% Synergy $0.35
Snort Snort
+6% Synergy $0.25
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+6% Synergy $0.13
Ignite Memories Ignite Memories
+6% Synergy $0.43
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+5% Synergy $4.34
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+5% Synergy $2.58
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+5% Synergy $3.98
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+5% Synergy $0.19
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+5% Synergy $0.14
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+4% Synergy $1.32
Irencrag Feat Irencrag Feat
+4% Synergy $0.37
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+4% Synergy $0.51
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+3% Synergy $1.85
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+3% Synergy $0.23
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+3% Synergy $0.19
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+2% Synergy $13.68
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+1% Synergy $1486.43
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+1% Synergy $3.61
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
0% Synergy $0.59
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-1% Synergy $0.25
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-4% Synergy $0.95
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-6% Synergy $0.08
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.24

Utility Artifacts

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

Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+30% Synergy $0.08
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+28% Synergy $2.08
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+28% Synergy $5.21
Embercleave Embercleave
+26% Synergy $8.13
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+25% Synergy $4.54
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+24% Synergy $31.92
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+24% Synergy $8.60
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+22% Synergy $0.21
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+19% Synergy $38.29
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+15% Synergy $8.62
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+14% Synergy $0.40
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+13% Synergy $0.37
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+12% Synergy $2.24
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+12% Synergy $0.27
Coral Sword Coral Sword
+12% Synergy $0.06
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+12% Synergy $6.47
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+11% Synergy $1.05
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+10% Synergy $0.09
Psychic Paper Psychic Paper
+10% Synergy $0.18
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+9% Synergy $0.11
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+8% Synergy $0.13
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+8% Synergy $29.61
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+8% Synergy $4.29
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+8% Synergy $0.14
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $36.35
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+7% Synergy $1.26
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+7% Synergy $0.05
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+7% Synergy $0.28
Oracle's Vault Oracle's Vault
+7% Synergy $0.15
Javelin of Lightning Javelin of Lightning
+7% Synergy $0.06
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+6% Synergy $36.95
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+6% Synergy $2.21
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+6% Synergy $0.81
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+6% Synergy $11.46
Key to the City Key to the City
+6% Synergy $0.31
Red Mage's Rapier Red Mage's Rapier
+6% Synergy $0.05
Lightning Spear Lightning Spear
+6% Synergy $0.05
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+4% Synergy $15.82
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+4% Synergy $0.83
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+4% Synergy $17.46
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+3% Synergy $7.75
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+1% Synergy $5.14
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+1% Synergy $0.39
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+1% Synergy $1.54
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+1% Synergy $1.59
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy $18.35
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-1% Synergy $2.00
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
-1% Synergy $0.33
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-5% Synergy $1.42
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-12% Synergy $3.62

Enchantments

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

Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+36% Synergy $2.38
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+28% Synergy $0.42
Sidequest: Play Blitzball World Champion, Celestial Weapon Sidequest: Play Blitzball
+15% Synergy $0.07
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+14% Synergy $0.75
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+14% Synergy $0.33
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+13% Synergy $0.34
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+10% Synergy $5.12
Painter's Studio // Defaced Gallery Painter's Studio // Defaced Gallery
+10% Synergy $0.06
The Flux The Flux
+10% Synergy $0.21
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+9% Synergy $0.38
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+8% Synergy $0.04
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+7% Synergy $0.43
Leyline of Lightning Leyline of Lightning
+7% Synergy $0.35
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+5% Synergy $19.61
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+5% Synergy $0.07
Maddening Hex Maddening Hex
+5% Synergy $4.43
Vow of Lightning Vow of Lightning
+5% Synergy $0.08
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+5% Synergy $2.34
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+4% Synergy $0.21
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+3% Synergy $0.41
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+2% Synergy $9.54
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-11% Synergy $6.68

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 $3.92
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+6% Synergy $2.12
Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+5% Synergy $1.11
Chandra, Fire Artisan Chandra, Fire Artisan
+4% Synergy $0.25
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-5% Synergy $0.30

Utility Lands

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

Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+17% Synergy $8.09
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+15% Synergy $0.65
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+12% Synergy $0.10
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+11% Synergy $39.21
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+9% Synergy $17.24
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+8% Synergy $2.31
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+8% Synergy $0.14
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+7% Synergy $1.07
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+5% Synergy $2.86
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+5% Synergy $0.71
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+3% Synergy $0.32
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $35.82
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+2% Synergy $6.00
Great Furnace Great Furnace
0% Synergy $3.30
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-4% Synergy $5.88
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.07
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-6% Synergy $0.30
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-12% Synergy $0.14
War Room War Room
-14% Synergy $3.05

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.48
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+7% Synergy $0.22
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.23
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $64.48
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+2% Synergy $1.23
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.25
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.26
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $181.01
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $1.02
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.45
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.01
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $23.57
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $2.53
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-2% Synergy $26.71
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.02
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.13
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-8% Synergy $2.20

Lands

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

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+7% Synergy $0.45
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.27
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+5% Synergy $2.56
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $1.52
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $11.41
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-4% Synergy $0.95

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