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Lightning, Security Sergeant
Price tag $0.43

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

#3165 Current Rank
#3932 Last Week
#3092 Last Month

New Cards

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

Thunderdrum Soloist Thunderdrum Soloist
+13% Synergy $0.28
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+12% Synergy $11.37
Hard-Won Jitte Hard-Won Jitte
+6% Synergy $0.22
Raphael, the Nightwatcher Raphael, the Nightwatcher
+5% Synergy $1.30
Improvised Arsenal Improvised Arsenal
+4% Synergy $0.68

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 $0.35
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+48% Synergy $0.29
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+48% Synergy $8.15
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+47% Synergy $7.01
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
+46% Synergy $0.29
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+43% Synergy $0.17
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+42% Synergy $0.42
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+42% Synergy $14.79
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+40% Synergy $13.42
Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+39% Synergy $1.01

Top Cards

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

The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+34% Synergy $11.36
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+28% Synergy $6.23
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+25% Synergy $5.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+21% Synergy $3.70
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+12% Synergy $2.89
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.85
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.37
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+5% Synergy $2.38
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+4% Synergy $0.64
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-9% Synergy $11.47

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-1% Synergy $41.77
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-1% Synergy $12.55
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $122.46
Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $15.16

Creatures

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

Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+39% Synergy $2.97
Summon: Brynhildr Summon: Brynhildr
+38% Synergy $0.28
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+36% Synergy $10.01
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+34% Synergy $25.37
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+34% Synergy $0.38
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+28% Synergy $0.42
Memory Worm Memory Worm
+28% Synergy $0.32
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+28% Synergy $1.91
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+26% Synergy $0.46
Strago and Relm Strago and Relm
+26% Synergy $0.25
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+22% Synergy $0.22
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
+21% Synergy $0.62
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+19% Synergy $0.30
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+19% Synergy $1.88
Summon: Esper Valigarmanda Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
+19% Synergy $0.28
Yuffie, Materia Hunter Yuffie, Materia Hunter
+18% Synergy $0.25
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+16% Synergy $2.16
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+15% Synergy $1.36
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+15% Synergy $0.76
Barret Wallace Barret Wallace
+14% Synergy $0.10
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+12% Synergy $2.99
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+12% Synergy $14.00
Lightning Mauler Lightning Mauler
+12% Synergy $0.14
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+11% Synergy $6.48
Zookeeper Mechan Zookeeper Mechan
+10% Synergy $0.25
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
+10% Synergy $0.28
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+10% Synergy $0.49
Avalanche of Sector 7 Avalanche of Sector 7
+10% Synergy $0.22
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+9% Synergy $48.50
Item Shopkeep Item Shopkeep
+9% Synergy $0.11
Bomat Courier Bomat Courier
+9% Synergy $0.19
Anger Anger
+8% Synergy $0.51
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+8% Synergy $3.56
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+8% Synergy $2.06
Zell Dincht Zell Dincht
+8% Synergy $0.35
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+8% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Phoenix Lightning Phoenix
+8% Synergy $0.34
Seifer Almasy Seifer Almasy
+8% Synergy $0.20
Lightning Mare Lightning Mare
+8% Synergy $0.22
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+6% Synergy $1.14
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+6% Synergy $1.03
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.27
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+5% Synergy $1.12
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+3% Synergy $21.46
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+3% Synergy $1.89
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+2% Synergy $1.21
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+1% Synergy $29.25
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
-1% Synergy $5.58
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-5% Synergy $1.27
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
-8% Synergy $6.88

Instants

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

Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+33% Synergy $0.19
Opera Love Song Opera Love Song
+32% Synergy $0.29
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+24% Synergy $0.18
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+24% Synergy $18.10
Judgment Bolt Judgment Bolt
+17% Synergy $0.24
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+12% Synergy $0.27
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+11% Synergy $0.24
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+10% Synergy $0.33
Burst Lightning Burst Lightning
+10% Synergy $0.26
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+10% Synergy $0.77
Twinferno Twinferno
+9% Synergy $0.32
Radiating Lightning Radiating Lightning
+9% Synergy $0.09
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+8% Synergy $3.40
Big Score Big Score
+7% Synergy $0.63
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+7% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Axe Lightning Axe
+7% Synergy $0.16
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+6% Synergy $0.61
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+5% Synergy $14.01
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+5% Synergy $0.51
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+5% Synergy $4.58
Lightning Storm Lightning Storm
+5% Synergy $0.36
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+4% Synergy $67.64
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+4% Synergy $5.59
Solstice Revelations Solstice Revelations
+4% Synergy $0.19
Display of Power Display of Power
+3% Synergy $0.33
Seething Song Seething Song
+2% Synergy $12.68
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+2% Synergy $0.18
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+1% Synergy $0.24
Expedite Expedite
0% Synergy $0.65
Shock Shock
0% Synergy $0.16
Bulk Up Bulk Up
-1% Synergy $0.68
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-2% Synergy $12.32
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-2% Synergy $1.72
Price of Progress Price of Progress
-3% Synergy $8.23
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-4% Synergy $10.57
Reverberate Reverberate
-4% Synergy $3.60
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-5% Synergy $1.71
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-5% Synergy $15.03
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-9% Synergy $9.52
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-9% Synergy $11.05
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-11% Synergy $5.91
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-11% Synergy $3.09
Abrade Abrade
-12% Synergy $0.35
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-14% Synergy $0.46
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-16% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

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

Ultimate Magic: Meteor Ultimate Magic: Meteor
+30% Synergy $0.25
Suplex Suplex
+27% Synergy $0.24
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+22% Synergy $0.32
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+19% Synergy $0.62
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+14% Synergy $1.09
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+11% Synergy $4.49
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+10% Synergy $0.27
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+9% Synergy $0.34
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+9% Synergy $2.90
Iroh's Demonstration Iroh's Demonstration
+9% Synergy $0.30
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+8% Synergy $2.21
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+8% Synergy $0.39
Crash Through Crash Through
+7% Synergy $0.18
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+6% Synergy $1.22
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+6% Synergy $3.95
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+6% Synergy $6.82
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+6% Synergy $0.21
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+6% Synergy $0.30
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+5% Synergy $0.30
Arc Lightning Arc Lightning
+5% Synergy $0.08
Feral Lightning Feral Lightning
+5% Synergy $0.16
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+5% Synergy $0.28
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+4% Synergy $5.43
Snort Snort
+4% Synergy $0.28
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+4% Synergy $0.24
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+4% Synergy $0.23
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+4% Synergy $1.27
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+3% Synergy $1.52
Irencrag Feat Irencrag Feat
+3% Synergy $0.59
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+3% Synergy $0.42
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+3% Synergy $4.54
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+2% Synergy $5.27
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-1% Synergy $2063.83
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
-1% Synergy $5.15
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-2% Synergy $0.29
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-4% Synergy $0.15
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $0.78
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-6% Synergy $0.30
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-9% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+28% Synergy $0.22
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+26% Synergy $3.73
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+25% Synergy $7.29
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+23% Synergy $38.89
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+23% Synergy $10.67
Embercleave Embercleave
+21% Synergy $8.95
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+21% Synergy $4.25
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+19% Synergy $0.30
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+17% Synergy $0.88
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+16% Synergy $40.90
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+14% Synergy $0.24
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+14% Synergy $7.41
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+13% Synergy $3.10
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+12% Synergy $0.35
Coral Sword Coral Sword
+12% Synergy $0.12
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+11% Synergy $0.34
Javelin of Lightning Javelin of Lightning
+11% Synergy $0.17
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+10% Synergy $2.63
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+10% Synergy $6.04
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+9% Synergy $0.23
Lightning Spear Lightning Spear
+9% Synergy $0.14
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+9% Synergy $10.91
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+8% Synergy $0.28
Psychic Paper Psychic Paper
+8% Synergy $0.32
Red Mage's Rapier Red Mage's Rapier
+8% Synergy $0.16
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+7% Synergy $0.89
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+7% Synergy $19.81
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+7% Synergy $0.79
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+7% Synergy $0.21
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+7% Synergy $34.26
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+6% Synergy $13.67
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+6% Synergy $0.17
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+6% Synergy $0.26
Warrior's Sword Warrior's Sword
+6% Synergy $0.12
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+5% Synergy $43.69
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+5% Synergy $35.87
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+5% Synergy $1.58
Key to the City Key to the City
+5% Synergy $1.13
Oracle's Vault Oracle's Vault
+5% Synergy $0.16
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+4% Synergy $1.22
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+3% Synergy $9.99
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+3% Synergy $2.51
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+2% Synergy $0.54
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+1% Synergy $14.99
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy $28.38
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
0% Synergy $3.12
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
0% Synergy $2.07
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
0% Synergy $0.38
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-3% Synergy $3.73
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-4% Synergy $2.91

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 $2.59
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+30% Synergy $0.39
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+13% Synergy $1.46
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+13% Synergy $0.44
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+13% Synergy $0.72
Sidequest: Play Blitzball World Champion, Celestial Weapon Sidequest: Play Blitzball
+12% Synergy $0.12
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+11% Synergy $1.59
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+9% Synergy $4.36
The Flux The Flux
+9% Synergy $0.33
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+8% Synergy $1.05
Painter's Studio // Defaced Gallery Painter's Studio // Defaced Gallery
+8% Synergy $0.14
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+8% Synergy $0.16
Leyline of Lightning Leyline of Lightning
+8% Synergy $0.20
Vow of Lightning Vow of Lightning
+7% Synergy $0.26
Spider-Verse Spider-Verse
+7% Synergy $1.14
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+6% Synergy $0.28
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+5% Synergy $0.38
Lightning Diadem Lightning Diadem
+5% Synergy $0.15
Lightning Cloud Lightning Cloud
+5% Synergy $0.72
Lightning Talons Lightning Talons
+5% Synergy $0.04
Vance's Blasting Cannons Spitfire Bastion Vance's Blasting Cannons
+5% Synergy $0.33
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+2% Synergy $31.89
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+1% Synergy $0.48
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
0% Synergy $0.24
Powerbalance Powerbalance
0% Synergy $0.26
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-1% Synergy $10.64
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
-1% Synergy $0.27
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-9% Synergy $6.93

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 $3.05
Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+4% Synergy $1.44
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-2% Synergy $0.39

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+39% Synergy $0.30
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+13% Synergy $10.99
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+12% Synergy $1.16
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+9% Synergy $0.23
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+7% Synergy $51.64
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+7% Synergy $1.72
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+7% Synergy $0.18
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+6% Synergy $2.17
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+5% Synergy $1.43
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+5% Synergy $0.42
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+4% Synergy $0.67
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+3% Synergy $17.28
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+3% Synergy $0.28
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+3% Synergy $13.00
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $39.96
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.40
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-2% Synergy $1.82
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.65
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-3% Synergy $1.81
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-6% Synergy $0.36
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-7% Synergy $5.98
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-8% Synergy $0.29
War Room War Room
-13% Synergy $2.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Interdimensional Web Watch Interdimensional Web Watch
+11% Synergy $0.42
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+7% Synergy $0.39
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.43
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+3% Synergy $0.44
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $72.62
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.63
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.36
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $0.49
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.34
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $215.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.19
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $4.45
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $36.62
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-3% Synergy $37.54
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.89
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-9% Synergy $3.37

Lands

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

Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.21
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+5% Synergy $0.51
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.23
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+4% Synergy $1.77
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.27
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+2% Synergy $1.21
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-5% Synergy $15.03
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $0.78

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