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Lightning, Security Sergeant
Price tag $0.42

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

#3321 Current Rank
#3109 Last Week
#3121 Past 2 Years

New Cards

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

Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+31% Synergy $11.39
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+21% Synergy $0.59
Advanced Reconstruction Advanced Reconstruction
+13% Synergy $0.38
Thunderdrum Soloist Thunderdrum Soloist
+12% Synergy $0.23
Choreographed Sparks Choreographed Sparks
+5% Synergy $0.26

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
+56% Synergy $0.30
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+47% Synergy $6.39
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+47% Synergy $0.27
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+47% Synergy $7.07
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
+46% Synergy $0.27
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+43% Synergy $0.52
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+42% Synergy $17.22
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+42% Synergy $0.30
Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+40% Synergy $1.06
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+39% Synergy $11.27

Top Cards

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

The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+31% Synergy $14.06
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+28% Synergy $6.50
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+21% Synergy $5.81
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+18% Synergy $4.39
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+12% Synergy $0.88
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+7% Synergy $1.91
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+4% Synergy $0.87
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+4% Synergy $1.55
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.35
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-9% Synergy $12.51

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-1% Synergy $11.39
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-2% Synergy $42.79
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $129.20
Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $15.60

Creatures

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

Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+37% Synergy $3.35
Summon: Brynhildr Summon: Brynhildr
+36% Synergy $0.34
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+35% Synergy $10.45
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+34% Synergy $0.39
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+33% Synergy $25.51
Memory Worm Memory Worm
+28% Synergy $0.31
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+28% Synergy $0.40
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+26% Synergy $0.35
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+26% Synergy $2.42
Strago and Relm Strago and Relm
+24% Synergy $0.23
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+21% Synergy $0.23
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
+20% Synergy $0.47
Summon: Esper Valigarmanda Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
+19% Synergy $0.26
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+19% Synergy $0.34
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+18% Synergy $2.94
Yuffie, Materia Hunter Yuffie, Materia Hunter
+17% Synergy $0.30
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+15% Synergy $1.88
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+14% Synergy $14.33
Barret Wallace Barret Wallace
+13% Synergy $0.13
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+13% Synergy $1.51
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+12% Synergy $1.61
Lightning Mauler Lightning Mauler
+11% Synergy $0.11
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+10% Synergy $4.59
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
+10% Synergy $0.31
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+10% Synergy $3.30
Avalanche of Sector 7 Avalanche of Sector 7
+10% Synergy $0.24
Zookeeper Mechan Zookeeper Mechan
+10% Synergy $0.24
Item Shopkeep Item Shopkeep
+9% Synergy $0.11
Seifer Almasy Seifer Almasy
+9% Synergy $0.28
Zell Dincht Zell Dincht
+9% Synergy $0.64
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+9% Synergy $0.53
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+8% Synergy $1.82
Bomat Courier Bomat Courier
+8% Synergy $0.22
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+8% Synergy $48.00
Lightning Phoenix Lightning Phoenix
+7% Synergy $0.35
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+7% Synergy $4.91
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+7% Synergy $0.26
Anger Anger
+7% Synergy $0.41
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+5% Synergy $1.11
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+5% Synergy $1.25
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+5% Synergy $1.19
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.30
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+5% Synergy $5.79
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+3% Synergy $1.75
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+3% Synergy $26.79
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+1% Synergy $35.00
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+1% Synergy $1.31
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
0% Synergy $5.39
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-6% Synergy $1.33
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
-8% Synergy $7.51

Instants

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

Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+32% Synergy $0.18
Opera Love Song Opera Love Song
+31% Synergy $0.26
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+25% Synergy $17.11
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+23% Synergy $0.22
Judgment Bolt Judgment Bolt
+16% Synergy $0.25
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+12% Synergy $2.00
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+11% Synergy $0.22
Burst Lightning Burst Lightning
+11% Synergy $0.22
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+10% Synergy $0.90
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+9% Synergy $0.34
Twinferno Twinferno
+8% Synergy $0.42
Solstice Revelations Solstice Revelations
+8% Synergy $0.27
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+7% Synergy $4.13
Radiating Lightning Radiating Lightning
+7% Synergy $0.09
Big Score Big Score
+7% Synergy $0.53
Lightning Axe Lightning Axe
+6% Synergy $0.25
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+6% Synergy $0.24
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+5% Synergy $0.62
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+5% Synergy $4.44
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+5% Synergy $0.59
Lightning Storm Lightning Storm
+5% Synergy $0.29
Jennika's Technique Jennika's Technique
+4% Synergy $0.13
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+4% Synergy $6.22
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+4% Synergy $6.49
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+4% Synergy $0.23
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+3% Synergy $67.16
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+2% Synergy $9.08
Display of Power Display of Power
+2% Synergy $0.31
Seething Song Seething Song
+1% Synergy $13.10
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+1% Synergy $0.33
Shock Shock
0% Synergy $0.12
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
0% Synergy $12.24
Bulk Up Bulk Up
-1% Synergy $0.32
Expedite Expedite
-1% Synergy $1.38
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-1% Synergy $11.39
Price of Progress Price of Progress
-2% Synergy $7.43
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-3% Synergy $0.72
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-3% Synergy $5.56
Reverberate Reverberate
-3% Synergy $2.94
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $16.30
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-9% Synergy $10.35
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-9% Synergy $7.12
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-9% Synergy $12.52
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-10% Synergy $3.52
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-11% Synergy $0.49
Abrade Abrade
-12% Synergy $0.31
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-14% Synergy $0.31

Sorceries

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

Ultimate Magic: Meteor Ultimate Magic: Meteor
+28% Synergy $0.27
Suplex Suplex
+27% Synergy $0.21
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+23% Synergy $0.29
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+19% Synergy $0.78
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+12% Synergy $1.15
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+10% Synergy $0.30
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+10% Synergy $0.26
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+10% Synergy $4.56
Iroh's Demonstration Iroh's Demonstration
+10% Synergy $0.27
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+9% Synergy $6.05
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+9% Synergy $2.59
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+7% Synergy $0.41
Crash Through Crash Through
+7% Synergy $0.15
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+7% Synergy $0.32
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+6% Synergy $6.75
Duel Tactics Duel Tactics
+6% Synergy $0.12
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+5% Synergy $4.16
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+5% Synergy $0.22
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+5% Synergy $1.18
Feral Lightning Feral Lightning
+5% Synergy $0.16
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+5% Synergy $0.34
Arc Lightning Arc Lightning
+4% Synergy $0.08
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+4% Synergy $1.90
Snort Snort
+4% Synergy $0.34
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+4% Synergy $0.38
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+4% Synergy $0.31
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+4% Synergy $6.62
Zenith Festival Zenith Festival
+4% Synergy $0.31
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+4% Synergy $6.10
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+3% Synergy $0.38
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+3% Synergy $1.69
Romantic Rendezvous Romantic Rendezvous
+3% Synergy $0.18
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+2% Synergy $0.58
Irencrag Feat Irencrag Feat
+2% Synergy $0.77
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+2% Synergy $4.51
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
0% Synergy $7.00
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-1% Synergy $2063.83
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-2% Synergy $4.57
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-2% Synergy $0.32
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-3% Synergy $0.25
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-4% Synergy $1.00
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-5% Synergy $0.31
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-10% Synergy $0.25

Utility Artifacts

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

Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+26% Synergy $0.31
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+24% Synergy $2.22
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+24% Synergy $5.38
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+22% Synergy $9.89
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+22% Synergy $39.40
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+21% Synergy $6.66
Embercleave Embercleave
+20% Synergy $9.50
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+18% Synergy $0.30
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+15% Synergy $41.15
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+15% Synergy $1.20
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+14% Synergy $7.95
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+13% Synergy $3.95
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+13% Synergy $0.41
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+12% Synergy $0.22
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+12% Synergy $0.35
Coral Sword Coral Sword
+12% Synergy $0.21
Javelin of Lightning Javelin of Lightning
+10% Synergy $0.21
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+10% Synergy $6.17
Lightning Spear Lightning Spear
+9% Synergy $0.19
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+9% Synergy $2.43
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+8% Synergy $0.27
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+8% Synergy $14.72
Red Mage's Rapier Red Mage's Rapier
+8% Synergy $0.17
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+8% Synergy $34.39
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+8% Synergy $0.25
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+7% Synergy $0.17
Psychic Paper Psychic Paper
+7% Synergy $0.38
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+7% Synergy $0.83
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+6% Synergy $14.15
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+6% Synergy $0.94
Diary of Dreams Diary of Dreams
+6% Synergy $0.26
Warrior's Sword Warrior's Sword
+6% Synergy $0.11
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+6% Synergy $0.17
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+6% Synergy $19.33
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+5% Synergy $1.66
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+5% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+4% Synergy $45.96
Key to the City Key to the City
+4% Synergy $1.12
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+4% Synergy $30.84
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+3% Synergy $1.41
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+3% Synergy $8.84
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+1% Synergy $0.55
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+1% Synergy $2.69
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+0% Synergy $12.71
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
0% Synergy $0.45
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
0% Synergy $2.62
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
0% Synergy $3.54
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy $27.95
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-3% Synergy $3.80
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-4% Synergy $2.73

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 $2.10
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+29% Synergy $0.34
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+15% Synergy $0.69
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+13% Synergy $0.53
Sidequest: Play Blitzball World Champion, Celestial Weapon Sidequest: Play Blitzball
+12% Synergy $0.22
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+11% Synergy $2.43
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+10% Synergy $4.64
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+9% Synergy $1.65
The Flux The Flux
+8% Synergy $0.34
Spider-Verse Spider-Verse
+7% Synergy $0.91
Painter's Studio // Defaced Gallery Painter's Studio // Defaced Gallery
+7% Synergy $0.24
Leyline of Lightning Leyline of Lightning
+7% Synergy $0.20
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+7% Synergy $1.20
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+7% Synergy $0.22
Vow of Lightning Vow of Lightning
+6% Synergy $0.32
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+5% Synergy $0.21
Vance's Blasting Cannons Spitfire Bastion Vance's Blasting Cannons
+5% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Diadem Lightning Diadem
+5% Synergy $0.12
Lightning Cloud Lightning Cloud
+5% Synergy $0.68
Lightning Talons Lightning Talons
+4% Synergy $0.05
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+4% Synergy $0.37
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+1% Synergy $33.03
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+1% Synergy $0.79
Powerbalance Powerbalance
0% Synergy $0.24
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
0% Synergy $0.24
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-1% Synergy $13.16
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
-1% Synergy $0.30
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-9% Synergy $7.02
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-19% Synergy $2.19

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+19% Synergy $2.94
Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+4% Synergy $1.47
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-1% Synergy $0.41

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+36% Synergy $0.36
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+13% Synergy $7.49
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+12% Synergy $1.42
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+8% Synergy $2.12
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+7% Synergy $0.26
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+6% Synergy $0.25
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $51.80
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+5% Synergy $2.21
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+4% Synergy $0.25
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.37
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+4% Synergy $2.17
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+3% Synergy $0.48
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+3% Synergy $0.69
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+2% Synergy $13.54
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+1% Synergy $16.96
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+1% Synergy $1.58
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+0% Synergy $41.36
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
0% Synergy $18.98
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.33
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-1% Synergy $3.86
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-2% Synergy $2.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.99
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-6% Synergy $0.35
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-7% Synergy $7.19
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-8% Synergy $0.25
War Room War Room
-14% Synergy $2.41

Mana Artifacts

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

Interdimensional Web Watch Interdimensional Web Watch
+9% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $1.10
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+5% Synergy $0.40
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $73.32
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.39
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+2% Synergy $0.41
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $240.66
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $1.08
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.33
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+0% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+0% Synergy $3.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $2.20
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $5.50
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
0% Synergy $37.57
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $35.66
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.50
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.19
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-8% Synergy $3.39

Lands

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

Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.21
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+5% Synergy $0.62
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.12
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+4% Synergy $2.16
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $2.00
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.30
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+1% Synergy $1.31
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $16.30
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-4% Synergy $1.00

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