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Linvala, the Preserver
Price tag $0.84

Legendary Creature — Angel

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 22% Lifegain 16% Angels 13% ETB 6% Cantrips 3%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Linvala, the Preserver's Blink builds — cards that lean hardest into the Blink theme.

Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+77% Synergy $0.27
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+74% Synergy $1.17
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+65% Synergy $0.13
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+63% Synergy $0.66
Angel of Serenity Angel of Serenity
+62% Synergy $1.32
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+61% Synergy $0.37
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+61% Synergy $3.99
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+56% Synergy $0.23
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+54% Synergy $5.19
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+40% Synergy $4.39

Top Cards

The staple cards most Linvala, the Preserver Blink decks run as their core.

Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+23% Synergy $5.81

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Linvala, the Preserver Blink game on their own.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+27% Synergy $35.35
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+8% Synergy $14.23
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+4% Synergy $61.19
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-10% Synergy $48.18

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Blink plan in Linvala, the Preserver decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Angel of Sanctions Angel of Sanctions
+48% Synergy $0.28
Guardian of Ghirapur Guardian of Ghirapur
+48% Synergy $0.36
Momo, Friendly Flier Momo, Friendly Flier
+48% Synergy $0.35
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+44% Synergy $0.22
Starnheim Aspirant Starnheim Aspirant
+38% Synergy $8.60
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+37% Synergy $3.08
Extraction Specialist Extraction Specialist
+33% Synergy $0.31
Wispweaver Angel Wispweaver Angel
+33% Synergy $0.22
Angel of Condemnation Angel of Condemnation
+32% Synergy $0.53
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+31% Synergy $0.25
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+30% Synergy $0.25
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+30% Synergy $0.50
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+28% Synergy $2.12
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+27% Synergy $2.46
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+26% Synergy $0.37
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+24% Synergy $0.29
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+23% Synergy $29.45
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+23% Synergy $0.25
Delivery Moogle Delivery Moogle
+22% Synergy $0.30
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+18% Synergy $28.65
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+17% Synergy $0.55
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+17% Synergy $0.28
Resolute Archangel Resolute Archangel
+16% Synergy $0.98
Battlegrace Angel Battlegrace Angel
+16% Synergy $1.30
Stoic Farmer Stoic Farmer
+16% Synergy $0.35
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+15% Synergy $16.22
Reveillark Reveillark
+15% Synergy $0.67
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+15% Synergy $0.45
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+15% Synergy $2.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+14% Synergy $0.32
Sigarda's Vanguard Sigarda's Vanguard
+14% Synergy $0.97
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+14% Synergy $0.23
Herald of the Host Herald of the Host
+14% Synergy $0.35
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+13% Synergy $12.10
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
+13% Synergy $3.92
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+13% Synergy $4.92
Angelic Arbiter Angelic Arbiter
+13% Synergy $4.19
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+13% Synergy $0.38
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+12% Synergy $0.32
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+12% Synergy $0.97
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+10% Synergy $3.39
Angel of Finality Angel of Finality
+10% Synergy $0.22
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+9% Synergy $2.74
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+7% Synergy $2.05
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+7% Synergy $0.38
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+5% Synergy $4.36
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+4% Synergy $6.52
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+3% Synergy $1.91
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+3% Synergy $7.97
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $4.73

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Linvala, the Preserver's Blink deck ahead.

Long Road Home Long Road Home
+49% Synergy $0.20
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+41% Synergy $7.26
Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+32% Synergy $1.23
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+28% Synergy $0.29
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+21% Synergy $0.40
You're Ambushed on the Road You're Ambushed on the Road
+17% Synergy $0.15
Benevolent Offering Benevolent Offering
+16% Synergy $1.93
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+16% Synergy $0.42
Prismatic Strands Prismatic Strands
+16% Synergy $7.29
Sudden Salvation Sudden Salvation
+16% Synergy $0.23
Bandage Bandage
+16% Synergy $0.17
Safe Passage Safe Passage
+16% Synergy $0.18
Scout's Warning Scout's Warning
+16% Synergy $3.33
Contraband Livestock Contraband Livestock
+16% Synergy $0.37
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+15% Synergy $0.24
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+15% Synergy $1.87
Tithe Tithe
+15% Synergy $35.97
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+15% Synergy $0.29
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+15% Synergy $0.29
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+15% Synergy $0.19
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+14% Synergy $4.59
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+14% Synergy $0.27
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+13% Synergy $0.18
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+13% Synergy $1.36
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+13% Synergy $0.18
Ghostway Ghostway
+13% Synergy $5.12
Brought Back Brought Back
+13% Synergy $1.50
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+12% Synergy $6.08
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+12% Synergy $2.73
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+12% Synergy $3.03
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+11% Synergy $1.50
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+11% Synergy $0.37
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+10% Synergy $0.70
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+9% Synergy $1.85
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+9% Synergy $0.35
Silence Silence
+8% Synergy $9.27
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+8% Synergy $3.10
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+5% Synergy $0.99
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-2% Synergy $7.22
Reprieve Reprieve
-6% Synergy $1.95
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-8% Synergy $20.92
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-9% Synergy $0.39
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-17% Synergy $1.35
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-25% Synergy $1.52
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-25% Synergy $0.77

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Blink game plan forward for Linvala, the Preserver.

Wrath of God Wrath of God
+35% Synergy $3.91
Doomskar Doomskar
+32% Synergy $0.66
Another Round Another Round
+28% Synergy $0.41
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+27% Synergy $1.20
Reverse the Sands Reverse the Sands
+17% Synergy $0.87
Jailbreak Jailbreak
+16% Synergy $0.36
Flicker Flicker
+16% Synergy $7.86
Reduce to Memory Reduce to Memory
+16% Synergy $0.25
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+15% Synergy $0.73
Akroma's Vengeance Akroma's Vengeance
+15% Synergy $0.45
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+13% Synergy $0.28
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+11% Synergy $0.34
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+9% Synergy $0.33
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+8% Synergy $12.86
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.40
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.36
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+4% Synergy $5.04

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Linvala, the Preserver Blink decks.

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+40% Synergy $6.93
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+30% Synergy $0.71
Coin of Fate Coin of Fate
+25% Synergy $0.19
Adventurer's Airship Adventurer's Airship
+25% Synergy $0.16
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+23% Synergy $8.31
Sunset Pyramid Sunset Pyramid
+17% Synergy $0.23
Portcullis Portcullis
+17% Synergy $1.86
Book of Rass Book of Rass
+17% Synergy $0.90
Seraphic Greatsword Seraphic Greatsword
+16% Synergy $0.75
Symmetry Matrix Symmetry Matrix
+16% Synergy $0.26
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+16% Synergy $0.35
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+16% Synergy $0.35
Farsight Mask Farsight Mask
+16% Synergy $0.52
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+15% Synergy $5.94
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+15% Synergy $0.32
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+15% Synergy $2.40
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+15% Synergy $4.65
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+15% Synergy $5.42
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+15% Synergy $2.71
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+14% Synergy $13.83
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+14% Synergy $2.96
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+14% Synergy $7.19
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+13% Synergy $2.74
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+13% Synergy $10.62
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+12% Synergy $9.76
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+12% Synergy $2.74
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+10% Synergy $2.49
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+9% Synergy $18.33
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+9% Synergy $0.37
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+8% Synergy $19.99
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $4.67
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+6% Synergy $19.19
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+5% Synergy $5.63
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $5.65
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $2.28

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Blink strategy in Linvala, the Preserver decks.

Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+41% Synergy $10.16
Crackdown Crackdown
+32% Synergy $9.49
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+31% Synergy $8.53
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+28% Synergy $0.63
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+28% Synergy $0.57
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+25% Synergy $0.27
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+24% Synergy $2.26
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+23% Synergy $0.30
Crack in Time Crack in Time
+17% Synergy $0.21
Builder's Talent Builder's Talent
+16% Synergy $0.24
Promise of Tomorrow Promise of Tomorrow
+16% Synergy $0.31
Undercellar Sweep Undercellar Sweep
+16% Synergy $0.18
Absolute Grace Absolute Grace
+16% Synergy $0.77
Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+16% Synergy $0.21
Righteous Aura Righteous Aura
+16% Synergy $0.54
Blessing Blessing
+16% Synergy $0.15
Angelic Benediction Angelic Benediction
+16% Synergy $0.47
Cradle of Vitality Cradle of Vitality
+16% Synergy $0.61
Absolute Law Absolute Law
+16% Synergy $1.06
Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+15% Synergy $9.73
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+14% Synergy $0.39
Chains of Custody Chains of Custody
+13% Synergy $0.33
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+12% Synergy $0.30
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+10% Synergy $2.59
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+10% Synergy $0.54
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+9% Synergy $18.47
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+5% Synergy $3.07
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $25.11
Land Tax Land Tax
+1% Synergy $17.50
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+1% Synergy $9.34
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-4% Synergy $5.79
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-5% Synergy $4.44

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Linvala, the Preserver's Blink game plan.

Ajani, Inspiring Leader Ajani, Inspiring Leader
+16% Synergy $7.85
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+10% Synergy $1.44

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Linvala, the Preserver Blink build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Dominaria Serra Faithkeeper Invasion of Dominaria
+16% Synergy $0.15

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Linvala, the Preserver Blink decks.

Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+38% Synergy $0.34
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+19% Synergy $1.42
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
+16% Synergy $0.39
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
+16% Synergy $5.44
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+16% Synergy $17.95
Isolated Watchtower Isolated Watchtower
+16% Synergy $1.41
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+16% Synergy $7.72
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+15% Synergy $0.21
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+15% Synergy $0.40
New Benalia New Benalia
+15% Synergy $0.28
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+14% Synergy $2.02
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+13% Synergy $0.96
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+13% Synergy $0.22
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+13% Synergy $19.36
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+12% Synergy $5.95
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+12% Synergy $15.30
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+11% Synergy $1.10
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+11% Synergy $17.73
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+9% Synergy $9.73
Karoo Karoo
+9% Synergy $1.14
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.26
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $53.41
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-6% Synergy $5.59

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Linvala, the Preserver's Blink strategy.

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+42% Synergy $3.72
White Auracite White Auracite
+21% Synergy $0.20
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+18% Synergy $28.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+17% Synergy $1.55
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+16% Synergy $1.05
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+13% Synergy $4.08
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+13% Synergy $0.37
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+11% Synergy $12.93
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+8% Synergy $4.93
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-41% Synergy $0.89

Lands

The mana base behind Linvala, the Preserver's Blink decks.

Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+30% Synergy $12.47
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+15% Synergy $0.28
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+14% Synergy $32.42
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+14% Synergy $0.27
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+13% Synergy $28.93
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+13% Synergy $31.87
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+13% Synergy $15.97
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+9% Synergy $0.35
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.09
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy $0.23
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $4.73
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.37

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Linvala, the Preserver: Blink.

Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Faceless One Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Faceless One
Prowl, Stoic Strategist Prowl, Stoic Strategist
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Far Traveler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Far Traveler
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
Gatta and Luzzu Gatta and Luzzu
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Far Traveler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Far Traveler
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor
Toby, Beastie Befriender Toby, Beastie Befriender
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Far Traveler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Inspiring Leader Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Inspiring Leader
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Folk Hero Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Folk Hero
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
Niko, Light of Hope Niko, Light of Hope
Ganax, Astral Hunter Flaming Fist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Flaming Fist
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
Hikari, Twilight Guardian Hikari, Twilight Guardian
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
Shiko, Paragon of the Way Shiko, Paragon of the Way
Lagrella, the Magpie Lagrella, the Magpie
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Far Traveler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Far Traveler
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Radiant, Serra Archangel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Veteran Soldier Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Veteran Soldier
Sarevok, Deathbringer Far Traveler Sarevok, Deathbringer // Far Traveler
Nadaar, Selfless Paladin Nadaar, Selfless Paladin
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
Roon of the Hidden Realm Roon of the Hidden Realm
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Thrasios, Triton Hero Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kodama of the East Tree Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kodama of the East Tree
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel