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Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
Price tag $0.38

Legendary Creature — Vampire Detective

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Playstyle & Strategy

Reanimator 26% Topdeck 17% Surveil 12% Clones 9% Self-Mill 5%
View Average Decklist All Surveil Commanders

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Mirko, Obsessive Theorist players are trying out in Surveil decks.

Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+45% Synergy $1.93
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
+21% Synergy $1.60
Banishing Betrayal Banishing Betrayal
+15% Synergy $0.22
Textbook Tabulator Textbook Tabulator
+3% Synergy $0.23
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+2% Synergy $6.17

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Mirko, Obsessive Theorist's Surveil builds — cards that lean hardest into the Surveil theme.

Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+83% Synergy $6.48
Unshakable Tail Unshakable Tail
+78% Synergy $0.36
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+73% Synergy $0.30
Sinister Starfish Sinister Starfish
+73% Synergy $0.31
Enhanced Surveillance Enhanced Surveillance
+71% Synergy $0.34
Pile On Pile On
+70% Synergy $0.38
Case of the Shifting Visage Case of the Shifting Visage
+70% Synergy $0.40
Consider Consider
+69% Synergy $0.33
Eye of Duskmantle Eye of Duskmantle
+69% Synergy $0.32
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+68% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

The staple cards most Mirko, Obsessive Theorist Surveil decks run as their core.

Curate Curate
+66% Synergy $0.31
Dogged Detective Dogged Detective
+65% Synergy $0.26
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+64% Synergy $0.27
Nightveil Sprite Nightveil Sprite
+64% Synergy $0.27
Notion Rain Notion Rain
+63% Synergy $0.28
Soul Diviner Soul Diviner
+60% Synergy $0.39
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+59% Synergy $0.39
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+56% Synergy $1.42
Reanimate Reanimate
+44% Synergy $10.10
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+40% Synergy $6.67

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Mirko, Obsessive Theorist Surveil game on their own.

Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+5% Synergy $5.59
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+3% Synergy $32.89
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $63.43
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-15% Synergy $39.16

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Surveil plan in Mirko, Obsessive Theorist decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Master of Death Master of Death
+55% Synergy $0.36
Watcher of Hours Watcher of Hours
+53% Synergy $0.38
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+52% Synergy $2.40
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+51% Synergy $0.35
Lazav, the Multifarious Lazav, the Multifarious
+50% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+49% Synergy $2.21
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+48% Synergy $2.44
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+48% Synergy $1.01
Dimir Spybug Dimir Spybug
+47% Synergy $0.23
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+47% Synergy $2.78
Dream Eater Dream Eater
+44% Synergy $0.36
Hexavus Hexavus
+44% Synergy $0.47
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+38% Synergy $1.67
Vizier of Many Faces Vizier of Many Faces
+38% Synergy $0.33
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+37% Synergy $0.31
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+36% Synergy $3.70
Mindwhisker Mindwhisker
+36% Synergy $0.19
Starving Revenant Starving Revenant
+28% Synergy $0.32
Thoughtbound Phantasm Thoughtbound Phantasm
+28% Synergy $0.24
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+27% Synergy $0.39
Spark Double Spark Double
+26% Synergy $10.96
Snarling Gorehound Snarling Gorehound
+26% Synergy $0.22
O'aka, Traveling Merchant O'aka, Traveling Merchant
+26% Synergy $0.33
Rune-Sealed Wall Rune-Sealed Wall
+24% Synergy $0.97
Whispering Snitch Whispering Snitch
+23% Synergy $0.33
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+22% Synergy $0.35
Il Mheg Pixie Il Mheg Pixie
+22% Synergy $0.30
Dimir Strandcatcher Dimir Strandcatcher
+22% Synergy $0.82
Copycrook Copycrook
+21% Synergy $0.28
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+20% Synergy $11.73
Body Double Body Double
+20% Synergy $0.22
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+19% Synergy $0.32
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+17% Synergy $1.69
Thrull Parasite Thrull Parasite
+17% Synergy $0.36
Copy Catchers Copy Catchers
+17% Synergy $0.32
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+16% Synergy $4.20
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+16% Synergy $3.93
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.31
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+15% Synergy $20.76
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+15% Synergy $5.33
Dawnhand Dissident Dawnhand Dissident
+15% Synergy $0.33
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+14% Synergy $3.04
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+14% Synergy $6.46
Rona, Herald of Invasion Rona, Tolarian Obliterator Rona, Herald of Invasion
+14% Synergy $2.14
Evil Twin Evil Twin
+14% Synergy $0.47
Naga Fleshcrafter Naga Fleshcrafter
+14% Synergy $0.35
Spider-Man Noir Spider-Man Noir
+14% Synergy $0.23
Satoru, the Infiltrator Satoru, the Infiltrator
+12% Synergy $1.00
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+12% Synergy $9.69
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+12% Synergy $5.14

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Mirko, Obsessive Theorist's Surveil deck ahead.

Ephara's Dispersal Ephara's Dispersal
+54% Synergy $0.28
Sinister Sabotage Sinister Sabotage
+41% Synergy $0.27
Discovery // Dispersal Discovery // Dispersal
+41% Synergy $0.13
Unauthorized Exit Unauthorized Exit
+35% Synergy $0.24
Swallowed by Leviathan Swallowed by Leviathan
+21% Synergy $0.28
Counterpoint Counterpoint
+18% Synergy $0.37
Don't Make a Sound Don't Make a Sound
+17% Synergy $0.19
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+17% Synergy $0.26
Entomb Entomb
+12% Synergy $18.32
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+11% Synergy $0.27
Spellgyre Spellgyre
+11% Synergy $0.20
Unexplained Disappearance Unexplained Disappearance
+9% Synergy $0.18
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+7% Synergy $5.15
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+6% Synergy $0.32
Drag the Canal Drag the Canal
+6% Synergy $0.23
Cruel Truths Cruel Truths
+5% Synergy $0.14
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+3% Synergy $2.09
Tainted Indulgence Tainted Indulgence
+3% Synergy $0.28
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $0.56
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-1% Synergy $1.60
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $13.30
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $5.74
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-5% Synergy $0.45
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $9.48
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-11% Synergy $56.44
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-12% Synergy $28.68
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-13% Synergy $1.72
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-16% Synergy $3.07
Negate Negate
-19% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
-22% Synergy $4.28
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-24% Synergy $7.28

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Surveil game plan forward for Mirko, Obsessive Theorist.

Charnel Serenade Charnel Serenade
+48% Synergy $0.31
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+35% Synergy $5.02
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+34% Synergy $6.73
Connive // Concoct Connive // Concoct
+33% Synergy $0.28
Diresight Diresight
+32% Synergy $0.17
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+31% Synergy $3.55
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+23% Synergy $0.38
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+12% Synergy $0.24
Victimize Victimize
+11% Synergy $1.25
Start the TARDIS Start the TARDIS
+11% Synergy $0.33
Contingency Plan Contingency Plan
+10% Synergy $0.18
Risky Research Risky Research
+8% Synergy $0.21
Hymn of the Faller Hymn of the Faller
+7% Synergy $0.15
Thought Erasure Thought Erasure
+6% Synergy $0.25
Taigam's Scheming Taigam's Scheming
+6% Synergy $0.05
Persist Persist
+4% Synergy $0.71
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+4% Synergy $3.76
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+4% Synergy $6.11
Living Death Living Death
+3% Synergy $6.29
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
0% Synergy $10.03
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
-5% Synergy $1.79
Windfall Windfall
-7% Synergy $6.10
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-14% Synergy $0.24

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Mirko, Obsessive Theorist Surveil decks.

Candlestick Candlestick
+43% Synergy $0.21
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+41% Synergy $9.72
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+36% Synergy $5.18
Essence Anchor Essence Anchor
+36% Synergy $0.25
The Grim Captain's Locker The Grim Captain's Locker
+31% Synergy $0.26
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+22% Synergy $6.97
Ransom Note Ransom Note
+8% Synergy $0.18
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+7% Synergy $2.90
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+6% Synergy $6.80
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.10
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $5.61

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Surveil strategy in Mirko, Obsessive Theorist decks.

Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+48% Synergy $0.35
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+45% Synergy $7.45
Necromancy Necromancy
+39% Synergy $19.41
Disinformation Campaign Disinformation Campaign
+35% Synergy $0.29
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+32% Synergy $2.15
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+21% Synergy $4.16
Think Tank Think Tank
+8% Synergy $0.22
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+7% Synergy $8.64

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Mirko, Obsessive Theorist's Surveil game plan.

Kaito, Bane of Nightmares Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
0% Synergy $10.96

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Mirko, Obsessive Theorist Surveil decks.

Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+56% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+36% Synergy $1.34
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+30% Synergy $1.40
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+30% Synergy $0.29
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+26% Synergy $0.77
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+15% Synergy $0.32
Hostile Desert Hostile Desert
+9% Synergy $0.25
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $2.39
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+3% Synergy $0.32
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $2.71
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $4.23
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+1% Synergy $10.64
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+1% Synergy $1.78
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $26.55
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-10% Synergy $55.48

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Mirko, Obsessive Theorist's Surveil strategy.

Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+13% Synergy $0.45
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+13% Synergy $1.57
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.34
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+10% Synergy $0.29
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+7% Synergy $0.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $2.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-11% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-18% Synergy $1.04

Lands

The mana base behind Mirko, Obsessive Theorist's Surveil decks.

Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+44% Synergy $0.28
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+42% Synergy $0.23
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+35% Synergy $0.29
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+35% Synergy $0.22
River of Tears River of Tears
+31% Synergy $0.33
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+30% Synergy $2.08
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+26% Synergy $14.33
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+24% Synergy $0.34
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+24% Synergy $0.37
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+22% Synergy $0.37
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+18% Synergy $0.37
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+18% Synergy $0.34
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+16% Synergy $0.31
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+14% Synergy $6.46
Sinister Hideout Sinister Hideout
+12% Synergy $0.21
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+10% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.25
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+4% Synergy $10.72
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.10
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $1.25
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $0.64
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $13.30
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-2% Synergy $0.45
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $5.74
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-3% Synergy $2.48
Underground River Underground River
-4% Synergy $0.59
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-4% Synergy $0.49
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.26
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-5% Synergy $10.08
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.98
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-5% Synergy
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-5% Synergy $0.45
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-6% Synergy $19.87
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $9.48
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.29
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-8% Synergy $0.17
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-9% Synergy $28.05
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-19% Synergy $0.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-19% Synergy $0.30

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Mirko, Obsessive Theorist: Surveil.

The Ancient One The Ancient One
The Scarab God The Scarab God
Gyruda, Doom of Depths Gyruda, Doom of Depths
Emet-Selch, Unsundered Emet-Selch, Unsundered
Sidar Jabari of Zhalfir Sidar Jabari of Zhalfir
Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths
Taigam, Sidisi's Hand Taigam, Sidisi's Hand
Raul, Trouble Shooter Raul, Trouble Shooter
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
The Master, Transcendent The Master, Transcendent
Uchbenbak, the Great Mistake Uchbenbak, the Great Mistake
Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker
Sefris of the Hidden Ways Sefris of the Hidden Ways
Evie Frye Jacob Frye Evie Frye // Jacob Frye
Teval, the Balanced Scale Teval, the Balanced Scale
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
Captain N'ghathrod Captain N'ghathrod
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
Sin, Spira's Punishment Sin, Spira's Punishment
The Meep The Meep
Greel, Mind Raker Greel, Mind Raker
Gríma Wormtongue Gríma Wormtongue
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
Burakos, Party Leader Candlekeep Sage Burakos, Party Leader // Candlekeep Sage
Burakos, Party Leader Clan Crafter Burakos, Party Leader // Clan Crafter
Burakos, Party Leader Dungeon Delver Burakos, Party Leader // Dungeon Delver
Burakos, Party Leader Feywild Visitor Burakos, Party Leader // Feywild Visitor
Burakos, Party Leader Shameless Charlatan Burakos, Party Leader // Shameless Charlatan
Burakos, Party Leader Sword Coast Sailor Burakos, Party Leader // Sword Coast Sailor
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Francisco, Fowl Marauder Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Miara, Thorn of the Glade Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Tormod, the Desecrator Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator