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Nighthawk, Dark Defender
Price tag $0.30

Legendary Creature — Human Hero

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

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Buy Nighthawk, Dark Defender

TCGplayer $0.33 Card Kingdom $0.49 Mana Pool $0.15

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Nighthawk, Dark Defender's abilities and overall game plan.

Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.33
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.35
Kinsbaile Cavalier Kinsbaile Cavalier
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $13.51
Valiant Knight Valiant Knight
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.54
Acclaimed Contender Acclaimed Contender
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.38
Dauntless Bodyguard Dauntless Bodyguard
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.60
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.69
Cavalier of Dawn Cavalier of Dawn
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.69
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.19

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+77% Synergy in 100% of decks $39.40
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+73% Synergy in 100% of decks $48.07
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+71% Synergy in 100% of decks $58.97

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Nighthawk, Dark Defender's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Kinsbaile Cavalier Kinsbaile Cavalier
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $13.51
Valiant Knight Valiant Knight
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.54
Acclaimed Contender Acclaimed Contender
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.38
Dauntless Bodyguard Dauntless Bodyguard
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24
Cavalier of Dawn Cavalier of Dawn
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.69
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.08
Reveillark Reveillark
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.62
Thalia's Lancers Thalia's Lancers
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.42
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.72
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.43
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+90% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.33
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+89% Synergy in 100% of decks $9.72
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+74% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.24

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Nighthawk, Dark Defender safe.

Excise the Imperfect Excise the Imperfect
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.43
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.35
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+93% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.25
Get Lost Get Lost
+93% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.38
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+87% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.56
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+75% Synergy in 100% of decks $18.47
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+74% Synergy in 100% of decks $7.28
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+73% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+58% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.03
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+32% Synergy in 100% of decks $5.46
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+24% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.99

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Nighthawk, Dark Defender's game plan and control the board.

Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.19
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.06
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+91% Synergy in 100% of decks $11.21
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+89% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27
Austere Command Austere Command
+72% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.35

Utility Artifacts

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

The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.60
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.69
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.41
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $10.02
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $55.86
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $12.37
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+93% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.48
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+90% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.24
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+89% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+85% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.10
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+83% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.45
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+72% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+64% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.85
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+39% Synergy in 100% of decks $8.69

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Nighthawk, Dark Defender's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $9.61
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $8.29
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $14.25
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.82
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+93% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.66
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $10.69
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+89% Synergy in 100% of decks $5.86
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+88% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.81
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+85% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.36
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+85% Synergy in 100% of decks $31.42
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+84% Synergy in 100% of decks $8.23
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+83% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.18

Utility Lands

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

Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.86
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+91% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+89% Synergy in 100% of decks $39.39
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+88% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.31
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+81% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.30
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+77% Synergy in 100% of decks $6.15
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+73% Synergy in 100% of decks $6.30
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+67% Synergy in 100% of decks $46.06
War Room War Room
+64% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.67
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+60% Synergy in 100% of decks $7.68

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+90% Synergy in 100% of decks $9.13
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+89% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.30
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+80% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+73% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+42% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+16% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.18

Lands

The mana base foundation for Nighthawk, Dark Defender decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.33
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.35
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.19
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $29.26
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.96
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $25.70
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $15.83
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $31.15
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $11.59
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.06
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+93% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.25
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+89% Synergy in 100% of decks $50.25
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+87% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.56
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+84% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.08

Nighthawk, Dark Defender Deck Stats

Based on 1 Nighthawk, Dark Defender decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
99 cards
  • Creature 13
  • Instant 13
  • Sorcery 6
  • Artifact 20
  • Enchantment 13
  • Land 34

Lands: 13 basic, 21 nonbasic

Decks by Bracket 1 decks with a bracket
1 · Exhibition
0%
2 · Core
0%
3 · Upgraded
100%
4 · Optimized
0%
5 · cEDH
0%

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