Nikara, Lair Scavenger
$0.45
$0.45Legendary Creature — Human Cleric
How it feels to play against
Fair Game
Interactive and enjoyable to play against.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#4046
Current Rank
#3207
Last Week
#4047
Last Month
Mono-Black Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Nikara, Lair Scavenger.
CAN MONO-BLACK STILL COMPETE IN cEDH?! | Live cEDH Gameplay
IS BREYA THE NEW BLUEFARM?! feat DJYavimaya on TAMESHI | Live cEDH Gameplay
Talion vs Godo vs Krark & Tymna vs Nikara & Yannik cEDH Gameplay
Archimandrite v Nikara/Yannik v Tatsunari v Silvar/Trynn | EDH Gameplay w BoshNRoll | SmoothBrainEDH
![Commander Gameplay #31 - Trynn and Silvar v. Nikara and Yannik v. Damia v. Goreclaw [MTG GAMEPLAY]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0XHC3Iiq4zc/sddefault.jpg)
Commander Gameplay #31 - Trynn and Silvar v. Nikara and Yannik v. Damia v. Goreclaw [MTG GAMEPLAY]
Tawnos vs Zirda vs Vadrok vs Nikara/Yannik | CEDH Gameplay
Quintessential Commander #2 | Trynn & Silver vs Nikara & Yannik | 1v1 EDH Gameplay
Ukkima vs Kalamax vs Zaxara vs Yannik | C20 Commanders | cEDH Gameplay | Casually Competitive
Partner Commander
Nikara, Lair Scavenger can partner with Yannik, Scavenging Sentinel.
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Nikara, Lair Scavenger decks.
Demon Wall+49% Synergy
$0.18
Vincent's Limit Break+46% Synergy
$0.10
Vincent Valentine+42% Synergy
$2.11
Zodiark, Umbral God+39% Synergy
$0.66
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Nikara, Lair Scavenger's abilities and overall game plan.
Drana, Liberator of Malakir+81% Synergy
$0.61
Feast on the Fallen+77% Synergy
$0.16
Retrofitted Transmogrant+76% Synergy
$0.05
Fain, the Broker+76% Synergy
$0.28
Cauldron of Souls+68% Synergy
$4.19
Iron Apprentice+61% Synergy
$0.11
Tenured Inkcaster+61% Synergy
$0.08
Unspeakable Symbol+61% Synergy
$3.00
Skyclave Shadowcat+54% Synergy
$0.07
Nesting Grounds+53% Synergy
$0.24
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Nikara, Lair Scavenger decks.
Call of the Death-Dweller+53% Synergy
$0.23
Bloodtracker+53% Synergy
$0.17
Ayara's Oathsworn+53% Synergy
$0.37
Mer-Ek Nightblade+46% Synergy
$0.18
Unforgiving One+46% Synergy
$0.08
Drana, the Last Bloodchief+45% Synergy
$1.29
Soldevi Adnate+43% Synergy
$0.68
Victimize+37% Synergy
$0.56
Bontu's Monument+18% Synergy
$5.20
Feed the Swarm+9% Synergy
$0.23
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Imperial Seal+1% Synergy
$113.27
Vampiric Tutor-15% Synergy
$50.85
Demonic Tutor-21% Synergy
$58.30
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Nikara, Lair Scavenger's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Yathan Tombguard+100% Synergy
$0.06
Sinkhole Surveyor+48% Synergy
$0.30
Emperor of Bones+43% Synergy
$1.31
Nine-Lives Familiar+38% Synergy
$0.92
Isareth the Awakener+38% Synergy
$0.07
Nightshade Harvester+38% Synergy
$0.20
Scorn-Blade Berserker+38% Synergy
$0.11
Necropolis Regent+37% Synergy
$0.57
Slaughter Specialist+35% Synergy
$0.63
High-Society Hunter+35% Synergy
$0.27
Vadmir, New Blood+33% Synergy
$0.18
Fetid Gargantua+33% Synergy
$0.04
Gurgling Anointer+30% Synergy
$0.06
Tetzimoc, Primal Death+30% Synergy
$0.59
Urborg Scavengers+30% Synergy
$0.24
Puppeteer Clique+28% Synergy
$0.35
Carrion Feeder+28% Synergy
$1.81
Soulcoil Viper+25% Synergy
$0.08
Infernal Vessel+24% Synergy
$0.11
Raffine's Silencer+23% Synergy
$0.06
Hagra Constrictor+23% Synergy
$0.05
Compleated Huntmaster+23% Synergy
$0.05
Cruel Sadist+23% Synergy
$0.15
Mephidross Vampire+23% Synergy
$3.49
Ammit Eternal+23% Synergy
$0.30
Duskfang Mentor+23% Synergy
$0.12
Boot Nipper+23% Synergy
$0.03
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant+22% Synergy
$6.92
Skyclave Shade+22% Synergy
$0.09
Knight of the Ebon Legion+22% Synergy
$1.33
Carnifex Demon+22% Synergy
$0.74
Archpriest of Shadows+22% Synergy
$0.49
Taborax, Hope's Demise+22% Synergy
$0.18
Soul Snuffers+22% Synergy
$2.93
Cordial Vampire+22% Synergy
$1.44
Etched Slith+22% Synergy
$0.09
Vraan, Executioner Thane+19% Synergy
$0.39
Rottenmouth Viper+18% Synergy
$4.19
Vito's Inquisitor+18% Synergy
$0.08
Stalactite Stalker+16% Synergy
$0.14
Vashta Nerada+15% Synergy
$1.08
Daring Fiendbonder+15% Synergy
$0.91
Evolved Sleeper+15% Synergy
$0.16
Mirri the Cursed+15% Synergy
$0.44
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician+13% Synergy
$15.20
Nirkana Revenant+11% Synergy
$5.58
Blood Artist+8% Synergy
$1.24
Viscera Seer+7% Synergy
$0.49
Zulaport Cutthroat0% Synergy
$2.38
Gray Merchant of Asphodel-22% Synergy
$1.09
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Nikara, Lair Scavenger safe.
Feign Death+39% Synergy
$0.84
Orcish Medicine+30% Synergy
$0.08
Baleful Mastery+28% Synergy
$1.47
Makeshift Mannequin+23% Synergy
$0.31
Unexpected Fangs+23% Synergy
$0.16
Undying Malice+22% Synergy
$0.66
Flare of Malice+21% Synergy
$3.31
Lethal Scheme+21% Synergy
$0.18
Undying Evil+20% Synergy
$0.45
It Doesn't Add Up+20% Synergy
$0.04
Fell the Profane+16% Synergy
$5.21
Blood Curdle+15% Synergy
$0.05
Debt to the Kami+15% Synergy
$0.06
Infernal Grasp+13% Synergy
$0.26
Offer Immortality+13% Synergy
$0.09
Tainted Strike+12% Synergy
$1.88
Plumb the Forbidden+11% Synergy
$0.66
Songs of the Damned+10% Synergy
$2.15
Lethal Exploit+8% Synergy
$0.03
Darkness+7% Synergy
$22.77
Shred Memory+7% Synergy
$0.78
Contagion+7% Synergy
$1.06
Oblivion's Hunger+7% Synergy
$0.05
Urge to Feed+7% Synergy
$0.16
Eliminate+7% Synergy
$0.04
Splendid Agony+7% Synergy
$0.05
Consuming Corruption+6% Synergy
$0.18
Astarion's Thirst+6% Synergy
$0.48
Price of Fame+6% Synergy
$0.17
March of Wretched Sorrow+6% Synergy
$0.13
Return to Action+6% Synergy
$0.06
Grim Affliction+5% Synergy
$0.17
Costly Plunder+5% Synergy
$0.16
Erebos's Intervention+5% Synergy
$0.47
Corrupted Conviction+4% Synergy
$0.22
Reckoner's Bargain+4% Synergy
$0.64
Nasty End+4% Synergy
$0.08
Hagra Mauling+3% Synergy
$1.06
Vona's Hunger+3% Synergy
$4.00
Fake Your Own Death+2% Synergy
$0.08
Supernatural Stamina+1% Synergy
$0.13
Saw in Half+1% Synergy
$4.44
Cabal Ritual-2% Synergy
$12.97
Sudden Spoiling-2% Synergy
$4.80
Sheoldred's Edict-6% Synergy
$1.28
Culling the Weak-6% Synergy
$9.78
Village Rites-16% Synergy
$0.20
Dark Ritual-27% Synergy
$2.94
Defile-31% Synergy
$0.61
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Nikara, Lair Scavenger's game plan and control the board.
Gix's Command+36% Synergy
$0.69
Persist+35% Synergy
$1.32
Lethal Throwdown+33% Synergy
$0.04
Damnation+17% Synergy
$18.68
Black Sun's Zenith+17% Synergy
$0.50
Decree of Pain+17% Synergy
$0.28
Unbreakable Bond+15% Synergy
$0.08
Grave Strength+15% Synergy
$0.12
Extract the Truth+14% Synergy
$0.08
Back for Seconds+14% Synergy
$0.10
Blood for Bones+14% Synergy
$0.31
Bone Shards+12% Synergy
$0.12
Restart Sequence+11% Synergy
$0.16
Innocent Blood+10% Synergy
$0.32
Come Back Wrong+8% Synergy
$0.26
Essence Infusion+8% Synergy
$0.06
Unearth+7% Synergy
$0.46
Spread the Sickness+7% Synergy
$0.16
Incremental Blight+7% Synergy
$0.44
Crawl from the Cellar+7% Synergy
$0.05
Morbid Curiosity+7% Synergy
$0.19
Soul Salvage+7% Synergy
$0.04
Illicit Shipment+7% Synergy
$0.10
Essence Harvest+7% Synergy
$0.38
From the Catacombs+7% Synergy
$0.89
Zof Consumption+7% Synergy
$0.12
Command the Dreadhorde+6% Synergy
$0.26
Forever Young+6% Synergy
$0.11
Profane Command+5% Synergy
$0.31
Deadly Tempest+5% Synergy
$0.74
Eaten Alive+4% Synergy
$0.05
Profane Tutor+3% Synergy
$2.98
In Garruk's Wake+3% Synergy
$1.33
Exsanguinate-1% Synergy
$0.43
Buried Alive-3% Synergy
$0.83
Living Death-3% Synergy
$2.36
Read the Bones-4% Synergy
$0.28
Rise of the Dark Realms-4% Synergy
$3.07
Mutilate-5% Synergy
$1.57
Sign in Blood-7% Synergy
$0.60
Diabolic Intent-7% Synergy
$10.16
Diabolic Tutor-8% Synergy
$1.75
Bubbling Muck-8% Synergy
$2.13
Night's Whisper-16% Synergy
$0.25
Reanimate-28% Synergy
$7.64
Toxic Deluge-28% Synergy
$5.30
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Power Conduit+38% Synergy
$11.44
Blade of the Bloodchief+36% Synergy
$5.79
Tarrian's Journal+31% Synergy
$0.30
Andúril, Narsil Reforged+25% Synergy
$8.01
Tarrian's Soulcleaver+22% Synergy
$1.39
Conjurer's Closet+22% Synergy
$2.49
Ring of Xathrid+22% Synergy
$0.63
Foreboding Steamboat+22% Synergy
$0.13
Whip of Erebos+20% Synergy
$7.52
The Ozolith+15% Synergy
$41.21
Sword of Truth and Justice+15% Synergy
$31.16
Golden Argosy+15% Synergy
$0.54
Contagion Clasp+13% Synergy
$0.35
Ravenous Amulet+12% Synergy
$0.09
Dreadmobile+11% Synergy
$0.04
Recon Craft Theta+11% Synergy
$0.67
Altar of the Wretched+9% Synergy
$0.46
Helm of Possession+8% Synergy
$5.04
Getaway Car+8% Synergy
$0.15
God-Pharaoh's Gift+8% Synergy
$0.25
Fraying Line+8% Synergy
$0.09
Lux Artillery+8% Synergy
$0.32
Glass-Cast Heart+7% Synergy
$0.20
Ghost Lantern+7% Synergy
$0.16
Gate to the Afterlife+7% Synergy
$0.10
Relic Vial+7% Synergy
$0.11
Blade of Selves+7% Synergy
$3.40
Animation Module+7% Synergy
$1.06
Lightning Coils+7% Synergy
$0.56
Semblance Anvil+7% Synergy
$1.38
Agatha's Soul Cauldron+7% Synergy
$61.02
Cloud Key+6% Synergy
$1.20
Mimic Vat+6% Synergy
$0.51
Sword of Hearth and Home+6% Synergy
$20.45
Nevinyrral's Disk+6% Synergy
$1.12
Wand of Orcus+6% Synergy
$14.36
Key to the City+6% Synergy
$0.43
Wayfarer's Bauble+5% Synergy
$0.24
Contagion Engine+5% Synergy
$4.51
Resurrection Orb+5% Synergy
$17.97
Endless Atlas+5% Synergy
$1.73
Ashnod's Altar+4% Synergy
$8.99
Sculpting Steel+4% Synergy
$0.96
Mask of Griselbrand+4% Synergy
$0.47
Vat of Rebirth+3% Synergy
$0.28
Expedition Map-6% Synergy
$0.92
Skullclamp-13% Synergy
$5.02
Swiftfoot Boots-24% Synergy
$1.30
Jet Medallion-35% Synergy
$7.55
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Nikara, Lair Scavenger's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Illicit Masquerade+44% Synergy
$0.22
Dreadhorde Invasion+30% Synergy
$0.73
Grave Betrayal+28% Synergy
$2.38
Agent of the Iron Throne+19% Synergy
$0.27
Canonized in Blood+18% Synergy
$0.06
Vampiric Rites+17% Synergy
$0.17
Sadistic Glee+15% Synergy
$2.33
Palace Siege+14% Synergy
$0.91
Retribution of the Ancients+14% Synergy
$0.50
Agent of the Shadow Thieves+14% Synergy
$0.08
Attrition+12% Synergy
$19.31
Mindless Conscription+11% Synergy
$0.07
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall+8% Synergy
$3.77
Chthonian Nightmare+8% Synergy
$0.78
Trial of Ambition+8% Synergy
$0.04
Thran Vigil+7% Synergy
$0.18
Cartouche of Ambition+7% Synergy
$0.08
Intimidation+7% Synergy
$0.65
Haunted Crossroads+7% Synergy
$2.64
The War in Heaven+6% Synergy
$0.46
Necrosynthesis+6% Synergy
$0.16
Meathook Massacre II+5% Synergy
$1.78
Blowfly Infestation+5% Synergy
$4.13
Eternal Thirst+5% Synergy
$0.16
Pestilence+4% Synergy
$0.61
Nest of Scarabs+3% Synergy
$0.47
Court of Ambition+3% Synergy
$3.51
Font of Agonies+3% Synergy
$0.65
Exquisite Blood+2% Synergy
$26.18
Phyrexian Arena-2% Synergy
$1.55
Phyrexian Reclamation-3% Synergy
$2.64
Dictate of Erebos-3% Synergy
$14.39
Bastion of Remembrance-8% Synergy
$0.31
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Nikara, Lair Scavenger to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord+15% Synergy
$2.51
Ugin, the Ineffable+7% Synergy
$0.97
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting+5% Synergy
$4.89
Liliana, Dreadhorde General-5% Synergy
$5.60
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Drannith Ruins+46% Synergy
$0.31
Barren Moor+35% Synergy
$0.19
Spymaster's Vault+35% Synergy
$0.80
Cabal Coffers+28% Synergy
$24.56
Desert of the Glorified+20% Synergy
$0.13
Mortuary Mire+18% Synergy
$0.28
High Market+17% Synergy
$4.50
Phyrexian Tower+16% Synergy
$19.73
Tyrite Sanctum+14% Synergy
$2.02
Polluted Mire+11% Synergy
$0.12
Deserted Temple+11% Synergy
$0.69
Cabal Stronghold+9% Synergy
$11.54
Pit of Offerings+8% Synergy
$0.19
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire+7% Synergy
$6.61
Miren, the Moaning Well+7% Synergy
$17.55
Forge of Heroes+7% Synergy
$0.37
Blasted Landscape+7% Synergy
$1.83
Ifnir Deadlands+7% Synergy
$0.35
Blighted Fen+7% Synergy
$0.08
War Room+6% Synergy
$2.73
Shizo, Death's Storehouse+5% Synergy
$21.58
Crypt of Agadeem+5% Synergy
$2.02
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress+5% Synergy
$9.70
Leechridden Swamp+5% Synergy
$0.43
Castle Locthwain+4% Synergy
$3.76
The Black Gate+4% Synergy
$8.17
Emergence Zone+4% Synergy
$1.84
Barad-dûr+4% Synergy
$0.59
Tomb Fortress+3% Synergy
$3.64
Karn's Bastion+3% Synergy
$0.66
Thespian's Stage+2% Synergy
$0.64
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+1% Synergy
$34.54
Temple of the False God0% Synergy
$0.14
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-7% Synergy
$47.16
Witch's Cottage-9% Synergy
$0.61
Rogue's Passage-10% Synergy
$0.27
Bojuka Bog-24% Synergy
$0.57
Reliquary Tower-24% Synergy
$1.98
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Liquimetal Torque+12% Synergy
$1.29
Worn Powerstone+11% Synergy
$0.24
Nyx Lotus+7% Synergy
$4.82
Paradise Plume+7% Synergy
$0.19
Staff of Compleation+6% Synergy
$2.23
Commander's Sphere+5% Synergy
$0.16
Extraplanar Lens+2% Synergy
$7.59
Charcoal Diamond-1% Synergy
$0.26
Mind Stone-2% Synergy
$0.22
Caged Sun-6% Synergy
$3.61
Fellwar Stone-8% Synergy
$1.12
Thought Vessel-20% Synergy
$1.33
Sol Ring-33% Synergy
$1.07
Arcane Signet-40% Synergy
$0.51
Lands
The mana base foundation for Nikara, Lair Scavenger decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Myriad Landscape+18% Synergy
$0.11
Fell the Profane+16% Synergy
$5.21
Urza's Cave+14% Synergy
$1.78
Captivating Cave+9% Synergy
$0.10
Hall of Oracles+8% Synergy
$0.32
Power Depot+8% Synergy
$0.48
Opal Palace+7% Synergy
$0.18
Zof Consumption+7% Synergy
$0.12
Swamp+6% Synergy
$0.07
Prismatic Vista+6% Synergy
$30.44
Fabled Passage+6% Synergy
$3.53
Boggart Trawler+3% Synergy
$0.93
Hagra Mauling+3% Synergy
$1.06
Demolition Field+2% Synergy
$0.50
Snow-Covered Swamp+1% Synergy
$0.43
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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Nikara, Lair Scavenger.
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Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Nikara, Lair Scavenger // Yannik, Scavenging Sentinel
Halana, Kessig Ranger // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
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Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
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Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Venom, Deadly Devourer
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Faceless One // Haunted One
Venom, Eddie Brock
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Tymna the Weaver
Betor, Ancestor's Voice
Xun Yu, Wei Advisor
Ghave, Guru of Spores
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Myojin of Grim Betrayal
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