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Nikara, Lair Scavenger: -1/-1 Counters
Price tag $0.53

Legendary Creature — Human Cleric

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 33% Reanimator 33% -1/-1 Counters 17% Self-Damage 17%
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Partner Commander

Nikara, Lair Scavenger: -1/-1 Counters can partner with Yannik, Scavenging Sentinel.

Yannik, Scavenging Sentinel Yannik, Scavenging Sentinel

Creatures

Creatures that carry the -1/-1 Counters plan in Nikara, Lair Scavenger decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+99% Synergy $0.38
Retrofitted Transmogrant Retrofitted Transmogrant
+99% Synergy $0.18
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+99% Synergy $2.61
Drana, the Last Bloodchief Drana, the Last Bloodchief
+99% Synergy $1.30
Knight of the Ebon Legion Knight of the Ebon Legion
+99% Synergy $2.09
Carnifex Demon Carnifex Demon
+99% Synergy $0.27
Scorn-Blade Berserker Scorn-Blade Berserker
+99% Synergy $0.10
Taborax, Hope's Demise Taborax, Hope's Demise
+99% Synergy $0.26
Festering Mummy Festering Mummy
+99% Synergy $0.33
Emperor of Bones Emperor of Bones
+99% Synergy $1.35
Soul Snuffers Soul Snuffers
+99% Synergy $0.26
Bloodtracker Bloodtracker
+99% Synergy $0.33
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+97% Synergy $3.76
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
+97% Synergy $0.57
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+94% Synergy $0.28
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+93% Synergy $0.37
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+88% Synergy $4.18
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+83% Synergy $0.37
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+77% Synergy $0.79
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+74% Synergy $9.63
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+68% Synergy $1.47
Dreamdrinker Vampire Dreamdrinker Vampire
+100% Synergy $0.15
Tenured Inkcaster Tenured Inkcaster
+100% Synergy $0.29
Isareth the Awakener Isareth the Awakener
+100% Synergy $0.20
Nightshade Harvester Nightshade Harvester
+100% Synergy $0.31
Gavony Unhallowed Gavony Unhallowed
+100% Synergy $0.21
Fetid Gargantua Fetid Gargantua
+100% Synergy $0.17
Ammit Eternal Ammit Eternal
+100% Synergy $0.92

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Nikara, Lair Scavenger's -1/-1 Counters deck ahead.

Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+99% Synergy $1.82
Return to Action Return to Action
+99% Synergy $0.29
Erebos's Intervention Erebos's Intervention
+98% Synergy $0.43
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+92% Synergy $0.24
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+92% Synergy $4.03
Feign Death Feign Death
+92% Synergy $1.03
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+87% Synergy $1.70
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+75% Synergy $0.28
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+33% Synergy $4.19
Blood Curdle Blood Curdle
+100% Synergy $0.25
Splendid Agony Splendid Agony
+100% Synergy $0.20

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the -1/-1 Counters game plan forward for Nikara, Lair Scavenger.

Call of the Death-Dweller Call of the Death-Dweller
+99% Synergy $0.33
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+98% Synergy $0.67
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+85% Synergy $16.10
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+85% Synergy $2.59
Victimize Victimize
+73% Synergy $2.02
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+50% Synergy $0.33
Lethal Throwdown Lethal Throwdown
+100% Synergy $0.19

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Nikara, Lair Scavenger -1/-1 Counters decks.

Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+99% Synergy $8.27
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+98% Synergy $2.87
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+80% Synergy $15.31
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+72% Synergy $5.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+69% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the -1/-1 Counters strategy in Nikara, Lair Scavenger decks.

Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+99% Synergy $3.36
Blowfly Infestation Blowfly Infestation
+98% Synergy $0.38
Nest of Scarabs Nest of Scarabs
+96% Synergy $7.30
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+94% Synergy $0.17
Feast on the Fallen Feast on the Fallen
+100% Synergy $0.25
Mindless Conscription Mindless Conscription
+100% Synergy $0.22

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Nikara, Lair Scavenger's -1/-1 Counters game plan.

Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
+99% Synergy $5.38

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Nikara, Lair Scavenger -1/-1 Counters decks.

Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+99% Synergy $0.30
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+96% Synergy $0.26
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+95% Synergy $0.59
High Market High Market
+93% Synergy $0.48
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+92% Synergy $0.32
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+90% Synergy $0.37
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+87% Synergy $0.35
War Room War Room
+84% Synergy $1.99
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+81% Synergy $0.36
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+75% Synergy $1.00
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+70% Synergy $2.76
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+65% Synergy $13.47
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+63% Synergy $57.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+53% Synergy $0.63
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+45% Synergy $29.69
Blasted Landscape Blasted Landscape
+100% Synergy $1.43

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Nikara, Lair Scavenger's -1/-1 Counters strategy.

Paradise Plume Paradise Plume
+99% Synergy $0.40
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+94% Synergy $6.16
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+92% Synergy $0.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+71% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+38% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Nikara, Lair Scavenger's -1/-1 Counters decks.

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+95% Synergy $0.52
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+92% Synergy $0.93
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+75% Synergy $0.24
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.07
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+100% Synergy $0.26

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Nikara, Lair Scavenger: -1/-1 Counters.

Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sengir, the Dark Baron Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sengir, the Dark Baron Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Nikara, Lair Scavenger Yannik, Scavenging Sentinel Nikara, Lair Scavenger // Yannik, Scavenging Sentinel
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Sengir, the Dark Baron Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Slurrk, All-Ingesting Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Cultist of the Absolute Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cultist of the Absolute
Alena, Kessig Trapper Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Alena, Kessig Trapper // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Exava, Rakdos Blood Witch Exava, Rakdos Blood Witch
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Prava of the Steel Legion Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Prava of the Steel Legion // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Tymna the Weaver Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Tymna the Weaver
Cazur, Ruthless Stalker Ukkima, Stalking Shadow Cazur, Ruthless Stalker // Ukkima, Stalking Shadow
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Noble Heritage Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Noble Heritage
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Slurrk, All-Ingesting Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Slurrk, All-Ingesting Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Ravos, Soultender Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ravos, Soultender // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ravos, Soultender Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ravos, Soultender // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sengir, the Dark Baron Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Tana, the Bloodsower Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Tana, the Bloodsower
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Thrasios, Triton Hero Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Tymna the Weaver Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Tymna the Weaver
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Agent of the Shadow Thieves Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Tormod, the Desecrator Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Tormod, the Desecrator
Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan