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Orvar, the All-Form
Price tag $2.93

Legendary CreatureShapeshifter

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#198 Current Rank
#220 Last Week
#209 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Orvar, the All-Form.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Orvar, the All-Form decks.

Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+8% Synergy $4.64
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+7% Synergy $1.05
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+5% Synergy $8.72
Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+5% Synergy $0.33
Encouraging Aviator Encouraging Aviator
+5% Synergy $0.16

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Orvar, the All-Form's abilities and overall game plan.

Mind Games Mind Games
+74% Synergy $0.32
Thermal Flux Thermal Flux
+70% Synergy $0.30
Dream's Grip Dream's Grip
+66% Synergy $0.35
Twiddle Twiddle
+65% Synergy $0.57
Vesuvan Duplimancy Vesuvan Duplimancy
+62% Synergy $5.51
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+62% Synergy $0.32
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+58% Synergy $0.22
Whim of Volrath Whim of Volrath
+57% Synergy $8.12
Clockspinning Clockspinning
+56% Synergy $0.40
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+55% Synergy $0.36

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Orvar, the All-Form decks.

Shimmering Mirage Shimmering Mirage
+52% Synergy $0.27
Aquitect's Will Aquitect's Will
+51% Synergy $0.39
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+51% Synergy $0.66
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+51% Synergy $1.81
Cerulean Wisps Cerulean Wisps
+49% Synergy $1.33
Leap Leap
+48% Synergy $1.77
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+46% Synergy $0.34
High Tide High Tide
+24% Synergy $1.91
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+15% Synergy $6.22
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $3.62

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+11% Synergy $18.15
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+5% Synergy $66.59
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+3% Synergy $22.71
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $58.38
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+2% Synergy $41.55
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $129.20
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $109.60
Force of Will Force of Will
+0% Synergy $64.60
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+0% Synergy $167.83
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $108.23

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Orvar, the All-Form's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+41% Synergy $1.11
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+36% Synergy $16.90
Shipwreck Dowser Shipwreck Dowser
+34% Synergy $0.12
Spark Double Spark Double
+33% Synergy $10.15
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+33% Synergy $0.33
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+29% Synergy $33.52
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+28% Synergy $0.40
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+25% Synergy $0.84
Voracious Bibliophile Voracious Bibliophile
+23% Synergy $0.31
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+23% Synergy $3.59
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+23% Synergy $0.38
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+22% Synergy $0.30
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+21% Synergy $5.28
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+18% Synergy $48.03
Micromancer Micromancer
+17% Synergy $0.20
Stormchaser Drake Stormchaser Drake
+16% Synergy $0.32
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+16% Synergy $3.46
Precursor Golem Precursor Golem
+15% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+15% Synergy $2.06
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+14% Synergy $5.92
Spellstutter Sprite Spellstutter Sprite
+13% Synergy $6.18
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+13% Synergy $3.08
Mind Flayer Mind Flayer
+13% Synergy $0.29
Augur of Bolas Augur of Bolas
+12% Synergy $0.30
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+12% Synergy $0.28
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+10% Synergy $4.26
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+10% Synergy $0.50
Torrential Gearhulk Torrential Gearhulk
+9% Synergy $1.14
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+9% Synergy $4.33
Scholar of the Ages Scholar of the Ages
+8% Synergy $0.23
Artisan of Forms Artisan of Forms
+8% Synergy $0.28
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+7% Synergy $2.76
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+7% Synergy $1.07
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+7% Synergy $0.16
Mnemonic Wall Mnemonic Wall
+7% Synergy $0.26
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+7% Synergy $0.38
Loyal Inventor Loyal Inventor
+7% Synergy $0.34
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+6% Synergy $10.21
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+6% Synergy $6.57
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+6% Synergy $4.38
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+6% Synergy $0.84
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+3% Synergy $0.76
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+3% Synergy $33.93
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+3% Synergy $0.32
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+2% Synergy $1.36
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+2% Synergy $18.05
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+0% Synergy $0.82
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
-1% Synergy $2.64
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-3% Synergy $9.95
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-10% Synergy $1.55

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Orvar, the All-Form safe.

Gigadrowse Gigadrowse
+46% Synergy $0.32
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+45% Synergy $3.01
Twisted Image Twisted Image
+44% Synergy $0.35
Enervate Enervate
+39% Synergy $0.18
Twitch Twitch
+39% Synergy $0.16
Dive Down Dive Down
+34% Synergy $0.10
Fleeting Distraction Fleeting Distraction
+33% Synergy $0.17
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+32% Synergy $1.44
Mizzium Skin Mizzium Skin
+28% Synergy $0.26
Snap Snap
+27% Synergy $3.42
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+27% Synergy $0.36
Moonlace Moonlace
+25% Synergy $0.60
Glamerdye Glamerdye
+23% Synergy $2.06
Jinx Jinx
+20% Synergy $0.22
Jolt Jolt
+17% Synergy $0.13
Alter Reality Alter Reality
+15% Synergy $1.53
Dizzy Spell Dizzy Spell
+15% Synergy $3.07
Shore Up Shore Up
+14% Synergy $0.21
Chilling Trap Chilling Trap
+13% Synergy $0.08
Argent Mutation Argent Mutation
+13% Synergy $0.11
Infuse Infuse
+12% Synergy $0.12
Hydroblast Hydroblast
+12% Synergy $4.88
Geistwave Geistwave
+11% Synergy $0.23
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+11% Synergy $4.14
Mind Bend Mind Bend
+11% Synergy $1.55
Mental Modulation Mental Modulation
+10% Synergy $0.19
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+8% Synergy $5.44
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+6% Synergy $2.33
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+6% Synergy $0.29
Capsize Capsize
+6% Synergy $0.96
Misdirection Misdirection
+5% Synergy $10.64
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+3% Synergy $0.31
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+2% Synergy $8.60
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+2% Synergy $8.01
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+1% Synergy $50.79
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+1% Synergy $1.96
Resculpt Resculpt
+0% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+0% Synergy $2.03
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $1.71
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $8.18
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-1% Synergy $2.52
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
-2% Synergy $5.36
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $55.81
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.20
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-6% Synergy $0.50
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-8% Synergy $0.52
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-9% Synergy $0.24
Negate Negate
-10% Synergy $0.22
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-22% Synergy $1.11
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-23% Synergy $1.43

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Orvar, the All-Form's game plan and control the board.

Trait Doctoring Trait Doctoring
+42% Synergy $0.27
Energy Tap Energy Tap
+41% Synergy $0.31
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+28% Synergy $0.33
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+22% Synergy $10.98
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+17% Synergy $0.30
Step Through Step Through
+16% Synergy $0.20
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+14% Synergy $5.50
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+13% Synergy $3.71
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+11% Synergy $0.72
Cloak of Feathers Cloak of Feathers
+9% Synergy $0.37
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+6% Synergy $0.50
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+6% Synergy $0.28
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+6% Synergy $17.52
Boomerang Basics Boomerang Basics
+6% Synergy $1.16
Distortion Strike Distortion Strike
+6% Synergy $0.59
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+5% Synergy $0.36
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+5% Synergy $0.29
Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+4% Synergy $0.20
Mirage Mockery Mirage Mockery
+4% Synergy $0.35
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+3% Synergy $0.39
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+2% Synergy $3.65
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+2% Synergy $1.16
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+1% Synergy $5.02
Ravenform Ravenform
-2% Synergy $0.32
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-4% Synergy $0.33
Fabricate Fabricate
-5% Synergy $9.53
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-6% Synergy $37.24
Windfall Windfall
-11% Synergy $4.94
Ponder Ponder
-14% Synergy $1.73
Preordain Preordain
-15% Synergy $0.50

Utility Artifacts

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

Mirror Box Mirror Box
+26% Synergy $5.60
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+15% Synergy $0.88
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+9% Synergy $0.59
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+7% Synergy $14.36
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+5% Synergy $1.32
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+3% Synergy $0.82
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+2% Synergy $11.25
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+2% Synergy $24.82
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+1% Synergy $7.61
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
-2% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $1.91
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.39
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-9% Synergy $0.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Orvar, the All-Form's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+10% Synergy $0.51
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+7% Synergy $12.12
Treachery Treachery
+6% Synergy $42.66
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+6% Synergy $1.18
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+3% Synergy $0.90
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+3% Synergy $4.23
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+2% Synergy $2.08
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+1% Synergy $6.04
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-1% Synergy $0.29
Propaganda Propaganda
-1% Synergy $3.12

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Orvar, the All-Form to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-3% Synergy $2.09
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-9% Synergy $9.02

Utility Lands

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

Cloudpost Cloudpost
+38% Synergy $0.28
Swarmyard Swarmyard
+29% Synergy $3.94
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+26% Synergy $0.92
Glimmerpost Glimmerpost
+23% Synergy $0.30
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+18% Synergy $0.43
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+10% Synergy $0.32
Trenchpost Trenchpost
+9% Synergy $0.46
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+7% Synergy $2.98
Ipnu Rivulet Ipnu Rivulet
+6% Synergy $0.30
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $7.19
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+5% Synergy $0.23
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+4% Synergy $18.42
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.56
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+3% Synergy $51.80
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.71
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.33
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+2% Synergy $1.83
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $30.54
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
0% Synergy $0.35
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.99
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $9.90
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.41
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-3% Synergy $0.28
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $41.36
Rivendell Rivendell
-4% Synergy $1.91
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-6% Synergy $0.26
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-6% Synergy $62.97
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-7% Synergy $13.37
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-10% Synergy $9.67
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-12% Synergy $0.64

Mana Artifacts

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

Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+31% Synergy $0.24
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+19% Synergy $1.08
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+12% Synergy $2.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.33
Luck Bobblehead Luck Bobblehead
+9% Synergy $4.08
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $1.10
Intelligence Bobblehead Intelligence Bobblehead
+9% Synergy $0.68
Powerstone Shard Powerstone Shard
+8% Synergy $0.27
Perception Bobblehead Perception Bobblehead
+8% Synergy $1.14
Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $2.37
Strength Bobblehead Strength Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $4.31
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $0.85
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $1.05
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $3.30
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+3% Synergy $0.77
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+2% Synergy $3.59
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+1% Synergy $0.41
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+1% Synergy $14.39
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+0% Synergy $3.39
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
0% Synergy $468.63
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $35.66
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.50
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-2% Synergy $11.88
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-4% Synergy $37.57
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.29
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-7% Synergy $0.63

Lands

The mana base foundation for Orvar, the All-Form decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.28
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+6% Synergy $6.57
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+6% Synergy $35.38
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $0.89
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $50.28
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+3% Synergy $36.78
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $16.09
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $37.32
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+3% Synergy $0.95
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $19.48
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+1% Synergy $52.68
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+0% Synergy $0.82
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+0% Synergy $0.38
Island Island
-2% Synergy $2.00
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.30
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-6% Synergy $37.24

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Orvar, the All-Form.

Sakashima of a Thousand Faces The Prismatic Piper Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // The Prismatic Piper
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Shameless Charlatan Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Vial Smasher the Fierce Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sengir, the Dark Baron Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Tana, the Bloodsower Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Tana, the Bloodsower
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Thrasios, Triton Hero Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Linessa, Zephyr Mage Linessa, Zephyr Mage
Kodama of the East Tree Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kodama of the East Tree // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Tormod, the Desecrator Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Gyruda, Doom of Depths Gyruda, Doom of Depths
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Shameless Charlatan Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Shameless Charlatan
Halfdane Halfdane
Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Slurrk, All-Ingesting Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Dungeon Delver Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dungeon Delver
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
Myojin of Seeing Winds Myojin of Seeing Winds
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Siani, Eye of the Storm Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Tymna the Weaver Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Tymna the Weaver
The Fourteenth Doctor Romana II The Fourteenth Doctor // Romana II
Fblthp, the Lost Fblthp, the Lost
Jin-Gitaxias Jin-Gitaxias
Myojin of Cryptic Dreams Myojin of Cryptic Dreams
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Shameless Charlatan Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Shameless Charlatan
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
Teferi, Temporal Archmage Teferi, Temporal Archmage
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Memnarch Memnarch