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Pianna, Nomad Captain
Price tag $0.07

Legendary Creature — Human Nomad

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Anthems 42% Humans 29% Aggro 8% Auras 4% Nomads 4% Power 4% Tokens 4% Weenies 4%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3930 Current Rank
#2987 Last Month

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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Pianna, Nomad Captain's abilities and overall game plan.

Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+52% Synergy $0.93
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+50% Synergy $0.30
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+46% Synergy $0.56
Loyal Unicorn Loyal Unicorn
+43% Synergy $0.27
Accorder Paladin Accorder Paladin
+43% Synergy $0.13
Precinct Captain Precinct Captain
+42% Synergy $0.34
Paragon of New Dawns Paragon of New Dawns
+41% Synergy $0.13
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+40% Synergy $0.33
Haazda Marshal Haazda Marshal
+40% Synergy $0.20
Consul's Lieutenant Consul's Lieutenant
+39% Synergy $0.12

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Pianna, Nomad Captain decks.

Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+39% Synergy $0.14
Celestial Crusader Celestial Crusader
+39% Synergy $0.08
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+37% Synergy $0.14
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+31% Synergy $0.90
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+27% Synergy $0.10
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+26% Synergy $0.18
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+22% Synergy $3.77
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+13% Synergy $1.92
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-11% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-18% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-12% Synergy $45.06
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-17% Synergy $28.27
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-20% Synergy $34.98

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Pianna, Nomad Captain's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Victory's Herald Victory's Herald
+33% Synergy $0.42
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
+32% Synergy $0.16
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+28% Synergy $0.77
Crovax, Ascendant Hero Crovax, Ascendant Hero
+28% Synergy $0.33
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+27% Synergy $3.07
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+27% Synergy $0.22
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+25% Synergy $17.67
Inspiring Unicorn Inspiring Unicorn
+25% Synergy $0.19
Banisher Priest Banisher Priest
+25% Synergy $0.09
Intrepid Adversary Intrepid Adversary
+24% Synergy $0.48
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+21% Synergy $0.27
Devout Chaplain Devout Chaplain
+21% Synergy $0.23
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+19% Synergy $1.08
War Priest of Thune War Priest of Thune
+19% Synergy $0.10
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+16% Synergy $2.24
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+15% Synergy $0.10
Dauntless Veteran Dauntless Veteran
+15% Synergy $0.04
Mystic Crusader Mystic Crusader
+15% Synergy $0.34
Dogged Hunter Dogged Hunter
+15% Synergy $0.30
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+14% Synergy $21.14
Patrol Signaler Patrol Signaler
+14% Synergy $0.32
Teroh's Vanguard Teroh's Vanguard
+14% Synergy $0.09
Nomad Decoy Nomad Decoy
+14% Synergy $0.01
Phantom Nomad Phantom Nomad
+14% Synergy $0.16
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+13% Synergy $0.12
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+12% Synergy $0.28
Spurnmage Advocate Spurnmage Advocate
+12% Synergy $0.36
Soltari Champion Soltari Champion
+12% Synergy $2.12
Vigilant Sentry Vigilant Sentry
+12% Synergy $0.05
Resilient Wanderer Resilient Wanderer
+12% Synergy $0.17
Mystic Penitent Mystic Penitent
+12% Synergy $0.20
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+11% Synergy $0.80
Bygone Bishop Bygone Bishop
+11% Synergy $0.16
Nomad Mythmaker Nomad Mythmaker
+11% Synergy $4.56
Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+10% Synergy $2.39
Mystic Zealot Mystic Zealot
+10% Synergy $0.02
Tireless Tribe Tireless Tribe
+10% Synergy $0.66
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+8% Synergy $2.30
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+8% Synergy $1.73
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+7% Synergy $0.82
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+6% Synergy $9.47
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+5% Synergy $2.23
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+5% Synergy $0.91
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+4% Synergy $1.08
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+2% Synergy $0.44
Sun Titan Sun Titan
0% Synergy $0.35
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
0% Synergy $0.61
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-1% Synergy $0.29
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-2% Synergy $6.79
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-11% Synergy $42.20

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Pianna, Nomad Captain safe.

Spare from Evil Spare from Evil
+24% Synergy $0.11
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+20% Synergy $0.44
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+14% Synergy $0.20
Charge Across the Araba Charge Across the Araba
+14% Synergy $0.29
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+13% Synergy $0.25
Holy Day Holy Day
+10% Synergy $0.44
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+9% Synergy $3.77
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+8% Synergy $1.72
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+8% Synergy $0.13
Pressure Point Pressure Point
+8% Synergy $0.04
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+7% Synergy $11.91
Pride of Conquerors Pride of Conquerors
+7% Synergy $0.07
Prismatic Strands Prismatic Strands
+6% Synergy $1.57
Divine Resilience Divine Resilience
+5% Synergy $0.17
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+5% Synergy $0.57
Pillar of Light Pillar of Light
+5% Synergy $0.06
Pay No Heed Pay No Heed
+5% Synergy $0.12
Phalanx Formation Phalanx Formation
+5% Synergy $0.08
Sanctified Charge Sanctified Charge
+5% Synergy $0.07
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+4% Synergy $3.90
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+3% Synergy $0.07
Shelter Shelter
+3% Synergy $0.14
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+2% Synergy $0.28
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
-1% Synergy $5.26
Disenchant Disenchant
-4% Synergy $0.13
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.76
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-5% Synergy $16.24
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-6% Synergy $1.55
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.31
Reprieve Reprieve
-7% Synergy $0.63
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $0.84

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Pianna, Nomad Captain's game plan and control the board.

Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+24% Synergy $0.32
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+22% Synergy $1.50
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+21% Synergy $0.19
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+18% Synergy $0.22
Blinding Light Blinding Light
+10% Synergy $0.24
Sunset Revelry Sunset Revelry
+9% Synergy $0.08
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+7% Synergy $0.14
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+7% Synergy $0.13
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+7% Synergy $0.55
Cleansing Meditation Cleansing Meditation
+7% Synergy $1.47
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+6% Synergy $0.03
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+6% Synergy $0.13
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.44
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.39
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+2% Synergy $0.51
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+2% Synergy $0.24
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
0% Synergy $0.20
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
-1% Synergy $5.68
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-7% Synergy $0.28
Farewell Farewell
-14% Synergy $4.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+22% Synergy $0.97
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+13% Synergy $0.44
Sunset Pyramid Sunset Pyramid
+12% Synergy $0.07
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+10% Synergy $0.12
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.24
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+8% Synergy $1.73
Stormbeacon Blade Stormbeacon Blade
+8% Synergy $0.06
Arcane Encyclopedia Arcane Encyclopedia
+8% Synergy $0.07
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+6% Synergy $0.30
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+6% Synergy $4.60
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+6% Synergy $24.71
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+5% Synergy $0.83
Origin Spellbomb Origin Spellbomb
+5% Synergy $0.16
Baton of Morale Baton of Morale
+5% Synergy $0.45
Seer's Sundial Seer's Sundial
+5% Synergy $0.16
Pennon Blade Pennon Blade
+5% Synergy $0.06
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+4% Synergy $8.01
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+1% Synergy $0.35
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+1% Synergy $2.31
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+1% Synergy $26.63
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+1% Synergy $0.31
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $5.02
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-9% Synergy $7.32
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-11% Synergy $4.31
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-21% Synergy $2.94
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-24% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Pianna, Nomad Captain's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Divine Sacrament Divine Sacrament
+35% Synergy $0.17
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+34% Synergy $5.71
Path of Bravery Path of Bravery
+33% Synergy $0.25
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+31% Synergy $0.54
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+21% Synergy $4.32
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+20% Synergy $0.32
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+20% Synergy $0.46
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+15% Synergy $1.53
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+13% Synergy $0.13
True Conviction True Conviction
+9% Synergy $3.92
Promise of Tomorrow Promise of Tomorrow
+8% Synergy $0.13
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+7% Synergy $4.49
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+6% Synergy $26.40
Crescendo of War Crescendo of War
+6% Synergy $1.57
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+6% Synergy $0.42
Valor in Akros Valor in Akros
+6% Synergy $0.12
Crackdown Crackdown
+5% Synergy $10.02
Promise of Bunrei Promise of Bunrei
+5% Synergy $0.16
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+4% Synergy $0.64
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+4% Synergy $0.13
Cathar's Call Cathar's Call
+4% Synergy $0.10
Pentarch Ward Pentarch Ward
+4% Synergy $0.14
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+3% Synergy $0.34
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+3% Synergy $3.95
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+3% Synergy $1.74
Cartouche of Solidarity Cartouche of Solidarity
+3% Synergy $0.19
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+2% Synergy $0.06
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+1% Synergy $1.40
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
0% Synergy $3.94
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
0% Synergy $9.22
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
-1% Synergy $2.81
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $3.99
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
-2% Synergy $2.00
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
-5% Synergy $0.14
Land Tax Land Tax
-11% Synergy $21.01
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-13% Synergy $1.43

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Pianna, Nomad Captain to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Basri Ket Basri Ket
+20% Synergy $1.35
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+3% Synergy $0.92
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-2% Synergy $30.03

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+18% Synergy $0.18
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+8% Synergy $0.12
Nomad Stadium Nomad Stadium
+7% Synergy $0.32
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+6% Synergy $7.01
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+5% Synergy $0.19
Desert Desert
+5% Synergy $0.99
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+5% Synergy $0.32
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+4% Synergy $0.20
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+4% Synergy $0.29
Karoo Karoo
+2% Synergy $1.00
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+2% Synergy $2.85
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
0% Synergy $0.11
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.40
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $2.73
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-4% Synergy $0.11
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-7% Synergy $6.35
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-9% Synergy $2.28
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-10% Synergy $3.65
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-15% Synergy $34.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-20% Synergy $0.27
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-23% Synergy $15.90

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+25% Synergy $0.20
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+12% Synergy $3.61
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.19
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+6% Synergy $0.30
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+6% Synergy $6.31
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+5% Synergy $0.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.22
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+1% Synergy $3.21
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
0% Synergy $0.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $1.12
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-11% Synergy $17.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-18% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Pianna, Nomad Captain decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+7% Synergy $0.13
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.05
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+4% Synergy $6.72
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.23
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $3.53
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.76
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.18
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-9% Synergy $3.39

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Pianna, Nomad Captain.

Crovax, Ascendant Hero Crovax, Ascendant Hero
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Numa, Joraga Chieftain Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Tivadar of Thorn Tivadar of Thorn
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Veteran Soldier Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Veteran Soldier
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ravos, Soultender Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Ravos, Soultender
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
Lena, Selfless Champion Lena, Selfless Champion
Parhelion II Parhelion II
Rasaad yn Bashir Folk Hero Rasaad yn Bashir // Folk Hero
Prava of the Steel Legion Ravos, Soultender Prava of the Steel Legion // Ravos, Soultender
Faramir, Steward of Gondor Faramir, Steward of Gondor
Ravos, Soultender Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ravos, Soultender // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ravos, Soultender The Prismatic Piper Ravos, Soultender // The Prismatic Piper
Silvar, Devourer of the Free Trynn, Champion of Freedom Silvar, Devourer of the Free // Trynn, Champion of Freedom
Katilda and Lier Katilda and Lier
Liu Bei, Lord of Shu Liu Bei, Lord of Shu
Sigarda, Heron's Grace Sigarda, Heron's Grace
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Folk Hero Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Folk Hero
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Folk Hero Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero
General Kudro of Drannith General Kudro of Drannith
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Folk Hero Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Folk Hero
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
Théoden, King of Rohan Théoden, King of Rohan
Prava of the Steel Legion Vial Smasher the Fierce Prava of the Steel Legion // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign Leinore, Autumn Sovereign
Rasaad yn Bashir Far Traveler Rasaad yn Bashir // Far Traveler
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
Prava of the Steel Legion Sengir, the Dark Baron Prava of the Steel Legion // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ravos, Soultender Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ravos, Soultender // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
Astrid Peth Astrid Peth
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
General Jarkeld General Jarkeld
Katilda, Dawnhart Prime Katilda, Dawnhart Prime
Ratchet, Field Medic Ratchet, Field Medic
Taranika, Akroan Veteran Taranika, Akroan Veteran
Radiant, Serra Archangel Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Radiant, Serra Archangel // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Radiant, Serra Archangel Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Radiant, Serra Archangel // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful