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Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Price tag $37.52

Legendary CreatureMonkey Pirate

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#828 Current Rank
#847 Last Week
#748 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer decks.

Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+7% Synergy $16.81
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+1% Synergy $0.36
Scuzzback Scrounger Scuzzback Scrounger
+1% Synergy $0.51
Reckless Ransacking Reckless Ransacking
+1% Synergy $0.22
Goliath Daydreamer Goliath Daydreamer
+1% Synergy $0.26

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer's abilities and overall game plan.

Xorn Xorn
+51% Synergy $7.99
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+50% Synergy $0.41
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+48% Synergy $11.18
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+47% Synergy $0.28
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+46% Synergy $7.32
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+39% Synergy $5.92
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+38% Synergy $1.30
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+37% Synergy $0.27
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+36% Synergy $0.53
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
+36% Synergy $0.09

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer decks.

Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+30% Synergy $40.10
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+18% Synergy $2.27
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+17% Synergy $62.01
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+15% Synergy $1.76
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+12% Synergy $0.93
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.47
Abrade Abrade
+5% Synergy $0.17
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.58
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+3% Synergy $0.25
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+2% Synergy $10.32

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+17% Synergy $42.23
Gamble Gamble
+16% Synergy $10.73
The One Ring The One Ring
+10% Synergy $99.32
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+6% Synergy $13.17
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+5% Synergy $115.71
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+4% Synergy $98.84
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $86.10
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $832.25

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+34% Synergy $0.82
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+33% Synergy $2.34
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+28% Synergy $3.21
Port Razer Port Razer
+26% Synergy $0.28
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+25% Synergy $0.13
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+24% Synergy $7.80
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+24% Synergy $0.51
Vaan, Street Thief Vaan, Street Thief
+24% Synergy $0.21
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+22% Synergy $0.23
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+21% Synergy $3.46
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+21% Synergy $79.96
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+20% Synergy $0.15
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+19% Synergy $11.65
Subira, Tulzidi Caravanner Subira, Tulzidi Caravanner
+19% Synergy $0.10
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+18% Synergy $16.14
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+15% Synergy $19.13
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+15% Synergy $12.02
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+15% Synergy $0.29
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+11% Synergy $4.54
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+10% Synergy $12.94
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+10% Synergy $0.85
Fury Fury
+10% Synergy $0.44
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+10% Synergy $3.89
Goblin Tunneler Goblin Tunneler
+10% Synergy $0.18
Robber of the Rich Robber of the Rich
+10% Synergy $1.47
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+9% Synergy $11.09
Gemcutter Buccaneer Gemcutter Buccaneer
+9% Synergy $0.10
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+8% Synergy $1.21
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+8% Synergy $13.63
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+8% Synergy $10.29
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
+8% Synergy $0.19
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+7% Synergy $0.39
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+7% Synergy $0.40
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+7% Synergy $0.66
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+6% Synergy $20.98
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+6% Synergy $19.25
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+6% Synergy $0.22
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+6% Synergy $0.17
Anger Anger
+5% Synergy $1.99
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+5% Synergy $2.75
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+5% Synergy $4.94
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+5% Synergy $5.30
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+5% Synergy $0.25
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+5% Synergy $0.45
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+3% Synergy $1.86
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+1% Synergy $2.38
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
-1% Synergy $26.28
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
-5% Synergy $0.96
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
-6% Synergy $5.34
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.23

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer safe.

Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+18% Synergy $8.67
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+15% Synergy $3.78
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+12% Synergy $7.66
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+12% Synergy $1.33
Big Score Big Score
+11% Synergy $0.86
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+11% Synergy $1.97
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+9% Synergy $11.47
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+8% Synergy $12.12
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+7% Synergy $0.10
Reverberate Reverberate
+6% Synergy $2.59
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+6% Synergy $14.12
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+6% Synergy $2.18
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+5% Synergy $6.16
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+5% Synergy $0.25
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+5% Synergy $3.63
Fork Fork
+3% Synergy
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+2% Synergy $0.45
Reiterate Reiterate
+2% Synergy $16.54
Twinferno Twinferno
+2% Synergy $0.25
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+1% Synergy $9.63
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+1% Synergy $5.33
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+1% Synergy $0.17
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+1% Synergy $0.33
Ghostfire Slice Ghostfire Slice
+1% Synergy $0.14
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+1% Synergy $1.78
Price of Progress Price of Progress
0% Synergy $6.20
Comet Storm Comet Storm
0% Synergy $3.17
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
0% Synergy $0.11
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-4% Synergy $2.96
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-5% Synergy $12.38
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-6% Synergy $4.51
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-9% Synergy $0.12
Seething Song Seething Song
-9% Synergy $9.71
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-12% Synergy $3.20

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer's game plan and control the board.

Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+14% Synergy $0.44
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+13% Synergy $0.46
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+12% Synergy $0.36
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+11% Synergy $6.99
Insurrection Insurrection
+10% Synergy $8.06
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+9% Synergy $1719.97
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+8% Synergy $5.76
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+6% Synergy $0.19
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+6% Synergy $0.30
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+5% Synergy $1.07
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+5% Synergy $14.75
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+5% Synergy $12.56
Ruination Ruination
+5% Synergy $4.59
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+5% Synergy $3.60
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+4% Synergy $0.44
Shattering Spree Shattering Spree
+4% Synergy $1.06
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+3% Synergy $2.01
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+3% Synergy $0.17
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+3% Synergy $14.81
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+3% Synergy $0.47
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+2% Synergy $0.15
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+2% Synergy $3.31
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+2% Synergy $0.36
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.80
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+1% Synergy $1.03
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+1% Synergy $0.97
Twinflame Twinflame
+1% Synergy $6.15
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
0% Synergy $9.19
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
-1% Synergy $6.18
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
-2% Synergy $5.54
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-3% Synergy $1.58
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-5% Synergy $0.08

Utility Artifacts

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

The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+27% Synergy $9.54
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+26% Synergy $0.44
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+26% Synergy $2.35
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+26% Synergy $2.37
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+24% Synergy $37.16
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+22% Synergy $0.45
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+20% Synergy $9.99
Embercleave Embercleave
+17% Synergy $8.80
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+17% Synergy $0.11
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+17% Synergy $44.79
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+17% Synergy $16.86
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+17% Synergy $11.05
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+14% Synergy $6.34
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+14% Synergy $18.25
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+12% Synergy $0.70
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+12% Synergy $0.17
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+12% Synergy $0.07
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+11% Synergy $41.18
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+11% Synergy $0.46
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+10% Synergy $0.39
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+9% Synergy $11.62
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $4.38
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+8% Synergy $29.79
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+8% Synergy $13.27
Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+8% Synergy $2.37
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+7% Synergy $0.39
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+7% Synergy $34.49
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+7% Synergy $2.39
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $24.06
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+6% Synergy $13.88
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+6% Synergy $2.27
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+6% Synergy $0.18
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+6% Synergy $12.25
Key to the City Key to the City
+6% Synergy $0.55
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+6% Synergy $0.18
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+6% Synergy $8.89
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+5% Synergy $0.22
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+5% Synergy $2.82
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+5% Synergy $0.33
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+5% Synergy $4.00
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+5% Synergy $12.27
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+5% Synergy $31.79
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+5% Synergy $4.74
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+4% Synergy $2.24
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+4% Synergy $0.70
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+4% Synergy $3.36
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+3% Synergy $4.12
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-1% Synergy $3.04
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-5% Synergy $2.88
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-8% Synergy $0.23

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+28% Synergy $0.75
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+23% Synergy $0.65
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+22% Synergy $0.17
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+16% Synergy $0.46
Break Through the Line Break Through the Line
+16% Synergy $0.29
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+15% Synergy $0.30
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+14% Synergy $7.13
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+14% Synergy $3.49
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+13% Synergy $6.98
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+10% Synergy $24.97
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+8% Synergy $6.84
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+7% Synergy $0.11
Blood Mist Blood Mist
+7% Synergy $0.13
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+6% Synergy $2.09
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+5% Synergy $2.62
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+5% Synergy $5.05
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+4% Synergy $15.82
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+3% Synergy $9.54
Price of Glory Price of Glory
+3% Synergy $13.13
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+3% Synergy $0.62
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+1% Synergy $0.43
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
-4% Synergy $0.64
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-5% Synergy $23.48
City on Fire City on Fire
-9% Synergy $10.37

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+12% Synergy $3.18
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+4% Synergy $1.48
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+3% Synergy $5.69
Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+2% Synergy $1.54
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+2% Synergy $6.37
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-1% Synergy $0.30

Utility Lands

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

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+26% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+25% Synergy $0.27
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+19% Synergy $1.71
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+18% Synergy $35.94
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+13% Synergy $15.72
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+12% Synergy $10.90
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+11% Synergy $11.66
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+10% Synergy $1.32
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $5.27
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+6% Synergy $1.41
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+6% Synergy $21.55
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+5% Synergy $1.97
Fountainport Fountainport
+4% Synergy $3.75
Wasteland Wasteland
+4% Synergy $22.52
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+2% Synergy $15.29
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+2% Synergy $1.64
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy $45.08
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy $0.28
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
0% Synergy $1.10
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.59
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $3.28
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-3% Synergy $0.20
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-4% Synergy $5.66
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-4% Synergy $2.33
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-6% Synergy $0.13
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-7% Synergy $0.23
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-7% Synergy $0.92

Mana Artifacts

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

Mox Amber Mox Amber
+24% Synergy $65.66
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+13% Synergy $0.72
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+11% Synergy $175.80
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+8% Synergy $1.31
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $33.69
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $31.84
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.04
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-1% Synergy $1.94
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
-1% Synergy $3.53
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $3.55
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-3% Synergy $0.45
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.17
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-5% Synergy $4.51
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.71
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-14% Synergy $0.23
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-14% Synergy $0.28

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+18% Synergy $0.12
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+11% Synergy $6.99
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+9% Synergy $11.47
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+5% Synergy $1.07
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+5% Synergy $6.57
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy $41.20
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $25.34
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+4% Synergy $15.26
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $26.93
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+4% Synergy $15.87
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+3% Synergy $1.86
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.43
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-1% Synergy $42.67
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.21

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