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Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold
Price tag $0.17

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Knight

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1280 Current Rank
#1228 Last Week
#1143 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold decks.

Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+3% Synergy $1.26
Realm of Koh Realm of Koh
+2% Synergy $0.28
Team Avatar Team Avatar
+2% Synergy $0.13
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
0% Synergy $0.46
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-1% Synergy $2.24

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold's abilities and overall game plan.

Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+61% Synergy $2.23
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+61% Synergy $0.83
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+56% Synergy $1.43
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+51% Synergy $0.15
Mite Overseer Mite Overseer
+48% Synergy $0.25
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+44% Synergy $0.40
Grafted Butcher Grafted Butcher
+43% Synergy $0.24
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+42% Synergy $0.18
Crawling Chorus Crawling Chorus
+41% Synergy $0.12
Charge of the Mites Charge of the Mites
+39% Synergy $0.07

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold decks.

Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+38% Synergy $29.74
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+36% Synergy $0.56
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $3.28
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+25% Synergy $1.87
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+25% Synergy $0.64
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+23% Synergy $0.65
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $1.38
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+9% Synergy $3.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy $1.72
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.05

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $46.24
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $30.49
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $58.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $48.48
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $44.01

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+34% Synergy $0.19
Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos
+32% Synergy $0.40
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+31% Synergy $0.23
Basilica Shepherd Basilica Shepherd
+31% Synergy $0.09
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+30% Synergy $0.15
Pestilent Syphoner Pestilent Syphoner
+28% Synergy $0.07
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+26% Synergy $0.38
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+26% Synergy $5.86
Bilious Skulldweller Bilious Skulldweller
+26% Synergy $0.13
Elesh Norn The Argent Etchings Elesh Norn
+25% Synergy $5.75
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+25% Synergy $1.27
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+24% Synergy $14.41
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+22% Synergy $0.16
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+21% Synergy $6.13
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
+21% Synergy $1.19
Stinging Hivemaster Stinging Hivemaster
+21% Synergy $0.04
Flensing Raptor Flensing Raptor
+21% Synergy $0.06
Jawbone Duelist Jawbone Duelist
+20% Synergy $0.09
Annex Sentry Annex Sentry
+19% Synergy $0.08
Starry-Eyed Skyrider Starry-Eyed Skyrider
+19% Synergy $0.11
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+18% Synergy $16.58
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+18% Synergy $0.50
Indoctrination Attendant Indoctrination Attendant
+18% Synergy $0.06
Aron, Benalia's Ruin Aron, Benalia's Ruin
+17% Synergy $0.09
Filigree Vector Filigree Vector
+16% Synergy $13.77
Essence of Orthodoxy Essence of Orthodoxy
+16% Synergy $0.21
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+15% Synergy $0.13
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+15% Synergy $23.82
Sheoldred's Headcleaver Sheoldred's Headcleaver
+15% Synergy $0.06
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+14% Synergy $0.45
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+14% Synergy $8.03
Gulping Scraptrap Gulping Scraptrap
+14% Synergy $0.05
Duelist of Deep Faith Duelist of Deep Faith
+14% Synergy $0.06
Wispdrinker Vampire Wispdrinker Vampire
+13% Synergy $0.19
Bloated Processor Bloated Processor
+13% Synergy $0.16
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+13% Synergy $17.04
Chittering Skitterling Chittering Skitterling
+13% Synergy $0.05
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+10% Synergy $16.03
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+10% Synergy $1.17
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+10% Synergy $13.13
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+6% Synergy $1.53
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+3% Synergy $7.44
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+2% Synergy $1.99
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+2% Synergy $2.01
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+1% Synergy $2.04
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
-2% Synergy $0.12
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-3% Synergy $0.30
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.20
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
-7% Synergy $0.30
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-13% Synergy $1.22

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold safe.

Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+21% Synergy $0.14
Anoint with Affliction Anoint with Affliction
+17% Synergy $0.06
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+15% Synergy $0.18
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+12% Synergy $0.46
Compleat Devotion Compleat Devotion
+12% Synergy $0.04
Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+11% Synergy $0.09
Plated Onslaught Plated Onslaught
+10% Synergy $0.05
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+9% Synergy $0.79
Village Rites Village Rites
+8% Synergy $0.22
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+7% Synergy $0.23
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+6% Synergy $9.39
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+6% Synergy $0.74
Dispatch Dispatch
+6% Synergy $0.21
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+6% Synergy $1.89
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+5% Synergy $0.22
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.25
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+5% Synergy $0.20
Harsh Sustenance Harsh Sustenance
+5% Synergy $0.12
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.71
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+4% Synergy $7.39
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.25
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $14.83
Excise the Imperfect Excise the Imperfect
+3% Synergy $0.40
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $0.96
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
0% Synergy $0.53
Despark Despark
-1% Synergy $0.24
Fracture Fracture
-2% Synergy $0.54
Mortify Mortify
-3% Synergy $0.22
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.29
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $8.45
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-5% Synergy $3.42
Utter End Utter End
-5% Synergy $0.09
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $5.27
Inkshield Inkshield
-7% Synergy $7.28
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-12% Synergy $1.27

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold's game plan and control the board.

Phyresis Outbreak Phyresis Outbreak
+28% Synergy $6.35
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+20% Synergy $0.10
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+17% Synergy $0.13
Feed the Infection Feed the Infection
+15% Synergy $0.08
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+10% Synergy $0.49
Sunfall Sunfall
+9% Synergy $0.64
Annihilating Glare Annihilating Glare
+9% Synergy $0.06
Geth's Summons Geth's Summons
+9% Synergy $0.70
Monumental Corruption Monumental Corruption
+6% Synergy $0.26
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+4% Synergy $0.26
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+2% Synergy $0.93
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.28
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.25
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-1% Synergy $0.13
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-1% Synergy $10.42
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-1% Synergy $1.81
Vindicate Vindicate
-2% Synergy $0.47
Victimize Victimize
-3% Synergy $0.34
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-6% Synergy $0.46
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $3.39
Damn Damn
-9% Synergy $1.20
Austere Command Austere Command
-10% Synergy $0.27
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $6.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Infested Fleshcutter Infested Fleshcutter
+36% Synergy $0.08
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+28% Synergy $2.31
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+24% Synergy $0.21
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+23% Synergy $1.06
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+16% Synergy $0.16
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+16% Synergy $2.52
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+15% Synergy $0.55
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+13% Synergy $6.13
Prosthetic Injector Prosthetic Injector
+10% Synergy $0.10
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+9% Synergy $0.50
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+8% Synergy $2.05
Mace of the Valiant Mace of the Valiant
+8% Synergy $0.11
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+7% Synergy $5.53
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+7% Synergy $0.36
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+6% Synergy $0.17
Argent Dais Argent Dais
+6% Synergy $0.12
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+6% Synergy $0.38
Basilica Skullbomb Basilica Skullbomb
+6% Synergy $0.06
Sigil of Valor Sigil of Valor
+6% Synergy $0.19
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $6.37
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+5% Synergy $6.43
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+5% Synergy $5.88
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+5% Synergy $1.00
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+4% Synergy $9.42
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+4% Synergy $2.33
Key to the City Key to the City
+3% Synergy $0.45
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+3% Synergy $1.73
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+3% Synergy $20.98
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+2% Synergy $51.84
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.18
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+32% Synergy $6.60
Necrogen Communion Necrogen Communion
+24% Synergy $0.14
Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes
+23% Synergy $0.07
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+19% Synergy $0.30
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+16% Synergy $40.08
Fallen Ideal Fallen Ideal
+16% Synergy $0.44
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+13% Synergy $0.12
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+12% Synergy $0.14
Sculpted Perfection Sculpted Perfection
+11% Synergy $0.08
Phyrexian Awakening Phyrexian Awakening
+10% Synergy $0.11
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+9% Synergy $4.00
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+8% Synergy $8.15
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+8% Synergy $4.38
Zealot's Conviction Zealot's Conviction
+8% Synergy $0.04
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+7% Synergy $0.19
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+7% Synergy $0.20
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+7% Synergy $0.88
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+7% Synergy $11.80
Ossification Ossification
+6% Synergy $0.13
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+5% Synergy $0.22
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+5% Synergy $0.88
Planar Disruption Planar Disruption
+5% Synergy $0.10
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+3% Synergy $1.25
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+3% Synergy $0.80
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy $0.22
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-1% Synergy $22.82
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
-2% Synergy $0.20
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-3% Synergy $0.23
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-3% Synergy $4.93
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-5% Synergy $21.33
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-13% Synergy $3.64
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-14% Synergy $11.69

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+25% Synergy $5.65
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+12% Synergy $0.20
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+9% Synergy $30.20

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+34% Synergy $0.38
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+30% Synergy $1.16
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+12% Synergy $0.10
The Dross Pits The Dross Pits
+11% Synergy $0.07
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+9% Synergy $29.68
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+9% Synergy $0.23
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+7% Synergy $11.17
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+7% Synergy $8.81
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+6% Synergy $0.31
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+6% Synergy $7.98
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+3% Synergy $20.88
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+2% Synergy $0.15
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+1% Synergy $4.49
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+1% Synergy $3.48
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
0% Synergy $19.04
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.13
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $5.02
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-6% Synergy $25.92
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.27
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-8% Synergy $46.63
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-11% Synergy $0.64

Mana Artifacts

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

Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+27% Synergy $11.42
Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+20% Synergy $0.11
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+11% Synergy $1.43
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+4% Synergy $5.64
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.85
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.16
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.16
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.14
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.35
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-4% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-5% Synergy $0.41

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Mirrex Mirrex
+36% Synergy $0.45
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+33% Synergy $0.22
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+7% Synergy $0.45
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.11
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.45
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.13
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.71
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.25
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy $0.22
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+2% Synergy $0.14
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.43
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.09
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
0% Synergy $0.69
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.21
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-1% Synergy $0.11
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-1% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.08
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.17
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-3% Synergy $0.30
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-4% Synergy $0.58
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-4% Synergy $0.52
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $8.45
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.19
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $5.27
Scrubland Scrubland
-5% Synergy
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-6% Synergy $0.19
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-6% Synergy $0.13
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-6% Synergy $7.92
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-6% Synergy $5.32
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-7% Synergy $3.29
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-8% Synergy $0.35
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-10% Synergy $3.14
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-11% Synergy $10.79
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-11% Synergy $20.18
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-11% Synergy $12.23
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-12% Synergy $0.23
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-14% Synergy $6.53

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