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Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold
Price tag $0.15

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Knight

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Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1296 Current Rank
#1197 Last Week
#1109 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.

Rent Is Due Rent Is Due
+4% Synergy $0.26
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+1% Synergy $0.21
Spider-UK Spider-UK
+1% Synergy $0.09
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+1% Synergy $1.09
Spectacular Spider-Man Spectacular Spider-Man
0% Synergy $4.69

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 $1.57
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+61% Synergy $0.91
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+56% Synergy $1.38
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+51% Synergy $0.18
Mite Overseer Mite Overseer
+49% Synergy $0.28
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+45% Synergy $0.41
Grafted Butcher Grafted Butcher
+43% Synergy $0.24
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+41% Synergy $0.17
Crawling Chorus Crawling Chorus
+40% Synergy $0.09
Charge of the Mites Charge of the Mites
+39% Synergy $0.08

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
+39% Synergy $32.07
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+36% Synergy $0.34
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $4.02
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+25% Synergy $1.62
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+25% Synergy $1.36
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+24% Synergy $0.87
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $1.22
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+10% Synergy $2.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.19
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.36

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $50.70
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $32.03
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $54.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $48.88
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $36.91

Creatures

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

Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+33% Synergy $0.12
Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos
+32% Synergy $0.46
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+30% Synergy $0.24
Basilica Shepherd Basilica Shepherd
+30% Synergy $0.05
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+28% Synergy $0.11
Pestilent Syphoner Pestilent Syphoner
+28% Synergy $0.10
Elesh Norn The Argent Etchings Elesh Norn
+27% Synergy $5.11
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+26% Synergy $0.42
Bilious Skulldweller Bilious Skulldweller
+26% Synergy $0.13
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+26% Synergy $1.47
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+25% Synergy $8.34
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+24% Synergy $11.76
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+23% Synergy $0.25
Stinging Hivemaster Stinging Hivemaster
+22% Synergy $0.05
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
+21% Synergy $0.97
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+21% Synergy $6.67
Flensing Raptor Flensing Raptor
+21% Synergy $0.04
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+19% Synergy $16.08
Jawbone Duelist Jawbone Duelist
+19% Synergy $0.08
Annex Sentry Annex Sentry
+19% Synergy $0.08
Starry-Eyed Skyrider Starry-Eyed Skyrider
+19% Synergy $0.10
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+18% Synergy $0.47
Indoctrination Attendant Indoctrination Attendant
+18% Synergy $0.03
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+16% Synergy $0.25
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+16% Synergy $23.45
Aron, Benalia's Ruin Aron, Benalia's Ruin
+16% Synergy $0.08
Filigree Vector Filigree Vector
+16% Synergy $17.87
Essence of Orthodoxy Essence of Orthodoxy
+16% Synergy $0.21
Sheoldred's Headcleaver Sheoldred's Headcleaver
+15% Synergy $0.05
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+14% Synergy $0.66
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+14% Synergy $3.08
Gulping Scraptrap Gulping Scraptrap
+14% Synergy $0.06
Duelist of Deep Faith Duelist of Deep Faith
+14% Synergy $0.06
Wispdrinker Vampire Wispdrinker Vampire
+13% Synergy $0.21
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+13% Synergy $19.31
Bloated Processor Bloated Processor
+13% Synergy $0.18
Chittering Skitterling Chittering Skitterling
+13% Synergy $0.04
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+11% Synergy $2.86
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+10% Synergy $16.08
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+10% Synergy $13.10
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+7% Synergy $1.34
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+4% Synergy $10.37
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+3% Synergy $1.99
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+2% Synergy $2.04
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+1% Synergy $2.55
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-2% Synergy $1.14
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
-2% Synergy $0.13
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.26
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
-7% Synergy $0.39
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-13% Synergy $1.97

Instants

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

Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+20% Synergy $0.12
Anoint with Affliction Anoint with Affliction
+16% Synergy $0.10
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+15% Synergy $0.17
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+12% Synergy $0.61
Compleat Devotion Compleat Devotion
+12% Synergy $0.03
Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+11% Synergy $0.07
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+10% Synergy $0.72
Plated Onslaught Plated Onslaught
+10% Synergy $0.05
Village Rites Village Rites
+8% Synergy $0.30
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+7% Synergy $8.69
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+6% Synergy $0.86
Dispatch Dispatch
+6% Synergy $0.32
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+6% Synergy $0.27
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+5% Synergy $0.37
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.33
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+5% Synergy $0.20
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+5% Synergy $1.51
Harsh Sustenance Harsh Sustenance
+5% Synergy $0.09
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $18.17
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.66
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+4% Synergy $6.78
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.27
Excise the Imperfect Excise the Imperfect
+3% Synergy $0.44
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.65
Despark Despark
0% Synergy $0.47
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
0% Synergy $0.74
Fracture Fracture
-2% Synergy $0.83
Mortify Mortify
-3% Synergy $0.27
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.46
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $8.97
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-5% Synergy $3.35
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $4.83
Inkshield Inkshield
-6% Synergy $8.80
Utter End Utter End
-6% Synergy $0.18
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-11% Synergy $2.09

Sorceries

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

Phyresis Outbreak Phyresis Outbreak
+30% Synergy $7.53
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+20% Synergy $0.14
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+18% Synergy $0.13
Feed the Infection Feed the Infection
+15% Synergy $0.09
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+10% Synergy $0.25
Sunfall Sunfall
+9% Synergy $0.73
Annihilating Glare Annihilating Glare
+9% Synergy $0.07
Geth's Summons Geth's Summons
+9% Synergy $0.50
Monumental Corruption Monumental Corruption
+5% Synergy $0.23
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+4% Synergy $0.25
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+2% Synergy $0.50
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.46
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.22
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-1% Synergy $0.22
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-1% Synergy $11.31
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-1% Synergy $1.77
Vindicate Vindicate
-3% Synergy $0.49
Victimize Victimize
-4% Synergy $0.48
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-6% Synergy $0.43
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $3.35
Damn Damn
-8% Synergy $1.20
Austere Command Austere Command
-10% Synergy $0.18
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $5.95

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 $1.45
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+24% Synergy $0.21
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+23% Synergy $1.00
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+16% Synergy $0.61
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+16% Synergy $0.19
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+16% Synergy $2.02
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+13% Synergy $6.92
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+9% Synergy $0.58
Prosthetic Injector Prosthetic Injector
+9% Synergy $0.09
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+8% Synergy $2.20
Mace of the Valiant Mace of the Valiant
+8% Synergy $0.11
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+7% Synergy $5.75
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+7% Synergy $0.17
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+6% Synergy $9.08
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+6% Synergy $0.34
Argent Dais Argent Dais
+6% Synergy $0.10
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+6% Synergy $0.34
Basilica Skullbomb Basilica Skullbomb
+6% Synergy $0.03
Sigil of Valor Sigil of Valor
+6% Synergy $0.19
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+5% Synergy $5.46
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+5% Synergy $1.01
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+5% Synergy $5.91
Symmetry Matrix Symmetry Matrix
+5% Synergy $0.19
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+4% Synergy $8.78
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+4% Synergy $2.12
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+4% Synergy $23.80
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+4% Synergy $4.75
Key to the City Key to the City
+3% Synergy $0.29
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+3% Synergy $1.81
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+2% Synergy $59.53
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.32

Enchantments

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

Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+31% Synergy $7.70
Necrogen Communion Necrogen Communion
+24% Synergy $0.15
Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes
+23% Synergy $0.12
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+19% Synergy $0.28
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+17% Synergy $44.22
Fallen Ideal Fallen Ideal
+16% Synergy $0.43
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+13% Synergy $0.10
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+13% Synergy $0.16
Sculpted Perfection Sculpted Perfection
+11% Synergy $0.11
Phyrexian Awakening Phyrexian Awakening
+10% Synergy $0.12
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+9% Synergy $6.12
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+9% Synergy $4.67
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+8% Synergy $5.93
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+8% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+7% Synergy $0.78
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+7% Synergy $10.92
Zealot's Conviction Zealot's Conviction
+7% Synergy $0.04
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+6% Synergy $0.17
Ossification Ossification
+6% Synergy $0.17
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+5% Synergy $0.21
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+5% Synergy $1.61
Planar Disruption Planar Disruption
+5% Synergy $0.12
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+4% Synergy $0.70
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+3% Synergy $1.14
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy $0.39
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-2% Synergy $0.26
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-2% Synergy $20.71
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
-2% Synergy $0.23
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
-2% Synergy $17.73
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-3% Synergy $4.99
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-5% Synergy $21.80
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-13% Synergy $2.98
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-14% Synergy $11.95

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 $5.73
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+13% Synergy $0.35
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+10% Synergy $30.44

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+34% Synergy $0.31
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+30% Synergy $1.61
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+12% Synergy $0.07
The Dross Pits The Dross Pits
+11% Synergy $0.07
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+10% Synergy $0.35
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+9% Synergy $25.46
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+8% Synergy $8.09
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+7% Synergy $0.54
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+7% Synergy $8.97
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+6% Synergy $8.20
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $18.31
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $4.15
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+2% Synergy $0.15
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+1% Synergy $1.77
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
0% Synergy $18.67
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.13
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $3.84
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
-3% Synergy $0.49
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-6% Synergy $23.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.03
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-7% Synergy $48.67
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-7% Synergy $6.87
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-11% Synergy $0.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+28% Synergy $11.60
Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+21% Synergy $0.14
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+11% Synergy $2.71
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+4% Synergy $4.96
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.12
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.06
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.05
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
0% Synergy $0.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.48
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.48
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-5% Synergy $0.24
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-5% Synergy $0.71

Lands

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

Mirrex Mirrex
+37% Synergy $0.45
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+33% Synergy $0.20
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.15
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+7% Synergy $0.54
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.16
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.21
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.66
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.27
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy $0.39
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+2% Synergy $0.10
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.52
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.06
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
0% Synergy $0.77
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-1% Synergy $0.20
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-1% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.12
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.18
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.20
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-3% Synergy $0.75
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-3% Synergy $0.29
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-4% Synergy $0.41
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $8.97
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.27
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-5% Synergy $0.22
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-5% Synergy $9.14
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $4.83
Scrubland Scrubland
-5% Synergy
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-6% Synergy $0.17
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-6% Synergy $5.85
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-7% Synergy $0.68
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-7% Synergy $3.47
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-10% Synergy $4.81
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-10% Synergy $13.24
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-11% Synergy $0.34
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-11% Synergy $12.65
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-12% Synergy $21.72
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-14% Synergy $6.68

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