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Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold
Price tag $0.27

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

#1087 Current Rank
#1112 Last Week
#1157 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.

Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+3% Synergy $23.27
Winnowing Winnowing
+3% Synergy $0.43
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+2% Synergy $1.48
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+1% Synergy $0.56
Moonshadow Moonshadow
0% Synergy $15.53

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
+63% Synergy $2.52
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+62% Synergy $1.24
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+57% Synergy $2.33
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+52% Synergy $0.35
Mite Overseer Mite Overseer
+49% Synergy $0.37
Grafted Butcher Grafted Butcher
+44% Synergy $0.30
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+44% Synergy $0.41
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+43% Synergy $0.35
Crawling Chorus Crawling Chorus
+42% Synergy $0.26
Charge of the Mites Charge of the Mites
+40% Synergy $0.17

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 $37.18
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+37% Synergy $0.85
Infested Fleshcutter Infested Fleshcutter
+37% Synergy $0.14
Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+36% Synergy $0.33
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $4.97
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+24% Synergy $2.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.85
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+10% Synergy $3.69
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.37
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $32.30
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $51.58
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $7.19
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $63.69
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $62.01
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $49.53

Creatures

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

Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos
+33% Synergy $0.42
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+32% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+31% Synergy $0.34
Basilica Shepherd Basilica Shepherd
+31% Synergy $0.23
Pestilent Syphoner Pestilent Syphoner
+28% Synergy $0.11
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+27% Synergy $0.52
Elesh Norn The Argent Etchings Elesh Norn
+27% Synergy $6.63
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+27% Synergy $6.24
Bilious Skulldweller Bilious Skulldweller
+27% Synergy $0.32
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+25% Synergy $17.35
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+25% Synergy $2.14
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+24% Synergy $1.04
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+23% Synergy $1.25
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+22% Synergy $8.13
Stinging Hivemaster Stinging Hivemaster
+22% Synergy $0.13
Flensing Raptor Flensing Raptor
+22% Synergy $0.10
Jawbone Duelist Jawbone Duelist
+21% Synergy $0.22
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+20% Synergy $0.23
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
+20% Synergy $2.91
Annex Sentry Annex Sentry
+20% Synergy $0.20
Starry-Eyed Skyrider Starry-Eyed Skyrider
+20% Synergy $0.16
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+19% Synergy $17.44
Indoctrination Attendant Indoctrination Attendant
+18% Synergy $0.16
Aron, Benalia's Ruin Aron, Benalia's Ruin
+17% Synergy $0.11
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+16% Synergy $0.46
Filigree Vector Filigree Vector
+16% Synergy $14.51
Essence of Orthodoxy Essence of Orthodoxy
+16% Synergy $0.37
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+15% Synergy $6.13
Duelist of Deep Faith Duelist of Deep Faith
+15% Synergy $0.05
Sheoldred's Headcleaver Sheoldred's Headcleaver
+15% Synergy $0.16
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+14% Synergy $1.09
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+14% Synergy $0.18
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+14% Synergy $29.64
Gulping Scraptrap Gulping Scraptrap
+14% Synergy $0.12
Wispdrinker Vampire Wispdrinker Vampire
+13% Synergy $0.18
Bloated Processor Bloated Processor
+13% Synergy $0.15
Chittering Skitterling Chittering Skitterling
+13% Synergy $0.10
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+11% Synergy $19.05
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+11% Synergy $1.31
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+10% Synergy $36.93
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+10% Synergy $2.69
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+6% Synergy $1.89
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+2% Synergy $2.33
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+2% Synergy $4.62
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+2% Synergy $12.99
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
0% Synergy $2.17
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-2% Synergy $0.79
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
-2% Synergy $0.28
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
-7% Synergy $0.45
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-13% Synergy $2.85

Instants

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

Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+22% Synergy $0.31
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+16% Synergy $0.25
Anoint with Affliction Anoint with Affliction
+16% Synergy $0.16
Compleat Devotion Compleat Devotion
+12% Synergy $0.10
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+11% Synergy $0.82
Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+11% Synergy $0.19
Plated Onslaught Plated Onslaught
+10% Synergy $0.07
Village Rites Village Rites
+9% Synergy $0.55
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+9% Synergy $1.84
Dispatch Dispatch
+7% Synergy $0.29
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+6% Synergy $15.89
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+6% Synergy $0.34
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+5% Synergy $0.36
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+5% Synergy $1.22
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.23
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+5% Synergy $0.33
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+5% Synergy $3.61
Harsh Sustenance Harsh Sustenance
+5% Synergy $0.10
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+4% Synergy $7.92
Excise the Imperfect Excise the Imperfect
+4% Synergy $0.45
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.31
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $18.36
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.39
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $1.28
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
0% Synergy $0.57
Despark Despark
-1% Synergy $0.34
Mortify Mortify
-2% Synergy $0.20
Fracture Fracture
-3% Synergy $1.64
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $12.12
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.37
Utter End Utter End
-5% Synergy $0.27
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $4.53
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $4.65
Inkshield Inkshield
-7% Synergy $11.16
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-12% Synergy $2.28

Sorceries

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

Phyresis Outbreak Phyresis Outbreak
+30% Synergy $12.06
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+20% Synergy $0.31
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+17% Synergy $0.30
Feed the Infection Feed the Infection
+15% Synergy $0.07
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+11% Synergy $0.34
Sunfall Sunfall
+9% Synergy $0.61
Annihilating Glare Annihilating Glare
+9% Synergy $0.18
Geth's Summons Geth's Summons
+9% Synergy $0.56
Monumental Corruption Monumental Corruption
+5% Synergy $0.34
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $0.32
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.36
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.28
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-1% Synergy $0.26
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-1% Synergy $13.42
Victimize Victimize
-2% Synergy $0.55
Vindicate Vindicate
-3% Synergy $0.88
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-6% Synergy $2.77
Damn Damn
-10% Synergy $2.18
Austere Command Austere Command
-10% Synergy $0.43
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-12% Synergy $7.71

Utility Artifacts

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

Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+28% Synergy $3.72
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+26% Synergy $0.26
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+24% Synergy $1.06
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+16% Synergy $0.80
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+16% Synergy $0.26
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+16% Synergy $3.31
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+13% Synergy $6.42
Prosthetic Injector Prosthetic Injector
+10% Synergy $0.12
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+8% Synergy $3.24
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+8% Synergy $5.46
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+8% Synergy $0.57
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+8% Synergy $0.31
Mace of the Valiant Mace of the Valiant
+8% Synergy $0.25
Argent Dais Argent Dais
+6% Synergy $0.14
Basilica Skullbomb Basilica Skullbomb
+6% Synergy $0.07
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $14.35
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+5% Synergy $0.33
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+5% Synergy $7.85
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+5% Synergy $19.00
Sigil of Valor Sigil of Valor
+5% Synergy $0.20
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+5% Synergy $0.49
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+4% Synergy $10.96
Key to the City Key to the City
+3% Synergy $2.47
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+3% Synergy $1.90
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+3% Synergy $3.99
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.28
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+1% Synergy $49.29
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.56

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 $8.61
Necrogen Communion Necrogen Communion
+25% Synergy $0.34
Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes
+23% Synergy $0.23
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+19% Synergy $0.40
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+16% Synergy $51.58
Fallen Ideal Fallen Ideal
+16% Synergy $0.46
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+12% Synergy $0.14
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+12% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Awakening Phyrexian Awakening
+11% Synergy $0.26
Sculpted Perfection Sculpted Perfection
+10% Synergy $0.07
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+9% Synergy $5.79
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+9% Synergy $7.07
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+8% Synergy $15.51
Zealot's Conviction Zealot's Conviction
+8% Synergy $0.07
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+7% Synergy $0.35
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+7% Synergy $6.11
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+7% Synergy $0.85
Ossification Ossification
+6% Synergy $0.24
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+6% Synergy $0.37
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+5% Synergy $0.48
Planar Disruption Planar Disruption
+5% Synergy $0.25
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+4% Synergy $2.43
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+2% Synergy $2.52
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+1% Synergy $0.32
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-2% Synergy $28.13
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
-2% Synergy $0.17
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-3% Synergy $5.86
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-4% Synergy $0.34
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-5% Synergy $24.49
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-12% Synergy $4.79
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-14% Synergy $16.46

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
+26% Synergy $1.16
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+12% Synergy $0.30
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+8% Synergy $40.18

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+33% Synergy $0.39
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+32% Synergy $2.21
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+13% Synergy $0.20
The Dross Pits The Dross Pits
+11% Synergy $0.16
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+9% Synergy $0.36
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+8% Synergy $35.53
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+7% Synergy $11.51
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+7% Synergy $13.08
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+6% Synergy $0.67
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+6% Synergy $12.80
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $21.12
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+3% Synergy $0.31
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+1% Synergy $4.31
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
0% Synergy $23.12
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.30
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
0% Synergy $5.99
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $5.92
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-6% Synergy $31.12
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $3.70
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-8% Synergy $52.21
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-11% Synergy $1.06

Mana Artifacts

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

Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+28% Synergy $12.07
Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+22% Synergy $0.12
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+12% Synergy $4.78
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+4% Synergy $3.98
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.30
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.06
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.32
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.55
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-5% Synergy $0.27
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-6% Synergy $0.76

Lands

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

Mirrex Mirrex
+36% Synergy $0.44
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+34% Synergy $0.29
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.19
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+7% Synergy $0.37
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.30
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+5% Synergy $2.45
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.29
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.31
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.39
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+2% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.21
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+1% Synergy $0.25
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+1% Synergy $0.32
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
0% Synergy $0.35
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
0% Synergy $0.89
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-1% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.28
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.27
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.10
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-4% Synergy $0.83
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-4% Synergy $0.59
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $12.12
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.23
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-6% Synergy $0.31
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-6% Synergy $0.32
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-6% Synergy $10.26
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-6% Synergy $5.89
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $4.65
Scrubland Scrubland
-6% Synergy
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-7% Synergy $3.89
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-8% Synergy $0.50
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-11% Synergy $14.05
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-11% Synergy $4.49
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-11% Synergy $11.85
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-12% Synergy $0.39
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-12% Synergy $26.47
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-14% Synergy $8.70

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