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Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold
Price tag $0.16

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Knight

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Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1139 Current Rank
#1123 Last Week
#1160 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 $17.49
Winnowing Winnowing
+2% Synergy $0.29
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+1% Synergy $1.27
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+1% Synergy $0.31
Encumbered Reejerey Encumbered Reejerey
+1% Synergy $0.18

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
+62% Synergy $2.67
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+62% Synergy $0.78
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+56% Synergy $2.14
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+52% Synergy $0.26
Mite Overseer Mite Overseer
+49% Synergy $0.29
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+44% Synergy $0.40
Grafted Butcher Grafted Butcher
+43% Synergy $0.25
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+42% Synergy $0.24
Crawling Chorus Crawling Chorus
+41% Synergy $0.13
Charge of the Mites Charge of the Mites
+40% 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 $32.78
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+37% Synergy $0.58
Infested Fleshcutter Infested Fleshcutter
+37% Synergy $0.07
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $4.08
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+25% Synergy $2.09
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+23% Synergy $0.88
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $1.64
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+9% Synergy $3.85
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.13
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $0.94

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $46.79
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $32.42
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $61.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $56.74
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $48.00

Creatures

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

Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+35% Synergy $0.20
Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos
+33% Synergy $0.37
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+31% Synergy $0.31
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+31% Synergy $0.12
Basilica Shepherd Basilica Shepherd
+31% Synergy $0.08
Pestilent Syphoner Pestilent Syphoner
+28% Synergy $0.10
Bilious Skulldweller Bilious Skulldweller
+27% Synergy $0.16
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+26% Synergy $0.48
Elesh Norn The Argent Etchings Elesh Norn
+26% Synergy $6.12
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+26% Synergy $5.60
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+25% Synergy $1.68
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+24% Synergy $0.89
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+24% Synergy $15.69
Stinging Hivemaster Stinging Hivemaster
+22% Synergy $0.10
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+21% Synergy $0.22
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+21% Synergy $6.87
Flensing Raptor Flensing Raptor
+21% Synergy $0.08
Jawbone Duelist Jawbone Duelist
+21% Synergy $0.07
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
+20% Synergy $2.38
Annex Sentry Annex Sentry
+20% Synergy $0.10
Starry-Eyed Skyrider Starry-Eyed Skyrider
+20% Synergy $0.11
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+18% Synergy $16.72
Indoctrination Attendant Indoctrination Attendant
+18% Synergy $0.05
Aron, Benalia's Ruin Aron, Benalia's Ruin
+17% Synergy $0.07
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+17% Synergy $0.38
Filigree Vector Filigree Vector
+16% Synergy $14.43
Essence of Orthodoxy Essence of Orthodoxy
+16% Synergy $0.27
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+15% Synergy $0.13
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+15% Synergy $26.69
Sheoldred's Headcleaver Sheoldred's Headcleaver
+15% Synergy $0.06
Duelist of Deep Faith Duelist of Deep Faith
+15% Synergy $0.06
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+14% Synergy $0.63
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+14% Synergy $6.34
Gulping Scraptrap Gulping Scraptrap
+14% Synergy $0.06
Wispdrinker Vampire Wispdrinker Vampire
+13% Synergy $0.19
Bloated Processor Bloated Processor
+13% Synergy $0.12
Chittering Skitterling Chittering Skitterling
+13% Synergy $0.08
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+11% Synergy $17.31
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+10% Synergy $29.64
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+10% Synergy $1.75
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+8% Synergy $16.01
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+6% Synergy $2.17
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+3% Synergy $7.61
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+2% Synergy $1.99
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+2% Synergy $2.96
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
0% Synergy $2.00
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-2% Synergy $0.37
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
-2% Synergy $0.11
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
-7% Synergy $0.37
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-13% Synergy $1.53

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 $0.19
Anoint with Affliction Anoint with Affliction
+16% Synergy $0.07
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+15% Synergy $0.24
Compleat Devotion Compleat Devotion
+12% Synergy $0.06
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+11% Synergy $0.54
Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+11% Synergy $0.10
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+10% Synergy $1.06
Village Rites Village Rites
+9% Synergy $0.25
Plated Onslaught Plated Onslaught
+9% Synergy $0.08
Dispatch Dispatch
+7% Synergy $0.21
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+7% Synergy $0.32
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+6% Synergy $14.57
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+6% Synergy $1.88
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+5% Synergy $0.27
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+5% Synergy $0.97
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+5% Synergy $0.24
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.23
Harsh Sustenance Harsh Sustenance
+5% Synergy $0.12
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+4% Synergy $8.31
Excise the Imperfect Excise the Imperfect
+4% Synergy $0.45
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.26
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $17.06
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.44
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $0.86
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.53
Despark Despark
-1% Synergy $0.27
Mortify Mortify
-3% Synergy $0.18
Fracture Fracture
-3% Synergy $0.80
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $8.92
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-5% Synergy $4.24
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.28
Utter End Utter End
-5% Synergy $0.11
Inkshield Inkshield
-6% Synergy $8.04
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $4.43
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-12% Synergy $1.95

Sorceries

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

Phyresis Outbreak Phyresis Outbreak
+28% Synergy $7.33
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+20% Synergy $0.15
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+17% Synergy $0.16
Feed the Infection Feed the Infection
+15% Synergy $0.07
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+11% Synergy $0.25
Sunfall Sunfall
+9% Synergy $0.62
Annihilating Glare Annihilating Glare
+9% Synergy $0.08
Geth's Summons Geth's Summons
+9% Synergy $0.72
Monumental Corruption Monumental Corruption
+6% Synergy $0.28
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $0.32
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+2% Synergy $1.25
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.20
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.19
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-1% Synergy $0.22
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-1% Synergy $11.14
Victimize Victimize
-3% Synergy $0.48
Vindicate Vindicate
-3% Synergy $0.61
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-6% Synergy $2.42
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $5.00
Damn Damn
-9% Synergy $1.06
Austere Command Austere Command
-10% Synergy $0.44
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $7.07

Utility Artifacts

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

Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+28% Synergy $2.91
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+25% Synergy $0.17
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+23% Synergy $1.01
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+16% Synergy $0.23
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+16% Synergy $2.46
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+15% Synergy $0.72
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+13% Synergy $6.10
Prosthetic Injector Prosthetic Injector
+10% Synergy $0.13
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+8% Synergy $2.62
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+8% Synergy $0.46
Mace of the Valiant Mace of the Valiant
+8% Synergy $0.12
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+7% Synergy $7.01
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+7% Synergy $0.22
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+6% Synergy $12.07
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+6% Synergy $0.17
Argent Dais Argent Dais
+6% Synergy $0.14
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+5% Synergy $7.70
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+5% Synergy $0.45
Basilica Skullbomb Basilica Skullbomb
+5% Synergy $0.03
Sigil of Valor Sigil of Valor
+5% Synergy $0.20
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+5% Synergy $15.68
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+4% Synergy $9.67
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+4% Synergy $1.99
Key to the City Key to the City
+3% Synergy $0.55
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+3% Synergy $2.06
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+3% Synergy $21.25
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+2% Synergy $50.92
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.36

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 $7.82
Necrogen Communion Necrogen Communion
+25% Synergy $0.17
Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes
+23% Synergy $0.09
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+19% Synergy $0.30
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+17% Synergy $45.51
Fallen Ideal Fallen Ideal
+16% Synergy $0.45
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+13% Synergy $0.12
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+12% Synergy $0.17
Phyrexian Awakening Phyrexian Awakening
+10% Synergy $0.12
Sculpted Perfection Sculpted Perfection
+10% Synergy $0.06
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+9% Synergy $4.22
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+9% Synergy $6.10
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+8% Synergy $9.00
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+8% Synergy $12.92
Zealot's Conviction Zealot's Conviction
+8% Synergy $0.05
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+7% Synergy $0.18
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+7% Synergy $0.85
Ossification Ossification
+6% Synergy $0.15
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+6% Synergy $0.27
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+5% Synergy $0.36
Planar Disruption Planar Disruption
+5% Synergy $0.12
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+4% Synergy $1.80
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+2% Synergy $0.98
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+1% Synergy $0.21
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-2% Synergy $26.35
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
-2% Synergy $0.11
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-3% Synergy $5.88
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-4% Synergy $0.23
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-5% Synergy $22.76
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-13% Synergy $4.67
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-14% Synergy $12.97

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 $0.52
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+12% Synergy $0.54
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+8% Synergy $29.40

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+33% Synergy $0.31
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+31% Synergy $1.42
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+13% Synergy $0.07
The Dross Pits The Dross Pits
+11% Synergy $0.06
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+9% Synergy $33.79
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+9% Synergy $0.32
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+7% Synergy $13.30
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+7% Synergy $10.04
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+6% Synergy $0.47
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+6% Synergy $11.58
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $24.93
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+3% Synergy $0.14
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+1% Synergy $4.01
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+1% Synergy $4.23
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
0% Synergy $22.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.10
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $4.99
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-6% Synergy $27.17
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $3.27
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-8% Synergy $53.21
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-11% Synergy $0.84

Mana Artifacts

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

Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+28% Synergy $11.16
Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+21% Synergy $0.11
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+12% Synergy $3.97
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+4% Synergy $6.83
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.23
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.77
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.29
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.18
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.35
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-5% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-6% Synergy $0.49

Lands

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

Mirrex Mirrex
+36% Synergy $0.46
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+33% Synergy $0.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.15
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.09
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+7% Synergy $0.39
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.12
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+4% Synergy $1.98
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.26
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.44
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+2% Synergy $0.12
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.22
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.17
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+1% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
0% Synergy $0.13
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
0% Synergy $0.83
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.11
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.19
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-1% Synergy $0.06
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.20
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.17
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-4% Synergy $0.67
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-4% Synergy $0.53
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $8.92
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.22
Scrubland Scrubland
-5% Synergy
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-6% Synergy $0.15
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-6% Synergy $0.18
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-6% Synergy $8.54
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-6% Synergy $5.80
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $4.43
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-7% Synergy $3.66
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-8% Synergy $0.44
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-11% Synergy $12.50
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-11% Synergy $3.15
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-11% Synergy $23.63
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-11% Synergy $11.80
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-12% Synergy $0.28
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-15% Synergy $7.20

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