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Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
Price tag $104.04

Legendary Creature — Human Artificer

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 34% Aggro 13% Artifacts 7% Infect 7% Proliferate 3%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Rikku, Resourceful Guardian players are trying out in +1/+1 Counters decks.

Expansion Algorithm Expansion Algorithm
+26% Synergy $2.08
Nexus Mentality Nexus Mentality
+9% Synergy $0.25
Fractalize Fractalize
+9% Synergy $0.18
Tester of the Tangential Tester of the Tangential
+9% Synergy $0.15

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Rikku, Resourceful Guardian's +1/+1 Counters builds — cards that lean hardest into the +1/+1 Counters theme.

Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+77% Synergy $3.66
Lulu, Stern Guardian Lulu, Stern Guardian
+75% Synergy $0.42
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+75% Synergy $0.35
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+72% Synergy $0.30
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+71% Synergy $3.57
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+71% Synergy $0.65
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+68% Synergy $0.27
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+64% Synergy $1.00
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+64% Synergy $2.57
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+63% Synergy $3.86

Top Cards

The staple cards most Rikku, Resourceful Guardian +1/+1 Counters decks run as their core.

Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+63% Synergy $0.26
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+61% Synergy $2.65
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+61% Synergy $15.21
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
+59% Synergy $2.04
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+56% Synergy $0.33
Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+55% Synergy $4.79
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+53% Synergy $0.33
Ponder Ponder
+25% Synergy $2.28
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-2% Synergy $6.98
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $3.32

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Rikku, Resourceful Guardian +1/+1 Counters game on their own.

Mana Vault Mana Vault
-3% Synergy $120.10
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-7% Synergy $16.42
Force of Will Force of Will
-9% Synergy $59.38
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $57.26
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $38.67
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-20% Synergy $69.93

Creatures

Creatures that carry the +1/+1 Counters plan in Rikku, Resourceful Guardian decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Crystalline Giant Crystalline Giant
+54% Synergy $0.37
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+45% Synergy $0.40
O'aka, Traveling Merchant O'aka, Traveling Merchant
+45% Synergy $0.35
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+42% Synergy $18.62
Deepglow Skate Deepglow Skate
+41% Synergy $0.29
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+40% Synergy $5.38
Goldberry, River-Daughter Goldberry, River-Daughter
+38% Synergy $1.11
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+34% Synergy $7.06
Summon: Valefor Summon: Valefor
+34% Synergy $0.33
Big Mother Mouser Big Mother Mouser
+32% Synergy $2.05
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+27% Synergy $9.91
Summon: Shiva Summon: Shiva
+26% Synergy $0.26
Benthic Biomancer Benthic Biomancer
+26% Synergy $0.22
Guildpact Informant Guildpact Informant
+25% Synergy $0.86
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+25% Synergy $0.39
April O'Neil, Human Element April O'Neil, Human Element
+25% Synergy $4.43
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+24% Synergy $9.20
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+23% Synergy $0.23
Hexavus Hexavus
+23% Synergy $0.43
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+22% Synergy $1.79
Viral Drake Viral Drake
+22% Synergy $1.98
Blighted Agent Blighted Agent
+21% Synergy $1.39
Tui and La, Moon and Ocean Tui and La, Moon and Ocean
+21% Synergy $0.51
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+19% Synergy $0.39
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
+19% Synergy $0.36
Surrakar Spellblade Surrakar Spellblade
+19% Synergy $0.30
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+18% Synergy $11.08
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
+18% Synergy $0.35
Faerie Vandal Faerie Vandal
+18% Synergy $0.24
Copycrook Copycrook
+18% Synergy $0.24
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+17% Synergy $4.96
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+16% Synergy $0.22
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+16% Synergy $0.34
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+15% Synergy $6.76
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+15% Synergy $2.04
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+15% Synergy $0.36
Simic Manipulator Simic Manipulator
+15% Synergy $0.39
Sage of Hours Sage of Hours
+15% Synergy $11.41
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+14% Synergy $0.42
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+14% Synergy $1.68
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+13% Synergy $6.01
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+12% Synergy $0.99
Virulent Silencer Virulent Silencer
+12% Synergy $0.29
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+11% Synergy $6.13
Cytoplast Manipulator Cytoplast Manipulator
+11% Synergy $5.64
Vigean Graftmage Vigean Graftmage
+11% Synergy $0.10
Krang, the All-Powerful Krang, the All-Powerful
+10% Synergy $0.41
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+5% Synergy $0.73
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
-3% Synergy $0.40
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-8% Synergy $2.51

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Rikku, Resourceful Guardian's +1/+1 Counters deck ahead.

Magic Damper Magic Damper
+41% Synergy $0.22
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+36% Synergy $0.65
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+35% Synergy $5.08
Radstorm Radstorm
+32% Synergy $5.47
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+27% Synergy $0.33
Unity of Purpose Unity of Purpose
+19% Synergy $0.10
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+18% Synergy $0.22
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+18% Synergy $0.36
Suspend Suspend
+17% Synergy $0.51
Change of Plans Change of Plans
+14% Synergy $14.40
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+13% Synergy $1.41
Ooze Spill Ooze Spill
+13% Synergy $0.20
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+12% Synergy $3.83
Steady Progress Steady Progress
+9% Synergy $0.29
Clockspinning Clockspinning
+8% Synergy $0.47
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+6% Synergy $1.88
Return to the Sewers Return to the Sewers
+6% Synergy $0.12
Unwind Unwind
+5% Synergy $0.98
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+5% Synergy $0.28
Aetherize Aetherize
+4% Synergy $0.73
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+4% Synergy $2.66
Filter Out Filter Out
+4% Synergy $0.35
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+3% Synergy $5.42
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.22
Consider Consider
+1% Synergy $0.32
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+1% Synergy $3.36
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+1% Synergy $0.33
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+1% Synergy $2.28
Frantic Search Frantic Search
0% Synergy $1.94
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
0% Synergy $2.58
Evacuation Evacuation
0% Synergy $0.32
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
-1% Synergy $5.21
Dispel Dispel
-1% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.67
Rewind Rewind
-5% Synergy $0.55
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy $1.91
Resculpt Resculpt
-6% Synergy $0.28
High Tide High Tide
-9% Synergy $1.66
Opt Opt
-10% Synergy $0.23
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-11% Synergy $0.32
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-11% Synergy $57.71
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-11% Synergy $6.91
Snap Snap
-11% Synergy $3.65
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-12% Synergy $0.51
Negate Negate
-14% Synergy $0.31
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-15% Synergy $1.20
Swan Song Swan Song
-15% Synergy $11.36

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the +1/+1 Counters game plan forward for Rikku, Resourceful Guardian.

Preordain Preordain
+15% Synergy $0.68
Stock Up Stock Up
+11% Synergy $1.48
Distorted Curiosity Distorted Curiosity
+11% Synergy $0.21
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+10% Synergy $0.30
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+8% Synergy $0.32
Flash Photography Flash Photography
+7% Synergy $47.39
Fabricate Fabricate
+6% Synergy $10.13
Step Through Step Through
+6% Synergy $0.26
Time Warp Time Warp
+6% Synergy $5.26
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+5% Synergy $0.30
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+4% Synergy $12.67
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+4% Synergy $0.35
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+2% Synergy $2.73
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-3% Synergy $0.27
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-7% Synergy $35.68
Windfall Windfall
-15% Synergy $5.05

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Rikku, Resourceful Guardian +1/+1 Counters decks.

Blitzball Stadium Blitzball Stadium
+50% Synergy $0.23
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+42% Synergy $0.37
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+34% Synergy $31.63
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+30% Synergy $0.29
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+27% Synergy $5.46
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+26% Synergy $64.33
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+26% Synergy $6.83
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+23% Synergy $5.28
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+22% Synergy $0.54
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+20% Synergy $1.30
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
+20% Synergy $0.30
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+19% Synergy $8.19
Darksteel Reactor Darksteel Reactor
+18% Synergy $0.33
Armory of Iroas Armory of Iroas
+15% Synergy $0.23
The Ooze The Ooze
+11% Synergy $4.14
Prosthetic Injector Prosthetic Injector
+11% Synergy $0.23
Animation Module Animation Module
+11% Synergy $2.01
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+11% Synergy $37.49
Lux Artillery Lux Artillery
+11% Synergy $0.27
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+10% Synergy $3.72
Ichormoon Gauntlet Ichormoon Gauntlet
+10% Synergy $4.87
Ratchet Bomb Ratchet Bomb
+8% Synergy $0.77
Dragon Blood Dragon Blood
+8% Synergy $0.08
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+7% Synergy $0.40
Magistrate's Scepter Magistrate's Scepter
+7% Synergy $3.04
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+7% Synergy $1.18
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+7% Synergy $1.72
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+7% Synergy $20.35
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+6% Synergy $0.37
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+6% Synergy $13.41
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+6% Synergy $0.55
Arcade Cabinet Arcade Cabinet
+6% Synergy $0.40
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+4% Synergy $0.95
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+3% Synergy $45.71
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-7% Synergy $42.88
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $2.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $4.52

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the +1/+1 Counters strategy in Rikku, Resourceful Guardian decks.

Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+45% Synergy $3.14
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+13% Synergy $3.26
As Foretold As Foretold
+8% Synergy $1.71
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
+8% Synergy $0.13
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+7% Synergy $0.29
Mesmerizing Dose Mesmerizing Dose
+7% Synergy $0.21
Ordeal of Thassa Ordeal of Thassa
+7% Synergy $0.11
Octopus Umbra Octopus Umbra
+7% Synergy $2.27
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+6% Synergy $0.38
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+6% Synergy $0.67
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+6% Synergy $5.34
Curiosity Curiosity
+5% Synergy $0.99
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+4% Synergy $0.31
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+1% Synergy $0.34
Propaganda Propaganda
0% Synergy $2.54
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
0% Synergy $2.85

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Rikku, Resourceful Guardian's +1/+1 Counters game plan.

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+28% Synergy $5.00
Jace, Arcane Strategist Jace, Arcane Strategist
+26% Synergy $1.20
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+7% Synergy $8.46
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
+6% Synergy $0.36
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+6% Synergy $1.49
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+2% Synergy $21.09

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Rikku, Resourceful Guardian +1/+1 Counters decks.

Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+30% Synergy $0.36
Diamond City Diamond City
+19% Synergy $3.73
Rivendell Rivendell
+16% Synergy $1.69
War Room War Room
+15% Synergy $5.79
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+15% Synergy $0.36
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+14% Synergy $0.25
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+14% Synergy $2.66
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+13% Synergy $0.23
The Monumental Facade The Monumental Facade
+11% Synergy $0.22
Ruins of Oran-Rief Ruins of Oran-Rief
+11% Synergy $0.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.26
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+8% Synergy $8.07
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+7% Synergy $1.34
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+7% Synergy $0.31
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+6% Synergy $14.37
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+6% Synergy $0.38
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+6% Synergy $10.83
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.30
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+2% Synergy $8.61
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $3.52
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.34
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+1% Synergy $1.81
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+1% Synergy $1.08
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
0% Synergy $0.93
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
0% Synergy $2.02
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $38.89
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $53.41
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-2% Synergy $0.39
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $1.09
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-5% Synergy $0.43
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-5% Synergy $17.64
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $28.30

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Rikku, Resourceful Guardian's +1/+1 Counters strategy.

Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+45% Synergy $0.49
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+19% Synergy $0.30
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+19% Synergy $21.73
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+18% Synergy $0.43
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+10% Synergy $4.16
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+9% Synergy $1.18
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.89
Solar Array Solar Array
+8% Synergy $0.27
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+7% Synergy $0.62
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+5% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.55
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.37
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $3.95
Mox Amber Mox Amber
0% Synergy $81.06
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $12.93
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.59
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-16% Synergy $0.31

Lands

The mana base behind Rikku, Resourceful Guardian's +1/+1 Counters decks.

Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+34% Synergy $0.27
Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
+26% Synergy $2.00
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+11% Synergy $0.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+9% Synergy $1.11
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+7% Synergy $0.27
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.08
Power Depot Power Depot
+6% Synergy $0.56
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+2% Synergy $0.34
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-3% Synergy $0.88
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-7% Synergy $35.68
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-11% Synergy $6.91
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-18% Synergy $0.37

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Rikku, Resourceful Guardian: +1/+1 Counters.

Danny Pink Danny Pink
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Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Pir, Imaginative Rascal Toothy, Imaginary Friend Pir, Imaginative Rascal // Toothy, Imaginary Friend
Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Zegana, Utopian Speaker Zegana, Utopian Speaker
The Fifth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Fifth Doctor Susan Foreman The Fifth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Marcus, Mutant Mayor Marcus, Mutant Mayor
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
Perrie, the Pulverizer Perrie, the Pulverizer
Yuna, Grand Summoner Yuna, Grand Summoner
Vorosh, the Hunter Vorosh, the Hunter
Sin, Unending Cataclysm Sin, Unending Cataclysm
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Flaming Fist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Flaming Fist
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Master Chef Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Master Chef
Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied
Tanazir Quandrix Tanazir Quandrix
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
Tidus, Yuna's Guardian Tidus, Yuna's Guardian
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate
Siani, Eye of the Storm Slurrk, All-Ingesting Siani, Eye of the Storm // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
The Fifth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Fifth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
Helga, Skittish Seer Helga, Skittish Seer
Lonis, Genetics Expert Lonis, Genetics Expert
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Thrasios, Triton Hero Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Rasaad yn Bashir Clan Crafter Rasaad yn Bashir // Clan Crafter
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
Kros, Defense Contractor Kros, Defense Contractor
Nicanzil, Current Conductor Nicanzil, Current Conductor
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana