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Rivaz of the Claw
Price tag $0.96

Legendary CreatureLizard Warlock

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#519 Current Rank
#534 Last Week
#515 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Rivaz of the Claw.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Rivaz of the Claw decks.

The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+2% Synergy $62.36
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
0% Synergy $17.40
Behold the Sinister Six! Behold the Sinister Six!
0% Synergy $2.60
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
-1% Synergy $0.94
Ominous Asylum Ominous Asylum
-1% Synergy $0.05

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Rivaz of the Claw's abilities and overall game plan.

Bladewing the Risen Bladewing the Risen
+84% Synergy $1.26
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+80% Synergy $0.93
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+77% Synergy $0.24
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+76% Synergy $1.24
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+76% Synergy $3.12
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+76% Synergy $2.05
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+72% Synergy $0.52
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+68% Synergy $3.77
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+68% Synergy $0.55
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+62% Synergy $3.58

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Rivaz of the Claw decks.

Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury
+62% Synergy $0.90
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+56% Synergy $19.79
Decadent Dragon Decadent Dragon
+54% Synergy $0.43
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+52% Synergy $18.98
Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant
+52% Synergy $2.66
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+49% Synergy $11.07
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+42% Synergy $0.21
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+40% Synergy $0.10
Terminate Terminate
+19% Synergy $0.77
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $94.95
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $28.80
Gamble Gamble
-4% Synergy $11.61
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $48.88
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $54.04

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Rivaz of the Claw's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Immersturm Predator Immersturm Predator
+49% Synergy $0.21
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+48% Synergy $0.26
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+47% Synergy $1.33
Boneyard Scourge Boneyard Scourge
+47% Synergy $5.05
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+45% Synergy $0.27
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+43% Synergy $0.16
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+43% Synergy $29.70
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+42% Synergy $5.81
Minion of the Mighty Minion of the Mighty
+40% Synergy $0.54
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+40% Synergy $12.20
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+39% Synergy $0.76
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+38% Synergy $0.19
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+37% Synergy $0.31
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+35% Synergy $20.68
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+35% Synergy $0.53
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+33% Synergy $0.57
Anger Anger
+31% Synergy $1.49
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+28% Synergy $77.79
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+28% Synergy $18.50
Ryusei, the Falling Star Ryusei, the Falling Star
+28% Synergy $1.23
Terror of Mount Velus Terror of Mount Velus
+28% Synergy $1.36
Parapet Thrasher Parapet Thrasher
+28% Synergy $1.46
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+26% Synergy $19.60
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+26% Synergy $5.68
Dragonlord Kolaghan Dragonlord Kolaghan
+26% Synergy $6.37
Tyrant's Familiar Tyrant's Familiar
+26% Synergy $1.27
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+23% Synergy $9.04
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+23% Synergy $0.28
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+23% Synergy $0.31
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+22% Synergy $5.06
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+22% Synergy $0.11
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+22% Synergy $0.15
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+22% Synergy $0.46
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+21% Synergy $7.99
Thundermane Dragon Thundermane Dragon
+21% Synergy $1.43
Kolaghan Warmonger Kolaghan Warmonger
+21% Synergy $0.06
Deathbringer Regent Deathbringer Regent
+20% Synergy $0.28
Stormshriek Feral Stormshriek Feral
+20% Synergy $0.07
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+19% Synergy $1.01
Bladewing's Thrall Bladewing's Thrall
+19% Synergy $0.36
Leyline Tyrant Leyline Tyrant
+19% Synergy $0.51
Nogi, Draco-Zealot Nogi, Draco-Zealot
+18% Synergy $1.38
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+17% Synergy $3.06
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+16% Synergy $1.15
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+15% Synergy $2.63
Thundermaw Hellkite Thundermaw Hellkite
+15% Synergy $2.71
Shivan Devastator Shivan Devastator
+14% Synergy $2.49
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+14% Synergy $2.12
Demanding Dragon Demanding Dragon
+13% Synergy $0.31
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+7% Synergy $0.77

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Rivaz of the Claw safe.

Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+34% Synergy $2.27
Big Score Big Score
+32% Synergy $0.70
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+30% Synergy $0.28
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+28% Synergy $0.21
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+28% Synergy $1.34
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+22% Synergy $0.15
Entomb Entomb
+21% Synergy $18.03
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+12% Synergy $2.25
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+10% Synergy $0.37
Bedevil Bedevil
+9% Synergy $0.34
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+7% Synergy $0.17
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+6% Synergy $4.19
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+6% Synergy $0.26
Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+5% Synergy $0.18
Breath Weapon Breath Weapon
+5% Synergy $1.98
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+2% Synergy $2.54
Seething Song Seething Song
+2% Synergy $6.34
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.18
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $4.83
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.74
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.46
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.97
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-1% Synergy $0.25
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-2% Synergy $52.71
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $18.95
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-6% Synergy $4.17
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-7% Synergy $0.37
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-7% Synergy $9.52
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-11% Synergy $1.01
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-17% Synergy $3.35
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-17% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Rivaz of the Claw's game plan and control the board.

Buried Alive Buried Alive
+38% Synergy $0.93
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+33% Synergy $3.88
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+32% Synergy $0.16
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+27% Synergy $0.08
Victimize Victimize
+26% Synergy $0.48
Reanimate Reanimate
+18% Synergy $5.34
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+17% Synergy $0.38
Fearsome Awakening Fearsome Awakening
+12% Synergy $0.19
Persist Persist
+10% Synergy $2.48
Living Death Living Death
+9% Synergy $2.45
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+9% Synergy $2.33
Wake the Dragon Wake the Dragon
+9% Synergy $0.15
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+8% Synergy $7.41
Haunting Voyage Haunting Voyage
+7% Synergy $2.22
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+5% Synergy $0.51
Diresight Diresight
+5% Synergy $0.08
Sinister Waltz Sinister Waltz
+5% Synergy $0.29
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+5% Synergy $0.17
Dread Return Dread Return
+4% Synergy $0.31
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+4% Synergy $8.87
Final Parting Final Parting
+4% Synergy $0.33
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+4% Synergy $3.00
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.22
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+2% Synergy $0.52
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
0% Synergy $0.19
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-1% Synergy $0.46
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $19.28
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-3% Synergy $1.88
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-4% Synergy $0.43
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-4% Synergy $0.22
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-4% Synergy $4.95
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-5% Synergy $1.88
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-5% Synergy $5.95
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy $4.78

Utility Artifacts

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

Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+39% Synergy $1.45
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+38% Synergy $3.53
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+28% Synergy $12.60
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+14% Synergy $7.72
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+6% Synergy $2.96
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+6% Synergy $14.83
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+5% Synergy $2.31
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+4% Synergy $6.84
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+4% Synergy $3.47
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.32
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+3% Synergy $6.19
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Rivaz of the Claw's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+38% Synergy $6.38
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+38% Synergy $0.80
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+24% Synergy $7.35
Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+21% Synergy $7.47
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+20% Synergy $0.55
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+19% Synergy $7.52
Corroding Dragonstorm Corroding Dragonstorm
+19% Synergy $0.10
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+16% Synergy $0.10
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+12% Synergy $3.04
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+10% Synergy $5.68
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+8% Synergy $0.50
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+8% Synergy $4.33
Descendants' Fury Descendants' Fury
+8% Synergy $1.85
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+7% Synergy $3.53
Sarkhan's Unsealing Sarkhan's Unsealing
+7% Synergy $0.60
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
+7% Synergy $0.17
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+5% Synergy $2.11
The Elder Dragon War The Elder Dragon War
+5% Synergy $0.26
Necromancy Necromancy
+4% Synergy $8.18
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+1% Synergy $0.31
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-1% Synergy $2.32
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-4% Synergy $11.95

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Rivaz of the Claw to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+42% Synergy $2.16
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+13% Synergy $0.37
Sarkhan the Mad Sarkhan the Mad
+8% Synergy $1.51

Utility Lands

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

Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+30% Synergy $0.47
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+17% Synergy $7.92
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+9% Synergy $0.39
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+8% Synergy $0.65
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+7% Synergy $6.87
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $0.94
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+6% Synergy $18.31
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $0.66
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.13
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $3.04
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+2% Synergy $0.27
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+2% Synergy $1.07
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+2% Synergy $0.32
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+1% Synergy $0.27
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.65
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.31
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $48.67
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-5% Synergy $23.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.03

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+71% Synergy $0.59
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+64% Synergy $1.05
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+54% Synergy $1.17
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+24% Synergy $0.15
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+20% Synergy $10.59
Kolaghan Monument Kolaghan Monument
+7% Synergy $0.20
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+5% Synergy $0.24
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+4% Synergy $4.96
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.48
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+3% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.48
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.23
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-2% Synergy $0.73
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.16
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-8% Synergy $1.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.12
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-16% Synergy $1.06

Lands

The mana base foundation for Rivaz of the Claw decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+55% Synergy $1.22
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+38% Synergy $0.17
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+37% Synergy $1.22
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+20% Synergy $0.17
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+17% Synergy $0.17
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+15% Synergy $35.68
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+13% Synergy $0.80
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.16
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+8% Synergy $0.21
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+8% Synergy $0.19
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+7% Synergy $4.64
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+7% Synergy $9.65
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+6% Synergy $4.84
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+5% Synergy $0.30
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+5% Synergy $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.27
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+3% Synergy $19.46
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.05
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+2% Synergy $0.55
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+2% Synergy $7.03
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.06
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $4.83
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.18
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+1% Synergy $0.41
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $32.32
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+1% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.17
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
0% Synergy $0.15
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.46
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-1% Synergy $17.69
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-1% Synergy $0.18
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-1% Synergy $2.31
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
-1% Synergy $0.07
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.97
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.79
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.12
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-3% Synergy $0.26
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-3% Synergy $13.01
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-4% Synergy $0.82
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-4% Synergy $0.18
Badlands Badlands
-4% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.21
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-10% Synergy $4.70

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