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River Song
Price tag $0.17

Legendary CreatureHuman Rogue

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

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

#662 Current Rank
#769 Last Week
#633 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring River Song.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in River Song decks.

Eclipsed Flamekin Eclipsed Flamekin
+1% Synergy $0.19
Glen Elendra's Answer Glen Elendra's Answer
+1% Synergy $2.65
Aquitect's Defenses Aquitect's Defenses
+1% Synergy $0.10
Soul Immolation Soul Immolation
0% Synergy $3.62
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-4% Synergy $16.81

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with River Song's abilities and overall game plan.

Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+78% Synergy $0.22
Cleansing Wildfire Cleansing Wildfire
+66% Synergy $0.38
Tomb Trawler Tomb Trawler
+64% Synergy $0.09
Timestream Navigator Timestream Navigator
+63% Synergy $0.24
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+61% Synergy $0.82
Krenko's Buzzcrusher Krenko's Buzzcrusher
+57% Synergy $0.15
Junktroller Junktroller
+57% Synergy $0.08
From the Ashes From the Ashes
+55% Synergy $1.44
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+55% Synergy $0.81
Geomancer's Gambit Geomancer's Gambit
+55% Synergy $0.07

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful River Song decks.

Transplant Theorist Transplant Theorist
+54% Synergy $0.08
Spell Crumple Spell Crumple
+54% Synergy $0.61
Ingenious Mastery Ingenious Mastery
+52% Synergy $0.14
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+32% Synergy $0.30
Curiosity Curiosity
+31% Synergy $0.64
Preordain Preordain
+25% Synergy $0.58
Opt Opt
+17% Synergy $0.12
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+13% Synergy $1.29
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+12% Synergy $0.47
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+11% Synergy $1.24
Gamble Gamble
+4% Synergy $10.73
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+2% Synergy $40.86
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $53.63
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $99.32
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
0% Synergy $45.55
Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $62.72
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $98.84
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $42.23
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy $14.79

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement River Song's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Magmatic Hellkite Magmatic Hellkite
+48% Synergy $0.32
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+47% Synergy $3.32
Neera, Wild Mage Neera, Wild Mage
+47% Synergy $0.22
Barkform Harvester Barkform Harvester
+46% Synergy $0.11
Noble Benefactor Noble Benefactor
+44% Synergy $0.38
Hired Giant Hired Giant
+33% Synergy $0.36
Myr Custodian Myr Custodian
+32% Synergy $0.05
Eager Construct Eager Construct
+31% Synergy $0.04
Chrome Companion Chrome Companion
+28% Synergy $0.12
Reito Sentinel Reito Sentinel
+28% Synergy $0.10
Sandworm Sandworm
+27% Synergy $0.05
Hoverstone Pilgrim Hoverstone Pilgrim
+27% Synergy $0.05
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+25% Synergy $34.44
Fblthp, Lost on the Range Fblthp, Lost on the Range
+24% Synergy $0.19
Dutiful Knowledge Seeker Dutiful Knowledge Seeker
+22% Synergy $0.12
Boldwyr Heavyweights Boldwyr Heavyweights
+22% Synergy $2.12
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+21% Synergy $3.45
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
+20% Synergy $0.06
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+18% Synergy $0.39
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+17% Synergy $1.54
Epitaph Golem Epitaph Golem
+16% Synergy $0.04
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+15% Synergy $0.16
Ardent Dustspeaker Ardent Dustspeaker
+14% Synergy $0.04
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+13% Synergy $6.51
Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+11% Synergy $0.18
Augur of Bolas Augur of Bolas
+11% Synergy $0.17
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+10% Synergy $23.55
The Twelfth Doctor The Twelfth Doctor
+9% Synergy $0.13
Radiant Performer Radiant Performer
+9% Synergy $0.37
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+8% Synergy $0.20
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+7% Synergy $21.40
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+6% Synergy $11.65
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+4% Synergy $8.15
Spark Double Spark Double
+4% Synergy $11.42
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+3% Synergy $4.94
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.29
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+2% Synergy $0.99
The Locust God The Locust God
+2% Synergy $8.09
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+2% Synergy $0.23
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+2% Synergy $0.48
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-1% Synergy $3.54
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
-1% Synergy $1.24
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-2% Synergy $1.86
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
-2% Synergy $22.06
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-3% Synergy $0.49
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-5% Synergy $1.97
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-5% Synergy $0.25
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-5% Synergy $0.50
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-7% Synergy $0.21
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-14% Synergy $2.38

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping River Song safe.

Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+45% Synergy $0.13
Impulse Impulse
+41% Synergy $0.17
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+34% Synergy $3.59
Anticipate Anticipate
+31% Synergy $0.05
Moment of Truth Moment of Truth
+23% Synergy $0.13
Deliberate Deliberate
+22% Synergy $0.08
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+17% Synergy $0.22
Telling Time Telling Time
+15% Synergy $0.07
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+11% Synergy $1.64
Thieves' Fortune Thieves' Fortune
+11% Synergy $0.23
Peer Through Depths Peer Through Depths
+10% Synergy $0.27
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+8% Synergy $0.39
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+7% Synergy $0.71
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+7% Synergy $3.63
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+7% Synergy $0.82
Truth or Tale Truth or Tale
+7% Synergy $0.23
Supreme Will Supreme Will
+6% Synergy $0.07
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+6% Synergy $0.08
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+4% Synergy $6.16
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+4% Synergy $0.16
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.52
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+2% Synergy $62.01
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+2% Synergy $2.96
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.17
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.14
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
0% Synergy $1.60
Force of Negation Force of Negation
0% Synergy $47.15
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.34
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
0% Synergy $15.15
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.93
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.74
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $7.83
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-1% Synergy $0.86
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $52.65
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-1% Synergy $7.66
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
-1% Synergy $8.80
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-1% Synergy $12.12
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $2.29
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
-3% Synergy $7.59
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-3% Synergy $16.16
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.56
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-5% Synergy $8.51
Consider Consider
-8% Synergy $0.22
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-10% Synergy $1.76
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-12% Synergy $0.22
Snap Snap
-13% Synergy $2.41
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-20% Synergy $0.42

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance River Song's game plan and control the board.

Price of Freedom Price of Freedom
+43% Synergy $0.16
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+42% Synergy $1.07
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+20% Synergy $0.17
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+18% Synergy $1.77
Dream Cache Dream Cache
+15% Synergy $0.25
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy $0.93
Mystic Speculation Mystic Speculation
+10% Synergy $4.42
Time Warp Time Warp
+9% Synergy $12.86
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+8% Synergy $10.98
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+8% Synergy $11.95
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+6% Synergy $3.63
Stock Up Stock Up
+6% Synergy $5.89
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+6% Synergy $0.20
Polymorph Polymorph
+6% Synergy $1.22
Reality Scramble Reality Scramble
+6% Synergy $0.47
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+5% Synergy $3.70
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+5% Synergy $0.49
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+5% Synergy $10.50
Role Reversal Role Reversal
+5% Synergy $0.30
Transmogrify Transmogrify
+5% Synergy $0.27
Bonfire of the Damned Bonfire of the Damned
+5% Synergy $1.94
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+2% Synergy $2.27
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+2% Synergy $0.16
Step Through Step Through
+2% Synergy $0.12
Twinflame Twinflame
+1% Synergy $6.15
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
0% Synergy $2.43
Fabricate Fabricate
-1% Synergy $9.10
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
-1% Synergy $0.15
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $30.36
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy $1719.97
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-3% Synergy $2.18
Windfall Windfall
-10% Synergy $4.14
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-11% Synergy $1.58
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-21% Synergy $0.25
Ponder Ponder
-22% Synergy $1.29

Utility Artifacts

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

River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+42% Synergy $0.26
Reito Lantern Reito Lantern
+42% Synergy $0.22
Tel-Jilad Stylus Tel-Jilad Stylus
+35% Synergy $0.33
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+23% Synergy $11.40
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+22% Synergy $4.38
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+19% Synergy $0.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+17% Synergy $1.58
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+17% Synergy $4.76
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+14% Synergy $2.24
TARDIS TARDIS
+14% Synergy $0.08
Cloak and Dagger Cloak and Dagger
+13% Synergy $1.22
Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+11% Synergy $2.37
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+10% Synergy $17.69
Proteus Staff Proteus Staff
+9% Synergy $3.46
Soldevi Digger Soldevi Digger
+9% Synergy $2.10
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+9% Synergy $0.26
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+8% Synergy $23.29
Darksteel Pendant Darksteel Pendant
+8% Synergy $0.19
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+7% Synergy $50.14
Goblin Charbelcher Goblin Charbelcher
+7% Synergy $0.34
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+6% Synergy $31.64
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $24.06
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+5% Synergy $9.37
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+5% Synergy $5.27
Psychogenic Probe Psychogenic Probe
+5% Synergy $0.42
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.73
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+4% Synergy $2.84
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+3% Synergy $2.35
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.23
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+2% Synergy $41.18
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+1% Synergy $34.49
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-2% Synergy $17.25

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support River Song's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Clout of the Dominus Clout of the Dominus
+33% Synergy $1.55
Eyes Everywhere Eyes Everywhere
+33% Synergy $0.09
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+22% Synergy $0.30
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+19% Synergy $0.95
Future Sight Future Sight
+18% Synergy $0.27
Hive Mind Hive Mind
+17% Synergy $7.36
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+14% Synergy $18.20
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+10% Synergy $6.49
Psychic Surgery Psychic Surgery
+10% Synergy $0.34
Propaganda Propaganda
+9% Synergy $3.23
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+9% Synergy $0.71
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+9% Synergy $0.42
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+6% Synergy $3.16
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+6% Synergy $0.44
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+6% Synergy $2.38
Netherese Puzzle-Ward Netherese Puzzle-Ward
+5% Synergy $1.05
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+4% Synergy $0.64
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+3% Synergy $23.48
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+2% Synergy $11.04
City on Fire City on Fire
+2% Synergy $10.37
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
0% Synergy $12.26
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $8.92
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-2% Synergy $3.14
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
-4% Synergy $0.44
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-5% Synergy $13.17

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside River Song to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+10% Synergy $18.38

Utility Lands

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

Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+54% Synergy $0.13
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+37% Synergy $0.12
Rivendell Rivendell
+28% Synergy $1.50
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+12% Synergy $0.20
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+11% Synergy $0.27
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+7% Synergy $0.25
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+6% Synergy $1.38
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+5% Synergy $0.92
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $35.94
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.11
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-1% Synergy $20.40
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-1% Synergy $0.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.28
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-6% Synergy $6.36
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-11% Synergy $5.01

Mana Artifacts

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

Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+23% Synergy $0.80
Vessel of Endless Rest Vessel of Endless Rest
+18% Synergy $0.11
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+4% Synergy $2.52
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $1.71
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.32
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+2% Synergy $1.94
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.04
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-1% Synergy $175.80
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
-1% Synergy $832.25
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.72
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-2% Synergy $115.71
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-2% Synergy $86.10
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-3% Synergy $0.53
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-3% Synergy $5.11
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-3% Synergy $65.66
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-4% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.23
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-4% Synergy $33.69
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-7% Synergy $0.17

Lands

The mana base foundation for River Song decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+57% Synergy $0.27
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+42% Synergy $1.07
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+14% Synergy $0.15
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+7% Synergy $0.12
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+5% Synergy $4.97
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+5% Synergy $0.11
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.21
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.09
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+1% Synergy $0.24
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.15
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.16
Training Center Training Center
0% Synergy $11.91
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
0% Synergy $0.23
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
0% Synergy $12.73
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
0% Synergy
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.30
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.23
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $26.93
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $14.36
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $16.58
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $25.95
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.15
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $15.26
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $25.34
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $15.87
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-1% Synergy $0.31
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
-1% Synergy $41.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.12
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-2% Synergy $5.61
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.13
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-2% Synergy $1.86
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.93
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $30.36
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
-2% Synergy $26.24
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-3% Synergy $8.90
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.56
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-5% Synergy $17.98
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-6% Synergy $0.27
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-6% Synergy $3.31
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-7% Synergy $0.26
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-7% Synergy $2.66
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-9% Synergy $0.31
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-9% Synergy $0.04
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-12% Synergy $0.55
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-13% Synergy $0.25

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