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River Song
Price tag $0.24

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

#651 Current Rank
#706 Last Week
#628 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.

Soul Immolation Soul Immolation
+1% Synergy $3.11
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
0% Synergy $7.28
Glen Elendra's Answer Glen Elendra's Answer
0% Synergy $1.34
Mirrorform Mirrorform
-1% Synergy $4.41
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-4% Synergy $17.77

High Synergy Cards

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

Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+79% Synergy $0.29
Cleansing Wildfire Cleansing Wildfire
+66% Synergy $0.36
Tomb Trawler Tomb Trawler
+64% Synergy $0.13
Timestream Navigator Timestream Navigator
+63% Synergy $0.31
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+61% Synergy $0.89
Krenko's Buzzcrusher Krenko's Buzzcrusher
+60% Synergy $0.25
Junktroller Junktroller
+57% Synergy $0.13
Geomancer's Gambit Geomancer's Gambit
+55% Synergy $0.15
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+55% Synergy $0.59
From the Ashes From the Ashes
+55% Synergy $1.44

Top Cards

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

Spell Crumple Spell Crumple
+54% Synergy $0.57
Transplant Theorist Transplant Theorist
+53% Synergy $0.24
Ingenious Mastery Ingenious Mastery
+53% Synergy $0.17
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+33% Synergy $0.38
Curiosity Curiosity
+31% Synergy $0.74
Preordain Preordain
+26% Synergy $0.57
Opt Opt
+18% Synergy $0.22
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+13% Synergy $1.35
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+12% Synergy $0.51
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

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

Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+10% Synergy $1.59
Gamble Gamble
+3% Synergy $13.71
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $41.18
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
0% Synergy $58.42
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $106.65
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $52.78
Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $68.34
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $111.70
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-5% Synergy $43.27
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy $15.76

Creatures

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

Magmatic Hellkite Magmatic Hellkite
+49% Synergy $0.66
Barkform Harvester Barkform Harvester
+47% Synergy $0.08
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+46% Synergy $3.69
Neera, Wild Mage Neera, Wild Mage
+46% Synergy $0.27
Noble Benefactor Noble Benefactor
+45% Synergy $0.40
Hired Giant Hired Giant
+33% Synergy $0.38
Myr Custodian Myr Custodian
+31% Synergy $0.21
Eager Construct Eager Construct
+31% Synergy $0.06
Chrome Companion Chrome Companion
+31% Synergy $0.20
Sandworm Sandworm
+27% Synergy $0.13
Reito Sentinel Reito Sentinel
+27% Synergy $0.14
Hoverstone Pilgrim Hoverstone Pilgrim
+26% Synergy $0.09
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+25% Synergy $39.50
Fblthp, Lost on the Range Fblthp, Lost on the Range
+24% Synergy $0.31
Dutiful Knowledge Seeker Dutiful Knowledge Seeker
+24% Synergy $0.16
Boldwyr Heavyweights Boldwyr Heavyweights
+22% Synergy $2.10
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+20% Synergy $3.73
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
+20% Synergy $0.15
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+19% Synergy $0.33
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+17% Synergy $3.01
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+15% Synergy $0.28
Epitaph Golem Epitaph Golem
+15% Synergy $0.07
Ardent Dustspeaker Ardent Dustspeaker
+13% Synergy $0.04
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+12% Synergy $5.33
Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+11% Synergy $0.24
Radiant Performer Radiant Performer
+11% Synergy $0.68
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+10% Synergy $26.34
Augur of Bolas Augur of Bolas
+10% Synergy $0.17
The Twelfth Doctor The Twelfth Doctor
+9% Synergy $0.27
Wan Shi Tong, All-Knowing Wan Shi Tong, All-Knowing
+9% Synergy $1.34
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+8% Synergy $0.25
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+7% Synergy $26.90
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+6% Synergy $13.51
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+4% Synergy $9.44
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+3% Synergy $0.95
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+3% Synergy $5.46
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.97
The Locust God The Locust God
+2% Synergy $9.15
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.30
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+1% Synergy $0.83
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
-1% Synergy $26.90
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
-1% Synergy $2.31
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-2% Synergy $3.15
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-2% Synergy $1.52
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-3% Synergy $0.38
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-4% Synergy $0.42
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-5% Synergy $2.00
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-5% Synergy $0.33
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-7% Synergy $0.24
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-14% Synergy $2.59

Instants

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

Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+45% Synergy $0.33
Impulse Impulse
+41% Synergy $0.20
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+34% Synergy $3.85
Anticipate Anticipate
+30% Synergy $0.06
Deliberate Deliberate
+24% Synergy $0.15
Moment of Truth Moment of Truth
+23% Synergy $0.11
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+17% Synergy $0.28
Telling Time Telling Time
+15% Synergy $0.26
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+11% Synergy $0.53
Thieves' Fortune Thieves' Fortune
+11% Synergy $0.23
Peer Through Depths Peer Through Depths
+10% Synergy $0.21
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+8% Synergy $0.40
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+7% Synergy $0.71
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+7% Synergy $3.73
Truth or Tale Truth or Tale
+7% Synergy $0.25
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+6% Synergy $0.58
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+6% Synergy $0.07
Supreme Will Supreme Will
+6% Synergy $0.13
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+5% Synergy $6.43
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+5% Synergy $0.25
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.47
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+2% Synergy $2.26
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+1% Synergy $66.45
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.15
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.30
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
0% Synergy $1.97
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
0% Synergy $14.66
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $2.03
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.93
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-1% Synergy $0.72
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-1% Synergy $44.34
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $0.40
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-1% Synergy $10.21
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-1% Synergy $12.01
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $8.38
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $50.42
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
-2% Synergy $10.93
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $2.44
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
-3% Synergy $9.04
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-3% Synergy $17.65
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $8.05
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-5% Synergy $8.80
Consider Consider
-8% Synergy $0.29
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.06
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-11% Synergy $2.95
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-12% Synergy $0.11
Snap Snap
-14% Synergy $3.19
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-20% Synergy $0.44

Sorceries

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

Price of Freedom Price of Freedom
+46% Synergy $0.25
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+43% Synergy $1.10
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+20% Synergy $0.32
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+18% Synergy $1.39
Dream Cache Dream Cache
+16% Synergy $0.22
Mystic Speculation Mystic Speculation
+10% Synergy $5.23
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+9% Synergy $0.74
Time Warp Time Warp
+9% Synergy $13.24
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+8% Synergy $14.31
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+8% Synergy $12.06
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+7% Synergy $3.59
Stock Up Stock Up
+6% Synergy $9.40
Polymorph Polymorph
+6% Synergy $1.24
Reality Scramble Reality Scramble
+6% Synergy $0.47
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+5% Synergy $3.91
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+5% Synergy $0.27
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+5% Synergy $0.47
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+5% Synergy $10.70
Role Reversal Role Reversal
+5% Synergy $0.29
Transmogrify Transmogrify
+4% Synergy $0.36
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+2% Synergy $2.56
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+2% Synergy $0.19
Step Through Step Through
+2% Synergy $0.20
Twinflame Twinflame
+1% Synergy $6.93
Fabricate Fabricate
-1% Synergy $8.98
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
-1% Synergy $0.24
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-1% Synergy $2.76
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $31.34
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy $1907.80
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-3% Synergy $2.72
Windfall Windfall
-10% Synergy $5.37
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-12% Synergy $1.69
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-21% Synergy $0.37
Ponder Ponder
-23% Synergy $1.40

Utility Artifacts

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

River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+43% Synergy $0.34
Reito Lantern Reito Lantern
+41% Synergy $0.22
Tel-Jilad Stylus Tel-Jilad Stylus
+35% Synergy $0.29
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+23% Synergy $12.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+22% Synergy $4.56
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+19% Synergy $0.41
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+18% Synergy $1.85
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+17% Synergy $6.29
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+13% Synergy $3.99
TARDIS TARDIS
+13% Synergy $0.20
Cloak and Dagger Cloak and Dagger
+13% Synergy $1.36
Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+10% Synergy $3.10
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+9% Synergy $18.76
Proteus Staff Proteus Staff
+9% Synergy $3.52
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+9% Synergy $0.27
Soldevi Digger Soldevi Digger
+9% Synergy $2.02
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+8% Synergy $24.11
Darksteel Pendant Darksteel Pendant
+8% Synergy $0.17
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+7% Synergy $59.49
Goblin Charbelcher Goblin Charbelcher
+7% Synergy $0.35
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+6% Synergy $30.89
Psychogenic Probe Psychogenic Probe
+6% Synergy $0.41
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.61
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+4% Synergy $28.23
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+4% Synergy $9.50
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+4% Synergy $6.84
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+4% Synergy $2.57
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.28
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+2% Synergy $39.36
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $3.24
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
0% Synergy $39.43
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-2% Synergy $15.81

Enchantments

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

Clout of the Dominus Clout of the Dominus
+34% Synergy $1.52
Eyes Everywhere Eyes Everywhere
+34% Synergy $0.12
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+22% Synergy $0.34
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+19% Synergy $1.69
Hive Mind Hive Mind
+18% Synergy $9.37
Future Sight Future Sight
+18% Synergy $0.34
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+13% Synergy $21.14
Propaganda Propaganda
+10% Synergy $3.22
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+10% Synergy $7.34
Psychic Surgery Psychic Surgery
+10% Synergy $0.39
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+9% Synergy $0.56
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+9% Synergy $0.42
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+6% Synergy $3.19
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+6% Synergy $0.40
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+6% Synergy $1.91
Netherese Puzzle-Ward Netherese Puzzle-Ward
+5% Synergy $1.02
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+4% Synergy $0.77
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+3% Synergy $21.82
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+2% Synergy $14.06
City on Fire City on Fire
+2% Synergy $12.25
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
0% Synergy $11.48
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $10.63
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-2% Synergy $3.42
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
-4% Synergy $0.48
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-5% Synergy $13.61

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+9% Synergy $17.30

Utility Lands

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

Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+54% Synergy $0.29
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+36% Synergy $0.25
Rivendell Rivendell
+27% Synergy $1.46
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+13% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+11% Synergy $0.39
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+6% Synergy $0.44
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+5% Synergy $1.13
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+5% Synergy $2.21
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $37.08
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.30
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-1% Synergy $0.20
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.70
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $24.44
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-5% Synergy $8.66
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-11% Synergy $4.49

Mana Artifacts

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

Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+23% Synergy $4.07
Vessel of Endless Rest Vessel of Endless Rest
+17% Synergy $0.19
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+4% Synergy $3.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $2.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.37
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+1% Synergy $1.64
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.01
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
-1% Synergy $938.97
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-2% Synergy $139.18
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-2% Synergy $191.56
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.06
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-3% Synergy $0.51
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-3% Synergy $5.05
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-3% Synergy $97.40
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-4% Synergy $0.37
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.30
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-4% Synergy $37.01
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-4% Synergy $71.00
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.31

Lands

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

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+59% Synergy $0.28
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+43% Synergy $1.10
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+14% Synergy $0.26
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+7% Synergy $0.25
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+5% Synergy $4.12
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+5% Synergy $0.25
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.97
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.30
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+1% Synergy $0.30
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.22
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.25
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
0% Synergy $13.78
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
0% Synergy
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $35.46
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.23
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.30
Training Center Training Center
-1% Synergy $13.53
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $30.46
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.25
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $17.28
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-1% Synergy $0.40
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $2.56
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
-1% Synergy $41.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.29
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-2% Synergy $5.43
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.19
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-2% Synergy $1.52
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $15.77
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $19.48
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $30.79
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $29.10
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-2% Synergy $19.28
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $31.34
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-4% Synergy $10.05
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-4% Synergy $24.85
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $8.05
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-6% Synergy $0.34
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.09
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-6% Synergy $4.03
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-7% Synergy $0.26
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-8% Synergy $0.38
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-9% Synergy $0.08
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-12% Synergy $0.46
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-13% Synergy $0.40

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