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River Song
Price tag $0.13

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

#557 Current Rank
#496 Last Week
#617 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.

Price of Freedom Price of Freedom
+20% Synergy $1.26
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+18% Synergy $36.64
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+10% Synergy $10.00
Wan Shi Tong, All-Knowing Wan Shi Tong, All-Knowing
+4% Synergy $17.88
Dutiful Knowledge Seeker Dutiful Knowledge Seeker
+4% Synergy $0.54

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 $0.21
Cleansing Wildfire Cleansing Wildfire
+66% Synergy $0.32
Timestream Navigator Timestream Navigator
+64% Synergy $0.18
Tomb Trawler Tomb Trawler
+63% Synergy $0.06
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+60% Synergy $0.69
Junktroller Junktroller
+59% Synergy $0.09
Krenko's Buzzcrusher Krenko's Buzzcrusher
+56% Synergy $0.12
From the Ashes From the Ashes
+56% Synergy $1.35
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+56% Synergy $0.65
Transplant Theorist Transplant Theorist
+56% Synergy $0.09

Top Cards

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

Geomancer's Gambit Geomancer's Gambit
+55% Synergy $0.07
Spell Crumple Spell Crumple
+55% Synergy $0.48
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+48% Synergy $2.78
Curiosity Curiosity
+32% Synergy $0.40
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+32% Synergy $0.37
Preordain Preordain
+25% Synergy $0.48
Opt Opt
+18% Synergy $0.09
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+14% Synergy $0.76
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+12% Synergy $0.52
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.46

Game Changers

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

Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+12% Synergy $1.99
Gamble Gamble
+6% Synergy $11.34
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+4% Synergy $40.81
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+3% Synergy $51.54
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $77.79
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+1% Synergy $40.01
Force of Will Force of Will
0% Synergy $63.10
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $90.84
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $26.90
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-10% Synergy $12.80

Creatures

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

Neera, Wild Mage Neera, Wild Mage
+46% Synergy $0.13
Magmatic Hellkite Magmatic Hellkite
+46% Synergy $0.26
Barkform Harvester Barkform Harvester
+45% Synergy $0.09
Noble Benefactor Noble Benefactor
+43% Synergy $0.40
Hired Giant Hired Giant
+33% Synergy $0.35
Myr Custodian Myr Custodian
+31% Synergy $0.09
Eager Construct Eager Construct
+31% Synergy $0.01
Reito Sentinel Reito Sentinel
+31% Synergy $0.04
Chrome Companion Chrome Companion
+28% Synergy $0.05
Hoverstone Pilgrim Hoverstone Pilgrim
+28% Synergy $0.04
Fblthp, Lost on the Range Fblthp, Lost on the Range
+25% Synergy $0.16
Sandworm Sandworm
+25% Synergy $0.05
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+22% Synergy $3.28
Boldwyr Heavyweights Boldwyr Heavyweights
+22% Synergy $2.35
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
+20% Synergy $0.11
Epitaph Golem Epitaph Golem
+18% Synergy $0.06
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+17% Synergy $1.11
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+16% Synergy $0.11
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+16% Synergy $0.39
Ardent Dustspeaker Ardent Dustspeaker
+15% Synergy $0.07
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+14% Synergy $5.56
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+11% Synergy $17.11
Augur of Bolas Augur of Bolas
+11% Synergy $0.14
Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+11% Synergy $0.13
The Twelfth Doctor The Twelfth Doctor
+10% Synergy $0.14
Canal Dredger Canal Dredger
+9% Synergy $0.29
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+8% Synergy $0.20
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+8% Synergy $11.66
Arjun, the Shifting Flame Arjun, the Shifting Flame
+8% Synergy $0.31
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+7% Synergy $11.18
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+6% Synergy $6.03
Spark Double Spark Double
+5% Synergy $8.41
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+4% Synergy $3.17
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+3% Synergy $1.04
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+3% Synergy $6.23
The Locust God The Locust God
+3% Synergy $4.89
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+3% Synergy $0.35
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.14
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+2% Synergy $0.21
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+2% Synergy $12.65
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
0% Synergy $0.88
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-1% Synergy $1.42
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-2% Synergy $1.62
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
-2% Synergy $24.23
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-3% Synergy $0.29
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-5% Synergy $0.78
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-5% Synergy $0.20
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-5% Synergy $0.42
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-7% Synergy $0.18
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-13% Synergy $0.77

Instants

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

Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+46% Synergy $0.17
Impulse Impulse
+42% Synergy $0.09
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+35% Synergy $2.30
Anticipate Anticipate
+31% Synergy $0.06
Moment of Truth Moment of Truth
+23% Synergy $0.11
Deliberate Deliberate
+21% Synergy $0.07
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+18% Synergy $0.17
Telling Time Telling Time
+14% Synergy $0.15
Thieves' Fortune Thieves' Fortune
+13% Synergy $0.21
Peer Through Depths Peer Through Depths
+11% Synergy $0.25
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+10% Synergy $0.32
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+8% Synergy $0.32
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+8% Synergy $3.36
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+7% Synergy $0.40
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+7% Synergy $0.49
Truth or Tale Truth or Tale
+7% Synergy $0.22
Supreme Will Supreme Will
+6% Synergy $0.06
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+6% Synergy $0.08
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+5% Synergy $4.27
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+4% Synergy $0.14
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+3% Synergy $50.62
Abrade Abrade
+2% Synergy $0.15
Aetherize Aetherize
+2% Synergy $0.25
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+2% Synergy $2.16
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $7.78
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+1% Synergy $0.20
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+1% Synergy $47.23
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $46.77
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
0% Synergy $1.64
Pyroblast Pyroblast
0% Synergy $6.58
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
0% Synergy $9.35
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
0% Synergy $13.51
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $0.99
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.85
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.66
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $0.23
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
-1% Synergy $5.92
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-2% Synergy $0.90
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
-2% Synergy $4.76
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-2% Synergy $14.98
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-3% Synergy $9.05
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $6.59
Consider Consider
-8% Synergy $5.05
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-9% Synergy $1.06
Negate Negate
-10% Synergy $0.26
Snap Snap
-12% Synergy $2.09
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-13% Synergy $0.23
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-20% Synergy $0.47

Sorceries

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

Ingenious Mastery Ingenious Mastery
+51% Synergy $0.11
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+42% Synergy $0.83
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+19% Synergy $0.19
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+17% Synergy $1.53
Dream Cache Dream Cache
+15% Synergy $0.25
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy $1.79
Time Warp Time Warp
+10% Synergy $12.07
Mystic Speculation Mystic Speculation
+10% Synergy $2.18
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+8% Synergy $10.63
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+8% Synergy $10.85
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+7% Synergy $0.21
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+6% Synergy $2.96
Stock Up Stock Up
+6% Synergy $4.78
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+6% Synergy $3.75
Polymorph Polymorph
+6% Synergy $1.23
Reality Scramble Reality Scramble
+6% Synergy $0.44
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+5% Synergy $9.39
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+5% Synergy $0.71
Role Reversal Role Reversal
+5% Synergy $0.30
Transmogrify Transmogrify
+5% Synergy $0.21
Bonfire of the Damned Bonfire of the Damned
+5% Synergy $1.97
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+4% Synergy $0.37
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+3% Synergy $0.20
Step Through Step Through
+3% Synergy $0.11
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+3% Synergy $3.14
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+2% Synergy $3.70
Twinflame Twinflame
+2% Synergy $5.67
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
0% Synergy $0.13
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
0% Synergy $2.86
Fabricate Fabricate
-1% Synergy $8.78
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $34.96
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy $1532.89
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-3% Synergy $1.59
Windfall Windfall
-10% Synergy $3.65
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-11% Synergy $1.63
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-20% Synergy $0.23
Ponder Ponder
-22% Synergy $1.17

Utility Artifacts

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

Reito Lantern Reito Lantern
+45% Synergy $0.16
River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+43% Synergy $0.20
Tel-Jilad Stylus Tel-Jilad Stylus
+36% Synergy $0.36
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+24% Synergy $9.70
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+23% Synergy $3.57
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+17% Synergy $1.15
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+17% Synergy $0.22
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+16% Synergy $2.29
TARDIS TARDIS
+15% Synergy $0.07
Cloak and Dagger Cloak and Dagger
+13% Synergy $1.05
Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+11% Synergy $1.76
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+10% Synergy $15.63
Soldevi Digger Soldevi Digger
+10% Synergy $2.52
Proteus Staff Proteus Staff
+9% Synergy $3.39
Darksteel Pendant Darksteel Pendant
+9% Synergy $0.16
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+8% Synergy $20.18
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+8% Synergy $43.40
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+8% Synergy $0.17
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+7% Synergy $27.47
Goblin Charbelcher Goblin Charbelcher
+7% Synergy $0.41
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+6% Synergy $5.17
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $18.60
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+5% Synergy $7.20
Kylox's Voltstrider Kylox's Voltstrider
+5% Synergy $0.14
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+4% Synergy $1.91
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+4% Synergy $1.08
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+3% Synergy $2.13
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.19
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+2% Synergy $36.34
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+2% Synergy $37.40
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+1% Synergy $34.20
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-2% Synergy $16.14

Enchantments

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

Clout of the Dominus Clout of the Dominus
+33% Synergy $1.82
Eyes Everywhere Eyes Everywhere
+31% Synergy $0.09
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+22% Synergy $0.27
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+20% Synergy $1.25
Future Sight Future Sight
+19% Synergy $0.23
Hive Mind Hive Mind
+16% Synergy $5.12
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+15% Synergy $22.13
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+9% Synergy $0.55
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+9% Synergy $0.36
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+9% Synergy $6.34
Psychic Surgery Psychic Surgery
+9% Synergy $0.32
Propaganda Propaganda
+8% Synergy $2.26
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+6% Synergy $2.40
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+6% Synergy $0.32
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+6% Synergy $2.10
Netherese Puzzle-Ward Netherese Puzzle-Ward
+5% Synergy $0.73
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+4% Synergy $10.87
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+4% Synergy $0.76
Dress Down Dress Down
+4% Synergy $0.76
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+3% Synergy $12.85
City on Fire City on Fire
+2% Synergy $8.12
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+1% Synergy $12.67
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
0% Synergy $9.60
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-1% Synergy $2.14
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-3% Synergy $10.38
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
-3% Synergy $0.31

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+10% Synergy $18.98

Utility Lands

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

Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+52% Synergy $0.12
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+37% Synergy $0.11
Rivendell Rivendell
+28% Synergy $1.87
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+12% Synergy $0.23
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+11% Synergy $0.34
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+7% Synergy $0.22
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+7% Synergy $1.51
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+5% Synergy $0.56
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $34.90
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $1.86
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-1% Synergy $18.34
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-1% Synergy $0.13
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.14
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-6% Synergy $4.83
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-11% Synergy $2.03

Mana Artifacts

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

Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+24% Synergy $0.42
Vessel of Endless Rest Vessel of Endless Rest
+18% Synergy $0.15
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+4% Synergy $1.38
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $1.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.43
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+2% Synergy $1.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.28
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $176.54
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
0% Synergy $723.17
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
0% Synergy $490.08
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.67
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-1% Synergy $109.52
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $3.54
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-2% Synergy $77.60
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-3% Synergy $26.51
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-3% Synergy $0.42
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-3% Synergy $60.63
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.17
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-5% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-7% Synergy $0.18

Lands

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

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+56% Synergy $0.48
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+42% Synergy $0.83
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+12% Synergy $0.10
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+8% Synergy $0.15
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+6% Synergy $4.33
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+6% Synergy $0.11
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+5% Synergy $0.16
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.14
Training Center Training Center
+2% Synergy $10.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.16
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+1% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.11
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $31.44
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.54
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.06
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
0% Synergy $0.19
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $22.95
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
0% Synergy $3.13
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
0% Synergy $14.33
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $22.54
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
0% Synergy $36.59
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
0% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.19
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $12.75
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $13.71
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $11.67
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $22.70
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-1% Synergy $0.32
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $11.95
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-2% Synergy $17.00
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.12
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-2% Synergy $1.62
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.26
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.64
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $34.96
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
-2% Synergy $21.97
City of Brass City of Brass
-2% Synergy $17.63
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $6.59
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-6% Synergy $0.34
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-6% Synergy $2.66
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-6% Synergy $10.23
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-6% Synergy $1.59
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-7% Synergy $0.20
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-9% Synergy $0.35
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-9% Synergy $0.05
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-12% Synergy $0.56
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-13% Synergy $0.32

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