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River Song
Price tag $0.32

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

#687 Current Rank
#732 Last Week
#637 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.

Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+3% Synergy $5.61
Flow State Flow State
+1% Synergy $4.53
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
-8% Synergy $7.07
Prismari Charm Prismari Charm
-10% Synergy $0.30
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
-14% Synergy $4.54

High Synergy Cards

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

Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+80% Synergy $0.33
Cleansing Wildfire Cleansing Wildfire
+66% Synergy $0.36
Tomb Trawler Tomb Trawler
+65% Synergy $0.09
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+62% Synergy $0.95
Timestream Navigator Timestream Navigator
+62% Synergy $0.36
Krenko's Buzzcrusher Krenko's Buzzcrusher
+61% Synergy $0.26
Junktroller Junktroller
+57% Synergy $0.21
Geomancer's Gambit Geomancer's Gambit
+55% Synergy $0.20
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+55% Synergy $1.13
From the Ashes From the Ashes
+55% Synergy $1.52

Top Cards

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

Spell Crumple Spell Crumple
+54% Synergy $0.50
Ingenious Mastery Ingenious Mastery
+53% Synergy $0.20
Transplant Theorist Transplant Theorist
+53% Synergy $0.23
Curiosity Curiosity
+32% Synergy $1.12
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+32% Synergy $0.28
Preordain Preordain
+26% Synergy $0.64
Opt Opt
+19% Synergy $0.21
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+13% Synergy $1.37
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+13% Synergy $0.36
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $2.52

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 $2.62
Gamble Gamble
+3% Synergy $15.10
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $41.42
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
0% Synergy $67.17
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $99.03
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $56.28
Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $69.23
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-2% Synergy $157.73
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-5% Synergy $41.65
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy $17.27

Creatures

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

Magmatic Hellkite Magmatic Hellkite
+50% Synergy $0.39
Neera, Wild Mage Neera, Wild Mage
+47% Synergy $0.31
Barkform Harvester Barkform Harvester
+47% Synergy $0.19
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+46% Synergy $3.47
Noble Benefactor Noble Benefactor
+45% Synergy $0.43
Hired Giant Hired Giant
+34% Synergy $0.37
Chrome Companion Chrome Companion
+32% Synergy $0.19
Myr Custodian Myr Custodian
+31% Synergy $0.17
Eager Construct Eager Construct
+31% Synergy $0.08
Sandworm Sandworm
+28% Synergy $0.11
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+26% Synergy $43.02
Reito Sentinel Reito Sentinel
+26% Synergy $0.22
Fblthp, Lost on the Range Fblthp, Lost on the Range
+25% Synergy $0.29
Dutiful Knowledge Seeker Dutiful Knowledge Seeker
+25% Synergy $0.19
Hoverstone Pilgrim Hoverstone Pilgrim
+25% Synergy $0.10
Boldwyr Heavyweights Boldwyr Heavyweights
+22% Synergy $2.09
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+20% Synergy $3.48
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
+20% Synergy $0.15
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+19% Synergy $0.63
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+17% Synergy $3.64
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+15% Synergy $0.24
Epitaph Golem Epitaph Golem
+14% Synergy $0.09
Ardent Dustspeaker Ardent Dustspeaker
+13% Synergy $0.05
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+12% Synergy $7.17
Radiant Performer Radiant Performer
+12% Synergy $0.59
Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+11% Synergy $0.35
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+10% Synergy $25.84
Augur of Bolas Augur of Bolas
+10% Synergy $0.19
The Twelfth Doctor The Twelfth Doctor
+9% Synergy $0.31
Wan Shi Tong, All-Knowing Wan Shi Tong, All-Knowing
+9% Synergy $1.17
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+8% Synergy $0.23
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+6% Synergy $13.55
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+6% Synergy $11.24
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+4% Synergy $7.97
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+3% Synergy $0.83
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.86
Spark Double Spark Double
+3% Synergy $13.43
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+2% Synergy $5.51
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.31
The Locust God The Locust God
+1% Synergy $9.25
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+1% Synergy $1.85
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-2% Synergy $2.54
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
-2% Synergy $31.07
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-3% Synergy $1.12
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-4% Synergy $0.30
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-4% Synergy $0.42
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-5% Synergy $0.26
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-6% Synergy $0.77
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-6% Synergy $0.65
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-15% Synergy $1.22

Instants

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

Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+44% Synergy $0.24
Impulse Impulse
+40% Synergy $0.26
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+35% Synergy $4.06
Anticipate Anticipate
+30% Synergy $0.08
Deliberate Deliberate
+24% Synergy $0.15
Moment of Truth Moment of Truth
+23% Synergy $0.21
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+16% Synergy $0.35
Telling Time Telling Time
+15% Synergy $0.30
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+11% Synergy $0.42
Thieves' Fortune Thieves' Fortune
+10% Synergy $0.22
Peer Through Depths Peer Through Depths
+9% Synergy $0.22
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+8% Synergy $0.32
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+7% Synergy $0.39
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+6% Synergy $3.62
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+6% Synergy $0.68
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+6% Synergy $0.19
Supreme Will Supreme Will
+6% Synergy $0.16
Truth or Tale Truth or Tale
+6% Synergy $0.24
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+5% Synergy $5.39
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+5% Synergy $0.24
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.39
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+2% Synergy $1.86
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+1% Synergy $68.07
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.35
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.42
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
0% Synergy $1.83
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
0% Synergy $14.94
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.30
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.73
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-1% Synergy $0.49
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-1% Synergy $47.43
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $1.13
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-1% Synergy $11.10
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-1% Synergy $12.32
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $52.04
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
-2% Synergy $10.06
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $2.04
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $7.01
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-3% Synergy $18.25
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $5.52
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
-4% Synergy $2.87
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-5% Synergy $9.22
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.22
Consider Consider
-8% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-11% Synergy $2.89
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-11% Synergy $0.27
Snap Snap
-14% Synergy $3.64
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-20% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

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

Price of Freedom Price of Freedom
+48% Synergy $0.27
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+43% Synergy $0.84
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+19% Synergy $1.14
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+19% Synergy $0.35
Dream Cache Dream Cache
+16% Synergy $0.22
Mystic Speculation Mystic Speculation
+10% Synergy $6.66
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+9% Synergy $0.66
Time Warp Time Warp
+9% Synergy $13.41
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+8% Synergy $14.79
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+7% Synergy $5.21
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+7% Synergy $12.48
Polymorph Polymorph
+6% Synergy $1.26
Reality Scramble Reality Scramble
+6% Synergy $0.50
Stock Up Stock Up
+5% Synergy $2.92
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+5% Synergy $4.02
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+5% Synergy $0.27
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+5% Synergy $0.51
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+5% Synergy $11.86
Role Reversal Role Reversal
+5% Synergy $0.31
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+3% Synergy $2.39
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+2% Synergy $0.20
Step Through Step Through
+2% Synergy $0.24
Fabricate Fabricate
-1% Synergy $8.93
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
-1% Synergy $0.24
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-1% Synergy $3.07
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-3% Synergy $3.45
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $33.96
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-3% Synergy $2063.83
Windfall Windfall
-10% Synergy $4.79
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-13% Synergy $1.23
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-20% Synergy $0.27
Ponder Ponder
-23% Synergy $1.53

Utility Artifacts

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

River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+43% Synergy $0.35
Reito Lantern Reito Lantern
+40% Synergy $0.23
Tel-Jilad Stylus Tel-Jilad Stylus
+36% Synergy $0.33
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+22% Synergy $13.82
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+21% Synergy $3.56
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+20% Synergy $0.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+19% Synergy $1.85
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+18% Synergy $6.38
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+13% Synergy $3.17
TARDIS TARDIS
+13% Synergy $0.25
Cloak and Dagger Cloak and Dagger
+13% Synergy $1.54
Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+11% Synergy $3.90
Proteus Staff Proteus Staff
+9% Synergy $3.46
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+9% Synergy $21.09
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+9% Synergy $0.31
Soldevi Digger Soldevi Digger
+9% Synergy $2.07
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+8% Synergy $25.98
Darksteel Pendant Darksteel Pendant
+8% Synergy $0.27
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+7% Synergy $69.05
Psychogenic Probe Psychogenic Probe
+7% Synergy $0.43
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+6% Synergy $30.56
Goblin Charbelcher Goblin Charbelcher
+6% Synergy $0.37
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.65
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+4% Synergy $28.45
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+4% Synergy $9.75
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+4% Synergy $6.27
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+4% Synergy $2.56
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.32
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+2% Synergy $36.02
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $3.93
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+1% Synergy $44.91
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-2% Synergy $12.21
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-3% Synergy $5.47

Enchantments

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

Clout of the Dominus Clout of the Dominus
+35% Synergy $1.52
Eyes Everywhere Eyes Everywhere
+34% Synergy $0.16
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+23% Synergy $0.26
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+20% Synergy $3.88
Hive Mind Hive Mind
+18% Synergy $8.91
Future Sight Future Sight
+18% Synergy $0.39
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+12% Synergy $21.32
Propaganda Propaganda
+11% Synergy $3.42
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+10% Synergy $6.97
Psychic Surgery Psychic Surgery
+10% Synergy $0.45
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+9% Synergy $0.82
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+9% Synergy $0.41
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+6% Synergy $2.81
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+6% Synergy $0.41
Netherese Puzzle-Ward Netherese Puzzle-Ward
+5% Synergy $0.89
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+5% Synergy $1.92
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+4% Synergy $1.09
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+3% Synergy $16.84
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+2% Synergy $12.79
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+1% Synergy $10.53
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-2% Synergy $3.74
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $10.56
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
-4% Synergy $0.39
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-6% Synergy $12.70

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+9% Synergy $17.79

Utility Lands

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

Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+54% Synergy $0.24
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+37% Synergy $0.26
Rivendell Rivendell
+27% Synergy $1.67
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+13% Synergy $0.29
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+11% Synergy $0.31
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+5% Synergy $0.31
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+5% Synergy $1.15
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+5% Synergy $1.85
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $39.52
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $1.11
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-1% Synergy $0.22
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.54
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $28.46
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $122.46
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-5% Synergy $7.57
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-12% Synergy $0.81

Mana Artifacts

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

Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+24% Synergy $3.85
Vessel of Endless Rest Vessel of Endless Rest
+18% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+3% Synergy $1.29
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.90
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+1% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.17
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
-1% Synergy $1066.67
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-2% Synergy $0.56
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-2% Synergy $214.76
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.65
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.35
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-3% Synergy $69.59
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-3% Synergy $5.28
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-3% Synergy $110.91
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-4% Synergy $0.42
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-4% Synergy $38.55
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.34

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 $0.84
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+14% Synergy $0.23
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+7% Synergy $0.32
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+5% Synergy $0.36
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+4% Synergy $1.33
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.86
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.26
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.21
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.16
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
0% Synergy $16.12
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
0% Synergy
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
0% Synergy $0.24
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $39.10
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
0% Synergy $0.26
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.32
Training Center Training Center
-1% Synergy $13.96
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
-1% Synergy $45.17
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.31
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $35.34
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-2% Synergy $5.71
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $18.43
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $15.08
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $32.67
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-2% Synergy $16.13
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $32.49
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-2% Synergy $16.33
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $1.03
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-2% Synergy $1.05
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.29
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-3% Synergy $1.12
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $33.96
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-4% Synergy $11.10
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $5.52
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-5% Synergy $22.21
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-6% Synergy $0.30
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.34
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-6% Synergy $4.99
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-7% Synergy $0.37
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-8% Synergy $0.35
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-9% Synergy $0.13
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-13% Synergy $0.32
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-13% Synergy $0.44

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