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Safana, Calimport Cutthroat
Price tag $0.06

Legendary Creature — Human Rogue

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Treasure 100%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Safana, Calimport Cutthroat.

Commander After Midnight Was A Mistake | Midnight Mana Ep 11

Commander After Midnight Was A Mistake | Midnight Mana Ep 11

EDH Gameplay | Kynaios & Tiro V Leonardo V Safana V Vazi | Hugging in The Dungeon | EP40

EDH Gameplay | Kynaios & Tiro V Leonardo V Safana V Vazi | Hugging in The Dungeon | EP40

This Commander Game Went DOWN IN FLAMES | Midnight Mana Episode 1

This Commander Game Went DOWN IN FLAMES | Midnight Mana Episode 1

Clever title goes here! Kathril vs Myrel vs Moira Safana #edh #cmdr #mtg commander game play

Clever title goes here! Kathril vs Myrel vs Moira Safana #edh #cmdr #mtg commander game play

Surprise Sunday #edh / #cmdr stream with Dom, Mat, and Jalbert!

Surprise Sunday #edh / #cmdr stream with Dom, Mat, and Jalbert!

Background Cards

Safana, Calimport Cutthroat can choose any of these 28 backgrounds.

Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Haunted One Haunted One
Master Chef Master Chef
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Safana, Calimport Cutthroat's abilities and overall game plan.

Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+82% Synergy $2.10
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+34% Synergy $2.94

Game Changers

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

Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+17% Synergy $18.44
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+15% Synergy $20.89
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+2% Synergy $50.85
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $58.30
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-5% Synergy $11.59

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Safana, Calimport Cutthroat's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Hostile Investigator Hostile Investigator
+66% Synergy $0.61
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+65% Synergy $0.54
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+61% Synergy $5.34
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+50% Synergy $0.50
Passageway Seer Passageway Seer
+50% Synergy $0.09
Yuan-Ti Fang-Blade Yuan-Ti Fang-Blade
+50% Synergy $0.06
Vicious Battlerager Vicious Battlerager
+50% Synergy $0.08
Arcbound Crusher Arcbound Crusher
+50% Synergy $4.33
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
+50% Synergy $10.15
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+49% Synergy $0.21
Mari, the Killing Quill Mari, the Killing Quill
+49% Synergy $2.09
Archfiend of Spite Archfiend of Spite
+49% Synergy $0.62
Zhentarim Bandit Zhentarim Bandit
+49% Synergy $0.12
Herald of Anguish Herald of Anguish
+49% Synergy $0.97
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+49% Synergy $2.99
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+48% Synergy $0.70
Dockside Chef Dockside Chef
+48% Synergy $0.22
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+47% Synergy $0.16
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+47% Synergy $1.86
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+46% Synergy $30.11
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+45% Synergy $10.56
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+45% Synergy $0.94
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+28% Synergy $0.27
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+27% Synergy $11.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+25% Synergy $0.26
Malakir Cullblade Malakir Cullblade
+25% Synergy $0.14
Cabal Interrogator Cabal Interrogator
+25% Synergy $0.21
Custodi Lich Custodi Lich
+24% Synergy $0.31
Bringer of the Last Gift Bringer of the Last Gift
+24% Synergy $0.20
Hell's Caretaker Hell's Caretaker
+24% Synergy $2.66
Krav, the Unredeemed Krav, the Unredeemed
+24% Synergy $2.53
Fell Beast of Mordor Fell Beast of Mordor
+24% Synergy $0.34
Starscream, Power Hungry Starscream, Seeker Leader Starscream, Power Hungry
+24% Synergy $2.21
Howling Golem Howling Golem
+24% Synergy $0.09
Ravenous Rats Ravenous Rats
+23% Synergy $0.40
Elvish Doomsayer Elvish Doomsayer
+23% Synergy $0.05
Tinybones, Trinket Thief Tinybones, Trinket Thief
+21% Synergy $16.88
Tourach, Dread Cantor Tourach, Dread Cantor
+20% Synergy $0.61
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+20% Synergy $0.34
Chittering Witch Chittering Witch
+20% Synergy $0.20
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+19% Synergy $1.47
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+17% Synergy $12.47
Elderfang Disciple Elderfang Disciple
+17% Synergy $0.10
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+14% Synergy $24.34
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+13% Synergy $5.58
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+11% Synergy $1.16
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+2% Synergy $2.38
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-1% Synergy $3.86
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-2% Synergy $1.09
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-6% Synergy $1.24

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Safana, Calimport Cutthroat safe.

Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+53% Synergy $0.49
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+47% Synergy $0.16
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+46% Synergy $0.64
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+43% Synergy $0.12
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+26% Synergy $0.79
To the Slaughter To the Slaughter
+25% Synergy $0.23
Carrion Carrion
+25% Synergy $3.46
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+24% Synergy $0.26
Bile Blight Bile Blight
+24% Synergy $0.09
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+23% Synergy $0.18
Malicious Affliction Malicious Affliction
+22% Synergy $1.51
Tendrils of Corruption Tendrils of Corruption
+21% Synergy $0.11
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+20% Synergy $0.66
Vona's Hunger Vona's Hunger
+20% Synergy $4.00
Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
+18% Synergy $0.24
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+12% Synergy $2.66
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+11% Synergy $1.28
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+11% Synergy $9.78
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $9.16
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+3% Synergy $3.88

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Safana, Calimport Cutthroat's game plan and control the board.

Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+60% Synergy $1.75
Choice of Damnations Choice of Damnations
+50% Synergy $12.04
Fates' Reversal Fates' Reversal
+50% Synergy $0.07
Consuming Vapors Consuming Vapors
+49% Synergy $0.19
Make an Example Make an Example
+48% Synergy $4.58
Blood Money Blood Money
+47% Synergy $0.83
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+46% Synergy $5.95
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+43% Synergy $12.34
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+30% Synergy $0.28
Mutilate Mutilate
+28% Synergy $1.57
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+26% Synergy $0.25
Remorseless Punishment Remorseless Punishment
+25% Synergy $0.09
Malicious Eclipse Malicious Eclipse
+25% Synergy $0.09
Danse Macabre Danse Macabre
+25% Synergy $1.65
Exile into Darkness Exile into Darkness
+25% Synergy $0.24
Curse of the Cabal Curse of the Cabal
+25% Synergy $2.60
Grave Exchange Grave Exchange
+25% Synergy $0.04
Raise Dead Raise Dead
+24% Synergy $0.26
Inquisition of Kozilek Inquisition of Kozilek
+23% Synergy $0.32
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+23% Synergy $0.69
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+21% Synergy $2.02
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+20% Synergy $2.98
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+20% Synergy $0.75
Duress Duress
+18% Synergy $0.14
Living Death Living Death
+14% Synergy $2.36
Reanimate Reanimate
+13% Synergy $7.64
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+8% Synergy $20.27
Victimize Victimize
+1% Synergy $0.56
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+1% Synergy $0.43
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-3% Synergy $0.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+50% Synergy $7.33
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+49% Synergy $1.19
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+49% Synergy $0.22
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+49% Synergy $0.05
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+46% Synergy $0.30
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+25% Synergy $0.29
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+25% Synergy $0.14
Traveler's Amulet Traveler's Amulet
+25% Synergy $0.08
Lich's Tomb Lich's Tomb
+25% Synergy $1.93
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+25% Synergy $0.89
Transmogrant Altar Transmogrant Altar
+24% Synergy $0.11
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+24% Synergy $0.12
Prism Ring Prism Ring
+23% Synergy $0.28
Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+23% Synergy $0.04
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+23% Synergy $5.79
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+23% Synergy $1.17
Smokestack Smokestack
+23% Synergy $3.92
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+21% Synergy $0.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+18% Synergy $1.30
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+13% Synergy $54.66
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.24
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+6% Synergy $8.99
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+4% Synergy $5.02
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-8% Synergy $7.55
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Safana, Calimport Cutthroat's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+71% Synergy $0.27
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+68% Synergy $1.78
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+62% Synergy $0.47
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+45% Synergy $14.48
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+39% Synergy $0.59
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+37% Synergy $26.18
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+28% Synergy $15.42
Hissing Miasma Hissing Miasma
+25% Synergy $2.64
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+24% Synergy $4.64
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+24% Synergy $0.22
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+22% Synergy $2.38
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+21% Synergy $6.39
Greed Greed
+17% Synergy $0.24
Oppression Oppression
+17% Synergy $2.43
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+14% Synergy $2.64
Waste Not Waste Not
+13% Synergy $3.73
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+13% Synergy $3.53
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+10% Synergy $1.55
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+8% Synergy $18.67

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Safana, Calimport Cutthroat to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
+48% Synergy $0.26
Liliana of the Veil Liliana of the Veil
+18% Synergy $5.98

Utility Lands

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

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+72% Synergy $0.36
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+40% Synergy $21.58
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+24% Synergy $2.02
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+24% Synergy $1.33
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+19% Synergy $24.56
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+13% Synergy $11.54
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+12% Synergy $0.28
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.57
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
0% Synergy $0.61

Mana Artifacts

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

Bounty Board Bounty Board
+66% Synergy $0.57
Dungeon Map Dungeon Map
+50% Synergy $0.13
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+14% Synergy $0.16
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-38% Synergy $0.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Safana, Calimport Cutthroat decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+48% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+47% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+22% Synergy $0.11
Swamp Swamp
+6% Synergy $0.07
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $9.16

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Safana, Calimport Cutthroat.

Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Hardy Outlander Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Hardy Outlander
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ravos, Soultender Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ravos, Soultender
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Tavern Brawler Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Tavern Brawler
Alena, Kessig Trapper Francisco, Fowl Marauder Alena, Kessig Trapper // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Vial Smasher the Fierce Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Akiri, Line-Slinger Alena, Kessig Trapper Akiri, Line-Slinger // Alena, Kessig Trapper
Akiri, Line-Slinger Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Akiri, Line-Slinger // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Akiri, Line-Slinger Krark, the Thumbless Akiri, Line-Slinger // Krark, the Thumbless
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Faceless One Agent of the Iron Throne Faceless One // Agent of the Iron Throne
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Ganax, Astral Hunter Faceless One Ganax, Astral Hunter // Faceless One
The Ninth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Ninth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Ninth Doctor Amy Pond The Ninth Doctor // Amy Pond
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Feywild Visitor Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Feywild Visitor
The Third Doctor Bill Potts The Third Doctor // Bill Potts
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
The Fugitive Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fugitive Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Fugitive Doctor Peri Brown The Fugitive Doctor // Peri Brown
The Twelfth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Twelfth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Cloakwood Hermit Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Cloakwood Hermit
Mr. House, President and CEO Mr. House, President and CEO
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Agent of the Iron Throne Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Agent of the Iron Throne
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Agent of the Iron Throne Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Iron Throne
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Bill Potts Bill Potts
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
Mastermind Plum Mastermind Plum
Olivia, Opulent Outlaw Olivia, Opulent Outlaw
Vazi, Keen Negotiator Vazi, Keen Negotiator