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Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $0.12

Legendary Creature — Human Rogue Enchantment Background

Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Scion of Halaster
Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4211 Current Rank
#3623 Last Week
#4986 Last Month

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Creatures

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

Passageway Seer Passageway Seer
+100% Synergy $0.08
Acererak the Archlich Acererak the Archlich
+100% Synergy $1.78
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+99% Synergy $0.22
Calculating Lich Calculating Lich
+50% Synergy $0.56
Doom Weaver Doom Weaver
+50% Synergy $1.41
Underdark Explorer Underdark Explorer
+50% Synergy $0.07
Gelatinous Cube Gelatinous Cube
+50% Synergy $0.16
Gollum, Scheming Guide Gollum, Scheming Guide
+50% Synergy $1.01
Wei Scout Wei Scout
+50% Synergy $3.42
Vicious Battlerager Vicious Battlerager
+50% Synergy $0.08
Nothic Nothic
+50% Synergy $0.06
Yuan-Ti Fang-Blade Yuan-Ti Fang-Blade
+50% Synergy $0.05
Lorcan, Warlock Collector Lorcan, Warlock Collector
+49% Synergy $0.44
Death Tyrant Death Tyrant
+49% Synergy $1.95
Gurgling Anointer Gurgling Anointer
+49% Synergy $0.08
Necropolis Regent Necropolis Regent
+49% Synergy $0.55
Prowling Geistcatcher Prowling Geistcatcher
+49% Synergy $0.26
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
+49% Synergy $124.95
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+48% Synergy $0.17
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+48% Synergy $1.12
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+48% Synergy $0.12
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+48% Synergy $0.75
Phyrexian Delver Phyrexian Delver
+48% Synergy $0.49
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+47% Synergy $1.02
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+47% Synergy $2.66
Elder Brain Elder Brain
+47% Synergy $0.43
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+47% Synergy $5.04
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+47% Synergy $1.72
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+47% Synergy $23.40
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+45% Synergy $2.51
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+45% Synergy $0.34
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+44% Synergy $0.18
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+44% Synergy $0.21
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+44% Synergy $1.87
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+43% Synergy $0.45
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+42% Synergy $8.97
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+42% Synergy $0.29
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+42% Synergy $0.26
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+42% Synergy $0.56
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+36% Synergy $0.18
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+34% Synergy $1.67
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+34% Synergy $5.78

Instants

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

Bitter Downfall Bitter Downfall
+50% Synergy $0.05
Dark Withering Dark Withering
+50% Synergy $0.12
Cling to Dust Cling to Dust
+49% Synergy $0.26
Victim of Night Victim of Night
+48% Synergy $0.33
Malicious Affliction Malicious Affliction
+47% Synergy $1.44
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+47% Synergy $1.50
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+45% Synergy $0.94
Cut Down Cut Down
+45% Synergy $0.36
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+39% Synergy $2.46
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+38% Synergy $16.95
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+28% Synergy $19.11
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+27% Synergy $54.04
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+24% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

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

Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+62% Synergy $0.43
From the Catacombs From the Catacombs
+50% Synergy $1.00
Parting Thoughts Parting Thoughts
+50% Synergy $0.27
Xander's Pact Xander's Pact
+50% Synergy $0.16
Atrocious Experiment Atrocious Experiment
+49% Synergy $0.06
Blood on the Snow Blood on the Snow
+49% Synergy $0.12
Claim the Precious Claim the Precious
+49% Synergy $0.08
Cut of the Profits Cut of the Profits
+49% Synergy $0.12
The Black Breath The Black Breath
+49% Synergy $0.06
Bone Splinters Bone Splinters
+48% Synergy $0.04
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+47% Synergy $0.22
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+45% Synergy $4.52
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+45% Synergy $0.40
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+43% Synergy $3.49
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+38% Synergy $21.95
Dread Return Dread Return
+37% Synergy $0.31
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+34% Synergy $1.77
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+33% Synergy $24.46
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+30% Synergy $0.21
Damnation Damnation
+28% Synergy $18.91
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+26% Synergy $0.42
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+26% Synergy $0.32
Victimize Victimize
+26% Synergy $0.49
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+21% Synergy $48.71
Reanimate Reanimate
+14% Synergy $5.15

Utility Artifacts

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

Trailblazer's Torch Trailblazer's Torch
+50% Synergy $0.04
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+49% Synergy $0.76
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+49% Synergy $1.49
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+49% Synergy $0.43
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+46% Synergy $0.41
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+41% Synergy $32.17
The One Ring The One Ring
+40% Synergy $78.29
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+38% Synergy $59.53
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+31% Synergy $9.12
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+17% Synergy $4.12
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-7% Synergy $7.91

Enchantments

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

Hedonist's Trove Hedonist's Trove
+50% Synergy $0.17
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+49% Synergy $1.99
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+47% Synergy $2.28
Raiders' Wake Raiders' Wake
+46% Synergy $0.51
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+45% Synergy $16.54
Megrim Megrim
+44% Synergy $0.92
No Mercy No Mercy
+43% Synergy $19.12
Greed Greed
+42% Synergy $0.23
Waste Not Waste Not
+38% Synergy $7.76
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+37% Synergy $17.82
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+28% Synergy $11.69
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+10% Synergy $2.32

Planeswalkers

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

Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+49% Synergy $4.46
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
+48% Synergy $0.19
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+47% Synergy $0.71
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+47% Synergy $10.87
Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+44% Synergy $1.41

Utility Lands

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

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+62% Synergy $48.20
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+53% Synergy $0.93
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+48% Synergy $0.52
Vesuva Vesuva
+47% Synergy $3.90
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+46% Synergy $2.78
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+46% Synergy $94.10
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+44% Synergy $22.81
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+44% Synergy $0.51
War Room War Room
+33% Synergy $3.03
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+31% Synergy $3.60
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+13% Synergy $11.96

Mana Artifacts

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

Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+50% Synergy $0.08
Dungeon Map Dungeon Map
+50% Synergy $0.07
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+50% Synergy $1.38
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+43% Synergy $78.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.46

Lands

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

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+45% Synergy $0.52

Similar Commanders

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

Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Agent of the Iron Throne Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Agent of the Iron Throne
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Agent of the Shadow Thieves Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Criminal Past Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Criminal Past
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Cultist of the Absolute Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Cultist of the Absolute
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Haunted One Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Haunted One
Faceless One // Criminal Past Faceless One // Criminal Past
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sengir, the Dark Baron The Prismatic Piper Sengir, the Dark Baron // The Prismatic Piper
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tormod, the Desecrator Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sarevok, Deathbringer Agent of the Iron Throne Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sarevok, Deathbringer Agent of the Shadow Thieves Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Sarevok, Deathbringer Criminal Past Sarevok, Deathbringer // Criminal Past
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cultist of the Absolute Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cultist of the Absolute
Sarevok, Deathbringer Faceless One Sarevok, Deathbringer // Faceless One
Sarevok, Deathbringer Haunted One Sarevok, Deathbringer // Haunted One
Sarevok, Deathbringer Scion of Halaster Sarevok, Deathbringer // Scion of Halaster
The Prismatic Piper Tormod, the Desecrator The Prismatic Piper // Tormod, the Desecrator
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sengir, the Dark Baron Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Francisco, Fowl Marauder The Prismatic Piper Francisco, Fowl Marauder // The Prismatic Piper
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tormod, the Desecrator Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tormod, the Desecrator
Akiri, Line-Slinger Armix, Filigree Thrasher Akiri, Line-Slinger // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Akiri, Line-Slinger Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Francisco, Fowl Marauder Akiri, Line-Slinger // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Akiri, Line-Slinger Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Akiri, Line-Slinger // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Akiri, Line-Slinger Miara, Thorn of the Glade Akiri, Line-Slinger // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Akiri, Line-Slinger Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Akiri, Line-Slinger // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Akiri, Line-Slinger Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Akiri, Line-Slinger // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ravos, Soultender Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ravos, Soultender
Akiri, Line-Slinger Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Akiri, Line-Slinger // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sengir, the Dark Baron Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Akiri, Line-Slinger Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Akiri, Line-Slinger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tormod, the Desecrator Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tormod, the Desecrator
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tymna the Weaver Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tymna the Weaver

Other Available Backgrounds

Safana, Calimport Cutthroat can also choose from these 27 other backgrounds:

Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
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
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier