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Sarevok, Deathbringer
Price tag $0.06

Legendary CreatureHuman Knight

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Sarevok, Deathbringer.

Background Cards

Sarevok, Deathbringer can choose any of these 30 backgrounds.

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Sarevok, Deathbringer's abilities and overall game plan.

Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+45% Synergy $0.13
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+44% Synergy $0.29
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+44% Synergy $0.62
Vrock Vrock
+42% Synergy $0.08
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+41% Synergy $5.85
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+36% Synergy $2.37
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+35% Synergy $0.07
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+34% Synergy $0.40
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+33% Synergy $0.16
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+31% Synergy $0.14

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Sarevok, Deathbringer decks.

Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+30% Synergy $0.08
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+25% Synergy $0.23
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+25% Synergy $0.39
Victimize Victimize
+23% Synergy $0.35
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+23% Synergy $0.58
Village Rites Village Rites
+21% Synergy $0.22
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+21% Synergy $1.59
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+19% Synergy $2.04
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-3% Synergy $0.23
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-10% Synergy $1.92

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-7% Synergy $30.09
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-18% Synergy $47.62
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-20% Synergy $12.68

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Sarevok, Deathbringer's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Alpharael, Stonechosen Alpharael, Stonechosen
+36% Synergy $0.31
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+28% Synergy $2.87
Titan Hunter Titan Hunter
+28% Synergy $0.14
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+28% Synergy $0.20
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
+27% Synergy $0.37
Persistent Specimen Persistent Specimen
+27% Synergy $0.09
Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
+25% Synergy $0.12
Chain Devil Chain Devil
+25% Synergy $0.06
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+24% Synergy $2.86
Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist
+23% Synergy $0.19
Angel of Suffering Angel of Suffering
+21% Synergy $3.14
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+20% Synergy $0.16
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+19% Synergy $0.36
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+19% Synergy $0.29
Gravelighter Gravelighter
+19% Synergy $0.18
Mold Folk Mold Folk
+19% Synergy $0.06
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker
+19% Synergy $0.09
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+18% Synergy $0.20
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+18% Synergy $0.15
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+16% Synergy $3.35
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+15% Synergy $0.72
Knight of Dusk's Shadow Knight of Dusk's Shadow
+15% Synergy $0.14
Haunt of the Dead Marshes Haunt of the Dead Marshes
+15% Synergy $0.07
Carrier Thrall Carrier Thrall
+15% Synergy $0.04
Vampire Gourmand Vampire Gourmand
+15% Synergy $0.16
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+14% Synergy $0.25
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+14% Synergy $0.32
Dreadhound Dreadhound
+14% Synergy $0.20
Nine-Lives Familiar Nine-Lives Familiar
+13% Synergy $1.16
Bonecaller Cleric Bonecaller Cleric
+12% Synergy $0.06
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+11% Synergy $1.91
Skullport Merchant Skullport Merchant
+11% Synergy $0.12
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+10% Synergy $2.00
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+10% Synergy $0.22
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+10% Synergy $0.20
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+10% Synergy $0.14
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.25
Ogre Slumlord Ogre Slumlord
+9% Synergy $0.29
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+9% Synergy $0.26
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+9% Synergy $0.51
Undercity Scrounger Undercity Scrounger
+9% Synergy $0.04
Gríma Wormtongue Gríma Wormtongue
+9% Synergy $0.07
Sanitarium Skeleton Sanitarium Skeleton
+9% Synergy $0.04
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+7% Synergy $0.23
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+7% Synergy $2.84
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+5% Synergy $9.32
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+4% Synergy $1.24
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+1% Synergy $31.33
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
0% Synergy $4.93
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-6% Synergy $3.88

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sarevok, Deathbringer safe.

Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+20% Synergy $0.10
Feign Death Feign Death
+18% Synergy $0.74
Cast Down Cast Down
+18% Synergy $0.22
Professor's Warning Professor's Warning
+15% Synergy $0.09
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+13% Synergy $0.46
Nasty End Nasty End
+13% Synergy $0.08
Terror Terror
+12% Synergy $0.04
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+10% Synergy $0.05
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+10% Synergy $1.28
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+10% Synergy $0.44
Stab Stab
+10% Synergy $0.07
Murder Murder
+9% Synergy $0.07
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+9% Synergy $0.20
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+8% Synergy $0.13
Drag to the Underworld Drag to the Underworld
+8% Synergy $0.11
Vayne's Treachery Vayne's Treachery
+8% Synergy $0.02
Spin Out Spin Out
+7% Synergy $0.04
Vincent's Limit Break Vincent's Limit Break
+6% Synergy $0.02
Maximum Overdrive Maximum Overdrive
+6% Synergy $0.05
Another Chance Another Chance
+6% Synergy $0.04
Bake into a Pie Bake into a Pie
+6% Synergy $0.03
Howl from Beyond Howl from Beyond
+6% Synergy $0.09
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+5% Synergy $1.49
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+4% Synergy $0.19
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+4% Synergy $2.68
Defile Defile
+1% Synergy $0.87
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
-1% Synergy $0.13
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
-1% Synergy $0.10
Doom Blade Doom Blade
-1% Synergy $0.18
Dismember Dismember
-5% Synergy $5.54
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-6% Synergy $2.87
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-7% Synergy $18.20
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-8% Synergy $0.18
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-8% Synergy $10.38
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-8% Synergy $0.65
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-11% Synergy $0.53
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-11% Synergy $5.29
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-14% Synergy $2.93
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-15% Synergy $0.20
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-31% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Sarevok, Deathbringer's game plan and control the board.

Worthy Cost Worthy Cost
+21% Synergy $0.10
Bone Splinters Bone Splinters
+14% Synergy $0.06
Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+13% Synergy $0.05
Blood Money Blood Money
+13% Synergy $0.48
Myrkul's Edict Myrkul's Edict
+12% Synergy $0.13
Lash of the Balrog Lash of the Balrog
+12% Synergy $0.06
Scrounge for Eternity Scrounge for Eternity
+11% Synergy $0.05
Essence Infusion Essence Infusion
+10% Synergy $0.09
Spark Harvest Spark Harvest
+9% Synergy $0.12
Unearth Unearth
+8% Synergy $0.42
Macabre Waltz Macabre Waltz
+8% Synergy $0.05
The Final Days The Final Days
+8% Synergy $0.06
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+7% Synergy $0.21
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+7% Synergy $0.96
Final Vengeance Final Vengeance
+7% Synergy $0.08
Strategic Betrayal Strategic Betrayal
+7% Synergy $0.68
Quag Feast Quag Feast
+7% Synergy $0.12
Hellish Sideswipe Hellish Sideswipe
+7% Synergy $0.07
Demonic Collusion Demonic Collusion
+6% Synergy $1.92
Summon Undead Summon Undead
+6% Synergy $0.07
Languish Languish
+5% Synergy $0.21
Zombify Zombify
+5% Synergy $0.20
Back for Seconds Back for Seconds
+5% Synergy $0.06
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+4% Synergy $0.43
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+4% Synergy $0.42
Pilfer Pilfer
+4% Synergy $0.04
Seeker's Folly Seeker's Folly
+4% Synergy $0.05
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+3% Synergy $3.22
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+3% Synergy $0.25
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+3% Synergy $0.14
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+2% Synergy $0.35
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+2% Synergy $1.27
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+2% Synergy $2.81
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+1% Synergy $0.16
Buried Alive Buried Alive
-2% Synergy $1.04
Mutilate Mutilate
-3% Synergy $1.78
Dread Return Dread Return
-3% Synergy $0.29
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-5% Synergy $0.27
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-5% Synergy $1.81
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-5% Synergy $2.45
Reanimate Reanimate
-6% Synergy $5.63
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-6% Synergy $23.02
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-7% Synergy $0.45
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-7% Synergy $0.42
Damnation Damnation
-11% Synergy $16.92
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-28% Synergy $6.15

Utility Artifacts

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

Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+28% Synergy $0.27
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+25% Synergy $0.72
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+25% Synergy $0.45
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+17% Synergy $3.31
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+16% Synergy $0.40
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+15% Synergy $1.34
Malefic Scythe Malefic Scythe
+13% Synergy $0.04
Ring of Xathrid Ring of Xathrid
+12% Synergy $0.63
Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+10% Synergy $0.31
Demonmail Hauberk Demonmail Hauberk
+10% Synergy $0.10
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+9% Synergy $0.16
Dross Skullbomb Dross Skullbomb
+9% Synergy $0.07
Reaper's Talisman Reaper's Talisman
+9% Synergy $0.15
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+9% Synergy $0.61
Dark Knight's Greatsword Dark Knight's Greatsword
+9% Synergy $0.06
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+8% Synergy $0.37
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+8% Synergy $1.60
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+7% Synergy $1.40
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+7% Synergy $24.29
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+7% Synergy $3.89
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.21
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+6% Synergy $1.73
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+6% Synergy $3.87
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+6% Synergy $0.94
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+6% Synergy $0.72
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+6% Synergy $0.14
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.77
Traveler's Amulet Traveler's Amulet
+6% Synergy $0.07
Bladed Battle-Fan Bladed Battle-Fan
+6% Synergy $0.08
Transmogrant's Crown Transmogrant's Crown
+5% Synergy $0.19
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+5% Synergy $0.51
Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+5% Synergy $0.09
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+4% Synergy $38.53
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+2% Synergy $5.94
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $5.35
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
0% Synergy $3.48
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-1% Synergy $2.63
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-3% Synergy $52.36
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-5% Synergy $3.24
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-8% Synergy $7.17
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-13% Synergy $6.03
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-34% Synergy $9.52

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Sarevok, Deathbringer's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Necrosynthesis Necrosynthesis
+25% Synergy $0.16
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+23% Synergy $0.21
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+20% Synergy $0.20
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+19% Synergy $0.21
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+19% Synergy $0.33
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+15% Synergy $0.16
Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+15% Synergy $0.09
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+15% Synergy $0.11
Momentum Breaker Momentum Breaker
+13% Synergy $0.29
Canonized in Blood Canonized in Blood
+13% Synergy $0.06
Black Market Black Market
+11% Synergy $3.63
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+11% Synergy $0.73
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+11% Synergy $0.19
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+9% Synergy $7.62
Into the Pit Into the Pit
+8% Synergy $0.16
Sidequest: Hunt the Mark Yiazmat, Ultimate Mark Sidequest: Hunt the Mark
+8% Synergy $0.04
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+7% Synergy $3.20
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+6% Synergy $1.05
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+6% Synergy $4.72
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+6% Synergy $1.02
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+6% Synergy $4.46
Hour of Victory Hour of Victory
+6% Synergy $0.06
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
+6% Synergy $0.08
Endless Scream Endless Scream
+6% Synergy $0.18
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+6% Synergy $0.20
Thran Vigil Thran Vigil
+6% Synergy $0.17
Sadistic Glee Sadistic Glee
+6% Synergy $1.06
Shade's Form Shade's Form
+6% Synergy $0.26
Mark of the Vampire Mark of the Vampire
+6% Synergy $0.07
Stab Wound Stab Wound
+6% Synergy $0.08
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+5% Synergy $4.06
Dark Privilege Dark Privilege
+5% Synergy $0.25
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+4% Synergy $4.62
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+4% Synergy $4.10
Haunted One Haunted One
+4% Synergy $5.81
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+3% Synergy $0.90
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+3% Synergy $11.61
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+3% Synergy $6.34
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+3% Synergy $13.43
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
0% Synergy $17.51
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
0% Synergy $23.46
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.95
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-3% Synergy $22.82
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-8% Synergy $21.33
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-17% Synergy $11.64
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-21% Synergy $3.69

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Sarevok, Deathbringer to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+3% Synergy $7.34
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
-7% Synergy $6.70

Utility Lands

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

Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+10% Synergy $0.09
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+7% Synergy $0.39
Great Arashin City Great Arashin City
+7% Synergy $0.16
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+6% Synergy $0.29
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+6% Synergy $0.17
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+6% Synergy $7.24
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+6% Synergy $11.13
Everglades Everglades
+5% Synergy $0.92
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+5% Synergy $2.85
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.12
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-2% Synergy $0.72
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.20
War Room War Room
-7% Synergy $4.93
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-8% Synergy $2.79
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-10% Synergy $7.50
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-11% Synergy $19.20
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-15% Synergy $0.73
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-20% Synergy $37.39
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-23% Synergy $11.67
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-28% Synergy $46.40
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-33% Synergy $24.79

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy $0.13
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+15% Synergy $0.29
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+7% Synergy $0.25
Starting Column Starting Column
+7% Synergy $0.06
Letter of Acceptance Letter of Acceptance
+6% Synergy $0.05
Infernal Idol Infernal Idol
+6% Synergy $0.11
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.21
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $3.07
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+1% Synergy $1.09
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-6% Synergy $3.18
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $0.88
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.14
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-18% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-21% Synergy $0.38

Lands

The mana base foundation for Sarevok, Deathbringer decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+25% Synergy $0.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+23% Synergy $0.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+15% Synergy $0.16
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+12% Synergy $0.24
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+12% Synergy $0.15
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+9% Synergy $0.21
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+6% Synergy $0.29
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy $0.20
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-11% Synergy $5.29

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