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Saskia the Unyielding
Price tag $8.36

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

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Playstyle & Strategy

Legends 16% Aggro 13% Humans 8% Extra Combats 4% Tokens 4% Forced Combat 4%
View Average Decklist All Forced Combat Commanders

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Saskia the Unyielding players are trying out in Forced Combat decks.

Changing Loyalty Changing Loyalty
+11% Synergy $1.37
Scriv, the Obligator Scriv, the Obligator
+10% Synergy $0.81
Coercive Impetus Coercive Impetus
+10% Synergy $0.32
Emil, Vastlands Roamer Emil, Vastlands Roamer
+6% Synergy $0.23
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+5% Synergy $8.78

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Saskia the Unyielding's Forced Combat builds — cards that lean hardest into the Forced Combat theme.

Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+73% Synergy $4.39
Marisi, Breaker of the Coil Marisi, Breaker of the Coil
+71% Synergy $8.18
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+70% Synergy $1.73
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+64% Synergy $1.67
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+63% Synergy $0.37
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
+63% Synergy $14.62
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
+60% Synergy $0.48
Take the Bait Take the Bait
+57% Synergy $4.70
Thantis, the Warweaver Thantis, the Warweaver
+56% Synergy $2.60
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+56% Synergy $0.55

Top Cards

The staple cards most Saskia the Unyielding Forced Combat decks run as their core.

Geode Rager Geode Rager
+54% Synergy $1.68
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+54% Synergy $1.77
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+48% Synergy $14.30
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+47% Synergy $0.35
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+47% Synergy $0.55
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+39% Synergy $1.44
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
+35% Synergy $5.26
Farseek Farseek
+23% Synergy $0.53
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+18% Synergy $1.96
Three Visits Three Visits
+18% Synergy $4.60

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Saskia the Unyielding Forced Combat game on their own.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+8% Synergy $54.50
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $60.01
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-1% Synergy $28.66
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $5.28
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-16% Synergy $76.77

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Forced Combat plan in Saskia the Unyielding decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Gahiji, Honored One Gahiji, Honored One
+43% Synergy $0.36
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+43% Synergy $2.54
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+42% Synergy $0.48
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+41% Synergy $0.35
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+39% Synergy $0.32
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
+38% Synergy $1.42
Mirri, Weatherlight Duelist Mirri, Weatherlight Duelist
+37% Synergy $5.66
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+35% Synergy $12.48
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+28% Synergy $5.54
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+28% Synergy $0.88
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+28% Synergy $0.30
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+26% Synergy $14.24
Frenzied Gorespawn Frenzied Gorespawn
+26% Synergy $1.71
Queen Marchesa Queen Marchesa
+25% Synergy $1.10
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+24% Synergy $7.98
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+24% Synergy $5.14
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+24% Synergy $4.21
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+24% Synergy $12.69
Frenzied Saddlebrute Frenzied Saddlebrute
+24% Synergy $0.24
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+22% Synergy $0.39
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
+21% Synergy $7.50
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+21% Synergy $4.51
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+21% Synergy $0.74
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+21% Synergy $0.20
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+20% Synergy $6.58
Kitt Kanto, Mayhem Diva Kitt Kanto, Mayhem Diva
+19% Synergy $0.37
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+18% Synergy $2.89
Combat Calligrapher Combat Calligrapher
+16% Synergy $0.27
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+15% Synergy $0.34
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+15% Synergy $0.31
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+14% Synergy $0.29
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+13% Synergy $0.47
Tahngarth, First Mate Tahngarth, First Mate
+12% Synergy $0.22
Grismold, the Dreadsower Grismold, the Dreadsower
+12% Synergy $2.19
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+12% Synergy $9.37
Shadrix Silverquill Shadrix Silverquill
+11% Synergy $0.30
Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
+11% Synergy $0.26
Lightning, Army of One Lightning, Army of One
+10% Synergy $9.74
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+9% Synergy $7.69
Ankle Shanker Ankle Shanker
+9% Synergy $0.38
Sawhorn Nemesis Sawhorn Nemesis
+9% Synergy $2.15
Brutal Hordechief Brutal Hordechief
+9% Synergy $2.65
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+4% Synergy $24.32
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+2% Synergy $3.89
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+1% Synergy $4.46
Isshin, Two Heavens as One Isshin, Two Heavens as One
-1% Synergy $3.94
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
-2% Synergy $1.28
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
-3% Synergy $1.30
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-5% Synergy $7.76
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-6% Synergy $13.10

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Saskia the Unyielding's Forced Combat deck ahead.

Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+25% Synergy $4.56
Inkshield Inkshield
+19% Synergy $4.55
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
+19% Synergy $0.57
Immortal Obligation Immortal Obligation
+18% Synergy $0.38
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+16% Synergy $0.69
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+15% Synergy $5.28
Beast Within Beast Within
+13% Synergy $0.46
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+13% Synergy $5.05
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+10% Synergy $0.37
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+9% Synergy $0.32
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+9% Synergy $6.79
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+8% Synergy $14.29
Naya Charm Naya Charm
+8% Synergy $0.35
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+6% Synergy $1.06
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+6% Synergy $0.44
Fog Fog
+5% Synergy $1.36
Arcbond Arcbond
+5% Synergy $1.79
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.37
Terminate Terminate
+4% Synergy $0.29
Despark Despark
+4% Synergy $0.37
Erode Erode
+3% Synergy $5.72
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+3% Synergy $5.17
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+1% Synergy $0.70
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+1% Synergy $1.10
Abzan Charm Abzan Charm
0% Synergy $0.34
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-3% Synergy $14.06
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-10% Synergy $1.09
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-10% Synergy $0.70
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-15% Synergy $65.21
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-17% Synergy $1.19

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Forced Combat game plan forward for Saskia the Unyielding.

Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+16% Synergy $0.16
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+15% Synergy $0.49
Insurrection Insurrection
+14% Synergy $10.22
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+13% Synergy $1.54
Cultivate Cultivate
+12% Synergy $0.34
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+12% Synergy $0.29
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+9% Synergy $2.72
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+7% Synergy $0.47
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+7% Synergy $0.26
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+7% Synergy $2.70
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+6% Synergy $3.83
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+6% Synergy $1.07
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+6% Synergy $0.85
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+5% Synergy $2.75
Decimate Decimate
+4% Synergy $0.31
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+4% Synergy $0.40
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+4% Synergy $6.52
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+2% Synergy $0.92
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $5.68
Damn Damn
0% Synergy $2.44

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Saskia the Unyielding Forced Combat decks.

Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+44% Synergy $0.36
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+21% Synergy $9.21
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+13% Synergy $0.19
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+10% Synergy $5.61
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+6% Synergy $8.47
Argent Dais Argent Dais
+5% Synergy $0.21
Crown of Doom Crown of Doom
+5% Synergy $4.63
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+4% Synergy $31.59
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+2% Synergy $4.35
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $3.66
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
-1% Synergy $5.72
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-2% Synergy $62.89
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Forced Combat strategy in Saskia the Unyielding decks.

Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+39% Synergy $1.75
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+36% Synergy $4.33
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+36% Synergy $0.94
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+36% Synergy $0.31
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+32% Synergy $0.35
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+24% Synergy $3.00
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+24% Synergy $0.53
Redemption Arc Redemption Arc
+20% Synergy $0.26
War's Toll War's Toll
+18% Synergy $9.82
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+18% Synergy $3.88
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+16% Synergy $26.54
Martial Impetus Martial Impetus
+13% Synergy $0.22
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+12% Synergy $0.30
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+11% Synergy $2.47
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+11% Synergy $0.31
No Mercy No Mercy
+8% Synergy $26.56
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+7% Synergy $0.35
Crescendo of War Crescendo of War
+7% Synergy $2.22
Incriminating Impetus Incriminating Impetus
+7% Synergy $0.42
Predatory Impetus Predatory Impetus
+6% Synergy $0.12
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+6% Synergy $0.40
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+5% Synergy $6.80
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+5% Synergy $5.07
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+5% Synergy $0.71
Acquired Mutation Acquired Mutation
+5% Synergy $0.30
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+4% Synergy $5.13
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+4% Synergy $6.35
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
+4% Synergy $3.48
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+2% Synergy $12.11
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+2% Synergy $0.55
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+2% Synergy $4.33
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+2% Synergy $4.37
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+1% Synergy $0.34
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
0% Synergy $3.11
Annie Joins Up Annie Joins Up
-1% Synergy $4.26
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
-1% Synergy $35.03
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-2% Synergy $6.63
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $13.42
Vraska Joins Up Vraska Joins Up
-4% Synergy $0.64
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
-6% Synergy $5.61

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Saskia the Unyielding Forced Combat decks.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+12% Synergy $0.40
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+12% Synergy $10.62
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+10% Synergy $0.95
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+7% Synergy $0.38
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.29
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+4% Synergy $0.49
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+4% Synergy $5.81
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $6.51
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+2% Synergy $0.23
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $3.36
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $63.85
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-6% Synergy $14.92
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-14% Synergy $49.11

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Saskia the Unyielding's Forced Combat strategy.

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+25% Synergy $0.82
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+14% Synergy $0.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.69
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+5% Synergy $0.36
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+3% Synergy $0.44
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+2% Synergy $0.31
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+2% Synergy $2.81
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+2% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.43
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Saskia the Unyielding's Forced Combat decks.

Savai Triome Savai Triome
+20% Synergy $20.48
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+18% Synergy $0.32
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+17% Synergy $16.40
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+17% Synergy $0.32
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+17% Synergy $0.49
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+17% Synergy $0.28
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+16% Synergy $10.07
Mountain Mountain
+14% Synergy $0.16
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+14% Synergy $6.87
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+14% Synergy $0.28
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+13% Synergy $19.62
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+13% Synergy $9.24
Swamp Swamp
+10% Synergy $0.14
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+10% Synergy $0.27
Plains Plains
+9% Synergy $0.13
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+9% Synergy $0.24
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+9% Synergy $2.20
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+9% Synergy $0.31
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+9% Synergy $0.34
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.33
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+8% Synergy $0.57
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+8% Synergy $0.39
Forest Forest
+7% Synergy $0.17
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+7% Synergy $11.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.29
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+5% Synergy $9.80
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+5% Synergy $0.27
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+5% Synergy $0.24
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+5% Synergy $0.54
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $1.05
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+4% Synergy $6.68
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+4% Synergy $0.43
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+3% Synergy $8.83
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+3% Synergy $0.52
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+2% Synergy $0.32
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+1% Synergy $7.04
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.31
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-1% Synergy $5.69
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
-1% Synergy $15.20
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-2% Synergy $8.86
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $29.61
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-3% Synergy $10.00
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $28.51
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-3% Synergy $16.26
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-4% Synergy $7.39
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $17.35
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-8% Synergy $17.02
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-8% Synergy $31.12
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-10% Synergy $10.13

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Saskia the Unyielding: Forced Combat.

Interceptor, Shadow's Hound Interceptor, Shadow's Hound
Hajar, Loyal Bodyguard Hajar, Loyal Bodyguard
Éowyn, Fearless Knight Éowyn, Fearless Knight
Casal, Lurkwood Pathfinder Casal, Lurkwood Pathfinder
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Cadric, Soul Kindler Cadric, Soul Kindler
Sarevok, Deathbringer Inspiring Leader Sarevok, Deathbringer // Inspiring Leader
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
Cleopatra, Exiled Pharaoh Cleopatra, Exiled Pharaoh
Kethis, the Hidden Hand Kethis, the Hidden Hand
Merry, Esquire of Rohan Merry, Esquire of Rohan
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
Rashka the Slayer Rashka the Slayer
Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Tana, the Bloodsower Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Tana, the Bloodsower // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Bayek of Siwa Bayek of Siwa
Reki, the History of Kamigawa Reki, the History of Kamigawa
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Ravos, Soultender Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ravos, Soultender // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Thancred Waters Thancred Waters
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Master Chef Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Master Chef
Kolvori, God of Kinship Kolvori, God of Kinship
Djeru and Hazoret Djeru and Hazoret
Serah Farron Serah Farron
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Frodo Baggins Frodo Baggins
Ratadrabik of Urborg Ratadrabik of Urborg
Alena, Kessig Trapper Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Alena, Kessig Trapper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Sengir, the Dark Baron Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Sengir, the Dark Baron // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Arvad the Cursed Arvad the Cursed
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Fourteenth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Fourteenth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Erkenbrand, Lord of Westfold Erkenbrand, Lord of Westfold