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Scriv, the Obligator
Price tag $0.92

Legendary CreatureInkling Bird

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#300 Current Rank
#394 Last Week
#1482 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Scriv, the Obligator.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Scriv, the Obligator decks.

Killian, Decisive Mentor Killian, Decisive Mentor
+85% Synergy $1.04
Changing Loyalty Changing Loyalty
+56% Synergy $1.81
Coercive Impetus Coercive Impetus
+56% Synergy $0.37
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
+45% Synergy $2.84
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
+38% Synergy $7.42

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Scriv, the Obligator's abilities and overall game plan.

Eriette of the Charmed Apple Eriette of the Charmed Apple
+89% Synergy $0.31
Hateful Eidolon Hateful Eidolon
+78% Synergy $0.29
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+68% Synergy $0.87
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+63% Synergy $0.72
Redemption Arc Redemption Arc
+60% Synergy $0.33
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+60% Synergy $0.27
Inkshield Inkshield
+57% Synergy $5.03
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+56% Synergy $0.28
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+52% Synergy $5.37
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+51% Synergy $0.55

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Scriv, the Obligator decks.

Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+51% Synergy $3.84
Combat Calligrapher Combat Calligrapher
+51% Synergy $0.30
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+49% Synergy $0.25
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+49% Synergy $10.96
Martial Impetus Martial Impetus
+49% Synergy $0.23
Killian, Ink Duelist Killian, Ink Duelist
+47% Synergy $0.34
Land Tax Land Tax
+42% Synergy $14.43
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+16% Synergy $0.79
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+4% Synergy $1.06
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.18

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $464.48
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $56.78
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $54.26
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $37.76
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $63.22
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $71.29

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Scriv, the Obligator's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Shadrix Silverquill Shadrix Silverquill
+43% Synergy $0.33
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+43% Synergy $11.62
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+41% Synergy $0.27
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+41% Synergy $0.34
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+40% Synergy $0.31
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+40% Synergy $0.30
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+34% Synergy $0.29
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+33% Synergy $0.51
Eiganjo Dynastorian Eiganjo Dynastorian
+33% Synergy $4.01
Defacing Duskmage Defacing Duskmage
+33% Synergy $1.29
Tomik, Wielder of Law Tomik, Wielder of Law
+33% Synergy $0.30
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+32% Synergy $0.36
Ashiok's Reaper Ashiok's Reaper
+32% Synergy $0.25
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+30% Synergy $0.31
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+28% Synergy $0.33
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+27% Synergy $6.56
Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
+27% Synergy $0.40
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
+25% Synergy $0.37
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+24% Synergy $39.44
Transcendent Envoy Transcendent Envoy
+23% Synergy $0.25
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+22% Synergy $1.03
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+21% Synergy $1.08
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+19% Synergy $17.61
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+18% Synergy $0.36
Herald of Amity Herald of Amity
+16% Synergy $0.31
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+14% Synergy $44.66
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+14% Synergy $0.33
Balemurk Leech Balemurk Leech
+14% Synergy $0.23
Shay Cormac Shay Cormac
+13% Synergy $0.38
Underworld Coinsmith Underworld Coinsmith
+13% Synergy $0.40
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+12% Synergy $0.32
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+9% Synergy $3.79
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+9% Synergy $4.95
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+9% Synergy $0.21
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+8% Synergy $0.39
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
+7% Synergy $7.26
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+7% Synergy $24.75
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+7% Synergy $3.72
Wicked Visitor Wicked Visitor
+7% Synergy $0.20
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+6% Synergy $2.75
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
+6% Synergy $5.49
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+5% Synergy $50.06
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+5% Synergy $0.48
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+5% Synergy $0.36
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+4% Synergy $5.57
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+4% Synergy $1.09
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
0% Synergy $13.70
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-4% Synergy $2.88
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $55.28
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.28

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Scriv, the Obligator safe.

Cloudshift Cloudshift
+41% Synergy $1.92
Fracture Fracture
+27% Synergy $0.30
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+27% Synergy $0.33
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
+26% Synergy $0.37
Silverquill Charm Silverquill Charm
+16% Synergy $0.30
Immortal Obligation Immortal Obligation
+15% Synergy $0.31
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+12% Synergy $8.37
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+12% Synergy $0.95
Personify Personify
+12% Synergy $0.27
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+11% Synergy $7.92
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+9% Synergy $1.59
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+8% Synergy $0.14
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+8% Synergy $0.30
Batwing Brume Batwing Brume
+6% Synergy $6.98
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+6% Synergy $0.35
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+5% Synergy $2.32
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+5% Synergy $0.31
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+4% Synergy $26.99
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+3% Synergy $7.20
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+3% Synergy $7.11
Reprieve Reprieve
+2% Synergy $1.29
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $13.62
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $2.97
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $1.57
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-6% Synergy $0.33
Despark Despark
-10% Synergy $0.35
Mortify Mortify
-15% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Scriv, the Obligator's game plan and control the board.

Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+31% Synergy $0.26
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+24% Synergy $0.26
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+21% Synergy $0.24
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+16% Synergy $1.24
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+10% Synergy $0.34
Retether Retether
+9% Synergy $21.12
Daydream Daydream
+7% Synergy $0.37
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+6% Synergy $2.88
Another Round Another Round
+6% Synergy $0.37
Morningtide's Light Morningtide's Light
+5% Synergy $1.81
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+4% Synergy $4.59
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy $11.32
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $5.03
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.36
Damn Damn
-5% Synergy $1.98
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-7% Synergy $0.31
Vindicate Vindicate
-7% Synergy $1.01
Austere Command Austere Command
-9% Synergy $0.73
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-11% Synergy $2.85

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+44% Synergy $3.35
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+26% Synergy $7.79
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+22% Synergy $2.91
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+12% Synergy $0.34
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+11% Synergy $10.72
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+10% Synergy $0.83
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+9% Synergy $5.80
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+9% Synergy $9.78
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+8% Synergy $9.96
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+8% Synergy $20.54
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.10
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+6% Synergy $11.80
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+6% Synergy $2.83
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $2.35
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+5% Synergy $1.35
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $7.56
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+2% Synergy $4.64
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-7% Synergy $0.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Scriv, the Obligator's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

All That Glitters All That Glitters
+43% Synergy $0.59
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+43% Synergy $4.81
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+41% Synergy $0.88
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+38% Synergy $6.93
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+35% Synergy $0.40
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+33% Synergy $1.08
Forum Filibuster Forum Filibuster
+27% Synergy $0.27
Skybind Skybind
+27% Synergy $0.34
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+25% Synergy $2.58
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+24% Synergy $4.43
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+22% Synergy $0.48
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+21% Synergy $1.12
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+21% Synergy $6.43
Intermediate Chirography Intermediate Chirography
+21% Synergy $0.30
Screams from Within Screams from Within
+21% Synergy $0.29
Flickering Ward Flickering Ward
+20% Synergy $0.46
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+18% Synergy $54.92
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+18% Synergy $7.31
Chains of Custody Chains of Custody
+17% Synergy $0.24
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+15% Synergy $0.32
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+15% Synergy $0.38
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+15% Synergy $0.87
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+14% Synergy $0.36
Vampiric Link Vampiric Link
+13% Synergy $5.44
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+12% Synergy $9.26
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+11% Synergy $0.34
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+11% Synergy $1.34
Vow of Malice Vow of Malice
+10% Synergy $0.85
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+10% Synergy $0.75
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+10% Synergy $0.59
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+10% Synergy $0.42
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+9% Synergy $30.73
Fallen Ideal Fallen Ideal
+9% Synergy $0.27
Marchesa's Decree Marchesa's Decree
+9% Synergy $1.82
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+8% Synergy $0.39
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+8% Synergy $5.38
Clawing Torment Clawing Torment
+8% Synergy $0.22
Vow of Duty Vow of Duty
+8% Synergy $0.21
Sentinel's Eyes Sentinel's Eyes
+8% Synergy $0.27
Minion's Return Minion's Return
+7% Synergy $0.36
Lord Skitter's Blessing Lord Skitter's Blessing
+7% Synergy $0.40
Vow of Torment Vow of Torment
+7% Synergy $0.24
Nurgle's Rot Nurgle's Rot
+6% Synergy $20.75
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+6% Synergy $0.39
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+5% Synergy $0.55
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-6% Synergy $4.44
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-7% Synergy $18.90
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-7% Synergy $35.96
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-8% Synergy $6.12
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-14% Synergy $3.63

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Scriv, the Obligator to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+11% Synergy $40.88
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+4% Synergy $1.80

Utility Lands

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

Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+38% Synergy $1.62
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+34% Synergy $11.51
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+14% Synergy $0.61
War Room War Room
+13% Synergy $2.01
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $2.73
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+9% Synergy $9.95
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+7% Synergy $5.81
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+5% Synergy $57.96
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+5% Synergy $1.52
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.40
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.66
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-3% Synergy $31.11
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $11.53
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.34
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-15% Synergy $0.53

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+20% Synergy $0.64
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+18% Synergy $0.45
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $0.40
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $2.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.27
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.27
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
0% Synergy $0.35
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-1% Synergy $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.31

Lands

The mana base foundation for Scriv, the Obligator decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+24% Synergy $0.31
Umbral Expanse Umbral Expanse
+23% Synergy $0.82
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+21% Synergy $2.06
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+21% Synergy $0.36
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+20% Synergy $0.37
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+20% Synergy $1.05
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+18% Synergy $0.31
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+16% Synergy $11.36
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+15% Synergy $0.37
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+13% Synergy $0.33
Study Hall Study Hall
+13% Synergy $0.21
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+11% Synergy $12.45
Forum of Amity Forum of Amity
+11% Synergy $0.16
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+9% Synergy $9.87
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+9% Synergy $0.25
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+8% Synergy $14.54
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+8% Synergy $0.39
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+6% Synergy $0.55
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.20
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+6% Synergy $2.75
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.31
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $30.51
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $13.62
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.07
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $33.20
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $2.97
Scrubland Scrubland
-1% Synergy
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $16.63
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-2% Synergy $4.73
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-3% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.26
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-5% Synergy $6.50
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.30
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-9% Synergy $1.34
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-10% Synergy $0.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-10% Synergy $0.34
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-18% Synergy $0.31

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