Scriv, the Obligator
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$0.65Legendary Creature — Inkling Bird
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Scriv, the Obligator decks.
Flickering Hound+14% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$4.71
Miss Highwater+3% Synergy
in 4% of decks
$13.81
Olinda the Oblivious+3% Synergy
in 4% of decks
$35.10
Hall of Echoes+2% Synergy
in 3% of decks
$3.13
Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel-4% Synergy
in 3% of decks
$2.58
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Scriv, the Obligator's abilities and overall game plan.
Eriette of the Charmed Apple+84% Synergy
in 88% of decks
$0.33
Killian, Decisive Mentor+82% Synergy
in 86% of decks
$0.40
Hateful Eidolon+69% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$0.32
Ghoulish Impetus+62% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$0.51
Archon of Sun's Grace+61% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$0.32
Sage's Reverie+60% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$0.33
Breena, the Demagogue+59% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.86
Coercive Impetus+59% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$0.34
Redemption Arc+59% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.31
Parasitic Impetus+56% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.33
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Scriv, the Obligator decks.
Eriette of the Charmed Apple+84% Synergy
in 88% of decks
$0.33
Killian, Decisive Mentor+82% Synergy
in 86% of decks
$0.40
Hateful Eidolon+69% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$0.32
Ghoulish Impetus+62% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$0.51
Archon of Sun's Grace+61% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$0.32
Sage's Reverie+60% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$0.33
Breena, the Demagogue+59% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.86
Coercive Impetus+59% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$0.34
Redemption Arc+59% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.31
Inkshield+51% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$5.62
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Serra's Sanctum+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$521.73
Enlightened Tutor+1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$37.37
Smothering Tithe+0% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$61.10
Teferi's Protection0% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$46.66
Demonic Tutor-4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$66.53
Vampiric Tutor-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$52.35
Farewell-5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$5.09
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Scriv, the Obligator's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Ondu Spiritdancer+48% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$9.45
Killian, Ink Duelist+45% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$0.23
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor+43% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.35
Starfield Mystic+43% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.32
Doomwake Giant+42% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.24
Eidolon of Countless Battles+40% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.30
Ajani's Chosen+39% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.26
Combat Calligrapher+38% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.30
Sram, Senior Edificer+34% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$1.85
Eiganjo Dynastorian+33% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.75
Kor Spiritdancer+31% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.46
Shadrix Silverquill+29% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.36
Delney, Streetwise Lookout+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$34.20
Mangara, the Diplomat+26% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.42
Nils, Discipline Enforcer+25% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.39
Exalted Sunborn+23% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$21.89
Ghostly Dancers+23% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.42
Mesa Enchantress+23% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.91
Tomik, Wielder of Law+22% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.34
Transcendent Envoy+22% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.34
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor+22% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$5.47
Herald of Amity+21% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.24
Defacing Duskmage+20% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.45
Mondrak, Glory Dominus+20% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$46.06
Firemane Commando+16% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.69
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$2.76
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd+13% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$5.77
Armored Skyhunter+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.40
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$26.45
Underworld Coinsmith+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.33
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.40
Keen Duelist+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.29
Roaming Throne+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$50.97
Shay Cormac+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.35
Loran of the Third Path+6% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.38
Enduring Innocence+6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.87
Joined Researchers+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.33
Witch Enchanter+5% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$5.24
Emeritus of Truce+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.84
Orzhov Advokist+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.28
Windborn Muse+5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.22
Conciliator's Duelist+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.21
Charming Prince+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.35
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.65
Danitha Capashen, Paragon+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.36
Braids, Arisen Nightmare+0% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$4.24
Boggart Trawler-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.01
Esper Sentinel-2% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$54.41
Sun Titan-4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.32
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff-8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$8.16
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Scriv, the Obligator safe.
Ephemerate+47% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$5.20
Cloudshift+36% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$1.47
Flicker of Fate+26% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.30
Fracture+25% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.35
Vanishing Verse+22% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.27
Parting Gust+16% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.54
Anguished Unmaking+14% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.60
Eerie Interlude+12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$5.53
Personify+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.33
Scrollshift+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.29
Justiciar's Portal+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.21
Acrobatic Maneuver+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.11
Batwing Brume+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$7.73
Lae'zel's Acrobatics+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.26
Dawn's Truce+5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$8.47
Not Dead After All+5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.11
Getaway Glamer+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.29
Galadriel's Dismissal+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$26.40
Silverquill Charm+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.28
Loran's Escape+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.41
Erode+2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$9.14
Enlightened Tutor+1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$37.37
Malakir Rebirth+1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$11.12
Path to Exile+0% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.37
Deadly Rollick0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$28.34
Teferi's Protection0% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$46.66
Reprieve-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.48
Fell the Profane-1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$5.73
Vampiric Tutor-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$52.35
Generous Gift-4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.45
Swords to Plowshares-4% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$1.09
Stroke of Midnight-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.26
Dark Ritual-8% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$9.26
Despark-12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.33
Mortify-15% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.31
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Scriv, the Obligator's game plan and control the board.
Promise of Loyalty+35% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.44
Winds of Rath+26% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.31
Secret Rendezvous+16% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.33
Daydream+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.40
Retether+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$18.03
Open the Armory+7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.68
Another Round+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.37
Idyllic Tutor+5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$11.68
Cut a Deal+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.34
Blot Out the Sky+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.15
Morningtide's Light+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.16
Avatar's Wrath+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.43
Decorum Dissertation+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$5.49
Demonic Tutor-4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$66.53
Farewell-5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$5.09
Vindicate-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.32
Toxic Deluge-6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.26
Night's Whisper-7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.31
Austere Command-8% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.41
Damn-8% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$2.36
Sign in Blood-9% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.22
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Conjurer's Closet+38% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$3.47
Panharmonicon+26% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$6.31
Blade of Selves+22% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$3.64
Idol of Oblivion+13% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$3.98
Bloodthirsty Blade+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.42
Helm of the Host+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.12
Norn's Annex+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.60
Helm of the Gods+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.94
Sword of Hearth and Home+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$16.60
Archaeomancer's Map+5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.26
Strionic Resonator+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.81
Tempting Contract+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$9.65
Pearl Medallion+4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$9.04
Wedding Ring+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$11.28
Swiftfoot Boots+1% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$1.26
Lightning Greaves-2% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$2.58
Wayfarer's Bauble-6% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.30
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Scriv, the Obligator's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Parasitic Impetus+56% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.33
Changing Loyalty+53% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$1.72
Sphere of Safety+50% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$4.00
Darksteel Mutation+48% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$1.32
Ghostly Prison+48% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$7.01
Teleportation Circle+47% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$11.15
Martial Impetus+47% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.33
Land Tax+43% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$16.85
Gift of Immortality+42% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.43
Ethereal Armor+41% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.37
All That Glitters+39% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.74
Eye of Nidhogg+37% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.44
Songbirds' Blessing+34% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.37
Sheltered by Ghosts+32% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$1.27
Spirit Mantle+32% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.38
Anointed Procession+27% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$59.91
Flickering Ward+25% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.35
Animate Dead+22% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$7.42
Shielded by Faith+22% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.42
Forum Filibuster+22% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.24
Duelist's Heritage+20% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.39
Eldrazi Conscription+19% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$1.52
Screams from Within+19% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.25
Far Traveler+17% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.26
Airbender Ascension+17% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.46
Angelic Destiny+16% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.28
Kaya's Ghostform+16% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$1.56
Chains of Custody+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.35
Spirit Link+12% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.35
Caretaker's Talent+11% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$11.58
Vampiric Link+11% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$2.05
Vow of Malice+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.79
Vow of Duty+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.31
Intermediate Chirography+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.25
Sentinel's Eyes+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.33
Vow of Torment+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.28
Tenuous Truce+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.39
Glasswing Grace+7% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.35
Fallen Ideal+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.23
Sigil of the Empty Throne+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.47
Revenge of Ravens+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.62
Nowhere to Run+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.44
Trouble in Pairs+5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$33.72
Timely Ward+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$3.34
Gleaming Splendor+4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$31.76
Smothering Tithe+0% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$61.10
Authority of the Consuls-6% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$5.63
Black Market Connections-8% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$13.66
Blind Obedience-8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.00
Phyrexian Arena-10% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$3.06
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Scriv, the Obligator to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Elspeth, Storm Slayer+15% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$51.38
The Eternal Wanderer+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.05
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Arcane Lighthouse+46% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$1.88
Hall of Heliod's Generosity+32% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$10.42
War Room+20% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$4.53
Bojuka Bog+17% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$1.75
Adagia, Windswept Bastion+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$7.45
Maze of Ith+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$10.11
Serra's Sanctum+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$521.73
Reliquary Tower+7% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$1.64
Ishgard, the Holy See+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.68
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-1% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$55.93
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.95
Cabal Coffers-3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$31.61
Rogue's Passage-3% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.32
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$12.27
Vault of the Archangel-16% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.77
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Fellwar Stone+19% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$2.72
Talisman of Hierarchy+13% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.28
Arcane Signet+9% Synergy
in 89% of decks
$0.25
The Mind Stone+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$45.17
Thought Vessel+5% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$1.37
Sol Ring+3% Synergy
in 87% of decks
$0.91
The Soul Stone+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$79.30
Mind Stone-5% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.25
Orzhov Signet-5% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.34
Lands
The mana base foundation for Scriv, the Obligator decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Eclipsed Steppe+42% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.46
Turbulent Moor+36% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$8.10
Fabled Passage+27% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.35
Umbral Expanse+26% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.28
Desolate Mire+22% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.32
Exotic Orchard+19% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.28
Fetid Heath+18% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.33
Shineshadow Snarl+18% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.28
Shattered Sanctum+17% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$2.76
Study Hall+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.27
Isolated Chapel+14% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$0.27
Silverquill Campus+14% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.31
Sunlit Marsh+12% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.30
Forum of Amity+11% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.17
Bleachbone Verge+11% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$8.26
Terramorphic Expanse+8% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.50
Glasswing Grace+7% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.35
Valgavoth's Lair+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.44
Witch Enchanter+5% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$5.24
Vault of Champions+5% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$3.73
Command Tower+4% Synergy
in 91% of decks
$0.28
Caves of Koilos+4% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.35
Temple of Silence+3% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.26
Shadowy Backstreet+2% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$10.57
Path of Ancestry+2% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.31
Godless Shrine+2% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$5.28
Malakir Rebirth+1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$11.12
Plains+0% Synergy
in 98% of decks
$0.08
Scrubland+0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
Swamp0% Synergy
in 98% of decks
$0.11
Marsh Flats0% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$32.30
Boggart Trawler-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.01
Fell the Profane-1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$5.73
Brightclimb Pathway-5% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$4.26
Silent Clearing-6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.79
Myriad Landscape-7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.32
Concealed Courtyard-8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.24
Evolving Wilds-9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.29
Tainted Field-14% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.38
Orzhov Basilica-14% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.28
Scriv, the Obligator Deck Stats
Based on 2,336 Scriv, the Obligator decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 17 |
| 3 | 20 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 7 |
99
cards
- Creature 22
- Instant 9
- Sorcery 4
- Artifact 7
- Enchantment 20
- Land 37
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 22 |
| Instant | 9 |
| Sorcery | 4 |
| Artifact | 7 |
| Enchantment | 20 |
| Land | 37 |
Lands: 20 basic, 17 nonbasic
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| Month | Rank |
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| 2026-04 | 199 |
| 2026-05 | 266 |
| 2026-06 | 458 |
| 2026-07 | 660 |
| 2026-08 | 714 |
| 2026-09 | 859 |
| 2026-10 | 786 |
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