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Scriv, the Obligator
Price tag $0.46

Legendary CreatureInkling Bird

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Ranking

#561 Current Rank

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.

The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $68.81
Quantum Entanglement Quantum Entanglement
+2% Synergy $4.76
The Sentry, Golden Guardian The Sentry, Golden Guardian
+1% Synergy $0.44
Black Widow, Double Agent Black Widow, Double Agent
+0% Synergy $0.16
Super-Soldier Serum Super-Soldier Serum
+0% Synergy $0.74

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
+84% Synergy $0.32
Killian, Decisive Mentor Killian, Decisive Mentor
+81% Synergy $0.53
Hateful Eidolon Hateful Eidolon
+69% Synergy $0.26
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+62% Synergy $0.64
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+61% Synergy $0.52
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+60% Synergy $0.25
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+59% Synergy $0.31
Redemption Arc Redemption Arc
+57% Synergy $0.27
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+55% Synergy $0.25
Coercive Impetus Coercive Impetus
+55% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

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

Inkshield Inkshield
+52% Synergy $4.32
Changing Loyalty Changing Loyalty
+51% Synergy $0.80
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+50% Synergy $5.23
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+49% Synergy $9.24
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+49% Synergy $5.03
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+48% Synergy $0.72
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+46% Synergy $5.75
Land Tax Land Tax
+44% Synergy $13.04
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+15% Synergy $1.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.12

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+8% Synergy $492.28
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+0% Synergy $37.21
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+0% Synergy $59.61
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $54.76
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $76.27
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $60.29
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $5.55

Creatures

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

Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+48% Synergy $12.87
Killian, Ink Duelist Killian, Ink Duelist
+44% Synergy $0.27
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+44% Synergy $0.61
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+43% Synergy $0.26
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+42% Synergy $0.25
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+40% Synergy $0.36
Combat Calligrapher Combat Calligrapher
+40% Synergy $0.32
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+40% Synergy $0.28
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+39% Synergy $0.36
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+34% Synergy $0.60
Eiganjo Dynastorian Eiganjo Dynastorian
+33% Synergy $1.33
Shadrix Silverquill Shadrix Silverquill
+31% Synergy $0.38
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+30% Synergy $0.35
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
+30% Synergy $0.34
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+29% Synergy $35.48
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+27% Synergy $0.31
Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
+26% Synergy $0.31
Tomik, Wielder of Law Tomik, Wielder of Law
+25% Synergy $0.33
Ashiok's Reaper Ashiok's Reaper
+24% Synergy $0.21
Transcendent Envoy Transcendent Envoy
+23% Synergy $0.29
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+23% Synergy $13.36
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+22% Synergy $0.41
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+22% Synergy $4.99
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+21% Synergy $0.92
Defacing Duskmage Defacing Duskmage
+21% Synergy $0.58
Herald of Amity Herald of Amity
+19% Synergy $0.23
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+19% Synergy $41.88
Balemurk Leech Balemurk Leech
+18% Synergy $0.28
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+17% Synergy $0.91
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+14% Synergy $4.90
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+14% Synergy $3.86
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+11% Synergy $23.81
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+11% Synergy $0.31
Underworld Coinsmith Underworld Coinsmith
+9% Synergy $0.38
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+9% Synergy $0.40
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+8% Synergy $0.26
Shay Cormac Shay Cormac
+7% Synergy $0.35
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+6% Synergy $47.75
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+6% Synergy $3.82
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+6% Synergy $0.32
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+6% Synergy $2.84
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+6% Synergy $4.63
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+5% Synergy $1.74
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+5% Synergy $0.38
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
+4% Synergy $4.97
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+4% Synergy $0.60
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+3% Synergy $0.63
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+0% Synergy $3.40
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $62.35
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
-7% Synergy $13.02

Instants

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

Cloudshift Cloudshift
+37% Synergy $1.06
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+26% Synergy $0.33
Fracture Fracture
+25% Synergy $0.28
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
+22% Synergy $0.35
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+15% Synergy $1.07
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+13% Synergy $7.28
Personify Personify
+11% Synergy $0.26
Immortal Obligation Immortal Obligation
+10% Synergy $0.39
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+8% Synergy $0.31
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+8% Synergy $0.21
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+7% Synergy $0.14
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+6% Synergy $6.76
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+6% Synergy $1.18
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+6% Synergy $2.66
Batwing Brume Batwing Brume
+5% Synergy $7.19
Silverquill Charm Silverquill Charm
+4% Synergy $0.27
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+4% Synergy $0.25
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $12.29
Erode Erode
+1% Synergy $5.29
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+0% Synergy $27.39
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+0% Synergy $1.22
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.69
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $2.54
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $0.72
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.32
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy $12.54
Despark Despark
-12% Synergy $0.36
Mortify Mortify
-16% Synergy $0.23

Sorceries

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

Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+35% Synergy $0.47
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+26% Synergy $0.30
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+16% Synergy $0.28
Daydream Daydream
+14% Synergy $0.35
Retether Retether
+8% Synergy $20.20
Another Round Another Round
+6% Synergy $0.38
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+6% Synergy $2.82
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+5% Synergy $1.42
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+5% Synergy $0.33
Morningtide's Light Morningtide's Light
+4% Synergy $1.65
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+4% Synergy $3.42
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+4% Synergy $10.67
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+1% Synergy $6.40
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-5% Synergy $3.45
Vindicate Vindicate
-6% Synergy $0.81
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-7% Synergy $0.35
Damn Damn
-9% Synergy $2.72
Austere Command Austere Command
-9% Synergy $0.42
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-10% Synergy $3.19

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+39% Synergy $4.27
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+25% Synergy $7.13
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+21% Synergy $2.94
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+13% Synergy $1.12
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+8% Synergy $0.34
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+7% Synergy $4.53
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+6% Synergy $5.78
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+6% Synergy $16.11
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+5% Synergy $2.41
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+5% Synergy $1.12
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+5% Synergy $8.95
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+4% Synergy $9.28
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+4% Synergy $4.45
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+3% Synergy $11.05
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $2.68
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $3.33

Enchantments

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

Martial Impetus Martial Impetus
+47% Synergy $0.18
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+44% Synergy $0.44
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+39% Synergy $0.39
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+38% Synergy $0.64
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+35% Synergy $2.49
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+35% Synergy $0.59
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+32% Synergy $0.35
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+31% Synergy $1.72
Skybind Skybind
+30% Synergy $0.39
Flickering Ward Flickering Ward
+26% Synergy $0.35
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+26% Synergy $54.06
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+23% Synergy $4.99
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+23% Synergy $0.38
Forum Filibuster Forum Filibuster
+22% Synergy $0.23
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+20% Synergy $1.72
Screams from Within Screams from Within
+19% Synergy $0.27
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+19% Synergy $0.98
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+18% Synergy $0.24
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+18% Synergy $0.96
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+17% Synergy $2.71
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+16% Synergy $0.32
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+16% Synergy $6.71
Chains of Custody Chains of Custody
+15% Synergy $0.23
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+12% Synergy $0.26
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+12% Synergy $8.72
Vampiric Link Vampiric Link
+10% Synergy $4.46
Intermediate Chirography Intermediate Chirography
+10% Synergy $0.23
Vow of Malice Vow of Malice
+9% Synergy $0.85
Vow of Duty Vow of Duty
+9% Synergy $0.28
Sentinel's Eyes Sentinel's Eyes
+8% Synergy $0.24
Fallen Ideal Fallen Ideal
+8% Synergy $0.21
Vow of Torment Vow of Torment
+7% Synergy $0.23
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+7% Synergy $0.37
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+7% Synergy $0.38
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+7% Synergy $0.60
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+7% Synergy $0.57
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+6% Synergy $26.65
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+6% Synergy $0.58
Raffine's Guidance Raffine's Guidance
+6% Synergy $0.13
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+5% Synergy $0.36
Minion's Return Minion's Return
+4% Synergy $0.28
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+4% Synergy $5.19
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+4% Synergy $5.91
Nurgle's Rot Nurgle's Rot
+3% Synergy $14.03
Lord Skitter's Blessing Lord Skitter's Blessing
+3% Synergy $0.42
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-4% Synergy $4.27
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-7% Synergy $6.61
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-7% Synergy $36.04
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-8% Synergy $19.16
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-10% Synergy $4.07

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+14% Synergy $40.04
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+6% Synergy $1.64

Utility Lands

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

Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+46% Synergy $1.37
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+31% Synergy $12.92
War Room War Room
+20% Synergy $2.62
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+17% Synergy $1.03
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+10% Synergy $5.13
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+10% Synergy $10.91
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+6% Synergy $1.91
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $3.14
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $64.16
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $5.18
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-3% Synergy $33.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.41
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-5% Synergy $10.58
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-16% Synergy $0.50

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+20% Synergy $0.71
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+13% Synergy $0.42
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.74
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $1.79
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.95
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.32
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-8% Synergy $0.32

Lands

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

Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
+41% Synergy $2.73
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
+36% Synergy $5.59
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+29% Synergy $1.17
Umbral Expanse Umbral Expanse
+26% Synergy $0.41
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+22% Synergy $0.30
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+19% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+19% Synergy $0.29
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+19% Synergy $1.32
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+17% Synergy $0.29
Study Hall Study Hall
+17% Synergy $0.25
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+15% Synergy $0.19
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+13% Synergy $0.34
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+12% Synergy $0.25
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+11% Synergy $9.47
Forum of Amity Forum of Amity
+11% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.32
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+7% Synergy $0.37
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+6% Synergy $2.84
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+5% Synergy $0.76
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+5% Synergy $0.51
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+4% Synergy $15.86
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.40
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+3% Synergy $8.72
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+3% Synergy $8.75
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+2% Synergy $0.29
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $12.29
Scrubland Scrubland
+0% Synergy
Plains Plains
+0% Synergy $0.14
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+0% Synergy $29.05
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.11
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $0.73
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $2.54
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.62
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-6% Synergy $7.38
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-9% Synergy $1.61
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-11% Synergy $0.11
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-15% Synergy $0.38
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-16% Synergy $0.30

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