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Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Candlekeep Sage
Price tag $0.21

Legendary Creature — Snake Cleric Warlock Enchantment Background

Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Candlekeep Sage
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Zombies 38% Artifacts 13% Control 13% Dredge 13% Mill 13% Reanimator 13%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3916 Current Rank
#4244 Last Month

Links & Decks

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Candlekeep Sage decks.

Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+46% Synergy $6.41

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Candlekeep Sage's abilities and overall game plan.

Prized Statue Prized Statue
+33% Synergy $0.94
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+32% Synergy $0.50
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+25% Synergy $0.27
Victimize Victimize
+20% Synergy $0.48
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+19% Synergy $1.03
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+18% Synergy $0.21
Negate Negate
+17% Synergy $0.26

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Candlekeep Sage decks.

Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+4% Synergy $0.22
Counterspell Counterspell
-23% Synergy $1.59

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Candlekeep Sage's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Josu Vess, Lich Knight Josu Vess, Lich Knight
+24% Synergy $0.19
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+23% Synergy $0.20
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+22% Synergy $0.65
Gravespawn Sovereign Gravespawn Sovereign
+22% Synergy $0.21
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+18% Synergy $0.25
Cleaver Skaab Cleaver Skaab
+17% Synergy $3.23
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+15% Synergy $0.35
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+15% Synergy $0.18
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+15% Synergy $0.28
Undead Augur Undead Augur
+15% Synergy $0.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+13% Synergy $0.26
Diregraf Captain Diregraf Captain
+12% Synergy $0.33

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Candlekeep Sage safe.

Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+23% Synergy $0.08
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+19% Synergy $0.20
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+19% Synergy $0.20
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+19% Synergy $0.37
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $1.46
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $3.35

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Candlekeep Sage's game plan and control the board.

Emergency Weld Emergency Weld
+25% Synergy $0.10
Annihilating Glare Annihilating Glare
+24% Synergy $0.07
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+17% Synergy $0.63
Reanimate Reanimate
+3% Synergy $5.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Mephitic Draught Mephitic Draught
+33% Synergy $0.07
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+25% Synergy $0.41
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+20% Synergy $11.88
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+17% Synergy $9.08

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Candlekeep Sage's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+16% Synergy $4.77
Propaganda Propaganda
+10% Synergy $2.29

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $1.64
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $0.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+32% Synergy $0.20
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+32% Synergy $0.19
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+17% Synergy $0.43
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $1.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.48
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-10% Synergy $1.01
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-21% Synergy $0.49
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-43% Synergy $0.48

Lands

The mana base foundation for Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Candlekeep Sage decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+19% Synergy $0.25
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+11% Synergy $8.26
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+9% Synergy $0.07
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.12
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+1% Synergy $1.03
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+1% Synergy $0.20
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
0% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.17
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-2% Synergy $0.25
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-4% Synergy $18.07
Underground River Underground River
-5% Synergy $0.80
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-6% Synergy $4.38
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-7% Synergy $0.19
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-9% Synergy $1.38
Command Tower Command Tower
-22% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Candlekeep Sage.

Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Shameless Charlatan Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Shameless Charlatan
Viconia, Drow Apostate Agent of the Shadow Thieves Viconia, Drow Apostate // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Tormod, the Desecrator Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator
Viconia, Drow Apostate Criminal Past Viconia, Drow Apostate // Criminal Past
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Tormod, the Desecrator Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Tormod, the Desecrator
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
Alora, Merry Thief Cultist of the Absolute Alora, Merry Thief // Cultist of the Absolute
Gisa and Geralf Gisa and Geralf
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Feywild Visitor Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Feywild Visitor
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Clan Crafter Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Clan Crafter
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Viconia, Drow Apostate Clan Crafter Viconia, Drow Apostate // Clan Crafter
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Esior, Wardwing Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tormod, the Desecrator Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tormod, the Desecrator
Josu Vess, Lich Knight Josu Vess, Lich Knight
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Clan Crafter Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Clan Crafter
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Francisco, Fowl Marauder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Tormod, the Desecrator Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Tormod, the Desecrator
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Iron Throne Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Scion of Halaster Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Scion of Halaster
Siani, Eye of the Storm Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Siani, Eye of the Storm // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Agent of the Iron Throne Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Cultist of the Absolute Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute
Viconia, Drow Apostate Noble Heritage Viconia, Drow Apostate // Noble Heritage
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Siani, Eye of the Storm Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Dungeon Delver Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Dungeon Delver
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Iron Throne Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Criminal Past Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Criminal Past
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute

Other Available Backgrounds

Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker can also choose from these 28 other backgrounds:

Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Haunted One Haunted One
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Master Chef Master Chef
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Faceless One Faceless One
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler