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Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Price tag $0.22

Legendary Creature — Snake Cleric Warlock Enchantment Background

Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past
Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 33% Graveyard 33% Sacrifice 33%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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High Synergy Cards

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

Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+43% Synergy $0.40
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+30% Synergy $0.26
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+30% Synergy $0.11
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+30% Synergy $0.26
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+28% Synergy $0.29
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.31
Murder Murder
+26% Synergy $0.03
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+26% Synergy $3.20
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+24% Synergy $1.97
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+17% Synergy $0.43

Top Cards

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

Damnation Damnation
+15% Synergy $19.28
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+14% Synergy $2.55
Victimize Victimize
+12% Synergy $0.48
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+7% Synergy $13.60
Defile Defile
-3% Synergy $0.60
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-11% Synergy $3.35
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-16% Synergy $1.03
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-16% Synergy $0.22
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-21% Synergy $7.50

Creatures

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

Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+46% Synergy $0.10
Vengeful Bloodwitch Vengeful Bloodwitch
+45% Synergy $0.26
Dreadhound Dreadhound
+25% Synergy $0.16
Voracious Vermin Voracious Vermin
+24% Synergy $0.16
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
+24% Synergy $0.28
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+21% Synergy $0.11
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal Temple of the Dead Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
+20% Synergy $5.34
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+18% Synergy $0.09
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+17% Synergy $2.37
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+17% Synergy $2.76
Burglar Rat Burglar Rat
+15% Synergy $0.06
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+14% Synergy $1.07
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+1% Synergy $5.39

Instants

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

Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+22% Synergy $2.38
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+10% Synergy $13.78
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+6% Synergy $0.12
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+6% Synergy $0.37
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+2% Synergy $0.25

Sorceries

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

Duress Duress
+20% Synergy $0.17
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+3% Synergy $0.31
Reanimate Reanimate
-9% Synergy $5.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+25% Synergy $0.48
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+25% Synergy $9.47
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

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

Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+22% Synergy $1.04
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+5% Synergy $11.95

Utility Lands

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

Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+17% Synergy $2.94
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+8% Synergy $11.65
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-10% Synergy $23.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-19% Synergy $0.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+24% Synergy $3.60
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+21% Synergy $0.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-32% Synergy $1.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-36% Synergy $0.48

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.17

Similar Commanders

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

Viconia, Drow Apostate Agent of the Iron Throne Viconia, Drow Apostate // Agent of the Iron Throne
Viconia, Drow Apostate Cultist of the Absolute Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Agent of the Iron Throne Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Agent of the Iron Throne
Viconia, Drow Apostate Haunted One Viconia, Drow Apostate // Haunted One
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Agent of the Iron Throne Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Cultist of the Absolute Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Haunted One Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Haunted One
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cultist of the Absolute Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cultist of the Absolute
Sarevok, Deathbringer Criminal Past Sarevok, Deathbringer // Criminal Past
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Cultist of the Absolute Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Cultist of the Absolute
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Scion of Halaster Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Scion of Halaster
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sengir, the Dark Baron Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Guild Artisan Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Guild Artisan
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Veteran Soldier Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Veteran Soldier
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Cloakwood Hermit Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Cloakwood Hermit
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Haunted One Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Haunted One
Radiant, Serra Archangel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Radiant, Serra Archangel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Viconia, Drow Apostate Street Urchin Viconia, Drow Apostate // Street Urchin
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Criminal Past Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Criminal Past
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Miara, Thorn of the Glade Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ravos, Soultender Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Ravos, Soultender
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Criminal Past Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Criminal Past
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Feywild Visitor Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Feywild Visitor
Viconia, Drow Apostate Scion of Halaster Viconia, Drow Apostate // Scion of Halaster
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ravos, Soultender The Prismatic Piper Ravos, Soultender // The Prismatic Piper
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ravos, Soultender Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ravos, Soultender
Ravos, Soultender Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ravos, Soultender // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tormod, the Desecrator Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sarevok, Deathbringer Agent of the Iron Throne Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sarevok, Deathbringer Agent of the Shadow Thieves Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron

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