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Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Price tag $0.36

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.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4525 Current Rank
#4526 Past 2 Years
11 Decks

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Mana Pool $0.15
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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 in 64% of decks $1.68
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+30% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.36
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+30% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.33
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+30% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.31
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+28% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.38
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.77
Murder Murder
+26% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.18
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+26% Synergy in 36% of decks $2.92
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+24% Synergy in 55% of decks $3.53
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+17% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.40

Top Cards

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

Damnation Damnation
+15% Synergy in 36% of decks $22.05
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+14% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.42
Victimize Victimize
+12% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.26
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+7% Synergy in 55% of decks $16.92
Defile Defile
-3% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.06
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-11% Synergy in 55% of decks $8.00
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-16% Synergy in 36% of decks $5.00
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-16% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.21
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-21% Synergy in 36% of decks $13.70

Creatures

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

Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Vengeful Bloodwitch Vengeful Bloodwitch
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.27
Dreadhound Dreadhound
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.27
Voracious Vermin Voracious Vermin
+24% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.32
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
+24% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.71
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+21% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.30
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal Temple of the Dead Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
+20% Synergy in 27% of decks $9.49
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+18% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.31
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+17% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.85
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+17% Synergy in 27% of decks $3.70
Burglar Rat Burglar Rat
+15% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.27
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+14% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.70
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+1% Synergy in 27% of decks $7.51

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 in 27% of decks $2.91
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+10% Synergy in 27% of decks $14.40
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+6% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.27
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+6% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.28
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+2% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.37

Sorceries

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

Duress Duress
+20% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.08
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+3% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.43
Reanimate Reanimate
-9% Synergy in 27% of decks $10.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.62
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $10.27
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.78

Enchantments

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

Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+22% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.67
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+5% Synergy in 27% of decks $10.91

Utility Lands

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

Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+17% Synergy in 27% of decks $3.62
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+8% Synergy in 46% of decks $13.85
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-10% Synergy in 46% of decks $27.16
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-19% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.54

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+24% Synergy in 27% of decks $4.25
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+21% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-32% Synergy in 55% of decks $1.97
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-36% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.16

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.31

Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past Deck Stats

Based on 11 Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 32
  • Instant 7
  • Sorcery 10
  • Artifact 8
  • Enchantment 7
  • Planeswalker 1
  • Land 33

Lands: 29 basic, 4 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
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

Other Available Backgrounds

Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

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