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Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Veteran Soldier
Price tag $0.28

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Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Veteran Soldier
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Orzhov

Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 100%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Creatures

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

Grave Titan Grave Titan
+99% Synergy $0.39
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+93% Synergy $0.98
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+80% Synergy $4.32
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+67% Synergy $2.85
Archdemon of Unx Archdemon of Unx
+50% Synergy $0.35
Beacon Hawk Beacon Hawk
+50% Synergy $0.11
Dauntless Aven Dauntless Aven
+50% Synergy $0.11
Lorcan, Warlock Collector Lorcan, Warlock Collector
+50% Synergy $0.47
Orzhov Euthanist Orzhov Euthanist
+50% Synergy $0.05
Piper of the Swarm Piper of the Swarm
+50% Synergy $1.90
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+50% Synergy $1.71
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+49% Synergy $8.05
Chittering Witch Chittering Witch
+49% Synergy $0.28
Ghost Council of Orzhova Ghost Council of Orzhova
+49% Synergy $0.34
Timothar, Baron of Bats Timothar, Baron of Bats
+49% Synergy $0.28
Doomed Dissenter Doomed Dissenter
+48% Synergy $0.13
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+48% Synergy $0.95
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+48% Synergy $7.43
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+48% Synergy $0.38
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+48% Synergy $10.83
Ogre Slumlord Ogre Slumlord
+48% Synergy $0.31
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+47% Synergy $0.33
Requiem Angel Requiem Angel
+47% Synergy $0.88
Deathbringer Liege Deathbringer Liege
+46% Synergy $0.95
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+46% Synergy $17.12
Orzhov Enforcer Orzhov Enforcer
+46% Synergy $0.29
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+46% Synergy $20.84
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
+45% Synergy $0.11
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+45% Synergy $0.38
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+44% Synergy $2.35
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+44% Synergy $43.57
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+43% Synergy $5.09
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
+43% Synergy $0.37
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+42% Synergy $0.36
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+42% Synergy $13.23
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+42% Synergy $3.05
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+42% Synergy $4.38
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+41% Synergy $0.28
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+40% Synergy $2.68
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+40% Synergy $6.21
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+39% Synergy $0.49
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+39% Synergy $37.18
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+37% Synergy $18.71
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+37% Synergy $0.33
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+36% Synergy $3.21
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+35% Synergy $6.13
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+34% Synergy $2.14
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+32% Synergy $4.30
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+22% Synergy $0.79
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+15% Synergy $2.21

Instants

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

Act of Heroism Act of Heroism
+50% Synergy $0.06
Djeru's Resolve Djeru's Resolve
+50% Synergy $0.14
Inspirit Inspirit
+50% Synergy $0.25
Orzhov Charm Orzhov Charm
+49% Synergy $0.23
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+45% Synergy $0.17
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+35% Synergy $1.37
Utter End Utter End
+35% Synergy $0.27
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+28% Synergy $0.36
Village Rites Village Rites
+27% Synergy $0.55
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+11% Synergy $2.28

Sorceries

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

Damn Damn
+67% Synergy $2.18
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+50% Synergy $0.18
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+49% Synergy $0.76
Awaken the Erstwhile Awaken the Erstwhile
+49% Synergy $0.39
Hex Hex
+49% Synergy $0.18
By Invitation Only By Invitation Only
+49% Synergy $0.28
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+46% Synergy $0.72
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+45% Synergy $1.04
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+43% Synergy $5.43
Austere Command Austere Command
+31% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Jandor's Saddlebags Jandor's Saddlebags
+50% Synergy $0.52
Shrine of Loyal Legions Shrine of Loyal Legions
+50% Synergy $0.33
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+49% Synergy $8.88
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+49% Synergy $11.85
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+48% Synergy $1.66
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+47% Synergy $3.24
Glass-Cast Heart Glass-Cast Heart
+46% Synergy $0.24
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+45% Synergy $4.65
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+38% Synergy $49.29
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+30% Synergy $14.35
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+28% Synergy $4.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $1.85
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+22% Synergy $4.97

Enchantments

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

Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+93% Synergy $32.15
Mobilization Mobilization
+50% Synergy $0.65
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+49% Synergy $0.90
Fallen Ideal Fallen Ideal
+49% Synergy $0.46
Promise of Aclazotz Promise of Aclazotz
+46% Synergy $0.19
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+46% Synergy $3.04
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+46% Synergy $3.51
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+45% Synergy $0.26
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+45% Synergy $5.25
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+44% Synergy $1.24
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+43% Synergy $17.17
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+40% Synergy $28.13
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+39% Synergy $24.49
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+33% Synergy $0.34
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+24% Synergy $49.53

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Veteran Soldier to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+48% Synergy $4.46
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+45% Synergy $1.80
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+44% Synergy $0.44

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+80% Synergy $0.39
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+56% Synergy $1.06
Hostile Hostel Creeping Inn Hostile Hostel
+49% Synergy $0.48
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+43% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+42% Synergy $0.30
High Market High Market
+38% Synergy $1.31
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+34% Synergy $23.12
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+28% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+49% Synergy $0.33
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+48% Synergy $0.25
Orzhov Cluestone Orzhov Cluestone
+48% Synergy $0.23
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+40% Synergy $0.27
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+37% Synergy $2.55
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+32% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.01

Lands

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

Voldaren Estate Voldaren Estate
+44% Synergy $0.25
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+43% Synergy $0.36
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+43% Synergy $0.33
Scrubland Scrubland
+39% Synergy
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+37% Synergy $0.39
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+28% Synergy $11.85
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+27% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+25% Synergy $0.19
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+21% Synergy $26.47
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.23
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+9% Synergy $0.35
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+9% Synergy $14.05
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+8% Synergy $0.25
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+7% Synergy $0.32
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+3% Synergy $8.70
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-2% Synergy $0.31
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-7% Synergy $0.83

Similar Commanders

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

Radiant, Serra Archangel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Radiant, Serra Archangel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ravos, Soultender Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Ravos, Soultender
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ravos, Soultender Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Ravos, Soultender
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ravos, Soultender The Prismatic Piper Ravos, Soultender // The Prismatic Piper
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Agent of the Iron Throne Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cultist of the Absolute Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cultist of the Absolute
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Agent of the Iron Throne Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sengir, the Dark Baron Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Criminal Past Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Criminal Past
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Shelob, Dread Weaver Shelob, Dread Weaver
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Haunted One Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Haunted One
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
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
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Cultist of the Absolute Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Fumulus, the Infestation Fumulus, the Infestation
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
Ravos, Soultender Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ravos, Soultender // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Viconia, Drow Apostate Haunted One Viconia, Drow Apostate // Haunted One
Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Cultist of the Absolute Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Cultist of the Absolute
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Sengir, the Dark Baron Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Haunted One Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Haunted One
Ozox, the Clattering King Ozox, the Clattering King
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ravos, Soultender Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ravos, Soultender
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Far Traveler Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Far Traveler
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Veteran Soldier Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Veteran Soldier

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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