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Sygg, River Guide
Price tag $0.60

Legendary CreatureMerfolk Wizard

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1657 Current Rank
#1950 Last Week
#1671 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Sygg, River Guide.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Sygg, River Guide decks.

Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom Sygg, Wanderbrine Shield Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom
+6% Synergy
Sun-Spider, Nimble Webber Sun-Spider, Nimble Webber
+1% Synergy $0.10
Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
+1% Synergy $0.40
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
0% Synergy $0.20
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
-1% Synergy $1.46

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Sygg, River Guide's abilities and overall game plan.

Merrow Reejerey Merrow Reejerey
+85% Synergy $0.10
Merfolk Sovereign Merfolk Sovereign
+83% Synergy $0.11
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+82% Synergy $0.09
Master of the Pearl Trident Master of the Pearl Trident
+80% Synergy $0.16
Stonybrook Schoolmaster Stonybrook Schoolmaster
+78% Synergy $0.27
Svyelun of Sea and Sky Svyelun of Sea and Sky
+76% Synergy $0.13
Seafloor Oracle Seafloor Oracle
+75% Synergy $0.10
Kopala, Warden of Waves Kopala, Warden of Waves
+72% Synergy $0.12
Lord of Atlantis Lord of Atlantis
+70% Synergy $7.90
Merrow Commerce Merrow Commerce
+70% Synergy $10.99

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Sygg, River Guide decks.

Judge of Currents Judge of Currents
+70% Synergy $0.15
Merrow Harbinger Merrow Harbinger
+69% Synergy $3.19
Deeproot Waters Deeproot Waters
+68% Synergy $0.11
Emperor Mihail II Emperor Mihail II
+67% Synergy $0.11
Vodalian Hexcatcher Vodalian Hexcatcher
+65% Synergy $2.19
Summon the School Summon the School
+63% Synergy $0.23
Deeproot Pilgrimage Deeproot Pilgrimage
+62% Synergy $0.32
Lullmage Mentor Lullmage Mentor
+62% Synergy $1.90
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy $1.60
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+7% Synergy $50.09
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+7% Synergy $17.54
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+5% Synergy $43.88
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $51.13
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $64.58
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $32.03
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $44.22
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-8% Synergy $13.26
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $36.64

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Sygg, River Guide's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Wanderwine Prophets Wanderwine Prophets
+61% Synergy $13.64
Vodalian Wave-Knight Vodalian Wave-Knight
+59% Synergy $1.06
Harpoon Sniper Harpoon Sniper
+56% Synergy $0.18
Seahunter Seahunter
+56% Synergy $3.22
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+49% Synergy $8.43
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+40% Synergy $0.19
Surgespanner Surgespanner
+40% Synergy $0.08
Silvergill Adept Silvergill Adept
+39% Synergy $0.19
Fallowsage Fallowsage
+37% Synergy $0.13
Sigil Tracer Sigil Tracer
+36% Synergy $4.48
Tide Shaper Tide Shaper
+36% Synergy $0.20
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+35% Synergy $2.19
Sage of Fables Sage of Fables
+33% Synergy $0.18
Streambed Aquitects Streambed Aquitects
+31% Synergy $0.22
Mist Dancer Mist Dancer
+31% Synergy $0.10
Coralhelm Commander Coralhelm Commander
+30% Synergy $0.09
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+28% Synergy $2.71
True-Name Nemesis True-Name Nemesis
+28% Synergy $2.23
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+28% Synergy $0.50
Deepchannel Mentor Deepchannel Mentor
+28% Synergy $4.00
Empress Galina Empress Galina
+28% Synergy $9.71
Merfolk Trickster Merfolk Trickster
+27% Synergy $0.24
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+26% Synergy $3.08
Drowner of Secrets Drowner of Secrets
+26% Synergy $0.22
Wake Thrasher Wake Thrasher
+25% Synergy $0.36
Mindspring Merfolk Mindspring Merfolk
+23% Synergy $0.29
Tideshaper Mystic Tideshaper Mystic
+23% Synergy $0.21
Rootwater Thief Rootwater Thief
+20% Synergy $2.19
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+19% Synergy $1.00
Veteran of the Depths Veteran of the Depths
+19% Synergy $0.23
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+19% Synergy $0.48
Harbinger of the Tides Harbinger of the Tides
+18% Synergy $0.20
Tidal Warrior Tidal Warrior
+17% Synergy $0.19
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+16% Synergy $0.22
Puresight Merrow Puresight Merrow
+16% Synergy $0.32
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+15% Synergy $0.78
Reef Shaman Reef Shaman
+15% Synergy $0.27
Tempest Caller Tempest Caller
+14% Synergy $0.20
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+13% Synergy $0.46
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+13% Synergy $0.53
Cursecatcher Cursecatcher
+13% Synergy $0.39
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+12% Synergy $0.33
Sea Scryer Sea Scryer
+12% Synergy $0.22
Enclave Cryptologist Enclave Cryptologist
+12% Synergy $0.34
River Sneak River Sneak
+12% Synergy $0.11
Silvergill Douser Silvergill Douser
+11% Synergy $0.16
Cosi's Trickster Cosi's Trickster
+11% Synergy $0.43
Sejiri Merfolk Sejiri Merfolk
+11% Synergy $0.11
Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+10% Synergy $1.50
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+8% Synergy $0.23

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sygg, River Guide safe.

Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+19% Synergy $1.85
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+16% Synergy $0.17
Sage's Dousing Sage's Dousing
+14% Synergy $0.17
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+11% Synergy $5.74
Disenchant Disenchant
+9% Synergy $0.17
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+9% Synergy $0.09
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+8% Synergy $0.20
Render Silent Render Silent
+7% Synergy $1.98
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+7% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.83
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $17.98
High Tide High Tide
+6% Synergy $1.03
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+6% Synergy $3.92
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+6% Synergy $0.13
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.14
Pongify Pongify
+4% Synergy $1.81
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+4% Synergy $8.91
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+4% Synergy $0.24
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+4% Synergy $0.86
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.26
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+3% Synergy $1.52
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+3% Synergy $0.21
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+2% Synergy $2.00
Aetherize Aetherize
+2% Synergy $0.36
Force of Negation Force of Negation
0% Synergy $45.90
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.68
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-1% Synergy $1.27
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.76
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.40
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $46.95
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $8.48
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $1.36

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Sygg, River Guide's game plan and control the board.

Aquitect's Will Aquitect's Will
+50% Synergy $0.28
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+38% Synergy $0.48
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+14% Synergy $12.40
Ponder Ponder
+13% Synergy $1.67
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+8% Synergy $1.77
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+8% Synergy $0.21
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+7% Synergy $0.19
Austere Command Austere Command
+6% Synergy $0.21
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+6% Synergy $0.58
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+5% Synergy $1.95
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+5% Synergy $9.01
Step Through Step Through
+5% Synergy $0.13
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+4% Synergy $0.15
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $10.23
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $2.26
Preordain Preordain
0% Synergy $0.58
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.44
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-5% Synergy $0.15
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $3.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+41% Synergy $1.12
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+26% Synergy $7.34
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+26% Synergy $0.35
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+20% Synergy $3.52
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+18% Synergy $32.02
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+15% Synergy $2.90
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+13% Synergy $2.02
Quicksilver Fountain Quicksilver Fountain
+13% Synergy $5.78
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.21
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+12% Synergy $5.22
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+12% Synergy $16.06
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+11% Synergy $4.34
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+10% Synergy $11.46
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+10% Synergy $5.44
Aether Vial Aether Vial
+10% Synergy $4.49
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+7% Synergy $17.29
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+7% Synergy $42.00
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+7% Synergy $2.16
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+6% Synergy $6.50
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.32
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+5% Synergy $7.37
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+4% Synergy $5.63
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
0% Synergy $3.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.12

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Sygg, River Guide's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+46% Synergy $4.98
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+28% Synergy $2.86
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+28% Synergy $1.06
Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+28% Synergy $0.27
Opposition Opposition
+25% Synergy $0.78
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+12% Synergy $1.03
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+12% Synergy $0.67
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+11% Synergy $9.96
Sea's Claim Sea's Claim
+11% Synergy $0.15
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+8% Synergy $0.44
Aquatic Incursion Aquatic Incursion
+8% Synergy $0.13
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+7% Synergy $0.16
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+7% Synergy $5.83
Curiosity Curiosity
+6% Synergy $0.53
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy $3.04
Combat Research Combat Research
+5% Synergy $0.27
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+5% Synergy $0.50
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+5% Synergy $0.20
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+4% Synergy $2.36
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+2% Synergy $10.49
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $22.02
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+1% Synergy $0.17
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-1% Synergy $1.35
Propaganda Propaganda
-7% Synergy $2.29
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-9% Synergy $4.88

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+33% Synergy $0.56
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+19% Synergy $0.33
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+14% Synergy $17.82
Mutavault Mutavault
+11% Synergy $3.75
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+10% Synergy $1.21
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+8% Synergy $39.21
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.11
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+5% Synergy $0.79
Rivendell Rivendell
+3% Synergy $1.59
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.07
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.65
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+1% Synergy $4.06
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
0% Synergy $1.70
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
0% Synergy $0.43
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $1.99
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $3.80
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $18.45
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-7% Synergy $10.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+21% Synergy $9.87
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+14% Synergy $0.69
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+13% Synergy $4.90
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.17
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $1.06
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
0% Synergy $0.43
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-1% Synergy $0.17
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.24
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-5% Synergy $0.23
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-5% Synergy $3.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.46
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy $0.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $1.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.49

Lands

The mana base foundation for Sygg, River Guide decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Wanderwine Hub Wanderwine Hub
+68% Synergy $1.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+41% Synergy $0.16
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+18% Synergy $35.29
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+13% Synergy $0.17
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+11% Synergy $0.17
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+7% Synergy $0.15
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+7% Synergy $3.55
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+6% Synergy $0.26
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+5% Synergy $5.85
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+5% Synergy $0.66
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+4% Synergy $0.13
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.05
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+3% Synergy $0.12
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.16
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+3% Synergy $4.63
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $4.81
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.37
Port Town Port Town
+1% Synergy $0.22
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+1% Synergy $11.39
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+1% Synergy $0.28
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.16
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $13.38
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
0% Synergy $0.12
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
0% Synergy $0.30
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $32.18
Tundra Tundra
-1% Synergy
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.76
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
-1% Synergy $0.13
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $8.50
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-2% Synergy $4.47
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.12
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-4% Synergy $13.51
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-5% Synergy $2.61
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-5% Synergy $0.09
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.27
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-6% Synergy $0.12
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-9% Synergy $7.57
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
-9% Synergy $0.20
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-10% Synergy $17.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.21

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Sygg, River Guide.

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Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
Hakbal of the Surging Soul Hakbal of the Surging Soul
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Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Thrasios, Triton Hero Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Nicanzil, Current Conductor Nicanzil, Current Conductor
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Esior, Wardwing Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Ayesha Tanaka Ayesha Tanaka
Haytham Kenway Haytham Kenway
Urza, Lord Protector Urza, Lord Protector
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
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The Council of Four The Council of Four
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
Ayesha Tanaka, Armorer Ayesha Tanaka, Armorer
Lavinia of the Tenth Lavinia of the Tenth
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Candlekeep Sage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Clan Crafter Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Clan Crafter
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dungeon Delver Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dungeon Delver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Feywild Visitor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Feywild Visitor
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Sword Coast Sailor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor
The Seventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Seventh Doctor Clara Oswald The Seventh Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Seventh Doctor Jo Grant The Seventh Doctor // Jo Grant
The Seventh Doctor K-9, Mark I The Seventh Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Seventh Doctor Martha Jones The Seventh Doctor // Martha Jones
The Seventh Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Seventh Doctor // Nyssa of Traken