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Sygg, River Guide
Price tag $0.56

Legendary CreatureMerfolk Wizard

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1772 Current Rank
#1889 Last Week
#1661 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.

Steelswarm Operator Steelswarm Operator
0% Synergy $0.13
Starwinder Starwinder
0% Synergy $0.90
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
0% Synergy $0.15
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
0% Synergy $0.32
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
-2% Synergy $2.10

High Synergy Cards

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

Merrow Reejerey Merrow Reejerey
+85% Synergy $0.11
Merfolk Sovereign Merfolk Sovereign
+83% Synergy $0.17
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+82% Synergy $0.12
Master of the Pearl Trident Master of the Pearl Trident
+81% Synergy $0.25
Stonybrook Schoolmaster Stonybrook Schoolmaster
+80% Synergy $0.31
Svyelun of Sea and Sky Svyelun of Sea and Sky
+77% Synergy $0.22
Seafloor Oracle Seafloor Oracle
+76% Synergy $0.13
Kopala, Warden of Waves Kopala, Warden of Waves
+73% Synergy $0.13
Lord of Atlantis Lord of Atlantis
+72% Synergy $8.40
Merrow Commerce Merrow Commerce
+71% Synergy $8.27

Top Cards

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

Judge of Currents Judge of Currents
+71% Synergy $0.17
Deeproot Waters Deeproot Waters
+69% Synergy $0.10
Merrow Harbinger Merrow Harbinger
+69% Synergy $3.01
Emperor Mihail II Emperor Mihail II
+68% Synergy $0.16
Vodalian Hexcatcher Vodalian Hexcatcher
+66% Synergy $1.45
Summon the School Summon the School
+65% Synergy $0.23
Wanderwine Prophets Wanderwine Prophets
+63% Synergy $13.17
Deeproot Pilgrimage Deeproot Pilgrimage
+62% Synergy $0.31
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy $1.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+8% Synergy $50.22
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+8% Synergy $19.02
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+7% Synergy $46.53
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $49.29
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $61.91
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $42.02
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $37.00
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-9% Synergy $15.45
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $34.30

Creatures

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

Lullmage Mentor Lullmage Mentor
+62% Synergy $1.75
Vodalian Wave-Knight Vodalian Wave-Knight
+60% Synergy $0.86
Harpoon Sniper Harpoon Sniper
+57% Synergy $0.18
Seahunter Seahunter
+56% Synergy $3.42
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+50% Synergy $8.90
Surgespanner Surgespanner
+41% Synergy $0.10
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+40% Synergy $0.22
Fallowsage Fallowsage
+39% Synergy $0.12
Silvergill Adept Silvergill Adept
+39% Synergy $0.21
Sigil Tracer Sigil Tracer
+37% Synergy $4.21
Tide Shaper Tide Shaper
+36% Synergy $0.17
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+35% Synergy $2.62
Sage of Fables Sage of Fables
+34% Synergy $0.14
Mist Dancer Mist Dancer
+31% Synergy $0.15
Coralhelm Commander Coralhelm Commander
+31% Synergy $0.11
Streambed Aquitects Streambed Aquitects
+31% Synergy $0.25
Empress Galina Empress Galina
+30% Synergy $8.75
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+28% Synergy $3.72
True-Name Nemesis True-Name Nemesis
+28% Synergy $1.83
Deepchannel Mentor Deepchannel Mentor
+28% Synergy $6.03
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+28% Synergy $0.48
Merfolk Trickster Merfolk Trickster
+27% Synergy $0.25
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+26% Synergy $1.91
Drowner of Secrets Drowner of Secrets
+26% Synergy $0.22
Wake Thrasher Wake Thrasher
+25% Synergy $0.34
Mindspring Merfolk Mindspring Merfolk
+22% Synergy $0.31
Tideshaper Mystic Tideshaper Mystic
+22% Synergy $0.22
Rootwater Thief Rootwater Thief
+20% Synergy $2.22
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+20% Synergy $0.49
Veteran of the Depths Veteran of the Depths
+20% Synergy $0.26
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+19% Synergy $1.57
Harbinger of the Tides Harbinger of the Tides
+18% Synergy $0.20
Tidal Warrior Tidal Warrior
+17% Synergy $0.21
Puresight Merrow Puresight Merrow
+16% Synergy $0.32
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+15% Synergy $0.58
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+15% Synergy $0.24
Reef Shaman Reef Shaman
+15% Synergy $0.28
Tempest Caller Tempest Caller
+14% Synergy $0.25
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+13% Synergy $0.43
Sea Scryer Sea Scryer
+13% Synergy $0.26
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+13% Synergy $0.35
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+12% Synergy $0.56
Enclave Cryptologist Enclave Cryptologist
+12% Synergy $0.31
Cursecatcher Cursecatcher
+12% Synergy $0.40
Cosi's Trickster Cosi's Trickster
+12% Synergy $0.39
River Sneak River Sneak
+12% Synergy $0.11
Silvergill Douser Silvergill Douser
+12% Synergy $0.16
Sejiri Merfolk Sejiri Merfolk
+11% Synergy $0.10
Forensic Researcher Forensic Researcher
+9% Synergy $0.12
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+9% Synergy $0.64

Instants

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

Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+19% Synergy $1.83
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+16% Synergy $0.21
Sage's Dousing Sage's Dousing
+16% Synergy $0.18
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+11% Synergy $7.45
Disenchant Disenchant
+9% Synergy $0.17
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+9% Synergy $0.13
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+8% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+7% Synergy $1.82
Render Silent Render Silent
+7% Synergy $2.05
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+7% Synergy $17.03
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+7% Synergy $0.32
High Tide High Tide
+6% Synergy $1.22
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+6% Synergy $3.70
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+6% Synergy $0.13
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $2.22
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+5% Synergy $0.86
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+4% Synergy $0.96
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+4% Synergy $8.12
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+4% Synergy $0.29
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $1.94
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.45
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+3% Synergy $0.19
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.26
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $1.38
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.73
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-1% Synergy $1.34
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.87
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-1% Synergy $51.18
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $44.85
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $8.03
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $1.45

Sorceries

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

Aquitect's Will Aquitect's Will
+50% Synergy $0.32
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+39% Synergy $0.51
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+15% Synergy $11.83
Ponder Ponder
+13% Synergy $1.33
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+9% Synergy $0.17
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+8% Synergy $1.58
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+7% Synergy $0.19
Austere Command Austere Command
+6% Synergy $0.38
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+6% Synergy $0.62
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+5% Synergy $0.14
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+5% Synergy $1.78
Step Through Step Through
+5% Synergy $0.16
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+4% Synergy $9.03
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $9.90
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $2.26
Preordain Preordain
0% Synergy $0.61
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.60
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-6% Synergy $0.21
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $4.03

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+40% Synergy $0.29
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+27% Synergy $6.08
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+27% Synergy $0.28
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+21% Synergy $3.27
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+18% Synergy $35.57
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+16% Synergy $3.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.26
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+13% Synergy $2.24
Quicksilver Fountain Quicksilver Fountain
+13% Synergy $5.26
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+12% Synergy $5.28
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+12% Synergy $15.13
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+11% Synergy $3.78
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+10% Synergy $5.61
Aether Vial Aether Vial
+10% Synergy $3.98
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+9% Synergy $11.62
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+8% Synergy $2.12
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+7% Synergy $42.43
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+6% Synergy $4.64
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+5% Synergy $19.04
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+5% Synergy $7.28
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.42
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+4% Synergy $4.98
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
0% Synergy $3.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+47% Synergy $3.86
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+30% Synergy $1.29
Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+28% Synergy $0.26
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+27% Synergy $2.90
Opposition Opposition
+26% Synergy $0.66
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+13% Synergy $1.09
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+12% Synergy $0.72
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+11% Synergy $11.77
Sea's Claim Sea's Claim
+11% Synergy $0.13
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+8% Synergy $0.44
Aquatic Incursion Aquatic Incursion
+8% Synergy $0.15
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+7% Synergy $0.11
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+7% Synergy $5.63
Curiosity Curiosity
+6% Synergy $0.51
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy $3.33
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+5% Synergy $0.46
Combat Research Combat Research
+5% Synergy $0.40
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+5% Synergy $0.19
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+4% Synergy $2.35
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+3% Synergy $5.68
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+1% Synergy $8.45
Land Tax Land Tax
+1% Synergy $20.79
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+1% Synergy $0.16
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-1% Synergy $1.34
Propaganda Propaganda
-7% Synergy $2.35
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-9% Synergy $6.05

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+34% Synergy $0.45
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+19% Synergy $0.37
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+15% Synergy $19.49
Mutavault Mutavault
+11% Synergy $4.33
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+10% Synergy $1.15
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+8% Synergy $35.89
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.09
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+6% Synergy $0.85
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+3% Synergy $0.24
Rivendell Rivendell
+3% Synergy $1.04
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.09
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $1.39
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+1% Synergy $0.47
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+1% Synergy $4.66
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.59
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $3.53
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $18.65
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-6% Synergy $10.78

Mana Artifacts

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

Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+21% Synergy $9.14
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+13% Synergy $4.22
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+13% Synergy $0.60
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+4% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.17
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $1.13
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
0% Synergy $0.38
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-1% Synergy $0.19
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-4% Synergy $0.41
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.17
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-5% Synergy $2.88
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $1.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-13% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-14% Synergy $1.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy $0.52

Lands

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

Wanderwine Hub Wanderwine Hub
+69% Synergy $1.36
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+42% Synergy $0.15
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+18% Synergy $34.92
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+14% Synergy $0.22
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+12% Synergy $0.19
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+8% Synergy $3.98
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+7% Synergy $0.34
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+7% Synergy $0.19
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+5% Synergy $5.07
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+5% Synergy $0.94
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+5% Synergy $0.19
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.04
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+4% Synergy $0.12
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.06
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.07
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+3% Synergy $4.11
Port Town Port Town
+2% Synergy $0.20
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+2% Synergy $15.94
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+2% Synergy $0.44
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.21
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.18
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.70
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $5.01
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+1% Synergy $0.47
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.16
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
0% Synergy $0.17
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $13.93
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.87
Tundra Tundra
-1% Synergy
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
-1% Synergy $0.17
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $30.82
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-2% Synergy $8.81
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.14
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-3% Synergy $4.24
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-4% Synergy $12.12
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-4% Synergy $3.68
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-4% Synergy $0.08
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.30
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-6% Synergy $0.16
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-9% Synergy $11.46
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-10% Synergy $18.92
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.27

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