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Sylvia Brightspear
Price tag $2.27

Legendary CreatureHuman Knight

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3486 Current Rank
#3427 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Sylvia Brightspear.

Partner Commander

Sylvia Brightspear can partner with Khorvath Brightflame.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Sylvia Brightspear decks.

Practiced Offense Practiced Offense
+39% Synergy $0.81

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Sylvia Brightspear's abilities and overall game plan.

Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+87% Synergy $0.76
Scalelord Reckoner Scalelord Reckoner
+82% Synergy $8.76
Guardian Scalelord Guardian Scalelord
+81% Synergy $0.38
Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant
+79% Synergy $0.82
Timeless Dragon Timeless Dragon
+78% Synergy $0.28
Wardscale Dragon Wardscale Dragon
+77% Synergy $0.16
Ancestor Dragon Ancestor Dragon
+77% Synergy $0.49
Yosei, the Morning Star Yosei, the Morning Star
+77% Synergy $0.93
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
+76% Synergy $0.33
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+74% Synergy $40.50

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Sylvia Brightspear decks.

Crystal Dragon Crystal Dragon
+74% Synergy $0.16
Eternal Dragon Eternal Dragon
+69% Synergy $0.47
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+69% Synergy $0.31
White Dragon White Dragon
+69% Synergy $0.19
Protector of the Wastes Protector of the Wastes
+68% Synergy $0.22
Nadaar, Selfless Paladin Nadaar, Selfless Paladin
+65% Synergy $0.37
Shieldhide Dragon Shieldhide Dragon
+60% Synergy $0.22
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+17% Synergy $1.20
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+12% Synergy $4.94
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+8% Synergy $58.09
Farewell Farewell
+4% Synergy $6.25
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $53.05
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $129.20
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-13% Synergy $37.58

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Sylvia Brightspear's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Riling Dawnbreaker Riling Dawnbreaker
+57% Synergy $0.15
Clarion Conqueror Clarion Conqueror
+55% Synergy $2.85
Dragon's Disciple Dragon's Disciple
+55% Synergy $0.18
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+41% Synergy $0.83
Alabaster Dragon Alabaster Dragon
+40% Synergy $0.65
Pearl Dragon Pearl Dragon
+39% Synergy $0.60
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+34% Synergy $1.89
Orator of Ojutai Orator of Ojutai
+34% Synergy $0.20
Boulderborn Dragon Boulderborn Dragon
+33% Synergy $0.17
Teeka's Dragon Teeka's Dragon
+26% Synergy $5.81
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+24% Synergy $21.45
Avian Changeling Avian Changeling
+24% Synergy $0.36
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+22% Synergy $0.37
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+21% Synergy $7.48
Clockwork Dragon Clockwork Dragon
+21% Synergy $0.44
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+20% Synergy $2.25
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+19% Synergy $0.65
Chardalyn Dragon Chardalyn Dragon
+19% Synergy $0.16
Scion of Ugin Scion of Ugin
+16% Synergy $0.08
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+15% Synergy $1.92
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+15% Synergy $0.88
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+15% Synergy $3.61
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+14% Synergy $4.55
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+14% Synergy $46.08
Acclaimed Contender Acclaimed Contender
+14% Synergy $0.32
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+13% Synergy $0.52
Embermouth Sentinel Embermouth Sentinel
+13% Synergy $0.14
Valiant Knight Valiant Knight
+12% Synergy $0.51
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+11% Synergy $0.42
Worthy Knight Worthy Knight
+11% Synergy $0.35
Fiendslayer Paladin Fiendslayer Paladin
+10% Synergy $0.71
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+10% Synergy $0.38
Irregular Cohort Irregular Cohort
+10% Synergy $0.40
Elder Land Wurm Elder Land Wurm
+10% Synergy $18.43
Exalted Dragon Exalted Dragon
+10% Synergy $0.89
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+9% Synergy $12.47
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy $0.33
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.31
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+2% Synergy $9.12
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+1% Synergy $5.27
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
0% Synergy $28.51
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $2.98
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-2% Synergy $7.99
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
-2% Synergy $0.46
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-4% Synergy $2.13
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
-4% Synergy $3.38
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
-5% Synergy $31.08
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-6% Synergy $3.94
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-6% Synergy $0.34
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-8% Synergy $58.40

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sylvia Brightspear safe.

Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+25% Synergy $0.39
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+24% Synergy $0.29
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+23% Synergy $1.13
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+18% Synergy $0.32
Disenchant Disenchant
+16% Synergy $0.11
Get Lost Get Lost
+16% Synergy $4.24
Osseous Exhale Osseous Exhale
+16% Synergy $0.07
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+14% Synergy $1.37
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+14% Synergy $7.43
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+8% Synergy $0.22
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+7% Synergy $1.65
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+7% Synergy $10.88
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+7% Synergy $0.23
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $22.27
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+6% Synergy $16.54
Reprieve Reprieve
+6% Synergy $1.34
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+6% Synergy $3.12
Dragon's Presence Dragon's Presence
+6% Synergy $0.12
Miraculous Recovery Miraculous Recovery
+6% Synergy $0.22
Oblation Oblation
+5% Synergy $0.62
Personify Personify
+5% Synergy $0.32
Excise the Imperfect Excise the Imperfect
+5% Synergy $0.41
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+4% Synergy $2.21
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+3% Synergy $2.57
Condemn Condemn
+3% Synergy $0.26
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+3% Synergy $0.38
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.31
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+2% Synergy $0.14
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-1% Synergy $1.07
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-3% Synergy $0.46
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-7% Synergy $7.86
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-13% Synergy $3.99

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Sylvia Brightspear's game plan and control the board.

Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+24% Synergy $0.82
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+24% Synergy $5.02
Austere Command Austere Command
+22% Synergy $0.42
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+20% Synergy $0.31
Resurrection Resurrection
+19% Synergy $0.23
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+16% Synergy $1.12
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+15% Synergy $0.99
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+13% Synergy $0.21
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+12% Synergy $1.34
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+11% Synergy $0.25
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+11% Synergy $0.27
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+9% Synergy $0.72
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+8% Synergy $0.45
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+7% Synergy $4.70
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+6% Synergy $0.25
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+4% Synergy $0.29
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+2% Synergy $2.26
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+2% Synergy $1.27
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+1% Synergy $0.41
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
0% Synergy $4.19
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-1% Synergy $0.29
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-3% Synergy $3.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+42% Synergy $4.96
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+37% Synergy $4.20
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+36% Synergy $16.01
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+20% Synergy $0.43
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+16% Synergy $2.58
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+16% Synergy $0.36
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+14% Synergy $5.62
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+14% Synergy $1.28
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+13% Synergy $2.22
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+12% Synergy $12.29
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+12% Synergy $0.27
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+10% Synergy $1.78
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+10% Synergy $0.69
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.95
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+7% Synergy $0.61
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+7% Synergy $0.58
Sigiled Sword of Valeron Sigiled Sword of Valeron
+7% Synergy $0.34
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+6% Synergy $7.38
Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang
+6% Synergy $3.41
Mirror of the Forebears Mirror of the Forebears
+6% Synergy $1.65
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+5% Synergy $1.47
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+4% Synergy $5.71
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+3% Synergy $18.97
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+3% Synergy $0.76
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.30
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+1% Synergy $12.35
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+1% Synergy $46.53
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.39
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-2% Synergy $7.87
Buster Sword Buster Sword
-2% Synergy $40.24
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-6% Synergy $44.72
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-7% Synergy $5.77

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Sylvia Brightspear's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Kindred Boon Kindred Boon
+35% Synergy $0.33
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+22% Synergy $0.31
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+20% Synergy $0.34
Teeming Dragonstorm Teeming Dragonstorm
+19% Synergy $0.15
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+17% Synergy $6.35
Always Watching Always Watching
+14% Synergy $1.26
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+13% Synergy $0.42
Land Tax Land Tax
+11% Synergy $13.68
History of Benalia History of Benalia
+11% Synergy $1.03
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+10% Synergy $9.20
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+9% Synergy $0.23
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+8% Synergy $0.45
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+7% Synergy $0.29
From the Rubble From the Rubble
+6% Synergy $0.24
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+5% Synergy $6.38
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+3% Synergy $4.62
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $28.10
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+3% Synergy $0.64
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+3% Synergy $14.69
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+3% Synergy $0.68
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $7.85
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+2% Synergy $7.87
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+1% Synergy $0.59
True Conviction True Conviction
+1% Synergy $5.04
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-3% Synergy $9.74
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-4% Synergy $9.52
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-5% Synergy $63.97
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-7% Synergy $8.32
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-8% Synergy $0.67
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-15% Synergy $4.00

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Sylvia Brightspear to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Grand Master of Flowers Grand Master of Flowers
+35% Synergy $0.44

Utility Lands

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

Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+63% Synergy $0.39
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+21% Synergy $0.52
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+20% Synergy $0.26
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+15% Synergy $0.80
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+14% Synergy $0.30
War Room War Room
+13% Synergy $2.44
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+11% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy $0.40
Karoo Karoo
+10% Synergy $1.17
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+10% Synergy $3.85
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+9% Synergy $0.42
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+9% Synergy $0.56
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.35
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+7% Synergy $4.85
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+7% Synergy $5.91
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+7% Synergy $0.30
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+6% Synergy $0.33
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.94
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+3% Synergy $0.36
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $11.00
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+1% Synergy $0.32
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $2.83
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.99
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-3% Synergy $24.60
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.93
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-4% Synergy $7.60
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-5% Synergy $50.07
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-9% Synergy $0.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+61% Synergy $0.41
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+43% Synergy $0.33
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+19% Synergy $15.04
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+16% Synergy $35.66
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+16% Synergy $3.59
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+15% Synergy $0.34
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+15% Synergy $3.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.31
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+11% Synergy $4.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $0.36
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+10% Synergy $4.22
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+10% Synergy $0.36
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+8% Synergy $0.23
Firdoch Core Firdoch Core
+8% Synergy $0.30
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $1.10
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+5% Synergy $11.72
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $2.20
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $0.98
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.48
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
0% Synergy $5.82
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for Sylvia Brightspear decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+51% Synergy $0.38
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+33% Synergy $2.22
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+12% Synergy $1.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.34
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $49.31
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+7% Synergy $1.65
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+3% Synergy $0.35
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $0.87
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.31
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.31
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
0% Synergy $4.19
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.28
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $2.98
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.22
Plains Plains
-5% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Sylvia Brightspear.

Renari, Merchant of Marvels Folk Hero Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Folk Hero
Skanos Dragonheart Folk Hero Skanos Dragonheart // Folk Hero
Skanos Dragonheart Inspiring Leader Skanos Dragonheart // Inspiring Leader
Ganax, Astral Hunter Folk Hero Ganax, Astral Hunter // Folk Hero
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Acolyte of Bahamut Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ojutai, Soul of Winter Ojutai, Soul of Winter
Skanos Dragonheart Flaming Fist Skanos Dragonheart // Flaming Fist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Far Traveler Ganax, Astral Hunter // Far Traveler
Rashida Scalebane Rashida Scalebane
Dromoka, the Eternal Dromoka, the Eternal
Rith, Liberated Primeval Rith, Liberated Primeval
Khorvath Brightflame Sylvia Brightspear Khorvath Brightflame // Sylvia Brightspear
Zurgo and Ojutai Zurgo and Ojutai
Ganax, Astral Hunter Inspiring Leader Ganax, Astral Hunter // Inspiring Leader
Korlessa, Scale Singer Korlessa, Scale Singer
Tiamat Tiamat
Alora, Merry Thief Acolyte of Bahamut Alora, Merry Thief // Acolyte of Bahamut
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Acolyte of Bahamut Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Acolyte of Bahamut
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tana, the Bloodsower Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tana, the Bloodsower
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Acolyte of Bahamut Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Acolyte of Bahamut
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Acolyte of Bahamut Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Acolyte of Bahamut
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dragon Cultist Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dragon Cultist
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dungeon Delver Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dungeon Delver
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Feywild Visitor Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Feywild Visitor
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Haunted One Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Haunted One
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Master Chef Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Master Chef
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Popular Entertainer Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Popular Entertainer
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Raised by Giants Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Raised by Giants
Viconia, Drow Apostate Acolyte of Bahamut Viconia, Drow Apostate // Acolyte of Bahamut
Skanos Dragonheart Acolyte of Bahamut Skanos Dragonheart // Acolyte of Bahamut
Skanos Dragonheart Criminal Past Skanos Dragonheart // Criminal Past
Skanos Dragonheart Dragon Cultist Skanos Dragonheart // Dragon Cultist
Skanos Dragonheart Dungeon Delver Skanos Dragonheart // Dungeon Delver
Skanos Dragonheart Feywild Visitor Skanos Dragonheart // Feywild Visitor
Skanos Dragonheart Guild Artisan Skanos Dragonheart // Guild Artisan
Skanos Dragonheart Haunted One Skanos Dragonheart // Haunted One
Skanos Dragonheart Master Chef Skanos Dragonheart // Master Chef
Skanos Dragonheart Raised by Giants Skanos Dragonheart // Raised by Giants
Skanos Dragonheart Scion of Halaster Skanos Dragonheart // Scion of Halaster
Skanos Dragonheart Sword Coast Sailor Skanos Dragonheart // Sword Coast Sailor