Nikara, Lair Scavenger commander decks

{B}Mono-Black commanders

We track 105 decks led by Nikara, Lair Scavenger. Almost all of them run two commanders.

Deck numbers as of October 5, 2026 · refreshed weekly

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The card$0.50+11.1% in 30 daysas of Oct 5Price history for Nikara, Lair Scavenger
Decks led
105

0.01% of the 787,845 legal decks we track.

Median deck price
$179

Most cost $68 to $798.

Median power
5.2

Most rate 4.3 to 6.9 on the 1 to 10 EDH power level scale.

Median salt
2.9

Most score 2.2 to 4.8 out of 10.

Most often built as midrange (42%), then +1/+1 counters (28%).

Real Nikara, Lair Scavenger decks

Real decks from our database, picked from this commander's own price range and from every bracket people build it in. Open any of them for the full list. The picks rotate weekly.

By budget

  • Budget build
    $76.07
    price
    4.4
    power
    2.7
    salt
    Bracket 2 (Core)
    {W}{B}{G}midrange
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  • Typical build
    $173
    price
    4.0
    power
    2.7
    salt
    Bracket 3 (Upgraded)
    {W}{B}{G}midrange
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  • High-end build
    $707
    price
    5.1
    power
    2.6
    salt
    Bracket 3 (Upgraded)
    {W}{B}{G}midrange
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By bracket

  • Bracket 1 · Exhibition
    $179
    price
    5.9
    power
    3.1
    salt
    Bracket 1 (Exhibition)
    {W}{B}{G}midrange
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  • Bracket 2 · Core
    $106
    price
    5.7
    power
    2.9
    salt
    Bracket 2 (Core)
    {W}{B}{G}midrange
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  • Bracket 3 · Upgraded
    $1,724
    price
    5.5
    power
    2.7
    salt
    Bracket 3 (Upgraded)
    {W}{B}{G}midrange
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Nikara, Lair Scavenger decks by price and bracket

Deck prices

$0 to $50: 3 decks.
$50 to $100: 13 decks.
$100 to $150: 26 decks.
$150 to $200: 15 decks.
$200 to $300: 8 decks.
$300 to $400: 7 decks.
$400 to $500: 10 decks.
$500 to $750: 12 decks.
$750 to $1,000: 1 decks.
$1,000 to $1,500: 1 decks.
$1,500 to $2,000: 3 decks.
$2,000 to $3,000: 4 decks.
$3,000 and up: 2 decks.

Decks per price band. The highlighted band, $150 to $200, holds the median deck at $179. 61 of these decks cost $250 or less.

WotC brackets

  • Bracket 1 (Exhibition)21% · 22
  • Bracket 2 (Core)36% · 38
  • Bracket 3 (Upgraded)33% · 35
  • Bracket 4 (Optimized)8% · 8
  • Bracket 5 (cEDH)2% · 2

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Under $100 (16) Under $250 (61) Bracket 2 builds (38)

What Nikara, Lair Scavenger decks play

The 40 cards found most often across these 105 decks, with each card's current price. The bar is the share of decks running the card, and its green part is how far that share runs above the card's rate in every deck that could play it.

Creatures13

7 more creatures
  • Duskshell Crawler38%$0.29
    Run in 40 of these decks (38%), 2% of decks that could run it.
  • Kami of Whispered Hopes37%$4.14
    Run in 39 of these decks (37%), 7% of decks that could run it.
  • Karmic Guide37%$0.61
    Run in 39 of these decks (37%), 3% of decks that could run it.
  • Forgotten Ancient33%$0.33
    Run in 35 of these decks (33%), 7% of decks that could run it.
  • Hopeful Initiate33%$0.32
    Run in 35 of these decks (33%), 1% of decks that could run it.
  • Incubation Druid33%$0.87
    Run in 35 of these decks (33%), 5% of decks that could run it.
  • Luminous Broodmoth33%$0.43
    Run in 35 of these decks (33%), 3% of decks that could run it.

Instants4

  • Inspiring Call63%$0.26
    Run in 66 of these decks (63%), 8% of decks that could run it.
  • Path to Exile46%$0.58
    Run in 48 of these decks (46%), 50% of decks that could run it.
  • Assassin's Trophy44%$1.05
    Run in 46 of these decks (44%), 37% of decks that could run it.
  • Ephemerate38%$3.56
    Run in 40 of these decks (38%), 6% of decks that could run it.

Sorceries5

  • Damning Verdict44%$3.35
    Run in 46 of these decks (44%), 3% of decks that could run it.
  • Cultivate39%$0.38
    Run in 41 of these decks (39%), 37% of decks that could run it.
  • Farseek37%$0.43
    Run in 39 of these decks (37%), 36% of decks that could run it.
  • Toxic Deluge36%$4.99
    Run in 38 of these decks (36%), 23% of decks that could run it.
  • Eerie Ultimatum33%$2.40
    Run in 35 of these decks (33%), 9% of decks that could run it.

Artifacts2

  • Sol Ring79%$1.00
    Run in 83 of these decks (79%), 88% of decks that could run it.
  • Arcane Signet76%$0.37
    Run in 80 of these decks (76%), 79% of decks that could run it.

Enchantments3

  • Master Chef56%$0.23
    Run in 59 of these decks (56%), 1% of decks that could run it.
  • Cathars' Crusade40%$5.00
    Run in 42 of these decks (40%), 5% of decks that could run it.
  • Together Forever34%$0.22
    Run in 36 of these decks (34%), 2% of decks that could run it.

Lands13

  • Command Tower83%$0.20
    Run in 87 of these decks (83%), 91% of decks that could run it.
  • Exotic Orchard74%$0.17
    Run in 78 of these decks (74%), 48% of decks that could run it.
  • Overgrown Tomb69%$8.43
    Run in 72 of these decks (69%), 48% of decks that could run it.
  • Godless Shrine68%$8.44
    Run in 71 of these decks (68%), 48% of decks that could run it.
  • Temple Garden62%$6.84
    Run in 65 of these decks (62%), 47% of decks that could run it.
  • Isolated Chapel59%$0.29
    Run in 62 of these decks (59%), 36% of decks that could run it.
7 more lands
  • Sunpetal Grove55%$0.25
    Run in 58 of these decks (55%), 30% of decks that could run it.
  • Caves of Koilos52%$0.25
    Run in 55 of these decks (52%), 33% of decks that could run it.
  • Bojuka Bog51%$0.93
    Run in 53 of these decks (51%), 31% of decks that could run it.
  • Indatha Triome37%$16.64
    Run in 39 of these decks (37%), 23% of decks that could run it.
  • Path of Ancestry37%$0.21
    Run in 39 of these decks (37%), 25% of decks that could run it.
  • Rogue's Passage37%$0.27
    Run in 39 of these decks (37%), 18% of decks that could run it.
  • Woodland Cemetery34%$0.62
    Run in 36 of these decks (34%), 33% of decks that could run it.

Cards that set Nikara decks apart

These show up in Nikara decks far more often than in other decks that could play them.

  • Good-Fortune Unicorn$0.29

    64% of these decks, against 2% of other decks that could run it.

  • Master Chef$0.23

    56% of these decks, against 1% of other decks that could run it.

  • Inspiring Call$0.26

    63% of these decks, against 8% of other decks that could run it.

  • Damning Verdict$3.35

    44% of these decks, against 3% of other decks that could run it.

  • Abzan Falconer$0.26

    39% of these decks, against 2% of other decks that could run it.

  • Duskshell Crawler$0.29

    38% of these decks, against 2% of other decks that could run it.

6 more signature cards

Nikara, Lair Scavenger combos

64 of these decks (61%) run at least one combo listed on Commander Spellbook. These are the ones they run most.

  1. Felidar GuardianplusRestoration Angel

    Infinite ETBs and LTBs

    22%23 decks
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  2. Abdel Adrian, Gorion's WardplusFelidar GuardianplusYannik, Scavenging Sentinel

    Infinite LTBs, ETBs and tokens

    17%18 decks
    Steps on Spellbook(opens in a new tab)

  3. Abdel Adrian, Gorion's WardplusRestoration AngelplusYannik, Scavenging Sentinel

    Infinite LTBs, ETBs and tokens

    16%17 decks
    Steps on Spellbook(opens in a new tab)

  4. Felidar GuardianplusGlorious ProtectorplusYannik, Scavenging Sentinel

    Infinite ETBs, LTBs and counters

    14%15 decks
    Steps on Spellbook(opens in a new tab)

  5. Abdel Adrian, Gorion's WardplusFelidar GuardianplusGlorious Protector

    Infinite LTBs, ETBs and tokens

    13%14 decks
    Steps on Spellbook(opens in a new tab)

  6. Abdel Adrian, Gorion's WardplusGlorious ProtectorplusRestoration Angel

    Infinite LTBs, ETBs and tokens

    12%13 decks
    Steps on Spellbook(opens in a new tab)

  7. Abdel Adrian, Gorion's WardplusEphemerateplusFelidar Guardian

    Infinite tokens, ETBs and LTBs

    10%10 decks
    Steps on Spellbook(opens in a new tab)

  8. Abdel Adrian, Gorion's WardplusEphemerateplusRestoration Angel

    Infinite tokens, ETBs and LTBs

    10%10 decks
    Steps on Spellbook(opens in a new tab)

Who Nikara, Lair Scavenger partners with

105 of the 105 decks run a second commander. These pairings lead the most of them.

  1. Yannik, Scavenging Sentinel100% · 105
    105 decks pair Nikara, Lair Scavenger with Yannik, Scavenging Sentinel.

Commanders like Nikara, Lair Scavenger

Their decks lean on many of the same signature cards as Nikara decks do.