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Lightning Greaves
Lightning Greaves is a colorless artifact that counts as protection. It appears in the recommended lists of 481 commanders, and 25% of colorless decks run it.
Type: Artifact — Equipment
Cost: 2
Color identity: Colorless
Reference price: €3.12
Oldest printing: Mirrodin
Role in the deck: protection
Rules text
Official text (Scryfall).
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The commanders with the highest synergy with this card, with the share of their decks that run it. Each one links to its deck guide.
| Commander | Identity | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nighthawk, Dark Defender | White | 100% | +72% |
| Spider-Man, Hometown Hero | Red | 100% | +66% |
| Monk Gyatso | White | 93% | +65% |
| Tegan Jovanka | White | 91% | +63% |
| Diaochan, Artful Beauty | Red | 88% | +54% |
| Galadriel, Elven-Queen | Green · Blue | 71% | +51% |
| Bob, Reluctant HYDRA Agent | Black | 83% | +49% |
| Siani, Eye of the Storm | Blue | 75% | +49% |
| Gwenom, Remorseless | Black | 79% | +45% |
| Disa the Restless | Black · Green · Red | 65% | +43% |
| Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls | Black · Red | 78% | +43% |
| Doctor Doom, Unrivaled | Black | 77% | +43% |
| Green Goblin, Back for More | Black | 77% | +43% |
| Mister Fantastic | Green · Red · Blue · White | 59% | +43% |
| Kaalia of the Vast | Black · Red · White | 75% | +41% |
| Obeka, Brute Chronologist | Black · Red · Blue | 70% | +41% |
| Rootha, Mastering the Moment | Red · Blue | 66% | +41% |
| Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER | Green · Red · White | 66% | +40% |
| Invisible Woman | Green · Red · Blue · White | 55% | +39% |
| Davros, Dalek Creator | Black · Red · Blue | 68% | +39% |
| Sonic the Hedgehog | Red · Blue · White | 63% | +39% |
| Iron Man, Futurist Paragon | Blue | 65% | +39% |
| Scarlet Witch, Chaotic Avenger | Red · Blue | 63% | +38% |
| Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire | Black · Green · Red | 59% | +37% |
How much it is played, by color identity
Share of decks in each identity that run it, according to EDHREC.
Archetypes where it shows up
The most common themes among the commanders that play it. Each one links to its archetype guide.
Aggro · 165 +1/+1 Counters · 132 Tokens · 131 Combo · 125 Artifacts · 118 Voltron · 109 Control · 108 Equipment · 82
Known combos with Lightning Greaves
According to Commander Spellbook. Note that a two-card combo raises your deck's bracket.
- Monk Gyatso + Lightning Greaves → Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite storm count
- Temur Sabertooth + Selvala, Heart of the Wilds + Lightning Greaves → Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite colored mana
- Crackdown Construct + Lightning Greaves → Infinitely large creature until end of turn
- Emry, Lurker of the Loch + Displacer Kitten + Lightning Greaves + Lotus Petal → Infinite artifact ETB, Infinite artifact LTB, Infinite artifact sacrifice triggers
- Emry, Lurker of the Loch + Displacer Kitten + Lightning Greaves + Mishra's Bauble → Infinite artifact ETB, Infinite artifact LTB, Infinite artifact sacrifice triggers
- Cephalid Illusionist + Lightning Greaves → Infinite self-mill
- Monk Gyatso + Lightning Greaves + Semblance Anvil → Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite storm count
- Emiel the Blessed + Faeburrow Elder + Lightning Greaves → Infinite blinking, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB
Cards that go with it
The ones that show up most often in the same commanders' lists.
Frequently asked questions
Which Commander decks play Lightning Greaves?
It is in the recommended lists of 481 commanders, with an average inclusion of 46% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are Nighthawk, Dark Defender · Spider-Man, Hometown Hero · Monk Gyatso. Overall, 25% of colorless decks run it.
How much does Lightning Greaves cost?
Its reference price is €3.12 (cheapest English printing according to Scryfall; it changes daily). The EDH Optimizer optimizer only suggests cards that fit the per-card price cap you pick.
Does Lightning Greaves have combos?
Yes: 8 known combos on Commander Spellbook. The most popular one is Monk Gyatso + Lightning Greaves. Remember that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket.
Can I play Lightning Greaves in my deck?
It is legal in Commander. Its color identity is colorless, so it only fits in decks whose commander has those colors in its identity (or any deck if it is colorless). EDH Optimizer automatically flags cards outside your commander's identity.