EDH Optimizer
Norin, Swift Survivalist
Legendary Creature — Human Coward · R
Color identity: Red
Norin, Swift Survivalist is red: its deck can only run cards of that color plus colorless ones.
Rules text:
Norin can't block.
Whenever a creature you control becomes blocked, you may exile it. You may play that card from exile this turn.
Reference price of the card: €0.09
Average lands in decks for Norin, Swift Survivalist: 34
TreasureTheftAggroBlinkBurnExileEquipmentETB
Build your Norin, Swift Survivalist deck step by step, with in-depth analysis and AI optimization of your list.
🛠️ Build a deck for Norin, Swift Survivalist 📥 Analyze my deck🎲 How the average Norin, Swift Survivalist deck starts over 4,000 games
The list people actually play per EDHREC (the 99 most-included cards, with its average land count), simulated with the EDH Optimizer engine: hands, mulligans, lands, curve and commander. It does not model opponents; it measures whether the plan gets going.
Deck health of the average list: C (51/100)
- Consistency11
- Speed64
- Interaction33
- Resilience61
- Closing70
See the cards of the average deck · 99 cards, 34 lands (4 nonbasic, 30 Mountain)
Voldaren Epicure · Sol Ring · Taunting Kobold · Impact Tremors · Charming Scoundrel · Ruby Medallion · Dead-Iron Sledge · Infiltration Lens · Scorch Spitter · Arcane Signet · Chaos Warp · Simian Sling · Fanatic of Mogis · Karplusan Wolverine · Dragonmaster Outcast · Molten Gatekeeper · Blasphemous Act · Witty Roastmaster · Agate Instigator · Lightning Bolt · Tormentor's Helm · Iraxxa, Empress of Mars · Guild Artisan · Hazoret's Monument · Invasion Plans · Goblin Javelineer · Grenzo, Havoc Raiser · Professional Face-Breaker · Solemn Simulacrum · Curse of Opulence · Dire Fleet Daredevil · Exuberant Fuseling · Fireblade Charger · Abrade · Circuit Mender · Infuriate · Runaway Steam-Kin · Sai of the Shinobi · Cacophony Scamp · Cursed Mirror · Passionate Archaeologist · Sunspine Lynx · Vandalblast · Weftstalker Ardent · Bonesplitter · Defiler of Instinct · Frantic Scapegoat · Gingerbrute · Prism Ring · Spikeshot Elder · Sticky Fingers · Wild-Magic Sorcerer · Call for Aid · Faithless Looting · Laccolith Whelp · Sawblade Scamp · Seize the Spotlight · Smelt · Blisterspit Gremlin · Purphoros, God of the Forge · Rotisserie Elemental · Spectrum Sentinel · Tome of Legends · Trusty Machete · Untimely Malfunction · War Room · Castle Embereth · Arena of Glory · Myriad Landscape
🃏 Recommended cards for Norin, Swift Survivalist
The highest-synergy cards in decks for Norin, Swift Survivalist, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Voldaren Epicure | 59% | +57% |
| Taunting Kobold | 51% | +50% |
| Dead-Iron Sledge | 41% | +41% |
| Charming Scoundrel | 43% | +40% |
| Scorch Spitter | 40% | +40% |
| Karplusan Wolverine | 38% | +38% |
| Simian Sling | 39% | +38% |
| Infiltration Lens | 41% | +37% |
| Tormentor's Helm | 35% | +34% |
| Dragonmaster Outcast | 37% | +33% |
| Invasion Plans | 33% | +33% |
| Iraxxa, Empress of Mars | 34% | +33% |
| Goblin Javelineer | 32% | +31% |
| Guild Artisan | 33% | +30% |
| Molten Gatekeeper | 37% | +30% |
| Fanatic of Mogis | 38% | +29% |
| Fireblade Charger | 30% | +29% |
| Agate Instigator | 35% | +29% |
| Exuberant Fuseling | 30% | +29% |
| Sai of the Shinobi | 29% | +29% |
| Dire Fleet Daredevil | 30% | +28% |
| Prism Ring | 27% | +27% |
| Witty Roastmaster | 36% | +27% |
| Cacophony Scamp | 28% | +27% |
💰 The best cards for your Norin, Swift Survivalist deck, by budget
Three tiers based on the maximum price PER CARD you are willing to pay. Paste your list and hit Optimize: you pick that cap and the AI only suggests swaps that fit under it.
Tier 1 · Budget up to €2/card
The most value for almost nothing. Coming from a precon? Start here.
- Voldaren Epicure
- Taunting Kobold
- Dead-Iron Sledge
- Charming Scoundrel
- Scorch Spitter
- Karplusan Wolverine
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Agate Instigator
- Wild-Magic Sorcerer
- Curse of Opulence
- Heat Stroke
- Sunspine Lynx
- Flaming Tyrannosaurus
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Passionate Archaeologist
- Seize the Spotlight
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Norin, Swift Survivalist
- Underworld Breach + Wheel of Fortune + Jeska's Will → Infinite draw triggers for all players, Infinite looting for all players, Near-infinite magecraft triggers, Near-infinite storm count
- Dualcaster Mage + Twinflame → Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature tokens with haste, Infinite magecraft triggers
- Dualcaster Mage + Molten Duplication → Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers, Infinite creature tokens with haste, Infinite magecraft triggers
- Blasphemous Act + Repercussion → Near-infinite damage to all players
- Reiterate + Jeska's Will → Infinite magecraft triggers, Infinite red mana, Infinite storm count, Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until end of turn
- Reiterate + Mana Geyser → Infinite magecraft triggers, Infinite red mana, Infinite storm count
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Frequently asked questions
What is Norin, Swift Survivalist's color identity?
Norin, Swift Survivalist is red: its deck can only run cards of that color plus colorless ones. Color identity comes from every mana symbol on the card, including those in the rules text, not just the casting cost.
What turn does Norin, Swift Survivalist come down, and how often does the deck get stuck?
In the average Norin, Swift Survivalist deck (the 99 most-included cards per EDHREC, with 34 lands), simulated 4,000 times, the commander comes down on turn 1.0 on average and is on the battlefield before turn 7 in 100 % of games. It misses at least one land drop in the first six turns 25 % of the time and floods 39 %. Deck health: C (51/100).
How many lands should a Norin, Swift Survivalist deck run?
Real Norin, Swift Survivalist decks run 34 lands on average. That is a starting point, not a rule: a lower curve can shave one or two, big-mana builds want more. The EDH Optimizer simulator tells you, over 10,000 games, how often you get mana screwed or flooded with your exact count.
What are the best cards for Norin, Swift Survivalist?
The three highest-synergy cards are Voldaren Epicure, Taunting Kobold, Dead-Iron Sledge. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Norin, Swift Survivalist decks.
What combos does Norin, Swift Survivalist have?
Norin, Swift Survivalist has 6 known combos. The most popular one is Underworld Breach + Wheel of Fortune + Jeska's Will. Note that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket, so it is worth knowing which ones you are running before you sit down.
How much does a Norin, Swift Survivalist deck cost?
You can start cheap: Voldaren Epicure, Taunting Kobold, Dead-Iron Sledge are under €2 each. The "Level up" section on this page splits the best cards into three price caps PER CARD (up to €2, up to €10 and no cap), and the optimizer only suggests swaps that fit the cap you pick.