Hivis of the Scale
You may choose not to untap Hivis during your untap step. {T}: Gain control of target Dragon for as long as you control Hivis and Hivis remains tapped.
How Hivis of the Scale decks play in EDH
Hivis of the Scale is a mono-red commander costing 3RR, and its legendary creature - lizard shaman line shapes the whole deck around it. Its ability is narrow enough that the deck is usually built to protect it and repeat the effect, rather than to go wide. The cards below are the ones Hivis of the Scale decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $38.15Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Ramp (2)
Card draw (2)
Removal (2)
Creatures (2)
Synergy & payoffs (11)
Lands (1)
Build the full 100
Grimoire generates a complete, Commander-legal Hivis of the Scale decklist with a written strategy, a full mana base and live prices — from the whole card pool, or only from cards you already own.
Start with Hivis of the ScaleHivis of the Scale deck questions
What colours can I use in a Hivis of the Scale deck?
Hivis of the Scale has a mono-red colour identity, so every card in the deck must be red or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Hivis of the Scale?
The cards played most often in Hivis of the Scale decks include Snowslope Hunter, Runed Stalactite, Helm of Possession. The full list of staples above is grouped by the job each card does, so you can see the deck's skeleton rather than just a pile of names.
How much does a Hivis of the Scale deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $38.15 at current market prices. A complete 100-card build costs more, and Grimoire can generate a budget version instead if you set a price ceiling.
Can I build a Hivis of the Scale deck from cards I already own?
Yes. Import your collection into Grimoire and choose "my cards" when you build. The generator will only use cards you actually own, and the Missing Cards page shows what you would need to buy to finish any list.