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Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
Price tag $0.15

Legendary CreatureHuman Warrior

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Mardu

Playstyle & Strategy

Reanimator 18% Aristocrats 16% Aggro 9% Combo 7% Sacrifice 5% Humans 3% Slivers 2% +1/+1 Counters 2% Tokens 2% Graveyard 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#529 Current Rank
#490 Last Week
#356 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Alesha, Who Smiles at Death.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Alesha, Who Smiles at Death decks.

The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+3% Synergy $21.33
Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
+2% Synergy $1.60
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-2% Synergy $2.40
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-3% Synergy $8.84
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
-7% Synergy $1.09

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Alesha, Who Smiles at Death's abilities and overall game plan.

Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+56% Synergy $1.44
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+51% Synergy $0.26
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+48% Synergy $0.31
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+45% Synergy $0.99
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+44% Synergy $0.20
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+43% Synergy $0.17
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+40% Synergy $0.36
Key to the City Key to the City
+39% Synergy $0.45
Reveillark Reveillark
+39% Synergy $0.56
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+38% Synergy $2.83

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Alesha, Who Smiles at Death decks.

Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+37% Synergy $0.31
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+36% Synergy $10.96
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+34% Synergy $0.47
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+34% Synergy $0.10
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+34% Synergy $3.73
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+33% Synergy $1.78
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+32% Synergy $2.04
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+12% Synergy $3.20
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.06
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.71

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+6% Synergy $9.60
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+3% Synergy $30.39
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+3% Synergy $11.24
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $89.88
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $30.49
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-5% Synergy $30.76
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $48.58
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $57.97
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-10% Synergy $46.24
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $44.01

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Alesha, Who Smiles at Death's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+31% Synergy $0.11
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+31% Synergy $0.15
Murderous Redcap Murderous Redcap
+30% Synergy $0.75
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+28% Synergy $0.39
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+28% Synergy $1.87
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+28% Synergy $32.63
Judith, the Scourge Diva Judith, the Scourge Diva
+27% Synergy $0.13
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+26% Synergy $2.36
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+25% Synergy $3.48
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+25% Synergy $0.20
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+25% Synergy $0.09
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+23% Synergy $1.72
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+22% Synergy $2.57
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+22% Synergy $1.17
Snarling Gorehound Snarling Gorehound
+22% Synergy $0.11
Arabella, Abandoned Doll Arabella, Abandoned Doll
+21% Synergy $0.34
Anger Anger
+20% Synergy $1.61
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+20% Synergy $5.17
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+19% Synergy $0.27
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+18% Synergy $0.19
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+18% Synergy $10.94
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+17% Synergy $0.64
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+16% Synergy $1.23
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+16% Synergy $0.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy $3.79
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+16% Synergy $0.11
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+15% Synergy $0.41
Duplicant Duplicant
+15% Synergy $0.22
Subira, Tulzidi Caravanner Subira, Tulzidi Caravanner
+15% Synergy $0.10
Ankle Shanker Ankle Shanker
+14% Synergy $0.31
Jirina, Dauntless General Jirina, Dauntless General
+14% Synergy $0.44
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+14% Synergy $0.19
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+13% Synergy $0.20
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+13% Synergy $0.08
Angel of Invention Angel of Invention
+13% Synergy $0.23
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+12% Synergy $1.89
Company Commander Company Commander
+12% Synergy $3.11
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+11% Synergy $16.05
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+10% Synergy $5.76
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
+10% Synergy $1.19
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+9% Synergy $0.16
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+7% Synergy $0.14
Avenger of the Fallen Avenger of the Fallen
+7% Synergy $0.37
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+6% Synergy $7.43
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+6% Synergy $1.54
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+5% Synergy $9.19
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+3% Synergy $0.17
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+2% Synergy $42.73
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+2% Synergy $1.54
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
-4% Synergy $14.45

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Alesha, Who Smiles at Death safe.

Entomb Entomb
+24% Synergy $13.68
Village Rites Village Rites
+18% Synergy $0.22
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+17% Synergy $0.37
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+6% Synergy $0.24
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+4% Synergy $0.10
Despark Despark
+3% Synergy $0.24
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+3% Synergy $0.23
Utter End Utter End
+3% Synergy $0.09
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
+2% Synergy $0.30
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.38
Terminate Terminate
+1% Synergy $0.50
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $8.43
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.13
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $5.63
Inevitable Defeat Inevitable Defeat
0% Synergy $0.35
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-1% Synergy $0.24
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-1% Synergy $1.12
Fracture Fracture
-1% Synergy $0.55
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-2% Synergy $1.25
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $0.96
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.30
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $0.72
Mortify Mortify
-3% Synergy $0.22
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $18.26
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-5% Synergy $4.82
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $48.80
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy $3.45
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-7% Synergy $14.89

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Alesha, Who Smiles at Death's game plan and control the board.

Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+33% Synergy $0.20
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+30% Synergy $0.18
Victimize Victimize
+28% Synergy $0.35
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+19% Synergy $0.18
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+16% Synergy $0.10
Unearth Unearth
+11% Synergy $0.42
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+9% Synergy $2.78
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+7% Synergy $0.45
Mythos of Snapdax Mythos of Snapdax
+7% Synergy $0.34
Living Death Living Death
+7% Synergy $1.17
Reanimate Reanimate
+6% Synergy $5.32
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+6% Synergy $0.47
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+6% Synergy $0.17
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+5% Synergy $0.19
Final Parting Final Parting
+5% Synergy $0.31
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+5% Synergy $2.42
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+5% Synergy $0.14
Graceful Restoration Graceful Restoration
+5% Synergy $0.03
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+5% Synergy $0.12
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+4% Synergy $0.26
Dread Return Dread Return
+3% Synergy $0.28
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+2% Synergy $10.32
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.27
Damn Damn
0% Synergy $1.18
Vindicate Vindicate
0% Synergy $0.49
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.26
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy $6.57
Painful Truths Painful Truths
-3% Synergy $0.34
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-4% Synergy $1.53
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-5% Synergy $0.13
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-18% Synergy $1.12

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+20% Synergy $6.31
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+17% Synergy $10.45
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+7% Synergy $2.04
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+6% Synergy $51.84
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+6% Synergy $5.24
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+5% Synergy $1.52
Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+5% Synergy $0.09
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+4% Synergy $1.69
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+3% Synergy $25.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.19
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.20
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-4% Synergy $5.38

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Alesha, Who Smiles at Death's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Smile at Death Smile at Death
+25% Synergy $1.86
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+24% Synergy $3.98
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+19% Synergy $0.26
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+10% Synergy $7.75
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+8% Synergy $1.65
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+7% Synergy $6.61
Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes
+7% Synergy $0.08
Mardu Ascendancy Mardu Ascendancy
+6% Synergy $0.71
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+6% Synergy $0.71
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+6% Synergy $0.30
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+5% Synergy $0.24
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+4% Synergy $0.20
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+4% Synergy $0.61
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+3% Synergy $14.18
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+1% Synergy $0.96
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
0% Synergy $4.00
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
-4% Synergy $5.49
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
-4% Synergy $1.61
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
-5% Synergy $2.47
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-8% Synergy $3.36

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Alesha, Who Smiles at Death to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Dihada, Binder of Wills Dihada, Binder of Wills
+2% Synergy $14.65
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+2% Synergy $0.90

Utility Lands

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

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+19% Synergy $0.24
High Market High Market
+13% Synergy $1.16
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+12% Synergy $0.37
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+9% Synergy $18.55
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+8% Synergy $0.57
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $7.19
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+4% Synergy $1.61
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+2% Synergy $7.14
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+2% Synergy $30.56
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+1% Synergy $10.11
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $46.26
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
-1% Synergy $0.25
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.10
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-3% Synergy $3.51
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $0.63
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-7% Synergy $0.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+8% Synergy $0.24
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+6% Synergy $0.41
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+4% Synergy $0.79
Mardu Banner Mardu Banner
+4% Synergy $0.13
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.17
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-4% Synergy $2.58
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-5% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-5% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-7% Synergy $1.58
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.34

Lands

The mana base foundation for Alesha, Who Smiles at Death decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy $3.79
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+13% Synergy $11.78
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+13% Synergy $8.34
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+11% Synergy $9.43
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+5% Synergy $0.59
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+5% Synergy $0.14
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+4% Synergy $0.18
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+4% Synergy $0.41
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.10
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+3% Synergy $0.19
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.07
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+3% Synergy $0.07
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.10
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.11
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+2% Synergy $0.05
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $4.69
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+1% Synergy $7.74
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+1% Synergy $17.41
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $20.39
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $24.24
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.10
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+1% Synergy $23.77
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
0% Synergy $6.59
Savai Triome Savai Triome
0% Synergy $16.84
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $13.30
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
0% Synergy $0.54
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
0% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-1% Synergy $0.19
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-1% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-2% Synergy $0.10
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.17
Badlands Badlands
-2% Synergy
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-3% Synergy $0.18
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-3% Synergy $13.78
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-3% Synergy $0.11
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.14
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-4% Synergy $10.84
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-5% Synergy $0.19
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-5% Synergy $0.20
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-5% Synergy $0.37
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-6% Synergy $18.35
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-6% Synergy $4.91
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-6% Synergy $5.51
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-7% Synergy $0.86
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-8% Synergy $0.26
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-10% Synergy $3.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.16

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