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Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
Price tag $0.20

Legendary CreatureHuman Warrior

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 17% Reanimator 16% Aggro 8% Combo 6% Sacrifice 6% Humans 3% Slivers 3% +1/+1 Counters 2% Treasure 2% Hatebears 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

#440 Current Rank
#441 Last Week
#288 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.

Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
+3% Synergy $0.13
Terra, Herald of Hope Terra, Herald of Hope
+2% Synergy $0.57
General Leo Cristophe General Leo Cristophe
0% Synergy $0.17
Celes, Rune Knight Celes, Rune Knight
0% Synergy $1.03
Banon, the Returners' Leader Banon, the Returners' Leader
-2% Synergy $0.18

High Synergy Cards

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

Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+57% Synergy $0.80
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+51% Synergy $0.29
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+48% Synergy $0.30
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+45% Synergy $0.83
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+44% Synergy $0.26
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+44% Synergy $0.18
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+40% Synergy $0.53
Key to the City Key to the City
+40% Synergy $0.43
Reveillark Reveillark
+40% Synergy $0.52
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+40% Synergy $3.19

Top Cards

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

Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+39% Synergy $0.49
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+37% Synergy $10.80
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+35% Synergy $0.06
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+34% Synergy $4.42
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+33% Synergy $0.80
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+33% Synergy $2.38
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+32% Synergy $1.39
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+11% Synergy $5.02
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $0.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+7% Synergy $7.91
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+4% Synergy $13.58
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+3% Synergy $25.95
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $94.69
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $28.27
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-5% Synergy $26.15
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $58.30
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $50.85
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $46.20
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-11% Synergy $45.06

Creatures

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

Murderous Redcap Murderous Redcap
+32% Synergy $0.87
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+32% Synergy $0.12
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+32% Synergy $0.12
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+28% Synergy $1.50
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+28% Synergy $34.83
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+28% Synergy $0.82
Judith, the Scourge Diva Judith, the Scourge Diva
+28% Synergy $0.14
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+27% Synergy $1.81
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+26% Synergy $0.20
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+25% Synergy $4.49
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+25% Synergy $0.23
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+23% Synergy $1.15
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+23% Synergy $1.09
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+22% Synergy $2.78
Snarling Gorehound Snarling Gorehound
+22% Synergy $0.13
Arabella, Abandoned Doll Arabella, Abandoned Doll
+21% Synergy $0.43
Anger Anger
+20% Synergy $1.61
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+19% Synergy $5.93
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+19% Synergy $9.06
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+19% Synergy $0.36
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+18% Synergy $0.27
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+18% Synergy $2.18
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+17% Synergy $0.91
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+17% Synergy $3.39
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+16% Synergy $1.24
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+16% Synergy $0.16
Duplicant Duplicant
+16% Synergy $0.20
Subira, Tulzidi Caravanner Subira, Tulzidi Caravanner
+16% Synergy $0.19
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+16% Synergy $0.31
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+15% Synergy $0.64
Jirina, Dauntless General Jirina, Dauntless General
+15% Synergy $0.37
Ankle Shanker Ankle Shanker
+14% Synergy $0.35
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+14% Synergy $0.12
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+13% Synergy $0.35
Company Commander Company Commander
+13% Synergy $1.40
Angel of Invention Angel of Invention
+13% Synergy $0.26
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+12% Synergy $4.04
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+12% Synergy $1.92
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+12% Synergy $15.20
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+12% Synergy $0.21
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
+10% Synergy $3.57
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+7% Synergy $0.17
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+7% Synergy $1.13
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+6% Synergy $6.79
Avenger of the Fallen Avenger of the Fallen
+6% Synergy $0.90
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+5% Synergy $10.32
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+3% Synergy $42.20
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+3% Synergy $3.60
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+3% Synergy $0.22
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
-4% Synergy $11.88

Instants

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

Entomb Entomb
+25% Synergy $13.77
Village Rites Village Rites
+18% Synergy $0.20
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+17% Synergy $0.28
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+6% Synergy $0.22
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+4% Synergy $0.15
Despark Despark
+3% Synergy $0.32
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+3% Synergy $0.31
Utter End Utter End
+3% Synergy $0.19
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
+2% Synergy $0.43
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $9.16
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.15
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
0% Synergy $0.49
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy $0.34
Terminate Terminate
0% Synergy $0.32
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $5.21
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-1% Synergy $1.20
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.31
Big Score Big Score
-1% Synergy $0.62
Fracture Fracture
-1% Synergy $0.81
Inevitable Defeat Inevitable Defeat
-1% Synergy $0.21
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-3% Synergy $1.77
Mortify Mortify
-3% Synergy $0.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $0.84
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $18.24
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-6% Synergy $4.90
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $2.94
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-7% Synergy $16.24

Sorceries

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

Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+34% Synergy $0.14
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+31% Synergy $0.17
Victimize Victimize
+28% Synergy $0.56
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+19% Synergy $0.14
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+17% Synergy $0.08
Unearth Unearth
+12% Synergy $0.46
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+9% Synergy $2.11
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+8% Synergy $0.39
Mythos of Snapdax Mythos of Snapdax
+7% Synergy $0.37
Living Death Living Death
+7% Synergy $2.36
Reanimate Reanimate
+6% Synergy $7.64
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+6% Synergy $0.46
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+6% Synergy $0.13
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+6% Synergy $1.00
Final Parting Final Parting
+5% Synergy $0.33
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+5% Synergy $0.21
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+5% Synergy $0.12
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+5% Synergy $0.14
Graceful Restoration Graceful Restoration
+5% Synergy $0.06
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+4% Synergy $0.31
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+3% Synergy $10.16
Dread Return Dread Return
+3% Synergy $0.26
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.44
Damn Damn
0% Synergy $2.03
Vindicate Vindicate
0% Synergy $0.91
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.73
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy $5.30
Painful Truths Painful Truths
-4% Synergy $0.27
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-5% Synergy $1.13
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-6% Synergy $0.28
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-18% Synergy $2.92

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+21% Synergy $8.99
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+19% Synergy $11.38
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+7% Synergy $54.66
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+7% Synergy $2.15
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+6% Synergy $4.72
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+6% Synergy $2.29
Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+6% Synergy $0.04
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+4% Synergy $1.10
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+4% Synergy $0.30
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+3% Synergy $24.71
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.30
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-4% Synergy $7.32

Enchantments

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

Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+24% Synergy $4.49
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+23% Synergy $1.99
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+20% Synergy $0.27
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+11% Synergy $6.79
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+8% Synergy $1.97
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+7% Synergy $0.31
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+7% Synergy $5.83
Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes
+7% Synergy $0.18
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+7% Synergy $0.22
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+6% Synergy $0.66
Mardu Ascendancy Mardu Ascendancy
+5% Synergy $0.81
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+5% Synergy $0.78
Nahiri's Machinations Nahiri's Machinations
+5% Synergy $0.17
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+4% Synergy $0.17
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+3% Synergy $14.39
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+1% Synergy $1.40
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
0% Synergy $3.94
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
-4% Synergy $7.52
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
-6% Synergy $1.73
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
-6% Synergy $2.41
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-9% Synergy $1.55
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $34.98

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 $19.12
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+2% Synergy $0.92

Utility Lands

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

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+18% Synergy $0.36
High Market High Market
+14% Synergy $4.50
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+9% Synergy $19.73
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+8% Synergy $1.28
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $7.01
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+4% Synergy $0.80
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+2% Synergy $6.61
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+2% Synergy $21.58
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+1% Synergy $11.65
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $47.16
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $3.65
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-3% Synergy $2.28
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
-3% Synergy $0.30
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.57
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-8% Synergy $0.47
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+7% Synergy $0.30
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+4% Synergy $0.47
Mardu Banner Mardu Banner
+4% Synergy $0.14
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+3% Synergy $0.76
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.22
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.16
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-4% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-5% Synergy $0.91
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-5% Synergy $2.17
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-7% Synergy $1.94
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.51

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
+17% Synergy $3.39
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+14% Synergy $11.24
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+13% Synergy $13.57
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+12% Synergy $8.92
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+4% Synergy $0.80
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+4% Synergy $0.36
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.23
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+4% Synergy $0.20
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+4% Synergy $0.32
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.06
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+3% Synergy $0.20
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+3% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.28
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.10
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+2% Synergy $0.11
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $3.53
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+1% Synergy $8.57
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $22.75
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+1% Synergy $0.40
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.19
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+1% Synergy $29.32
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
0% Synergy $7.92
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
0% Synergy $15.33
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $24.53
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $13.68
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
0% Synergy $0.21
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
0% Synergy $0.22
Savai Triome Savai Triome
-1% Synergy $19.39
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-2% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-2% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.11
Scrubland Scrubland
-2% Synergy
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-3% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.45
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-4% Synergy $0.28
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-4% Synergy $11.54
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-4% Synergy $0.15
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-4% Synergy $0.68
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-5% Synergy $13.73
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-5% Synergy $0.38
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-6% Synergy $1.01
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-6% Synergy $4.49
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-6% Synergy $3.99
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-7% Synergy $13.40
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-8% Synergy $0.48
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-10% Synergy $4.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-14% Synergy $0.18

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