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Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
Price tag $0.19

Legendary CreatureHuman Warrior

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Mardu

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

#575 Current Rank
#634 Last Week
#449 Past 2 Years

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.

Hardened Academic Hardened Academic
+9% Synergy $0.52
Ark of Hunger Ark of Hunger
+9% Synergy $0.37
Pursue the Past Pursue the Past
+7% Synergy $0.15
Erode Erode
+1% Synergy $5.37
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
+0% Synergy $4.12

High Synergy Cards

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

Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+54% Synergy $0.34
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+50% Synergy $0.24
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+47% Synergy $2.82
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+46% Synergy $0.88
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+43% Synergy $0.31
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+42% Synergy $0.40
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+39% Synergy $0.26
Key to the City Key to the City
+38% Synergy $1.13
Reveillark Reveillark
+38% Synergy $0.88
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+35% Synergy $3.36

Top Cards

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

Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+35% Synergy $14.35
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+34% Synergy $0.39
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+34% Synergy $3.23
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+33% Synergy $5.20
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+33% Synergy $0.30
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+32% Synergy $0.93
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+30% Synergy $0.92
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+10% Synergy $6.25
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+4% Synergy $15.84
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+3% Synergy $14.61
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+2% Synergy $49.36
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $129.20
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $37.03
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $60.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $72.10
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $53.21
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

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

Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+30% Synergy $0.24
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+30% Synergy $0.37
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+29% Synergy $0.23
Murderous Redcap Murderous Redcap
+27% Synergy $2.86
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+27% Synergy $37.14
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+26% Synergy $0.26
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+26% Synergy $4.62
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+25% Synergy $2.30
Judith, the Scourge Diva Judith, the Scourge Diva
+24% Synergy $0.21
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+24% Synergy $4.52
Snarling Gorehound Snarling Gorehound
+23% Synergy $0.33
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+23% Synergy $0.35
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+22% Synergy $4.12
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+22% Synergy $3.93
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+20% Synergy $4.94
Anger Anger
+20% Synergy $0.41
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+20% Synergy $1.35
Arabella, Abandoned Doll Arabella, Abandoned Doll
+19% Synergy $0.43
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+18% Synergy $0.32
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+17% Synergy $0.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy $3.11
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+16% Synergy $16.69
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+15% Synergy $1.60
Subira, Tulzidi Caravanner Subira, Tulzidi Caravanner
+14% Synergy $0.22
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+14% Synergy $0.95
Duplicant Duplicant
+14% Synergy $0.30
Ankle Shanker Ankle Shanker
+14% Synergy $0.37
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+14% Synergy $1.00
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+14% Synergy $0.33
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+13% Synergy $0.53
Jirina, Dauntless General Jirina, Dauntless General
+12% Synergy $0.60
Angel of Invention Angel of Invention
+12% Synergy $0.41
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+12% Synergy $0.33
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+12% Synergy $0.37
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+11% Synergy $4.55
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+11% Synergy $0.32
Company Commander Company Commander
+10% Synergy $2.77
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+10% Synergy $36.57
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+10% Synergy $0.29
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
+9% Synergy $5.78
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+9% Synergy $5.88
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+7% Synergy $0.31
Avenger of the Fallen Avenger of the Fallen
+6% Synergy $0.51
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+6% Synergy $13.69
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+5% Synergy $0.96
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+4% Synergy $17.59
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+3% Synergy $0.21
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+2% Synergy $6.93
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $59.32
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
-3% Synergy $18.57

Instants

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

Entomb Entomb
+23% Synergy $17.25
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+17% Synergy $0.50
Village Rites Village Rites
+17% Synergy $0.51
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+5% Synergy $0.41
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+3% Synergy $0.38
Despark Despark
+3% Synergy $0.33
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+2% Synergy $0.33
Utter End Utter End
+2% Synergy $0.31
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
+2% Synergy $0.38
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $14.14
Terminate Terminate
+0% Synergy $0.45
Inevitable Defeat Inevitable Defeat
+0% Synergy $0.50
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+0% Synergy $0.34
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+0% Synergy $3.79
Abrade Abrade
+0% Synergy $0.31
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
0% Synergy $0.37
Fracture Fracture
0% Synergy $0.30
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
0% Synergy $2.44
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $1.45
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-2% Synergy $0.86
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $0.53
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.30
Mortify Mortify
-3% Synergy $0.22
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-3% Synergy $4.41
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $28.12
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $67.12
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-7% Synergy $22.25
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy $3.90

Sorceries

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

Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+31% Synergy $0.32
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+29% Synergy $0.36
Victimize Victimize
+27% Synergy $1.70
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+18% Synergy $0.36
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+14% Synergy $0.25
Unearth Unearth
+10% Synergy $0.56
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+8% Synergy $2.70
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+7% Synergy $0.32
Living Death Living Death
+7% Synergy $2.17
Mythos of Snapdax Mythos of Snapdax
+6% Synergy $0.35
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+5% Synergy $0.31
Reanimate Reanimate
+5% Synergy $8.19
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+5% Synergy $2.67
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+5% Synergy $1.41
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+4% Synergy $0.36
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+4% Synergy $0.30
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+4% Synergy $0.23
Final Parting Final Parting
+4% Synergy $0.42
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $0.37
Dread Return Dread Return
+3% Synergy $0.42
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.42
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+1% Synergy $16.86
Vindicate Vindicate
+0% Synergy $0.73
Damn Damn
+0% Synergy $2.47
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $5.05
Painful Truths Painful Truths
-2% Synergy $0.34
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $1.53
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-4% Synergy $0.88
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-17% Synergy $2.83

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+18% Synergy $15.74
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+15% Synergy $17.16
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+6% Synergy $2.25
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+6% Synergy $7.16
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+5% Synergy $54.81
Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+4% Synergy $0.20
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+4% Synergy $2.78
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+3% Synergy $4.05
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+2% Synergy $31.73
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.95
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-3% Synergy $5.78

Enchantments

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

Smile at Death Smile at Death
+27% Synergy $3.70
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+24% Synergy $7.87
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+18% Synergy $0.39
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+8% Synergy $5.00
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+7% Synergy $2.25
Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes
+7% Synergy $0.24
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+7% Synergy $6.19
Meek Attack Meek Attack
+6% Synergy $0.39
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+5% Synergy $0.37
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+4% Synergy $0.40
Mardu Ascendancy Mardu Ascendancy
+4% Synergy $0.94
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+4% Synergy $0.31
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+4% Synergy $0.46
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+4% Synergy $0.15
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+2% Synergy $18.86
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+0% Synergy $0.60
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
0% Synergy $8.10
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
-3% Synergy $3.12
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
-3% Synergy $7.54
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
-5% Synergy $3.01
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-7% Synergy $4.22

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+1% Synergy $1.82
Dihada, Binder of Wills Dihada, Binder of Wills
+1% Synergy $14.23

Utility Lands

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

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+18% Synergy $0.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+11% Synergy $0.38
High Market High Market
+11% Synergy $0.39
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+9% Synergy $26.74
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+8% Synergy $1.50
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $11.15
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $0.91
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+2% Synergy $10.74
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+2% Synergy $39.40
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+0% Synergy $7.44
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $63.55
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.99
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
0% Synergy $0.47
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-1% Synergy $6.18
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $0.70
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-6% Synergy $0.46
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+7% Synergy $0.35
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+4% Synergy $0.36
Mardu Banner Mardu Banner
+3% Synergy $0.17
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+3% Synergy $2.60
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.33
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-3% Synergy $4.40
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-5% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-7% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-8% Synergy $2.02
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $2.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $1.10

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 $3.11
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+12% Synergy $10.83
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+11% Synergy $12.03
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+11% Synergy $11.15
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+4% Synergy $0.24
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+4% Synergy $0.21
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+4% Synergy $0.29
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+4% Synergy $0.53
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.12
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+3% Synergy $0.16
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.23
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+2% Synergy $0.20
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $3.30
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $2.00
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.16
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+1% Synergy $0.26
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $2.00
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.24
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+0% Synergy $20.46
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+0% Synergy $10.35
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+0% Synergy $10.00
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+0% Synergy $31.39
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+0% Synergy $31.86
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $17.33
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
0% Synergy $9.90
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
0% Synergy $0.25
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
0% Synergy $0.35
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
0% Synergy $0.97
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-1% Synergy $0.24
Plateau Plateau
-1% Synergy $356.24
Badlands Badlands
-2% Synergy
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-2% Synergy $0.28
Scrubland Scrubland
-2% Synergy
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-2% Synergy $0.24
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-3% Synergy $0.35
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-3% Synergy $16.58
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-3% Synergy $15.62
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.25
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-4% Synergy $0.32
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-5% Synergy $8.69
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-5% Synergy $31.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.82
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-5% Synergy $1.96
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-5% Synergy $0.32
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-5% Synergy $0.34
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-6% Synergy $0.53
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-7% Synergy $0.30
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-10% Synergy $1.50
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-14% Synergy $0.27

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