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Alesha, Who Smiles at Death: Combo
Price tag $0.25

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior

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Playstyle & Strategy

Reanimator 21% Aristocrats 14% Aggro 11% Combo 7% Sacrifice 4%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Alesha, Who Smiles at Death players are trying out in Combo decks.

Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
+8% Synergy $3.83
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
+6% Synergy $6.18
Rabid Attack Rabid Attack
+5% Synergy $0.30
Flashback Flashback
+4% Synergy $7.51
Ark of Hunger Ark of Hunger
+3% Synergy $0.36

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Alesha, Who Smiles at Death's Combo builds — cards that lean hardest into the Combo theme.

Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+85% Synergy $0.27
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+74% Synergy $0.76
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+68% Synergy $0.37
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+67% Synergy $0.28
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+67% Synergy $3.70
Reveillark Reveillark
+67% Synergy $0.76
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+67% Synergy $13.30
Murderous Redcap Murderous Redcap
+62% Synergy $2.92
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+60% Synergy $0.26
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+56% Synergy $0.20

Top Cards

The staple cards most Alesha, Who Smiles at Death Combo decks run as their core.

Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+55% Synergy $0.31
Entomb Entomb
+50% Synergy $16.75
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+49% Synergy $3.09
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+44% Synergy $5.36
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+42% Synergy $0.79
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+38% Synergy $7.76
Reanimate Reanimate
+31% Synergy $8.59
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+27% Synergy $6.62
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+14% Synergy $1.44
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.05

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Alesha, Who Smiles at Death Combo game on their own.

Gamble Gamble
+20% Synergy $14.84
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+11% Synergy $48.48
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+11% Synergy $14.22
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+6% Synergy $70.03
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $36.16
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $125.34
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+5% Synergy $12.45
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+2% Synergy $62.01
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $53.72
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $51.92

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Combo plan in Alesha, Who Smiles at Death decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+45% Synergy $16.22
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+42% Synergy $4.18
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+41% Synergy $5.08
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+37% Synergy $2.47
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+34% Synergy $3.00
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+33% Synergy $0.26
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+33% Synergy $0.28
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+32% Synergy $2.78
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+32% Synergy $0.35
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+31% Synergy $37.97
Anger Anger
+30% Synergy $0.42
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+30% Synergy $3.85
Leonin Relic-Warder Leonin Relic-Warder
+30% Synergy $0.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+28% Synergy $2.82
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+28% Synergy $0.39
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+27% Synergy $1.47
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+27% Synergy $0.38
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+27% Synergy $1.36
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+26% Synergy $0.31
Judith, the Scourge Diva Judith, the Scourge Diva
+25% Synergy $0.23
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+24% Synergy $0.28
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+24% Synergy $4.94
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+22% Synergy $1.23
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+22% Synergy $37.59
Snarling Gorehound Snarling Gorehound
+22% Synergy $0.26
Seasoned Pyromancer Seasoned Pyromancer
+20% Synergy $8.64
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+19% Synergy $0.32
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+17% Synergy $0.73
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+17% Synergy $0.25
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+16% Synergy $0.33
Remorseful Cleric Remorseful Cleric
+16% Synergy $0.25
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+15% Synergy $16.47
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+15% Synergy $1.07
Duplicant Duplicant
+15% Synergy $0.32
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+14% Synergy $0.54
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+14% Synergy $4.18
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+12% Synergy $5.89
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+12% Synergy $12.66
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+12% Synergy $26.31
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+12% Synergy $1.46
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+10% Synergy $58.30
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+10% Synergy $4.56
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+10% Synergy $1.42
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+10% Synergy $0.35
Jirina, Dauntless General Jirina, Dauntless General
+10% Synergy $0.56
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+9% Synergy $5.19
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+9% Synergy $0.81
Arabella, Abandoned Doll Arabella, Abandoned Doll
+8% Synergy $0.49
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+6% Synergy $45.74
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
0% Synergy $0.32

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Alesha, Who Smiles at Death's Combo deck ahead.

Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+35% Synergy $0.27
Village Rites Village Rites
+18% Synergy $0.74
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+16% Synergy $0.46
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+11% Synergy $12.67
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+8% Synergy $0.81
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+5% Synergy $9.90
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
+5% Synergy $0.42
Rally the Ancestors Rally the Ancestors
+5% Synergy $0.37
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+5% Synergy $0.29
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $3.00
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $1.62
Silence Silence
+3% Synergy $8.45
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $15.90
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+3% Synergy $7.09
Despark Despark
+2% Synergy $0.34
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+2% Synergy $0.38
Reprieve Reprieve
+2% Synergy $1.64
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+1% Synergy $1.91
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+1% Synergy $11.06
Erode Erode
+1% Synergy $8.54
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.28
Fracture Fracture
0% Synergy $0.28
Ephemerate Ephemerate
0% Synergy $5.43
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-2% Synergy $68.53
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-2% Synergy $0.38
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-3% Synergy $26.21
Terminate Terminate
-4% Synergy $0.38
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.36
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-5% Synergy $0.38
Big Score Big Score
-5% Synergy $0.60
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-6% Synergy $0.37
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $21.48
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-8% Synergy $4.19
Mortify Mortify
-9% Synergy $0.23
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-12% Synergy $4.10

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Combo game plan forward for Alesha, Who Smiles at Death.

Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+41% Synergy $0.27
Victimize Victimize
+35% Synergy $2.02
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+27% Synergy $0.32
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+26% Synergy $2.97
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+19% Synergy $16.10
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+18% Synergy $0.32
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+16% Synergy $0.33
Unearth Unearth
+15% Synergy $0.48
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+13% Synergy $1.18
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+10% Synergy $28.02
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+10% Synergy $0.14
Living Death Living Death
+9% Synergy $2.19
Dread Return Dread Return
+9% Synergy $0.47
Mythos of Snapdax Mythos of Snapdax
+8% Synergy $0.37
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+8% Synergy $2092.91
Persist Persist
+8% Synergy $1.04
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+7% Synergy $7.61
Final Parting Final Parting
+7% Synergy $0.35
Damn Damn
+6% Synergy $2.06
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+6% Synergy $0.21
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+5% Synergy $0.41
Vindicate Vindicate
+4% Synergy $0.92
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+4% Synergy $0.36
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $23.87
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+2% Synergy $4.98
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $3.32
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.94
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.21
Painful Truths Painful Truths
-2% Synergy $0.30
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $0.82
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-7% Synergy $0.31
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-19% Synergy $3.13

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Alesha, Who Smiles at Death Combo decks.

Key to the City Key to the City
+41% Synergy $1.03
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+38% Synergy $16.99
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+33% Synergy $15.31
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+13% Synergy $54.11
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $3.93
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+8% Synergy $8.69
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+6% Synergy $3.38
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+5% Synergy $3.27
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+5% Synergy $7.28
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+3% Synergy $19.66
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+2% Synergy $31.92
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+1% Synergy $1.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $2.99
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-3% Synergy $8.14
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.32

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Combo strategy in Alesha, Who Smiles at Death decks.

Animate Dead Animate Dead
+39% Synergy $4.74
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+15% Synergy $3.82
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+13% Synergy $5.82
Necromancy Necromancy
+8% Synergy $17.23
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+8% Synergy $0.42
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+8% Synergy $0.34
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+7% Synergy $7.46
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+6% Synergy $17.01
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+5% Synergy $4.76
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+4% Synergy $0.38
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+3% Synergy $2.19
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+3% Synergy $18.56
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+2% Synergy $0.35
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+1% Synergy $24.87
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-10% Synergy $4.02

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Alesha, Who Smiles at Death's Combo game plan.

Nahiri, the Harbinger Nahiri, the Harbinger
+7% Synergy $0.47
Dihada, Binder of Wills Dihada, Binder of Wills
+3% Synergy $14.04

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Alesha, Who Smiles at Death Combo decks.

Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+23% Synergy $26.16
High Market High Market
+20% Synergy $0.48
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+19% Synergy $1.71
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+18% Synergy $0.38
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+14% Synergy $11.57
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+10% Synergy $38.10
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.36
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+8% Synergy $0.77
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+7% Synergy $10.35
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+5% Synergy $4.00
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $20.51
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $6.08
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+2% Synergy $2.36
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $57.13
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+1% Synergy $6.78
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+1% Synergy $9.74
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.63
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-13% Synergy $0.52

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Alesha, Who Smiles at Death's Combo strategy.

Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+13% Synergy $0.40
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+9% Synergy $0.34
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+8% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+6% Synergy $2.99
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+5% Synergy $0.48
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+4% Synergy $2.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.46
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+1% Synergy $38.08
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $0.60
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-6% Synergy $1.31
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-8% Synergy $0.25

Lands

The mana base behind Alesha, Who Smiles at Death's Combo decks.

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+28% Synergy $2.82
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+23% Synergy $10.10
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+23% Synergy $30.45
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+22% Synergy $10.16
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+22% Synergy $11.55
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+20% Synergy $33.45
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+19% Synergy $0.51
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+19% Synergy $18.87
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+17% Synergy $17.82
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+17% Synergy $11.27
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+16% Synergy $1.02
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+16% Synergy $6.48
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+14% Synergy $12.79
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+13% Synergy $11.68
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+12% Synergy $0.26
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+11% Synergy $33.09
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+11% Synergy $12.67
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+10% Synergy $1.40
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+10% Synergy $1.42
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+10% Synergy $4.07
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+9% Synergy $17.38
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+9% Synergy $1.09
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+9% Synergy $3.98
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+8% Synergy $15.25
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+7% Synergy $4.94
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+5% Synergy $2.90
City of Brass City of Brass
+5% Synergy $9.98
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.25
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+3% Synergy $26.54
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+3% Synergy $8.45
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+3% Synergy $0.33
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+3% Synergy $0.34
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+2% Synergy $0.30
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+1% Synergy $0.52
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+1% Synergy $0.35
Badlands Badlands
+1% Synergy
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.07
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
0% Synergy $1.44
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
0% Synergy $0.23
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.08
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-1% Synergy $0.35
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-2% Synergy $0.36
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.36
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-6% Synergy $1.74
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.39
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-7% Synergy $0.28
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-12% Synergy $0.37
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-13% Synergy $0.35
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-21% Synergy $0.32

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