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Basandra, Battle Seraph
Price tag $3.52

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Boros

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2903 Current Rank
#3196 Last Week
#2234 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Basandra, Battle Seraph.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Basandra, Battle Seraph decks.

Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+1% Synergy $1.97
Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
+1% Synergy $0.30
Borrowed Knowledge Borrowed Knowledge
0% Synergy $0.19
Stirring Hopesinger Stirring Hopesinger
0% Synergy $0.41
Flashback Flashback
-1% Synergy $5.39

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Basandra, Battle Seraph's abilities and overall game plan.

Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
+51% Synergy $5.27
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+50% Synergy $1.63
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+48% Synergy $4.18
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+45% Synergy $4.61
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+43% Synergy $0.52
Sunblast Angel Sunblast Angel
+42% Synergy $0.57
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+41% Synergy $0.23
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+40% Synergy $2.19
War's Toll War's Toll
+38% Synergy $11.51
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+37% Synergy $0.52

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Basandra, Battle Seraph decks.

Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+36% Synergy $0.71
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
+33% Synergy $0.58
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+31% Synergy $0.32
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+30% Synergy $9.90
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+26% Synergy $6.53
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.32
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+7% Synergy $0.90
Boros Charm Boros Charm
0% Synergy $4.58
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+4% Synergy $58.09
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $6.23
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $37.45
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $15.51
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-2% Synergy $43.31
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $53.05

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Basandra, Battle Seraph's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Goblin Diplomats Goblin Diplomats
+37% Synergy $0.35
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+34% Synergy $4.45
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+32% Synergy $0.28
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+31% Synergy $2.09
Avatar of Slaughter Avatar of Slaughter
+28% Synergy $0.37
Archon of Absolution Archon of Absolution
+28% Synergy $0.17
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+25% Synergy $0.30
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
+25% Synergy $0.42
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+25% Synergy $2.69
Anya, Merciless Angel Anya, Merciless Angel
+24% Synergy $0.42
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+24% Synergy $31.08
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
+24% Synergy $8.64
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+23% Synergy $0.25
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+23% Synergy $0.49
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+22% Synergy $5.06
Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
+22% Synergy $0.30
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+21% Synergy $0.36
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+17% Synergy $1.79
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+17% Synergy $1.91
Blazing Archon Blazing Archon
+17% Synergy $0.56
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+16% Synergy $0.46
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+16% Synergy $0.25
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+15% Synergy $0.27
Akroma, Angel of Fury Akroma, Angel of Fury
+14% Synergy $0.35
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+13% Synergy $14.99
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+13% Synergy $4.55
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+13% Synergy $21.14
Starnheim Aspirant Starnheim Aspirant
+12% Synergy $8.96
Frenzied Saddlebrute Frenzied Saddlebrute
+12% Synergy $0.33
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+11% Synergy $0.42
Firemane Avenger Firemane Avenger
+11% Synergy $0.35
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+11% Synergy $28.44
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+11% Synergy $3.50
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+11% Synergy $12.45
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+11% Synergy $1.41
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+11% Synergy $6.04
Herald of War Herald of War
+10% Synergy $3.51
Combat Calligrapher Combat Calligrapher
+10% Synergy $0.27
Warmonger Hellkite Warmonger Hellkite
+10% Synergy $0.29
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+9% Synergy $19.49
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+9% Synergy $4.72
Aurelia, Exemplar of Justice Aurelia, Exemplar of Justice
+8% Synergy $2.41
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+8% Synergy $5.53
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy $0.35
Boros Reckoner Boros Reckoner
+7% Synergy $0.36
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+5% Synergy $13.81
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+5% Synergy $3.99
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+1% Synergy $0.35
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.30
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $57.84

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Basandra, Battle Seraph safe.

Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+15% Synergy $3.53
Take the Bait Take the Bait
+14% Synergy $4.37
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+11% Synergy $2.48
Immortal Obligation Immortal Obligation
+11% Synergy $0.39
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+8% Synergy $0.39
Condemn Condemn
+8% Synergy $0.26
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+7% Synergy $0.26
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+6% Synergy $0.43
Disenchant Disenchant
+6% Synergy $0.11
Aurelia's Fury Aurelia's Fury
+6% Synergy $2.42
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $1.43
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+5% Synergy $16.40
Oblation Oblation
+5% Synergy $0.61
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+4% Synergy $0.32
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+4% Synergy $3.36
Chance for Glory Chance for Glory
+4% Synergy $2.06
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+3% Synergy $2.21
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+1% Synergy $0.45
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $7.38
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
0% Synergy $1.13
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $16.48
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-1% Synergy $22.21
Big Score Big Score
-1% Synergy $0.59
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.28
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.38
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.33
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.55
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
-2% Synergy $0.29
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-4% Synergy $0.96
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-5% Synergy $7.30
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-9% Synergy $70.27

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Basandra, Battle Seraph's game plan and control the board.

Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+26% Synergy $1.31
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+20% Synergy $0.29
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+12% Synergy $1.52
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+12% Synergy $0.34
Insurrection Insurrection
+12% Synergy $9.63
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+10% Synergy $0.28
Austere Command Austere Command
+9% Synergy $0.41
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+8% Synergy $3.17
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+7% Synergy $1.11
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+6% Synergy $0.27
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+5% Synergy $3.91
Earthquake Earthquake
+5% Synergy $0.64
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+4% Synergy $1.21
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+4% Synergy $11.84
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.29
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
0% Synergy $0.37
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-2% Synergy $0.31
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-6% Synergy $2.82
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-8% Synergy $0.92

Utility Artifacts

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

Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+31% Synergy $6.01
Angel's Trumpet Angel's Trumpet
+25% Synergy $1.28
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+22% Synergy $0.35
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+19% Synergy $9.07
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+9% Synergy $4.85
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+8% Synergy $0.49
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+6% Synergy $5.25
Caltrops Caltrops
+5% Synergy $7.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.29
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+4% Synergy $4.73
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+3% Synergy $1.36
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+2% Synergy $13.24
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+1% Synergy $5.68
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy $28.35
Sunforger Sunforger
-1% Synergy $3.68
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
-1% Synergy $0.42
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-3% Synergy $5.81
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-4% Synergy $31.73
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-8% Synergy $4.12
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.41
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Basandra, Battle Seraph's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+32% Synergy $0.29
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+27% Synergy $2.43
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+26% Synergy $5.27
Lightmine Field Lightmine Field
+26% Synergy $5.83
Total War Total War
+23% Synergy $2.42
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+22% Synergy $2.88
Powerstone Minefield Powerstone Minefield
+19% Synergy $0.48
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+15% Synergy $0.59
Land Tax Land Tax
+13% Synergy $13.81
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+13% Synergy $6.35
Redemption Arc Redemption Arc
+11% Synergy $0.22
Repercussion Repercussion
+10% Synergy $9.52
Martial Impetus Martial Impetus
+10% Synergy $0.19
Grand Melee Grand Melee
+10% Synergy $1.42
Righteous Cause Righteous Cause
+10% Synergy $0.62
Crescendo of War Crescendo of War
+9% Synergy $2.03
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+8% Synergy $0.37
Soul Snare Soul Snare
+8% Synergy $0.25
Vow of Lightning Vow of Lightning
+7% Synergy $0.32
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+7% Synergy $12.14
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+7% Synergy $0.42
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+6% Synergy $0.36
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+6% Synergy $6.64
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+6% Synergy $3.32
Circle of Flame Circle of Flame
+6% Synergy $0.19
Aurification Aurification
+6% Synergy $6.66
Curse of the Nightly Hunt Curse of the Nightly Hunt
+6% Synergy $0.29
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+5% Synergy $28.39
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+5% Synergy $9.07
Pariah Pariah
+5% Synergy $2.19
Vow of Duty Vow of Duty
+5% Synergy $0.27
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+5% Synergy $0.27
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+4% Synergy $1.03
Pacifism Pacifism
+4% Synergy $0.08
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+4% Synergy $3.33
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+3% Synergy $3.89
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+3% Synergy $0.40
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
-1% Synergy $7.87

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Basandra, Battle Seraph to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nahiri, the Harbinger Nahiri, the Harbinger
+7% Synergy $0.47
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+7% Synergy $8.10
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+5% Synergy $0.39

Utility Lands

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

Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+19% Synergy $0.37
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+15% Synergy $0.35
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+13% Synergy $10.72
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+11% Synergy $1.53
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+8% Synergy $4.54
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $2.33
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+6% Synergy $1.21
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+5% Synergy $18.86
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+4% Synergy $0.25
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.29
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+3% Synergy $1.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.31
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+2% Synergy $0.26
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $6.02
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+1% Synergy $0.53
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+1% Synergy $0.28
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+1% Synergy $0.28
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.78
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
-2% Synergy $0.39
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-2% Synergy $0.30
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-3% Synergy $6.24
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-3% Synergy $8.11

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.35
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.34
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+9% Synergy $0.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.32
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.37
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $1.13
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+4% Synergy $0.28
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.24
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+4% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.28
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $4.47
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.06
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-4% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $2.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.42

Lands

The mana base foundation for Basandra, Battle Seraph decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+7% Synergy $0.21
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+6% Synergy $0.43
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+3% Synergy $0.93
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+2% Synergy $0.25
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+1% Synergy $10.57
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+1% Synergy $1.86
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.34
Plateau Plateau
+1% Synergy $355.19
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.11
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
0% Synergy $15.98
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
0% Synergy $1.18
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.16
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
0% Synergy $0.32
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $16.48
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
0% Synergy $0.36
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $2.00
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-1% Synergy $0.21
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $28.43
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-1% Synergy $10.68
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-1% Synergy $0.16
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $11.54
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $16.20
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $31.35
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-2% Synergy $11.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.13
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.55
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-3% Synergy $4.79
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-4% Synergy $0.38
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $1.06
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.25
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.03
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.25
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-6% Synergy $4.39
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.25
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-9% Synergy $0.31
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-9% Synergy $0.29
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-12% Synergy $0.27

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