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Commander Liara Portyr
Price tag $0.08

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Boros

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1438 Current Rank
#1453 Last Week
#1393 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Commander Liara Portyr.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Commander Liara Portyr decks.

Cait Sith, Fortune Teller Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
+6% Synergy $0.36
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+3% Synergy $0.41
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+1% Synergy $2.48
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
0% Synergy $1.43
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-2% Synergy $1.97

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Commander Liara Portyr's abilities and overall game plan.

Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+62% Synergy $0.33
Hammers of Moradin Hammers of Moradin
+59% Synergy $0.15
Wyrm's Crossing Patrol Wyrm's Crossing Patrol
+54% Synergy $0.06
Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
+53% Synergy $0.22
Elturel Survivors Elturel Survivors
+53% Synergy $0.31
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+52% Synergy $0.27
Genasi Enforcers Genasi Enforcers
+44% Synergy $0.06
Duke Ulder Ravengard Duke Ulder Ravengard
+43% Synergy $0.23
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+42% Synergy $0.20
Loyal Unicorn Loyal Unicorn
+40% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Commander Liara Portyr decks.

Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+39% Synergy $4.81
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+37% Synergy $3.07
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+36% Synergy $1.03
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+35% Synergy $4.04
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+26% Synergy $2.89
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+8% Synergy $0.84
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+8% Synergy $0.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.30
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $0.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-13% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+23% Synergy $26.15
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $94.69
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $34.98
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $45.06
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $46.20

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Commander Liara Portyr's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+36% Synergy $0.46
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+35% Synergy $0.21
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+35% Synergy $16.75
Gnoll War Band Gnoll War Band
+33% Synergy $0.05
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+32% Synergy $10.52
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+32% Synergy $5.50
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+31% Synergy $0.38
Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+31% Synergy $2.39
Adriana, Captain of the Guard Adriana, Captain of the Guard
+30% Synergy $0.28
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+25% Synergy $0.34
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+24% Synergy $0.22
Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant
+23% Synergy $0.13
Herald of the Host Herald of the Host
+23% Synergy $0.32
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+23% Synergy $0.27
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+21% Synergy $1.05
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+20% Synergy $7.14
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+19% Synergy $4.09
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+18% Synergy $1.77
Skyknight Vanguard Skyknight Vanguard
+18% Synergy $0.42
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+17% Synergy $10.28
Tiamat's Fanatics Tiamat's Fanatics
+17% Synergy $0.08
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+16% Synergy $19.52
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+16% Synergy $8.76
Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+16% Synergy $0.33
Tabaxi Toucaneers Tabaxi Toucaneers
+16% Synergy $0.05
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+15% Synergy $0.33
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+15% Synergy $7.28
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+14% Synergy $1.18
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
+14% Synergy $2.02
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+14% Synergy $0.20
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+14% Synergy $4.37
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+13% Synergy $14.83
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+13% Synergy $0.77
Ironwill Forger Ironwill Forger
+13% Synergy $0.53
Caves of Chaos Adventurer Caves of Chaos Adventurer
+13% Synergy $0.25
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+12% Synergy $0.71
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.26
Port Razer Port Razer
+11% Synergy $0.54
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+11% Synergy $0.23
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+10% Synergy $4.20
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+10% Synergy $1.03
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+9% Synergy $1.73
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+9% Synergy $0.46
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+8% Synergy $0.82
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+8% Synergy $0.29
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+7% Synergy $11.88
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $3.39
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+2% Synergy $1.20
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-3% Synergy $0.35
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-12% Synergy $42.20

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Commander Liara Portyr safe.

Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+31% Synergy $8.75
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+31% Synergy $0.32
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+18% Synergy $0.23
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+17% Synergy $1.76
March of Reckless Joy March of Reckless Joy
+16% Synergy $0.15
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+11% Synergy $0.26
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+11% Synergy $8.25
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+8% Synergy $0.28
Seething Song Seething Song
+8% Synergy $6.27
Pack Attack Pack Attack
+8% Synergy $0.05
Seize Opportunity Seize Opportunity
+8% Synergy $0.03
Astral Confrontation Astral Confrontation
+8% Synergy $0.05
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+7% Synergy $0.31
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+7% Synergy $11.91
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+6% Synergy $1.55
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.22
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+5% Synergy $0.27
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+5% Synergy $0.13
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+4% Synergy $3.90
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+4% Synergy $0.53
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+3% Synergy $2.75
Abrade Abrade
+2% Synergy $0.15
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+1% Synergy $0.90
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.76
Big Score Big Score
+1% Synergy $0.62
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.68
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.10
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
0% Synergy $0.48
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
0% Synergy $8.49
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
0% Synergy $5.26
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-2% Synergy $8.15
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $16.24
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-4% Synergy $0.99
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-5% Synergy $6.35
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-6% Synergy $1.20
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-16% Synergy $4.90

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Commander Liara Portyr's game plan and control the board.

Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+36% Synergy $0.26
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+34% Synergy $0.39
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+28% Synergy $0.18
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+21% Synergy $4.02
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+19% Synergy $0.06
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+16% Synergy $0.36
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+15% Synergy $0.08
Zenith Festival Zenith Festival
+15% Synergy $0.36
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+13% Synergy $2.07
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+12% Synergy $0.18
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+11% Synergy $0.27
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+11% Synergy $1.76
Impending Flux Impending Flux
+11% Synergy $0.15
World at War World at War
+9% Synergy $7.38
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+8% Synergy $1.09
Waves of Aggression Waves of Aggression
+8% Synergy $16.12
Act on Impulse Act on Impulse
+8% Synergy $0.10
Monastery Raid Monastery Raid
+8% Synergy $0.07
Soulfire Eruption Soulfire Eruption
+8% Synergy $0.46
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+7% Synergy $1.03
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+7% Synergy $0.18
Season of the Bold Season of the Bold
+6% Synergy $0.52
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+6% Synergy $4.00
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+6% Synergy $0.11
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+5% Synergy $11.89
Campus Renovation Campus Renovation
+5% Synergy $0.06
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+5% Synergy $0.30
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $1.76
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+3% Synergy $2.81
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $9.10
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $0.62
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.73
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $4.30
Martial Coup Martial Coup
-1% Synergy $0.19
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.44
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-4% Synergy $0.25
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-8% Synergy $1.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+28% Synergy $3.40
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+15% Synergy $24.71
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.24
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+13% Synergy $8.42
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+12% Synergy $0.10
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $4.45
Uba Mask Uba Mask
+7% Synergy $8.34
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+6% Synergy $5.37
Mishra's Research Desk Mishra's Research Desk
+5% Synergy $0.06
Experimental Synthesizer Experimental Synthesizer
+5% Synergy $0.34
Memory Vessel Memory Vessel
+5% Synergy $0.31
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+4% Synergy $1.12
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+4% Synergy $20.21
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+1% Synergy $12.75
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-2% Synergy $4.31
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
-2% Synergy $10.68
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
-3% Synergy $33.77
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-5% Synergy $17.15
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-6% Synergy $7.32
Sunforger Sunforger
-12% Synergy $3.06

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Commander Liara Portyr's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+32% Synergy $15.18
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+25% Synergy $0.43
Showdown of the Skalds Showdown of the Skalds
+24% Synergy $0.60
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+23% Synergy $1.73
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+21% Synergy $0.33
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+19% Synergy $0.05
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+19% Synergy $0.25
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+17% Synergy $0.87
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+15% Synergy $0.31
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+13% Synergy $0.73
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+11% Synergy $4.49
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+9% Synergy $1.41
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+8% Synergy $0.49
Expedited Inheritance Expedited Inheritance
+8% Synergy $0.24
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+7% Synergy $0.04
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+6% Synergy $0.47
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+6% Synergy $2.31
Undercellar Sweep Undercellar Sweep
+6% Synergy $0.06
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+5% Synergy $0.64
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+5% Synergy $0.18
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+5% Synergy $0.35
Painter's Studio // Defaced Gallery Painter's Studio // Defaced Gallery
+5% Synergy $0.09
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+3% Synergy $0.28
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+3% Synergy $18.73
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
0% Synergy $3.94
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
0% Synergy $0.55
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
-1% Synergy $7.52
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-4% Synergy $1.97
Land Tax Land Tax
-5% Synergy $21.01

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Commander Liara Portyr to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Quintorius Kand Quintorius Kand
+34% Synergy $0.43
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+9% Synergy $3.07

Utility Lands

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

Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+22% Synergy $0.20
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+10% Synergy $0.47
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+10% Synergy $0.30
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+9% Synergy $0.94
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+8% Synergy $0.28
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+7% Synergy $0.25
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+6% Synergy $0.98
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $2.28
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+3% Synergy $11.65
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.40
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+2% Synergy $0.22
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+2% Synergy $0.36
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $5.08
Needle Spires Needle Spires
0% Synergy $0.14
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $3.65
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.14
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-2% Synergy $0.18
Kher Keep Kher Keep
-2% Synergy $0.21
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-3% Synergy $0.22
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $2.73
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+22% Synergy $1.12
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.24
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+16% Synergy $0.47
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy $0.16
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+15% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.22
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.19
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+12% Synergy $1.66
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+11% Synergy $1.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.51
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+7% Synergy $0.96
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+7% Synergy $0.19
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+5% Synergy $1.29
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+5% Synergy $1.36
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+4% Synergy $0.12
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+4% Synergy $0.30
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.24
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $2.17
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $2.44
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Commander Liara Portyr decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+11% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy $0.45
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+7% Synergy $1.03
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.18
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $1.74
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.22
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+4% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.11
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $3.39
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $1.76
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+3% Synergy $0.21
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.29
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $9.10
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.50
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $0.62
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+2% Synergy $0.15
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+1% Synergy $0.36
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+1% Synergy $11.54
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+1% Synergy $4.49
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+1% Synergy $0.42
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $3.53
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.76
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.68
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $0.15
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+1% Synergy $0.09
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.22
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
0% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
0% Synergy $0.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.23
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
0% Synergy $0.48
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.28
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
-1% Synergy $0.25
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-3% Synergy $0.28
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-3% Synergy $0.07
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-3% Synergy $2.79
Plateau Plateau
-3% Synergy $328.61
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-4% Synergy $11.24
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-4% Synergy $1.68
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-5% Synergy $3.06
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-6% Synergy $24.53
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-6% Synergy $0.33
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-7% Synergy $7.38
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-8% Synergy $8.57

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