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Commander Liara Portyr
Price tag $0.16

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

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1780 Current Rank
#1787 Last Week
#1614 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.

Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
+9% Synergy $0.61
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+4% Synergy $0.62
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+3% Synergy $4.43
End-Blaze Epiphany End-Blaze Epiphany
+2% Synergy $0.25
Kirol, Attentive First-Year Kirol, Attentive First-Year
+1% Synergy $0.37

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 $0.85
Hammers of Moradin Hammers of Moradin
+56% Synergy $0.24
Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
+55% Synergy $0.39
Elturel Survivors Elturel Survivors
+52% Synergy $0.57
Wyrm's Crossing Patrol Wyrm's Crossing Patrol
+51% Synergy $0.21
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+48% Synergy $0.54
Duke Ulder Ravengard Duke Ulder Ravengard
+42% Synergy $0.22
Genasi Enforcers Genasi Enforcers
+42% Synergy $0.11
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+41% Synergy $0.25
Loyal Unicorn Loyal Unicorn
+38% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

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

Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+38% Synergy $1.26
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+37% Synergy $2.74
Quintorius Kand Quintorius Kand
+37% Synergy $1.30
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+36% Synergy $0.23
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+34% Synergy $8.91
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+28% Synergy $3.52
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.52
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+8% Synergy $1.18
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-11% Synergy $1.35
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-13% Synergy $1.23

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+18% Synergy $43.73
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $7.45
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $51.58
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $50.17

Creatures

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

Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+34% Synergy $24.24
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+33% Synergy $10.59
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+33% Synergy $0.58
Gnoll War Band Gnoll War Band
+32% Synergy $0.10
Adriana, Captain of the Guard Adriana, Captain of the Guard
+31% Synergy $0.37
Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+28% Synergy $3.25
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+28% Synergy $10.34
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+27% Synergy $24.32
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+27% Synergy $0.54
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+24% Synergy $1.02
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+24% Synergy $0.40
Herald of the Host Herald of the Host
+24% Synergy $0.32
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+21% Synergy $0.30
Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant
+21% Synergy $0.13
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+20% Synergy $3.95
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+19% Synergy $5.77
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+18% Synergy $2.09
Ironwill Forger Ironwill Forger
+18% Synergy $0.30
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+18% Synergy $11.98
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+17% Synergy $1.77
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+17% Synergy $0.47
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+17% Synergy $12.86
Skyknight Vanguard Skyknight Vanguard
+16% Synergy $0.62
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+16% Synergy $5.33
Tiamat's Fanatics Tiamat's Fanatics
+16% Synergy $0.10
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+15% Synergy $7.20
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+15% Synergy $3.64
Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+15% Synergy $1.04
Tabaxi Toucaneers Tabaxi Toucaneers
+15% Synergy $0.09
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+14% Synergy $0.77
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
+13% Synergy $1.82
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+12% Synergy $1.88
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+12% Synergy $0.31
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+11% Synergy $13.32
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+11% Synergy $27.83
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+11% Synergy $1.87
Caves of Chaos Adventurer Caves of Chaos Adventurer
+10% Synergy $0.36
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+9% Synergy $2.31
Port Razer Port Razer
+9% Synergy $0.43
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+8% Synergy $0.27
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+8% Synergy $0.66
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+8% Synergy $0.38
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+8% Synergy $0.30
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+7% Synergy $2.57
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+7% Synergy $1.04
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+6% Synergy $19.37
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+5% Synergy $3.44
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+5% Synergy $1.04
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-3% Synergy $0.35
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-13% Synergy $54.22

Instants

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

Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+28% Synergy $0.47
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+27% Synergy $17.56
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+16% Synergy $3.37
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+15% Synergy $0.22
March of Reckless Joy March of Reckless Joy
+14% Synergy $0.23
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+10% Synergy $0.34
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+8% Synergy $0.37
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+8% Synergy $0.38
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+8% Synergy $8.68
Seize Opportunity Seize Opportunity
+8% Synergy $0.12
Pack Attack Pack Attack
+8% Synergy $0.06
Astral Confrontation Astral Confrontation
+7% Synergy $0.04
Seething Song Seething Song
+6% Synergy $12.48
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+6% Synergy $0.34
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+5% Synergy $15.46
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.34
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+5% Synergy $3.61
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+4% Synergy $0.19
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+3% Synergy $1.22
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.41
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+2% Synergy $2.48
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.17
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+2% Synergy $2.76
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+1% Synergy $0.53
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.13
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $13.35
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-1% Synergy $7.71
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $0.98
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-5% Synergy $2.20
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-5% Synergy $18.77
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-5% Synergy $2.95
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-5% Synergy $7.06
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $66.45
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-15% Synergy $3.73

Sorceries

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

Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+33% Synergy $0.38
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+32% Synergy $1.78
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+32% Synergy $0.97
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+31% Synergy $0.20
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+20% Synergy $6.35
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+16% Synergy $0.19
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+15% Synergy $2.00
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+12% Synergy $3.49
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+11% Synergy $0.35
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+11% Synergy $1.73
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+11% Synergy $5.01
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+11% Synergy $0.27
Zenith Festival Zenith Festival
+11% Synergy $0.30
Impending Flux Impending Flux
+11% Synergy $0.22
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+11% Synergy $0.28
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+8% Synergy $1.08
Waves of Aggression Waves of Aggression
+8% Synergy $19.70
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+7% Synergy $1.17
World at War World at War
+7% Synergy $7.80
Soulfire Eruption Soulfire Eruption
+7% Synergy $0.68
Act on Impulse Act on Impulse
+7% Synergy $0.20
Monastery Raid Monastery Raid
+7% Synergy $0.09
Season of the Bold Season of the Bold
+6% Synergy $0.50
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+5% Synergy $14.55
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+5% Synergy $3.54
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+5% Synergy $0.24
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+5% Synergy $0.10
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+4% Synergy $7.93
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $2.47
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $1.15
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+4% Synergy $0.36
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+1% Synergy $6.11
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.43
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-2% Synergy $0.31
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-3% Synergy $2.56
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-8% Synergy $0.77

Utility Artifacts

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

Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+27% Synergy $2.60
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+16% Synergy $32.77
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+14% Synergy $0.21
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+13% Synergy $10.82
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.30
Uba Mask Uba Mask
+6% Synergy $8.75
Memory Vessel Memory Vessel
+6% Synergy $0.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.61
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+4% Synergy $1.05
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+3% Synergy $9.33
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+1% Synergy $10.91
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-1% Synergy $4.70
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
-3% Synergy $40.13
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-5% Synergy $8.56
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-5% Synergy $28.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $2.00

Enchantments

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

Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+30% Synergy $14.71
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+26% Synergy $0.36
Showdown of the Skalds Showdown of the Skalds
+21% Synergy $0.39
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+21% Synergy $1.51
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+20% Synergy $2.06
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+17% Synergy $0.25
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+16% Synergy $0.27
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+13% Synergy $5.35
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+12% Synergy $3.27
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+12% Synergy $0.43
Expedited Inheritance Expedited Inheritance
+8% Synergy $0.28
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+7% Synergy $1.97
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+7% Synergy $3.84
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+7% Synergy $0.72
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+7% Synergy $0.08
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+6% Synergy $1.26
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+5% Synergy $0.43
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+5% Synergy $3.88
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+4% Synergy $1.54
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+3% Synergy $0.41
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+3% Synergy $27.96
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
0% Synergy $1.92
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
0% Synergy $6.14
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
0% Synergy $5.76
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-1% Synergy $1.28
Land Tax Land Tax
-5% Synergy $25.67

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+8% Synergy $2.92

Utility Lands

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

Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+23% Synergy $0.30
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+10% Synergy $0.40
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+9% Synergy $1.13
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+9% Synergy $0.40
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+9% Synergy $1.86
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+8% Synergy $0.24
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+5% Synergy $2.36
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+4% Synergy $6.34
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+3% Synergy $11.31
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.44
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+2% Synergy $0.50
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+1% Synergy $0.28
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+1% Synergy $0.26
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+1% Synergy $1.25
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.36
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $6.11
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-1% Synergy $0.25
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-2% Synergy $0.30
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.28
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $8.92
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $1.16

Mana Artifacts

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

Interdimensional Web Watch Interdimensional Web Watch
+22% Synergy $0.42
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+19% Synergy $1.08
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+17% Synergy $0.44
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy $0.31
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+16% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+13% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.33
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.21
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+11% Synergy $1.31
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+10% Synergy $0.88
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+6% Synergy $1.73
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+6% Synergy $2.65
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+5% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.44
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+4% Synergy $0.31
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+4% Synergy $0.34
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.30
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $0.79
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $3.89
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $4.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $2.53
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.26

Lands

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

Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+10% Synergy $0.34
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+8% Synergy $1.08
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.17
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+5% Synergy $0.18
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+5% Synergy $3.44
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.34
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+4% Synergy $7.93
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $2.47
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $1.15
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.34
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+3% Synergy $1.48
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+2% Synergy $0.31
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+2% Synergy $0.32
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+2% Synergy $1.75
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+2% Synergy $0.32
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.41
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.20
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.26
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+1% Synergy $0.38
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+1% Synergy $0.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.22
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+1% Synergy $0.53
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $2.43
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $13.35
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+1% Synergy $0.33
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
0% Synergy $0.37
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.15
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-1% Synergy $6.06
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
-1% Synergy $0.27
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-2% Synergy $15.80
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.26
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-3% Synergy $10.62
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-3% Synergy $0.20
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-3% Synergy $3.06
Plateau Plateau
-4% Synergy $331.42
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-5% Synergy $0.34
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-5% Synergy $1.05
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-6% Synergy $29.10
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-6% Synergy $3.60
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-6% Synergy $0.28
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-7% Synergy $13.47
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-10% Synergy $11.00

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