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Commander Liara Portyr
Price tag $0.12

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

#1525 Current Rank
#1353 Last Week
#1536 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.

Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+6% Synergy $0.47
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
+5% Synergy $1.16
End-Blaze Epiphany End-Blaze Epiphany
+3% Synergy $0.18
Impulsivity Impulsivity
+2% Synergy $0.31
Kirol, Attentive First-Year Kirol, Attentive First-Year
-2% Synergy $0.31

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
+63% Synergy $0.89
Hammers of Moradin Hammers of Moradin
+56% Synergy $0.22
Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
+55% Synergy $0.34
Elturel Survivors Elturel Survivors
+51% Synergy $0.44
Wyrm's Crossing Patrol Wyrm's Crossing Patrol
+51% Synergy $0.08
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+49% Synergy $0.44
Genasi Enforcers Genasi Enforcers
+43% Synergy $0.06
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+42% Synergy $0.14
Duke Ulder Ravengard Duke Ulder Ravengard
+41% Synergy $0.22
Loyal Unicorn Loyal Unicorn
+38% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

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

Quintorius Kand Quintorius Kand
+38% Synergy $1.48
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+37% Synergy $1.75
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+37% Synergy $0.63
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+34% Synergy $7.49
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+25% Synergy $5.67
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+8% Synergy $0.86
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+8% Synergy $0.46
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.64
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-11% Synergy $1.13
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-13% Synergy $0.94

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+20% Synergy $41.41
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $98.84
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $46.79
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $48.00

Creatures

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

Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+35% Synergy $0.13
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+34% Synergy $22.90
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+33% Synergy $10.30
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+33% Synergy $0.51
Adriana, Captain of the Guard Adriana, Captain of the Guard
+31% Synergy $0.32
Gnoll War Band Gnoll War Band
+31% Synergy $0.07
Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+28% Synergy $2.42
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+28% Synergy $9.06
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+28% Synergy $19.25
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+26% Synergy $0.51
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+25% Synergy $0.38
Herald of the Host Herald of the Host
+23% Synergy $0.33
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+22% Synergy $0.17
Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant
+21% Synergy $0.08
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+20% Synergy $2.94
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+19% Synergy $5.02
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+19% Synergy $12.08
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+18% Synergy $1.75
Ironwill Forger Ironwill Forger
+18% Synergy $0.20
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+17% Synergy $1.26
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+17% Synergy $12.29
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+17% Synergy $6.42
Skyknight Vanguard Skyknight Vanguard
+16% Synergy $0.51
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+16% Synergy $0.40
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+15% Synergy $4.38
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+15% Synergy $3.46
Tiamat's Fanatics Tiamat's Fanatics
+15% Synergy $0.08
Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+15% Synergy $0.88
Tabaxi Toucaneers Tabaxi Toucaneers
+14% Synergy $0.09
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
+13% Synergy $1.89
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+13% Synergy $0.48
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+13% Synergy $21.17
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+13% Synergy $0.21
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+12% Synergy $12.48
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+12% Synergy $1.42
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+11% Synergy $1.82
Port Razer Port Razer
+10% Synergy $0.29
Caves of Chaos Adventurer Caves of Chaos Adventurer
+10% Synergy $0.26
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.25
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+9% Synergy $0.52
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+9% Synergy $1.61
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+8% Synergy $2.41
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+8% Synergy $0.73
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+8% Synergy $0.22
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+7% Synergy $0.21
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+6% Synergy $3.97
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+6% Synergy $15.25
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+5% Synergy $1.21
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-3% Synergy $0.25
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-13% Synergy $46.44

Instants

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

Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+28% Synergy $13.84
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+28% Synergy $0.42
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+17% Synergy $5.23
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+15% Synergy $0.10
March of Reckless Joy March of Reckless Joy
+15% Synergy $0.17
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+10% Synergy $0.26
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+9% Synergy $8.48
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+8% Synergy $0.29
Seize Opportunity Seize Opportunity
+8% Synergy $0.05
Pack Attack Pack Attack
+8% Synergy $0.04
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+7% Synergy $0.28
Seething Song Seething Song
+7% Synergy $9.79
Astral Confrontation Astral Confrontation
+7% Synergy $0.04
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+6% Synergy $3.07
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+5% Synergy $14.57
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.33
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+5% Synergy $0.28
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+4% Synergy $0.14
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+3% Synergy $1.54
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+2% Synergy $0.97
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.44
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.53
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+2% Synergy $3.16
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+1% Synergy $0.59
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.17
Big Score Big Score
-1% Synergy $0.89
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-1% Synergy $8.31
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-5% Synergy $17.06
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-5% Synergy $8.72
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-5% Synergy $1.76
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-6% Synergy $3.66
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-9% Synergy $60.05
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-14% Synergy $4.18

Sorceries

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

Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+34% Synergy $0.39
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+33% Synergy $0.95
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+33% Synergy $0.82
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+31% Synergy $0.13
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+20% Synergy $6.41
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+17% Synergy $0.04
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+15% Synergy $2.23
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+13% Synergy $2.51
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+13% Synergy $4.83
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+12% Synergy $1.64
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+12% Synergy $0.08
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+11% Synergy $0.30
Zenith Festival Zenith Festival
+11% Synergy $0.16
Impending Flux Impending Flux
+11% Synergy $0.16
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+11% Synergy $0.19
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+9% Synergy $1.10
Waves of Aggression Waves of Aggression
+9% Synergy $20.24
World at War World at War
+8% Synergy $8.49
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+7% Synergy $1.20
Soulfire Eruption Soulfire Eruption
+7% Synergy $0.46
Act on Impulse Act on Impulse
+7% Synergy $0.13
Monastery Raid Monastery Raid
+7% Synergy $0.06
Season of the Bold Season of the Bold
+6% Synergy $0.65
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+6% Synergy $3.19
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+6% Synergy $0.13
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+5% Synergy $14.81
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+5% Synergy $2.21
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+5% Synergy $0.19
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+5% Synergy $0.36
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+4% Synergy $7.00
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $0.97
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+1% Synergy $7.40
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $5.00
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.44
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.27
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-3% Synergy $0.29
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-8% Synergy $1.02

Utility Artifacts

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

Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+27% Synergy $2.33
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+15% Synergy $31.46
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+14% Synergy $10.68
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+13% Synergy $0.08
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $4.36
Uba Mask Uba Mask
+6% Synergy $8.52
Memory Vessel Memory Vessel
+6% Synergy $0.29
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+4% Synergy $9.37
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+4% Synergy $0.90
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
0% Synergy $12.33
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-1% Synergy $4.74
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
-2% Synergy $37.16
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-5% Synergy $6.35
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-5% Synergy $23.87

Enchantments

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

Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+30% Synergy $15.81
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+27% Synergy $2.67
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+26% Synergy $0.34
Showdown of the Skalds Showdown of the Skalds
+21% Synergy $0.31
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+21% Synergy $1.22
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+19% Synergy $1.99
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+17% Synergy $0.27
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+17% Synergy $0.07
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+13% Synergy $4.25
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+12% Synergy $3.12
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+12% Synergy $0.46
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+8% Synergy $0.58
Expedited Inheritance Expedited Inheritance
+8% Synergy $0.23
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+7% Synergy $4.02
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+7% Synergy $0.65
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+7% Synergy $0.04
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+6% Synergy $0.65
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+5% Synergy $0.43
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+5% Synergy $3.49
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+4% Synergy $0.97
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+3% Synergy $0.35
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+3% Synergy $24.61
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+3% Synergy $1.62
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-1% Synergy $1.67
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
-1% Synergy $6.23
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-1% Synergy $0.79
Land Tax Land Tax
-4% Synergy $24.31

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+9% Synergy $3.28

Utility Lands

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

Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+22% Synergy $0.14
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+11% Synergy $0.31
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+9% Synergy $0.91
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+9% Synergy $0.28
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+9% Synergy $1.64
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+7% Synergy $0.23
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+6% Synergy $1.34
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+4% Synergy $4.23
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+4% Synergy $10.83
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.58
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+3% Synergy $1.59
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+2% Synergy $0.55
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+2% Synergy $0.87
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+1% Synergy $0.15
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+1% Synergy $0.11
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.71
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $4.99
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.10
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-2% Synergy $0.14
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-3% Synergy $0.19
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $5.07
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+20% Synergy $0.77
Interdimensional Web Watch Interdimensional Web Watch
+20% Synergy $0.53
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+17% Synergy $0.43
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+17% Synergy $0.16
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+16% Synergy $0.28
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+14% Synergy $0.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.23
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.18
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+11% Synergy $0.84
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+11% Synergy $1.19
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+6% Synergy $2.02
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+6% Synergy $1.88
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+5% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.35
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+4% Synergy $0.10
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.28
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $1.17
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+3% Synergy $0.33
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $4.89
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $3.53
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.05

Lands

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

Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+10% Synergy $0.26
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+9% Synergy $1.10
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.20
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+6% Synergy $3.97
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+5% Synergy $0.18
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.15
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.33
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+5% Synergy $2.21
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $1.96
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+4% Synergy $7.00
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $0.97
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+3% Synergy $0.18
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+2% Synergy $0.15
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+2% Synergy $0.19
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+2% Synergy $1.65
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.44
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.53
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+1% Synergy $0.59
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+1% Synergy $0.06
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.92
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.22
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.20
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
0% Synergy $15.25
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
0% Synergy $0.12
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
0% Synergy $5.37
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.17
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
0% Synergy $0.43
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.15
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
0% Synergy $0.21
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
-1% Synergy $0.11
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.22
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-2% Synergy $2.60
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.09
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-3% Synergy $9.49
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-4% Synergy $0.23
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-4% Synergy $0.05
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-4% Synergy $1.16
Plateau Plateau
-4% Synergy $328.33
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-5% Synergy $2.97
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-6% Synergy $25.39
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-6% Synergy $9.59
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-6% Synergy $0.18
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-8% Synergy $9.05

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