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Commander Liara Portyr
Price tag $0.19

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

#1650 Current Rank
#1597 Last Week
#1649 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.

Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+8% Synergy $5.34
Suspend Aggression Suspend Aggression
+6% Synergy $0.28
Advanced Reconstruction Advanced Reconstruction
+1% Synergy $1.26
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+1% Synergy $11.37
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
-10% Synergy $8.23

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 $0.35
Hammers of Moradin Hammers of Moradin
+55% Synergy $0.35
Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
+54% Synergy $0.41
Elturel Survivors Elturel Survivors
+51% Synergy $0.58
Wyrm's Crossing Patrol Wyrm's Crossing Patrol
+51% Synergy $0.25
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+48% Synergy $0.62
Genasi Enforcers Genasi Enforcers
+42% Synergy $0.24
Duke Ulder Ravengard Duke Ulder Ravengard
+42% Synergy $0.24
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+41% Synergy $0.32
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+38% Synergy $1.91

Top Cards

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

Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+37% Synergy $2.74
Loyal Unicorn Loyal Unicorn
+37% Synergy $0.23
Quintorius Kand Quintorius Kand
+36% Synergy $1.98
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+35% Synergy $0.28
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+34% Synergy $5.31
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+30% Synergy $3.28
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.37
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+8% Synergy $1.47
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-12% Synergy $1.01
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-13% Synergy $0.99

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+16% Synergy $41.77
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $6.50
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $55.57
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $57.11

Creatures

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

Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+33% Synergy $26.19
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+33% Synergy $0.42
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+32% Synergy $8.15
Adriana, Captain of the Guard Adriana, Captain of the Guard
+31% Synergy $0.36
Gnoll War Band Gnoll War Band
+31% Synergy $0.10
Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+28% Synergy $3.84
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+27% Synergy $25.37
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+27% Synergy $10.01
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+26% Synergy $0.42
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+26% Synergy $0.38
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+24% Synergy $0.84
Herald of the Host Herald of the Host
+24% Synergy $0.36
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+22% Synergy $5.01
Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant
+21% Synergy $0.18
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+20% Synergy $0.23
Ironwill Forger Ironwill Forger
+19% Synergy $0.33
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+19% Synergy $13.42
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+18% Synergy $5.79
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+18% Synergy $2.16
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+17% Synergy $14.00
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+16% Synergy $1.83
Skyknight Vanguard Skyknight Vanguard
+16% Synergy $0.44
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+16% Synergy $0.31
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+16% Synergy $5.80
Tiamat's Fanatics Tiamat's Fanatics
+16% Synergy $0.26
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+16% Synergy $7.01
Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+15% Synergy $1.01
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+14% Synergy $7.09
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+14% Synergy $0.78
Tabaxi Toucaneers Tabaxi Toucaneers
+14% Synergy $0.09
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
+12% Synergy $2.16
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+12% Synergy $1.44
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+12% Synergy $0.24
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+11% Synergy $14.27
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+11% Synergy $1.88
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+11% Synergy $2.75
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+10% Synergy $29.25
Appa, Steadfast Guardian Appa, Steadfast Guardian
+10% Synergy $6.73
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.27
Port Razer Port Razer
+9% Synergy $0.47
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+8% Synergy $0.41
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+8% Synergy $0.29
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+7% Synergy $0.36
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+7% Synergy $1.54
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+7% Synergy $1.14
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+7% Synergy $17.09
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+5% Synergy $2.89
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+5% Synergy $1.12
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-4% Synergy $0.33
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-14% Synergy $57.22

Instants

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

Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+27% Synergy $0.61
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+26% Synergy $18.10
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+17% Synergy $3.40
March of Reckless Joy March of Reckless Joy
+14% Synergy $0.29
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+14% Synergy $0.33
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+10% Synergy $0.26
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+9% Synergy $8.53
Pack Attack Pack Attack
+8% Synergy $0.10
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+7% Synergy $0.33
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+7% Synergy $0.37
Seize Opportunity Seize Opportunity
+7% Synergy $0.13
Astral Confrontation Astral Confrontation
+7% Synergy $0.06
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+6% Synergy $0.36
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+5% Synergy $18.07
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.26
Seething Song Seething Song
+5% Synergy $12.68
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+4% Synergy $0.60
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+4% Synergy $2.81
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+4% Synergy $0.25
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+2% Synergy $1.29
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.68
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+2% Synergy $1.72
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.25
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+2% Synergy $2.96
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+1% Synergy $0.39
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.35
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $15.03
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-1% Synergy $7.16
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $21.24
Big Score Big Score
-4% Synergy $0.63
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-5% Synergy $2.70
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-5% Synergy $2.89
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-5% Synergy $7.31
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-9% Synergy $67.64
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-15% Synergy $3.60

Sorceries

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

Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+33% Synergy $1.52
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+33% Synergy $2.21
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+32% Synergy $0.27
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+32% Synergy $0.39
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+20% Synergy $5.15
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+15% Synergy $1.27
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+15% Synergy $0.21
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+13% Synergy $4.49
Impending Flux Impending Flux
+12% Synergy $0.17
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+11% Synergy $0.35
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+11% Synergy $1.22
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+11% Synergy $0.33
Zenith Festival Zenith Festival
+11% Synergy $0.28
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+10% Synergy $3.78
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+10% Synergy $0.28
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+8% Synergy $0.78
Waves of Aggression Waves of Aggression
+8% Synergy $19.86
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+7% Synergy $1.09
World at War World at War
+7% Synergy $9.45
Act on Impulse Act on Impulse
+7% Synergy $0.26
Soulfire Eruption Soulfire Eruption
+6% Synergy $0.91
Monastery Raid Monastery Raid
+6% Synergy $0.17
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+6% Synergy $4.77
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+5% Synergy $14.70
Season of the Bold Season of the Bold
+5% Synergy $0.53
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+5% Synergy $0.18
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+5% Synergy $0.23
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+4% Synergy $8.34
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $3.49
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $1.26
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+3% Synergy $0.35
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.64
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
0% Synergy $4.44
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.38
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-2% Synergy $0.33
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-8% Synergy $0.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+26% Synergy $3.06
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+15% Synergy $32.10
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+15% Synergy $0.22
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+13% Synergy $10.67
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.30
Uba Mask Uba Mask
+7% Synergy $11.36
Memory Vessel Memory Vessel
+6% Synergy $0.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $3.70
Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
+4% Synergy $0.29
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+4% Synergy $0.99
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+3% Synergy $9.99
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
0% Synergy $10.74
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
-2% Synergy $38.89
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-2% Synergy $1.43
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-5% Synergy $7.29
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-5% Synergy $28.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+28% Synergy $14.79
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+27% Synergy $0.34
Showdown of the Skalds Showdown of the Skalds
+20% Synergy $0.35
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+20% Synergy $1.59
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+20% Synergy $2.59
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+17% Synergy $0.27
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+15% Synergy $0.29
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+13% Synergy $7.32
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+12% Synergy $3.24
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+11% Synergy $0.38
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+7% Synergy $2.03
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+7% Synergy $4.36
Expedited Inheritance Expedited Inheritance
+7% Synergy $0.36
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+6% Synergy $0.48
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+6% Synergy $0.16
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+6% Synergy $0.72
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+5% Synergy $0.44
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+5% Synergy $4.21
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+4% Synergy $0.39
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+3% Synergy $1.41
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+2% Synergy $31.89
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
0% Synergy $1.99
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
0% Synergy $8.16
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
0% Synergy $8.72
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-1% Synergy $1.46
Land Tax Land Tax
-5% Synergy $16.22

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 $3.05

Utility Lands

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

Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+24% Synergy $0.25
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+11% Synergy $0.39
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+9% Synergy $1.16
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+8% Synergy $0.37
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+8% Synergy $2.12
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+7% Synergy $0.28
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+5% Synergy $2.42
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+4% Synergy $6.05
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+4% Synergy $10.99
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+2% Synergy $0.51
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+1% Synergy $0.31
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+1% Synergy $0.25
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+1% Synergy $1.49
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.98
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-1% Synergy $0.27
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.48
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-1% Synergy $0.25
Kher Keep Kher Keep
-1% Synergy $0.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $1.13
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $2.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Interdimensional Web Watch Interdimensional Web Watch
+23% Synergy $0.42
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+18% Synergy $0.63
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+17% Synergy $0.43
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+17% Synergy $0.34
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+15% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+13% Synergy $0.27
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.25
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+11% Synergy $1.41
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+10% Synergy $0.49
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+6% Synergy $0.44
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.36
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+6% Synergy $1.97
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.43
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+4% Synergy $0.33
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+4% Synergy $0.30
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $1.55
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+4% Synergy $0.35
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $3.37
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $4.45
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.19

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
+8% Synergy $0.78
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.27
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+5% Synergy $0.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.28
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+5% Synergy $2.89
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.26
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+4% Synergy $8.34
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $3.49
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $1.26
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.33
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+3% Synergy $1.21
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.23
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.68
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.33
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+1% Synergy $0.39
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+1% Synergy $0.19
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $15.03
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.07
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
0% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
0% Synergy $0.37
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
0% Synergy $0.34
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $1.09
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.15
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-1% Synergy $0.34
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-1% Synergy $0.67
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.21
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
-1% Synergy $0.34
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
-1% Synergy $0.25
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-2% Synergy $1.07
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.26
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-3% Synergy $16.13
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-3% Synergy $0.16
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-3% Synergy $3.58
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-4% Synergy $10.62
Plateau Plateau
-4% Synergy $338.76
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-5% Synergy $1.09
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-5% Synergy $0.32
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-6% Synergy $0.33
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-6% Synergy $3.59
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-7% Synergy $32.24
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-7% Synergy $10.74
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-11% Synergy $11.06

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