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Commander Liara Portyr
Price tag $0.21

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

#1730 Current Rank
#1702 Last Week
#1676 Past 2 Years

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.

Suspend Aggression Suspend Aggression
+6% Synergy $0.20
Advanced Reconstruction Advanced Reconstruction
+1% Synergy $0.38
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
0% Synergy $12.85
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
-4% Synergy $3.82
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
-14% Synergy $4.37

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 $0.25
Hammers of Moradin Hammers of Moradin
+54% Synergy $0.29
Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
+54% Synergy $0.46
Elturel Survivors Elturel Survivors
+51% Synergy $0.79
Wyrm's Crossing Patrol Wyrm's Crossing Patrol
+49% Synergy $0.29
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+47% Synergy $0.80
Genasi Enforcers Genasi Enforcers
+42% Synergy $0.27
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+41% Synergy $0.30
Duke Ulder Ravengard Duke Ulder Ravengard
+41% Synergy $0.30
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+38% Synergy $2.07

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 $2.25
Loyal Unicorn Loyal Unicorn
+37% Synergy $0.25
Quintorius Kand Quintorius Kand
+36% Synergy $2.24
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+35% Synergy $0.20
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+34% Synergy $6.03
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+28% Synergy $3.11
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.35
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $1.63
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-12% Synergy $1.21
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-13% Synergy $1.11

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+16% Synergy $43.41
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $6.21
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $52.65
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $58.09

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 $28.37
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+33% Synergy $0.39
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+32% Synergy $6.89
Adriana, Captain of the Guard Adriana, Captain of the Guard
+31% Synergy $0.35
Gnoll War Band Gnoll War Band
+31% Synergy $0.22
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+27% Synergy $0.47
Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+27% Synergy $4.32
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+27% Synergy $10.35
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+26% Synergy $24.99
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+25% Synergy $0.38
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+24% Synergy $0.74
Herald of the Host Herald of the Host
+24% Synergy $0.32
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+23% Synergy $5.79
Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant
+21% Synergy $0.19
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+20% Synergy $0.28
Ironwill Forger Ironwill Forger
+19% Synergy $0.28
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+18% Synergy $5.51
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+18% Synergy $11.75
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+17% Synergy $1.87
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+17% Synergy $14.65
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+16% Synergy $1.69
Tiamat's Fanatics Tiamat's Fanatics
+16% Synergy $0.30
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+15% Synergy $6.61
Skyknight Vanguard Skyknight Vanguard
+15% Synergy $0.46
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+15% Synergy $0.41
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+15% Synergy $5.24
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+15% Synergy $7.94
Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+14% Synergy $1.07
Tabaxi Toucaneers Tabaxi Toucaneers
+14% Synergy $0.16
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+13% Synergy $0.60
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
+12% Synergy $2.39
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+12% Synergy $2.56
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+12% Synergy $1.70
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+11% Synergy $14.93
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+11% Synergy $2.55
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+11% Synergy $0.41
Appa, Steadfast Guardian Appa, Steadfast Guardian
+11% Synergy $6.41
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+10% Synergy $33.95
Port Razer Port Razer
+10% Synergy $0.53
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.25
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+9% Synergy $0.41
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+8% Synergy $0.39
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+7% Synergy $1.28
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+7% Synergy $1.21
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+7% Synergy $20.72
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+6% Synergy $0.37
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+5% Synergy $3.07
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+5% Synergy $1.11
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-5% Synergy $0.35
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-14% Synergy $54.62

Instants

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

Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+27% Synergy $17.21
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+27% Synergy $0.59
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+18% Synergy $4.22
March of Reckless Joy March of Reckless Joy
+14% Synergy $0.29
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+13% Synergy $0.32
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+9% Synergy $0.27
Pack Attack Pack Attack
+9% Synergy $0.12
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+8% Synergy $0.31
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+8% Synergy $9.04
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+7% Synergy $0.36
Seize Opportunity Seize Opportunity
+7% Synergy $0.21
Astral Confrontation Astral Confrontation
+7% Synergy $0.06
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+6% Synergy $0.39
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.34
Seething Song Seething Song
+5% Synergy $12.78
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+5% Synergy $0.26
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+4% Synergy $16.34
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+4% Synergy $0.55
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+4% Synergy $3.05
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+3% Synergy $1.13
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+2% Synergy $0.46
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+2% Synergy $3.28
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.24
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.64
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $15.77
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+1% Synergy $5.05
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-1% Synergy $5.71
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $22.19
Big Score Big Score
-4% Synergy $0.56
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-4% Synergy $0.82
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-5% Synergy $2.48
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-5% Synergy $8.42
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $70.46
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-15% Synergy $4.46

Sorceries

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

Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+33% Synergy $1.49
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+32% Synergy $0.34
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+32% Synergy $2.42
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+32% Synergy $0.39
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+20% Synergy $6.92
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+15% Synergy $1.69
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+15% Synergy $0.32
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+14% Synergy $6.63
Zenith Festival Zenith Festival
+11% Synergy $0.25
Impending Flux Impending Flux
+11% Synergy $0.24
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+11% Synergy $0.34
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+10% Synergy $0.36
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+10% Synergy $1.26
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+10% Synergy $4.51
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+10% Synergy $0.29
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+8% Synergy $0.98
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+7% Synergy $1.10
Waves of Aggression Waves of Aggression
+7% Synergy $19.60
World at War World at War
+7% Synergy $10.78
Act on Impulse Act on Impulse
+7% Synergy $0.26
Monastery Raid Monastery Raid
+6% Synergy $0.18
Soulfire Eruption Soulfire Eruption
+5% Synergy $1.32
Season of the Bold Season of the Bold
+5% Synergy $0.93
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+5% Synergy $7.20
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+5% Synergy $0.27
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+5% Synergy $0.21
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+4% Synergy $15.91
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+4% Synergy $9.02
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $1.22
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+3% Synergy $4.10
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+3% Synergy $0.42
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.41
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
0% Synergy $4.88
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.51
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-3% Synergy $0.94
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-8% Synergy $0.80

Utility Artifacts

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

Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+26% Synergy $3.12
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+14% Synergy $31.73
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+14% Synergy $10.36
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+14% Synergy $0.32
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.27
Uba Mask Uba Mask
+6% Synergy $9.71
Memory Vessel Memory Vessel
+6% Synergy $0.33
Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
+5% Synergy $0.27
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.24
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+3% Synergy $8.97
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
0% Synergy $11.23
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
-2% Synergy $38.97
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-3% Synergy $1.32
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-5% Synergy $8.33
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-5% Synergy $29.00
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $2.38

Enchantments

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

Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+28% Synergy $17.31
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+27% Synergy $0.36
Showdown of the Skalds Showdown of the Skalds
+20% Synergy $0.39
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+20% Synergy $1.69
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+20% Synergy $2.02
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+16% Synergy $0.30
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+14% Synergy $0.30
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+13% Synergy $7.85
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+11% Synergy $0.37
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+11% Synergy $3.58
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+7% Synergy $1.47
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+7% Synergy $2.50
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+7% Synergy $4.59
Expedited Inheritance Expedited Inheritance
+7% Synergy $0.29
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+6% Synergy $0.65
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+6% Synergy $0.19
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+5% Synergy $0.66
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+5% Synergy $0.52
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+5% Synergy $4.05
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+4% Synergy $0.38
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+2% Synergy $31.32
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
0% Synergy $2.34
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
0% Synergy $7.81
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
0% Synergy $8.43
Land Tax Land Tax
-4% Synergy $14.59

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 $2.99

Utility Lands

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

Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+24% Synergy $0.29
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+11% Synergy $0.43
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+9% Synergy $1.23
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+9% Synergy $0.47
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+8% Synergy $1.86
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+7% Synergy $0.27
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+5% Synergy $2.61
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+4% Synergy $10.12
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $6.34
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.33
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+2% Synergy $0.47
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+2% Synergy $0.28
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+1% Synergy $0.35
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+1% Synergy $1.96
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $7.46
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-1% Synergy $0.37
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $6.11
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.26
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-1% Synergy $0.24
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $2.45
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Interdimensional Web Watch Interdimensional Web Watch
+24% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+18% Synergy $0.35
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+17% Synergy $0.38
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+17% Synergy $2.16
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+15% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.29
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+12% Synergy $0.30
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.30
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+11% Synergy $1.44
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+10% Synergy $0.59
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+6% Synergy $0.39
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.33
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+5% Synergy $1.44
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+5% Synergy $0.34
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.38
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+4% Synergy $0.28
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $1.52
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+4% Synergy $0.35
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $3.32
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $3.55
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.41
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.20

Lands

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

Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+9% Synergy $0.27
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+8% Synergy $0.98
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.24
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+5% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.34
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+5% Synergy $3.07
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.23
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+4% Synergy $9.02
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $1.22
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.36
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+3% Synergy $4.10
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.36
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+2% Synergy $0.46
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+2% Synergy $1.49
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+1% Synergy $0.24
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.64
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.11
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $15.77
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $0.20
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $2.00
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
0% Synergy $0.34
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
0% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
0% Synergy $0.23
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
0% Synergy $0.32
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-1% Synergy $0.31
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $1.03
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-2% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.17
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
-2% Synergy $0.33
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-3% Synergy $16.08
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-3% Synergy $1.82
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-3% Synergy $0.96
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-3% Synergy $4.25
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-3% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.23
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-4% Synergy $11.26
Plateau Plateau
-4% Synergy $355.19
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-5% Synergy $1.31
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-5% Synergy $0.25
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-6% Synergy $32.05
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.26
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-7% Synergy $0.36
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-7% Synergy $10.57
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-11% Synergy $10.67

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