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Commander Liara Portyr
Price tag $0.25

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

#1821 Current Rank
#1951 Last Week
#1679 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
+5% Synergy $0.23
Advanced Reconstruction Advanced Reconstruction
+1% Synergy $0.38
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
0% Synergy $11.39
Fields of Strife Fields of Strife
-3% Synergy $0.16
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
-4% Synergy $4.51

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
+61% Synergy $0.30
Hammers of Moradin Hammers of Moradin
+54% Synergy $0.33
Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
+53% Synergy $0.44
Elturel Survivors Elturel Survivors
+50% Synergy $0.82
Wyrm's Crossing Patrol Wyrm's Crossing Patrol
+49% Synergy $0.28
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+47% Synergy $0.78
Genasi Enforcers Genasi Enforcers
+41% Synergy $0.28
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+41% Synergy $0.29
Duke Ulder Ravengard Duke Ulder Ravengard
+41% Synergy $0.29
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+37% Synergy $2.42

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 $2.08
Loyal Unicorn Loyal Unicorn
+36% Synergy $0.23
Quintorius Kand Quintorius Kand
+35% Synergy $2.23
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+34% Synergy $0.20
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+33% Synergy $5.81
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+28% Synergy $3.01
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+8% Synergy $0.35
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $1.40
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-11% Synergy $1.26
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
+15% Synergy $42.79
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $6.17
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $53.21
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

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

Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+33% Synergy $0.40
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+32% Synergy $28.51
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+32% Synergy $6.39
Gnoll War Band Gnoll War Band
+31% Synergy $0.24
Adriana, Captain of the Guard Adriana, Captain of the Guard
+30% Synergy $0.37
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+27% Synergy $10.45
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+27% Synergy $0.52
Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+26% Synergy $4.32
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+25% Synergy $25.51
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+25% Synergy $0.39
Herald of the Host Herald of the Host
+24% Synergy $0.34
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+23% Synergy $0.79
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+22% Synergy $5.69
Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant
+20% Synergy $0.17
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+20% Synergy $0.29
Ironwill Forger Ironwill Forger
+18% Synergy $0.29
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+18% Synergy $4.92
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+17% Synergy $11.27
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+16% Synergy $1.88
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+16% Synergy $14.33
Tiamat's Fanatics Tiamat's Fanatics
+16% Synergy $0.29
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+16% Synergy $1.60
Skyknight Vanguard Skyknight Vanguard
+15% Synergy $0.51
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+15% Synergy $5.79
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+15% Synergy $0.40
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+14% Synergy $7.07
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+14% Synergy $6.51
Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+14% Synergy $1.06
Tabaxi Toucaneers Tabaxi Toucaneers
+14% Synergy $0.18
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+13% Synergy $0.57
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+11% Synergy $2.48
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
+11% Synergy $2.36
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+11% Synergy $1.71
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+11% Synergy $0.38
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+11% Synergy $14.99
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+10% Synergy $2.94
Appa, Steadfast Guardian Appa, Steadfast Guardian
+10% Synergy $5.77
Port Razer Port Razer
+9% Synergy $0.68
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+9% Synergy $35.00
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.30
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+8% Synergy $0.43
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+7% Synergy $0.29
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+7% Synergy $1.39
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+7% Synergy $1.25
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+6% Synergy $18.56
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+6% Synergy $0.34
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+5% Synergy $1.19
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $3.10
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-5% Synergy $0.33
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-13% Synergy $60.48

Instants

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

Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+26% Synergy $17.11
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+26% Synergy $0.59
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+17% Synergy $4.13
March of Reckless Joy March of Reckless Joy
+14% Synergy $0.24
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+13% Synergy $0.34
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+9% Synergy $0.28
Pack Attack Pack Attack
+8% Synergy $0.12
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+8% Synergy $0.27
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+8% Synergy $9.08
Astral Confrontation Astral Confrontation
+6% Synergy $0.08
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+6% Synergy $0.44
Seize Opportunity Seize Opportunity
+6% Synergy $0.23
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+5% Synergy $0.38
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.31
Seething Song Seething Song
+4% Synergy $13.10
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+4% Synergy $0.26
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+4% Synergy $14.66
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+4% Synergy $0.47
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+3% Synergy $3.17
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+2% Synergy $1.16
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+1% Synergy $3.15
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+1% Synergy $0.42
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.97
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+1% Synergy $5.56
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $16.30
Abrade Abrade
+0% Synergy $0.31
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-1% Synergy $5.76
Big Score Big Score
-3% Synergy $0.53
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $22.27
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-4% Synergy $0.88
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-4% Synergy $2.44
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-4% Synergy $7.94
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-9% Synergy $67.16
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-15% Synergy $4.27

Sorceries

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

Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+32% Synergy $1.69
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+32% Synergy $2.59
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+32% Synergy $0.26
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+31% Synergy $0.41
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+19% Synergy $7.00
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+14% Synergy $1.90
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+14% Synergy $0.32
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+13% Synergy $6.05
Impending Flux Impending Flux
+11% Synergy $0.28
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+10% Synergy $0.34
Zenith Festival Zenith Festival
+10% Synergy $0.31
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+10% Synergy $0.37
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+10% Synergy $1.18
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+10% Synergy $4.04
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+9% Synergy $0.31
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+7% Synergy $1.00
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+7% Synergy $1.15
Waves of Aggression Waves of Aggression
+7% Synergy $19.60
World at War World at War
+6% Synergy $11.33
Act on Impulse Act on Impulse
+6% Synergy $0.25
Monastery Raid Monastery Raid
+6% Synergy $0.20
Soulfire Eruption Soulfire Eruption
+5% Synergy $1.38
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+5% Synergy $7.61
Season of the Bold Season of the Bold
+5% Synergy $0.92
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+4% Synergy $0.34
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+4% Synergy $0.21
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+4% Synergy $13.92
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.32
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $9.02
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+3% Synergy $4.20
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+2% Synergy $0.43
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
0% Synergy $9.99
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.42
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $1.55
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-2% Synergy $0.90
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-8% Synergy $0.87

Utility Artifacts

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

Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+25% Synergy $2.57
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+14% Synergy $0.31
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+13% Synergy $9.89
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+13% Synergy $31.73
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.30
Uba Mask Uba Mask
+6% Synergy $9.78
Memory Vessel Memory Vessel
+5% Synergy $0.33
Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
+5% Synergy $0.25
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.39
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+2% Synergy $8.84
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
0% Synergy $11.25
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
-2% Synergy $39.40
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-2% Synergy $1.26
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-4% Synergy $27.95
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-4% Synergy $5.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.91

Enchantments

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

Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+28% Synergy $17.22
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+27% Synergy $0.31
Showdown of the Skalds Showdown of the Skalds
+20% Synergy $0.39
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+20% Synergy $1.65
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+19% Synergy $2.10
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+15% Synergy $0.30
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+14% Synergy $0.27
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+13% Synergy $7.87
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+11% Synergy $0.37
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+10% Synergy $3.81
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+7% Synergy $1.61
Expedited Inheritance Expedited Inheritance
+6% Synergy $0.33
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+6% Synergy $4.64
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+6% Synergy $2.61
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+5% Synergy $0.22
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+5% Synergy $0.79
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+5% Synergy $0.69
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+4% Synergy $0.53
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+4% Synergy $0.37
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+2% Synergy $33.03
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+0% Synergy $8.58
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
0% Synergy $2.19
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
0% Synergy $7.55
Land Tax Land Tax
-4% Synergy $13.52

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+7% Synergy $2.94

Utility Lands

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

Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+24% Synergy $0.32
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+10% Synergy $0.47
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+9% Synergy $1.42
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+8% Synergy $0.48
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+8% Synergy $1.94
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+7% Synergy $0.25
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+4% Synergy $2.88
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+3% Synergy $7.49
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.33
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $6.25
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+2% Synergy $0.53
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+1% Synergy $0.29
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+1% Synergy $0.33
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+0% Synergy $1.67
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $7.19
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
0% Synergy $0.37
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
0% Synergy $0.31
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.84
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.33
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $2.41
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Interdimensional Web Watch Interdimensional Web Watch
+24% Synergy $0.37
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+17% Synergy $0.33
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+16% Synergy $0.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+16% Synergy $2.20
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+14% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.19
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+12% Synergy $0.30
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+11% Synergy $1.58
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+10% Synergy $1.08
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.34
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+6% Synergy $0.41
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+5% Synergy $0.32
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+5% Synergy $1.41
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+4% Synergy $0.34
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.37
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+4% Synergy $0.28
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $4.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $1.10
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+3% Synergy $0.32
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $3.39
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $5.50
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.50
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $3.30

Lands

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

Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+9% Synergy $0.28
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+7% Synergy $1.00
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.30
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+5% Synergy $0.21
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $3.10
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.82
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.32
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $9.02
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+3% Synergy $4.20
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.54
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.37
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+2% Synergy $1.31
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+1% Synergy $0.42
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.97
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $16.30
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+0% Synergy $0.26
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+0% Synergy $0.35
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+0% Synergy $0.10
Mountain Mountain
+0% Synergy $2.00
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+0% Synergy $0.24
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+0% Synergy $0.31
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $2.00
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
0% Synergy $0.23
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
0% Synergy $0.29
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
0% Synergy $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.16
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
-1% Synergy $0.55
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-2% Synergy $0.24
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-3% Synergy $4.32
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-3% Synergy $0.16
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-3% Synergy $2.09
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-3% Synergy $0.88
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-3% Synergy $16.56
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.21
Plateau Plateau
-4% Synergy $356.24
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-4% Synergy $10.80
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-5% Synergy $0.29
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-5% Synergy $1.27
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.75
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-6% Synergy $32.91
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-7% Synergy $10.78
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-7% Synergy $0.32
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-10% Synergy $10.08

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