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Desdemona, Freedom's Edge
Price tag $0.13

Legendary CreatureHuman Rogue

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.

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Desdemona, Freedom's Edge's abilities and overall game plan.

Demand Answers Demand Answers
+56% Synergy $0.45
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+55% Synergy $0.25
Veronica, Dissident Scribe Veronica, Dissident Scribe
+54% Synergy $0.15
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+52% Synergy $0.54
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+49% Synergy $0.09
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+49% Synergy $0.21
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+47% Synergy $0.38
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+46% Synergy $0.08
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+42% Synergy $0.23
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+41% Synergy $0.12

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Desdemona, Freedom's Edge decks.

Ruin Grinder Ruin Grinder
+41% Synergy $0.41
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+40% Synergy $1.79
Paladin Elizabeth Taggerdy Paladin Elizabeth Taggerdy
+40% Synergy $0.20
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+39% Synergy $1.48
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+34% Synergy $0.11
Big Score Big Score
+32% Synergy $0.86
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+28% Synergy $0.27
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+20% Synergy $0.47
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.16
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+10% Synergy $10.73

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Desdemona, Freedom's Edge's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+35% Synergy $0.63
Triplicate Titan Triplicate Titan
+34% Synergy $0.89
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+34% Synergy $0.92
Ancient Stone Idol Ancient Stone Idol
+34% Synergy $0.28
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+33% Synergy $0.52
Sentinel Sarah Lyons Sentinel Sarah Lyons
+31% Synergy $0.20
The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+31% Synergy $0.66
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+30% Synergy $0.20
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+28% Synergy $7.80
Overseer of Vault 76 Overseer of Vault 76
+28% Synergy $0.12
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+28% Synergy $9.29
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+26% Synergy $1.63
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+25% Synergy $1.46
Alibou, Ancient Witness Alibou, Ancient Witness
+25% Synergy $0.26
Moira Brown, Guide Author Moira Brown, Guide Author
+25% Synergy $0.22
Cataclysmic Gearhulk Cataclysmic Gearhulk
+25% Synergy $0.25
Banon, the Returners' Leader Banon, the Returners' Leader
+24% Synergy $0.15
Insolent Neonate Insolent Neonate
+24% Synergy $0.11
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+23% Synergy $0.06
Crimson Caravaneer Crimson Caravaneer
+23% Synergy $0.12
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+21% Synergy $0.82
Brotherhood Outcast Brotherhood Outcast
+21% Synergy $0.15
Mysterious Stranger Mysterious Stranger
+20% Synergy $0.22
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+19% Synergy $0.29
Curious Farm Animals Curious Farm Animals
+19% Synergy $0.11
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+18% Synergy $12.94
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+18% Synergy $0.27
Millikin Millikin
+18% Synergy $0.12
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
+18% Synergy $0.20
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant Phoenix, Warden of Fire Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
+16% Synergy $0.77
Depthshaker Titan Depthshaker Titan
+16% Synergy $0.15
Colossus of Akros Colossus of Akros
+16% Synergy $1.14
Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep
+16% Synergy $0.15
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+16% Synergy $4.18
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
+16% Synergy $0.07
Arabella, Abandoned Doll Arabella, Abandoned Doll
+15% Synergy $0.38
Armory Paladin Armory Paladin
+14% Synergy $0.21
Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan
+14% Synergy $0.17
Phyrexian Dragon Engine Phyrexian Dragon Engine
+14% Synergy $0.64
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+13% Synergy $1.68
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+13% Synergy $1.82
Anger Anger
+12% Synergy $1.99
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+10% Synergy $2.87
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+10% Synergy $2.30
Sami, Wildcat Captain Sami, Wildcat Captain
+9% Synergy $1.02
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+8% Synergy $0.25
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+8% Synergy $4.97
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+6% Synergy $4.31
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+3% Synergy $5.67
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+3% Synergy $7.61

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Desdemona, Freedom's Edge safe.

Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+31% Synergy $3.78
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+23% Synergy $0.10
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+19% Synergy $3.22
Heartwarming Redemption Heartwarming Redemption
+15% Synergy $0.12
Abrade Abrade
+9% Synergy $0.17
Electric Revelation Electric Revelation
+9% Synergy $0.17
Decaying Time Loop Decaying Time Loop
+7% Synergy $0.17
Get Lost Get Lost
+6% Synergy $4.76
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+5% Synergy $0.44
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $0.87
Dispatch Dispatch
+4% Synergy $0.20
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+4% Synergy $0.14
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+4% Synergy $0.12
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+3% Synergy $6.16
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+3% Synergy $5.33
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+3% Synergy $0.14
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+1% Synergy $0.22
Disenchant Disenchant
0% Synergy $0.10
Reprieve Reprieve
-3% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-4% Synergy $1.76
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-6% Synergy $14.64
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-9% Synergy $0.63
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-20% Synergy $4.23

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Desdemona, Freedom's Edge's game plan and control the board.

Wake the Past Wake the Past
+32% Synergy $0.13
Megaton's Fate Megaton's Fate
+23% Synergy $0.15
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+21% Synergy $0.52
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+17% Synergy $6.58
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+12% Synergy $0.15
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+11% Synergy $0.46
Recommission Recommission
+9% Synergy $0.26
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+8% Synergy $1.07
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+8% Synergy $0.14
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+7% Synergy $0.16
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+6% Synergy $1719.97
Season of the Burrow Season of the Burrow
+6% Synergy $2.44
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.43
Magmatic Insight Magmatic Insight
+5% Synergy $0.14
Khorvath's Fury Khorvath's Fury
+5% Synergy $1.90
Refurbish Refurbish
+5% Synergy $0.12
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+4% Synergy $0.93
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+4% Synergy $2.27
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+4% Synergy $3.31
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+4% Synergy $1.58
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+4% Synergy $0.44
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+3% Synergy $0.25
Single Combat Single Combat
+1% Synergy $0.45
Seize the Day Seize the Day
0% Synergy $14.81
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $2.73

Utility Artifacts

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

The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
+34% Synergy $0.27
Pre-War Formalwear Pre-War Formalwear
+33% Synergy $1.50
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+30% Synergy $2.50
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+22% Synergy $1.06
Junk Jet Junk Jet
+22% Synergy $0.18
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+15% Synergy $12.25
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+12% Synergy $0.33
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+9% Synergy $17.69
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+8% Synergy $11.94
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+7% Synergy $1.02
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+7% Synergy $3.36
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+7% Synergy $1.49
Nuka-Nuke Launcher Nuka-Nuke Launcher
+7% Synergy $0.15
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+7% Synergy $1.28
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+7% Synergy $0.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $4.38
Detention Chariot Detention Chariot
+6% Synergy $0.04
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.23
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $12.30
Plasma Caster Plasma Caster
+5% Synergy $0.13
Survivor's Med Kit Survivor's Med Kit
+5% Synergy $0.13
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+4% Synergy $8.03
Key to the City Key to the City
+4% Synergy $0.55
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+3% Synergy $0.10
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $2.35
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+2% Synergy $0.17
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+1% Synergy $2.26
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
0% Synergy $9.99
Genji Glove Genji Glove
-1% Synergy $4.12
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
-2% Synergy $1.23
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-3% Synergy $4.36
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
-3% Synergy $0.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.58
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-9% Synergy $3.04

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Desdemona, Freedom's Edge's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Idolized Idolized
+22% Synergy $0.57
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+22% Synergy $0.45
Lorehold Excavation Lorehold Excavation
+19% Synergy $0.06
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+16% Synergy $0.58
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+14% Synergy $2.58
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+10% Synergy $0.13
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+10% Synergy $0.71
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+9% Synergy $4.25
With Great Power... With Great Power...
+9% Synergy $0.55
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+5% Synergy $7.13
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+5% Synergy $0.46
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+4% Synergy $0.28
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+3% Synergy $2.77
Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+3% Synergy $0.59
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+2% Synergy $8.49
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
0% Synergy $4.01
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
-2% Synergy $9.05
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-3% Synergy $0.37
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
-5% Synergy $6.22
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-7% Synergy $1.86

Utility Lands

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

Junktown Junktown
+25% Synergy $0.12
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+18% Synergy $0.64
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+17% Synergy $0.28
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+13% Synergy $2.59
Mariposa Military Base Mariposa Military Base
+13% Synergy $0.17
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+12% Synergy $0.27
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+7% Synergy $0.82
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $5.27
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.59
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+5% Synergy $0.07
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+4% Synergy $0.55
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+4% Synergy $0.21
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.11
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+2% Synergy $0.30
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+1% Synergy $4.39
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $35.94
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+1% Synergy $1.32
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.06
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
0% Synergy $0.13
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-2% Synergy $1.97
Ancient Den Ancient Den
-2% Synergy $0.98
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-2% Synergy $0.15
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-3% Synergy $10.90
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-3% Synergy $1.83
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $3.28
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-13% Synergy $0.19
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-14% Synergy $0.16

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+24% Synergy $0.29
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+19% Synergy $0.28
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.18
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+16% Synergy $0.97
Intelligence Bobblehead Intelligence Bobblehead
+14% Synergy $0.50
Perception Bobblehead Perception Bobblehead
+14% Synergy $0.71
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+12% Synergy $0.43
Fabrication Foundry Fabrication Foundry
+7% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.72
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.32
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+4% Synergy $4.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-2% Synergy $1.94
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.04

Lands

The mana base foundation for Desdemona, Freedom's Edge decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+22% Synergy $0.43
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+16% Synergy $0.18
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+14% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+13% Synergy $0.09
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+11% Synergy $0.13
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+11% Synergy $0.12
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+11% Synergy $0.21
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+10% Synergy $0.06
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+9% Synergy $30.30
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+8% Synergy $5.38
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+8% Synergy $1.07
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+8% Synergy $0.09
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+8% Synergy $0.12
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.17
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+6% Synergy $0.27
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+6% Synergy $0.22
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+5% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.21
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+2% Synergy $0.53
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+2% Synergy $15.25
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+2% Synergy $0.13
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+2% Synergy $1.86
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+1% Synergy $9.51
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+1% Synergy $1.79
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $23.91
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+1% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.20
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.23
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
0% Synergy $2.62
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $4.93
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.15
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $26.93
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $9.96
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $15.26
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.15
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.13
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $25.34
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-3% Synergy $2.99
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $3.77
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-4% Synergy $0.18
Plateau Plateau
-5% Synergy $328.26
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-6% Synergy $0.18
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-6% Synergy $9.87
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-8% Synergy $0.05
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-9% Synergy $0.63
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-9% Synergy $1.16
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-11% Synergy $9.05

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