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Ghoulcaller Gisa
Price tag $2.89

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#712 Current Rank
#669 Last Week
#580 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ghoulcaller Gisa.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ghoulcaller Gisa decks.

Bygone Colossus Bygone Colossus
+12% Synergy $0.17
Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist
+10% Synergy $0.30
Monoist Sentry Monoist Sentry
+5% Synergy $0.07
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+4% Synergy $6.61
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
-2% Synergy $1.29

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ghoulcaller Gisa's abilities and overall game plan.

Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+73% Synergy $0.28
Death Baron Death Baron
+71% Synergy $3.56
Champion of the Perished Champion of the Perished
+67% Synergy $0.89
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+63% Synergy $0.38
Undead Augur Undead Augur
+62% Synergy $0.30
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+60% Synergy $4.45
Undead Warchief Undead Warchief
+54% Synergy $19.71
Diregraf Colossus Diregraf Colossus
+54% Synergy $3.14
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+53% Synergy $1.20
Lord of the Undead Lord of the Undead
+48% Synergy $16.05

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ghoulcaller Gisa decks.

Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+46% Synergy $0.65
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
+43% Synergy $0.66
Headless Rider Headless Rider
+42% Synergy $1.17
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+39% Synergy $0.62
Victimize Victimize
+28% Synergy $0.44
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+23% Synergy $4.72
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+14% Synergy $1.18
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+3% Synergy $0.23
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-2% Synergy $8.26
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $3.59

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+6% Synergy $41.81
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $95.04
Necropotence Necropotence
-8% Synergy $16.20
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-9% Synergy $53.10
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-10% Synergy $59.87
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-17% Synergy $12.41

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ghoulcaller Gisa's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Unbreathing Horde Unbreathing Horde
+42% Synergy $0.32
Plague Belcher Plague Belcher
+40% Synergy $0.36
Tomb Tyrant Tomb Tyrant
+38% Synergy $2.01
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+35% Synergy $0.63
Shepherd of Rot Shepherd of Rot
+35% Synergy $4.95
Rotting Regisaur Rotting Regisaur
+34% Synergy $0.82
Vengeful Dead Vengeful Dead
+34% Synergy $0.41
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+33% Synergy $10.31
Archghoul of Thraben Archghoul of Thraben
+33% Synergy $0.13
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+32% Synergy $0.28
Zombie Master Zombie Master
+32% Synergy $1.91
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+30% Synergy $2.33
Soulless One Soulless One
+30% Synergy $1.53
Noxious Ghoul Noxious Ghoul
+28% Synergy $5.41
Gravespawn Sovereign Gravespawn Sovereign
+28% Synergy $0.23
Relentless Dead Relentless Dead
+27% Synergy $8.76
Scourge of Nel Toth Scourge of Nel Toth
+26% Synergy $0.30
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+25% Synergy $0.19
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+22% Synergy $2.91
Lost Monarch of Ifnir Lost Monarch of Ifnir
+22% Synergy $2.83
Ravenous Rotbelly Ravenous Rotbelly
+22% Synergy $0.71
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+19% Synergy $0.48
God-Eternal Bontu God-Eternal Bontu
+18% Synergy $0.29
Graveborn Muse Graveborn Muse
+18% Synergy $10.63
Risen Executioner Risen Executioner
+18% Synergy $1.11
Corpse Harvester Corpse Harvester
+17% Synergy $2.90
Vizier of the Scorpion Vizier of the Scorpion
+17% Synergy $0.23
Phyrexian Soulgorger Phyrexian Soulgorger
+17% Synergy $4.21
Gisa, the Hellraiser Gisa, the Hellraiser
+16% Synergy $3.73
Liliana's Standard Bearer Liliana's Standard Bearer
+16% Synergy $0.23
Kalakscion, Hunger Tyrant Kalakscion, Hunger Tyrant
+16% Synergy $0.08
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+15% Synergy $4.99
Liliana's Devotee Liliana's Devotee
+15% Synergy $0.09
Gempalm Polluter Gempalm Polluter
+15% Synergy $0.25
Nantuko Husk Nantuko Husk
+15% Synergy $0.06
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+13% Synergy $0.21
Liliana's Reaver Liliana's Reaver
+13% Synergy $0.45
Fell Beast of Mordor Fell Beast of Mordor
+12% Synergy $0.38
Hunted Bonebrute Hunted Bonebrute
+11% Synergy $0.18
Josu Vess, Lich Knight Josu Vess, Lich Knight
+11% Synergy $0.17
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+10% Synergy $1.96
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+10% Synergy $2.82
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+9% Synergy $0.23
Grim Servant Grim Servant
+9% Synergy $0.13
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+7% Synergy $13.91
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+2% Synergy $7.16
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+1% Synergy $3.15
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-8% Synergy $13.56
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-9% Synergy $1.79
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-12% Synergy $0.25

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ghoulcaller Gisa safe.

Village Rites Village Rites
+20% Synergy $0.24
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+18% Synergy $0.14
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+18% Synergy $0.45
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+17% Synergy $0.24
Deadly Plot Deadly Plot
+14% Synergy $0.36
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+9% Synergy $0.70
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+6% Synergy $0.24
Raise the Draugr Raise the Draugr
+6% Synergy $0.15
Murder Murder
+5% Synergy $0.04
Pile On Pile On
+5% Synergy $0.17
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+4% Synergy $0.39
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+3% Synergy $4.33
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+3% Synergy $0.15
Malicious Affliction Malicious Affliction
+3% Synergy $1.58
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+1% Synergy $0.19
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
0% Synergy $0.76
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
0% Synergy $0.40
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
0% Synergy $0.20
Entomb Entomb
0% Synergy $15.82
Undying Malice Undying Malice
0% Synergy $0.60
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
0% Synergy $0.13
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-3% Synergy $2.57
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-3% Synergy $0.30
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-3% Synergy $1.01
Defile Defile
-4% Synergy $0.60
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-4% Synergy $11.00
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-4% Synergy $2.65
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-4% Synergy $2.86
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-7% Synergy $8.42
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-7% Synergy $4.97
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-9% Synergy $18.70
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-11% Synergy $12.62
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-17% Synergy $4.32

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ghoulcaller Gisa's game plan and control the board.

Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+40% Synergy $0.74
Zombie Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse
+35% Synergy $0.79
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+19% Synergy $0.49
Dark Salvation Dark Salvation
+16% Synergy $0.29
Ghoulcaller's Chant Ghoulcaller's Chant
+16% Synergy $0.19
Dread Return Dread Return
+15% Synergy $0.32
Cemetery Recruitment Cemetery Recruitment
+14% Synergy $0.35
Necrotic Hex Necrotic Hex
+13% Synergy $0.23
Ghouls' Night Out Ghouls' Night Out
+10% Synergy $0.50
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+7% Synergy $0.25
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+7% Synergy $8.31
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+7% Synergy $0.29
Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+6% Synergy $0.07
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+6% Synergy $0.19
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+4% Synergy $3.50
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+4% Synergy $0.41
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+4% Synergy $3.23
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+4% Synergy $0.56
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+2% Synergy $1.36
Living Death Living Death
+1% Synergy $2.37
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+1% Synergy $2.81
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
0% Synergy $0.40
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.45
Mutilate Mutilate
-1% Synergy $1.70
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $4.65
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-1% Synergy $10.83
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-1% Synergy $26.13
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-2% Synergy $1.72
Buried Alive Buried Alive
-2% Synergy $0.93
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-3% Synergy $0.40
Damnation Damnation
-3% Synergy $20.12
Reanimate Reanimate
-4% Synergy $5.15
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-6% Synergy $2.61
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-6% Synergy $20.09
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-11% Synergy $20.49
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-13% Synergy $0.28
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-14% Synergy $5.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+17% Synergy $12.61
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+16% Synergy $2.13
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+15% Synergy $11.47
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+14% Synergy $11.96
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+13% Synergy $57.97
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+13% Synergy $4.94
Transmogrant's Crown Transmogrant's Crown
+13% Synergy $0.25
Cursecloth Wrappings Cursecloth Wrappings
+12% Synergy $0.25
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+11% Synergy $8.35
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+11% Synergy $15.08
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+10% Synergy $6.99
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+9% Synergy $4.78
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+9% Synergy $0.29
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.32
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+8% Synergy $4.86
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+7% Synergy $0.68
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+7% Synergy $6.89
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+7% Synergy $4.07
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+7% Synergy $2.08
Gisa's Favorite Shovel Gisa's Favorite Shovel
+7% Synergy $10.35
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+6% Synergy $3.46
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+5% Synergy $0.62
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+5% Synergy $6.20
Stoneforge Masterwork Stoneforge Masterwork
+5% Synergy $1.90
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.54
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+3% Synergy $3.34
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+3% Synergy $6.08
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.26
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+1% Synergy $0.20
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-3% Synergy $0.84
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-8% Synergy $2.95

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ghoulcaller Gisa's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+41% Synergy $0.30
Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+33% Synergy $0.25
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+18% Synergy $0.44
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+16% Synergy $20.40
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+13% Synergy $1.99
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+11% Synergy $1.08
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+8% Synergy $15.38
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+8% Synergy $0.17
Black Market Black Market
+7% Synergy $3.70
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+7% Synergy $1.06
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+6% Synergy $0.16
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+6% Synergy $1.64
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+5% Synergy $2.56
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+5% Synergy $1.45
Call to the Grave Call to the Grave
+5% Synergy $1.12
Attrition Attrition
+4% Synergy $19.82
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+3% Synergy $2.48
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+3% Synergy $4.28
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+2% Synergy $4.97
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+1% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
0% Synergy $3.57
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-2% Synergy $21.30
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-7% Synergy $6.56
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-9% Synergy $12.37

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ghoulcaller Gisa to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+28% Synergy $0.48
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+22% Synergy $6.53
Liliana, the Last Hope Liliana, the Last Hope
+8% Synergy $3.57
Liliana, Untouched by Death Liliana, Untouched by Death
+8% Synergy $1.68
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+2% Synergy $5.31

Utility Lands

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

Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+26% Synergy $7.50
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+17% Synergy $20.05
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+14% Synergy $3.05
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+11% Synergy $0.30
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+6% Synergy $1.50
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+6% Synergy $2.07
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+5% Synergy $1.08
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+4% Synergy $0.15
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.64
Everglades Everglades
+3% Synergy $0.79
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+2% Synergy $12.26
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+2% Synergy $0.15
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.15
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.90
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+1% Synergy $19.21
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+1% Synergy $0.10
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
0% Synergy $0.49
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-1% Synergy $3.91
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $49.13
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $35.87
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
-3% Synergy $1.01
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $25.99
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $2.90
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $7.25
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-8% Synergy $2.10
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.59
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $0.33

Mana Artifacts

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

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+26% Synergy $0.87
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+24% Synergy $3.14
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+22% Synergy $0.23
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+22% Synergy $4.32
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.23
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $4.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.21
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.60
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.39
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $20.31
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-1% Synergy $4.88
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-1% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.38
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $1.15

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ghoulcaller Gisa decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.21
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy $35.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.26
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.07
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.55
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-1% Synergy $26.13
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.42
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-7% Synergy $8.42
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-7% Synergy $4.97

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