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Gisa, the Hellraiser
Price tag $3.73

Legendary CreatureHuman Warlock

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

#489 Current Rank
#476 Last Week
#436 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Gisa, the Hellraiser.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gisa, the Hellraiser decks.

Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+6% Synergy $1.29
Susurian Voidborn Susurian Voidborn
+1% Synergy $0.16
Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist
+1% Synergy $0.30
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
-1% Synergy $4.61
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
-2% Synergy $6.61

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gisa, the Hellraiser's abilities and overall game plan.

Death Baron Death Baron
+69% Synergy $3.56
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+64% Synergy $0.38
Undead Augur Undead Augur
+60% Synergy $0.30
Withered Wretch Withered Wretch
+56% Synergy $0.52
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+51% Synergy $4.45
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+49% Synergy $0.28
Champion of the Perished Champion of the Perished
+46% Synergy $0.89
Zombie Trailblazer Zombie Trailblazer
+45% Synergy $1.13
Lord of the Undead Lord of the Undead
+37% Synergy $16.05
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+37% Synergy $2.89

Top Cards

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

Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+30% Synergy $0.14
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+28% Synergy $0.76
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+28% Synergy $1.79
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+28% Synergy $4.72
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+25% Synergy $0.30
Defile Defile
+19% Synergy $0.60
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+17% Synergy $0.23
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+7% Synergy $1.18
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+6% Synergy $8.26
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% 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
+7% Synergy $41.81
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-1% Synergy $30.82
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $82.70
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $95.04
Necropotence Necropotence
-7% Synergy $16.20
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-12% Synergy $59.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-13% Synergy $53.10
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-19% Synergy $12.41

Creatures

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

Kaervek, the Punisher Kaervek, the Punisher
+37% Synergy $0.21
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+36% Synergy $1.20
Undead Warchief Undead Warchief
+36% Synergy $19.71
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+34% Synergy $1.78
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+34% Synergy $0.48
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+32% Synergy $0.65
Forsaken Miner Forsaken Miner
+31% Synergy $1.47
Persistent Constrictor Persistent Constrictor
+31% Synergy $1.18
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+28% Synergy $0.63
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
+28% Synergy $0.66
Gravespawn Sovereign Gravespawn Sovereign
+27% Synergy $0.23
Gempalm Polluter Gempalm Polluter
+26% Synergy $0.25
Diregraf Colossus Diregraf Colossus
+24% Synergy $3.14
Stronghold Assassin Stronghold Assassin
+24% Synergy $1.57
Zombie Master Zombie Master
+23% Synergy $1.91
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+21% Synergy $0.26
Tomb Tyrant Tomb Tyrant
+21% Synergy $2.01
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+19% Synergy $0.62
Lost Monarch of Ifnir Lost Monarch of Ifnir
+19% Synergy $2.83
Shepherd of Rot Shepherd of Rot
+19% Synergy $4.95
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+18% Synergy $16.64
Emperor of Bones Emperor of Bones
+18% Synergy $2.82
Headless Rider Headless Rider
+17% Synergy $1.17
Tetzimoc, Primal Death Tetzimoc, Primal Death
+16% Synergy $0.54
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+15% Synergy $5.05
Hex Parasite Hex Parasite
+15% Synergy $11.55
Raven of Fell Omens Raven of Fell Omens
+15% Synergy $0.08
Vizier of the Scorpion Vizier of the Scorpion
+15% Synergy $0.23
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+14% Synergy $1.96
Death-Priest of Myrkul Death-Priest of Myrkul
+14% Synergy $0.17
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+12% Synergy $10.31
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+12% Synergy $2.82
Plague Belcher Plague Belcher
+12% Synergy $0.36
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+11% Synergy $13.91
Graveborn Muse Graveborn Muse
+10% Synergy $10.63
Vengeful Dead Vengeful Dead
+9% Synergy $0.41
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+8% Synergy $1.08
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+8% Synergy $7.92
Grim Servant Grim Servant
+8% Synergy $0.13
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+7% Synergy $0.28
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+6% Synergy $0.13
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+4% Synergy $2.33
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+3% Synergy $2.27
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+1% Synergy $7.16
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
0% Synergy $13.56
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
0% Synergy $1.98
Dread Presence Dread Presence
-1% Synergy $1.72
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
-3% Synergy $0.23
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
-7% Synergy $0.16
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-8% Synergy $3.15

Instants

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

Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+28% Synergy $0.24
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+22% Synergy $0.40
Village Rites Village Rites
+21% Synergy $0.24
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+21% Synergy $0.20
Shoot the Sheriff Shoot the Sheriff
+20% Synergy $1.55
Cremate Cremate
+20% Synergy $0.10
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+18% Synergy $2.86
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+16% Synergy $2.57
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+16% Synergy $2.65
Rotten Reunion Rotten Reunion
+15% Synergy $0.12
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+14% Synergy $4.32
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+14% Synergy $0.24
Pile On Pile On
+14% Synergy $0.17
Murder Murder
+12% Synergy $0.04
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+11% Synergy $4.33
Cling to Dust Cling to Dust
+11% Synergy $0.31
Vile Rebirth Vile Rebirth
+11% Synergy $0.12
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+10% Synergy $4.97
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+10% Synergy $0.19
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+10% Synergy $0.70
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+7% Synergy $16.57
Heartless Act Heartless Act
+7% Synergy $0.14
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+7% Synergy $0.28
Malicious Affliction Malicious Affliction
+6% Synergy $1.58
You Are Already Dead You Are Already Dead
+6% Synergy $0.10
Mirrodin Avenged Mirrodin Avenged
+6% Synergy $0.13
Dismember Dismember
+5% Synergy $6.62
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+5% Synergy $1.09
Aphotic Wisps Aphotic Wisps
+5% Synergy $0.52
Long Goodbye Long Goodbye
+5% Synergy $0.28
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+4% Synergy $18.70
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+4% Synergy $0.15
Breathe Your Last Breathe Your Last
+4% Synergy $0.07
Slice from the Shadows Slice from the Shadows
+4% Synergy $0.06
Sudden Edict Sudden Edict
+4% Synergy $0.12
Stab Stab
+4% Synergy $0.11
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+4% Synergy $0.53
Bladebrand Bladebrand
+4% Synergy $0.04
Cut Down Cut Down
+3% Synergy $0.54
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+3% Synergy $0.21
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+3% Synergy $0.45
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+2% Synergy $0.06
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+2% Synergy $0.31
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $8.42
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
0% Synergy $0.13
Undying Malice Undying Malice
-1% Synergy $0.60
Feign Death Feign Death
-1% Synergy $0.77
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-2% Synergy $1.01
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-5% Synergy $11.00
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-11% Synergy $12.62

Sorceries

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

Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+19% Synergy $0.28
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+17% Synergy $0.74
Zombie Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse
+13% Synergy $0.79
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+11% Synergy $1.95
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+10% Synergy $0.41
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+10% Synergy $0.56
Dark Salvation Dark Salvation
+10% Synergy $0.29
Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+9% Synergy $0.07
Ghouls' Night Out Ghouls' Night Out
+9% Synergy $0.50
Reanimate Reanimate
+6% Synergy $5.15
Pitiless Carnage Pitiless Carnage
+6% Synergy $0.18
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+5% Synergy $8.31
Bone Splinters Bone Splinters
+4% Synergy $0.05
Final Vengeance Final Vengeance
+4% Synergy $0.08
Worthy Cost Worthy Cost
+4% Synergy $0.07
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+3% Synergy $0.18
Come Back Wrong Come Back Wrong
+3% Synergy $0.27
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+2% Synergy $0.40
Duress Duress
+2% Synergy $0.16
Thoughtseize Thoughtseize
+2% Synergy $6.46
Fell Fell
+2% Synergy $0.40
Cruelclaw's Heist Cruelclaw's Heist
+2% Synergy $0.32
Victimize Victimize
+1% Synergy $0.44
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
0% Synergy $0.40
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $4.65
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
0% Synergy $3.50
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-1% Synergy $26.13
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
-1% Synergy $14.82
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $20.12
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-2% Synergy $0.25
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $5.79
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-3% Synergy $10.83
Dread Return Dread Return
-5% Synergy $0.32
Living Death Living Death
-5% Synergy $2.37
Mutilate Mutilate
-6% Synergy $1.70
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-9% Synergy $1.72
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-11% Synergy $20.49
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-12% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+32% Synergy $12.29
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+32% Synergy $8.44
Embalmer's Tools Embalmer's Tools
+31% Synergy $0.23
Scrabbling Claws Scrabbling Claws
+28% Synergy $0.13
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+23% Synergy $0.21
Glasses of Urza Glasses of Urza
+20% Synergy $49.73
Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
+18% Synergy $4.08
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+15% Synergy $0.67
Relic of Progenitus Relic of Progenitus
+15% Synergy $4.30
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+12% Synergy $0.53
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+11% Synergy $12.61
Cursecloth Wrappings Cursecloth Wrappings
+10% Synergy $0.25
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+9% Synergy $4.94
Gisa's Favorite Shovel Gisa's Favorite Shovel
+9% Synergy $10.35
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+8% Synergy $38.03
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+6% Synergy $57.97
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+6% Synergy $1.91
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+5% Synergy $13.25
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+5% Synergy $0.89
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+4% Synergy $0.51
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+3% Synergy $8.35
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+3% Synergy $6.99
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.26
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-3% Synergy $0.84
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.54
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-6% Synergy $2.95
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-7% Synergy $4.86
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-7% Synergy $4.78
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gisa, the Hellraiser's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Attrition Attrition
+28% Synergy $19.82
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+23% Synergy $0.30
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+12% Synergy $0.66
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+7% Synergy $0.17
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+7% Synergy $6.00
Retribution of the Ancients Retribution of the Ancients
+7% Synergy $0.45
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+6% Synergy $2.48
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+5% Synergy $1.08
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+5% Synergy $0.50
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+3% Synergy $0.44
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+2% Synergy $12.37
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+2% Synergy $0.16
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+1% Synergy $20.40
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+1% Synergy $4.97
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-1% Synergy $21.30
Black Market Black Market
-2% Synergy $3.70
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-2% Synergy $6.56
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-3% Synergy $0.96
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-4% Synergy $0.26
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
-4% Synergy $15.38

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gisa, the Hellraiser to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+23% Synergy $6.53
Liliana, the Last Hope Liliana, the Last Hope
+13% Synergy $3.57
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+8% Synergy $0.48
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-3% Synergy $5.31

Utility Lands

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

Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+18% Synergy $7.50
Desert Desert
+18% Synergy $1.22
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+17% Synergy $20.05
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+16% Synergy $7.45
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+15% Synergy $0.90
Piranha Marsh Piranha Marsh
+13% Synergy $0.20
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+13% Synergy $0.23
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+10% Synergy $2.07
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $2.90
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.22
Urborg Urborg
+7% Synergy $11.15
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.64
Diamond City Diamond City
+5% Synergy $1.16
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+4% Synergy $23.25
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+3% Synergy $19.21
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $3.91
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.49
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+2% Synergy $1.06
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+2% Synergy $8.89
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
0% Synergy $1.50
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.15
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
0% Synergy $1.08
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
-1% Synergy $1.01
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-2% Synergy $0.30
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $49.13
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $35.87
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $7.25
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-3% Synergy $0.15
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
-3% Synergy $3.05
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-5% Synergy $25.99
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-5% Synergy $2.10
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-7% Synergy $12.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+46% Synergy $1.83
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+27% Synergy $4.32
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+19% Synergy $0.23
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+17% Synergy $0.87
Bandit's Haul Bandit's Haul
+17% Synergy $0.11
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.38
Bounty Board Bounty Board
+6% Synergy $0.52
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.39
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $20.31
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $8.02
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.17
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.60
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-4% Synergy $15.81
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.15

Lands

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

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+13% Synergy $0.55
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+10% Synergy $4.97
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+10% Synergy $6.80
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+8% Synergy $1.08
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+5% Synergy $1.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.21
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $35.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.26
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $8.42
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
0% Synergy $2.15
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
0% Synergy $0.42
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-1% Synergy $26.13

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