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Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
Price tag $4.29

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Boros

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

#833 Current Rank
#886 Last Week
#779 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Gisela, Blade of Goldnight.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gisela, Blade of Goldnight decks.

Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+5% Synergy $1.66
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+2% Synergy $0.66
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+2% Synergy $0.34
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+1% Synergy $23.27
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
0% Synergy $17.77

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gisela, Blade of Goldnight's abilities and overall game plan.

Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+41% Synergy $0.50
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+39% Synergy $7.28
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+37% Synergy $2.63
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+36% Synergy $1.23
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+35% Synergy $31.06
Starnheim Aspirant Starnheim Aspirant
+32% Synergy $7.93
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+31% Synergy $21.82
Herald of War Herald of War
+31% Synergy $3.73
Anya, Merciless Angel Anya, Merciless Angel
+30% Synergy $0.40
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+28% Synergy $4.35

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gisela, Blade of Goldnight decks.

Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+28% Synergy $1.65
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+26% Synergy $4.99
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+21% Synergy $2.95
Land Tax Land Tax
+20% Synergy $25.63
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+17% Synergy $4.56
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+15% Synergy $0.74
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+9% Synergy $3.75
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.85
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $1.37

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+15% Synergy $49.53
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $7.19
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+7% Synergy $51.58
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+3% Synergy $43.27
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $32.30
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $111.70
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $106.65
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $13.71

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gisela, Blade of Goldnight's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+25% Synergy $4.44
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+23% Synergy $7.28
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+23% Synergy $3.75
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+23% Synergy $4.76
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+22% Synergy $1.91
Aurelia, Exemplar of Justice Aurelia, Exemplar of Justice
+21% Synergy $1.70
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+21% Synergy $18.58
Balefire Liege Balefire Liege
+20% Synergy $2.76
Firemane Avenger Firemane Avenger
+20% Synergy $0.34
Archangel Avacyn Avacyn, the Purifier Archangel Avacyn
+19% Synergy $2.84
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+16% Synergy $1.80
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
+16% Synergy $0.37
Basandra, Battle Seraph Basandra, Battle Seraph
+16% Synergy $2.97
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+16% Synergy $9.72
Boros Reckoner Boros Reckoner
+15% Synergy $0.29
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+15% Synergy $24.24
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+15% Synergy $6.24
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+14% Synergy $53.70
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+14% Synergy $5.36
Sunblast Angel Sunblast Angel
+14% Synergy $0.56
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+14% Synergy $0.24
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+13% Synergy $5.24
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+13% Synergy $1.30
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+12% Synergy $6.21
Thraben Watcher Thraben Watcher
+12% Synergy $0.35
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+12% Synergy $21.01
Akroma, Angel of Fury Akroma, Angel of Fury
+12% Synergy $0.32
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+11% Synergy $26.34
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+11% Synergy $28.02
Baneslayer Angel Baneslayer Angel
+11% Synergy $2.91
Heartflame Duelist Heartflame Duelist
+10% Synergy $0.28
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+10% Synergy $2.76
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+10% Synergy $0.32
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+10% Synergy $0.32
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+9% Synergy $13.32
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+9% Synergy $0.24
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+9% Synergy $0.15
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
+9% Synergy $10.53
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+8% Synergy $15.62
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+8% Synergy $5.19
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+7% Synergy $5.86
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+6% Synergy $0.38
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+5% Synergy $4.80
Lightning, Army of One Lightning, Army of One
+4% Synergy $8.94
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+3% Synergy $0.45
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.30
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
0% Synergy $12.99
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $53.73
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-2% Synergy $0.33
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-3% Synergy $3.24

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gisela, Blade of Goldnight safe.

Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+17% Synergy $0.29
Aurelia's Fury Aurelia's Fury
+13% Synergy $2.55
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+9% Synergy $7.18
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $15.89
Arcbond Arcbond
+8% Synergy $1.72
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+7% Synergy $0.17
Seething Song Seething Song
+7% Synergy $12.99
Justice Strike Justice Strike
+7% Synergy $0.23
Shock Shock
+6% Synergy $0.18
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+6% Synergy $3.71
Orim's Thunder Orim's Thunder
+5% Synergy $0.04
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $13.37
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+4% Synergy $2.38
Chance for Glory Chance for Glory
+4% Synergy $1.64
Reverberate Reverberate
+4% Synergy $2.86
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+3% Synergy $0.27
Disenchant Disenchant
+3% Synergy $0.11
Gideon's Sacrifice Gideon's Sacrifice
+3% Synergy $0.18
Abrade Abrade
+2% Synergy $0.15
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
+2% Synergy $0.87
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+2% Synergy $3.44
Olórin's Searing Light Olórin's Searing Light
+2% Synergy $1.91
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+1% Synergy $0.52
Take the Bait Take the Bait
+1% Synergy $5.45
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
0% Synergy $2.20
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $18.36
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $66.45
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
0% Synergy $4.22
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-1% Synergy $0.43
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.90
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $0.99
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-2% Synergy $1.22
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-4% Synergy $0.51
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-4% Synergy $6.66
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.37
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $1.28
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-6% Synergy $6.43

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gisela, Blade of Goldnight's game plan and control the board.

Earthquake Earthquake
+26% Synergy $0.64
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+13% Synergy $3.09
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+10% Synergy $0.44
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+9% Synergy $1.69
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+8% Synergy $2.56
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+8% Synergy $3.59
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+8% Synergy $0.29
Defy Death Defy Death
+8% Synergy $0.29
Entreat the Angels Entreat the Angels
+8% Synergy $0.35
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.43
Solar Blaze Solar Blaze
+7% Synergy $0.34
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+6% Synergy $1.02
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+6% Synergy $0.33
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+5% Synergy $0.72
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+5% Synergy $10.09
Boltwave Boltwave
+5% Synergy $1.96
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+5% Synergy $8.11
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+5% Synergy $1.45
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+5% Synergy $12.28
Anger of the Gods Anger of the Gods
+5% Synergy $0.41
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+4% Synergy $3.97
Deafening Clarion Deafening Clarion
+4% Synergy $0.38
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+4% Synergy $1.09
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+3% Synergy $0.34
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+3% Synergy $0.31
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+3% Synergy $0.16
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+2% Synergy $0.31
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+1% Synergy $0.37
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
0% Synergy $0.30
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
0% Synergy $6.17
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
-1% Synergy $0.35
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
-7% Synergy $9.47

Utility Artifacts

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

Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+18% Synergy $4.85
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+17% Synergy $22.37
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+14% Synergy $4.92
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+11% Synergy $11.96
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+9% Synergy $4.65
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+8% Synergy $10.91
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+7% Synergy $0.63
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+6% Synergy $4.46
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+5% Synergy $3.24
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+4% Synergy $5.71
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+4% Synergy $30.72
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+3% Synergy $4.34
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $8.56
Sunforger Sunforger
+1% Synergy $3.37
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.28
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+1% Synergy $5.41
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+1% Synergy $5.46
Embercleave Embercleave
0% Synergy $9.63
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
0% Synergy $49.85
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
-1% Synergy $7.94
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
-1% Synergy $19.79
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-3% Synergy $28.23
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-3% Synergy $39.36
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
-3% Synergy $40.21
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
-4% Synergy $10.44
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-6% Synergy $3.99

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gisela, Blade of Goldnight's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+28% Synergy $3.66
City on Fire City on Fire
+18% Synergy $12.25
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+15% Synergy $5.86
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+15% Synergy $13.78
Repercussion Repercussion
+15% Synergy $7.11
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+15% Synergy $5.81
Manabarbs Manabarbs
+15% Synergy $4.86
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+14% Synergy $0.35
True Conviction True Conviction
+13% Synergy $4.88
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+8% Synergy $0.88
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+7% Synergy $16.70
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+6% Synergy $1.29
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+6% Synergy $2.34
Pariah Pariah
+6% Synergy $2.23
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+6% Synergy $1.62
Spellshock Spellshock
+6% Synergy $2.74
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+5% Synergy $5.29
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+5% Synergy $12.52
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+5% Synergy $0.40
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+5% Synergy $1.71
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $29.01
Pain for All Pain for All
+4% Synergy $0.73
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+3% Synergy $7.86
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+3% Synergy $8.72
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $2.62
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+2% Synergy $0.89
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+2% Synergy $4.96
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+1% Synergy $2.52
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+1% Synergy $27.96
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
0% Synergy $1.09
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
-1% Synergy $0.41
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
-5% Synergy $6.18
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-10% Synergy $1.88

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gisela, Blade of Goldnight to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+12% Synergy $2.95
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+9% Synergy $7.60
Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+6% Synergy $9.91
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+4% Synergy $0.31

Utility Lands

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

Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+22% Synergy $1.67
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+13% Synergy $0.30
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+12% Synergy $0.30
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+9% Synergy $22.56
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+8% Synergy $0.28
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $43.73
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+5% Synergy $0.26
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+5% Synergy $1.13
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.44
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+3% Synergy $11.01
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $9.15
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.27
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.21
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-1% Synergy $5.99
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
-1% Synergy $0.52
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-1% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.70
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-3% Synergy $0.26
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.92
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+17% Synergy $0.31
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+15% Synergy $3.80
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+12% Synergy $0.86
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+8% Synergy $0.33
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+7% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.01
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.30
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+5% Synergy $0.31
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $0.83
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+5% Synergy $0.67
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+4% Synergy $0.44
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.19
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.32
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.25
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.06
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $3.98
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-8% Synergy $0.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gisela, Blade of Goldnight decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+13% Synergy $0.19
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+13% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+12% Synergy $0.19
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.22
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $48.99
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+6% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.28
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.30
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+6% Synergy $0.28
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $13.37
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+4% Synergy $0.07
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+4% Synergy $0.33
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+3% Synergy $0.30
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.34
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+2% Synergy $1.03
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+1% Synergy $0.52
Plateau Plateau
+1% Synergy $331.42
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.21
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-1% Synergy $5.81
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $2.56
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-2% Synergy $10.79
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-2% Synergy $15.45
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.23
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-3% Synergy $0.35
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-4% Synergy $0.37
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $29.10
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-4% Synergy $3.60
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-4% Synergy $1.72
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-5% Synergy $2.91
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-6% Synergy $10.53
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-6% Synergy $0.28
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.33
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-8% Synergy $0.38
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.29
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-10% Synergy $13.49
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-13% Synergy $0.31

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