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Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
Price tag $2.43

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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

#916 Current Rank
#940 Last Week
#738 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.

The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+1% Synergy $1.58
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+1% Synergy $21.33
Combustion Man Combustion Man
+1% Synergy $0.15
Twin Blades Twin Blades
+1% Synergy $0.12
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-2% Synergy $2.40

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 $0.93
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+39% Synergy $11.39
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+38% Synergy $2.52
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+35% Synergy $2.91
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+35% Synergy $28.65
Starnheim Aspirant Starnheim Aspirant
+33% Synergy $5.46
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+32% Synergy $13.74
Herald of War Herald of War
+32% Synergy $2.69
Anya, Merciless Angel Anya, Merciless Angel
+28% Synergy $0.27
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+28% Synergy $2.94

Top Cards

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

Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+25% Synergy $3.80
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+25% Synergy $1.04
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+21% Synergy $1.28
Land Tax Land Tax
+20% Synergy $20.00
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+19% Synergy $3.86
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+16% Synergy $1.53
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+8% Synergy $4.82
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.20
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.71
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+16% Synergy $44.01
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+7% Synergy $46.24
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $30.49
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $30.76
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $89.88
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $91.84
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $9.60

Creatures

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

Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+25% Synergy $3.69
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+23% Synergy $5.76
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+23% Synergy $3.59
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+22% Synergy $1.79
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+21% Synergy $1.72
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+21% Synergy $16.64
Balefire Liege Balefire Liege
+20% Synergy $1.88
Aurelia, Exemplar of Justice Aurelia, Exemplar of Justice
+20% Synergy $1.34
Firemane Avenger Firemane Avenger
+19% Synergy $0.26
Archangel Avacyn Avacyn, the Purifier Archangel Avacyn
+19% Synergy $2.32
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+17% Synergy $0.79
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
+17% Synergy $0.27
Basandra, Battle Seraph Basandra, Battle Seraph
+17% Synergy $2.45
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+16% Synergy $5.58
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+16% Synergy $8.72
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+15% Synergy $19.51
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+15% Synergy $48.71
Sunblast Angel Sunblast Angel
+15% Synergy $0.53
Boros Reckoner Boros Reckoner
+14% Synergy $0.14
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+14% Synergy $2.98
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+14% Synergy $1.08
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+13% Synergy $19.07
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+13% Synergy $4.50
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+13% Synergy $0.16
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+12% Synergy $16.65
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+12% Synergy $3.41
Thraben Watcher Thraben Watcher
+12% Synergy $0.24
Baneslayer Angel Baneslayer Angel
+12% Synergy $2.62
Akroma, Angel of Fury Akroma, Angel of Fury
+12% Synergy $0.24
Heartflame Duelist Heartflame Duelist
+11% Synergy $0.17
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+11% Synergy $3.55
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+10% Synergy $23.14
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
+10% Synergy $7.30
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+10% Synergy $0.17
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+9% Synergy $12.93
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+9% Synergy $0.08
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+9% Synergy $0.16
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+9% Synergy $0.40
Angel of Serenity Angel of Serenity
+9% Synergy $1.32
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+8% Synergy $9.19
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+8% Synergy $4.40
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+7% Synergy $6.45
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+6% Synergy $0.22
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+5% Synergy $1.89
Lightning, Army of One Lightning, Army of One
+5% Synergy $5.71
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+2% Synergy $0.20
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-1% Synergy $7.43
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $42.73
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-2% Synergy $0.20
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-3% Synergy $2.57

Instants

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

Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+18% Synergy $0.14
Aurelia's Fury Aurelia's Fury
+13% Synergy $1.34
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+9% Synergy $5.25
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $9.22
Arcbond Arcbond
+8% Synergy $1.14
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+7% Synergy $0.06
Justice Strike Justice Strike
+7% Synergy $0.11
Seething Song Seething Song
+7% Synergy $8.04
Shock Shock
+6% Synergy $0.03
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+6% Synergy $1.41
Orim's Thunder Orim's Thunder
+5% Synergy $0.06
Risk Factor Risk Factor
+5% Synergy $0.46
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $11.77
Chance for Glory Chance for Glory
+4% Synergy $1.45
Reverberate Reverberate
+4% Synergy $2.31
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+3% Synergy $0.10
Disenchant Disenchant
+3% Synergy $0.14
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+3% Synergy $0.60
Olórin's Searing Light Olórin's Searing Light
+3% Synergy $2.00
Gideon's Sacrifice Gideon's Sacrifice
+3% Synergy $0.12
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
+2% Synergy $0.69
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+2% Synergy $2.97
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+1% Synergy $0.48
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.13
Take the Bait Take the Bait
+1% Synergy $1.12
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $14.89
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $48.80
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
0% Synergy $3.79
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-1% Synergy $1.12
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.19
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-1% Synergy $0.37
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $0.72
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-3% Synergy $0.75
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-4% Synergy $0.38
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.30
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-4% Synergy $7.82
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.61
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-6% Synergy $5.84
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $0.96

Sorceries

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

Earthquake Earthquake
+26% Synergy $0.77
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+13% Synergy $2.70
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+10% Synergy $0.38
Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy $3.39
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+9% Synergy $1.55
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+8% Synergy $2.26
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+8% Synergy $3.03
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+8% Synergy $0.17
Defy Death Defy Death
+8% Synergy $0.29
Entreat the Angels Entreat the Angels
+8% Synergy $0.19
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.27
Solar Blaze Solar Blaze
+7% Synergy $0.28
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+7% Synergy $0.90
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+6% Synergy $0.74
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+6% Synergy $0.17
Deafening Clarion Deafening Clarion
+5% Synergy $0.25
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+5% Synergy $8.65
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+5% Synergy $0.78
Boltwave Boltwave
+5% Synergy $2.47
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+5% Synergy $1.16
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+5% Synergy $9.17
Anger of the Gods Anger of the Gods
+5% Synergy $0.46
Browbeat Browbeat
+5% Synergy $0.33
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+4% Synergy $1.57
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+4% Synergy $1.23
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+3% Synergy $0.32
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+3% Synergy $0.23
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+3% Synergy $0.10
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+2% Synergy $0.15
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+1% Synergy $0.26
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+1% Synergy $5.88
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
0% Synergy $0.40
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
-1% Synergy $3.89
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
-1% Synergy $0.30
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
-7% Synergy $7.66

Utility Artifacts

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

Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+18% Synergy $3.89
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+17% Synergy $13.29
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+14% Synergy $3.38
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+11% Synergy $9.75
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+9% Synergy $3.70
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+8% Synergy $8.28
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+7% Synergy $0.61
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+6% Synergy $3.56
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+6% Synergy $2.48
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+5% Synergy $29.23
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+5% Synergy $5.66
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+4% Synergy $4.44
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $5.38
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+3% Synergy $3.44
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+2% Synergy $3.83
Sunforger Sunforger
+1% Synergy $3.43
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+1% Synergy $43.68
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+1% Synergy $4.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.19
Embercleave Embercleave
0% Synergy $9.33
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
-1% Synergy $9.33
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
-1% Synergy $17.47
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-2% Synergy $19.89
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
-3% Synergy $37.91
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
-3% Synergy $1.55
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-4% Synergy $36.41
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
-4% Synergy $9.46
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-7% Synergy $2.34

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
+27% Synergy $1.77
City on Fire City on Fire
+19% Synergy $8.73
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+16% Synergy $9.36
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+16% Synergy $5.65
Repercussion Repercussion
+15% Synergy $6.54
Manabarbs Manabarbs
+15% Synergy $4.35
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+14% Synergy $4.69
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+13% Synergy $0.61
True Conviction True Conviction
+13% Synergy $4.27
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+8% Synergy $2.06
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+7% Synergy $15.52
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+7% Synergy $1.48
Spellshock Spellshock
+7% Synergy $3.37
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+6% Synergy $0.47
Pariah Pariah
+6% Synergy $1.50
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+6% Synergy $0.27
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+5% Synergy $4.41
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+5% Synergy $1.80
Pain for All Pain for All
+5% Synergy $0.49
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+5% Synergy $10.31
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+5% Synergy $1.06
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $26.05
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+3% Synergy $5.80
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+3% Synergy $7.94
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $1.80
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+2% Synergy $0.83
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+2% Synergy $2.24
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+1% Synergy $1.25
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+1% Synergy $17.30
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
0% Synergy $0.67
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
-1% Synergy $0.31
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
-6% Synergy $5.49
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-11% Synergy $1.65

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 $2.86
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+9% Synergy $6.64
Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+7% Synergy $8.03
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+4% Synergy $0.24

Utility Lands

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

Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+22% Synergy $1.73
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+13% Synergy $0.11
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+11% Synergy $0.17
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+9% Synergy $18.39
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+7% Synergy $0.18
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+7% Synergy $38.24
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+6% Synergy $0.52
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $4.93
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+4% Synergy $0.14
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+3% Synergy $10.11
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $4.92
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.05
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.14
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
-1% Synergy $0.57
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.26
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-2% Synergy $3.51
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-2% Synergy $0.15
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.10
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-4% Synergy $0.19
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+17% Synergy $0.15
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+15% Synergy $3.16
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+12% Synergy $0.83
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+8% Synergy $0.32
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+7% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.17
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+5% Synergy $0.07
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $2.58
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+5% Synergy $0.29
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+4% Synergy $1.02
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+3% Synergy $0.41
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.15
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.23
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.26
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $5.85
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.92
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-9% Synergy $0.25

Lands

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

Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+13% Synergy $0.07
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+12% Synergy $0.18
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+12% Synergy $0.16
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.07
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+7% Synergy $34.93
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+6% Synergy $0.10
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+5% Synergy $0.10
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.11
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $11.77
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+4% Synergy $0.06
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+4% Synergy $0.19
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+3% Synergy $0.13
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+2% Synergy $1.06
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.31
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+1% Synergy $0.48
Plateau Plateau
+1% Synergy $325.65
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+1% Synergy $5.88
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.10
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
0% Synergy $4.91
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.08
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-1% Synergy $2.30
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.69
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
-1% Synergy $0.20
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-2% Synergy $7.74
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-2% Synergy $13.78
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.20
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-3% Synergy $0.19
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-4% Synergy $0.17
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $24.24
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.61
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-5% Synergy $2.88
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-5% Synergy $2.30
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-6% Synergy $8.34
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-6% Synergy $0.13
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.15
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-8% Synergy $0.39
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-9% Synergy $7.02
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.14
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-13% Synergy $0.19

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