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Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
Price tag $1.12

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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

#775 Current Rank
#748 Last Week
#692 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.

Pain for All Pain for All
+5% Synergy $0.62
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+3% Synergy $0.24
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+1% Synergy $0.61
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-1% Synergy $2.18
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
-3% Synergy $17.98

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 $0.94
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+40% Synergy $12.34
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+39% Synergy $1.10
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+35% Synergy $2.89
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+34% Synergy $25.38
Starnheim Aspirant Starnheim Aspirant
+34% Synergy $8.25
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+32% Synergy $9.69
Herald of War Herald of War
+32% Synergy $2.62
Anya, Merciless Angel Anya, Merciless Angel
+28% Synergy $0.27
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+28% Synergy $3.07

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 $1.58
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+24% Synergy $1.43
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+22% Synergy $1.06
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+20% Synergy $4.54
Land Tax Land Tax
+20% Synergy $20.79
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+16% Synergy $1.85
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+8% Synergy $4.69
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $0.96
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+17% Synergy $34.30
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+7% Synergy $50.22
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $37.00
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $25.52
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $95.44
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+1% Synergy $50.95
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $82.60
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $10.63

Creatures

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

Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+25% Synergy $3.97
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+24% Synergy $5.08
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+24% Synergy $2.78
Aurelia, Exemplar of Justice Aurelia, Exemplar of Justice
+21% Synergy $1.55
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+21% Synergy $17.56
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+21% Synergy $1.78
Balefire Liege Balefire Liege
+20% Synergy $1.23
Firemane Avenger Firemane Avenger
+20% Synergy $0.22
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+20% Synergy $2.07
Archangel Avacyn Avacyn, the Purifier Archangel Avacyn
+19% Synergy $1.95
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
+17% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+17% Synergy $2.90
Basandra, Battle Seraph Basandra, Battle Seraph
+17% Synergy $2.37
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+16% Synergy $0.63
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+16% Synergy $8.40
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+15% Synergy $17.96
Sunblast Angel Sunblast Angel
+15% Synergy $0.49
Boros Reckoner Boros Reckoner
+14% Synergy $0.16
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+14% Synergy $16.58
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+14% Synergy $51.08
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+14% Synergy $1.44
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+14% Synergy $0.96
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+13% Synergy $2.99
Thraben Watcher Thraben Watcher
+13% Synergy $0.25
Heartflame Duelist Heartflame Duelist
+12% Synergy $0.17
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+12% Synergy $16.43
Akroma, Angel of Fury Akroma, Angel of Fury
+12% Synergy $0.29
Baneslayer Angel Baneslayer Angel
+12% Synergy $2.15
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+12% Synergy $0.22
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+11% Synergy $21.32
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+11% Synergy $2.37
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+11% Synergy $3.64
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+10% Synergy $2.67
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+10% Synergy $0.20
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
+10% Synergy $8.41
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+9% Synergy $14.54
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+9% Synergy $0.09
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+9% Synergy $0.19
Angel of Serenity Angel of Serenity
+9% Synergy $0.77
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+9% Synergy $0.40
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+8% Synergy $10.41
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+7% Synergy $6.87
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+5% Synergy $1.84
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+5% Synergy $0.23
Lightning, Army of One Lightning, Army of One
+5% Synergy $10.93
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+2% Synergy $0.25
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-1% Synergy $9.60
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $45.59
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-3% Synergy $0.28
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-3% Synergy $2.46

Instants

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

Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+17% Synergy $0.14
Aurelia's Fury Aurelia's Fury
+14% Synergy $1.29
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+9% Synergy $5.77
Arcbond Arcbond
+9% Synergy $0.77
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+7% Synergy $8.12
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+7% Synergy $0.13
Justice Strike Justice Strike
+7% Synergy $0.15
Seething Song Seething Song
+7% Synergy $5.85
Shock Shock
+7% Synergy $0.72
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+6% Synergy $1.01
Risk Factor Risk Factor
+5% Synergy $0.57
Orim's Thunder Orim's Thunder
+5% Synergy $0.05
Chance for Glory Chance for Glory
+4% Synergy $1.46
Reverberate Reverberate
+4% Synergy $2.03
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+3% Synergy $0.08
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $11.04
Disenchant Disenchant
+3% Synergy $0.17
Gideon's Sacrifice Gideon's Sacrifice
+3% Synergy $0.15
Take the Bait Take the Bait
+2% Synergy $0.58
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
+2% Synergy $0.63
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+2% Synergy $1.36
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+2% Synergy $0.90
Olórin's Searing Light Olórin's Searing Light
+2% Synergy $2.13
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+1% Synergy $0.59
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.10
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $17.03
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
0% Synergy $3.24
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.20
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-1% Synergy $0.34
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-2% Synergy $1.07
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $0.70
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-3% Synergy $0.86
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-4% Synergy $0.50
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.38
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-4% Synergy $6.18
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-6% Synergy $4.99
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $0.73

Sorceries

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

Earthquake Earthquake
+26% Synergy $0.78
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+14% Synergy $2.26
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+10% Synergy $1.99
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+10% Synergy $0.30
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+9% Synergy $3.74
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $4.03
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+8% Synergy $0.25
Entreat the Angels Entreat the Angels
+8% Synergy $0.32
Defy Death Defy Death
+8% Synergy $0.19
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.38
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+7% Synergy $4.02
Solar Blaze Solar Blaze
+7% Synergy $0.25
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+7% Synergy $0.77
Boltwave Boltwave
+6% Synergy $2.26
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+6% Synergy $0.25
Deafening Clarion Deafening Clarion
+5% Synergy $0.20
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+5% Synergy $1.34
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+5% Synergy $9.90
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+5% Synergy $0.76
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+5% Synergy $0.73
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+5% Synergy $5.97
Anger of the Gods Anger of the Gods
+5% Synergy $0.47
Browbeat Browbeat
+5% Synergy $0.46
Molten Disaster Molten Disaster
+5% Synergy $0.44
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+4% Synergy $0.93
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+4% Synergy $1.24
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+3% Synergy $0.27
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+3% Synergy $0.29
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+3% Synergy $0.05
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+1% Synergy $0.28
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+1% Synergy $0.30
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
0% Synergy $2.46
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
-1% Synergy $0.31
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
-1% Synergy $0.26
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
-7% Synergy $9.03

Utility Artifacts

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

Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+17% Synergy $3.26
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+17% Synergy $12.39
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+15% Synergy $3.27
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+11% Synergy $7.33
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+9% Synergy $12.57
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+9% Synergy $3.12
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+7% Synergy $3.26
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+7% Synergy $0.56
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+6% Synergy $2.35
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+5% Synergy $5.35
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+4% Synergy $26.35
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+3% Synergy $4.59
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+3% Synergy $3.48
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $5.28
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+2% Synergy $5.90
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+1% Synergy $3.60
Sunforger Sunforger
0% Synergy $3.12
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.26
Embercleave Embercleave
0% Synergy $8.62
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
0% Synergy $42.43
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
-1% Synergy $8.64
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-2% Synergy $18.49
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
-2% Synergy $19.04
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
-3% Synergy $35.57
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
-3% Synergy $0.99
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-4% Synergy $34.22
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
-4% Synergy $10.13
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-7% Synergy $2.24

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 $0.94
City on Fire City on Fire
+21% Synergy $7.34
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+17% Synergy $9.60
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+16% Synergy $5.59
Manabarbs Manabarbs
+16% Synergy $3.99
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+14% Synergy $6.05
Repercussion Repercussion
+14% Synergy $5.97
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+13% Synergy $0.73
True Conviction True Conviction
+13% Synergy $4.08
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+8% Synergy $4.41
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+7% Synergy $12.18
Spellshock Spellshock
+7% Synergy $4.75
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+7% Synergy $0.98
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+6% Synergy $0.42
Pariah Pariah
+6% Synergy $1.39
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+6% Synergy $0.30
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+5% Synergy $4.35
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+5% Synergy $1.25
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+5% Synergy $10.34
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+5% Synergy $1.14
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $24.73
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+3% Synergy $5.68
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+3% Synergy $3.36
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+3% Synergy $1.52
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+2% Synergy $0.80
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+2% Synergy $4.01
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+1% Synergy $1.13
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+1% Synergy $19.45
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
-1% Synergy $0.25
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-1% Synergy $0.74
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
-6% Synergy $7.10
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-11% Synergy $1.72

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 $4.03
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+9% Synergy $7.66
Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+7% Synergy $8.25
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+4% Synergy $0.27

Utility Lands

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

Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+22% Synergy $1.60
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+14% Synergy $0.15
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+11% Synergy $0.18
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+9% Synergy $16.80
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+7% Synergy $35.89
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+6% Synergy $0.21
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.76
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+5% Synergy $0.49
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+4% Synergy $0.11
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+3% Synergy $9.32
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.85
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.09
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
0% Synergy $0.31
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
0% Synergy $0.18
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-1% Synergy $4.66
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.59
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-2% Synergy $0.23
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $3.53
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-4% Synergy $0.18
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+17% Synergy $0.17
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+15% Synergy $2.70
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+13% Synergy $1.13
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+7% Synergy $0.31
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+7% Synergy $0.20
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+6% Synergy $0.15
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+6% Synergy $2.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.24
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+5% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.21
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+4% Synergy $0.83
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.15
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.28
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+2% Synergy $0.66
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.27
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $4.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.52
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-10% Synergy $0.27

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 $0.04
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+13% Synergy $0.15
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+11% Synergy $0.18
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.07
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $34.92
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.18
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+5% Synergy $0.19
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+5% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+4% Synergy $0.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.21
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+4% Synergy $0.08
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+3% Synergy $0.11
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $11.04
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.31
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+1% Synergy $0.59
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+1% Synergy $1.46
Plateau Plateau
+1% Synergy $326.19
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.06
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-1% Synergy $7.76
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-1% Synergy $5.31
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $5.01
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-2% Synergy $0.27
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-2% Synergy $11.51
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-2% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.30
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $26.74
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-5% Synergy $3.29
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-5% Synergy $2.68
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-6% Synergy $8.65
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-6% Synergy $0.20
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.14
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-8% Synergy $0.43
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-9% Synergy $9.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.27
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-12% Synergy $0.27

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