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Gisela, the Broken Blade
Price tag $21.22

Legendary Creature — Angel Horror

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Angels 28% Lifegain 19% Eldrazi 7% Equipment 6% Flying 5%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Gisela, the Broken Blade's Angels builds — cards that lean hardest into the Angels theme.

Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+89% Synergy $4.09
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+87% Synergy $0.66
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+70% Synergy $4.80
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+67% Synergy $0.93
Starnheim Aspirant Starnheim Aspirant
+67% Synergy $8.60
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+64% Synergy $2.70
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+61% Synergy $0.46
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+60% Synergy $8.31
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+56% Synergy $2.26
Thalia's Lancers Thalia's Lancers
+55% Synergy $0.50

Top Cards

The staple cards most Gisela, the Broken Blade Angels decks run as their core.

Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+55% Synergy $4.36
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+54% Synergy $3.07
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+54% Synergy $9.13
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+53% Synergy $59.65
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+53% Synergy $5.27
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+52% Synergy $3.08
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+44% Synergy $5.94
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+22% Synergy $5.81
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+17% Synergy $1.35
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+9% Synergy $1.52

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Gisela, the Broken Blade Angels game on their own.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+12% Synergy $48.18
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+7% Synergy $61.19
Farewell Farewell
+3% Synergy $6.08
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $115.22
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $134.99
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $35.35

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Angels plan in Gisela, the Broken Blade decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Bishop of Wings Bishop of Wings
+51% Synergy $3.78
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+48% Synergy $0.23
Breathkeeper Seraph Breathkeeper Seraph
+47% Synergy $1.51
Sunblast Angel Sunblast Angel
+42% Synergy $0.62
Angelic Field Marshal Angelic Field Marshal
+41% Synergy $2.66
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+40% Synergy $7.97
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+39% Synergy $28.65
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+39% Synergy $0.23
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+38% Synergy $0.63
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+35% Synergy $29.88
Shattered Angel Shattered Angel
+32% Synergy $1.26
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+31% Synergy $0.58
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+28% Synergy $1.18
Angel of Finality Angel of Finality
+28% Synergy $0.22
Angel of Serenity Angel of Serenity
+28% Synergy $1.32
Herald of War Herald of War
+28% Synergy $2.82
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+27% Synergy $29.45
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+24% Synergy $0.97
Serra's Emissary Serra's Emissary
+23% Synergy $8.33
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+22% Synergy $0.29
Arden Angel Arden Angel
+22% Synergy $9.33
Herald of Eternal Dawn Herald of Eternal Dawn
+21% Synergy $1.09
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+19% Synergy $0.55
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+18% Synergy $19.82
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+17% Synergy $0.39
Steel Seraph Steel Seraph
+17% Synergy $1.21
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+15% Synergy $2.37
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+15% Synergy $0.55
Dawnbreak Reclaimer Dawnbreak Reclaimer
+14% Synergy $0.99
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+12% Synergy $0.38
Enduring Angel Angelic Enforcer Enduring Angel
+11% Synergy $2.32
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+10% Synergy $0.38
Wojek Investigator Wojek Investigator
+10% Synergy $0.29
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
+9% Synergy $3.92
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+8% Synergy $0.28
Baneslayer Angel Baneslayer Angel
+8% Synergy $2.95
Angelic Arbiter Angelic Arbiter
+7% Synergy $4.19
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+7% Synergy $9.66
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+6% Synergy $10.08
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+6% Synergy $2.12
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
+5% Synergy $10.82
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+4% Synergy $17.30
Thraben Watcher Thraben Watcher
+4% Synergy $0.35
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+2% Synergy $57.59
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
0% Synergy $16.22
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-1% Synergy $1.91
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-4% Synergy $0.36
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-5% Synergy $12.10
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-8% Synergy $4.39
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-11% Synergy $5.35

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Gisela, the Broken Blade's Angels deck ahead.

Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+32% Synergy $0.25
Brought Back Brought Back
+17% Synergy $1.50
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+8% Synergy $4.59
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+8% Synergy $2.43
Divine Resilience Divine Resilience
+8% Synergy $0.25
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+7% Synergy $2.97
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+7% Synergy $28.85
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+7% Synergy $0.29
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+6% Synergy $3.10
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+5% Synergy $0.39
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+5% Synergy $0.29
Luminous Rebuke Luminous Rebuke
+5% Synergy $0.14
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $20.92
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+4% Synergy $7.22
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+4% Synergy $9.99
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+4% Synergy $0.27
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+3% Synergy $5.56
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+3% Synergy $0.18
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+3% Synergy $13.96
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $8.86
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+2% Synergy $1.36
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+1% Synergy $0.99
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+1% Synergy $0.47
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+1% Synergy $3.03
Disenchant Disenchant
0% Synergy $0.09
Return to Dust Return to Dust
0% Synergy $0.28
Get Lost Get Lost
0% Synergy $3.36
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-1% Synergy $15.83
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $0.77
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $1.95
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-2% Synergy $0.40
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-2% Synergy $4.53
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-3% Synergy $1.44

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Angels game plan forward for Gisela, the Broken Blade.

Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+34% Synergy $0.33
Entreat the Angels Entreat the Angels
+32% Synergy $0.40
Austere Command Austere Command
+28% Synergy $0.40
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+28% Synergy $0.25
Defy Death Defy Death
+15% Synergy $0.33
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+13% Synergy $3.91
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+8% Synergy $0.23
Resurrection Resurrection
+7% Synergy $0.23
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+5% Synergy $1.77
Winnowing Winnowing
+5% Synergy $0.37
Remember the Fallen Remember the Fallen
+5% Synergy $0.13
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+3% Synergy $5.04
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+3% Synergy $1.20
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.33
Single Combat Single Combat
+2% Synergy $0.51
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+2% Synergy $1.42
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+1% Synergy $10.06
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $4.51
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-1% Synergy $0.70
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-3% Synergy $12.86
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-4% Synergy $0.31
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-4% Synergy $3.18
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-5% Synergy $0.33
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-6% Synergy $0.36

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Gisela, the Broken Blade Angels decks.

Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+50% Synergy $19.19
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+42% Synergy $4.63
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+31% Synergy $4.52
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+30% Synergy $45.71
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+30% Synergy $2.74
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+28% Synergy $2.49
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+26% Synergy $2.28
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+26% Synergy $0.31
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+25% Synergy $0.33
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+24% Synergy $5.20
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+22% Synergy $5.10
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+21% Synergy $5.63
The Seriema The Seriema
+14% Synergy $1.24
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+11% Synergy $5.94
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+10% Synergy $1.18
Mazemind Tome Mazemind Tome
+10% Synergy $0.19
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+9% Synergy $2.86
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+9% Synergy $1.86
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+8% Synergy $18.54
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+7% Synergy $10.62
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+6% Synergy $19.99
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+6% Synergy $40.84
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+6% Synergy $1.90
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+5% Synergy $14.36
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+5% Synergy $0.69
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+5% Synergy $13.83
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+5% Synergy $2.58
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+4% Synergy $5.81
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+3% Synergy $23.98
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+2% Synergy $6.25
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+2% Synergy $9.76
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.95
Shadowspear Shadowspear
0% Synergy $34.19
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
0% Synergy $18.33
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
0% Synergy $0.37
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $4.67
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-3% Synergy $31.91

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Angels strategy in Gisela, the Broken Blade decks.

War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+35% Synergy $2.51
Kindred Boon Kindred Boon
+31% Synergy $0.32
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+21% Synergy $0.49
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+12% Synergy $18.47
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+12% Synergy $0.31
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+11% Synergy $2.42
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+11% Synergy $0.24
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+8% Synergy $0.57
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+6% Synergy $0.54
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+5% Synergy $20.95
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+5% Synergy $1.04
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $17.50
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $25.11
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+2% Synergy $11.57
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+1% Synergy $7.28
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $0.91
True Conviction True Conviction
-2% Synergy $4.38
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $9.37
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-4% Synergy $5.79
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-5% Synergy $5.63
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-8% Synergy $4.44
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-8% Synergy $0.76

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Gisela, the Broken Blade's Angels game plan.

Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+21% Synergy $7.37
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+14% Synergy $7.36
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+2% Synergy $4.10

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Gisela, the Broken Blade Angels decks.

Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+55% Synergy $1.42
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+38% Synergy $0.71
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+37% Synergy $5.95
War Room War Room
+25% Synergy $5.79
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+25% Synergy $53.41
Karoo Karoo
+23% Synergy $1.14
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+20% Synergy $0.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+12% Synergy $0.26
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+9% Synergy $0.38
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+6% Synergy $28.42
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+6% Synergy $0.31
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+5% Synergy $6.89
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+4% Synergy $0.22
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+4% Synergy $2.40
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+4% Synergy $22.14
Faceless Haven Faceless Haven
+4% Synergy $0.35
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.34
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+2% Synergy $0.21
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+2% Synergy $3.38
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $9.73
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+1% Synergy $3.12
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy $0.43
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $17.73
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-1% Synergy $0.33
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.30
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.59
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $3.52
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-8% Synergy $0.25

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Gisela, the Broken Blade's Angels strategy.

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+24% Synergy $0.31
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+14% Synergy $0.29
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+14% Synergy $2.50
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+14% Synergy $0.30
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+11% Synergy $28.49
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+10% Synergy $4.93
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+9% Synergy $3.72
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.89
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+8% Synergy $12.93
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $1.55
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+6% Synergy $4.08
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $4.34
White Lotus Tile White Lotus Tile
+4% Synergy $4.58
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $0.57
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.89
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $2.59

Lands

The mana base behind Gisela, the Broken Blade's Angels decks.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+38% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+28% Synergy $0.37
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+14% Synergy $0.39
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+9% Synergy $51.14
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+8% Synergy $2.43
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $1.11
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.33
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $4.51
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.25
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-12% Synergy $4.73
Plains Plains
-14% Synergy $0.09

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gisela, the Broken Blade: Angels.

Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Radiant, Serra Archangel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Radiant, Serra Archangel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Radiant, Serra Archangel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Folk Hero Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Folk Hero
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Haunted One Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Haunted One
Avacyn, Guardian Angel Avacyn, Guardian Angel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ravos, Soultender Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ravos, Soultender
Radiant, Serra Archangel Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Radiant, Serra Archangel // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
Parhelion II Parhelion II
Linvala, the Preserver Linvala, the Preserver
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Radiant, Serra Archangel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Jeska, Thrice Reborn Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Kodama of the East Tree Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Kodama of the East Tree
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Vial Smasher the Fierce Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
Sigarda, Font of Blessings Sigarda, Font of Blessings
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Noble Heritage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Noble Heritage
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Tymna the Weaver Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Tymna the Weaver
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Radiant, Serra Archangel Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Radiant, Serra Archangel Ravos, Soultender Radiant, Serra Archangel // Ravos, Soultender
Radiant, Serra Archangel Vial Smasher the Fierce Radiant, Serra Archangel // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Sengir, the Dark Baron Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Inspiring Leader Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Inspiring Leader
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix