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Gisela, the Broken Blade
Price tag $19.84

Legendary Creature — Angel Horror

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Angels 29% Lifegain 20% Eldrazi 7% Equipment 7% 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 $4.25
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+87% Synergy $0.56
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+70% Synergy $4.46
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+67% Synergy $0.77
Starnheim Aspirant Starnheim Aspirant
+67% Synergy $9.33
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+64% Synergy $3.59
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+61% Synergy $0.46
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+60% Synergy $8.24
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+56% Synergy $2.92
Thalia's Lancers Thalia's Lancers
+55% Synergy $0.46

Top Cards

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

Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+55% Synergy $2.34
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+54% Synergy $3.03
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+54% Synergy $9.22
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+53% Synergy $65.15
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+53% Synergy $4.08
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+52% Synergy $3.07
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+44% Synergy $7.55
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+22% Synergy $4.90
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+17% Synergy $1.09
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+9% Synergy $1.19

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 $54.50
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+7% Synergy $60.01
Farewell Farewell
+3% Synergy $5.28
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $104.30
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $131.68
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $39.51

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 $3.51
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+48% Synergy $0.25
Breathkeeper Seraph Breathkeeper Seraph
+47% Synergy $1.62
Sunblast Angel Sunblast Angel
+42% Synergy $0.56
Angelic Field Marshal Angelic Field Marshal
+41% Synergy $2.44
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+40% Synergy $8.06
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+39% Synergy $29.67
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+39% Synergy $0.31
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+38% Synergy $0.34
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+35% Synergy $31.68
Shattered Angel Shattered Angel
+32% Synergy $1.17
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+31% Synergy $0.63
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+28% Synergy $0.88
Angel of Finality Angel of Finality
+28% Synergy $0.19
Angel of Serenity Angel of Serenity
+28% Synergy $1.27
Herald of War Herald of War
+28% Synergy $3.43
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+27% Synergy $28.47
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+24% Synergy $1.01
Serra's Emissary Serra's Emissary
+23% Synergy $8.17
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+22% Synergy $0.24
Arden Angel Arden Angel
+22% Synergy $11.34
Herald of Eternal Dawn Herald of Eternal Dawn
+21% Synergy $0.99
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+19% Synergy $0.45
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+18% Synergy $19.57
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+17% Synergy $0.39
Steel Seraph Steel Seraph
+17% Synergy $1.06
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+15% Synergy $2.02
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+15% Synergy $0.47
Dawnbreak Reclaimer Dawnbreak Reclaimer
+14% Synergy $1.04
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+12% Synergy $0.34
Enduring Angel Angelic Enforcer Enduring Angel
+11% Synergy $2.07
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+10% Synergy $0.30
Wojek Investigator Wojek Investigator
+10% Synergy $0.30
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
+9% Synergy $4.20
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+8% Synergy $0.28
Baneslayer Angel Baneslayer Angel
+8% Synergy $2.77
Angelic Arbiter Angelic Arbiter
+7% Synergy $4.86
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+7% Synergy $9.22
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+6% Synergy $10.44
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+6% Synergy $2.43
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
+5% Synergy $10.29
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+4% Synergy $19.10
Thraben Watcher Thraben Watcher
+4% Synergy $0.38
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+2% Synergy $58.07
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
0% Synergy $17.29
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-1% Synergy $2.17
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-4% Synergy $0.31
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-5% Synergy $13.02
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-8% Synergy $4.42
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-11% Synergy $3.58

Instants

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

Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+32% Synergy $0.21
Brought Back Brought Back
+17% Synergy $2.77
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+8% Synergy $3.54
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+8% Synergy $1.99
Divine Resilience Divine Resilience
+8% Synergy $0.22
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+7% Synergy $5.20
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+7% Synergy $25.52
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+7% Synergy $0.22
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+6% Synergy $2.74
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+5% Synergy $0.32
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+5% Synergy $0.27
Luminous Rebuke Luminous Rebuke
+5% Synergy $0.14
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $20.32
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+4% Synergy $7.42
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+4% Synergy $11.71
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+4% Synergy $0.24
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+3% Synergy $5.21
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+3% Synergy $0.22
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+3% Synergy $12.70
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $8.00
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+2% Synergy $1.42
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+1% Synergy $1.07
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+1% Synergy $0.55
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+1% Synergy $4.17
Disenchant Disenchant
0% Synergy $0.11
Return to Dust Return to Dust
0% Synergy $0.32
Get Lost Get Lost
0% Synergy $4.05
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-1% Synergy $14.06
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $0.69
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $1.31
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-2% Synergy $0.45
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-2% Synergy $5.18
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-3% Synergy $1.10

Sorceries

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

Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+34% Synergy $1.42
Entreat the Angels Entreat the Angels
+32% Synergy $0.42
Austere Command Austere Command
+28% Synergy $0.46
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+28% Synergy $0.26
Defy Death Defy Death
+15% Synergy $0.30
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+13% Synergy $3.58
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+8% Synergy $0.33
Resurrection Resurrection
+7% Synergy $0.24
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+5% Synergy $1.11
Winnowing Winnowing
+5% Synergy $0.32
Remember the Fallen Remember the Fallen
+5% Synergy $0.10
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+3% Synergy $4.19
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+3% Synergy $1.15
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.24
Single Combat Single Combat
+2% Synergy $0.48
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+2% Synergy $0.73
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+1% Synergy $10.11
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $4.45
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-1% Synergy $0.54
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-3% Synergy $11.89
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-4% Synergy $0.32
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-4% Synergy $2.73
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-5% Synergy $0.46
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-6% Synergy $0.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+50% Synergy $16.54
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+42% Synergy $3.50
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+31% Synergy $3.66
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+30% Synergy $45.30
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+30% Synergy $2.28
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+28% Synergy $2.64
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+26% Synergy $2.46
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+26% Synergy $0.30
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+25% Synergy $0.38
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+24% Synergy $4.76
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+22% Synergy $4.39
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+21% Synergy $6.92
The Seriema The Seriema
+14% Synergy $0.83
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+11% Synergy $6.08
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+10% Synergy $1.16
Mazemind Tome Mazemind Tome
+10% Synergy $0.11
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+9% Synergy $3.25
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+9% Synergy $1.75
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+8% Synergy $13.29
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+7% Synergy $10.64
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+6% Synergy $19.53
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+6% Synergy $39.13
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+6% Synergy $1.30
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+5% Synergy $14.15
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+5% Synergy $0.83
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+5% Synergy $12.99
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+5% Synergy $2.85
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+4% Synergy $6.79
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+3% Synergy $19.48
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+2% Synergy $5.77
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+2% Synergy $11.42
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.83
Shadowspear Shadowspear
0% Synergy $30.68
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
0% Synergy $16.79
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
0% Synergy $0.49
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.33
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-3% Synergy $30.07

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 $1.39
Kindred Boon Kindred Boon
+31% Synergy $0.32
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+21% Synergy $0.54
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+12% Synergy $14.22
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+12% Synergy $0.35
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+11% Synergy $1.41
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+11% Synergy $0.19
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+8% Synergy $0.45
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+6% Synergy $2.13
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+5% Synergy $18.45
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+5% Synergy $0.86
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $13.48
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $26.54
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+2% Synergy $9.96
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+1% Synergy $6.56
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $3.70
True Conviction True Conviction
-2% Synergy $4.92
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $9.05
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-4% Synergy $4.33
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-5% Synergy $6.53
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-8% Synergy $4.21
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-8% Synergy $0.67

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 $10.25
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+14% Synergy $7.77
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+2% Synergy $4.44

Utility Lands

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

Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+55% Synergy $1.52
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+38% Synergy $0.71
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+37% Synergy $5.00
War Room War Room
+25% Synergy $2.87
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+25% Synergy $54.27
Karoo Karoo
+23% Synergy $1.13
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+20% Synergy $0.25
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+12% Synergy $0.29
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+9% Synergy $0.39
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+6% Synergy $27.19
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+6% Synergy $0.28
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+5% Synergy $6.51
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+4% Synergy $0.11
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+4% Synergy $2.59
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+4% Synergy $21.35
Faceless Haven Faceless Haven
+4% Synergy $0.33
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.28
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+2% Synergy $0.23
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+2% Synergy $1.64
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $7.41
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+1% Synergy $3.38
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy $0.36
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $17.81
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-1% Synergy $0.36
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.31
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $3.36
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-8% Synergy $0.29

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 $0.23
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+14% Synergy $1.89
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+14% Synergy $0.28
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+11% Synergy $30.81
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+10% Synergy $5.76
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+9% Synergy $3.57
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.69
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+8% Synergy $12.42
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $1.84
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+6% Synergy $4.38
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $4.35
White Lotus Tile White Lotus Tile
+4% Synergy $4.14
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $0.53
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.70
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $1.92

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+38% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+28% Synergy $0.31
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+14% Synergy $0.36
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+9% Synergy $51.61
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+8% Synergy $1.99
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $1.05
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.24
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $4.45
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.33
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-12% Synergy $2.95
Plains Plains
-14% Synergy $0.13

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
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Haunted One Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Haunted One
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
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
Linvala, the Preserver Linvala, the Preserver
Parhelion II Parhelion II
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
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Radiant, Serra Archangel Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Noble Heritage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Noble Heritage
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 Tymna the Weaver Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Tymna the Weaver
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
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 Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
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
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
Sigarda, Font of Blessings Sigarda, Font of Blessings
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix