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Gisela, the Broken Blade: Angels
Price tag $21.04

Legendary Creature — Angel Horror

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Angels 32% Lifegain 20% Eldrazi 8% Equipment 7% Flying 4%
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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 $3.41
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+87% Synergy $0.45
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+70% Synergy $4.79
Starnheim Aspirant Starnheim Aspirant
+68% Synergy $8.75
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+67% Synergy $0.83
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+64% Synergy $4.18
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+61% Synergy $3.53
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+60% Synergy $7.94
Thalia's Lancers Thalia's Lancers
+56% Synergy $0.45
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+56% Synergy $2.14

Top Cards

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

Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+55% Synergy $2.93
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+55% Synergy $2.65
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+55% Synergy $8.90
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+54% Synergy $61.80
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+53% Synergy $2.35
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+53% Synergy $4.12
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+45% Synergy $8.14
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+22% Synergy $5.35
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+18% Synergy $1.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+10% Synergy $1.44

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 $51.92
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+8% Synergy $53.72
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $101.75
Farewell Farewell
+3% Synergy $5.86
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $36.16
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $125.34

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 $4.31
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+49% Synergy $0.28
Breathkeeper Seraph Breathkeeper Seraph
+48% Synergy $1.48
Angelic Field Marshal Angelic Field Marshal
+43% Synergy $3.01
Sunblast Angel Sunblast Angel
+41% Synergy $0.65
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+40% Synergy $30.33
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+40% Synergy $0.25
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+39% Synergy $7.60
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+38% Synergy $2.44
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+35% Synergy $34.13
Shattered Angel Shattered Angel
+33% Synergy $0.71
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+32% Synergy $0.81
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+31% Synergy $0.73
Angel of Serenity Angel of Serenity
+30% Synergy $1.85
Angel of Finality Angel of Finality
+28% Synergy $0.26
Herald of War Herald of War
+28% Synergy $3.30
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+26% Synergy $26.18
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+24% Synergy $1.12
Serra's Emissary Serra's Emissary
+23% Synergy $6.41
Arden Angel Arden Angel
+23% Synergy $9.78
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+22% Synergy $0.30
Herald of Eternal Dawn Herald of Eternal Dawn
+21% Synergy $1.08
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+20% Synergy $0.45
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+18% Synergy $20.57
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+17% Synergy $0.26
Steel Seraph Steel Seraph
+16% Synergy $0.88
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+15% Synergy $1.76
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+15% Synergy $0.79
Dawnbreak Reclaimer Dawnbreak Reclaimer
+15% Synergy $1.04
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+13% Synergy $0.34
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+10% Synergy $0.27
Wojek Investigator Wojek Investigator
+10% Synergy $0.29
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
+10% Synergy $4.14
Enduring Angel Angelic Enforcer Enduring Angel
+10% Synergy $2.39
Baneslayer Angel Baneslayer Angel
+9% Synergy $2.54
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+8% Synergy $0.39
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+7% Synergy $11.46
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+7% Synergy $8.26
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+6% Synergy $1.96
Angelic Arbiter Angelic Arbiter
+6% Synergy $5.11
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+4% Synergy $18.98
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+3% Synergy $58.30
Thraben Watcher Thraben Watcher
+3% Synergy $0.36
Segovian Angel Segovian Angel
+2% Synergy $0.32
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-1% Synergy $16.47
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-1% Synergy $2.07
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
-4% Synergy $0.28
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-5% Synergy $12.66
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-8% Synergy $4.56
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-11% Synergy $3.85

Instants

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

Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+32% Synergy $0.24
Brought Back Brought Back
+16% Synergy $2.42
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+8% Synergy $1.64
Divine Resilience Divine Resilience
+8% Synergy $0.28
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+7% Synergy $3.78
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+7% Synergy $25.13
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+7% Synergy $0.25
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+6% Synergy $2.67
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+5% Synergy $0.36
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+5% Synergy $2.53
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+5% Synergy $0.26
Luminous Rebuke Luminous Rebuke
+5% Synergy $0.11
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $21.48
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+4% Synergy $10.50
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+4% Synergy $0.26
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+3% Synergy $7.34
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+3% Synergy $4.85
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+3% Synergy $0.17
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+3% Synergy $12.88
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $8.49
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+2% Synergy $6.23
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+1% Synergy $0.88
Disenchant Disenchant
0% Synergy $0.11
Return to Dust Return to Dust
0% Synergy $0.30
Get Lost Get Lost
0% Synergy $4.22
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
0% Synergy $0.68
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-1% Synergy $16.26
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-2% Synergy $1.14
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-2% Synergy $0.46
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-2% Synergy $6.50
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $1.62
Reprieve Reprieve
-3% Synergy $1.64

Sorceries

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

Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+34% Synergy $0.52
Entreat the Angels Entreat the Angels
+33% Synergy $0.36
Austere Command Austere Command
+28% Synergy $0.94
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+28% Synergy $0.29
Defy Death Defy Death
+14% Synergy $0.35
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+13% Synergy $3.32
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+8% Synergy $0.32
Resurrection Resurrection
+7% Synergy $0.22
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+5% Synergy $0.77
Winnowing Winnowing
+5% Synergy $0.37
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+3% Synergy $4.25
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+3% Synergy $1.12
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+2% Synergy $4.63
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.21
Single Combat Single Combat
+2% Synergy $0.43
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+2% Synergy $0.69
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+1% Synergy $8.74
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-1% Synergy $0.59
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-2% Synergy $12.29
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-4% Synergy $0.35
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-4% Synergy $2.65
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-5% Synergy $0.26
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 $15.56
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+43% Synergy $4.85
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+32% Synergy $46.52
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+31% Synergy $3.93
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+30% Synergy $2.92
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+27% Synergy $2.02
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+26% Synergy $2.99
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+26% Synergy $0.66
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+25% Synergy $3.81
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+25% Synergy $0.29
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+22% Synergy $5.44
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+21% Synergy $4.72
The Seriema The Seriema
+14% Synergy $1.10
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+11% Synergy $6.69
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+10% Synergy $1.30
Mazemind Tome Mazemind Tome
+10% Synergy $0.14
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+9% Synergy $3.24
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+9% Synergy $1.73
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+8% Synergy $11.24
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+7% Synergy $11.35
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+6% Synergy $39.01
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+6% Synergy $1.67
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+5% Synergy $23.88
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+5% Synergy $13.25
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+5% Synergy $0.60
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+4% Synergy $12.18
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+3% Synergy $19.63
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+3% Synergy $5.89
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+2% Synergy $5.37
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+2% Synergy $12.43
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+1% Synergy $19.66
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.32
Shadowspear Shadowspear
0% Synergy $31.83
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
0% Synergy $0.39

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 $1.56
Kindred Boon Kindred Boon
+31% Synergy $0.28
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+22% Synergy $0.52
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+12% Synergy $14.15
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+12% Synergy $0.29
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+12% Synergy $0.40
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+10% Synergy $2.11
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+7% Synergy $0.49
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+5% Synergy $18.41
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+5% Synergy $7.73
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+5% Synergy $0.59
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $13.05
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+2% Synergy $9.17
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $29.28
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
0% Synergy $1.95
True Conviction True Conviction
-2% Synergy $5.04
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $9.49
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-4% Synergy $3.94
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-5% Synergy $6.36
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-8% Synergy $4.32
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-8% Synergy $0.50

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 $8.74
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+13% Synergy $8.36

Utility Lands

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

Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+55% Synergy $1.53
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+38% Synergy $5.14
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+38% Synergy $0.95
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+26% Synergy $49.84
War Room War Room
+25% Synergy $1.99
Karoo Karoo
+23% Synergy $1.23
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+21% Synergy $0.21
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+12% Synergy $0.32
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+8% Synergy $0.41
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+6% Synergy $6.78
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+6% Synergy $24.13
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+5% Synergy $0.30
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.27
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+4% Synergy $0.28
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+4% Synergy $2.74
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+2% Synergy $0.30
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $6.42
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy $0.37
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-1% Synergy $0.31
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.35
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $6.08
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.76
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 $0.34
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+15% Synergy $0.30
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+14% Synergy $1.91
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+14% Synergy $0.36
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+11% Synergy $36.37
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+11% Synergy $3.83
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+10% Synergy $6.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.40
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+8% Synergy $11.33
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+6% Synergy $3.70
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $4.03
White Lotus Tile White Lotus Tile
+4% Synergy $4.30
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $0.54
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.60
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $2.60

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+39% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+28% Synergy $0.24
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+13% Synergy $0.39
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+10% Synergy $49.78
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+8% Synergy $1.64
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $1.02
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+3% Synergy $4.25
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.39
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-12% Synergy $2.82
Plains Plains
-13% Synergy $0.07

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
Linvala, the Preserver Linvala, the Preserver
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Folk Hero Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Folk Hero
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Haunted One Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Haunted One
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, Vision of Ixidor Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Avacyn, Guardian Angel Avacyn, Guardian Angel
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
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
Parhelion II Parhelion II
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
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Tymna the Weaver Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Tymna the Weaver
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Noble Heritage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Noble Heritage
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Sigarda, Font of Blessings Sigarda, Font of Blessings
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Sengir, the Dark Baron Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Radiant, Archangel Radiant, Archangel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Inspiring Leader Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Inspiring Leader
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker Kaalia, Zenith Seeker