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Glissa, the Traitor
Price tag $2.52

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Zombie Elf

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

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

#842 Current Rank
#775 Last Week
#802 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Glissa, the Traitor.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Glissa, the Traitor decks.

Manhole Cover Manhole Cover
+3% Synergy $0.49
Technodrome Technodrome
+3% Synergy $4.30
Anchovy & Banana Pizza Anchovy & Banana Pizza
+2% Synergy $0.16
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+2% Synergy $22.63
Midnight Tilling Midnight Tilling
0% Synergy $0.25

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Glissa, the Traitor's abilities and overall game plan.

Executioner's Capsule Executioner's Capsule
+77% Synergy $0.21
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+60% Synergy $0.34
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+57% Synergy $1.88
Nihil Spellbomb Nihil Spellbomb
+57% Synergy $1.79
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+56% Synergy $5.14
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+56% Synergy $0.30
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+56% Synergy $2.12
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+56% Synergy $0.65
Imotekh the Stormlord Imotekh the Stormlord
+53% Synergy $17.98
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+52% Synergy $0.46

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Glissa, the Traitor decks.

Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+52% Synergy $0.27
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+48% Synergy $9.64
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+47% Synergy $0.37
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+46% Synergy $3.18
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+45% Synergy $1.07
Sylvok Replica Sylvok Replica
+45% Synergy $0.11
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+43% Synergy $2.48
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+41% Synergy $1.02
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+40% Synergy $0.27
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+2% Synergy $0.66

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+21% Synergy $16.20
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $106.71
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $97.50
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $111.70
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+2% Synergy $61.51
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $63.69
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-2% Synergy $4.31

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Glissa, the Traitor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Armix, Filigree Thrasher Armix, Filigree Thrasher
+39% Synergy $0.15
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+33% Synergy $0.34
Lokhust Heavy Destroyer Lokhust Heavy Destroyer
+33% Synergy $0.48
Necron Deathmark Necron Deathmark
+32% Synergy $5.46
Psychomancer Psychomancer
+31% Synergy $0.94
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+28% Synergy $0.71
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+28% Synergy $1.79
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+26% Synergy $1.26
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+24% Synergy $2.38
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+24% Synergy $8.61
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+23% Synergy $0.25
Chronomancer Chronomancer
+23% Synergy $0.98
Arcbound Condor Arcbound Condor
+23% Synergy $0.19
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+22% Synergy $15.31
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+22% Synergy $4.60
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+20% Synergy $0.25
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+18% Synergy $10.79
Moriok Replica Moriok Replica
+18% Synergy $0.26
Argentum Masticore Argentum Masticore
+18% Synergy $0.25
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+17% Synergy $0.30
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+17% Synergy $0.31
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+17% Synergy $0.28
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+14% Synergy $0.26
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+13% Synergy $4.77
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+11% Synergy $0.82
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+11% Synergy $1.02
Dalek Drone Dalek Drone
+11% Synergy $0.31
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+10% Synergy $0.33
Rendmaw, Creaking Nest Rendmaw, Creaking Nest
+10% Synergy $0.54
Herald of Anguish Herald of Anguish
+10% Synergy $0.59
Sly Requisitioner Sly Requisitioner
+10% Synergy $0.13
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+10% Synergy $16.51
Scrapyard Recombiner Scrapyard Recombiner
+10% Synergy $0.86
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+8% Synergy $0.42
Vraska, the Silencer Vraska, the Silencer
+8% Synergy $1.00
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+8% Synergy $2.24
Copper Myr Copper Myr
+8% Synergy $0.26
Duplicant Duplicant
+8% Synergy $0.23
Pactdoll Terror Pactdoll Terror
+8% Synergy $0.24
Wurmcoil Larva Wurmcoil Larva
+8% Synergy $0.18
Anrakyr the Traveller Anrakyr the Traveller
+8% Synergy $2.34
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+7% Synergy $1.07
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+7% Synergy $0.35
Dockside Chef Dockside Chef
+6% Synergy $0.32
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+5% Synergy $0.19
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+4% Synergy $0.54
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+1% Synergy $0.35
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
-5% Synergy $9.06
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-6% Synergy $1.49
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-11% Synergy $13.51

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Glissa, the Traitor safe.

Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+28% Synergy $3.70
Vona's Hunger Vona's Hunger
+25% Synergy $6.06
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+19% Synergy $1.86
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+11% Synergy $0.36
Entomb Entomb
+9% Synergy $14.97
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+9% Synergy $0.90
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+8% Synergy $0.56
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+7% Synergy $4.85
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+7% Synergy $0.15
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+6% Synergy $2.00
Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+6% Synergy $1.25
Dismember Dismember
+5% Synergy $5.27
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+5% Synergy $0.31
Beast Within Beast Within
+4% Synergy $0.71
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+4% Synergy $1.08
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+2% Synergy $0.31
Windgrace's Judgment Windgrace's Judgment
+2% Synergy $0.21
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+2% Synergy $0.30
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+2% Synergy $7.60
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+1% Synergy $1.22
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $11.91
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+1% Synergy $0.43
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-1% Synergy $1.62
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $0.87
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
-3% Synergy $0.33
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-6% Synergy $0.25
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-8% Synergy $1.98
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $4.43
Putrefy Putrefy
-12% Synergy $0.28
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-15% Synergy $13.06

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Glissa, the Traitor's game plan and control the board.

Their Name Is Death Their Name Is Death
+16% Synergy $6.67
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+12% Synergy $1.32
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+11% Synergy $0.50
Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+10% Synergy $0.18
Terisiare's Devastation Terisiare's Devastation
+8% Synergy $0.35
Damnation Damnation
+7% Synergy $19.60
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+6% Synergy $7.91
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+6% Synergy $21.15
Annihilating Glare Annihilating Glare
+6% Synergy $0.18
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+5% Synergy $3.79
Monumental Corruption Monumental Corruption
+5% Synergy $0.34
Make an Example Make an Example
+5% Synergy $7.89
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $6.81
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+2% Synergy $3.44
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $0.91
Maelstrom Pulse Maelstrom Pulse
+1% Synergy $0.31
Buried Alive Buried Alive
0% Synergy $0.89
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $5.41
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.97
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-3% Synergy $13.59
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-3% Synergy $0.37
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-5% Synergy $0.35
Farseek Farseek
-7% Synergy $0.71
Three Visits Three Visits
-9% Synergy $9.41
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-11% Synergy $3.18
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $8.54
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-12% Synergy $1.34
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-17% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
-20% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+39% Synergy $21.95
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+36% Synergy $0.26
Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+35% Synergy $0.36
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+35% Synergy $0.41
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+32% Synergy $6.41
Dross Skullbomb Dross Skullbomb
+30% Synergy $0.05
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+28% Synergy $0.62
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+27% Synergy $1.55
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+27% Synergy $2.59
Trading Post Trading Post
+25% Synergy $0.40
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+24% Synergy $1.28
Mindslaver Mindslaver
+24% Synergy $4.85
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+22% Synergy $0.20
Demonic Junker Demonic Junker
+22% Synergy $0.37
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+20% Synergy $0.59
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+19% Synergy $0.86
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+17% Synergy $39.43
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+17% Synergy $4.02
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+15% Synergy $19.72
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+15% Synergy $2.74
Ratchet Bomb Ratchet Bomb
+15% Synergy $0.78
Oblivion Stone Oblivion Stone
+14% Synergy $0.22
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+14% Synergy $0.37
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+13% Synergy $0.25
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+13% Synergy $1.38
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+12% Synergy $2.31
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+12% Synergy $20.36
Broodheart Engine Broodheart Engine
+12% Synergy $0.21
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+12% Synergy $7.63
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+11% Synergy $0.33
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+11% Synergy $27.53
Horizon Spellbomb Horizon Spellbomb
+11% Synergy $0.08
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $4.61
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+10% Synergy $14.98
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+9% Synergy $0.43
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+9% Synergy $0.25
Transmogrifying Wand Transmogrifying Wand
+9% Synergy $0.47
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+9% Synergy $3.65
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+9% Synergy $0.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $2.00
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+8% Synergy $1.89
Mephitic Draught Mephitic Draught
+8% Synergy $0.14
Necrogen Spellbomb Necrogen Spellbomb
+8% Synergy $0.16
Engineered Explosives Engineered Explosives
+8% Synergy $2.74
Grim Bauble Grim Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.23
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+7% Synergy $0.56
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+6% Synergy $39.49
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $14.76
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+2% Synergy $3.43
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-13% Synergy $5.10

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Glissa, the Traitor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Biotransference Biotransference
+28% Synergy $7.22
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+27% Synergy $0.85
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+14% Synergy $0.36
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+11% Synergy $6.29
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+7% Synergy $17.48
Dredger's Insight Dredger's Insight
+7% Synergy $0.47
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+6% Synergy $28.13
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+6% Synergy $16.67
Call to the Grave Call to the Grave
+6% Synergy $1.61
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+3% Synergy $6.53
Pernicious Deed Pernicious Deed
+3% Synergy $2.81
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+2% Synergy $0.30
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $26.36
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $4.29

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Glissa, the Traitor to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+16% Synergy $1.48
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+7% Synergy $17.59
Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
+1% Synergy $3.61

Utility Lands

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

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+37% Synergy $13.00
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+33% Synergy $7.61
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+28% Synergy $0.26
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+28% Synergy $0.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+18% Synergy $37.51
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+14% Synergy $1.52
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+11% Synergy $7.63
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+10% Synergy $52.27
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+8% Synergy $31.12
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+5% Synergy $1.48
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $10.56
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+4% Synergy $1.14
Hissing Quagmire Hissing Quagmire
+4% Synergy $0.83
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $21.06
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.48
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+2% Synergy $45.94
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
0% Synergy $23.46
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-1% Synergy $14.69
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-1% Synergy $6.70
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-1% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.28
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $1.07
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $3.70
High Market High Market
-3% Synergy $1.31
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
-5% Synergy $0.19
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $1.16

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+54% Synergy $0.33
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+42% Synergy $0.30
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+27% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+25% Synergy $0.31
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+19% Synergy $37.59
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+15% Synergy $0.31
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+14% Synergy $0.33
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+13% Synergy $191.56
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+13% Synergy $0.19
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+10% Synergy $0.26
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+8% Synergy $3.89
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+7% Synergy $4.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.08
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $2.53
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.44

Lands

The mana base foundation for Glissa, the Traitor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
+42% Synergy $0.31
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+21% Synergy $7.86
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+17% Synergy $0.27
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+16% Synergy $0.44
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+9% Synergy $8.65
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+7% Synergy $28.68
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+7% Synergy $4.85
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+6% Synergy $0.55
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+6% Synergy $15.06
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+6% Synergy $0.31
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+5% Synergy $5.95
Power Depot Power Depot
+5% Synergy $0.39
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $6.81
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+2% Synergy $4.16
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+2% Synergy $0.39
Bayou Bayou
+2% Synergy
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $11.47
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $16.79
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $18.85
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.37
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $0.91
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+1% Synergy $1.22
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+1% Synergy $11.04
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+1% Synergy $1.73
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $11.91
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+1% Synergy $18.84
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $30.79
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $26.47
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $35.68
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.24
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.21
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-1% Synergy $8.23
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-1% Synergy $5.05
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
-1% Synergy $0.53
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.08
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.26
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-3% Synergy $0.49
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-3% Synergy $0.45
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-4% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.30
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $2.43
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-5% Synergy $0.28
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-6% Synergy $0.60
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
-7% Synergy $0.25
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-8% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-9% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-13% Synergy $0.22
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-13% Synergy $0.13
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-16% Synergy $0.45

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