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Glissa, the Traitor
Price tag $2.38

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

#848 Current Rank
#787 Last Week
#781 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.

Trystan, Callous Cultivator Trystan, Penitent Culler Trystan, Callous Cultivator
-1% Synergy $0.25
Scarblade's Malice Scarblade's Malice
-2% Synergy $0.18
Scarblade Scout Scarblade Scout
-2% Synergy $0.20
Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist
-2% Synergy $0.34
Morcant's Loyalist Morcant's Loyalist
-11% Synergy $0.34

High Synergy Cards

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

Executioner's Capsule Executioner's Capsule
+78% Synergy $0.12
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+59% Synergy $0.29
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+57% Synergy $1.63
Nihil Spellbomb Nihil Spellbomb
+57% Synergy $1.43
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+56% Synergy $2.97
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+56% Synergy $0.23
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+56% Synergy $1.46
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+56% Synergy $0.56
Imotekh the Stormlord Imotekh the Stormlord
+53% Synergy $15.82
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+52% Synergy $0.23

Top Cards

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

Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+52% Synergy $1.26
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+48% Synergy $0.34
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+48% Synergy $9.29
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+46% Synergy $0.88
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+46% Synergy $2.42
Sylvok Replica Sylvok Replica
+45% Synergy $0.10
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+44% Synergy $1.39
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+40% Synergy $0.19
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+40% Synergy $1.24
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+3% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+22% Synergy $12.63
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $99.32
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $86.10
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+3% Synergy $57.52
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $98.84
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $61.04
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-2% Synergy $3.11

Creatures

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

Armix, Filigree Thrasher Armix, Filigree Thrasher
+39% Synergy $0.17
Necron Deathmark Necron Deathmark
+33% Synergy $4.49
Lokhust Heavy Destroyer Lokhust Heavy Destroyer
+33% Synergy $0.47
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+33% Synergy $0.25
Psychomancer Psychomancer
+31% Synergy $1.04
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+28% Synergy $0.76
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+28% Synergy $1.63
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+26% Synergy $1.26
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+24% Synergy $1.94
Chronomancer Chronomancer
+24% Synergy $1.01
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+23% Synergy $0.20
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+23% Synergy $7.72
Arcbound Condor Arcbound Condor
+23% Synergy $0.07
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+22% Synergy $4.09
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+22% Synergy $13.47
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+20% Synergy $0.22
Moriok Replica Moriok Replica
+19% Synergy $0.28
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+18% Synergy $9.54
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+18% Synergy $0.21
Argentum Masticore Argentum Masticore
+18% Synergy $0.14
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+17% Synergy $0.26
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+17% Synergy $0.23
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+14% Synergy $0.06
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+13% Synergy $3.54
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+11% Synergy $0.85
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+11% Synergy $5.67
Dalek Drone Dalek Drone
+11% Synergy $0.20
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+10% Synergy $0.26
Rendmaw, Creaking Nest Rendmaw, Creaking Nest
+10% Synergy $0.50
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+10% Synergy $13.93
Herald of Anguish Herald of Anguish
+10% Synergy $0.63
Sly Requisitioner Sly Requisitioner
+10% Synergy $0.13
Scrapyard Recombiner Scrapyard Recombiner
+10% Synergy $0.89
Vraska, the Silencer Vraska, the Silencer
+9% Synergy $0.80
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+8% Synergy $0.34
Pactdoll Terror Pactdoll Terror
+8% Synergy $0.06
Duplicant Duplicant
+8% Synergy $0.21
Anrakyr the Traveller Anrakyr the Traveller
+8% Synergy $1.75
Wurmcoil Larva Wurmcoil Larva
+8% Synergy $0.07
Copper Myr Copper Myr
+7% Synergy $0.22
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+7% Synergy $0.90
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+7% Synergy $0.29
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+7% Synergy $0.78
Dockside Chef Dockside Chef
+6% Synergy $0.27
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+5% Synergy $0.41
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+4% Synergy $0.23
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+2% Synergy $0.17
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
-5% Synergy $7.37
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-6% Synergy $1.29
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-11% Synergy $12.95

Instants

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

Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+28% Synergy $3.60
Vona's Hunger Vona's Hunger
+26% Synergy $6.38
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+20% Synergy $1.03
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+11% Synergy $0.29
Entomb Entomb
+10% Synergy $13.85
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+9% Synergy $0.53
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+9% Synergy $0.70
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+7% Synergy $3.81
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+6% Synergy $1.80
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+6% Synergy $0.16
Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+6% Synergy $1.27
Dismember Dismember
+5% Synergy $5.16
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+5% Synergy $0.50
Beast Within Beast Within
+4% Synergy $0.60
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+4% Synergy $0.89
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+3% Synergy $0.15
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+2% Synergy $0.15
Windgrace's Judgment Windgrace's Judgment
+2% Synergy $0.11
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+1% Synergy $0.85
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $8.50
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+1% Synergy $0.44
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+1% Synergy $6.02
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-1% Synergy $0.86
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $0.78
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
-3% Synergy $0.11
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-6% Synergy $0.14
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-8% Synergy $1.26
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $4.24
Putrefy Putrefy
-12% Synergy $0.08
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-15% Synergy $11.33

Sorceries

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

Their Name Is Death Their Name Is Death
+17% Synergy $6.06
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+11% Synergy $0.91
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+11% Synergy $0.40
Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+10% Synergy $0.12
Terisiare's Devastation Terisiare's Devastation
+8% Synergy $0.26
Damnation Damnation
+7% Synergy $18.65
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+6% Synergy $6.86
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+6% Synergy $18.05
Annihilating Glare Annihilating Glare
+6% Synergy $0.08
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+5% Synergy $3.26
Monumental Corruption Monumental Corruption
+5% Synergy $0.28
Make an Example Make an Example
+5% Synergy $6.50
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $5.29
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $1.02
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+1% Synergy $2.94
Maelstrom Pulse Maelstrom Pulse
+1% Synergy $0.32
Buried Alive Buried Alive
0% Synergy $0.84
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $5.60
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.86
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-3% Synergy $11.12
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-3% Synergy $0.24
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-5% Synergy $0.16
Farseek Farseek
-7% Synergy $0.49
Three Visits Three Visits
-9% Synergy $7.89
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-11% Synergy $2.33
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $6.67
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-13% Synergy $0.56
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-17% Synergy $0.43
Cultivate Cultivate
-20% Synergy $0.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+39% Synergy $21.62
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+36% Synergy $0.16
Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+35% Synergy $0.28
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+35% Synergy $0.40
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+32% Synergy $6.02
Dross Skullbomb Dross Skullbomb
+31% Synergy $0.03
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+28% Synergy $0.73
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+27% Synergy $2.16
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+27% Synergy $1.71
Trading Post Trading Post
+25% Synergy $0.48
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+24% Synergy $1.31
Mindslaver Mindslaver
+24% Synergy $4.29
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+22% Synergy $0.12
Demonic Junker Demonic Junker
+22% Synergy $0.27
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+20% Synergy $0.81
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+19% Synergy $1.10
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+17% Synergy $34.49
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+17% Synergy $4.25
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+16% Synergy $2.43
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+15% Synergy $16.64
Oblivion Stone Oblivion Stone
+14% Synergy $0.23
Ratchet Bomb Ratchet Bomb
+14% Synergy $0.76
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+14% Synergy $1.27
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+13% Synergy $0.24
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+13% Synergy $0.34
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+12% Synergy $2.60
Broodheart Engine Broodheart Engine
+12% Synergy $0.09
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+12% Synergy $19.38
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+12% Synergy $0.22
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+11% Synergy $25.34
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+11% Synergy $3.85
Horizon Spellbomb Horizon Spellbomb
+11% Synergy $0.09
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $4.38
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+9% Synergy $0.43
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+9% Synergy $10.71
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+9% Synergy $0.32
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+9% Synergy $2.82
Transmogrifying Wand Transmogrifying Wand
+9% Synergy $0.46
Mephitic Draught Mephitic Draught
+9% Synergy $0.05
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+9% Synergy $0.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.58
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+8% Synergy $2.27
Necrogen Spellbomb Necrogen Spellbomb
+8% Synergy $0.20
Grim Bauble Grim Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.13
Engineered Explosives Engineered Explosives
+8% Synergy $2.58
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+7% Synergy $0.53
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+6% Synergy $41.18
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+3% Synergy $12.30
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+2% Synergy $3.24
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-13% Synergy $4.36

Enchantments

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

Biotransference Biotransference
+28% Synergy $6.07
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+27% Synergy $0.84
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+15% Synergy $0.36
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+11% Synergy $4.87
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+7% Synergy $15.50
Dredger's Insight Dredger's Insight
+7% Synergy $0.59
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+6% Synergy $26.35
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+6% Synergy $16.13
Call to the Grave Call to the Grave
+6% Synergy $1.10
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+2% Synergy $0.18
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+2% Synergy $6.26
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $23.88
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $3.28

Planeswalkers

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

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+16% Synergy $1.33
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+7% Synergy $17.25
Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
0% Synergy $3.27

Utility Lands

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

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+37% Synergy $11.66
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+33% Synergy $1.83
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+28% Synergy $0.28
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+28% Synergy $0.19
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+18% Synergy $35.94
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+13% Synergy $1.32
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+11% Synergy $7.35
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+10% Synergy $53.21
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+8% Synergy $27.86
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $8.55
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+4% Synergy $1.36
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+4% Synergy $1.35
Hissing Quagmire Hissing Quagmire
+4% Synergy $0.65
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $21.55
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.46
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+2% Synergy $38.85
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+1% Synergy $22.18
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-1% Synergy $12.91
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-1% Synergy $6.45
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-1% Synergy $0.09
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.11
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.85
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.07
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $3.28
High Market High Market
-3% Synergy $1.12
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
-5% Synergy $0.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+55% Synergy $0.23
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+42% Synergy $0.25
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+27% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+26% Synergy $0.17
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+19% Synergy $33.69
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+15% Synergy $0.24
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+14% Synergy $0.22
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+13% Synergy $175.80
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+13% Synergy $0.12
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+10% Synergy $0.20
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+8% Synergy $4.51
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+7% Synergy $3.55
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.72
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $1.71
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.32

Lands

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

Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
+42% Synergy $0.20
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+21% Synergy $7.15
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+17% Synergy $0.13
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+17% Synergy $0.37
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+10% Synergy $7.89
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+7% Synergy $0.36
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+7% Synergy $23.25
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+7% Synergy $3.81
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+6% Synergy $13.24
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+6% Synergy $5.50
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+6% Synergy $0.22
Power Depot Power Depot
+5% Synergy $0.39
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $5.29
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+3% Synergy $0.28
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+2% Synergy $8.96
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+2% Synergy $1.14
Bayou Bayou
+2% Synergy
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $15.26
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $16.58
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.29
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $1.02
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+1% Synergy $0.85
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+1% Synergy $7.47
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $8.50
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $9.96
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+1% Synergy $15.87
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $25.95
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $23.91
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.30
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.14
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.17
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-1% Synergy $6.34
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.47
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-1% Synergy $0.82
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
-1% Synergy $0.49
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-2% Synergy $0.35
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.23
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.10
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-4% Synergy $0.20
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $4.93
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-5% Synergy $0.18
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-5% Synergy $0.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.21
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
-7% Synergy $0.14
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.12
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-9% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-10% Synergy $0.09
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-13% Synergy $0.17
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-13% Synergy $0.08
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-16% Synergy $0.30

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