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Glissa, the Traitor
Price tag $3.22

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

#905 Current Rank
#872 Last Week
#844 Past 2 Years

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.

Vicious Rivalry Vicious Rivalry
-1% Synergy $0.36
Dina's Guidance Dina's Guidance
-8% Synergy $1.24
Turbulent Fen Turbulent Fen
-10% Synergy $6.54
Witherbloom Charm Witherbloom Charm
-11% Synergy $0.30
Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
-13% Synergy $4.91

High Synergy Cards

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

Executioner's Capsule Executioner's Capsule
+76% Synergy $0.23
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+59% Synergy $0.34
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+57% Synergy $2.35
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+57% Synergy $5.34
Nihil Spellbomb Nihil Spellbomb
+57% Synergy $1.98
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+56% Synergy $0.81
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+55% Synergy $2.95
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+55% Synergy $0.30
Imotekh the Stormlord Imotekh the Stormlord
+52% Synergy $22.21
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+50% Synergy $0.31

Top Cards

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

Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+50% Synergy $0.42
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+48% Synergy $10.61
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+46% Synergy $0.52
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+45% Synergy $3.41
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+45% Synergy $1.77
Sylvok Replica Sylvok Replica
+44% Synergy $0.17
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+42% Synergy $3.07
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+41% Synergy $1.67
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+39% Synergy $17.30
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+0% Synergy $0.73

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+19% Synergy $17.94
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $108.02
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $109.80
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+2% Synergy $72.10
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $129.20
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $60.87
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-2% Synergy $3.80

Creatures

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

Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+38% Synergy $0.19
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Armix, Filigree Thrasher
+38% Synergy $0.31
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+32% Synergy $0.39
Lokhust Heavy Destroyer Lokhust Heavy Destroyer
+31% Synergy $0.53
Necron Deathmark Necron Deathmark
+31% Synergy $5.85
Psychomancer Psychomancer
+29% Synergy $1.05
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+28% Synergy $2.08
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+27% Synergy $0.81
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+26% Synergy $0.96
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+24% Synergy $2.89
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+23% Synergy $9.77
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+23% Synergy $19.75
Chronomancer Chronomancer
+22% Synergy $1.33
Arcbound Condor Arcbound Condor
+21% Synergy $0.25
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+21% Synergy $0.33
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+20% Synergy $6.75
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+20% Synergy $0.30
Moriok Replica Moriok Replica
+17% Synergy $0.17
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+17% Synergy $11.87
Argentum Masticore Argentum Masticore
+17% Synergy $0.24
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+16% Synergy $0.34
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+16% Synergy $0.29
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+16% Synergy $0.31
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+13% Synergy $0.12
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+12% Synergy $2.08
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+11% Synergy $0.74
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+11% Synergy $0.26
Herald of Anguish Herald of Anguish
+10% Synergy $0.70
Scrapyard Recombiner Scrapyard Recombiner
+10% Synergy $0.74
Dalek Drone Dalek Drone
+10% Synergy $0.38
Sly Requisitioner Sly Requisitioner
+9% Synergy $0.10
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+9% Synergy $0.32
Rendmaw, Creaking Nest Rendmaw, Creaking Nest
+9% Synergy $0.85
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+9% Synergy $15.93
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+8% Synergy $2.82
Duplicant Duplicant
+8% Synergy $0.30
Copper Myr Copper Myr
+8% Synergy $0.32
Vraska, the Silencer Vraska, the Silencer
+8% Synergy $1.11
Pactdoll Terror Pactdoll Terror
+8% Synergy $0.26
Wurmcoil Larva Wurmcoil Larva
+7% Synergy $0.21
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+7% Synergy $0.43
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+7% Synergy $0.39
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+6% Synergy $1.18
Dockside Chef Dockside Chef
+5% Synergy $0.35
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+5% Synergy $0.17
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+5% Synergy $0.38
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
0% Synergy $0.21
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
-4% Synergy $9.17
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-4% Synergy $1.89
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-11% Synergy $11.91

Instants

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

Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+26% Synergy $4.19
Vona's Hunger Vona's Hunger
+23% Synergy $5.28
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+19% Synergy $1.39
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+11% Synergy $0.37
Entomb Entomb
+9% Synergy $17.25
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+8% Synergy $0.57
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+7% Synergy $1.43
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+6% Synergy $0.25
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+6% Synergy $2.78
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+6% Synergy $3.79
Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+5% Synergy $1.63
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+5% Synergy $0.24
Dismember Dismember
+4% Synergy $5.27
Beast Within Beast Within
+4% Synergy $0.52
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+4% Synergy $1.09
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+1% Synergy $7.03
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+1% Synergy $0.40
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+1% Synergy $0.22
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+1% Synergy $0.99
Windgrace's Judgment Windgrace's Judgment
+1% Synergy $0.26
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $14.14
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+0% Synergy $0.25
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+0% Synergy $1.71
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-1% Synergy $0.85
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
-1% Synergy $0.27
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-5% Synergy $0.24
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-6% Synergy $1.18
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $3.90
Putrefy Putrefy
-10% Synergy $0.30
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-14% Synergy $14.58

Sorceries

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

Their Name Is Death Their Name Is Death
+14% Synergy $6.63
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+10% Synergy $0.70
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+9% Synergy $0.37
Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+8% Synergy $0.27
Terisiare's Devastation Terisiare's Devastation
+8% Synergy $0.37
Damnation Damnation
+7% Synergy $20.99
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+5% Synergy $19.41
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+5% Synergy $4.86
Annihilating Glare Annihilating Glare
+4% Synergy $0.24
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+4% Synergy $5.05
Make an Example Make an Example
+4% Synergy $9.62
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $7.05
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+2% Synergy $5.09
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $0.65
Maelstrom Pulse Maelstrom Pulse
+1% Synergy $0.34
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+0% Synergy $0.88
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+0% Synergy $2.11
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $5.16
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-3% Synergy $16.86
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-3% Synergy $0.34
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-4% Synergy $0.28
Farseek Farseek
-7% Synergy $0.55
Three Visits Three Visits
-8% Synergy $5.31
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-10% Synergy $1.50
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-10% Synergy $2.40
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $8.19
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-15% Synergy $0.44
Cultivate Cultivate
-19% Synergy $0.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+35% Synergy $0.26
Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+35% Synergy $0.63
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+33% Synergy $0.40
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+31% Synergy $5.38
Dross Skullbomb Dross Skullbomb
+28% Synergy $0.09
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+28% Synergy $0.75
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+26% Synergy $1.32
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+25% Synergy $2.81
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+24% Synergy $1.28
Trading Post Trading Post
+23% Synergy $0.33
Mindslaver Mindslaver
+23% Synergy $5.49
Demonic Junker Demonic Junker
+22% Synergy $0.38
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+21% Synergy $0.23
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+20% Synergy $1.77
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+17% Synergy $1.09
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+16% Synergy $4.89
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+16% Synergy $47.41
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+15% Synergy $3.32
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+15% Synergy $22.94
Ratchet Bomb Ratchet Bomb
+14% Synergy $0.78
Oblivion Stone Oblivion Stone
+14% Synergy $0.33
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+13% Synergy $0.37
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+13% Synergy $4.69
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+11% Synergy $0.31
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+11% Synergy $7.05
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+11% Synergy $2.03
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+11% Synergy $24.31
Horizon Spellbomb Horizon Spellbomb
+11% Synergy $0.08
Broodheart Engine Broodheart Engine
+11% Synergy $0.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $4.44
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+11% Synergy $0.31
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+11% Synergy $30.62
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+10% Synergy $20.86
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+9% Synergy $0.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.95
Transmogrifying Wand Transmogrifying Wand
+9% Synergy $0.42
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+8% Synergy $0.36
Mephitic Draught Mephitic Draught
+8% Synergy $0.20
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+8% Synergy $0.49
Necrogen Spellbomb Necrogen Spellbomb
+8% Synergy $0.14
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+8% Synergy $3.15
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+7% Synergy $3.22
Engineered Explosives Engineered Explosives
+7% Synergy $4.68
Grim Bauble Grim Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.21
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+6% Synergy $0.60
Salvaging Station Salvaging Station
+6% Synergy $1.99
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+5% Synergy $30.98
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $15.74
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+2% Synergy $4.36
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-13% Synergy $6.25

Enchantments

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

Biotransference Biotransference
+26% Synergy $6.89
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+25% Synergy $0.87
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+12% Synergy $0.41
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+11% Synergy $6.73
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+7% Synergy $18.86
Dredger's Insight Dredger's Insight
+6% Synergy $0.34
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+6% Synergy $30.39
Call to the Grave Call to the Grave
+5% Synergy $2.26
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+5% Synergy $17.97
Pernicious Deed Pernicious Deed
+3% Synergy $3.83
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+3% Synergy $6.19
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+2% Synergy $0.36
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $26.78
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-2% Synergy $4.22

Planeswalkers

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

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+15% Synergy $1.76
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+7% Synergy $18.74
Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
+0% Synergy $6.19

Utility Lands

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

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+37% Synergy $13.15
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+32% Synergy $3.86
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+28% Synergy $0.38
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+28% Synergy $0.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+18% Synergy $40.73
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+13% Synergy $1.74
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+11% Synergy $11.03
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+9% Synergy $63.55
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+7% Synergy $33.04
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $10.74
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+4% Synergy $0.91
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+4% Synergy $2.62
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.70
Hissing Quagmire Hissing Quagmire
+3% Synergy $0.89
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.56
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+2% Synergy $50.77
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.33
Barren Moor Barren Moor
0% Synergy $0.32
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
0% Synergy $4.12
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
0% Synergy $26.74
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-1% Synergy $15.43
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.26
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.94
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $0.70
High Market High Market
-5% Synergy $0.39
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
-6% Synergy $0.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+52% Synergy $0.21
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+41% Synergy $0.34
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+27% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+24% Synergy $0.33
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+19% Synergy $37.63
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+14% Synergy $0.39
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+14% Synergy $0.33
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+12% Synergy $240.66
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+11% Synergy $0.16
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+9% Synergy $0.23
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+8% Synergy $3.42
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+7% Synergy $4.53
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $2.20
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $2.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+0% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
+40% Synergy $0.30
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+20% Synergy $8.86
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+17% Synergy $0.24
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+15% Synergy $0.36
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+7% Synergy $9.58
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+6% Synergy $32.02
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+6% Synergy $16.06
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+6% Synergy $3.79
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+5% Synergy $7.34
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+5% Synergy $0.35
Power Depot Power Depot
+4% Synergy $0.44
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+4% Synergy $0.50
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $7.05
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $18.92
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $17.33
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+2% Synergy $1.90
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $0.65
Bayou Bayou
+1% Synergy
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $11.39
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+1% Synergy $0.99
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+1% Synergy $17.38
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $14.14
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $31.86
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+1% Synergy $5.56
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+0% Synergy $0.39
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+0% Synergy $36.97
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+0% Synergy $37.91
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+0% Synergy $10.95
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
0% Synergy $0.56
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
0% Synergy $6.04
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $2.00
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.32
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.09
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.11
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-2% Synergy $1.97
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.33
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-3% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.25
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-4% Synergy $0.39
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-4% Synergy $0.30
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $3.30
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-5% Synergy $0.28
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-6% Synergy $0.28
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
-6% Synergy $0.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-9% Synergy $0.16
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-9% Synergy $0.52
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.82
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-11% Synergy $0.12
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-12% Synergy $0.22
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-17% Synergy $0.36

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