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Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
Price tag $1.17

Legendary CreatureZombie 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

#441 Current Rank
#405 Last Week
#451 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord decks.

Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel
+2% Synergy $0.43
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $62.47
Super Shredder Super Shredder
+1% Synergy $60.00
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
0% Synergy $0.20
Behold the Sinister Six! Behold the Sinister Six!
0% Synergy $2.42

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord's abilities and overall game plan.

Lord of Extinction Lord of Extinction
+60% Synergy $1.09
Splinterfright Splinterfright
+51% Synergy $0.15
Old Stickfingers Old Stickfingers
+49% Synergy $0.16
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+49% Synergy $0.27
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+47% Synergy $1.66
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+46% Synergy $0.61
Yargle and Multani Yargle and Multani
+45% Synergy $1.04
Brawn Brawn
+42% Synergy $0.28
Mortivore Mortivore
+41% Synergy $0.50
Ghoultree Ghoultree
+41% Synergy $0.14

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord decks.

Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+38% Synergy $0.10
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+38% Synergy $0.13
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+38% Synergy $0.07
World Shaper World Shaper
+35% Synergy $8.10
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+33% Synergy $0.28
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+30% Synergy $1.00
Victimize Victimize
+28% Synergy $0.49
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+27% Synergy $0.41
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+11% Synergy $0.23
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-1% Synergy $2.49

Game Changers

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

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $54.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $48.71
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-2% Synergy $5.04
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-3% Synergy $21.91

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Boneyard Wurm Boneyard Wurm
+38% Synergy $0.16
Underrealm Lich Underrealm Lich
+36% Synergy $5.48
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+34% Synergy $1.90
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+32% Synergy $0.26
Daemogoth Titan Daemogoth Titan
+32% Synergy $0.52
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+30% Synergy $1.50
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+30% Synergy $4.83
Lhurgoyf Lhurgoyf
+30% Synergy $0.24
Fiend Artisan Fiend Artisan
+28% Synergy $3.40
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+28% Synergy $1.10
Souls of the Lost Souls of the Lost
+28% Synergy $0.22
Glowspore Shaman Glowspore Shaman
+23% Synergy $0.04
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+21% Synergy $0.36
Genesis Genesis
+21% Synergy $0.58
Deathbloom Ritualist Deathbloom Ritualist
+20% Synergy $0.22
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+19% Synergy $0.40
Molderhulk Molderhulk
+19% Synergy $0.11
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+18% Synergy $0.18
Hermit Druid Hermit Druid
+18% Synergy $5.50
Wall of Blood Wall of Blood
+18% Synergy $1.16
Phytotitan Phytotitan
+18% Synergy $0.70
Necrogoyf Necrogoyf
+17% Synergy $0.27
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+16% Synergy $0.29
Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+15% Synergy $9.07
Boneyard Mycodrax Boneyard Mycodrax
+15% Synergy $0.23
Jumbo Cactuar Jumbo Cactuar
+15% Synergy $2.37
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+14% Synergy $5.96
Six Six
+14% Synergy $6.40
Angel of Suffering Angel of Suffering
+14% Synergy $2.47
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+13% Synergy $0.18
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+13% Synergy $13.86
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
+13% Synergy $0.23
Old Rutstein Old Rutstein
+13% Synergy $0.54
Deathcap Cultivator Deathcap Cultivator
+12% Synergy $0.14
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+11% Synergy $1.15
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+11% Synergy $1.84
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+11% Synergy $2.17
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+11% Synergy $15.65
Golgari Findbroker Golgari Findbroker
+11% Synergy $0.07
Bramble Familiar Bramble Familiar
+11% Synergy $0.29
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+10% Synergy $0.92
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+10% Synergy $0.10
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+10% Synergy $0.25
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+9% Synergy $0.22
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+7% Synergy $0.48
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+6% Synergy $0.43
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+5% Synergy $11.72
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+4% Synergy $2.99
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+4% Synergy $0.34
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+1% Synergy $1.10

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord safe.

Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+18% Synergy $0.14
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+17% Synergy $0.09
Entomb Entomb
+13% Synergy $18.03
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+12% Synergy $2.28
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+7% Synergy $0.08
Gnaw to the Bone Gnaw to the Bone
+7% Synergy $0.29
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+6% Synergy $1.97
Mausoleum Secrets Mausoleum Secrets
+6% Synergy $0.54
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+6% Synergy $0.23
Necrotic Wound Necrotic Wound
+6% Synergy $0.08
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+5% Synergy $0.41
Unseal the Necropolis Unseal the Necropolis
+5% Synergy $0.07
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+4% Synergy $1.62
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $8.78
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+4% Synergy $2.52
Rushed Rebirth Rushed Rebirth
+4% Synergy $0.33
Putrefy Putrefy
+3% Synergy $0.13
Naturalize Naturalize
+3% Synergy $0.12
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+2% Synergy $0.92
Harrow Harrow
+2% Synergy $0.28
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+1% Synergy $0.31
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+1% Synergy $0.21
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
0% Synergy $0.12
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-1% Synergy $0.80
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-1% Synergy $0.26
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $4.36
Beast Within Beast Within
-3% Synergy $0.84
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-4% Synergy $3.43
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-4% Synergy $0.87
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-6% Synergy $0.25
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-8% Synergy $0.73
Village Rites Village Rites
-10% Synergy $0.31
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-16% Synergy $10.98

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord's game plan and control the board.

Jarad's Orders Jarad's Orders
+32% Synergy $0.88
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+25% Synergy $5.83
Dread Return Dread Return
+22% Synergy $0.31
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+22% Synergy $0.93
Reanimate Reanimate
+21% Synergy $5.15
Living Death Living Death
+21% Synergy $2.40
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+17% Synergy $3.00
Squirming Emergence Squirming Emergence
+15% Synergy $0.22
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+12% Synergy $0.29
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+12% Synergy $0.20
Mulch Mulch
+11% Synergy $0.08
Treasured Find Treasured Find
+11% Synergy $0.30
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+8% Synergy $2.88
Life // Death Life // Death
+7% Synergy $0.20
Vigor Mortis Vigor Mortis
+7% Synergy $0.21
Persist Persist
+6% Synergy $2.48
Commune with the Gods Commune with the Gods
+6% Synergy $0.11
Grim Flowering Grim Flowering
+6% Synergy $0.43
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+5% Synergy $1.48
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+5% Synergy $0.75
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+5% Synergy $5.92
Gaze of Granite Gaze of Granite
+5% Synergy $0.14
Find // Finality Find // Finality
+5% Synergy $0.13
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+5% Synergy $0.24
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+5% Synergy $7.41
Far Wanderings Far Wanderings
+5% Synergy $0.30
Winding Way Winding Way
+5% Synergy $0.43
Regrowth Regrowth
+4% Synergy $0.38
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $4.33
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $18.91
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.77
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
0% Synergy $5.94
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
0% Synergy $0.43
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $4.97
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-1% Synergy $0.21
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-3% Synergy $0.81
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-3% Synergy $0.97
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-3% Synergy $0.42
Harmonize Harmonize
-3% Synergy $0.52
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $11.31
Farseek Farseek
-6% Synergy $0.50
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-7% Synergy $1.82
Three Visits Three Visits
-7% Synergy $5.96
Cultivate Cultivate
-8% Synergy $0.61
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-9% Synergy $0.42
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-9% Synergy $1.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Bonehoard Bonehoard
+26% Synergy $0.30
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+19% Synergy $4.50
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+16% Synergy $5.42
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+15% Synergy $0.48
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+10% Synergy $1.82
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+9% Synergy $22.23
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+7% Synergy $11.90
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+4% Synergy $28.62
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+3% Synergy $1.38
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+2% Synergy $64.11
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+1% Synergy $6.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.14
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-19% Synergy $3.92

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Greater Good Greater Good
+24% Synergy $4.21
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+22% Synergy $0.18
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+18% Synergy $7.45
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+18% Synergy $5.38
Death's Presence Death's Presence
+13% Synergy $0.27
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+11% Synergy $4.42
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+9% Synergy $0.85
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+9% Synergy $1.05
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+7% Synergy $2.20
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+7% Synergy $11.14
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+6% Synergy $3.20
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+5% Synergy $0.20
Necromancy Necromancy
+5% Synergy $8.21
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+5% Synergy $5.91
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+4% Synergy $0.91
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
0% Synergy $2.32
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
0% Synergy $0.12
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $25.58
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-1% Synergy $11.09
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
-2% Synergy $0.20
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-3% Synergy $20.68
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-5% Synergy $0.45

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+4% Synergy $0.33

Utility Lands

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

Svogthos, the Restless Tomb Svogthos, the Restless Tomb
+33% Synergy $0.37
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+24% Synergy $0.18
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+14% Synergy $2.82
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+9% Synergy $5.45
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+9% Synergy $0.27
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+8% Synergy $7.03
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.18
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.31
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+5% Synergy $3.87
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+5% Synergy $0.11
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+4% Synergy $22.81
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+4% Synergy $1.04
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+4% Synergy $4.92
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $48.20
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+2% Synergy $1.26
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+2% Synergy $0.13
Hissing Quagmire Hissing Quagmire
+2% Synergy $0.65
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.11
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.13
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $32.95
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
-3% Synergy $0.15
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $7.75
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-4% Synergy $18.46
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-10% Synergy $0.93
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+2% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-9% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.46
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.49

Lands

The mana base foundation for Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+11% Synergy $1.84
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+9% Synergy $0.14
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+6% Synergy $14.07
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+5% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.12
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+4% Synergy $12.27
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $8.78
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $4.33
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.17
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+3% Synergy $0.63
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+3% Synergy $1.03
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+2% Synergy $0.18
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+2% Synergy $6.18
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.16
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+2% Synergy $4.23
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+2% Synergy $0.32
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.06
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+1% Synergy $0.62
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+1% Synergy $0.20
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+1% Synergy $0.37
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+1% Synergy $0.47
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.06
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
0% Synergy $8.14
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
0% Synergy $1.12
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
0% Synergy $5.71
Bayou Bayou
0% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $15.26
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-1% Synergy $19.30
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-1% Synergy $0.05
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.28
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
-1% Synergy $0.11
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-1% Synergy $5.43
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $8.50
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $26.43
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $21.48
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $12.77
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $12.90
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.46
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.81
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $4.36
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.27
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-5% Synergy $0.36
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-6% Synergy $0.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.21
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-8% Synergy $0.73
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-14% Synergy $0.16

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