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Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
Price tag $1.16

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

#489 Current Rank
#472 Last Week
#494 Past 2 Years

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.

Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+12% Synergy $2.57
Slumbering Trudge Slumbering Trudge
+3% Synergy $0.36
Dina's Guidance Dina's Guidance
+2% Synergy $1.15
Turbulent Fen Turbulent Fen
-8% Synergy $6.16
Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
-12% Synergy $3.71

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 $0.41
Splinterfright Splinterfright
+50% Synergy $0.34
Old Stickfingers Old Stickfingers
+47% Synergy $0.30
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+46% Synergy $0.50
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+46% Synergy $2.21
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+46% Synergy $0.31
Yargle and Multani Yargle and Multani
+42% Synergy $2.99
Mortivore Mortivore
+40% Synergy $0.57
Brawn Brawn
+39% Synergy $0.40
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+39% Synergy $0.31

Top Cards

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

Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+37% Synergy $0.27
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+37% Synergy $0.21
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+36% Synergy $0.42
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+32% Synergy $1.84
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+30% Synergy $0.46
Victimize Victimize
+30% Synergy $1.72
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+27% Synergy $0.27
Reanimate Reanimate
+24% Synergy $8.28
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+8% Synergy $0.23
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
0% Synergy $0.76

Game Changers

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

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $61.79
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $72.88
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-1% Synergy $3.73
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-2% Synergy $28.68

Creatures

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

Ghoultree Ghoultree
+38% Synergy $0.32
Underrealm Lich Underrealm Lich
+34% Synergy $7.57
Boneyard Wurm Boneyard Wurm
+34% Synergy $0.29
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+33% Synergy $1.80
World Shaper World Shaper
+32% Synergy $6.76
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+32% Synergy $0.37
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+31% Synergy $0.90
Fiend Artisan Fiend Artisan
+29% Synergy $4.21
Daemogoth Titan Daemogoth Titan
+28% Synergy $1.17
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+28% Synergy $5.76
Lhurgoyf Lhurgoyf
+25% Synergy $0.28
Souls of the Lost Souls of the Lost
+25% Synergy $0.31
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+22% Synergy $0.35
Glowspore Shaman Glowspore Shaman
+20% Synergy $0.12
Hermit Druid Hermit Druid
+20% Synergy $9.30
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+20% Synergy $0.43
Wall of Blood Wall of Blood
+19% Synergy $2.90
Jumbo Cactuar Jumbo Cactuar
+19% Synergy $6.34
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+19% Synergy $0.94
Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+18% Synergy $9.81
Genesis Genesis
+17% Synergy $0.54
Deathbloom Ritualist Deathbloom Ritualist
+17% Synergy $0.25
Molderhulk Molderhulk
+16% Synergy $0.34
Six Six
+15% Synergy $5.45
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+15% Synergy $16.60
Phytotitan Phytotitan
+14% Synergy $0.75
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+14% Synergy $9.17
Necrogoyf Necrogoyf
+13% Synergy $0.40
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+12% Synergy $0.25
Boneyard Mycodrax Boneyard Mycodrax
+12% Synergy $0.30
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+12% Synergy $2.91
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+12% Synergy $0.83
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+12% Synergy $0.32
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+11% Synergy $23.37
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
+11% Synergy $0.32
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+11% Synergy $1.88
Angel of Suffering Angel of Suffering
+10% Synergy $3.83
Old Rutstein Old Rutstein
+10% Synergy $0.66
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+9% Synergy $4.40
Deathcap Cultivator Deathcap Cultivator
+9% Synergy $0.26
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+9% Synergy $0.24
Golgari Findbroker Golgari Findbroker
+9% Synergy $0.28
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+9% Synergy $0.39
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+8% Synergy $2.66
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+8% Synergy $0.59
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+6% Synergy $0.86
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+4% Synergy $11.93
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+3% Synergy $0.44
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+1% Synergy $8.09
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-1% Synergy $2.38

Instants

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

Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+16% Synergy $0.28
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+15% Synergy $0.18
Entomb Entomb
+14% Synergy $17.25
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+12% Synergy $3.38
Gnaw to the Bone Gnaw to the Bone
+6% Synergy $0.28
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+6% Synergy $2.78
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+6% Synergy $0.21
Necrotic Wound Necrotic Wound
+5% Synergy $0.15
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+5% Synergy $0.12
Mausoleum Secrets Mausoleum Secrets
+5% Synergy $0.89
Putrefy Putrefy
+5% Synergy $0.30
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+5% Synergy $2.98
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $13.96
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+4% Synergy $0.41
Rushed Rebirth Rushed Rebirth
+3% Synergy $0.40
Naturalize Naturalize
+2% Synergy $0.18
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+2% Synergy $1.19
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+2% Synergy $3.89
Harrow Harrow
+2% Synergy $0.33
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+2% Synergy $0.23
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+0% Synergy $0.82
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+0% Synergy $1.71
Beast Within Beast Within
-1% Synergy $0.51
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $3.63
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-2% Synergy $0.23
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $0.85
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-2% Synergy $3.90
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-5% Synergy $0.24
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $27.90
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-8% Synergy $0.96
Village Rites Village Rites
-9% Synergy $0.55
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-17% Synergy $14.58

Sorceries

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

Jarad's Orders Jarad's Orders
+31% Synergy $1.13
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+27% Synergy $5.12
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+25% Synergy $0.91
Living Death Living Death
+22% Synergy $2.18
Dread Return Dread Return
+22% Synergy $0.42
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+16% Synergy $1.99
Squirming Emergence Squirming Emergence
+12% Synergy $0.28
Mulch Mulch
+11% Synergy $0.27
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+11% Synergy $0.68
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+10% Synergy $0.28
Treasured Find Treasured Find
+10% Synergy $0.30
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+6% Synergy $7.59
Life // Death Life // Death
+6% Synergy $0.36
Persist Persist
+5% Synergy $0.92
Vigor Mortis Vigor Mortis
+5% Synergy $0.20
Winding Way Winding Way
+5% Synergy $3.15
Commune with the Gods Commune with the Gods
+5% Synergy $0.29
Gaze of Granite Gaze of Granite
+5% Synergy $0.23
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+5% Synergy $9.96
Grim Flowering Grim Flowering
+5% Synergy $0.38
Far Wanderings Far Wanderings
+4% Synergy $0.46
Damnation Damnation
+4% Synergy $21.09
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+4% Synergy $0.32
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+4% Synergy $9.91
Find // Finality Find // Finality
+4% Synergy $0.16
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $6.50
Regrowth Regrowth
+4% Synergy $0.48
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.36
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+3% Synergy $3.57
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $2.11
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+1% Synergy $7.08
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+0% Synergy $3.52
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+0% Synergy $0.27
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
0% Synergy $5.18
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $5.06
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-2% Synergy $0.27
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-2% Synergy $0.38
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-3% Synergy $0.34
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-3% Synergy $16.86
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-4% Synergy $1.48
Farseek Farseek
-4% Synergy $0.56
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-6% Synergy $0.40
Three Visits Three Visits
-6% Synergy $5.30
Cultivate Cultivate
-7% Synergy $0.36
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-9% Synergy $2.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Bonehoard Bonehoard
+23% Synergy $0.97
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+18% Synergy $4.11
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+13% Synergy $10.90
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+13% Synergy $0.27
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+9% Synergy $2.90
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+9% Synergy $18.39
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+7% Synergy $17.24
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+4% Synergy $33.87
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+3% Synergy $2.91
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+1% Synergy $62.97
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+0% Synergy $7.41
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.91
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-20% Synergy $6.27

Enchantments

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

Greater Good Greater Good
+23% Synergy $5.26
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+21% Synergy $0.34
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+19% Synergy $4.93
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+18% Synergy $5.30
Death's Presence Death's Presence
+11% Synergy $0.39
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+10% Synergy $6.74
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+10% Synergy $2.69
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+8% Synergy $0.36
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+6% Synergy $2.84
Avatar Destiny Avatar Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+6% Synergy $2.58
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+5% Synergy $12.20
Necromancy Necromancy
+5% Synergy $20.15
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+5% Synergy $0.36
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+5% Synergy $5.25
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+3% Synergy $2.30
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+1% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+0% Synergy $4.21
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $26.78
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-1% Synergy $12.12
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
-1% Synergy $0.34
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-2% Synergy $30.39
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-6% Synergy $0.25

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 $0.38

Utility Lands

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

Svogthos, the Restless Tomb Svogthos, the Restless Tomb
+30% Synergy $0.37
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+25% Synergy $0.32
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+14% Synergy $2.16
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+9% Synergy $4.23
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+9% Synergy $0.46
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+8% Synergy $10.89
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.36
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+5% Synergy $0.27
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+4% Synergy $4.62
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $64.75
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+4% Synergy $33.13
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+4% Synergy $0.86
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+3% Synergy $4.44
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+2% Synergy $0.32
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.24
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+0% Synergy $3.90
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+0% Synergy $0.33
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-1% Synergy $51.21
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $15.65
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-3% Synergy $26.40
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
-4% Synergy $0.27
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-10% Synergy $0.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+3% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-7% Synergy $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $3.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $1.10

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 $1.88
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+9% Synergy $0.11
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+6% Synergy $0.31
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+6% Synergy $16.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.12
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $13.96
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $6.50
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.18
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+2% Synergy $9.55
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+2% Synergy $0.37
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+2% Synergy $0.93
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+2% Synergy $0.40
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.16
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+1% Synergy $0.56
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+1% Synergy $0.31
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.33
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+1% Synergy $1.89
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+1% Synergy $7.49
Swamp Swamp
+0% Synergy $2.00
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+0% Synergy $1.93
Forest Forest
+0% Synergy $2.00
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+0% Synergy $6.03
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+0% Synergy $19.48
Bayou Bayou
+0% Synergy
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+0% Synergy $31.32
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+0% Synergy $0.40
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $37.32
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $32.53
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.30
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $18.15
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $11.86
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $17.45
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
0% Synergy $0.39
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
0% Synergy $0.27
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-1% Synergy $0.20
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-1% Synergy $5.45
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $3.63
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-2% Synergy $11.14
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.47
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $3.30
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-4% Synergy $0.49
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.21
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-5% Synergy $0.27
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-6% Synergy $0.35
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-8% Synergy $0.96
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.82
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.28

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