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Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
Price tag $1.21

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

#480 Current Rank
#447 Last Week
#496 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 $2.71
Slumbering Trudge Slumbering Trudge
+4% Synergy $0.37
Dina's Guidance Dina's Guidance
+2% Synergy $0.98
Turbulent Fen Turbulent Fen
-8% Synergy $7.58
Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
-13% 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
+61% Synergy $0.47
Splinterfright Splinterfright
+50% Synergy $0.33
Old Stickfingers Old Stickfingers
+48% Synergy $0.29
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+47% Synergy $2.16
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+47% Synergy $0.46
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+46% Synergy $0.33
Yargle and Multani Yargle and Multani
+42% Synergy $2.90
Mortivore Mortivore
+40% Synergy $0.57
Brawn Brawn
+40% Synergy $0.39
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+39% Synergy $0.29

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 $0.29
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+38% Synergy $0.20
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+37% Synergy $0.34
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+32% Synergy $1.96
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+31% Synergy $0.46
Victimize Victimize
+30% Synergy $2.12
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+28% Synergy $0.24
Reanimate Reanimate
+24% Synergy $8.51
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+8% Synergy $0.32
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
0% Synergy $0.74

Game Changers

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

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $60.99
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $71.60
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-1% Synergy $3.93
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-2% Synergy $26.85

Creatures

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

Ghoultree Ghoultree
+39% Synergy $0.34
Underrealm Lich Underrealm Lich
+35% Synergy $7.33
Boneyard Wurm Boneyard Wurm
+35% Synergy $0.29
World Shaper World Shaper
+33% Synergy $6.82
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+33% Synergy $1.79
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+32% Synergy $0.35
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+31% Synergy $0.93
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+28% Synergy $5.99
Fiend Artisan Fiend Artisan
+28% Synergy $4.17
Daemogoth Titan Daemogoth Titan
+28% Synergy $1.09
Souls of the Lost Souls of the Lost
+26% Synergy $0.26
Lhurgoyf Lhurgoyf
+26% Synergy $0.28
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+22% Synergy $0.33
Glowspore Shaman Glowspore Shaman
+21% Synergy $0.12
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+20% Synergy $0.40
Hermit Druid Hermit Druid
+20% Synergy $8.27
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+19% Synergy $0.81
Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+19% Synergy $9.85
Jumbo Cactuar Jumbo Cactuar
+19% Synergy $6.83
Wall of Blood Wall of Blood
+19% Synergy $2.73
Genesis Genesis
+18% Synergy $0.51
Deathbloom Ritualist Deathbloom Ritualist
+17% Synergy $0.27
Molderhulk Molderhulk
+16% Synergy $0.31
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+15% Synergy $16.77
Six Six
+15% Synergy $5.51
Phytotitan Phytotitan
+15% Synergy $0.76
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+14% Synergy $8.97
Necrogoyf Necrogoyf
+14% Synergy $0.34
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+13% Synergy $0.25
Boneyard Mycodrax Boneyard Mycodrax
+13% Synergy $0.31
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+12% Synergy $0.35
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+12% Synergy $3.38
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+12% Synergy $0.85
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+11% Synergy $1.95
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
+11% Synergy $0.32
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+11% Synergy $23.80
Old Rutstein Old Rutstein
+11% Synergy $0.65
Angel of Suffering Angel of Suffering
+11% Synergy $3.27
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+10% Synergy $4.35
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+10% Synergy $0.31
Deathcap Cultivator Deathcap Cultivator
+10% Synergy $0.26
Golgari Findbroker Golgari Findbroker
+9% Synergy $0.28
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+9% Synergy $0.36
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+8% Synergy $2.92
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+8% Synergy $0.60
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+7% Synergy $0.82
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+4% Synergy $13.52
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+3% Synergy $0.40
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+2% Synergy $8.94
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-1% Synergy $2.51

Instants

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

Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+17% Synergy $0.27
Entomb Entomb
+15% Synergy $17.22
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+15% Synergy $0.18
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+13% Synergy $3.18
Gnaw to the Bone Gnaw to the Bone
+7% Synergy $0.26
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+6% Synergy $2.78
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+6% Synergy $0.24
Mausoleum Secrets Mausoleum Secrets
+6% Synergy $0.88
Necrotic Wound Necrotic Wound
+6% Synergy $0.15
Putrefy Putrefy
+5% Synergy $0.28
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $13.73
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+5% Synergy $0.39
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+5% Synergy $3.01
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+5% Synergy $0.12
Rushed Rebirth Rushed Rebirth
+4% Synergy $0.42
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+3% Synergy $3.21
Naturalize Naturalize
+3% Synergy $0.18
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+2% Synergy $1.17
Harrow Harrow
+2% Synergy $0.28
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+2% Synergy $0.24
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
0% Synergy $0.81
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
0% Synergy $1.69
Beast Within Beast Within
-2% Synergy $0.48
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $2.81
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-2% Synergy $0.30
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-3% Synergy $3.95
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-3% Synergy $0.92
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-5% Synergy $0.21
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $28.86
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-8% Synergy $1.01
Village Rites Village Rites
-10% Synergy $0.59
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-17% Synergy $14.67

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 $1.07
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+27% Synergy $5.15
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+25% Synergy $0.85
Living Death Living Death
+23% Synergy $2.30
Dread Return Dread Return
+22% Synergy $0.44
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+17% Synergy $1.99
Squirming Emergence Squirming Emergence
+13% Synergy $0.30
Mulch Mulch
+12% Synergy $0.30
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+11% Synergy $0.87
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+11% Synergy $0.28
Treasured Find Treasured Find
+10% Synergy $0.31
Life // Death Life // Death
+7% Synergy $0.31
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+7% Synergy $6.45
Persist Persist
+6% Synergy $0.99
Vigor Mortis Vigor Mortis
+6% Synergy $0.20
Damnation Damnation
+5% Synergy $20.53
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+5% Synergy $10.20
Gaze of Granite Gaze of Granite
+5% Synergy $0.22
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+5% Synergy $9.98
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+5% Synergy $0.30
Winding Way Winding Way
+5% Synergy $2.52
Commune with the Gods Commune with the Gods
+5% Synergy $0.25
Far Wanderings Far Wanderings
+5% Synergy $0.45
Grim Flowering Grim Flowering
+5% Synergy $0.38
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $7.83
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+4% Synergy $3.59
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.45
Regrowth Regrowth
+4% Synergy $0.52
Find // Finality Find // Finality
+4% Synergy $0.18
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $2.11
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+1% Synergy $7.09
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
0% Synergy $5.41
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
0% Synergy $3.20
Read the Bones Read the Bones
0% Synergy $0.27
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $4.26
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-2% Synergy $0.24
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-3% Synergy $0.41
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-3% Synergy $0.27
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $16.89
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-5% Synergy $1.65
Farseek Farseek
-5% Synergy $0.56
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-6% Synergy $0.44
Three Visits Three Visits
-6% Synergy $5.62
Cultivate Cultivate
-7% Synergy $0.32
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-9% Synergy $2.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Bonehoard Bonehoard
+23% Synergy $0.67
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+19% Synergy $3.70
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+14% Synergy $10.35
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+14% Synergy $0.23
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+10% Synergy $3.04
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+9% Synergy $18.72
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+7% Synergy $18.13
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+4% Synergy $33.79
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+4% Synergy $3.01
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+2% Synergy $65.43
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+1% Synergy $7.49
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $2.38
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-20% Synergy $6.61

Enchantments

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

Greater Good Greater Good
+23% Synergy $5.21
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+22% Synergy $0.43
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+19% Synergy $5.02
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+19% Synergy $6.00
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+11% Synergy $6.71
Death's Presence Death's Presence
+11% Synergy $0.38
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+10% Synergy $2.55
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+9% Synergy $0.43
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+7% Synergy $2.69
Avatar Destiny Avatar Destiny
+7% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+6% Synergy $2.53
Necromancy Necromancy
+6% Synergy $18.89
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+6% Synergy $12.92
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+5% Synergy $0.37
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+5% Synergy $4.73
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+4% Synergy $2.89
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $4.08
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+1% Synergy $0.31
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
-1% Synergy $0.39
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $26.79
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-1% Synergy $12.07
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-3% Synergy $30.39
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-7% Synergy $0.24

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
+31% Synergy $0.37
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+25% Synergy $0.25
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+14% Synergy $2.14
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+10% Synergy $4.67
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+9% Synergy $0.47
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+8% Synergy $10.42
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+6% Synergy $0.38
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+5% Synergy $0.28
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+5% Synergy $4.82
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $62.43
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+4% Synergy $33.08
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+4% Synergy $0.90
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+4% Synergy $4.63
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+2% Synergy $0.36
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.26
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+1% Synergy $3.70
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.26
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $51.68
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $16.03
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-4% Synergy $27.25
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
-4% Synergy $0.26
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-11% Synergy $0.72
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.84

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+4% Synergy $0.31
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-8% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.38

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 $1.95
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+9% Synergy $0.12
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+7% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.36
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+6% Synergy $15.74
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $13.73
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $7.83
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+3% Synergy $10.13
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+3% Synergy $0.31
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.18
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.17
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+2% Synergy $0.56
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+2% Synergy $0.38
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+2% Synergy $0.94
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+1% Synergy $0.29
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+1% Synergy $1.54
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+1% Synergy $7.01
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.30
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.09
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $2.00
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
0% Synergy $0.38
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $31.73
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
0% Synergy $5.94
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
0% Synergy $1.74
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.34
Bayou Bayou
0% Synergy
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $11.72
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $37.10
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $19.95
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $18.17
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $16.93
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $31.72
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-1% Synergy $0.39
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-1% Synergy $0.23
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
-1% Synergy $0.31
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-2% Synergy $5.58
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-2% Synergy $12.25
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $2.81
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-3% Synergy $0.50
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $1.03
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-4% Synergy $0.49
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.23
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-6% Synergy $0.40
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-6% Synergy $0.33
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-8% Synergy $1.01
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.24

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