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Josu Vess, Lich Knight
Price tag $0.18

Legendary CreatureZombie Knight

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2194 Current Rank
#2073 Last Week
#2236 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Josu Vess, Lich Knight.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Josu Vess, Lich Knight decks.

Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+7% Synergy $6.66
Zero Point Ballad Zero Point Ballad
+6% Synergy $0.44
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+4% Synergy $1.06
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
0% Synergy $39.99
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-7% Synergy $3.87

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Josu Vess, Lich Knight's abilities and overall game plan.

Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+55% Synergy $0.75
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+47% Synergy $0.31
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+44% Synergy $0.54
Undead Augur Undead Augur
+44% Synergy $0.31
Death Baron Death Baron
+42% Synergy $3.86
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+41% Synergy $0.31
Liliana's Standard Bearer Liliana's Standard Bearer
+40% Synergy $0.23
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+39% Synergy $4.27
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+36% Synergy $0.53
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+36% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Josu Vess, Lich Knight decks.

Diregraf Colossus Diregraf Colossus
+36% Synergy $3.42
Undead Warchief Undead Warchief
+36% Synergy $19.56
Champion of the Perished Champion of the Perished
+33% Synergy $0.80
Black Market Black Market
+17% Synergy $3.61
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+5% Synergy $1.09
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
0% Synergy $0.60
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-7% Synergy $0.23
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-8% Synergy $11.29
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-11% Synergy $7.55
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-14% Synergy $2.94

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+8% Synergy $35.56
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $58.30
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $94.69
Necropotence Necropotence
-7% Synergy $17.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-12% Synergy $50.85
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-17% Synergy $11.59

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Josu Vess, Lich Knight's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Lord of the Undead Lord of the Undead
+31% Synergy $16.17
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+30% Synergy $0.61
Headless Rider Headless Rider
+28% Synergy $1.07
Vengeful Dead Vengeful Dead
+28% Synergy $0.65
Foulmire Knight Foulmire Knight
+28% Synergy $0.20
Noxious Ghoul Noxious Ghoul
+27% Synergy $5.22
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+26% Synergy $0.60
Shepherd of Rot Shepherd of Rot
+26% Synergy $4.90
Plague Belcher Plague Belcher
+25% Synergy $0.44
Zombie Master Zombie Master
+24% Synergy $1.59
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+23% Synergy $1.18
Gempalm Polluter Gempalm Polluter
+22% Synergy $0.32
Vizier of the Scorpion Vizier of the Scorpion
+19% Synergy $0.20
Liliana's Devotee Liliana's Devotee
+18% Synergy $0.08
Risen Executioner Risen Executioner
+18% Synergy $1.20
Noosegraf Mob Noosegraf Mob
+18% Synergy $0.34
Smitten Swordmaster Smitten Swordmaster
+18% Synergy $0.16
Archghoul of Thraben Archghoul of Thraben
+17% Synergy $0.10
Tainted Adversary Tainted Adversary
+17% Synergy $1.26
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+16% Synergy $0.16
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
+16% Synergy $0.56
Gravespawn Sovereign Gravespawn Sovereign
+16% Synergy $0.25
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
+16% Synergy $0.43
Liliana's Reaver Liliana's Reaver
+15% Synergy $0.35
Tomb Tyrant Tomb Tyrant
+14% Synergy $2.14
Graveborn Muse Graveborn Muse
+14% Synergy $10.09
Gravedigger Gravedigger
+14% Synergy $0.07
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+13% Synergy $2.02
Unbreathing Horde Unbreathing Horde
+13% Synergy $0.30
Knight of Dusk's Shadow Knight of Dusk's Shadow
+13% Synergy $0.18
Exsanguinator Cavalry Exsanguinator Cavalry
+13% Synergy $2.12
Lost Monarch of Ifnir Lost Monarch of Ifnir
+11% Synergy $3.18
Corpse Harvester Corpse Harvester
+11% Synergy $2.89
Fell Horseman Fell Horseman
+11% Synergy $0.08
Ghoulraiser Ghoulraiser
+11% Synergy $0.15
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+10% Synergy $0.12
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+10% Synergy $4.10
Grim Servant Grim Servant
+10% Synergy $0.11
Relentless Dead Relentless Dead
+10% Synergy $9.45
Corpse Augur Corpse Augur
+10% Synergy $0.12
Cavalier of Night Cavalier of Night
+10% Synergy $3.84
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+9% Synergy $5.22
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+7% Synergy $5.58
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+6% Synergy $1.81
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+6% Synergy $9.63
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
0% Synergy $14.61
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-1% Synergy $3.86
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
-1% Synergy $0.23
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-3% Synergy $0.60
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-10% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Josu Vess, Lich Knight safe.

Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+18% Synergy $0.47
Murder Murder
+13% Synergy $0.06
Empty the Pits Empty the Pits
+11% Synergy $0.52
Raise the Draugr Raise the Draugr
+10% Synergy $0.09
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+9% Synergy $0.12
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+8% Synergy $0.21
Deadly Plot Deadly Plot
+7% Synergy $0.39
Cruel Revival Cruel Revival
+7% Synergy $0.35
Village Rites Village Rites
+6% Synergy $0.20
Rowan's Grim Search Rowan's Grim Search
+6% Synergy $0.12
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+5% Synergy $2.15
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+4% Synergy $0.39
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+3% Synergy $1.47
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $1.06
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+3% Synergy $0.16
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+2% Synergy $0.22
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $5.21
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+1% Synergy $0.19
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+1% Synergy $6.91
Tendrils of Corruption Tendrils of Corruption
+1% Synergy $0.11
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-1% Synergy $0.79
Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
-1% Synergy $0.24
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-2% Synergy $0.26
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-2% Synergy $9.78
Force of Despair Force of Despair
-2% Synergy $2.65
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-3% Synergy $0.80
Darkness Darkness
-3% Synergy $22.77
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-4% Synergy $16.38
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-5% Synergy $12.97
Entomb Entomb
-6% Synergy $13.77
Defile Defile
-7% Synergy $0.61
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-7% Synergy $0.12
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-8% Synergy $2.59
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-8% Synergy $0.18
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-9% Synergy $0.49

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Josu Vess, Lich Knight's game plan and control the board.

Zombie Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse
+32% Synergy $0.72
Dark Salvation Dark Salvation
+24% Synergy $0.36
Necrotic Hex Necrotic Hex
+22% Synergy $0.30
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+15% Synergy $2.13
From Under the Floorboards From Under the Floorboards
+13% Synergy $0.17
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+12% Synergy $1.33
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+12% Synergy $8.39
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+12% Synergy $0.22
Cemetery Recruitment Cemetery Recruitment
+12% Synergy $0.44
Ghoulcaller's Chant Ghoulcaller's Chant
+10% Synergy $0.21
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+9% Synergy $0.54
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+9% Synergy $0.58
Syphon Flesh Syphon Flesh
+9% Synergy $0.21
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+7% Synergy $1.13
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+7% Synergy $0.23
Crawl from the Cellar Crawl from the Cellar
+6% Synergy $0.05
Moan of the Unhallowed Moan of the Unhallowed
+6% Synergy $0.05
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+5% Synergy $0.28
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+5% Synergy $0.28
Final Parting Final Parting
+5% Synergy $0.33
Profane Command Profane Command
+5% Synergy $0.31
Rise from the Grave Rise from the Grave
+5% Synergy $0.06
Mutilate Mutilate
+4% Synergy $1.57
Final Act Final Act
+4% Synergy $1.42
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+3% Synergy $0.22
Awaken the Erstwhile Awaken the Erstwhile
+3% Synergy $0.32
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.25
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+2% Synergy $2.53
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+2% Synergy $0.12
Blood Money Blood Money
+2% Synergy $0.83
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $18.68
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $1.75
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+1% Synergy $3.07
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+1% Synergy $0.75
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
0% Synergy $0.50
Buried Alive Buried Alive
-2% Synergy $0.83
Living Death Living Death
-2% Synergy $2.36
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-3% Synergy $2.49
Dread Return Dread Return
-3% Synergy $0.26
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-4% Synergy $20.27
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-5% Synergy $0.43
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-6% Synergy $18.70
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-7% Synergy $3.59
Victimize Victimize
-8% Synergy $0.56
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-9% Synergy $10.16
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-17% Synergy $5.30
Reanimate Reanimate
-25% Synergy $7.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+21% Synergy $14.36
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+15% Synergy $0.92
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+14% Synergy $4.22
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.24
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+9% Synergy $8.99
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+9% Synergy $4.72
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+8% Synergy $14.17
Cursecloth Wrappings Cursecloth Wrappings
+8% Synergy $0.25
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+7% Synergy $7.52
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+6% Synergy $4.33
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+6% Synergy $3.79
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+6% Synergy $0.70
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+6% Synergy $13.11
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+5% Synergy $5.49
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.47
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+5% Synergy $2.23
Witch's Cauldron Witch's Cauldron
+5% Synergy $0.11
Transmogrant Altar Transmogrant Altar
+4% Synergy $0.11
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+3% Synergy $5.20
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-2% Synergy $54.66
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-12% Synergy $5.02
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-27% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Josu Vess, Lich Knight's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+21% Synergy $0.27
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+19% Synergy $0.50
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+12% Synergy $2.68
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+9% Synergy $0.73
Call to the Grave Call to the Grave
+9% Synergy $1.37
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+8% Synergy $1.97
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+7% Synergy $0.13
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+7% Synergy $1.93
Necromancer's Stockpile Necromancer's Stockpile
+7% Synergy $0.27
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+5% Synergy $0.17
The Sibsig Ceremony The Sibsig Ceremony
+5% Synergy $0.28
Attrition Attrition
+3% Synergy $19.31
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+1% Synergy $2.64
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
0% Synergy $14.39
Greed Greed
-2% Synergy $0.24
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-4% Synergy $18.12
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-4% Synergy $18.67
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $15.42
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-7% Synergy $1.55
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-7% Synergy $0.31

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Josu Vess, Lich Knight to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+16% Synergy $0.58
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+12% Synergy $5.60
Liliana, Untouched by Death Liliana, Untouched by Death
+12% Synergy $1.77
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+9% Synergy $5.91
Liliana, the Last Hope Liliana, the Last Hope
+5% Synergy $3.46

Utility Lands

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

Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+18% Synergy $8.90
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+11% Synergy $11.54
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+9% Synergy $19.02
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+9% Synergy $2.11
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+7% Synergy $2.02
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+6% Synergy $47.16
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.14
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+3% Synergy $0.14
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+3% Synergy $0.12
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $24.56
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+2% Synergy $0.87
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+2% Synergy $0.64
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+2% Synergy $0.69
Desert of the Glorified Desert of the Glorified
+2% Synergy $0.13
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+1% Synergy $19.73
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+1% Synergy $0.28
Barren Moor Barren Moor
0% Synergy $0.19
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-3% Synergy $3.76
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-4% Synergy $34.54
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $2.73
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
-4% Synergy $0.80
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-7% Synergy $0.61
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-7% Synergy $6.61
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.27
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-11% Synergy $0.57
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-17% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+27% Synergy $3.61
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+27% Synergy $0.20
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+20% Synergy $2.44
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+20% Synergy $3.21
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+17% Synergy $0.75
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+16% Synergy $1.28
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+13% Synergy $0.24
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+11% Synergy $0.25
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+11% Synergy $4.04
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.22
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.16
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+8% Synergy $0.19
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+8% Synergy $7.59
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+8% Synergy $1.66
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+5% Synergy $15.07
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+5% Synergy $0.27
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+2% Synergy $4.82
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.12
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $17.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.51
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $1.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for Josu Vess, Lich Knight decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.18
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+6% Synergy $0.43
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $1.06
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.28
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+2% Synergy $1.78
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $5.21
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-1% Synergy $34.04
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-2% Synergy $0.93
Swamp Swamp
-5% Synergy $0.07

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