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Josu Vess, Lich Knight
Price tag $0.22

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

#2639 Current Rank
#2408 Last Week
#2375 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.

Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+16% Synergy $1.37
Day of Black Sun Day of Black Sun
+6% Synergy $0.78

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
+56% Synergy $0.76
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+44% Synergy $0.28
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+43% Synergy $0.55
Death Baron Death Baron
+41% Synergy $3.61
Undead Augur Undead Augur
+40% Synergy $0.25
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+39% Synergy $0.29
Liliana's Standard Bearer Liliana's Standard Bearer
+38% Synergy $0.23
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+38% Synergy $0.36
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+36% Synergy $4.48
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+35% Synergy $0.26

Top Cards

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

Diregraf Colossus Diregraf Colossus
+33% Synergy $3.54
Champion of the Perished Champion of the Perished
+32% Synergy $0.71
Lord of the Undead Lord of the Undead
+32% Synergy $9.63
Black Market Black Market
+16% Synergy $3.63
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+3% Synergy $1.68
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+2% Synergy $0.46
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-6% Synergy $15.04
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-8% Synergy $0.25
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-12% Synergy $9.10
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-16% Synergy $3.45

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+7% Synergy $34.04
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $90.28
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $48.67
Necropotence Necropotence
-8% Synergy $20.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-12% Synergy $58.04
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-17% Synergy $12.26

Creatures

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

Undead Warchief Undead Warchief
+32% Synergy $15.51
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+31% Synergy $0.96
Foulmire Knight Foulmire Knight
+28% Synergy $0.21
Headless Rider Headless Rider
+26% Synergy $1.25
Vengeful Dead Vengeful Dead
+26% Synergy $0.40
Noxious Ghoul Noxious Ghoul
+26% Synergy $5.25
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+24% Synergy $0.85
Shepherd of Rot Shepherd of Rot
+24% Synergy $5.09
Zombie Master Zombie Master
+23% Synergy $2.08
Plague Belcher Plague Belcher
+22% Synergy $0.41
Gempalm Polluter Gempalm Polluter
+21% Synergy $0.25
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+18% Synergy $0.44
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
+17% Synergy $0.82
Gravespawn Sovereign Gravespawn Sovereign
+17% Synergy $0.31
Risen Executioner Risen Executioner
+17% Synergy $1.06
Smitten Swordmaster Smitten Swordmaster
+17% Synergy $0.15
Tomb Tyrant Tomb Tyrant
+16% Synergy $2.02
Liliana's Devotee Liliana's Devotee
+16% Synergy $0.13
Tainted Adversary Tainted Adversary
+16% Synergy $1.35
Vizier of the Scorpion Vizier of the Scorpion
+16% Synergy $0.18
Noosegraf Mob Noosegraf Mob
+16% Synergy $0.34
Archghoul of Thraben Archghoul of Thraben
+15% Synergy $0.12
Graveborn Muse Graveborn Muse
+15% Synergy $8.66
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
+15% Synergy $0.46
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+14% Synergy $0.22
Exsanguinator Cavalry Exsanguinator Cavalry
+14% Synergy $2.45
Liliana's Reaver Liliana's Reaver
+13% Synergy $0.34
Knight of Dusk's Shadow Knight of Dusk's Shadow
+13% Synergy $0.13
Gravedigger Gravedigger
+12% Synergy $0.05
Lost Monarch of Ifnir Lost Monarch of Ifnir
+12% Synergy $1.67
Unbreathing Horde Unbreathing Horde
+12% Synergy $0.32
Cavalier of Night Cavalier of Night
+12% Synergy $3.44
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+11% Synergy $2.27
Corpse Augur Corpse Augur
+11% Synergy $0.10
Locthwain Lancer Locthwain Lancer
+11% Synergy $0.27
Belle of the Brawl Belle of the Brawl
+11% Synergy $0.15
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+9% Synergy $6.48
Relentless Dead Relentless Dead
+9% Synergy $8.21
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+8% Synergy $4.56
Grim Servant Grim Servant
+8% Synergy $0.14
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $32.54
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy $0.08
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+6% Synergy $5.03
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+6% Synergy $10.57
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+3% Synergy $2.34
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+1% Synergy $0.25
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
-1% Synergy $12.84
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-2% Synergy $4.97
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-3% Synergy $0.39
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-9% Synergy $0.20

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
+16% Synergy $0.40
Murder Murder
+12% Synergy $0.07
Empty the Pits Empty the Pits
+10% Synergy $0.42
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+9% Synergy $0.10
Raise the Draugr Raise the Draugr
+9% Synergy $0.13
Cruel Revival Cruel Revival
+7% Synergy $0.65
Village Rites Village Rites
+6% Synergy $0.22
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+6% Synergy $0.21
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+6% Synergy $2.41
Deadly Plot Deadly Plot
+5% Synergy $0.34
Rowan's Grim Search Rowan's Grim Search
+5% Synergy $0.10
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+4% Synergy $0.43
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+3% Synergy $5.50
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $0.96
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+2% Synergy $0.45
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+2% Synergy $0.11
Tendrils of Corruption Tendrils of Corruption
+2% Synergy $0.10
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
0% Synergy $0.25
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
0% Synergy $0.80
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-1% Synergy $0.52
Force of Despair Force of Despair
-1% Synergy $3.99
Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
-1% Synergy $0.21
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-2% Synergy $0.18
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $5.22
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-2% Synergy $10.32
Darkness Darkness
-3% Synergy $22.58
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-4% Synergy $0.74
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-5% Synergy $11.08
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-5% Synergy $14.91
Entomb Entomb
-5% Synergy $13.46
Defile Defile
-6% Synergy $0.93
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-6% Synergy $0.13
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-7% Synergy $0.23
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-8% Synergy $3.13
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-8% Synergy $0.25
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-16% Synergy $8.20
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-18% Synergy $2.92
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-18% Synergy $18.34

Sorceries

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

Zombie Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse
+28% Synergy $0.80
Necrotic Hex Necrotic Hex
+23% Synergy $0.32
Dark Salvation Dark Salvation
+22% Synergy $0.42
Cemetery Recruitment Cemetery Recruitment
+14% Synergy $0.28
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+13% Synergy $8.17
From Under the Floorboards From Under the Floorboards
+13% Synergy $0.19
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+12% Synergy $4.38
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+12% Synergy $0.26
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+10% Synergy $1.26
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+10% Synergy $0.32
Ghoulcaller's Chant Ghoulcaller's Chant
+10% Synergy $0.15
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+8% Synergy $0.95
Syphon Flesh Syphon Flesh
+8% Synergy $0.23
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+7% Synergy $0.21
Moan of the Unhallowed Moan of the Unhallowed
+7% Synergy $0.06
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+6% Synergy $3.35
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+6% Synergy $0.19
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+5% Synergy $0.14
Final Act Final Act
+5% Synergy $1.41
Crawl from the Cellar Crawl from the Cellar
+5% Synergy $0.05
Awaken the Erstwhile Awaken the Erstwhile
+4% Synergy $0.32
Rise from the Grave Rise from the Grave
+4% Synergy $0.09
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+3% Synergy $0.27
Mutilate Mutilate
+3% Synergy $1.78
Final Parting Final Parting
+3% Synergy $0.32
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+3% Synergy $0.25
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+2% Synergy $3.82
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+2% Synergy $2.57
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+2% Synergy $0.14
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $17.04
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+1% Synergy $0.43
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+1% Synergy $0.28
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
0% Synergy $2.59
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
0% Synergy $3.22
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
0% Synergy $0.32
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-1% Synergy $1.81
Living Death Living Death
-1% Synergy $1.18
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-1% Synergy $19.41
Dread Return Dread Return
-2% Synergy $0.28
Buried Alive Buried Alive
-2% Synergy $0.98
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-3% Synergy $5.17
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-3% Synergy $23.09
Unearth Unearth
-3% Synergy $0.42
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-5% Synergy $23.02
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-6% Synergy $0.29
Victimize Victimize
-7% Synergy $0.36
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-8% Synergy $10.28
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-16% Synergy $6.48
Reanimate Reanimate
-25% Synergy $5.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+19% Synergy $13.91
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+16% Synergy $0.96
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+13% Synergy $3.60
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.19
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+10% Synergy $5.73
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+9% Synergy $15.18
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+8% Synergy $6.21
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+8% Synergy $3.38
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+8% Synergy $12.97
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.30
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+7% Synergy $0.70
Cursecloth Wrappings Cursecloth Wrappings
+7% Synergy $0.23
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+6% Synergy $6.42
Transmogrant Altar Transmogrant Altar
+6% Synergy $0.11
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+6% Synergy $3.27
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+5% Synergy $9.45
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+5% Synergy $5.23
Witch's Cauldron Witch's Cauldron
+5% Synergy $0.07
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+4% Synergy $7.80
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-3% Synergy $51.84
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-6% Synergy $2.12
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-13% Synergy $3.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-26% Synergy $3.82
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-26% Synergy $1.21

Enchantments

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

Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+19% Synergy $0.26
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+17% Synergy $0.59
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+11% Synergy $1.91
Call to the Grave Call to the Grave
+9% Synergy $0.97
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+8% Synergy $0.73
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+7% Synergy $1.61
Necromancer's Stockpile Necromancer's Stockpile
+7% Synergy $0.18
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+6% Synergy $0.23
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+6% Synergy $3.47
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+4% Synergy $0.20
The Sibsig Ceremony The Sibsig Ceremony
+4% Synergy $0.18
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+3% Synergy $1.06
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+3% Synergy $3.29
Greed Greed
0% Synergy $0.25
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
-2% Synergy $14.27
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-3% Synergy $21.33
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-5% Synergy $11.77
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-5% Synergy $22.82
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-7% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-8% Synergy $3.06
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-10% Synergy $7.78

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
+13% Synergy $6.72
Liliana, Untouched by Death Liliana, Untouched by Death
+11% Synergy $1.60
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+10% Synergy $4.84
Liliana, the Last Hope Liliana, the Last Hope
+4% Synergy $3.83

Utility Lands

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

Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+18% Synergy $7.06
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+12% Synergy $12.03
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+10% Synergy $21.03
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+9% Synergy $1.20
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+8% Synergy $1.45
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+6% Synergy $46.26
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.13
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+4% Synergy $25.94
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+3% Synergy $18.21
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+3% Synergy $1.21
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+3% Synergy $0.13
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+2% Synergy $4.20
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+2% Synergy $0.38
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+2% Synergy $0.11
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
0% Synergy $0.28
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
0% Synergy $81.76
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-1% Synergy $0.13
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-2% Synergy $2.94
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-2% Synergy $4.85
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $38.24
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $4.92
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
-4% Synergy $1.61
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-5% Synergy $0.67
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-6% Synergy $0.58
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-7% Synergy $7.12
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-10% Synergy $0.63
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $0.37
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-18% Synergy $2.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+28% Synergy $3.19
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+28% Synergy $0.26
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+19% Synergy $3.26
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+19% Synergy $3.50
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+18% Synergy $1.04
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+15% Synergy $0.84
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+13% Synergy $0.25
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+11% Synergy $6.02
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+11% Synergy $0.23
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+10% Synergy $9.61
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.14
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+9% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.18
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+7% Synergy $1.15
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+6% Synergy $18.61
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+2% Synergy $4.95
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $25.64
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.93
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-6% Synergy $60.72
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.17
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+9% Synergy $0.48
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $2.44
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $0.96
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.12
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $34.76
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-1% Synergy $19.41
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $5.22
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-3% Synergy $1.07
Swamp Swamp
-9% Synergy $0.10
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-16% Synergy $8.20

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