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Kelsien, the Plague
Price tag $1.09

Legendary CreatureHuman Assassin

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Mardu

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

#426 Current Rank
#470 Last Week
#386 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kelsien, the Plague.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kelsien, the Plague decks.

Azula, Ruthless Firebender Azula, Ruthless Firebender
+11% Synergy $1.71
Zuko, Firebending Master Zuko, Firebending Master
+10% Synergy $17.67
Aang, Airbending Master Aang, Airbending Master
+8% Synergy $13.79
The Fire Nation Drill The Fire Nation Drill
+1% Synergy $0.28
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-3% Synergy $8.84

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kelsien, the Plague's abilities and overall game plan.

Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+85% Synergy $3.81
Rune of Mortality Rune of Mortality
+73% Synergy $0.13
Minthara, Merciless Soul Minthara, Merciless Soul
+71% Synergy $0.24
Otharri, Suns' Glory Otharri, Suns' Glory
+68% Synergy $6.03
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+67% Synergy $1.33
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+65% Synergy $0.59
Mari, the Killing Quill Mari, the Killing Quill
+62% Synergy $2.38
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+61% Synergy $9.07
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
+60% Synergy $0.24
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+59% Synergy $4.07

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kelsien, the Plague decks.

Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+57% Synergy $14.24
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+53% Synergy $0.17
Shay Cormac Shay Cormac
+53% Synergy $0.17
You Are Already Dead You Are Already Dead
+51% Synergy $0.09
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+49% Synergy $1.82
Gift of Doom Gift of Doom
+49% Synergy $3.54
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+47% Synergy $0.14
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+46% Synergy $0.75
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+28% Synergy $1.20
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-13% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $30.49
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+3% Synergy $30.39
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $46.24
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $48.58
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $30.76
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $57.97
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $44.01

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kelsien, the Plague's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Termination Facilitator Termination Facilitator
+43% Synergy $1.17
Daxos the Returned Daxos the Returned
+42% Synergy $5.97
Kalemne, Disciple of Iroas Kalemne, Disciple of Iroas
+42% Synergy $17.31
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+41% Synergy $3.86
Maha, Its Feathers Night Maha, Its Feathers Night
+40% Synergy $9.71
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+39% Synergy $0.29
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+38% Synergy $0.19
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+36% Synergy $0.96
Slaughter Specialist Slaughter Specialist
+36% Synergy $0.72
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+36% Synergy $1.84
Void Beckoner Void Beckoner
+36% Synergy $0.13
Mathas, Fiend Seeker Mathas, Fiend Seeker
+35% Synergy $0.51
Taii Wakeen, Perfect Shot Taii Wakeen, Perfect Shot
+35% Synergy $0.20
Archetype of Finality Archetype of Finality
+31% Synergy $0.72
Goblin Sharpshooter Goblin Sharpshooter
+28% Synergy $26.59
Ertha Jo, Frontier Mentor Ertha Jo, Frontier Mentor
+28% Synergy $0.09
Blood Cultist Blood Cultist
+26% Synergy $0.23
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+23% Synergy $7.43
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+22% Synergy $0.48
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
+22% Synergy $0.27
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+19% Synergy $0.63
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+19% Synergy $28.07
Assault Intercessor Assault Intercessor
+19% Synergy $1.33
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+18% Synergy $1.85
Ankle Shanker Ankle Shanker
+16% Synergy $0.31
Deathbringer Thoctar Deathbringer Thoctar
+15% Synergy $0.50
Cunning Sparkmage Cunning Sparkmage
+15% Synergy $0.39
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+14% Synergy $0.20
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
+14% Synergy $0.57
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+13% Synergy $5.12
Clackbridge Troll Clackbridge Troll
+13% Synergy $0.51
Vulshok Sorcerer Vulshok Sorcerer
+13% Synergy $0.23
Tor Wauki the Younger Tor Wauki the Younger
+13% Synergy $0.58
Queen Marchesa Queen Marchesa
+12% Synergy $0.56
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+12% Synergy $0.27
Kratos, Stoic Father Kratos, Stoic Father
+12% Synergy $17.64
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+11% Synergy $2.85
Robaran Mercenaries Robaran Mercenaries
+11% Synergy $0.16
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+11% Synergy $4.40
Bureau Headmaster Bureau Headmaster
+10% Synergy $5.29
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+10% Synergy $7.67
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+9% Synergy $2.79
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+9% Synergy $14.35
Rakdos Ickspitter Rakdos Ickspitter
+9% Synergy $0.22
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+8% Synergy $0.40
Onyx Mage Onyx Mage
+8% Synergy $0.16
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+6% Synergy $1.44
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $42.73
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.20
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-5% Synergy $1.23

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kelsien, the Plague safe.

Mirrodin Avenged Mirrodin Avenged
+40% Synergy $0.11
Fracture Fracture
+24% Synergy $0.55
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+22% Synergy $0.30
Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+22% Synergy $0.08
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
+21% Synergy $0.30
Bladebrand Bladebrand
+19% Synergy $0.04
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+14% Synergy $4.82
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+12% Synergy $0.10
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+10% Synergy $0.96
Despark Despark
+9% Synergy $0.24
Virulent Swipe Virulent Swipe
+9% Synergy $0.07
Battle-Rage Blessing Battle-Rage Blessing
+8% Synergy $0.08
Toxin Analysis Toxin Analysis
+7% Synergy $0.11
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+6% Synergy $7.82
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $1.61
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+6% Synergy $0.13
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+6% Synergy $0.15
Volt Charge Volt Charge
+6% Synergy $0.08
Touch of Moonglove Touch of Moonglove
+6% Synergy $0.09
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $14.89
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+4% Synergy $3.80
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $8.43
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+4% Synergy $0.60
Alesha's Legacy Alesha's Legacy
+4% Synergy $0.04
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+3% Synergy $0.23
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+3% Synergy $0.48
Mortify Mortify
+2% Synergy $0.22
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+2% Synergy $5.84
Terminate Terminate
+1% Synergy $0.50
Utter End Utter End
+1% Synergy $0.09
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy $0.38
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $48.80
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
0% Synergy $1.12
Bedevil Bedevil
0% Synergy $0.53
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-2% Synergy $0.10
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-3% Synergy $18.26
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-5% Synergy $1.25
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-17% Synergy $1.71

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kelsien, the Plague's game plan and control the board.

Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+28% Synergy $7.66
Mythos of Snapdax Mythos of Snapdax
+28% Synergy $0.34
Call of the Death-Dweller Call of the Death-Dweller
+22% Synergy $0.20
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+21% Synergy $0.34
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+18% Synergy $0.13
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+16% Synergy $0.55
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+12% Synergy $0.28
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+11% Synergy $3.03
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+11% Synergy $0.13
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+10% Synergy $2.26
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+10% Synergy $0.46
Single Combat Single Combat
+8% Synergy $0.47
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+7% Synergy $1.12
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+7% Synergy $0.45
Unearth Unearth
+7% Synergy $0.42
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+6% Synergy $0.10
Vindicate Vindicate
+5% Synergy $0.49
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+5% Synergy $0.72
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+4% Synergy $0.15
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.27
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $1.81
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.25
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
0% Synergy $6.57
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $1.53
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $3.39
Damn Damn
-5% Synergy $1.18
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.26
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $5.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+44% Synergy $3.31
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+40% Synergy $7.49
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+34% Synergy $36.41
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+32% Synergy $3.74
Hunter's Blowgun Hunter's Blowgun
+31% Synergy $0.11
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+28% Synergy $13.84
Glaring Spotlight Glaring Spotlight
+16% Synergy $1.47
Battlemage's Bracers Battlemage's Bracers
+15% Synergy $2.79
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+14% Synergy $19.89
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+9% Synergy $9.65
Puppet Strings Puppet Strings
+9% Synergy $0.95
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+9% Synergy $32.04
The Masamune The Masamune
+8% Synergy $0.62
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+7% Synergy $13.50
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+7% Synergy $12.96
Hidden Blade Hidden Blade
+7% Synergy $0.13
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+6% Synergy $2.04
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+6% Synergy $0.42
Reaper's Talisman Reaper's Talisman
+6% Synergy $0.15
Scythe of the Wretched Scythe of the Wretched
+6% Synergy $7.02
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $4.38
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+5% Synergy $0.84
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+5% Synergy $4.10
Haystack Haystack
+4% Synergy $2.02
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $5.38
Sunforger Sunforger
+3% Synergy $3.43
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+3% Synergy $1.55
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+3% Synergy $2.52
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.19
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+1% Synergy $2.34
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
0% Synergy $9.46
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
-1% Synergy $8.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kelsien, the Plague's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Fighter Class Fighter Class
+33% Synergy $6.81
Aspect of Gorgon Aspect of Gorgon
+27% Synergy $0.05
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+25% Synergy $0.41
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+17% Synergy $1.61
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+16% Synergy $13.30
At Knifepoint At Knifepoint
+16% Synergy $0.08
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+16% Synergy $4.13
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+14% Synergy $16.35
Death Pits of Rath Death Pits of Rath
+14% Synergy $1.08
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+13% Synergy $3.36
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+13% Synergy $0.11
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+12% Synergy $4.03
Black Market Black Market
+11% Synergy $3.65
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+10% Synergy $0.19
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+8% Synergy $4.19
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+7% Synergy $4.33
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+7% Synergy $0.63
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+5% Synergy $0.80
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+4% Synergy $3.98
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+4% Synergy $0.12
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+3% Synergy $4.50
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+3% Synergy $0.12
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $26.05
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $4.69
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $20.00
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-1% Synergy $11.71

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kelsien, the Plague to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+9% Synergy $5.66
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+3% Synergy $0.23
Dihada, Binder of Wills Dihada, Binder of Wills
+1% Synergy $14.65

Utility Lands

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

Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+31% Synergy $6.12
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+28% Synergy $0.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy $0.37
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+25% Synergy $1.84
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+22% Synergy $1.18
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+16% Synergy $0.46
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+8% Synergy $0.23
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $0.63
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+4% Synergy $0.17
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $34.91
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+3% Synergy $30.56
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.11
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $46.26
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $5.10
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+56% Synergy $3.04
Bounty Board Bounty Board
+19% Synergy $0.76
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+12% Synergy $0.24
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+12% Synergy $2.01
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+10% Synergy $0.79
Bandit's Haul Bandit's Haul
+10% Synergy $0.10
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+9% Synergy $0.41
Savai Crystal Savai Crystal
+4% Synergy $0.11
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.15
Mardu Banner Mardu Banner
+3% Synergy $0.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.34
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-1% Synergy $2.58
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.92
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-5% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-7% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-8% Synergy $1.58

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kelsien, the Plague decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+33% Synergy $7.05
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+9% Synergy $0.18
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+9% Synergy $16.84
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.14
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+5% Synergy $10.84
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+5% Synergy $13.78
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+5% Synergy $0.14
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+4% Synergy $0.18
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+4% Synergy $0.41
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $8.43
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.10
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+3% Synergy $3.32
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+3% Synergy $2.88
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.10
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.10
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+2% Synergy $18.35
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.07
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+2% Synergy $4.91
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.46
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.20
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+1% Synergy $0.26
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+1% Synergy $0.19
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+1% Synergy $0.59
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+1% Synergy $5.51
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.17
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
0% Synergy $0.86
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-1% Synergy $6.59
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-1% Synergy $7.74
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-1% Synergy $17.41
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-1% Synergy $0.19
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.20
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-1% Synergy $3.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-1% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-2% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-2% Synergy $0.10
Scrubland Scrubland
-2% Synergy
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-2% Synergy $0.19
Badlands Badlands
-2% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
-2% Synergy $325.65
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-2% Synergy $6.11
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-3% Synergy $0.54
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-3% Synergy $0.17
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-3% Synergy $0.23
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-4% Synergy $20.39
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $24.24
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-5% Synergy $13.30
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-5% Synergy $0.37
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-14% Synergy $0.16

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