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Kelsien, the Plague
Price tag $0.69

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

#473 Current Rank
#519 Last Week
#362 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.

Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+7% Synergy $1.78
Aang, Airbending Master Aang, Airbending Master
+6% Synergy
Reroute Systems Reroute Systems
+2% Synergy $0.14
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+1% Synergy $2.18
Syr Vondam, the Lucent Syr Vondam, the Lucent
+1% Synergy $0.13

High Synergy Cards

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

Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+85% Synergy $3.34
Rune of Mortality Rune of Mortality
+74% Synergy $0.17
Minthara, Merciless Soul Minthara, Merciless Soul
+71% Synergy $0.19
Otharri, Suns' Glory Otharri, Suns' Glory
+68% Synergy $2.21
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+67% Synergy $1.53
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+65% Synergy $0.56
Mari, the Killing Quill Mari, the Killing Quill
+62% Synergy $2.75
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+61% Synergy $9.37
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
+60% Synergy $0.16
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+57% Synergy $1.73

Top Cards

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

Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+56% Synergy $11.46
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+54% Synergy $0.26
Shay Cormac Shay Cormac
+52% Synergy $0.18
You Are Already Dead You Are Already Dead
+51% Synergy $0.10
Gift of Doom Gift of Doom
+51% Synergy $3.57
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+49% Synergy $1.78
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+47% Synergy $0.14
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+46% Synergy $0.69
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+30% Synergy $1.32
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-13% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $37.00
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+3% Synergy $31.96
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $50.95
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $25.52
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $50.22
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $52.72
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $34.30
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $59.87

Creatures

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

Termination Facilitator Termination Facilitator
+42% Synergy $0.95
Kalemne, Disciple of Iroas Kalemne, Disciple of Iroas
+42% Synergy $2.00
Daxos the Returned Daxos the Returned
+42% Synergy $6.29
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+40% Synergy $2.34
Maha, Its Feathers Night Maha, Its Feathers Night
+39% Synergy $8.36
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+38% Synergy $0.15
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+38% Synergy $0.52
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+37% Synergy $0.88
Slaughter Specialist Slaughter Specialist
+37% Synergy $0.72
Void Beckoner Void Beckoner
+37% Synergy $0.16
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+36% Synergy $0.87
Mathas, Fiend Seeker Mathas, Fiend Seeker
+34% Synergy $0.52
Taii Wakeen, Perfect Shot Taii Wakeen, Perfect Shot
+34% Synergy $0.17
Archetype of Finality Archetype of Finality
+32% Synergy $0.79
Goblin Sharpshooter Goblin Sharpshooter
+28% Synergy $24.40
Ertha Jo, Frontier Mentor Ertha Jo, Frontier Mentor
+28% Synergy $0.13
Blood Cultist Blood Cultist
+27% Synergy $0.25
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+23% Synergy $9.60
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
+23% Synergy $0.28
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+22% Synergy $0.65
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+19% Synergy $28.81
Assault Intercessor Assault Intercessor
+19% Synergy $1.11
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+17% Synergy $1.84
Ankle Shanker Ankle Shanker
+17% Synergy $0.36
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+17% Synergy $2.66
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+16% Synergy $0.28
Cunning Sparkmage Cunning Sparkmage
+16% Synergy $0.29
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
+15% Synergy $0.59
Deathbringer Thoctar Deathbringer Thoctar
+15% Synergy $0.50
Clackbridge Troll Clackbridge Troll
+14% Synergy $0.50
Vulshok Sorcerer Vulshok Sorcerer
+14% Synergy $0.24
Tor Wauki the Younger Tor Wauki the Younger
+14% Synergy $0.63
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+13% Synergy $5.10
Queen Marchesa Queen Marchesa
+12% Synergy $0.54
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+12% Synergy $1.95
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+12% Synergy $0.27
Robaran Mercenaries Robaran Mercenaries
+12% Synergy $0.15
Bureau Headmaster Bureau Headmaster
+11% Synergy $5.79
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+11% Synergy $2.67
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+10% Synergy $6.75
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+9% Synergy $1.50
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+9% Synergy $0.46
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+9% Synergy $8.47
Rakdos Ickspitter Rakdos Ickspitter
+9% Synergy $0.12
Onyx Mage Onyx Mage
+9% Synergy $0.13
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
+8% Synergy $8.07
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+5% Synergy $1.79
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $45.59
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.25
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-5% Synergy $1.86

Instants

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

Mirrodin Avenged Mirrodin Avenged
+40% Synergy $0.13
Fracture Fracture
+23% Synergy $0.84
Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+23% Synergy $0.10
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
+21% Synergy $0.32
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+21% Synergy $0.38
Bladebrand Bladebrand
+20% Synergy $0.04
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+14% Synergy $4.69
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+13% Synergy $0.16
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+10% Synergy $0.73
Virulent Swipe Virulent Swipe
+10% Synergy $0.08
Despark Despark
+9% Synergy $0.37
Battle-Rage Blessing Battle-Rage Blessing
+8% Synergy $0.06
Toxin Analysis Toxin Analysis
+7% Synergy $0.15
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+7% Synergy $0.18
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+6% Synergy $6.18
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+6% Synergy $0.14
Volt Charge Volt Charge
+6% Synergy $0.06
Touch of Moonglove Touch of Moonglove
+6% Synergy $0.06
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.70
Alesha's Legacy Alesha's Legacy
+5% Synergy $0.05
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+4% Synergy $1.58
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $8.35
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+4% Synergy $0.59
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+4% Synergy $0.66
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $17.03
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+3% Synergy $0.44
Mortify Mortify
+2% Synergy $0.25
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+2% Synergy $4.99
Terminate Terminate
+1% Synergy $0.36
Bedevil Bedevil
+1% Synergy $0.41
Utter End Utter End
+1% Synergy $0.19
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy $0.50
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
0% Synergy $1.07
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-2% Synergy $0.08
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-3% Synergy $18.91
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-5% Synergy $1.72
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-18% Synergy $0.96

Sorceries

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

Mythos of Snapdax Mythos of Snapdax
+28% Synergy $0.36
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+28% Synergy $9.03
Call of the Death-Dweller Call of the Death-Dweller
+22% Synergy $0.28
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+21% Synergy $0.32
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+18% Synergy $0.25
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+17% Synergy $0.44
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+13% Synergy $0.19
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+11% Synergy $0.43
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+11% Synergy $4.02
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+10% Synergy $3.74
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+10% Synergy $0.40
Single Combat Single Combat
+8% Synergy $0.49
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+7% Synergy $1.75
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+7% Synergy $0.60
Unearth Unearth
+7% Synergy $0.45
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+6% Synergy $0.15
Vindicate Vindicate
+5% Synergy $0.66
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+5% Synergy $2.42
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+4% Synergy $0.30
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.38
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $1.72
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.20
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
0% Synergy $5.54
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $1.85
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $4.03
Damn Damn
-5% Synergy $1.49
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+44% Synergy $0.85
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+39% Synergy $6.20
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+33% Synergy $34.22
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+31% Synergy $4.10
Hunter's Blowgun Hunter's Blowgun
+31% Synergy $0.09
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+28% Synergy $11.96
Battlemage's Bracers Battlemage's Bracers
+16% Synergy $4.03
Glaring Spotlight Glaring Spotlight
+16% Synergy $1.38
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+14% Synergy $18.49
Puppet Strings Puppet Strings
+10% Synergy $1.02
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+9% Synergy $8.93
The Masamune The Masamune
+9% Synergy $0.91
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+9% Synergy $30.22
Hidden Blade Hidden Blade
+8% Synergy $0.16
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+7% Synergy $15.92
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+7% Synergy $14.14
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+6% Synergy $2.11
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+6% Synergy $0.40
Reaper's Talisman Reaper's Talisman
+6% Synergy $0.14
Scythe of the Wretched Scythe of the Wretched
+6% Synergy $7.20
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $5.90
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+5% Synergy $1.30
Haystack Haystack
+4% Synergy $1.74
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+4% Synergy $5.16
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.26
Sunforger Sunforger
+3% Synergy $3.12
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+3% Synergy $0.99
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+3% Synergy $1.38
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $5.28
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
0% Synergy $10.13
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
0% Synergy $2.24
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
-1% Synergy $12.57
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Fighter Class Fighter Class
+33% Synergy $8.80
Aspect of Gorgon Aspect of Gorgon
+28% Synergy $0.04
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+24% Synergy $0.46
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+18% Synergy $1.76
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+16% Synergy $15.75
At Knifepoint At Knifepoint
+16% Synergy $0.12
Death Pits of Rath Death Pits of Rath
+15% Synergy $0.96
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+14% Synergy $2.17
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+14% Synergy $18.62
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+13% Synergy $4.57
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+13% Synergy $0.14
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+12% Synergy $2.62
Black Market Black Market
+11% Synergy $3.70
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+10% Synergy $0.16
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+9% Synergy $2.56
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+7% Synergy $4.60
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+7% Synergy $0.64
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+5% Synergy $0.93
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+5% Synergy $0.15
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+4% Synergy $3.91
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+3% Synergy $0.24
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+3% Synergy $3.83
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $24.73
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $6.05
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $20.79
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $12.32

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 $5.22
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+4% Synergy $0.44
Dihada, Binder of Wills Dihada, Binder of Wills
+1% Synergy $16.24

Utility Lands

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

Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+31% Synergy $9.12
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+28% Synergy $0.52
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy $0.32
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+25% Synergy $1.80
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+22% Synergy $1.30
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+16% Synergy $0.54
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+8% Synergy $0.35
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $0.89
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+5% Synergy $0.18
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+3% Synergy $23.29
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $41.89
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.15
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $49.13
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $3.53
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+56% Synergy $3.14
Bounty Board Bounty Board
+18% Synergy $0.52
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+12% Synergy $0.26
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+11% Synergy $0.75
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+11% Synergy $2.84
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+10% Synergy $0.66
Bandit's Haul Bandit's Haul
+10% Synergy $0.11
Savai Crystal Savai Crystal
+4% Synergy $0.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.17
Mardu Banner Mardu Banner
+3% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.52
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-1% Synergy $2.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.34
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-5% Synergy $0.79
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-7% Synergy $0.27
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-8% Synergy $1.67

Lands

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

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+33% Synergy $6.76
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+9% Synergy $0.23
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+8% Synergy $18.91
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy $0.27
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+5% Synergy $0.19
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+4% Synergy $0.18
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+4% Synergy $0.38
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $8.35
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+3% Synergy $13.50
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+3% Synergy $11.51
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.07
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.17
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+3% Synergy $3.52
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+3% Synergy $3.29
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.21
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+2% Synergy $5.10
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+1% Synergy $0.34
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+1% Synergy $0.27
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+1% Synergy $0.86
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+1% Synergy $16.12
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+1% Synergy $5.31
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.30
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
0% Synergy $0.69
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
0% Synergy $0.27
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
0% Synergy $0.29
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
0% Synergy $4.86
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-1% Synergy $0.24
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-1% Synergy $0.21
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-2% Synergy $6.49
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-2% Synergy $22.42
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-2% Synergy $7.76
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-2% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-2% Synergy $0.15
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-2% Synergy $4.95
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-2% Synergy $0.24
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-2% Synergy $0.26
Scrubland Scrubland
-2% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
-2% Synergy $326.19
Badlands Badlands
-2% Synergy
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-3% Synergy $0.57
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-3% Synergy $6.60
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-4% Synergy $0.65
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-5% Synergy $23.61
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-5% Synergy $26.74
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-6% Synergy $13.64
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-14% Synergy $0.15

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