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Kelsien, the Plague
Price tag $1.07

Legendary Creature — Human Assassin

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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

#457 Current Rank
#440 Last Week
#346 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.

The Masamune The Masamune
+6% Synergy $0.90
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+3% Synergy $0.74
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+2% Synergy $1.01
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+2% Synergy $27.69
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
0% Synergy $0.43

High Synergy Cards

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

Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+85% Synergy $2.79
Rune of Mortality Rune of Mortality
+74% Synergy $0.15
Minthara, Merciless Soul Minthara, Merciless Soul
+71% Synergy $0.21
Otharri, Suns' Glory Otharri, Suns' Glory
+68% Synergy $2.63
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+67% Synergy $1.44
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+66% Synergy $0.88
Mari, the Killing Quill Mari, the Killing Quill
+62% Synergy $2.34
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+62% Synergy $6.73
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
+60% Synergy $0.26
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+57% Synergy $0.98

Top Cards

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

Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+56% Synergy $17.44
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+55% Synergy $0.19
Shay Cormac Shay Cormac
+51% Synergy $0.20
You Are Already Dead You Are Already Dead
+51% Synergy $0.10
Gift of Doom Gift of Doom
+51% Synergy $3.58
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+49% Synergy $2.32
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+46% Synergy $0.14
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+46% Synergy $0.81
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+30% Synergy $1.38
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-12% Synergy $1.09

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+4% Synergy $27.36
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $28.16
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-1% Synergy $45.01
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $25.26
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $57.80
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $33.46
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $47.07
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $53.08

Creatures

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

Daxos the Returned Daxos the Returned
+42% Synergy $6.78
Kalemne, Disciple of Iroas Kalemne, Disciple of Iroas
+42% Synergy $1.99
Termination Facilitator Termination Facilitator
+41% Synergy $0.79
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+39% Synergy $1.32
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+39% Synergy $0.11
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+38% Synergy $1.44
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+38% Synergy $0.34
Void Beckoner Void Beckoner
+38% Synergy $0.11
Maha, Its Feathers Night Maha, Its Feathers Night
+38% Synergy $7.36
Slaughter Specialist Slaughter Specialist
+38% Synergy $0.65
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+36% Synergy $0.86
Taii Wakeen, Perfect Shot Taii Wakeen, Perfect Shot
+34% Synergy $0.18
Mathas, Fiend Seeker Mathas, Fiend Seeker
+33% Synergy $0.47
Archetype of Finality Archetype of Finality
+33% Synergy $0.78
Goblin Sharpshooter Goblin Sharpshooter
+30% Synergy $23.88
Blood Cultist Blood Cultist
+28% Synergy $0.23
Ertha Jo, Frontier Mentor Ertha Jo, Frontier Mentor
+28% Synergy $0.08
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
+24% Synergy $0.20
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+23% Synergy $7.75
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+22% Synergy $0.63
Assault Intercessor Assault Intercessor
+19% Synergy $0.86
Ankle Shanker Ankle Shanker
+18% Synergy $0.34
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+18% Synergy $22.82
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+17% Synergy $0.29
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+17% Synergy $1.44
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+17% Synergy $1.66
Cunning Sparkmage Cunning Sparkmage
+17% Synergy $0.33
Deathbringer Thoctar Deathbringer Thoctar
+16% Synergy $0.60
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
+15% Synergy $0.53
Clackbridge Troll Clackbridge Troll
+15% Synergy $0.58
Vulshok Sorcerer Vulshok Sorcerer
+15% Synergy $0.24
Tor Wauki the Younger Tor Wauki the Younger
+14% Synergy $0.48
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+13% Synergy $5.10
Queen Marchesa Queen Marchesa
+12% Synergy $0.45
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+12% Synergy $1.89
Robaran Mercenaries Robaran Mercenaries
+12% Synergy $0.19
Bureau Headmaster Bureau Headmaster
+12% Synergy $4.16
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+12% Synergy $0.23
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+12% Synergy $2.22
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+11% Synergy $6.10
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+10% Synergy $5.73
Onyx Mage Onyx Mage
+10% Synergy $0.13
Rakdos Ickspitter Rakdos Ickspitter
+10% Synergy $0.15
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+9% Synergy $2.26
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+9% Synergy $0.40
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
+8% Synergy $6.30
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+7% Synergy $0.97
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $39.48
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.27
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-5% Synergy $1.09

Instants

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

Mirrodin Avenged Mirrodin Avenged
+40% Synergy $0.12
Fracture Fracture
+23% Synergy $1.12
Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+23% Synergy $0.08
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
+21% Synergy $0.42
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+21% Synergy $0.38
Bladebrand Bladebrand
+20% Synergy $0.03
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+14% Synergy $0.18
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+13% Synergy $4.60
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+10% Synergy $0.83
Virulent Swipe Virulent Swipe
+10% Synergy $0.08
Despark Despark
+9% Synergy $0.28
Battle-Rage Blessing Battle-Rage Blessing
+8% Synergy $0.07
Toxin Analysis Toxin Analysis
+7% Synergy $0.14
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+6% Synergy $6.28
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+6% Synergy $0.15
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+6% Synergy $0.15
Touch of Moonglove Touch of Moonglove
+6% Synergy $0.09
Volt Charge Volt Charge
+6% Synergy $0.05
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.33
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+4% Synergy $0.65
Alesha's Legacy Alesha's Legacy
+4% Synergy $0.06
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+4% Synergy $0.46
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $13.99
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+3% Synergy $0.68
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+3% Synergy $1.41
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $9.28
Mortify Mortify
+2% Synergy $0.23
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+2% Synergy $4.00
Terminate Terminate
+1% Synergy $0.32
Bedevil Bedevil
+1% Synergy $0.58
Utter End Utter End
+1% Synergy $0.13
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy $0.46
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
0% Synergy $1.32
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-2% Synergy $0.08
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-3% Synergy $16.38
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-6% Synergy $1.98
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-18% Synergy $1.06

Sorceries

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

Mythos of Snapdax Mythos of Snapdax
+28% Synergy $0.38
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+27% Synergy $6.79
Call of the Death-Dweller Call of the Death-Dweller
+23% Synergy $0.21
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+22% Synergy $0.31
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+18% Synergy $0.26
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+18% Synergy $0.37
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+13% Synergy $0.40
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+11% Synergy $0.98
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+10% Synergy $0.55
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+10% Synergy $3.60
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+9% Synergy $2.62
Single Combat Single Combat
+9% Synergy $0.52
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+8% Synergy $3.92
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+7% Synergy $0.33
Unearth Unearth
+7% Synergy $0.42
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+6% Synergy $0.15
Vindicate Vindicate
+5% Synergy $1.19
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+5% Synergy $2.38
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+4% Synergy $0.22
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.46
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.27
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.83
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $4.80
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $1.70
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $4.27
Damn Damn
-5% Synergy $1.84
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+44% Synergy $0.61
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+39% Synergy $7.28
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+33% Synergy $27.30
Hunter's Blowgun Hunter's Blowgun
+32% Synergy $0.15
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+30% Synergy $4.31
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+30% Synergy $12.11
Battlemage's Bracers Battlemage's Bracers
+17% Synergy $2.72
Glaring Spotlight Glaring Spotlight
+16% Synergy $1.13
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+14% Synergy $15.78
Puppet Strings Puppet Strings
+10% Synergy $1.17
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+9% Synergy $8.63
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+9% Synergy $36.88
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+8% Synergy $15.57
Hidden Blade Hidden Blade
+8% Synergy $0.12
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+7% Synergy $15.83
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+6% Synergy $2.27
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+6% Synergy $0.44
Reaper's Talisman Reaper's Talisman
+6% Synergy $0.11
Scythe of the Wretched Scythe of the Wretched
+6% Synergy $7.45
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $8.39
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+5% Synergy $0.83
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+5% Synergy $5.42
Haystack Haystack
+4% Synergy $1.62
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.22
Sunforger Sunforger
+3% Synergy $3.10
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+3% Synergy $1.25
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+3% Synergy $2.08
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $7.92
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
0% Synergy $1.93
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
-1% Synergy $11.66
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
-1% Synergy $12.49
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.25

Enchantments

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

Fighter Class Fighter Class
+34% Synergy $8.47
Aspect of Gorgon Aspect of Gorgon
+28% Synergy $0.06
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+25% Synergy $0.58
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+18% Synergy $1.75
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+17% Synergy $13.44
At Knifepoint At Knifepoint
+17% Synergy $0.10
Death Pits of Rath Death Pits of Rath
+16% Synergy $0.94
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+14% Synergy $26.16
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+14% Synergy $4.56
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+13% Synergy $0.10
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+11% Synergy $1.48
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+11% Synergy $2.08
Black Market Black Market
+11% Synergy $3.38
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+10% Synergy $0.14
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+9% Synergy $2.46
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+8% Synergy $3.64
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+7% Synergy $0.59
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+6% Synergy $1.06
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+5% Synergy $0.13
Phyresis Phyresis
+5% Synergy $0.97
Forging the Tyrite Sword Forging the Tyrite Sword
+4% Synergy $0.28
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+3% Synergy $4.51
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+3% Synergy $0.16
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+3% Synergy $2.90
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $26.01
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $4.14
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $18.50
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $14.93

Planeswalkers

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

Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+10% Synergy $5.73
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+4% Synergy $0.40
Dihada, Binder of Wills Dihada, Binder of Wills
+1% Synergy $17.81

Utility Lands

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

Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+31% Synergy $6.61
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.37
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+28% Synergy $0.46
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+25% Synergy $1.43
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+22% Synergy $2.65
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+16% Synergy $0.39
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+8% Synergy $1.06
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+5% Synergy $1.00
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+5% Synergy $0.14
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $40.60
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+2% Synergy $21.03
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.13
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $48.82
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $4.09
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+56% Synergy $2.13
Bounty Board Bounty Board
+18% Synergy $0.59
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+12% Synergy $0.31
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+11% Synergy $0.73
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+11% Synergy $1.31
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+10% Synergy $0.46
Bandit's Haul Bandit's Haul
+10% Synergy $0.08
Savai Crystal Savai Crystal
+5% Synergy $0.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.20
Mardu Banner Mardu Banner
+3% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.41
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.24
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-2% Synergy $2.60
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.95
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.20
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-5% Synergy $0.88
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-6% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-8% Synergy $1.92

Lands

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

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+33% Synergy $6.47
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+9% Synergy $0.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy $0.25
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+7% Synergy $19.43
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.05
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+4% Synergy $0.17
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+4% Synergy $0.32
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+4% Synergy $6.58
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+3% Synergy $12.69
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+3% Synergy $11.50
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.18
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+3% Synergy $0.18
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+3% Synergy $3.20
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+3% Synergy $3.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.16
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.88
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+1% Synergy $0.51
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+1% Synergy $0.35
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+1% Synergy $4.61
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.21
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
0% Synergy $0.75
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
0% Synergy $0.34
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
0% Synergy $0.26
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
0% Synergy $13.04
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.08
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
0% Synergy $4.00
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-1% Synergy $0.99
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-1% Synergy $0.20
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-1% Synergy $0.23
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-1% Synergy $0.23
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
-1% Synergy $0.08
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.92
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-2% Synergy $17.71
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-2% Synergy $1.56
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-2% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-2% Synergy $0.15
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-2% Synergy $4.19
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-2% Synergy $0.64
Scrubland Scrubland
-2% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
-2% Synergy $338.02
Badlands Badlands
-2% Synergy
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-2% Synergy $0.11
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-3% Synergy $14.82
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-3% Synergy $15.09
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-3% Synergy $1.14
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-3% Synergy $6.77
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-5% Synergy $21.97
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-6% Synergy $23.37
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-6% Synergy $12.14
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-13% Synergy $0.18

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