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Lady Evangela
Price tag $37.53

Legendary Creature — Human Cleric

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Playstyle & Strategy

Clerics 17% Lifegain 11% +1/+1 Counters 4% Aristocrats 4% Combo 4% Control 4% Exalted 4% Flash 4% Pillow Fort 4% Politics 4%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3044 Current Rank
#3949 Last Week
#2748 Last Month

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Lady Evangela.

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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Lady Evangela's abilities and overall game plan.

Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+39% Synergy $7.91
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+28% Synergy $7.61
Edgewalker Edgewalker
+25% Synergy $0.66
Darkness Darkness
+23% Synergy $22.90
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+23% Synergy $2.47
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+22% Synergy $0.41
Batwing Brume Batwing Brume
+19% Synergy $6.87
Holy Day Holy Day
+19% Synergy $0.49
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+18% Synergy $0.34
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+18% Synergy $6.38

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Lady Evangela decks.

Inkshield Inkshield
+18% Synergy $8.08
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+17% Synergy $5.73
Propaganda Propaganda
+13% Synergy $3.23
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+13% Synergy $2.35
Counterspell Counterspell
+12% Synergy $1.60
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+12% Synergy $1.29
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+8% Synergy $3.08
Void Rend Void Rend
+3% Synergy $0.39
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $47.42
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+4% Synergy $1.65
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-1% Synergy $37.86
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $53.63
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $57.52
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $45.55
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-8% Synergy $61.04
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $48.00
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $40.86
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-12% Synergy $31.52

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Lady Evangela's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+18% Synergy $7.13
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+17% Synergy $13.75
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+16% Synergy $5.98
Orah, Skyclave Hierophant Orah, Skyclave Hierophant
+16% Synergy $0.15
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+14% Synergy $1.89
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+14% Synergy $2.87
Azor's Elocutors Azor's Elocutors
+13% Synergy $0.43
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+13% Synergy $0.19
Doubtless One Doubtless One
+13% Synergy $0.21
Battletide Alchemist Battletide Alchemist
+13% Synergy $2.55
Rotlung Reanimator Rotlung Reanimator
+13% Synergy $13.10
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+12% Synergy $7.48
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+12% Synergy $1.66
Vile Deacon Vile Deacon
+12% Synergy $0.11
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+11% Synergy $7.07
Merieke Ri Berit Merieke Ri Berit
+11% Synergy $2.69
Minwu, White Mage Minwu, White Mage
+11% Synergy $0.32
Shadow-Rite Priest Shadow-Rite Priest
+11% Synergy $0.25
Akroma's Devoted Akroma's Devoted
+11% Synergy $0.20
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+10% Synergy $4.47
Ancestor's Prophet Ancestor's Prophet
+10% Synergy $0.41
Taborax, Hope's Demise Taborax, Hope's Demise
+10% Synergy $0.11
Wandering Mage Wandering Mage
+10% Synergy $2.02
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+9% Synergy $9.67
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+9% Synergy $0.11
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+9% Synergy $4.18
Cleric of Life's Bond Cleric of Life's Bond
+9% Synergy $0.13
Whipgrass Entangler Whipgrass Entangler
+9% Synergy $0.11
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+8% Synergy $21.40
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+8% Synergy $0.40
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+8% Synergy $0.19
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+8% Synergy $3.81
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+8% Synergy $0.21
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+8% Synergy $0.50
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+8% Synergy $0.22
Norritt Norritt
+8% Synergy $0.17
Beloved Chaplain Beloved Chaplain
+8% Synergy $0.31
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+7% Synergy $2.97
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+7% Synergy $16.40
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.23
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+5% Synergy $0.20
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+5% Synergy $8.86
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+4% Synergy $9.76
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+3% Synergy $1.38
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+3% Synergy $0.13
Sun Titan Sun Titan
0% Synergy $0.25
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
-1% Synergy $9.06
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-2% Synergy $20.52
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-9% Synergy $46.54
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
-10% Synergy $9.19

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Lady Evangela safe.

Comeuppance Comeuppance
+12% Synergy $1.56
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+11% Synergy $2.80
Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+11% Synergy $0.74
Riot Control Riot Control
+11% Synergy $0.21
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+9% Synergy $0.87
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.52
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.24
Absorb Absorb
+7% Synergy $0.42
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+7% Synergy $0.60
Festival Festival
+7% Synergy $0.40
Energy Arc Energy Arc
+7% Synergy $0.43
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+7% Synergy $5.30
Angelsong Angelsong
+7% Synergy $0.55
Terror Terror
+7% Synergy $0.10
Keep Watch Keep Watch
+6% Synergy $2.13
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+6% Synergy $0.15
Mortify Mortify
+5% Synergy $0.17
Fracture Fracture
+5% Synergy $0.80
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+5% Synergy $6.84
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.10
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+4% Synergy $1.93
Rewind Rewind
+4% Synergy $0.47
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+4% Synergy $8.46
Reprieve Reprieve
+4% Synergy $1.32
Disallow Disallow
+3% Synergy $2.38
Render Silent Render Silent
+2% Synergy $2.11
Utter End Utter End
-1% Synergy $0.11
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-2% Synergy $1.86
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $52.65
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-3% Synergy $11.77
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-4% Synergy $4.24
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $7.83
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.56
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy $14.79
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-7% Synergy $21.94
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $62.72
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $2.29

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Lady Evangela's game plan and control the board.

Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+15% Synergy $5.09
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+14% Synergy $2.73
Ponder Ponder
+13% Synergy $1.29
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+13% Synergy $0.30
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+9% Synergy $7.90
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $4.79
Secret of Bloodbending Secret of Bloodbending
+8% Synergy $1.74
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+6% Synergy $0.36
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+6% Synergy $2.42
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+6% Synergy $0.59
Ashes to Ashes Ashes to Ashes
+6% Synergy $0.45
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.43
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+5% Synergy $0.24
Fractured Identity Fractured Identity
+5% Synergy $1.32
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.23
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+4% Synergy $0.32
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+4% Synergy $0.28
Dread Return Dread Return
+3% Synergy $0.41
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+3% Synergy $0.32
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.86
Windfall Windfall
+1% Synergy $4.14
Preordain Preordain
0% Synergy $0.58
Damn Damn
-1% Synergy $1.10
Reanimate Reanimate
-3% Synergy $6.67
Victimize Victimize
-3% Synergy $0.48
Vindicate Vindicate
-4% Synergy $0.72
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-9% Synergy $6.86

Utility Artifacts

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

Howling Mine Howling Mine
+11% Synergy $6.26
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+9% Synergy $9.80
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+7% Synergy $13.90
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+7% Synergy $9.00
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+6% Synergy $0.14
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.23
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+4% Synergy $7.07
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+2% Synergy $2.60
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $4.39
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
0% Synergy $4.74
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-1% Synergy $12.30
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-2% Synergy $19.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.58
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.38
The One Ring The One Ring
-8% Synergy $99.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Lady Evangela's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

No Mercy No Mercy
+8% Synergy $21.00
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+8% Synergy $0.58
Land Tax Land Tax
+7% Synergy $24.31
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+7% Synergy $1.25
Psychic Impetus Psychic Impetus
+7% Synergy $0.10
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+6% Synergy $3.28
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+6% Synergy $0.63
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+6% Synergy $0.47
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+5% Synergy $16.13
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+4% Synergy $2.47
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+4% Synergy $6.46
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+4% Synergy $8.49
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+4% Synergy $1.23
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+4% Synergy $1.90
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+2% Synergy $2.96
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $28.55
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
0% Synergy $7.55
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $13.23
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-2% Synergy $6.31
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $4.67
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $7.94
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $8.92

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Lady Evangela to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Wanderer The Wanderer
+6% Synergy $0.27
Dakkon, Shadow Slayer Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
+4% Synergy $0.55
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $1.08

Utility Lands

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

Kor Haven Kor Haven
+16% Synergy $14.28
Starlit Sanctum Starlit Sanctum
+14% Synergy $0.22
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+11% Synergy $53.21
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+9% Synergy $50.05
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+9% Synergy $3.52
Prahv, Spires of Order Prahv, Spires of Order
+8% Synergy $0.24
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+7% Synergy $21.55
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+6% Synergy $6.96
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+5% Synergy $27.86
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $3.28
Multiversal Passage Multiversal Passage
+4% Synergy $11.82
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.85
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $5.18
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+2% Synergy $0.40
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $5.01
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.27
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-5% Synergy $6.11
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-8% Synergy $98.84
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-13% Synergy $20.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+5% Synergy $3.74
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $1.31
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+3% Synergy $0.53
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.72
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.17
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
0% Synergy $0.87
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-1% Synergy $0.21
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-1% Synergy $0.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.23
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.71
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-9% Synergy $0.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.04
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-17% Synergy $4.41
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-17% Synergy $0.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.32

Lands

The mana base foundation for Lady Evangela decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+15% Synergy $3.14
Dromar's Cavern Dromar's Cavern
+13% Synergy $0.14
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+8% Synergy $4.32
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+6% Synergy $5.33
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.14
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $4.93
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $8.99
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.20
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+4% Synergy $0.20
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+3% Synergy $0.18
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+3% Synergy $0.21
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+3% Synergy $0.51
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.15
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+1% Synergy $12.68
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+1% Synergy $12.50
Scrubland Scrubland
+1% Synergy
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.18
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.14
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+1% Synergy $0.17
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
0% Synergy $11.81
Tundra Tundra
-1% Synergy
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-1% Synergy $0.16
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-2% Synergy $15.20
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-2% Synergy $18.51
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-2% Synergy
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-2% Synergy $18.24
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-3% Synergy $0.25
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-3% Synergy $13.60
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-4% Synergy $0.28
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-5% Synergy $7.17
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-5% Synergy $23.91
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.09
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-6% Synergy $7.94
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-6% Synergy $14.36
City of Brass City of Brass
-6% Synergy $21.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.17
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-8% Synergy $0.22
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-8% Synergy $16.58
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-8% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-8% Synergy $0.19
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-9% Synergy $0.21
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-9% Synergy $0.68
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-11% Synergy $9.01
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-13% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-14% Synergy $0.13
Command Tower Command Tower
-15% Synergy $0.23
Underground River Underground River
-16% Synergy $1.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-17% Synergy $0.12
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-17% Synergy $2.86
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-19% Synergy $0.23

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