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Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Criminal Past
Price tag $4.65

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Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Criminal Past
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Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Mana Pool $1.04
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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Criminal Past's abilities and overall game plan.

Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.36
Basri's Acolyte Basri's Acolyte
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.19
Daggerdrome Imp Daggerdrome Imp
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.06
Scholar of Athreos Scholar of Athreos
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.13
Wall of Limbs Wall of Limbs
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Westgate Regent Westgate Regent
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.76
Ajani, Caller of the Pride Ajani, Caller of the Pride
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.66
Basri, Devoted Paladin Basri, Devoted Paladin
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.62

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $37.70
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $51.77
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+35% Synergy in 50% of decks $15.23
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+33% Synergy in 50% of decks $65.21
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+24% Synergy in 50% of decks $58.11

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Criminal Past's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.36
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.25
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.31
Tymaret, Chosen from Death Tymaret, Chosen from Death
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.16
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.42
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.46
Veinwitch Coven Veinwitch Coven
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.40
Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.39
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.91
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.19
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.16
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.61
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+85% Synergy in 100% of decks $9.10
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+81% Synergy in 100% of decks $54.35
Serene Steward Serene Steward
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.10
Arashin Cleric Arashin Cleric
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.05
Gloom Sower Gloom Sower
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.14
Kutzil's Flanker Kutzil's Flanker
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.46
Steadfast Paladin Steadfast Paladin
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.13
Typhoid Rats Typhoid Rats
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.22
Troll of Khazad-dûm Troll of Khazad-dûm
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.80
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38
Westfold Rider Westfold Rider
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.48
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $10.02
Auramancer Auramancer
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.34
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.12
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $51.26
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.49
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.12
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $22.07
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.92
Basri's Acolyte Basri's Acolyte
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.19
Daggerdrome Imp Daggerdrome Imp
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.06
Scholar of Athreos Scholar of Athreos
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.13
Wall of Limbs Wall of Limbs
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Westgate Regent Westgate Regent
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Criminal Past safe.

Feign Death Feign Death
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.91
Reprieve Reprieve
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.67
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+61% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.80
Fight as One Fight as One
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.14
Demon's Due Demon's Due
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.19
Pressure Point Pressure Point
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.11
Harsh Sustenance Harsh Sustenance
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.09
Murder Murder
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $37.70
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $51.77
Utter End Utter End
+35% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.27
Mortify Mortify
+28% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.20
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-15% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.44

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Criminal Past's game plan and control the board.

Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.05
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.67
Fumigate Fumigate
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+91% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.47
Vindicate Vindicate
+87% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.33
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+82% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.84
Basri's Aegis Basri's Aegis
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.11
Basri's Solidarity Basri's Solidarity
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.19
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+33% Synergy in 50% of decks $65.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $39.00
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $21.64
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+35% Synergy in 50% of decks $15.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.86
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Criminal Past's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.62
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.21
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+82% Synergy in 100% of decks $42.31
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+78% Synergy in 100% of decks $6.25
Petrify Petrify
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.22
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.57
Redemption Arc Redemption Arc
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.28
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+24% Synergy in 50% of decks $58.11
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+21% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.94

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Criminal Past to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Kaya, Orzhov Usurper Kaya, Orzhov Usurper
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.37
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.76
Ajani, Caller of the Pride Ajani, Caller of the Pride
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.66
Basri, Devoted Paladin Basri, Devoted Paladin
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.62

Utility Lands

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

Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.26
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.32
War Room War Room
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.54
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.54
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.25
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-4% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-10% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38

Lands

The mana base foundation for Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Criminal Past decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.50
Captivating Cave Captivating Cave
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.16
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+79% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.10
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+76% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24
Night Market Night Market
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Ballroom Ballroom
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+30% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.66
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.23
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+9% Synergy in 50% of decks $16.60
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+3% Synergy in 50% of decks $8.28

Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Criminal Past Deck Stats

Based on 2 Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Criminal Past decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 30
  • Instant 8
  • Sorcery 8
  • Artifact 6
  • Enchantment 6
  • Planeswalker 4
  • Land 36

Lands: 20 basic, 16 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Criminal Past.

Armix, Filigree Thrasher Katerina of Myra's Marvels Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Prava of the Steel Legion Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Prava of the Steel Legion
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Radiant, Serra Archangel Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Agent of the Iron Throne Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Agent of the Iron Throne
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Agent of the Shadow Thieves Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Cultist of the Absolute Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Cultist of the Absolute
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Haunted One Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Haunted One
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Scion of Halaster Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Scion of Halaster
Krav, the Unredeemed Regna, the Redeemer Krav, the Unredeemed // Regna, the Redeemer
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Prava of the Steel Legion Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Prava of the Steel Legion
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Radiant, Serra Archangel Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ravos, Soultender Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ravos, Soultender
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tymna the Weaver Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tymna the Weaver
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Ravos, Soultender Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ravos, Soultender // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ravos, Soultender Sengir, the Dark Baron Ravos, Soultender // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ravos, Soultender Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ravos, Soultender // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ravos, Soultender The Prismatic Piper Ravos, Soultender // The Prismatic Piper
Ravos, Soultender Tormod, the Desecrator Ravos, Soultender // Tormod, the Desecrator
Ravos, Soultender Tymna the Weaver Ravos, Soultender // Tymna the Weaver
Ravos, Soultender Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ravos, Soultender // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Francisco, Fowl Marauder Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ravos, Soultender Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ravos, Soultender
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Sengir, the Dark Baron Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Tormod, the Desecrator Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tormod, the Desecrator
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Tymna the Weaver Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tymna the Weaver
Rasaad yn Bashir Agent of the Iron Throne Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Iron Throne
Rasaad yn Bashir Agent of the Shadow Thieves Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Rasaad yn Bashir Criminal Past Rasaad yn Bashir // Criminal Past
Rasaad yn Bashir Cultist of the Absolute Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute
Rasaad yn Bashir Haunted One Rasaad yn Bashir // Haunted One
Rasaad yn Bashir Scion of Halaster Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster
Burakos, Party Leader Inspiring Leader Burakos, Party Leader // Inspiring Leader

Other Available Backgrounds

Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Master Chef Master Chef
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Faceless One Faceless One
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Haunted One Haunted One
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier