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Lagrella, the Magpie: Control
Price tag $0.17

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

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Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 43% Combo 10% Control 8% +1/+1 Counters 6% ETB 4%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Lagrella, the Magpie players are trying out in Control decks.

Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
+10% Synergy $6.52
Environmental Scientist Environmental Scientist
+7% Synergy $0.22
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+6% Synergy $2.88
Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+5% Synergy $0.42
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+3% Synergy $0.28

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Lagrella, the Magpie's Control builds — cards that lean hardest into the Control theme.

Soulherder Soulherder
+69% Synergy $2.29
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+65% Synergy $5.43
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+56% Synergy $0.26
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+55% Synergy $0.19
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+54% Synergy $1.68
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+54% Synergy $1.38
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+51% Synergy $0.30
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+49% Synergy $7.28
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+49% Synergy $3.06
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+47% Synergy $1.84

Top Cards

The staple cards most Lagrella, the Magpie Control decks run as their core.

Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+46% Synergy $0.34
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+45% Synergy $0.21
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+45% Synergy $0.36
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+44% Synergy $2.47
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+43% Synergy $0.33
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+43% Synergy $0.38
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+43% Synergy $0.19
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+42% Synergy $1.53
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+40% Synergy $1.28
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+39% Synergy $0.26

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Lagrella, the Magpie Control game on their own.

Aura Shards Aura Shards
+10% Synergy $28.28
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+5% Synergy $41.26
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+3% Synergy $22.93
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $17.28
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $36.16
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-2% Synergy $26.55
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $5.86
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $51.92
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $56.78
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $69.44

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Control plan in Lagrella, the Magpie decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+40% Synergy $32.72
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+39% Synergy $1.12
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+39% Synergy $0.09
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+38% Synergy $0.28
Knight of Autumn Knight of Autumn
+37% Synergy $0.41
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+37% Synergy $0.39
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+37% Synergy $0.31
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+36% Synergy $0.17
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+33% Synergy $0.34
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+33% Synergy $0.10
Risen Reef Risen Reef
+32% Synergy $0.33
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+32% Synergy $0.32
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+31% Synergy $0.20
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+28% Synergy $2.82
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+28% Synergy $0.30
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+28% Synergy $0.29
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+28% Synergy $5.44
Emiel the Blessed Emiel the Blessed
+28% Synergy $15.11
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+28% Synergy $0.41
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
+28% Synergy $0.35
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+27% Synergy $24.74
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+26% Synergy $0.33
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+25% Synergy $37.18
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+25% Synergy $3.22
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+25% Synergy $3.00
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+24% Synergy $3.85
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+24% Synergy $0.27
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+23% Synergy $0.30
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+22% Synergy $2.51
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+21% Synergy $0.33
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+21% Synergy $4.01
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+20% Synergy $0.38
Pond Prophet Pond Prophet
+20% Synergy $0.30
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+19% Synergy $5.76
Werefox Bodyguard Werefox Bodyguard
+19% Synergy $0.43
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.26
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+16% Synergy $5.08
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+15% Synergy $0.30
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+14% Synergy $0.37
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+14% Synergy $0.23
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+13% Synergy $0.41
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+13% Synergy $5.25
Curious Colossus Curious Colossus
+13% Synergy $1.10
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+12% Synergy $37.97
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+12% Synergy $41.57
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+11% Synergy $1.06
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+11% Synergy $6.52
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-1% Synergy $0.73
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
-7% Synergy $13.10
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-20% Synergy $13.48

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Lagrella, the Magpie's Control deck ahead.

Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+33% Synergy $7.09
Displace Displace
+28% Synergy $0.42
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+21% Synergy $0.29
Ghostway Ghostway
+20% Synergy $4.89
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+13% Synergy $10.93
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+12% Synergy $0.37
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+11% Synergy $1.88
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+10% Synergy $0.52
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+10% Synergy $2.40
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+9% Synergy $0.35
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+9% Synergy $0.58
Semester's End Semester's End
+8% Synergy $1.18
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+7% Synergy $3.25
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+7% Synergy $0.18
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.46
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+6% Synergy $2.16
Disorder in the Court Disorder in the Court
+5% Synergy $0.32
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+5% Synergy $4.19
Personify Personify
+5% Synergy $0.31
Blur Blur
+5% Synergy $0.32
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+5% Synergy $0.28
Countervailing Winds Countervailing Winds
+5% Synergy $0.24
Miscalculation Miscalculation
+5% Synergy $0.65
Neutralize Neutralize
+5% Synergy $0.24
Lull Lull
+5% Synergy $0.16
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+4% Synergy $0.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $7.11
Endless Detour Endless Detour
+3% Synergy $0.21
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+3% Synergy $8.23
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.36
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+2% Synergy $6.09
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+1% Synergy $2.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.43
Bant Charm Bant Charm
0% Synergy $0.24
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.14
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $7.86
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $52.75
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-5% Synergy $8.49
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-6% Synergy $0.32
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $3.43
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-13% Synergy $1.62
Beast Within Beast Within
-15% Synergy $0.46
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-22% Synergy $1.44
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-25% Synergy $13.39
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-28% Synergy $1.05

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Control game plan forward for Lagrella, the Magpie.

Another Round Another Round
+15% Synergy $0.38
Neoform Neoform
+9% Synergy $1.20
Spectacular Pileup Spectacular Pileup
+8% Synergy $0.26
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+7% Synergy $3.38
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+6% Synergy $0.61
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+5% Synergy $0.28
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+4% Synergy $5.28
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+4% Synergy $3.39
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $6.57
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.32
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+1% Synergy $2.91
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+1% Synergy $25.19
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+1% Synergy $3.59
Wargate Wargate
+1% Synergy $3.84
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.94
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-5% Synergy $0.42
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-7% Synergy $1.14
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-14% Synergy $2.31
Cultivate Cultivate
-16% Synergy $0.30
Three Visits Three Visits
-16% Synergy $5.51
Farseek Farseek
-20% Synergy $0.71

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Lagrella, the Magpie Control decks.

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+33% Synergy $3.73
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+16% Synergy $9.09
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+7% Synergy $19.66
Fluctuator Fluctuator
+5% Synergy $1.40

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Control strategy in Lagrella, the Magpie decks.

Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+41% Synergy $10.23
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+26% Synergy $0.26
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+23% Synergy $12.08
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+18% Synergy $5.72
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+17% Synergy $0.84
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+11% Synergy $3.09
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+6% Synergy $1.04
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+6% Synergy $8.51
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+6% Synergy $0.67
Astral Slide Astral Slide
+5% Synergy $0.87
Astral Drift Astral Drift
+5% Synergy $0.29
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+5% Synergy $0.37
Escape Protocol Escape Protocol
+5% Synergy $0.10
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+4% Synergy $25.57
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+2% Synergy $11.44
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+1% Synergy $4.39
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-3% Synergy $3.94
Propaganda Propaganda
-5% Synergy $3.52
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-5% Synergy $0.40

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Lagrella, the Magpie's Control game plan.

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+13% Synergy $1.85
Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+9% Synergy $3.96

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Lagrella, the Magpie Control decks.

Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+11% Synergy $0.34
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+8% Synergy $0.26
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+7% Synergy $31.72
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+7% Synergy $0.27
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.27
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+5% Synergy $0.30
Slippery Karst Slippery Karst
+5% Synergy $0.24
Blasted Landscape Blasted Landscape
+5% Synergy $1.43
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+5% Synergy $0.28
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+4% Synergy $6.08
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+3% Synergy $53.40
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+3% Synergy $9.24
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.32
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $15.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Lagrella, the Magpie's Control strategy.

Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+9% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+5% Synergy $0.45
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+4% Synergy $0.24
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+4% Synergy $6.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.60
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+3% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.25
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
0% Synergy $0.43
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Lagrella, the Magpie's Control decks.

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+28% Synergy $2.82
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+19% Synergy $0.34
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+16% Synergy $0.24
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+16% Synergy $0.19
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+14% Synergy $0.28
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.22
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+11% Synergy $6.52
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+9% Synergy $0.32
Urban Retreat Urban Retreat
+9% Synergy $0.71
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+9% Synergy $0.82
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+9% Synergy $0.33
Brushland Brushland
+8% Synergy $1.20
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+7% Synergy $14.05
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+6% Synergy $0.33
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+6% Synergy $12.70
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+6% Synergy $6.15
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+6% Synergy $11.43
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.25
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+3% Synergy $11.06
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+3% Synergy $0.25
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+2% Synergy $8.39
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+2% Synergy $7.78
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+1% Synergy $0.34
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
0% Synergy $0.29
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
0% Synergy $16.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.39
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-1% Synergy $0.26
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-2% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.32
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-2% Synergy $0.22
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $5.38
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.26
Island Island
-3% Synergy $0.07
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-3% Synergy $18.75
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-3% Synergy $0.30
Forest Forest
-4% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
-4% Synergy $0.07
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-4% Synergy $0.34
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-4% Synergy $8.09
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $36.10
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-4% Synergy $0.24
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.36
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-6% Synergy $11.42
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-6% Synergy $15.52
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-7% Synergy $0.63
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-7% Synergy $2.36
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-9% Synergy $0.75
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-12% Synergy $0.28

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Lagrella, the Magpie: Control.

Roon of the Hidden Realm Roon of the Hidden Realm
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
Niko, Light of Hope Niko, Light of Hope
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Far Traveler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Far Traveler
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Far Traveler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Far Traveler
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Candlekeep Sage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Far Traveler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dungeon Delver Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dungeon Delver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Feywild Visitor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Feywild Visitor
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Inspiring Leader Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Inspiring Leader
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Master Chef Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Master Chef
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Far Traveler Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Far Traveler
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor
Sun Ce, Young Conquerer Sun Ce, Young Conquerer
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Far Traveler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler
Genku, Future Shaper Genku, Future Shaper
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
Rasputin Dreamweaver Rasputin Dreamweaver
The Seventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Far Traveler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Far Traveler
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Kodama of the East Tree Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Kodama of the East Tree // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Cloakwood Hermit Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Cloakwood Hermit
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Far Traveler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler