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Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
Price tag $3.27

Legendary CreatureAngel

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Orzhov

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

#678 Current Rank
#626 Last Week
#688 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Liesa, Forgotten Archangel.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Liesa, Forgotten Archangel decks.

Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+2% Synergy $0.27
Lightstall Inquisitor Lightstall Inquisitor
+1% Synergy $0.45
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
0% Synergy $6.61
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
-1% Synergy $0.68
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
-1% Synergy $0.80

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Liesa, Forgotten Archangel's abilities and overall game plan.

Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+32% Synergy $0.10
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+28% Synergy $0.42
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+27% Synergy $0.89
Eradicator Valkyrie Eradicator Valkyrie
+26% Synergy $1.57
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+24% Synergy $0.25
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+24% Synergy $0.20
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+24% Synergy $0.96
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+23% Synergy $0.71
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+23% Synergy $4.10
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+21% Synergy $2.93

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Liesa, Forgotten Archangel decks.

Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+20% Synergy $0.25
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+14% Synergy $3.15
Village Rites Village Rites
+13% Synergy $0.24
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+11% Synergy $0.67
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+10% Synergy $1.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.32
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+5% Synergy $1.79
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-6% Synergy $1.72
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-12% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $53.10
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-2% Synergy $12.41
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $35.22
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $49.97
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $59.87
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $36.35

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Liesa, Forgotten Archangel's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+21% Synergy $0.26
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+20% Synergy $2.24
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+20% Synergy $0.68
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+20% Synergy $0.23
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+20% Synergy $0.19
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+19% Synergy $0.23
Starnheim Aspirant Starnheim Aspirant
+19% Synergy $8.32
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+18% Synergy $5.26
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+18% Synergy $0.28
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+17% Synergy $0.26
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+16% Synergy $0.40
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+16% Synergy $2.68
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+15% Synergy $0.09
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+15% Synergy $3.13
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+15% Synergy $0.20
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+14% Synergy $0.48
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+14% Synergy $25.12
Benevolent Bodyguard Benevolent Bodyguard
+14% Synergy $0.48
Bishop of Wings Bishop of Wings
+13% Synergy $3.04
Herald of War Herald of War
+13% Synergy $2.65
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+12% Synergy $2.38
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+12% Synergy $3.55
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+12% Synergy $0.18
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+12% Synergy $2.78
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+12% Synergy $0.43
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+11% Synergy $1.18
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+11% Synergy $51.16
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+11% Synergy $0.86
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+11% Synergy $17.12
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+10% Synergy $1.41
Priest of Fell Rites Priest of Fell Rites
+10% Synergy $0.35
Fleshtaker Fleshtaker
+10% Synergy $0.05
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
+10% Synergy $0.65
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+9% Synergy $1.78
Firja, Judge of Valor Firja, Judge of Valor
+9% Synergy $0.12
Rodolf Duskbringer Rodolf Duskbringer
+8% Synergy $4.51
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+7% Synergy $1.98
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+7% Synergy $2.27
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+7% Synergy $1.95
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+7% Synergy $3.20
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+6% Synergy $0.54
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+5% Synergy $1.60
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+5% Synergy $11.22
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+4% Synergy $2.33
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+2% Synergy $0.29
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-1% Synergy $2.53
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
-3% Synergy $0.15
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
-4% Synergy $3.81
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
-5% Synergy $7.02
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $47.96

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Liesa, Forgotten Archangel safe.

Fracture Fracture
+7% Synergy $0.85
Murder Murder
+5% Synergy $0.04
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+5% Synergy $0.30
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+4% Synergy $0.40
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+4% Synergy $0.24
Revitalize Revitalize
+4% Synergy $0.05
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+4% Synergy $0.39
Mortify Mortify
+3% Synergy $0.25
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+3% Synergy $0.14
Disenchant Disenchant
+3% Synergy $0.16
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+3% Synergy $0.38
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+3% Synergy $0.16
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $8.32
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+2% Synergy $0.70
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.13
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+1% Synergy $2.84
Despark Despark
0% Synergy $0.38
Utter End Utter End
0% Synergy $0.18
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
0% Synergy $0.33
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.69
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
0% Synergy $2.29
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-2% Synergy $3.59
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.42
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $16.96
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.38
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $4.97
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $18.70
Inkshield Inkshield
-7% Synergy $10.33
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $0.74

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Liesa, Forgotten Archangel's game plan and control the board.

Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+9% Synergy $0.24
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+9% Synergy $0.42
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+9% Synergy $0.35
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+8% Synergy $1.25
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.36
Vindicate Vindicate
+7% Synergy $0.64
Starnheim Unleashed Starnheim Unleashed
+7% Synergy $1.11
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+6% Synergy $2.30
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+5% Synergy $1.72
Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+5% Synergy $0.07
By Invitation Only By Invitation Only
+5% Synergy $0.20
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $20.12
Victimize Victimize
+1% Synergy $0.44
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+1% Synergy $0.40
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+1% Synergy $0.25
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $4.65
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+1% Synergy $0.50
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $4.02
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
0% Synergy $10.83
Damn Damn
-1% Synergy $1.50
Fumigate Fumigate
-1% Synergy $0.28
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
-2% Synergy $0.33
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.23
Reanimate Reanimate
-3% Synergy $5.15
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-3% Synergy $0.28
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-5% Synergy $5.79
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-6% Synergy $0.40

Utility Artifacts

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

The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+10% Synergy $5.29
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $4.54
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+7% Synergy $4.86
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+7% Synergy $3.34
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+7% Synergy $3.07
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+7% Synergy $0.98
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+6% Synergy $12.13
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+5% Synergy $3.48
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+5% Synergy $6.76
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $8.35
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+4% Synergy $2.25
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+1% Synergy $8.26
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
-1% Synergy $1.37
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-2% Synergy $57.97
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.26
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-3% Synergy $20.05
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-5% Synergy $4.78

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Liesa, Forgotten Archangel's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rampage of the Valkyries Rampage of the Valkyries
+19% Synergy $1.47
Firja's Retribution Firja's Retribution
+15% Synergy $0.26
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+11% Synergy $0.26
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+10% Synergy $1.26
Black Market Black Market
+9% Synergy $3.70
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+8% Synergy $20.40
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+8% Synergy $0.17
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+8% Synergy $15.38
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+7% Synergy $0.13
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+5% Synergy $1.03
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+4% Synergy $0.24
Field of Souls Field of Souls
+4% Synergy $0.16
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+4% Synergy $0.42
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+3% Synergy $1.35
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+3% Synergy $0.38
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+2% Synergy $21.30
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $20.65
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+2% Synergy $1.40
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+1% Synergy $3.16
Greed Greed
+1% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
0% Synergy $2.48
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-3% Synergy $4.59
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-5% Synergy $22.70
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-5% Synergy $6.02
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
-5% Synergy $0.49
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-9% Synergy $12.37
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-9% Synergy $3.09

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Liesa, Forgotten Archangel to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+6% Synergy $6.53
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+6% Synergy $7.72
Kaya the Inexorable Kaya the Inexorable
+3% Synergy $2.45

Utility Lands

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

Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+15% Synergy $1.60
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+14% Synergy $2.59
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+5% Synergy $1.08
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+5% Synergy $16.80
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.15
High Market High Market
+2% Synergy $1.38
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $35.87
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+1% Synergy $0.30
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
0% Synergy $0.44
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
0% Synergy $0.30
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-1% Synergy $0.18
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-2% Synergy $19.21
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $25.99
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-2% Synergy $3.91
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-3% Synergy $0.52
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $7.25
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $3.42
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-3% Synergy $4.80
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $49.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-9% Synergy $0.90
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.33

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $1.15
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+9% Synergy $2.95
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.23
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.51
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-8% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-14% Synergy $0.79

Lands

The mana base foundation for Liesa, Forgotten Archangel decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+12% Synergy $0.06
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.07
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+7% Synergy $0.17
Great Hall of Starnheim Great Hall of Starnheim
+7% Synergy $0.10
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $0.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.18
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+4% Synergy $0.18
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+4% Synergy $0.35
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+4% Synergy $0.07
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+3% Synergy $0.19
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+3% Synergy $0.19
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+3% Synergy $0.07
Neglected Manor Neglected Manor
+3% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+2% Synergy $0.16
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+2% Synergy $4.96
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.21
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+2% Synergy $0.30
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+1% Synergy $0.16
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $35.28
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.06
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.15
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.69
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.07
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $5.05
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-2% Synergy $0.98
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.42
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-4% Synergy $0.39
Scrubland Scrubland
-4% Synergy
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.96
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-5% Synergy $0.29
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-5% Synergy $3.55
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $4.97
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.27
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-6% Synergy $5.51
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.26
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-8% Synergy $0.34
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-8% Synergy $13.50
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-8% Synergy $10.10
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-9% Synergy $6.59
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-9% Synergy $13.46
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-10% Synergy $0.21
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-10% Synergy $0.65
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-10% Synergy $23.84
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-11% Synergy $0.87

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