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Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
Price tag $2.19

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

#754 Current Rank
#714 Last Week
#715 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.

Emptiness Emptiness
+1% Synergy $4.15
Reaping Willow Reaping Willow
+1% Synergy $0.20
Winnowing Winnowing
+1% Synergy $0.29
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
0% Synergy $0.93
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
-1% Synergy $1.67

High Synergy Cards

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

Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+33% Synergy $0.11
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+28% Synergy $0.34
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+26% Synergy $0.95
Eradicator Valkyrie Eradicator Valkyrie
+25% Synergy $1.21
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+24% Synergy $0.37
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+24% Synergy $4.18
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+24% Synergy $0.52
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+23% Synergy $0.08
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+22% Synergy $3.67
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+22% Synergy $1.39

Top Cards

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

Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.25
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+14% Synergy $2.00
Village Rites Village Rites
+14% Synergy $0.25
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+11% Synergy $0.37
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+8% Synergy $2.09
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+7% Synergy $1.53
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+7% Synergy $1.64
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-6% Synergy $1.95
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $0.94
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-12% Synergy $1.13

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $56.74
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $48.00
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $46.79
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-2% Synergy $12.61
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $61.04
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $32.42

Creatures

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

Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+20% Synergy $3.19
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+20% Synergy $0.27
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+20% Synergy $0.18
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+19% Synergy $1.22
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+19% Synergy $0.16
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+19% Synergy $0.23
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+17% Synergy $0.18
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+17% Synergy $5.33
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+17% Synergy $0.18
Starnheim Aspirant Starnheim Aspirant
+17% Synergy $6.69
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+16% Synergy $1.17
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+16% Synergy $0.29
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+15% Synergy $29.56
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+15% Synergy $0.20
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+15% Synergy $3.53
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+14% Synergy $0.53
Benevolent Bodyguard Benevolent Bodyguard
+14% Synergy $0.53
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+13% Synergy $0.20
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+13% Synergy $5.26
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+13% Synergy $0.17
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+12% Synergy $4.42
Bishop of Wings Bishop of Wings
+12% Synergy $2.56
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+12% Synergy $4.33
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+12% Synergy $1.26
Herald of War Herald of War
+12% Synergy $2.59
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+11% Synergy $16.31
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+10% Synergy $2.17
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+10% Synergy $51.72
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
+10% Synergy $0.99
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+9% Synergy $2.23
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+9% Synergy $1.89
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+9% Synergy $2.60
Firja, Judge of Valor Firja, Judge of Valor
+9% Synergy $0.11
Fleshtaker Fleshtaker
+9% Synergy $0.10
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+8% Synergy $1.73
Priest of Fell Rites Priest of Fell Rites
+8% Synergy $0.27
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+7% Synergy $1.99
Rodolf Duskbringer Rodolf Duskbringer
+7% Synergy $4.94
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+6% Synergy $0.37
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+6% Synergy $0.89
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+6% Synergy $3.67
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+5% Synergy $2.32
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+5% Synergy $13.30
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+4% Synergy $1.71
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+3% Synergy $0.25
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-1% Synergy $2.51
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
-2% Synergy $0.11
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
-3% Synergy $2.02
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
-5% Synergy $7.54
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $46.44

Instants

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

Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+5% Synergy $0.27
Fracture Fracture
+5% Synergy $0.80
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+5% Synergy $0.24
Murder Murder
+5% Synergy $0.05
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.14
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+4% Synergy $0.15
Disenchant Disenchant
+4% Synergy $0.10
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+4% Synergy $0.46
Mortify Mortify
+3% Synergy $0.18
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+3% Synergy $0.73
Revitalize Revitalize
+3% Synergy $0.12
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $14.57
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+2% Synergy $0.54
Utter End Utter End
+1% Synergy $0.11
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+1% Synergy $4.53
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.11
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
0% Synergy $0.47
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.44
Despark Despark
-1% Synergy $0.27
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-3% Synergy $4.24
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $17.06
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $8.92
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.28
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $4.43
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $21.82
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $0.86
Inkshield Inkshield
-8% Synergy $8.04

Sorceries

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

Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+9% Synergy $0.46
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+9% Synergy $0.28
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+8% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.44
Vindicate Vindicate
+7% Synergy $0.61
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+7% Synergy $0.73
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+6% Synergy $2.73
Starnheim Unleashed Starnheim Unleashed
+6% Synergy $1.11
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+5% Synergy $1.86
Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+5% Synergy $0.06
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $18.65
Victimize Victimize
+1% Synergy $0.48
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $5.00
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+1% Synergy $0.22
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $5.75
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+1% Synergy $0.52
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
0% Synergy $2.42
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
0% Synergy $11.14
Fumigate Fumigate
0% Synergy $0.20
Damn Damn
-1% Synergy $1.06
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
-1% Synergy $0.32
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-2% Synergy $0.32
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.19
Reanimate Reanimate
-3% Synergy $6.36
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-5% Synergy $7.07
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-6% Synergy $0.20

Utility Artifacts

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

The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+9% Synergy $6.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.36
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+7% Synergy $4.01
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+7% Synergy $3.67
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+6% Synergy $8.79
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+6% Synergy $1.33
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+6% Synergy $16.94
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $12.07
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+4% Synergy $4.15
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+4% Synergy $2.71
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+2% Synergy $10.02
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
-1% Synergy $2.84
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.21
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-2% Synergy $50.92
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-3% Synergy $19.23
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-4% Synergy $4.08

Enchantments

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

Rampage of the Valkyries Rampage of the Valkyries
+18% Synergy $1.16
Firja's Retribution Firja's Retribution
+14% Synergy $0.27
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+12% Synergy $0.23
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+10% Synergy $1.67
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+8% Synergy $26.35
Black Market Black Market
+8% Synergy $4.34
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+7% Synergy $0.11
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+7% Synergy $15.49
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+6% Synergy $0.12
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+5% Synergy $1.64
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+4% Synergy $0.18
Field of Souls Field of Souls
+4% Synergy $0.18
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+4% Synergy $0.53
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+3% Synergy $2.32
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $24.31
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+2% Synergy $0.28
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+1% Synergy $6.53
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+1% Synergy $22.76
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+1% Synergy $2.02
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
0% Synergy $3.85
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-1% Synergy $5.82
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-5% Synergy $17.00
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-5% Synergy $5.88
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
-5% Synergy $0.94
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-8% Synergy $4.67
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-10% Synergy $12.97

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+5% Synergy $8.27
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+5% Synergy $6.95
Kaya the Inexorable Kaya the Inexorable
+3% Synergy $2.58

Utility Lands

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

Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+15% Synergy $1.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+12% Synergy $3.27
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+5% Synergy $4.01
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+5% Synergy $19.55
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.10
High Market High Market
+2% Synergy $1.12
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $45.08
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+1% Synergy $0.36
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
0% Synergy $0.29
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-1% Synergy $27.17
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.70
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-1% Synergy $0.14
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-2% Synergy $22.37
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-2% Synergy $3.09
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-3% Synergy $0.47
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $8.31
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $4.99
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $53.21
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $0.84
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $1.71
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+7% Synergy $4.92
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.29
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.18
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.77
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.35
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-5% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-13% Synergy $0.49

Lands

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

Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+14% Synergy $0.06
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.17
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.11
Great Hall of Starnheim Great Hall of Starnheim
+6% Synergy $0.14
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.09
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $0.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.20
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+4% Synergy $0.17
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+4% Synergy $0.37
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+4% Synergy $0.12
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+3% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+3% Synergy $0.13
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+3% Synergy $0.17
Neglected Manor Neglected Manor
+3% Synergy $0.14
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+3% Synergy $0.10
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+2% Synergy $1.98
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+1% Synergy $3.15
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+1% Synergy $0.12
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $41.17
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.22
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.15
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.44
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.17
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.92
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-2% Synergy $0.83
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.19
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-4% Synergy $0.53
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $8.92
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.97
Scrubland Scrubland
-4% Synergy
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $4.43
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-6% Synergy $3.66
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.12
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-6% Synergy $5.80
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.22
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-8% Synergy $0.28
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-9% Synergy $8.54
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-10% Synergy $0.15
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-10% Synergy $7.20
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-10% Synergy $12.50
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-10% Synergy $0.44
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-10% Synergy $11.80
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-11% Synergy $0.67
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-11% Synergy $23.63

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