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Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
Price tag $3.49

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

#791 Current Rank
#841 Last Week
#701 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.

Misty Palms Oasis Misty Palms Oasis
+1% Synergy $0.06
Deadly Precision Deadly Precision
+1% Synergy $0.09
Pirate Peddlers Pirate Peddlers
+1% Synergy $0.08
Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
0% Synergy $1.44
Curious Farm Animals Curious Farm Animals
0% Synergy $0.07

High Synergy Cards

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

Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+32% Synergy $0.11
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+28% Synergy $0.36
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+27% Synergy $0.93
Eradicator Valkyrie Eradicator Valkyrie
+25% Synergy $1.27
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+24% Synergy $0.31
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+24% Synergy $2.69
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+23% Synergy $0.36
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+23% Synergy $0.16
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+23% Synergy $3.71
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+22% Synergy $2.69

Top Cards

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

Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $0.20
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+13% Synergy $2.04
Village Rites Village Rites
+13% Synergy $0.22
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+11% Synergy $0.30
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+9% Synergy $1.87
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.38
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+6% Synergy $1.22
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-6% Synergy $1.27
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $1.72
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-12% Synergy $1.05

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $48.48
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $44.01
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $46.24
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-2% Synergy $12.79
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $58.01
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $30.49

Creatures

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

Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+20% Synergy $3.00
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+20% Synergy $0.19
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+20% Synergy $0.21
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+19% Synergy $0.21
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+19% Synergy $1.49
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+19% Synergy $0.22
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+18% Synergy $0.26
Starnheim Aspirant Starnheim Aspirant
+18% Synergy $5.47
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+17% Synergy $0.17
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+17% Synergy $4.77
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+16% Synergy $0.40
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+16% Synergy $1.22
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+15% Synergy $3.00
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+15% Synergy $0.16
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+14% Synergy $0.41
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+14% Synergy $0.07
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+14% Synergy $29.07
Benevolent Bodyguard Benevolent Bodyguard
+14% Synergy $0.57
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+13% Synergy $3.42
Bishop of Wings Bishop of Wings
+13% Synergy $2.34
Herald of War Herald of War
+13% Synergy $2.71
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+12% Synergy $3.55
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+12% Synergy $0.13
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+12% Synergy $3.43
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+11% Synergy $48.36
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+11% Synergy $0.57
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+11% Synergy $17.17
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+10% Synergy $1.53
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+10% Synergy $0.93
Fleshtaker Fleshtaker
+10% Synergy $0.08
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
+10% Synergy $0.66
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+9% Synergy $1.63
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+9% Synergy $1.78
Firja, Judge of Valor Firja, Judge of Valor
+9% Synergy $0.10
Priest of Fell Rites Priest of Fell Rites
+8% Synergy $0.28
Rodolf Duskbringer Rodolf Duskbringer
+8% Synergy $3.80
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+7% Synergy $1.56
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+7% Synergy $1.99
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+6% Synergy $0.30
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+6% Synergy $0.64
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+6% Synergy $3.35
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+5% Synergy $1.51
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+5% Synergy $11.93
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+4% Synergy $2.24
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+3% Synergy $0.19
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-1% Synergy $2.25
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
-3% Synergy $1.97
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
-3% Synergy $0.12
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
-5% Synergy $5.98
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $42.59

Instants

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

Fracture Fracture
+7% Synergy $0.54
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+5% Synergy $0.18
Murder Murder
+5% Synergy $0.07
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+4% Synergy $0.22
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.19
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+4% Synergy $0.13
Revitalize Revitalize
+4% Synergy $0.05
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+4% Synergy $0.43
Mortify Mortify
+3% Synergy $0.22
Disenchant Disenchant
+3% Synergy $0.14
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+3% Synergy $1.03
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+3% Synergy $0.14
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $9.39
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+2% Synergy $0.46
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+1% Synergy $3.97
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.07
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.71
Utter End Utter End
0% Synergy $0.09
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
0% Synergy $0.41
Despark Despark
-1% Synergy $0.24
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-2% Synergy $3.42
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.45
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $14.83
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.29
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $5.27
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $18.15
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $0.96
Inkshield Inkshield
-8% Synergy $7.28

Sorceries

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

Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+9% Synergy $0.45
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+8% Synergy $0.26
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+8% Synergy $0.21
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.27
Vindicate Vindicate
+7% Synergy $0.47
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+7% Synergy $0.78
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+6% Synergy $2.68
Starnheim Unleashed Starnheim Unleashed
+6% Synergy $1.02
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+5% Synergy $1.81
Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+5% Synergy $0.05
By Invitation Only By Invitation Only
+4% Synergy $0.21
Victimize Victimize
+2% Synergy $0.34
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $16.91
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+1% Synergy $0.13
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $5.20
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+1% Synergy $0.51
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
0% Synergy $0.46
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $3.39
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
0% Synergy $10.42
Fumigate Fumigate
0% Synergy $0.15
Damn Damn
-1% Synergy $1.20
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-2% Synergy $0.29
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
-2% Synergy $0.33
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.25
Reanimate Reanimate
-3% Synergy $5.14
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-6% Synergy $6.30
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-6% Synergy $0.28

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 $5.73
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $3.86
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+7% Synergy $3.89
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+7% Synergy $7.87
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+7% Synergy $3.37
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+6% Synergy $1.54
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+6% Synergy $13.60
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+5% Synergy $3.44
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+4% Synergy $2.44
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+3% Synergy $6.37
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+2% Synergy $10.28
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
-1% Synergy $1.53
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.18
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-2% Synergy $51.84
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-3% Synergy $17.68
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-4% Synergy $3.28

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
+15% Synergy $0.26
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+12% Synergy $0.23
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+10% Synergy $1.23
Black Market Black Market
+8% Synergy $3.63
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+7% Synergy $22.82
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+7% Synergy $0.20
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+7% Synergy $14.18
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+6% Synergy $0.12
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+5% Synergy $1.27
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+4% Synergy $0.12
Field of Souls Field of Souls
+4% Synergy $0.21
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+4% Synergy $0.44
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+3% Synergy $1.98
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+3% Synergy $0.25
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $19.92
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+1% Synergy $5.00
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+1% Synergy $21.33
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+1% Synergy $1.79
Greed Greed
+1% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
0% Synergy $3.28
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-2% Synergy $4.23
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-5% Synergy $18.22
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-5% Synergy $4.93
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
-5% Synergy $0.58
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-9% Synergy $3.64
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-10% Synergy $11.69

Planeswalkers

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

Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+6% Synergy $6.64
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+5% Synergy $6.65
Kaya the Inexorable Kaya the Inexorable
+3% Synergy $2.39

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
+13% Synergy $2.27
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+5% Synergy $4.49
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+5% Synergy $18.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.13
High Market High Market
+2% Synergy $1.16
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $37.97
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+1% Synergy $0.28
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+1% Synergy $0.26
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
0% Synergy $0.72
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-1% Synergy $25.92
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-1% Synergy $0.19
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-2% Synergy $0.31
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-2% Synergy $19.04
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $7.35
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-3% Synergy $2.80
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $5.02
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $46.63
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.64
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $1.22
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+8% Synergy $3.63
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.29
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.16
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.14
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.85
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.35
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-7% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-14% Synergy $0.41

Lands

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

Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+13% Synergy $0.06
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.08
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.21
Great Hall of Starnheim Great Hall of Starnheim
+6% Synergy $0.10
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.11
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $0.25
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+4% Synergy $0.17
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+4% Synergy $0.30
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+4% Synergy $0.10
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+3% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+3% Synergy $0.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.15
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+3% Synergy $0.08
Neglected Manor Neglected Manor
+3% Synergy $0.09
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+2% Synergy $3.14
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+2% Synergy $0.45
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+2% Synergy $0.17
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+1% Synergy $0.14
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $35.60
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.71
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.16
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.09
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.63
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-2% Synergy $0.69
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.45
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.23
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-4% Synergy $0.52
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.59
Scrubland Scrubland
-4% Synergy
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $5.27
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-6% Synergy $3.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.13
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-6% Synergy $5.32
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.19
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-8% Synergy $0.23
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-8% Synergy $7.92
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-9% Synergy $6.53
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-9% Synergy $10.79
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-9% Synergy $12.23
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-10% Synergy $0.19
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-10% Synergy $0.35
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-11% Synergy $0.58
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-11% Synergy $20.18

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