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Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
Price tag $2.67

Legendary CreatureAngel

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
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

#794 Current Rank
#808 Last Week
#723 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.

Fix What's Broken Fix What's Broken
+1% Synergy $0.83
Dream Beavers Dream Beavers
+1% Synergy $0.34
Umbral Expanse Umbral Expanse
-4% Synergy $4.80
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-7% Synergy $8.24
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
-8% Synergy $11.97

High Synergy Cards

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

Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+33% Synergy $0.22
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+28% Synergy $0.32
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+27% Synergy $0.43
Eradicator Valkyrie Eradicator Valkyrie
+25% Synergy $1.61
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+24% Synergy $0.39
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+23% Synergy $5.34
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+23% Synergy $0.99
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+23% Synergy $0.23
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+23% Synergy $4.63
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+22% Synergy $3.82

Top Cards

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

Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.99
Village Rites Village Rites
+13% Synergy $0.97
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+13% Synergy $1.35
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+11% Synergy $0.60
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+7% Synergy $1.81
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+7% Synergy $2.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+7% Synergy $2.05
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-8% Synergy $1.95
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.21
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-12% Synergy $1.51

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $6.68
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $67.64
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $56.41
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $54.35
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-2% Synergy $18.54
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $65.78
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $34.56

Creatures

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

Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+20% Synergy $2.66
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+20% Synergy $0.36
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+19% Synergy $0.90
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+19% Synergy $0.30
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+19% Synergy $0.18
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+19% Synergy $0.33
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+17% Synergy $0.97
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+17% Synergy $6.51
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+17% Synergy $0.21
Starnheim Aspirant Starnheim Aspirant
+17% Synergy $9.12
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+16% Synergy $0.32
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+16% Synergy $5.34
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+16% Synergy $0.29
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+15% Synergy $27.72
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+15% Synergy $3.78
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+14% Synergy $0.54
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+14% Synergy $7.04
Benevolent Bodyguard Benevolent Bodyguard
+14% Synergy $0.50
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+13% Synergy $1.64
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+13% Synergy $0.30
Bishop of Wings Bishop of Wings
+13% Synergy $4.57
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+12% Synergy $0.27
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+12% Synergy $4.37
Herald of War Herald of War
+12% Synergy $3.80
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+11% Synergy $61.46
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+11% Synergy $20.05
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+11% Synergy $1.24
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+10% Synergy $2.04
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
+10% Synergy $1.12
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+9% Synergy $2.41
Firja, Judge of Valor Firja, Judge of Valor
+9% Synergy $0.11
Fleshtaker Fleshtaker
+9% Synergy $0.14
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+9% Synergy $2.80
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+8% Synergy $1.95
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+8% Synergy $2.87
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+8% Synergy $4.05
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+7% Synergy $3.05
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+7% Synergy $2.76
Priest of Fell Rites Priest of Fell Rites
+7% Synergy $0.39
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+6% Synergy $1.12
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+6% Synergy $3.37
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+5% Synergy $2.61
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+4% Synergy $4.43
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+4% Synergy $14.98
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+3% Synergy $0.35
Soul Warden Soul Warden
0% Synergy $3.33
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
-2% Synergy $0.31
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
-3% Synergy $4.64
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
-4% Synergy $11.24
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $56.81

Instants

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

Fracture Fracture
+5% Synergy $0.96
Murder Murder
+5% Synergy $0.26
Mortify Mortify
+4% Synergy $0.22
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+4% Synergy $0.40
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+4% Synergy $0.35
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.42
Disenchant Disenchant
+4% Synergy $0.12
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+4% Synergy $0.32
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+4% Synergy $0.45
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+3% Synergy $1.32
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $18.13
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+2% Synergy $0.95
Utter End Utter End
+1% Synergy $0.34
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.26
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
0% Synergy $3.13
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.45
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
-1% Synergy $5.46
Despark Despark
-2% Synergy $0.36
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $19.96
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-4% Synergy $5.72
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $13.50
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.39
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $3.16
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $27.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $1.42
Inkshield Inkshield
-9% Synergy $6.85

Sorceries

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

Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+9% Synergy $0.51
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+9% Synergy $0.35
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+8% Synergy $0.37
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.46
Vindicate Vindicate
+7% Synergy $1.12
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+7% Synergy $0.73
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+6% Synergy $3.63
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+6% Synergy $2.05
Starnheim Unleashed Starnheim Unleashed
+6% Synergy $1.27
Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+5% Synergy $0.10
Victimize Victimize
+2% Synergy $0.78
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+2% Synergy $0.71
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $20.06
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+1% Synergy $0.27
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $3.36
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
0% Synergy $3.05
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
0% Synergy $15.05
Fumigate Fumigate
0% Synergy $0.32
Damn Damn
-1% Synergy $1.87
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
-1% Synergy $0.38
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-2% Synergy $0.38
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.36
Reanimate Reanimate
-4% Synergy $9.12
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-6% Synergy $0.35
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-6% Synergy $6.69

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 $8.62
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $6.08
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+7% Synergy $4.25
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+7% Synergy $4.39
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+6% Synergy $6.18
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+6% Synergy $1.93
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+6% Synergy $17.12
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+5% Synergy $5.19
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $17.78
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+4% Synergy $2.87
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+2% Synergy $9.57
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.33
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
-1% Synergy $4.49
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-2% Synergy $54.90
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-2% Synergy $5.66
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-3% Synergy $22.20
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-4% Synergy $5.65

Enchantments

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

Rampage of the Valkyries Rampage of the Valkyries
+17% Synergy $1.32
Firja's Retribution Firja's Retribution
+14% Synergy $0.35
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+12% Synergy $0.27
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+10% Synergy $2.43
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+8% Synergy $29.10
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+7% Synergy $0.18
Black Market Black Market
+7% Synergy $4.69
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+7% Synergy $18.00
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+6% Synergy $0.14
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+5% Synergy $0.98
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+4% Synergy $0.31
Field of Souls Field of Souls
+4% Synergy $0.26
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+4% Synergy $0.62
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+3% Synergy $2.46
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+2% Synergy $6.72
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+2% Synergy $3.13
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+2% Synergy $0.36
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $3.40
Land Tax Land Tax
+1% Synergy $23.70
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+1% Synergy $25.21
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
0% Synergy $3.78
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-4% Synergy $30.79
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-4% Synergy $7.66
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
-5% Synergy $0.43
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-7% Synergy $4.96
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-10% Synergy $17.29

Planeswalkers

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

Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+6% Synergy $7.77
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+5% Synergy $8.24

Utility Lands

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

Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+15% Synergy $1.61
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+12% Synergy $2.93
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+5% Synergy $4.10
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+5% Synergy $17.42
High Market High Market
+2% Synergy $0.91
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.95
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $52.44
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+1% Synergy $0.38
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+1% Synergy $0.37
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
0% Synergy $0.70
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-1% Synergy $0.23
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-2% Synergy $0.59
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $29.61
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-2% Synergy $4.17
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-3% Synergy $23.89
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $11.26
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.84
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $58.36
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $1.58
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy $2.95
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+7% Synergy $5.67
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.32
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.73
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.94
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-4% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.90
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.92
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-13% Synergy $0.82

Lands

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

Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+15% Synergy $0.19
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.26
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+7% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.20
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $0.30
Great Hall of Starnheim Great Hall of Starnheim
+5% Synergy $0.11
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+4% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+4% Synergy $0.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.28
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+4% Synergy $0.24
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+4% Synergy $0.36
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+4% Synergy $0.26
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+3% Synergy $0.25
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+3% Synergy $0.26
Neglected Manor Neglected Manor
+3% Synergy $0.12
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+2% Synergy $0.31
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+2% Synergy $1.50
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $47.63
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
0% Synergy $1.82
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.25
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.45
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.25
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-2% Synergy $0.97
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $3.52
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.29
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-4% Synergy $0.91
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $13.50
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.02
Scrubland Scrubland
-5% Synergy
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-6% Synergy $6.41
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $3.16
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.82
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-7% Synergy $4.40
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.73
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-9% Synergy $0.97
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-10% Synergy $0.32
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-10% Synergy $0.74
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-10% Synergy $9.75
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-10% Synergy $11.27
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-11% Synergy $9.53
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-11% Synergy $14.13
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-11% Synergy $27.19
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-12% Synergy $0.86

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