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Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
Price tag $1.70

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

#887 Current Rank
#1014 Last Week
#744 Past 2 Years

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.

Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
0% Synergy $16.66
Forum of Amity Forum of Amity
-4% Synergy $0.18
Erode Erode
-4% Synergy $5.92
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-13% Synergy $2.48
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
-14% Synergy $4.27

High Synergy Cards

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

Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+33% Synergy $0.28
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+28% Synergy $0.56
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+27% Synergy $0.43
Eradicator Valkyrie Eradicator Valkyrie
+24% Synergy $1.86
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+23% Synergy $0.34
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+23% Synergy $3.65
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+23% Synergy $0.36
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+23% Synergy $5.04
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+22% Synergy $0.27
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+22% Synergy $0.24

Top Cards

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

Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.30
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+13% Synergy $0.97
Village Rites Village Rites
+13% Synergy $0.55
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+10% Synergy $0.92
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.91
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+8% Synergy $1.65
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+7% Synergy $2.41
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $1.23
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-8% Synergy $0.92
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-12% Synergy $1.26

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $6.17
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy $72.88
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $58.09
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-1% Synergy $18.10
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $61.79
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $53.21
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $37.90

Creatures

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

Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+20% Synergy $0.27
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+20% Synergy $3.21
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+19% Synergy $0.17
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+18% Synergy $0.25
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+18% Synergy $0.32
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+18% Synergy $0.35
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+17% Synergy $6.32
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+17% Synergy $0.27
Starnheim Aspirant Starnheim Aspirant
+16% Synergy $9.51
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+16% Synergy $2.89
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+16% Synergy $0.20
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+16% Synergy $0.29
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+16% Synergy $0.19
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+15% Synergy $31.14
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+14% Synergy $3.72
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+14% Synergy $8.17
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+14% Synergy $0.94
Benevolent Bodyguard Benevolent Bodyguard
+13% Synergy $0.48
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+13% Synergy $0.29
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+13% Synergy $0.33
Bishop of Wings Bishop of Wings
+12% Synergy $4.66
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+12% Synergy $0.25
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+12% Synergy $4.33
Herald of War Herald of War
+12% Synergy $3.41
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+11% Synergy $64.48
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+11% Synergy $0.65
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+10% Synergy $19.37
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+10% Synergy $3.12
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
+9% Synergy $1.28
Firja, Judge of Valor Firja, Judge of Valor
+9% Synergy $0.20
Fleshtaker Fleshtaker
+9% Synergy $0.14
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+8% Synergy $2.15
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+8% Synergy $0.79
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+8% Synergy $4.39
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+8% Synergy $0.40
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+8% Synergy $4.48
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+7% Synergy $7.30
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+7% Synergy $2.92
Rodolf Duskbringer Rodolf Duskbringer
+7% Synergy $4.43
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+6% Synergy $1.00
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+6% Synergy $0.56
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+5% Synergy $2.03
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+4% Synergy $15.57
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+3% Synergy $0.33
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+3% Synergy $4.57
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+1% Synergy $3.91
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
-1% Synergy $0.34
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
-2% Synergy $5.37
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
-2% Synergy $11.98
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $60.48

Instants

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

Murder Murder
+5% Synergy $0.22
Mortify Mortify
+4% Synergy $0.23
Disenchant Disenchant
+4% Synergy $0.11
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+3% Synergy $0.40
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+3% Synergy $0.36
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+3% Synergy $0.41
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+3% Synergy $0.23
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+3% Synergy $0.22
Fracture Fracture
+2% Synergy $0.29
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+2% Synergy $1.50
Utter End Utter End
+1% Synergy $0.31
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+1% Synergy $0.34
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $14.66
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.32
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+0% Synergy $4.30
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.97
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
-1% Synergy $0.25
Despark Despark
-2% Synergy $0.33
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $22.27
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-4% Synergy $3.90
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.27
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $13.96
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $1.40
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $3.63
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $27.90
Inkshield Inkshield
-10% Synergy $4.60

Sorceries

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

Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+9% Synergy $0.47
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+8% Synergy $0.28
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+8% Synergy $0.37
Vindicate Vindicate
+7% Synergy $0.75
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.42
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+7% Synergy $0.28
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+6% Synergy $2.11
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+5% Synergy $3.91
Starnheim Unleashed Starnheim Unleashed
+5% Synergy $1.36
Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+5% Synergy $0.09
Victimize Victimize
+2% Synergy $1.72
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $21.09
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+1% Synergy $0.27
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+1% Synergy $0.73
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+0% Synergy $5.06
Fumigate Fumigate
+0% Synergy $0.32
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+0% Synergy $3.52
Damn Damn
+0% Synergy $2.47
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
0% Synergy $16.86
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
-1% Synergy $0.47
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.21
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-2% Synergy $0.47
Reanimate Reanimate
-3% Synergy $8.28
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-5% Synergy $5.18
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-5% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+8% Synergy $9.02
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+7% Synergy $4.47
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+7% Synergy $5.07
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.39
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+6% Synergy $5.35
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+5% Synergy $15.77
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+5% Synergy $2.27
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+5% Synergy $5.28
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $16.24
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+3% Synergy $2.85
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+2% Synergy $11.39
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
0% Synergy $5.07
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-1% Synergy $7.43
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-1% Synergy $54.81
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-2% Synergy $24.82
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-3% Synergy $6.27

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 $1.95
Firja's Retribution Firja's Retribution
+13% Synergy $0.24
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+12% Synergy $0.32
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+10% Synergy $1.96
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+8% Synergy $30.39
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+7% Synergy $0.15
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+7% Synergy $19.32
Black Market Black Market
+7% Synergy $5.91
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+5% Synergy $0.21
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+4% Synergy $1.13
Field of Souls Field of Souls
+4% Synergy $0.34
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+4% Synergy $0.54
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+3% Synergy $0.30
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+3% Synergy $2.96
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+2% Synergy $6.07
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+2% Synergy $0.36
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+1% Synergy $2.41
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $4.21
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+1% Synergy $25.95
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+0% Synergy $3.95
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $13.52
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-2% Synergy $39.23
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
-4% Synergy $0.55
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-5% Synergy $4.71
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-6% Synergy $6.60
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-10% Synergy $19.63

Planeswalkers

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

Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+5% Synergy $7.90
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+5% Synergy $7.34

Utility Lands

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

Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+15% Synergy $1.53
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $2.99
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+5% Synergy $4.72
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+5% Synergy $3.14
High Market High Market
+2% Synergy $0.44
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.33
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $51.80
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+1% Synergy $0.46
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+1% Synergy $0.35
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
0% Synergy $0.76
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
0% Synergy $0.31
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-1% Synergy $3.63
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-1% Synergy $33.13
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-1% Synergy $0.49
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-2% Synergy $26.40
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $5.84
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $10.89
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $64.75
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.73
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy $2.50
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+6% Synergy $4.01
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.37
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $3.30
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-3% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $1.10
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-13% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+15% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.12
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+7% Synergy $0.13
Great Hall of Starnheim Great Hall of Starnheim
+5% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.30
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+5% Synergy $0.26
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.16
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+4% Synergy $0.41
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+4% Synergy $0.25
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+3% Synergy $0.17
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+3% Synergy $0.25
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+3% Synergy $0.17
Neglected Manor Neglected Manor
+2% Synergy $0.19
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+2% Synergy $0.26
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+2% Synergy $1.50
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+1% Synergy $0.32
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+0% Synergy $50.28
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.97
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.28
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $2.00
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $2.00
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-1% Synergy $1.32
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-1% Synergy $1.46
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $3.30
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $13.96
Scrubland Scrubland
-4% Synergy
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-4% Synergy $0.30
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.10
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-5% Synergy $6.83
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.45
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-5% Synergy $0.30
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $3.63
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.82
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-9% Synergy $0.29
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-9% Synergy $11.10
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-9% Synergy $11.95
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-9% Synergy $0.30
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-10% Synergy $9.48
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-10% Synergy $32.53
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-11% Synergy $15.62
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-11% Synergy $0.35
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-12% Synergy $0.53

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