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Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
Price tag $1.28

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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

#172 Current Rank
#205 Last Week
#164 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Liesa, Shroud of Dusk.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Liesa, Shroud of Dusk decks.

Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+10% Synergy $1.22
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+4% Synergy $7.92
Stensian Sanguinist Stensian Sanguinist
+2% Synergy $6.51
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
-11% Synergy $5.01
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-11% Synergy $2.50

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Liesa, Shroud of Dusk's abilities and overall game plan.

Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+59% Synergy $8.68
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+43% Synergy $4.03
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+41% Synergy $3.99
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+41% Synergy $11.94
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+40% Synergy $6.08
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+37% Synergy $6.60
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+36% Synergy $5.77
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+35% Synergy $6.30
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
+35% Synergy $1.72
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+33% Synergy $39.45

Top Cards

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

Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+31% Synergy $6.39
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+29% Synergy $0.45
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+28% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+26% Synergy $4.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+19% Synergy $4.44
Despark Despark
+12% Synergy $0.33
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+11% Synergy $0.86
Damn Damn
+10% Synergy $2.47
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+10% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+9% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+19% Synergy $17.94
Farewell Farewell
+16% Synergy $6.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+16% Synergy $58.09
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+8% Synergy $53.21
Necropotence Necropotence
+7% Synergy $37.26
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $72.10
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+7% Synergy $14.61
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+6% Synergy $60.87
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $108.02
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $37.03

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Liesa, Shroud of Dusk's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
+30% Synergy $1.30
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+28% Synergy $1.50
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+27% Synergy $31.35
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+27% Synergy $0.29
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+26% Synergy $0.56
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+26% Synergy $8.17
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+26% Synergy $12.23
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+25% Synergy $93.02
Indulging Patrician Indulging Patrician
+25% Synergy $0.28
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+22% Synergy $2.97
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+22% Synergy $4.12
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+22% Synergy $64.01
Rug of Smothering Rug of Smothering
+21% Synergy $0.52
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+21% Synergy $38.00
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+21% Synergy $0.30
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+21% Synergy $5.07
Kunoros, Hound of Athreos Kunoros, Hound of Athreos
+20% Synergy $0.39
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+16% Synergy $0.94
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+15% Synergy $22.85
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+15% Synergy $14.62
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+15% Synergy $8.04
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+14% Synergy $0.38
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+14% Synergy $2.68
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+14% Synergy $0.57
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+14% Synergy $0.76
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+13% Synergy $0.33
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+13% Synergy $59.32
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+13% Synergy $0.28
Rodolf Duskbringer Rodolf Duskbringer
+12% Synergy $4.47
Drana's Emissary Drana's Emissary
+12% Synergy $0.36
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+12% Synergy $4.35
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+11% Synergy $9.20
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+10% Synergy $3.64
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+10% Synergy $28.67
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
+9% Synergy $1.53
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+9% Synergy $17.59
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+9% Synergy $11.65
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+9% Synergy $2.57
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+9% Synergy $9.60
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+8% Synergy $6.82
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+8% Synergy $0.43
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+7% Synergy $1.36
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+7% Synergy $35.79
Elenda, Saint of Dusk Elenda, Saint of Dusk
+7% Synergy $0.38
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+7% Synergy $18.22
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+6% Synergy $13.69
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+4% Synergy $0.48
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.11
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
-1% Synergy $2.30
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-9% Synergy $1.60

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Liesa, Shroud of Dusk safe.

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+26% Synergy $3.12
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+11% Synergy $1.45
Mortify Mortify
+10% Synergy $0.22
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+9% Synergy $14.74
Fracture Fracture
+7% Synergy $0.30
Revitalize Revitalize
+5% Synergy $0.14
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+5% Synergy $3.90
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+4% Synergy $0.23
Hatred Hatred
+4% Synergy $60.72
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+4% Synergy $18.49
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.30
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+3% Synergy $28.12
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $22.25
Kaya's Guile Kaya's Guile
+3% Synergy $1.88
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.79
Disenchant Disenchant
+3% Synergy $0.11
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+2% Synergy $0.25
Utter End Utter End
+2% Synergy $0.31
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.32
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $15.93
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $3.79
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+2% Synergy $5.10
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
+1% Synergy $0.26
Reprieve Reprieve
+0% Synergy $1.33
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $14.14
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
0% Synergy $4.08
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $7.79
Erode Erode
-3% Synergy $5.37
Inkshield Inkshield
-4% Synergy $4.86

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Liesa, Shroud of Dusk's game plan and control the board.

Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+28% Synergy $0.47
Fumigate Fumigate
+25% Synergy $0.30
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+17% Synergy $3.67
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+15% Synergy $0.29
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+14% Synergy $5.05
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+11% Synergy $0.34
Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+10% Synergy $0.84
Vindicate Vindicate
+8% Synergy $0.73
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+7% Synergy $0.47
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+5% Synergy $2.11
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+5% Synergy $26.04
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+5% Synergy $0.28
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+4% Synergy $0.73
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $3.91
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+4% Synergy $0.33
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+3% Synergy $0.28
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+2% Synergy $41.92
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+2% Synergy $5.26
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $20.99
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $11.82
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.42
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+0% Synergy $5.16
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.21
Reanimate Reanimate
-3% Synergy $8.19

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+29% Synergy $5.22
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+24% Synergy $24.31
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+19% Synergy $10.84
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+15% Synergy $2.84
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+14% Synergy $7.69
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+12% Synergy $6.04
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $1.95
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+9% Synergy $8.82
Isolation Cell Isolation Cell
+7% Synergy $0.33
Ankh of Mishra Ankh of Mishra
+7% Synergy $10.30
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+6% Synergy $1.67
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+6% Synergy $10.59
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+5% Synergy $6.27
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+5% Synergy $4.46
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+4% Synergy $1.26
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $47.41
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+4% Synergy $3.53
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+3% Synergy $5.24
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+2% Synergy $7.41
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $5.78
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+1% Synergy $11.34
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+1% Synergy $5.27
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Liesa, Shroud of Dusk's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+28% Synergy $20.52
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+27% Synergy $1.42
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+20% Synergy $4.72
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+17% Synergy $1.96
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+15% Synergy $2.39
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+13% Synergy $8.40
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+12% Synergy $0.52
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+12% Synergy $12.05
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+11% Synergy $0.71
Land Tax Land Tax
+10% Synergy $13.49
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+10% Synergy $0.51
Greed Greed
+9% Synergy $0.37
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+9% Synergy $19.62
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+7% Synergy $7.19
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+7% Synergy $5.46
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+7% Synergy $1.95
Firja's Retribution Firja's Retribution
+6% Synergy $0.24
Rampage of the Valkyries Rampage of the Valkyries
+6% Synergy $1.94
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+6% Synergy $28.00
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+5% Synergy $12.68
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+5% Synergy $8.25
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+4% Synergy $12.14
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+4% Synergy $2.27
No Mercy No Mercy
+3% Synergy $26.10
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+3% Synergy $5.61
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+3% Synergy $2.14
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+3% Synergy $0.39
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+3% Synergy $25.11
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+2% Synergy $2.93
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
-1% Synergy $0.35
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-3% Synergy $0.59

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Liesa, Shroud of Dusk to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Kaya, Intangible Slayer Kaya, Intangible Slayer
+6% Synergy $0.35
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+3% Synergy $10.32
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+3% Synergy $9.28
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+2% Synergy $1.10

Utility Lands

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

Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+18% Synergy $1.53
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+14% Synergy $0.78
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $2.52
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+5% Synergy $0.33
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+5% Synergy $0.46
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $63.55
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+4% Synergy $3.70
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+4% Synergy $0.77
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+4% Synergy $0.35
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+4% Synergy $129.20
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $5.99
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $51.37
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $33.04
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+2% Synergy $12.90
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.33
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.70
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+0% Synergy $10.74
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.94
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+18% Synergy $0.38
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+10% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+6% Synergy $0.39
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.13
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.33
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $1.10
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $2.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+0% Synergy $2.51
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
0% Synergy $86.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for Liesa, Shroud of Dusk decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+16% Synergy $0.23
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+8% Synergy $15.62
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+7% Synergy $4.69
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+7% Synergy $0.27
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+6% Synergy $9.90
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+5% Synergy $0.53
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+5% Synergy $0.32
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+5% Synergy $7.01
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+5% Synergy $0.24
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+4% Synergy $1.50
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $31.86
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.79
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.25
Scrubland Scrubland
+2% Synergy
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $3.79
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.13
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $49.31
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $37.91
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+1% Synergy $0.41
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.33
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $31.39
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $0.30
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+1% Synergy $0.30
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+1% Synergy $1.26
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $11.39
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $32.02
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+1% Synergy $0.24
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+0% Synergy $17.33
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+0% Synergy $0.32
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+0% Synergy $16.02
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $14.14
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $18.92
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $2.00
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
-1% Synergy $0.35
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.16
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $0.87
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.27
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-2% Synergy $11.13
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.82
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-3% Synergy $12.03
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-3% Synergy $0.30
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-3% Synergy $0.31
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-5% Synergy $0.31

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