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Shessra, Death's Whisper
Price tag $0.08

Legendary CreatureHuman Elf Warlock

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2178 Current Rank
#2224 Last Week
#2111 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Shessra, Death's Whisper decks.

Agent Venom Agent Venom
+4% Synergy $0.64
Scorpion, Seething Striker Scorpion, Seething Striker
+1% Synergy $0.06

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Shessra, Death's Whisper's abilities and overall game plan.

Death-Priest of Myrkul Death-Priest of Myrkul
+54% Synergy $0.13
Skeletal Swarming Skeletal Swarming
+53% Synergy $0.16
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+53% Synergy $0.11
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+49% Synergy $0.20
Persistent Specimen Persistent Specimen
+42% Synergy $0.06
Corpses of the Lost Corpses of the Lost
+42% Synergy $0.14
Clattering Augur Clattering Augur
+41% Synergy $0.12
Death Tyrant Death Tyrant
+40% Synergy $1.95
Death Baron Death Baron
+40% Synergy $3.67
Skeleton Crew Skeleton Crew
+38% Synergy $0.13

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Shessra, Death's Whisper decks.

Paragon of Open Graves Paragon of Open Graves
+38% Synergy $0.24
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+36% Synergy $0.45
Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+36% Synergy $0.25
Gutterbones Gutterbones
+36% Synergy $0.32
Village Rites Village Rites
+28% Synergy $0.31
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+23% Synergy $0.37
Poison-Tip Archer Poison-Tip Archer
+21% Synergy $0.45
Putrefy Putrefy
+14% Synergy $0.13
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+14% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.61

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $48.71
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $54.04

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Shessra, Death's Whisper's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Sanitarium Skeleton Sanitarium Skeleton
+32% Synergy $0.05
Champion of Stray Souls Champion of Stray Souls
+31% Synergy $0.25
Underworld Sentinel Underworld Sentinel
+31% Synergy $0.29
Tenacious Dead Tenacious Dead
+30% Synergy $0.23
Bone Dragon Bone Dragon
+27% Synergy $0.43
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+26% Synergy $0.52
Leyline Prowler Leyline Prowler
+26% Synergy $0.35
Dimir House Guard Dimir House Guard
+26% Synergy $0.14
Ghastly Death Tyrant Ghastly Death Tyrant
+26% Synergy $0.13
Moss-Pit Skeleton Moss-Pit Skeleton
+24% Synergy $0.08
Ozox, the Clattering King Ozox, the Clattering King
+23% Synergy $0.12
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+23% Synergy $0.13
Deathless Knight Deathless Knight
+22% Synergy $0.08
Rot Farm Skeleton Rot Farm Skeleton
+22% Synergy $0.16
Forsaken Miner Forsaken Miner
+20% Synergy $0.58
Hooded Blightfang Hooded Blightfang
+19% Synergy $0.42
Emperor of Bones Emperor of Bones
+19% Synergy $1.85
Skeletal Vampire Skeletal Vampire
+19% Synergy $0.32
Gisa, the Hellraiser Gisa, the Hellraiser
+18% Synergy $4.29
Fynn, the Fangbearer Fynn, the Fangbearer
+17% Synergy $0.25
Wardens of the Cycle Wardens of the Cycle
+17% Synergy $0.11
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
+17% Synergy $10.59
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+15% Synergy $0.94
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+15% Synergy $1.66
Archetype of Finality Archetype of Finality
+15% Synergy $0.87
Deathbloom Gardener Deathbloom Gardener
+15% Synergy $0.06
Drudge Skeletons Drudge Skeletons
+15% Synergy $0.67
Mournwillow Mournwillow
+15% Synergy $0.11
Manor Skeleton Manor Skeleton
+15% Synergy $0.08
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+14% Synergy $0.85
Chevill, Bane of Monsters Chevill, Bane of Monsters
+14% Synergy $0.93
Restless Dead Restless Dead
+14% Synergy $0.12
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+13% Synergy $5.39
Ochran Assassin Ochran Assassin
+13% Synergy $0.09
Marang River Skeleton Marang River Skeleton
+13% Synergy $0.09
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+12% Synergy $0.09
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+12% Synergy $0.18
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+10% Synergy $4.01
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+9% Synergy $2.55
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+9% Synergy $1.40
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+7% Synergy $0.16
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+6% Synergy $0.41
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+6% Synergy $2.05
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+6% Synergy $0.18
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+4% Synergy $0.39
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+3% Synergy $0.17
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+2% Synergy $0.40
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
0% Synergy $0.22
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-1% Synergy $1.00
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-17% Synergy $0.23

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Shessra, Death's Whisper safe.

Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+26% Synergy $0.12
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+25% Synergy $0.41
Infuse with Vitality Infuse with Vitality
+15% Synergy $0.06
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+14% Synergy $0.26
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+11% Synergy $0.41
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+9% Synergy $0.31
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+6% Synergy $3.12
Rushed Rebirth Rushed Rebirth
+6% Synergy $0.33
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+5% Synergy $0.16
Terror Terror
+5% Synergy $0.06
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+4% Synergy $0.61
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+4% Synergy $0.21
Murder Murder
+4% Synergy $0.03
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+3% Synergy $0.17
Windgrace's Judgment Windgrace's Judgment
+3% Synergy $0.23
Feign Death Feign Death
+2% Synergy $0.86
Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
0% Synergy $0.23
Beast Within Beast Within
-1% Synergy $0.84
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-1% Synergy $0.87
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-1% Synergy $0.74
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.78
Harrow Harrow
-5% Synergy $0.28
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-7% Synergy $1.62
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-8% Synergy $0.25
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $3.43
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-11% Synergy $0.73
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-14% Synergy $2.49
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-18% Synergy $10.98

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Shessra, Death's Whisper's game plan and control the board.

Read the Bones Read the Bones
+24% Synergy $0.21
Blood for Bones Blood for Bones
+23% Synergy $0.30
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+20% Synergy $0.16
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+18% Synergy $0.29
Victimize Victimize
+16% Synergy $0.49
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+13% Synergy $2.16
Deadly Allure Deadly Allure
+13% Synergy $0.06
Bone Splinters Bone Splinters
+12% Synergy $0.04
Dig Up Dig Up
+8% Synergy $0.43
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+6% Synergy $1.77
Regrowth Regrowth
+5% Synergy $0.38
Treasured Find Treasured Find
+5% Synergy $0.30
Urborg Repossession Urborg Repossession
+5% Synergy $0.07
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+4% Synergy $0.81
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+2% Synergy $8.80
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.22
Unearth Unearth
+1% Synergy $0.47
Casualties of War Casualties of War
0% Synergy $0.97
Dread Return Dread Return
0% Synergy $0.31
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
0% Synergy $0.43
Living Death Living Death
0% Synergy $2.40
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-1% Synergy $1.82
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-1% Synergy $0.42
Farseek Farseek
-2% Synergy $0.50
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-2% Synergy $11.31
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $18.91
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-2% Synergy $4.97
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $4.33
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy $1.95
Three Visits Three Visits
-7% Synergy $5.96
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-10% Synergy $5.94
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $5.15

Utility Artifacts

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

Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+21% Synergy $1.13
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+21% Synergy $0.21
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+15% Synergy $3.22
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+13% Synergy $1.10
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+10% Synergy $1.00
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+8% Synergy $0.17
Reaper's Talisman Reaper's Talisman
+8% Synergy $0.15
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+7% Synergy $2.90
Altar of the Wretched Wretched Bonemass Altar of the Wretched
+7% Synergy $0.32
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+6% Synergy $7.34
Visage of Dread Dread Osseosaur Visage of Dread
+6% Synergy $0.06
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+4% Synergy $4.02
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+2% Synergy $6.23
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $3.52
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
0% Synergy $59.53
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-3% Synergy $3.92
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-4% Synergy $9.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Shessra, Death's Whisper's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+23% Synergy $0.23
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+23% Synergy $0.22
Font of Agonies Font of Agonies
+15% Synergy $0.64
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+13% Synergy $1.05
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+13% Synergy $0.10
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+11% Synergy $0.93
Case of the Stashed Skeleton Case of the Stashed Skeleton
+10% Synergy $0.28
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+9% Synergy $0.26
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+9% Synergy $2.11
Black Market Black Market
+8% Synergy $3.41
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+6% Synergy $0.55
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+5% Synergy $4.76
Casting of Bones Casting of Bones
+5% Synergy $0.19
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+4% Synergy $3.20
Vraska Joins Up Vraska Joins Up
+3% Synergy $0.39
Golgari Germination Golgari Germination
+3% Synergy $0.52
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+2% Synergy $3.60
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+1% Synergy $20.68
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+1% Synergy $0.18
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
0% Synergy $4.42
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $7.45
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $11.69
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
-5% Synergy $1.45
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
-6% Synergy $4.09
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-8% Synergy $2.32

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Shessra, Death's Whisper to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
+16% Synergy $3.12
Vraska, Swarm's Eminence Vraska, Swarm's Eminence
+10% Synergy $0.17
Vraska the Unseen Vraska the Unseen
+4% Synergy $0.56
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+1% Synergy $6.42
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+1% Synergy $4.60

Utility Lands

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

Spawning Pool Spawning Pool
+25% Synergy $0.40
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+17% Synergy $0.27
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+15% Synergy $0.15
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+12% Synergy $1.04
Hissing Quagmire Hissing Quagmire
+10% Synergy $0.65
Hostile Hostel Creeping Inn Hostile Hostel
+8% Synergy $0.57
High Market High Market
+7% Synergy $1.15
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.93
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+3% Synergy $2.82
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-1% Synergy $18.46
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $22.81
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.13
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $7.03
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
-3% Synergy $1.20
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $48.20
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $0.31
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-12% Synergy $32.95
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-14% Synergy $7.75
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+11% Synergy $0.29
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+10% Synergy $0.27
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+7% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.46

Lands

The mana base foundation for Shessra, Death's Whisper decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+11% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+11% Synergy $0.12
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+10% Synergy $0.05
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+10% Synergy $0.11
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+10% Synergy $0.47
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+8% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.16
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+6% Synergy $0.16
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.17
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+5% Synergy $0.28
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.14
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+4% Synergy $0.32
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+4% Synergy $0.17
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+3% Synergy $0.17
Witherbloom Campus Witherbloom Campus
+3% Synergy $0.10
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.16
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.06
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
0% Synergy $1.84
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-1% Synergy $0.62
Forest Forest
-2% Synergy $0.06
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-2% Synergy $6.18
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $4.33
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.78
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-4% Synergy $5.43
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-5% Synergy $14.07
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-5% Synergy $1.12
Bayou Bayou
-5% Synergy
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.28
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-6% Synergy $5.71
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.27
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-7% Synergy $8.14
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.16
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-9% Synergy $0.36
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-9% Synergy $0.19
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-11% Synergy $0.73
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-12% Synergy $12.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.21
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-13% Synergy $0.46
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-13% Synergy $19.30
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-16% Synergy $0.37

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Shessra, Death's Whisper.

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Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Gorm the Great Virtus the Veiled Gorm the Great // Virtus the Veiled
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Halana, Kessig Ranger Sengir, the Dark Baron Halana, Kessig Ranger // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Halana, Kessig Ranger Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Halana, Kessig Ranger // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Halana, Kessig Ranger Miara, Thorn of the Glade Halana, Kessig Ranger // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
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Halana, Kessig Ranger Ravos, Soultender Halana, Kessig Ranger // Ravos, Soultender
Halana, Kessig Ranger Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Halana, Kessig Ranger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
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Akawalli, the Seething Tower Akawalli, the Seething Tower
Bebop & Rocksteady Bebop & Rocksteady
Ishkanah, Grafwidow Ishkanah, Grafwidow
Kraven the Hunter Kraven the Hunter
Long Feng, Grand Secretariat Long Feng, Grand Secretariat
Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
The Odd Acorn Gang The Odd Acorn Gang
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Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Kodama of the East Tree Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Kodama of the East Tree
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Halana, Kessig Ranger Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Halana, Kessig Ranger // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Halana, Kessig Ranger Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Halana, Kessig Ranger // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Halana, Kessig Ranger Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Halana, Kessig Ranger // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Miara, Thorn of the Glade Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kodama of the East Tree Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kodama of the East Tree
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
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