App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Shessra, Death's Whisper
Price tag $0.20

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

#2501 Current Rank
#2335 Last Week
#2226 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Shessra, Death's Whisper.

New Cards

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

Virulent Emissary Virulent Emissary
+17% Synergy $0.46
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
+6% Synergy $0.96
Frog Butler Frog Butler
+6% Synergy $0.15
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+4% Synergy $3.05
Moonshadow Moonshadow
+4% Synergy $15.25

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
+51% Synergy $0.20
Skeletal Swarming Skeletal Swarming
+51% Synergy $0.19
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+50% Synergy $0.29
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+47% Synergy $0.30
Corpses of the Lost Corpses of the Lost
+39% Synergy $0.29
Persistent Specimen Persistent Specimen
+39% Synergy $0.08
Clattering Augur Clattering Augur
+38% Synergy $0.16
Death Tyrant Death Tyrant
+38% Synergy $1.92
Death Baron Death Baron
+37% Synergy $4.56
Skeleton Crew Skeleton Crew
+36% Synergy $0.35

Top Cards

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

Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+36% Synergy $0.72
Paragon of Open Graves Paragon of Open Graves
+35% Synergy $0.31
Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+33% Synergy $0.18
Village Rites Village Rites
+24% Synergy $0.58
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+21% Synergy $0.36
Poison-Tip Archer Poison-Tip Archer
+20% Synergy $1.84
Putrefy Putrefy
+13% Synergy $0.28
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+11% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.26
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+8% Synergy $0.32

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $61.51
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $63.69

Creatures

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

Gutterbones Gutterbones
+34% Synergy $0.36
Sanitarium Skeleton Sanitarium Skeleton
+28% Synergy $0.07
Underworld Sentinel Underworld Sentinel
+28% Synergy $0.31
Champion of Stray Souls Champion of Stray Souls
+28% Synergy $0.30
Tenacious Dead Tenacious Dead
+27% Synergy $0.27
Leyline Prowler Leyline Prowler
+26% Synergy $0.35
Ozox, the Clattering King Ozox, the Clattering King
+26% Synergy $0.33
Ghastly Death Tyrant Ghastly Death Tyrant
+25% Synergy $0.08
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+24% Synergy $1.19
Dimir House Guard Dimir House Guard
+24% Synergy $0.10
Bone Dragon Bone Dragon
+24% Synergy $0.54
Moss-Pit Skeleton Moss-Pit Skeleton
+21% Synergy $0.08
Deathless Knight Deathless Knight
+21% Synergy $0.10
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+20% Synergy $0.26
Forsaken Miner Forsaken Miner
+19% Synergy $0.79
Rot Farm Skeleton Rot Farm Skeleton
+19% Synergy $0.13
Gisa, the Hellraiser Gisa, the Hellraiser
+19% Synergy $5.61
Emperor of Bones Emperor of Bones
+18% Synergy $1.99
Skeletal Vampire Skeletal Vampire
+18% Synergy $0.35
Hooded Blightfang Hooded Blightfang
+17% Synergy $0.42
Fynn, the Fangbearer Fynn, the Fangbearer
+16% Synergy $0.24
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
+16% Synergy $12.04
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+15% Synergy $0.54
Wardens of the Cycle Wardens of the Cycle
+15% Synergy $0.13
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+14% Synergy $1.81
Chevill, Bane of Monsters Chevill, Bane of Monsters
+14% Synergy $1.13
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+14% Synergy $2.61
Archetype of Finality Archetype of Finality
+14% Synergy $2.39
Mournwillow Mournwillow
+14% Synergy $0.08
Deathbloom Gardener Deathbloom Gardener
+13% Synergy $0.20
Manor Skeleton Manor Skeleton
+13% Synergy $0.08
Drudge Skeletons Drudge Skeletons
+13% Synergy $0.36
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+12% Synergy $6.65
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+12% Synergy $0.22
Ochran Assassin Ochran Assassin
+12% Synergy $0.18
Restless Dead Restless Dead
+12% Synergy $0.15
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+11% Synergy $2.17
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+10% Synergy $0.35
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+10% Synergy $10.39
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+8% Synergy $2.85
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+8% Synergy $1.02
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+6% Synergy $0.31
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+4% Synergy $0.48
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+4% Synergy $0.57
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+3% Synergy $0.33
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+1% Synergy $1.49
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+1% Synergy $0.45
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
-7% Synergy $3.43
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-15% Synergy $1.54
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-17% Synergy $0.28

Instants

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

Deathsprout Deathsprout
+24% Synergy $0.43
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+23% Synergy $0.30
Infuse with Vitality Infuse with Vitality
+15% Synergy $0.05
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+10% Synergy $0.31
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+9% Synergy $0.45
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+6% Synergy $1.98
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+6% Synergy $3.70
Rushed Rebirth Rushed Rebirth
+6% Synergy $0.37
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+4% Synergy $0.25
Feign Death Feign Death
+4% Synergy $1.12
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+3% Synergy $0.81
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+3% Synergy $0.33
Murder Murder
+3% Synergy $0.06
Windgrace's Judgment Windgrace's Judgment
+2% Synergy $0.21
Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
+1% Synergy $0.31
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $0.87
Beast Within Beast Within
-3% Synergy $0.71
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $11.91
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $4.85
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-7% Synergy $2.00
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-7% Synergy $0.25
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-10% Synergy $1.22
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-10% Synergy $4.43
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-13% Synergy $0.66
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-17% Synergy $13.06

Sorceries

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

Read the Bones Read the Bones
+23% Synergy $0.24
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+20% Synergy $0.24
Blood for Bones Blood for Bones
+20% Synergy $0.46
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+19% Synergy $0.50
Victimize Victimize
+15% Synergy $0.53
Deadly Allure Deadly Allure
+13% Synergy $0.11
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+12% Synergy $2.04
Bone Splinters Bone Splinters
+12% Synergy $0.13
Dig Up Dig Up
+7% Synergy $0.34
Treasured Find Treasured Find
+6% Synergy $0.33
Regrowth Regrowth
+5% Synergy $0.46
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+3% Synergy $1.32
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.97
Casualties of War Casualties of War
+1% Synergy $0.35
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.28
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+1% Synergy $2.76
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+1% Synergy $15.23
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+1% Synergy $5.64
Dread Return Dread Return
0% Synergy $0.39
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-1% Synergy $1.34
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-1% Synergy $0.37
Damnation Damnation
-1% Synergy $19.60
Living Death Living Death
-1% Synergy $2.39
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $6.81
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-2% Synergy $13.59
Farseek Farseek
-3% Synergy $0.71
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-4% Synergy $3.18
Three Visits Three Visits
-7% Synergy $9.41
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-8% Synergy $7.91
Reanimate Reanimate
-9% Synergy $8.54

Utility Artifacts

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

Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+21% Synergy $1.63
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+19% Synergy $0.30
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+15% Synergy $5.04
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+12% Synergy $2.60
Reaper's Talisman Reaper's Talisman
+9% Synergy $0.13
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+8% Synergy $1.07
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+8% Synergy $0.26
Altar of the Wretched Wretched Bonemass Altar of the Wretched
+8% Synergy $0.56
Visage of Dread Dread Osseosaur Visage of Dread
+6% Synergy $0.14
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+5% Synergy $4.41
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+5% Synergy $11.37
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+3% Synergy $3.61
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+1% Synergy $49.19
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $5.10
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
0% Synergy $5.99
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-2% Synergy $14.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $2.00

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 $0.25
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+23% Synergy $0.17
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+14% Synergy $1.63
Font of Agonies Font of Agonies
+14% Synergy $0.58
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+12% Synergy $0.18
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+11% Synergy $0.70
Case of the Stashed Skeleton Case of the Stashed Skeleton
+10% Synergy $0.36
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+9% Synergy $0.33
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+9% Synergy $1.65
Black Market Black Market
+7% Synergy $4.17
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+5% Synergy $5.28
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+5% Synergy $0.95
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+4% Synergy $1.91
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+3% Synergy $28.13
Vraska Joins Up Vraska Joins Up
+3% Synergy $0.46
Golgari Germination Golgari Germination
+3% Synergy $0.65
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+3% Synergy $3.57
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+1% Synergy $5.64
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
0% Synergy $0.30
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-1% Synergy $8.62
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
-4% Synergy $1.62
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-7% Synergy $4.29
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
-7% Synergy $2.37

Planeswalkers

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

Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
+16% Synergy $3.61
Vraska, Swarm's Eminence Vraska, Swarm's Eminence
+8% Synergy $0.25
Vraska the Unseen Vraska the Unseen
+3% Synergy $0.60
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+2% Synergy $7.57
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+1% Synergy $4.38

Utility Lands

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

Spawning Pool Spawning Pool
+23% Synergy $0.40
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+15% Synergy $0.19
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+15% Synergy $0.43
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+12% Synergy $0.94
Hissing Quagmire Hissing Quagmire
+10% Synergy $0.83
High Market High Market
+9% Synergy $1.31
Hostile Hostel Creeping Inn Hostile Hostel
+7% Synergy $0.48
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $1.07
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+1% Synergy $23.46
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-1% Synergy $31.12
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $10.56
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $52.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $1.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $3.70
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-11% Synergy $45.94
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-14% Synergy $14.69

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+9% Synergy $0.33
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.29
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+7% Synergy $0.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+4% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.25

Lands

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

Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+10% Synergy $0.28
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+8% Synergy $0.13
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+8% Synergy $0.25
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+8% Synergy $0.53
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+7% Synergy $0.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.30
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.15
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+5% Synergy $0.31
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.08
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+4% Synergy $0.47
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.10
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+3% Synergy $0.37
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+2% Synergy $0.34
Witherbloom Campus Witherbloom Campus
+2% Synergy $0.22
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.24
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
0% Synergy $2.30
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.21
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-1% Synergy $8.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.29
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.37
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-2% Synergy $0.49
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $6.81
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-3% Synergy $11.04
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $11.91
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-4% Synergy $5.05
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-4% Synergy $0.45
Bayou Bayou
-4% Synergy
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $4.85
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-5% Synergy $0.45
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-5% Synergy $1.73
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-5% Synergy $5.95
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-6% Synergy $15.06
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.26
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-8% Synergy $4.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.17
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-9% Synergy $0.60
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-10% Synergy $1.22
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-13% Synergy $0.55
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-13% Synergy $8.65
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-13% Synergy $28.68
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.27
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-15% Synergy $0.39

Similar Commanders

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

Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Halana, Kessig Ranger Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Halana, Kessig Ranger
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
Halana, Kessig Ranger Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Halana, Kessig Ranger // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
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
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Halana, Kessig Ranger Miara, Thorn of the Glade Halana, Kessig Ranger // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Halana, Kessig Ranger Ravos, Soultender Halana, Kessig Ranger // Ravos, Soultender
Halana, Kessig Ranger Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Halana, Kessig Ranger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Halana, Kessig Ranger Kodama of the East Tree Halana, Kessig Ranger // Kodama of the East Tree
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Jermane, Pride of the Circus Jermane, Pride of the Circus
Halana, Kessig Ranger Tormod, the Desecrator Halana, Kessig Ranger // Tormod, the Desecrator
Halana, Kessig Ranger Tymna the Weaver Halana, Kessig Ranger // Tymna the Weaver
Akawalli, the Seething Tower Akawalli, the Seething Tower
Bebop & Rocksteady Bebop & Rocksteady
Dina, Essence Brewer Dina, Essence Brewer
High Perfect Morcant High Perfect Morcant
Ishkanah, Grafwidow Ishkanah, Grafwidow
Kraven the Hunter Kraven the Hunter
Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist
Long Feng, Grand Secretariat Long Feng, Grand Secretariat
Lord Dregg, Insect Invader Lord Dregg, Insect Invader
Pizza Face, Gastromancer Pizza Face, Gastromancer
Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
The Odd Acorn Gang The Odd Acorn Gang
Trystan, Callous Cultivator Trystan, Callous Cultivator
Bebop, Skull & Crossbones Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder Bebop, Skull & Crossbones // Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Hardy of Myra's Marvels Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Hardy of Myra's Marvels
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
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