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Shessra, Death's Whisper
Price tag $0.11

Legendary Creature — Human Elf Warlock

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Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Skeletons 30% Deathtouch 19% Aristocrats 9% Reanimator 6% Graveyard 3% Sacrifice 3% Tokens 3% Elves 3% Midrange 2% Self-Damage 2%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2159 Current Rank
#2231 Last Week
#2087 Last Month

Links & Decks

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New Cards

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

Agent Venom Agent Venom
+14% Synergy $10.80
Edge Rover Edge Rover
+2% Synergy $0.08
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+1% Synergy $1.97
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
-2% Synergy $0.60
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-6% Synergy $2.91

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
+56% Synergy $0.16
Skeletal Swarming Skeletal Swarming
+56% Synergy $0.17
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+55% Synergy $0.16
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+51% Synergy $0.26
Persistent Specimen Persistent Specimen
+44% Synergy $0.10
Corpses of the Lost Corpses of the Lost
+44% Synergy $0.21
Death Tyrant Death Tyrant
+43% Synergy $2.00
Death Baron Death Baron
+43% Synergy $3.61
Clattering Augur Clattering Augur
+43% Synergy $0.11
Paragon of Open Graves Paragon of Open Graves
+41% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Skeleton Crew Skeleton Crew
+40% Synergy $0.23
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+38% Synergy $0.85
Gutterbones Gutterbones
+38% Synergy $0.37
Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+37% Synergy $0.18
Village Rites Village Rites
+30% Synergy $0.24
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+24% Synergy $0.41
Poison-Tip Archer Poison-Tip Archer
+22% Synergy $0.74
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+17% Synergy $0.37
Putrefy Putrefy
+14% Synergy $0.12
Cultivate Cultivate
+11% Synergy $0.54

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $52.72
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $59.87

Creatures

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

Sanitarium Skeleton Sanitarium Skeleton
+35% Synergy $0.05
Champion of Stray Souls Champion of Stray Souls
+34% Synergy $0.25
Underworld Sentinel Underworld Sentinel
+33% Synergy $0.36
Tenacious Dead Tenacious Dead
+33% Synergy $0.22
Dimir House Guard Dimir House Guard
+28% Synergy $0.15
Bone Dragon Bone Dragon
+28% Synergy $0.47
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+28% Synergy $0.59
Ghastly Death Tyrant Ghastly Death Tyrant
+27% Synergy $0.12
Moss-Pit Skeleton Moss-Pit Skeleton
+26% Synergy $0.09
Leyline Prowler Leyline Prowler
+25% Synergy $0.32
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+24% Synergy $0.11
Ozox, the Clattering King Ozox, the Clattering King
+24% Synergy $0.23
Rot Farm Skeleton Rot Farm Skeleton
+24% Synergy $0.14
Deathless Knight Deathless Knight
+21% Synergy $0.07
Forsaken Miner Forsaken Miner
+20% Synergy $1.45
Skeletal Vampire Skeletal Vampire
+20% Synergy $0.31
Emperor of Bones Emperor of Bones
+20% Synergy $2.79
Fynn, the Fangbearer Fynn, the Fangbearer
+19% Synergy $0.23
Hooded Blightfang Hooded Blightfang
+19% Synergy $0.40
Gisa, the Hellraiser Gisa, the Hellraiser
+19% Synergy $3.75
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+17% Synergy $1.64
Wardens of the Cycle Wardens of the Cycle
+17% Synergy $0.08
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
+17% Synergy $10.24
Drudge Skeletons Drudge Skeletons
+17% Synergy $0.39
Archetype of Finality Archetype of Finality
+16% Synergy $0.79
Deathbloom Gardener Deathbloom Gardener
+16% Synergy $0.09
Mournwillow Mournwillow
+16% Synergy $0.14
Manor Skeleton Manor Skeleton
+16% Synergy $0.08
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+15% Synergy $1.58
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+15% Synergy $0.88
Chevill, Bane of Monsters Chevill, Bane of Monsters
+15% Synergy $0.98
Restless Dead Restless Dead
+14% Synergy $0.14
Marang River Skeleton Marang River Skeleton
+14% Synergy $0.10
Skeleton Scavengers Skeleton Scavengers
+14% Synergy $0.50
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+13% Synergy $4.72
Ochran Assassin Ochran Assassin
+13% Synergy $0.13
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+12% Synergy $0.10
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+12% Synergy $0.33
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+11% Synergy $3.00
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+11% Synergy $4.32
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+7% Synergy $0.42
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+7% Synergy $1.86
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+7% Synergy $0.26
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+6% Synergy $0.15
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+5% Synergy $0.55
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+4% Synergy $0.31
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+1% Synergy $0.49
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
0% Synergy $0.26
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-1% Synergy $1.02
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-18% Synergy $0.22

Instants

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

Deathsprout Deathsprout
+27% Synergy $0.38
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+26% Synergy $0.14
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+15% Synergy $0.29
Infuse with Vitality Infuse with Vitality
+15% Synergy $0.10
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+12% Synergy $0.39
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+10% Synergy $0.96
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+7% Synergy $2.99
Rushed Rebirth Rushed Rebirth
+6% Synergy $0.32
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+5% Synergy $0.17
Murder Murder
+5% Synergy $0.04
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+5% Synergy $0.25
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+4% Synergy $0.69
Windgrace's Judgment Windgrace's Judgment
+4% Synergy $0.16
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+3% Synergy $0.26
Feign Death Feign Death
+1% Synergy $0.77
Beast Within Beast Within
0% Synergy $0.83
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $0.98
Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
0% Synergy $0.21
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-1% Synergy $0.87
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.35
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $5.02
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-8% Synergy $1.66
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-8% Synergy $0.24
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $3.59
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-11% Synergy $0.92
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-13% Synergy $2.35
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-18% Synergy $9.75

Sorceries

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

Read the Bones Read the Bones
+25% Synergy $0.25
Blood for Bones Blood for Bones
+25% Synergy $0.27
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+22% Synergy $0.19
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+18% Synergy $0.20
Victimize Victimize
+17% Synergy $0.44
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+14% Synergy $3.28
Bone Splinters Bone Splinters
+13% Synergy $0.05
Deadly Allure Deadly Allure
+13% Synergy $0.09
Dig Up Dig Up
+8% Synergy $0.37
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+6% Synergy $1.72
Regrowth Regrowth
+5% Synergy $0.44
Treasured Find Treasured Find
+5% Synergy $0.24
Urborg Repossession Urborg Repossession
+5% Synergy $0.06
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+4% Synergy $0.84
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+1% Synergy $1.79
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.20
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+1% Synergy $8.16
Farseek Farseek
0% Synergy $0.73
Casualties of War Casualties of War
0% Synergy $0.19
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
0% Synergy $0.40
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
0% Synergy $0.43
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
0% Synergy $0.89
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.45
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-1% Synergy $10.83
Dread Return Dread Return
-1% Synergy $0.32
Living Death Living Death
-1% Synergy $2.43
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $20.12
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-2% Synergy $4.51
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $5.13
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-4% Synergy $1.99
Three Visits Three Visits
-6% Synergy $5.88
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-10% Synergy $5.54
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy $5.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+22% Synergy $0.24
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+21% Synergy $0.98
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+16% Synergy $3.15
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+12% Synergy $1.53
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+11% Synergy $0.85
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+8% Synergy $3.26
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+8% Synergy $0.19
Altar of the Wretched Wretched Bonemass Altar of the Wretched
+7% Synergy $0.40
Reaper's Talisman Reaper's Talisman
+7% Synergy $0.14
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+6% Synergy $6.08
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+6% Synergy $2.79
Visage of Dread Dread Osseosaur Visage of Dread
+6% Synergy $0.08
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+3% Synergy $6.89
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $3.27
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+1% Synergy $57.97
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-1% Synergy $4.87
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-5% Synergy $8.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

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

Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+25% Synergy $0.17
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+24% Synergy $0.16
Font of Agonies Font of Agonies
+16% Synergy $0.61
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+13% Synergy $0.92
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+13% Synergy $1.06
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+12% Synergy $0.17
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+11% Synergy $0.26
Case of the Stashed Skeleton Case of the Stashed Skeleton
+10% Synergy $0.28
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+9% Synergy $1.98
Black Market Black Market
+8% Synergy $3.70
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+6% Synergy $4.87
Casting of Bones Casting of Bones
+6% Synergy $0.22
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+5% Synergy $0.44
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+4% Synergy $3.56
Vraska Joins Up Vraska Joins Up
+3% Synergy $0.33
Golgari Germination Golgari Germination
+3% Synergy $0.52
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+3% Synergy $3.46
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+1% Synergy $20.40
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+1% Synergy $0.20
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
0% Synergy $3.53
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $12.32
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
-5% Synergy $1.54
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
-6% Synergy $4.50
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-8% Synergy $2.62

Planeswalkers

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

Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
+15% Synergy $3.40
Vraska, Swarm's Eminence Vraska, Swarm's Eminence
+10% Synergy $0.21
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+1% Synergy $6.68

Utility Lands

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

Spawning Pool Spawning Pool
+27% Synergy $0.42
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+17% Synergy $0.30
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+14% Synergy $0.16
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+13% Synergy $1.62
Hissing Quagmire Hissing Quagmire
+10% Synergy $0.56
Hostile Hostel Creeping Inn Hostile Hostel
+8% Synergy $0.52
High Market High Market
+7% Synergy $1.38
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+5% Synergy $0.89
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+4% Synergy $3.07
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
0% Synergy $19.45
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $25.71
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
-3% Synergy $0.80
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $7.19
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-7% Synergy $49.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.32
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-12% Synergy $30.50
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.59
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-15% Synergy $8.83

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+11% Synergy $0.23
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+10% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+8% Synergy $0.27
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.24

Lands

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

Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+14% Synergy $0.14
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+12% Synergy $0.06
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+12% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+11% Synergy $0.07
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+11% Synergy $0.52
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+10% Synergy $0.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.21
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+6% Synergy $0.24
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+5% Synergy $0.24
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.14
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+4% Synergy $0.22
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+4% Synergy $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.18
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+3% Synergy $0.33
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.21
Witherbloom Campus Witherbloom Campus
+3% Synergy $0.12
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+1% Synergy $0.63
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
0% Synergy $1.74
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
0% Synergy $0.65
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
0% Synergy $0.43
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.07
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-1% Synergy $5.92
Forest Forest
-3% Synergy $0.06
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-3% Synergy $5.53
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $5.13
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.35
Bayou Bayou
-4% Synergy
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $5.02
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.30
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-5% Synergy $8.23
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-5% Synergy $12.33
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.58
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-5% Synergy $1.34
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.15
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-6% Synergy $5.24
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.38
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-9% Synergy $0.18
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-10% Synergy $15.88
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-11% Synergy $0.92
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-12% Synergy $0.51
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.27
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-13% Synergy $20.83
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-17% Synergy $0.40

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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 Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Chevill, Bane of Monsters Chevill, Bane of Monsters
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
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
Halana, Kessig Ranger Miara, Thorn of the Glade Halana, Kessig Ranger // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ozox, the Clattering King Ozox, the Clattering King
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 Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Jermane, Pride of the Circus Jermane, Pride of the Circus
Halana, Kessig Ranger Kodama of the East Tree Halana, Kessig Ranger // Kodama of the East Tree
Aatchik, Emerald Radian Aatchik, Emerald Radian
Cloud of Darkness Cloud of Darkness
Exdeath, Void Warlock Exdeath, Void Warlock
Grismold, the Dreadsower Grismold, the Dreadsower
Harald, King of Skemfar Harald, King of Skemfar
Jenova, Ancient Calamity Jenova, Ancient Calamity
Kraven the Hunter Kraven the Hunter
Long Feng, Grand Secretariat Long Feng, Grand Secretariat
Rendmaw, Creaking Nest Rendmaw, Creaking Nest
Storrev, Devkarin Lich Storrev, Devkarin Lich
The Swarmweaver The Swarmweaver
Uurg, Spawn of Turg Uurg, Spawn of Turg
Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie
Venom, Deadly Devourer Venom, Deadly Devourer
Winter, Cynical Opportunist Winter, Cynical Opportunist
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