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Shessra, Death's Whisper: Deathtouch
Price tag $0.22

Legendary Creature — Human Elf Warlock

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Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Deathtouch 17% Skeletons 17% Aristocrats 14% Reanimator 4% Sacrifice 4%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Shessra, Death's Whisper's Deathtouch builds — cards that lean hardest into the Deathtouch theme.

Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+71% Synergy $4.31
Fynn, the Fangbearer Fynn, the Fangbearer
+64% Synergy $0.16
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+59% Synergy $0.34
Leyline Prowler Leyline Prowler
+57% Synergy $0.35
Hooded Blightfang Hooded Blightfang
+56% Synergy $0.44
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+56% Synergy $0.28
Death-Priest of Myrkul Death-Priest of Myrkul
+56% Synergy $0.27
Skeletal Swarming Skeletal Swarming
+56% Synergy $0.27
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+49% Synergy $0.30
Hissing Quagmire Hissing Quagmire
+49% Synergy $0.83

Top Cards

The staple cards most Shessra, Death's Whisper Deathtouch decks run as their core.

Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+49% Synergy $5.81
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+48% Synergy $0.42
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+46% Synergy $0.26
Ambush Viper Ambush Viper
+46% Synergy $0.29
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+43% Synergy $4.33
Victimize Victimize
+42% Synergy $2.02
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+33% Synergy $0.42
Putrefy Putrefy
+28% Synergy $0.27
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+27% Synergy $0.38
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+5% Synergy $0.75

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Shessra, Death's Whisper Deathtouch game on their own.

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+2% Synergy $70.03

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Deathtouch plan in Shessra, Death's Whisper decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Archetype of Finality Archetype of Finality
+46% Synergy $1.68
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+46% Synergy $0.26
Death Tyrant Death Tyrant
+43% Synergy $1.99
Chevill, Bane of Monsters Chevill, Bane of Monsters
+42% Synergy $1.17
Deathbloom Gardener Deathbloom Gardener
+34% Synergy $0.21
Persistent Specimen Persistent Specimen
+34% Synergy $0.25
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+34% Synergy $1.80
Ochran Assassin Ochran Assassin
+34% Synergy $0.25
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+33% Synergy $2.21
Deadly Recluse Deadly Recluse
+32% Synergy $0.12
Poison-Tip Archer Poison-Tip Archer
+30% Synergy $1.15
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+30% Synergy $5.22
Death Baron Death Baron
+26% Synergy $4.99
Clattering Augur Clattering Augur
+26% Synergy $0.24
Oakhame Adversary Oakhame Adversary
+25% Synergy $0.26
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+25% Synergy $0.35
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+23% Synergy $0.37
Virulent Emissary Virulent Emissary
+23% Synergy $0.70
Gutterbones Gutterbones
+22% Synergy $0.38
Ghastly Death Tyrant Ghastly Death Tyrant
+22% Synergy $0.14
Bilious Skulldweller Bilious Skulldweller
+21% Synergy $0.33
Fang of Shigeki Fang of Shigeki
+20% Synergy $0.26
Ozox, the Clattering King Ozox, the Clattering King
+20% Synergy $0.31
Treetop Snarespinner Treetop Snarespinner
+19% Synergy $0.18
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+17% Synergy $0.79
Skeleton Crew Skeleton Crew
+17% Synergy $0.32
Kinzu of the Bleak Coven Kinzu of the Bleak Coven
+17% Synergy $0.33
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+16% Synergy $0.39
Thornweald Archer Thornweald Archer
+16% Synergy $0.16
Skullwinder Skullwinder
+16% Synergy $0.27
Nightshade Dryad Nightshade Dryad
+16% Synergy $0.28
Dread Tiller Dread Tiller
+16% Synergy $0.25
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+15% Synergy $0.30
Deathcap Cultivator Deathcap Cultivator
+15% Synergy $0.30
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+14% Synergy $0.66
Nightblade Brigade Nightblade Brigade
+14% Synergy $0.16
Venerated Stormsinger Venerated Stormsinger
+14% Synergy $0.33
Sagu Wildling Sagu Wildling
+14% Synergy $0.27
Canopy Gargantuan Canopy Gargantuan
+14% Synergy $2.90
Foulmire Knight Foulmire Knight
+13% Synergy $0.30
Dimir House Guard Dimir House Guard
+13% Synergy $0.29
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+12% Synergy $2.03
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+12% Synergy $0.36
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+11% Synergy $0.75
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+9% Synergy $0.32
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+4% Synergy $1.38
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+4% Synergy $8.90
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+1% Synergy $1.47
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
0% Synergy $0.33
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
-6% Synergy $4.39

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Shessra, Death's Whisper's Deathtouch deck ahead.

Infuse with Vitality Infuse with Vitality
+37% Synergy $0.13
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+34% Synergy $0.40
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+26% Synergy $0.28
Village Rites Village Rites
+23% Synergy $0.74
Murder Murder
+18% Synergy $0.12
Rushed Rebirth Rushed Rebirth
+16% Synergy $0.45
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+14% Synergy $1.27
Maximum Overdrive Maximum Overdrive
+14% Synergy $0.11
Alchemist's Gift Alchemist's Gift
+13% Synergy $0.28
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+12% Synergy $0.43
Beast Within Beast Within
+9% Synergy $0.46
Poison the Blade Poison the Blade
+9% Synergy $0.22
Natural Connection Natural Connection
+9% Synergy $0.12
Pounce Pounce
+9% Synergy $0.23
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+8% Synergy $13.39
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+8% Synergy $12.67
Status // Statue Status // Statue
+8% Synergy $0.10
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+7% Synergy $0.29
Naturalize Naturalize
+7% Synergy $0.16
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+6% Synergy $4.01
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+5% Synergy $0.26
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+5% Synergy $0.28
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+5% Synergy $0.22
Feign Death Feign Death
+5% Synergy $1.03
Horrid Vigor Horrid Vigor
+4% Synergy $0.25
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $1.60
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+1% Synergy $4.47
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $1.03
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
-1% Synergy $0.30
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-2% Synergy $0.33
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-3% Synergy $2.14

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Deathtouch game plan forward for Shessra, Death's Whisper.

Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+34% Synergy $0.29
Dread Return Dread Return
+21% Synergy $0.47
Deadly Allure Deadly Allure
+21% Synergy $0.11
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+20% Synergy $2.85
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+19% Synergy $0.77
Farseek Farseek
+16% Synergy $0.71
Bone Splinters Bone Splinters
+16% Synergy $0.19
Regrowth Regrowth
+14% Synergy $0.48
Urborg Repossession Urborg Repossession
+12% Synergy $0.16
Cultivate Cultivate
+9% Synergy $0.30
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+8% Synergy $0.31
Diregraf Rebirth Diregraf Rebirth
+8% Synergy $0.22
Undercity Uprising Undercity Uprising
+8% Synergy $0.14
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+8% Synergy $0.12
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+7% Synergy $0.21
Roar of Challenge Roar of Challenge
+7% Synergy $0.30
Treasured Find Treasured Find
+7% Synergy $0.30
Damnation Damnation
+6% Synergy $21.38
Gaze of Granite Gaze of Granite
+6% Synergy $0.23
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+5% Synergy $2.31
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+5% Synergy $0.43
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+4% Synergy $13.71
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $6.57
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.33
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
0% Synergy $4.98
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-2% Synergy $0.30
Reanimate Reanimate
-6% Synergy $8.59
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-9% Synergy $1.14
Three Visits Three Visits
-10% Synergy $5.51

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Shessra, Death's Whisper Deathtouch decks.

Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+38% Synergy $2.29
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+35% Synergy $1.60
Reaper's Talisman Reaper's Talisman
+22% Synergy $0.24
Broodheart Engine Broodheart Engine
+13% Synergy $0.27
Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
+12% Synergy $10.47
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+11% Synergy $3.99
Visage of Dread Dread Osseosaur Visage of Dread
+9% Synergy $0.17
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+6% Synergy $31.83
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+4% Synergy $54.11
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+3% Synergy $6.79
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-1% Synergy $6.62
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $2.99
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-10% Synergy $15.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Deathtouch strategy in Shessra, Death's Whisper decks.

Corpses of the Lost Corpses of the Lost
+39% Synergy $0.35
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+31% Synergy $0.32
Vraska Joins Up Vraska Joins Up
+21% Synergy $0.53
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+17% Synergy $0.26
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+16% Synergy $0.38
Puca's Covenant Puca's Covenant
+16% Synergy $0.29
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+15% Synergy $2.52
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+14% Synergy $6.86
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+12% Synergy $0.35
Bonds of Mortality Bonds of Mortality
+8% Synergy $0.34
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+8% Synergy $0.28
Golgari Germination Golgari Germination
+7% Synergy $0.62
Black Market Black Market
+6% Synergy $5.25
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+4% Synergy $0.17
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+4% Synergy $35.19
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+1% Synergy $29.50
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
0% Synergy $18.31
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
-2% Synergy $2.16
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $4.02

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Shessra, Death's Whisper's Deathtouch game plan.

Vraska, Swarm's Eminence Vraska, Swarm's Eminence
+28% Synergy $0.34
Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
+25% Synergy $6.49
Vraska the Unseen Vraska the Unseen
+15% Synergy $1.52
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
+7% Synergy $1.84

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Shessra, Death's Whisper Deathtouch decks.

Spawning Pool Spawning Pool
+26% Synergy $0.45
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+21% Synergy $0.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+17% Synergy $0.36
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+15% Synergy $11.57
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+13% Synergy $0.35
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+13% Synergy $0.31
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+9% Synergy $1.00
Treetop Village Treetop Village
+8% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+6% Synergy $26.16
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+5% Synergy $2.19
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $57.13
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+3% Synergy $24.13
High Market High Market
+2% Synergy $0.48
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
0% Synergy $0.26
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-1% Synergy $15.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.76
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-1% Synergy $53.40
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.63

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Shessra, Death's Whisper's Deathtouch strategy.

Golgari Keyrune Golgari Keyrune
+25% Synergy $0.09
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+24% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+19% Synergy $0.33
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+18% Synergy $0.31
Golgari Cluestone Golgari Cluestone
+17% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.46
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+9% Synergy $0.30
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.32
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+8% Synergy $1.31
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+8% Synergy $0.54
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+8% Synergy $0.39
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+8% Synergy $4.03
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+7% Synergy $4.11
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Shessra, Death's Whisper's Deathtouch decks.

Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+28% Synergy $0.12
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+22% Synergy $0.11
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
+17% Synergy $0.18
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+16% Synergy $0.24
Crossroads Village Crossroads Village
+14% Synergy $0.20
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+12% Synergy $0.28
Gohn, Town of Ruin Gohn, Town of Ruin
+12% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+10% Synergy $0.29
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+9% Synergy $5.71
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+8% Synergy $12.67
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.26
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+6% Synergy $0.31
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+6% Synergy $17.20
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+5% Synergy $0.33
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+4% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.39
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+3% Synergy $0.54
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $6.57
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+1% Synergy $16.55
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-1% Synergy $0.43
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.24
Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.25
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-3% Synergy $0.39
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-5% Synergy $12.76
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-5% Synergy $2.08
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-6% Synergy $1.02
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.32
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-7% Synergy $0.52
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-8% Synergy $10.05
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-10% Synergy $1.60
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.36
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-14% Synergy $0.30
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-16% Synergy $32.22
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-31% Synergy $0.35

Similar Commanders

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

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 Sengir, the Dark Baron Halana, Kessig Ranger // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Halana, Kessig Ranger Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Halana, Kessig Ranger // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
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
Dina, Essence Brewer Dina, Essence Brewer
Gorma, the Gullet Gorma, the Gullet
Lluwen, Exchange Student Lluwen, Exchange Student
Tom, Bert, and William Tom, Bert, and William
Halana, Kessig Ranger Tormod, the Desecrator Halana, Kessig Ranger // Tormod, the Desecrator
Nev, the Practical Dean Nev, the Practical Dean
Halana, Kessig Ranger Tymna the Weaver Halana, Kessig Ranger // Tymna the Weaver
Akawalli, the Seething Tower Akawalli, the Seething Tower
Bebop & Rocksteady Bebop & Rocksteady
Blech, Loafing Pest Blech, Loafing Pest
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
Witherbloom, the Balancer Witherbloom, the Balancer
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