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Talion, the Kindly Lord
Price tag $6.99

Legendary CreatureFaerie Noble

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

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

#311 Current Rank
#265 Last Week
#168 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Talion, the Kindly Lord.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Talion, the Kindly Lord decks.

Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+1% Synergy $1.60
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+1% Synergy $22.77
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+1% Synergy $1.39
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+1% Synergy $0.26
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
-6% Synergy $0.72

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Talion, the Kindly Lord's abilities and overall game plan.

Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+52% Synergy $18.15
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+47% Synergy $66.16
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+45% Synergy $8.45
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+42% Synergy $10.27
Swan Song Swan Song
+39% Synergy $8.03
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+38% Synergy $12.54
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+38% Synergy $9.24
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+37% Synergy $2.47
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+37% Synergy $51.18
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+35% Synergy $23.01

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Talion, the Kindly Lord decks.

Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+35% Synergy $7.66
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+34% Synergy $1.45
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+34% Synergy $52.72
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+34% Synergy $59.87
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+33% Synergy $3.59
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+33% Synergy $18.91
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+32% Synergy $44.85
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+31% Synergy $5.54
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+28% Synergy $0.78
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+43% Synergy $31.96
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+39% Synergy $49.29
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+39% Synergy $19.02
The One Ring The One Ring
+39% Synergy $82.60
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+38% Synergy $22.72
Force of Will Force of Will
+36% Synergy $61.91
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+35% Synergy $42.02
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+35% Synergy $15.45
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+34% Synergy $46.53
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+34% Synergy $95.44

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Talion, the Kindly Lord's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+31% Synergy $8.57
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+27% Synergy $2.82
Spellskite Spellskite
+23% Synergy $10.76
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+23% Synergy $3.19
Alela, Cunning Conqueror Alela, Cunning Conqueror
+23% Synergy $6.49
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+23% Synergy $194.92
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+23% Synergy $0.42
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+22% Synergy $3.72
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+21% Synergy $5.85
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+20% Synergy $10.58
Obyra, Dreaming Duelist Obyra, Dreaming Duelist
+19% Synergy $0.12
Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor
+19% Synergy $0.75
Spark Double Spark Double
+18% Synergy $7.92
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+18% Synergy $30.31
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+17% Synergy $3.54
Scion of Oona Scion of Oona
+16% Synergy $3.70
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+16% Synergy $0.85
Malleable Impostor Malleable Impostor
+15% Synergy $2.89
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+15% Synergy $8.41
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+15% Synergy $5.85
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+15% Synergy $3.27
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+15% Synergy $6.31
Glen Elendra Liege Glen Elendra Liege
+14% Synergy $0.72
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+13% Synergy $0.06
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+13% Synergy $0.95
Faerie Bladecrafter Faerie Bladecrafter
+13% Synergy $1.45
Talion's Messenger Talion's Messenger
+13% Synergy $0.16
Subtlety Subtlety
+13% Synergy $4.68
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+12% Synergy $1.20
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+12% Synergy $3.00
Spellstutter Sprite Spellstutter Sprite
+12% Synergy $3.00
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+11% Synergy $0.15
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+10% Synergy $1.16
Blightwing Bandit Blightwing Bandit
+10% Synergy $1.05
Oona, Queen of the Fae Oona, Queen of the Fae
+10% Synergy $0.32
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+9% Synergy $0.77
Shadow Puppeteers Shadow Puppeteers
+9% Synergy $0.94
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+9% Synergy $2.55
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+9% Synergy $0.41
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+9% Synergy $3.22
Nymris, Oona's Trickster Nymris, Oona's Trickster
+8% Synergy $0.18
Spellscorn Coven Spellscorn Coven
+8% Synergy $0.05
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+8% Synergy $3.27
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+7% Synergy $0.25
Nettling Nuisance Nettling Nuisance
+7% Synergy $0.57
Picklock Prankster Picklock Prankster
+7% Synergy $0.16
Faerie Harbinger Faerie Harbinger
+6% Synergy $1.80
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+3% Synergy $4.11
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
-1% Synergy $30.28
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-9% Synergy $0.76

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Talion, the Kindly Lord safe.

Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+34% Synergy $14.92
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+33% Synergy $8.20
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+30% Synergy $1.19
Dispel Dispel
+27% Synergy $0.37
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+24% Synergy $7.87
Delay Delay
+23% Synergy $1.30
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+22% Synergy $10.55
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+22% Synergy $4.51
Misdirection Misdirection
+21% Synergy $6.75
Spell Stutter Spell Stutter
+20% Synergy $0.12
Dismember Dismember
+20% Synergy $6.62
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+20% Synergy $1.83
Snap Snap
+19% Synergy $2.17
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+18% Synergy $0.19
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+18% Synergy $2.43
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+17% Synergy $1.15
Trickbind Trickbind
+17% Synergy $9.66
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+16% Synergy $4.35
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+15% Synergy $12.66
Pongify Pongify
+14% Synergy $2.22
Miscast Miscast
+14% Synergy $1.30
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+13% Synergy $0.98
Faerie Fencing Faerie Fencing
+11% Synergy $0.09
Stern Scolding Stern Scolding
+11% Synergy $0.38
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+10% Synergy $1.82
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+10% Synergy $1.38
Spell Snare Spell Snare
+9% Synergy $3.16
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+7% Synergy $3.70
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+7% Synergy $18.87
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+6% Synergy $2.45
See Double See Double
+6% Synergy $0.50
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+5% Synergy $0.25
Resculpt Resculpt
+5% Synergy $0.28
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $5.02
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+4% Synergy $16.57
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+4% Synergy $6.92
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+4% Synergy $2.27
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+3% Synergy $0.02
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+2% Synergy $0.62
Opt Opt
+1% Synergy $0.14
Frantic Search Frantic Search
0% Synergy $0.44
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.45
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-2% Synergy $2.64
Consider Consider
-3% Synergy $0.44
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-3% Synergy $0.17
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-3% Synergy $0.27
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-4% Synergy $0.29
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.34
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-8% Synergy $0.76

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Talion, the Kindly Lord's game plan and control the board.

Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+32% Synergy $7.94
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+28% Synergy $119.32
Windfall Windfall
+25% Synergy $4.82
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+24% Synergy $10.05
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+23% Synergy $14.59
Yahenni's Expertise Yahenni's Expertise
+14% Synergy $0.42
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+13% Synergy $7.80
Timetwister Timetwister
+12% Synergy
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+10% Synergy $9.33
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+8% Synergy $33.64
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+8% Synergy $3.89
Tegwyll's Scouring Tegwyll's Scouring
+8% Synergy $0.49
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+6% Synergy $8.16
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+6% Synergy $20.09
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+6% Synergy $0.17
Faerie Slumber Party Faerie Slumber Party
+6% Synergy $0.50
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+5% Synergy $0.47
Stolen by the Fae Stolen by the Fae
+5% Synergy $0.17
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+4% Synergy $2.62
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $1.83
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+2% Synergy $10.83
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+2% Synergy $1.92
Fabricate Fabricate
+2% Synergy $8.55
Reanimate Reanimate
+1% Synergy $5.14
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $4.51
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+1% Synergy $11.83
Ringsight Ringsight
0% Synergy $0.20
Distant Melody Distant Melody
-1% Synergy $0.51
Damnation Damnation
-1% Synergy $20.12
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-1% Synergy $1.72
Preordain Preordain
-3% Synergy $0.61
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.33
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-14% Synergy $0.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+34% Synergy $3.05
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+31% Synergy $0.89
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+31% Synergy $1.73
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+20% Synergy $5.67
Weathered Runestone Weathered Runestone
+16% Synergy $0.21
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+11% Synergy $3.28
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+10% Synergy $32.79
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+10% Synergy $12.57
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+6% Synergy $16.33
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $3.78
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+5% Synergy $23.55
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+2% Synergy $12.28
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Talion, the Kindly Lord's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Counterbalance Counterbalance
+34% Synergy $7.52
Dress Down Dress Down
+32% Synergy $0.64
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+14% Synergy $21.01
Necropotence Necropotence
+11% Synergy $16.11
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+11% Synergy
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+8% Synergy $1.79
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+7% Synergy $3.33
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+7% Synergy $2.00
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+6% Synergy $0.97
Steal Enchantment Steal Enchantment
+6% Synergy $21.67
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+6% Synergy $4.67
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+5% Synergy $1.34
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+5% Synergy $1.41
Propaganda Propaganda
+3% Synergy $2.35
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+3% Synergy $21.30
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+2% Synergy $1.29
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
-1% Synergy $1.09
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
-2% Synergy $3.86
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $2.62
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $12.32
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $6.56

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Talion, the Kindly Lord to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+16% Synergy $2.11
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+14% Synergy $4.42
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+10% Synergy $6.72
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+3% Synergy $1.13

Utility Lands

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

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+33% Synergy $18.65
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+30% Synergy $0.19
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+25% Synergy $49.50
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+21% Synergy $41.89
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+16% Synergy $1.12
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+13% Synergy $1.81
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+9% Synergy $7.19
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+8% Synergy $2.59
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+7% Synergy $0.38
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+7% Synergy $5.94
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $49.13
Rivendell Rivendell
0% Synergy $1.04
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
0% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $1.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.15
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $25.71
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+36% Synergy $26.29
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+34% Synergy $103.74
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+34% Synergy $77.64
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+33% Synergy $1.34
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+28% Synergy $173.92
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+27% Synergy $669.19
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+21% Synergy $31.25
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+20% Synergy $0.87
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+20% Synergy $65.92
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+19% Synergy $39.82
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy $1.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.52
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+8% Synergy $10.68
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.24
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+5% Synergy $0.38
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $2.88
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+4% Synergy $4.32
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+4% Synergy $373.21
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-2% Synergy $4.22
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-4% Synergy $0.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-11% Synergy $0.17

Lands

The mana base foundation for Talion, the Kindly Lord decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

City of Brass City of Brass
+32% Synergy $18.89
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+31% Synergy $27.41
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+31% Synergy $40.36
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+30% Synergy $24.05
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+30% Synergy $13.93
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+30% Synergy $23.97
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+28% Synergy $15.70
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+28% Synergy $23.61
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+27% Synergy $13.64
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+25% Synergy $7.60
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+25% Synergy $16.75
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+25% Synergy
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+25% Synergy $0.80
Underground River Underground River
+24% Synergy $0.87
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+24% Synergy $7.87
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+22% Synergy $0.27
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+22% Synergy $20.83
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+19% Synergy $0.43
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+15% Synergy $4.03
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+13% Synergy $11.76
Secluded Glen Secluded Glen
+13% Synergy $3.73
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+13% Synergy $6.76
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+12% Synergy $0.20
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+10% Synergy $20.95
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+10% Synergy $34.92
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+10% Synergy $1.16
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+8% Synergy $33.64
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+6% Synergy $8.12
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.30
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+5% Synergy $30.82
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $5.02
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+3% Synergy $2.34
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+3% Synergy $4.11
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+2% Synergy $0.62
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.04
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
0% Synergy $9.11
River of Tears River of Tears
-1% Synergy $0.14
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.07
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
-7% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.07
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-10% Synergy $5.02
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.21
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-12% Synergy $0.33
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-13% Synergy $1.44
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-14% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-14% Synergy $0.25
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-17% Synergy $0.19
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-17% Synergy $0.23
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-21% Synergy $0.26

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