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Talion, the Kindly Lord
Price tag $11.74

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

#336 Current Rank
#308 Last Week
#220 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.

Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
+10% Synergy $0.79
Voracious Tome-Skimmer Voracious Tome-Skimmer
+9% Synergy $0.24
Glen Elendra's Answer Glen Elendra's Answer
+8% Synergy $2.65
Flitterwing Nuisance Flitterwing Nuisance
+7% Synergy $0.52
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+6% Synergy $24.16

High Synergy Cards

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

Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+51% Synergy $16.93
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+45% Synergy $87.13
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+44% Synergy $21.40
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+44% Synergy $8.92
Swan Song Swan Song
+38% Synergy $7.83
The One Ring The One Ring
+37% Synergy $99.32
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+37% Synergy $8.51
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+37% Synergy $6.72
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+36% Synergy $2.28
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+35% Synergy $47.15

Top Cards

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

Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+34% Synergy $8.80
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+34% Synergy $32.99
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+33% Synergy $16.16
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+32% Synergy $2.29
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+31% Synergy $4.24
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+31% Synergy $21.94
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+31% Synergy $52.65
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+30% Synergy $6.86
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+27% Synergy $1.65
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+42% Synergy $37.86
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+37% Synergy $53.63
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+37% Synergy $18.92
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+37% Synergy $20.52
Force of Will Force of Will
+35% Synergy $62.72
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+34% Synergy $14.79
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+33% Synergy $40.86
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+33% Synergy $45.55
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+32% Synergy $57.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+32% Synergy $61.04

Creatures

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

Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+28% Synergy $11.97
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+24% Synergy $11.41
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+23% Synergy $3.63
Alela, Cunning Conqueror Alela, Cunning Conqueror
+23% Synergy $28.92
Spellskite Spellskite
+22% Synergy $6.89
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+22% Synergy $0.60
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+21% Synergy $5.28
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+21% Synergy $173.26
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+20% Synergy $5.13
Obyra, Dreaming Duelist Obyra, Dreaming Duelist
+20% Synergy $0.17
Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor
+20% Synergy $9.72
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+18% Synergy $4.52
Scion of Oona Scion of Oona
+18% Synergy $8.15
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+18% Synergy $7.69
Spark Double Spark Double
+17% Synergy $11.42
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+17% Synergy $28.52
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+17% Synergy $6.00
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+17% Synergy $34.44
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+16% Synergy $10.76
Malleable Impostor Malleable Impostor
+16% Synergy $19.37
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+16% Synergy $12.61
Glen Elendra Liege Glen Elendra Liege
+15% Synergy $0.77
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+14% Synergy $0.09
Faerie Bladecrafter Faerie Bladecrafter
+14% Synergy $5.50
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+14% Synergy $2.33
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+14% Synergy $0.97
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+14% Synergy $6.52
Talion's Messenger Talion's Messenger
+14% Synergy $0.22
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+13% Synergy $2.40
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+13% Synergy $4.34
Spellstutter Sprite Spellstutter Sprite
+13% Synergy $5.17
Subtlety Subtlety
+13% Synergy $8.21
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+12% Synergy $0.14
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+11% Synergy $1.29
Oona, Queen of the Fae Oona, Queen of the Fae
+11% Synergy $0.61
Blightwing Bandit Blightwing Bandit
+10% Synergy $10.89
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+9% Synergy $3.44
Nymris, Oona's Trickster Nymris, Oona's Trickster
+9% Synergy $0.32
Shadow Puppeteers Shadow Puppeteers
+9% Synergy $3.44
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+9% Synergy $3.54
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+9% Synergy $0.13
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+9% Synergy $5.00
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+8% Synergy $0.37
Nettling Nuisance Nettling Nuisance
+8% Synergy $0.92
Spellscorn Coven Spellscorn Coven
+8% Synergy $0.06
Picklock Prankster Picklock Prankster
+7% Synergy $0.13
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+6% Synergy $0.81
Faerie Harbinger Faerie Harbinger
+6% Synergy $5.40
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
-1% Synergy $46.99
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-9% Synergy $1.38

Instants

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

Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+33% Synergy $15.15
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+28% Synergy $2.94
Dispel Dispel
+27% Synergy $0.39
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+24% Synergy $7.56
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+22% Synergy $3.91
Spell Stutter Spell Stutter
+21% Synergy $0.17
Misdirection Misdirection
+21% Synergy $8.21
Delay Delay
+20% Synergy $1.61
Snap Snap
+19% Synergy $2.41
Dismember Dismember
+19% Synergy $5.16
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+19% Synergy $1.60
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+19% Synergy $10.88
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+19% Synergy $6.50
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+17% Synergy $0.20
Trickbind Trickbind
+17% Synergy $11.13
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+16% Synergy $4.38
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+16% Synergy $10.31
Pongify Pongify
+14% Synergy $1.74
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+14% Synergy $1.35
Miscast Miscast
+13% Synergy $1.41
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+11% Synergy $1.93
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+11% Synergy $1.03
Faerie Fencing Faerie Fencing
+11% Synergy $0.16
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+10% Synergy $0.86
Spell Snare Spell Snare
+8% Synergy $0.34
Stern Scolding Stern Scolding
+8% Synergy $0.21
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+7% Synergy $3.97
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+7% Synergy $26.79
See Double See Double
+6% Synergy $0.61
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+5% Synergy $0.91
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+5% Synergy $0.14
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $3.81
Resculpt Resculpt
+4% Synergy $0.34
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+4% Synergy $11.77
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+4% Synergy $3.87
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+4% Synergy $2.30
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+3% Synergy $1.12
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+3% Synergy $0.18
Opt Opt
+2% Synergy $0.12
Commandeer Commandeer
+2% Synergy $2.12
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+1% Synergy $0.42
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy $0.52
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-2% Synergy $3.91
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-2% Synergy $0.16
Consider Consider
-3% Synergy $0.22
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-3% Synergy $0.22
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-4% Synergy $0.15
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.24
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.29
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-8% Synergy $0.53

Sorceries

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

Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+31% Synergy $8.46
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+27% Synergy $136.78
Windfall Windfall
+24% Synergy $4.14
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+23% Synergy $11.51
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+23% Synergy $18.05
Yahenni's Expertise Yahenni's Expertise
+14% Synergy $0.37
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+12% Synergy $7.59
Timetwister Timetwister
+11% Synergy
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+10% Synergy $10.98
Tegwyll's Scouring Tegwyll's Scouring
+9% Synergy $0.87
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+8% Synergy $30.36
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+7% Synergy $3.18
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+7% Synergy $25.19
Faerie Slumber Party Faerie Slumber Party
+7% Synergy $0.69
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+6% Synergy $10.22
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+6% Synergy $0.28
Stolen by the Fae Stolen by the Fae
+5% Synergy $0.18
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+4% Synergy $0.50
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+4% Synergy $2.29
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+3% Synergy $4.62
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+2% Synergy $11.12
Dream Harvest Dream Harvest
+2% Synergy $0.50
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+2% Synergy $2.43
Fabricate Fabricate
+2% Synergy $9.10
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+1% Synergy $16.69
Distant Melody Distant Melody
0% Synergy $0.28
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $5.60
Ringsight Ringsight
0% Synergy $0.30
Reanimate Reanimate
-1% Synergy $6.67
Damnation Damnation
-1% Synergy $18.65
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-1% Synergy $1.86
Preordain Preordain
-3% Synergy $0.58
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.29
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 $2.60
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+30% Synergy $1.12
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+30% Synergy $3.36
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+19% Synergy $6.68
Weathered Runestone Weathered Runestone
+15% Synergy $0.21
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+10% Synergy $34.49
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+10% Synergy $3.75
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+8% Synergy $11.62
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+7% Synergy $11.40
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+7% Synergy $4.94
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+1% Synergy $12.63
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.58
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.38

Enchantments

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

Counterbalance Counterbalance
+34% Synergy $6.49
Dress Down Dress Down
+30% Synergy $0.57
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+16% Synergy $25.37
Necropotence Necropotence
+12% Synergy $21.85
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+12% Synergy
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+9% Synergy $2.00
Steal Enchantment Steal Enchantment
+8% Synergy $11.33
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+7% Synergy $11.16
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+7% Synergy $0.86
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+6% Synergy $3.14
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+6% Synergy $1.19
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+5% Synergy $0.95
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+5% Synergy $1.21
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+5% Synergy $4.79
Propaganda Propaganda
+4% Synergy $3.23
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+4% Synergy $6.74
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+3% Synergy $0.66
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+2% Synergy $22.51
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
-1% Synergy $7.55
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
-1% Synergy $1.37
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $3.28
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $13.23
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-5% Synergy $7.94

Planeswalkers

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

Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+15% Synergy $1.24
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+14% Synergy $5.69
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+10% Synergy $6.44
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+3% Synergy $1.84

Utility Lands

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

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+32% Synergy $20.40
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+32% Synergy $98.84
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+28% Synergy $0.18
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+25% Synergy $50.05
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+20% Synergy $35.94
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+15% Synergy $1.87
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+12% Synergy $4.45
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $3.28
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+8% Synergy $0.44
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+8% Synergy $6.36
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+7% Synergy $8.55
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $53.21
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
0% Synergy $5.01
Rivendell Rivendell
0% Synergy $1.50
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.11
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $27.86
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $0.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+34% Synergy $33.69
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+32% Synergy $0.72
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+32% Synergy $115.71
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+32% Synergy $86.10
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+27% Synergy $175.80
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+25% Synergy $832.25
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+20% Synergy $4.41
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+19% Synergy $65.66
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+17% Synergy $1.71
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+13% Synergy $42.22
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+12% Synergy $39.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.32
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+9% Synergy $16.58
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+6% Synergy $0.53
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.04
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+5% Synergy $5.11
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+4% Synergy $399.08
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+4% Synergy $5.00
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-2% Synergy $6.32
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-3% Synergy $0.87
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.23
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
+31% Synergy $21.23
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+30% Synergy $41.20
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+28% Synergy $25.95
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+28% Synergy $16.58
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+28% Synergy $14.36
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+28% Synergy $26.93
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+28% Synergy $26.24
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+26% Synergy $15.26
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+26% Synergy $23.91
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+24% Synergy $18.51
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+24% Synergy $7.56
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+23% Synergy $9.01
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+23% Synergy
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+23% Synergy $0.81
Underground River Underground River
+22% Synergy $1.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+21% Synergy $0.12
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+20% Synergy $23.25
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+18% Synergy $0.47
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+14% Synergy $4.94
Secluded Glen Secluded Glen
+14% Synergy $3.64
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+13% Synergy $13.29
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+11% Synergy $18.24
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+11% Synergy $1.29
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+10% Synergy $7.15
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+10% Synergy $0.13
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $42.67
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+8% Synergy $30.36
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+6% Synergy $8.99
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.23
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $3.81
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $30.30
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+3% Synergy $2.24
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+3% Synergy $1.12
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+3% Synergy $4.38
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.15
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-1% Synergy $8.38
River of Tears River of Tears
-1% Synergy $0.14
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.14
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.13
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
-7% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.17
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-10% Synergy $5.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.21
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-11% Synergy $0.28
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-12% Synergy $0.20
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-13% Synergy $2.86
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-13% Synergy $0.19
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-15% Synergy $0.18
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-16% Synergy $0.23
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-19% Synergy $0.23

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