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Talion, the Kindly Lord
Price tag $8.41

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

#439 Current Rank
#441 Last Week
#293 Past 2 Years

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.

Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+2% Synergy $4.64
Flow State Flow State
+2% Synergy $2.55
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+1% Synergy $8.72
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+1% Synergy $16.66
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+0% Synergy $7.83

High Synergy Cards

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

Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+48% Synergy $20.67
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+46% Synergy $9.95
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+42% Synergy $93.04
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+42% Synergy $12.12
Swan Song Swan Song
+36% Synergy $8.18
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+35% Synergy $8.60
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+34% Synergy $2.06
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+33% Synergy $7.79
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+33% Synergy $50.79
The One Ring The One Ring
+33% Synergy $108.23

Top Cards

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

Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+31% Synergy $2.11
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+31% Synergy $10.23
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+30% Synergy $1.96
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+29% Synergy $27.90
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+29% Synergy $5.18
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+28% Synergy $3.90
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+28% Synergy $55.81
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+25% Synergy $1.58
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+11% Synergy $2.03
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $3.62

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+38% Synergy $49.92
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+35% Synergy $66.59
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+34% Synergy $22.71
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+33% Synergy $23.37
Force of Will Force of Will
+32% Synergy $64.60
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+31% Synergy $18.15
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+30% Synergy $58.38
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+30% Synergy $41.55
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+29% Synergy $72.88
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+29% Synergy $61.79

Creatures

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

Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+26% Synergy $18.47
Alela, Cunning Conqueror Alela, Cunning Conqueror
+24% Synergy $13.69
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+24% Synergy $5.17
Obyra, Dreaming Duelist Obyra, Dreaming Duelist
+21% Synergy $0.40
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+21% Synergy $0.38
Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor
+20% Synergy $5.63
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+20% Synergy $4.71
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+19% Synergy $36.03
Scion of Oona Scion of Oona
+19% Synergy $13.90
Spellskite Spellskite
+19% Synergy $8.06
Spark Double Spark Double
+18% Synergy $10.15
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+18% Synergy $5.92
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+18% Synergy $3.08
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+18% Synergy $189.24
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+17% Synergy $33.52
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+17% Synergy $4.49
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+16% Synergy $12.93
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+16% Synergy $5.93
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+16% Synergy $5.44
Malleable Impostor Malleable Impostor
+16% Synergy $10.07
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+16% Synergy $18.78
Glen Elendra Liege Glen Elendra Liege
+15% Synergy $1.16
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+14% Synergy $2.76
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+14% Synergy $0.24
Faerie Bladecrafter Faerie Bladecrafter
+14% Synergy $5.36
Spellstutter Sprite Spellstutter Sprite
+14% Synergy $6.18
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+13% Synergy $4.77
Talion's Messenger Talion's Messenger
+13% Synergy $0.36
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+13% Synergy $0.69
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+13% Synergy $1.55
Subtlety Subtlety
+12% Synergy $12.53
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+12% Synergy $7.38
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+12% Synergy $0.32
Oona, Queen of the Fae Oona, Queen of the Fae
+11% Synergy $1.17
Voracious Tome-Skimmer Voracious Tome-Skimmer
+10% Synergy $0.30
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+10% Synergy $0.82
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+10% Synergy $17.27
Blightwing Bandit Blightwing Bandit
+10% Synergy $5.53
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+10% Synergy $4.33
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+9% Synergy $3.30
Shadow Puppeteers Shadow Puppeteers
+9% Synergy $3.67
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+9% Synergy $0.38
Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
+9% Synergy $0.46
Nymris, Oona's Trickster Nymris, Oona's Trickster
+8% Synergy $0.37
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+8% Synergy $0.33
Nettling Nuisance Nettling Nuisance
+8% Synergy $2.04
Faerie Harbinger Faerie Harbinger
+7% Synergy $4.70
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+6% Synergy $1.21
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
0% Synergy $48.03
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-8% Synergy $3.20

Instants

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

Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+31% Synergy $15.83
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+30% Synergy $18.30
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+30% Synergy $38.87
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+28% Synergy $1.71
Dispel Dispel
+25% Synergy $0.29
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+25% Synergy $7.20
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+22% Synergy $2.60
Spell Stutter Spell Stutter
+21% Synergy $0.30
Misdirection Misdirection
+19% Synergy $10.64
Snap Snap
+19% Synergy $3.42
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+18% Synergy $3.65
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+18% Synergy $2.33
Dismember Dismember
+17% Synergy $5.27
Delay Delay
+17% Synergy $2.88
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+17% Synergy $16.03
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+16% Synergy $14.58
Trickbind Trickbind
+14% Synergy $11.68
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+14% Synergy $0.26
Pongify Pongify
+13% Synergy $1.71
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+13% Synergy $7.57
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+12% Synergy $5.44
Miscast Miscast
+12% Synergy $1.33
Faerie Fencing Faerie Fencing
+11% Synergy $0.27
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+9% Synergy $0.52
Glen Elendra's Answer Glen Elendra's Answer
+8% Synergy $1.67
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+7% Synergy $1.45
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+7% Synergy $2.81
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+6% Synergy $15.04
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+5% Synergy $0.24
See Double See Double
+5% Synergy $0.75
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+4% Synergy $10.06
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+4% Synergy $8.01
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $3.63
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+4% Synergy $2.55
Commandeer Commandeer
+4% Synergy $3.45
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+4% Synergy $1.45
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+3% Synergy $0.14
Resculpt Resculpt
+3% Synergy $0.19
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+2% Synergy $0.43
Opt Opt
+2% Synergy $0.28
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy $0.38
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+1% Synergy $1.11
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-1% Synergy $0.26
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-1% Synergy $3.41
Consider Consider
-2% Synergy $0.34
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-2% Synergy $0.23
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-3% Synergy $0.23
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.22
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-6% Synergy $1.43
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-7% Synergy $0.57

Sorceries

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

Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+28% Synergy $9.17
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+24% Synergy $164.74
Windfall Windfall
+22% Synergy $4.94
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+21% Synergy $11.68
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+21% Synergy $19.60
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+13% Synergy $10.98
Yahenni's Expertise Yahenni's Expertise
+12% Synergy $0.51
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+9% Synergy $17.52
Timetwister Timetwister
+9% Synergy
Tegwyll's Scouring Tegwyll's Scouring
+9% Synergy $0.90
Faerie Slumber Party Faerie Slumber Party
+7% Synergy $1.20
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+6% Synergy $16.55
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+6% Synergy $5.97
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+6% Synergy $25.57
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+6% Synergy $37.24
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+5% Synergy $0.29
Stolen by the Fae Stolen by the Fae
+5% Synergy $0.31
Massacre Massacre
+4% Synergy $1.43
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+4% Synergy $0.72
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+3% Synergy $3.24
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+3% Synergy $4.44
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+2% Synergy $16.86
Fabricate Fabricate
+1% Synergy $9.53
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+1% Synergy $13.00
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+0% Synergy $0.33
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+0% Synergy $5.06
Damnation Damnation
0% Synergy $21.09
Ringsight Ringsight
0% Synergy $0.34
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $2.11
Reanimate Reanimate
0% Synergy $8.28
Preordain Preordain
-2% Synergy $0.50
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy $1.73
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-12% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+28% Synergy $1.32
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+27% Synergy $3.47
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+16% Synergy $7.61
Weathered Runestone Weathered Runestone
+13% Synergy $0.30
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+10% Synergy $5.60
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+9% Synergy $47.41
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+8% Synergy $11.25
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+7% Synergy $6.22
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+7% Synergy $11.00
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+1% Synergy $18.10
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.30
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-3% Synergy $11.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.91
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

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

Counterbalance Counterbalance
+31% Synergy $6.04
Dress Down Dress Down
+25% Synergy $0.58
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+16% Synergy $34.36
Necropotence Necropotence
+12% Synergy $37.26
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+11% Synergy
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+9% Synergy $1.18
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+9% Synergy $2.08
Steal Enchantment Steal Enchantment
+8% Synergy $8.61
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+7% Synergy $8.34
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+6% Synergy $1.44
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+6% Synergy $1.96
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+6% Synergy $5.34
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $3.12
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+5% Synergy $1.63
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+5% Synergy $8.40
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+4% Synergy $6.08
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+3% Synergy $2.14
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+0% Synergy $25.95
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
0% Synergy $1.63
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
0% Synergy $13.20
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $19.63
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-2% Synergy $4.21
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $4.93

Planeswalkers

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

Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+14% Synergy $2.09
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+10% Synergy $5.03
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+9% Synergy $9.02
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+2% Synergy $1.69

Utility Lands

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

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+30% Synergy $30.54
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+28% Synergy $129.20
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+26% Synergy $0.23
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+22% Synergy $62.97
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+18% Synergy $41.36
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+12% Synergy $2.04
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+11% Synergy $4.60
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $2.99
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+8% Synergy $0.54
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+7% Synergy $9.90
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+5% Synergy $10.89
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $0.92
Rivendell Rivendell
+0% Synergy $1.91
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $64.75
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.33
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $33.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.73

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+31% Synergy $37.57
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+30% Synergy $2.20
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+29% Synergy $109.60
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+28% Synergy $167.83
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+24% Synergy $240.66
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+22% Synergy $1122.75
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+19% Synergy $1.63
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+18% Synergy $2.50
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+17% Synergy $73.32
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+8% Synergy $14.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $1.10
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+5% Synergy $0.63
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+5% Synergy $46.57
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $3.30
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+5% Synergy $44.55
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $4.01
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+4% Synergy $6.97
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+4% Synergy $468.63
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+0% Synergy $0.77
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-1% Synergy $3.44
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-1% Synergy $1.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.33

Lands

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

City of Brass City of Brass
+27% Synergy $10.49
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+27% Synergy $52.68
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+26% Synergy $19.48
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+26% Synergy $16.09
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+26% Synergy $37.32
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+25% Synergy $34.29
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+25% Synergy $36.78
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+25% Synergy $7.20
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+24% Synergy $18.15
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+23% Synergy $32.53
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+22% Synergy $27.97
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+21% Synergy $10.34
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+21% Synergy
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+20% Synergy $0.95
Underground River Underground River
+20% Synergy $1.47
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+18% Synergy $31.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+18% Synergy $0.82
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+16% Synergy $0.71
Secluded Glen Secluded Glen
+15% Synergy $3.67
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+13% Synergy $16.74
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+13% Synergy $10.40
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+13% Synergy $4.58
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+10% Synergy $0.82
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+6% Synergy $8.86
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+6% Synergy $0.24
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $50.28
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+6% Synergy $37.24
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $16.55
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.21
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $3.63
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+3% Synergy $6.57
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $37.92
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+2% Synergy $0.43
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+2% Synergy $2.12
Island Island
+0% Synergy $2.00
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
0% Synergy $9.19
River of Tears River of Tears
-1% Synergy $0.34
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $2.00
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.28
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
-6% Synergy $0.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.30
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-8% Synergy $6.83
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-10% Synergy $0.85
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-11% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-11% Synergy $0.24
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-11% Synergy $1.76
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-13% Synergy $0.34
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-14% Synergy $0.31
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-17% Synergy $0.35

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