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Talion, the Kindly Lord
Price tag $9.92

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

#437 Current Rank
#447 Last Week
#270 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.

Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+2% Synergy $3.27
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+2% Synergy $23.42
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+2% Synergy $17.74
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+1% Synergy $7.73
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
0% Synergy $5.74

High Synergy Cards

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

Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+49% Synergy $20.80
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+46% Synergy $11.15
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+44% Synergy $95.47
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+43% Synergy $10.56
Swan Song Swan Song
+37% Synergy $7.19
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+36% Synergy $9.22
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+35% Synergy $1.79
The One Ring The One Ring
+35% Synergy $98.98
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+34% Synergy $6.58
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+34% Synergy $47.88

Top Cards

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

Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+33% Synergy $1.86
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+32% Synergy $10.10
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+32% Synergy $18.29
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+31% Synergy $2.05
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+30% Synergy $6.77
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+30% Synergy $4.74
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+30% Synergy $26.25
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+28% Synergy $52.08
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+26% Synergy $1.59
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $2.48

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+40% Synergy $47.77
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+36% Synergy $67.17
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+35% Synergy $24.05
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+35% Synergy $24.52
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+33% Synergy $17.03
Force of Will Force of Will
+33% Synergy $69.18
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+32% Synergy $56.33
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+31% Synergy $41.42
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+30% Synergy $68.64
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+30% Synergy $63.51

Creatures

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

Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+27% Synergy $17.61
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+24% Synergy $5.41
Alela, Cunning Conqueror Alela, Cunning Conqueror
+24% Synergy $13.02
Obyra, Dreaming Duelist Obyra, Dreaming Duelist
+21% Synergy $0.34
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+21% Synergy $4.31
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+21% Synergy $0.39
Spellskite Spellskite
+20% Synergy $7.97
Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor
+20% Synergy $5.82
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+20% Synergy $3.29
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+19% Synergy $5.88
Scion of Oona Scion of Oona
+19% Synergy $13.81
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+19% Synergy $43.80
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+19% Synergy $179.60
Spark Double Spark Double
+18% Synergy $13.43
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+17% Synergy $4.80
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+17% Synergy $35.27
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+17% Synergy $4.40
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+17% Synergy $5.47
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+16% Synergy $12.38
Malleable Impostor Malleable Impostor
+16% Synergy $10.95
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+16% Synergy $18.54
Glen Elendra Liege Glen Elendra Liege
+15% Synergy $1.00
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+15% Synergy $2.29
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+14% Synergy $3.44
Spellstutter Sprite Spellstutter Sprite
+14% Synergy $6.41
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+14% Synergy $0.20
Faerie Bladecrafter Faerie Bladecrafter
+14% Synergy $6.08
Talion's Messenger Talion's Messenger
+14% Synergy $0.34
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+13% Synergy $1.49
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+13% Synergy $1.89
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+13% Synergy $7.31
Subtlety Subtlety
+13% Synergy $9.38
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+12% Synergy $0.27
Voracious Tome-Skimmer Voracious Tome-Skimmer
+11% Synergy $0.27
Oona, Queen of the Fae Oona, Queen of the Fae
+11% Synergy $1.07
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+10% Synergy $0.80
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+10% Synergy $4.67
Blightwing Bandit Blightwing Bandit
+10% Synergy $7.59
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+10% Synergy $3.12
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+10% Synergy $17.22
Shadow Puppeteers Shadow Puppeteers
+10% Synergy $3.89
Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
+10% Synergy $0.53
Nymris, Oona's Trickster Nymris, Oona's Trickster
+9% Synergy $0.34
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+9% Synergy $0.36
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+9% Synergy $0.35
Nettling Nuisance Nettling Nuisance
+8% Synergy $1.85
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+7% Synergy $1.00
Faerie Harbinger Faerie Harbinger
+7% Synergy $5.62
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
-1% Synergy $52.44
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-8% Synergy $2.05

Instants

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

Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+32% Synergy $37.49
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+32% Synergy $15.30
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+28% Synergy $2.19
Dispel Dispel
+26% Synergy $0.34
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+24% Synergy $5.64
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+23% Synergy $2.05
Spell Stutter Spell Stutter
+21% Synergy $0.31
Misdirection Misdirection
+20% Synergy $10.19
Snap Snap
+19% Synergy $3.64
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+19% Synergy $1.83
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+19% Synergy $4.39
Dismember Dismember
+18% Synergy $5.35
Delay Delay
+18% Synergy $2.74
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+18% Synergy $14.41
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+16% Synergy $13.64
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+15% Synergy $0.35
Trickbind Trickbind
+15% Synergy $14.53
Pongify Pongify
+14% Synergy $1.71
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+14% Synergy $7.00
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+13% Synergy $4.17
Miscast Miscast
+12% Synergy $1.40
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+11% Synergy $1.43
Faerie Fencing Faerie Fencing
+11% Synergy $0.25
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+10% Synergy $0.50
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+9% Synergy $1.53
Glen Elendra's Answer Glen Elendra's Answer
+9% Synergy $1.66
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+7% Synergy $2.82
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+7% Synergy $28.21
Spell Snare Spell Snare
+7% Synergy $0.27
See Double See Double
+6% Synergy $0.75
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+5% Synergy $0.32
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+5% Synergy $9.08
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+4% Synergy $1.15
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $3.06
Resculpt Resculpt
+4% Synergy $0.36
Commandeer Commandeer
+4% Synergy $2.54
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+4% Synergy $0.13
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+4% Synergy $6.33
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+3% Synergy $0.45
Opt Opt
+2% Synergy $0.21
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+1% Synergy $0.45
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy $0.41
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-2% Synergy $3.48
Consider Consider
-2% Synergy $0.25
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-2% Synergy $0.25
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-2% Synergy $0.37
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-4% Synergy $0.29
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.20
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.37
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-7% Synergy $0.59

Sorceries

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

Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+28% Synergy $10.33
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+25% Synergy $152.43
Windfall Windfall
+22% Synergy $4.79
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+22% Synergy $12.01
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+21% Synergy $20.39
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+13% Synergy $11.97
Yahenni's Expertise Yahenni's Expertise
+13% Synergy $0.48
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+10% Synergy $14.79
Timetwister Timetwister
+10% Synergy
Tegwyll's Scouring Tegwyll's Scouring
+9% Synergy $1.17
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+7% Synergy $17.13
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+7% Synergy $33.89
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+7% Synergy $3.76
Faerie Slumber Party Faerie Slumber Party
+7% Synergy $1.15
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+6% Synergy $26.21
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+6% Synergy $0.34
Stolen by the Fae Stolen by the Fae
+5% Synergy $0.28
Massacre Massacre
+5% Synergy $0.84
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+4% Synergy $0.55
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+4% Synergy $2.79
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+3% Synergy $3.66
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+3% Synergy $16.33
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+2% Synergy $3.17
Fabricate Fabricate
+2% Synergy $8.93
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+1% Synergy $0.37
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+1% Synergy $8.97
Damnation Damnation
0% Synergy $20.57
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $3.58
Dream Harvest Dream Harvest
0% Synergy $0.37
Ringsight Ringsight
0% Synergy $0.36
Reanimate Reanimate
-1% Synergy $9.11
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-1% Synergy $2.07
Preordain Preordain
-3% Synergy $0.64
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy $1.64
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-13% Synergy $0.38

Utility Artifacts

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

Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+28% Synergy $0.86
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+28% Synergy $3.53
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+17% Synergy $7.20
Weathered Runestone Weathered Runestone
+14% Synergy $0.32
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+10% Synergy $5.93
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+9% Synergy $44.58
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+9% Synergy $10.74
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+7% Synergy $13.66
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+7% Synergy $5.58
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+1% Synergy $17.39
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $3.70

Enchantments

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

Counterbalance Counterbalance
+32% Synergy $6.97
Dress Down Dress Down
+27% Synergy $0.54
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+16% Synergy $33.13
Necropotence Necropotence
+12% Synergy $24.50
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+12% Synergy
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+9% Synergy $1.18
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+9% Synergy $1.73
Steal Enchantment Steal Enchantment
+9% Synergy $9.50
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+8% Synergy $8.96
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+7% Synergy $3.74
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+7% Synergy $1.03
Propaganda Propaganda
+6% Synergy $3.44
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+6% Synergy $1.83
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+5% Synergy $3.88
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+5% Synergy $6.13
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+4% Synergy $6.85
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+3% Synergy $1.25
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+1% Synergy $25.91
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
0% Synergy $1.57
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
-1% Synergy $13.88
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $16.90
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $4.09
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-5% Synergy $3.97

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 $2.62
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+12% Synergy $5.71
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+9% Synergy $9.53
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+3% Synergy $2.40

Utility Lands

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

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+31% Synergy $28.81
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+30% Synergy $122.46
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+28% Synergy $0.25
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+23% Synergy $60.97
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+19% Synergy $39.96
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+13% Synergy $1.57
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+11% Synergy $4.52
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $2.65
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+8% Synergy $0.52
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+8% Synergy $7.97
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+6% Synergy $11.36
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $0.80
Rivendell Rivendell
0% Synergy $1.50
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $59.22
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $1.13
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $29.55
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+32% Synergy $37.54
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+31% Synergy $0.63
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+30% Synergy $157.73
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+30% Synergy $108.93
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+25% Synergy $215.47
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+24% Synergy $1066.67
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+20% Synergy $2.72
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+18% Synergy $2.89
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+18% Synergy $72.62
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.43
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+9% Synergy $14.46
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+8% Synergy $45.26
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+7% Synergy $47.53
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+6% Synergy $0.56
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.19
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $5.05
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+4% Synergy $438.54
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+4% Synergy $7.12
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
0% Synergy $0.74
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-2% Synergy $1.18
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-2% Synergy $2.03
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-10% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

City of Brass City of Brass
+28% Synergy $9.33
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+28% Synergy $45.78
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+27% Synergy $19.07
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+27% Synergy $14.49
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+27% Synergy $33.01
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+27% Synergy $32.63
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+26% Synergy $35.36
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+25% Synergy $15.83
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+24% Synergy $5.64
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+24% Synergy $29.76
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+23% Synergy $30.66
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+22% Synergy $11.82
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+22% Synergy
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+22% Synergy $1.26
Underground River Underground River
+21% Synergy $1.36
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+19% Synergy $0.28
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+19% Synergy $28.97
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+17% Synergy $0.56
Secluded Glen Secluded Glen
+15% Synergy $3.60
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+13% Synergy $5.01
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+13% Synergy $10.71
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+13% Synergy $19.13
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+10% Synergy $0.80
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+8% Synergy $8.57
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+8% Synergy $0.30
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+7% Synergy $48.51
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+7% Synergy $33.89
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+6% Synergy $15.76
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.26
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $3.06
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+3% Synergy $0.45
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $39.63
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+3% Synergy $5.75
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+2% Synergy $2.32
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.07
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-1% Synergy $9.19
River of Tears River of Tears
-1% Synergy $0.34
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.09
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.26
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
-6% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.23
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-9% Synergy $6.85
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.27
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-10% Synergy $0.57
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-11% Synergy $0.30
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-12% Synergy $3.04
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-12% Synergy $0.23
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-14% Synergy $0.34
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-15% Synergy $0.33
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-18% Synergy $0.39

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