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Talion, the Kindly Lord
Price tag $4.88

Legendary Creature — Faerie 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

#337 Current Rank
#290 Last Week
#151 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.

Louisoix's Sacrifice Louisoix's Sacrifice
+1% Synergy $0.45
Starting Town Starting Town
+1% Synergy $9.96
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
0% Synergy $2.05
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
0% Synergy $0.23
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-5% Synergy $2.15

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 $14.93
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+46% Synergy $65.25
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+45% Synergy $8.48
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+40% Synergy $10.06
Swan Song Swan Song
+39% Synergy $13.17
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+39% Synergy $10.28
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+38% Synergy $7.06
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+37% Synergy $49.17
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+37% Synergy $3.76
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+36% Synergy $22.53

Top Cards

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

An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+35% Synergy $1.49
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+35% Synergy $7.96
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+34% Synergy $57.80
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+34% Synergy $53.08
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+33% Synergy $3.25
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+33% Synergy $16.38
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+32% Synergy $4.80
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+32% Synergy $41.94
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+28% Synergy $0.72
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $2.00

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+44% Synergy $27.36
The One Ring The One Ring
+40% Synergy $63.82
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+39% Synergy $48.75
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+39% Synergy $16.58
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+39% Synergy $19.27
Force of Will Force of Will
+37% Synergy $56.98
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+36% Synergy $12.09
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+35% Synergy $50.27
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+35% Synergy $40.74
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+35% Synergy $111.35

Creatures

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

Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+32% Synergy $8.67
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+28% Synergy $3.10
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+23% Synergy $0.81
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+23% Synergy $203.01
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+23% Synergy $1.48
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+22% Synergy $5.26
Spellskite Spellskite
+22% Synergy $6.86
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+22% Synergy $2.24
Alela, Cunning Conqueror Alela, Cunning Conqueror
+22% Synergy $3.28
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+21% Synergy $10.87
Spark Double Spark Double
+19% Synergy $5.94
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+19% Synergy $31.64
Obyra, Dreaming Duelist Obyra, Dreaming Duelist
+18% Synergy $0.11
Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor
+18% Synergy $0.65
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+17% Synergy $0.75
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+16% Synergy $2.20
Scion of Oona Scion of Oona
+16% Synergy $3.34
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+15% Synergy $8.42
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+15% Synergy $5.14
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+15% Synergy $3.25
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+15% Synergy $6.44
Malleable Impostor Malleable Impostor
+14% Synergy $2.65
Glen Elendra Liege Glen Elendra Liege
+13% Synergy $0.60
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+13% Synergy $1.16
Subtlety Subtlety
+13% Synergy $4.63
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+12% Synergy $0.83
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+12% Synergy $0.08
Faerie Bladecrafter Faerie Bladecrafter
+12% Synergy $1.41
Talion's Messenger Talion's Messenger
+12% Synergy $0.14
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+11% Synergy $3.04
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+11% Synergy $0.11
Spellstutter Sprite Spellstutter Sprite
+11% Synergy $3.73
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+10% Synergy $0.97
Oona, Queen of the Fae Oona, Queen of the Fae
+10% Synergy $0.31
Blightwing Bandit Blightwing Bandit
+9% Synergy $0.96
Shadow Puppeteers Shadow Puppeteers
+9% Synergy $0.79
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+9% Synergy $2.75
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+9% Synergy $0.30
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+9% Synergy $3.67
Spellscorn Coven Spellscorn Coven
+9% Synergy $0.06
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+8% Synergy $0.85
Nymris, Oona's Trickster Nymris, Oona's Trickster
+8% Synergy $0.17
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+8% Synergy $2.72
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+7% Synergy $0.21
Nettling Nuisance Nettling Nuisance
+7% Synergy $0.47
Picklock Prankster Picklock Prankster
+7% Synergy $0.18
Faerie Formation Faerie Formation
+6% Synergy $0.23
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+4% Synergy $3.49
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
-2% Synergy $30.05
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-9% Synergy $0.88

Instants

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

Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+34% Synergy $14.94
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+33% Synergy $16.40
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+31% Synergy $1.25
Dispel Dispel
+27% Synergy $0.35
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+24% Synergy $6.72
Delay Delay
+23% Synergy $1.46
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+23% Synergy $8.62
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+21% Synergy $4.40
Spell Stutter Spell Stutter
+20% Synergy $0.12
Misdirection Misdirection
+20% Synergy $5.81
Dismember Dismember
+20% Synergy $6.10
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+20% Synergy $1.62
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+19% Synergy $0.21
Snap Snap
+18% Synergy $1.46
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+18% Synergy $1.48
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+17% Synergy $1.23
Trickbind Trickbind
+17% Synergy $13.31
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+16% Synergy $4.45
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+15% Synergy $12.83
Miscast Miscast
+15% Synergy $1.21
Pongify Pongify
+14% Synergy $1.89
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+14% Synergy $0.97
Stern Scolding Stern Scolding
+12% Synergy $0.20
Faerie Fencing Faerie Fencing
+11% Synergy $0.10
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+10% Synergy $1.83
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+10% Synergy $1.09
Spell Snare Spell Snare
+9% Synergy $3.89
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+7% Synergy $3.56
See Double See Double
+7% Synergy $0.57
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+7% Synergy $16.11
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+6% Synergy $1.46
Resculpt Resculpt
+6% Synergy $0.30
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.23
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $4.89
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+4% Synergy $16.01
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+4% Synergy $5.28
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+4% Synergy $2.36
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+2% Synergy $0.50
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+2% Synergy $0.03
Opt Opt
+1% Synergy $0.14
Frantic Search Frantic Search
0% Synergy $0.42
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.32
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-2% Synergy $2.37
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-3% Synergy $0.15
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-3% Synergy $0.33
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-4% Synergy $0.36
Consider Consider
-4% Synergy $0.44
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.24
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.50
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-8% Synergy $0.79

Sorceries

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

Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+33% Synergy $6.71
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+28% Synergy $110.20
Windfall Windfall
+25% Synergy $3.86
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+24% Synergy $12.64
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+22% Synergy $11.62
Yahenni's Expertise Yahenni's Expertise
+14% Synergy $0.36
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+13% Synergy $7.59
Timetwister Timetwister
+12% Synergy
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+10% Synergy $7.38
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+8% Synergy $35.13
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+8% Synergy $4.51
Tegwyll's Scouring Tegwyll's Scouring
+8% Synergy $0.42
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+7% Synergy $0.39
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+6% Synergy $8.06
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+6% Synergy $17.77
Faerie Slumber Party Faerie Slumber Party
+6% Synergy $0.44
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+5% Synergy $0.44
Stolen by the Fae Stolen by the Fae
+4% Synergy $0.19
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+4% Synergy $2.53
Nuclear Fallout Nuclear Fallout
+4% Synergy $0.80
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $1.30
Fabricate Fabricate
+3% Synergy $7.68
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+2% Synergy $10.19
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+2% Synergy $2.29
Reanimate Reanimate
+1% Synergy $7.35
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+1% Synergy $8.82
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $4.48
Ringsight Ringsight
0% Synergy $0.21
Distant Melody Distant Melody
-1% Synergy $0.50
Damnation Damnation
-1% Synergy $18.53
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-1% Synergy $1.83
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.64
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.48
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-14% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+34% Synergy $2.30
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+31% Synergy $0.64
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+31% Synergy $2.60
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+20% Synergy $3.48
Weathered Runestone Weathered Runestone
+17% Synergy $0.18
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+11% Synergy $28.90
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+11% Synergy $4.25
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+10% Synergy $12.49
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+6% Synergy $13.03
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $3.73
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+6% Synergy $26.15
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+2% Synergy $10.89
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+2% Synergy $13.94
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.25

Enchantments

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

Counterbalance Counterbalance
+34% Synergy $8.80
Dress Down Dress Down
+32% Synergy $0.64
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+14% Synergy $17.46
Necropotence Necropotence
+11% Synergy $17.10
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+10% Synergy
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+8% Synergy $1.08
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+7% Synergy $1.88
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+6% Synergy $2.21
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+6% Synergy $0.61
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+6% Synergy $4.91
Steal Enchantment Steal Enchantment
+6% Synergy $9.97
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+5% Synergy $1.19
Vesuvan Duplimancy Vesuvan Duplimancy
+4% Synergy $3.12
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+4% Synergy $1.33
Propaganda Propaganda
+3% Synergy $2.21
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+3% Synergy $19.18
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+1% Synergy $0.61
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
-2% Synergy $4.62
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
-2% Synergy $0.88
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $1.48
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $14.93
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-5% Synergy $6.69

Planeswalkers

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

Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+17% Synergy $1.00
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+15% Synergy $5.72
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+10% Synergy $6.33
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+3% Synergy $1.10

Utility Lands

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

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+34% Synergy $17.64
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+30% Synergy $0.20
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+25% Synergy $49.62
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+22% Synergy $40.60
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+16% Synergy $1.58
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+13% Synergy $2.13
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+9% Synergy $6.60
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+7% Synergy $1.98
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+7% Synergy $0.36
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+6% Synergy $4.97
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $48.82
Rivendell Rivendell
0% Synergy $0.85
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
0% Synergy $0.28
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $1.49
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.13
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $23.02
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-9% Synergy $1.00

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+36% Synergy $22.27
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+34% Synergy $98.19
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+34% Synergy $68.76
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+33% Synergy $0.95
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+28% Synergy $151.40
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+27% Synergy $629.02
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+24% Synergy $31.19
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+21% Synergy $59.88
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+20% Synergy $0.84
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+20% Synergy $65.22
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.41
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+8% Synergy $9.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.20
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+5% Synergy $0.35
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+5% Synergy $4.35
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $1.81
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+4% Synergy $357.97
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-3% Synergy $3.99
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-4% Synergy $0.44
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-12% Synergy $0.20

Lands

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

City of Brass City of Brass
+33% Synergy $17.02
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+32% Synergy $53.67
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+31% Synergy $24.20
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+31% Synergy $29.02
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+30% Synergy $23.61
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+30% Synergy $12.27
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+28% Synergy $14.54
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+28% Synergy $21.97
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+28% Synergy $12.14
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+26% Synergy $15.03
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+26% Synergy
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+25% Synergy $14.14
Underground River Underground River
+25% Synergy $1.57
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+22% Synergy $0.25
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+22% Synergy $18.87
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+15% Synergy $3.90
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+13% Synergy $8.25
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+13% Synergy $6.47
Secluded Glen Secluded Glen
+12% Synergy $3.40
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+12% Synergy $0.20
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+10% Synergy $20.52
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+10% Synergy $33.03
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+6% Synergy $32.13
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+6% Synergy $8.08
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+6% Synergy $6.58
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+6% Synergy $24.69
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.21
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+3% Synergy $3.35
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+1% Synergy $17.52
River of Tears River of Tears
-1% Synergy $0.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.92
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
-7% Synergy $0.18
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.05
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-10% Synergy $3.03
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-10% Synergy $0.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-12% Synergy $0.16
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-13% Synergy $1.65
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-13% Synergy $0.25
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-15% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-15% Synergy $0.21
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-18% Synergy $0.23
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-18% Synergy $0.21
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-22% Synergy $0.27

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