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Tellah, Great Sage
Price tag $0.30

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#666 Current Rank
#733 Last Week
#1658 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Tellah, Great Sage.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Tellah, Great Sage decks.

The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+44% Synergy $0.18
Prompto Argentum Prompto Argentum
+40% Synergy $0.09
Shantotto, Tactician Magician Shantotto, Tactician Magician
+34% Synergy $0.15
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+22% Synergy $43.65
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+20% Synergy $2.48

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Tellah, Great Sage's abilities and overall game plan.

Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+47% Synergy $5.26
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+47% Synergy $0.98
Big Score Big Score
+46% Synergy $0.62
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+44% Synergy $1.19
Rewind Rewind
+44% Synergy $0.45
Aetherize Aetherize
+42% Synergy $0.29
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+42% Synergy $16.52
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+42% Synergy $1.76
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+39% Synergy $0.94
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+34% Synergy $8.99

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Tellah, Great Sage decks.

Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+33% Synergy $5.29
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+33% Synergy $1.18
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+32% Synergy $0.75
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+23% Synergy $0.29
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+12% Synergy $0.90
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+11% Synergy $2.73
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+6% Synergy $1.28
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $1.13
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-8% Synergy $0.34
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $26.15
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $48.08
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $94.69
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $42.63
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-11% Synergy $46.20
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-12% Synergy $11.92
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-15% Synergy $48.94

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Tellah, Great Sage's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus
+22% Synergy $0.10
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+15% Synergy $0.84
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+12% Synergy $0.23
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+11% Synergy $1.74
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
+11% Synergy $0.40
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+10% Synergy $0.23
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+8% Synergy $5.03
Summon: G.F. Cerberus Summon: G.F. Cerberus
+8% Synergy $0.39
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+7% Synergy $23.42
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+6% Synergy $0.28
Spark Double Spark Double
+6% Synergy $6.73
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+6% Synergy $0.35
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+4% Synergy $0.32
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+4% Synergy $1.48
Mysidian Elder Mysidian Elder
+4% Synergy $0.08
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+4% Synergy $2.44
Queen Brahne Queen Brahne
+3% Synergy $0.18
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+2% Synergy $30.11
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+2% Synergy $0.38
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
0% Synergy $0.14
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $0.98
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-2% Synergy $19.52
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.26
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
-4% Synergy $2.44
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-7% Synergy $1.02
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-9% Synergy $0.85
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-9% Synergy $0.31
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-14% Synergy $0.23
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-15% Synergy $0.18
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-23% Synergy $4.28

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Tellah, Great Sage safe.

Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+27% Synergy $1.39
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+24% Synergy $0.25
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+22% Synergy $1.16
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+21% Synergy $0.49
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+15% Synergy $0.22
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+15% Synergy $0.27
Turnabout Turnabout
+15% Synergy $0.19
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+15% Synergy $7.15
Seething Song Seething Song
+13% Synergy $6.27
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+13% Synergy $1.38
Ice Magic Ice Magic
+12% Synergy $0.05
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+10% Synergy $1.15
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+10% Synergy $5.49
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+10% Synergy $1.28
Syncopate Syncopate
+10% Synergy $0.03
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+9% Synergy $0.17
Sudden Substitution Sudden Substitution
+9% Synergy $2.62
Reiterate Reiterate
+8% Synergy $5.24
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+8% Synergy $0.08
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+8% Synergy $0.54
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+8% Synergy $0.29
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+7% Synergy $3.65
Eject Eject
+6% Synergy $0.08
Mindswipe Mindswipe
+6% Synergy $0.33
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+5% Synergy $0.80
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+4% Synergy $0.34
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+4% Synergy $0.38
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+4% Synergy $8.75
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $7.64
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+3% Synergy $2.33
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $1.36
Pongify Pongify
+2% Synergy $2.10
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+2% Synergy $5.81
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+2% Synergy $1.43
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $42.96
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+1% Synergy $2.35
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy $1.46
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.29
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-2% Synergy $0.25
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.15
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $6.09
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-6% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.75
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.51
Snap Snap
-10% Synergy $1.54
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-11% Synergy $0.99
Consider Consider
-11% Synergy $0.46
Opt Opt
-12% Synergy $0.14
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-13% Synergy $0.34
Negate Negate
-13% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Tellah, Great Sage's game plan and control the board.

Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+25% Synergy $0.19
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+25% Synergy $0.31
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+25% Synergy $7.87
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+24% Synergy $0.30
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+19% Synergy $0.25
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+18% Synergy $0.26
Fireball Fireball
+18% Synergy $0.07
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+17% Synergy $0.35
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+15% Synergy $0.35
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+14% Synergy $1.62
Banefire Banefire
+12% Synergy $0.45
Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+11% Synergy $0.12
Choco-Comet Choco-Comet
+11% Synergy $0.13
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+11% Synergy $4.68
Ultimate Magic: Meteor Ultimate Magic: Meteor
+11% Synergy $0.38
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+9% Synergy $9.10
Insurrection Insurrection
+9% Synergy $6.51
Earthquake Earthquake
+9% Synergy $0.80
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+8% Synergy $0.44
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+8% Synergy $8.87
Inner Fire Inner Fire
+8% Synergy $0.52
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+7% Synergy $3.16
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+7% Synergy $1.07
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+7% Synergy $1.44
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+6% Synergy $2.99
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+6% Synergy $0.16
Explosive Singularity Explosive Singularity
+6% Synergy $0.27
Rolling Earthquake Rolling Earthquake
+6% Synergy $2.83
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+5% Synergy $1.68
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+5% Synergy $0.37
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+5% Synergy $0.41
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+5% Synergy $0.51
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+5% Synergy $7.39
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+5% Synergy $0.43
Molten Disaster Molten Disaster
+5% Synergy $0.43
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+4% Synergy $34.20
Suplex Suplex
+4% Synergy $0.12
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+3% Synergy $0.12
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+3% Synergy $0.13
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+2% Synergy $0.24
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-1% Synergy $0.23
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-2% Synergy $0.21
Ponder Ponder
-6% Synergy $1.65
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-6% Synergy $1.75
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-7% Synergy $0.44
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-9% Synergy $0.71
Preordain Preordain
-13% Synergy $0.61
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-15% Synergy $4.80
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-20% Synergy $0.29
Windfall Windfall
-20% Synergy $3.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+26% Synergy $5.02
The Regalia The Regalia
+14% Synergy $2.25
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+12% Synergy $5.82
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+9% Synergy $54.66
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.24
The Lunar Whale The Lunar Whale
+7% Synergy $0.33
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+6% Synergy $1.16
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+5% Synergy $3.67
Red Mage's Rapier Red Mage's Rapier
+4% Synergy $0.11
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $0.63
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+3% Synergy $5.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.45
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+1% Synergy $0.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Tellah, Great Sage's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

City on Fire City on Fire
+28% Synergy $5.62
Double Vision Double Vision
+12% Synergy $0.49
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+12% Synergy $8.53
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+10% Synergy $1.97
Mana Echoes Mana Echoes
+10% Synergy $32.04
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+7% Synergy $5.49
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+7% Synergy $2.85
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+7% Synergy $6.36
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+5% Synergy $1.41
The Rollercrusher Ride The Rollercrusher Ride
+5% Synergy $0.66
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+4% Synergy $1.77
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+2% Synergy $1.44
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+1% Synergy $0.41
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+1% Synergy $5.73
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-2% Synergy $2.10
Propaganda Propaganda
-4% Synergy $2.01
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-12% Synergy $8.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Tellah, Great Sage to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+8% Synergy $0.22
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+6% Synergy $3.07
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
+5% Synergy $10.22

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+19% Synergy $0.53
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+14% Synergy $1.98
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+14% Synergy $5.08
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+9% Synergy $5.43
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.14
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.40
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+5% Synergy $1.61
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $19.02
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $1.41
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-4% Synergy $0.13
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $19.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+51% Synergy $2.44
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+43% Synergy $0.25
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+38% Synergy $1.28
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+36% Synergy $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+30% Synergy $1.33
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+26% Synergy $0.30
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+23% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+14% Synergy $1.32
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+12% Synergy $0.17
Ether Ether
+12% Synergy $0.14
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+11% Synergy $1.12
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+11% Synergy $0.92
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+11% Synergy $0.10
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+10% Synergy $2.10
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+9% Synergy $1.66
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+8% Synergy $4.37
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+7% Synergy $32.45
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+7% Synergy $1.30
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+7% Synergy $0.27
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+7% Synergy $2.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.51
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+6% Synergy $0.27
Ichor Elixir Ichor Elixir
+6% Synergy $0.13
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.24
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+4% Synergy $1.81
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.29
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+3% Synergy $1.29
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+3% Synergy $0.23
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+3% Synergy $0.31
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.14
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.07
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
0% Synergy $0.96
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.16
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-4% Synergy $0.29

Lands

The mana base foundation for Tellah, Great Sage decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+20% Synergy $11.03
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+17% Synergy $0.51
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+17% Synergy $2.60
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+14% Synergy $0.32
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+13% Synergy $0.33
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+12% Synergy $0.24
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+11% Synergy $1.74
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+9% Synergy $9.10
Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
+9% Synergy $0.06
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy $0.45
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+6% Synergy $0.20
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+6% Synergy $2.38
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+5% Synergy $17.89
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $3.53
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+4% Synergy $0.27
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+4% Synergy $34.20
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $8.29
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+4% Synergy $0.38
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+3% Synergy $14.78
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.11
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $7.64
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.50
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+2% Synergy $2.84
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.05
Training Center Training Center
+1% Synergy $10.54
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.22
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
0% Synergy $4.73
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.18
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.44
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $0.98
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $24.04
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-2% Synergy
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-3% Synergy $0.32
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.33
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $11.68
City of Brass City of Brass
-3% Synergy $17.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.28
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $24.53
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-5% Synergy $0.29
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-5% Synergy $25.51
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $15.21
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $13.72
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.23
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-7% Synergy $0.03

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