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Tellah, Great Sage
Price tag $0.20

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#882 Current Rank
#869 Last Week
#1398 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.

Unexpected Assistance Unexpected Assistance
+8% Synergy
White Lotus Tile White Lotus Tile
+8% Synergy $5.86
Sozin's Comet Sozin's Comet
+7% Synergy $6.55
Ember Island Production Ember Island Production
+4% Synergy $0.13
Airship Engine Room Airship Engine Room
+3% Synergy $0.09

High Synergy Cards

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

The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+45% Synergy $0.13
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+44% Synergy $9.17
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+43% Synergy $2.10
Big Score Big Score
+42% Synergy $0.71
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+42% Synergy $3.48
Rewind Rewind
+41% Synergy $0.42
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+40% Synergy $1.54
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+38% Synergy $1.41
Prompto Argentum Prompto Argentum
+38% Synergy $0.03
Aetherize Aetherize
+37% Synergy $0.36

Top Cards

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

Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+36% Synergy $9.66
Shantotto, Tactician Magician Shantotto, Tactician Magician
+34% Synergy $0.09
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+32% Synergy $1.64
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+28% Synergy $4.92
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+20% Synergy $0.27
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+11% Synergy $1.25
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+11% Synergy $2.28
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+2% Synergy $0.95
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.37
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $1.15

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-5% Synergy $30.65
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $89.88
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $37.99
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $40.43
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-12% Synergy $13.37
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-16% Synergy $49.78

Creatures

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

Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus
+22% Synergy $0.06
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+18% Synergy $22.48
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+14% Synergy $0.28
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+13% Synergy $0.22
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+12% Synergy $0.19
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+10% Synergy $3.17
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $2.18
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
+9% Synergy $0.45
Summon: G.F. Cerberus Summon: G.F. Cerberus
+8% Synergy $0.28
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+6% Synergy $18.34
Spark Double Spark Double
+5% Synergy $10.94
Queen Brahne Queen Brahne
+5% Synergy $0.11
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+5% Synergy $0.27
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
+5% Synergy $0.13
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+4% Synergy $0.59
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+4% Synergy $0.76
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+4% Synergy $0.63
Mysidian Elder Mysidian Elder
+4% Synergy $0.04
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+2% Synergy $32.89
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+1% Synergy $0.15
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $1.36
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
-1% Synergy $6.87
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-1% Synergy $5.67
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.20
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
-4% Synergy $4.35
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-5% Synergy $21.78
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-6% Synergy $2.76
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-7% Synergy $1.41
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-7% Synergy $0.46
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-7% Synergy $0.16
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-11% Synergy $0.23
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-13% Synergy $0.18
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-21% Synergy $5.19

Instants

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

Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+28% Synergy $1.37
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+23% Synergy $0.37
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+20% Synergy $1.01
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+19% Synergy $0.62
Turnabout Turnabout
+17% Synergy $0.23
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+14% Synergy $0.12
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+14% Synergy $5.69
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+13% Synergy $2.22
Syncopate Syncopate
+13% Synergy $0.08
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+12% Synergy $0.12
Ice Magic Ice Magic
+12% Synergy $0.04
Seething Song Seething Song
+10% Synergy $8.01
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+10% Synergy $1.31
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+10% Synergy $0.58
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+9% Synergy $2.49
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+9% Synergy $3.96
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+9% Synergy $0.06
Sudden Substitution Sudden Substitution
+9% Synergy $1.80
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+8% Synergy $0.12
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+8% Synergy $0.22
Eject Eject
+7% Synergy $0.08
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+6% Synergy $0.17
Reiterate Reiterate
+6% Synergy $11.04
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+6% Synergy $0.92
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+5% Synergy $0.68
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $8.62
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+3% Synergy $0.28
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+2% Synergy $3.50
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+2% Synergy $0.71
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+1% Synergy $8.73
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+1% Synergy $1.87
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $45.37
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.20
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.53
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.77
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-3% Synergy $0.24
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.29
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-4% Synergy $1.77
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.12
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.55
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $7.39
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-7% Synergy $0.20
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.13
Negate Negate
-10% Synergy $0.24
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $48.80
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-11% Synergy $1.26
Snap Snap
-11% Synergy $2.71
Consider Consider
-11% Synergy $0.30
Opt Opt
-12% Synergy $0.10
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-13% Synergy $0.39

Sorceries

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

Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+24% Synergy $0.15
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+23% Synergy $7.98
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+22% Synergy $0.38
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+21% Synergy $0.30
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+19% Synergy $0.16
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+18% Synergy $0.25
Fireball Fireball
+18% Synergy $0.11
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+16% Synergy $0.16
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+14% Synergy $0.29
Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+13% Synergy $0.13
Banefire Banefire
+13% Synergy $0.58
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+12% Synergy $3.14
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+12% Synergy $3.16
Inner Fire Inner Fire
+10% Synergy $0.38
Ultimate Magic: Meteor Ultimate Magic: Meteor
+10% Synergy $0.14
Choco-Comet Choco-Comet
+9% Synergy $0.10
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+8% Synergy $5.89
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+8% Synergy $0.44
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+8% Synergy $10.83
Earthquake Earthquake
+8% Synergy $0.77
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+7% Synergy $3.25
Insurrection Insurrection
+7% Synergy $8.08
Molten Disaster Molten Disaster
+7% Synergy $0.45
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+6% Synergy $2.81
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+6% Synergy $0.22
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+6% Synergy $1.15
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+6% Synergy $0.12
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+5% Synergy $2.03
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+5% Synergy $0.45
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+5% Synergy $3.42
Suplex Suplex
+5% Synergy $0.09
Explosive Singularity Explosive Singularity
+5% Synergy $0.26
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+4% Synergy $32.59
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+4% Synergy $0.53
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+4% Synergy $0.36
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+3% Synergy $0.17
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+3% Synergy $0.07
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+3% Synergy $8.98
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+3% Synergy $0.38
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+1% Synergy $0.32
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
0% Synergy $0.19
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
0% Synergy $0.17
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $1.44
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-4% Synergy $1.84
Ponder Ponder
-9% Synergy $1.29
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-9% Synergy $0.29
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-10% Synergy $1.55
Preordain Preordain
-13% Synergy $0.46
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-20% Synergy $0.28
Windfall Windfall
-22% Synergy $3.75

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+32% Synergy $6.37
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+27% Synergy $3.28
The Regalia The Regalia
+13% Synergy $0.83
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+12% Synergy $8.88
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+8% Synergy $51.84
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+7% Synergy $0.41
The Lunar Whale The Lunar Whale
+7% Synergy $0.15
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.18
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+5% Synergy $3.78
Red Mage's Rapier Red Mage's Rapier
+4% Synergy $0.05
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $0.55
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+1% Synergy $0.50
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.38

Enchantments

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

Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+28% Synergy $0.58
City on Fire City on Fire
+26% Synergy $8.73
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+11% Synergy $1.64
Double Vision Double Vision
+11% Synergy $0.48
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+11% Synergy $13.74
Mana Echoes Mana Echoes
+10% Synergy $38.33
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+7% Synergy $4.56
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+5% Synergy $9.32
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+5% Synergy $2.39
The Rollercrusher Ride The Rollercrusher Ride
+5% Synergy $0.48
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+4% Synergy $1.13
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+4% Synergy $7.03
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+2% Synergy $0.71
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+2% Synergy $0.33
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+1% Synergy $1.10
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+1% Synergy $6.22
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
0% Synergy $3.13
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $2.67
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-12% Synergy $8.99

Planeswalkers

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

Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+7% Synergy $0.22
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+6% Synergy $2.88
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
+5% Synergy $8.26

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+20% Synergy $0.43
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+19% Synergy $1.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+14% Synergy $2.27
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+13% Synergy $4.91
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+8% Synergy $5.67
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.13
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.42
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $20.88
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $6.69
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-4% Synergy $0.09
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $19.12

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+49% Synergy $3.27
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+38% Synergy $0.23
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+36% Synergy $0.84
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+35% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+28% Synergy $1.22
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+25% Synergy $0.17
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+24% Synergy $0.27
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+15% Synergy $1.52
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.19
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+13% Synergy $1.02
Ether Ether
+12% Synergy $0.05
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+11% Synergy $1.53
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $0.85
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+10% Synergy $3.63
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+10% Synergy $0.10
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+10% Synergy $0.12
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+9% Synergy $1.15
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+7% Synergy $4.47
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+7% Synergy $0.20
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+7% Synergy $1.94
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+6% Synergy $33.50
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+6% Synergy $0.23
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.26
Ichor Elixir Ichor Elixir
+5% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.35
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+4% Synergy $0.37
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+3% Synergy $2.42
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+3% Synergy $2.85
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+2% Synergy $0.29
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.18
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.26
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
0% Synergy $2.03
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.27
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.14
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-3% Synergy $0.41

Lands

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

Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+14% Synergy $17.93
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+12% Synergy $0.46
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+12% Synergy $3.88
Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
+11% Synergy $0.10
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+9% Synergy $0.25
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $2.18
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+8% Synergy $0.25
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+8% Synergy $5.89
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+5% Synergy $0.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $4.63
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.15
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+4% Synergy $32.59
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+3% Synergy $0.20
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+3% Synergy $12.67
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $8.62
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+3% Synergy $0.28
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $7.72
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.43
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.09
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+1% Synergy $4.85
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+1% Synergy $2.47
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $1.36
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
0% Synergy $0.35
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
0% Synergy $3.51
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.16
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $31.41
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-1% Synergy $16.93
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.11
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.19
Training Center Training Center
-2% Synergy $10.91
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.77
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-2% Synergy $0.35
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-3% Synergy $0.06
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.15
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-4% Synergy $25.27
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-4% Synergy
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-5% Synergy $0.10

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