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Tellah, Great Sage
Price tag $0.19

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

#880 Current Rank
#915 Last Week
#1541 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 Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+13% Synergy $2.33
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+4% Synergy $4.90
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+3% Synergy $0.39
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+1% Synergy $17.28
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
0% Synergy $2.02

High Synergy Cards

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

Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+46% Synergy $5.95
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+46% Synergy $1.00
Big Score Big Score
+45% Synergy $0.69
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+45% Synergy $0.18
Rewind Rewind
+43% Synergy $0.37
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+43% Synergy $0.84
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+42% Synergy $1.99
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+41% Synergy $11.12
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+39% Synergy $1.01
Aetherize Aetherize
+39% Synergy $0.47

Top Cards

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

Prompto Argentum Prompto Argentum
+39% Synergy $0.06
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+35% Synergy $8.35
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+34% Synergy $1.40
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+32% Synergy $6.30
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+31% Synergy $0.70
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+21% Synergy $0.29
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+12% Synergy $3.61
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+11% Synergy $1.08
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+5% Synergy $1.19
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $25.32
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $46.53
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $95.04
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $42.10
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-11% Synergy $50.96
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-12% Synergy $15.17
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-15% Synergy $49.41

Creatures

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

Shantotto, Tactician Magician Shantotto, Tactician Magician
+34% Synergy $0.09
Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus
+22% Synergy $0.11
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+20% Synergy $28.84
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+15% Synergy $0.30
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+12% Synergy $0.23
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+10% Synergy $0.26
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
+10% Synergy $0.39
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.58
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+9% Synergy $3.32
Summon: G.F. Cerberus Summon: G.F. Cerberus
+8% Synergy $0.35
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+6% Synergy $21.91
Spark Double Spark Double
+5% Synergy $7.89
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+5% Synergy $0.32
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+4% Synergy $0.38
Queen Brahne Queen Brahne
+4% Synergy $0.14
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+4% Synergy $2.05
Mysidian Elder Mysidian Elder
+4% Synergy $0.12
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+4% Synergy $2.20
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+3% Synergy $0.35
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+2% Synergy $29.88
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.11
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
-1% Synergy $0.11
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.25
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-4% Synergy $20.45
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
-4% Synergy $3.41
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-7% Synergy $1.51
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-8% Synergy $0.72
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-8% Synergy $0.27
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-13% Synergy $0.19
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-14% Synergy $0.18
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-23% Synergy $7.21

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 $0.27
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+21% Synergy $1.21
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+21% Synergy $0.42
Turnabout Turnabout
+15% Synergy $0.18
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+15% Synergy $7.45
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+14% Synergy $0.16
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+14% Synergy $0.18
Seething Song Seething Song
+13% Synergy $5.84
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+13% Synergy $1.47
Ice Magic Ice Magic
+13% Synergy $0.07
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+11% Synergy $1.14
Syncopate Syncopate
+11% Synergy $0.09
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+10% Synergy $6.95
Sudden Substitution Sudden Substitution
+10% Synergy $2.52
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+9% Synergy $3.96
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+9% Synergy $0.17
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+9% Synergy $0.10
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+9% Synergy $0.49
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+8% Synergy $1.34
Eject Eject
+8% Synergy $0.09
Reiterate Reiterate
+7% Synergy $5.49
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+7% Synergy $0.24
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+6% Synergy $0.28
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+5% Synergy $0.76
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $7.96
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+4% Synergy $0.38
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+4% Synergy $9.25
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+3% Synergy $2.59
Pongify Pongify
+2% Synergy $2.20
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+2% Synergy $5.91
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+2% Synergy $2.12
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $44.80
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+1% Synergy $2.27
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.30
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $1.66
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-2% Synergy $0.25
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.43
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $8.07
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.10
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.54
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.81
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-7% Synergy $0.30
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.35
Consider Consider
-10% Synergy $0.44
Opt Opt
-11% Synergy $0.14
Negate Negate
-11% Synergy $0.26
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-11% Synergy $1.06
Snap Snap
-11% Synergy $2.22
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-12% Synergy $0.44

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 $0.21
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+25% Synergy $7.96
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+24% Synergy $0.42
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+22% Synergy $0.28
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+19% Synergy $0.22
Fireball Fireball
+18% Synergy $0.15
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+17% Synergy $0.27
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+17% Synergy $0.25
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+15% Synergy $0.34
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+14% Synergy $2.28
Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+13% Synergy $0.11
Banefire Banefire
+12% Synergy $0.58
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+12% Synergy $3.55
Ultimate Magic: Meteor Ultimate Magic: Meteor
+11% Synergy $0.19
Choco-Comet Choco-Comet
+10% Synergy $0.10
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+8% Synergy $7.52
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+8% Synergy $0.33
Insurrection Insurrection
+8% Synergy $7.07
Inner Fire Inner Fire
+8% Synergy $0.39
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+8% Synergy $9.21
Earthquake Earthquake
+8% Synergy $0.78
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+7% Synergy $2.86
Molten Disaster Molten Disaster
+7% Synergy $0.44
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+6% Synergy $1.83
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+6% Synergy $1.28
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+6% Synergy $1.28
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+6% Synergy $0.16
Explosive Singularity Explosive Singularity
+6% Synergy $0.29
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+5% Synergy $0.53
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+5% Synergy $0.18
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+5% Synergy $3.33
Suplex Suplex
+5% Synergy $0.14
Rolling Earthquake Rolling Earthquake
+5% Synergy $3.19
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+4% Synergy $33.69
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+4% Synergy $0.55
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+4% Synergy $6.99
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+4% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+3% Synergy $0.15
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+2% Synergy $0.10
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+1% Synergy $0.28
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
0% Synergy $0.22
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $1.88
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-5% Synergy $1.91
Ponder Ponder
-6% Synergy $1.32
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-8% Synergy $0.52
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-9% Synergy $0.98
Preordain Preordain
-12% Synergy $0.60
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-15% Synergy $3.92
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-21% Synergy $0.27
Windfall Windfall
-21% Synergy $4.81

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+27% Synergy $4.78
The Regalia The Regalia
+13% Synergy $1.93
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+12% Synergy $6.81
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+9% Synergy $57.97
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.26
The Lunar Whale The Lunar Whale
+7% Synergy $0.28
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+6% Synergy $0.35
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+5% Synergy $3.52
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+4% Synergy $0.67
Red Mage's Rapier Red Mage's Rapier
+4% Synergy $0.09
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+3% Synergy $7.16
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.54
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+1% Synergy $0.41
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

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

City on Fire City on Fire
+28% Synergy $7.28
Double Vision Double Vision
+12% Synergy $0.42
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+12% Synergy $9.69
Mana Echoes Mana Echoes
+10% Synergy $36.06
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+9% Synergy $1.76
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+7% Synergy $9.44
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+7% Synergy $3.60
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+6% Synergy $6.77
The Rollercrusher Ride The Rollercrusher Ride
+6% Synergy $0.57
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+4% Synergy $1.39
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+4% Synergy $3.38
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+2% Synergy $0.42
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+2% Synergy $1.39
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+2% Synergy $0.37
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+1% Synergy $6.56
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-1% Synergy $2.02
Propaganda Propaganda
-4% Synergy $2.32
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-11% Synergy $8.69

Planeswalkers

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

Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+8% Synergy $0.24
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+6% Synergy $4.06
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
+5% Synergy $11.12

Utility Lands

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

Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+20% Synergy $1.73
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+20% Synergy $0.46
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+16% Synergy $2.59
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+15% Synergy $5.97
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+9% Synergy $5.96
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.15
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.40
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $20.05
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+4% Synergy $1.26
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $1.38
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-4% Synergy $0.15
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $18.71

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+52% Synergy $2.69
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+41% Synergy $0.28
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+39% Synergy $1.14
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+37% Synergy $0.23
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+31% Synergy $1.15
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+27% Synergy $0.34
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+26% Synergy $0.18
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+16% Synergy $1.49
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.21
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+12% Synergy $0.84
Ether Ether
+12% Synergy $0.10
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+11% Synergy $1.38
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+11% Synergy $0.16
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+11% Synergy $0.13
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+10% Synergy $2.95
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+9% Synergy $1.95
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.51
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+7% Synergy $4.34
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+7% Synergy $33.94
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+7% Synergy $1.78
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+6% Synergy $0.27
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+6% Synergy $0.26
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.20
Ichor Elixir Ichor Elixir
+5% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+4% Synergy $0.33
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+3% Synergy $1.83
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+3% Synergy $2.76
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.17
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.39
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
0% Synergy $1.30
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-3% Synergy $0.38
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.17

Lands

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

Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+18% Synergy $14.76
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+16% Synergy $0.63
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+16% Synergy $3.37
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+13% Synergy $0.33
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+11% Synergy $0.29
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+9% Synergy $0.34
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.58
Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
+9% Synergy $0.10
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+8% Synergy $7.52
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.27
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $5.05
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.23
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+5% Synergy $1.94
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+5% Synergy $15.19
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $7.96
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+4% Synergy $33.69
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+4% Synergy $0.38
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $8.10
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+3% Synergy $17.87
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.21
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.55
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+2% Synergy $0.32
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+2% Synergy $2.41
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.04
Training Center Training Center
+1% Synergy $10.00
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.26
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
0% Synergy $4.13
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.15
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.11
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.79
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $23.48
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-2% Synergy
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.43
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.18
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.25
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-3% Synergy $0.37
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-6% Synergy $0.14
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-6% Synergy $0.04

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