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Tellah, Great Sage
Price tag $0.18

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

#878 Current Rank
#807 Last Week
#1450 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.

School Daze School Daze
+2% Synergy $0.07
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+2% Synergy $0.48
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+1% Synergy $0.43
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
0% Synergy $0.21
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
-2% Synergy $2.64

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 $0.17
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+44% Synergy $1.34
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+44% Synergy $6.01
Big Score Big Score
+43% Synergy $0.70
Rewind Rewind
+42% Synergy $0.41
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+42% Synergy $1.24
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+40% Synergy $1.88
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+39% Synergy $0.99
Prompto Argentum Prompto Argentum
+38% Synergy $0.06
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+38% Synergy $12.07

Top Cards

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

Aetherize Aetherize
+38% Synergy $0.39
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+34% Synergy $9.08
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+33% Synergy $1.13
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+28% Synergy $5.44
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+21% Synergy $0.33
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+12% Synergy $4.78
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+11% Synergy $1.07
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+2% Synergy $0.77
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $1.59
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-5% Synergy $28.80
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $94.95
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $44.75
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $44.28
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-12% Synergy $13.07
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-16% Synergy $50.96

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 $0.10
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+19% Synergy $24.59
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+14% Synergy $0.17
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+12% Synergy $0.13
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+11% Synergy $0.28
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.57
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+9% Synergy $3.88
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
+9% Synergy $0.47
Summon: G.F. Cerberus Summon: G.F. Cerberus
+9% Synergy $0.34
Spark Double Spark Double
+6% Synergy $8.16
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+6% Synergy $21.66
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+5% Synergy $2.08
Queen Brahne Queen Brahne
+5% Synergy $0.12
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+5% Synergy $0.22
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
+5% Synergy $0.09
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+4% Synergy $0.40
Mysidian Elder Mysidian Elder
+4% Synergy $0.07
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+2% Synergy $0.34
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+2% Synergy $29.53
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
0% Synergy $0.11
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.78
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-1% Synergy $3.79
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.26
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
-4% Synergy $3.33
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-5% Synergy $21.80
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-6% Synergy $1.80
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-7% Synergy $0.73
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-7% Synergy $0.28
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-12% Synergy $0.15
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-13% Synergy $0.16
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-22% Synergy $5.20

Instants

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

Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+28% Synergy $1.27
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+23% Synergy $0.22
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+20% Synergy $1.18
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+20% Synergy $0.42
Turnabout Turnabout
+16% Synergy $0.27
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+15% Synergy $0.99
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+14% Synergy $5.53
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+13% Synergy $0.15
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+13% Synergy $1.42
Ice Magic Ice Magic
+12% Synergy $0.07
Syncopate Syncopate
+12% Synergy $0.03
Seething Song Seething Song
+11% Synergy $6.34
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+10% Synergy $1.24
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+9% Synergy $3.48
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+9% Synergy $0.12
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+9% Synergy $5.07
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+9% Synergy $0.08
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+9% Synergy $0.59
Sudden Substitution Sudden Substitution
+9% Synergy $2.30
Reiterate Reiterate
+7% Synergy $6.35
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+7% Synergy $0.17
Eject Eject
+7% Synergy $0.18
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+6% Synergy $1.50
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+6% Synergy $0.21
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+5% Synergy $0.89
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $1.35
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $8.07
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+3% Synergy $0.45
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+2% Synergy $2.61
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+2% Synergy $1.60
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $46.95
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+1% Synergy $7.59
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+1% Synergy $1.71
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $1.82
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.26
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.46
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $1.46
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-3% Synergy $0.24
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.18
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.82
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $8.52
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-7% Synergy $0.20
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.30
Negate Negate
-10% Synergy $0.26
Consider Consider
-10% Synergy $0.38
Opt Opt
-11% Synergy $0.11
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-11% Synergy $1.01
Snap Snap
-11% Synergy $2.28
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-11% Synergy $52.71
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-13% Synergy $0.59

Sorceries

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

Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+24% Synergy $9.05
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+24% Synergy $0.51
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+23% Synergy $0.14
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+21% Synergy $0.32
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+20% Synergy $0.18
Fireball Fireball
+19% Synergy $0.10
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+17% Synergy $0.33
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+17% Synergy $0.28
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+14% Synergy $0.25
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+13% Synergy $2.34
Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+13% Synergy $0.11
Banefire Banefire
+12% Synergy $0.47
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+11% Synergy $3.26
Ultimate Magic: Meteor Ultimate Magic: Meteor
+10% Synergy $0.17
Choco-Comet Choco-Comet
+10% Synergy $0.05
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+9% Synergy $0.36
Inner Fire Inner Fire
+9% Synergy $0.44
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+8% Synergy $8.13
Insurrection Insurrection
+8% Synergy $6.61
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+8% Synergy $10.56
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+7% Synergy $2.55
Earthquake Earthquake
+7% Synergy $0.76
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+7% Synergy $0.18
Molten Disaster Molten Disaster
+7% Synergy $0.43
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+6% Synergy $2.66
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+6% Synergy $0.85
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+5% Synergy $1.61
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+5% Synergy $0.23
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+5% Synergy $3.42
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+5% Synergy $0.46
Explosive Singularity Explosive Singularity
+5% Synergy $0.27
Rolling Earthquake Rolling Earthquake
+5% Synergy $3.66
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+4% Synergy $36.04
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+4% Synergy $0.54
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+4% Synergy $6.55
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+4% Synergy $0.38
Suplex Suplex
+4% Synergy $0.10
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+3% Synergy $0.16
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+3% Synergy $0.08
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+3% Synergy $0.47
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+1% Synergy $0.30
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
0% Synergy $0.24
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
0% Synergy $0.24
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-4% Synergy $1.88
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-4% Synergy $2.06
Ponder Ponder
-8% Synergy $1.70
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-8% Synergy $0.52
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-10% Synergy $1.32
Preordain Preordain
-12% Synergy $0.58
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-20% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+27% Synergy $4.02
The Regalia The Regalia
+13% Synergy $1.70
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+12% Synergy $6.42
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+8% Synergy $59.53
The Lunar Whale The Lunar Whale
+7% Synergy $0.27
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.21
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+6% Synergy $0.32
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+5% Synergy $3.74
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+4% Synergy $0.61
Red Mage's Rapier Red Mage's Rapier
+4% Synergy $0.04
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.32
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
0% Synergy $0.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

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

Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+28% Synergy $0.64
City on Fire City on Fire
+28% Synergy $8.08
Double Vision Double Vision
+12% Synergy $0.41
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+11% Synergy $10.57
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+10% Synergy $1.74
Mana Echoes Mana Echoes
+10% Synergy $37.37
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+7% Synergy $4.09
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+6% Synergy $9.44
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+6% Synergy $3.74
The Rollercrusher Ride The Rollercrusher Ride
+5% Synergy $0.45
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+4% Synergy $1.14
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+3% Synergy $3.21
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+2% Synergy $1.35
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+2% Synergy $6.35
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+2% Synergy $0.33
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+1% Synergy $0.48
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-1% Synergy $1.89
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $2.29
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-12% Synergy $10.57

Planeswalkers

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

Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+8% Synergy $0.27
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+6% Synergy $4.00
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
+5% Synergy $9.49

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+20% Synergy $0.55
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+19% Synergy $2.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+14% Synergy $2.03
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+14% Synergy $6.04
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+8% Synergy $6.22
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.13
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.39
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $18.31
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $1.64
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-4% Synergy $0.10
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $18.48

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+51% Synergy $2.60
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+40% Synergy $0.27
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+37% Synergy $1.09
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+35% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+28% Synergy $1.05
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+25% Synergy $0.32
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+25% Synergy $0.28
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+14% Synergy $1.69
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.12
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+14% Synergy $2.17
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+12% Synergy $0.97
Ether Ether
+12% Synergy $0.10
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+11% Synergy $1.06
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+11% Synergy $3.61
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+10% Synergy $0.12
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+10% Synergy $0.11
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+9% Synergy $1.67
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+7% Synergy $3.94
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+7% Synergy $1.51
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+7% Synergy $0.35
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+6% Synergy $34.59
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.48
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.23
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+5% Synergy $0.25
Ichor Elixir Ichor Elixir
+5% Synergy $0.15
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+4% Synergy $2.05
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+3% Synergy $2.15
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+2% Synergy $0.30
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.19
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.23
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-1% Synergy $1.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.48
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-3% Synergy $0.43
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.16

Lands

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

Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+15% Synergy $10.24
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+14% Synergy $0.61
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+14% Synergy $3.50
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+10% Synergy $0.26
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+10% Synergy $0.32
Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
+10% Synergy $0.07
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.57
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+8% Synergy $8.13
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+7% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $4.79
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+4% Synergy $36.04
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+3% Synergy $0.31
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+3% Synergy $14.63
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.17
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $8.07
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+3% Synergy $0.45
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $8.07
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.52
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+2% Synergy $2.43
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.05
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+1% Synergy $1.72
Steam Vents Steam Vents
0% Synergy $17.00
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
0% Synergy $0.34
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.16
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.78
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.27
Training Center Training Center
-1% Synergy $10.28
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-1% Synergy $3.57
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $32.32
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.15
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.46
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-3% Synergy $23.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.12
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.20
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-3% Synergy $0.32
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-4% Synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-5% Synergy $0.04
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-6% Synergy $0.15

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