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Tellah, Great Sage
Price tag $0.29

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

#738 Current Rank
#621 Last Week
#1189 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.

Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
+24% Synergy $4.01
Molten-Core Maestro Molten-Core Maestro
+11% Synergy $0.72
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+9% Synergy $1.09
Rapturous Moment Rapturous Moment
+7% Synergy $0.22
Sanar, Unfinished Genius Sanar, Unfinished Genius
+7% Synergy $0.23

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
+47% Synergy $0.24
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+42% Synergy $2.31
Big Score Big Score
+40% Synergy $0.69
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+40% Synergy $12.67
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+40% Synergy $3.15
Rewind Rewind
+40% Synergy $0.48
Prompto Argentum Prompto Argentum
+39% Synergy $0.05
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+39% Synergy $1.26
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+38% Synergy $4.94
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+35% Synergy $3.15

Top Cards

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

Shantotto, Tactician Magician Shantotto, Tactician Magician
+35% Synergy $0.14
Aetherize Aetherize
+34% Synergy $0.37
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+32% Synergy $2.75
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+28% Synergy $1.76
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+21% Synergy $0.64
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+11% Synergy $2.39
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+10% Synergy $1.31
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+1% Synergy $0.66
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $0.64
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $2.56

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-5% Synergy $41.76
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $41.42
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $122.46
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy $17.10
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $56.23
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-16% Synergy $67.17

Creatures

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

Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus
+21% Synergy $0.13
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+19% Synergy $31.31
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+15% Synergy $0.37
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+13% Synergy $0.24
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+12% Synergy $0.21
Ashling, Rekindled Ashling, Rimebound Ashling, Rekindled
+12% Synergy $1.47
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+10% Synergy $2.98
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.14
Summon: G.F. Cerberus Summon: G.F. Cerberus
+7% Synergy $0.29
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
+7% Synergy $0.62
Spark Double Spark Double
+6% Synergy $13.35
Abstract Paintmage Abstract Paintmage
+5% Synergy $0.13
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+5% Synergy $0.41
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+5% Synergy $26.03
Queen Brahne Queen Brahne
+5% Synergy $0.22
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
+5% Synergy $0.23
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+4% Synergy $0.43
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+4% Synergy $0.63
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+4% Synergy $0.91
Mysidian Elder Mysidian Elder
+4% Synergy $0.16
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+4% Synergy $35.59
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+3% Synergy $52.58
Colorstorm Stallion Colorstorm Stallion
+3% Synergy $0.63
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $0.80
Prismari Pianist Prismari Pianist
+1% Synergy $0.81
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
0% Synergy $0.32
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
0% Synergy $11.27
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
-3% Synergy $5.01
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.32
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-5% Synergy $31.09
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-6% Synergy $0.76
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-6% Synergy $2.89
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-7% Synergy $18.69
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-7% Synergy $0.36
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-10% Synergy $0.25
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-10% Synergy $0.28
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-14% Synergy $0.21
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-20% Synergy $6.85

Instants

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

Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+30% Synergy $1.51
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+24% Synergy $0.44
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+20% Synergy $1.77
Turnabout Turnabout
+18% Synergy $0.30
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+17% Synergy $0.66
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+16% Synergy $0.39
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+14% Synergy $1.90
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+14% Synergy $6.13
Syncopate Syncopate
+13% Synergy $0.21
Ice Magic Ice Magic
+12% Synergy $0.13
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+11% Synergy $0.15
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+10% Synergy $0.22
Seething Song Seething Song
+9% Synergy $12.88
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+8% Synergy $3.69
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+8% Synergy $0.26
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+8% Synergy $6.58
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+8% Synergy $4.05
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+8% Synergy $0.28
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+8% Synergy $0.66
Sudden Substitution Sudden Substitution
+8% Synergy $3.32
Traumatic Critique Traumatic Critique
+7% Synergy $0.94
Reiterate Reiterate
+5% Synergy $16.36
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+5% Synergy $2.42
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+5% Synergy $4.63
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+4% Synergy $0.33
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+3% Synergy $0.43
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $5.52
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $0.51
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+1% Synergy $2.32
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $52.04
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
0% Synergy $5.38
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.77
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-2% Synergy $14.01
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-3% Synergy $0.42
Flashback Flashback
-3% Synergy $4.56
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.06
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-4% Synergy $1.82
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $1.35
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.35
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $7.32
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.32
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.11
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-8% Synergy $0.33
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $68.21
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-11% Synergy $1.38
Consider Consider
-11% Synergy $0.23
Opt Opt
-12% Synergy $0.22
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-12% Synergy $2.85
Snap Snap
-12% Synergy $3.51
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-13% Synergy $0.46

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 $0.30
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+24% Synergy $11.44
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+22% Synergy $0.51
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+21% Synergy $0.36
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+20% Synergy $0.22
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+19% Synergy $0.35
Fireball Fireball
+18% Synergy $0.23
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+16% Synergy $0.27
Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+14% Synergy $0.22
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+14% Synergy $6.55
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+13% Synergy $0.37
Banefire Banefire
+12% Synergy $1.11
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+11% Synergy $7.05
Ember Island Production Ember Island Production
+11% Synergy $0.30
Inner Fire Inner Fire
+11% Synergy $0.46
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+9% Synergy $14.79
Ultimate Magic: Meteor Ultimate Magic: Meteor
+9% Synergy $0.25
Choco-Comet Choco-Comet
+9% Synergy $0.14
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+8% Synergy $0.63
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+7% Synergy $7.70
Insurrection Insurrection
+7% Synergy $9.51
Earthquake Earthquake
+7% Synergy $0.65
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+5% Synergy $4.36
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+5% Synergy $2.93
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+5% Synergy $0.44
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+5% Synergy $0.46
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+5% Synergy $0.21
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
+5% Synergy $0.62
Explosive Singularity Explosive Singularity
+5% Synergy $0.48
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+4% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+4% Synergy $0.26
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+4% Synergy $0.78
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+4% Synergy $0.39
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+4% Synergy $3.89
Suplex Suplex
+4% Synergy $0.23
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $33.71
Splatter Technique Splatter Technique
+3% Synergy $0.26
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+3% Synergy $0.80
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+3% Synergy $27.39
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+3% Synergy $0.38
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+1% Synergy $0.24
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+1% Synergy $0.28
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
0% Synergy $0.41
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-1% Synergy $0.29
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-4% Synergy $3.45
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-9% Synergy $0.29
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-10% Synergy $1.14
Ponder Ponder
-11% Synergy $1.50
Preordain Preordain
-12% Synergy $0.60
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-20% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+32% Synergy $14.97
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+27% Synergy $5.71
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+13% Synergy $11.00
The Regalia The Regalia
+12% Synergy $0.96
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+7% Synergy $54.80
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+6% Synergy $0.29
The Lunar Whale The Lunar Whale
+6% Synergy $0.22
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.32
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $0.84
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+1% Synergy $0.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $3.43
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.92

Enchantments

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

Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+26% Synergy $0.99
City on Fire City on Fire
+25% Synergy $11.29
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+12% Synergy $2.18
Mana Echoes Mana Echoes
+11% Synergy $56.69
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+10% Synergy $16.71
Double Vision Double Vision
+9% Synergy $0.55
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+6% Synergy $7.86
The Rollercrusher Ride The Rollercrusher Ride
+6% Synergy $0.62
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+4% Synergy $2.89
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+4% Synergy $11.28
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+4% Synergy $3.01
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+3% Synergy $8.91
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+2% Synergy $0.47
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+2% Synergy $3.88
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+1% Synergy $3.87
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+1% Synergy $6.50
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $3.42
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-12% Synergy $10.78

Planeswalkers

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

Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+6% Synergy $0.34
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+6% Synergy $2.86
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
+4% Synergy $13.30

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+20% Synergy $0.45
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+17% Synergy $1.95
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+14% Synergy $2.49
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+12% Synergy $5.65
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+7% Synergy $7.49
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.40
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.40
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+5% Synergy $24.79
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $0.84
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-4% Synergy $0.22
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $28.24

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+50% Synergy $4.35
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+37% Synergy $0.19
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+37% Synergy $0.39
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+36% Synergy $0.50
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+26% Synergy $2.92
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+24% Synergy $0.26
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+24% Synergy $0.42
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+16% Synergy $1.93
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.34
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+12% Synergy $0.42
White Lotus Tile White Lotus Tile
+12% Synergy $4.69
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+11% Synergy $5.18
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+10% Synergy $1.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $0.63
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+10% Synergy $0.12
Ether Ether
+10% Synergy $0.08
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+9% Synergy $0.24
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+7% Synergy $1.41
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+7% Synergy $0.32
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+7% Synergy $2.65
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+6% Synergy $0.32
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+6% Synergy $7.14
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+6% Synergy $31.76
Brass Infiniscope Brass Infiniscope
+6% Synergy $0.65
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.39
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.31
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+5% Synergy $0.34
Ichor Elixir Ichor Elixir
+5% Synergy $0.14
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+4% Synergy $0.55
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+4% Synergy $0.39
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.44
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+3% Synergy $3.46
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+3% Synergy $0.34
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.24
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.35
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
0% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.34
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-3% Synergy $0.55

Lands

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

Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+11% Synergy $1.32
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+11% Synergy $22.09
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+10% Synergy $0.45
Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
+10% Synergy $0.19
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+9% Synergy $0.34
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.14
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+7% Synergy $0.30
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+7% Synergy $7.70
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+5% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.29
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $0.97
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+3% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.28
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $33.71
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+3% Synergy $0.43
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $5.52
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $0.80
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.21
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.18
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+1% Synergy $15.55
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
0% Synergy $0.37
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
0% Synergy $5.73
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
0% Synergy $4.34
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
0% Synergy $16.31
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
0% Synergy $4.84
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.32
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
0% Synergy $6.87
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $38.90
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.33
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-1% Synergy $1.06
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.26
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-2% Synergy $10.89
Training Center Training Center
-2% Synergy $13.96
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
-2% Synergy $3.17
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-3% Synergy $0.14
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $15.33
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.25
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-4% Synergy $0.23
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-5% Synergy $35.66
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-5% Synergy

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