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Tellah, Great Sage
Price tag $0.31

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

#833 Current Rank
#746 Last Week
#1147 Past 2 Years

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
+30% Synergy $2.24
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+19% Synergy $1.07
Molten-Core Maestro Molten-Core Maestro
+13% Synergy $0.79
Rapturous Moment Rapturous Moment
+12% Synergy $0.30
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+9% Synergy $0.78

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
+48% Synergy $0.34
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+42% Synergy $2.06
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+40% Synergy $8.07
Rewind Rewind
+39% Synergy $0.43
Big Score Big Score
+39% Synergy $0.50
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+39% Synergy $3.10
Prompto Argentum Prompto Argentum
+39% Synergy $0.17
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+38% Synergy $3.24
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+37% Synergy $1.15
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+36% Synergy $2.99

Top Cards

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

Aetherize Aetherize
+34% Synergy $0.39
Shantotto, Tactician Magician Shantotto, Tactician Magician
+34% Synergy $0.21
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+32% Synergy $2.78
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+28% Synergy $2.03
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+21% Synergy $0.32
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+11% Synergy $1.54
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+9% Synergy $1.46
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+1% Synergy $0.70
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $3.68
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $0.87

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $41.55
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $129.20
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $43.06
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-10% Synergy $18.15
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $58.40
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-15% Synergy $66.59

Creatures

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

Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus
+21% Synergy $0.18
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+18% Synergy $38.37
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+14% Synergy $0.23
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+14% Synergy $0.39
Ashling, Rekindled Ashling, Rimebound Ashling, Rekindled
+13% Synergy $1.10
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+12% Synergy $0.26
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+10% Synergy $3.53
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.40
Sanar, Unfinished Genius Sanar, Unfinished Genius
+8% Synergy $0.26
Loki, Lord of Misrule Loki, Lord of Misrule
+8% Synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus Summon: G.F. Cerberus
+7% Synergy $0.33
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
+7% Synergy $0.96
Abstract Paintmage Abstract Paintmage
+5% Synergy $0.28
Spark Double Spark Double
+5% Synergy $10.47
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+5% Synergy $0.24
Queen Brahne Queen Brahne
+5% Synergy $0.28
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
+5% Synergy $0.19
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+4% Synergy $0.86
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+4% Synergy $1.54
Colorstorm Stallion Colorstorm Stallion
+4% Synergy $0.39
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+4% Synergy $0.95
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+4% Synergy $29.76
Mysidian Elder Mysidian Elder
+4% Synergy $0.24
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+4% Synergy $33.18
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+3% Synergy $46.08
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $0.81
Prismari Pianist Prismari Pianist
+2% Synergy $0.33
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
0% Synergy $0.26
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
0% Synergy $6.31
Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
-1% Synergy $0.36
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
-3% Synergy $6.16
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.31
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-6% Synergy $0.79
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-6% Synergy $34.26
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-6% Synergy $22.31
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-6% Synergy $0.26
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-7% Synergy $3.25
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-9% Synergy $0.31
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-10% Synergy $0.30
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-14% Synergy $0.30
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-19% Synergy $7.06

Instants

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

Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+30% Synergy $2.17
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+24% Synergy $0.36
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+19% Synergy $1.60
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+17% Synergy $0.99
Turnabout Turnabout
+17% Synergy $0.27
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+16% Synergy $0.22
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+15% Synergy $0.72
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+14% Synergy $5.99
Syncopate Syncopate
+13% Synergy $0.25
Ice Magic Ice Magic
+12% Synergy $0.21
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+11% Synergy $0.29
Traumatic Critique Traumatic Critique
+10% Synergy $1.03
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+10% Synergy $0.18
Seething Song Seething Song
+9% Synergy $13.22
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+9% Synergy $4.05
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+8% Synergy $0.25
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+8% Synergy $7.61
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+8% Synergy $5.56
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+8% Synergy $0.78
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+7% Synergy $0.30
Sudden Substitution Sudden Substitution
+7% Synergy $5.08
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+5% Synergy $4.13
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+5% Synergy $3.79
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+4% Synergy $0.26
Reiterate Reiterate
+4% Synergy $19.07
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+3% Synergy $0.39
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $0.50
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.00
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $55.81
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
0% Synergy $2.65
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.72
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-1% Synergy $6.19
Flashback Flashback
-2% Synergy $4.96
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-2% Synergy $5.95
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-3% Synergy $0.25
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-3% Synergy $2.17
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.07
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $2.02
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.31
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.33
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.23
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $8.00
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-9% Synergy $0.30
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.39
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $70.06
Consider Consider
-11% Synergy $0.31
Opt Opt
-12% Synergy $0.27
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-12% Synergy $0.96
Snap Snap
-12% Synergy $3.49
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-13% Synergy $1.05

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 $0.27
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+24% Synergy $11.17
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+22% Synergy $0.58
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+20% Synergy $0.41
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+20% Synergy $0.30
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+19% Synergy $0.33
Fireball Fireball
+18% Synergy $0.31
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+16% Synergy $0.27
Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+15% Synergy $0.28
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+14% Synergy $7.02
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+13% Synergy $0.40
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+12% Synergy $7.92
Banefire Banefire
+12% Synergy $0.77
Ember Island Production Ember Island Production
+11% Synergy $0.33
Inner Fire Inner Fire
+11% Synergy $0.58
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+9% Synergy $17.41
Ultimate Magic: Meteor Ultimate Magic: Meteor
+9% Synergy $0.26
Choco-Comet Choco-Comet
+8% Synergy $0.24
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+7% Synergy $9.02
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+7% Synergy $0.98
Insurrection Insurrection
+7% Synergy $9.63
Earthquake Earthquake
+7% Synergy $0.64
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+5% Synergy $3.52
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+5% Synergy $0.32
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+5% Synergy $0.35
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+5% Synergy $0.30
Explosive Singularity Explosive Singularity
+5% Synergy $0.58
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+4% Synergy $4.57
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+4% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+4% Synergy $0.27
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+4% Synergy $0.73
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+4% Synergy $0.49
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $37.19
Splatter Technique Splatter Technique
+3% Synergy $0.32
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+3% Synergy $0.89
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+3% Synergy $4.48
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+3% Synergy $35.52
Wisdom of Ages Wisdom of Ages
+2% Synergy $0.38
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+1% Synergy $0.27
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+1% Synergy $0.29
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-1% Synergy $0.26
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
-1% Synergy $11.80
Stock Up Stock Up
-1% Synergy $1.94
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-5% Synergy $3.68
Flow State Flow State
-5% Synergy $2.55
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-9% Synergy $0.52
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-10% Synergy $1.31
Ponder Ponder
-11% Synergy $1.65
Preordain Preordain
-11% Synergy $0.52
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-19% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+31% Synergy $15.76
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+27% Synergy $6.30
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+13% Synergy $10.80
The Regalia The Regalia
+12% Synergy $1.28
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+6% Synergy $54.49
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+5% Synergy $0.33
The Lunar Whale The Lunar Whale
+5% Synergy $0.28
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.30
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $0.91
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+1% Synergy $1.46
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+25% Synergy $1.21
City on Fire City on Fire
+25% Synergy $11.83
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+11% Synergy $2.26
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+10% Synergy $16.92
Mana Echoes Mana Echoes
+10% Synergy $56.20
Double Vision Double Vision
+9% Synergy $0.65
The Rollercrusher Ride The Rollercrusher Ride
+6% Synergy $0.57
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+5% Synergy $7.83
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+4% Synergy $2.19
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+4% Synergy $12.97
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+4% Synergy $3.51
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+3% Synergy $8.43
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+2% Synergy $1.90
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+1% Synergy $1.36
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+1% Synergy $5.32
Propaganda Propaganda
-1% Synergy $3.04
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-12% Synergy $11.88

Planeswalkers

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

Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+6% Synergy $0.33
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+6% Synergy $3.05
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
+3% Synergy $17.06

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+19% Synergy $0.43
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+17% Synergy $1.91
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+14% Synergy $2.93
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+12% Synergy $7.67
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+6% Synergy $9.55
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.33
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.35
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+5% Synergy $24.60
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $0.87
Great Hall of the Biblioplex Great Hall of the Biblioplex
+2% Synergy $0.71
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-4% Synergy $0.20
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $30.75

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+50% Synergy $4.55
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+37% Synergy $0.23
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+36% Synergy $1.10
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+36% Synergy $0.36
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+26% Synergy $2.48
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+25% Synergy $0.28
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+23% Synergy $0.48
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+17% Synergy $1.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.31
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+12% Synergy $0.41
White Lotus Tile White Lotus Tile
+11% Synergy $3.91
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+10% Synergy $2.88
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+10% Synergy $4.08
Ether Ether
+10% Synergy $0.18
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $2.20
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+9% Synergy $0.26
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+9% Synergy $0.30
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+7% Synergy $1.50
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+7% Synergy $2.33
Brass Infiniscope Brass Infiniscope
+7% Synergy $0.34
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+7% Synergy $0.30
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+6% Synergy $7.02
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.36
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.36
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+5% Synergy $0.40
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+5% Synergy $34.14
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+4% Synergy $0.36
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+4% Synergy $0.98
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.26
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+4% Synergy $0.40
Ichor Elixir Ichor Elixir
+4% Synergy $0.22
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+3% Synergy $3.06
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.29
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.37
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
0% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $0.98
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-2% Synergy $0.63
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.33

Lands

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

Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+10% Synergy $0.35
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+10% Synergy $1.53
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+10% Synergy $21.60
Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
+10% Synergy $0.21
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+9% Synergy $0.33
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.40
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+7% Synergy $0.39
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+7% Synergy $9.02
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+5% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.82
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+3% Synergy $0.37
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.34
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $3.30
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $37.19
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+3% Synergy $0.39
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.31
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $0.81
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+1% Synergy $0.36
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.00
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+1% Synergy $16.71
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
0% Synergy $16.47
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
0% Synergy $4.64
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.13
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
0% Synergy $5.83
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.22
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-1% Synergy $6.41
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.73
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.16
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-1% Synergy $0.32
Spectacle Summit Spectacle Summit
-1% Synergy $0.14
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $37.89
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.28
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-2% Synergy $12.79
Training Center Training Center
-2% Synergy $15.71
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
-2% Synergy $2.58
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-2% Synergy $0.16
Coastal Peak Coastal Peak
-3% Synergy $0.43
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $16.68
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.26
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-4% Synergy $0.30
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-5% Synergy $36.05
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-5% Synergy

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