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The Lord of Pain
Price tag $7.08

Legendary CreatureHuman Assassin

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#495 Current Rank
#529 Last Week
#395 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Lord of Pain.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Lord of Pain decks.

Tokka & Rahzar, Terrible Twos Tokka & Rahzar, Terrible Twos
+5% Synergy $0.31
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+3% Synergy $6.99
Fateful Tempest Fateful Tempest
+3% Synergy $0.41
Pox Plague Pox Plague
+2% Synergy $0.29
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+1% Synergy $0.78

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Lord of Pain's abilities and overall game plan.

Vial Smasher the Fierce Vial Smasher the Fierce
+62% Synergy $2.59
Kaervek the Merciless Kaervek the Merciless
+59% Synergy $0.37
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
+51% Synergy $14.88
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+49% Synergy $3.70
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
+48% Synergy $4.34
Kederekt Parasite Kederekt Parasite
+46% Synergy $6.21
Spiteful Visions Spiteful Visions
+42% Synergy $1.06
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+42% Synergy $13.37
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+41% Synergy $6.32
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+40% Synergy $12.94

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Lord of Pain decks.

Stormfist Crusader Stormfist Crusader
+39% Synergy $0.83
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+38% Synergy $1.73
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+34% Synergy $0.79
Gleeful Arsonist Gleeful Arsonist
+34% Synergy $4.33
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+25% Synergy $0.66
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+23% Synergy $3.56
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+21% Synergy $0.38
Bedevil Bedevil
+21% Synergy $0.26
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+12% Synergy $0.36
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+6% Synergy $6.80

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+7% Synergy $47.70
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $41.65
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $122.46
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $99.03
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $68.04
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $64.98
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-2% Synergy $17.61

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Lord of Pain's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+36% Synergy $25.84
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+34% Synergy $3.45
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+32% Synergy $0.28
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+28% Synergy $5.49
Blood Seeker Blood Seeker
+28% Synergy $0.32
Rakdos, Lord of Riots Rakdos, Lord of Riots
+28% Synergy $0.68
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+27% Synergy $1.19
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+26% Synergy $4.55
Star Athlete Star Athlete
+26% Synergy $0.64
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+25% Synergy $3.53
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+22% Synergy $94.97
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+22% Synergy $2.42
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+21% Synergy $21.91
Barbflare Gremlin Barbflare Gremlin
+21% Synergy $0.28
Nightshade Harvester Nightshade Harvester
+20% Synergy $0.20
Fear of Burning Alive Fear of Burning Alive
+19% Synergy $0.21
Florian, Voldaren Scion Florian, Voldaren Scion
+18% Synergy $0.25
Obosh, the Preypiercer Obosh, the Preypiercer
+18% Synergy $0.21
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+17% Synergy $30.04
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+17% Synergy $36.58
Scytheclaw Raptor Scytheclaw Raptor
+17% Synergy $0.23
Persistent Constrictor Persistent Constrictor
+16% Synergy $15.80
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+15% Synergy $5.24
Screaming Nemesis Screaming Nemesis
+15% Synergy $6.93
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+14% Synergy $0.26
Rug of Smothering Rug of Smothering
+14% Synergy $0.51
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+13% Synergy $2.30
Shadow of Mortality Shadow of Mortality
+13% Synergy $0.63
Zo-Zu the Punisher Zo-Zu the Punisher
+11% Synergy $8.92
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+11% Synergy $4.18
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+11% Synergy $0.39
Fiendish Duo Fiendish Duo
+11% Synergy $2.95
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+10% Synergy $4.55
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+10% Synergy $0.22
Pain Distributor Pain Distributor
+10% Synergy $6.89
Angrath's Marauders Angrath's Marauders
+10% Synergy $0.35
Seizan, Perverter of Truth Seizan, Perverter of Truth
+10% Synergy $2.15
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+9% Synergy $0.57
Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
+9% Synergy $1.42
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+9% Synergy $0.37
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+9% Synergy $24.41
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+8% Synergy $1.48
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+8% Synergy $24.65
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+7% Synergy $0.31
Deadpool, Trading Card Deadpool, Trading Card
+7% Synergy $20.65
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+6% Synergy $0.34
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
+6% Synergy $1.57
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+4% Synergy $2.79
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+2% Synergy $16.89
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
-2% Synergy $0.24

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Lord of Pain safe.

Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+21% Synergy $9.82
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+20% Synergy $0.20
Suspended Sentence Suspended Sentence
+19% Synergy $0.63
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+16% Synergy $0.30
Transforming Flourish Transforming Flourish
+16% Synergy $0.26
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+14% Synergy $3.62
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+13% Synergy $3.31
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+13% Synergy $1.94
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+12% Synergy $0.71
Tempt with Mayhem Tempt with Mayhem
+7% Synergy $1.34
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+6% Synergy $68.07
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+6% Synergy $3.60
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+5% Synergy $26.08
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+5% Synergy $9.73
Risk Factor Risk Factor
+5% Synergy $0.65
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+5% Synergy $0.26
Audacious Swap Audacious Swap
+5% Synergy $0.26
Delirium Delirium
+5% Synergy $1.69
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+4% Synergy $5.39
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+4% Synergy $8.23
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+3% Synergy $1.86
Murder Murder
+3% Synergy $0.15
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $3.11
Seething Song Seething Song
+1% Synergy $12.87
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+1% Synergy $6.76
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $14.92
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+1% Synergy $0.44
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+1% Synergy $9.20
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $13.71
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-1% Synergy $1.85
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-3% Synergy $9.80
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-4% Synergy $2.89
Terminate Terminate
-5% Synergy $0.38
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-6% Synergy $3.12
Abrade Abrade
-9% Synergy $0.35
Big Score Big Score
-10% Synergy $0.64
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-11% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Lord of Pain's game plan and control the board.

Sadistic Shell Game Sadistic Shell Game
+32% Synergy $0.34
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+21% Synergy $0.35
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+21% Synergy $6.43
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+17% Synergy $2.79
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+14% Synergy $0.23
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+10% Synergy $0.30
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+9% Synergy $0.44
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+9% Synergy $3.97
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+8% Synergy $4.71
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+8% Synergy $7.29
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+8% Synergy $0.43
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+7% Synergy $3.47
Damnation Damnation
+7% Synergy $20.74
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+7% Synergy $6.82
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+6% Synergy $0.33
Mutinous Massacre Mutinous Massacre
+5% Synergy $0.34
Mob Verdict Mob Verdict
+5% Synergy $0.36
Allure of the Unknown Allure of the Unknown
+5% Synergy $0.19
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+3% Synergy $5.21
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+3% Synergy $8.24
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+3% Synergy $0.88
Come Back Wrong Come Back Wrong
+3% Synergy $0.37
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+2% Synergy $32.22
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+1% Synergy $26.21
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $2.07
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
0% Synergy $2063.83
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-1% Synergy $1.23
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-1% Synergy $0.27
Boltwave Boltwave
-1% Synergy $1.35
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.38
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-5% Synergy $2.39
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-5% Synergy $0.27
Reanimate Reanimate
-7% Synergy $9.18
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-15% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+27% Synergy $0.48
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+17% Synergy $36.02
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+16% Synergy $5.39
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+16% Synergy $3.12
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+15% Synergy $6.52
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+13% Synergy $10.58
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+10% Synergy $11.16
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+8% Synergy $8.40
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+8% Synergy $0.41
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+7% Synergy $14.39
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+7% Synergy $21.09
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+7% Synergy $8.82
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+7% Synergy $16.26
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $28.45
Ankh of Mishra Ankh of Mishra
+6% Synergy $9.32
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+6% Synergy $5.50
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+5% Synergy $0.34
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+4% Synergy $6.27
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.85
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.32
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
-1% Synergy $1.87

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Lord of Pain's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+38% Synergy $1.00
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+32% Synergy $10.83
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+28% Synergy $16.84
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+25% Synergy $32.58
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
+22% Synergy $5.22
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+19% Synergy $2.17
City on Fire City on Fire
+15% Synergy $11.45
Manabarbs Manabarbs
+15% Synergy $5.20
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+14% Synergy $2.51
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+14% Synergy $0.44
No Mercy No Mercy
+13% Synergy $25.35
Enchanter's Bane Enchanter's Bane
+13% Synergy $0.20
The Rollercrusher Ride The Rollercrusher Ride
+13% Synergy $0.63
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+13% Synergy $1.13
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
+12% Synergy $0.12
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+11% Synergy $6.13
Spellshock Spellshock
+10% Synergy $3.70
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+10% Synergy $0.36
Havoc Festival Havoc Festival
+9% Synergy $0.39
Protection Racket Protection Racket
+9% Synergy $3.75
Parker Luck Parker Luck
+9% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+8% Synergy $3.70
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+8% Synergy $1.80
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+8% Synergy $21.02
Vampiric Link Vampiric Link
+8% Synergy $5.42
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+7% Synergy $1.46
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+7% Synergy $1.60
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+7% Synergy $5.96
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+6% Synergy $0.26
Maddening Hex Maddening Hex
+6% Synergy $5.22
Wild Evocation Wild Evocation
+6% Synergy $2.33
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+5% Synergy $6.31
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+5% Synergy $4.21
Pain Magnification Pain Magnification
+5% Synergy $1.08
Pain for All Pain for All
+5% Synergy $0.58
Citadel of Pain Citadel of Pain
+5% Synergy $5.94
Phyresis Phyresis
+5% Synergy $3.24
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+4% Synergy $2.32
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+4% Synergy $1.04
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+3% Synergy $17.30
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+3% Synergy $25.95
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+3% Synergy $4.88
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+1% Synergy $0.28
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+1% Synergy $2.24

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Lord of Pain to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+8% Synergy $10.87

Utility Lands

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

Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+23% Synergy $1.15
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+18% Synergy $1.03
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+16% Synergy $0.47
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+12% Synergy $1.11
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+6% Synergy $29.74
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+6% Synergy $9.82
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+5% Synergy $58.63
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.54
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.88
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $4.00
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.53
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $11.06
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+18% Synergy $2.90
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+11% Synergy $0.65
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+9% Synergy $3.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $1.17
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+6% Synergy $2.32
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+6% Synergy $5.66
Séance Board Séance Board
+5% Synergy $2.26
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.39
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $4.35
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $0.47
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+1% Synergy $0.46
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.34
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.35
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.36

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Lord of Pain decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+23% Synergy $3.16
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
+18% Synergy $1.59
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+17% Synergy $0.51
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+12% Synergy $0.53
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.30
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+12% Synergy $0.34
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
+11% Synergy $0.20
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+10% Synergy $1.04
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+10% Synergy $0.36
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+10% Synergy $8.81
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+10% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+8% Synergy $0.21
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+8% Synergy $0.20
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.26
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+7% Synergy $0.35
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+6% Synergy $0.37
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+6% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.31
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+3% Synergy $7.52
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.23
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+2% Synergy $29.92
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.11
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $16.13
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $3.11
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $14.92
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
0% Synergy $8.87
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $13.71
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
0% Synergy $0.63
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $39.10
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-1% Synergy $5.45
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-1% Synergy $10.76
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-1% Synergy $7.48
Badlands Badlands
-1% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $1.03
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.27
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $32.49
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $18.43
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $28.81
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-8% Synergy $0.35
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.29

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