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Varina, Lich Queen
Price tag $3.77

Legendary CreatureZombie Wizard

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Esper

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#165 Current Rank
#177 Last Week
#151 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Varina, Lich Queen.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Varina, Lich Queen decks.

Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+1% Synergy $1.06
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+1% Synergy $6.61
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $124.55
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
-1% Synergy $0.80
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
-2% Synergy $18.25

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Varina, Lich Queen's abilities and overall game plan.

Diregraf Captain Diregraf Captain
+75% Synergy $0.39
Wayward Servant Wayward Servant
+75% Synergy $0.24
Death Baron Death Baron
+72% Synergy $3.56
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+71% Synergy $1.20
Rooftop Storm Rooftop Storm
+71% Synergy $1.57
Diregraf Colossus Diregraf Colossus
+71% Synergy $3.14
Undead Augur Undead Augur
+64% Synergy $0.30
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
+63% Synergy $7.72
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+61% Synergy $0.28
Zombie Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse
+56% Synergy $0.79

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Varina, Lich Queen decks.

Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+56% Synergy $1.95
Temmet, Naktamun's Will Temmet, Naktamun's Will
+56% Synergy $0.46
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+56% Synergy $0.65
Necroduality Necroduality
+56% Synergy $5.38
Undead Warchief Undead Warchief
+56% Synergy $19.71
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+53% Synergy $1.33
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+53% Synergy $15.24
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+51% Synergy $0.38
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
+51% Synergy $0.66
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+32% Synergy $41.81
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+1% Synergy $12.41
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $49.97
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $46.53
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $53.10
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $59.87
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $95.04
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $42.10
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-13% Synergy $36.35
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-16% Synergy $49.41

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Varina, Lich Queen's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Headless Rider Headless Rider
+49% Synergy $1.17
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+48% Synergy $1.18
The Scarab God The Scarab God
+46% Synergy $6.05
Zombie Master Zombie Master
+46% Synergy $1.91
Champion of the Perished Champion of the Perished
+45% Synergy $0.89
Lord of the Undead Lord of the Undead
+44% Synergy $16.05
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
+42% Synergy $1.08
Hordewing Skaab Hordewing Skaab
+42% Synergy $5.64
Ratadrabik of Urborg Ratadrabik of Urborg
+40% Synergy $0.96
Gisa and Geralf Gisa and Geralf
+40% Synergy $0.32
Lost Monarch of Ifnir Lost Monarch of Ifnir
+37% Synergy $2.83
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+36% Synergy $2.33
Noxious Ghoul Noxious Ghoul
+35% Synergy $5.41
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+34% Synergy $0.28
Plague Belcher Plague Belcher
+33% Synergy $0.36
Shepherd of Rot Shepherd of Rot
+33% Synergy $4.95
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+32% Synergy $10.31
Gleaming Overseer Gleaming Overseer
+31% Synergy $0.29
Relentless Dead Relentless Dead
+30% Synergy $8.76
Cleaver Skaab Cleaver Skaab
+28% Synergy $3.39
Prophet of the Scarab Prophet of the Scarab
+27% Synergy $0.25
Binding Mummy Binding Mummy
+27% Synergy $0.12
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+26% Synergy $13.91
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+25% Synergy $0.64
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+24% Synergy $1.21
Wonder Wonder
+24% Synergy $1.55
Graveborn Muse Graveborn Muse
+24% Synergy $10.63
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+22% Synergy $0.62
Lazotep Chancellor Lazotep Chancellor
+21% Synergy $0.13
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+20% Synergy $0.23
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
+20% Synergy $0.94
Wizened Mentor Wizened Mentor
+19% Synergy $0.21
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
+19% Synergy $1.53
Bladestitched Skaab Bladestitched Skaab
+19% Synergy $0.10
Tomb Tyrant Tomb Tyrant
+18% Synergy $2.01
Havengul Lich Havengul Lich
+18% Synergy $1.10
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+17% Synergy $0.19
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+17% Synergy $2.89
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+16% Synergy $4.99
Rot Hulk Rot Hulk
+15% Synergy $8.91
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+15% Synergy $2.82
Vengeful Dead Vengeful Dead
+15% Synergy $0.41
Archghoul of Thraben Archghoul of Thraben
+14% Synergy $0.13
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+13% Synergy $0.48
Eternal Skylord Eternal Skylord
+13% Synergy $0.16
Master of Death Master of Death
+12% Synergy $0.16
Vizier of the Scorpion Vizier of the Scorpion
+12% Synergy $0.23
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+10% Synergy $0.27
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $29.88
Rhet-Tomb Mystic Rhet-Tomb Mystic
+5% Synergy $0.43

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Varina, Lich Queen safe.

Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+16% Synergy $0.45
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+16% Synergy $0.41
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+11% Synergy $1.72
Despark Despark
+8% Synergy $0.38
Deadly Plot Deadly Plot
+7% Synergy $0.36
Entomb Entomb
+5% Synergy $15.82
Village Rites Village Rites
+5% Synergy $0.24
Shadow of the Grave Shadow of the Grave
+5% Synergy $0.36
Fracture Fracture
+3% Synergy $0.85
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.42
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+3% Synergy $0.76
Void Rend Void Rend
+2% Synergy $0.30
Mortify Mortify
+2% Synergy $0.25
Deny the Witch Deny the Witch
+2% Synergy $0.68
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $8.32
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $4.97
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.38
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-1% Synergy $3.59
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.26
Utter End Utter End
-1% Synergy $0.18
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $0.93
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $16.96
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $0.74
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $1.28
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $18.70
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.81
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.96
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $8.07
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $44.80
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-8% Synergy $0.44
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-9% Synergy $2.06
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $1.66
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-13% Synergy $1.35

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Varina, Lich Queen's game plan and control the board.

Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+28% Synergy $0.74
Living Death Living Death
+28% Synergy $2.37
Victimize Victimize
+24% Synergy $0.44
Empty the Laboratory Empty the Laboratory
+23% Synergy $0.98
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+16% Synergy $2.81
Damn Damn
+15% Synergy $1.50
From Under the Floorboards From Under the Floorboards
+15% Synergy $0.21
Reanimate Reanimate
+14% Synergy $5.15
Dread Return Dread Return
+9% Synergy $0.32
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+8% Synergy $3.50
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+8% Synergy $8.31
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+8% Synergy $0.29
Dark Salvation Dark Salvation
+8% Synergy $0.29
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+7% Synergy $0.50
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+7% Synergy $0.23
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+7% Synergy $0.35
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+7% Synergy $26.13
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+7% Synergy $0.49
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+6% Synergy $11.76
Welcome the Dead Welcome the Dead
+6% Synergy $0.26
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+5% Synergy $0.93
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+5% Synergy $3.20
Call to the Netherworld Call to the Netherworld
+5% Synergy $0.26
Ghoulcaller's Chant Ghoulcaller's Chant
+5% Synergy $0.19
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+4% Synergy $10.83
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+4% Synergy $4.65
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $20.12
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+2% Synergy $0.22
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $1.72
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy $5.79
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.36
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.63
Vindicate Vindicate
-3% Synergy $0.64
Windfall Windfall
-5% Synergy $4.81
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-6% Synergy $1.56
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $4.02

Utility Artifacts

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

Cryptcaller Chariot Cryptcaller Chariot
+30% Synergy $0.24
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+27% Synergy $57.97
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+22% Synergy $18.85
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+21% Synergy $12.61
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+20% Synergy $8.35
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+15% Synergy $6.56
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+12% Synergy $4.86
Cursecloth Wrappings Cursecloth Wrappings
+9% Synergy $0.25
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+8% Synergy $119.47
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+7% Synergy $3.34
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+7% Synergy $0.62
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+6% Synergy $12.29
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+6% Synergy $29.61
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+5% Synergy $8.26
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+4% Synergy $4.94
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+4% Synergy $12.13
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+2% Synergy $3.46
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.26
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-2% Synergy $4.78
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Varina, Lich Queen's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+47% Synergy $4.45
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+43% Synergy $0.47
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+24% Synergy $3.99
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+21% Synergy $4.74
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+18% Synergy $2.02
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+16% Synergy $45.69
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+16% Synergy $3.75
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+16% Synergy $0.30
Necromancer's Covenant Necromancer's Covenant
+16% Synergy $0.64
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+15% Synergy $1.08
Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+12% Synergy $0.25
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+11% Synergy $0.44
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+10% Synergy $0.18
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+8% Synergy $1.29
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+7% Synergy $20.40
Dying to Serve Dying to Serve
+6% Synergy $0.19
Mindless Conscription Mindless Conscription
+6% Synergy $0.05
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+5% Synergy $21.30
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+5% Synergy $1.06
Feast of Sanity Feast of Sanity
+5% Synergy $0.15
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+5% Synergy $12.51
Zombie Infestation Zombie Infestation
+5% Synergy $0.09
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+5% Synergy $1.64
Haunted One Haunted One
+5% Synergy $7.26
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+4% Synergy $4.28
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+3% Synergy $0.21
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+3% Synergy $3.57
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $12.37
Animate Dead Animate Dead
0% Synergy $6.56
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $2.48
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy $8.69
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-17% Synergy $35.22

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Varina, Lich Queen to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+28% Synergy $0.48
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+19% Synergy $6.53
Liliana, Untouched by Death Liliana, Untouched by Death
+16% Synergy $1.68
Liliana, the Last Hope Liliana, the Last Hope
+5% Synergy $3.57

Utility Lands

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

Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+43% Synergy $7.50
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+30% Synergy $2.07
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+22% Synergy $49.13
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+18% Synergy $20.05
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+14% Synergy $19.21
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+13% Synergy $3.05
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+12% Synergy $25.99
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+9% Synergy $0.30
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+8% Synergy $0.52
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+7% Synergy $0.90
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+5% Synergy $7.25
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $35.87
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $1.01
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.15
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.59
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-11% Synergy $18.71

Mana Artifacts

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

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+17% Synergy $0.87
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+12% Synergy $4.32
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+11% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+5% Synergy $0.87
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+5% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+4% Synergy $0.79
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.17
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-3% Synergy $2.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $1.15
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-10% Synergy $0.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $1.38
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-18% Synergy $0.42

Lands

The mana base foundation for Varina, Lich Queen decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+34% Synergy $0.15
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+26% Synergy $0.19
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+17% Synergy $0.23
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+15% Synergy $35.28
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+14% Synergy $1.44
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+13% Synergy $0.34
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+11% Synergy $0.33
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+9% Synergy $0.25
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+9% Synergy $0.87
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+8% Synergy $0.42
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+7% Synergy $0.21
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+6% Synergy $5.69
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+5% Synergy $0.19
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.07
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+4% Synergy $0.19
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+4% Synergy $0.23
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.03
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+3% Synergy $11.79
Underground River Underground River
+3% Synergy $0.87
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+3% Synergy $0.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+2% Synergy $0.25
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+2% Synergy $4.96
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+2% Synergy $13.50
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+1% Synergy $0.39
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+1% Synergy $7.37
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.18
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.14
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+1% Synergy $0.21
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+1% Synergy $21.09
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+1% Synergy $11.65
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+1% Synergy $0.65
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.04
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.06
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
0% Synergy $13.46
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-1% Synergy $6.59
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-2% Synergy $16.87
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $23.84
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-3% Synergy $0.16
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $15.64
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-5% Synergy $0.42
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-5% Synergy $3.56
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-6% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.27
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-7% Synergy $15.63
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-9% Synergy $0.15
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-9% Synergy $13.79
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-12% Synergy $12.09

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