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Varina, Lich Queen
Price tag $3.48

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

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#170 Current Rank
#171 Last Week
#157 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.

The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $62.36
Multiversal Passage Multiversal Passage
0% Synergy $6.73
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
0% Synergy $0.21
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
-1% Synergy $1.98
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
-2% Synergy $9.19

High Synergy Cards

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

Wayward Servant Wayward Servant
+75% Synergy $0.23
Diregraf Captain Diregraf Captain
+75% Synergy $0.33
Death Baron Death Baron
+72% Synergy $3.69
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+72% Synergy $1.27
Rooftop Storm Rooftop Storm
+71% Synergy $1.38
Diregraf Colossus Diregraf Colossus
+71% Synergy $3.03
Undead Augur Undead Augur
+64% Synergy $0.22
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
+62% Synergy $7.62
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+61% Synergy $0.28
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+57% Synergy $1.36

Top Cards

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

Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+56% Synergy $1.19
Temmet, Naktamun's Will Temmet, Naktamun's Will
+56% Synergy $0.38
Necroduality Necroduality
+56% Synergy $5.26
Zombie Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse
+56% Synergy $0.70
Undead Warchief Undead Warchief
+55% Synergy $17.96
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+54% Synergy $2.12
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+53% Synergy $22.85
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
+52% Synergy $0.96
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+51% Synergy $0.35
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.36

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 $40.76
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+1% Synergy $14.25
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $50.70
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $44.75
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $48.88
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $94.95
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $54.04
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $44.28
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-13% Synergy $32.03
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-16% Synergy $50.96

Creatures

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

Zombie Master Zombie Master
+48% Synergy $2.70
Headless Rider Headless Rider
+48% Synergy $1.20
The Scarab God The Scarab God
+47% Synergy $5.83
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+47% Synergy $1.03
Champion of the Perished Champion of the Perished
+45% Synergy $1.16
Lord of the Undead Lord of the Undead
+44% Synergy $10.09
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
+43% Synergy $1.06
Hordewing Skaab Hordewing Skaab
+41% Synergy $5.94
Ratadrabik of Urborg Ratadrabik of Urborg
+40% Synergy $0.95
Gisa and Geralf Gisa and Geralf
+39% Synergy $0.33
Lost Monarch of Ifnir Lost Monarch of Ifnir
+37% Synergy $2.51
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+37% Synergy $2.76
Noxious Ghoul Noxious Ghoul
+35% Synergy $5.41
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+34% Synergy $0.25
Plague Belcher Plague Belcher
+33% Synergy $0.32
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+32% Synergy $10.48
Shepherd of Rot Shepherd of Rot
+32% Synergy $5.14
Gleaming Overseer Gleaming Overseer
+31% Synergy $0.30
Relentless Dead Relentless Dead
+30% Synergy $9.09
Prophet of the Scarab Prophet of the Scarab
+28% Synergy $0.20
Cleaver Skaab Cleaver Skaab
+28% Synergy $3.23
Binding Mummy Binding Mummy
+27% Synergy $0.13
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+26% Synergy $12.00
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+24% Synergy $3.18
Wonder Wonder
+24% Synergy $1.59
Graveborn Muse Graveborn Muse
+24% Synergy $9.94
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+24% Synergy $1.31
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+23% Synergy $0.51
Lazotep Chancellor Lazotep Chancellor
+21% Synergy $0.09
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+20% Synergy $0.16
Wizened Mentor Wizened Mentor
+19% Synergy $0.18
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
+19% Synergy $1.17
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
+19% Synergy $2.03
Bladestitched Skaab Bladestitched Skaab
+18% Synergy $0.10
Tomb Tyrant Tomb Tyrant
+18% Synergy $1.53
Havengul Lich Havengul Lich
+17% Synergy $0.98
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+17% Synergy $2.43
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+16% Synergy $0.18
Rot Hulk Rot Hulk
+16% Synergy $6.05
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+16% Synergy $6.05
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+15% Synergy $3.47
Vengeful Dead Vengeful Dead
+15% Synergy $0.32
Archghoul of Thraben Archghoul of Thraben
+14% Synergy $0.12
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+13% Synergy $0.46
Eternal Skylord Eternal Skylord
+13% Synergy $0.16
Master of Death Master of Death
+12% Synergy $0.12
Vizier of the Scorpion Vizier of the Scorpion
+12% Synergy $0.18
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+10% Synergy $0.26
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $29.53
Rhet-Tomb Mystic Rhet-Tomb Mystic
+5% Synergy $0.29

Instants

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

Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+16% Synergy $0.40
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+16% Synergy $0.50
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+11% Synergy $2.09
Despark Despark
+8% Synergy $0.47
Deadly Plot Deadly Plot
+7% Synergy $0.37
Entomb Entomb
+5% Synergy $18.03
Village Rites Village Rites
+5% Synergy $0.30
Shadow of the Grave Shadow of the Grave
+5% Synergy $0.37
Fracture Fracture
+4% Synergy $0.83
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.97
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+3% Synergy $0.74
Mortify Mortify
+2% Synergy $0.27
Deny the Witch Deny the Witch
+2% Synergy $0.77
Void Rend Void Rend
+1% Synergy $0.37
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $8.69
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.46
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-1% Synergy $3.35
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.26
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $4.83
Utter End Utter End
-1% Synergy $0.18
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $18.17
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.19
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $0.65
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $1.59
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $18.95
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.82
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-7% Synergy $46.95
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.07
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-8% Synergy $0.59
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-9% Synergy $2.01
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $8.52
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $1.46

Sorceries

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

Living Death Living Death
+28% Synergy $2.45
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+28% Synergy $0.63
Victimize Victimize
+25% Synergy $0.48
Empty the Laboratory Empty the Laboratory
+22% Synergy $0.80
Damn Damn
+16% Synergy $1.20
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+16% Synergy $3.88
Reanimate Reanimate
+15% Synergy $5.34
From Under the Floorboards From Under the Floorboards
+15% Synergy $0.21
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+9% Synergy $3.45
Dread Return Dread Return
+9% Synergy $0.31
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+8% Synergy $8.87
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+8% Synergy $0.30
Dark Salvation Dark Salvation
+8% Synergy $0.34
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+7% Synergy $0.49
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+7% Synergy $0.22
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+7% Synergy $0.26
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+7% Synergy $24.34
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+7% Synergy $0.50
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+6% Synergy $12.75
Welcome the Dead Welcome the Dead
+6% Synergy $0.20
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+5% Synergy $0.93
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+5% Synergy $3.00
Call to the Netherworld Call to the Netherworld
+5% Synergy $0.33
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+4% Synergy $11.31
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+4% Synergy $4.95
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $19.28
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+2% Synergy $0.24
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $1.77
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.18
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.45
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $5.95
Windfall Windfall
-4% Synergy $4.12
Vindicate Vindicate
-4% Synergy $0.49
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-6% Synergy $1.77

Utility Artifacts

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

Cryptcaller Chariot Cryptcaller Chariot
+31% Synergy $0.43
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+27% Synergy $59.53
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+21% Synergy $18.87
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+21% Synergy $13.86
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+20% Synergy $9.08
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+16% Synergy $8.13
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+13% Synergy $5.57
Cursecloth Wrappings Cursecloth Wrappings
+9% Synergy $0.21
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+8% Synergy $169.50
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+7% Synergy $3.53
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+7% Synergy $0.63
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+6% Synergy $11.88
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+6% Synergy $28.65
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+5% Synergy $7.50
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+4% Synergy $5.46
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+4% Synergy $12.60
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+2% Synergy $2.96
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.21
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-1% Synergy $4.02
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.22

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 $4.77
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+44% Synergy $0.55
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+25% Synergy $5.07
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+22% Synergy $4.67
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+19% Synergy $1.89
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+16% Synergy $3.90
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+15% Synergy $44.22
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+15% Synergy $0.87
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+15% Synergy $0.29
Necromancer's Covenant Necromancer's Covenant
+15% Synergy $0.71
Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+12% Synergy $0.22
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+11% Synergy $0.55
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+9% Synergy $0.08
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+8% Synergy $1.09
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+7% Synergy $20.71
Dying to Serve Dying to Serve
+6% Synergy $0.25
Mindless Conscription Mindless Conscription
+6% Synergy $0.08
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+5% Synergy $21.80
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+5% Synergy $1.04
Feast of Sanity Feast of Sanity
+5% Synergy $0.16
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+5% Synergy $15.47
Zombie Infestation Zombie Infestation
+5% Synergy $0.07
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+5% Synergy $1.59
Haunted One Haunted One
+5% Synergy $5.76
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+4% Synergy $3.20
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+4% Synergy $4.45
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+3% Synergy $0.17
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $11.95
Animate Dead Animate Dead
0% Synergy $7.52
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $2.32
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy $10.57
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-16% Synergy $36.91

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 $0.62
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+20% Synergy $6.51
Liliana, Untouched by Death Liliana, Untouched by Death
+16% Synergy $1.53
Liliana, the Last Hope Liliana, the Last Hope
+5% Synergy $3.78

Utility Lands

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

Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+44% Synergy $7.46
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+31% Synergy $2.26
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+22% Synergy $48.67
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+18% Synergy $18.31
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+14% Synergy $18.67
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+13% Synergy $2.94
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+12% Synergy $23.13
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+9% Synergy $0.27
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+8% Synergy $0.54
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+7% Synergy $0.94
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+5% Synergy $6.87
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $39.21
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $1.14
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.03
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-11% Synergy $18.48

Mana Artifacts

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

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+17% Synergy $1.29
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+12% Synergy $0.49
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+12% Synergy $4.96
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+6% Synergy $0.24
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+4% Synergy $1.01
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+3% Synergy $0.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.48
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.16
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-3% Synergy $2.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.12
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-10% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.05
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy $1.06
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-19% Synergy $0.20

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+34% Synergy $0.16
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+26% Synergy $0.17
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+16% Synergy $0.17
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+15% Synergy $35.68
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+13% Synergy $1.38
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+12% Synergy $0.34
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+11% Synergy $0.25
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+10% Synergy $0.26
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+9% Synergy $0.75
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+8% Synergy $0.41
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+6% Synergy $4.38
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+6% Synergy $0.22
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+6% Synergy $0.20
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+4% Synergy $0.19
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.01
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.06
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+3% Synergy $11.27
Underground River Underground River
+3% Synergy $0.80
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+3% Synergy $0.24
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+3% Synergy $0.17
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+3% Synergy $0.20
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.15
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+2% Synergy $4.81
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+2% Synergy $13.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+1% Synergy $0.31
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+1% Synergy $7.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.12
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.13
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+1% Synergy $1.03
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+1% Synergy $20.31
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+1% Synergy $7.19
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.05
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
0% Synergy $0.68
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-1% Synergy $6.68
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-1% Synergy $12.65
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-2% Synergy $18.07
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $21.72
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-3% Synergy $0.20
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $15.26
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-5% Synergy $0.29
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-5% Synergy $2.74
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-6% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.21
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-7% Synergy $11.95
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-8% Synergy $0.12
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-9% Synergy $13.27
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-12% Synergy $13.51

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