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Varina, Lich Queen
Price tag $3.25

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

#199 Current Rank
#200 Last Week
#181 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.

Postmortem Professor Postmortem Professor
+2% Synergy $0.23
Moseo, Vein's New Dean Moseo, Vein's New Dean
+1% Synergy $0.61
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
0% Synergy $6.96
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
0% Synergy $1.01
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
0% Synergy $2.75

High Synergy Cards

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

Wayward Servant Wayward Servant
+76% Synergy $0.34
Diregraf Captain Diregraf Captain
+74% Synergy $0.48
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+73% Synergy $0.64
Death Baron Death Baron
+72% Synergy $5.14
Rooftop Storm Rooftop Storm
+71% Synergy $1.62
Diregraf Colossus Diregraf Colossus
+71% Synergy $6.78
Undead Augur Undead Augur
+64% Synergy $0.33
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
+61% Synergy $8.53
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+61% Synergy $0.35
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+59% Synergy $1.51

Top Cards

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

Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+59% Synergy $1.11
Temmet, Naktamun's Will Temmet, Naktamun's Will
+59% Synergy $0.37
Necroduality Necroduality
+59% Synergy $5.98
Zombie Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse
+56% Synergy $1.27
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+55% Synergy $3.28
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
+55% Synergy $0.67
Undead Warchief Undead Warchief
+55% Synergy $14.46
Zombie Master Zombie Master
+52% Synergy $0.82
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+52% Synergy $21.69
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $0.97

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+30% Synergy $34.13
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+1% Synergy $17.61
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $41.42
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $68.04
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $55.57
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $64.98
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $56.28
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-12% Synergy $36.19
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-14% Synergy $67.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-16% Synergy $57.27

Creatures

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

Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+50% Synergy $0.94
The Scarab God The Scarab God
+49% Synergy $5.29
Headless Rider Headless Rider
+48% Synergy $2.64
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+47% Synergy $3.53
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
+45% Synergy $0.55
Champion of the Perished Champion of the Perished
+45% Synergy $0.75
Lord of the Undead Lord of the Undead
+44% Synergy $12.26
Lost Monarch of Ifnir Lost Monarch of Ifnir
+40% Synergy $1.22
Hordewing Skaab Hordewing Skaab
+40% Synergy $6.63
Ratadrabik of Urborg Ratadrabik of Urborg
+39% Synergy $2.00
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+36% Synergy $4.22
Gisa and Geralf Gisa and Geralf
+36% Synergy $0.40
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+35% Synergy $0.21
Noxious Ghoul Noxious Ghoul
+35% Synergy $5.00
Plague Belcher Plague Belcher
+33% Synergy $0.73
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+31% Synergy $28.27
Gleaming Overseer Gleaming Overseer
+30% Synergy $0.37
Shepherd of Rot Shepherd of Rot
+30% Synergy $5.06
Prophet of the Scarab Prophet of the Scarab
+28% Synergy $0.15
Relentless Dead Relentless Dead
+28% Synergy $12.01
Binding Mummy Binding Mummy
+27% Synergy $0.21
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+26% Synergy $0.32
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+26% Synergy $12.09
Cleaver Skaab Cleaver Skaab
+26% Synergy $5.23
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+24% Synergy $0.35
Wonder Wonder
+23% Synergy $1.35
Graveborn Muse Graveborn Muse
+23% Synergy $8.29
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+22% Synergy $1.05
Lazotep Chancellor Lazotep Chancellor
+21% Synergy $0.18
Wizened Mentor Wizened Mentor
+19% Synergy $0.29
Rot Hulk Rot Hulk
+19% Synergy $3.60
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+19% Synergy $0.34
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
+18% Synergy $2.59
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
+18% Synergy $1.04
Bladestitched Skaab Bladestitched Skaab
+17% Synergy $0.20
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+16% Synergy $0.16
Tomb Tyrant Tomb Tyrant
+16% Synergy $2.22
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+16% Synergy $3.64
Havengul Lich Havengul Lich
+16% Synergy $0.84
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+15% Synergy $9.04
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+14% Synergy $0.41
Vengeful Dead Vengeful Dead
+14% Synergy $0.94
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+13% Synergy $5.24
Eternal Skylord Eternal Skylord
+13% Synergy $0.35
Archghoul of Thraben Archghoul of Thraben
+13% Synergy $0.23
Master of Death Master of Death
+12% Synergy $0.32
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+11% Synergy $0.27
Vizier of the Scorpion Vizier of the Scorpion
+11% Synergy $0.29
Rhet-Tomb Mystic Rhet-Tomb Mystic
+6% Synergy $0.31
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+6% Synergy $52.93

Instants

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

Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+15% Synergy $0.49
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+14% Synergy $0.47
Despark Despark
+11% Synergy $0.33
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+9% Synergy $0.71
Entomb Entomb
+6% Synergy $16.82
Deadly Plot Deadly Plot
+5% Synergy $0.30
Fracture Fracture
+4% Synergy $0.35
Village Rites Village Rites
+4% Synergy $0.82
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+4% Synergy $0.89
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $13.71
Mortify Mortify
+2% Synergy $0.20
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+1% Synergy $6.80
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $18.26
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.22
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.11
Utter End Utter End
-1% Synergy $0.25
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.33
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $0.91
Void Rend Void Rend
-3% Synergy $0.77
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $21.17
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $2.52
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $1.43
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.30
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-7% Synergy $52.04
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-7% Synergy $26.08
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $5.52
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $7.01
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $2.04
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-10% Synergy $3.09
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-10% Synergy $0.46
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-12% Synergy $1.37

Sorceries

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

Living Death Living Death
+30% Synergy $1.89
Victimize Victimize
+26% Synergy $1.20
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+26% Synergy $0.87
Empty the Laboratory Empty the Laboratory
+20% Synergy $1.20
Damn Damn
+17% Synergy $2.58
Reanimate Reanimate
+17% Synergy $9.18
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+16% Synergy $5.31
From Under the Floorboards From Under the Floorboards
+13% Synergy $0.26
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+12% Synergy $2.11
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+9% Synergy $4.88
Dread Return Dread Return
+8% Synergy $0.47
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+8% Synergy $0.23
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+8% Synergy $17.22
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+7% Synergy $0.36
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+7% Synergy $0.38
Dark Salvation Dark Salvation
+7% Synergy $0.53
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+6% Synergy $0.76
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+6% Synergy $0.32
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+6% Synergy $25.35
Welcome the Dead Welcome the Dead
+6% Synergy $0.23
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+5% Synergy $8.99
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+5% Synergy $1.76
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+5% Synergy $1.33
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+4% Synergy $16.12
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+4% Synergy $3.47
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $20.74
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $2.07
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.59
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.33
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $4.71
Windfall Windfall
-4% Synergy $4.79
Vindicate Vindicate
-5% Synergy $0.86
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-7% Synergy $3.01

Utility Artifacts

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

Cryptcaller Chariot Cryptcaller Chariot
+35% Synergy $0.33
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+26% Synergy $54.75
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+20% Synergy $11.24
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+20% Synergy $14.37
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+19% Synergy $15.42
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+18% Synergy $17.06
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+15% Synergy $5.97
Cursecloth Wrappings Cursecloth Wrappings
+9% Synergy $0.33
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+7% Synergy $4.79
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+7% Synergy $12.01
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+6% Synergy $1.16
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+5% Synergy $10.58
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+5% Synergy $16.70
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+5% Synergy $30.56
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+5% Synergy $15.94
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+3% Synergy $5.24
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+2% Synergy $4.36
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.32
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-1% Synergy $5.59
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $3.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+46% Synergy $0.66
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+45% Synergy $5.61
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+25% Synergy $14.09
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+23% Synergy $7.24
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+19% Synergy $3.74
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+16% Synergy $7.32
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+16% Synergy $1.08
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+14% Synergy $57.18
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+13% Synergy $0.38
Necromancer's Covenant Necromancer's Covenant
+13% Synergy $0.91
Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+11% Synergy $0.32
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+9% Synergy $0.89
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+8% Synergy $0.34
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+7% Synergy $1.33
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+7% Synergy $30.17
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+6% Synergy $25.95
Dying to Serve Dying to Serve
+6% Synergy $0.35
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+5% Synergy $1.97
Feast of Sanity Feast of Sanity
+5% Synergy $0.29
Mindless Conscription Mindless Conscription
+5% Synergy $0.16
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+5% Synergy $6.70
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+4% Synergy $16.69
Zombie Infestation Zombie Infestation
+4% Synergy $0.29
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+4% Synergy $5.34
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+3% Synergy $2.02
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+2% Synergy $0.33
Animate Dead Animate Dead
0% Synergy $3.92
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-1% Synergy $17.30
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $3.70
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $10.56

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 $0.40
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+20% Synergy $8.05
Liliana, Untouched by Death Liliana, Untouched by Death
+15% Synergy $1.94

Utility Lands

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

Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+48% Synergy $6.70
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+33% Synergy $0.87
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+21% Synergy $58.63
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+18% Synergy $25.10
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+14% Synergy $23.84
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+13% Synergy $1.13
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+11% Synergy $29.74
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+8% Synergy $0.41
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+7% Synergy $0.50
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $0.53
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $11.06
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $51.56
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $0.71
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $1.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.54
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $122.46
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-11% Synergy $28.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+17% Synergy $1.79
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+13% Synergy $1.18
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+12% Synergy $1.91
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+8% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+4% Synergy $2.69
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+3% Synergy $0.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.39
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-3% Synergy $1.81
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.35
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-9% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy $0.65
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $2.90
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-20% Synergy $0.48

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+33% Synergy $0.29
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+23% Synergy $0.31
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+16% Synergy $0.29
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+15% Synergy $48.67
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+13% Synergy $3.13
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+12% Synergy $0.32
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+11% Synergy $0.37
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+11% Synergy $0.34
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+10% Synergy $0.56
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+8% Synergy $0.29
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+6% Synergy $0.26
Underground River Underground River
+5% Synergy $1.34
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+5% Synergy $6.74
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+5% Synergy $0.27
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+5% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+4% Synergy $0.23
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+4% Synergy $5.00
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.26
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+3% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+2% Synergy $0.39
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+2% Synergy $0.33
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+2% Synergy $1.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.31
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+1% Synergy $14.82
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.23
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.26
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+1% Synergy $11.74
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+1% Synergy $10.65
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.15
Watery Grave Watery Grave
0% Synergy $11.90
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
0% Synergy $0.31
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
0% Synergy $0.28
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
0% Synergy $19.05
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-1% Synergy $10.14
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-1% Synergy $0.35
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-2% Synergy $30.66
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-2% Synergy $14.11
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-3% Synergy $0.35
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $18.43
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-4% Synergy $28.81
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.30
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-6% Synergy $0.30
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-6% Synergy $0.25
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-6% Synergy $4.95
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-8% Synergy $6.97
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-9% Synergy $15.08
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-12% Synergy $17.99

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