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Varina, Lich Queen
Price tag $4.55

Legendary Creature — Zombie Wizard

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Esper

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#179 Current Rank
#181 Last Week
#144 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.

Timeline Culler Timeline Culler
+1% Synergy $0.52
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+1% Synergy $19.39
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
0% Synergy $0.13
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-1% Synergy $2.07
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-1% Synergy $2.58

High Synergy Cards

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

Diregraf Captain Diregraf Captain
+75% Synergy $0.48
Wayward Servant Wayward Servant
+75% Synergy $0.26
Death Baron Death Baron
+73% Synergy $4.05
Diregraf Colossus Diregraf Colossus
+71% Synergy $3.93
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+71% Synergy $0.97
Rooftop Storm Rooftop Storm
+71% Synergy $1.08
Undead Augur Undead Augur
+65% Synergy $0.33
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
+63% Synergy $6.15
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+62% Synergy $0.34
Zombie Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse
+56% Synergy $0.59

Top Cards

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

Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+56% Synergy $2.23
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+56% Synergy $0.61
Necroduality Necroduality
+56% Synergy $5.29
Undead Warchief Undead Warchief
+56% Synergy $20.32
Temmet, Naktamun's Will Temmet, Naktamun's Will
+55% Synergy $0.41
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+53% Synergy $1.39
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+53% Synergy $14.94
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+52% Synergy $0.58
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
+50% Synergy $0.58
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $1.00

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 $35.00
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+2% Synergy $11.22
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $44.97
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $50.27
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $57.72
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $111.35
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $40.56
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-8% Synergy $52.94
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-13% Synergy $27.84
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-16% Synergy $49.57

Creatures

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

Headless Rider Headless Rider
+49% Synergy $1.04
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+48% Synergy $0.90
The Scarab God The Scarab God
+45% Synergy $7.02
Zombie Master Zombie Master
+45% Synergy $1.36
Champion of the Perished Champion of the Perished
+45% Synergy $0.72
Lord of the Undead Lord of the Undead
+45% Synergy $15.74
Hordewing Skaab Hordewing Skaab
+42% Synergy $6.98
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
+41% Synergy $0.86
Ratadrabik of Urborg Ratadrabik of Urborg
+41% Synergy $0.90
Gisa and Geralf Gisa and Geralf
+41% Synergy $0.33
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+37% Synergy $1.96
Noxious Ghoul Noxious Ghoul
+36% Synergy $5.14
Lost Monarch of Ifnir Lost Monarch of Ifnir
+35% Synergy $3.57
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+34% Synergy $0.32
Shepherd of Rot Shepherd of Rot
+34% Synergy $5.14
Plague Belcher Plague Belcher
+33% Synergy $0.73
Gleaming Overseer Gleaming Overseer
+32% Synergy $0.29
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+32% Synergy $9.81
Relentless Dead Relentless Dead
+31% Synergy $10.04
Cleaver Skaab Cleaver Skaab
+28% Synergy $4.32
Binding Mummy Binding Mummy
+28% Synergy $0.08
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+27% Synergy $12.95
Prophet of the Scarab Prophet of the Scarab
+26% Synergy $0.26
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+26% Synergy $0.88
Graveborn Muse Graveborn Muse
+25% Synergy $10.09
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+24% Synergy $1.36
Wonder Wonder
+24% Synergy $1.53
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+22% Synergy $0.59
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+21% Synergy $0.31
Lazotep Chancellor Lazotep Chancellor
+21% Synergy $0.06
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
+20% Synergy $0.62
Wizened Mentor Wizened Mentor
+19% Synergy $0.18
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
+19% Synergy $1.72
Bladestitched Skaab Bladestitched Skaab
+19% Synergy $0.10
Tomb Tyrant Tomb Tyrant
+19% Synergy $2.01
Havengul Lich Havengul Lich
+18% Synergy $1.22
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+17% Synergy $0.17
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+17% Synergy $1.81
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+17% Synergy $4.82
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+16% Synergy $2.38
Vengeful Dead Vengeful Dead
+16% Synergy $0.90
Archghoul of Thraben Archghoul of Thraben
+15% Synergy $0.12
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+13% Synergy $0.54
Rot Hulk Rot Hulk
+13% Synergy $17.73
Eternal Skylord Eternal Skylord
+13% Synergy $0.16
Master of Death Master of Death
+13% Synergy $0.15
Vizier of the Scorpion Vizier of the Scorpion
+13% Synergy $0.18
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+10% Synergy $0.30
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $30.38
Rhet-Tomb Mystic Rhet-Tomb Mystic
+4% Synergy $0.36

Instants

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

Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+17% Synergy $0.46
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+16% Synergy $0.46
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+12% Synergy $2.09
Deadly Plot Deadly Plot
+8% Synergy $0.41
Despark Despark
+7% Synergy $0.32
Shadow of the Grave Shadow of the Grave
+5% Synergy $0.43
Entomb Entomb
+4% Synergy $13.37
Village Rites Village Rites
+4% Synergy $0.21
Void Rend Void Rend
+3% Synergy $0.79
Mortify Mortify
+3% Synergy $0.23
Fracture Fracture
+3% Synergy $0.80
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.99
Deny the Witch Deny the Witch
+3% Synergy $0.50
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+3% Synergy $0.79
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.38
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $11.15
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $4.45
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-1% Synergy $2.96
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.26
Utter End Utter End
-1% Synergy $0.18
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $14.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.01
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $0.82
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $2.01
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $16.79
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.87
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.24
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-7% Synergy $0.46
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $10.79
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $41.85
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-9% Synergy $2.38
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy $1.34

Sorceries

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

Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+30% Synergy $0.70
Living Death Living Death
+28% Synergy $2.28
Victimize Victimize
+24% Synergy $0.45
Empty the Laboratory Empty the Laboratory
+23% Synergy $0.88
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+16% Synergy $2.32
From Under the Floorboards From Under the Floorboards
+16% Synergy $0.16
Damn Damn
+14% Synergy $1.97
Reanimate Reanimate
+14% Synergy $7.32
Dread Return Dread Return
+9% Synergy $0.27
Dark Salvation Dark Salvation
+9% Synergy $0.42
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+8% Synergy $3.17
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+8% Synergy $8.16
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+8% Synergy $0.20
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+8% Synergy $0.60
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+7% Synergy $0.25
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+7% Synergy $0.47
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+7% Synergy $23.01
Welcome the Dead Welcome the Dead
+7% Synergy $0.22
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+6% Synergy $0.55
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+6% Synergy $8.55
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+5% Synergy $0.92
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+5% Synergy $3.44
Call to the Netherworld Call to the Netherworld
+5% Synergy $0.37
Ghoulcaller's Chant Ghoulcaller's Chant
+5% Synergy $0.23
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+4% Synergy $10.00
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+4% Synergy $4.19
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $18.62
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+2% Synergy $0.17
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $1.80
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy $5.17
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.44
Vindicate Vindicate
-2% Synergy $0.98
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.36
Windfall Windfall
-5% Synergy $3.75
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-6% Synergy $1.75
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $4.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Cryptcaller Chariot Cryptcaller Chariot
+28% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+27% Synergy $53.79
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+23% Synergy $16.91
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+22% Synergy $13.84
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+20% Synergy $7.48
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+14% Synergy $4.63
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+12% Synergy $4.79
Cursecloth Wrappings Cursecloth Wrappings
+9% Synergy $0.25
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+9% Synergy $119.94
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+7% Synergy $4.47
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+7% Synergy $0.69
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+6% Synergy $10.98
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+6% Synergy $25.36
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+4% Synergy $4.29
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+4% Synergy $7.67
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+3% Synergy $13.45
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+2% Synergy $4.19
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.21
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-2% Synergy $5.00
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.49
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.38

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
+48% Synergy $4.23
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+41% Synergy $0.48
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+23% Synergy $4.95
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+20% Synergy $5.85
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+18% Synergy $2.04
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+17% Synergy $0.32
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+16% Synergy $51.64
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+16% Synergy $4.63
Necromancer's Covenant Necromancer's Covenant
+16% Synergy $0.70
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+15% Synergy $0.61
Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+13% Synergy $0.25
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+11% Synergy $0.58
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+10% Synergy $0.21
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+8% Synergy $0.73
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+7% Synergy $16.64
Dying to Serve Dying to Serve
+6% Synergy $0.15
Feast of Sanity Feast of Sanity
+6% Synergy $0.13
Mindless Conscription Mindless Conscription
+6% Synergy $0.06
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+5% Synergy $18.69
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+5% Synergy $8.13
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+5% Synergy $1.68
Zombie Infestation Zombie Infestation
+5% Synergy $0.06
Haunted One Haunted One
+5% Synergy $6.75
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+4% Synergy $0.94
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+4% Synergy $3.60
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+3% Synergy $0.18
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+3% Synergy $2.91
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+2% Synergy $15.25
Animate Dead Animate Dead
0% Synergy $6.91
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $1.62
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-16% Synergy $8.38
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-17% Synergy $33.24

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 $0.57
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+19% Synergy $5.48
Liliana, Untouched by Death Liliana, Untouched by Death
+17% Synergy $1.68
Liliana, the Last Hope Liliana, the Last Hope
+5% Synergy $3.43

Utility Lands

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

Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+42% Synergy $9.36
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+28% Synergy $2.09
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+22% Synergy $48.60
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+17% Synergy $18.70
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+14% Synergy $17.69
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+13% Synergy $1.93
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+12% Synergy $22.49
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+9% Synergy $0.31
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+8% Synergy $0.47
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+7% Synergy $1.00
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+5% Synergy $6.60
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $36.66
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $0.83
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.23
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-11% Synergy $17.84

Mana Artifacts

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

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+17% Synergy $0.68
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+13% Synergy $3.97
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+11% Synergy $0.45
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+5% Synergy $0.80
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+5% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+4% Synergy $0.91
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $2.00
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $2.00
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.21
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-3% Synergy $2.53
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $1.25
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-10% Synergy $0.18
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $1.01
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-17% Synergy $0.41

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+33% Synergy $0.16
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+27% Synergy $0.19
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+17% Synergy $0.19
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+15% Synergy $34.30
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+14% Synergy $1.67
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+13% Synergy $0.49
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+12% Synergy $0.25
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+9% Synergy $0.28
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+8% Synergy $0.76
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+8% Synergy $0.56
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+7% Synergy $0.22
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+6% Synergy $3.14
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+5% Synergy $0.23
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+5% Synergy $0.19
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+4% Synergy $3.91
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Underground River Underground River
+3% Synergy $1.45
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+3% Synergy $0.21
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+3% Synergy $13.69
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+2% Synergy $10.73
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+2% Synergy $0.19
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+2% Synergy $4.04
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+2% Synergy $0.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.17
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+2% Synergy $1.08
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $1.00
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+1% Synergy $0.37
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+1% Synergy $13.09
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.05
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+1% Synergy $0.27
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.13
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+1% Synergy $20.23
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+1% Synergy $7.85
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.05
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
0% Synergy $14.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.13
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.05
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-1% Synergy $13.22
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-2% Synergy $15.35
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $21.07
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $14.44
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-4% Synergy $0.13
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-5% Synergy $2.61
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-6% Synergy $0.31
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.76
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $1.00
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-7% Synergy $11.40
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-9% Synergy $0.18
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-9% Synergy $11.68
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-13% Synergy $9.48

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