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Zhang Liao, Hero of Hefei
Price tag $60.99

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3857 Current Rank
#3358 Last Week
#4321 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zhang Liao, Hero of Hefei decks.

Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
+65% Synergy $0.45

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Zhang Liao, Hero of Hefei's abilities and overall game plan.

Megrim Megrim
+95% Synergy $1.65
The Raven Man The Raven Man
+94% Synergy $0.40
Liliana's Caress Liliana's Caress
+94% Synergy $12.20
Raiders' Wake Raiders' Wake
+83% Synergy $0.55
Waste Not Waste Not
+83% Synergy $7.39
Cao Cao, Lord of Wei Cao Cao, Lord of Wei
+80% Synergy $42.73
Geth's Grimoire Geth's Grimoire
+79% Synergy $10.31
Hypnotic Specter Hypnotic Specter
+77% Synergy $1.45
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+76% Synergy $1.39
Virus Beetle Virus Beetle
+73% Synergy $0.23

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zhang Liao, Hero of Hefei decks.

Scythe Specter Scythe Specter
+73% Synergy $0.52
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+69% Synergy $0.90
Tourach, Dread Cantor Tourach, Dread Cantor
+69% Synergy $1.29
Fell Specter Fell Specter
+69% Synergy $0.59
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
+66% Synergy $1.00
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+61% Synergy $0.39
Burglar Rat Burglar Rat
+56% Synergy $0.22
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+47% Synergy $0.42
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+25% Synergy $16.84
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+7% Synergy $4.43

Game Changers

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

Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+59% Synergy $17.78
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+32% Synergy $63.69
Braids, Cabal Minion Braids, Cabal Minion
+4% Synergy $0.82
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
0% Synergy $43.57
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
0% Synergy $146.21
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $61.51
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-3% Synergy $24.12
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $111.70
Necropotence Necropotence
-8% Synergy $22.51
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-22% Synergy $16.20

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Zhang Liao, Hero of Hefei's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Banshee of the Dread Choir Banshee of the Dread Choir
+66% Synergy $1.57
Cunning Lethemancer Cunning Lethemancer
+63% Synergy $6.76
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal Temple of the Dead Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
+60% Synergy $7.17
Rotting Rats Rotting Rats
+56% Synergy $1.34
Necrogoyf Necrogoyf
+55% Synergy $0.29
Elderfang Disciple Elderfang Disciple
+53% Synergy $0.18
Nezumi Informant Nezumi Informant
+53% Synergy $0.26
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+51% Synergy $20.87
Dreamstealer Dreamstealer
+46% Synergy $0.26
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+44% Synergy $0.93
Asylum Visitor Asylum Visitor
+38% Synergy $0.12
Tinybones, Trinket Thief Tinybones, Trinket Thief
+36% Synergy $19.71
Hostile Investigator Hostile Investigator
+35% Synergy $0.39
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+22% Synergy $3.83
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+15% Synergy $2.64
Wall of Shadows Wall of Shadows
+13% Synergy $0.11
Eater of the Dead Eater of the Dead
+13% Synergy $0.86
Guul Draz Specter Guul Draz Specter
+13% Synergy $0.22
Wei Night Raiders Wei Night Raiders
+13% Synergy $27.77
Zhang He, Wei General Zhang He, Wei General
+13% Synergy $84.32
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+12% Synergy $91.08
Rottenmouth Viper Rottenmouth Viper
+12% Synergy $6.81
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+11% Synergy $5.15
The Haunt of Hightower The Haunt of Hightower
+11% Synergy $2.94
Flow of Maggots Flow of Maggots
+7% Synergy $0.69
Distended Mindbender Distended Mindbender
+7% Synergy $0.20
Uncle Istvan Uncle Istvan
+7% Synergy $0.48
Headless Horseman Headless Horseman
+7% Synergy $1.39
Silent Specter Silent Specter
+7% Synergy $0.49
Walking Dead Walking Dead
+7% Synergy $1.11
Deadeye Tracker Deadeye Tracker
+7% Synergy $0.32
Mardu Skullhunter Mardu Skullhunter
+7% Synergy $0.05
Viseling Viseling
+6% Synergy $0.41
Sly Requisitioner Sly Requisitioner
+6% Synergy $0.13
Urgoros, the Empty One Urgoros, the Empty One
+6% Synergy $0.15
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+6% Synergy $15.31
Magus of the Abyss Magus of the Abyss
+6% Synergy $0.22
Earsplitting Rats Earsplitting Rats
+6% Synergy $0.14
Augur of Skulls Augur of Skulls
+6% Synergy $0.17
Refurbished Familiar Refurbished Familiar
+5% Synergy $0.23
Trazyn the Infinite Trazyn the Infinite
+5% Synergy $0.82
Grief Grief
+4% Synergy $3.26
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+3% Synergy $5.27
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+3% Synergy $0.38
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+2% Synergy $20.62
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+2% Synergy $6.52
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+1% Synergy $2.95
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
0% Synergy $0.57
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-4% Synergy $2.10
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
-7% Synergy $0.33

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zhang Liao, Hero of Hefei safe.

Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+35% Synergy $10.86
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+23% Synergy $0.56
Village Rites Village Rites
+22% Synergy $0.58
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+21% Synergy $0.31
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+13% Synergy $0.24
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+6% Synergy $37.55
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+6% Synergy $7.53
Word of Command Word of Command
+6% Synergy
Cast Down Cast Down
+5% Synergy $0.31
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+4% Synergy $6.26
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+4% Synergy $0.86
Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
+1% Synergy $0.35
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-2% Synergy $14.34
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $24.44
Dismember Dismember
-4% Synergy $5.27
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-5% Synergy $3.70
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-7% Synergy $4.10
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-8% Synergy $1.86
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-12% Synergy $4.85
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-14% Synergy $0.30
Defile Defile
-30% Synergy $1.26

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zhang Liao, Hero of Hefei's game plan and control the board.

Mind Twist Mind Twist
+66% Synergy $1.29
Hymn to Tourach Hymn to Tourach
+64% Synergy $0.52
Awaken the Erstwhile Awaken the Erstwhile
+57% Synergy $0.39
Death Cloud Death Cloud
+57% Synergy $2.51
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+55% Synergy $4.20
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+51% Synergy $26.46
Smallpox Smallpox
+42% Synergy $0.42
Vicious Rumors Vicious Rumors
+41% Synergy $0.32
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+41% Synergy $0.32
Damnation Damnation
+33% Synergy $19.60
Bad Deal Bad Deal
+26% Synergy $0.18
Delirium Skeins Delirium Skeins
+23% Synergy $0.23
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+16% Synergy $0.28
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+13% Synergy $5.41
Return to Battle Return to Battle
+13% Synergy $4.11
Unnerve Unnerve
+12% Synergy $0.29
Pelakka Predation Pelakka Caverns Pelakka Predation
+12% Synergy $0.20
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+10% Synergy $1.93
Thoughtseize Thoughtseize
+8% Synergy $6.73
Jovial Evil Jovial Evil
+7% Synergy $24.17
Deception Deception
+7% Synergy $2.11
Cloudkill Cloudkill
+6% Synergy $0.08
Skull Raid Skull Raid
+6% Synergy $0.05
Heartless Pillage Heartless Pillage
+6% Synergy $0.03
Disentomb Disentomb
+6% Synergy $0.49
Zof Consumption Zof Bloodbog Zof Consumption
+6% Synergy $0.16
Emergency Weld Emergency Weld
+6% Synergy $0.10
Tasigur's Cruelty Tasigur's Cruelty
+6% Synergy $0.09
Fraying Omnipotence Fraying Omnipotence
+5% Synergy $0.63
Fell Fell
+4% Synergy $0.36
Pox Pox
+4% Synergy $5.77
Arterial Flow Arterial Flow
+4% Synergy $0.43
Pilfer Pilfer
+4% Synergy $0.14
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+3% Synergy $2.42
Rankle's Prank Rankle's Prank
+3% Synergy $0.39
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+3% Synergy $10.17
Mire in Misery Mire in Misery
+3% Synergy $0.76
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $26.18
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+2% Synergy $7.15
Innocent Blood Innocent Blood
+1% Synergy $0.38
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+1% Synergy $7.26
Duress Duress
0% Synergy $0.13
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-1% Synergy $20.74
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $7.91
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-6% Synergy $5.64
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-9% Synergy $3.76
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-11% Synergy $0.35
Mutilate Mutilate
-11% Synergy $1.86
Victimize Victimize
-20% Synergy $0.53
Reanimate Reanimate
-33% Synergy $8.54

Utility Artifacts

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

Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+32% Synergy $0.13
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+21% Synergy $10.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.61
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+13% Synergy $14.47
Jalum Tome Jalum Tome
+13% Synergy $0.07
The Rack The Rack
+13% Synergy $3.23
Black Vise Black Vise
+13% Synergy $4.38
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+12% Synergy $40.13
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+12% Synergy $1.42
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+11% Synergy $19.72
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+11% Synergy $0.42
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+9% Synergy $0.81
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+7% Synergy $3.35
Sorcerer's Wand Sorcerer's Wand
+7% Synergy $0.10
Salvaging Station Salvaging Station
+7% Synergy $1.87
Paupers' Cage Paupers' Cage
+7% Synergy $1.16
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+7% Synergy $4.41
Misers' Cage Misers' Cage
+7% Synergy $2.12
Heavy Arbalest Heavy Arbalest
+7% Synergy $0.15
Skullcage Skullcage
+7% Synergy $0.35
Livewire Lash Livewire Lash
+7% Synergy $0.16
Thought Prison Thought Prison
+7% Synergy $0.22
Helm of Obedience Helm of Obedience
+6% Synergy $27.39
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+6% Synergy $2.07
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+6% Synergy $5.90
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.38
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+6% Synergy $1.07
Hot Soup Hot Soup
+6% Synergy $0.39
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+6% Synergy $4.76
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+6% Synergy $10.70
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+6% Synergy $0.39
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+6% Synergy $14.54
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+6% Synergy $2.14
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+5% Synergy $1.08
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+5% Synergy $21.95
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+5% Synergy $3.89
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+5% Synergy $2.60
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+5% Synergy $10.71
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+4% Synergy $3.14
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+4% Synergy $2.32
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $3.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $2.00
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
0% Synergy $3.89
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
0% Synergy $2.31
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-2% Synergy $39.43
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-3% Synergy $20.36
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-7% Synergy $49.19
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-8% Synergy $10.94
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-8% Synergy $5.10
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-15% Synergy $13.50

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zhang Liao, Hero of Hefei's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Quest for the Nihil Stone Quest for the Nihil Stone
+57% Synergy $1.43
Bottomless Pit Bottomless Pit
+48% Synergy $9.89
Bandit's Talent Bandit's Talent
+41% Synergy $0.36
Braids's Frightful Return Braids's Frightful Return
+39% Synergy $0.19
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+36% Synergy $16.34
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+31% Synergy $0.43
The Long Reach of Night Animus of Night's Reach The Long Reach of Night
+19% Synergy $0.22
Feast of Sanity Feast of Sanity
+19% Synergy $0.24
Demonic Vigor Demonic Vigor
+13% Synergy $0.23
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+12% Synergy $0.18
Leyline of the Void Leyline of the Void
+12% Synergy $0.64
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+10% Synergy $11.26
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+8% Synergy $1.63
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+7% Synergy $2.57
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+7% Synergy $0.17
Scavenger's Talent Scavenger's Talent
+7% Synergy $0.60
Spirit Shackle Spirit Shackle
+7% Synergy $0.50
Mind Whip Mind Whip
+7% Synergy $0.43
Artifact Possession Artifact Possession
+7% Synergy $0.81
Haunting Wind Haunting Wind
+7% Synergy $15.50
Greed Greed
+6% Synergy $0.33
Feast on the Fallen Feast on the Fallen
+6% Synergy $0.23
Curse of Fool's Wisdom Curse of Fool's Wisdom
+6% Synergy $3.95
Leshrac's Sigil Leshrac's Sigil
+6% Synergy $0.38
Koskun Falls Koskun Falls
+6% Synergy $14.07
Gate to Phyrexia Gate to Phyrexia
+6% Synergy $51.46
Larceny Larceny
+6% Synergy $0.31
The Cruelty of Gix The Cruelty of Gix
+5% Synergy $1.29
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+4% Synergy $0.64
Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+3% Synergy $0.44
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+3% Synergy $0.30
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+3% Synergy $5.06
Necrogen Mists Necrogen Mists
+2% Synergy $11.57
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+1% Synergy $7.87
Necromancy Necromancy
+1% Synergy $13.51
Oppression Oppression
-1% Synergy $4.16
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-3% Synergy $1.91
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-4% Synergy $24.49
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $8.62
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-6% Synergy $32.15
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-7% Synergy $26.40
Black Market Black Market
-8% Synergy $4.17
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-13% Synergy $4.29

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Zhang Liao, Hero of Hefei to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
+57% Synergy $0.31
Liliana of the Veil Liliana of the Veil
+26% Synergy $4.48
Liliana, Waker of the Dead Liliana, Waker of the Dead
+16% Synergy $2.22
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+3% Synergy $0.44
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-7% Synergy $9.71

Utility Lands

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

Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+69% Synergy $0.71
War Room War Room
+50% Synergy $8.92
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+46% Synergy $1.07
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+45% Synergy $31.12
Avishkar Raceway Avishkar Raceway
+42% Synergy $0.23
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+32% Synergy $12.29
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+28% Synergy $3.80
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+22% Synergy $52.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+21% Synergy $1.16
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+17% Synergy $44.23
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+17% Synergy $0.36
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+12% Synergy $3.00
Desert of the Glorified Desert of the Glorified
+11% Synergy $0.16
Island of Wak-Wak Island of Wak-Wak
+7% Synergy $235.12
Blasted Landscape Blasted Landscape
+6% Synergy $1.47
Ifnir Deadlands Ifnir Deadlands
+6% Synergy $0.23
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.28
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+5% Synergy $13.92
Hidden Necropolis Hidden Necropolis
+5% Synergy $0.16
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.89
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $3.70
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+3% Synergy $0.31
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+3% Synergy $0.17
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+2% Synergy $1.23
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+2% Synergy $0.77
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.35
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+1% Synergy $0.48
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
0% Synergy $4.23
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $10.56
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
-2% Synergy $1.14
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-2% Synergy $5.36
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-5% Synergy $23.46
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-5% Synergy $0.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+68% Synergy $3.61
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+53% Synergy $5.06
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+45% Synergy $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+44% Synergy $0.33
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+37% Synergy $3.88
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+24% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.26
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+8% Synergy $9.72
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $2.53
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.26
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+1% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.44
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $34.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.08

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zhang Liao, Hero of Hefei decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+49% Synergy $0.25
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+13% Synergy $0.58
Pelakka Predation Pelakka Caverns Pelakka Predation
+12% Synergy $0.20
Rocky Tar Pit Rocky Tar Pit
+7% Synergy $0.27
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+6% Synergy $0.10
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+6% Synergy $0.30
Zof Consumption Zof Bloodbog Zof Consumption
+6% Synergy $0.16
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+6% Synergy $0.28
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+6% Synergy $0.32
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $2.43
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $35.68
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.29
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+3% Synergy $28.68
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $26.47
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $18.85
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+3% Synergy $16.79
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.22
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.26
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-1% Synergy $20.74
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.30
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-12% Synergy $4.85
Swamp Swamp
-15% Synergy $0.24

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