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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.

High Synergy Cards

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

Megrim Megrim
+95% Synergy $1.89
The Raven Man The Raven Man
+95% Synergy $0.44
Liliana's Caress Liliana's Caress
+94% Synergy $11.53
Raiders' Wake Raiders' Wake
+82% Synergy $0.56
Waste Not Waste Not
+82% Synergy $7.76
Geth's Grimoire Geth's Grimoire
+79% Synergy $8.42
Cao Cao, Lord of Wei Cao Cao, Lord of Wei
+78% Synergy $46.47
Hypnotic Specter Hypnotic Specter
+76% Synergy $1.49
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+76% Synergy $1.01
Virus Beetle Virus Beetle
+72% Synergy $0.18

Top Cards

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

Scythe Specter Scythe Specter
+71% Synergy $0.50
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+68% Synergy $0.97
Tourach, Dread Cantor Tourach, Dread Cantor
+67% Synergy $1.17
Fell Specter Fell Specter
+67% Synergy $0.51
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
+66% Synergy $0.60
Banshee of the Dread Choir Banshee of the Dread Choir
+64% Synergy $1.59
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+59% Synergy $0.37
Burglar Rat Burglar Rat
+53% Synergy $0.16
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+24% Synergy $16.99
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+5% Synergy $6.80

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
+56% Synergy $18.16
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+28% Synergy $64.98
Braids, Cabal Minion Braids, Cabal Minion
+4% Synergy $1.03
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $68.04
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+1% Synergy $47.70
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
0% Synergy $152.27
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-2% Synergy $24.40
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $122.46
Necropotence Necropotence
-8% Synergy $24.13
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-21% Synergy $17.61

Creatures

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

Cunning Lethemancer Cunning Lethemancer
+61% Synergy $6.52
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal Temple of the Dead Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
+57% Synergy $8.44
Rotting Rats Rotting Rats
+54% Synergy $1.36
Necrogoyf Necrogoyf
+53% Synergy $0.30
Nezumi Informant Nezumi Informant
+50% Synergy $0.29
Elderfang Disciple Elderfang Disciple
+50% Synergy $0.17
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+48% Synergy $21.69
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+44% Synergy $0.35
Dreamstealer Dreamstealer
+42% Synergy $0.28
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+40% Synergy $0.94
Tinybones, Trinket Thief Tinybones, Trinket Thief
+39% Synergy $21.67
Hostile Investigator Hostile Investigator
+35% Synergy $0.43
Asylum Visitor Asylum Visitor
+34% Synergy $0.13
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+17% Synergy $4.36
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+14% Synergy $94.97
Wall of Shadows Wall of Shadows
+14% Synergy $0.13
Eater of the Dead Eater of the Dead
+14% Synergy $0.90
Guul Draz Specter Guul Draz Specter
+14% Synergy $0.22
Wei Night Raiders Wei Night Raiders
+14% Synergy $30.77
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+13% Synergy $3.53
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+13% Synergy $4.88
Rottenmouth Viper Rottenmouth Viper
+12% Synergy $5.56
The Haunt of Hightower The Haunt of Hightower
+12% Synergy $3.45
Viseling Viseling
+7% Synergy $0.42
Sly Requisitioner Sly Requisitioner
+7% Synergy $0.11
Deadeye Tracker Deadeye Tracker
+7% Synergy $0.29
Flow of Maggots Flow of Maggots
+7% Synergy $0.68
Distended Mindbender Distended Mindbender
+7% Synergy $0.22
Rackling Rackling
+7% Synergy $0.25
Silent Specter Silent Specter
+7% Synergy $0.51
Mardu Skullhunter Mardu Skullhunter
+7% Synergy $0.02
Walking Dead Walking Dead
+7% Synergy $1.13
Headless Horseman Headless Horseman
+7% Synergy $1.46
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+7% Synergy $17.50
Magus of the Abyss Magus of the Abyss
+7% Synergy $0.22
Augur of Skulls Augur of Skulls
+7% Synergy $0.18
Hollow Specter Hollow Specter
+7% Synergy $0.39
Nezumi Shortfang Nezumi Shortfang
+6% Synergy $2.41
Refurbished Familiar Refurbished Familiar
+5% Synergy $0.29
Grief Grief
+5% Synergy $3.56
Trazyn the Infinite Trazyn the Infinite
+5% Synergy $0.89
Filth Filth
+5% Synergy $8.54
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+3% Synergy $5.85
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+3% Synergy $20.07
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+3% Synergy $5.24
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+2% Synergy $3.43
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+2% Synergy $5.28
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-3% Synergy $4.55
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-6% Synergy $0.57
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
-7% Synergy $0.35

Instants

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

Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+32% Synergy $14.23
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+27% Synergy $0.59
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+18% Synergy $0.30
Village Rites Village Rites
+17% Synergy $0.82
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+14% Synergy $0.28
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+7% Synergy $6.52
Word of Command Word of Command
+7% Synergy
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+6% Synergy $37.49
Cast Down Cast Down
+6% Synergy $0.40
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+4% Synergy $13.65
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+4% Synergy $0.95
Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
+1% Synergy $0.38
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-2% Synergy $17.70
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-3% Synergy $26.08
Dismember Dismember
-3% Synergy $5.35
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-5% Synergy $4.23
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-6% Synergy $3.32
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-7% Synergy $1.58
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-12% Synergy $3.22
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-13% Synergy $0.34
Defile Defile
-28% Synergy $1.30

Sorceries

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

Mind Twist Mind Twist
+63% Synergy $1.40
Hymn to Tourach Hymn to Tourach
+62% Synergy $0.49
Awaken the Erstwhile Awaken the Erstwhile
+55% Synergy $0.36
Death Cloud Death Cloud
+55% Synergy $2.68
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+53% Synergy $3.34
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+49% Synergy $32.22
Smallpox Smallpox
+38% Synergy $0.36
Vicious Rumors Vicious Rumors
+37% Synergy $0.31
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+37% Synergy $0.23
Damnation Damnation
+30% Synergy $20.74
Bad Deal Bad Deal
+28% Synergy $0.24
Delirium Skeins Delirium Skeins
+18% Synergy $0.29
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+14% Synergy $0.38
Return to Battle Return to Battle
+14% Synergy $3.96
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+13% Synergy $3.59
Unnerve Unnerve
+13% Synergy $0.27
Pelakka Predation Pelakka Caverns Pelakka Predation
+13% Synergy $0.18
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+11% Synergy $1.76
Thoughtseize Thoughtseize
+10% Synergy $6.12
Cloudkill Cloudkill
+7% Synergy $0.11
Jovial Evil Jovial Evil
+7% Synergy $25.84
Skull Raid Skull Raid
+7% Synergy $0.07
Deception Deception
+7% Synergy $2.21
Heartless Pillage Heartless Pillage
+6% Synergy $0.07
Tasigur's Cruelty Tasigur's Cruelty
+6% Synergy $0.08
Zof Consumption Zof Bloodbog Zof Consumption
+6% Synergy $0.21
Disentomb Disentomb
+6% Synergy $0.44
Emergency Weld Emergency Weld
+6% Synergy $0.09
Fraying Omnipotence Fraying Omnipotence
+5% Synergy $0.74
Pox Pox
+5% Synergy $5.48
Pilfer Pilfer
+5% Synergy $0.18
Arterial Flow Arterial Flow
+5% Synergy $0.37
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+4% Synergy $2.62
Fell Fell
+4% Synergy $0.37
Mire in Misery Mire in Misery
+4% Synergy $0.66
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $26.21
Rankle's Prank Rankle's Prank
+3% Synergy $0.42
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+3% Synergy $11.86
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+3% Synergy $9.10
Duress Duress
+1% Synergy $0.13
Innocent Blood Innocent Blood
+1% Synergy $0.35
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+1% Synergy $8.42
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
0% Synergy $25.35
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-6% Synergy $4.84
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-8% Synergy $4.69
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-8% Synergy $3.53
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-10% Synergy $0.44
Mutilate Mutilate
-10% Synergy $1.86
Victimize Victimize
-20% Synergy $1.20
Reanimate Reanimate
-33% Synergy $9.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+28% Synergy $0.17
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+21% Synergy $7.31
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+14% Synergy $13.64
Jalum Tome Jalum Tome
+14% Synergy $0.08
The Rack The Rack
+14% Synergy $3.26
Black Vise Black Vise
+14% Synergy $4.62
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+13% Synergy $39.15
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+13% Synergy $1.55
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+12% Synergy $0.38
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+11% Synergy $24.44
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+10% Synergy $0.73
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+9% Synergy $3.57
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+8% Synergy $3.75
Helm of Obedience Helm of Obedience
+7% Synergy $27.76
Sorcerer's Wand Sorcerer's Wand
+7% Synergy $0.16
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+7% Synergy $4.42
Paupers' Cage Paupers' Cage
+7% Synergy $1.28
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+7% Synergy $10.82
Misers' Cage Misers' Cage
+7% Synergy $2.13
Salvaging Station Salvaging Station
+7% Synergy $1.87
Heavy Arbalest Heavy Arbalest
+7% Synergy $0.21
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+7% Synergy $3.16
Skullcage Skullcage
+7% Synergy $0.35
Hot Soup Hot Soup
+7% Synergy $0.40
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+7% Synergy $0.46
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+7% Synergy $5.69
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+7% Synergy $2.26
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+7% Synergy $1.03
Livewire Lash Livewire Lash
+7% Synergy $0.19
Thought Prison Thought Prison
+7% Synergy $0.22
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+6% Synergy $2.40
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.49
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+6% Synergy $21.60
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+6% Synergy $3.04
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+6% Synergy $5.74
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+6% Synergy $3.66
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+6% Synergy $11.50
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+5% Synergy $1.74
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+5% Synergy $1.95
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+5% Synergy $3.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.85
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $3.69
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
0% Synergy $4.41
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
0% Synergy $1.87
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-1% Synergy $44.59
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-2% Synergy $24.42
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-5% Synergy $10.22
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-6% Synergy $54.75
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-8% Synergy $5.71
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-14% Synergy $5.97

Enchantments

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

Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
+65% Synergy $0.35
Quest for the Nihil Stone Quest for the Nihil Stone
+55% Synergy $1.65
Bottomless Pit Bottomless Pit
+45% Synergy $6.27
Bandit's Talent Bandit's Talent
+41% Synergy $0.36
Braids's Frightful Return Braids's Frightful Return
+35% Synergy $0.23
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+33% Synergy $17.13
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+31% Synergy $0.42
The Long Reach of Night Animus of Night's Reach The Long Reach of Night
+21% Synergy $0.24
Feast of Sanity Feast of Sanity
+21% Synergy $0.29
Demonic Vigor Demonic Vigor
+14% Synergy $0.18
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+13% Synergy $0.25
Leyline of the Void Leyline of the Void
+12% Synergy $0.57
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+11% Synergy $13.37
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+9% Synergy $1.97
Greed Greed
+8% Synergy $0.36
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+8% Synergy $0.17
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+8% Synergy $2.18
Scavenger's Talent Scavenger's Talent
+7% Synergy $0.71
Feast on the Fallen Feast on the Fallen
+7% Synergy $0.25
Curse of Fool's Wisdom Curse of Fool's Wisdom
+7% Synergy $4.11
Artifact Possession Artifact Possession
+7% Synergy $1.10
Spirit Shackle Spirit Shackle
+7% Synergy $0.47
Mind Whip Mind Whip
+7% Synergy $0.43
Haunting Wind Haunting Wind
+7% Synergy $16.65
Larceny Larceny
+7% Synergy $0.30
The Cruelty of Gix The Cruelty of Gix
+6% Synergy $1.17
Koskun Falls Koskun Falls
+6% Synergy $15.44
Gate to Phyrexia Gate to Phyrexia
+6% Synergy $51.19
Leshrac's Sigil Leshrac's Sigil
+6% Synergy $0.35
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+4% Synergy $0.39
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+3% Synergy $5.03
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+3% Synergy $0.34
Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+3% Synergy $0.34
Necrogen Mists Necrogen Mists
+3% Synergy $11.90
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+2% Synergy $7.40
Necromancy Necromancy
+1% Synergy $16.30
Oppression Oppression
0% Synergy $4.04
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-3% Synergy $25.91
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $3.92
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-3% Synergy $2.02
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-6% Synergy $32.91
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-6% Synergy $33.38
Black Market Black Market
-7% Synergy $5.00
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-11% Synergy $3.79

Planeswalkers

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

Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
+56% Synergy $0.27
Liliana of the Veil Liliana of the Veil
+28% Synergy $6.42
Liliana, Waker of the Dead Liliana, Waker of the Dead
+17% Synergy $2.36
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+3% Synergy $0.40
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-7% Synergy $11.12

Utility Lands

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

Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+68% Synergy $1.09
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+53% Synergy $0.53
War Room War Room
+48% Synergy $2.31
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+45% Synergy $29.65
Avishkar Raceway Avishkar Raceway
+42% Synergy $0.10
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+30% Synergy $13.24
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+27% Synergy $58.63
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+26% Synergy $4.00
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+24% Synergy $0.30
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+20% Synergy $51.56
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+18% Synergy $0.42
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+13% Synergy $3.26
Desert of the Glorified Desert of the Glorified
+12% Synergy $0.22
Island of Wak-Wak Island of Wak-Wak
+7% Synergy $235.12
Blasted Landscape Blasted Landscape
+7% Synergy $1.42
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $1.11
Ifnir Deadlands Ifnir Deadlands
+6% Synergy $0.26
Hidden Necropolis Hidden Necropolis
+6% Synergy $0.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $2.51
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+5% Synergy $0.31
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+5% Synergy $14.14
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.95
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+3% Synergy $1.14
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+3% Synergy $0.15
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+3% Synergy $0.37
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.36
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+2% Synergy $0.43
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+1% Synergy $4.01
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $11.19
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $5.85
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
-2% Synergy $0.71
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-3% Synergy $0.75
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-4% Synergy $23.58

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+60% Synergy $3.87
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+51% Synergy $5.58
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+42% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+41% Synergy $0.34
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+40% Synergy $3.50
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+20% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $2.90
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+9% Synergy $10.73
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.18
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+2% Synergy $0.36
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $36.86
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.65

Lands

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

Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+49% Synergy $0.30
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+15% Synergy $0.64
Pelakka Predation Pelakka Caverns Pelakka Predation
+13% Synergy $0.18
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+7% Synergy $0.34
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+7% Synergy $0.37
Rocky Tar Pit Rocky Tar Pit
+7% Synergy $0.27
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+7% Synergy $0.28
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+6% Synergy $0.22
Zof Consumption Zof Bloodbog Zof Consumption
+6% Synergy $0.21
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+5% Synergy $39.10
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $1.00
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.26
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+4% Synergy $28.90
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $28.81
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+4% Synergy $18.44
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.23
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+3% Synergy $16.20
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.30
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
0% Synergy $25.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.27
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-12% Synergy $3.22
Swamp Swamp
-17% Synergy $0.11

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