Varina, Lich Queen (Commander) - Control

Alternate Names:

Linda, Kandarian QueenLinda, Kandarian Queen

Nick Price
Sep 3, 2025
The Top 10 Most Played Esper Cards in Commander
What are the most popular Esper (white, blue, and black) cards in Commander? Let's take a look at the Top 10 most played.
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Echocasting Symposium
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Fix What's Broken
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Postmortem Professor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cryptbreaker
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
63%synergy
Diregraf Captain
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
61%synergy
Wayward Servant
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
57%synergy
Rooftop Storm
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
56%synergy
Corpse Knight
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
53%synergy
Gravecrawler
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
53%synergy
Undead Augur
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
51%synergy
Temmet, Naktamun's Will
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Death Baron
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Diregraf Colossus
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Bone Miser
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Necroduality
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
The Scarab God
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
36%synergy
God-Eternal Oketra
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Zombie Master
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Warren Soultrader
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Headless Rider
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Undead Warchief
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Relentless Dead
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Carrion Feeder
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Graveborn Muse
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Champion of the Perished
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Prophet of the Scarab
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Lord of the Accursed
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Binding Mummy
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Plague Belcher
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Hordewing Skaab
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Wonder
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Cemetery Reaper
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Lord of the Undead
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Ratadrabik of Urborg
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Gisa and Geralf
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Cleaver Skaab
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Midnight Reaper
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Grave Titan
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Wizened Mentor
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Murderous Rider
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Grim Servant
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Rot Hulk
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Noxious Ghoul
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Overcharged Amalgam
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Accursed Marauder
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Havengul Lich
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Zahur, Glory's Past
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Vengeful Dead
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Vizier of the Scorpion
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Liliana's Standard Bearer
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Void Rend
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Entomb
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Despark
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Lazotep Plating
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Dread Marn
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Thraben Charm
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Identity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Vanishing Verse
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Utter End
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Pact
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Reflection
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Opt
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Zombie Apocalypse
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Reanimate
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Damn
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Living Death
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Army of the Damned
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Buried Alive
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Dominance
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
From Under the Floorboards
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Winnowing
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Dread Return
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Vindicate
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Empty the Laboratory
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Necrotic Hex
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Cryptcaller Chariot
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Wand of Orcus
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Altar of Dementia
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Library of Leng
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Cursecloth Wrappings
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Grimoire of the Dead
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-18%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
On Wings of Gold
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Endless Ranks of the Dead
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Reconnaissance
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Grave Pact
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Discovery
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Animate Dead
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Anointed Procession
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Teval's Judgment
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Necromancer's Covenant
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Training Grounds
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Haunted One
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Necromancy
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Feast of Sanity
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Graf Harvest
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Dying to Serve
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Death's Majesty
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Liliana, Untouched by Death
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Unholy Grotto
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Three Tree City
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Signet
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-27%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Crowded Crypt
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion44 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Island
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Godless Shrine
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Watery Grave
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Raffine's Tower
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Underground River
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Morphic Pool
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Pools
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Silence
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Tundra
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Underground Sea
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Deserted Beach
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
3%synergy