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Glissa, the Traitor

Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Zombie Elf

First strike, deathtouch

Whenever a creature an opponent controls dies, you may return target artifact card from your graveyard to your hand.

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First strikeDeathtouch

Set: Mirrodin Besieged (MBS #96)
Rarity: Mythic
Mana value: 3
Released: 2011-02-04
Artist: Chris Rahn
EDHREC rank: #9,455
Colour identity
Finishes: Nonfoil, Foil
Served from: Local database

Commander bracket

1 +

Fits any bracket

No Game Changer, land denial, extra turns or two-card combos.

Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules

EDHREC

Salt Score 0.52

How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.

Can be your commander

Recursion

Combos 66

Glissa, the Traitor+Krark-Clan Ironworks+Transmogrifying Wand+Imotekh the Stormlord

Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature ETB for target opponentInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature LTB for target opponentInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature sacrifice triggers for target opponentInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite death triggers for target opponentInfinite storm count

108 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Grave Pact+Ashnod's Altar+Ornithopter

LockNear-infinite colorless manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggersNear-infinite storm countOpponents sacrifice all their creatures each turn

97 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Grave Pact+Krark-Clan Ironworks+Ornithopter

63 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Dictate of Erebos+Ashnod's Altar+Ornithopter

58 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Grave Pact+Krark-Clan Ironworks+Memnite

55 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Dictate of Erebos+Krark-Clan Ironworks+Ornithopter

54 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Grave Pact+Ashnod's Altar+Memnite

53 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Dictate of Erebos+Krark-Clan Ironworks+Memnite

45 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Dictate of Erebos+Ashnod's Altar+Memnite

44 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Grave Pact+Ashnod's Altar+Cathodion

36 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Grave Pact+Altar of Dementia+Ornithopter

LockNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggersNear-infinite millNear-infinite self-millNear-infinite storm countOpponents sacrifice all their creatures each turn

35 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Grave Pact+Krark-Clan Ironworks+Cathodion

31 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Grave Pact+Phyrexian Altar+Ornithopter

LockNear-infinite colored manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggersNear-infinite storm countOpponents sacrifice all their creatures each turn

29 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Krark-Clan Ironworks+Transmogrifying Wand+Ugin, the Ineffable

Infinite creature ETB for target opponentInfinite creature LTB for target opponentInfinite creature sacrifice triggers for target opponentInfinite death triggers for target opponentInfinite storm count

29 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Rendmaw, Creaking Nest+Perilous Myr+Ashnod's Altar

Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETB for all playersInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature LTB for target opponentInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite death triggers for target opponentInfinite tapped creature tokens for all players except one

26 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Dictate of Erebos+Ashnod's Altar+Cathodion

26 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Dictate of Erebos+Krark-Clan Ironworks+Cathodion

26 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Dictate of Erebos+Phyrexian Altar+Ornithopter

26 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Grave Pact+Ashnod's Altar+Myr Moonvessel

23 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Dictate of Erebos+Ashnod's Altar+Myr Moonvessel

23 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Grave Pact+Krark-Clan Ironworks+Myr Moonvessel

23 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Grave Pact+Phyrexian Altar+Memnite

22 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Dictate of Erebos+Krark-Clan Ironworks+Myr Moonvessel

20 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Dictate of Erebos+Phyrexian Altar+Memnite

19 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Butcher of Malakir+Ashnod's Altar+Ornithopter

17 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Dictate of Erebos+Altar of Dementia+Ornithopter

16 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Rendmaw, Creaking Nest+Perilous Myr+Krark-Clan Ironworks

Infinite creature ETB for all playersInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature LTB for target opponentInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite death triggers for target opponentInfinite tapped creature tokens for all players except one

15 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Dictate of Erebos+Phyrexian Altar+Myr Moonvessel

14 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Butcher of Malakir+Krark-Clan Ironworks+Ornithopter

13 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Grave Pact+Altar of Dementia+Cathodion

12 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Grave Pact+Phyrexian Altar+Myr Moonvessel

12 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Dictate of Erebos+Phyrexian Altar+Cathodion

11 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Grave Pact+Phyrexian Altar+Cathodion

11 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Butcher of Malakir+Ashnod's Altar+Memnite

11 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Dictate of Erebos+Altar of Dementia+Memnite

11 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Dictate of Erebos+Altar of Dementia+Cathodion

11 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Grave Pact+Altar of Dementia+Memnite

10 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Grave Pact+Altar of Dementia+Myr Moonvessel

9 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Dictate of Erebos+Altar of Dementia+Myr Moonvessel

9 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Butcher of Malakir+Ashnod's Altar+Myr Moonvessel

7 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Butcher of Malakir+Krark-Clan Ironworks+Memnite

7 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Executioner's Capsule+Salvaging Station+Lotus Bloom

Destroy any number of nonblack creatures opponents control during each of your turns

7 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Butcher of Malakir+Altar of Dementia+Ornithopter

6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Butcher of Malakir+Phyrexian Altar+Myr Moonvessel

6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Butcher of Malakir+Ashnod's Altar+Cathodion

5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Butcher of Malakir+Phyrexian Altar+Memnite

5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Butcher of Malakir+Krark-Clan Ironworks+Myr Moonvessel

4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Butcher of Malakir+Phyrexian Altar+Cathodion

4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Butcher of Malakir+Altar of Dementia+Memnite

3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Glissa, the Traitor+Butcher of Malakir+Krark-Clan Ironworks+Cathodion

3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Showing the 50 most played of 66.

Commander recommendations

Top synergy 50

Played far more in this commander's decks than elsewhere.

Executioner's Capsule 77 %+76.4 %
Foundry Inspector 61 %+59.5 %
Mishra's Bauble 59 %+58.5 %
Vault of Whispers 65 %+57.8 %
Nihil Spellbomb 58 %+57.5 %
Tree of Tales 64 %+56.8 %
Scrap Trawler 57 %+56.0 %
Wayfarer's Bauble 56 %+54.5 %
Imotekh the Stormlord 53 %+52.2 %
Mind Stone 55 %+50.6 %
Haywire Mite 70 %+50.4 %
Solemn Simulacrum 58 %+50.2 %
Wurmcoil Engine 49 %+47.9 %
Myr Retriever 48 %+46.2 %
Noxious Gearhulk 50 %+45.8 %
Viridian Longbow 48 %+44.4 %
Sylvok Replica 44 %+43.5 %
Ichor Wellspring 43 %+42.2 %
Krark-Clan Ironworks 43 %+41.4 %
Marionette Master 44 %+41.3 %
Chromatic Star 42 %+41.2 %
Darkmoss Bridge 50 %+40.9 %
Sarinth Steelseeker 40 %+38.7 %
Armix, Filigree Thrasher 38 %+37.8 %
Inventors' Fair 38 %+37.6 %
Tithing Blade 37 %+36.2 %
Soul-Guide Lantern 37 %+36.0 %
Darksteel Citadel 38 %+33.3 %
Cranial Plating 34 %+32.7 %
Urza's Bauble 32 %+31.9 %
Shimmer Myr 32 %+31.5 %
Necron Deathmark 32 %+30.7 %
Lokhust Heavy Destroyer 31 %+30.5 %
Psychomancer 29 %+28.5 %
Buried Ruin 30 %+28.4 %
Dross Skullbomb 29 %+28.3 %
Expedition Map 30 %+28.2 %
Jhoira's Familiar 29 %+28.1 %
Disciple of the Vault 31 %+28.0 %
Phyrexia's Core 28 %+27.7 %
Marionette Apprentice 35 %+27.7 %
Nevinyrral's Disk 28 %+26.9 %
Chromatic Sphere 27 %+26.6 %
Mystic Forge 26 %+26.1 %
Cloud Key 27 %+26.0 %
Soul Shatter 28 %+25.5 %
Biotransference 26 %+25.0 %
Braids, Arisen Nightmare 36 %+24.2 %
Phyrexian Scriptures 25 %+24.1 %
Arcbound Ravager 24 %+23.6 %

Most included 50

Highest share of decks running them, distinctive or not.

Swamp 97 %-0.7 %
Forest 97 %-1.2 %
Command Tower 82 %-3.8 %
Sol Ring 80 %+0.8 %
Executioner's Capsule 77 %+76.4 %
Haywire Mite 70 %+50.4 %
Vault of Whispers 65 %+57.8 %
Tree of Tales 64 %+56.8 %
Foundry Inspector 61 %+59.5 %
Woodland Cemetery 60 %-4.4 %
Arcane Signet 60 %-1.9 %
Mishra's Bauble 59 %+58.5 %
Solemn Simulacrum 58 %+50.2 %
Nihil Spellbomb 58 %+57.5 %
Llanowar Wastes 58 %+4.1 %
Scrap Trawler 57 %+56.0 %
Overgrown Tomb 57 %+8.3 %
Wayfarer's Bauble 56 %+54.5 %
Mind Stone 55 %+50.6 %
Imotekh the Stormlord 53 %+52.2 %
Noxious Gearhulk 50 %+45.8 %
Darkmoss Bridge 50 %+40.9 %
Wurmcoil Engine 49 %+47.9 %
Viridian Longbow 48 %+44.4 %
Myr Retriever 48 %+46.2 %
Assassin's Trophy 48 %-0.3 %
Sylvok Replica 44 %+43.5 %
Marionette Master 44 %+41.3 %
Ichor Wellspring 43 %+42.2 %
Krark-Clan Ironworks 43 %+41.4 %
Twilight Mire 42 %+0.8 %
Chromatic Star 42 %+41.2 %
Tainted Wood 41 %-3.1 %
Undergrowth Stadium 40 %+1.2 %
Sarinth Steelseeker 40 %+38.7 %
Golgari Signet 39 %+14.8 %
Talisman of Resilience 39 %+14.9 %
Inventors' Fair 38 %+37.6 %
Armix, Filigree Thrasher 38 %+37.8 %
Bojuka Bog 38 %-4.0 %
Beast Within 38 %+4.5 %
Darksteel Citadel 38 %+33.3 %
Tithing Blade 37 %+36.2 %
Soul-Guide Lantern 37 %+36.0 %
Verdant Catacombs 36 %+7.2 %
Braids, Arisen Nightmare 36 %+24.2 %
Marionette Apprentice 35 %+27.7 %
Cranial Plating 34 %+32.7 %
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth 33 %+10.2 %
Golgari Rot Farm 32 %-5.1 %

Format legality

Standard Not legal

Pioneer Not legal

Modern Legal

Legacy Legal

Vintage Legal

Pauper Not legal

Commander Legal

Oathbreaker Legal

Duel Commander Legal

Brawl Not legal

Standard Brawl Not legal

Historic Not legal

Timeless Not legal

Alchemy Not legal

Penny Legal

Premodern Not legal

PreDH Legal

Pauper EDH Not legal

Old School Not legal

Future Not legal

Gladiator Not legal

All printings Scryfall ↗Gatherer ↗Edhrec ↗

Rulings

2011-06-01
If an artifact you own and a creature an opponent controls go to the graveyard at the same time, you may choose that artifact card as the target of Glissa, the Traitor’s ability (even if they’re the same card: an artifact creature you own that an opponent controlled).