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Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
Price tag $0.99

Legendary CreatureHuman Warlock

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Gruul

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#693 Current Rank
#707 Last Week
#510 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Agatha of the Vile Cauldron.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Agatha of the Vile Cauldron decks.

Spry and Mighty Spry and Mighty
+1% Synergy $0.24
The Ooze The Ooze
+1% Synergy
Soul Immolation Soul Immolation
0% Synergy $3.61
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
0% Synergy $19.64
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-3% Synergy $15.88

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Agatha of the Vile Cauldron's abilities and overall game plan.

Bhaal's Invoker Bhaal's Invoker
+86% Synergy $0.06
Magus of the Candelabra Magus of the Candelabra
+84% Synergy $0.64
Soulbright Flamekin Soulbright Flamekin
+83% Synergy $0.21
Svella, Ice Shaper Svella, Ice Shaper
+83% Synergy $0.10
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+76% Synergy $0.19
Wildheart Invoker Wildheart Invoker
+74% Synergy $0.13
Valakut Invoker Valakut Invoker
+73% Synergy $0.05
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+71% Synergy $0.90
Leafkin Avenger Leafkin Avenger
+70% Synergy $0.29
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+70% Synergy $0.76

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Agatha of the Vile Cauldron decks.

Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+61% Synergy $29.43
Redshift, Rocketeer Chief Redshift, Rocketeer Chief
+60% Synergy $0.16
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+59% Synergy $1.08
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+57% Synergy $0.81
Flamewave Invoker Flamewave Invoker
+57% Synergy $0.16
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+56% Synergy $4.92
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+55% Synergy $0.11
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+31% Synergy $2.93
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+25% Synergy $0.85
Cultivate Cultivate
+9% Synergy $0.39

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+31% Synergy $7.55
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
0% Synergy $20.02
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-2% Synergy $45.20
Gamble Gamble
-2% Synergy $10.30

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Agatha of the Vile Cauldron's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Frontier Guide Frontier Guide
+56% Synergy $0.20
Hydra Broodmaster Hydra Broodmaster
+54% Synergy $0.24
Drillworks Mole Drillworks Mole
+54% Synergy $0.07
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+51% Synergy $0.21
Elder of Laurels Elder of Laurels
+51% Synergy $0.23
Silvanus's Invoker Silvanus's Invoker
+49% Synergy $0.05
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+48% Synergy $0.18
Vorinclex The Grand Evolution Vorinclex
+46% Synergy $5.68
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+40% Synergy $7.90
Radha, Heart of Keld Radha, Heart of Keld
+40% Synergy $0.53
Shaman of Forgotten Ways Shaman of Forgotten Ways
+39% Synergy $5.49
Towashi Guide-Bot Towashi Guide-Bot
+39% Synergy $0.11
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+38% Synergy $9.50
Duskwatch Recruiter Krallenhorde Howler Duskwatch Recruiter
+37% Synergy $0.19
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+37% Synergy $8.66
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+34% Synergy $44.08
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+33% Synergy $32.83
Hound Tamer Untamed Pup Hound Tamer
+30% Synergy $0.18
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+30% Synergy $0.19
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+27% Synergy $2.76
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+27% Synergy $5.25
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+26% Synergy $0.97
Tyvar, the Pummeler Tyvar, the Pummeler
+25% Synergy $4.84
Gorilla Shaman Gorilla Shaman
+24% Synergy $0.21
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+24% Synergy $6.74
Beastrider Vanguard Beastrider Vanguard
+24% Synergy $0.04
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+23% Synergy $7.39
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+23% Synergy $2.09
Biophagus Biophagus
+23% Synergy $15.55
Lavafume Invoker Lavafume Invoker
+22% Synergy $0.12
Polukranos, World Eater Polukranos, World Eater
+21% Synergy $0.88
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+20% Synergy $0.21
Steelbane Hydra Steelbane Hydra
+20% Synergy $7.09
Ulvenwald Oddity Ulvenwald Behemoth Ulvenwald Oddity
+19% Synergy $0.43
Ornery Tumblewagg Ornery Tumblewagg
+19% Synergy $0.17
Treetop Snarespinner Treetop Snarespinner
+19% Synergy $0.05
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+18% Synergy $0.19
Oran-Rief Invoker Oran-Rief Invoker
+17% Synergy $0.08
Oread of Mountain's Blaze Oread of Mountain's Blaze
+16% Synergy $0.05
Jade Mage Jade Mage
+16% Synergy $0.09
Almighty Brushwagg Almighty Brushwagg
+16% Synergy $0.07
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+14% Synergy $2.25
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+14% Synergy $43.16
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+11% Synergy $12.95
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+9% Synergy $0.22
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+7% Synergy $0.59
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+5% Synergy $1.40
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker
+5% Synergy $0.08
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
0% Synergy $6.46
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-3% Synergy $0.24

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Agatha of the Vile Cauldron safe.

Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+31% Synergy $1.24
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+28% Synergy $0.14
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+19% Synergy $0.30
Invigorate Invigorate
+17% Synergy $0.30
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+16% Synergy $0.14
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+13% Synergy $0.37
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+11% Synergy $11.42
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+7% Synergy $1.16
Silkguard Silkguard
+6% Synergy $4.55
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+5% Synergy $5.00
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+5% Synergy $0.15
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.48
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+4% Synergy $0.19
Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+4% Synergy $0.08
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $11.48
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+3% Synergy $1.07
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.59
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.11
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+1% Synergy $0.80
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+1% Synergy $1.56
Overprotect Overprotect
+1% Synergy $1.48
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+1% Synergy $0.55
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-1% Synergy $62.77
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
-1% Synergy $0.12
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-2% Synergy $6.46
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-2% Synergy $0.86
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-4% Synergy $0.42
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-4% Synergy $0.26
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.14
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-5% Synergy $2.73
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-6% Synergy $0.40

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Agatha of the Vile Cauldron's game plan and control the board.

Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+37% Synergy $0.14
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+23% Synergy $0.92
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+15% Synergy $0.25
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+13% Synergy $2.04
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+12% Synergy $0.56
Harmonize Harmonize
+11% Synergy $0.12
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+4% Synergy $5.18
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+3% Synergy $1.07
Decimate Decimate
+3% Synergy $0.17
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $5.35
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+3% Synergy $0.24
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+3% Synergy $3.03
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
0% Synergy $0.38
Hull Breach Hull Breach
0% Synergy $1.13
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.27
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-1% Synergy $1.00
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-1% Synergy $0.13
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-1% Synergy $35.95
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-4% Synergy $0.78
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy $2.42
Three Visits Three Visits
-7% Synergy $8.09
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-11% Synergy $0.42
Farseek Farseek
-12% Synergy $0.49

Utility Artifacts

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

Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+46% Synergy $10.07
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+45% Synergy $0.15
Swashbuckler's Whip Swashbuckler's Whip
+39% Synergy $0.04
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+35% Synergy $2.23
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+28% Synergy $0.51
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+17% Synergy $7.24
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+11% Synergy $50.14
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+10% Synergy $60.42
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.53
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+8% Synergy $40.10
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+7% Synergy $3.55
The Dominion Bracelet The Dominion Bracelet
+7% Synergy $0.51
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+6% Synergy $6.84
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+5% Synergy $2.21
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+4% Synergy $5.72
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+3% Synergy $1.68
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.37

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Agatha of the Vile Cauldron's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+44% Synergy $0.34
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+41% Synergy $0.30
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+39% Synergy $12.75
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+35% Synergy $10.80
Invigorating Hot Spring Invigorating Hot Spring
+32% Synergy $0.23
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+30% Synergy $11.38
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+28% Synergy $1.98
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+22% Synergy $12.32
The Legend of Roku Avatar Roku The Legend of Roku
+16% Synergy $11.07
Rancor Rancor
+13% Synergy $1.34
Roaring Earth Roaring Earth
+13% Synergy $0.29
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+11% Synergy $0.07
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+10% Synergy $8.03
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+10% Synergy $1.42
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+10% Synergy $0.36
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+9% Synergy $1.09
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+7% Synergy $5.13
Bard Class Bard Class
+7% Synergy $0.46
Forced Adaptation Forced Adaptation
+7% Synergy $0.12
Master Chef Master Chef
+6% Synergy $0.11
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+5% Synergy $3.16
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+5% Synergy $0.19
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+4% Synergy $23.88
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+4% Synergy $0.19
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+3% Synergy $5.51
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+1% Synergy $1.14
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
0% Synergy $0.64
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-2% Synergy $1.12
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
-2% Synergy $10.15
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-6% Synergy $0.30
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-18% Synergy $2.37
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-26% Synergy $0.30

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Agatha of the Vile Cauldron to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
0% Synergy $1.06

Utility Lands

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

Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+45% Synergy $0.13
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+40% Synergy $2.85
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+28% Synergy $5.83
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+18% Synergy $0.63
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+17% Synergy $3.28
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+11% Synergy $0.20
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+5% Synergy $4.79
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+3% Synergy $0.21
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+3% Synergy $13.14
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+3% Synergy $2.33
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy $0.48
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-1% Synergy $38.26
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.12
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-1% Synergy $6.39
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.26
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $3.67

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.72
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-3% Synergy $0.47
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-4% Synergy $0.28

Lands

The mana base foundation for Agatha of the Vile Cauldron decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+28% Synergy $0.14
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+26% Synergy $0.11
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+17% Synergy $2.33
Game Trail Game Trail
+11% Synergy $0.16
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+11% Synergy $2.60
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+10% Synergy $0.12
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+9% Synergy $0.26
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+9% Synergy $0.80
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+8% Synergy $0.20
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+8% Synergy $15.15
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+7% Synergy $0.09
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+4% Synergy $7.42
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+4% Synergy $8.62
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+3% Synergy $5.27
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $5.35
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $11.48
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.13
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.14
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.26
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+1% Synergy $16.02
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.16
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+1% Synergy $0.55
Commercial District Commercial District
0% Synergy $6.45
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
0% Synergy $0.38
Highland Forest Highland Forest
0% Synergy $0.43
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-1% Synergy $0.15
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
-1% Synergy $8.09
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-1% Synergy $1.00
Taiga Taiga
-2% Synergy
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-3% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.22
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-3% Synergy $0.07
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-3% Synergy $2.08
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-4% Synergy $0.54
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-4% Synergy $0.19
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $5.00
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.09
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.13

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