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Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
Price tag $0.61

Legendary CreatureHuman Warlock

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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

#525 Current Rank
#521 Last Week
#358 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.

Maester Seymour Maester Seymour
+9% Synergy $0.95
Professor Hojo Professor Hojo
+6% Synergy $0.40
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+5% Synergy $4.74
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+4% Synergy $6.22
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+4% Synergy $14.14

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 $0.05
Svella, Ice Shaper Svella, Ice Shaper
+84% Synergy $0.14
Magus of the Candelabra Magus of the Candelabra
+82% Synergy $0.46
Soulbright Flamekin Soulbright Flamekin
+82% Synergy $0.15
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+76% Synergy $0.16
Wildheart Invoker Wildheart Invoker
+72% Synergy $0.19
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+71% Synergy $0.50
Valakut Invoker Valakut Invoker
+71% Synergy $0.06
Leafkin Avenger Leafkin Avenger
+69% Synergy $0.21
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+68% Synergy $0.56

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
+64% Synergy $60.76
Flamewave Invoker Flamewave Invoker
+60% Synergy $0.11
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+57% Synergy $0.92
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+57% Synergy $2.53
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+55% Synergy $3.83
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+51% Synergy $0.09
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+28% Synergy $3.71
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+24% Synergy $0.51
Cultivate Cultivate
+9% Synergy $0.33
Beast Within Beast Within
+4% Synergy $0.62

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+28% Synergy $6.62
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+3% Synergy $46.03
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+3% Synergy $18.76
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+1% Synergy $977.12
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $26.02
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $7.96
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $94.56

Creatures

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

Frontier Guide Frontier Guide
+55% Synergy $0.23
Redshift, Rocketeer Chief Redshift, Rocketeer Chief
+54% Synergy $0.18
Hydra Broodmaster Hydra Broodmaster
+52% Synergy $0.22
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+51% Synergy $0.20
Drillworks Mole Drillworks Mole
+50% Synergy $0.07
Elder of Laurels Elder of Laurels
+49% Synergy $0.25
Silvanus's Invoker Silvanus's Invoker
+48% Synergy $0.08
Vorinclex The Grand Evolution Vorinclex
+46% Synergy $5.12
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+44% Synergy $0.22
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+41% Synergy $11.59
Shaman of Forgotten Ways Shaman of Forgotten Ways
+40% Synergy $5.20
Radha, Heart of Keld Radha, Heart of Keld
+38% Synergy $0.33
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+38% Synergy $11.08
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+37% Synergy $3.04
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+36% Synergy $16.15
Towashi Guide-Bot Towashi Guide-Bot
+36% Synergy $0.07
Duskwatch Recruiter Krallenhorde Howler Duskwatch Recruiter
+35% Synergy $0.13
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+35% Synergy $61.02
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+34% Synergy $5.65
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+30% Synergy $0.12
Hound Tamer Untamed Pup Hound Tamer
+28% Synergy $0.11
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+28% Synergy $0.78
Gorilla Shaman Gorilla Shaman
+28% Synergy $0.22
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+25% Synergy $2.82
Lavafume Invoker Lavafume Invoker
+25% Synergy $0.16
Tyvar, the Pummeler Tyvar, the Pummeler
+23% Synergy $2.33
Ulvenwald Oddity Ulvenwald Behemoth Ulvenwald Oddity
+22% Synergy $0.39
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+22% Synergy $0.20
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+22% Synergy $1.72
Biophagus Biophagus
+22% Synergy $16.80
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+22% Synergy $3.17
Polukranos, World Eater Polukranos, World Eater
+21% Synergy $0.90
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+20% Synergy $7.50
Beastrider Vanguard Beastrider Vanguard
+20% Synergy $0.06
Ornery Tumblewagg Ornery Tumblewagg
+19% Synergy $0.26
Treetop Snarespinner Treetop Snarespinner
+19% Synergy $0.08
Steelbane Hydra Steelbane Hydra
+18% Synergy $6.17
Jade Mage Jade Mage
+18% Synergy $0.12
Almighty Brushwagg Almighty Brushwagg
+18% Synergy $0.02
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+17% Synergy $1.34
Oran-Rief Invoker Oran-Rief Invoker
+17% Synergy $0.14
Oread of Mountain's Blaze Oread of Mountain's Blaze
+16% Synergy $0.07
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+15% Synergy $0.17
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+13% Synergy $9.25
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+7% Synergy $0.20
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker
+7% Synergy $0.11
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+6% Synergy $0.43
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+4% Synergy $1.04
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
0% Synergy $7.42
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-5% Synergy $0.48

Instants

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

Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+28% Synergy $0.70
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+26% Synergy $0.18
Invigorate Invigorate
+18% Synergy $0.27
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+16% Synergy $0.19
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+15% Synergy $0.20
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+11% Synergy $11.08
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+10% Synergy $0.28
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+7% Synergy $0.95
Silkguard Silkguard
+7% Synergy $4.10
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+5% Synergy $4.75
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+5% Synergy $0.18
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+5% Synergy $0.19
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.35
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+4% Synergy $0.93
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+3% Synergy $0.07
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $11.74
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+2% Synergy $0.94
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+1% Synergy $0.58
Overprotect Overprotect
0% Synergy $2.04
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
0% Synergy $3.58
Artifact Mutation Artifact Mutation
0% Synergy $1.17
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-1% Synergy $8.51
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-2% Synergy $0.83
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-2% Synergy $0.95
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-3% Synergy $4.15
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-3% Synergy $0.99
Abrade Abrade
-4% Synergy $0.15
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-4% Synergy $1.59
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-5% Synergy $2.24
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-5% Synergy $0.20
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-7% Synergy $0.36

Sorceries

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

Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+38% Synergy $0.13
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+19% Synergy $0.83
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+16% Synergy $0.23
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+13% Synergy $1.96
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+12% Synergy $1.67
Harmonize Harmonize
+8% Synergy $0.24
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+7% Synergy $1.07
Decimate Decimate
+4% Synergy $0.16
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $5.71
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+3% Synergy $0.29
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+3% Synergy $3.75
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+3% Synergy $1.41
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+2% Synergy $15.80
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+1% Synergy $2.18
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.73
Hull Breach Hull Breach
0% Synergy $1.04
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
0% Synergy $23.66
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-1% Synergy $1.39
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-1% Synergy $0.45
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-2% Synergy $0.73
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-2% Synergy $0.21
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-4% Synergy $0.72
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $6.22
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-10% Synergy $0.42
Farseek Farseek
-10% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+48% Synergy $8.69
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+39% Synergy $0.20
Swashbuckler's Whip Swashbuckler's Whip
+39% Synergy $0.10
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+37% Synergy $2.19
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+28% Synergy $0.39
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+17% Synergy $5.90
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+13% Synergy $62.52
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+12% Synergy $40.68
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.28
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+9% Synergy $35.07
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+7% Synergy $4.01
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+6% Synergy $4.05
Sword of the Chosen Sword of the Chosen
+5% Synergy $0.20
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+4% Synergy $1.82
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+4% Synergy $3.98
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+4% Synergy $1.30
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+3% Synergy $11.56
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+47% Synergy $0.18
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+42% Synergy $10.16
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+38% Synergy $0.39
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+35% Synergy $10.53
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+28% Synergy $11.06
Invigorating Hot Spring Invigorating Hot Spring
+28% Synergy $0.14
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+27% Synergy $1.92
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+22% Synergy $12.62
Rancor Rancor
+15% Synergy $0.90
Roaring Earth Roaring Earth
+15% Synergy $0.27
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+12% Synergy $0.52
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+11% Synergy $0.06
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+10% Synergy $1.13
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+10% Synergy $0.51
Master Chef Master Chef
+8% Synergy $0.09
Bard Class Bard Class
+7% Synergy $0.54
Forced Adaptation Forced Adaptation
+7% Synergy $0.08
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+5% Synergy $24.82
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+5% Synergy $3.40
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+5% Synergy $5.06
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+5% Synergy $0.16
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+5% Synergy $2.49
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+4% Synergy $0.15
Ride the Shoopuf Ride the Shoopuf
+4% Synergy $0.24
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+3% Synergy $3.39
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+2% Synergy $0.93
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+2% Synergy $0.48
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-2% Synergy $0.88
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
-2% Synergy $7.81
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-6% Synergy $0.31
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-16% Synergy $1.78
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-25% Synergy $0.35

Planeswalkers

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

Lukka, Bound to Ruin Lukka, Bound to Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.35
Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
0% Synergy $0.81

Utility Lands

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

Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+44% Synergy $0.13
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+38% Synergy $0.91
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+26% Synergy $4.32
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+19% Synergy $2.02
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+19% Synergy $0.37
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+10% Synergy $0.30
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+6% Synergy $9.29
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+6% Synergy $5.55
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $29.74
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy $0.49
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
0% Synergy $5.69
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.16
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $0.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.09

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.50
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.12
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
-1% Synergy $2.79
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.13
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-3% Synergy $0.40
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-3% Synergy $0.38

Lands

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

Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+26% Synergy $0.18
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+24% Synergy $0.18
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+16% Synergy $1.49
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+12% Synergy $2.54
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+11% Synergy $10.78
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+9% Synergy $0.33
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+7% Synergy $0.81
Game Trail Game Trail
+7% Synergy $0.20
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+6% Synergy $0.41
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+6% Synergy $8.08
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+6% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+6% Synergy $0.15
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $5.71
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+4% Synergy $10.25
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+3% Synergy $14.37
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $11.74
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.41
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+2% Synergy $6.45
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.47
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $6.00
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.22
Commercial District Commercial District
+1% Synergy $7.92
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+1% Synergy $0.58
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
0% Synergy $5.68
Taiga Taiga
0% Synergy
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.51
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-1% Synergy $0.45
Highland Forest Highland Forest
-1% Synergy $0.45
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $3.34
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-2% Synergy $0.73
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-2% Synergy $1.76
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $25.58
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $24.47
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-2% Synergy $21.53
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-3% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.10
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-3% Synergy $0.81
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-3% Synergy $0.16
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-3% Synergy $10.00
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-4% Synergy $0.08
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.21
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.17

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