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Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
Price tag $1.11

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

#657 Current Rank
#493 Last Week
#569 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.

Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+12% Synergy $8.01
Casey Jones, Asphalt Hooligan Casey Jones, Asphalt Hooligan
+9% Synergy $0.50
Level Up Level Up
+4% Synergy $2.82
Yavimaya Bloomsage Yavimaya Bloomsage
+4% Synergy $3.31
High Score High Score
+3% Synergy $1.08

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 $0.15
Magus of the Candelabra Magus of the Candelabra
+84% Synergy $0.59
Soulbright Flamekin Soulbright Flamekin
+83% Synergy $0.23
Svella, Ice Shaper Svella, Ice Shaper
+82% Synergy $0.20
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+75% Synergy $0.34
Wildheart Invoker Wildheart Invoker
+72% Synergy $0.12
Valakut Invoker Valakut Invoker
+72% Synergy $0.09
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+70% Synergy $0.92
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+69% Synergy $0.29
Leafkin Avenger Leafkin Avenger
+69% Synergy $0.27

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
+63% Synergy $35.44
Redshift, Rocketeer Chief Redshift, Rocketeer Chief
+61% Synergy $0.19
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+59% Synergy $0.40
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+57% Synergy $1.47
Flamewave Invoker Flamewave Invoker
+56% Synergy $0.20
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+56% Synergy $2.28
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+54% Synergy $0.20
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+30% Synergy $4.92
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+25% Synergy $0.91
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.29

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+28% Synergy $13.48
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
0% Synergy $26.91
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
0% Synergy $1374.41
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-2% Synergy $41.77
Gamble Gamble
-2% Synergy $15.16

Creatures

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

Frontier Guide Frontier Guide
+56% Synergy $0.18
Drillworks Mole Drillworks Mole
+54% Synergy $0.13
Hydra Broodmaster Hydra Broodmaster
+53% Synergy $0.34
Silvanus's Invoker Silvanus's Invoker
+50% Synergy $0.12
Elder of Laurels Elder of Laurels
+49% Synergy $0.25
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+48% Synergy $0.29
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+48% Synergy $0.33
Vorinclex The Grand Evolution Vorinclex
+44% Synergy $6.15
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+39% Synergy $9.55
Shaman of Forgotten Ways Shaman of Forgotten Ways
+39% Synergy $8.96
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+39% Synergy $10.64
Towashi Guide-Bot Towashi Guide-Bot
+39% Synergy $0.31
Radha, Heart of Keld Radha, Heart of Keld
+38% Synergy $0.50
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+36% Synergy $1.64
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+35% Synergy $44.81
Duskwatch Recruiter Krallenhorde Howler Duskwatch Recruiter
+35% Synergy $0.13
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+31% Synergy $30.47
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+28% Synergy $2.33
Hound Tamer Untamed Pup Hound Tamer
+28% Synergy $0.17
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+27% Synergy $0.30
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+26% Synergy $5.57
Beastrider Vanguard Beastrider Vanguard
+26% Synergy $0.13
Tyvar, the Pummeler Tyvar, the Pummeler
+25% Synergy $3.16
Gorilla Shaman Gorilla Shaman
+24% Synergy $0.31
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+24% Synergy $1.07
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+23% Synergy $2.99
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+23% Synergy $3.32
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+21% Synergy $6.07
Biophagus Biophagus
+21% Synergy $19.56
Lavafume Invoker Lavafume Invoker
+21% Synergy $0.11
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+20% Synergy $0.33
Polukranos, World Eater Polukranos, World Eater
+20% Synergy $0.69
Ornery Tumblewagg Ornery Tumblewagg
+19% Synergy $0.32
Steelbane Hydra Steelbane Hydra
+19% Synergy $0.57
Treetop Snarespinner Treetop Snarespinner
+19% Synergy $0.23
Ulvenwald Oddity Ulvenwald Behemoth Ulvenwald Oddity
+18% Synergy $0.37
Fire Nation Archers Fire Nation Archers
+18% Synergy $0.33
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+17% Synergy $0.22
Oran-Rief Invoker Oran-Rief Invoker
+17% Synergy $0.05
Jade Mage Jade Mage
+16% Synergy $0.24
Oread of Mountain's Blaze Oread of Mountain's Blaze
+16% Synergy $0.12
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+14% Synergy $36.76
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+13% Synergy $3.00
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+10% Synergy $13.64
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+9% Synergy $0.35
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+6% Synergy $0.40
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker
+4% Synergy $0.26
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+3% Synergy $2.42
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
0% Synergy $7.09
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-4% Synergy $0.33

Instants

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

Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+32% Synergy $0.76
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+28% Synergy $0.19
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+21% Synergy $0.38
Invigorate Invigorate
+18% Synergy $0.33
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+17% Synergy $0.32
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+13% Synergy $0.53
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+10% Synergy $13.67
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+6% Synergy $1.00
Silkguard Silkguard
+6% Synergy $0.75
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+5% Synergy $0.26
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.37
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+4% Synergy $7.81
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+4% Synergy $1.22
Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+4% Synergy $0.20
Beast Within Beast Within
+3% Synergy $0.46
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $15.03
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+3% Synergy $0.31
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
+2% Synergy $0.26
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.26
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+1% Synergy $0.49
Overprotect Overprotect
+1% Synergy $0.75
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+1% Synergy $0.51
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $1.07
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-2% Synergy $67.64
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-2% Synergy $5.91
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-2% Synergy $1.50
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-4% Synergy $0.69
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-4% Synergy $0.27
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.35
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-5% Synergy $4.28
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-5% Synergy $0.44

Sorceries

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

Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+35% Synergy $0.28
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+22% Synergy $1.35
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+15% Synergy $0.28
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+13% Synergy $2.99
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+10% Synergy $1.16
Harmonize Harmonize
+10% Synergy $0.32
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+4% Synergy $0.64
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $7.56
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+3% Synergy $0.26
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+3% Synergy $4.54
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+3% Synergy $2.36
Decimate Decimate
+2% Synergy $0.27
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
0% Synergy $0.45
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.38
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-1% Synergy $0.66
Hull Breach Hull Breach
-1% Synergy $1.15
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-1% Synergy $0.34
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-1% Synergy $48.01
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-5% Synergy $0.82
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-6% Synergy $2.13
Three Visits Three Visits
-7% Synergy $5.05
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-11% Synergy $0.37
Farseek Farseek
-13% Synergy $0.52

Utility Artifacts

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

Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+44% Synergy $4.86
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+44% Synergy $0.28
Swashbuckler's Whip Swashbuckler's Whip
+37% Synergy $0.06
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+35% Synergy $3.12
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+28% Synergy $0.54
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+18% Synergy $10.78
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+11% Synergy $69.05
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+10% Synergy $62.03
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.85
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+8% Synergy $43.69
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+7% Synergy $4.89
The Dominion Bracelet The Dominion Bracelet
+7% Synergy $0.53
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+6% Synergy $11.62
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+6% Synergy $2.07
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+4% Synergy $11.03
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+3% Synergy $1.64
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $3.70

Enchantments

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

Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+43% Synergy $0.36
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+40% Synergy $0.32
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+38% Synergy $16.03
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+34% Synergy $13.23
Invigorating Hot Spring Invigorating Hot Spring
+31% Synergy $0.31
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+28% Synergy $1.75
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+28% Synergy $11.76
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+23% Synergy $10.01
Rancor Rancor
+14% Synergy $1.56
Roaring Earth Roaring Earth
+13% Synergy $0.35
The Legend of Roku Avatar Roku The Legend of Roku
+13% Synergy $11.97
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+11% Synergy $0.29
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+10% Synergy $9.33
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+10% Synergy $2.16
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+10% Synergy $0.90
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+10% Synergy $1.33
Bard Class Bard Class
+7% Synergy $0.84
Forced Adaptation Forced Adaptation
+7% Synergy $0.22
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+6% Synergy $5.59
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+6% Synergy $0.25
Master Chef Master Chef
+6% Synergy $0.29
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+5% Synergy $7.90
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+4% Synergy $0.29
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+3% Synergy $26.49
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+3% Synergy $7.49
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+1% Synergy $0.97
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
0% Synergy $0.48
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-2% Synergy $1.62
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
-2% Synergy $9.95
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-6% Synergy $0.40
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-19% Synergy $3.08
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-27% Synergy $0.39

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 $0.87

Utility Lands

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

Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+45% Synergy $0.26
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+39% Synergy $0.30
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+28% Synergy $6.57
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+17% Synergy $3.26
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+17% Synergy $0.31
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+11% Synergy $0.33
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+5% Synergy $4.64
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+3% Synergy $0.26
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+3% Synergy $14.95
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+3% Synergy $1.81
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+1% Synergy $0.68
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $1.13
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-1% Synergy $49.31
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-1% Synergy $5.07
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.30
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.43
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.19
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-3% Synergy $0.45
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.63
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-5% Synergy $0.37

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 $0.19
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+27% Synergy $0.33
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+16% Synergy $2.02
Game Trail Game Trail
+11% Synergy $0.27
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+11% Synergy $2.84
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+10% Synergy $0.36
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+9% Synergy $0.47
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+9% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+9% Synergy $0.18
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+8% Synergy $0.35
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+8% Synergy $2.20
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+4% Synergy $7.93
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $7.56
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+3% Synergy $7.91
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $15.03
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.26
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $16.30
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+2% Synergy $4.51
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.07
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.28
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+1% Synergy $0.51
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
0% Synergy $0.45
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
0% Synergy $7.69
Highland Forest Highland Forest
0% Synergy $0.44
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-1% Synergy $0.27
Commercial District Commercial District
-1% Synergy $7.74
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-1% Synergy $0.66
Taiga Taiga
-2% Synergy
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-3% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.27
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-3% Synergy $0.18
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-3% Synergy $1.52
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-4% Synergy $0.35
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-4% Synergy $0.33
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $1.09
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-5% Synergy $10.45
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.26

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Agatha of the Vile Cauldron.

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Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Halana, Kessig Ranger Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Me, the Immortal Me, the Immortal
Mowu, Loyal Companion Mowu, Loyal Companion
Aragorn, Hornburg Hero Aragorn, Hornburg Hero
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Slurrk, All-Ingesting Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Blaster, Combat DJ Blaster, Combat DJ
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Master Chef Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Master Chef
Akiri, Line-Slinger Slurrk, All-Ingesting Akiri, Line-Slinger // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Tana, the Bloodsower Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Tana, the Bloodsower
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Master Chef Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Master Chef
Maester Seymour Maester Seymour
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Shalai and Hallar Shalai and Hallar
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
Hallar, the Firefletcher Hallar, the Firefletcher
Akiri, Line-Slinger Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Akiri, Line-Slinger // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Yorvo, Lord of Garenbrig Yorvo, Lord of Garenbrig
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Tana, the Bloodsower Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
Alena, Kessig Trapper Slurrk, All-Ingesting Alena, Kessig Trapper // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Tana, the Bloodsower Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Tana, the Bloodsower
Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Master Chef Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Master Chef
Kodama of the East Tree Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kodama of the East Tree // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Jugan, the Rising Star Jugan, the Rising Star
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
The Swarmlord The Swarmlord
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Slurrk, All-Ingesting Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Master Chef Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Master Chef