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Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
Price tag $1.17

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

#647 Current Rank
#718 Last Week
#581 Past 2 Years

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
+13% Synergy $10.14
Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu
+9% Synergy $14.31
Yavimaya Bloomsage Yavimaya Bloomsage
+5% Synergy $1.05
Emil, Vastlands Roamer Emil, Vastlands Roamer
+3% Synergy $0.22
Topiary Lecturer Topiary Lecturer
+2% Synergy $0.31

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
+85% Synergy $0.24
Magus of the Candelabra Magus of the Candelabra
+84% Synergy $0.70
Soulbright Flamekin Soulbright Flamekin
+83% Synergy $0.24
Svella, Ice Shaper Svella, Ice Shaper
+81% Synergy $0.29
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+74% Synergy $0.38
Wildheart Invoker Wildheart Invoker
+72% Synergy $0.12
Valakut Invoker Valakut Invoker
+71% Synergy $0.12
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+69% Synergy $0.34
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+69% Synergy $0.87
Leafkin Avenger Leafkin Avenger
+69% Synergy $0.28

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
+62% Synergy $38.09
Redshift, Rocketeer Chief Redshift, Rocketeer Chief
+62% Synergy $0.27
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+59% Synergy $0.34
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+58% Synergy $2.57
Flamewave Invoker Flamewave Invoker
+56% Synergy $0.25
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+55% Synergy $2.48
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+53% Synergy $0.21
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+29% Synergy $5.11
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+25% Synergy $0.68
Cultivate Cultivate
+7% Synergy $0.36

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+28% Synergy $15.52
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
0% Synergy $1510.97
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
0% Synergy $28.68
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-2% Synergy $42.79
Gamble Gamble
-2% Synergy $15.60

Creatures

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

Frontier Guide Frontier Guide
+54% Synergy $0.18
Drillworks Mole Drillworks Mole
+53% Synergy $0.23
Hydra Broodmaster Hydra Broodmaster
+53% Synergy $0.37
Silvanus's Invoker Silvanus's Invoker
+49% Synergy $0.17
Elder of Laurels Elder of Laurels
+48% Synergy $0.27
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+47% Synergy $0.18
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+47% Synergy $0.30
Vorinclex The Grand Evolution Vorinclex
+44% Synergy $6.07
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+39% Synergy $11.87
Shaman of Forgotten Ways Shaman of Forgotten Ways
+38% Synergy $9.78
Towashi Guide-Bot Towashi Guide-Bot
+38% Synergy $0.32
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+38% Synergy $8.09
Radha, Heart of Keld Radha, Heart of Keld
+37% Synergy $0.59
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+35% Synergy $0.93
Duskwatch Recruiter Krallenhorde Howler Duskwatch Recruiter
+35% Synergy $0.28
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+34% Synergy $40.38
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+29% Synergy $37.18
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+28% Synergy $3.33
Hound Tamer Untamed Pup Hound Tamer
+27% Synergy $0.19
Beastrider Vanguard Beastrider Vanguard
+26% Synergy $0.16
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+26% Synergy $0.33
Tyvar, the Pummeler Tyvar, the Pummeler
+25% Synergy $2.91
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+25% Synergy $5.83
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+24% Synergy $1.24
Gorilla Shaman Gorilla Shaman
+23% Synergy $0.36
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+23% Synergy $3.29
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+22% Synergy $3.98
Lavafume Invoker Lavafume Invoker
+21% Synergy $0.08
Biophagus Biophagus
+20% Synergy $17.52
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+20% Synergy $5.90
Polukranos, World Eater Polukranos, World Eater
+20% Synergy $0.68
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+19% Synergy $0.34
Fire Nation Archers Fire Nation Archers
+19% Synergy $0.36
Steelbane Hydra Steelbane Hydra
+19% Synergy $0.38
Treetop Snarespinner Treetop Snarespinner
+19% Synergy $0.20
Ulvenwald Oddity Ulvenwald Behemoth Ulvenwald Oddity
+18% Synergy $0.39
Ornery Tumblewagg Ornery Tumblewagg
+18% Synergy $0.35
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+17% Synergy $0.32
Oran-Rief Invoker Oran-Rief Invoker
+16% Synergy $0.07
Jade Mage Jade Mage
+15% Synergy $0.26
Oread of Mountain's Blaze Oread of Mountain's Blaze
+15% Synergy $0.18
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+14% Synergy $34.79
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+12% Synergy $3.05
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+9% Synergy $11.93
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+8% Synergy $0.23
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+5% Synergy $0.44
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker
+3% Synergy $0.27
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+2% Synergy $2.38
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+0% Synergy $9.96
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-4% Synergy $0.27

Instants

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

Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+32% Synergy $1.09
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+28% Synergy $0.21
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+20% Synergy $0.40
Invigorate Invigorate
+17% Synergy $0.36
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+16% Synergy $0.29
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+13% Synergy $0.37
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+10% Synergy $14.58
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+6% Synergy $0.97
Silkguard Silkguard
+5% Synergy $0.35
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+4% Synergy $0.27
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+4% Synergy $6.14
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+4% Synergy $1.04
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.35
Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+3% Synergy $0.28
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+3% Synergy $0.38
Beast Within Beast Within
+3% Synergy $0.51
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $16.30
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
+2% Synergy $0.24
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+1% Synergy $0.31
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+1% Synergy $0.62
Overprotect Overprotect
+1% Synergy $0.82
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+0% Synergy $0.43
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+0% Synergy $0.85
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-1% Synergy $7.12
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-1% Synergy $67.16
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-2% Synergy $1.71
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-2% Synergy $0.82
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-3% Synergy $0.23
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-5% Synergy $0.44
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.31
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-5% Synergy $5.61

Sorceries

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

Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+34% Synergy $0.37
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+22% Synergy $1.02
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+15% Synergy $0.34
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+14% Synergy $3.57
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+10% Synergy $1.48
Harmonize Harmonize
+9% Synergy $0.25
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+3% Synergy $0.87
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $6.50
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+3% Synergy $6.33
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+3% Synergy $2.44
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+2% Synergy $0.25
Decimate Decimate
+1% Synergy $0.30
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+1% Synergy $0.33
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $0.62
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
0% Synergy $52.76
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
0% Synergy $0.30
Hull Breach Hull Breach
0% Synergy $1.55
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $1.55
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-5% Synergy $0.93
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-6% Synergy $2.43
Three Visits Three Visits
-7% Synergy $5.30
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-11% Synergy $0.40
Farseek Farseek
-13% Synergy $0.56

Utility Artifacts

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

Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+43% Synergy $0.27
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+43% Synergy $4.71
Swashbuckler's Whip Swashbuckler's Whip
+35% Synergy $0.17
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+33% Synergy $3.54
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+28% Synergy $0.49
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+17% Synergy $11.85
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+10% Synergy $70.05
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+9% Synergy $62.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.91
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+7% Synergy $45.96
The Dominion Bracelet The Dominion Bracelet
+6% Synergy $0.46
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+6% Synergy $5.10
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+6% Synergy $10.59
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+6% Synergy $2.62
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+3% Synergy $11.65
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+3% Synergy $1.65
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.39

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 $0.37
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+39% Synergy $0.54
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+37% Synergy $16.01
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+33% Synergy $13.56
Invigorating Hot Spring Invigorating Hot Spring
+30% Synergy $0.31
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+29% Synergy $12.12
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+28% Synergy $1.64
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+23% Synergy $9.72
Rancor Rancor
+14% Synergy $1.64
Roaring Earth Roaring Earth
+12% Synergy $0.38
The Legend of Roku Avatar Roku The Legend of Roku
+12% Synergy $11.00
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+11% Synergy $0.27
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+10% Synergy $1.71
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+10% Synergy $7.57
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+9% Synergy $1.40
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+9% Synergy $1.80
Forced Adaptation Forced Adaptation
+7% Synergy $0.30
Bard Class Bard Class
+7% Synergy $0.92
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+6% Synergy $6.44
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+5% Synergy $0.30
Master Chef Master Chef
+5% Synergy $0.24
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+4% Synergy $8.59
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+3% Synergy $8.03
High Score High Score
+3% Synergy $1.16
Level Up Level Up
+3% Synergy $2.43
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+2% Synergy $26.78
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+1% Synergy $1.03
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+0% Synergy $0.79
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
-1% Synergy $10.61
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-2% Synergy $1.64
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-5% Synergy $0.43
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-19% Synergy $2.84
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-26% Synergy $0.36

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 $1.05

Utility Lands

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

Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+44% Synergy $0.26
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+38% Synergy $0.29
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+29% Synergy $7.56
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+17% Synergy $2.98
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+17% Synergy $0.40
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+11% Synergy $0.35
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+5% Synergy $4.50
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+3% Synergy $15.65
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+3% Synergy $1.58
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+2% Synergy $0.28
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+0% Synergy $0.80
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.33
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
0% Synergy $51.21
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-1% Synergy $4.23
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $3.30
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-3% Synergy $0.44
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-5% Synergy $0.29

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 $0.21
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+26% Synergy $0.28
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+16% Synergy $2.23
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+11% Synergy $2.76
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+10% Synergy $1.10
Game Trail Game Trail
+9% Synergy $0.23
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+9% Synergy $0.40
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+8% Synergy $0.36
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+8% Synergy $0.28
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+7% Synergy $0.29
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+7% Synergy $2.20
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+4% Synergy $7.38
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $6.50
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $16.30
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+2% Synergy $4.98
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+2% Synergy $7.25
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.21
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.54
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+1% Synergy $17.45
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+1% Synergy $0.62
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+1% Synergy $0.33
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $2.00
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+0% Synergy $8.07
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+0% Synergy $0.82
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $0.62
Highland Forest Highland Forest
0% Synergy $0.47
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
0% Synergy $0.35
Commercial District Commercial District
0% Synergy $7.34
Taiga Taiga
-1% Synergy
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-2% Synergy $0.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.30
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-2% Synergy $1.88
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-3% Synergy $0.25
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $3.30
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-3% Synergy $0.49
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-4% Synergy $0.25
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-4% Synergy $11.86
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.28

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