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Alela, Artful Provocateur
Price tag $0.88

Legendary CreatureFaerie Warlock

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Esper

Playstyle & Strategy

Faeries 19% Artifacts 14% Enchantress 13% Tokens 11% Flying 10% Unnatural 8% Vehicles 3% Control 2% Auras 2% Equipment 2%

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

#89 Current Rank
#76 Last Week
#86 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Alela, Artful Provocateur.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Alela, Artful Provocateur decks.

Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+14% Synergy $24.16
Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
+9% Synergy $0.79
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+7% Synergy $0.48
Glen Elendra's Answer Glen Elendra's Answer
+6% Synergy $2.65
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+6% Synergy $0.34

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Alela, Artful Provocateur's abilities and overall game plan.

Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+54% Synergy $0.17
Obyra, Dreaming Duelist Obyra, Dreaming Duelist
+53% Synergy $0.17
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+51% Synergy $25.37
Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor
+51% Synergy $9.72
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+48% Synergy $0.62
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+47% Synergy $0.32
Scion of Oona Scion of Oona
+46% Synergy $8.15
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+44% Synergy $0.17
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+41% Synergy $0.37
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+40% Synergy $4.36

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Alela, Artful Provocateur decks.

Spell Stutter Spell Stutter
+38% Synergy $0.17
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+34% Synergy $1.37
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+31% Synergy $7.55
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+21% Synergy $1.58
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+20% Synergy $1.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+15% Synergy $4.38
Propaganda Propaganda
+11% Synergy $3.23
Counterspell Counterspell
+10% Synergy $1.60
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+7% Synergy $12.63
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+6% Synergy $48.00
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $53.63
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $47.42
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $40.86
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $31.52
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $57.52
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $45.55
The One Ring The One Ring
-6% Synergy $99.32
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $61.04

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Alela, Artful Provocateur's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Spellstutter Sprite Spellstutter Sprite
+35% Synergy $5.17
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+34% Synergy $3.45
Glen Elendra Liege Glen Elendra Liege
+30% Synergy $0.77
Alela, Cunning Conqueror Alela, Cunning Conqueror
+28% Synergy $28.92
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+25% Synergy $5.67
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+24% Synergy $0.20
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+24% Synergy $0.11
Faerie Bladecrafter Faerie Bladecrafter
+24% Synergy $5.50
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+23% Synergy $9.76
Oona, Queen of the Fae Oona, Queen of the Fae
+21% Synergy $0.61
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+20% Synergy $11.41
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+19% Synergy $21.40
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+18% Synergy $11.74
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+18% Synergy $10.76
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+18% Synergy $12.61
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+16% Synergy $0.67
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+16% Synergy $2.40
Shadow Puppeteers Shadow Puppeteers
+16% Synergy $3.44
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+15% Synergy $2.33
Faerie Formation Faerie Formation
+14% Synergy $0.35
Faerie Harbinger Faerie Harbinger
+14% Synergy $5.40
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+12% Synergy $3.32
Malleable Impostor Malleable Impostor
+12% Synergy $19.37
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+11% Synergy $0.29
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+11% Synergy $0.14
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+11% Synergy $4.34
Talion's Messenger Talion's Messenger
+11% Synergy $0.22
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+10% Synergy $46.99
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+9% Synergy $4.97
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+9% Synergy $1.10
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+8% Synergy $0.23
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+8% Synergy $23.81
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+8% Synergy $0.37
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+8% Synergy $5.92
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+8% Synergy $0.26
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+7% Synergy $0.22
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+7% Synergy $0.75
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+7% Synergy $0.24
Vendilion Clique Vendilion Clique
+7% Synergy $2.55
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.23
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+6% Synergy $32.78
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+6% Synergy $1.03
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+6% Synergy $0.85
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+6% Synergy $0.40
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+4% Synergy $0.42
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+3% Synergy $0.26
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+3% Synergy $0.89
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+1% Synergy $3.44
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
0% Synergy $2.28
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $46.54

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Alela, Artful Provocateur safe.

Faerie Fencing Faerie Fencing
+11% Synergy $0.16
Faerie Trickery Faerie Trickery
+9% Synergy $0.90
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+7% Synergy $0.12
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.24
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+5% Synergy $3.08
Mortify Mortify
+4% Synergy $0.17
Fracture Fracture
+2% Synergy $0.80
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $14.64
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+1% Synergy $0.97
Dispatch Dispatch
+1% Synergy $0.20
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $8.46
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.87
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $17.09
Inkshield Inkshield
-1% Synergy $8.08
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.93
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.27
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $52.65
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-4% Synergy $1.86
Despark Despark
-4% Synergy $0.26
Void Rend Void Rend
-5% Synergy $0.39
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy $14.79
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $7.83
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-7% Synergy $21.94
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.56
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $62.72
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.29
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $2.29
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-14% Synergy $4.24

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Alela, Artful Provocateur's game plan and control the board.

Distant Melody Distant Melody
+20% Synergy $0.28
Stolen by the Fae Stolen by the Fae
+16% Synergy $0.18
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+13% Synergy $3.52
Winged Words Winged Words
+12% Synergy $0.12
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+12% Synergy $4.62
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+11% Synergy $10.22
Tegwyll's Scouring Tegwyll's Scouring
+9% Synergy $0.87
Faerie Slumber Party Faerie Slumber Party
+8% Synergy $0.69
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+6% Synergy $0.46
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+5% Synergy $16.69
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+4% Synergy $10.03
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+3% Synergy $0.16
Fabricate Fabricate
+2% Synergy $9.10
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+1% Synergy $11.12
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $4.79
Time Wipe Time Wipe
0% Synergy $0.16
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-1% Synergy $2.35
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.43
Vindicate Vindicate
-5% Synergy $0.72
Damn Damn
-6% Synergy $1.10
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-12% Synergy $6.86

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+20% Synergy $0.70
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+16% Synergy $8.03
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+16% Synergy $1.18
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+11% Synergy $0.33
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+10% Synergy $34.49
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.23
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+10% Synergy $2.82
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+9% Synergy $15.62
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+6% Synergy $0.31
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+6% Synergy $10.56
Mace of the Valiant Mace of the Valiant
+6% Synergy $0.12
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+6% Synergy $0.50
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $12.30
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+5% Synergy $0.40
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+5% Synergy $1.31
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+5% Synergy $0.16
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+5% Synergy $3.61
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+4% Synergy $5.14
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+4% Synergy $1.63
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $6.34
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+3% Synergy $1.71
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+3% Synergy $3.60
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $24.06
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+2% Synergy $2.05
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
0% Synergy $19.38

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Alela, Artful Provocateur's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+27% Synergy $2.10
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+24% Synergy $6.62
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+23% Synergy $45.63
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+21% Synergy $0.18
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+20% Synergy $0.25
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+17% Synergy $0.44
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+16% Synergy $5.73
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+16% Synergy $0.86
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+16% Synergy $4.21
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+16% Synergy $1.07
Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
+16% Synergy $0.08
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+15% Synergy $3.04
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+14% Synergy $9.05
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+12% Synergy $4.67
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+12% Synergy $0.24
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+11% Synergy $0.04
Frogify Frogify
+11% Synergy $0.20
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+10% Synergy $1.10
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+8% Synergy $5.99
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy $3.28
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+7% Synergy $2.00
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+7% Synergy $0.91
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+7% Synergy $1.79
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+7% Synergy $0.13
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+6% Synergy $0.26
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+6% Synergy $3.69
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+6% Synergy $1.17
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+6% Synergy $0.59
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+6% Synergy $0.20
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+6% Synergy $0.13
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+5% Synergy $1.92
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy $11.16
Combat Research Combat Research
+5% Synergy $0.45
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+5% Synergy $0.13
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+5% Synergy $0.03
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+5% Synergy $0.66
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+5% Synergy $0.51
Ethereal Absolution Ethereal Absolution
+5% Synergy $0.37
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+4% Synergy $0.23
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+4% Synergy $2.24
Oubliette Oubliette
+4% Synergy $2.00
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+4% Synergy $0.34
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+3% Synergy $6.31
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+3% Synergy $2.47
Land Tax Land Tax
+3% Synergy $24.31
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+2% Synergy $1.21
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+1% Synergy $8.92
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+1% Synergy $13.47
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-1% Synergy $13.23
Curiosity Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.64

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Alela, Artful Provocateur to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+2% Synergy $29.12

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+14% Synergy $6.11
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+13% Synergy $0.74
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+12% Synergy $0.44
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+11% Synergy $0.98
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+11% Synergy $9.95
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+10% Synergy $2.97
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+10% Synergy $24.54
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+8% Synergy $3.28
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+8% Synergy $0.40
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+4% Synergy $1.83
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.28
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+2% Synergy $11.66
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.85
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $35.94
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.11
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $53.21
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $20.40
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-8% Synergy $98.84

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+24% Synergy $6.32
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+18% Synergy $0.19
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+17% Synergy $0.87
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+14% Synergy $0.29
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+11% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $1.71
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.72
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $1.31
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+5% Synergy $0.53
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.17
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+4% Synergy $16.58
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.04
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
0% Synergy $0.28
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-1% Synergy $175.80
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-1% Synergy $5.11
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-1% Synergy $65.66
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-2% Synergy $0.48
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-3% Synergy $4.41
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-4% Synergy $33.69

Lands

The mana base foundation for Alela, Artful Provocateur decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Secluded Glen Secluded Glen
+15% Synergy $3.64
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.14
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.46
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.15
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.20
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.14
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.13
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $4.93
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+4% Synergy $2.24
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+4% Synergy $0.04
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+3% Synergy $4.32
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+3% Synergy $0.08
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+2% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.17
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+2% Synergy $5.33
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+2% Synergy $0.09
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.14
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+2% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.21
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+2% Synergy $0.13
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+1% Synergy $0.21
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+1% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+1% Synergy $0.15
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+1% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
0% Synergy $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.09
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
0% Synergy $3.14
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-1% Synergy $0.28
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-1% Synergy $2.86
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-1% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.23
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-2% Synergy $12.68
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-2% Synergy $0.25
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.18
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $9.01
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-3% Synergy $15.20
Port Town Port Town
-3% Synergy $0.16
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-3% Synergy $0.23
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-4% Synergy $7.94
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-4% Synergy $12.50
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-4% Synergy $0.16
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-6% Synergy $7.17
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-6% Synergy $0.68
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-6% Synergy $18.51
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-7% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.12
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-8% Synergy $14.36
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-9% Synergy $16.58
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-9% Synergy $23.91
Underground River Underground River
-12% Synergy $1.12

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