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Alela, Artful Provocateur
Price tag $1.05

Legendary CreatureFaerie Warlock

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Faeries 21% Artifacts 15% Enchantress 13% Tokens 10% Flying 9% 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

#122 Current Rank
#124 Last Week
#84 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.

Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
+13% Synergy $0.11
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+8% Synergy $45.68
White Lotus Tile White Lotus Tile
+3% Synergy $6.08
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+2% Synergy $0.49
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+2% Synergy $2.40

High Synergy Cards

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

Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+54% Synergy $0.14
Obyra, Dreaming Duelist Obyra, Dreaming Duelist
+52% Synergy $0.16
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+51% Synergy $23.46
Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor
+50% Synergy $1.24
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+48% Synergy $0.65
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+47% Synergy $0.32
Scion of Oona Scion of Oona
+46% Synergy $4.70
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+44% Synergy $0.20
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+41% Synergy $0.22
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+40% Synergy $3.20

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 $1.24
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+30% Synergy $5.95
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+21% Synergy $1.20
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+21% Synergy $0.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $3.86
Propaganda Propaganda
+12% Synergy $2.77
Counterspell Counterspell
+10% Synergy $1.21
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $1.71
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+7% Synergy $12.34
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+6% Synergy $44.01
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $49.78
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $46.24
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $37.99
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $30.49
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $48.58
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $40.38
The One Ring The One Ring
-6% Synergy $91.84
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $57.97

Creatures

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

Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+34% Synergy $2.94
Spellstutter Sprite Spellstutter Sprite
+34% Synergy $3.68
Glen Elendra Liege Glen Elendra Liege
+28% Synergy $0.65
Alela, Cunning Conqueror Alela, Cunning Conqueror
+28% Synergy $7.31
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+25% Synergy $4.96
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+24% Synergy $0.27
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+24% Synergy $0.11
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+23% Synergy $7.74
Faerie Bladecrafter Faerie Bladecrafter
+23% Synergy $1.85
Oona, Queen of the Fae Oona, Queen of the Fae
+21% Synergy $0.41
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+19% Synergy $11.64
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+18% Synergy $14.48
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+18% Synergy $9.17
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+18% Synergy $7.56
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+17% Synergy $8.00
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+16% Synergy $0.72
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+16% Synergy $1.88
Shadow Puppeteers Shadow Puppeteers
+16% Synergy $1.36
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+15% Synergy $1.19
Faerie Formation Faerie Formation
+14% Synergy $0.17
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+13% Synergy $3.07
Faerie Harbinger Faerie Harbinger
+13% Synergy $1.92
Malleable Impostor Malleable Impostor
+12% Synergy $10.16
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+12% Synergy $0.14
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+11% Synergy $0.27
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+11% Synergy $3.58
Talion's Messenger Talion's Messenger
+11% Synergy $0.16
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+10% Synergy $32.81
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+10% Synergy $3.48
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+9% Synergy $5.82
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+8% Synergy $0.56
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+8% Synergy $0.60
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+8% Synergy $0.20
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+8% Synergy $21.20
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+8% Synergy $0.28
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+8% Synergy $0.27
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+7% Synergy $0.19
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+7% Synergy $0.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.20
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+6% Synergy $29.74
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+6% Synergy $0.93
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+6% Synergy $0.58
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+6% Synergy $0.36
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+6% Synergy $0.29
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+5% Synergy $0.49
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+3% Synergy $0.33
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+3% Synergy $0.81
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+1% Synergy $1.05
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
0% Synergy $1.84
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $42.73

Instants

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

Faerie Fencing Faerie Fencing
+10% Synergy $0.14
Faerie Trickery Faerie Trickery
+9% Synergy $0.57
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+7% Synergy $0.12
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.25
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+5% Synergy $2.63
Mortify Mortify
+4% Synergy $0.22
Fracture Fracture
+2% Synergy $0.55
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $9.22
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+1% Synergy $0.75
Dispatch Dispatch
+1% Synergy $0.21
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.82
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.96
Inkshield Inkshield
0% Synergy $7.14
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $14.89
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.58
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.30
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-3% Synergy $1.25
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $45.83
Void Rend Void Rend
-4% Synergy $0.44
Despark Despark
-4% Synergy $0.24
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $18.26
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy $13.35
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $7.43
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $63.77
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.82
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.19
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $1.89

Sorceries

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

Distant Melody Distant Melody
+19% Synergy $0.48
Stolen by the Fae Stolen by the Fae
+15% Synergy $0.14
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+14% Synergy $0.98
Winged Words Winged Words
+13% Synergy $0.09
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+11% Synergy $8.08
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+11% Synergy $2.35
Tegwyll's Scouring Tegwyll's Scouring
+9% Synergy $0.68
Faerie Slumber Party Faerie Slumber Party
+8% Synergy $0.49
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+6% Synergy $0.45
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+5% Synergy $8.65
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+5% Synergy $12.21
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+3% Synergy $0.15
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+1% Synergy $10.32
Fabricate Fabricate
+1% Synergy $8.90
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $3.39
Time Wipe Time Wipe
0% Synergy $0.10
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-1% Synergy $2.12
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.27
Vindicate Vindicate
-4% Synergy $0.49
Damn Damn
-6% Synergy $1.18
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-12% Synergy $6.57

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+20% Synergy $0.56
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+16% Synergy $6.25
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+16% Synergy $1.11
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+11% Synergy $0.32
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+10% Synergy $34.01
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.19
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+10% Synergy $2.27
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+9% Synergy $15.19
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+7% Synergy $0.33
Mace of the Valiant Mace of the Valiant
+7% Synergy $0.11
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+6% Synergy $6.31
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+6% Synergy $9.45
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+6% Synergy $0.54
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+6% Synergy $0.14
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+5% Synergy $0.40
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+5% Synergy $1.36
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+5% Synergy $3.28
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $5.38
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+4% Synergy $5.73
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+4% Synergy $1.66
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+3% Synergy $1.72
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+3% Synergy $3.56
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+2% Synergy $2.24
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $19.89
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
0% Synergy $17.53

Enchantments

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

Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+27% Synergy $1.80
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+24% Synergy $5.80
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+23% Synergy $40.08
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+21% Synergy $0.17
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+20% Synergy $0.20
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+17% Synergy $0.41
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+16% Synergy $4.69
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+16% Synergy $0.81
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+16% Synergy $4.00
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+16% Synergy $1.16
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+15% Synergy $1.00
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+14% Synergy $7.55
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+12% Synergy $3.70
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+12% Synergy $0.25
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+11% Synergy $0.10
Frogify Frogify
+11% Synergy $0.20
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+10% Synergy $1.59
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy $3.36
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+7% Synergy $4.32
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+7% Synergy $2.27
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+7% Synergy $1.22
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+7% Synergy $0.96
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+7% Synergy $0.47
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+6% Synergy $0.20
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+6% Synergy $3.54
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+6% Synergy $0.80
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+6% Synergy $0.45
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+6% Synergy $0.17
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+6% Synergy $0.11
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+5% Synergy $1.73
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy $7.04
Combat Research Combat Research
+5% Synergy $0.33
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+5% Synergy $0.08
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+5% Synergy $0.04
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+5% Synergy $1.80
Ethereal Absolution Ethereal Absolution
+5% Synergy $0.32
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+5% Synergy $0.33
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+5% Synergy $0.51
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+4% Synergy $0.19
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+4% Synergy $0.60
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+4% Synergy $0.28
Oubliette Oubliette
+4% Synergy $1.32
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+3% Synergy $4.41
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+3% Synergy $1.75
Land Tax Land Tax
+3% Synergy $20.00
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+2% Synergy $0.96
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+1% Synergy $9.06
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+1% Synergy $12.54
Curiosity Curiosity
0% Synergy $0.55
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-1% Synergy $11.71

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+2% Synergy $29.84

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 $5.71
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+13% Synergy $0.60
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+12% Synergy $0.41
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+11% Synergy $1.27
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+11% Synergy $10.48
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+10% Synergy $2.22
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+10% Synergy $20.46
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+8% Synergy $2.26
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+8% Synergy $0.32
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+5% Synergy $2.05
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.23
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+2% Synergy $10.25
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.63
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $34.91
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.11
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $46.26
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $19.12
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-8% Synergy $89.88

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+23% Synergy $5.85
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+17% Synergy $0.21
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+17% Synergy $0.59
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+15% Synergy $0.28
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+11% Synergy $0.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $1.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.17
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+6% Synergy $0.41
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $2.58
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.92
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.15
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+4% Synergy $12.32
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.21
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
0% Synergy $0.27
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-1% Synergy $3.41
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-1% Synergy $61.28
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-2% Synergy $2.87
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-2% Synergy $0.41
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-2% Synergy $175.57
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-4% Synergy $24.20

Lands

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

Secluded Glen Secluded Glen
+14% Synergy $3.76
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+6% Synergy $0.16
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.41
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.10
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $4.69
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+4% Synergy $0.45
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+4% Synergy $0.08
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+3% Synergy $0.26
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+3% Synergy $5.86
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+3% Synergy $0.08
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+2% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+2% Synergy $0.09
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.19
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+2% Synergy $0.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.17
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+2% Synergy $0.13
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+1% Synergy $0.23
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+1% Synergy $4.95
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+1% Synergy $0.11
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+1% Synergy $0.16
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
0% Synergy $1.83
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
0% Synergy $3.16
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-1% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-1% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.11
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-1% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.21
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-2% Synergy $11.54
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-2% Synergy $0.26
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.10
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $7.07
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-3% Synergy $13.80
Port Town Port Town
-3% Synergy $0.20
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-3% Synergy $0.22
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-4% Synergy $15.00
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-4% Synergy $10.84
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-4% Synergy $0.14
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-5% Synergy $0.59
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-6% Synergy $6.59
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-6% Synergy $17.24
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-7% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.14
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-8% Synergy $13.06
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-8% Synergy $20.39
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-9% Synergy $14.85
Underground River Underground River
-12% Synergy $0.96

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