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Alela, Artful Provocateur
Price tag $1.05

Legendary Creature — Faerie Warlock

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Playstyle & Strategy

Faeries 27% Artifacts 14% Enchantress 11% Flying 9% Tokens 8% Unnatural 6% Vehicles 4% Auras 2% Equipment 2% Cantrips 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

#123 Current Rank
#107 Last Week
#71 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.

Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-1% Synergy $1.13
Buster Sword Buster Sword
-1% Synergy $42.88
Golbez, Crystal Collector Golbez, Crystal Collector
-2% Synergy $0.40
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-2% Synergy $2.41
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
-5% Synergy $0.17

High Synergy Cards

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

Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+52% Synergy $0.15
Obyra, Dreaming Duelist Obyra, Dreaming Duelist
+50% Synergy $0.11
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+50% Synergy $17.46
Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor
+49% Synergy $0.65
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+48% Synergy $0.68
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+46% Synergy $0.37
Scion of Oona Scion of Oona
+45% Synergy $3.34
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+43% Synergy $0.20
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+41% Synergy $0.28
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+40% Synergy $5.02

Top Cards

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

Spell Stutter Spell Stutter
+36% Synergy $0.12
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+36% Synergy $2.45
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+35% Synergy $0.88
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $1.38
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+20% Synergy $0.88
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+18% Synergy $4.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $4.25
Counterspell Counterspell
+10% Synergy $2.00
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.06
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $1.09

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+9% Synergy $10.89
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+8% Synergy $33.46
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+3% Synergy $48.75
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $47.07
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $50.27
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $28.16
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $57.80
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $40.74
The One Ring The One Ring
-6% Synergy $63.82
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-7% Synergy $12.09

Creatures

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

Spellstutter Sprite Spellstutter Sprite
+33% Synergy $3.73
Glen Elendra Liege Glen Elendra Liege
+28% Synergy $0.60
Alela, Cunning Conqueror Alela, Cunning Conqueror
+28% Synergy $3.28
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+25% Synergy $0.15
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+24% Synergy $5.00
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+24% Synergy $0.17
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+23% Synergy $3.52
Faerie Bladecrafter Faerie Bladecrafter
+23% Synergy $1.41
Oona, Queen of the Fae Oona, Queen of the Fae
+21% Synergy $0.31
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+18% Synergy $10.06
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+18% Synergy $2.24
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+18% Synergy $8.42
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+18% Synergy $5.14
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+17% Synergy $4.88
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+17% Synergy $0.83
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+16% Synergy $2.96
Shadow Puppeteers Shadow Puppeteers
+16% Synergy $0.79
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+15% Synergy $1.16
Faerie Formation Faerie Formation
+15% Synergy $0.23
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+14% Synergy $2.75
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+13% Synergy $0.11
Faerie Harbinger Faerie Harbinger
+13% Synergy $2.35
Malleable Impostor Malleable Impostor
+13% Synergy $2.65
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+12% Synergy $3.04
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+11% Synergy $0.21
Talion's Messenger Talion's Messenger
+11% Synergy $0.14
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+10% Synergy $30.05
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+10% Synergy $3.86
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+9% Synergy $4.06
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+9% Synergy $16.55
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+9% Synergy $0.20
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+8% Synergy $0.42
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+8% Synergy $0.21
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+8% Synergy $0.24
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+8% Synergy $0.48
Vendilion Clique Vendilion Clique
+8% Synergy $2.54
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+7% Synergy $0.73
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+7% Synergy $0.53
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+7% Synergy $0.22
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+7% Synergy $0.21
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.27
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+6% Synergy $0.18
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+6% Synergy $33.98
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+6% Synergy $0.50
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+5% Synergy $1.95
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+4% Synergy $0.59
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+3% Synergy $0.53
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+2% Synergy $0.85
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
0% Synergy $3.76
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $39.48

Instants

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

Faerie Fencing Faerie Fencing
+9% Synergy $0.10
Faerie Trickery Faerie Trickery
+9% Synergy $1.25
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+7% Synergy $0.15
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+6% Synergy $2.44
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.24
Mortify Mortify
+5% Synergy $0.23
Fracture Fracture
+2% Synergy $1.12
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $0.83
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $13.99
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $11.18
Dispatch Dispatch
+1% Synergy $2.17
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.28
Inkshield Inkshield
0% Synergy $10.22
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
0% Synergy $1.02
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-1% Synergy $1.98
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.38
Void Rend Void Rend
-2% Synergy $0.79
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.83
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $41.94
Despark Despark
-4% Synergy $0.28
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $16.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $6.72
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $13.17
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $56.98
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-8% Synergy $53.08
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.50
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy $1.49

Sorceries

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

Distant Melody Distant Melody
+19% Synergy $0.50
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+15% Synergy $2.15
Stolen by the Fae Stolen by the Fae
+15% Synergy $0.19
Winged Words Winged Words
+14% Synergy $0.14
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+12% Synergy $2.29
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+10% Synergy $8.06
Tegwyll's Scouring Tegwyll's Scouring
+10% Synergy $0.42
Faerie Slumber Party Faerie Slumber Party
+8% Synergy $0.44
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+7% Synergy $0.46
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+5% Synergy $8.15
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+5% Synergy $8.82
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+3% Synergy $0.18
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+3% Synergy $0.87
Fabricate Fabricate
+2% Synergy $7.68
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $4.27
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+1% Synergy $10.19
Time Wipe Time Wipe
0% Synergy $0.15
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.46
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-2% Synergy $1.77
Vindicate Vindicate
-2% Synergy $1.19
Damn Damn
-6% Synergy $1.84
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $4.80

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+19% Synergy $0.54
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+16% Synergy $0.87
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+14% Synergy $4.09
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+13% Synergy $0.24
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+11% Synergy $1.24
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+10% Synergy $28.90
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.22
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+10% Synergy $15.62
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+8% Synergy $0.34
Mace of the Valiant Mace of the Valiant
+8% Synergy $0.15
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+6% Synergy $2.08
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+6% Synergy $0.16
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+6% Synergy $5.84
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $7.39
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+5% Synergy $0.29
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+5% Synergy $7.92
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+5% Synergy $3.85
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+5% Synergy $2.50
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+4% Synergy $7.06
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+4% Synergy $1.23
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+3% Synergy $1.41
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $15.78
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+3% Synergy $0.33
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+2% Synergy $3.82
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+2% Synergy $2.11
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+1% Synergy $15.40

Enchantments

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

Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+27% Synergy $4.62
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+27% Synergy $1.51
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+24% Synergy $4.17
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+23% Synergy $52.08
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+21% Synergy $0.26
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+20% Synergy $0.14
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+17% Synergy $1.33
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+17% Synergy $0.35
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+17% Synergy $1.29
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+16% Synergy $3.93
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+14% Synergy $7.19
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+14% Synergy $0.76
Propaganda Propaganda
+13% Synergy $2.21
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+12% Synergy $0.34
Frogify Frogify
+12% Synergy $0.20
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+11% Synergy $2.85
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+11% Synergy $0.13
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+9% Synergy $0.34
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+8% Synergy $1.08
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+8% Synergy $2.07
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy $1.48
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+7% Synergy $3.51
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+7% Synergy $1.46
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+7% Synergy $0.17
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+6% Synergy $2.21
Combat Research Combat Research
+6% Synergy $0.36
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+6% Synergy $1.06
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+6% Synergy $1.87
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+6% Synergy $0.18
Ethereal Absolution Ethereal Absolution
+6% Synergy $0.31
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+6% Synergy $0.09
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+5% Synergy $0.85
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+5% Synergy $0.25
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+5% Synergy $0.14
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+5% Synergy $0.32
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+5% Synergy $0.48
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+5% Synergy $2.79
Oubliette Oubliette
+5% Synergy $1.51
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+5% Synergy $0.03
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+5% Synergy $0.46
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+4% Synergy $4.08
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+4% Synergy $0.48
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $18.50
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+4% Synergy $0.61
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+3% Synergy $6.23
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+3% Synergy $2.88
Curiosity Curiosity
+2% Synergy $0.47
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+1% Synergy $0.70
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
0% Synergy $8.48
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
0% Synergy $14.93

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+3% Synergy $27.39

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 $6.01
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+13% Synergy $1.04
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+12% Synergy $0.36
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+11% Synergy $2.72
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+11% Synergy $1.97
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+11% Synergy $8.24
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+9% Synergy $18.48
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+8% Synergy $1.98
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+8% Synergy $0.46
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+5% Synergy $0.81
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+5% Synergy $1.06
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+5% Synergy $0.16
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $2.52
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+2% Synergy $9.44
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $40.60
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.37
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $1.00
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $48.82
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $17.64
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-8% Synergy $111.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+22% Synergy $3.99
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+16% Synergy $0.23
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+15% Synergy $0.18
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+15% Synergy $0.44
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $1.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.24
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+9% Synergy $0.31
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+6% Synergy $0.35
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $2.60
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+5% Synergy $9.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.20
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.95
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.41
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.20
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
0% Synergy $0.40
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
0% Synergy $1.81
Mox Amber Mox Amber
0% Synergy $65.22
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-1% Synergy $0.88
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-2% Synergy $0.84
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-2% Synergy $151.40
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-5% Synergy $22.27

Lands

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

Secluded Glen Secluded Glen
+14% Synergy $3.40
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+6% Synergy $0.26
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+6% Synergy $0.34
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+5% Synergy $0.34
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.33
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $4.92
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+4% Synergy $0.05
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.05
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+3% Synergy $2.45
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.09
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+3% Synergy $0.05
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+2% Synergy $0.17
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+2% Synergy $0.27
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+2% Synergy $1.65
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.15
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+2% Synergy $0.20
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+2% Synergy $3.90
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+1% Synergy $0.51
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+1% Synergy $0.21
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+1% Synergy $3.03
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+1% Synergy $0.15
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+1% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
0% Synergy $0.35
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
0% Synergy $0.17
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
0% Synergy $4.19
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
0% Synergy $0.22
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.21
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-1% Synergy $10.90
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.14
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-2% Synergy $14.14
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-2% Synergy $0.21
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.08
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-2% Synergy $0.23
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
-2% Synergy $0.23
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-3% Synergy $12.69
Port Town Port Town
-3% Synergy $0.16
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-4% Synergy $11.68
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-4% Synergy $9.47
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-4% Synergy $0.17
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-5% Synergy $14.82
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-6% Synergy $0.75
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-6% Synergy $15.03
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-7% Synergy $0.51
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.25
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-8% Synergy $21.97
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-9% Synergy $12.27
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-9% Synergy $14.54
Underground River Underground River
-10% Synergy $1.57

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