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Alela, Artful Provocateur
Price tag $1.62

Legendary CreatureFaerie Warlock

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Esper

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

#146 Current Rank
#171 Last Week
#105 Past 2 Years

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.

Eiganjo Dynastorian Eiganjo Dynastorian
+2% Synergy $2.16
Changing Loyalty Changing Loyalty
+1% Synergy $1.15
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
+1% Synergy $2.50
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
+0% Synergy $5.01
Erode Erode
0% Synergy $5.37

High Synergy Cards

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

Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+54% Synergy $0.32
Obyra, Dreaming Duelist Obyra, Dreaming Duelist
+52% Synergy $0.39
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+51% Synergy $34.36
Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor
+50% Synergy $5.63
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+48% Synergy $0.54
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+46% Synergy $0.37
Scion of Oona Scion of Oona
+45% Synergy $13.90
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+43% Synergy $0.33
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+41% Synergy $0.66
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+40% Synergy $6.25

Top Cards

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

Spell Stutter Spell Stutter
+38% Synergy $0.29
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+33% Synergy $1.63
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+32% Synergy $13.20
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+20% Synergy $3.04
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+19% Synergy $1.95
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+15% Synergy $4.72
Propaganda Propaganda
+11% Synergy $3.11
Counterspell Counterspell
+8% Synergy $3.67
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+5% Synergy $58.09
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+5% Synergy $17.94
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $66.59
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+0% Synergy $53.21
Farewell Farewell
+0% Synergy $6.17
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $41.55
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $37.03
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $72.10
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $58.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $60.87

Creatures

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

Spellstutter Sprite Spellstutter Sprite
+35% Synergy $6.18
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+32% Synergy $3.79
Glen Elendra Liege Glen Elendra Liege
+30% Synergy $1.14
Alela, Cunning Conqueror Alela, Cunning Conqueror
+28% Synergy $13.55
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+25% Synergy $0.74
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+24% Synergy $0.17
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+23% Synergy $0.27
Faerie Bladecrafter Faerie Bladecrafter
+23% Synergy $5.34
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+23% Synergy $6.97
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+22% Synergy $17.15
Oona, Queen of the Fae Oona, Queen of the Fae
+20% Synergy $1.17
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+20% Synergy $5.33
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+19% Synergy $10.12
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+17% Synergy $7.99
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+17% Synergy $12.89
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+17% Synergy $18.78
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+15% Synergy $4.77
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+15% Synergy $0.59
Shadow Puppeteers Shadow Puppeteers
+15% Synergy $3.67
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+14% Synergy $2.76
Faerie Harbinger Faerie Harbinger
+13% Synergy $4.70
Faerie Formation Faerie Formation
+13% Synergy $0.44
Malleable Impostor Malleable Impostor
+11% Synergy $10.18
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+11% Synergy $4.03
Talion's Messenger Talion's Messenger
+11% Synergy $0.36
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+10% Synergy $0.55
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+10% Synergy $0.34
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+10% Synergy $0.32
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+9% Synergy $46.57
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+9% Synergy $4.62
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+8% Synergy $1.32
Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
+8% Synergy $0.46
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+7% Synergy $0.38
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+7% Synergy $7.48
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+7% Synergy $0.30
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+7% Synergy $40.50
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+7% Synergy $0.53
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+7% Synergy $0.23
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+6% Synergy $0.31
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.31
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+6% Synergy $0.36
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+6% Synergy $1.19
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+5% Synergy $44.63
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+5% Synergy $0.47
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+5% Synergy $1.71
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+3% Synergy $0.90
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+3% Synergy $0.47
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+3% Synergy $0.24
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+0% Synergy $2.15
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $59.32

Instants

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

Faerie Fencing Faerie Fencing
+10% Synergy $0.27
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+9% Synergy $0.81
Faerie Trickery Faerie Trickery
+8% Synergy $1.34
Glen Elendra's Answer Glen Elendra's Answer
+7% Synergy $1.70
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+6% Synergy $0.25
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.20
Mortify Mortify
+3% Synergy $0.22
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $3.63
Fracture Fracture
+2% Synergy $0.30
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.79
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+0% Synergy $15.93
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+0% Synergy $1.14
Dispatch Dispatch
+0% Synergy $0.33
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.45
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $22.25
Inkshield Inkshield
0% Synergy $4.86
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $2.01
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.30
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $55.81
Despark Despark
-4% Synergy $0.33
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-4% Synergy $0.86
Void Rend Void Rend
-5% Synergy $0.68
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $8.00
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $64.63
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $6.82
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-7% Synergy $28.12
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.39
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $2.27
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-14% Synergy $3.90

Sorceries

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

Distant Melody Distant Melody
+19% Synergy $0.33
Stolen by the Fae Stolen by the Fae
+15% Synergy $0.31
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+12% Synergy $0.89
Winged Words Winged Words
+11% Synergy $0.37
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+11% Synergy $16.55
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+10% Synergy $4.24
Tegwyll's Scouring Tegwyll's Scouring
+8% Synergy $0.91
Faerie Slumber Party Faerie Slumber Party
+8% Synergy $1.20
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+5% Synergy $0.47
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+4% Synergy $20.90
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+4% Synergy $11.82
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+2% Synergy $0.38
Fabricate Fabricate
+1% Synergy $9.53
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+1% Synergy $16.86
Time Wipe Time Wipe
0% Synergy $0.32
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
0% Synergy $2.61
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.42
Vindicate Vindicate
-5% Synergy $0.73
Damn Damn
-6% Synergy $2.47
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-12% Synergy $5.05

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+21% Synergy $0.89
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+16% Synergy $5.74
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+15% Synergy $1.46
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.44
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.30
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+9% Synergy $47.41
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+9% Synergy $0.40
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+9% Synergy $18.74
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+9% Synergy $3.15
Dawn-Blessed Pennant Dawn-Blessed Pennant
+6% Synergy $0.26
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+6% Synergy $7.54
Mace of the Valiant Mace of the Valiant
+5% Synergy $0.23
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+5% Synergy $0.45
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $15.74
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+5% Synergy $0.26
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+5% Synergy $1.28
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+5% Synergy $0.86
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+4% Synergy $19.12
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+4% Synergy $2.63
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+4% Synergy $7.41
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+4% Synergy $0.40
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+4% Synergy $2.35
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+2% Synergy $2.81
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+2% Synergy $4.20
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $5.78
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $26.88
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+1% Synergy $2.18
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
0% Synergy $24.31
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $108.02

Enchantments

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

Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+27% Synergy $0.59
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+23% Synergy $63.66
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+23% Synergy $9.86
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+21% Synergy $0.25
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+19% Synergy $0.41
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+17% Synergy $0.42
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+16% Synergy $8.10
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+15% Synergy $1.98
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+15% Synergy $0.33
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+15% Synergy $1.51
Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
+15% Synergy $0.29
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+14% Synergy $9.62
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+11% Synergy $6.60
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+11% Synergy $0.26
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+10% Synergy $0.38
Frogify Frogify
+10% Synergy $0.27
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+10% Synergy $0.64
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+9% Synergy $6.77
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+7% Synergy $2.98
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy $4.22
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.31
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+6% Synergy $0.42
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+6% Synergy $1.13
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+6% Synergy $2.67
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+6% Synergy $0.60
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+5% Synergy $0.14
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+5% Synergy $0.31
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+5% Synergy $7.19
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+5% Synergy $0.32
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+5% Synergy $0.14
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+4% Synergy $0.40
Ethereal Absolution Ethereal Absolution
+4% Synergy $0.38
Combat Research Combat Research
+4% Synergy $0.58
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+4% Synergy $0.42
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+4% Synergy $8.43
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+4% Synergy $2.20
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+4% Synergy $0.82
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+4% Synergy $2.93
Oubliette Oubliette
+4% Synergy $2.93
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+4% Synergy $5.34
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+4% Synergy $4.03
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+3% Synergy $1.43
Land Tax Land Tax
+3% Synergy $13.49
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+3% Synergy $0.55
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+1% Synergy $1.96
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+1% Synergy $39.71
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+1% Synergy $12.00
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+0% Synergy $0.38
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-1% Synergy $19.62
Curiosity Curiosity
-1% Synergy $1.24

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+2% Synergy $39.18

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 $12.90
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+13% Synergy $0.65
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+11% Synergy $0.54
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+11% Synergy $0.94
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+10% Synergy $9.71
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+10% Synergy $5.34
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+10% Synergy $24.17
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+7% Synergy $0.46
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+7% Synergy $2.94
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+4% Synergy $3.86
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.38
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+2% Synergy $13.15
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.70
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $40.73
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.38
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $63.55
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $129.20
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $30.88

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+24% Synergy $3.17
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+18% Synergy $0.30
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+17% Synergy $1.20
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+14% Synergy $0.34
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+12% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy $2.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $2.20
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $4.40
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+4% Synergy $0.63
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.13
Mox Amber Mox Amber
0% Synergy $73.96
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
0% Synergy $0.40
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $240.66
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-1% Synergy $4.17
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-2% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-2% Synergy $1.62
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-3% Synergy $37.63

Lands

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

Secluded Glen Secluded Glen
+14% Synergy $3.67
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+4% Synergy $0.22
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+4% Synergy $0.64
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+4% Synergy $0.13
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.08
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $3.30
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+3% Synergy $1.50
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+3% Synergy $0.20
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.27
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $2.00
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+3% Synergy $5.31
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+2% Synergy $0.31
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+2% Synergy $0.24
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+2% Synergy $0.34
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.23
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+1% Synergy $6.71
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+1% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.12
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+1% Synergy $0.24
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+0% Synergy $0.33
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+0% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+0% Synergy $0.24
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
0% Synergy $0.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.16
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
0% Synergy $1.50
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-1% Synergy $0.38
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-1% Synergy $0.37
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.25
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-2% Synergy $1.77
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-2% Synergy $15.40
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.21
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-2% Synergy $10.77
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-2% Synergy $18.47
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-3% Synergy $0.31
Port Town Port Town
-3% Synergy $0.24
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-3% Synergy $0.24
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-3% Synergy $15.62
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-3% Synergy $0.30
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-3% Synergy $8.37
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-5% Synergy $28.09
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-5% Synergy $9.90
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-5% Synergy $0.53
Tundra Tundra
-6% Synergy $3000.00
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.41
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-8% Synergy $16.02
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.82
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-8% Synergy $31.86
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-8% Synergy $18.92
Underground River Underground River
-12% Synergy $1.47

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