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Alela, Artful Provocateur
Price tag $1.39

Legendary CreatureFaerie Warlock

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Faeries 16% Enchantress 14% Artifacts 14% Tokens 12% Flying 10% Unnatural 9% Control 2% Vehicles 2% Combo 2% Auras 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

#149 Current Rank
#156 Last Week
#98 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.

Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
+1% Synergy $2.75
Scriv, the Obligator Scriv, the Obligator
+1% Synergy $1.78
Eiganjo Dynastorian Eiganjo Dynastorian
+1% Synergy $5.50
Coercive Impetus Coercive Impetus
+1% Synergy $0.51
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
0% Synergy $6.96

High Synergy Cards

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

Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+54% Synergy $0.37
Obyra, Dreaming Duelist Obyra, Dreaming Duelist
+53% Synergy $0.33
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+51% Synergy $33.38
Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor
+50% Synergy $5.89
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+48% Synergy $0.59
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+46% Synergy $0.41
Scion of Oona Scion of Oona
+46% Synergy $13.81
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+44% Synergy $0.33
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+42% Synergy $0.57
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+40% Synergy $5.59

Top Cards

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

Spell Stutter Spell Stutter
+38% Synergy $0.31
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+34% Synergy $1.62
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+32% Synergy $14.09
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+20% Synergy $1.85
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+20% Synergy $2.10
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+16% Synergy $3.52
Propaganda Propaganda
+11% Synergy $3.42
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy $2.52
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $0.91
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $0.97

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+6% Synergy $57.27
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+6% Synergy $17.61
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $67.17
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $55.57
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $41.42
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $6.50
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $36.19
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $68.04
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $56.28
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $64.98

Creatures

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

Spellstutter Sprite Spellstutter Sprite
+36% Synergy $6.41
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+33% Synergy $4.16
Glen Elendra Liege Glen Elendra Liege
+30% Synergy $1.03
Alela, Cunning Conqueror Alela, Cunning Conqueror
+28% Synergy $13.17
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+26% Synergy $0.84
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+24% Synergy $0.27
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+24% Synergy $0.31
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+23% Synergy $7.20
Faerie Bladecrafter Faerie Bladecrafter
+23% Synergy $6.04
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+21% Synergy $16.98
Oona, Queen of the Fae Oona, Queen of the Fae
+21% Synergy $1.07
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+20% Synergy $6.03
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+19% Synergy $11.24
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+18% Synergy $9.94
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+18% Synergy $12.38
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+18% Synergy $18.67
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+16% Synergy $3.43
Shadow Puppeteers Shadow Puppeteers
+16% Synergy $3.79
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+15% Synergy $0.60
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+15% Synergy $2.20
Faerie Harbinger Faerie Harbinger
+14% Synergy $5.62
Faerie Formation Faerie Formation
+14% Synergy $0.34
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+12% Synergy $3.47
Malleable Impostor Malleable Impostor
+12% Synergy $11.21
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+11% Synergy $0.37
Talion's Messenger Talion's Messenger
+11% Synergy $0.33
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+11% Synergy $1.50
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+10% Synergy $52.93
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+10% Synergy $0.27
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+9% Synergy $4.80
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+9% Synergy $1.18
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+8% Synergy $0.34
Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
+8% Synergy $0.56
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+8% Synergy $0.36
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+8% Synergy $34.69
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+8% Synergy $7.27
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+7% Synergy $0.31
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+7% Synergy $0.33
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+7% Synergy $0.45
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+7% Synergy $0.22
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+6% Synergy $39.84
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+6% Synergy $1.27
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+6% Synergy $0.74
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+6% Synergy $0.46
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+6% Synergy $0.26
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+4% Synergy $0.43
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+3% Synergy $0.63
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+3% Synergy $0.31
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
0% Synergy $1.75
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $55.72

Instants

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

Faerie Fencing Faerie Fencing
+11% Synergy $0.24
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+9% Synergy $0.89
Faerie Trickery Faerie Trickery
+9% Synergy $1.57
Glen Elendra's Answer Glen Elendra's Answer
+8% Synergy $1.63
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+7% Synergy $0.30
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.22
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+4% Synergy $3.09
Mortify Mortify
+4% Synergy $0.20
Fracture Fracture
+2% Synergy $0.35
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $18.26
Dispatch Dispatch
+1% Synergy $0.32
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+1% Synergy $1.29
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.14
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.43
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $21.17
Inkshield Inkshield
-1% Synergy $4.92
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.30
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.33
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $52.04
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-4% Synergy $0.71
Despark Despark
-4% Synergy $0.33
Void Rend Void Rend
-5% Synergy $0.77
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy $17.27
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $7.01
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-7% Synergy $26.08
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $5.52
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $69.23
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.37
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $2.04
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-14% Synergy $6.80

Sorceries

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

Distant Melody Distant Melody
+20% Synergy $0.36
Stolen by the Fae Stolen by the Fae
+16% Synergy $0.28
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+12% Synergy $1.10
Winged Words Winged Words
+12% Synergy $0.35
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+11% Synergy $17.22
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+11% Synergy $3.58
Tegwyll's Scouring Tegwyll's Scouring
+9% Synergy $1.17
Faerie Slumber Party Faerie Slumber Party
+8% Synergy $1.15
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+5% Synergy $8.99
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+5% Synergy $0.52
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+4% Synergy $11.31
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+3% Synergy $0.29
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+1% Synergy $16.12
Fabricate Fabricate
+1% Synergy $8.93
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
0% Synergy $3.01
Time Wipe Time Wipe
0% Synergy $0.26
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.59
Vindicate Vindicate
-5% Synergy $0.86
Damn Damn
-6% Synergy $2.58
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-12% Synergy $4.71

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+21% Synergy $0.82
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+16% Synergy $5.24
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+16% Synergy $1.87
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+15% Synergy $3.56
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+10% Synergy $44.91
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.32
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+10% Synergy $0.36
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+9% Synergy $3.29
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+9% Synergy $17.15
Dawn-Blessed Pennant Dawn-Blessed Pennant
+7% Synergy $0.26
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+6% Synergy $15.42
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+6% Synergy $0.38
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+6% Synergy $11.10
Mace of the Valiant Mace of the Valiant
+6% Synergy $0.24
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+5% Synergy $0.41
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+5% Synergy $0.98
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+5% Synergy $6.52
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+5% Synergy $0.25
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+5% Synergy $0.65
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+5% Synergy $3.35
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+4% Synergy $19.82
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+4% Synergy $2.05
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $7.29
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+3% Synergy $2.58
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+3% Synergy $4.36
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $28.45
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+2% Synergy $2.32
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
0% Synergy $23.94
The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy $99.03

Enchantments

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

Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+27% Synergy $0.56
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+24% Synergy $57.18
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+24% Synergy $8.87
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+21% Synergy $0.29
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+19% Synergy $0.38
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+17% Synergy $0.39
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+16% Synergy $1.75
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+16% Synergy $8.38
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+16% Synergy $1.40
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+15% Synergy $7.57
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+15% Synergy $0.94
Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
+15% Synergy $0.18
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+12% Synergy $4.77
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+11% Synergy $0.22
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+11% Synergy $0.25
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+10% Synergy $0.55
Frogify Frogify
+10% Synergy $0.22
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+9% Synergy $7.24
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy $3.70
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+7% Synergy $1.16
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+7% Synergy $1.02
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+7% Synergy $0.37
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+6% Synergy $0.37
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+6% Synergy $2.24
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+6% Synergy $6.22
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+6% Synergy $0.75
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+6% Synergy $0.30
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+6% Synergy $0.23
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy $8.91
Combat Research Combat Research
+5% Synergy $0.44
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+5% Synergy $0.21
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+5% Synergy $0.15
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+5% Synergy $0.40
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+5% Synergy $1.33
Ethereal Absolution Ethereal Absolution
+5% Synergy $0.40
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+4% Synergy $3.46
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+4% Synergy $4.70
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+4% Synergy $1.10
Oubliette Oubliette
+4% Synergy $2.58
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+4% Synergy $2.57
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+4% Synergy $0.66
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+4% Synergy $0.44
Land Tax Land Tax
+3% Synergy $15.72
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+3% Synergy $0.44
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+2% Synergy $1.83
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+1% Synergy $10.56
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+1% Synergy $28.86
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+1% Synergy $0.37
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-1% Synergy $17.30
Curiosity Curiosity
-1% Synergy $1.12

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+2% Synergy $39.94

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 $10.00
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+13% Synergy $0.57
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+12% Synergy $0.52
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+11% Synergy $0.87
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+11% Synergy $5.38
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+11% Synergy $9.05
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+10% Synergy $25.10
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+8% Synergy $0.50
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+7% Synergy $2.54
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+5% Synergy $4.64
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.36
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+2% Synergy $12.99
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.53
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $39.52
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $1.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.31
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $58.63
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $122.46
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $28.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+24% Synergy $1.91
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+18% Synergy $0.23
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+17% Synergy $1.18
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+14% Synergy $0.36
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+12% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $2.90
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.65
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $1.81
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+5% Synergy $0.56
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.17
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
0% Synergy $0.48
Mox Amber Mox Amber
0% Synergy $69.59
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-1% Synergy $214.76
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-1% Synergy $5.28
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-2% Synergy $0.47
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-3% Synergy $2.69
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-3% Synergy $38.55

Lands

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

Secluded Glen Secluded Glen
+15% Synergy $3.60
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.31
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.61
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.15
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.29
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $1.03
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+4% Synergy $0.16
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+4% Synergy $1.23
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+4% Synergy $0.17
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.11
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+3% Synergy $4.95
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.23
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+2% Synergy $6.74
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+2% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+2% Synergy $0.27
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.26
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+2% Synergy $0.33
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+2% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.27
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+1% Synergy $0.30
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+1% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+1% Synergy $0.34
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
0% Synergy $0.37
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
0% Synergy $0.23
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
0% Synergy $1.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-1% Synergy $0.39
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.31
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-2% Synergy $14.82
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-2% Synergy $3.13
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-2% Synergy $0.28
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $11.90
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-3% Synergy $0.32
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-3% Synergy $17.99
Port Town Port Town
-3% Synergy $0.25
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-3% Synergy $0.33
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.19
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-3% Synergy $0.27
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-4% Synergy $6.97
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-4% Synergy $14.11
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-6% Synergy $10.14
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-6% Synergy $0.34
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-6% Synergy $30.66
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-7% Synergy $0.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.30
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-8% Synergy $15.08
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-8% Synergy $28.81
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-9% Synergy $18.43
Underground River Underground River
-12% Synergy $1.34

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