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Aphelia, Viper Whisperer
Price tag $10.86

Legendary Creature โ€” Gorgon Assassin

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

#604 Current Rank
#701 Last Week
#599 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Aphelia, Viper Whisperer.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Aphelia, Viper Whisperer decks.

Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+2% Synergy $0.17
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $62.47
Strength of Will Strength of Will
0% Synergy $0.77
Villainous Wrath Villainous Wrath
0% Synergy $0.77
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
-1% Synergy $0.20

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Aphelia, Viper Whisperer's abilities and overall game plan.

Hooded Blightfang Hooded Blightfang
+85% Synergy $0.42
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+77% Synergy $4.01
Tower Winder Tower Winder
+74% Synergy $3.90
Vraska, the Silencer Vraska, the Silencer
+73% Synergy $0.54
Seshiro the Anointed Seshiro the Anointed
+69% Synergy $5.37
Ambush Viper Ambush Viper
+67% Synergy $0.06
Prowling Serpopard Prowling Serpopard
+65% Synergy $1.62
Pharika's Chosen Pharika's Chosen
+64% Synergy $0.10
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+64% Synergy $0.99
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+62% Synergy $2.51

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Aphelia, Viper Whisperer decks.

Sosuke's Summons Sosuke's Summons
+62% Synergy $1.62
Rottenmouth Viper Rottenmouth Viper
+61% Synergy $4.37
Hexdrinker Hexdrinker
+61% Synergy $4.50
Ohran Viper Ohran Viper
+60% Synergy $1.23
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+59% Synergy $6.32
Ankle Biter Ankle Biter
+57% Synergy $0.05
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+55% Synergy $6.91
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+44% Synergy $0.41
Cultivate Cultivate
+21% Synergy $0.61
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+18% Synergy $2.49

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+4% Synergy $48.71
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+2% Synergy $54.04
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+2% Synergy $993.06
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-1% Synergy $21.91

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Aphelia, Viper Whisperer's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Hooded Hydra Hooded Hydra
+54% Synergy $0.23
Persistent Constrictor Persistent Constrictor
+51% Synergy $1.43
Moss Viper Moss Viper
+50% Synergy $0.10
Vizier of the Menagerie Vizier of the Menagerie
+49% Synergy $0.86
Caustic Bronco Caustic Bronco
+48% Synergy $0.23
Archetype of Finality Archetype of Finality
+46% Synergy $0.87
Mire Boa Mire Boa
+46% Synergy $0.09
Fang of Shigeki Fang of Shigeki
+45% Synergy $0.08
Fynn, the Fangbearer Fynn, the Fangbearer
+43% Synergy $0.25
Skullwinder Skullwinder
+42% Synergy $0.12
Pharika, God of Affliction Pharika, God of Affliction
+42% Synergy $1.90
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+39% Synergy $25.36
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+37% Synergy $4.44
Naga Vitalist Naga Vitalist
+35% Synergy $0.06
Reaper of the Wilds Reaper of the Wilds
+33% Synergy $0.21
River Boa River Boa
+33% Synergy $0.26
Wasteland Viper Wasteland Viper
+28% Synergy $0.20
Sakura-Tribe Scout Sakura-Tribe Scout
+27% Synergy $2.71
Sakiko, Mother of Summer Sakiko, Mother of Summer
+25% Synergy $0.32
Scourge of the Undercity Scourge of the Undercity
+24% Synergy $0.08
Visara the Dreadful Visara the Dreadful
+24% Synergy $2.05
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+23% Synergy $0.52
Marsh Boa Marsh Boa
+23% Synergy $0.18
Xathrid Gorgon Xathrid Gorgon
+23% Synergy $0.22
Orochi Sustainer Orochi Sustainer
+23% Synergy $0.22
Hythonia the Cruel Hythonia the Cruel
+22% Synergy $0.44
Orochi Soul-Reaver Orochi Soul-Reaver
+22% Synergy $2.69
Orochi Merge-Keeper Orochi Merge-Keeper
+21% Synergy $0.06
Rattleback Apothecary Rattleback Apothecary
+20% Synergy $0.11
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+19% Synergy $1.40
Sisters of Stone Death Sisters of Stone Death
+19% Synergy $0.87
Rev, Tithe Extractor Rev, Tithe Extractor
+18% Synergy $27.48
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+17% Synergy $30.31
Pharika's Mender Pharika's Mender
+17% Synergy $0.11
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
+16% Synergy $0.37
Mold Adder Mold Adder
+16% Synergy $0.12
Aveline de Grandprรฉ Aveline de Grandprรฉ
+15% Synergy $0.20
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+15% Synergy $3.10
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
+15% Synergy $0.71
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+14% Synergy $6.05
Pitiless Gorgon Pitiless Gorgon
+12% Synergy $0.18
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+11% Synergy $1.56
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+10% Synergy $0.23
Soulcoil Viper Soulcoil Viper
+10% Synergy $0.07
Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro
+10% Synergy $0.36
Jewel-Eyed Cobra Jewel-Eyed Cobra
+10% Synergy $0.05
Sidisi, Regent of the Mire Sidisi, Regent of the Mire
+9% Synergy $0.26
Undercity Eliminator Undercity Eliminator
+8% Synergy $0.03
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+2% Synergy $3.32
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
-1% Synergy $2.11

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Aphelia, Viper Whisperer safe.

Cobra Trap Cobra Trap
+33% Synergy $0.30
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+31% Synergy $0.09
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+22% Synergy $0.31
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+21% Synergy $10.98
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+19% Synergy $0.15
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+19% Synergy $2.52
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+18% Synergy $0.73
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+14% Synergy $19.11
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+12% Synergy $3.43
Fog Fog
+11% Synergy $0.42
Beast Within Beast Within
+9% Synergy $0.84
Putrefy Putrefy
+9% Synergy $0.13
Vraska's Contempt Vraska's Contempt
+8% Synergy $0.35
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+6% Synergy $1.62
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+6% Synergy $0.74
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+5% Synergy $1.26
Bite Down Bite Down
+5% Synergy $0.13
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+5% Synergy $0.17
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+4% Synergy $2.61
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $4.36
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+3% Synergy $0.41
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+3% Synergy $0.21
Murder Murder
+3% Synergy $0.03
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $0.80
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+2% Synergy $0.12
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+1% Synergy $0.37
Village Rites Village Rites
+1% Synergy $0.31
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+1% Synergy $0.25
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+1% Synergy $0.26
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $0.87
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
0% Synergy $0.17
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.78
Second Harvest Second Harvest
-7% Synergy $1.60

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Aphelia, Viper Whisperer's game plan and control the board.

Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+28% Synergy $0.32
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+26% Synergy $0.42
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+23% Synergy $1.82
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+21% Synergy $1.95
Three Visits Three Visits
+19% Synergy $5.96
Farseek Farseek
+15% Synergy $0.50
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+15% Synergy $4.97
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+15% Synergy $8.80
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+11% Synergy $0.42
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+9% Synergy $0.43
Treasured Find Treasured Find
+8% Synergy $0.30
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+8% Synergy $0.27
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+7% Synergy $0.32
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+6% Synergy $13.93
Gaze of Granite Gaze of Granite
+6% Synergy $0.14
Viewpoint Synchronization Viewpoint Synchronization
+6% Synergy $0.19
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $5.94
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+5% Synergy $0.22
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $18.91
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+2% Synergy $0.81
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $0.69
Harmonize Harmonize
+1% Synergy $0.52
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+1% Synergy $0.21
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $1.77
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $4.33
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-3% Synergy $11.31
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-4% Synergy $0.97
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-4% Synergy $0.72
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-5% Synergy $0.81
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $5.15
Victimize Victimize
-10% Synergy $0.49

Utility Artifacts

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

Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+43% Synergy $2.19
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+26% Synergy $8.99
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+26% Synergy $24.47
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+18% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $4.12
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+16% Synergy $1.00
Orochi Hatchery Orochi Hatchery
+15% Synergy $0.76
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+13% Synergy $3.22
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+12% Synergy $3.92
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+12% Synergy $2.20
Snake Basket Snake Basket
+12% Synergy $3.44
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+10% Synergy $1.76
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+10% Synergy $0.82
Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+10% Synergy $0.06
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+8% Synergy $5.63
Quick-Draw Katana Quick-Draw Katana
+8% Synergy $0.04
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+7% Synergy $0.60
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+7% Synergy $5.30
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+5% Synergy $1.10
Hidden Blade Hidden Blade
+5% Synergy $0.13
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+4% Synergy $6.23
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+4% Synergy $2.90
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+4% Synergy $3.52
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+4% Synergy $4.02
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+3% Synergy $1.85
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $18.76

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Aphelia, Viper Whisperer's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+56% Synergy $10.87
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+53% Synergy $7.75
Snake Pit Snake Pit
+44% Synergy $0.97
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+28% Synergy $2.32
Vraska Joins Up Vraska Joins Up
+27% Synergy $0.39
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+25% Synergy $11.69
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+21% Synergy $17.82
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+18% Synergy $0.32
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+13% Synergy $0.10
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+12% Synergy $4.09
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+8% Synergy $0.88
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+8% Synergy $2.60
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+7% Synergy $4.62
Seed the Land Seed the Land
+7% Synergy $2.71
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+5% Synergy $0.20
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+5% Synergy $11.09
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+4% Synergy $2.28
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+3% Synergy $6.42
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+2% Synergy $26.45
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+2% Synergy $28.38
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+1% Synergy $4.33
Hollowmurk Siege Hollowmurk Siege
+1% Synergy $0.51
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $25.58
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-1% Synergy $0.97
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-3% Synergy $0.18
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-14% Synergy $0.45

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Aphelia, Viper Whisperer to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
+35% Synergy $3.12
Vraska, Swarm's Eminence Vraska, Swarm's Eminence
+17% Synergy $0.17
Vraska the Unseen Vraska the Unseen
+13% Synergy $0.56
Vraska, Scheming Gorgon Vraska, Scheming Gorgon
+8% Synergy $2.37
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+6% Synergy $5.94
Vraska, Regal Gorgon Vraska, Regal Gorgon
+5% Synergy $1.08

Utility Lands

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

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+51% Synergy $0.35
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+41% Synergy $0.31
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+20% Synergy $25.21
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+18% Synergy $17.82
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+16% Synergy $2.19
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+15% Synergy $8.10
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+14% Synergy $48.20
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+13% Synergy $9.02
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $1.99
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+5% Synergy $7.75
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+5% Synergy $22.81
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+4% Synergy $32.95
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.93
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+2% Synergy $2.11
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.13
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+1% Synergy $15.56
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $3.60
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $7.03
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-6% Synergy $18.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+14% Synergy $0.49
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+14% Synergy $4.90
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+13% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $1.46
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+6% Synergy $0.52
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+5% Synergy $0.29
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.05
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.17

Lands

The mana base foundation for Aphelia, Viper Whisperer decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+18% Synergy $0.73
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+16% Synergy $6.18
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+11% Synergy $8.14
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+9% Synergy $0.62
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+9% Synergy $12.27
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+9% Synergy $0.18
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+9% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.27
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+6% Synergy $0.37
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.16
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $35.29
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+5% Synergy $4.28
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+5% Synergy $5.43
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+4% Synergy $19.30
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+4% Synergy $14.07
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+4% Synergy $1.12
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+3% Synergy $0.36
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $4.36
Bayou Bayou
+2% Synergy
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.63
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $0.69
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+1% Synergy $4.23
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.06
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
0% Synergy $0.47
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.06
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-1% Synergy $0.19
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
-1% Synergy $0.11
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $4.33
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.78
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-2% Synergy $5.71
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.14
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.81
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-4% Synergy $0.46
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-4% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.16
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-6% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.16
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-9% Synergy $0.05

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