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Aphelia, Viper Whisperer
Price tag $7.86

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

#634 Current Rank
#665 Last Week
#543 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.

South Wind Avatar South Wind Avatar
+12% Synergy $1.53
Scathing Shadelock Scathing Shadelock
+6% Synergy $0.08
Dina's Guidance Dina's Guidance
-3% Synergy $1.14
Turbulent Fen Turbulent Fen
-12% Synergy $7.84
Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
-13% Synergy $2.86

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
+75% Synergy $5.40
Tower Winder Tower Winder
+73% Synergy $5.86
Vraska, the Silencer Vraska, the Silencer
+72% Synergy $1.00
Seshiro the Anointed Seshiro the Anointed
+69% Synergy $5.01
Ambush Viper Ambush Viper
+68% Synergy $0.09
Prowling Serpopard Prowling Serpopard
+65% Synergy $2.24
Pharika's Chosen Pharika's Chosen
+64% Synergy $0.17
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+63% Synergy $0.40
Sosuke's Summons Sosuke's Summons
+62% Synergy $2.16

Top Cards

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

Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+61% Synergy $1.79
Hexdrinker Hexdrinker
+61% Synergy $4.70
Ohran Viper Ohran Viper
+60% Synergy $1.20
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+59% Synergy $5.74
Rottenmouth Viper Rottenmouth Viper
+59% Synergy $5.51
Ankle Biter Ankle Biter
+59% Synergy $0.22
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+56% Synergy $16.69
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+44% Synergy $0.36
Cultivate Cultivate
+22% Synergy $0.31
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+16% Synergy $0.59

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+4% Synergy $68.04
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+2% Synergy $64.98
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+2% Synergy $1374.41
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-1% Synergy $26.49

Creatures

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

Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+54% Synergy $6.69
Hooded Hydra Hooded Hydra
+54% Synergy $0.41
Moss Viper Moss Viper
+50% Synergy $0.23
Vizier of the Menagerie Vizier of the Menagerie
+50% Synergy $0.98
Persistent Constrictor Persistent Constrictor
+49% Synergy $15.80
Archetype of Finality Archetype of Finality
+47% Synergy $1.76
Caustic Bronco Caustic Bronco
+46% Synergy $0.31
Mire Boa Mire Boa
+46% Synergy $0.34
Fang of Shigeki Fang of Shigeki
+45% Synergy $0.27
Fynn, the Fangbearer Fynn, the Fangbearer
+44% Synergy $0.14
Skullwinder Skullwinder
+41% Synergy $0.28
Pharika, God of Affliction Pharika, God of Affliction
+41% Synergy $2.33
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+38% Synergy $36.58
Naga Vitalist Naga Vitalist
+35% Synergy $0.15
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+34% Synergy $9.98
River Boa River Boa
+33% Synergy $0.19
Reaper of the Wilds Reaper of the Wilds
+32% Synergy $0.19
Wasteland Viper Wasteland Viper
+28% Synergy $0.36
Sakura-Tribe Scout Sakura-Tribe Scout
+27% Synergy $2.59
Sakiko, Mother of Summer Sakiko, Mother of Summer
+25% Synergy $0.42
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+24% Synergy $1.63
Visara the Dreadful Visara the Dreadful
+24% Synergy $3.02
Xathrid Gorgon Xathrid Gorgon
+23% Synergy $0.34
Marsh Boa Marsh Boa
+23% Synergy $0.17
Orochi Sustainer Orochi Sustainer
+23% Synergy $0.20
Scourge of the Undercity Scourge of the Undercity
+22% Synergy $0.22
Hythonia the Cruel Hythonia the Cruel
+22% Synergy $0.39
Orochi Merge-Keeper Orochi Merge-Keeper
+20% Synergy $0.08
Orochi Soul-Reaver Orochi Soul-Reaver
+20% Synergy $14.82
Rattleback Apothecary Rattleback Apothecary
+19% Synergy $0.13
Sisters of Stone Death Sisters of Stone Death
+19% Synergy $1.46
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+18% Synergy $0.62
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
+17% Synergy $0.41
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+16% Synergy $30.04
Pharika's Mender Pharika's Mender
+16% Synergy $0.21
Mold Adder Mold Adder
+16% Synergy $0.23
Rev, Tithe Extractor Rev, Tithe Extractor
+16% Synergy $27.99
Aveline de Grandprรฉ Aveline de Grandprรฉ
+15% Synergy $0.32
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
+15% Synergy $0.34
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+14% Synergy $5.24
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+13% Synergy $9.04
Pitiless Gorgon Pitiless Gorgon
+13% Synergy $0.14
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+11% Synergy $0.94
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+10% Synergy $0.29
Soulcoil Viper Soulcoil Viper
+10% Synergy $0.16
Sidisi, Regent of the Mire Sidisi, Regent of the Mire
+9% Synergy $0.32
Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro
+9% Synergy $0.54
Jewel-Eyed Cobra Jewel-Eyed Cobra
+9% Synergy $0.13
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+1% Synergy $8.01
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
-1% Synergy $2.93

Instants

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

Cobra Trap Cobra Trap
+33% Synergy $0.25
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+32% Synergy $0.24
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+23% Synergy $1.31
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+21% Synergy $0.25
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+20% Synergy $13.64
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+18% Synergy $3.31
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+17% Synergy $0.99
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+13% Synergy $26.08
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+12% Synergy $6.80
Fog Fog
+12% Synergy $0.74
Beast Within Beast Within
+10% Synergy $0.47
Putrefy Putrefy
+10% Synergy $0.37
Vraska's Contempt Vraska's Contempt
+8% Synergy $0.43
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+6% Synergy $0.59
Bite Down Bite Down
+6% Synergy $0.23
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+5% Synergy $1.69
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+5% Synergy $0.96
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+5% Synergy $0.32
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+4% Synergy $4.27
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+4% Synergy $0.39
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+4% Synergy $0.27
Village Rites Village Rites
+3% Synergy $0.82
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $3.11
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $1.50
Murder Murder
+3% Synergy $0.15
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+2% Synergy $0.36
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+2% Synergy $0.34
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
0% Synergy $0.27
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $1.06
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
0% Synergy $0.30
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
0% Synergy $0.35
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $13.71
Second Harvest Second Harvest
-8% Synergy $2.21

Sorceries

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

Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+28% Synergy $0.27
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+28% Synergy $0.63
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+25% Synergy $1.18
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+20% Synergy $2.13
Three Visits Three Visits
+18% Synergy $5.00
Farseek Farseek
+14% Synergy $0.52
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+14% Synergy $17.22
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+13% Synergy $3.47
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.37
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+10% Synergy $2.79
Treasured Find Treasured Find
+8% Synergy $0.29
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+8% Synergy $0.36
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+6% Synergy $0.44
Gaze of Granite Gaze of Granite
+6% Synergy $0.22
Viewpoint Synchronization Viewpoint Synchronization
+6% Synergy $0.34
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+5% Synergy $0.38
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+5% Synergy $13.51
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $4.71
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $20.74
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+2% Synergy $0.27
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+2% Synergy $0.82
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $0.68
Harmonize Harmonize
+1% Synergy $0.28
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $2.07
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $7.63
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-3% Synergy $0.32
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-3% Synergy $16.12
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-5% Synergy $1.35
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-6% Synergy $0.73
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $9.18
Victimize Victimize
-10% Synergy $1.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+44% Synergy $3.93
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+26% Synergy $7.28
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+26% Synergy $32.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+18% Synergy $1.85
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+17% Synergy $1.03
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $3.56
Orochi Hatchery Orochi Hatchery
+14% Synergy $0.80
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+13% Synergy $5.29
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+13% Synergy $3.33
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+12% Synergy $5.59
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+11% Synergy $2.40
Snake Basket Snake Basket
+11% Synergy $2.08
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+10% Synergy $19.82
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+10% Synergy $1.64
Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+10% Synergy $0.11
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+7% Synergy $5.24
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+7% Synergy $0.58
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+6% Synergy $13.62
Quick-Draw Katana Quick-Draw Katana
+6% Synergy $0.14
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+5% Synergy $2.81
Hidden Blade Hidden Blade
+5% Synergy $0.28
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+4% Synergy $4.36
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+4% Synergy $4.79
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+4% Synergy $4.40
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+3% Synergy $6.52
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+3% Synergy $2.34
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $28.45

Enchantments

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

Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+53% Synergy $13.37
Snake Pit Snake Pit
+44% Synergy $0.89
Vraska Joins Up Vraska Joins Up
+28% Synergy $0.48
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+28% Synergy $3.70
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+24% Synergy $17.30
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+22% Synergy $32.58
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+18% Synergy $0.44
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+13% Synergy $0.25
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+12% Synergy $3.99
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+8% Synergy $1.19
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+8% Synergy $2.37
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+7% Synergy $0.35
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+7% Synergy $7.90
Seed the Land Seed the Land
+7% Synergy $2.88
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+5% Synergy $11.76
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+4% Synergy $3.45
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+3% Synergy $12.02
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+2% Synergy $31.64
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+2% Synergy $39.69
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+1% Synergy $7.48
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+1% Synergy $6.19
Hollowmurk Siege Hollowmurk Siege
+1% Synergy $1.08
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $26.49
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
0% Synergy $1.62
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-2% Synergy $0.39
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-13% Synergy $0.29

Planeswalkers

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

Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
+36% Synergy $5.03
Vraska, Swarm's Eminence Vraska, Swarm's Eminence
+17% Synergy $0.24
Vraska the Unseen Vraska the Unseen
+13% Synergy $0.65
Vraska, Scheming Gorgon Vraska, Scheming Gorgon
+8% Synergy $3.14
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+6% Synergy $1.05
Vraska, Regal Gorgon Vraska, Regal Gorgon
+5% Synergy $1.01

Utility Lands

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

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+50% Synergy $0.42
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+42% Synergy $0.31
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+20% Synergy $29.75
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+18% Synergy $2.50
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+17% Synergy $25.10
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+15% Synergy $2.74
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+14% Synergy $58.63
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+14% Synergy $17.74
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+13% Synergy $6.94
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $2.54
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+6% Synergy $29.74
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+5% Synergy $14.94
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+3% Synergy $50.79
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $0.53
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+2% Synergy $4.00
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $1.11
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-1% Synergy $16.20
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $11.06
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-7% Synergy $23.84

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+14% Synergy $0.39
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+14% Synergy $1.91
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+13% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $1.17
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+7% Synergy $0.28
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+5% Synergy $3.85
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.65
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $2.90
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+17% Synergy $0.99
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+15% Synergy $1.29
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+10% Synergy $5.51
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+9% Synergy $0.32
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+9% Synergy $0.23
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+7% Synergy $8.89
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.31
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+6% Synergy $0.39
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+6% Synergy $4.96
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $48.67
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+4% Synergy $28.90
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.29
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+4% Synergy $10.73
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+3% Synergy $16.13
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+3% Synergy $1.63
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $3.11
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+2% Synergy $0.32
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+2% Synergy $0.35
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $0.68
Bayou Bayou
+1% Synergy
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+1% Synergy $0.54
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.11
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
0% Synergy $0.32
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.15
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $7.63
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $13.71
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.11
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.27
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-2% Synergy $6.66
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-3% Synergy $0.37
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-3% Synergy $0.32
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-3% Synergy $0.46
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-4% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.30
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $1.03
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.48
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.23
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-8% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-9% Synergy $0.26

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