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Aphelia, Viper Whisperer
Price tag $23.44

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

#654 Current Rank
#651 Last Week
#535 Past 2 Years

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.

The Serpent Society The Serpent Society
+33% Synergy $10.21
Scathing Shadelock Scathing Shadelock
+6% Synergy $0.13
Dina's Guidance Dina's Guidance
-4% Synergy $1.24
Turbulent Fen Turbulent Fen
-10% Synergy $6.54
Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
-12% Synergy $4.91

High Synergy Cards

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

Hooded Blightfang Hooded Blightfang
+84% Synergy $0.46
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+73% Synergy $4.11
Tower Winder Tower Winder
+72% Synergy $7.17
Vraska, the Silencer Vraska, the Silencer
+72% Synergy $1.11
Seshiro the Anointed Seshiro the Anointed
+69% Synergy $5.15
Ambush Viper Ambush Viper
+67% Synergy $0.30
Prowling Serpopard Prowling Serpopard
+64% Synergy $3.31
Pharika's Chosen Pharika's Chosen
+64% Synergy $0.17
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+63% Synergy $0.31
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+61% Synergy $2.38

Top Cards

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

Sosuke's Summons Sosuke's Summons
+61% Synergy $1.98
Ohran Viper Ohran Viper
+60% Synergy $1.17
Hexdrinker Hexdrinker
+60% Synergy $5.27
Ankle Biter Ankle Biter
+59% Synergy $0.24
Rottenmouth Viper Rottenmouth Viper
+59% Synergy $6.05
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+58% Synergy $5.60
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+56% Synergy $19.55
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+43% Synergy $0.26
Cultivate Cultivate
+21% Synergy $0.35
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+15% Synergy $0.73

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+3% Synergy $72.10
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+2% Synergy $60.87
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+1% Synergy $1510.97
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
0% Synergy $28.30

Creatures

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

Hooded Hydra Hooded Hydra
+53% Synergy $1.22
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+53% Synergy $9.98
Moss Viper Moss Viper
+50% Synergy $0.25
Vizier of the Menagerie Vizier of the Menagerie
+50% Synergy $0.25
Persistent Constrictor Persistent Constrictor
+48% Synergy $14.29
Archetype of Finality Archetype of Finality
+46% Synergy $2.42
Mire Boa Mire Boa
+46% Synergy $0.31
Caustic Bronco Caustic Bronco
+46% Synergy $0.36
Fang of Shigeki Fang of Shigeki
+44% Synergy $0.28
Fynn, the Fangbearer Fynn, the Fangbearer
+44% Synergy $0.19
Pharika, God of Affliction Pharika, God of Affliction
+40% Synergy $4.17
Skullwinder Skullwinder
+40% Synergy $0.27
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+38% Synergy $35.79
Naga Vitalist Naga Vitalist
+34% Synergy $0.16
River Boa River Boa
+33% Synergy $0.17
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+33% Synergy $12.23
Reaper of the Wilds Reaper of the Wilds
+31% Synergy $0.22
Wasteland Viper Wasteland Viper
+29% Synergy $0.34
Sakura-Tribe Scout Sakura-Tribe Scout
+27% Synergy $2.70
Sakiko, Mother of Summer Sakiko, Mother of Summer
+25% Synergy $0.38
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+24% Synergy $3.70
Visara the Dreadful Visara the Dreadful
+24% Synergy $3.00
Xathrid Gorgon Xathrid Gorgon
+23% Synergy $0.38
Marsh Boa Marsh Boa
+23% Synergy $0.20
Orochi Sustainer Orochi Sustainer
+22% Synergy $0.21
Scourge of the Undercity Scourge of the Undercity
+21% Synergy $0.29
Hythonia the Cruel Hythonia the Cruel
+21% Synergy $0.37
Orochi Merge-Keeper Orochi Merge-Keeper
+20% Synergy $0.27
Orochi Soul-Reaver Orochi Soul-Reaver
+19% Synergy $13.46
Rattleback Apothecary Rattleback Apothecary
+19% Synergy $0.13
Sisters of Stone Death Sisters of Stone Death
+18% Synergy $1.90
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
+17% Synergy $0.39
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+16% Synergy $0.79
Mold Adder Mold Adder
+16% Synergy $0.16
Pharika's Mender Pharika's Mender
+15% Synergy $0.26
Rev, Tithe Extractor Rev, Tithe Extractor
+15% Synergy $25.56
Aveline de Grandprรฉ Aveline de Grandprรฉ
+15% Synergy $0.33
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+14% Synergy $38.00
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
+14% Synergy $0.36
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+14% Synergy $4.44
Pitiless Gorgon Pitiless Gorgon
+12% Synergy $0.14
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+12% Synergy $9.00
South Wind Avatar South Wind Avatar
+11% Synergy $2.47
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+11% Synergy $1.01
Soulcoil Viper Soulcoil Viper
+10% Synergy $0.17
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+9% Synergy $0.30
Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro
+9% Synergy $0.68
Jewel-Eyed Cobra Jewel-Eyed Cobra
+9% Synergy $0.25
Sidisi, Regent of the Mire Sidisi, Regent of the Mire
+9% Synergy $0.37
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
0% Synergy $3.63

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
+31% Synergy $0.23
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+22% Synergy $1.18
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+21% Synergy $0.27
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+19% Synergy $14.58
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+17% Synergy $3.47
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+16% Synergy $0.99
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+13% Synergy $28.12
Fog Fog
+12% Synergy $1.14
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+11% Synergy $3.90
Beast Within Beast Within
+11% Synergy $0.52
Putrefy Putrefy
+10% Synergy $0.30
Vraska's Contempt Vraska's Contempt
+7% Synergy $0.40
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+5% Synergy $0.57
Bite Down Bite Down
+5% Synergy $0.21
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+5% Synergy $2.78
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+5% Synergy $0.97
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+5% Synergy $0.31
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+4% Synergy $5.73
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+3% Synergy $0.40
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+3% Synergy $0.21
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $1.71
Murder Murder
+3% Synergy $0.22
Village Rites Village Rites
+2% Synergy $0.51
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $3.79
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+2% Synergy $0.22
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+1% Synergy $0.37
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+0% Synergy $0.85
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+0% Synergy $0.41
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+0% Synergy $0.25
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
0% Synergy $0.24
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $14.14
Second Harvest Second Harvest
-8% Synergy $2.54

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 $0.71
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+27% Synergy $0.34
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+25% Synergy $1.50
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+20% Synergy $2.40
Three Visits Three Visits
+18% Synergy $5.31
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+14% Synergy $16.55
Farseek Farseek
+14% Synergy $0.55
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+12% Synergy $5.16
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.44
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+10% Synergy $3.67
Treasured Find Treasured Find
+8% Synergy $0.30
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+7% Synergy $0.40
Viewpoint Synchronization Viewpoint Synchronization
+5% Synergy $0.32
Gaze of Granite Gaze of Granite
+5% Synergy $0.23
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+5% Synergy $13.63
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+5% Synergy $0.21
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+5% Synergy $0.45
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $20.99
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+2% Synergy $5.05
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+2% Synergy $0.92
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+2% Synergy $0.29
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.65
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $2.11
Harmonize Harmonize
+1% Synergy $0.26
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.05
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-2% Synergy $16.86
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-3% Synergy $0.28
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-5% Synergy $1.02
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-6% Synergy $0.37
Reanimate Reanimate
-7% Synergy $8.19
Victimize Victimize
-9% Synergy $1.70

Utility Artifacts

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

Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+44% Synergy $2.25
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+26% Synergy $31.73
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+25% Synergy $7.90
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+18% Synergy $1.95
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+17% Synergy $1.77
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+15% Synergy $4.44
Orochi Hatchery Orochi Hatchery
+14% Synergy $0.92
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+13% Synergy $3.65
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+12% Synergy $5.17
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+11% Synergy $6.25
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+10% Synergy $2.36
Snake Basket Snake Basket
+10% Synergy $2.05
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+10% Synergy $19.12
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+10% Synergy $1.65
Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+9% Synergy $0.20
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+7% Synergy $0.57
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+6% Synergy $5.74
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+6% Synergy $14.39
Quick-Draw Katana Quick-Draw Katana
+6% Synergy $0.21
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+5% Synergy $2.62
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+4% Synergy $4.20
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+4% Synergy $5.12
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+4% Synergy $5.24
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $26.88
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+2% Synergy $7.41
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+2% Synergy $2.32

Enchantments

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

Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+52% Synergy $12.05
Snake Pit Snake Pit
+43% Synergy $0.96
Vraska Joins Up Vraska Joins Up
+28% Synergy $0.54
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+27% Synergy $4.22
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+22% Synergy $19.62
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+21% Synergy $39.45
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+17% Synergy $0.43
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+13% Synergy $0.19
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+11% Synergy $4.58
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+8% Synergy $0.98
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+7% Synergy $2.50
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+7% Synergy $8.59
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+7% Synergy $0.36
Seed the Land Seed the Land
+6% Synergy $2.92
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+5% Synergy $12.12
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+3% Synergy $4.68
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+2% Synergy $8.12
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+2% Synergy $35.62
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+1% Synergy $32.07
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+1% Synergy $8.03
Hollowmurk Siege Hollowmurk Siege
+0% Synergy $1.08
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
0% Synergy $1.64
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $26.78
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
0% Synergy $9.07
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-1% Synergy $0.42
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-14% Synergy $0.26

Planeswalkers

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

Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
+36% Synergy $6.19
Vraska, Swarm's Eminence Vraska, Swarm's Eminence
+16% Synergy $0.35
Vraska the Unseen Vraska the Unseen
+13% Synergy $1.86
Vraska, Scheming Gorgon Vraska, Scheming Gorgon
+8% Synergy $3.68
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+5% Synergy $0.81
Vraska, Regal Gorgon Vraska, Regal Gorgon
+4% Synergy $2.67

Utility Lands

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

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+49% Synergy $0.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+42% Synergy $0.38
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+20% Synergy $39.40
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+18% Synergy $2.59
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+16% Synergy $24.17
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+14% Synergy $3.12
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+14% Synergy $18.78
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+13% Synergy $63.55
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+13% Synergy $8.92
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+6% Synergy $33.04
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $2.94
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+4% Synergy $15.43
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+2% Synergy $50.77
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.33
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.70
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $10.74
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-7% Synergy $26.74

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+14% Synergy $3.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+14% Synergy $1.10
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+12% Synergy $0.39
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+7% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.13
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+5% Synergy $3.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $2.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $2.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.33

Lands

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

Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+16% Synergy $0.99
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+13% Synergy $1.97
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+9% Synergy $0.36
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+9% Synergy $5.56
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+8% Synergy $0.25
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+6% Synergy $9.58
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.25
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+5% Synergy $6.04
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+5% Synergy $0.39
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $49.31
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.27
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+3% Synergy $32.02
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+3% Synergy $10.95
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+3% Synergy $1.90
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+3% Synergy $16.06
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $3.79
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.65
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.36
Bayou Bayou
+1% Synergy
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+1% Synergy $0.39
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+0% Synergy $0.56
Swamp Swamp
+0% Synergy $2.00
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.05
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.11
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
0% Synergy $0.27
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.09
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $14.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.33
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.32
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-2% Synergy $7.34
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-3% Synergy $0.28
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-3% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-3% Synergy $0.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.82
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-5% Synergy $0.52
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $3.30
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.50
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.12
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-7% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-9% Synergy $0.16

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