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Arvad the Cursed
Price tag $0.26

Legendary CreatureVampire Knight

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2492 Current Rank
#2108 Last Week
#2377 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Arvad the Cursed.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Arvad the Cursed decks.

Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
+16% Synergy $0.80
Syr Vondam, the Lucent Syr Vondam, the Lucent
+15% Synergy $0.14
The Seriema The Seriema
+8% Synergy $1.02
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+7% Synergy $1.29
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+6% Synergy $3.85

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Arvad the Cursed's abilities and overall game plan.

Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+64% Synergy $0.32
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+64% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+61% Synergy $0.52
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
+59% Synergy $1.44
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+53% Synergy $0.45
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+49% Synergy $0.29
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+49% Synergy $0.12
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+46% Synergy $0.60
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+45% Synergy $2.28
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+44% Synergy $5.61

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Arvad the Cursed decks.

Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+44% Synergy $0.16
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
+42% Synergy $0.45
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+34% Synergy $0.23
Mortify Mortify
+33% Synergy $0.25
Fracture Fracture
+28% Synergy $0.85
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+27% Synergy $7.52
Despark Despark
+17% Synergy $0.38
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+9% Synergy $1.34
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-15% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $59.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $53.10
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $49.97
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $35.22

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Arvad the Cursed's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+40% Synergy $0.36
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+38% Synergy $0.26
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+37% Synergy $8.57
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
+35% Synergy $0.17
Kunoros, Hound of Athreos Kunoros, Hound of Athreos
+34% Synergy $0.33
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+34% Synergy $1.38
Mirri the Cursed Mirri the Cursed
+33% Synergy $0.35
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+31% Synergy $0.31
Ravos, Soultender Ravos, Soultender
+30% Synergy $8.46
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+28% Synergy $0.21
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
+28% Synergy $3.27
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
+28% Synergy $0.54
Isareth the Awakener Isareth the Awakener
+28% Synergy $0.09
Aron, Benalia's Ruin Aron, Benalia's Ruin
+27% Synergy $0.20
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+27% Synergy $1.92
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+26% Synergy $0.87
Tymaret, Chosen from Death Tymaret, Chosen from Death
+26% Synergy $0.12
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+25% Synergy $5.26
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+25% Synergy $0.26
Vona, Butcher of Magan Vona, Butcher of Magan
+24% Synergy $0.24
Ratadrabik of Urborg Ratadrabik of Urborg
+23% Synergy $0.96
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
+23% Synergy $0.17
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+22% Synergy $0.27
Sigrid, God-Favored Sigrid, God-Favored
+22% Synergy $0.25
Thalia's Lancers Thalia's Lancers
+22% Synergy $0.34
Killian, Ink Duelist Killian, Ink Duelist
+21% Synergy $0.42
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+21% Synergy $16.56
Kwende, Pride of Femeref Kwende, Pride of Femeref
+21% Synergy $0.09
Colonel Autumn Colonel Autumn
+20% Synergy $0.19
Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw
+20% Synergy $0.12
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
+17% Synergy $0.93
Elenda, Saint of Dusk Elenda, Saint of Dusk
+16% Synergy $0.31
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+16% Synergy $1.33
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
+16% Synergy $0.17
Isamaru, Hound of Konda Isamaru, Hound of Konda
+16% Synergy $0.79
Taranika, Akroan Veteran Taranika, Akroan Veteran
+15% Synergy $0.17
Yargle, Glutton of Urborg Yargle, Glutton of Urborg
+15% Synergy $0.11
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+14% Synergy $2.93
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+13% Synergy $0.15
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+12% Synergy $2.51
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+12% Synergy $0.19
Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim
+12% Synergy $0.39
Firja, Judge of Valor Firja, Judge of Valor
+12% Synergy $0.12
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+11% Synergy $0.67
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+10% Synergy $11.22
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+10% Synergy $0.71
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+9% Synergy $3.81
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+7% Synergy $0.48
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+6% Synergy $7.02
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+6% Synergy $0.42

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Arvad the Cursed safe.

Nasty End Nasty End
+21% Synergy $0.11
Utter End Utter End
+16% Synergy $0.18
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+16% Synergy $0.13
Murder Murder
+14% Synergy $0.04
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+10% Synergy $0.19
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+9% Synergy $0.16
Blessing of Belzenlok Blessing of Belzenlok
+9% Synergy $0.07
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+7% Synergy $0.86
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+7% Synergy $0.24
Disenchant Disenchant
+6% Synergy $0.16
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+5% Synergy $0.13
Isildur's Fateful Strike Isildur's Fateful Strike
+5% Synergy $0.22
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+4% Synergy $0.15
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $8.32
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $8.42
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $4.97
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-7% Synergy $1.72
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-10% Synergy $3.59
Inkshield Inkshield
-10% Synergy $10.33
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-14% Synergy $0.74

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Arvad the Cursed's game plan and control the board.

Board the Weatherlight Board the Weatherlight
+28% Synergy $0.06
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+22% Synergy $0.40
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+19% Synergy $0.25
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+14% Synergy $0.25
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+12% Synergy $0.40
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+11% Synergy $0.81
Vindicate Vindicate
+9% Synergy $0.64
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+9% Synergy $0.18
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+8% Synergy $0.26
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+7% Synergy $0.22
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+5% Synergy $0.50
Silverquill Command Silverquill Command
+5% Synergy $0.16
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+4% Synergy $1.25
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+2% Synergy $0.42
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.72
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.36
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
-4% Synergy $0.33
Damn Damn
-7% Synergy $1.50
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $4.02
Victimize Victimize
-10% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+32% Synergy $0.18
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+27% Synergy $0.40
Avacyn's Memorial Avacyn's Memorial
+26% Synergy $6.35
Sword of the Chosen Sword of the Chosen
+19% Synergy $0.25
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+16% Synergy $0.50
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+14% Synergy $1.65
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+13% Synergy $1.51
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+9% Synergy $1.13
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+9% Synergy $0.10
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+8% Synergy $0.40
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+7% Synergy $3.48
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+7% Synergy $4.86
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+7% Synergy $12.44
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+5% Synergy $6.99
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.32
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $5.28
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $34.63
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $18.25
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+2% Synergy $3.72
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.26
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
0% Synergy $1.88
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Arvad the Cursed's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

The Kenriths' Royal Funeral The Kenriths' Royal Funeral
+37% Synergy $0.16
Always Watching Always Watching
+28% Synergy $1.37
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+19% Synergy $0.16
Ethereal Absolution Ethereal Absolution
+14% Synergy $0.40
Profane Procession Tomb of the Dusk Rose Profane Procession
+9% Synergy $0.34
Debtors' Knell Debtors' Knell
+8% Synergy $0.62
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+8% Synergy $0.46
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+5% Synergy $0.58
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+5% Synergy $0.28
Arguel's Blood Fast Temple of Aclazotz Arguel's Blood Fast
+4% Synergy $0.30
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+3% Synergy $2.59
Greed Greed
+1% Synergy $0.25
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
-6% Synergy $0.49
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-7% Synergy $2.48
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-8% Synergy $6.02
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-15% Synergy $3.16

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Arvad the Cursed to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Kaya the Inexorable Kaya the Inexorable
+19% Synergy $2.45
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+11% Synergy $0.26
Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+8% Synergy $0.92
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+7% Synergy $0.76

Utility Lands

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

Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+21% Synergy $0.19
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+11% Synergy $0.53
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+11% Synergy $1.68
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+11% Synergy $12.11
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+9% Synergy $0.52
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.15
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+9% Synergy $0.15
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+8% Synergy $23.25
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
+8% Synergy $4.53
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+7% Synergy $0.30
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+4% Synergy $4.80
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+4% Synergy $1.37
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+3% Synergy $0.30
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+3% Synergy $0.15
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.09
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+2% Synergy $1.50
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.33
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $3.42
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.91
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-1% Synergy $0.23
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-1% Synergy $2.10
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $25.99
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $2.90
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $7.25
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $49.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.59
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-10% Synergy $0.90

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+39% Synergy $1.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+21% Synergy $0.17
Orzhov Cluestone Orzhov Cluestone
+12% Synergy $0.20
Orzhov Locket Orzhov Locket
+11% Synergy $0.14
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+9% Synergy $65.81
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+9% Synergy $0.40
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+8% Synergy $0.18
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.23
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+6% Synergy $3.14
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.15
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+5% Synergy $124.55
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.21
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-7% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-17% Synergy $0.79

Lands

The mana base foundation for Arvad the Cursed decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+25% Synergy $0.16
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+18% Synergy $5.90
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+12% Synergy $0.06
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+11% Synergy $0.17
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+10% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.21
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+5% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+4% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.18
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+3% Synergy $0.19
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+3% Synergy $0.30
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+1% Synergy $0.65
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
0% Synergy $0.18
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.07
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-1% Synergy $0.21
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-3% Synergy $0.35
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-4% Synergy $5.51
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-5% Synergy $4.96
Scrubland Scrubland
-5% Synergy
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $8.42
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-6% Synergy $0.98
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-6% Synergy $0.39
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $4.97
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
-10% Synergy $0.26
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-10% Synergy $13.50
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-12% Synergy $3.55
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-13% Synergy $0.87
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-13% Synergy $6.59
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-14% Synergy $0.34
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-14% Synergy $23.84
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-14% Synergy $10.10
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-20% Synergy $13.46

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