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Arvad the Cursed
Price tag $0.23

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

#2475 Current Rank
#2551 Last Week
#2435 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.

The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+10% Synergy $20.61
Realm of Koh Realm of Koh
+5% Synergy $0.28
Aang, Air Nomad Aang, Air Nomad
+5% Synergy $2.16
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+3% Synergy $2.24
Momo, Rambunctious Rascal Momo, Rambunctious Rascal
+2% Synergy $0.63

High Synergy Cards

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

Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+63% Synergy $0.43
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+60% Synergy $0.31
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+57% Synergy $0.70
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
+56% Synergy $1.14
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+50% Synergy $0.56
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+45% Synergy $0.22
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+44% Synergy $0.47
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+43% Synergy $5.86
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+43% Synergy $0.11
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+42% Synergy $2.33

Top Cards

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

Yawgmoth's Vile Offering Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
+40% Synergy $0.36
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+39% Synergy $0.20
Mortify Mortify
+28% Synergy $0.22
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
+28% Synergy $3.49
Fracture Fracture
+26% Synergy $0.54
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+25% Synergy $7.26
Despark Despark
+14% Synergy $0.24
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+8% Synergy $1.87
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.72
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-16% Synergy $1.05

Game Changers

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

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $58.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $48.48
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $46.24
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $44.01

Creatures

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

Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+38% Synergy $0.27
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+35% Synergy $0.19
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+35% Synergy $9.63
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+32% Synergy $1.39
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+31% Synergy $0.28
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
+31% Synergy $0.19
Kunoros, Hound of Athreos Kunoros, Hound of Athreos
+30% Synergy $0.32
Mirri the Cursed Mirri the Cursed
+30% Synergy $0.39
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+28% Synergy $0.37
Ravos, Soultender Ravos, Soultender
+28% Synergy $8.03
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
+28% Synergy $0.51
Aron, Benalia's Ruin Aron, Benalia's Ruin
+26% Synergy $0.09
Vona, Butcher of Magan Vona, Butcher of Magan
+26% Synergy $0.23
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+26% Synergy $0.88
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
+25% Synergy $0.42
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+25% Synergy $0.15
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+24% Synergy $4.77
Isareth the Awakener Isareth the Awakener
+24% Synergy $0.09
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+24% Synergy $0.34
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+23% Synergy $0.18
Ratadrabik of Urborg Ratadrabik of Urborg
+23% Synergy $1.02
Tymaret, Chosen from Death Tymaret, Chosen from Death
+22% Synergy $0.07
Colonel Autumn Colonel Autumn
+21% Synergy $0.12
Kwende, Pride of Femeref Kwende, Pride of Femeref
+21% Synergy $0.09
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
+21% Synergy $0.13
Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw
+21% Synergy $0.11
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+20% Synergy $0.85
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
+20% Synergy $0.27
Syr Vondam, the Lucent Syr Vondam, the Lucent
+20% Synergy $0.08
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+19% Synergy $16.58
Thalia's Lancers Thalia's Lancers
+19% Synergy $0.41
Elenda, Saint of Dusk Elenda, Saint of Dusk
+18% Synergy $0.38
Sigrid, God-Favored Sigrid, God-Favored
+18% Synergy $0.19
Killian, Ink Duelist Killian, Ink Duelist
+17% Synergy $0.37
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
+15% Synergy $0.09
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
+14% Synergy $1.81
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+14% Synergy $3.60
Judge Magister Gabranth Judge Magister Gabranth
+13% Synergy $0.12
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+12% Synergy $0.12
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+12% Synergy $4.23
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+11% Synergy $1.97
Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim
+11% Synergy $0.29
Firja, Judge of Valor Firja, Judge of Valor
+11% Synergy $0.10
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+10% Synergy $2.52
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+10% Synergy $0.21
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+9% Synergy $5.98
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+9% Synergy $0.38
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+8% Synergy $11.93
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+6% Synergy $0.41
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+6% Synergy $0.41

Instants

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

Nasty End Nasty End
+22% Synergy $0.07
Utter End Utter End
+15% Synergy $0.09
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+14% Synergy $0.07
Murder Murder
+12% Synergy $0.07
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+8% Synergy $0.21
Blessing of Belzenlok Blessing of Belzenlok
+8% Synergy $0.04
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+7% Synergy $0.10
Disenchant Disenchant
+6% Synergy $0.14
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+6% Synergy $0.74
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+6% Synergy $0.26
Overkill Overkill
+5% Synergy $0.16
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+5% Synergy $0.13
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+4% Synergy $0.74
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $9.39
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $8.45
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $5.27
Inkshield Inkshield
-10% Synergy $7.28
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-11% Synergy $1.27
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-12% Synergy $3.42
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-15% Synergy $0.96

Sorceries

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

Board the Weatherlight Board the Weatherlight
+25% Synergy $0.09
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+20% Synergy $0.46
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+19% Synergy $0.13
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+13% Synergy $0.15
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+12% Synergy $0.83
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+11% Synergy $0.28
Vindicate Vindicate
+9% Synergy $0.47
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+6% Synergy $0.18
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+6% Synergy $0.30
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+5% Synergy $0.51
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+5% Synergy $0.25
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+4% Synergy $0.78
Silverquill Command Silverquill Command
+4% Synergy $0.14
Villainous Wrath Villainous Wrath
+4% Synergy $0.75
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+1% Synergy $0.45
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $1.81
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.27
Damn Damn
-5% Synergy $1.20
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
-5% Synergy $0.33
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $3.39
Victimize Victimize
-8% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+30% Synergy $0.13
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+26% Synergy $0.43
Avacyn's Memorial Avacyn's Memorial
+25% Synergy $9.82
Sword of the Chosen Sword of the Chosen
+19% Synergy $0.16
The Seriema The Seriema
+16% Synergy $0.93
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+16% Synergy $0.55
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+13% Synergy $1.83
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+12% Synergy $1.67
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+10% Synergy $8.44
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+10% Synergy $0.10
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+8% Synergy $0.42
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+7% Synergy $7.87
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+7% Synergy $3.44
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+7% Synergy $1.11
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.38
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $19.47
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+5% Synergy $5.66
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+5% Synergy $12.68
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $36.27
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.18
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+2% Synergy $3.28
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $5.39
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
0% Synergy $2.87
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

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

The Kenriths' Royal Funeral The Kenriths' Royal Funeral
+34% Synergy $0.16
Always Watching Always Watching
+24% Synergy $1.61
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+17% Synergy $0.31
Ethereal Absolution Ethereal Absolution
+13% Synergy $0.32
Profane Procession Tomb of the Dusk Rose Profane Procession
+8% Synergy $0.34
Debtors' Knell Debtors' Knell
+7% Synergy $0.65
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+7% Synergy $0.51
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+6% Synergy $1.43
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+5% Synergy $0.16
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+4% Synergy $2.12
Arguel's Blood Fast Temple of Aclazotz Arguel's Blood Fast
+4% Synergy $0.27
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
-5% Synergy $0.58
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-8% Synergy $4.93
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-10% Synergy $3.28
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-12% Synergy $18.22
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-13% Synergy $5.00

Planeswalkers

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

Kaya the Inexorable Kaya the Inexorable
+18% Synergy $2.39
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+11% Synergy $0.24
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+6% Synergy $0.68
Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+6% Synergy $0.93

Utility Lands

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

Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+22% Synergy $0.23
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+13% Synergy $0.68
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+11% Synergy $2.85
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+11% Synergy $0.27
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+10% Synergy $13.04
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+8% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.13
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+8% Synergy $29.68
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+8% Synergy $0.12
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
+7% Synergy $6.40
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+6% Synergy $0.26
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+5% Synergy $3.48
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+2% Synergy $0.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.38
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.02
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-1% Synergy $25.92
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-1% Synergy $2.80
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-1% Synergy $0.15
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $7.35
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $4.85
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $46.63
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.27
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-10% Synergy $0.64

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+37% Synergy $2.54
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+18% Synergy $0.14
Orzhov Cluestone Orzhov Cluestone
+10% Synergy $0.20
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+10% Synergy $0.37
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+9% Synergy $61.28
Orzhov Locket Orzhov Locket
+9% Synergy $0.15
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.16
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.29
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+6% Synergy $3.08
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.26
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $3.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.22
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-7% Synergy $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.27
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $0.85
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-16% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+27% Synergy $0.15
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+18% Synergy $6.66
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+14% Synergy $0.13
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+12% Synergy $0.06
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.21
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+9% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.08
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+5% Synergy $0.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.11
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+4% Synergy $0.17
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+3% Synergy $0.45
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+2% Synergy $0.17
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+1% Synergy $0.13
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
0% Synergy $0.14
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.09
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-1% Synergy $0.35
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-1% Synergy $0.30
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-2% Synergy $0.19
Scrubland Scrubland
-4% Synergy
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-5% Synergy $0.69
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $8.45
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-6% Synergy $5.32
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-6% Synergy $0.52
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $5.27
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.23
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-7% Synergy $3.14
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.13
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.16
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-10% Synergy $12.23
Command Tower Command Tower
-12% Synergy $0.19
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-12% Synergy $3.29
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-13% Synergy $0.58
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-14% Synergy $7.92
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-15% Synergy $0.23
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-15% Synergy $20.18
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-17% Synergy $6.53
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-20% Synergy $10.79

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