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Captain Vargus Wrath
Price tag $0.23

Legendary CreatureOrc Pirate

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2636 Current Rank
#3113 Last Week
#2542 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Captain Vargus Wrath.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Captain Vargus Wrath decks.

Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+13% Synergy $23.27
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+5% Synergy $1.66
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+3% Synergy $0.28
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+1% Synergy $0.79

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Captain Vargus Wrath's abilities and overall game plan.

Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+70% Synergy $0.24
Corsair Captain Corsair Captain
+69% Synergy $0.21
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+69% Synergy $0.30
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
+68% Synergy $0.16
Merchant Raiders Merchant Raiders
+68% Synergy $0.20
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+65% Synergy $0.28
Fiery Cannonade Fiery Cannonade
+65% Synergy $0.14
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+60% Synergy $0.30
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+57% Synergy $0.36
Gemcutter Buccaneer Gemcutter Buccaneer
+57% Synergy $0.26

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Captain Vargus Wrath decks.

Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
+57% Synergy $0.27
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+56% Synergy $0.22
Port Razer Port Razer
+56% Synergy $0.41
Zara, Renegade Recruiter Zara, Renegade Recruiter
+55% Synergy $0.27
Storm Fleet Sprinter Storm Fleet Sprinter
+55% Synergy $0.26
Cutthroat Negotiator Cutthroat Negotiator
+53% Synergy $0.41
Coastline Marauders Coastline Marauders
+53% Synergy $0.26
Lightning-Rig Crew Lightning-Rig Crew
+50% Synergy $0.14
Fathom Fleet Swordjack Fathom Fleet Swordjack
+48% Synergy $0.25
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+47% Synergy $0.29

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $41.18
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-15% Synergy $52.78
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-17% Synergy $58.42
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-21% Synergy $43.27

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Captain Vargus Wrath's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Protean Raider Protean Raider
+48% Synergy $0.42
Sailor of Means Sailor of Means
+45% Synergy $0.10
Azure Fleet Admiral Azure Fleet Admiral
+43% Synergy $0.13
Angrath's Marauders Angrath's Marauders
+42% Synergy $0.24
Warkite Marauder Warkite Marauder
+41% Synergy $0.22
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+41% Synergy $0.26
Zephyr Singer Zephyr Singer
+38% Synergy $0.23
Prosperous Pirates Prosperous Pirates
+37% Synergy $0.09
Daring Saboteur Daring Saboteur
+36% Synergy $0.12
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+35% Synergy $1.60
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+35% Synergy $0.34
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
+34% Synergy $0.29
Boarding Party Boarding Party
+34% Synergy $0.23
Staunch Crewmate Staunch Crewmate
+32% Synergy $0.17
Brazen Freebooter Brazen Freebooter
+28% Synergy $0.07
Daring Buccaneer Daring Buccaneer
+25% Synergy $0.13
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Dargo, the Shipwrecker
+24% Synergy $0.14
Kitesail Skirmisher Kitesail Skirmisher
+24% Synergy $0.12
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+22% Synergy $3.99
Malcolm, the Eyes Malcolm, the Eyes
+22% Synergy $0.25
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+22% Synergy $0.30
Timestream Navigator Timestream Navigator
+22% Synergy $0.31
Plundering Pirate Plundering Pirate
+22% Synergy $0.13
Goblin Trailblazer Goblin Trailblazer
+22% Synergy $0.10
Mary Read and Anne Bonny Mary Read and Anne Bonny
+21% Synergy $0.41
Fanatical Firebrand Fanatical Firebrand
+21% Synergy $0.17
Kitesail Corsair Kitesail Corsair
+21% Synergy $0.10
Captain Ripley Vance Captain Ripley Vance
+21% Synergy $0.12
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+20% Synergy $0.41
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
+20% Synergy $0.15
Departed Deckhand Departed Deckhand
+20% Synergy $0.21
Crafty Cutpurse Crafty Cutpurse
+20% Synergy $0.30
Crimson Fleet Commodore Crimson Fleet Commodore
+20% Synergy $0.16
Trove Tracker Trove Tracker
+20% Synergy $0.04
Breeches, the Blastmaker Breeches, the Blastmaker
+19% Synergy $0.23
Reckless Lackey Reckless Lackey
+19% Synergy $0.21
Storm Fleet Swashbuckler Storm Fleet Swashbuckler
+19% Synergy $0.12
Corsairs of Umbar Corsairs of Umbar
+19% Synergy $0.25
Enterprising Scallywag Enterprising Scallywag
+18% Synergy $0.08
Marauding Looter Marauding Looter
+18% Synergy $0.10
Rigging Runner Rigging Runner
+18% Synergy $0.10
Burdened Aerialist Burdened Aerialist
+18% Synergy $0.08
Pirated Copy Pirated Copy
+17% Synergy $11.19
Brineborn Cutthroat Brineborn Cutthroat
+16% Synergy $0.16
Bigfin Bouncer Bigfin Bouncer
+16% Synergy $0.14
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+15% Synergy $42.97
Storm Fleet Arsonist Storm Fleet Arsonist
+14% Synergy $0.09
Storm Fleet Spy Storm Fleet Spy
+14% Synergy $0.12
Wily Goblin Wily Goblin
+14% Synergy $0.33
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+11% Synergy $6.55

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Captain Vargus Wrath safe.

Lookout's Dispersal Lookout's Dispersal
+41% Synergy $0.24
Buccaneer's Bravado Buccaneer's Bravado
+35% Synergy $0.10
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+28% Synergy $0.23
Hornswoggle Hornswoggle
+25% Synergy $0.14
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+19% Synergy $1.77
Admiral's Order Admiral's Order
+13% Synergy $0.31
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+12% Synergy $3.74
Depths of Desire Depths of Desire
+12% Synergy $0.16
Big Score Big Score
+9% Synergy $0.99
Cancel Cancel
+7% Synergy $0.23
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+4% Synergy $3.55
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.06
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.15
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-2% Synergy $0.51
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-7% Synergy $0.30
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-7% Synergy $0.27
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-8% Synergy $0.11
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-8% Synergy $0.30
Opt Opt
-10% Synergy $0.22
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $50.42
Counterspell Counterspell
-12% Synergy $2.09
Pongify Pongify
-15% Synergy $1.93
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-20% Synergy $2.95
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-22% Synergy $2.03
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-26% Synergy $2.44
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-27% Synergy $1.35
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-36% Synergy $0.44

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Captain Vargus Wrath's game plan and control the board.

Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+44% Synergy $0.25
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+31% Synergy $0.46
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+28% Synergy $0.18
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+28% Synergy $0.35
Mutiny Mutiny
+28% Synergy $0.05
Firecannon Blast Firecannon Blast
+13% Synergy $0.07
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+12% Synergy $0.36
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+12% Synergy $0.61
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+11% Synergy $0.35
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+11% Synergy $0.22
Kindred Charge Kindred Charge
+10% Synergy $8.79
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+9% Synergy $0.37
Teleportal Teleportal
+8% Synergy $0.22
Hijack Hijack
+8% Synergy $0.17
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+4% Synergy $0.31
Crash Through Crash Through
+3% Synergy $0.14
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
0% Synergy $0.24
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
0% Synergy $0.29
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-6% Synergy $0.74
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-6% Synergy $1.22
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-14% Synergy $2.56
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-16% Synergy $0.37
Windfall Windfall
-21% Synergy $5.37
Preordain Preordain
-25% Synergy $0.57

Utility Artifacts

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

Pirate's Cutlass Pirate's Cutlass
+47% Synergy $0.10
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+44% Synergy $0.68
The Belligerent The Belligerent
+40% Synergy $0.35
Fell Flagship Fell Flagship
+34% Synergy $0.37
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+31% Synergy $4.46
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+28% Synergy $0.38
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+22% Synergy $4.92
Pirate Hat Pirate Hat
+20% Synergy $0.16
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+18% Synergy $0.18
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+17% Synergy $0.58
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+17% Synergy $0.19
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+14% Synergy $0.44
Magmatic Galleon Magmatic Galleon
+13% Synergy $0.31
Captain's Hook Captain's Hook
+13% Synergy $0.25
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+11% Synergy $0.39
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+11% Synergy $22.37
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+8% Synergy $0.41
Subterranean Schooner Subterranean Schooner
+8% Synergy $0.32
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+8% Synergy $11.37
Treasure Chest Treasure Chest
+7% Synergy $0.51
Jackdaw Jackdaw
+7% Synergy $0.39
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+6% Synergy $10.44
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+6% Synergy $0.22
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+6% Synergy $0.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.85
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-2% Synergy $11.96
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-2% Synergy $5.80
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Captain Vargus Wrath's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Daring Piracy Daring Piracy
+44% Synergy $0.51
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+38% Synergy $1.22
Double Down Double Down
+35% Synergy $0.60
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+28% Synergy $3.13
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+27% Synergy $1.03
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+21% Synergy $0.22
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+14% Synergy $1.34
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+14% Synergy $13.25
Sea Legs Sea Legs
+13% Synergy $0.06
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+12% Synergy $5.60
Makeshift Munitions Makeshift Munitions
+10% Synergy $0.23
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+9% Synergy $1.72
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+9% Synergy $15.67
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+6% Synergy $1.09
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+6% Synergy $0.16
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+6% Synergy $1.01
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+4% Synergy $0.42
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+4% Synergy $3.51
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+1% Synergy $3.18
Propaganda Propaganda
-10% Synergy $3.22

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+24% Synergy $0.39
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+13% Synergy $1.50
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+9% Synergy $0.24
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+8% Synergy $5.44
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+7% Synergy $0.20
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+6% Synergy $1.78
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+5% Synergy $1.08
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+5% Synergy $0.36
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+4% Synergy $0.16
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.21
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+1% Synergy $0.44
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.30
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-12% Synergy $24.44
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-18% Synergy $4.49
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+14% Synergy $3.98
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.31
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.21
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.32
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+4% Synergy $0.15
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+3% Synergy $0.13
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.01
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $2.55
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-19% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $0.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-24% Synergy $1.06
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-28% Synergy $3.16

Lands

The mana base foundation for Captain Vargus Wrath decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+43% Synergy $0.19
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+33% Synergy $0.25
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+27% Synergy $0.33
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+19% Synergy $0.36
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+13% Synergy $0.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.28
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+12% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+11% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.30
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+9% Synergy $48.99
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+7% Synergy $0.38
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+7% Synergy $0.40
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+7% Synergy $0.13
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+6% Synergy $0.31
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.07
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+2% Synergy $0.82
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.25
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.25
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.22
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
-2% Synergy $0.20
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-6% Synergy $4.03
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-8% Synergy $0.26
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-8% Synergy $24.85
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-8% Synergy
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-9% Synergy $0.30
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-9% Synergy $4.12
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-9% Synergy $4.09
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-12% Synergy $0.26
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-13% Synergy $5.43
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-13% Synergy $13.78
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.29
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-15% Synergy $30.46
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-16% Synergy $0.46
Training Center Training Center
-18% Synergy $13.53
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-21% Synergy $0.34
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-24% Synergy $10.05
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-28% Synergy $0.40

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Captain Vargus Wrath.

Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Siani, Eye of the Storm Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Admiral Brass, Unsinkable Admiral Brass, Unsinkable
Alena, Kessig Trapper Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Alena, Kessig Trapper // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Admiral Beckett Brass Admiral Beckett Brass
Edward Kenway Edward Kenway
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Akiri, Line-Slinger Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Akiri, Line-Slinger // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Dargo, the Shipwrecker Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ravos, Soultender Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ravos, Soultender
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
Mary Read and Anne Bonny Mary Read and Anne Bonny
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Alena, Kessig Trapper Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Alena, Kessig Trapper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Zara, Renegade Recruiter Zara, Renegade Recruiter
Ramirez DePietro, Pillager Ramirez DePietro, Pillager
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Francisco, Fowl Marauder Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Francisco, Fowl Marauder Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Ganax, Astral Hunter Shameless Charlatan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Shameless Charlatan
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Slurrk, All-Ingesting Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Krark, the Thumbless Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Krark, the Thumbless