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Captain Vargus Wrath
Price tag $0.28

Legendary Creature — Orc Pirate

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Pirates 40% Treasure 33% Aggro 4% Artifacts 4% Tokens 4%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2896 Current Rank
#2771 Last Week
#2763 Past 2 Years

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Captain Vargus Wrath.

Commander VS #223: Vargus VS Breeches & Numa VS Tevesh & Toggo VS Kangee | MTG Gameplay

Commander VS #223: Vargus VS Breeches & Numa VS Tevesh & Toggo VS Kangee | MTG Gameplay

High Synergy Cards

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

Merchant Raiders Merchant Raiders
+69% Synergy $0.33
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+69% Synergy $0.24
Corsair Captain Corsair Captain
+68% Synergy $0.24
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+67% Synergy $0.33
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
+67% Synergy $0.22
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+64% Synergy $0.20
Fiery Cannonade Fiery Cannonade
+64% Synergy $0.21
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+61% Synergy $0.45
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
+60% Synergy $0.29
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+59% Synergy $0.32

Top Cards

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

Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+59% Synergy $1.13
Port Razer Port Razer
+59% Synergy $1.48
Gemcutter Buccaneer Gemcutter Buccaneer
+55% Synergy $0.26
Cutthroat Negotiator Cutthroat Negotiator
+54% Synergy $0.39
Storm Fleet Sprinter Storm Fleet Sprinter
+53% Synergy $0.24
Zara, Renegade Recruiter Zara, Renegade Recruiter
+52% Synergy $0.23
Coastline Marauders Coastline Marauders
+50% Synergy $0.31
Lightning-Rig Crew Lightning-Rig Crew
+50% Synergy $0.29
Fathom Fleet Swordjack Fathom Fleet Swordjack
+48% Synergy $0.25
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+48% Synergy $0.27

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $39.54
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-13% Synergy $63.53
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-15% Synergy $71.21
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-21% Synergy $38.47

Creatures

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

Angrath's Marauders Angrath's Marauders
+45% Synergy $0.49
Protean Raider Protean Raider
+44% Synergy $0.74
Warkite Marauder Warkite Marauder
+43% Synergy $0.28
Azure Fleet Admiral Azure Fleet Admiral
+43% Synergy $0.14
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+43% Synergy $0.36
Sailor of Means Sailor of Means
+42% Synergy $0.15
Prosperous Pirates Prosperous Pirates
+39% Synergy $0.18
Daring Saboteur Daring Saboteur
+36% Synergy $0.21
Boarding Party Boarding Party
+35% Synergy $0.30
Zephyr Singer Zephyr Singer
+34% Synergy $0.36
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+34% Synergy $1.74
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+32% Synergy $0.31
Staunch Crewmate Staunch Crewmate
+30% Synergy $0.25
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
+29% Synergy $0.22
Brazen Freebooter Brazen Freebooter
+29% Synergy $0.17
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Dargo, the Shipwrecker
+24% Synergy $0.27
Daring Buccaneer Daring Buccaneer
+23% Synergy $0.17
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+23% Synergy $0.18
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+23% Synergy $3.50
Kitesail Skirmisher Kitesail Skirmisher
+22% Synergy $0.19
Malcolm, the Eyes Malcolm, the Eyes
+22% Synergy $0.33
Goblin Trailblazer Goblin Trailblazer
+22% Synergy $0.18
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
+21% Synergy $0.25
Trove Tracker Trove Tracker
+21% Synergy $0.15
Reckless Lackey Reckless Lackey
+21% Synergy $0.30
Fanatical Firebrand Fanatical Firebrand
+21% Synergy $0.23
Captain Ripley Vance Captain Ripley Vance
+20% Synergy $0.23
Kitesail Corsair Kitesail Corsair
+20% Synergy $0.06
Mary Read and Anne Bonny Mary Read and Anne Bonny
+20% Synergy $0.48
Crimson Fleet Commodore Crimson Fleet Commodore
+19% Synergy $0.16
Departed Deckhand Departed Deckhand
+19% Synergy $0.28
Enterprising Scallywag Enterprising Scallywag
+19% Synergy $0.30
Timestream Navigator Timestream Navigator
+18% Synergy $0.34
Marauding Looter Marauding Looter
+18% Synergy $0.25
Plundering Pirate Plundering Pirate
+18% Synergy $0.25
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+17% Synergy $0.64
Breeches, the Blastmaker Breeches, the Blastmaker
+17% Synergy $0.28
Storm Fleet Swashbuckler Storm Fleet Swashbuckler
+17% Synergy $0.20
Rigging Runner Rigging Runner
+17% Synergy $0.19
Crafty Cutpurse Crafty Cutpurse
+17% Synergy $0.33
Pirated Copy Pirated Copy
+17% Synergy $7.60
Burdened Aerialist Burdened Aerialist
+16% Synergy $0.24
Bigfin Bouncer Bigfin Bouncer
+15% Synergy $0.16
Brineborn Cutthroat Brineborn Cutthroat
+15% Synergy $0.18
Deadeye Quartermaster Deadeye Quartermaster
+15% Synergy $0.32
Corsairs of Umbar Corsairs of Umbar
+14% Synergy $0.29
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+14% Synergy $42.16
Wily Goblin Wily Goblin
+13% Synergy $0.34
Slippery Scoundrel Slippery Scoundrel
+13% Synergy $0.18
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+10% Synergy $11.12

Instants

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

Lookout's Dispersal Lookout's Dispersal
+43% Synergy $0.24
Buccaneer's Bravado Buccaneer's Bravado
+35% Synergy $0.18
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+30% Synergy $0.23
Hornswoggle Hornswoggle
+26% Synergy $0.16
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+19% Synergy $2.12
Admiral's Order Admiral's Order
+16% Synergy $0.30
Depths of Desire Depths of Desire
+11% Synergy $0.21
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+7% Synergy $4.71
Big Score Big Score
+7% Synergy $0.48
Cancel Cancel
+6% Synergy $0.27
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.28
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+3% Synergy $5.19
Evacuation Evacuation
+3% Synergy $0.20
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+1% Synergy $0.19
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.34
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
0% Synergy $0.28
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-1% Synergy $0.35
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-3% Synergy $0.22
Aetherize Aetherize
-5% Synergy $0.55
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-5% Synergy $0.28
Opt Opt
-7% Synergy $0.25
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-8% Synergy $0.26
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-10% Synergy $0.22
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $56.76
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $3.55
Pongify Pongify
-12% Synergy $2.36
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-18% Synergy $0.97
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-23% Synergy $2.38
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-24% Synergy $1.37
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-27% Synergy $3.40
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-35% Synergy $1.74

Sorceries

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

Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+40% Synergy $0.17
Mutiny Mutiny
+31% Synergy $0.08
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+31% Synergy $0.96
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+29% Synergy $0.16
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+26% Synergy $0.38
Firecannon Blast Firecannon Blast
+11% Synergy $0.05
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+9% Synergy $0.62
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+8% Synergy $0.22
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+8% Synergy $0.17
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+7% Synergy $0.33
Kindred Charge Kindred Charge
+7% Synergy $10.53
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+7% Synergy $0.85
Teleportal Teleportal
+6% Synergy $0.11
Crash Through Crash Through
+6% Synergy $0.10
Hijack Hijack
+5% Synergy $0.21
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+3% Synergy $0.25
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+0% Synergy $0.27
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-4% Synergy $0.97
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-7% Synergy $1.93
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-9% Synergy $1.40
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-13% Synergy $0.39
Windfall Windfall
-19% Synergy $5.17
Preordain Preordain
-23% Synergy $0.68

Utility Artifacts

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

The Indomitable The Indomitable
+46% Synergy $3.64
Pirate's Cutlass Pirate's Cutlass
+45% Synergy $0.15
The Belligerent The Belligerent
+39% Synergy $0.33
Fell Flagship Fell Flagship
+34% Synergy $0.38
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+32% Synergy $5.75
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+27% Synergy $0.46
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+21% Synergy $5.70
Pirate Hat Pirate Hat
+20% Synergy $0.20
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+17% Synergy $0.40
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+15% Synergy $0.27
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+13% Synergy $2.65
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+12% Synergy $0.71
Captain's Hook Captain's Hook
+12% Synergy $0.29
Magmatic Galleon Magmatic Galleon
+11% Synergy $0.35
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+10% Synergy $21.60
Subterranean Schooner Subterranean Schooner
+8% Synergy $0.29
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+7% Synergy $0.45
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+7% Synergy $3.19
Jackdaw Jackdaw
+6% Synergy $0.41
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+5% Synergy $0.52
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+5% Synergy $22.75
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+5% Synergy $0.14
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+4% Synergy $0.29
Treasure Chest Treasure Chest
+4% Synergy $0.49
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+3% Synergy $36.14
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+2% Synergy $16.73
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $2.38
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $7.38
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-2% Synergy $14.51
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $4.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.67

Enchantments

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

Daring Piracy Daring Piracy
+41% Synergy $0.39
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+39% Synergy $0.27
Double Down Double Down
+36% Synergy $0.81
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+28% Synergy $3.98
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+26% Synergy $3.03
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+20% Synergy $0.34
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+12% Synergy $0.42
Sea Legs Sea Legs
+12% Synergy $0.04
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+12% Synergy $6.33
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+10% Synergy $5.73
Makeshift Munitions Makeshift Munitions
+9% Synergy $0.23
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+8% Synergy $10.21
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+6% Synergy $0.24
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+6% Synergy $1.43
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+6% Synergy $1.97
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+5% Synergy $0.17
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+4% Synergy $8.20
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+4% Synergy $4.30
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+3% Synergy $0.23
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+1% Synergy $3.22

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+24% Synergy $0.36
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+9% Synergy $2.39
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+7% Synergy $10.02
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+5% Synergy $0.29
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+4% Synergy $0.23
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+4% Synergy $4.25
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+2% Synergy $0.19
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.32
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+0% Synergy $0.30
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-18% Synergy $3.73
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-20% Synergy $1.50

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+18% Synergy $3.58
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.25
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.26
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.39
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+3% Synergy $0.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy $0.33
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-13% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.55
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-15% Synergy $2.58
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.58
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-23% Synergy $0.86
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-28% Synergy $1.90

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+39% Synergy $0.26
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+33% Synergy $0.30
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+27% Synergy $0.32
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+19% Synergy $0.33
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+18% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.29
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+12% Synergy $0.35
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.25
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+10% Synergy $49.43
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+9% Synergy $0.20
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.24
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+6% Synergy $0.21
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+5% Synergy $0.26
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+5% Synergy $0.28
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.14
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+4% Synergy $0.74
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+0% Synergy $0.28
Mountain Mountain
+0% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+0% Synergy $0.06
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
0% Synergy $0.31
Coastal Peak Coastal Peak
0% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-4% Synergy $0.24
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-5% Synergy $5.38
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-8% Synergy $4.99
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-8% Synergy $2.32
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.25
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-9% Synergy $18.45
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-9% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-10% Synergy $0.29
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-10% Synergy $0.27
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-11% Synergy $5.55
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.33
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-13% Synergy $16.05
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
-14% Synergy $0.37
Training Center Training Center
-16% Synergy $18.97
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-17% Synergy $0.31
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-18% Synergy $38.54
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-20% Synergy $0.30
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-26% Synergy $10.82
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-27% Synergy $0.29

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
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Alena, Kessig Trapper Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Alena, Kessig Trapper // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Admiral Brass, Unsinkable Admiral Brass, Unsinkable
Admiral Beckett Brass Admiral Beckett Brass
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Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Edward Kenway Edward Kenway
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
Akiri, Line-Slinger Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Akiri, Line-Slinger // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Mary Read and Anne Bonny Mary Read and Anne Bonny
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Alena, Kessig Trapper Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Alena, Kessig Trapper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ravos, Soultender Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ravos, Soultender
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
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 Francisco, Fowl Marauder Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Francisco, Fowl Marauder Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Krark, the Thumbless Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Krark, the Thumbless
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Vial Smasher the Fierce Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Ramirez DePietro, Pillager Ramirez DePietro, Pillager
Ganax, Astral Hunter Feywild Visitor Ganax, Astral Hunter // Feywild Visitor
Ganax, Astral Hunter Shameless Charlatan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Shameless Charlatan