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Captain Vargus Wrath
Price tag $0.25

Legendary Creature — Orc Pirate

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Playstyle & Strategy

Pirates 42% Treasure 37% Aggro 3% Artifacts 3% Tokens 3%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Captain Vargus Wrath's Pirates builds — cards that lean hardest into the Pirates theme.

Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+90% Synergy $0.22
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+83% Synergy $0.27
Fiery Cannonade Fiery Cannonade
+79% Synergy $0.17
Port Razer Port Razer
+78% Synergy $0.86
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+78% Synergy $0.30
Merchant Raiders Merchant Raiders
+75% Synergy $0.25
Corsair Captain Corsair Captain
+75% Synergy $0.24
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
+74% Synergy $0.29
Cutthroat Negotiator Cutthroat Negotiator
+71% Synergy $0.38
Gemcutter Buccaneer Gemcutter Buccaneer
+71% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

The staple cards most Captain Vargus Wrath Pirates decks run as their core.

Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
+67% Synergy $0.18
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+66% Synergy $0.80
Storm Fleet Sprinter Storm Fleet Sprinter
+63% Synergy $0.27
Zara, Renegade Recruiter Zara, Renegade Recruiter
+63% Synergy $0.31
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+62% Synergy $0.40
Fathom Fleet Swordjack Fathom Fleet Swordjack
+59% Synergy $0.27
Protean Raider Protean Raider
+59% Synergy $0.56
Coastline Marauders Coastline Marauders
+59% Synergy $0.30
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+56% Synergy $0.35
Counterspell Counterspell
+8% Synergy $3.77

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Captain Vargus Wrath Pirates game on their own.

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $40.14
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $54.33
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-16% Synergy $72.26
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-21% Synergy $41.29

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Pirates plan in Captain Vargus Wrath decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+55% Synergy $1.54
Warkite Marauder Warkite Marauder
+55% Synergy $0.26
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+51% Synergy $0.32
Lightning-Rig Crew Lightning-Rig Crew
+50% Synergy $0.22
Zephyr Singer Zephyr Singer
+47% Synergy $0.32
Sailor of Means Sailor of Means
+44% Synergy $0.20
Angrath's Marauders Angrath's Marauders
+43% Synergy $0.37
Staunch Crewmate Staunch Crewmate
+39% Synergy $0.28
Azure Fleet Admiral Azure Fleet Admiral
+39% Synergy $0.20
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
+39% Synergy $0.23
Bigfin Bouncer Bigfin Bouncer
+37% Synergy $0.22
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+35% Synergy $0.41
Mary Read and Anne Bonny Mary Read and Anne Bonny
+34% Synergy $0.36
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+34% Synergy $0.42
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+34% Synergy $0.25
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+33% Synergy $2.48
Prosperous Pirates Prosperous Pirates
+32% Synergy $0.25
Daring Saboteur Daring Saboteur
+31% Synergy $0.25
Timestream Navigator Timestream Navigator
+31% Synergy $0.33
Breeches, the Blastmaker Breeches, the Blastmaker
+30% Synergy $0.25
Malcolm, the Eyes Malcolm, the Eyes
+30% Synergy $0.28
Boarding Party Boarding Party
+28% Synergy $0.34
Pirated Copy Pirated Copy
+28% Synergy $7.74
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+27% Synergy $8.49
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+27% Synergy $0.20
Goblin Boarders Goblin Boarders
+25% Synergy $0.13
Goblin Trailblazer Goblin Trailblazer
+24% Synergy $0.14
Kitesail Corsair Kitesail Corsair
+24% Synergy $0.05
Corsairs of Umbar Corsairs of Umbar
+24% Synergy $0.30
Captain Ripley Vance Captain Ripley Vance
+24% Synergy $0.24
Departed Deckhand Departed Deckhand
+23% Synergy $0.25
Crimson Fleet Commodore Crimson Fleet Commodore
+20% Synergy $0.16
Plundering Pirate Plundering Pirate
+20% Synergy $0.21
Marauding Looter Marauding Looter
+20% Synergy $0.24
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Dargo, the Shipwrecker
+20% Synergy $0.20
Reckless Lackey Reckless Lackey
+19% Synergy $0.21
Broadside Bombardiers Broadside Bombardiers
+19% Synergy $3.95
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
+19% Synergy $0.24
Brazen Freebooter Brazen Freebooter
+16% Synergy $0.09
Brazen Blademaster Brazen Blademaster
+16% Synergy $0.15
Wily Goblin Wily Goblin
+16% Synergy $0.30
Crafty Cutpurse Crafty Cutpurse
+16% Synergy $0.33
Storm Fleet Negotiator Storm Fleet Negotiator
+15% Synergy $0.26
Enterprising Scallywag Enterprising Scallywag
+15% Synergy $0.24
Fanatical Firebrand Fanatical Firebrand
+15% Synergy $0.21
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+15% Synergy $11.39
Storm Fleet Swashbuckler Storm Fleet Swashbuckler
+12% Synergy $0.25
Deadeye Rig-Hauler Deadeye Rig-Hauler
+12% Synergy $0.05
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+11% Synergy $43.84
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+7% Synergy $6.86

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Captain Vargus Wrath's Pirates deck ahead.

Lookout's Dispersal Lookout's Dispersal
+35% Synergy $0.33
Buccaneer's Bravado Buccaneer's Bravado
+28% Synergy $0.20
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+27% Synergy $2.14
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+27% Synergy $0.20
Hornswoggle Hornswoggle
+23% Synergy $0.18
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+17% Synergy $3.40
Admiral's Order Admiral's Order
+16% Synergy $0.34
Big Score Big Score
+11% Synergy $0.33
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy $0.24
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+8% Synergy $0.18
Commander's Insight Commander's Insight
+8% Synergy $0.25
Depths of Desire Depths of Desire
+8% Synergy $0.18
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+7% Synergy $0.37
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+6% Synergy $3.98
Rewind Rewind
+5% Synergy $0.53
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+1% Synergy $0.22
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.41
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $56.81
Pongify Pongify
-3% Synergy $1.54
Aetherize Aetherize
-4% Synergy $0.38
Opt Opt
-7% Synergy $0.26
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-10% Synergy $0.19
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-13% Synergy $65.21
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-15% Synergy $1.62
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-17% Synergy $0.83
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-21% Synergy $1.92
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-28% Synergy $2.39
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-34% Synergy $1.55

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Pirates game plan forward for Captain Vargus Wrath.

Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+46% Synergy $0.26
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+44% Synergy $0.13
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+37% Synergy $0.34
Mutiny Mutiny
+36% Synergy $0.07
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+28% Synergy $0.74
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+20% Synergy $0.66
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+16% Synergy $0.40
Firecannon Blast Firecannon Blast
+16% Synergy $0.04
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+13% Synergy $0.28
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+11% Synergy $0.14
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy $3.83
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+9% Synergy $0.42
Cosmotronic Wave Cosmotronic Wave
+8% Synergy $0.17
Kindred Charge Kindred Charge
+8% Synergy $9.29
Hijack Hijack
+8% Synergy $0.22
Explosion of Riches Explosion of Riches
+8% Synergy $0.14
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+7% Synergy $0.51
Teleportal Teleportal
+7% Synergy $0.13
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+6% Synergy $5.88
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+6% Synergy $0.28
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+2% Synergy $0.28
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-2% Synergy $0.29
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-9% Synergy $1.07
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-16% Synergy $0.68
Preordain Preordain
-26% Synergy $0.47

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Captain Vargus Wrath Pirates decks.

The Belligerent The Belligerent
+47% Synergy $0.34
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+46% Synergy $0.78
Pirate's Cutlass Pirate's Cutlass
+32% Synergy $0.13
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+31% Synergy $4.76
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+30% Synergy $1.11
Fell Flagship Fell Flagship
+24% Synergy $0.37
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+23% Synergy $4.39
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+23% Synergy $0.42
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+22% Synergy $0.39
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+22% Synergy $15.18
Pirate Hat Pirate Hat
+19% Synergy $0.18
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+16% Synergy $0.26
Magmatic Galleon Magmatic Galleon
+15% Synergy $0.35
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+15% Synergy $0.28
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+12% Synergy $2.83
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+12% Synergy $0.43
Short Bow Short Bow
+9% Synergy $0.27
Jackdaw Jackdaw
+8% Synergy $0.36
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+8% Synergy $1.30
Subterranean Schooner Subterranean Schooner
+8% Synergy $0.29
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+8% Synergy $0.18
Captain's Hook Captain's Hook
+8% Synergy $0.27
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+8% Synergy $5.33
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+8% Synergy $0.30
Conqueror's Galleon Conqueror's Foothold Conqueror's Galleon
+8% Synergy $0.62
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+8% Synergy $6.79
Embercleave Embercleave
+7% Synergy $9.35
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+7% Synergy $7.55
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+7% Synergy $2.90
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+7% Synergy $16.54
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+7% Synergy $0.96
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $3.66
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-2% Synergy $11.83
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.33
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Pirates strategy in Captain Vargus Wrath decks.

Daring Piracy Daring Piracy
+56% Synergy $0.38
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+48% Synergy $1.33
Double Down Double Down
+43% Synergy $0.53
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+38% Synergy $0.28
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+28% Synergy $2.66
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+23% Synergy $0.29
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+23% Synergy $2.11
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+21% Synergy $5.49
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+21% Synergy $0.59
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+20% Synergy $5.23
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+16% Synergy $10.98
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+12% Synergy $0.99
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+9% Synergy $3.00
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+8% Synergy $4.40
Sea Legs Sea Legs
+8% Synergy $0.06
Makeshift Munitions Makeshift Munitions
+8% Synergy $0.20
Vance's Blasting Cannons Spitfire Bastion Vance's Blasting Cannons
+8% Synergy $0.33
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+7% Synergy $1.15
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+7% Synergy $35.03
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+6% Synergy $0.13

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Captain Vargus Wrath's Pirates game plan.

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+12% Synergy $6.32

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Captain Vargus Wrath Pirates decks.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+39% Synergy $0.40
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+27% Synergy $0.30
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+21% Synergy $1.73
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+18% Synergy $0.33
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+14% Synergy $2.11
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+12% Synergy $7.41
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+11% Synergy $0.38
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.29
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+7% Synergy $0.23
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $27.19
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $2.87
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+5% Synergy $1.64
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $3.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $27.39

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Captain Vargus Wrath's Pirates strategy.

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+34% Synergy $0.26
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+20% Synergy $1.89
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+3% Synergy $4.13
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.84
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.92
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
0% Synergy $0.26
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-1% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.69
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-18% Synergy $2.02
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-20% Synergy $0.70

Lands

The mana base behind Captain Vargus Wrath's Pirates decks.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+66% Synergy $0.31
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+47% Synergy $0.26
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+39% Synergy $0.28
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+31% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+25% Synergy $0.31
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+21% Synergy $0.12
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+20% Synergy $51.61
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+19% Synergy $0.37
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+19% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+16% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+11% Synergy $0.33
Study Hall Study Hall
+11% Synergy $0.20
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+9% Synergy $0.18
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+6% Synergy $6.83
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.34
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+4% Synergy $0.19
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+4% Synergy $0.83
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.16
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+3% Synergy $0.28
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+3% Synergy $0.34
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.21
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+1% Synergy $0.30
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-1% Synergy $0.39
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-3% Synergy $0.28
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.26
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-6% Synergy $0.30
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-7% Synergy $5.09
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-8% Synergy $4.73
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-10% Synergy $1.99
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.24
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-11% Synergy $0.23
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-15% Synergy $38.56
Training Center Training Center
-22% Synergy $16.27
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-28% Synergy $0.36
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-37% Synergy $12.51

Similar Commanders

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

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
Alena, Kessig Trapper Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Alena, Kessig Trapper // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Admiral Brass, Unsinkable Admiral Brass, Unsinkable
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
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
Admiral Beckett Brass Admiral Beckett Brass
Edward Kenway Edward Kenway
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
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Dargo, the Shipwrecker Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Akiri, Line-Slinger Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Akiri, Line-Slinger // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
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 Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ravos, Soultender Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ravos, Soultender
Alena, Kessig Trapper Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Alena, Kessig Trapper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Mary Read and Anne Bonny Mary Read and Anne Bonny
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // 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
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
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
Ramirez DePietro, Pillager Ramirez DePietro, Pillager
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
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
Ganax, Astral Hunter Feywild Visitor Ganax, Astral Hunter // Feywild Visitor
Ganax, Astral Hunter Shameless Charlatan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Shameless Charlatan