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Cloud of Darkness
Price tag $0.06

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3520 Current Rank
#3555 Last Month

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Cloud of Darkness's abilities and overall game plan.

Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+38% Synergy $0.25
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+38% Synergy $3.47
Ahriman Ahriman
+35% Synergy $0.04
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+34% Synergy $0.40
Diamond Weapon Diamond Weapon
+34% Synergy $0.19
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+33% Synergy $1.03
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+32% Synergy $1.49
Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+32% Synergy $9.35
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+32% Synergy $0.22
Fiend Artisan Fiend Artisan
+31% Synergy $3.43

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Cloud of Darkness decks.

Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+30% Synergy $1.03
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+28% Synergy $1.13
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+27% Synergy $0.40
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+27% Synergy $0.16
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+25% Synergy $0.10
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+24% Synergy $5.68
Victimize Victimize
+23% Synergy $0.48
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+22% Synergy $0.56
Reanimate Reanimate
+17% Synergy $5.34
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+15% Synergy $11.72

Game Changers

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

Natural Order Natural Order
+9% Synergy $18.45
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+8% Synergy $245.33
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+7% Synergy $94.95
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $48.88
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $54.04

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Cloud of Darkness's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Summon: Titan Summon: Titan
+30% Synergy $2.35
Exdeath, Void Warlock Neo Exdeath, Dimension's End Exdeath, Void Warlock
+28% Synergy $0.06
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
+27% Synergy $27.94
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+26% Synergy $15.61
Spore Frog Spore Frog
+26% Synergy $0.23
Lord of Extinction Lord of Extinction
+26% Synergy $1.14
Six Six
+25% Synergy $6.60
Old Stickfingers Old Stickfingers
+24% Synergy $0.16
Town Greeter Town Greeter
+24% Synergy $0.06
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+23% Synergy $0.57
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+21% Synergy $0.26
Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie
+21% Synergy $0.22
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+21% Synergy $0.27
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+19% Synergy $0.07
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+19% Synergy $5.84
Balamb T-Rexaur Balamb T-Rexaur
+19% Synergy $0.05
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+17% Synergy $1.23
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+17% Synergy $0.61
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+17% Synergy $0.34
Hecteyes Hecteyes
+16% Synergy $0.13
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+15% Synergy $5.92
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+15% Synergy $0.27
Brawn Brawn
+15% Synergy $0.28
Souls of the Lost Souls of the Lost
+15% Synergy $0.23
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
+14% Synergy $0.12
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+13% Synergy $0.46
Malboro Malboro
+13% Synergy $0.06
Siegfried, Famed Swordsman Siegfried, Famed Swordsman
+13% Synergy $0.14
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+12% Synergy $1.66
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+12% Synergy $2.37
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+12% Synergy $1.64
Metamorphosis Fanatic Metamorphosis Fanatic
+12% Synergy $2.93
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+12% Synergy $1.22
Gaius van Baelsar Gaius van Baelsar
+12% Synergy $0.13
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+11% Synergy $1.90
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+11% Synergy $19.60
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+10% Synergy $0.39
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+10% Synergy $1.99
Millikin Millikin
+10% Synergy $0.10
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+9% Synergy $0.13
Splinterfright Splinterfright
+9% Synergy $0.15
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+8% Synergy $0.23
Underrealm Lich Underrealm Lich
+8% Synergy $5.46
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+7% Synergy $0.18
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+7% Synergy $0.43
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+7% Synergy $0.18
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+5% Synergy $13.98
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+5% Synergy $1.95
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+1% Synergy $1.20
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-4% Synergy $0.24

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Cloud of Darkness safe.

Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+26% Synergy $0.08
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+22% Synergy $8.97
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+21% Synergy $0.05
Sephiroth's Intervention Sephiroth's Intervention
+19% Synergy $0.06
Vincent's Limit Break Vincent's Limit Break
+16% Synergy $0.06
Entomb Entomb
+15% Synergy $18.03
Infuse with Vitality Infuse with Vitality
+14% Synergy $0.06
Blitzball Shot Blitzball Shot
+13% Synergy $0.05
Feign Death Feign Death
+12% Synergy $0.87
Fight On! Fight On!
+9% Synergy $0.10
Airship Crash Airship Crash
+9% Synergy $0.05
Vayne's Treachery Vayne's Treachery
+9% Synergy $0.04
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+8% Synergy $0.09
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+8% Synergy $0.14
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+6% Synergy $0.49
Atomize Atomize
+6% Synergy $0.97
Undying Evil Undying Evil
+6% Synergy $0.44
Bestow Greatness Bestow Greatness
+6% Synergy $0.08
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+6% Synergy $0.12
Tranquil Domain Tranquil Domain
+6% Synergy $0.30
Return to Action Return to Action
+6% Synergy $0.07
Abnormal Endurance Abnormal Endurance
+6% Synergy $0.08
Tifa's Limit Break Tifa's Limit Break
+6% Synergy $0.20
Giant Growth Giant Growth
+6% Synergy $0.04
Presumed Dead Presumed Dead
+6% Synergy $0.04
Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+6% Synergy $0.07
Prishe's Wanderings Prishe's Wanderings
+6% Synergy $0.03
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+5% Synergy $5.44
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+5% Synergy $0.94
Broken Wings Broken Wings
+5% Synergy $0.03
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.42
Fog Fog
+2% Synergy $0.40
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.70
Murder Murder
+2% Synergy $0.03
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+2% Synergy $0.23
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $4.83
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.74
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
0% Synergy $3.35
Harrow Harrow
0% Synergy $0.28
Deathsprout Deathsprout
-1% Synergy $0.41
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
-2% Synergy $2.50
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-9% Synergy $1.60
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-10% Synergy $0.37
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-10% Synergy $0.71
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-13% Synergy $2.64
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-17% Synergy $10.85
Beast Within Beast Within
-18% Synergy $0.86
Putrefy Putrefy
-19% Synergy $0.13

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Cloud of Darkness's game plan and control the board.

Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+22% Synergy $3.45
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+19% Synergy $0.28
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+16% Synergy $5.70
Dread Return Dread Return
+12% Synergy $0.31
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+12% Synergy $24.34
Three Visits Three Visits
+10% Synergy $5.83
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+10% Synergy $2.33
Gysahl Greens Gysahl Greens
+10% Synergy $0.03
Living Death Living Death
+9% Synergy $2.45
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+9% Synergy $0.39
Resentful Revelation Resentful Revelation
+9% Synergy $0.10
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+8% Synergy $0.93
Squirming Emergence Squirming Emergence
+8% Synergy $0.20
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+7% Synergy $0.20
Regrowth Regrowth
+6% Synergy $0.38
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+6% Synergy $1.64
The Final Days The Final Days
+6% Synergy $0.17
Disorienting Choice Disorienting Choice
+6% Synergy $0.25
Cauldron's Gift Cauldron's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.07
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+5% Synergy $5.84
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+5% Synergy $0.83
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+5% Synergy $3.00
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+5% Synergy $2.12
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+5% Synergy $0.33
Fungal Sprouting Fungal Sprouting
+4% Synergy $0.81
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+4% Synergy $15.90
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+3% Synergy $1.97
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $0.65
Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+2% Synergy $0.24
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.77
Farseek Farseek
+1% Synergy $0.49
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $4.41
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $1.77
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $4.95
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.22
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-1% Synergy $0.43
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy $5.95
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-3% Synergy $1.93
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-5% Synergy $0.80
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-15% Synergy $0.41
Cultivate Cultivate
-21% Synergy $0.62

Utility Artifacts

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

Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+21% Synergy $11.88
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+19% Synergy $9.69
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+15% Synergy $4.68
Lunatic Pandora Lunatic Pandora
+13% Synergy $0.04
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+13% Synergy $0.39
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+12% Synergy $4.39
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+10% Synergy $22.23
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+9% Synergy $28.65
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+9% Synergy $0.09
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+9% Synergy $0.30
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+6% Synergy $2.12
Adventurer's Airship Adventurer's Airship
+6% Synergy $0.04
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+6% Synergy $1.33
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+6% Synergy $4.91
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+6% Synergy $0.15
Bard's Bow Bard's Bow
+6% Synergy $0.02
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+5% Synergy $7.50
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+5% Synergy $0.41
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+4% Synergy $1.84
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+4% Synergy $0.19
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+1% Synergy $7.72
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
-1% Synergy $4.72
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-2% Synergy $59.53
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-14% Synergy $9.08
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-18% Synergy $4.02

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Cloud of Darkness's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+19% Synergy $25.43
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+17% Synergy $7.52
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+16% Synergy $11.04
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+15% Synergy $11.09
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+15% Synergy $0.93
Mortal Combat Mortal Combat
+12% Synergy $4.69
Sigil of Myrkul Sigil of Myrkul
+9% Synergy $0.10
Quest for the Necropolis Quest for the Necropolis
+9% Synergy $0.09
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+7% Synergy $0.16
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+7% Synergy $3.20
Oath of Liliana Oath of Liliana
+6% Synergy $0.38
Corpses of the Lost Corpses of the Lost
+6% Synergy $0.14
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+6% Synergy $0.10
The Cruelty of Gix The Cruelty of Gix
+6% Synergy $0.99
Illness in the Ranks Illness in the Ranks
+6% Synergy $0.25
The War in Heaven The War in Heaven
+6% Synergy $0.34
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+5% Synergy $21.80
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+4% Synergy $1.03
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+2% Synergy $0.20
Exploration Exploration
+2% Synergy $29.69
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+1% Synergy $0.11
Greater Good Greater Good
+1% Synergy $4.08
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
0% Synergy $0.97
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
0% Synergy $4.37
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-2% Synergy $20.71
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
-3% Synergy $0.22
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-3% Synergy $4.27
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
-5% Synergy $0.20
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-7% Synergy $2.32
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-11% Synergy $0.44

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Cloud of Darkness to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
+13% Synergy $0.19
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
+6% Synergy $0.45
Garruk Relentless Garruk, the Veil-Cursed Garruk Relentless
+6% Synergy $0.60
Garruk Wildspeaker Garruk Wildspeaker
+5% Synergy $3.39
Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
+5% Synergy $1.88
Vivien Reid Vivien Reid
+5% Synergy $0.36
Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
-1% Synergy $3.09

Utility Lands

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

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+27% Synergy $6.87
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+21% Synergy $32.58
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+18% Synergy $18.67
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+15% Synergy $0.15
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+14% Synergy $7.90
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+11% Synergy $4.70
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+9% Synergy $48.67
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.13
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+9% Synergy $2.19
The Gold Saucer The Gold Saucer
+9% Synergy $0.24
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+9% Synergy $0.14
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+7% Synergy $1.61
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+6% Synergy $3.65
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+6% Synergy $5.81
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
+6% Synergy $0.89
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+6% Synergy $0.15
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+5% Synergy $0.13
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+5% Synergy $0.52
Kishla Village Kishla Village
+4% Synergy $0.17
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $6.04
High Market High Market
+1% Synergy $1.15
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.11
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-3% Synergy $23.13
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-4% Synergy $5.47
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Blitzball Blitzball
+9% Synergy $0.09
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $62.61
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-14% Synergy $0.48
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-15% Synergy $0.29

Lands

The mana base foundation for Cloud of Darkness decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+22% Synergy $18.62
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+22% Synergy $8.97
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+19% Synergy $4.79
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+18% Synergy $14.14
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+13% Synergy $5.74
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+12% Synergy $24.34
Gohn, Town of Ruin Gohn, Town of Ruin
+11% Synergy $0.09
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+10% Synergy $8.19
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+10% Synergy $12.56
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+10% Synergy $8.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.17
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+9% Synergy $25.96
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+9% Synergy $8.85
Capital City Capital City
+9% Synergy $0.10
Bayou Bayou
+8% Synergy
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+7% Synergy $13.01
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+7% Synergy $32.32
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+7% Synergy $0.52
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+6% Synergy $0.11
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+5% Synergy $1.95
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+5% Synergy $0.48
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+5% Synergy $0.27
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+5% Synergy $0.94
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.07
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+4% Synergy $0.31
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+4% Synergy $15.26
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.06
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+3% Synergy $12.43
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+3% Synergy $6.18
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $21.72
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.06
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.15
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $0.65
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.12
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $4.41
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $4.83
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
0% Synergy $0.17
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.16
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-5% Synergy $0.05
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.27
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-9% Synergy $0.62
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-9% Synergy $0.18
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-10% Synergy $4.24
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-10% Synergy $0.71
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.21
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-11% Synergy $0.19
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-16% Synergy $0.36
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-18% Synergy $0.37
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-23% Synergy $0.47
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-23% Synergy $0.20

Similar Commanders

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