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Gargos, Vicious Watcher
Price tag $0.90

Legendary Creature — Hydra

Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#247 Current Rank
#267 Last Week
#267 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Gargos, Vicious Watcher.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gargos, Vicious Watcher decks.

Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+5% Synergy $23.27
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+3% Synergy $0.66
Level Up Level Up
+1% Synergy $1.42
Spry and Mighty Spry and Mighty
0% Synergy $0.28
Chomping Changeling Chomping Changeling
0% Synergy $0.41

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gargos, Vicious Watcher's abilities and overall game plan.

Voracious Hydra Voracious Hydra
+77% Synergy $3.60
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+76% Synergy $1.37
Hungering Hydra Hungering Hydra
+76% Synergy $3.96
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+74% Synergy $5.56
Lifeblood Hydra Lifeblood Hydra
+73% Synergy $2.28
Hydra Omnivore Hydra Omnivore
+73% Synergy $0.37
Primordial Hydra Primordial Hydra
+70% Synergy $8.47
Steelbane Hydra Steelbane Hydra
+69% Synergy $7.45
Genesis Hydra Genesis Hydra
+68% Synergy $0.37
Hydra Broodmaster Hydra Broodmaster
+64% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gargos, Vicious Watcher decks.

Mistcutter Hydra Mistcutter Hydra
+63% Synergy $1.91
Ulvenwald Hydra Ulvenwald Hydra
+62% Synergy $0.51
Whiptongue Hydra Whiptongue Hydra
+61% Synergy $0.71
Vastwood Hydra Vastwood Hydra
+60% Synergy $2.00
Oran-Rief Hydra Oran-Rief Hydra
+57% Synergy $3.08
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+56% Synergy $8.71
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+42% Synergy $0.46
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+22% Synergy $1.31
Cultivate Cultivate
+20% Synergy $0.26
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+18% Synergy $3.06

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $111.70
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-4% Synergy $1176.41
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $24.79

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gargos, Vicious Watcher's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Ironscale Hydra Ironscale Hydra
+56% Synergy $1.63
Neverwinter Hydra Neverwinter Hydra
+56% Synergy $6.49
Hooded Hydra Hooded Hydra
+54% Synergy $0.36
Protean Hydra Protean Hydra
+50% Synergy $3.09
Heroes' Bane Heroes' Bane
+50% Synergy $0.17
Nyxborn Hydra Nyxborn Hydra
+48% Synergy $0.29
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+43% Synergy $10.57
Rampant Rejuvenator Rampant Rejuvenator
+43% Synergy $1.26
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+40% Synergy $16.60
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+39% Synergy $1.80
Nessian Wilds Ravager Nessian Wilds Ravager
+35% Synergy $0.36
Wren's Run Hydra Wren's Run Hydra
+28% Synergy $0.16
Polukranos, World Eater Polukranos, World Eater
+25% Synergy $0.85
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+24% Synergy $0.33
Feral Hydra Feral Hydra
+24% Synergy $0.30
Capricopian Capricopian
+22% Synergy $1.93
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+18% Synergy $2.87
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+18% Synergy $5.61
Nexos Nexos
+18% Synergy $8.32
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+17% Synergy $7.52
Rampaging Aetherhood Rampaging Aetherhood
+17% Synergy $0.29
Stumpsquall Hydra Stumpsquall Hydra
+17% Synergy $0.50
Llanowar Tribe Llanowar Tribe
+14% Synergy $1.09
Khalni Hydra Khalni Hydra
+13% Synergy $12.31
Hydra Trainer Hydra Trainer
+13% Synergy $0.22
Runadi, Behemoth Caller Runadi, Behemoth Caller
+12% Synergy $6.26
Phyrexian Hydra Phyrexian Hydra
+12% Synergy $1.53
Briar Hydra Briar Hydra
+12% Synergy $0.35
Wildwood Scourge Wildwood Scourge
+11% Synergy $0.25
Honored Hydra Honored Hydra
+11% Synergy $0.27
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+10% Synergy $21.69
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+10% Synergy $48.40
Scourge of Skola Vale Scourge of Skola Vale
+10% Synergy $0.32
Vigor Vigor
+9% Synergy $17.29
Domesticated Hydra Domesticated Hydra
+9% Synergy $0.20
Nylea, God of the Hunt Nylea, God of the Hunt
+7% Synergy $10.51
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+5% Synergy $3.01
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+4% Synergy $6.09
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
0% Synergy $27.45
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-2% Synergy $0.31
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
-2% Synergy $2.50
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-5% Synergy $1.39
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-5% Synergy $0.32
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
-5% Synergy $2.79
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-7% Synergy $2.33
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-9% Synergy $8.51
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
-9% Synergy $0.60
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-9% Synergy $13.51
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-12% Synergy $1.98
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-17% Synergy $1.48

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gargos, Vicious Watcher safe.

Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+38% Synergy $0.39
Solidarity of Heroes Solidarity of Heroes
+28% Synergy $1.26
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+24% Synergy $1.43
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+21% Synergy $0.41
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+21% Synergy $0.30
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+19% Synergy $2.90
Aspect of Hydra Aspect of Hydra
+17% Synergy $0.27
Ram Through Ram Through
+15% Synergy $0.43
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+15% Synergy $1.78
Withstand Death Withstand Death
+13% Synergy $0.43
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+12% Synergy $0.25
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+11% Synergy $0.59
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+10% Synergy $0.31
Overprotect Overprotect
+9% Synergy $0.54
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+9% Synergy $0.22
Charge Through Charge Through
+7% Synergy $0.26
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+6% Synergy $1.29
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+6% Synergy $0.28
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.48
Silkguard Silkguard
+5% Synergy $4.40
Ranger's Guile Ranger's Guile
+5% Synergy $0.20
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+5% Synergy $1.01
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+5% Synergy $0.21
Mortal's Resolve Mortal's Resolve
+5% Synergy $0.18
Warriors' Lesson Warriors' Lesson
+5% Synergy $0.13
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+4% Synergy $12.95
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+4% Synergy $0.33
Horrid Vigor Horrid Vigor
+4% Synergy $0.19
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+3% Synergy $0.90
Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+3% Synergy $0.20
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+3% Synergy $0.84
Bite Down Bite Down
+2% Synergy $0.23
Prizefight Prizefight
+2% Synergy $0.12
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+1% Synergy $2.69
Naturalize Naturalize
+1% Synergy $0.15
Primal Bellow Primal Bellow
+1% Synergy $0.44
Invigorate Invigorate
+1% Synergy $0.36
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
0% Synergy $0.16
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.31
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-2% Synergy $7.99
Beast Within Beast Within
-3% Synergy $0.70
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-3% Synergy $3.66
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
-3% Synergy $6.92
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
-3% Synergy $1.86
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
-3% Synergy $6.70
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-4% Synergy $0.86
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-4% Synergy $1.60
Harrow Harrow
-10% Synergy $0.29
Fog Fog
-10% Synergy $0.47

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gargos, Vicious Watcher's game plan and control the board.

Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+23% Synergy $0.81
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+20% Synergy $1.78
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+20% Synergy $4.16
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+18% Synergy $0.41
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+17% Synergy $0.37
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+16% Synergy $0.42
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+13% Synergy $3.14
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+9% Synergy $2.18
Visions of Dominance Visions of Dominance
+9% Synergy $0.76
Three Visits Three Visits
+8% Synergy $9.41
Hunter's Prowess Hunter's Prowess
+7% Synergy $0.47
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+6% Synergy $2.85
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+6% Synergy $0.22
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+5% Synergy $0.12
Nature's Way Nature's Way
+5% Synergy $0.11
Monstrous Onslaught Monstrous Onslaught
+5% Synergy $0.08
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+4% Synergy $0.29
Hard-Hitting Question Hard-Hitting Question
+4% Synergy $0.31
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+3% Synergy $11.35
Migration Path Migration Path
+3% Synergy $0.37
Primal Might Primal Might
+3% Synergy $0.18
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+1% Synergy $3.70
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+1% Synergy $0.33
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-1% Synergy $0.92
Regrowth Regrowth
-1% Synergy $0.46
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $6.50
Explore Explore
-3% Synergy $0.33
Harmonize Harmonize
-5% Synergy $0.23
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-7% Synergy $38.29
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-10% Synergy $18.78
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-11% Synergy $1.01

Utility Artifacts

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

Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+31% Synergy $1.66
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+30% Synergy $9.61
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+25% Synergy $59.49
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+19% Synergy $22.37
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+15% Synergy $4.92
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+14% Synergy $61.31
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+11% Synergy $12.12
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+4% Synergy $8.15
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+4% Synergy $39.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.85
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+2% Synergy $44.24
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $28.23
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+1% Synergy $4.46
Power Fist Power Fist
+1% Synergy $12.50
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
0% Synergy $0.33
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gargos, Vicious Watcher's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Unbound Flourishing Unbound Flourishing
+55% Synergy $16.02
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+47% Synergy $4.37
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+38% Synergy $1.63
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+25% Synergy $8.27
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+21% Synergy $3.24
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+21% Synergy $1.30
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+16% Synergy $33.97
Rancor Rancor
+13% Synergy $1.37
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+12% Synergy $3.05
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+11% Synergy $3.47
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+11% Synergy $10.55
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+11% Synergy $0.23
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+11% Synergy $14.49
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+10% Synergy $1.56
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+9% Synergy $3.41
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+8% Synergy $13.38
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+7% Synergy $3.13
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+7% Synergy $3.25
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+7% Synergy $0.47
Whip Silk Whip Silk
+7% Synergy $0.37
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+5% Synergy $12.41
Vernal Bloom Vernal Bloom
+5% Synergy $3.93
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+4% Synergy $2.13
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+4% Synergy $0.34
Primal Rage Primal Rage
+4% Synergy $6.20
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+3% Synergy $1.62
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+3% Synergy $12.42
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+2% Synergy $5.60
Asceticism Asceticism
+1% Synergy $6.73
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+1% Synergy $11.19
Wild Growth Wild Growth
0% Synergy $0.41
Greater Good Greater Good
0% Synergy $4.77
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-3% Synergy $1.19
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-5% Synergy $11.55
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
-5% Synergy $5.07
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-7% Synergy $5.99
Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
-7% Synergy $0.25
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-8% Synergy $25.88
Exploration Exploration
-9% Synergy $29.75
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-12% Synergy $1.02

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gargos, Vicious Watcher to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+15% Synergy $4.11
Vivien Reid Vivien Reid
+2% Synergy $0.74
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
-3% Synergy $1.48

Utility Lands

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

Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+34% Synergy $0.35
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+21% Synergy $5.81
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+18% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+12% Synergy $3.70
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+10% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $0.30
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+10% Synergy $2.21
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+9% Synergy $43.73
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+8% Synergy $2.75
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+5% Synergy $8.35
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.89
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+3% Synergy $21.12
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+2% Synergy $69.39
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+2% Synergy $0.24
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $5.44
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.44
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+1% Synergy $3.41
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.25
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-3% Synergy $16.32
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $9.15
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $46.17
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-8% Synergy $6.33
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-10% Synergy $14.19

Mana Artifacts

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

Elementalist's Palette Elementalist's Palette
+17% Synergy $4.67
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.01
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+9% Synergy $4.03
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+9% Synergy $5.06
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+4% Synergy $3.60
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $3.80
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.55
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $34.62
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.22

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gargos, Vicious Watcher decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+18% Synergy $0.19
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+11% Synergy $48.99
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.48
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+5% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.28
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+3% Synergy $0.25
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.20
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+1% Synergy $0.47
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-1% Synergy $0.92
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $6.50
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-7% Synergy $2.33

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