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Gargos, Vicious Watcher
Price tag $0.79

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

#290 Current Rank
#319 Last Week
#260 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.

Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+23% Synergy $6.03
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+10% Synergy $1.90
Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+2% Synergy $0.09
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+1% Synergy $23.02
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-3% Synergy $16.84

High Synergy Cards

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

Voracious Hydra Voracious Hydra
+77% Synergy $3.30
Hungering Hydra Hungering Hydra
+76% Synergy $1.70
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+75% Synergy $1.42
Hydra Omnivore Hydra Omnivore
+73% Synergy $0.54
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+72% Synergy $6.80
Lifeblood Hydra Lifeblood Hydra
+72% Synergy $1.97
Steelbane Hydra Steelbane Hydra
+70% Synergy $6.18
Primordial Hydra Primordial Hydra
+69% Synergy $7.09
Genesis Hydra Genesis Hydra
+68% Synergy $0.32
Hydra Broodmaster Hydra Broodmaster
+65% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

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

Mistcutter Hydra Mistcutter Hydra
+64% Synergy $0.96
Ulvenwald Hydra Ulvenwald Hydra
+62% Synergy $0.63
Whiptongue Hydra Whiptongue Hydra
+61% Synergy $0.68
Vastwood Hydra Vastwood Hydra
+61% Synergy $1.01
Oran-Rief Hydra Oran-Rief Hydra
+59% Synergy $4.90
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+55% Synergy $6.09
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+41% Synergy $0.55
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+21% Synergy $1.78
Cultivate Cultivate
+20% Synergy $0.52
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+17% Synergy $0.39

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $95.04
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-5% Synergy $989.62
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-7% Synergy $22.92

Creatures

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

Neverwinter Hydra Neverwinter Hydra
+56% Synergy $4.82
Ironscale Hydra Ironscale Hydra
+56% Synergy $1.18
Hooded Hydra Hooded Hydra
+55% Synergy $0.31
Heroes' Bane Heroes' Bane
+52% Synergy $0.25
Protean Hydra Protean Hydra
+52% Synergy $4.32
Nyxborn Hydra Nyxborn Hydra
+47% Synergy $0.23
Rampant Rejuvenator Rampant Rejuvenator
+43% Synergy $1.75
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+41% Synergy $8.18
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+39% Synergy $12.30
Nessian Wilds Ravager Nessian Wilds Ravager
+38% Synergy $0.35
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+34% Synergy $1.71
Wren's Run Hydra Wren's Run Hydra
+31% Synergy $0.16
Polukranos, World Eater Polukranos, World Eater
+27% Synergy $0.74
Feral Hydra Feral Hydra
+27% Synergy $0.24
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+25% Synergy $0.30
Capricopian Capricopian
+24% Synergy $1.01
Nexos Nexos
+20% Synergy $2.62
Stumpsquall Hydra Stumpsquall Hydra
+18% Synergy $0.48
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+16% Synergy $6.37
Llanowar Tribe Llanowar Tribe
+15% Synergy $1.29
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+15% Synergy $3.67
Rampaging Aetherhood Rampaging Aetherhood
+15% Synergy $0.18
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+14% Synergy $5.35
Hydra Trainer Hydra Trainer
+14% Synergy $0.13
Khalni Hydra Khalni Hydra
+13% Synergy $11.99
Phyrexian Hydra Phyrexian Hydra
+13% Synergy $1.15
Briar Hydra Briar Hydra
+12% Synergy $0.16
Honored Hydra Honored Hydra
+12% Synergy $0.24
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+11% Synergy $45.23
Runadi, Behemoth Caller Runadi, Behemoth Caller
+11% Synergy $4.66
Wildwood Scourge Wildwood Scourge
+11% Synergy $0.09
Scourge of Skola Vale Scourge of Skola Vale
+11% Synergy $0.34
Vigor Vigor
+10% Synergy $14.50
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+10% Synergy $16.93
Domesticated Hydra Domesticated Hydra
+9% Synergy $0.18
Nylea, God of the Hunt Nylea, God of the Hunt
+8% Synergy $9.06
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+5% Synergy $3.17
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+4% Synergy $3.95
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
0% Synergy $2.27
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
0% Synergy $24.44
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-3% Synergy $0.26
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-5% Synergy $0.40
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
-6% Synergy $1.29
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-7% Synergy $0.36
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-8% Synergy $1.67
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
-9% Synergy $0.39
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-9% Synergy $10.10
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-11% Synergy $2.75
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-14% Synergy $0.93
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-18% Synergy $1.02

Instants

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

Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+39% Synergy $0.30
Solidarity of Heroes Solidarity of Heroes
+30% Synergy $1.35
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+25% Synergy $0.75
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+22% Synergy $0.35
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+21% Synergy $0.26
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+20% Synergy $2.40
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+17% Synergy $0.96
Aspect of Hydra Aspect of Hydra
+17% Synergy $0.18
Withstand Death Withstand Death
+16% Synergy $0.26
Ram Through Ram Through
+13% Synergy $0.38
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+13% Synergy $0.10
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+12% Synergy $0.41
Overprotect Overprotect
+11% Synergy $2.08
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+10% Synergy $0.91
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+10% Synergy $0.21
Charge Through Charge Through
+8% Synergy $0.08
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+7% Synergy $0.22
Mortal's Resolve Mortal's Resolve
+7% Synergy $0.10
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+6% Synergy $1.32
Ranger's Guile Ranger's Guile
+6% Synergy $0.11
Silkguard Silkguard
+6% Synergy $4.00
Warriors' Lesson Warriors' Lesson
+6% Synergy $0.06
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+5% Synergy $0.17
Horrid Vigor Horrid Vigor
+5% Synergy $0.12
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+5% Synergy $0.15
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.42
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+4% Synergy $1.04
Setessan Tactics Setessan Tactics
+4% Synergy $0.58
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+3% Synergy $9.74
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+3% Synergy $0.41
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+2% Synergy $2.14
Primal Bellow Primal Bellow
+2% Synergy $0.47
Invigorate Invigorate
+2% Synergy $0.29
Prizefight Prizefight
+2% Synergy $0.13
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+2% Synergy $0.37
Bite Down Bite Down
+1% Synergy $0.06
Naturalize Naturalize
+1% Synergy $0.08
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+1% Synergy $0.19
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.20
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
-1% Synergy $21.74
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-2% Synergy $5.33
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-2% Synergy $2.40
Beast Within Beast Within
-3% Synergy $0.86
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
-3% Synergy $5.97
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
-3% Synergy $1.07
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-4% Synergy $0.88
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-4% Synergy $0.98
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
-4% Synergy $4.76
Harrow Harrow
-9% Synergy $0.31
Fog Fog
-9% Synergy $0.31

Sorceries

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

Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+23% Synergy $0.88
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+20% Synergy $1.37
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+20% Synergy $0.37
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+19% Synergy $2.91
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+18% Synergy $0.24
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+12% Synergy $1.99
Visions of Dominance Visions of Dominance
+11% Synergy $0.67
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+9% Synergy $1.55
Hunter's Prowess Hunter's Prowess
+8% Synergy $0.38
Three Visits Three Visits
+6% Synergy $5.88
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+6% Synergy $1.41
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+6% Synergy $0.28
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+5% Synergy $0.08
Nature's Way Nature's Way
+5% Synergy $0.15
Monstrous Onslaught Monstrous Onslaught
+5% Synergy $0.15
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+4% Synergy $0.13
Hard-Hitting Question Hard-Hitting Question
+4% Synergy $0.21
Biogenic Upgrade Biogenic Upgrade
+4% Synergy $0.28
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+3% Synergy $13.48
Migration Path Migration Path
+3% Synergy $0.35
Primal Might Primal Might
+3% Synergy $0.25
Exponential Growth Exponential Growth
+3% Synergy $0.41
Animist's Might Animist's Might
+3% Synergy $0.10
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+2% Synergy $0.33
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.35
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+1% Synergy $4.06
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-1% Synergy $0.86
Regrowth Regrowth
-1% Synergy $0.44
Explore Explore
-2% Synergy $0.18
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $5.04
Harmonize Harmonize
-5% Synergy $0.20
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-8% Synergy $21.26
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-10% Synergy $17.86
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-12% Synergy $0.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+31% Synergy $1.81
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+26% Synergy $44.16
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+25% Synergy $5.46
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+17% Synergy $1.81
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+17% Synergy $12.13
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+14% Synergy $3.34
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+13% Synergy $9.91
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+12% Synergy $62.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.32
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+4% Synergy $4.92
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+4% Synergy $34.63
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+2% Synergy $36.19
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $18.25
Power Fist Power Fist
+1% Synergy $6.81
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+1% Synergy $3.46
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
0% Synergy $0.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Unbound Flourishing Unbound Flourishing
+55% Synergy $12.55
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+44% Synergy $2.74
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+38% Synergy $1.07
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+21% Synergy $0.86
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+19% Synergy $1.48
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+15% Synergy $28.91
Rancor Rancor
+15% Synergy $1.44
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+13% Synergy $0.28
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+12% Synergy $2.54
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+12% Synergy $12.71
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+12% Synergy $9.70
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+10% Synergy $2.60
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+9% Synergy $3.28
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+9% Synergy $0.61
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+8% Synergy $2.60
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+8% Synergy $7.06
Whip Silk Whip Silk
+8% Synergy $0.50
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+7% Synergy $1.17
Vernal Bloom Vernal Bloom
+6% Synergy $3.40
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+5% Synergy $10.63
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+5% Synergy $0.35
Primal Rage Primal Rage
+5% Synergy $3.73
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+4% Synergy $2.61
Death's Presence Death's Presence
+4% Synergy $0.29
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+3% Synergy $0.79
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+3% Synergy $7.60
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+3% Synergy $1.41
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+2% Synergy $1.46
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+2% Synergy $0.27
Asceticism Asceticism
+1% Synergy $5.24
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+1% Synergy $7.09
Greater Good Greater Good
0% Synergy $3.04
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-2% Synergy $0.27
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-4% Synergy $0.92
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
-5% Synergy $3.87
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-6% Synergy $11.27
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-7% Synergy $4.52
Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
-7% Synergy $0.10
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-8% Synergy $27.73
Exploration Exploration
-8% Synergy $29.26
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-13% Synergy $0.98

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 $2.24
Vivien Reid Vivien Reid
+2% Synergy $0.40
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
0% Synergy $0.78
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
-3% Synergy $1.47

Utility Lands

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

Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+33% Synergy $0.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+19% Synergy $0.33
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+19% Synergy $4.43
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+12% Synergy $2.59
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+11% Synergy $1.30
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+10% Synergy $0.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $0.15
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+8% Synergy $35.87
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+8% Synergy $0.95
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+5% Synergy $9.12
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.50
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+3% Synergy $20.05
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.40
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+2% Synergy $0.14
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $5.97
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+1% Synergy $75.80
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.14
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $2.90
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $30.14
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-8% Synergy $5.77
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-10% Synergy $8.79

Mana Artifacts

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

Elementalist's Palette Elementalist's Palette
+18% Synergy $4.56
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.39
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+10% Synergy $4.88
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+7% Synergy $2.85
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+4% Synergy $3.60
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+4% Synergy $20.31
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $2.69
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.23
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.51
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.14

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+18% Synergy $0.15
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+10% Synergy $35.28
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+5% Synergy $0.15
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.42
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.21
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+3% Synergy $0.19
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.06
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+1% Synergy $0.33
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-1% Synergy $0.86
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $5.04
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-8% Synergy $1.67

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