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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

#319 Current Rank
#352 Last Week
#264 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.

Strength of Will Strength of Will
+3% Synergy $0.76
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
0% Synergy $0.19
Terrific Team-Up Terrific Team-Up
0% Synergy $0.08
Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy
0% Synergy $2.95
Badgermole Badgermole
0% Synergy $3.63

High Synergy Cards

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

Voracious Hydra Voracious Hydra
+77% Synergy $3.58
Hungering Hydra Hungering Hydra
+76% Synergy $1.56
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+76% Synergy $1.11
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+73% Synergy $5.86
Hydra Omnivore Hydra Omnivore
+73% Synergy $0.34
Lifeblood Hydra Lifeblood Hydra
+72% Synergy $2.07
Steelbane Hydra Steelbane Hydra
+70% Synergy $6.42
Primordial Hydra Primordial Hydra
+69% Synergy $7.19
Genesis Hydra Genesis Hydra
+68% Synergy $0.31
Hydra Broodmaster Hydra Broodmaster
+65% Synergy $0.24

Top Cards

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

Mistcutter Hydra Mistcutter Hydra
+64% Synergy $0.95
Ulvenwald Hydra Ulvenwald Hydra
+63% Synergy $0.40
Whiptongue Hydra Whiptongue Hydra
+61% Synergy $0.65
Vastwood Hydra Vastwood Hydra
+61% Synergy $1.10
Oran-Rief Hydra Oran-Rief Hydra
+59% Synergy $3.39
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+55% Synergy $7.16
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+41% Synergy $0.97
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+22% Synergy $1.90
Cultivate Cultivate
+20% Synergy $0.62
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+17% Synergy $0.41

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.95
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-5% Synergy $993.06
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $21.91

Creatures

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

Neverwinter Hydra Neverwinter Hydra
+56% Synergy $5.22
Ironscale Hydra Ironscale Hydra
+56% Synergy $0.82
Hooded Hydra Hooded Hydra
+55% Synergy $0.22
Protean Hydra Protean Hydra
+52% Synergy $3.92
Heroes' Bane Heroes' Bane
+51% Synergy $0.25
Nyxborn Hydra Nyxborn Hydra
+47% Synergy $0.17
Rampant Rejuvenator Rampant Rejuvenator
+43% Synergy $0.68
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+42% Synergy $8.13
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+39% Synergy $7.68
Nessian Wilds Ravager Nessian Wilds Ravager
+37% Synergy $0.36
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+36% Synergy $1.22
Wren's Run Hydra Wren's Run Hydra
+31% Synergy $0.11
Polukranos, World Eater Polukranos, World Eater
+27% Synergy $0.78
Feral Hydra Feral Hydra
+26% Synergy $0.21
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+25% Synergy $0.24
Capricopian Capricopian
+23% Synergy $1.26
Nexos Nexos
+20% Synergy $3.03
Stumpsquall Hydra Stumpsquall Hydra
+17% Synergy $0.44
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+16% Synergy $5.90
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+16% Synergy $3.44
Rampaging Aetherhood Rampaging Aetherhood
+16% Synergy $0.17
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+15% Synergy $7.47
Llanowar Tribe Llanowar Tribe
+15% Synergy $0.95
Hydra Trainer Hydra Trainer
+14% Synergy $0.08
Khalni Hydra Khalni Hydra
+13% Synergy $12.15
Phyrexian Hydra Phyrexian Hydra
+13% Synergy $1.31
Briar Hydra Briar Hydra
+12% Synergy $0.17
Runadi, Behemoth Caller Runadi, Behemoth Caller
+11% Synergy $5.38
Wildwood Scourge Wildwood Scourge
+11% Synergy $0.10
Honored Hydra Honored Hydra
+11% Synergy $0.19
Scourge of Skola Vale Scourge of Skola Vale
+11% Synergy $0.30
Vigor Vigor
+10% Synergy $14.34
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+10% Synergy $16.66
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+10% Synergy $41.74
Domesticated Hydra Domesticated Hydra
+9% Synergy $0.17
Nylea, God of the Hunt Nylea, God of the Hunt
+8% Synergy $8.64
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+5% Synergy $2.39
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+4% Synergy $4.76
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
0% Synergy $1.89
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
0% Synergy $23.10
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-3% Synergy $0.24
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-5% Synergy $0.40
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
-6% Synergy $1.47
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-7% Synergy $0.48
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-8% Synergy $1.95
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
-9% Synergy $0.36
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-9% Synergy $11.72
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-11% Synergy $2.99
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-14% Synergy $1.16
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-18% Synergy $1.03

Instants

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

Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+39% Synergy $0.23
Solidarity of Heroes Solidarity of Heroes
+30% Synergy $1.35
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+24% Synergy $0.83
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+22% Synergy $0.33
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+21% Synergy $0.27
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+20% Synergy $2.51
Aspect of Hydra Aspect of Hydra
+17% Synergy $0.21
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+16% Synergy $0.90
Withstand Death Withstand Death
+15% Synergy $0.44
Ram Through Ram Through
+13% Synergy $0.34
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+12% Synergy $0.09
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+11% Synergy $0.90
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+11% Synergy $0.41
Overprotect Overprotect
+10% Synergy $1.08
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+10% Synergy $0.13
Charge Through Charge Through
+8% Synergy $0.11
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+6% Synergy $1.21
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+6% Synergy $0.24
Ranger's Guile Ranger's Guile
+6% Synergy $0.07
Mortal's Resolve Mortal's Resolve
+6% Synergy $0.06
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.42
Silkguard Silkguard
+5% Synergy $3.74
Horrid Vigor Horrid Vigor
+5% Synergy $0.08
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+5% Synergy $0.18
Warriors' Lesson Warriors' Lesson
+5% Synergy $0.06
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+4% Synergy $0.21
Setessan Tactics Setessan Tactics
+4% Synergy $0.42
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+3% Synergy $10.85
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+3% Synergy $1.23
Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+3% Synergy $0.07
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+3% Synergy $0.43
Primal Bellow Primal Bellow
+2% Synergy $0.49
Invigorate Invigorate
+2% Synergy $0.30
Prizefight Prizefight
+2% Synergy $0.17
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+1% Synergy $1.99
Bite Down Bite Down
+1% Synergy $0.12
Naturalize Naturalize
+1% Synergy $0.12
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+1% Synergy $0.35
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.14
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
-1% Synergy $17.79
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-2% Synergy $5.43
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-2% Synergy $2.43
Beast Within Beast Within
-3% Synergy $0.86
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
-3% Synergy $6.36
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
-3% Synergy $1.10
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-4% Synergy $0.81
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-4% Synergy $0.80
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
-4% Synergy $4.84
Harrow Harrow
-9% Synergy $0.28
Fog Fog
-9% Synergy $0.40

Sorceries

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

Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+23% Synergy $0.83
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+20% Synergy $1.32
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+19% Synergy $2.97
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+19% Synergy $0.35
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+18% Synergy $0.25
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+12% Synergy $1.93
Visions of Dominance Visions of Dominance
+10% Synergy $0.55
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+9% Synergy $1.46
Hunter's Prowess Hunter's Prowess
+8% Synergy $0.38
Three Visits Three Visits
+7% Synergy $5.83
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+6% Synergy $1.59
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+6% Synergy $0.19
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+5% Synergy $0.10
Nature's Way Nature's Way
+5% Synergy $0.15
Monstrous Onslaught Monstrous Onslaught
+5% Synergy $0.10
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+4% Synergy $0.16
Migration Path Migration Path
+4% Synergy $0.34
Hard-Hitting Question Hard-Hitting Question
+4% Synergy $0.13
Biogenic Upgrade Biogenic Upgrade
+4% Synergy $0.25
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+3% Synergy $13.30
Primal Might Primal Might
+3% Synergy $0.21
Exponential Growth Exponential Growth
+3% Synergy $0.38
Animist's Might Animist's Might
+3% Synergy $0.10
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+2% Synergy $0.30
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+1% Synergy $4.47
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-1% Synergy $0.65
Regrowth Regrowth
-1% Synergy $0.38
Explore Explore
-2% Synergy $9.95
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $4.41
Harmonize Harmonize
-5% Synergy $0.52
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-8% Synergy $24.29
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-10% Synergy $16.74
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-11% Synergy $0.72

Utility Artifacts

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

Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+32% Synergy $1.76
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+28% Synergy $7.72
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+26% Synergy $43.76
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+18% Synergy $12.60
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+17% Synergy $1.94
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+15% Synergy $3.53
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+13% Synergy $64.05
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+12% Synergy $8.54
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+4% Synergy $5.63
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+4% Synergy $36.91
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.22
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+2% Synergy $37.23
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $19.88
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+1% Synergy $2.96
Power Fist Power Fist
+1% Synergy $7.98
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
-1% Synergy $0.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.32

Enchantments

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

Unbound Flourishing Unbound Flourishing
+55% Synergy $13.55
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+45% Synergy $2.60
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+38% Synergy $1.24
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+25% Synergy $4.47
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+21% Synergy $0.91
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+20% Synergy $0.86
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+15% Synergy $26.20
Rancor Rancor
+14% Synergy $1.08
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+12% Synergy $2.20
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+12% Synergy $13.93
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+12% Synergy $0.24
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+12% Synergy $10.92
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+11% Synergy $1.84
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+10% Synergy $2.83
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+8% Synergy $3.06
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+8% Synergy $1.47
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+8% Synergy $2.85
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+8% Synergy $6.33
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+8% Synergy $0.24
Whip Silk Whip Silk
+8% Synergy $0.45
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+5% Synergy $9.22
Vernal Bloom Vernal Bloom
+5% Synergy $3.43
Primal Rage Primal Rage
+5% Synergy $3.95
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+4% Synergy $2.54
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+4% Synergy $0.31
Death's Presence Death's Presence
+4% Synergy $0.27
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+3% Synergy $0.88
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+3% Synergy $8.01
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+3% Synergy $1.90
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+2% Synergy $1.28
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+2% Synergy $0.24
Asceticism Asceticism
+1% Synergy $5.29
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+1% Synergy $8.53
Greater Good Greater Good
0% Synergy $4.08
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-2% Synergy $0.22
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-4% Synergy $0.97
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
-5% Synergy $3.83
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-6% Synergy $11.09
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-7% Synergy $4.27
Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
-7% Synergy $0.10
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-8% Synergy $25.43
Exploration Exploration
-9% Synergy $29.69
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-13% Synergy $1.03

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
+16% Synergy $2.47
Vivien Reid Vivien Reid
+2% Synergy $0.36
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
0% Synergy $0.70
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
-3% Synergy $1.56

Utility Lands

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

Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+34% Synergy $0.27
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+20% Synergy $4.56
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+18% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+12% Synergy $2.03
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+11% Synergy $1.61
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+10% Synergy $0.19
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $0.13
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+9% Synergy $1.09
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+8% Synergy $39.21
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+5% Synergy $9.33
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.39
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+3% Synergy $18.31
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.39
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+2% Synergy $0.09
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $6.04
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+1% Synergy $73.98
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.11
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-3% Synergy $15.68
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $3.04
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $32.58
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-8% Synergy $5.47
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-10% Synergy $7.90

Mana Artifacts

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

Elementalist's Palette Elementalist's Palette
+18% Synergy $4.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.48
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+10% Synergy $5.28
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+8% Synergy $2.49
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+4% Synergy $3.55
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $1.05
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $2.60
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.26
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $23.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.48
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.12

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+18% Synergy $0.16
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+10% Synergy $35.68
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.42
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+5% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.17
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+3% Synergy $0.12
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.06
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
0% Synergy $0.31
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-1% Synergy $0.65
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $4.41
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-8% Synergy $1.95

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