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Gargos, Vicious Watcher
Price tag $0.88

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

#311 Current Rank
#312 Last Week
#268 Past 2 Years

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.

Brass Infiniscope Brass Infiniscope
+4% Synergy $0.34
Nev, the Practical Dean Nev, the Practical Dean
+3% Synergy $0.30
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+0% Synergy $10.23
Noxious Newt Noxious Newt
-1% Synergy $0.29
Planar Engineering Planar Engineering
-4% Synergy $1.97

High Synergy Cards

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

Voracious Hydra Voracious Hydra
+76% Synergy $5.12
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+76% Synergy $1.29
Hungering Hydra Hungering Hydra
+75% Synergy $4.29
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+74% Synergy $6.18
Lifeblood Hydra Lifeblood Hydra
+73% Synergy $0.35
Hydra Omnivore Hydra Omnivore
+72% Synergy $0.48
Primordial Hydra Primordial Hydra
+70% Synergy $1.77
Steelbane Hydra Steelbane Hydra
+68% Synergy $0.37
Genesis Hydra Genesis Hydra
+68% Synergy $0.41
Hydra Broodmaster Hydra Broodmaster
+63% Synergy $0.36

Top Cards

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

Ulvenwald Hydra Ulvenwald Hydra
+62% Synergy $0.51
Mistcutter Hydra Mistcutter Hydra
+62% Synergy $3.30
Whiptongue Hydra Whiptongue Hydra
+60% Synergy $0.70
Vastwood Hydra Vastwood Hydra
+59% Synergy $1.49
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+59% Synergy $2.85
Oran-Rief Hydra Oran-Rief Hydra
+57% Synergy $1.88
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+41% Synergy $0.39
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+22% Synergy $1.50
Cultivate Cultivate
+20% Synergy $0.35
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+17% Synergy $3.27

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $129.20
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-4% Synergy $1510.97
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-4% Synergy $28.30

Creatures

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

Ironscale Hydra Ironscale Hydra
+55% Synergy $1.24
Neverwinter Hydra Neverwinter Hydra
+55% Synergy $8.60
Hooded Hydra Hooded Hydra
+52% Synergy $1.22
Protean Hydra Protean Hydra
+49% Synergy $4.16
Heroes' Bane Heroes' Bane
+48% Synergy $0.18
Nyxborn Hydra Nyxborn Hydra
+47% Synergy $0.31
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+43% Synergy $1.24
Rampant Rejuvenator Rampant Rejuvenator
+42% Synergy $1.23
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+40% Synergy $14.00
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+40% Synergy $2.47
Nessian Wilds Ravager Nessian Wilds Ravager
+33% Synergy $0.35
Wren's Run Hydra Wren's Run Hydra
+28% Synergy $0.26
Polukranos, World Eater Polukranos, World Eater
+23% Synergy $0.68
Feral Hydra Feral Hydra
+23% Synergy $0.37
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+23% Synergy $0.41
Capricopian Capricopian
+21% Synergy $2.63
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+19% Synergy $2.61
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+18% Synergy $6.25
Rampaging Aetherhood Rampaging Aetherhood
+18% Synergy $0.28
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+17% Synergy $9.98
Stumpsquall Hydra Stumpsquall Hydra
+16% Synergy $0.63
Nexos Nexos
+16% Synergy $14.01
Llanowar Tribe Llanowar Tribe
+14% Synergy $1.06
Khalni Hydra Khalni Hydra
+13% Synergy $12.89
Hydra Trainer Hydra Trainer
+12% Synergy $0.22
Briar Hydra Briar Hydra
+12% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Hydra Phyrexian Hydra
+11% Synergy $1.79
Wildwood Scourge Wildwood Scourge
+11% Synergy $0.15
Runadi, Behemoth Caller Runadi, Behemoth Caller
+11% Synergy $14.57
Honored Hydra Honored Hydra
+10% Synergy $0.38
Scourge of Skola Vale Scourge of Skola Vale
+9% Synergy $0.31
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+9% Synergy $21.97
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+9% Synergy $53.46
Domesticated Hydra Domesticated Hydra
+8% Synergy $0.29
Vigor Vigor
+8% Synergy $15.99
Nylea, God of the Hunt Nylea, God of the Hunt
+6% Synergy $13.31
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+4% Synergy $4.40
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+3% Synergy $2.50
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+0% Synergy $29.65
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-2% Synergy $0.23
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
-2% Synergy $2.40
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
-4% Synergy $3.05
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-5% Synergy $0.42
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-5% Synergy $0.26
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-7% Synergy $1.80
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
-8% Synergy $0.93
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-8% Synergy $8.49
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-8% Synergy $11.91
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-11% Synergy $2.62
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-15% Synergy $1.89

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
+27% Synergy $1.30
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+23% Synergy $1.11
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+21% Synergy $0.33
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+19% Synergy $0.41
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+18% Synergy $5.73
Aspect of Hydra Aspect of Hydra
+16% Synergy $0.26
Ram Through Ram Through
+15% Synergy $0.45
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+14% Synergy $0.43
Withstand Death Withstand Death
+12% Synergy $0.33
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+11% Synergy $0.23
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+10% Synergy $0.86
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+9% Synergy $0.27
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+9% Synergy $0.31
Overprotect Overprotect
+9% Synergy $0.85
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+6% Synergy $0.97
Charge Through Charge Through
+6% Synergy $0.25
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+6% Synergy $0.39
Silkguard Silkguard
+5% Synergy $0.35
Ranger's Guile Ranger's Guile
+5% Synergy $0.21
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.46
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+5% Synergy $0.96
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+4% Synergy $0.21
Warriors' Lesson Warriors' Lesson
+4% Synergy $0.16
Mortal's Resolve Mortal's Resolve
+4% Synergy $0.22
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+4% Synergy $0.21
Horrid Vigor Horrid Vigor
+3% Synergy $0.28
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+3% Synergy $0.71
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+3% Synergy $14.58
Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+3% Synergy $0.28
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+3% Synergy $1.04
Prizefight Prizefight
+2% Synergy $0.38
Bite Down Bite Down
+1% Synergy $0.21
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+1% Synergy $2.98
Primal Bellow Primal Bellow
+1% Synergy $0.45
Invigorate Invigorate
+0% Synergy $0.35
Naturalize Naturalize
+0% Synergy $0.18
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
0% Synergy $0.29
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-2% Synergy $6.27
Beast Within Beast Within
-2% Synergy $0.52
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
-2% Synergy $8.93
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-2% Synergy $4.08
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
-3% Synergy $1.57
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
-3% Synergy $4.07
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-3% Synergy $1.71
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-4% Synergy $0.85
Fog Fog
-9% Synergy $1.14
Harrow Harrow
-10% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

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

Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+23% Synergy $0.92
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+20% Synergy $5.52
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+19% Synergy $2.34
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+16% Synergy $0.35
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+16% Synergy $0.40
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+16% Synergy $0.44
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+12% Synergy $2.40
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+8% Synergy $3.53
Three Visits Three Visits
+8% Synergy $5.31
Visions of Dominance Visions of Dominance
+8% Synergy $0.88
Hunter's Prowess Hunter's Prowess
+7% Synergy $0.48
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+6% Synergy $2.46
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+5% Synergy $0.33
Monstrous Onslaught Monstrous Onslaught
+4% Synergy $0.13
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+4% Synergy $0.13
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+4% Synergy $0.27
Nature's Way Nature's Way
+4% Synergy $0.21
Primal Might Primal Might
+3% Synergy $0.24
Migration Path Migration Path
+3% Synergy $0.38
Hard-Hitting Question Hard-Hitting Question
+3% Synergy $0.25
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+2% Synergy $13.63
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+1% Synergy $0.35
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+0% Synergy $5.98
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $0.65
Regrowth Regrowth
0% Synergy $0.49
Shared Roots Shared Roots
-1% Synergy $0.39
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $7.05
Explore Explore
-2% Synergy $0.22
Harmonize Harmonize
-5% Synergy $0.26
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-7% Synergy $52.76
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-9% Synergy $28.49
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-10% Synergy $1.02

Utility Artifacts

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

The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+30% Synergy $11.75
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+30% Synergy $1.65
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+24% Synergy $70.05
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+20% Synergy $15.83
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+14% Synergy $5.12
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+14% Synergy $64.01
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+10% Synergy $4.54
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $30.98
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+3% Synergy $19.12
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+2% Synergy $10.90
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+1% Synergy $45.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.95
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $26.88
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+1% Synergy $4.20
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
0% Synergy $0.67
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

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

Unbound Flourishing Unbound Flourishing
+54% Synergy $2.70
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+48% Synergy $6.47
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+37% Synergy $1.79
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+23% Synergy $8.52
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+22% Synergy $1.63
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+19% Synergy $1.45
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+15% Synergy $32.07
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+12% Synergy $2.84
Rancor Rancor
+12% Synergy $1.63
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+11% Synergy $3.98
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+11% Synergy $0.22
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+10% Synergy $9.94
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+10% Synergy $16.30
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+9% Synergy $1.03
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+8% Synergy $2.63
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+7% Synergy $8.12
Whip Silk Whip Silk
+7% Synergy $0.37
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+6% Synergy $2.68
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+6% Synergy $0.38
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+5% Synergy $3.95
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+5% Synergy $13.25
Vernal Bloom Vernal Bloom
+4% Synergy $4.14
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+4% Synergy $0.38
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+4% Synergy $2.38
Primal Rage Primal Rage
+3% Synergy $7.35
Level Up Level Up
+3% Synergy $2.37
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+2% Synergy $0.98
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+2% Synergy $14.06
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+2% Synergy $3.64
Asceticism Asceticism
+1% Synergy $7.24
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+0% Synergy $10.56
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+0% Synergy $0.42
Greater Good Greater Good
0% Synergy $5.26
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-2% Synergy $1.64
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
-4% Synergy $5.63
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-4% Synergy $12.12
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-6% Synergy $8.03
Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
-6% Synergy $0.27
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-8% Synergy $26.78
Exploration Exploration
-8% Synergy $33.51
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-10% 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
+14% Synergy $4.22
Vivien Reid Vivien Reid
+2% Synergy $0.44
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
-2% Synergy $1.72

Utility Lands

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

Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+34% Synergy $0.36
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+20% Synergy $7.56
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+16% Synergy $0.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+12% Synergy $2.94
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $0.33
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+9% Synergy $0.35
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+9% Synergy $2.03
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+9% Synergy $51.37
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+8% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $1.21
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.80
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+2% Synergy $24.17
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+2% Synergy $0.27
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+1% Synergy $76.13
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+1% Synergy $2.59
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.40
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+0% Synergy $7.26
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.26
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-3% Synergy $13.29
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $2.52
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $50.77
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-8% Synergy $4.12
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $15.43

Mana Artifacts

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

Elementalist's Palette Elementalist's Palette
+15% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.13
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+8% Synergy $4.67
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+8% Synergy $5.73
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+3% Synergy $3.59
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $4.53
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.51
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $35.66
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $1.10
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.26

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+17% Synergy $0.27
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+10% Synergy $49.31
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.46
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+4% Synergy $0.21
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+3% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.33
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.09
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+0% Synergy $0.40
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $0.65
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $7.05
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-7% Synergy $1.80

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