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Gargos, Vicious Watcher
Price tag $0.78

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

#284 Current Rank
#289 Last Week
#249 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.

The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+19% Synergy $4.69
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+4% Synergy $15.74
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
+2% Synergy $1.86
Lifestream's Blessing Lifestream's Blessing
-1% Synergy $2.11
Tifa's Limit Break Tifa's Limit Break
-7% Synergy $0.26

High Synergy Cards

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

Hungering Hydra Hungering Hydra
+76% Synergy $2.12
Voracious Hydra Voracious Hydra
+76% Synergy $3.47
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+75% Synergy $1.36
Hydra Omnivore Hydra Omnivore
+72% Synergy $0.65
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+72% Synergy $3.94
Lifeblood Hydra Lifeblood Hydra
+71% Synergy $1.87
Steelbane Hydra Steelbane Hydra
+71% Synergy $7.28
Genesis Hydra Genesis Hydra
+68% Synergy $0.31
Primordial Hydra Primordial Hydra
+68% Synergy $6.92
Hydra Broodmaster Hydra Broodmaster
+66% Synergy $0.23

Top Cards

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

Mistcutter Hydra Mistcutter Hydra
+64% Synergy $0.85
Ulvenwald Hydra Ulvenwald Hydra
+62% Synergy $0.57
Whiptongue Hydra Whiptongue Hydra
+62% Synergy $0.60
Vastwood Hydra Vastwood Hydra
+62% Synergy $1.06
Oran-Rief Hydra Oran-Rief Hydra
+60% Synergy $5.59
Neverwinter Hydra Neverwinter Hydra
+57% Synergy $4.63
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+41% Synergy $0.41
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+21% Synergy $1.41
Cultivate Cultivate
+20% Synergy $0.56
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 $111.35
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-8% Synergy $19.07

Creatures

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

Ironscale Hydra Ironscale Hydra
+56% Synergy $1.38
Hooded Hydra Hooded Hydra
+55% Synergy $0.27
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+54% Synergy $7.99
Heroes' Bane Heroes' Bane
+52% Synergy $0.23
Protean Hydra Protean Hydra
+52% Synergy $4.51
Nyxborn Hydra Nyxborn Hydra
+47% Synergy $0.22
Rampant Rejuvenator Rampant Rejuvenator
+42% Synergy $4.49
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+40% Synergy $6.48
Nessian Wilds Ravager Nessian Wilds Ravager
+39% Synergy $0.31
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+38% Synergy $4.79
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+34% Synergy $0.80
Wren's Run Hydra Wren's Run Hydra
+32% Synergy $0.18
Polukranos, World Eater Polukranos, World Eater
+28% Synergy $0.96
Feral Hydra Feral Hydra
+27% Synergy $0.21
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+26% Synergy $0.27
Capricopian Capricopian
+24% Synergy $0.94
Nexos Nexos
+21% Synergy $3.32
Stumpsquall Hydra Stumpsquall Hydra
+18% Synergy $0.43
Llanowar Tribe Llanowar Tribe
+16% Synergy $1.77
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+15% Synergy $7.20
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+15% Synergy $3.89
Hydra Trainer Hydra Trainer
+15% Synergy $0.14
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+14% Synergy $7.39
Rampaging Aetherhood Rampaging Aetherhood
+14% Synergy $0.13
Phyrexian Hydra Phyrexian Hydra
+13% Synergy $0.97
Khalni Hydra Khalni Hydra
+12% Synergy $11.53
Honored Hydra Honored Hydra
+12% Synergy $0.21
Briar Hydra Briar Hydra
+12% Synergy $0.22
Scourge of Skola Vale Scourge of Skola Vale
+12% Synergy $0.33
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+11% Synergy $45.33
Runadi, Behemoth Caller Runadi, Behemoth Caller
+11% Synergy $3.50
Wildwood Scourge Wildwood Scourge
+11% Synergy $0.11
Vigor Vigor
+10% Synergy $14.41
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+10% Synergy $15.82
Nylea, God of the Hunt Nylea, God of the Hunt
+9% Synergy $9.87
Domesticated Hydra Domesticated Hydra
+9% Synergy $0.21
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+5% Synergy $3.78
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+5% Synergy $5.72
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+5% Synergy $30.05
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+1% Synergy $1.98
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
0% Synergy $25.76
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-4% Synergy $0.25
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-4% Synergy $0.40
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
-7% Synergy $1.60
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-8% Synergy $0.41
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-8% Synergy $1.64
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
-9% Synergy $0.45
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-12% Synergy $3.65
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-15% Synergy $1.11
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-19% Synergy $1.07

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
+31% Synergy $1.44
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+25% Synergy $0.62
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+23% Synergy $0.31
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+21% Synergy $1.84
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+21% Synergy $0.24
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+18% Synergy $1.14
Aspect of Hydra Aspect of Hydra
+18% Synergy $0.12
Withstand Death Withstand Death
+17% Synergy $0.24
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+14% Synergy $0.11
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+13% Synergy $0.46
Ram Through Ram Through
+12% Synergy $0.44
Overprotect Overprotect
+12% Synergy $1.48
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+11% Synergy $0.19
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+10% Synergy $0.85
Charge Through Charge Through
+8% Synergy $0.11
Ranger's Guile Ranger's Guile
+7% Synergy $0.10
Mortal's Resolve Mortal's Resolve
+7% Synergy $0.12
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+6% Synergy $1.11
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+6% Synergy $0.19
Warriors' Lesson Warriors' Lesson
+6% Synergy $0.06
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+5% Synergy $0.20
Horrid Vigor Horrid Vigor
+5% Synergy $0.05
Silkguard Silkguard
+5% Synergy $3.86
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+5% Synergy $0.15
Setessan Tactics Setessan Tactics
+5% Synergy $0.46
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.42
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+4% Synergy $1.27
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+4% Synergy $0.36
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+3% Synergy $10.23
Primal Bellow Primal Bellow
+3% Synergy $0.44
Invigorate Invigorate
+3% Synergy $0.23
Prizefight Prizefight
+3% Synergy $0.13
Titanic Brawl Titanic Brawl
+3% Synergy $0.05
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+2% Synergy $2.33
Bite Down Bite Down
+1% Synergy $0.07
Naturalize Naturalize
+1% Synergy $0.07
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+1% Synergy $0.21
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.18
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-1% Synergy $4.04
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-1% Synergy $1.47
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
-1% Synergy $21.57
Beast Within Beast Within
-3% Synergy $0.96
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
-3% Synergy $6.66
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
-3% Synergy $1.25
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-4% Synergy $0.94
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-4% Synergy $0.92
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
-4% Synergy $5.27
Harrow Harrow
-9% Synergy $0.34
Fog Fog
-9% Synergy $0.30

Sorceries

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

Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+24% Synergy $1.77
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+21% Synergy $0.39
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+20% Synergy $1.43
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+19% Synergy $0.21
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+18% Synergy $1.63
Visions of Dominance Visions of Dominance
+12% Synergy $0.67
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+11% Synergy $2.54
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+9% Synergy $1.99
Hunter's Prowess Hunter's Prowess
+8% Synergy $0.36
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+7% Synergy $0.24
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+6% Synergy $2.86
Nature's Way Nature's Way
+6% Synergy $0.09
Three Visits Three Visits
+5% Synergy $6.39
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+5% Synergy $0.05
Hard-Hitting Question Hard-Hitting Question
+5% Synergy $0.15
Monstrous Onslaught Monstrous Onslaught
+5% Synergy $0.07
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+4% Synergy $0.18
Migration Path Migration Path
+4% Synergy $0.30
Animist's Might Animist's Might
+4% Synergy $0.12
Biogenic Upgrade Biogenic Upgrade
+4% Synergy $0.30
Primal Might Primal Might
+3% Synergy $0.17
Exponential Growth Exponential Growth
+3% Synergy $0.41
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+2% Synergy $13.18
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+2% Synergy $0.32
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.23
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+1% Synergy $3.41
Explore Explore
-2% Synergy $0.21
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $5.84
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-2% Synergy $0.87
Regrowth Regrowth
-2% Synergy $0.43
Harmonize Harmonize
-4% Synergy $0.24
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-8% Synergy $23.67
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
-9% Synergy $16.20
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-11% Synergy $21.63
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-12% Synergy $0.82

Utility Artifacts

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

Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+31% Synergy $1.82
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+26% Synergy $37.88
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+17% Synergy $1.78
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+17% Synergy $13.28
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+14% Synergy $8.37
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+14% Synergy $4.36
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+12% Synergy $65.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.38
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+5% Synergy $3.81
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+4% Synergy $27.30
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+2% Synergy $33.01
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $15.78
Power Fist Power Fist
+1% Synergy $9.07
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+1% Synergy $3.82
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
0% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.25

Enchantments

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

Unbound Flourishing Unbound Flourishing
+55% Synergy $12.34
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+42% Synergy $2.87
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+39% Synergy $1.19
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+21% Synergy $0.79
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+18% Synergy $2.16
Rancor Rancor
+16% Synergy $1.34
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+15% Synergy $25.66
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+13% Synergy $0.26
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+13% Synergy $9.63
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+12% Synergy $1.82
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+12% Synergy $11.39
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+10% Synergy $2.47
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+10% Synergy $3.13
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+10% Synergy $0.59
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+8% Synergy $2.52
Whip Silk Whip Silk
+8% Synergy $0.53
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+7% Synergy $1.25
Vernal Bloom Vernal Bloom
+6% Synergy $4.25
Primal Rage Primal Rage
+6% Synergy $3.56
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+5% Synergy $0.35
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+4% Synergy $10.33
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+4% Synergy $0.49
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+4% Synergy $2.75
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+4% Synergy $2.08
Death's Presence Death's Presence
+4% Synergy $0.32
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+3% Synergy $7.51
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+2% Synergy $1.17
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+2% Synergy $0.30
Sixth Sense Sixth Sense
+2% Synergy $0.23
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+1% Synergy $8.22
Asceticism Asceticism
+1% Synergy $5.51
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+1% Synergy $2.10
Greater Good Greater Good
0% Synergy $2.66
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-1% Synergy $0.29
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-4% Synergy $0.81
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
-5% Synergy $3.65
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-6% Synergy $10.86
Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
-6% Synergy $0.11
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-7% Synergy $3.03
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-8% Synergy $25.49
Exploration Exploration
-8% Synergy $22.00
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-14% Synergy $1.00

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 $3.07
Vivien Reid Vivien Reid
+1% Synergy $0.43
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
0% Synergy $0.74
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
-3% Synergy $2.04

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 $0.37
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+19% Synergy $4.54
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $1.98
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+11% Synergy $2.65
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+10% Synergy $0.21
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $0.13
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+8% Synergy $2.27
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+7% Synergy $35.16
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+5% Synergy $6.61
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.58
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+3% Synergy $18.48
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.37
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+2% Synergy $0.12
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+1% Synergy $73.61
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.30
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.08
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $2.69
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-8% Synergy $30.14
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-8% Synergy $5.65
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-10% Synergy $8.52

Mana Artifacts

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

Elementalist's Palette Elementalist's Palette
+19% Synergy $3.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.20
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+10% Synergy $4.26
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+7% Synergy $1.84
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+4% Synergy $3.58
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $2.37
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.25
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $15.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.41
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 $0.18
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+9% Synergy $33.03
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.16
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+3% Synergy $0.17
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+1% Synergy $0.25

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