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Kagha, Shadow Archdruid
Price tag $0.17

Legendary CreatureElf Druid

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Golgari

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1600 Current Rank
#1422 Last Week
#1710 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kagha, Shadow Archdruid.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kagha, Shadow Archdruid decks.

Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+20% Synergy $1.58
Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist
+16% Synergy $0.34
Moon-Vigil Adherents Moon-Vigil Adherents
+9% Synergy $0.23
Eclipsed Elf Eclipsed Elf
+8% Synergy $0.30
Morcant's Loyalist Morcant's Loyalist
0% Synergy $0.34

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kagha, Shadow Archdruid's abilities and overall game plan.

Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+37% Synergy $0.31
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+36% Synergy $0.09
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Erinis, Gloom Stalker
+34% Synergy $0.14
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+32% Synergy $1.00
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+31% Synergy $0.17
Circle of the Land Druid Circle of the Land Druid
+30% Synergy $0.12
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+30% Synergy $0.53
Splinterfright Splinterfright
+30% Synergy $0.14
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+30% Synergy $2.39
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
+28% Synergy $0.05

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kagha, Shadow Archdruid decks.

Old Rutstein Old Rutstein
+26% Synergy $0.61
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+25% Synergy $0.11
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+25% Synergy $0.05
Six Six
+24% Synergy $6.86
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+22% Synergy $0.19
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+18% Synergy $1.29
Victimize Victimize
+16% Synergy $0.48
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+15% Synergy $0.23
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+7% Synergy $0.23
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+3% Synergy $0.18

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-3% Synergy $3.11

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kagha, Shadow Archdruid's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Dreadhound Dreadhound
+27% Synergy $0.13
Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
+25% Synergy $0.11
World Shaper World Shaper
+23% Synergy $6.73
Akawalli, the Seething Tower Akawalli, the Seething Tower
+22% Synergy $0.08
Old Stickfingers Old Stickfingers
+21% Synergy $0.17
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+21% Synergy $0.27
Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+21% Synergy $7.44
Glowspore Shaman Glowspore Shaman
+21% Synergy $0.06
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+21% Synergy $1.26
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+20% Synergy $0.23
Uurg, Spawn of Turg Uurg, Spawn of Turg
+20% Synergy $0.13
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+19% Synergy $17.49
Deathbloom Ritualist Deathbloom Ritualist
+19% Synergy $0.19
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+18% Synergy $1.79
Acolyte of Affliction Acolyte of Affliction
+18% Synergy $0.06
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
+17% Synergy $0.26
Underrealm Lich Underrealm Lich
+17% Synergy $4.65
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+16% Synergy $10.46
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+15% Synergy $1.52
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+15% Synergy $0.35
Grist, Voracious Larva Grist, the Plague Swarm Grist, Voracious Larva
+15% Synergy $1.24
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+15% Synergy $0.19
Millikin Millikin
+15% Synergy $0.12
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+15% Synergy $0.36
The Mycotyrant The Mycotyrant
+14% Synergy $1.36
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+14% Synergy $0.50
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
+13% Synergy $0.16
Golgari Findbroker Golgari Findbroker
+12% Synergy $0.12
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+12% Synergy $0.58
Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie
+12% Synergy $0.12
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+11% Synergy $0.39
Bramble Familiar Bramble Familiar
+11% Synergy $0.67
Scarblade Scout Scarblade Scout
+11% Synergy $0.20
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+10% Synergy $0.17
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+10% Synergy $0.36
Summon: Titan Summon: Titan
+10% Synergy $1.37
Genesis Genesis
+10% Synergy $0.61
Seedship Broodtender Seedship Broodtender
+9% Synergy $0.12
Dawnhand Eulogist Dawnhand Eulogist
+9% Synergy $0.19
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+7% Synergy $2.32
Skyfisher Spider Skyfisher Spider
+7% Synergy $0.22
Brawn Brawn
+7% Synergy $0.51
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+6% Synergy $0.43
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+4% Synergy $7.37
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+4% Synergy $0.26
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+2% Synergy $0.35
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-1% Synergy $0.62
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
-4% Synergy $1.26
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-4% Synergy $1.42
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
-5% Synergy $1.81

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kagha, Shadow Archdruid safe.

Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+18% Synergy $0.09
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+18% Synergy $0.11
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+13% Synergy $0.18
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+10% Synergy $0.13
Another Chance Another Chance
+9% Synergy $0.05
Murder Murder
+7% Synergy $0.05
Wasteful Harvest Wasteful Harvest
+7% Synergy $0.05
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+7% Synergy $0.28
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+6% Synergy $3.00
Join the Dead Join the Dead
+6% Synergy $0.07
Gnaw to the Bone Gnaw to the Bone
+6% Synergy $0.24
Entomb Entomb
+3% Synergy $13.85
Midnight Tilling Midnight Tilling
+3% Synergy $0.16
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+2% Synergy $0.26
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.53
Deathsprout Deathsprout
0% Synergy $0.44
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-1% Synergy $0.86
Harrow Harrow
-2% Synergy $0.24
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $3.81
Putrefy Putrefy
-5% Synergy $0.08
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-5% Synergy $0.14
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-6% Synergy $1.80
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-7% Synergy $0.85
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-8% Synergy $1.26
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-10% Synergy $4.24
Village Rites Village Rites
-10% Synergy $0.25
Beast Within Beast Within
-12% Synergy $0.60
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-13% Synergy $0.29
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-18% Synergy $1.06
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-23% Synergy $11.33

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kagha, Shadow Archdruid's game plan and control the board.

Squirming Emergence Squirming Emergence
+20% Synergy $0.19
Druidic Ritual Druidic Ritual
+19% Synergy $0.05
Dread Return Dread Return
+17% Synergy $0.41
Summon Undead Summon Undead
+16% Synergy $0.04
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+14% Synergy $0.40
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+14% Synergy $0.18
Atrocious Experiment Atrocious Experiment
+11% Synergy $0.07
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+8% Synergy $2.94
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+8% Synergy $0.51
Diregraf Rebirth Diregraf Rebirth
+8% Synergy $0.11
Living Death Living Death
+7% Synergy $1.96
Mulch Mulch
+7% Synergy $0.47
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+7% Synergy $5.83
Worm Harvest Worm Harvest
+6% Synergy $0.25
Trystan's Command Trystan's Command
+5% Synergy $0.32
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+5% Synergy $0.84
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+5% Synergy $3.62
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+5% Synergy $0.60
Far Wanderings Far Wanderings
+5% Synergy $0.58
Witherbloom Command Witherbloom Command
+5% Synergy $0.49
Urborg Repossession Urborg Repossession
+5% Synergy $0.06
Spider Spawning Spider Spawning
+4% Synergy $0.15
Diresight Diresight
+4% Synergy $0.14
Unearth Unearth
+3% Synergy $0.50
Regrowth Regrowth
+3% Synergy $0.46
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+3% Synergy $0.49
Life // Death Life // Death
+2% Synergy $0.25
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.29
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
0% Synergy $0.88
Reanimate Reanimate
-1% Synergy $6.67
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.20
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-3% Synergy $0.16
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-6% Synergy $0.91
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $6.86
Farseek Farseek
-11% Synergy $0.49
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-13% Synergy $2.33
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-14% Synergy $0.43
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-15% Synergy $0.56
Cultivate Cultivate
-21% Synergy $0.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+20% Synergy $0.63
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+17% Synergy $3.24
Broodheart Engine Broodheart Engine
+11% Synergy $0.09
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+8% Synergy $1.49
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+8% Synergy $1.00
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+6% Synergy $26.32
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+6% Synergy $0.32
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+4% Synergy $31.64
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.23
Dawn-Blessed Pennant Dawn-Blessed Pennant
+3% Synergy $0.28
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+1% Synergy $11.94
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.58
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.38
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-25% Synergy $4.36

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kagha, Shadow Archdruid's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+21% Synergy $6.26
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+21% Synergy $0.17
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+19% Synergy $0.08
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+19% Synergy $0.17
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+17% Synergy $1.52
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+12% Synergy $1.23
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+10% Synergy $11.62
The Mending of Dominaria The Mending of Dominaria
+10% Synergy $0.27
Avatar Destiny Avatar Destiny
+10% Synergy $0.26
Sigil of Myrkul Sigil of Myrkul
+10% Synergy $0.10
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+10% Synergy $0.10
Dredger's Insight Dredger's Insight
+9% Synergy $0.59
Soul Enervation Soul Enervation
+9% Synergy $0.10
Undergrowth Recon Undergrowth Recon
+8% Synergy $2.27
Chalk Outline Chalk Outline
+8% Synergy $0.07
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+7% Synergy $4.87
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+7% Synergy $4.25
Crop Sigil Crop Sigil
+7% Synergy $0.15
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+6% Synergy $7.94
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
+6% Synergy $0.14
Morcant's Eyes Morcant's Eyes
+5% Synergy $0.22
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
+5% Synergy $0.10
Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette
+5% Synergy $0.32
Seal of Primordium Seal of Primordium
+5% Synergy $0.18
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+3% Synergy $0.30
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+3% Synergy $5.40
Exploration Exploration
+3% Synergy $28.37
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+3% Synergy $1.25
Necromancy Necromancy
+3% Synergy $10.99
Druid Class Druid Class
+3% Synergy $2.36
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+1% Synergy $0.08
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+1% Synergy $1.14
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
-4% Synergy $0.18
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-8% Synergy $3.28
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-12% Synergy $0.69

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kagha, Shadow Archdruid to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+6% Synergy $0.48
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
+5% Synergy $0.46
Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+4% Synergy $0.33
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
+4% Synergy $1.14

Utility Lands

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

Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+18% Synergy $0.36
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+15% Synergy $0.12
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+12% Synergy $0.64
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+8% Synergy $1.04
Svogthos, the Restless Tomb Svogthos, the Restless Tomb
+7% Synergy $0.31
Hidden Nursery Hidden Nursery
+7% Synergy $0.05
Hidden Necropolis Hidden Necropolis
+7% Synergy $0.08
Kishla Village Kishla Village
+6% Synergy $0.20
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+6% Synergy $0.14
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+6% Synergy $0.09
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+6% Synergy $0.10
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+5% Synergy $8.55
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+5% Synergy $6.45
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+5% Synergy $0.05
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.09
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.07
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.11
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
-2% Synergy $0.69
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $0.85
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $27.86
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
-7% Synergy $0.13
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-8% Synergy $38.85
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-9% Synergy $53.21
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-9% Synergy $22.18
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.27
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-13% Synergy $12.91
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.28
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.17
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.11
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.23
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-4% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-8% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-22% Synergy $1.04

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kagha, Shadow Archdruid decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.09
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.10
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+6% Synergy $0.10
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+6% Synergy $1.15
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+5% Synergy $0.08
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+5% Synergy $0.15
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+5% Synergy $0.35
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.09
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.27
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+4% Synergy $0.10
Strangled Cemetery Strangled Cemetery
+4% Synergy $0.08
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+3% Synergy $0.14
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+3% Synergy $0.82
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+3% Synergy $2.04
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+3% Synergy $0.39
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.15
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+3% Synergy $1.19
Witherbloom Campus Witherbloom Campus
+3% Synergy $0.09
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+2% Synergy $0.49
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.29
Festering Gulch Festering Gulch
+2% Synergy $0.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
0% Synergy $0.18
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.29
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.17
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.14
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-1% Synergy $0.12
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-2% Synergy $13.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.93
Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.20
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-3% Synergy $0.15
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-3% Synergy $7.47
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-4% Synergy $5.50
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.12
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-6% Synergy $1.14
Bayou Bayou
-6% Synergy
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-7% Synergy $4.47
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-7% Synergy $0.85
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.13
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-9% Synergy $0.20
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-9% Synergy $6.34
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-10% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy $0.23
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-12% Synergy $23.25
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-13% Synergy $0.28
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-14% Synergy $0.36
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-15% Synergy $8.96
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-16% Synergy $0.35
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-18% Synergy $7.89

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