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Kagha, Shadow Archdruid
Price tag $0.21

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

#1676 Current Rank
#1665 Last Week
#1611 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.

Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+15% Synergy $12.77
Seedship Broodtender Seedship Broodtender
+6% Synergy $0.18
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+5% Synergy $0.68
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+3% Synergy $2.86
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.73

High Synergy Cards

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

Erinis, Gloom Stalker Erinis, Gloom Stalker
+37% Synergy $0.12
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+37% Synergy $0.63
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+36% Synergy $0.18
Circle of the Land Druid Circle of the Land Druid
+35% Synergy $0.13
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+34% Synergy $0.14
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+31% Synergy $0.48
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+31% Synergy $0.81
Splinterfright Splinterfright
+28% Synergy $0.11
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
+28% Synergy $0.09
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+28% Synergy $1.77

Top Cards

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

Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+27% Synergy $0.06
Old Rutstein Old Rutstein
+27% Synergy $0.60
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+26% Synergy $0.13
Six Six
+24% Synergy $6.66
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+18% Synergy $1.02
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+17% Synergy $0.14
Victimize Victimize
+17% Synergy $0.44
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+5% Synergy $0.40
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+4% Synergy $0.26
Putrefy Putrefy
-3% Synergy $0.12

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-4% Synergy $4.72

Creatures

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

Dreadhound Dreadhound
+28% Synergy $0.14
Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
+28% Synergy $0.09
Glowspore Shaman Glowspore Shaman
+24% Synergy $0.07
World Shaper World Shaper
+23% Synergy $9.87
Old Stickfingers Old Stickfingers
+23% Synergy $0.23
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+23% Synergy $0.64
Akawalli, the Seething Tower Akawalli, the Seething Tower
+22% Synergy $0.09
Uurg, Spawn of Turg Uurg, Spawn of Turg
+22% Synergy $0.12
Deathbloom Ritualist Deathbloom Ritualist
+21% Synergy $0.23
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+20% Synergy $0.28
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+20% Synergy $1.83
Acolyte of Affliction Acolyte of Affliction
+20% Synergy $0.08
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
+18% Synergy $0.24
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+18% Synergy $0.28
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+17% Synergy $0.28
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+17% Synergy $5.14
Grist, Voracious Larva Grist, the Plague Swarm Grist, Voracious Larva
+16% Synergy $1.37
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+16% Synergy $0.24
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+16% Synergy $0.21
The Mycotyrant The Mycotyrant
+16% Synergy $0.51
Underrealm Lich Underrealm Lich
+15% Synergy $6.56
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+15% Synergy $0.24
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+14% Synergy $1.61
Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+14% Synergy $9.54
Golgari Findbroker Golgari Findbroker
+14% Synergy $0.07
Millikin Millikin
+14% Synergy $0.18
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+14% Synergy $0.55
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+13% Synergy $0.55
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker
+12% Synergy $0.12
Gray Slaad Gray Slaad
+12% Synergy $0.06
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+11% Synergy $0.31
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+11% Synergy $0.63
Bramble Familiar Bramble Familiar
+11% Synergy $0.34
Exdeath, Void Warlock Neo Exdeath, Dimension's End Exdeath, Void Warlock
+11% Synergy $0.15
Chupacabra Echo Chupacabra Echo
+11% Synergy $0.07
Genesis Genesis
+10% Synergy $0.55
Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie
+10% Synergy $0.11
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+9% Synergy $0.91
Skyfisher Spider Skyfisher Spider
+9% Synergy $0.15
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+9% Synergy $0.30
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+7% Synergy $1.37
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+6% Synergy $0.41
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+4% Synergy $0.26
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+4% Synergy $6.34
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+3% Synergy $0.23
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+3% Synergy $1.67
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
0% Synergy $0.36
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
-3% Synergy $1.44
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
-4% Synergy $0.97
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-5% Synergy $0.93

Instants

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

Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+20% Synergy $0.11
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+18% Synergy $0.10
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+16% Synergy $0.20
Another Chance Another Chance
+11% Synergy $0.05
Wasteful Harvest Wasteful Harvest
+9% Synergy $0.06
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+8% Synergy $0.15
Murder Murder
+8% Synergy $0.04
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+7% Synergy $0.23
Join the Dead Join the Dead
+7% Synergy $0.05
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+6% Synergy $1.96
Gnaw to the Bone Gnaw to the Bone
+5% Synergy $0.27
Unseal the Necropolis Unseal the Necropolis
+5% Synergy $0.07
Entomb Entomb
+4% Synergy $15.82
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+3% Synergy $0.76
Gravepurge Gravepurge
+3% Synergy $0.17
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+1% Synergy $0.17
Deathsprout Deathsprout
-1% Synergy $0.38
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-2% Synergy $0.88
Harrow Harrow
-4% Synergy $0.31
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $4.97
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-5% Synergy $0.25
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $8.42
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-6% Synergy $1.66
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-9% Synergy $0.89
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-9% Synergy $0.96
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $3.59
Village Rites Village Rites
-11% Synergy $0.24
Beast Within Beast Within
-12% Synergy $0.86
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-12% Synergy $0.40
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-20% Synergy $2.33
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-21% Synergy $9.74

Sorceries

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

Druidic Ritual Druidic Ritual
+22% Synergy $0.08
Summon Undead Summon Undead
+20% Synergy $0.05
Squirming Emergence Squirming Emergence
+19% Synergy $0.25
Dread Return Dread Return
+17% Synergy $0.32
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+16% Synergy $0.22
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+14% Synergy $0.22
Atrocious Experiment Atrocious Experiment
+13% Synergy $0.08
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+11% Synergy $0.67
Diregraf Rebirth Diregraf Rebirth
+11% Synergy $0.12
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+8% Synergy $6.10
Worm Harvest Worm Harvest
+8% Synergy $0.30
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+7% Synergy $5.35
Living Death Living Death
+7% Synergy $2.37
Mulch Mulch
+7% Synergy $0.14
Urborg Repossession Urborg Repossession
+6% Synergy $0.06
Witherbloom Command Witherbloom Command
+6% Synergy $0.51
Spider Spawning Spider Spawning
+5% Synergy $0.14
Far Wanderings Far Wanderings
+5% Synergy $0.25
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+4% Synergy $3.50
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+4% Synergy $0.41
Diresight Diresight
+4% Synergy $0.10
Unearth Unearth
+3% Synergy $0.45
Regrowth Regrowth
+3% Synergy $0.44
Life // Death Life // Death
+3% Synergy $0.21
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+3% Synergy $0.32
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+2% Synergy $0.93
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.04
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.23
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-2% Synergy $4.65
Reanimate Reanimate
-3% Synergy $5.15
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-4% Synergy $0.19
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-6% Synergy $0.84
Farseek Farseek
-11% Synergy $0.68
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-12% Synergy $1.99
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-12% Synergy $5.79
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-14% Synergy $0.39
Three Visits Three Visits
-14% Synergy $5.88
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-15% Synergy $1.78
Cultivate Cultivate
-20% Synergy $0.52

Utility Artifacts

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

Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+20% Synergy $0.55
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+17% Synergy $4.81
Broodheart Engine Broodheart Engine
+9% Synergy $0.12
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+8% Synergy $0.81
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+7% Synergy $1.34
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+6% Synergy $23.86
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.26
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+5% Synergy $0.21
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+5% Synergy $0.18
Fell Gravship Fell Gravship
+5% Synergy $0.10
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+4% Synergy $29.61
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+4% Synergy $0.29
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+3% Synergy $0.20
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
0% Synergy $12.29
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.54
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-25% Synergy $4.78

Enchantments

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

Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+20% Synergy $4.36
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+20% Synergy $0.24
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+20% Synergy $0.15
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+19% Synergy $0.28
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+17% Synergy $1.53
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+13% Synergy $1.06
The Mending of Dominaria The Mending of Dominaria
+12% Synergy $0.25
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+11% Synergy $0.08
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+10% Synergy $12.39
Sigil of Myrkul Sigil of Myrkul
+10% Synergy $0.12
Soul Enervation Soul Enervation
+10% Synergy $0.08
Undergrowth Recon Undergrowth Recon
+9% Synergy $2.26
Dredger's Insight Dredger's Insight
+8% Synergy $0.56
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+8% Synergy $4.24
Chalk Outline Chalk Outline
+8% Synergy $0.07
Crop Sigil Crop Sigil
+8% Synergy $0.25
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+7% Synergy $12.51
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
+6% Synergy $0.12
Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette
+6% Synergy $1.17
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
+6% Synergy $0.13
Seal of Primordium Seal of Primordium
+6% Synergy $0.20
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+5% Synergy $6.56
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+3% Synergy $0.27
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+3% Synergy $3.53
Exploration Exploration
+3% Synergy $29.26
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+3% Synergy $3.57
Necromancy Necromancy
+3% Synergy $7.30
Druid Class Druid Class
+3% Synergy $1.60
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+3% Synergy $0.98
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+2% Synergy $0.92
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
0% Synergy $0.16
Vraska Joins Up Vraska Joins Up
-1% Synergy $0.34
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
-5% Synergy $0.21
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-8% Synergy $2.48
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-12% Synergy $0.85

Planeswalkers

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

Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
+6% Synergy $0.47
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+6% Synergy $0.48
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
+4% Synergy $1.42
Wrenn and Realmbreaker Wrenn and Realmbreaker
+4% Synergy $4.15
Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+3% Synergy $0.46

Utility Lands

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

Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+18% Synergy $0.30
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+14% Synergy $0.16
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+13% Synergy $1.50
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+9% Synergy $1.09
Svogthos, the Restless Tomb Svogthos, the Restless Tomb
+8% Synergy $0.39
Hidden Necropolis Hidden Necropolis
+7% Synergy $0.07
Hidden Nursery Hidden Nursery
+7% Synergy $0.08
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+6% Synergy $0.15
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+6% Synergy $0.09
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+5% Synergy $7.25
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+5% Synergy $5.77
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+5% Synergy $0.15
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+5% Synergy $0.13
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.12
Kishla Village Kishla Village
+4% Synergy $0.27
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+4% Synergy $3.05
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+3% Synergy $0.14
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.15
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
-1% Synergy $0.78
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $25.99
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.90
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
-6% Synergy $0.16
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $30.14
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-8% Synergy $49.13
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-8% Synergy $19.21
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-12% Synergy $8.79
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $0.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.23
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.14
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.21
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-4% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-9% Synergy $0.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-22% Synergy $1.39

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+14% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+11% Synergy $0.18
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+7% Synergy $0.14
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+7% Synergy $0.07
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+7% Synergy $0.25
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+6% Synergy $0.30
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.16
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+5% Synergy $0.20
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+4% Synergy $0.06
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+4% Synergy $0.23
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+4% Synergy $0.52
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.55
Strangled Cemetery Strangled Cemetery
+4% Synergy $0.10
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+4% Synergy $0.07
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+3% Synergy $1.67
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+3% Synergy $0.33
Festering Gulch Festering Gulch
+3% Synergy $0.16
Witherbloom Campus Witherbloom Campus
+3% Synergy $0.12
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+3% Synergy $0.12
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.21
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+2% Synergy $1.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.21
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+1% Synergy $0.65
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
0% Synergy $0.14
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.04
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.07
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-1% Synergy $0.25
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-1% Synergy $12.38
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-1% Synergy $5.97
Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.21
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-3% Synergy $0.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $5.05
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-3% Synergy $5.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.27
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-6% Synergy $1.24
Bayou Bayou
-6% Synergy
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.15
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-7% Synergy $4.62
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-8% Synergy $5.53
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-9% Synergy $0.89
Command Tower Command Tower
-10% Synergy $0.26
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-10% Synergy $0.20
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-11% Synergy $0.38
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-11% Synergy $20.57
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-14% Synergy $0.52
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-14% Synergy $8.13
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-15% Synergy $0.39
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-16% Synergy $15.91
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-18% Synergy $0.64

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