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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

#1752 Current Rank
#2055 Last Week
#1731 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
+26% Synergy $2.89
Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist
+23% Synergy $0.30
Trystan, Callous Cultivator Trystan, Penitent Culler Trystan, Callous Cultivator
+17% Synergy $0.30
Trystan's Command Trystan's Command
+11% Synergy $0.34
Morcant's Loyalist Morcant's Loyalist
+10% Synergy $0.31

High Synergy Cards

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

Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+35% Synergy $0.34
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+34% Synergy $0.23
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+33% Synergy $1.09
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Erinis, Gloom Stalker
+32% Synergy $0.12
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+30% Synergy $0.32
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+30% Synergy $0.57
Splinterfright Splinterfright
+28% Synergy $0.14
Circle of the Land Druid Circle of the Land Druid
+28% Synergy $0.22
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+27% Synergy $2.57
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
+27% Synergy $0.06

Top Cards

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

Old Rutstein Old Rutstein
+25% Synergy $0.63
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+24% Synergy $0.33
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+22% Synergy $0.22
Six Six
+22% Synergy $7.66
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+17% Synergy $1.48
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+15% Synergy $0.32
Victimize Victimize
+15% Synergy $0.55
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+6% Synergy $0.32
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+4% Synergy $0.31
Putrefy Putrefy
-5% Synergy $0.27

Creatures

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

Dreadhound Dreadhound
+25% Synergy $0.23
Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
+24% Synergy $0.10
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+23% Synergy $0.19
World Shaper World Shaper
+21% Synergy $7.52
Akawalli, the Seething Tower Akawalli, the Seething Tower
+21% Synergy $0.12
Glowspore Shaman Glowspore Shaman
+21% Synergy $0.13
Old Stickfingers Old Stickfingers
+20% Synergy $0.22
Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+20% Synergy $7.48
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+19% Synergy $0.40
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+19% Synergy $0.37
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+19% Synergy $1.32
Uurg, Spawn of Turg Uurg, Spawn of Turg
+19% Synergy $0.17
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
+18% Synergy $0.35
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+17% Synergy $20.97
Underrealm Lich Underrealm Lich
+17% Synergy $6.34
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+17% Synergy $1.91
Deathbloom Ritualist Deathbloom Ritualist
+17% Synergy $0.28
Millikin Millikin
+16% Synergy $0.29
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+15% Synergy $9.85
Acolyte of Affliction Acolyte of Affliction
+15% Synergy $0.08
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+14% Synergy $1.84
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+14% Synergy $0.29
Grist, Voracious Larva Grist, the Plague Swarm Grist, Voracious Larva
+14% Synergy $1.14
Moon-Vigil Adherents Moon-Vigil Adherents
+14% Synergy $0.23
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+14% Synergy $0.28
Dawnhand Eulogist Dawnhand Eulogist
+14% Synergy $0.20
Scarblade Scout Scarblade Scout
+14% Synergy $0.09
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+13% Synergy $0.35
The Mycotyrant The Mycotyrant
+13% Synergy $1.02
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+13% Synergy $0.82
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+12% Synergy $0.52
Gloom Ripper Gloom Ripper
+12% Synergy $0.27
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+12% Synergy $0.66
Golgari Findbroker Golgari Findbroker
+11% Synergy $0.18
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
+11% Synergy $0.20
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+10% Synergy $0.45
Bramble Familiar Bramble Familiar
+10% Synergy $0.80
Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie
+10% Synergy $0.14
Eclipsed Elf Eclipsed Elf
+9% Synergy $0.26
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+8% Synergy $0.30
Champions of the Perfect Champions of the Perfect
+7% Synergy $0.80
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+6% Synergy $2.39
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+4% Synergy $9.06
Virulent Emissary Virulent Emissary
+3% Synergy $0.42
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+3% Synergy $2.33
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+2% Synergy $0.44
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
0% Synergy $1.39
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-3% Synergy $1.98
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
-4% Synergy $3.39
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
-4% Synergy $0.45

Instants

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

Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+17% Synergy $0.16
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+16% Synergy $0.14
Midnight Tilling Midnight Tilling
+12% Synergy $0.27
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+12% Synergy $0.16
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+10% Synergy $0.17
Another Chance Another Chance
+9% Synergy $0.15
Murder Murder
+8% Synergy $0.08
Unbury Unbury
+6% Synergy $0.25
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+6% Synergy $2.81
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+6% Synergy $0.32
Wasteful Harvest Wasteful Harvest
+6% Synergy $0.09
Join the Dead Join the Dead
+6% Synergy $0.11
Gnaw to the Bone Gnaw to the Bone
+5% Synergy $0.31
Entomb Entomb
+4% Synergy $14.61
Scarblade's Malice Scarblade's Malice
+4% Synergy $0.14
Unforgiving Aim Unforgiving Aim
+4% Synergy $0.13
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+1% Synergy $0.33
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.57
Deathsprout Deathsprout
-1% Synergy $0.43
Harrow Harrow
-3% Synergy $0.29
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $4.65
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-4% Synergy $0.27
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $12.12
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-6% Synergy $1.98
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-7% Synergy $1.16
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-9% Synergy $2.17
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $4.53
Village Rites Village Rites
-10% Synergy $0.55
Beast Within Beast Within
-13% Synergy $0.70
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-14% Synergy $0.36
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-17% Synergy $0.62
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-23% Synergy $12.95

Sorceries

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

Squirming Emergence Squirming Emergence
+18% Synergy $0.36
Druidic Ritual Druidic Ritual
+17% Synergy $0.11
Dread Return Dread Return
+16% Synergy $0.39
Summon Undead Summon Undead
+15% Synergy $0.07
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+14% Synergy $0.30
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+13% Synergy $0.50
Atrocious Experiment Atrocious Experiment
+9% Synergy $0.06
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+7% Synergy $3.39
Living Death Living Death
+7% Synergy $2.36
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+7% Synergy $0.58
Mulch Mulch
+7% Synergy $0.21
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+7% Synergy $7.26
Diregraf Rebirth Diregraf Rebirth
+7% Synergy $0.22
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+6% Synergy $5.59
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+5% Synergy $0.88
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+5% Synergy $0.78
Worm Harvest Worm Harvest
+5% Synergy $0.24
Witherbloom Command Witherbloom Command
+5% Synergy $0.53
Far Wanderings Far Wanderings
+5% Synergy $0.46
Urborg Repossession Urborg Repossession
+5% Synergy $0.08
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+4% Synergy $0.39
Diresight Diresight
+4% Synergy $0.23
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+3% Synergy $2.39
Unearth Unearth
+3% Synergy $0.45
Spider Spawning Spider Spawning
+3% Synergy $0.17
Regrowth Regrowth
+3% Synergy $0.46
Find // Finality Find // Finality
+3% Synergy $0.11
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+3% Synergy $1.93
Life // Death Life // Death
+2% Synergy $0.33
Reanimate Reanimate
0% Synergy $8.55
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.50
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.28
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-3% Synergy $0.35
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-5% Synergy $1.31
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $7.71
Farseek Farseek
-11% Synergy $0.71
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-13% Synergy $3.14
Three Visits Three Visits
-13% Synergy $9.41
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-14% Synergy $0.42
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-15% Synergy $1.31
Cultivate Cultivate
-21% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+19% Synergy $1.00
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+17% Synergy $3.46
Broodheart Engine Broodheart Engine
+12% Synergy $0.22
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+8% Synergy $1.92
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+7% Synergy $1.03
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+6% Synergy $23.21
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+6% Synergy $0.25
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+4% Synergy $0.66
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.28
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+3% Synergy $30.89
Dawn-Blessed Pennant Dawn-Blessed Pennant
+3% Synergy $0.28
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+1% Synergy $15.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.56
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-24% Synergy $4.97

Enchantments

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

Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+21% Synergy $5.79
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+21% Synergy $0.30
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+18% Synergy $0.31
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+18% Synergy $0.29
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+16% Synergy $1.70
Morcant's Eyes Morcant's Eyes
+14% Synergy $0.25
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+13% Synergy $1.63
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+10% Synergy $12.97
The Mending of Dominaria The Mending of Dominaria
+10% Synergy $0.36
Sigil of Myrkul Sigil of Myrkul
+10% Synergy $0.10
Dredger's Insight Dredger's Insight
+9% Synergy $0.55
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+9% Synergy $0.11
Soul Enervation Soul Enervation
+9% Synergy $0.09
Avatar Destiny Avatar Destiny
+8% Synergy $0.36
Undergrowth Recon Undergrowth Recon
+7% Synergy $2.30
Chalk Outline Chalk Outline
+7% Synergy $0.06
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+6% Synergy $8.60
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+6% Synergy $6.26
Crop Sigil Crop Sigil
+6% Synergy $0.13
Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette
+5% Synergy $0.34
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
+5% Synergy $0.16
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+5% Synergy $5.43
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
+5% Synergy $0.22
Seal of Primordium Seal of Primordium
+5% Synergy $0.31
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+3% Synergy $0.41
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+3% Synergy $1.91
Necromancy Necromancy
+3% Synergy $13.43
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+3% Synergy $1.02
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+2% Synergy $1.19
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+2% Synergy $5.56
Exploration Exploration
+2% Synergy $29.75
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+1% Synergy $0.27
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
-4% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-8% Synergy $3.69
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-12% Synergy $0.71

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 $0.44
Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+4% Synergy $0.38
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
+4% Synergy $1.10
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
+4% Synergy $1.53

Utility Lands

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

Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+17% Synergy $0.42
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+14% Synergy $0.25
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+12% Synergy $0.93
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+8% Synergy $0.99
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+6% Synergy $6.33
Svogthos, the Restless Tomb Svogthos, the Restless Tomb
+6% Synergy $0.34
Hidden Nursery Hidden Nursery
+6% Synergy $0.15
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+6% Synergy $0.18
Hidden Necropolis Hidden Necropolis
+6% Synergy $0.16
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+6% Synergy $0.16
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+5% Synergy $10.61
Kishla Village Kishla Village
+5% Synergy $0.26
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+5% Synergy $0.26
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+5% Synergy $0.27
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.32
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.25
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.30
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
-2% Synergy $0.91
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $1.06
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $31.12
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
-4% Synergy $1.99
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
-7% Synergy $0.19
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-8% Synergy $46.17
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-9% Synergy $52.21
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-9% Synergy $23.12
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.39
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-12% Synergy $14.19
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.31
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.32
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.30
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-4% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-8% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-22% Synergy $1.01

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+11% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.30
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+6% Synergy $0.22
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+6% Synergy $0.40
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+5% Synergy $0.14
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.08
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+5% Synergy $1.00
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+4% Synergy $0.33
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.28
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+4% Synergy $0.24
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+3% Synergy $0.25
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+3% Synergy $2.33
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+3% Synergy $0.52
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+3% Synergy $0.47
Witherbloom Campus Witherbloom Campus
+3% Synergy $0.22
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+2% Synergy $0.45
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+2% Synergy $0.53
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.15
Festering Gulch Festering Gulch
+2% Synergy $0.25
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+2% Synergy $1.48
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.38
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.50
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.20
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-1% Synergy $0.28
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-1% Synergy $14.90
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-1% Synergy $11.04
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.28
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-2% Synergy $0.32
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-2% Synergy $0.60
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $2.56
Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.32
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $4.65
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-4% Synergy $5.95
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-5% Synergy $1.70
Bayou Bayou
-5% Synergy
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.29
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-6% Synergy $5.05
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-7% Synergy $8.25
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-7% Synergy $1.16
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-8% Synergy $0.31
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.19
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-10% Synergy $0.45
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy $0.23
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-12% Synergy $0.39
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-12% Synergy $28.76
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-13% Synergy $0.55
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-14% Synergy $4.23
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-16% Synergy $0.46
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-18% Synergy $8.77

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