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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

#1896 Current Rank
#1933 Last Week
#1593 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
+18% Synergy $14.74
Exdeath, Void Warlock Neo Exdeath, Dimension's End Exdeath, Void Warlock
+11% Synergy $0.11
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+8% Synergy $0.64
Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie
+7% Synergy $0.12
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+6% Synergy $1.28

High Synergy Cards

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

Erinis, Gloom Stalker Erinis, Gloom Stalker
+38% Synergy $0.12
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+37% Synergy $0.54
Circle of the Land Druid Circle of the Land Druid
+36% Synergy $0.15
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+35% Synergy $0.12
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+35% Synergy $0.13
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+32% Synergy $0.60
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+31% Synergy $0.49
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
+30% Synergy $0.08
Dreadhound Dreadhound
+28% Synergy $0.16
Splinterfright Splinterfright
+28% Synergy $0.12

Top Cards

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

Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+28% Synergy $1.93
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+27% Synergy $0.16
Old Rutstein Old Rutstein
+27% Synergy $0.55
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+26% Synergy $0.28
Six Six
+25% Synergy $6.32
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+19% Synergy $1.23
Victimize Victimize
+19% Synergy $0.56
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+17% Synergy $0.11
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+5% Synergy $0.47
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+3% Synergy $0.19

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-4% Synergy $3.46
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-11% Synergy $58.30

Creatures

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

Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
+28% Synergy $0.09
Glowspore Shaman Glowspore Shaman
+25% Synergy $0.05
Old Stickfingers Old Stickfingers
+24% Synergy $0.23
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+24% Synergy $0.75
World Shaper World Shaper
+23% Synergy $3.50
Akawalli, the Seething Tower Akawalli, the Seething Tower
+23% Synergy $0.05
Uurg, Spawn of Turg Uurg, Spawn of Turg
+23% Synergy $0.25
Deathbloom Ritualist Deathbloom Ritualist
+22% Synergy $0.18
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+21% Synergy $1.81
Acolyte of Affliction Acolyte of Affliction
+21% Synergy $0.07
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+20% Synergy $0.26
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
+19% Synergy $0.27
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+18% Synergy $0.28
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+18% Synergy $0.26
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+17% Synergy $2.53
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+17% Synergy $0.20
Grist, Voracious Larva Grist, the Plague Swarm Grist, Voracious Larva
+17% Synergy $1.11
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+17% Synergy $0.20
The Mycotyrant The Mycotyrant
+17% Synergy $0.56
Underrealm Lich Underrealm Lich
+16% Synergy $7.28
Millikin Millikin
+15% Synergy $0.16
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+14% Synergy $2.21
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+14% Synergy $0.25
Golgari Findbroker Golgari Findbroker
+14% Synergy $0.15
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+14% Synergy $0.50
Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+13% Synergy $10.22
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+13% Synergy $0.49
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker
+13% Synergy $0.09
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+12% Synergy $0.30
Gray Slaad Gray Slaad
+12% Synergy $0.07
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+11% Synergy $0.66
Chupacabra Echo Chupacabra Echo
+11% Synergy $0.07
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+10% Synergy $0.26
Bramble Familiar Bramble Familiar
+10% Synergy $0.29
Genesis Genesis
+10% Synergy $0.51
Blanchwood Prowler Blanchwood Prowler
+10% Synergy $0.14
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+9% Synergy $0.85
Skyfisher Spider Skyfisher Spider
+9% Synergy $0.18
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+7% Synergy $1.43
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+7% Synergy $0.32
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+7% Synergy $0.18
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+5% Synergy $0.32
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+4% Synergy $5.75
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+4% Synergy $1.55
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+3% Synergy $0.23
Caustic Caterpillar Caustic Caterpillar
+3% Synergy $0.23
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+1% Synergy $0.43
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
-3% Synergy $1.56
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-4% Synergy $0.97
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
-4% Synergy $0.97

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
+19% Synergy $0.11
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+16% Synergy $0.18
Another Chance Another Chance
+11% Synergy $0.04
Wasteful Harvest Wasteful Harvest
+10% Synergy $0.07
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+8% Synergy $0.22
Murder Murder
+8% Synergy $0.06
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+8% Synergy $0.22
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+7% Synergy $2.15
Join the Dead Join the Dead
+7% Synergy $0.10
Gnaw to the Bone Gnaw to the Bone
+6% Synergy $0.33
Entomb Entomb
+4% Synergy $13.77
Gravepurge Gravepurge
+4% Synergy $0.14
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+3% Synergy $0.79
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+1% Synergy $0.20
Deathsprout Deathsprout
-1% Synergy $0.39
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-2% Synergy $0.94
Putrefy Putrefy
-3% Synergy $0.14
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-4% Synergy $0.43
Harrow Harrow
-4% Synergy $0.25
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $9.16
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-6% Synergy $1.90
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-9% Synergy $0.81
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-9% Synergy $1.00
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $2.94
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-11% Synergy $0.49
Village Rites Village Rites
-11% Synergy $0.20
Beast Within Beast Within
-12% Synergy $0.59
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-20% Synergy $2.11
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-21% Synergy $11.10

Sorceries

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

Druidic Ritual Druidic Ritual
+22% Synergy $0.08
Squirming Emergence Squirming Emergence
+20% Synergy $0.28
Summon Undead Summon Undead
+20% Synergy $0.06
Dread Return Dread Return
+18% Synergy $0.26
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+16% Synergy $0.21
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+15% Synergy $0.13
Atrocious Experiment Atrocious Experiment
+14% Synergy $0.06
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+11% Synergy $0.55
Diregraf Rebirth Diregraf Rebirth
+11% Synergy $0.08
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+9% Synergy $5.65
Worm Harvest Worm Harvest
+9% Synergy $0.30
Living Death Living Death
+8% Synergy $2.36
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+7% Synergy $5.13
Mulch Mulch
+7% Synergy $0.10
Witherbloom Command Witherbloom Command
+7% Synergy $0.46
Urborg Repossession Urborg Repossession
+6% Synergy $0.07
Spider Spawning Spider Spawning
+5% Synergy $0.09
Far Wanderings Far Wanderings
+5% Synergy $0.47
Revenge of the Rats Revenge of the Rats
+5% Synergy $0.21
Unearth Unearth
+4% Synergy $0.46
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+4% Synergy $0.46
Diresight Diresight
+4% Synergy $0.10
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+3% Synergy $3.07
Regrowth Regrowth
+3% Synergy $0.42
Life // Death Life // Death
+3% Synergy $0.20
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+3% Synergy $0.56
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+2% Synergy $0.83
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.84
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.23
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-2% Synergy $3.59
Reanimate Reanimate
-3% Synergy $7.64
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-4% Synergy $0.21
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-6% Synergy $0.87
Farseek Farseek
-11% Synergy $0.45
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-12% Synergy $1.41
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-12% Synergy $5.30
Three Visits Three Visits
-13% Synergy $6.32
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-14% Synergy $0.43
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-15% Synergy $1.69
Cultivate Cultivate
-20% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+20% Synergy $0.46
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+17% Synergy $3.48
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+10% Synergy $0.76
Broodheart Engine Broodheart Engine
+9% Synergy $0.17
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+8% Synergy $0.90
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+6% Synergy $20.02
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+6% Synergy $0.16
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+6% Synergy $0.21
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+4% Synergy $27.08
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.24
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+4% Synergy $0.28
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+4% Synergy $0.22
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+1% Synergy $11.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.45
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-24% Synergy $5.02

Enchantments

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

Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+21% Synergy $0.30
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+20% Synergy $0.13
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+20% Synergy $0.27
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+19% Synergy $5.83
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+18% Synergy $1.82
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+13% Synergy $0.98
The Mending of Dominaria The Mending of Dominaria
+12% Synergy $0.23
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+12% Synergy $0.07
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+11% Synergy $12.62
Sigil of Myrkul Sigil of Myrkul
+11% Synergy $0.07
Undergrowth Recon Undergrowth Recon
+10% Synergy $1.58
Soul Enervation Soul Enervation
+10% Synergy $0.09
Chalk Outline Chalk Outline
+9% Synergy $0.08
Dredger's Insight Dredger's Insight
+8% Synergy $0.49
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+8% Synergy $4.52
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
+7% Synergy $0.12
Crop Sigil Crop Sigil
+7% Synergy $0.23
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+6% Synergy $6.79
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+6% Synergy $8.77
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
+6% Synergy $0.16
Seal of Primordium Seal of Primordium
+6% Synergy $0.27
Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette
+5% Synergy $1.63
Druid Class Druid Class
+4% Synergy $1.69
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+3% Synergy $0.31
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+3% Synergy $3.67
Exploration Exploration
+3% Synergy $24.37
Necromancy Necromancy
+3% Synergy $6.98
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+3% Synergy $2.64
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+3% Synergy $0.95
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+2% Synergy $0.88
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
0% Synergy $0.34
Vraska Joins Up Vraska Joins Up
0% Synergy $0.45
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
-5% Synergy $0.23
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-8% Synergy $1.55
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-13% Synergy $1.42

Planeswalkers

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

Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
+6% Synergy $0.66
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+6% Synergy $0.58
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
+4% Synergy $1.49
Wrenn and Realmbreaker Wrenn and Realmbreaker
+4% Synergy $3.59
Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+3% Synergy $0.50

Utility Lands

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

Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+19% Synergy $0.28
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+14% Synergy $0.32
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+13% Synergy $0.61
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+9% Synergy $0.91
Svogthos, the Restless Tomb Svogthos, the Restless Tomb
+8% Synergy $0.41
Hidden Necropolis Hidden Necropolis
+8% Synergy $0.06
Hidden Nursery Hidden Nursery
+8% Synergy $0.09
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+6% Synergy $6.61
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+6% Synergy $0.14
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+6% Synergy $0.11
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+5% Synergy $6.16
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+5% Synergy $0.19
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+5% Synergy $0.19
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.12
Kishla Village Kishla Village
+4% Synergy $0.21
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+4% Synergy $2.02
The Dross Pits The Dross Pits
+4% Synergy $0.09
The Hunter Maze The Hunter Maze
+4% Synergy $0.09
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+3% Synergy $0.13
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.14
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
-1% Synergy $0.71
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $24.56
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.57
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
-6% Synergy $0.15
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $29.31
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-8% Synergy $47.16
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-8% Synergy $19.73
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-11% Synergy $9.35
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.26
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.22
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-3% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-10% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy $1.07

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+15% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+11% Synergy $0.28
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+7% Synergy $0.08
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+7% Synergy $0.21
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.14
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+6% Synergy $0.28
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+5% Synergy $0.22
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.15
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+5% Synergy $0.23
Strangled Cemetery Strangled Cemetery
+5% Synergy $0.07
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+5% Synergy $0.15
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+4% Synergy $0.02
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+4% Synergy $0.50
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+4% Synergy $1.55
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+4% Synergy $0.14
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+3% Synergy $0.25
Festering Gulch Festering Gulch
+3% Synergy $0.17
Witherbloom Campus Witherbloom Campus
+3% Synergy $0.11
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.50
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+3% Synergy $0.09
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.11
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+1% Synergy $0.58
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
0% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
0% Synergy $0.21
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
0% Synergy $5.76
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.84
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $6.00
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.07
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-1% Synergy $13.93
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-2% Synergy $0.44
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-2% Synergy $5.28
Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $3.53
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-5% Synergy $1.32
Bayou Bayou
-5% Synergy
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-6% Synergy $4.85
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.45
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.37
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.18
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-9% Synergy $0.23
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-9% Synergy $0.81
Command Tower Command Tower
-10% Synergy $0.22
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-11% Synergy $21.61
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-12% Synergy $0.44
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-14% Synergy $8.29
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-15% Synergy $0.35
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-15% Synergy $0.43
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-16% Synergy $11.50
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-18% Synergy $0.57

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