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Kagha, Shadow Archdruid
Price tag $0.12

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

#1841 Current Rank
#2216 Last Week
#1659 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.

Eerie Gravestone Eerie Gravestone
+3% Synergy $0.02
Rocket-Powered Goblin Glider Rocket-Powered Goblin Glider
+2% Synergy $0.23
Swarm, Being of Bees Swarm, Being of Bees
+1% Synergy $0.08
Doc Ock's Tentacles Doc Ock's Tentacles
+1% Synergy $0.38
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
0% Synergy $0.21

High Synergy Cards

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

Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+37% Synergy $0.61
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Erinis, Gloom Stalker
+37% Synergy $0.14
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+35% Synergy $0.13
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+34% Synergy $0.11
Circle of the Land Druid Circle of the Land Druid
+33% Synergy $0.14
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+31% Synergy $1.13
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+31% Synergy $0.40
Splinterfright Splinterfright
+28% Synergy $0.15
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
+28% Synergy $0.06
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+28% Synergy $1.84

Top Cards

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

Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+26% Synergy $0.07
Old Rutstein Old Rutstein
+26% Synergy $0.55
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+25% Synergy $0.10
Six Six
+24% Synergy $6.60
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+18% Synergy $1.03
Victimize Victimize
+17% Synergy $0.48
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+16% Synergy $0.18
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+6% Synergy $0.40
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+5% Synergy $0.24
Putrefy Putrefy
-4% Synergy $0.13

Creatures

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

Dreadhound Dreadhound
+27% Synergy $0.16
Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
+25% Synergy $0.10
World Shaper World Shaper
+23% Synergy $8.33
Old Stickfingers Old Stickfingers
+23% Synergy $0.16
Glowspore Shaman Glowspore Shaman
+23% Synergy $0.04
Akawalli, the Seething Tower Akawalli, the Seething Tower
+22% Synergy $0.08
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+22% Synergy $1.31
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+21% Synergy $0.26
Deathbloom Ritualist Deathbloom Ritualist
+21% Synergy $0.22
Uurg, Spawn of Turg Uurg, Spawn of Turg
+21% Synergy $0.90
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+20% Synergy $0.27
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+19% Synergy $0.22
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+19% Synergy $1.90
Acolyte of Affliction Acolyte of Affliction
+19% Synergy $0.12
Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+18% Synergy $9.35
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
+17% Synergy $0.23
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+16% Synergy $13.98
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+16% Synergy $4.83
Grist, Voracious Larva Grist, the Plague Swarm Grist, Voracious Larva
+16% Synergy $1.59
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+16% Synergy $0.24
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+15% Synergy $0.23
Underrealm Lich Underrealm Lich
+15% Synergy $5.46
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+15% Synergy $0.25
The Mycotyrant The Mycotyrant
+15% Synergy $0.50
Golgari Findbroker Golgari Findbroker
+14% Synergy $0.07
Millikin Millikin
+14% Synergy $0.10
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+14% Synergy $0.50
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+13% Synergy $1.66
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
+12% Synergy $0.12
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker
+12% Synergy $0.12
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+12% Synergy $0.74
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+11% Synergy $0.74
Bramble Familiar Bramble Familiar
+11% Synergy $0.29
Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie
+11% Synergy $0.22
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+10% Synergy $0.23
Summon: Titan Summon: Titan
+10% Synergy $2.35
Genesis Genesis
+10% Synergy $0.59
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+9% Synergy $1.23
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+9% Synergy $0.29
Skyfisher Spider Skyfisher Spider
+8% Synergy $0.14
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+6% Synergy $1.49
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+6% Synergy $0.46
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+4% Synergy $0.23
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+4% Synergy $1.95
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+3% Synergy $5.92
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+3% Synergy $0.16
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
0% Synergy $0.48
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
-4% Synergy $1.20
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
-4% Synergy $0.56
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-5% Synergy $1.16

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 $0.14
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+14% Synergy $0.23
Another Chance Another Chance
+11% Synergy $0.07
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+9% Synergy $0.13
Murder Murder
+8% Synergy $0.03
Wasteful Harvest Wasteful Harvest
+8% Synergy $0.07
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+7% Synergy $2.38
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+7% Synergy $0.24
Join the Dead Join the Dead
+7% Synergy $0.06
Gnaw to the Bone Gnaw to the Bone
+5% Synergy $0.29
Entomb Entomb
+3% Synergy $18.03
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+3% Synergy $0.74
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+1% Synergy $0.21
Deathsprout Deathsprout
0% Synergy $0.41
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-1% Synergy $0.80
Harrow Harrow
-4% Synergy $0.28
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-5% Synergy $1.60
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-5% Synergy $0.26
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $8.97
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-8% Synergy $0.71
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-8% Synergy $0.30
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $3.35
Village Rites Village Rites
-11% Synergy $0.30
Beast Within Beast Within
-12% Synergy $0.86
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-12% Synergy $0.37
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-19% Synergy $2.64
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-22% Synergy $10.85

Sorceries

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

Druidic Ritual Druidic Ritual
+20% Synergy $0.07
Squirming Emergence Squirming Emergence
+19% Synergy $0.20
Summon Undead Summon Undead
+18% Synergy $0.08
Dread Return Dread Return
+17% Synergy $0.31
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+16% Synergy $0.20
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+14% Synergy $0.28
Atrocious Experiment Atrocious Experiment
+13% Synergy $0.06
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+10% Synergy $0.77
Diregraf Rebirth Diregraf Rebirth
+10% Synergy $0.10
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+8% Synergy $5.70
Worm Harvest Worm Harvest
+8% Synergy $0.25
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+7% Synergy $5.84
Living Death Living Death
+7% Synergy $2.45
Mulch Mulch
+7% Synergy $0.08
Urborg Repossession Urborg Repossession
+6% Synergy $0.07
Witherbloom Command Witherbloom Command
+6% Synergy $0.50
Far Wanderings Far Wanderings
+6% Synergy $0.30
Spider Spawning Spider Spawning
+5% Synergy $0.17
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+4% Synergy $3.45
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+4% Synergy $0.44
Diresight Diresight
+4% Synergy $0.08
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+3% Synergy $0.93
Unearth Unearth
+3% Synergy $0.46
Regrowth Regrowth
+3% Synergy $0.38
Life // Death Life // Death
+3% Synergy $0.19
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+3% Synergy $0.52
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $4.41
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.22
Reanimate Reanimate
-3% Synergy $5.34
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-4% Synergy $0.97
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-6% Synergy $0.80
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $5.95
Farseek Farseek
-12% Synergy $0.49
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-13% Synergy $1.93
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-14% Synergy $0.41
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-15% Synergy $1.90
Cultivate Cultivate
-21% Synergy $0.62

Utility Artifacts

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

Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+20% Synergy $0.48
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+17% Synergy $4.72
Broodheart Engine Broodheart Engine
+10% Synergy $0.11
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+8% Synergy $0.57
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+7% Synergy $1.37
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+6% Synergy $22.23
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.21
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+5% Synergy $0.28
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+5% Synergy $0.16
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+4% Synergy $28.65
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+3% Synergy $0.19
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
0% Synergy $11.88
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.32
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-25% Synergy $4.02

Enchantments

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

Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+20% Synergy $5.68
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+20% Synergy $0.12
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+20% Synergy $0.16
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+19% Synergy $0.20
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+17% Synergy $1.46
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+13% Synergy $1.04
The Mending of Dominaria The Mending of Dominaria
+12% Synergy $0.21
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+11% Synergy $0.10
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+10% Synergy $11.04
Sigil of Myrkul Sigil of Myrkul
+10% Synergy $0.10
Soul Enervation Soul Enervation
+10% Synergy $0.10
Dredger's Insight Dredger's Insight
+9% Synergy $0.54
Undergrowth Recon Undergrowth Recon
+9% Synergy $2.14
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+8% Synergy $5.95
Chalk Outline Chalk Outline
+8% Synergy $0.07
Crop Sigil Crop Sigil
+8% Synergy $0.22
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+7% Synergy $15.47
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
+6% Synergy $0.16
Seal of Primordium Seal of Primordium
+6% Synergy $0.20
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
+6% Synergy $0.11
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+5% Synergy $7.52
Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette
+5% Synergy $0.43
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+3% Synergy $0.22
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+3% Synergy $4.37
Exploration Exploration
+3% Synergy $29.69
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+3% Synergy $3.20
Necromancy Necromancy
+3% Synergy $8.18
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+3% Synergy $1.03
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+1% Synergy $0.22
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+1% Synergy $0.97
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
-5% Synergy $0.20
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-8% Synergy $2.32
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-12% Synergy $0.44

Planeswalkers

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

Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
+6% Synergy $0.40
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+6% Synergy $0.62
Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+4% Synergy $0.33
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
+4% Synergy $0.90
Wrenn and Realmbreaker Wrenn and Realmbreaker
+4% Synergy $4.39

Utility Lands

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

Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+19% Synergy $0.27
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+14% Synergy $0.15
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+13% Synergy $1.12
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+8% Synergy $0.94
Svogthos, the Restless Tomb Svogthos, the Restless Tomb
+8% Synergy $0.42
Hidden Necropolis Hidden Necropolis
+7% Synergy $0.07
Hidden Nursery Hidden Nursery
+7% Synergy $0.06
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+6% Synergy $5.47
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+6% Synergy $0.11
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+6% Synergy $0.12
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+6% Synergy $0.15
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+6% Synergy $0.10
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+5% Synergy $6.87
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+5% Synergy $0.13
Kishla Village Kishla Village
+5% Synergy $0.17
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+4% Synergy $0.11
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+3% Synergy $2.94
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.13
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
-1% Synergy $1.35
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $23.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.94
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
-6% Synergy $0.15
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $32.58
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-8% Synergy $48.67
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-8% Synergy $18.67
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-12% Synergy $7.90
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-17% Synergy $2.03

Mana Artifacts

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

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.20
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.12
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-3% Synergy $0.29
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-8% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy $1.48

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+13% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+11% Synergy $0.15
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+7% Synergy $0.14
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+7% Synergy $0.11
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+7% Synergy $0.24
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+6% Synergy $0.29
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+5% Synergy $0.05
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.07
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+5% Synergy $1.02
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+4% Synergy $0.11
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+4% Synergy $1.95
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+4% Synergy $0.31
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.52
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+4% Synergy $0.08
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+3% Synergy $0.48
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+3% Synergy $1.05
Witherbloom Campus Witherbloom Campus
+3% Synergy $0.10
Strangled Cemetery Strangled Cemetery
+3% Synergy $0.10
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+3% Synergy $0.11
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.17
Festering Gulch Festering Gulch
+2% Synergy $0.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.17
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.63
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
0% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
0% Synergy $0.20
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $4.41
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.06
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-1% Synergy $5.74
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-1% Synergy $4.00
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-2% Synergy $14.14
Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.14
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-3% Synergy $0.19
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.79
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-4% Synergy $5.71
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.21
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-6% Synergy $1.14
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.16
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-7% Synergy $4.24
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-8% Synergy $6.18
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-8% Synergy $0.71
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-10% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy $0.27
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-11% Synergy $0.36
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-12% Synergy $18.62
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-14% Synergy $0.47
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-15% Synergy $8.19
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-15% Synergy $0.37
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-17% Synergy $0.62
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-17% Synergy $12.43

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