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Kagha, Shadow Archdruid
Price tag $0.22

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

#1723 Current Rank
#1585 Last Week
#1766 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.

Vastlands Scavenger Vastlands Scavenger
+8% Synergy $0.46
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+6% Synergy $3.45
Emeritus of Abundance Emeritus of Abundance
+4% Synergy $5.60
Titan's Grave Titan's Grave
-1% Synergy $0.18
Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
-2% Synergy $2.48

High Synergy Cards

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

Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+36% Synergy $0.36
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+34% Synergy $0.24
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+33% Synergy $0.84
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Erinis, Gloom Stalker
+31% Synergy $0.13
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+30% Synergy $0.26
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+30% Synergy $0.56
Splinterfright Splinterfright
+28% Synergy $0.22
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+27% Synergy $2.67
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+27% Synergy $2.61
Circle of the Land Druid Circle of the Land Druid
+27% Synergy $0.23

Top Cards

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

Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+25% Synergy $0.29
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+23% Synergy $0.23
Six Six
+23% Synergy $5.56
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+20% Synergy $0.39
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+17% Synergy $1.80
Victimize Victimize
+15% Synergy $1.27
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+15% Synergy $0.30
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+7% Synergy $0.37
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+4% Synergy $0.28
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-17% Synergy $0.57

Creatures

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

Dreadhound Dreadhound
+25% Synergy $0.32
Old Rutstein Old Rutstein
+24% Synergy $0.63
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+23% Synergy $0.32
Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
+23% Synergy $0.17
World Shaper World Shaper
+21% Synergy $6.90
Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+21% Synergy $8.67
Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist
+21% Synergy $0.28
Old Stickfingers Old Stickfingers
+19% Synergy $0.29
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+19% Synergy $0.28
Akawalli, the Seething Tower Akawalli, the Seething Tower
+19% Synergy $0.14
Glowspore Shaman Glowspore Shaman
+19% Synergy $0.12
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+18% Synergy $21.68
Trystan, Callous Cultivator Trystan, Penitent Culler Trystan, Callous Cultivator
+18% Synergy $0.29
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+18% Synergy $0.98
Underrealm Lich Underrealm Lich
+17% Synergy $6.52
Uurg, Spawn of Turg Uurg, Spawn of Turg
+17% Synergy $0.23
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
+16% Synergy $0.35
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+16% Synergy $1.83
Millikin Millikin
+16% Synergy $0.33
Deathbloom Ritualist Deathbloom Ritualist
+16% Synergy $0.30
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+15% Synergy $5.61
Acolyte of Affliction Acolyte of Affliction
+15% Synergy $0.10
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+14% Synergy $1.94
Grist, Voracious Larva Grist, the Plague Swarm Grist, Voracious Larva
+14% Synergy $0.90
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+14% Synergy $0.21
Scarblade Scout Scarblade Scout
+14% Synergy $0.17
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+13% Synergy $0.31
Dawnhand Eulogist Dawnhand Eulogist
+13% Synergy $0.14
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+13% Synergy $0.34
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+13% Synergy $0.43
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+12% Synergy $0.64
Moon-Vigil Adherents Moon-Vigil Adherents
+12% Synergy $0.24
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
+12% Synergy $0.16
Morcant's Loyalist Morcant's Loyalist
+11% Synergy $0.30
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+11% Synergy $0.56
The Mycotyrant The Mycotyrant
+11% Synergy $1.62
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+10% Synergy $2.10
Golgari Findbroker Golgari Findbroker
+10% Synergy $0.23
Gloom Ripper Gloom Ripper
+10% Synergy $0.28
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+8% Synergy $0.25
Champions of the Perfect Champions of the Perfect
+7% Synergy $1.13
Eclipsed Elf Eclipsed Elf
+7% Synergy $0.29
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+6% Synergy $0.58
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+5% Synergy $9.44
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+3% Synergy $1.57
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+2% Synergy $0.63
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-2% Synergy $0.41
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-3% Synergy $2.10
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
-4% Synergy $3.65
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
+16% Synergy $0.15
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+16% Synergy $0.10
Midnight Tilling Midnight Tilling
+12% Synergy $0.26
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+11% Synergy $0.13
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+10% Synergy $0.20
Another Chance Another Chance
+8% Synergy $0.21
Murder Murder
+7% Synergy $0.15
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+7% Synergy $0.33
Unforgiving Aim Unforgiving Aim
+6% Synergy $0.19
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+6% Synergy $3.05
Unbury Unbury
+6% Synergy $0.27
Wasteful Harvest Wasteful Harvest
+5% Synergy $0.10
Join the Dead Join the Dead
+5% Synergy $0.15
Gnaw to the Bone Gnaw to the Bone
+5% Synergy $0.27
Entomb Entomb
+4% Synergy $16.86
Scarblade's Malice Scarblade's Malice
+4% Synergy $0.17
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+2% Synergy $0.27
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.59
Deathsprout Deathsprout
0% Synergy $0.40
Harrow Harrow
-2% Synergy $0.33
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-3% Synergy $0.25
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $3.17
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $14.13
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-5% Synergy $1.69
Putrefy Putrefy
-6% Synergy $0.35
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-6% Synergy $0.91
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-8% Synergy $1.31
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $6.64
Village Rites Village Rites
-10% Synergy $0.82
Beast Within Beast Within
-13% Synergy $0.47
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-14% Synergy $0.35
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-23% Synergy $13.72

Sorceries

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

Dread Return Dread Return
+16% Synergy $0.47
Squirming Emergence Squirming Emergence
+16% Synergy $0.33
Druidic Ritual Druidic Ritual
+16% Synergy $0.09
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+13% Synergy $0.31
Summon Undead Summon Undead
+13% Synergy $0.13
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+12% Synergy $1.06
Trystan's Command Trystan's Command
+9% Synergy $0.32
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+8% Synergy $4.17
Living Death Living Death
+8% Synergy $1.92
Atrocious Experiment Atrocious Experiment
+8% Synergy $0.13
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+7% Synergy $0.76
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+7% Synergy $0.40
Mulch Mulch
+7% Synergy $0.20
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+7% Synergy $8.41
Diregraf Rebirth Diregraf Rebirth
+7% Synergy $0.23
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+6% Synergy $5.16
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+5% Synergy $1.12
Witherbloom Command Witherbloom Command
+5% Synergy $0.34
Worm Harvest Worm Harvest
+5% Synergy $0.29
Far Wanderings Far Wanderings
+5% Synergy $0.41
Regrowth Regrowth
+4% Synergy $0.47
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+4% Synergy $0.41
Urborg Repossession Urborg Repossession
+4% Synergy $0.13
Diresight Diresight
+4% Synergy $0.22
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+3% Synergy $2.08
Unearth Unearth
+3% Synergy $0.60
Spider Spawning Spider Spawning
+3% Synergy $0.19
Life // Death Life // Death
+3% Synergy $0.27
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+3% Synergy $1.76
Reanimate Reanimate
+1% Synergy $9.19
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $7.81
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.38
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-3% Synergy $0.32
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-5% Synergy $0.74
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $4.63
Farseek Farseek
-11% Synergy $0.54
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-12% Synergy $0.40
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-12% Synergy $2.09
Three Visits Three Visits
-13% Synergy $4.95
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-15% Synergy $1.20
Cultivate Cultivate
-20% Synergy $0.31

Utility Artifacts

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

Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+19% Synergy $0.32
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+17% Synergy $3.66
Broodheart Engine Broodheart Engine
+11% Synergy $0.21
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+8% Synergy $2.18
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+8% Synergy $0.82
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+6% Synergy $0.66
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+6% Synergy $20.76
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+6% Synergy $0.23
Dawn-Blessed Pennant Dawn-Blessed Pennant
+4% Synergy $0.27
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.32
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+3% Synergy $30.86
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
0% Synergy $15.67
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $3.43
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-24% Synergy $5.71

Enchantments

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

Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
+25% Synergy $0.09
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+21% Synergy $0.26
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+20% Synergy $5.77
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+17% Synergy $0.27
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+17% Synergy $0.20
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+16% Synergy $1.99
Morcant's Eyes Morcant's Eyes
+14% Synergy $0.23
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+13% Synergy $1.97
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+9% Synergy $13.70
The Mending of Dominaria The Mending of Dominaria
+9% Synergy $0.34
Dredger's Insight Dredger's Insight
+9% Synergy $0.38
Sigil of Myrkul Sigil of Myrkul
+9% Synergy $0.11
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+9% Synergy $0.16
Avatar Destiny Avatar Destiny
+8% Synergy $0.27
Soul Enervation Soul Enervation
+8% Synergy $0.08
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+7% Synergy $3.82
Undergrowth Recon Undergrowth Recon
+7% Synergy $1.79
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+7% Synergy $6.58
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
+6% Synergy $0.17
Chalk Outline Chalk Outline
+6% Synergy $0.10
Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette
+5% Synergy $0.39
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+5% Synergy $5.42
Crop Sigil Crop Sigil
+5% Synergy $0.14
Seal of Primordium Seal of Primordium
+5% Synergy $0.33
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+4% Synergy $0.38
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
+4% Synergy $0.19
Necromancy Necromancy
+4% Synergy $16.19
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+3% Synergy $5.27
Exploration Exploration
+3% Synergy $32.32
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+3% Synergy $2.01
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+2% Synergy $1.62
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+1% Synergy $0.27
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
-3% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-7% Synergy $3.44
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-12% Synergy $0.30

Planeswalkers

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

Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+5% Synergy $0.41
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
+5% Synergy $1.57
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+5% Synergy $0.40
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
+3% Synergy $1.66

Utility Lands

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

Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+15% Synergy $0.41
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+13% Synergy $0.20
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+12% Synergy $0.79
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+8% Synergy $1.36
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+6% Synergy $0.17
Svogthos, the Restless Tomb Svogthos, the Restless Tomb
+6% Synergy $0.36
Hidden Nursery Hidden Nursery
+6% Synergy $0.21
Hidden Necropolis Hidden Necropolis
+6% Synergy $0.14
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+5% Synergy $11.01
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+5% Synergy $5.15
Kishla Village Kishla Village
+5% Synergy $0.23
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+5% Synergy $0.20
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+5% Synergy $0.23
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+5% Synergy $0.24
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.40
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.32
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
-2% Synergy $1.49
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-3% Synergy $30.06
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $0.52
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
-5% Synergy $2.86
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
-7% Synergy $0.40
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-8% Synergy $58.79
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-8% Synergy $50.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.31
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-9% Synergy $23.57
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-12% Synergy $14.79
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $2.49

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.34
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.33
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.34
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-4% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-7% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-22% Synergy $1.19

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+11% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.33
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+6% Synergy $0.23
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+5% Synergy $0.08
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.11
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.29
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+5% Synergy $0.38
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+4% Synergy $0.31
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.28
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+3% Synergy $0.31
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+3% Synergy $1.57
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+3% Synergy $0.49
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+3% Synergy $0.41
Strangled Cemetery Strangled Cemetery
+3% Synergy $0.13
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+2% Synergy $0.54
Festering Gulch Festering Gulch
+2% Synergy $0.30
Witherbloom Campus Witherbloom Campus
+2% Synergy $0.27
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $7.81
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.28
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-1% Synergy $0.37
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-1% Synergy $16.41
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-1% Synergy $0.48
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.33
Forest Forest
-2% Synergy $0.18
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-2% Synergy $0.35
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-2% Synergy $10.59
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $0.97
Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.31
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-3% Synergy $0.32
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-4% Synergy $1.57
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-4% Synergy $6.81
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $3.17
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $14.13
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.68
Bayou Bayou
-5% Synergy
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-6% Synergy $1.08
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.29
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-6% Synergy $0.91
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.32
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-8% Synergy $0.32
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-9% Synergy $0.33
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-11% Synergy $28.90
Command Tower Command Tower
-12% Synergy $0.26
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-12% Synergy $0.33
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-13% Synergy $5.53
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-14% Synergy $0.48
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-15% Synergy $0.37
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-18% Synergy $9.14

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