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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

#2013 Current Rank
#1752 Last Week
#1801 Past 2 Years

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.

Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+12% Synergy $2.79
Vastlands Scavenger Vastlands Scavenger
+8% Synergy $0.35
Emeritus of Abundance Emeritus of Abundance
+7% Synergy $4.23
Titan's Grave Titan's Grave
-1% Synergy $0.18
Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
-4% Synergy $3.61

High Synergy Cards

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

Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+35% Synergy $0.51
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+34% Synergy $0.91
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+33% Synergy $0.31
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Erinis, Gloom Stalker
+30% Synergy $0.15
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+28% Synergy $0.90
Splinterfright Splinterfright
+28% Synergy $0.35
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+28% Synergy $0.32
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+27% Synergy $2.81
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+27% Synergy $2.65
Circle of the Land Druid Circle of the Land Druid
+26% Synergy $0.30

Top Cards

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

Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+25% Synergy $0.28
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+24% Synergy $0.29
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+24% Synergy $0.19
Six Six
+23% Synergy $5.15
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+18% Synergy $1.90
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+16% Synergy $0.33
Victimize Victimize
+14% Synergy $1.66
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+7% Synergy $0.28
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+5% Synergy $0.29
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-18% Synergy $0.74

Creatures

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

Old Rutstein Old Rutstein
+24% Synergy $0.65
Dreadhound Dreadhound
+23% Synergy $0.36
Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
+22% Synergy $0.13
Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+21% Synergy $9.57
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+20% Synergy $0.41
Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist
+20% Synergy $0.30
World Shaper World Shaper
+19% Synergy $6.79
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+18% Synergy $16.50
Old Stickfingers Old Stickfingers
+18% Synergy $0.30
Glowspore Shaman Glowspore Shaman
+18% Synergy $0.12
Akawalli, the Seething Tower Akawalli, the Seething Tower
+18% Synergy $0.16
Underrealm Lich Underrealm Lich
+17% Synergy $7.57
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+17% Synergy $0.37
Millikin Millikin
+17% Synergy $0.29
Uurg, Spawn of Turg Uurg, Spawn of Turg
+17% Synergy $0.18
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
+16% Synergy $0.32
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+16% Synergy $1.79
Trystan, Callous Cultivator Trystan, Penitent Culler Trystan, Callous Cultivator
+16% Synergy $0.27
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+16% Synergy $1.02
Grist, Voracious Larva Grist, the Plague Swarm Grist, Voracious Larva
+15% Synergy $0.98
Deathbloom Ritualist Deathbloom Ritualist
+15% Synergy $0.25
Acolyte of Affliction Acolyte of Affliction
+15% Synergy $0.14
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+13% Synergy $2.21
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+13% Synergy $5.91
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+13% Synergy $0.34
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+13% Synergy $0.38
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+13% Synergy $0.54
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+12% Synergy $1.15
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+12% Synergy $0.30
Moon-Vigil Adherents Moon-Vigil Adherents
+12% Synergy $0.24
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
+12% Synergy $0.25
Dawnhand Eulogist Dawnhand Eulogist
+12% Synergy $0.13
Scarblade Scout Scarblade Scout
+12% Synergy $0.17
Morcant's Loyalist Morcant's Loyalist
+11% Synergy $0.32
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+11% Synergy $0.63
The Mycotyrant The Mycotyrant
+11% Synergy $1.73
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+10% Synergy $2.82
Golgari Findbroker Golgari Findbroker
+10% Synergy $0.28
Seedship Broodtender Seedship Broodtender
+9% Synergy $0.26
Champions of the Perfect Champions of the Perfect
+7% Synergy $0.80
Eclipsed Elf Eclipsed Elf
+7% Synergy $0.26
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+7% Synergy $0.25
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+6% Synergy $0.45
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+5% Synergy $9.06
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+4% Synergy $1.78
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+2% Synergy $0.61
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-3% Synergy $0.42
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-3% Synergy $2.62
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
-4% Synergy $4.48
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
-5% Synergy $0.43

Instants

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

Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+17% Synergy $0.28
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+15% Synergy $0.18
Midnight Tilling Midnight Tilling
+12% Synergy $0.22
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+11% Synergy $0.29
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+11% Synergy $0.12
Murder Murder
+7% Synergy $0.22
Another Chance Another Chance
+7% Synergy $0.26
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+6% Synergy $3.32
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+6% Synergy $0.35
Unbury Unbury
+5% Synergy $0.22
Unforgiving Aim Unforgiving Aim
+5% Synergy $0.08
Entomb Entomb
+4% Synergy $17.19
Scarblade's Malice Scarblade's Malice
+4% Synergy $0.13
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+2% Synergy $0.23
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.63
Deathsprout Deathsprout
0% Synergy $0.40
Harrow Harrow
-2% Synergy $0.37
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-3% Synergy $0.24
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.24
Putrefy Putrefy
-5% Synergy $0.32
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-5% Synergy $2.78
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $13.86
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-6% Synergy $1.02
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-7% Synergy $1.18
Village Rites Village Rites
-9% Synergy $0.54
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-10% Synergy $3.90
Beast Within Beast Within
-12% Synergy $0.52
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-14% Synergy $0.35
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-23% Synergy $14.68

Sorceries

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

Dread Return Dread Return
+16% Synergy $0.44
Squirming Emergence Squirming Emergence
+16% Synergy $0.28
Druidic Ritual Druidic Ritual
+15% Synergy $0.19
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+12% Synergy $0.27
Summon Undead Summon Undead
+12% Synergy $0.17
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+11% Synergy $0.73
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+9% Synergy $5.11
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+8% Synergy $0.84
Living Death Living Death
+8% Synergy $2.19
Trystan's Command Trystan's Command
+8% Synergy $0.29
Atrocious Experiment Atrocious Experiment
+8% Synergy $0.23
Mulch Mulch
+7% Synergy $0.27
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+6% Synergy $6.82
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+6% Synergy $0.37
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+6% Synergy $9.63
Diregraf Rebirth Diregraf Rebirth
+6% Synergy $0.23
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+5% Synergy $1.34
Far Wanderings Far Wanderings
+5% Synergy $0.46
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+4% Synergy $0.39
Witherbloom Command Witherbloom Command
+4% Synergy $0.25
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+4% Synergy $1.99
Worm Harvest Worm Harvest
+4% Synergy $0.31
Urborg Repossession Urborg Repossession
+4% Synergy $0.15
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+3% Synergy $1.97
Unearth Unearth
+3% Synergy $0.56
Life // Death Life // Death
+3% Synergy $0.36
Regrowth Regrowth
+3% Synergy $0.50
Spider Spawning Spider Spawning
+3% Synergy $0.32
Reanimate Reanimate
+2% Synergy $8.31
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $7.72
Vicious Rivalry Vicious Rivalry
+1% Synergy $0.37
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.21
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-3% Synergy $0.28
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-4% Synergy $0.38
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-11% Synergy $0.41
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-11% Synergy $2.39
Farseek Farseek
-11% Synergy $0.56
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-12% Synergy $5.18
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-14% Synergy $1.52
Cultivate Cultivate
-20% Synergy $0.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+19% Synergy $0.31
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+16% Synergy $4.37
Broodheart Engine Broodheart Engine
+11% Synergy $0.28
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+8% Synergy $3.02
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+7% Synergy $0.82
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+6% Synergy $0.58
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+6% Synergy $18.43
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+6% Synergy $0.36
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.30
Dawn-Blessed Pennant Dawn-Blessed Pennant
+4% Synergy $0.28
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+3% Synergy $33.97
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+1% Synergy $17.40
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.39
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-24% Synergy $6.30

Enchantments

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

Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
+24% Synergy $0.16
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+22% Synergy $6.49
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+21% Synergy $0.35
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+17% Synergy $0.26
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+16% Synergy $1.77
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+16% Synergy $0.37
Morcant's Eyes Morcant's Eyes
+14% Synergy $0.23
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+13% Synergy $2.64
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+9% Synergy $12.39
Dredger's Insight Dredger's Insight
+9% Synergy $0.33
Sigil of Myrkul Sigil of Myrkul
+9% Synergy $0.12
The Mending of Dominaria The Mending of Dominaria
+8% Synergy $0.37
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+8% Synergy $0.17
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+7% Synergy $5.01
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+7% Synergy $6.83
Soul Enervation Soul Enervation
+7% Synergy $0.19
Avatar Destiny Avatar Destiny
+7% Synergy $0.26
Undergrowth Recon Undergrowth Recon
+6% Synergy $1.45
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
+6% Synergy $0.32
Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette
+5% Synergy $0.38
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+5% Synergy $4.92
Chalk Outline Chalk Outline
+5% Synergy $0.20
Crop Sigil Crop Sigil
+5% Synergy $0.15
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+4% Synergy $0.42
Necromancy Necromancy
+4% Synergy $19.25
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+3% Synergy $7.07
Exploration Exploration
+3% Synergy $33.33
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+3% Synergy $2.53
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
+3% Synergy $0.16
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+2% Synergy $0.30
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+2% Synergy $1.64
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
-3% Synergy $0.37
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-7% Synergy $4.16
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-13% Synergy $0.31

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 $0.38
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+5% Synergy $0.60
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
+4% Synergy $1.86
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
+2% Synergy $1.83

Utility Lands

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

Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+14% Synergy $0.47
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+13% Synergy $0.36
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+12% Synergy $0.88
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+7% Synergy $1.75
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+6% Synergy $4.00
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+6% Synergy $0.26
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+5% Synergy $10.91
Svogthos, the Restless Tomb Svogthos, the Restless Tomb
+5% Synergy $0.37
Kishla Village Kishla Village
+5% Synergy $0.32
Hidden Nursery Hidden Nursery
+5% Synergy $0.20
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+5% Synergy $0.25
Hidden Necropolis Hidden Necropolis
+5% Synergy $0.17
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.31
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+4% Synergy $0.26
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.33
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.26
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
-2% Synergy $2.21
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-3% Synergy $32.50
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.73
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-8% Synergy $62.93
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.40
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-8% Synergy $52.17
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
-8% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-9% Synergy $26.76
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-12% Synergy $15.46
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $2.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.33
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.31
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-3% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-6% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-23% Synergy $0.98

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+11% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.16
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+6% Synergy $0.29
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+5% Synergy $0.22
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.34
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+4% Synergy $1.78
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.11
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+4% Synergy $0.31
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.31
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+3% Synergy $0.40
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+3% Synergy $0.49
Strangled Cemetery Strangled Cemetery
+3% Synergy $0.21
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+2% Synergy $0.29
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $7.72
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+2% Synergy $0.56
Festering Gulch Festering Gulch
+2% Synergy $0.31
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.18
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+2% Synergy $0.87
Witherbloom Campus Witherbloom Campus
+2% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.34
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
0% Synergy $16.03
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $2.00
Forest Forest
-2% Synergy $0.09
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-2% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-2% Synergy $0.30
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-2% Synergy $11.04
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.34
Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.30
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-3% Synergy $7.29
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.24
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-4% Synergy $0.33
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $3.30
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-4% Synergy $1.96
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-5% Synergy $0.51
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-5% Synergy $6.04
Bayou Bayou
-5% Synergy
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-6% Synergy $1.02
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-7% Synergy $0.37
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-7% Synergy $1.87
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.82
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.22
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-10% Synergy $0.38
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-11% Synergy $31.69
Command Tower Command Tower
-12% Synergy $0.28
Turbulent Fen Turbulent Fen
-12% Synergy $7.27
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-13% Synergy $0.40
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-14% Synergy $5.70
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-15% Synergy $0.39
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-15% Synergy $0.50
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-18% Synergy $9.43

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