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Madame Vastra
Price tag $0.12

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Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Madame Vastra.

Partner Commander

Madame Vastra can partner with Jenny Flint.

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Madame Vastra's abilities and overall game plan.

Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
+70% Synergy $6.84
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+70% Synergy $2.15
Lure Lure
+70% Synergy $0.19
Engulfing Slagwurm Engulfing Slagwurm
+70% Synergy $0.55
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+69% Synergy $3.04
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+51% Synergy $0.23
Elven Warhounds Elven Warhounds
+50% Synergy $0.53
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+50% Synergy $0.65
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+50% Synergy $31.46
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+50% Synergy $2.84

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Madame Vastra decks.

Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+50% Synergy $0.58
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+41% Synergy $0.79
Beast Within Beast Within
+30% Synergy $0.60
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+30% Synergy $2.33
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+30% Synergy $11.33
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+24% Synergy $0.56
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+24% Synergy $0.86
Cultivate Cultivate
+23% Synergy $0.37
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+20% Synergy $0.43
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $98.84
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $20.12
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $45.55
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-16% Synergy $40.86

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Madame Vastra's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Tolarian Entrancer Tolarian Entrancer
+40% Synergy $1.68
Shinen of Life's Roar Shinen of Life's Roar
+40% Synergy $0.52
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+40% Synergy $5.38
Drelnoch Drelnoch
+40% Synergy $0.11
Slith Strider Slith Strider
+40% Synergy $0.27
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar
+40% Synergy $0.43
Sage of Lat-Nam Sage of Lat-Nam
+40% Synergy $0.14
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+39% Synergy $0.20
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+37% Synergy $5.92
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+32% Synergy $1.48
Pygmy Hippo Pygmy Hippo
+30% Synergy $2.01
Saprazzan Heir Saprazzan Heir
+30% Synergy $1.98
Ohran Viper Ohran Viper
+30% Synergy $1.24
Copperhorn Scout Copperhorn Scout
+30% Synergy $0.19
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
+28% Synergy $0.12
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+28% Synergy $0.09
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+27% Synergy $0.30
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+26% Synergy $0.50
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+26% Synergy $8.57
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+23% Synergy $0.53
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+23% Synergy $0.16
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+20% Synergy $1.33
Cephalid Constable Cephalid Constable
+20% Synergy $5.17
Nightshade Peddler Nightshade Peddler
+20% Synergy $0.06
Caustic Wasps Caustic Wasps
+20% Synergy $0.88
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+20% Synergy $0.19
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+20% Synergy $3.04
Tempting Licid Tempting Licid
+20% Synergy $0.30
Taunting Elf Taunting Elf
+20% Synergy $0.24
Jangling Automaton Jangling Automaton
+20% Synergy $0.10
Marcus, Mutant Mayor Marcus, Mutant Mayor
+20% Synergy $0.15
Sakiko, Mother of Summer Sakiko, Mother of Summer
+20% Synergy $0.42
Dream Fighter Dream Fighter
+20% Synergy $0.12
Teething Wurmlet Teething Wurmlet
+19% Synergy $0.32
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+18% Synergy $0.80
Edric, Spymaster of Trest Edric, Spymaster of Trest
+18% Synergy $2.07
Lonis, Cryptozoologist Lonis, Cryptozoologist
+18% Synergy $0.14
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+18% Synergy $0.16
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+17% Synergy $2.58
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+17% Synergy $0.16
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+17% Synergy $0.60
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+15% Synergy $0.60
Deathbloom Gardener Deathbloom Gardener
+10% Synergy $0.09
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+8% Synergy $0.19
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+6% Synergy $0.62
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+6% Synergy $4.42
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+5% Synergy $12.79
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+2% Synergy $0.18
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-1% Synergy $1.29
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-8% Synergy $12.95

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Madame Vastra safe.

Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+44% Synergy $2.60
Ancient Animus Ancient Animus
+40% Synergy $0.08
Benefactor's Draught Benefactor's Draught
+40% Synergy $12.99
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+38% Synergy $1.27
Cosmic Hunger Cosmic Hunger
+30% Synergy $0.18
Withstand Death Withstand Death
+30% Synergy $0.32
Master's Rebuke Master's Rebuke
+30% Synergy $0.08
Aetherize Aetherize
+28% Synergy $0.52
Evacuation Evacuation
+25% Synergy $0.18
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+25% Synergy $0.43
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+20% Synergy $0.78
Bloodscent Bloodscent
+20% Synergy $0.21
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+20% Synergy $0.18
Titanic Brawl Titanic Brawl
+20% Synergy $0.11
Pounce Pounce
+20% Synergy $0.10
Ice Out Ice Out
+20% Synergy $0.10
Bite Down Bite Down
+19% Synergy $0.06
Natural Affinity Natural Affinity
+19% Synergy $2.94
Ram Through Ram Through
+19% Synergy $0.35
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+19% Synergy $0.17
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+18% Synergy $2.95
Polymorphist's Jest Polymorphist's Jest
+18% Synergy $5.03
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+17% Synergy $1.53
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+16% Synergy $2.29
Strength of the Tajuru Strength of the Tajuru
+10% Synergy $0.12
Wolf Strike Wolf Strike
+10% Synergy $0.05
Confounding Riddle Confounding Riddle
+10% Synergy $0.13
Setessan Tactics Setessan Tactics
+10% Synergy $0.49
Prizefight Prizefight
+10% Synergy $0.16
Stew the Coneys Stew the Coneys
+10% Synergy $0.09
Venomous Breath Venomous Breath
+10% Synergy $0.22
Clear Shot Clear Shot
+10% Synergy $0.03
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+9% Synergy $0.34
Infectious Bite Infectious Bite
+9% Synergy $0.27
Quick Study Quick Study
+9% Synergy $0.36
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+9% Synergy $0.33
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+9% Synergy $0.40
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $1.03
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+9% Synergy $0.31
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+8% Synergy $0.44
Wash Away Wash Away
+8% Synergy $0.54
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+8% Synergy $0.61
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+7% Synergy $0.25
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $1.74
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+5% Synergy $4.51
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+2% Synergy $0.41
Harrow Harrow
-2% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.93
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.24
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-35% Synergy $0.19

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Madame Vastra's game plan and control the board.

Roar of Challenge Roar of Challenge
+40% Synergy $0.20
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+31% Synergy $0.17
Declare Dominance Declare Dominance
+30% Synergy $0.07
Irresistible Prey Irresistible Prey
+30% Synergy $0.09
Fabricate Fabricate
+23% Synergy $9.10
Spinning Wheel Kick Spinning Wheel Kick
+20% Synergy $0.14
Alluring Scent Alluring Scent
+20% Synergy $2.34
Nature's Way Nature's Way
+20% Synergy $0.12
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+19% Synergy $0.17
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+18% Synergy $0.13
Three Visits Three Visits
+17% Synergy $7.89
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+17% Synergy $1.02
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+17% Synergy $0.38
Monstrous Emergence Monstrous Emergence
+16% Synergy $0.05
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+13% Synergy $0.45
Hunt the Hunter Hunt the Hunter
+10% Synergy $0.06
Blizzard Brawl Blizzard Brawl
+10% Synergy $0.15
Feral Encounter Feral Encounter
+10% Synergy $0.13
Ent's Fury Ent's Fury
+10% Synergy $0.06
Rabid Bite Rabid Bite
+10% Synergy $0.12
Hunter's Edge Hunter's Edge
+10% Synergy $0.04
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+10% Synergy $0.09
Compelled Duel Compelled Duel
+10% Synergy $0.04
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+10% Synergy $0.12
Devouring Tendrils Devouring Tendrils
+10% Synergy $0.07
Uncage the Menagerie Uncage the Menagerie
+10% Synergy $0.67
Splitting the Powerstone Splitting the Powerstone
+10% Synergy $0.07
Animist's Might Animist's Might
+10% Synergy $0.09
Monstrous Onslaught Monstrous Onslaught
+10% Synergy $0.07
Aggressive Instinct Aggressive Instinct
+10% Synergy $0.18
Barroom Brawl Barroom Brawl
+10% Synergy $0.08
Mind Spring Mind Spring
+9% Synergy $0.18
Reshape Reshape
+9% Synergy $4.02
Boundless Realms Boundless Realms
+9% Synergy $2.28
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+8% Synergy $0.31
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+8% Synergy $0.37
Farseek Farseek
+5% Synergy $0.49
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+5% Synergy $0.22
Harmonize Harmonize
+4% Synergy $0.11
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+4% Synergy $0.16
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+2% Synergy $1.99
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
0% Synergy $3.51
Explore Explore
-10% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

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

Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+39% Synergy $2.82
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+30% Synergy $5.75
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+30% Synergy $13.88
Angel's Trumpet Angel's Trumpet
+30% Synergy $1.08
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+30% Synergy $0.70
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+30% Synergy $5.18
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+30% Synergy $0.85
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+28% Synergy $24.06
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+28% Synergy $2.27
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+28% Synergy $0.18
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+23% Synergy $0.32
Trailblazer's Torch Trailblazer's Torch
+20% Synergy $0.06
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+20% Synergy $0.19
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+20% Synergy $0.98
Blinding Powder Blinding Powder
+20% Synergy $0.41
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+20% Synergy $12.78
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+20% Synergy $4.23
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+20% Synergy $0.55
Piston Sledge Piston Sledge
+20% Synergy $0.10
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+20% Synergy $40.10
General's Kabuto General's Kabuto
+20% Synergy $6.27
Dead-Iron Sledge Dead-Iron Sledge
+20% Synergy $0.23
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+19% Synergy $3.79
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+19% Synergy $41.18
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+19% Synergy $0.17
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+17% Synergy $2.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+15% Synergy $1.58
Runed Stalactite Runed Stalactite
+10% Synergy $0.21
Ebony Horse Ebony Horse
+10% Synergy $32.71
Triangle of War Triangle of War
+10% Synergy $1.67
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+10% Synergy $16.64
Boxing Ring Boxing Ring
+10% Synergy $0.56
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+10% Synergy $0.13
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+10% Synergy $3.53
Amorphous Axe Amorphous Axe
+10% Synergy $0.07
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+10% Synergy $1.18
Thinking Cap Thinking Cap
+10% Synergy $0.05
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+10% Synergy $2.26
Lothlórien Blade Lothlórien Blade
+9% Synergy $0.26
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+9% Synergy $6.34
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+8% Synergy $1.54
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+8% Synergy $17.25
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+7% Synergy $0.70
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+7% Synergy $4.94
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+7% Synergy $2.48
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.38

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Madame Vastra's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+97% Synergy $8.28
Beastmaster's Magemark Beastmaster's Magemark
+40% Synergy $0.08
Cunning Evasion Cunning Evasion
+30% Synergy $0.27
Ferocity Ferocity
+30% Synergy $0.18
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+28% Synergy $3.04
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+28% Synergy $1.37
The Phasing of Zhalfir The Phasing of Zhalfir
+20% Synergy $0.17
Teferi's Veil Teferi's Veil
+20% Synergy $0.72
Burden of Proof Burden of Proof
+20% Synergy $0.04
Bonds of Mortality Bonds of Mortality
+20% Synergy $0.23
Night of the Sweets' Revenge Night of the Sweets' Revenge
+19% Synergy $0.49
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+19% Synergy $5.13
Asceticism Asceticism
+17% Synergy $6.75
Gaseous Form Gaseous Form
+10% Synergy $0.03
Indomitable Might Indomitable Might
+10% Synergy $0.93
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+10% Synergy $0.34
Warbriar Blessing Warbriar Blessing
+10% Synergy $0.02
Seton's Desire Seton's Desire
+10% Synergy $0.04
Cartouche of Strength Cartouche of Strength
+10% Synergy $0.05
Vanishing Vanishing
+10% Synergy $0.50
Venom Venom
+10% Synergy $0.15
Forced Adaptation Forced Adaptation
+10% Synergy $0.12
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+10% Synergy $0.47
Awakened Awareness Awakened Awareness
+10% Synergy $0.06
Primal Cocoon Primal Cocoon
+10% Synergy $0.12
Telepathy Telepathy
+10% Synergy $1.50
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+9% Synergy $1.07
Colossification Colossification
+9% Synergy $0.44
Paradox Zone Paradox Zone
+9% Synergy $0.70
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+9% Synergy $0.06
Fall of Gil-galad Fall of Gil-galad
+9% Synergy $0.21
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+8% Synergy $1.10
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+8% Synergy $3.16
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+8% Synergy $20.41
Lignify Lignify
+8% Synergy $1.61
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+8% Synergy $3.82
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+7% Synergy $12.94
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+5% Synergy $0.95
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+3% Synergy $1.14
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
-1% Synergy $3.25
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
-5% Synergy $1.98

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Madame Vastra to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Vivien, Arkbow Ranger Vivien, Arkbow Ranger
+10% Synergy $0.85

Utility Lands

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

Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+28% Synergy $68.40
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+27% Synergy $7.91
Arena Arena
+20% Synergy $5.19
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+19% Synergy $4.79
Wasteland Wasteland
+19% Synergy $22.52
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+16% Synergy $0.59
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+10% Synergy $2.05
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+9% Synergy $6.96
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+7% Synergy $45.08
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+7% Synergy $21.55
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.11
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+6% Synergy $0.07
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+5% Synergy $5.75
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $12.91
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-7% Synergy $0.46
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-12% Synergy $38.85
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+39% Synergy $0.20
Simic Cluestone Simic Cluestone
+28% Synergy $0.07
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $0.72
Simic Keyrune Simic Keyrune
+10% Synergy $0.24
Simic Locket Simic Locket
+9% Synergy $0.08
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+5% Synergy $5.11
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-2% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-2% Synergy $0.22
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.71
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy $1.04

Lands

The mana base foundation for Madame Vastra decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+24% Synergy $0.14
Kitchen Kitchen
+19% Synergy $0.31
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+19% Synergy $7.15
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+17% Synergy $1.02
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+17% Synergy $8.99
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+15% Synergy $0.08
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+14% Synergy $10.03
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+12% Synergy $0.12
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+10% Synergy $0.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+10% Synergy $0.09
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.13
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+9% Synergy $0.15
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+9% Synergy $0.25
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+8% Synergy $0.73
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+8% Synergy $0.47
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+6% Synergy $7.14
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.23
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+5% Synergy $0.40
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+3% Synergy $0.81
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+3% Synergy $0.71
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+3% Synergy $0.39
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+2% Synergy $0.17
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+1% Synergy $0.15
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+1% Synergy $0.42
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $25.95
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-3% Synergy $0.29
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
-3% Synergy $1.05
Forest Forest
-5% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
-5% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.17
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $4.93
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-8% Synergy $0.17
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-8% Synergy $0.05
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-10% Synergy $3.40
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-10% Synergy $12.36
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-11% Synergy $1.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-12% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-14% Synergy $0.12
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-21% Synergy $0.25

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