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Madame Vastra
Price tag $0.22

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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
+67% Synergy $6.71
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+67% Synergy $1.65
Lure Lure
+67% Synergy $0.19
Engulfing Slagwurm Engulfing Slagwurm
+67% Synergy $0.56
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+66% Synergy $3.50
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+56% Synergy $0.64
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+55% Synergy $32.77
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+55% Synergy $2.57
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+50% Synergy $2.90
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+47% Synergy $0.32

Top Cards

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

Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+44% Synergy $3.72
Beast Within Beast Within
+28% Synergy $0.70
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+25% Synergy $12.95
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+25% Synergy $3.14
Three Visits Three Visits
+21% Synergy $9.41
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+21% Synergy $2.44
Cultivate Cultivate
+20% Synergy $0.26
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+20% Synergy $1.31
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+18% Synergy $0.72
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+15% Synergy $0.42

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $111.70
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-3% Synergy $24.79
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $52.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $41.18

Creatures

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

Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+44% Synergy $4.59
Tolarian Entrancer Tolarian Entrancer
+44% Synergy $1.54
Elven Warhounds Elven Warhounds
+44% Synergy $0.56
Sage of Lat-Nam Sage of Lat-Nam
+44% Synergy $0.15
Slith Strider Slith Strider
+44% Synergy $0.30
Shinen of Life's Roar Shinen of Life's Roar
+44% Synergy $0.58
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+43% Synergy $0.35
Pygmy Hippo Pygmy Hippo
+33% Synergy $1.85
Ohran Viper Ohran Viper
+33% Synergy $1.26
Copperhorn Scout Copperhorn Scout
+33% Synergy $0.27
Drelnoch Drelnoch
+33% Synergy $0.11
Saprazzan Heir Saprazzan Heir
+33% Synergy $2.05
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar
+33% Synergy $0.43
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+32% Synergy $1.94
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+30% Synergy $6.11
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+28% Synergy $0.51
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+27% Synergy $0.28
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+22% Synergy $0.36
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+22% Synergy $3.23
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+22% Synergy $0.13
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
+22% Synergy $0.26
Tempting Licid Tempting Licid
+22% Synergy $0.30
Cephalid Constable Cephalid Constable
+22% Synergy $5.32
Taunting Elf Taunting Elf
+22% Synergy $0.21
Marcus, Mutant Mayor Marcus, Mutant Mayor
+22% Synergy $0.44
Sakiko, Mother of Summer Sakiko, Mother of Summer
+22% Synergy $0.40
Nightshade Peddler Nightshade Peddler
+22% Synergy $0.10
Jangling Automaton Jangling Automaton
+22% Synergy $0.11
Caustic Wasps Caustic Wasps
+22% Synergy $0.91
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+21% Synergy $1.21
Lonis, Cryptozoologist Lonis, Cryptozoologist
+20% Synergy $0.34
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+20% Synergy $0.26
Edric, Spymaster of Trest Edric, Spymaster of Trest
+20% Synergy $1.84
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.37
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+19% Synergy $0.61
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+19% Synergy $0.55
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+19% Synergy $2.39
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+19% Synergy $10.39
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+17% Synergy $0.63
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+16% Synergy $0.99
Chambered Nautilus Chambered Nautilus
+11% Synergy $0.20
Deathbloom Gardener Deathbloom Gardener
+11% Synergy $0.19
Gnarlback Rhino Gnarlback Rhino
+11% Synergy $0.11
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+10% Synergy $0.34
Armored Scrapgorger Armored Scrapgorger
+9% Synergy $0.30
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+7% Synergy $5.66
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+3% Synergy $9.36
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+2% Synergy $1.48
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-1% Synergy $1.39
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-5% Synergy $0.31

Instants

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

Ancient Animus Ancient Animus
+44% Synergy $0.22
Benefactor's Draught Benefactor's Draught
+44% Synergy $13.02
Master's Rebuke Master's Rebuke
+33% Synergy $0.26
Withstand Death Withstand Death
+33% Synergy $0.43
Cosmic Hunger Cosmic Hunger
+33% Synergy $0.26
Aetherize Aetherize
+32% Synergy $0.47
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+31% Synergy $1.43
Evacuation Evacuation
+28% Synergy $0.29
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+24% Synergy $0.86
Natural Affinity Natural Affinity
+22% Synergy $3.36
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+22% Synergy $0.31
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+22% Synergy $0.32
Pounce Pounce
+22% Synergy $0.20
Titanic Brawl Titanic Brawl
+22% Synergy $0.25
Ram Through Ram Through
+21% Synergy $0.43
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+21% Synergy $3.56
Bite Down Bite Down
+21% Synergy $0.23
Polymorphist's Jest Polymorphist's Jest
+20% Synergy $7.20
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+20% Synergy $1.78
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+17% Synergy $0.44
Clear Shot Clear Shot
+11% Synergy $0.04
Wolf Strike Wolf Strike
+11% Synergy $0.19
Strength of the Tajuru Strength of the Tajuru
+11% Synergy $0.15
Blinding Fog Blinding Fog
+11% Synergy $0.08
Ambuscade Ambuscade
+11% Synergy $0.04
Setessan Tactics Setessan Tactics
+11% Synergy $0.52
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $1.22
Inner Calm, Outer Strength Inner Calm, Outer Strength
+11% Synergy $0.16
Bloodscent Bloodscent
+11% Synergy $0.20
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+10% Synergy $0.40
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+10% Synergy $0.30
Wash Away Wash Away
+10% Synergy $0.59
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+10% Synergy $0.41
Pongify Pongify
+9% Synergy $1.93
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+9% Synergy $5.33
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+9% Synergy $0.48
Disallow Disallow
+9% Synergy $1.66
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+9% Synergy $0.39
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+9% Synergy $0.54
Fog Fog
+8% Synergy $0.47
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+8% Synergy $0.38
Rewind Rewind
+8% Synergy $0.43
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+6% Synergy $0.16
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+6% Synergy $4.38
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+3% Synergy $0.84
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+2% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $2.03
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
0% Synergy $0.29
Negate Negate
-4% Synergy $0.06
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $2.09

Sorceries

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

Roar of Challenge Roar of Challenge
+44% Synergy $0.29
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+35% Synergy $0.81
Declare Dominance Declare Dominance
+33% Synergy $0.08
Irresistible Prey Irresistible Prey
+33% Synergy $0.30
Fabricate Fabricate
+27% Synergy $8.98
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+24% Synergy $0.18
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+23% Synergy $0.22
Nature's Way Nature's Way
+22% Synergy $0.11
Spinning Wheel Kick Spinning Wheel Kick
+22% Synergy $0.11
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+20% Synergy $0.29
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+17% Synergy $0.92
Monstrous Emergence Monstrous Emergence
+16% Synergy $0.13
Hunt the Hunter Hunt the Hunter
+11% Synergy $0.04
Splitting the Powerstone Splitting the Powerstone
+11% Synergy $0.08
Compelled Duel Compelled Duel
+11% Synergy $0.10
Feral Encounter Feral Encounter
+11% Synergy $0.21
Monstrous Onslaught Monstrous Onslaught
+11% Synergy $0.08
Blizzard Brawl Blizzard Brawl
+11% Synergy $0.25
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+11% Synergy $0.21
Ent's Fury Ent's Fury
+11% Synergy $0.07
Rabid Bite Rabid Bite
+11% Synergy $0.12
Hunter's Edge Hunter's Edge
+11% Synergy $0.08
Alluring Scent Alluring Scent
+11% Synergy $2.38
Animist's Might Animist's Might
+11% Synergy $0.10
Devouring Tendrils Devouring Tendrils
+11% Synergy $0.09
Aggressive Instinct Aggressive Instinct
+11% Synergy $0.20
Barroom Brawl Barroom Brawl
+11% Synergy $0.20
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+11% Synergy $0.12
Uncage the Menagerie Uncage the Menagerie
+11% Synergy $0.66
Mind Spring Mind Spring
+10% Synergy $0.24
Reshape Reshape
+10% Synergy $3.79
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+10% Synergy $0.41
Boundless Realms Boundless Realms
+10% Synergy $2.75
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+9% Synergy $0.16
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+8% Synergy $0.31
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+6% Synergy $0.30
Harmonize Harmonize
+6% Synergy $0.23
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+5% Synergy $0.22
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+5% Synergy $0.78
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+2% Synergy $2.18
Farseek Farseek
-3% Synergy $0.71

Utility Artifacts

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

Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+33% Synergy $0.67
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+33% Synergy $5.46
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+33% Synergy $0.97
Angel's Trumpet Angel's Trumpet
+33% Synergy $1.29
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+33% Synergy $5.71
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+31% Synergy $1.90
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+26% Synergy $0.41
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+22% Synergy $2.08
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+22% Synergy $0.20
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+22% Synergy $1.19
Trailblazer's Torch Trailblazer's Torch
+22% Synergy $0.17
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+22% Synergy $0.57
Blinding Powder Blinding Powder
+22% Synergy $0.44
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+22% Synergy $12.61
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+22% Synergy $44.24
General's Kabuto General's Kabuto
+22% Synergy $6.74
Dead-Iron Sledge Dead-Iron Sledge
+22% Synergy $0.29
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+22% Synergy $14.83
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+22% Synergy $39.36
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+22% Synergy $0.19
Piston Sledge Piston Sledge
+22% Synergy $0.10
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+21% Synergy $28.23
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+20% Synergy $0.33
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+20% Synergy $3.99
Boxing Ring Boxing Ring
+11% Synergy $0.52
Runed Stalactite Runed Stalactite
+11% Synergy $0.18
Ebony Horse Ebony Horse
+11% Synergy $33.21
Triangle of War Triangle of War
+11% Synergy $1.50
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+11% Synergy $0.93
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+11% Synergy $1.94
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+11% Synergy $20.25
Amorphous Axe Amorphous Axe
+11% Synergy $0.14
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+11% Synergy $0.22
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+11% Synergy $3.52
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+10% Synergy $4.95
Lothlórien Blade Lothlórien Blade
+10% Synergy $0.31
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+10% Synergy $8.56
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+9% Synergy $1.94
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+9% Synergy $15.81
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.85
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+8% Synergy $0.80
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+8% Synergy $3.06
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+8% Synergy $5.80
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

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

Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+97% Synergy $13.38
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+44% Synergy $0.59
Cunning Evasion Cunning Evasion
+33% Synergy $0.31
Beastmaster's Magemark Beastmaster's Magemark
+33% Synergy $0.07
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+32% Synergy $1.34
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+32% Synergy $1.22
Ferocity Ferocity
+22% Synergy $0.21
Burden of Proof Burden of Proof
+22% Synergy $0.04
The Phasing of Zhalfir The Phasing of Zhalfir
+22% Synergy $0.29
Teferi's Veil Teferi's Veil
+22% Synergy $1.89
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+21% Synergy $5.79
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+11% Synergy $0.37
Forced Adaptation Forced Adaptation
+11% Synergy $0.22
Warbriar Blessing Warbriar Blessing
+11% Synergy $0.07
Awakened Awareness Awakened Awareness
+11% Synergy $0.07
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+11% Synergy $0.36
Seton's Desire Seton's Desire
+11% Synergy $0.07
Cartouche of Strength Cartouche of Strength
+11% Synergy $0.23
Vanishing Vanishing
+11% Synergy $0.51
Telepathy Telepathy
+11% Synergy $1.45
Primal Cocoon Primal Cocoon
+11% Synergy $0.13
Gaseous Form Gaseous Form
+11% Synergy $0.03
Bonds of Mortality Bonds of Mortality
+11% Synergy $0.30
Venom Venom
+11% Synergy $0.14
Colossification Colossification
+10% Synergy $0.45
Paradox Zone Paradox Zone
+10% Synergy $0.55
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+10% Synergy $0.11
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+10% Synergy $5.07
Fall of Gil-galad Fall of Gil-galad
+10% Synergy $0.32
Night of the Sweets' Revenge Night of the Sweets' Revenge
+10% Synergy $1.50
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+9% Synergy $14.49
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+9% Synergy $1.63
Lignify Lignify
+9% Synergy $1.67
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+9% Synergy $22.19
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+9% Synergy $3.19
Asceticism Asceticism
+8% Synergy $6.73
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+6% Synergy $1.69
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
0% Synergy $4.37
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
-4% Synergy $3.24

Planeswalkers

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

Vivien, Arkbow Ranger Vivien, Arkbow Ranger
+11% Synergy $0.80

Utility Lands

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

Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+33% Synergy $69.39
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+30% Synergy $8.95
Arena Arena
+22% Synergy $5.50
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+22% Synergy $4.73
Wasteland Wasteland
+21% Synergy $21.87
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+18% Synergy $0.44
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+11% Synergy $2.30
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+10% Synergy $8.35
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+8% Synergy $43.73
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+8% Synergy $21.06
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+7% Synergy $0.16
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+7% Synergy $0.25
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-6% Synergy $0.66
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-10% Synergy $14.19
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-11% Synergy $46.17
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+43% Synergy $0.36
Simic Cluestone Simic Cluestone
+32% Synergy $0.06
Simic Keyrune Simic Keyrune
+11% Synergy $0.19
Simic Locket Simic Locket
+10% Synergy $0.10
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+6% Synergy $5.05
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+2% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.06
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
0% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $2.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-25% Synergy $1.01

Lands

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

Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+28% Synergy $0.23
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+21% Synergy $7.90
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+20% Synergy $11.90
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+19% Synergy $11.23
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+17% Synergy $0.20
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+17% Synergy $0.92
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+17% Synergy $0.09
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+12% Synergy $0.10
Kitchen Kitchen
+10% Synergy $0.38
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+9% Synergy $0.48
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+6% Synergy $0.34
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+6% Synergy $0.19
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+5% Synergy $0.92
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+5% Synergy $1.30
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.23
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+4% Synergy $0.47
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $30.79
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+2% Synergy $7.80
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.30
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+2% Synergy $0.48
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+1% Synergy $0.66
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
-2% Synergy $1.26
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-4% Synergy $0.29
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $2.56
Forest Forest
-6% Synergy $0.20
Island Island
-7% Synergy $0.22
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-7% Synergy $0.19
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-8% Synergy $0.30
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-8% Synergy $12.28
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-9% Synergy $3.64
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-9% Synergy $0.28
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-9% Synergy $1.64
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-14% Synergy $0.22
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-20% Synergy $0.35

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