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Madame Vastra
Price tag $0.24

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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
+75% Synergy $11.16
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+75% Synergy $2.77
Lure Lure
+75% Synergy $0.19
Engulfing Slagwurm Engulfing Slagwurm
+75% Synergy $0.52
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+62% Synergy $31.73
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+62% Synergy $4.17
Elven Warhounds Elven Warhounds
+50% Synergy $0.59
Tolarian Entrancer Tolarian Entrancer
+50% Synergy $1.80
Slith Strider Slith Strider
+50% Synergy $0.07
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+50% Synergy $0.89

Top Cards

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

Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+49% Synergy $3.15
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+44% Synergy $0.26
Beast Within Beast Within
+39% Synergy $0.52
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+32% Synergy $14.58
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+30% Synergy $2.40
Cultivate Cultivate
+28% Synergy $0.35
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+28% Synergy $1.50
Three Visits Three Visits
+25% Synergy $5.31
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+23% Synergy $0.44
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+23% Synergy $0.50

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+4% Synergy $129.20
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-1% Synergy $28.30
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $58.52
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $41.55

Creatures

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

Shinen of Life's Roar Shinen of Life's Roar
+50% Synergy $0.57
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+49% Synergy $0.37
Pygmy Hippo Pygmy Hippo
+37% Synergy $1.94
Copperhorn Scout Copperhorn Scout
+37% Synergy $0.31
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+37% Synergy $4.53
Saprazzan Heir Saprazzan Heir
+37% Synergy $2.23
Ohran Viper Ohran Viper
+37% Synergy $1.17
Drelnoch Drelnoch
+37% Synergy $0.10
Sage of Lat-Nam Sage of Lat-Nam
+37% Synergy $0.17
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar
+37% Synergy $0.58
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+33% Synergy $0.57
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+32% Synergy $1.89
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+25% Synergy $0.33
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+25% Synergy $3.41
Tempting Licid Tempting Licid
+25% Synergy $0.30
Taunting Elf Taunting Elf
+25% Synergy $0.20
Sakiko, Mother of Summer Sakiko, Mother of Summer
+25% Synergy $0.38
Caustic Wasps Caustic Wasps
+25% Synergy $0.96
Cephalid Constable Cephalid Constable
+25% Synergy $5.19
Jangling Automaton Jangling Automaton
+25% Synergy $0.11
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
+24% Synergy $0.28
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+24% Synergy $0.18
Marcus, Mutant Mayor Marcus, Mutant Mayor
+24% Synergy $0.53
Edric, Spymaster of Trest Edric, Spymaster of Trest
+23% Synergy $2.63
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+23% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+22% Synergy $1.19
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+22% Synergy $3.63
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+22% Synergy $6.81
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+22% Synergy $0.33
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+21% Synergy $4.11
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+21% Synergy $0.35
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+20% Synergy $0.58
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+19% Synergy $0.33
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+19% Synergy $0.25
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+14% Synergy $0.34
Chambered Nautilus Chambered Nautilus
+12% Synergy $0.19
Stonehoof Chieftain Stonehoof Chieftain
+12% Synergy $2.41
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+12% Synergy $3.70
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+12% Synergy $5.40
Sylvan Basilisk Sylvan Basilisk
+12% Synergy $0.37
Lonis, Cryptozoologist Lonis, Cryptozoologist
+11% Synergy $0.24
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+11% Synergy $3.70
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+10% Synergy $0.93
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+9% Synergy $8.66
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+8% Synergy $0.31
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+6% Synergy $1.89
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+6% Synergy $0.36
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+4% Synergy $10.26
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
-4% Synergy $0.50
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-10% Synergy $0.42

Instants

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

Benefactor's Draught Benefactor's Draught
+50% Synergy $16.60
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+45% Synergy $5.73
Aetherize Aetherize
+38% Synergy $0.41
Ancient Animus Ancient Animus
+37% Synergy $0.30
Cosmic Hunger Cosmic Hunger
+37% Synergy $0.32
Master's Rebuke Master's Rebuke
+37% Synergy $0.31
Evacuation Evacuation
+33% Synergy $0.34
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+28% Synergy $0.85
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+27% Synergy $2.27
Withstand Death Withstand Death
+25% Synergy $0.33
Natural Affinity Natural Affinity
+24% Synergy $5.31
Ram Through Ram Through
+24% Synergy $0.45
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+24% Synergy $0.31
Bite Down Bite Down
+24% Synergy $0.21
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+24% Synergy $4.99
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+23% Synergy $1.11
Polymorphist's Jest Polymorphist's Jest
+22% Synergy $5.80
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+19% Synergy $0.86
Pongify Pongify
+13% Synergy $1.72
Clear Shot Clear Shot
+12% Synergy $0.05
Strength of the Tajuru Strength of the Tajuru
+12% Synergy $0.29
Blinding Fog Blinding Fog
+12% Synergy $0.19
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+12% Synergy $0.33
Ambuscade Ambuscade
+12% Synergy $0.08
Crypsis Crypsis
+12% Synergy $0.13
Foxfire Foxfire
+12% Synergy $0.18
Wolf Strike Wolf Strike
+12% Synergy $0.24
Infectious Bite Infectious Bite
+12% Synergy $0.53
Quick Study Quick Study
+12% Synergy $0.17
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $2.05
Bloodscent Bloodscent
+12% Synergy $0.14
Inner Calm, Outer Strength Inner Calm, Outer Strength
+12% Synergy $0.21
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+11% Synergy $0.33
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+11% Synergy $0.42
Disallow Disallow
+11% Synergy $1.74
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+11% Synergy $0.37
Wash Away Wash Away
+11% Synergy $0.54
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+10% Synergy $0.26
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+10% Synergy $5.36
Rewind Rewind
+10% Synergy $0.44
Fog Fog
+9% Synergy $1.14
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+9% Synergy $0.73
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+9% Synergy $2.49
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+8% Synergy $0.43
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+7% Synergy $7.81
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $2.01
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $3.67
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+1% Synergy $0.33
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+1% Synergy $0.38
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.20

Sorceries

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

Roar of Challenge Roar of Challenge
+50% Synergy $0.32
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+41% Synergy $0.92
Irresistible Prey Irresistible Prey
+37% Synergy $0.33
Declare Dominance Declare Dominance
+37% Synergy $0.06
Fabricate Fabricate
+32% Synergy $9.53
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+28% Synergy $0.35
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+26% Synergy $0.31
Spinning Wheel Kick Spinning Wheel Kick
+25% Synergy $0.29
Nature's Way Nature's Way
+25% Synergy $0.21
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+20% Synergy $0.65
Monstrous Emergence Monstrous Emergence
+16% Synergy $0.22
Compelled Duel Compelled Duel
+12% Synergy $0.15
Mind Spring Mind Spring
+12% Synergy $0.27
Animist's Might Animist's Might
+12% Synergy $0.21
Rabid Bite Rabid Bite
+12% Synergy $0.18
Hunter's Edge Hunter's Edge
+12% Synergy $0.10
Alluring Scent Alluring Scent
+12% Synergy $2.41
Monstrous Onslaught Monstrous Onslaught
+12% Synergy $0.13
Devouring Tendrils Devouring Tendrils
+12% Synergy $0.12
Feral Encounter Feral Encounter
+12% Synergy $0.29
Aggressive Instinct Aggressive Instinct
+12% Synergy $0.24
Uncage the Menagerie Uncage the Menagerie
+12% Synergy $0.97
Boundless Realms Boundless Realms
+11% Synergy $4.25
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+11% Synergy $0.40
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+10% Synergy $0.16
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+10% Synergy $0.39
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+10% Synergy $0.27
Harmonize Harmonize
+7% Synergy $0.26
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+7% Synergy $0.33
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+6% Synergy $2.19
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+6% Synergy $0.32
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+3% Synergy $3.53
Farseek Farseek
-1% Synergy $0.55

Utility Artifacts

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

Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+50% Synergy $2.69
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+37% Synergy $1.01
Angel's Trumpet Angel's Trumpet
+37% Synergy $1.26
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+37% Synergy $6.11
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+36% Synergy $3.22
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+31% Synergy $0.37
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+25% Synergy $0.16
Trailblazer's Torch Trailblazer's Torch
+25% Synergy $0.19
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+25% Synergy $0.53
Blinding Powder Blinding Powder
+25% Synergy $0.44
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+25% Synergy $0.77
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+25% Synergy $0.63
Dead-Iron Sledge Dead-Iron Sledge
+25% Synergy $0.32
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+25% Synergy $14.82
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+25% Synergy $6.54
General's Kabuto General's Kabuto
+25% Synergy $7.95
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+24% Synergy $26.88
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+24% Synergy $30.98
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+24% Synergy $0.26
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+23% Synergy $3.53
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+23% Synergy $0.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.95
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+12% Synergy $2.36
Runed Stalactite Runed Stalactite
+12% Synergy $0.20
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+12% Synergy $5.17
Ebony Horse Ebony Horse
+12% Synergy $34.39
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+12% Synergy $1.35
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+12% Synergy $0.31
Piston Sledge Piston Sledge
+12% Synergy $0.10
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+12% Synergy $45.61
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+12% Synergy $12.74
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+12% Synergy $2.95
Amorphous Axe Amorphous Axe
+12% Synergy $0.14
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+12% Synergy $2.53
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+12% Synergy $5.78
Lothlórien Blade Lothlórien Blade
+11% Synergy $0.26
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+9% Synergy $0.89
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+9% Synergy $3.27
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+9% Synergy $6.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

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

Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+96% Synergy $8.12
Cunning Evasion Cunning Evasion
+37% Synergy $0.38
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+37% Synergy $0.80
Beastmaster's Magemark Beastmaster's Magemark
+37% Synergy $0.09
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+36% Synergy $1.63
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+36% Synergy $0.33
Ferocity Ferocity
+25% Synergy $0.24
The Phasing of Zhalfir The Phasing of Zhalfir
+25% Synergy $0.37
Teferi's Veil Teferi's Veil
+25% Synergy $0.94
Burden of Proof Burden of Proof
+25% Synergy $0.07
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+24% Synergy $8.59
Colossification Colossification
+12% Synergy $0.62
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+12% Synergy $0.38
Forced Adaptation Forced Adaptation
+12% Synergy $0.30
Night of the Sweets' Revenge Night of the Sweets' Revenge
+12% Synergy $0.86
Awakened Awareness Awakened Awareness
+12% Synergy $0.14
Seton's Desire Seton's Desire
+12% Synergy $0.06
Primal Cocoon Primal Cocoon
+12% Synergy $0.14
Gaseous Form Gaseous Form
+12% Synergy $0.03
Vanishing Vanishing
+12% Synergy $0.53
Venom Venom
+12% Synergy $0.16
Telepathy Telepathy
+12% Synergy $1.15
Bonds of Mortality Bonds of Mortality
+12% Synergy $0.31
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+11% Synergy $1.79
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+11% Synergy $0.17
Paradox Zone Paradox Zone
+11% Synergy $0.72
Lignify Lignify
+11% Synergy $1.73
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+11% Synergy $5.63
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+10% Synergy $16.30
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+10% Synergy $1.59
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+10% Synergy $25.03
Asceticism Asceticism
+9% Synergy $7.24
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+7% Synergy $1.70
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
0% Synergy $6.47
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
-4% Synergy $1.63

Planeswalkers

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

Vivien, Arkbow Ranger Vivien, Arkbow Ranger
+12% Synergy $1.10

Utility Lands

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

Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+37% Synergy $76.13
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+35% Synergy $11.15
Arena Arena
+25% Synergy $5.81
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+25% Synergy $4.50
Wasteland Wasteland
+24% Synergy $28.49
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+21% Synergy $0.40
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+12% Synergy $1.21
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+12% Synergy $2.97
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+10% Synergy $51.37
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+10% Synergy $21.70
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+9% Synergy $0.28
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+9% Synergy $0.26
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-6% Synergy $0.35
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $15.43
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-9% Synergy $50.77
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $2.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+37% Synergy $0.34
Simic Cluestone Simic Cluestone
+24% Synergy $0.10
Simic Keyrune Simic Keyrune
+12% Synergy $0.17
Simic Locket Simic Locket
+12% Synergy $0.19
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+8% Synergy $0.31
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+8% Synergy $4.17
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+3% Synergy $0.43
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $2.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.51
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-30% Synergy $1.13

Lands

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

Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+34% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+25% Synergy $0.30
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+24% Synergy $8.86
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+22% Synergy $16.60
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+20% Synergy $0.65
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+20% Synergy $0.12
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+15% Synergy $10.46
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+15% Synergy $0.12
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+13% Synergy $0.26
Kitchen Kitchen
+11% Synergy $0.39
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+10% Synergy $0.26
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+8% Synergy $7.70
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+7% Synergy $36.97
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+6% Synergy $0.40
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+5% Synergy $0.77
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.16
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+5% Synergy $0.49
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.09
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+4% Synergy $0.34
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.25
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
0% Synergy $1.38
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-3% Synergy $0.31
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $3.30
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-4% Synergy $0.16
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-7% Synergy $4.88
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-7% Synergy $1.95
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-7% Synergy $12.78
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.33
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-9% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-12% Synergy $0.12
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-18% Synergy $0.33

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