The Watcher on the Road
$0.35
$0.35Legendary Creature — Human Villain
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Watcher on the Road decks.
Test of Priorities+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.19
Sash and Waistcoat, Unmen+3% Synergy
in 3% of decks
$7.34
Dominion Saboteur+3% Synergy
in 3% of decks
$0.27
The Theorist, Jace Beleren-1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$36.09
Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun-4% Synergy
in 3% of decks
$2.94
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with The Watcher on the Road's abilities and overall game plan.
Chameleon, Master of Disguise+85% Synergy
in 89% of decks
$0.43
Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon+74% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$0.35
Flying Octobot+71% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$0.18
Living Lies of Loki+67% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$0.41
Mysterio's Phantasm+64% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$0.07
Bloodline Pretender+62% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$2.45
Spark Double+59% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$10.44
Impostor Syndrome+57% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$6.26
Lord of the Unreal+56% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.36
Distant Melody+56% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$0.41
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Watcher on the Road decks.
Chameleon, Master of Disguise+85% Synergy
in 89% of decks
$0.43
Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon+74% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$0.35
Flying Octobot+71% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$0.18
Living Lies of Loki+67% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$0.41
Mysterio's Phantasm+64% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$0.07
Bloodline Pretender+62% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$2.45
Spark Double+59% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$10.44
Irenicus's Vile Duplication+54% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$9.59
Sapphire Medallion+17% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$9.03
Counterspell+3% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$3.99
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Mystical Tutor-8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$17.15
Fierce Guardianship-9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$65.90
Rhystic Study-12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$68.08
Cyclonic Rift-15% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$38.41
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement The Watcher on the Road's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Lord of the Unreal+56% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.36
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor+55% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.44
Adaptive Automaton+53% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$0.50
Phantasmal Image+46% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$4.47
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces+45% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$25.50
Metallic Mimic+44% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$1.22
Aerial Doombot+44% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.12
Titan of Littjara+43% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$4.73
Clever Impersonator+42% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$4.38
Loki, God of Mischief+41% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$1.01
Minn, Wily Illusionist+41% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$9.24
Mirror Image+38% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$1.09
Roaming Throne+38% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$50.97
Starfield Vocalist+37% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$2.32
Sakashima the Impostor+36% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$18.16
Glasspool Mimic+36% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$6.80
Leader, Super-Genius+33% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.35
Universal Automaton+32% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.68
Kid Loki+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.28
Auton Soldier+30% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$14.48
Phyrexian Metamorph+30% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$2.39
Loki, Lord of Misrule+29% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$40.92
Curiosity Crafter+28% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.36
Stunt Double+28% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$3.97
Mothdust Changeling+28% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$1.09
Pol Jamaar, Illusionist+27% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.76
Amoeboid Changeling+26% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.79
Omni-Changeling+25% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.35
Krovikan Mist+21% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.30
Kang the Conqueror+21% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.41
Living Brain, Mechanical Marvel+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.16
Archetype of Imagination+19% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.97
Orvar, the All-Form+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$3.15
Changeling Wayfinder+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.29
Flesh Duplicate+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$8.85
Clone+18% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.68
Shapesharer+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$6.01
A.I.M. Scientists+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.17
Undercover Operative+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.42
Super-Adaptoid+15% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.31
Mirrorhall Mimic+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.57
Three Tree Mascot+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.12
Wonder+14% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$3.71
Mistwalker+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.19
Barkform Harvester+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.28
Council of Reeds+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.62
Waxen Shapethief+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.38
Enduring Curiosity+5% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$7.13
Hydroelectric Specimen+1% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.65
Solemn Simulacrum-1% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.50
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Watcher on the Road safe.
Spider-Sense+28% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$1.87
Harmonized Crescendo+28% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$1.08
Hide on the Ceiling+27% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.48
Three Steps Ahead+21% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$6.51
Illusionist's Gambit+19% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.37
Ghostly Flicker+16% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$1.90
Amazing Acrobatics+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.27
Mirror Match+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.35
Whoosh!+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.20
Reality Shift+12% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.35
Essence Flux+12% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.69
See Double+11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.87
Arcane Denial+11% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$3.23
Blur+11% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.36
Mystic Reflection+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.35
Unstable Experiment+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.21
Cackling Counterpart+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.35
Mirrorform+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.28
Mindbreak Trap+6% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$15.27
Reverse the Polarity+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.65
Secret Identity+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.28
Displace+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.31
Waterbender's Restoration+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.46
Sublime Epiphany+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.28
Pongify+3% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.42
Negate+2% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.31
Aetherize+2% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.50
Planar Incision+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.33
An Offer You Can't Refuse+0% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$3.41
Fact or Fiction+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.07
Slip Out the Back0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.86
Mystic Confluence-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.93
Rapid Hybridization-2% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$1.10
Sink into Stupor-2% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$8.96
Cryptic Command-4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.42
Swan Song-4% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$12.99
Flow of Knowledge-4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.24
Narset's Reversal-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.87
Archmage's Charm-6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.02
Snap-6% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$3.06
Muddle the Mixture-8% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.78
Frantic Search-8% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.32
Mystical Tutor-8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$17.15
Mana Drain-8% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$51.47
Fierce Guardianship-9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$65.90
Resculpt-9% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.29
Brainstorm-13% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.29
Opt-15% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.30
Cyclonic Rift-15% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$38.41
High Tide-17% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$1.58
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance The Watcher on the Road's game plan and control the board.
Distant Melody+56% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$0.41
Quantum Misalignment+51% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$3.74
Rite of Replication+49% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.31
Raise the Palisade+34% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$11.70
Multiversal Incursion+30% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$1.04
Quasiduplicate+17% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.69
Multiversal Recruitment+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$7.50
Clone Legion+12% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.94
Ember Island Production+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.35
Nanogene Conversion+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$9.85
Fabricate+7% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$10.25
Echocasting Symposium+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$3.16
Stolen Identity+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.51
Mirage Mockery+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.34
Traumatize+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.28
Splash Portal+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.43
Relm's Sketching+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.29
Season of Weaving+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.52
Curse of the Swine+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.31
Stock Up0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.28
Ponder0% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.60
Lórien Revealed-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.85
Spectral Deluge-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.78
Solve the Equation-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.51
Windfall-8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$5.44
Sea Gate Restoration-9% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$35.16
Preordain-12% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.86
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Mirror Box+56% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$3.64
Maskwood Nexus+52% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$2.78
Panharmonicon+51% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$6.31
Helm of the Host+48% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$5.12
Banner of Kinship+26% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$7.44
Conjurer's Closet+24% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$3.47
Mirror Gallery+22% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$9.45
Coat of Arms+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$18.48
Blade of Selves+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$3.64
Swiftfoot Boots+10% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$1.26
Chronicle of Victory+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$20.55
Mirrormind Crown+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.54
Peter Parker's Camera+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.91
Strionic Resonator+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$6.81
Akroma's Memorial+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$37.15
Vanquisher's Banner+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$5.63
Obelisk of Urd+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.64
Herald's Horn+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.27
Door of Destinies+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.50
Lithoform Engine+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$7.99
Bident of Thassa+4% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.64
Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$7.92
Altar of Dementia+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$15.76
Idol of Oblivion+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.98
Mirage Mirror+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.36
Ashnod's Altar+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$16.41
Kefnet's Monument+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.43
Waterbending Scroll0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.27
The Water Crystal-1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.95
Wayfarer's Bauble-4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.30
Lightning Greaves-9% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$2.58
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support The Watcher on the Road's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Impostor Syndrome+57% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$6.26
Kindred Discovery+47% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$5.68
The Clone Saga+39% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.28
Leyline of Transformation+33% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.53
Moonlit Meditation+32% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.40
Spider-Man No More+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.20
Endless Evil+23% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$3.71
Extravagant Replication+22% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.37
Arcane Adaptation+20% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$3.75
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm+18% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$3.42
Virtue of Knowledge+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$5.29
Reflections of Littjara+12% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.30
Vesuvan Duplimancy+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$4.88
Followed Footsteps+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.75
Super Intelligence+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.28
Storm of Saruman+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.68
Xenograft+5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.97
Reconnaissance Mission+3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.39
Witness Protection+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.29
Imprisoned in the Moon+1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.34
Mirrormade+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.70
Propaganda-2% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$2.87
Wizard Class-11% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.95
Mystic Remora-12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$12.39
Rhystic Study-12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$68.08
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Three Tree City+31% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$28.32
War Room+16% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$4.53
Mutavault+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.49
Mirrorpool+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.98
Command Beacon+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.51
Temple of the False God+6% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.36
Soulstone Sanctuary+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.58
Rogue's Passage+5% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.32
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+5% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$48.04
Reliquary Tower+5% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$1.64
Thespian's Stage+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.45
Vesuva+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.48
Fountainport+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.90
Coral Atoll+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.56
Mistrise Village+1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$5.78
Agna Qel'a-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.94
Terrain Generator-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.25
Halimar Depths-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.40
Castle Vantress-1% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.35
Rivendell-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.47
Lonely Sandbar-4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.26
Mystic Sanctuary-5% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$1.41
Buried Ruin-6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.41
Otawara, Soaring City-6% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$29.22
Academy Ruins-8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.66
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Patchwork Banner+37% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$2.44
Firdoch Core+23% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.38
Machine God's Effigy+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$6.29
Sky Diamond+8% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.24
Heraldic Banner+5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.35
Arcane Signet+5% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$0.25
Throne of Eldraine+5% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$29.46
White Lotus Tile+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$4.35
Caged Sun+3% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$3.97
Sol Ring+3% Synergy
in 88% of decks
$0.91
Commander's Sphere+2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.35
Gauntlet of Power+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.39
Sceptre of Eternal Glory+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$11.89
Misleading Signpost+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.20
Thought Vessel+0% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$1.37
Extraplanar Lens0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$12.18
Gilded Lotus-1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.83
Decanter of Endless Water-4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.93
Mind Stone-5% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.25
Midnight Clock-5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.76
Fellwar Stone-7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.72
Lands
The mana base foundation for The Watcher on the Road decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Glasspool Mimic+36% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$6.80
Path of Ancestry+15% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.31
Villainous Hideout+15% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.23
Daily Bugle Building+15% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.34
Myriad Landscape+9% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.32
Vibrant Cityscape+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.34
Command Tower+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.28
Island+3% Synergy
in 97% of decks
$0.08
Evolving Wilds+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.29
Fabled Passage+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.35
Hydroelectric Specimen+1% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.65
Demolition Field+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.56
Sink into Stupor-2% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$8.96
Sea Gate Restoration-9% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$35.16
The Watcher on the Road Deck Stats
Based on 403 The Watcher on the Road decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 3 | 13 |
| 4 | 17 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 4 |
99
cards
- Creature 26
- Instant 13
- Sorcery 6
- Artifact 13
- Enchantment 6
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 26 |
| Instant | 13 |
| Sorcery | 6 |
| Artifact | 13 |
| Enchantment | 6 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 29 basic, 6 nonbasic
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