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Vannifar, Evolved Enigma
Price tag $0.40

Legendary Creature — Elf Ooze Wizard

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Simic

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#942 Current Rank
#958 Last Week
#859 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Vannifar, Evolved Enigma.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Vannifar, Evolved Enigma decks.

Slumbering Trudge Slumbering Trudge
+5% Synergy $0.34
The Ten Rings The Ten Rings
+3% Synergy $14.86
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+2% Synergy $1.13
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
-2% Synergy $10.16
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-6% Synergy $6.01

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Vannifar, Evolved Enigma's abilities and overall game plan.

Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+60% Synergy $1.97
They Came from the Pipes They Came from the Pipes
+59% Synergy $0.26
Hauntwoods Shrieker Hauntwoods Shrieker
+57% Synergy $0.98
Displace Displace
+57% Synergy $0.41
Scroll of Fate Scroll of Fate
+56% Synergy $0.31
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+56% Synergy $0.34
Threats Around Every Corner Threats Around Every Corner
+55% Synergy $0.32
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+54% Synergy $1.48
Hide in Plain Sight Hide in Plain Sight
+53% Synergy $0.24
Blur Blur
+51% Synergy $0.38

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Vannifar, Evolved Enigma decks.

Trail of Mystery Trail of Mystery
+49% Synergy $0.28
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+48% Synergy $4.29
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+48% Synergy $0.36
Curator Beastie Curator Beastie
+47% Synergy $0.29
Oblivious Bookworm Oblivious Bookworm
+44% Synergy $0.28
Ixidor, Reality Sculptor Ixidor, Reality Sculptor
+44% Synergy $2.33
Zimone, Mystery Unraveler Zimone, Mystery Unraveler
+42% Synergy $0.35
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+39% Synergy $33.25
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+10% Synergy $0.43
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $3.76

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+7% Synergy $34.62
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $129.20
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $67.07
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $58.22
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $27.55
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $41.55
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-7% Synergy $14.49

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Vannifar, Evolved Enigma's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Abhorrent Oculus Abhorrent Oculus
+37% Synergy $15.44
Whisperwood Elemental Whisperwood Elemental
+35% Synergy $0.25
Ixidron Ixidron
+35% Synergy $0.39
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+35% Synergy $0.22
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+34% Synergy $34.53
Experiment Twelve Experiment Twelve
+32% Synergy $0.31
Kozilek, the Broken Reality Kozilek, the Broken Reality
+31% Synergy $3.28
Stratus Dancer Stratus Dancer
+31% Synergy $0.26
Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate
+31% Synergy $1.04
Glitch Interpreter Glitch Interpreter
+28% Synergy $0.26
Overgrown Zealot Overgrown Zealot
+28% Synergy $0.19
Willbender Willbender
+28% Synergy $0.19
Tunnel Tipster Tunnel Tipster
+26% Synergy $0.12
Yedora, Grave Gardener Yedora, Grave Gardener
+25% Synergy $0.31
Vesuvan Shapeshifter Vesuvan Shapeshifter
+25% Synergy $0.31
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+24% Synergy $4.86
Ainok Survivalist Ainok Survivalist
+24% Synergy $0.34
It That Betrays It That Betrays
+23% Synergy $15.66
Printlifter Ooze Printlifter Ooze
+22% Synergy $0.29
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+21% Synergy $6.81
Deathmist Raptor Deathmist Raptor
+21% Synergy $0.25
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+20% Synergy $0.17
Den Protector Den Protector
+20% Synergy $0.25
Lilysplash Mentor Lilysplash Mentor
+19% Synergy $0.26
Pathrazer of Ulamog Pathrazer of Ulamog
+19% Synergy $1.23
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+18% Synergy $34.90
Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+18% Synergy $0.32
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+17% Synergy $0.41
Kheru Spellsnatcher Kheru Spellsnatcher
+17% Synergy $0.18
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+16% Synergy $12.23
Kadena's Silencer Kadena's Silencer
+16% Synergy $0.27
Nephalia Smuggler Nephalia Smuggler
+16% Synergy $0.17
Voidmage Apprentice Voidmage Apprentice
+15% Synergy $0.74
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+14% Synergy $54.84
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+14% Synergy $0.62
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+13% Synergy $3.28
Drowner of Truth Drowned Jungle Drowner of Truth
+13% Synergy $0.29
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+13% Synergy $25.39
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
+12% Synergy $0.51
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+12% Synergy $2.63
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+12% Synergy $5.43
Aphetto Runecaster Aphetto Runecaster
+12% Synergy $0.38
Terastodon Terastodon
+10% Synergy $0.37
Temur War Shaman Temur War Shaman
+10% Synergy $0.15
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+8% Synergy $9.27
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+5% Synergy $1.84
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+4% Synergy $5.96
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-4% Synergy $11.89
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-5% Synergy $0.27
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-9% Synergy $0.35

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Vannifar, Evolved Enigma safe.

Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+38% Synergy $0.36
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+35% Synergy $0.21
Become Anonymous Become Anonymous
+27% Synergy $0.27
Release to the Wind Release to the Wind
+21% Synergy $0.58
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+18% Synergy $0.24
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+16% Synergy $1.16
Break Down the Door Break Down the Door
+15% Synergy $0.14
Twist Reality Twist Reality
+13% Synergy $0.13
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+12% Synergy $3.99
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+8% Synergy $0.84
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
+5% Synergy $6.23
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+4% Synergy $0.39
Ugin's Binding Ugin's Binding
+4% Synergy $0.62
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+3% Synergy $0.45
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+1% Synergy $0.77
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+1% Synergy $0.92
Voidslime Voidslime
+1% Synergy $0.65
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.22
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
0% Synergy $6.59
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-3% Synergy $0.29
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-3% Synergy $14.81
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $55.69
Aetherize Aetherize
-3% Synergy $0.39
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-5% Synergy $1.38
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $2.03
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.26
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $8.25
Beast Within Beast Within
-9% Synergy $0.51
Pongify Pongify
-10% Synergy $1.85
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-11% Synergy $0.56

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Vannifar, Evolved Enigma's game plan and control the board.

Valgavoth's Onslaught Valgavoth's Onslaught
+25% Synergy $0.31
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+23% Synergy $0.34
Under the Skin Under the Skin
+20% Synergy $0.12
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+11% Synergy $4.81
Voidwalk Voidwalk
+11% Synergy $0.29
Unnerving Grasp Unnerving Grasp
+10% Synergy $0.06
Farseek Farseek
+9% Synergy $0.59
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+8% Synergy $2.52
Manifest Dread Manifest Dread
+7% Synergy $0.15
Three Visits Three Visits
+5% Synergy $5.29
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $0.68
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $7.99
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+1% Synergy $0.34
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
0% Synergy $11.80
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-1% Synergy $3.97
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.65
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
-2% Synergy $0.93
Cultivate Cultivate
-5% Synergy $0.35
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-8% Synergy $1.47
Explore Explore
-12% Synergy $0.22

Utility Artifacts

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

Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+32% Synergy $1.12
Cryptic Coat Cryptic Coat
+28% Synergy $0.26
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+15% Synergy $30.52
Panoptic Projektor Panoptic Projektor
+14% Synergy $0.28
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+13% Synergy $5.50
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+8% Synergy $8.98
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+7% Synergy $64.28
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+7% Synergy $0.30
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+6% Synergy $19.36
Cursed Windbreaker Cursed Windbreaker
+6% Synergy $0.21
Idol of False Gods Idol of False Gods
+6% Synergy $0.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.41
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
-1% Synergy $4.65
The Ozolith The Ozolith
-2% Synergy $69.57
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Vannifar, Evolved Enigma's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Secret Plans Secret Plans
+34% Synergy $0.20
Ugin's Mastery Ugin's Mastery
+34% Synergy $0.34
Primordial Mist Primordial Mist
+31% Synergy $0.29
Omniscience Omniscience
+28% Synergy $6.25
Growing Dread Growing Dread
+20% Synergy $0.10
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+18% Synergy $1.57
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+15% Synergy $12.12
Experimental Lab // Staff Room Experimental Lab // Staff Room
+14% Synergy $0.30
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+11% Synergy $0.36
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+10% Synergy $0.29
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+8% Synergy $0.34
From Beyond From Beyond
+8% Synergy $2.04
Obscuring Aether Obscuring Aether
+8% Synergy $0.27
March of the World Ooze March of the World Ooze
+7% Synergy $2.38
Path of Annihilation Path of Annihilation
+7% Synergy $0.32
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+6% Synergy $6.18
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+5% Synergy $25.03
Day of the Dragons Day of the Dragons
+5% Synergy $0.25
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+4% Synergy $0.49
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+4% Synergy $0.21
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+4% Synergy $0.37
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+3% Synergy $12.57
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+1% Synergy $1.69
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
0% Synergy $0.40
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $26.78
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
0% Synergy $1.56
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-1% Synergy $0.40
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
-1% Synergy $1.69
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-2% Synergy $0.42
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $11.93
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
-4% Synergy $6.13

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Vannifar, Evolved Enigma to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+14% Synergy $1.62
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
-1% Synergy $5.72

Utility Lands

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

Branch of Vitu-Ghazi Branch of Vitu-Ghazi
+21% Synergy $0.19
Zoetic Cavern Zoetic Cavern
+18% Synergy $0.28
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+15% Synergy $0.40
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+10% Synergy $0.34
Eldrazi Temple Eldrazi Temple
+6% Synergy $3.89
Ruins of Oran-Rief Ruins of Oran-Rief
+5% Synergy $0.31
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+3% Synergy $4.05
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $0.89
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+1% Synergy $2.19
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.31
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-1% Synergy $53.58
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-1% Synergy $31.51
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.34
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.28
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-3% Synergy $0.33
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $15.50
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-4% Synergy $9.71
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.78

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+9% Synergy $0.42
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.35
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+2% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.06
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $2.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.42

Lands

The mana base foundation for Vannifar, Evolved Enigma decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Drowner of Truth Drowned Jungle Drowner of Truth
+13% Synergy $0.29
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+9% Synergy $12.90
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+8% Synergy $0.81
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+8% Synergy $0.30
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+7% Synergy $0.32
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+6% Synergy $1.78
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+5% Synergy $6.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.25
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+5% Synergy $8.54
Wastes Wastes
+5% Synergy $0.55
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+4% Synergy $0.27
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+4% Synergy $0.23
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $0.68
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.79
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+3% Synergy $0.30
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+3% Synergy $0.50
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.24
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+2% Synergy $1.43
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+1% Synergy $1.91
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $7.99
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
0% Synergy $10.55
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.22
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $0.89
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.25
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.34
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
-1% Synergy $0.38
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
-2% Synergy $0.29
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-2% Synergy $37.35
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $37.51
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-4% Synergy $0.25
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-4% Synergy $0.42
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-4% Synergy
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $16.20
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-4% Synergy $11.54
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-4% Synergy $18.53
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.13
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-5% Synergy $0.15
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $20.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-6% Synergy $1.06
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-8% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.25

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