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Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
Price tag $4.07

Legendary CreatureDemon Rogue

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

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

#1106 Current Rank
#1204 Last Week
#1001 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire decks.

Pox Plague Pox Plague
+0% Synergy $0.32
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
-1% Synergy $7.83
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
-2% Synergy $16.66
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
-2% Synergy $1.43
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
-3% Synergy $2.57

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire's abilities and overall game plan.

Sickening Dreams Sickening Dreams
+23% Synergy $1.36
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+23% Synergy $3.84
Dark Sphere Dark Sphere
+20% Synergy $6.99
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+18% Synergy $0.31
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+18% Synergy $4.74
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+17% Synergy $1.37
Spellbook Spellbook
+16% Synergy $3.84
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+16% Synergy $8.34
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+16% Synergy $0.59
Memnite Memnite
+15% Synergy $4.34

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire decks.

Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+12% Synergy $14.58
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+9% Synergy $3.90
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+8% Synergy $7.40
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+0% Synergy $1.91
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.39
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-9% Synergy $4.21
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-11% Synergy $18.22
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-11% Synergy $0.21
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-18% Synergy $11.39
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-20% Synergy $4.48

Game Changers

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

Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+26% Synergy $15.04
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+13% Synergy $23.37
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+11% Synergy $24.77
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+8% Synergy $109.60
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+8% Synergy $167.83
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+7% Synergy $164.74
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+6% Synergy $72.88
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+6% Synergy $61.79
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $129.20
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-3% Synergy $18.10

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Phyrexian Walker Phyrexian Walker
+15% Synergy $1.62
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+14% Synergy $0.31
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+13% Synergy $0.89
Endless One Endless One
+13% Synergy $1.03
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+13% Synergy $4.10
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+13% Synergy $0.79
Cryptic Trilobite Cryptic Trilobite
+12% Synergy $1.47
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+12% Synergy $1.22
Ugin's Conjurant Ugin's Conjurant
+12% Synergy $0.13
Shield Sphere Shield Sphere
+11% Synergy $12.67
Reaper from the Abyss Reaper from the Abyss
+11% Synergy $0.95
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+11% Synergy $0.60
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+11% Synergy $0.28
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+10% Synergy $11.87
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+10% Synergy $5.12
Shifting Wall Shifting Wall
+10% Synergy $0.46
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+10% Synergy $2.15
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+9% Synergy $5.06
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+9% Synergy $36.76
Blood Pet Blood Pet
+8% Synergy $0.48
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+8% Synergy $0.73
Desecration Demon Desecration Demon
+8% Synergy $0.20
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+8% Synergy $11.87
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+8% Synergy $16.25
Doomsday Excruciator Doomsday Excruciator
+8% Synergy $0.75
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+7% Synergy $0.36
Demonlord Belzenlok Demonlord Belzenlok
+6% Synergy $0.47
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+6% Synergy $26.45
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+6% Synergy $0.38
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+6% Synergy $5.07
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+5% Synergy $9.63
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+5% Synergy $14.32
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+5% Synergy $5.22
Skirge Familiar Skirge Familiar
+2% Synergy $0.25
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+2% Synergy $0.33
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+1% Synergy $38.70
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+0% Synergy $6.84
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $0.66
Dread Presence Dread Presence
-1% Synergy $3.24
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
-1% Synergy $11.98
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
-1% Synergy $9.17
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-3% Synergy $5.44
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-3% Synergy $93.04
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
-3% Synergy $23.37
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-4% Synergy $49.92
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.30
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-8% Synergy $1.17
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-15% Synergy $0.97
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-17% Synergy $10.46
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-19% Synergy $1.65

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire safe.

Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+14% Synergy $11.57
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+9% Synergy $11.77
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+8% Synergy $3.38
March of Wretched Sorrow March of Wretched Sorrow
+8% Synergy $0.33
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+8% Synergy $17.02
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+1% Synergy $0.18
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+1% Synergy $0.28
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+1% Synergy $4.00
Murder Murder
+1% Synergy $0.22
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+1% Synergy $16.44
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+0% Synergy $8.05
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
0% Synergy $8.30
Darkness Darkness
0% Synergy $23.86
Feign Death Feign Death
-2% Synergy $1.03
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-2% Synergy $0.54
Entomb Entomb
-2% Synergy $17.25
Undying Malice Undying Malice
-2% Synergy $0.31
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-3% Synergy $0.23
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-3% Synergy $4.19
Dismember Dismember
-3% Synergy $5.27
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-3% Synergy $0.30
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-3% Synergy $0.57
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-5% Synergy $10.06
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $27.90
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $3.63
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-8% Synergy $13.96
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-8% Synergy $1.45
Defile Defile
-8% Synergy $1.38
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-9% Synergy $0.22
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-9% Synergy $3.41
Village Rites Village Rites
-16% Synergy $0.55
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-17% Synergy $0.36

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire's game plan and control the board.

Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+14% Synergy $4.50
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+12% Synergy $1.82
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+10% Synergy $4.02
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+7% Synergy $5.36
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+5% Synergy $240.67
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+3% Synergy $0.47
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $25.57
Duress Duress
+2% Synergy $0.13
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+2% Synergy $0.41
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+1% Synergy $16.55
Thoughtseize Thoughtseize
+1% Synergy $7.16
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $21.09
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+0% Synergy $2.11
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+0% Synergy $0.36
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+0% Synergy $3.24
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-1% Synergy $42.36
Buried Alive Buried Alive
-2% Synergy $0.91
Mutilate Mutilate
-2% Synergy $1.95
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-2% Synergy $7.08
Unearth Unearth
-3% Synergy $0.57
Living Death Living Death
-3% Synergy $2.18
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-3% Synergy $0.27
Dread Return Dread Return
-4% Synergy $0.42
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $16.86
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-5% Synergy $5.06
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-6% Synergy $0.34
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-7% Synergy $3.52
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy $8.28
Victimize Victimize
-10% Synergy $1.72
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-13% Synergy $5.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+14% Synergy $2.35
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+13% Synergy $3.78
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+11% Synergy $0.85
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+11% Synergy $5.36
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+9% Synergy $2.22
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+8% Synergy $47.41
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+7% Synergy $1.51
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+6% Synergy $24.82
Engineered Explosives Engineered Explosives
+6% Synergy $4.78
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+6% Synergy $0.82
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+5% Synergy $2.11
Feldon's Cane Feldon's Cane
+5% Synergy $0.16
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+5% Synergy $9.73
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+4% Synergy $0.39
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+4% Synergy $2.62
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $5.38
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+4% Synergy $15.77
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+3% Synergy $2.45
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+3% Synergy $0.60
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+3% Synergy $6.86
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+2% Synergy $7.41
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $27.95
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+1% Synergy $45.96
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
0% Synergy $5.07
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.30
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $108.23
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-4% Synergy $4.63
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-8% Synergy $54.81
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-8% Synergy $5.35
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-12% Synergy $16.24

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+9% Synergy $2.37
Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
+6% Synergy $0.31
Demonic Covenant Demonic Covenant
+5% Synergy $0.30
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+2% Synergy $1.74
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+2% Synergy $39.23
Greed Greed
+2% Synergy $0.36
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+1% Synergy $2.00
No Mercy No Mercy
+0% Synergy $25.86
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+0% Synergy $2.58
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
0% Synergy $6.07
Necropotence Necropotence
-2% Synergy $37.26
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-2% Synergy $2.30
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-2% Synergy $4.93
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
-5% Synergy $1.44
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $19.63
Black Market Black Market
-7% Synergy $5.91
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-8% Synergy $25.95
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-13% Synergy $30.39

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+3% Synergy $9.72

Utility Lands

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

Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+11% Synergy $17.69
Ebon Stronghold Ebon Stronghold
+10% Synergy $0.39
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+10% Synergy $8.53
Peat Bog Peat Bog
+10% Synergy $2.98
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+8% Synergy $4.60
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+7% Synergy $120.88
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $41.36
Blasted Landscape Blasted Landscape
+5% Synergy $1.46
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+4% Synergy $528.93
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.36
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+4% Synergy $5.78
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+4% Synergy $39.40
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.32
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+4% Synergy $0.26
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+3% Synergy $0.37
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.56
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.99
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+3% Synergy $3.14
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $11.00
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.35
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.33
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-2% Synergy $0.46
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $64.75
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-3% Synergy $1.50
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $2.41
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
-4% Synergy $2.16
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-5% Synergy $3.63
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-6% Synergy $10.89
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-6% Synergy $26.40
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-7% Synergy $12.76
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-8% Synergy $0.86
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-9% Synergy $33.13
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-10% Synergy $51.80
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-15% Synergy $0.73

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+16% Synergy $37.57
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+13% Synergy $0.32
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+12% Synergy $73.32
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+10% Synergy $11.77
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+10% Synergy $240.66
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+9% Synergy $10.58
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+8% Synergy $1122.75
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+6% Synergy $4.47
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+6% Synergy $804.96
Séance Board Séance Board
+4% Synergy $4.08
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+2% Synergy $5.85
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $5.50
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+0% Synergy $11.88
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+0% Synergy $0.37
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
0% Synergy $1.08
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.59
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $2.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $3.30
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $35.66
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.50
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.19
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-6% Synergy $88.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $1.10

Lands

The mana base foundation for Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+7% Synergy $52.68
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $0.89
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.71
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $50.28
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $2.00
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-3% Synergy $0.93
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.30
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $3.63
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-8% Synergy $13.96

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