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Vega, the Watcher
Price tag $0.21

Legendary CreatureBird Spirit

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1551 Current Rank
#1710 Last Week
#1319 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Vega, the Watcher.

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Vega, the Watcher's abilities and overall game plan.

Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+77% Synergy $0.33
Ravenform Ravenform
+75% Synergy $0.19
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+71% Synergy $0.15
Doomskar Doomskar
+69% Synergy $0.47
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+63% Synergy $0.54
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+60% Synergy $0.14
Depart the Realm Depart the Realm
+59% Synergy $0.09
Ethereal Valkyrie Ethereal Valkyrie
+56% Synergy $0.51
Future Sight Future Sight
+53% Synergy $0.27
Cosmos Charger Cosmos Charger
+50% Synergy $0.16

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Vega, the Watcher decks.

Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+50% Synergy $0.61
Ranar the Ever-Watchful Ranar the Ever-Watchful
+45% Synergy $0.37
Think Twice Think Twice
+44% Synergy $0.05
Stoic Farmer Stoic Farmer
+44% Synergy $0.28
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+43% Synergy $3.30
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+42% Synergy $6.19
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+42% Synergy $3.04
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-10% Synergy $0.95
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $1.60
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-13% Synergy $1.13

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $14.88
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-2% Synergy $10.76
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-2% Synergy $1.24
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $46.56
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $45.22
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $32.90
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $53.94
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $40.86
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-14% Synergy $48.00

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Vega, the Watcher's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Fblthp, Lost on the Range Fblthp, Lost on the Range
+42% Synergy $0.20
Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+35% Synergy $0.18
Giant Killer Giant Killer
+32% Synergy $0.24
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+32% Synergy $0.13
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+31% Synergy $0.94
Slickshot Lockpicker Slickshot Lockpicker
+31% Synergy $0.07
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+28% Synergy $0.56
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+28% Synergy $0.51
Cemetery Illuminator Cemetery Illuminator
+24% Synergy $0.50
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+22% Synergy $0.72
Dust Animus Dust Animus
+22% Synergy $0.18
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+21% Synergy $0.76
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+20% Synergy $3.41
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+20% Synergy $3.40
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+18% Synergy $0.97
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+16% Synergy $0.54
Hypnotic Sprite Hypnotic Sprite
+16% Synergy $0.14
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+16% Synergy $1.34
Dorothea, Vengeful Victim Dorothea's Retribution Dorothea, Vengeful Victim
+15% Synergy $0.23
Urianger Augurelt Urianger Augurelt
+15% Synergy $0.12
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+14% Synergy $0.08
Augury Raven Augury Raven
+14% Synergy $0.05
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+14% Synergy $0.28
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+13% Synergy $1.93
Twining Twins Twining Twins
+13% Synergy $0.18
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+13% Synergy $0.18
Mischievous Catgeist Catlike Curiosity Mischievous Catgeist
+13% Synergy $0.13
Sphinx of Forgotten Lore Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
+13% Synergy $0.45
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+12% Synergy $4.28
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+12% Synergy $0.19
Threadbind Clique Threadbind Clique
+12% Synergy $0.08
Doomskar Oracle Doomskar Oracle
+12% Synergy $0.06
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+11% Synergy $0.63
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+11% Synergy $0.76
Taigam, Ojutai Master Taigam, Ojutai Master
+11% Synergy $0.57
Realm-Cloaked Giant Realm-Cloaked Giant
+11% Synergy $0.25
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+10% Synergy $1.43
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+10% Synergy $16.93
Visage Bandit Visage Bandit
+10% Synergy $0.11
Guardian Naga Guardian Naga
+10% Synergy $0.10
Faithbound Judge Sinner's Judgment Faithbound Judge
+10% Synergy $0.54
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+9% Synergy $3.71
Star Whale Star Whale
+9% Synergy $0.42
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+8% Synergy $0.35
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.10
Appa, Steadfast Guardian Appa, Steadfast Guardian
+8% Synergy $14.77
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apparition Dennick, Pious Apprentice
+8% Synergy $0.23
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+3% Synergy $1.02
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
-1% Synergy $0.09
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-13% Synergy $46.28

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Vega, the Watcher safe.

Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+38% Synergy $0.81
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+36% Synergy $0.10
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+33% Synergy $0.31
Radical Idea Radical Idea
+30% Synergy $0.05
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+27% Synergy $0.14
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+25% Synergy $0.93
Prismatic Strands Prismatic Strands
+24% Synergy $3.50
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+23% Synergy $0.12
Iron Verdict Iron Verdict
+22% Synergy $0.03
Oona's Grace Oona's Grace
+19% Synergy $0.10
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+17% Synergy $0.16
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+12% Synergy $0.20
Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+12% Synergy $0.06
Saving Grasp Saving Grasp
+12% Synergy $0.08
Kaya's Onslaught Kaya's Onslaught
+11% Synergy $0.11
Airbender's Reversal Airbender's Reversal
+10% Synergy $0.14
Suspend Suspend
+9% Synergy $0.57
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+8% Synergy $0.11
Center Soul Center Soul
+8% Synergy $0.08
Warhorn Blast Warhorn Blast
+8% Synergy $0.05
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+7% Synergy $4.58
Purify the Grave Purify the Grave
+7% Synergy $0.09
Blossoming Calm Blossoming Calm
+7% Synergy $0.09
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+6% Synergy $0.06
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+6% Synergy $0.16
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+5% Synergy $0.48
Resculpt Resculpt
+3% Synergy $0.33
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.11
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+2% Synergy $2.31
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.22
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.50
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
0% Synergy $0.06
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $1.76
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
0% Synergy $6.60
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-1% Synergy $1.33
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.90
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-1% Synergy $0.12
Disenchant Disenchant
-1% Synergy $0.10
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $0.43
Opt Opt
-2% Synergy $0.13
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.28
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-5% Synergy $2.96
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $0.82
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $8.59
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $52.46
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-9% Synergy $2.00
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $3.01

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Vega, the Watcher's game plan and control the board.

Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+37% Synergy $0.32
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+33% Synergy $0.69
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+32% Synergy $3.31
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+32% Synergy $0.20
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+30% Synergy $0.53
Starnheim Unleashed Starnheim Unleashed
+28% Synergy $1.11
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+23% Synergy $5.03
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+20% Synergy $0.52
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+18% Synergy $5.42
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+17% Synergy $4.82
Chronomantic Escape Chronomantic Escape
+17% Synergy $3.47
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+15% Synergy $0.07
Tales of the Ancestors Tales of the Ancestors
+14% Synergy $0.28
Reality Strobe Reality Strobe
+14% Synergy $2.00
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+12% Synergy $0.21
Mass Diminish Mass Diminish
+12% Synergy $0.75
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+11% Synergy $0.30
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+11% Synergy $1.25
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+10% Synergy $0.33
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+10% Synergy $0.14
Talent of the Telepath Talent of the Telepath
+10% Synergy $0.52
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+9% Synergy $0.57
Plan the Heist Plan the Heist
+9% Synergy $0.06
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+8% Synergy $0.16
Farm // Market Farm // Market
+8% Synergy $0.06
Quiet Speculation Quiet Speculation
+7% Synergy $0.40
Failure // Comply Failure // Comply
+7% Synergy $0.15
Hallowed Respite Hallowed Respite
+6% Synergy $0.14
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+6% Synergy $0.51
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+6% Synergy $0.99
Last Thoughts Last Thoughts
+6% Synergy $0.07
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $0.96
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+5% Synergy $0.16
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+5% Synergy $13.00
Step Between Worlds Step Between Worlds
+5% Synergy $0.11
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+5% Synergy $10.74
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+5% Synergy $0.74
Stolen Goods Stolen Goods
+5% Synergy $0.20
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+4% Synergy $0.13
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $30.71
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+2% Synergy $2.20
Preordain Preordain
+1% Synergy $0.53
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $0.74
Ponder Ponder
0% Synergy $1.35
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.45
Windfall Windfall
-6% Synergy $4.02
Fabricate Fabricate
-6% Synergy $9.06
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $4.93
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-13% Synergy $2.31

Utility Artifacts

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

Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+26% Synergy $0.26
Kayla's Music Box Kayla's Music Box
+14% Synergy $0.11
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+12% Synergy $0.34
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+10% Synergy $5.07
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+9% Synergy $16.85
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+8% Synergy $1.17
Rod of Absorption Rod of Absorption
+7% Synergy $0.43
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.21
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+4% Synergy $0.26
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+2% Synergy $34.70
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-1% Synergy $5.14
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.71
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.43

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Vega, the Watcher's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+38% Synergy $0.43
Monk Class Monk Class
+32% Synergy $0.45
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+30% Synergy $1.16
Precognition Field Precognition Field
+28% Synergy $0.19
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+24% Synergy $1.00
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+16% Synergy $3.12
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+16% Synergy $0.61
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+13% Synergy $5.98
Niko Defies Destiny Niko Defies Destiny
+11% Synergy $0.08
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+7% Synergy $0.24
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+6% Synergy $0.63
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+6% Synergy $1.84
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+6% Synergy $0.64
Cast Through Time Cast Through Time
+6% Synergy $2.04
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.71
Murmuration Murmuration
+4% Synergy $0.29
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+3% Synergy $2.32
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+3% Synergy $2.99
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+3% Synergy $3.29
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $5.70
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy $3.28
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $8.98

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Vega, the Watcher to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace Reawakened Jace Reawakened
+16% Synergy $0.77
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+4% Synergy $6.36
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+3% Synergy $3.61
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-3% Synergy $6.17

Utility Lands

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

Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+20% Synergy $0.07
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+20% Synergy $0.05
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+18% Synergy $5.65
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $3.00
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+7% Synergy $0.19
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+7% Synergy $0.12
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.11
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+6% Synergy $0.05
Rivendell Rivendell
+3% Synergy $1.34
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $4.74
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.09
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+1% Synergy $1.06
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+1% Synergy $0.55
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.18
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $20.47

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+48% Synergy $1.12
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+25% Synergy $11.29
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+15% Synergy $4.03
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy $1.70
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.21
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.18
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+8% Synergy $0.20
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+6% Synergy $5.63
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.21
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.53
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.22
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.13
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-4% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.63
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.11

Lands

The mana base foundation for Vega, the Watcher decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.18
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+12% Synergy $0.14
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+11% Synergy $0.32
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+10% Synergy $0.16
Gates of Istfell Gates of Istfell
+9% Synergy $0.10
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+8% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.10
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+5% Synergy $0.19
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $0.96
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+5% Synergy $0.48
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+4% Synergy $0.04
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.12
Meandering River Meandering River
+4% Synergy $0.10
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.08
Port Town Port Town
+3% Synergy $0.16
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+3% Synergy $6.65
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.51
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $30.71
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+3% Synergy $0.06
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.26
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $4.79
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.50
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.16
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.24
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $0.82
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $29.82
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.35
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.90
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-2% Synergy $0.18
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $4.56
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.15
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-2% Synergy $12.88
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $25.70
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-3% Synergy $3.48
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-3% Synergy $0.43
Tundra Tundra
-3% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-3% Synergy $17.10
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.11
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.92
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.13
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-7% Synergy $0.24
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-7% Synergy $15.09
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-8% Synergy $7.54
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-8% Synergy $15.05
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
-8% Synergy $0.15
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-10% Synergy $9.48

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