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Vega, the Watcher
Price tag $0.24

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

#1531 Current Rank
#1487 Last Week
#1282 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Vega, the Watcher.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Vega, the Watcher decks.

Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+16% Synergy $3.77
Airbender's Reversal Airbender's Reversal
+7% Synergy $0.12
Appa, Steadfast Guardian Appa, Steadfast Guardian
+7% Synergy $18.80
Aang, Swift Savior Aang and La, Ocean's Fury Aang, Swift Savior
+5% Synergy $3.18
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+3% Synergy $0.70

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 $0.16
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+71% Synergy $0.18
Doomskar Doomskar
+69% Synergy $0.37
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+63% Synergy $0.36
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+60% Synergy $0.07
Depart the Realm Depart the Realm
+59% Synergy $0.06
Ethereal Valkyrie Ethereal Valkyrie
+56% Synergy $0.60
Future Sight Future Sight
+54% Synergy $0.27
Cosmos Charger Cosmos Charger
+50% Synergy $0.15

Top Cards

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

Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+50% Synergy $0.76
Stoic Farmer Stoic Farmer
+45% Synergy $0.23
Think Twice Think Twice
+45% Synergy $0.06
Ranar the Ever-Watchful Ranar the Ever-Watchful
+44% Synergy $0.29
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+43% Synergy $2.41
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+42% Synergy $3.06
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+42% Synergy $5.90
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.69
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $1.42
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-13% Synergy $1.03

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $13.26
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-2% Synergy $1.38
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-2% Synergy $11.16
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $46.24
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $40.49
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $49.82
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $38.10
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-11% Synergy $30.10
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $44.01

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
+41% Synergy $0.17
Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+36% Synergy $0.17
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+32% Synergy $0.16
Giant Killer Giant Killer
+32% Synergy $0.22
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+32% Synergy $0.86
Slickshot Lockpicker Slickshot Lockpicker
+30% Synergy $0.07
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+28% Synergy $0.41
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+28% Synergy $0.54
Cemetery Illuminator Cemetery Illuminator
+25% Synergy $0.43
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+23% Synergy $0.69
Dust Animus Dust Animus
+22% Synergy $0.10
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+21% Synergy $0.66
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+20% Synergy $2.27
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+19% Synergy $0.76
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+17% Synergy $0.86
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+16% Synergy $0.58
Dorothea, Vengeful Victim Dorothea's Retribution Dorothea, Vengeful Victim
+16% Synergy $0.21
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+16% Synergy $1.44
Hypnotic Sprite Hypnotic Sprite
+15% Synergy $0.10
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+14% Synergy $0.05
Twining Twins Twining Twins
+14% Synergy $0.12
Urianger Augurelt Urianger Augurelt
+14% Synergy $0.11
Augury Raven Augury Raven
+14% Synergy $0.04
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+14% Synergy $0.28
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+13% Synergy $0.92
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+13% Synergy $0.19
Mischievous Catgeist Catlike Curiosity Mischievous Catgeist
+13% Synergy $0.10
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+13% Synergy $3.63
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+13% Synergy $0.23
Sphinx of Forgotten Lore Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
+13% Synergy $0.60
Threadbind Clique Threadbind Clique
+12% Synergy $0.07
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+11% Synergy $0.62
Taigam, Ojutai Master Taigam, Ojutai Master
+11% Synergy $0.58
Doomskar Oracle Doomskar Oracle
+11% Synergy $0.05
Realm-Cloaked Giant Realm-Cloaked Giant
+11% Synergy $0.23
Visage Bandit Visage Bandit
+11% Synergy $0.10
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+10% Synergy $0.50
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+10% Synergy $0.74
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+10% Synergy $15.56
Faithbound Judge Sinner's Judgment Faithbound Judge
+10% Synergy $0.56
Guardian Naga Guardian Naga
+10% Synergy $0.08
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+9% Synergy $2.46
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apparition Dennick, Pious Apprentice
+9% Synergy $0.24
Star Whale Star Whale
+9% Synergy $0.33
Aeon Chronicler Aeon Chronicler
+9% Synergy $0.19
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.11
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+7% Synergy $0.30
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+3% Synergy $0.89
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
-1% Synergy $0.12
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-12% Synergy $42.45

Instants

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

Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+39% Synergy $0.69
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+35% Synergy $0.23
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+33% Synergy $0.31
Radical Idea Radical Idea
+31% Synergy $0.05
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+28% Synergy $0.14
Prismatic Strands Prismatic Strands
+24% Synergy $2.81
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+23% Synergy $0.81
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+23% Synergy $0.06
Iron Verdict Iron Verdict
+22% Synergy $0.08
Oona's Grace Oona's Grace
+20% Synergy $0.07
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+17% Synergy $0.16
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+13% Synergy $0.20
Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+13% Synergy $0.07
Saving Grasp Saving Grasp
+12% Synergy $0.09
Kaya's Onslaught Kaya's Onslaught
+11% Synergy $0.06
Suspend Suspend
+9% Synergy $0.32
Center Soul Center Soul
+9% Synergy $0.05
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+8% Synergy $4.62
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+8% Synergy $0.07
Warhorn Blast Warhorn Blast
+8% Synergy $0.06
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+7% Synergy $0.06
Purify the Grave Purify the Grave
+7% Synergy $0.07
Blossoming Calm Blossoming Calm
+7% Synergy $0.10
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+6% Synergy $0.14
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+5% Synergy $0.28
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+5% Synergy $0.14
Glimpse of Freedom Glimpse of Freedom
+5% Synergy $0.04
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.07
Resculpt Resculpt
+3% Synergy $0.19
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+2% Synergy $1.83
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.24
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+1% Synergy $0.10
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.58
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.13
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
0% Synergy $7.78
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $1.45
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $8.79
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-1% Synergy $0.38
Opt Opt
-1% Synergy $0.09
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-1% Synergy $0.23
Disenchant Disenchant
-1% Synergy $0.14
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.25
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-5% Synergy $2.36
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $0.90
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $7.46
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $44.38
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-9% Synergy $1.53
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $2.21

Sorceries

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

Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+38% Synergy $0.29
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+33% Synergy $0.59
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+32% Synergy $3.27
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+32% Synergy $0.27
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+31% Synergy $0.51
Starnheim Unleashed Starnheim Unleashed
+28% Synergy $1.03
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+24% Synergy $3.18
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+20% Synergy $0.47
Chronomantic Escape Chronomantic Escape
+18% Synergy $2.83
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+18% Synergy $1.68
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+16% Synergy $0.11
Reality Strobe Reality Strobe
+15% Synergy $1.15
Tales of the Ancestors Tales of the Ancestors
+13% Synergy $0.25
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+12% Synergy $0.17
Mass Diminish Mass Diminish
+12% Synergy $0.56
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+11% Synergy $0.30
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+11% Synergy $0.61
Talent of the Telepath Talent of the Telepath
+11% Synergy $0.55
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+10% Synergy $0.27
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+10% Synergy $0.15
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+9% Synergy $0.43
Plan the Heist Plan the Heist
+9% Synergy $0.07
Farm // Market Farm // Market
+9% Synergy $0.06
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+8% Synergy $0.12
Quiet Speculation Quiet Speculation
+7% Synergy $0.41
Failure // Comply Failure // Comply
+7% Synergy $0.15
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+7% Synergy $1.21
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+6% Synergy $0.15
Hallowed Respite Hallowed Respite
+6% Synergy $0.14
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+6% Synergy $0.45
Last Thoughts Last Thoughts
+6% Synergy $0.07
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+5% Synergy $0.08
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $0.98
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+5% Synergy $12.68
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+5% Synergy $10.88
Step Between Worlds Step Between Worlds
+5% Synergy $0.13
Stolen Goods Stolen Goods
+5% Synergy $0.19
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+5% Synergy $0.81
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $32.46
Preordain Preordain
+2% Synergy $0.50
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+2% Synergy $1.83
Ponder Ponder
+1% Synergy $1.10
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $0.83
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.27
Windfall Windfall
-6% Synergy $3.90
Fabricate Fabricate
-6% Synergy $8.90
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $3.29
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-13% Synergy $2.11

Utility Artifacts

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

Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+26% Synergy $0.22
Kayla's Music Box Kayla's Music Box
+15% Synergy $0.12
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+12% Synergy $0.36
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+11% Synergy $16.34
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+10% Synergy $16.88
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+8% Synergy $0.81
Rod of Absorption Rod of Absorption
+7% Synergy $0.42
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.21
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+5% Synergy $0.23
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+4% Synergy $0.50
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+4% Synergy $0.14
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $33.75
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-2% Synergy $4.51
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.40
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $3.60

Enchantments

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

Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+36% Synergy $0.40
Monk Class Monk Class
+32% Synergy $0.31
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+28% Synergy $1.10
Precognition Field Precognition Field
+28% Synergy $0.17
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+25% Synergy $1.30
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+17% Synergy $0.57
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+16% Synergy $2.84
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+13% Synergy $4.40
Niko Defies Destiny Niko Defies Destiny
+11% Synergy $0.07
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+7% Synergy $0.14
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+7% Synergy $0.59
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+6% Synergy $0.56
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+6% Synergy $1.11
Cast Through Time Cast Through Time
+6% Synergy $2.03
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.51
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+5% Synergy $3.18
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+4% Synergy $2.67
Murmuration Murmuration
+3% Synergy $0.17
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $4.78
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy $2.66
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $9.05

Planeswalkers

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

Jace Reawakened Jace Reawakened
+15% Synergy $0.62
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+4% Synergy $6.13
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+3% Synergy $3.03
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-3% Synergy $5.87

Utility Lands

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

Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+21% Synergy $0.06
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+21% Synergy $0.03
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+19% Synergy $6.17
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $2.20
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+8% Synergy $0.24
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+6% Synergy $0.15
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.07
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+6% Synergy $0.05
Rivendell Rivendell
+3% Synergy $1.50
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $4.02
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+1% Synergy $1.08
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.12
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+1% Synergy $0.51
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.02
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $18.92

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+48% Synergy $0.93
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+24% Synergy $11.11
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+15% Synergy $4.40
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy $1.21
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.19
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.16
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+9% Synergy $0.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.21
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+6% Synergy $3.66
Interdimensional Web Watch Interdimensional Web Watch
+5% Synergy $0.21
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.41
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.16
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.13
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-4% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.38
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.88
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.14

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.16
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+11% Synergy $0.10
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+11% Synergy $0.27
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+10% Synergy $0.18
Gates of Istfell Gates of Istfell
+9% Synergy $0.08
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+7% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.11
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+5% Synergy $0.17
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $0.98
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+5% Synergy $0.28
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+4% Synergy $0.08
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.17
Meandering River Meandering River
+4% Synergy $0.10
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.10
Port Town Port Town
+3% Synergy $0.20
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+3% Synergy $5.49
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.46
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.43
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $32.46
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+3% Synergy $0.04
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+3% Synergy $0.53
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $4.53
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.58
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.07
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
0% Synergy $0.20
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $31.29
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $0.83
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.37
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.19
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $5.03
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-1% Synergy $13.82
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $8.79
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-2% Synergy $0.20
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.09
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $24.75
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $16.15
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-3% Synergy $2.47
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-3% Synergy $0.30
Tundra Tundra
-3% Synergy
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.20
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $4.00
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.15
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-7% Synergy $15.00
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-7% Synergy $0.18
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-7% Synergy $13.68
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-8% Synergy $13.92
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
-8% Synergy $0.16
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-10% Synergy $7.31

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