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Vega, the Watcher
Price tag $0.24

Legendary CreatureBird Spirit

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Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1744 Current Rank
#1749 Last Week
#1345 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.

Keep Out Keep Out
+1% Synergy $0.11
Don & Leo, Problem Solvers Don & Leo, Problem Solvers
+1% Synergy $0.37
Silvergill Peddler Silvergill Peddler
0% Synergy $0.13
Riverguard's Reflexes Riverguard's Reflexes
0% Synergy $0.08
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
-3% Synergy $0.65

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 $0.39
Ravenform Ravenform
+75% Synergy $0.36
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+70% Synergy $0.23
Doomskar Doomskar
+69% Synergy $0.60
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+63% Synergy $0.50
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+59% Synergy $0.28
Depart the Realm Depart the Realm
+59% Synergy $0.17
Ethereal Valkyrie Ethereal Valkyrie
+56% Synergy $0.52
Future Sight Future Sight
+53% Synergy $0.34
Cosmos Charger Cosmos Charger
+50% Synergy $0.18

Top Cards

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

Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+50% Synergy $0.81
Stoic Farmer Stoic Farmer
+45% Synergy $0.28
Ranar the Ever-Watchful Ranar the Ever-Watchful
+45% Synergy $0.39
Think Twice Think Twice
+44% Synergy $0.10
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+42% Synergy $3.68
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+42% Synergy $5.69
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+42% Synergy $4.03
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-10% Synergy $1.27
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $2.12
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-12% Synergy $1.40

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $15.72
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-1% Synergy $1.56
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-2% Synergy $11.30
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $6.23
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $52.01
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $54.04
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $31.58
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $59.86
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $41.81
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $51.78

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 $0.30
Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+35% Synergy $0.23
Giant Killer Giant Killer
+32% Synergy $0.29
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+32% Synergy $0.39
Slickshot Lockpicker Slickshot Lockpicker
+31% Synergy $0.15
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+30% Synergy $0.93
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+28% Synergy $0.62
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+28% Synergy $0.42
Cemetery Illuminator Cemetery Illuminator
+24% Synergy $0.49
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+22% Synergy $0.44
Dust Animus Dust Animus
+22% Synergy $0.21
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+21% Synergy $0.91
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+20% Synergy $0.69
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+19% Synergy $3.61
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+18% Synergy $1.06
Hypnotic Sprite Hypnotic Sprite
+17% Synergy $0.17
Urianger Augurelt Urianger Augurelt
+16% Synergy $0.21
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+16% Synergy $1.73
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+15% Synergy $1.06
Dorothea, Vengeful Victim Dorothea's Retribution Dorothea, Vengeful Victim
+15% Synergy $0.24
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+14% Synergy $0.21
Augury Raven Augury Raven
+14% Synergy $0.06
Twining Twins Twining Twins
+13% Synergy $0.19
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+13% Synergy $0.23
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+13% Synergy $0.38
Mischievous Catgeist Catlike Curiosity Mischievous Catgeist
+13% Synergy $0.16
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+12% Synergy $2.01
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+12% Synergy $3.82
Sphinx of Forgotten Lore Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
+12% Synergy $0.43
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+12% Synergy $0.23
Doomskar Oracle Doomskar Oracle
+12% Synergy $0.07
Threadbind Clique Threadbind Clique
+11% Synergy $0.13
Taigam, Ojutai Master Taigam, Ojutai Master
+11% Synergy $0.84
Realm-Cloaked Giant Realm-Cloaked Giant
+11% Synergy $0.32
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+10% Synergy $0.60
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+10% Synergy $0.78
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+10% Synergy $4.16
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+10% Synergy $18.85
Appa, Steadfast Guardian Appa, Steadfast Guardian
+10% Synergy $10.86
Faithbound Judge Sinner's Judgment Faithbound Judge
+10% Synergy $0.60
Guardian Naga Guardian Naga
+10% Synergy $0.10
Visage Bandit Visage Bandit
+10% Synergy $0.12
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apparition Dennick, Pious Apprentice
+9% Synergy $0.25
Star Whale Star Whale
+9% Synergy $0.49
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+8% Synergy $2.64
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.29
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+7% Synergy $0.33
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+5% Synergy $5.06
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+3% Synergy $1.12
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
0% Synergy $0.25

Instants

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

Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+37% Synergy $2.93
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+36% Synergy $0.35
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+32% Synergy $0.35
Radical Idea Radical Idea
+30% Synergy $0.09
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+27% Synergy $0.81
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+26% Synergy $0.10
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+24% Synergy $0.26
Prismatic Strands Prismatic Strands
+24% Synergy $4.37
Iron Verdict Iron Verdict
+22% Synergy $0.06
Oona's Grace Oona's Grace
+19% Synergy $0.10
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+17% Synergy $0.35
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+12% Synergy $0.25
Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+12% Synergy $0.26
Saving Grasp Saving Grasp
+12% Synergy $0.13
Kaya's Onslaught Kaya's Onslaught
+11% Synergy $0.17
Airbender's Reversal Airbender's Reversal
+9% Synergy $0.27
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+8% Synergy $5.10
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+8% Synergy $0.11
Suspend Suspend
+8% Synergy $0.48
Center Soul Center Soul
+8% Synergy $0.11
Warhorn Blast Warhorn Blast
+8% Synergy $0.02
Purify the Grave Purify the Grave
+7% Synergy $0.12
Blossoming Calm Blossoming Calm
+7% Synergy $0.18
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+6% Synergy $0.19
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+5% Synergy $0.50
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+5% Synergy $0.18
Airbending Lesson Airbending Lesson
+4% Synergy $0.16
Resculpt Resculpt
+3% Synergy $0.41
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.15
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+2% Synergy $2.72
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.07
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.39
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
0% Synergy $0.18
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $1.97
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
0% Synergy $5.15
Disenchant Disenchant
0% Synergy $0.11
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-1% Synergy $1.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.79
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-1% Synergy $0.28
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $0.43
Opt Opt
-2% Synergy $0.22
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.39
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-5% Synergy $2.91
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $1.38
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-9% Synergy $2.04
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $8.23
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $50.44
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-15% Synergy $2.35

Sorceries

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

Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+36% Synergy $0.33
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+32% Synergy $3.23
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+32% Synergy $0.93
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+31% Synergy $0.27
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+30% Synergy $0.59
Starnheim Unleashed Starnheim Unleashed
+27% Synergy $1.24
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+24% Synergy $4.67
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+20% Synergy $0.59
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+18% Synergy $5.24
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+18% Synergy $5.05
Chronomantic Escape Chronomantic Escape
+16% Synergy $2.99
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+15% Synergy $0.10
Tales of the Ancestors Tales of the Ancestors
+14% Synergy $0.33
Reality Strobe Reality Strobe
+13% Synergy $2.34
Mass Diminish Mass Diminish
+12% Synergy $1.68
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+11% Synergy $0.33
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+11% Synergy $3.00
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+11% Synergy $0.31
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+10% Synergy $0.35
Talent of the Telepath Talent of the Telepath
+10% Synergy $0.53
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+9% Synergy $0.34
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+9% Synergy $0.44
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+8% Synergy $0.22
Plan the Heist Plan the Heist
+8% Synergy $0.10
Farm // Market Farm // Market
+8% Synergy $0.07
Failure // Comply Failure // Comply
+7% Synergy $0.17
Quiet Speculation Quiet Speculation
+7% Synergy $0.48
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+6% Synergy $0.40
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+6% Synergy $4.40
Last Thoughts Last Thoughts
+6% Synergy $0.08
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $1.03
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+5% Synergy $0.31
Hallowed Respite Hallowed Respite
+5% Synergy $0.17
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+5% Synergy $14.64
Step Between Worlds Step Between Worlds
+5% Synergy $0.22
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+5% Synergy $0.69
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+4% Synergy $0.28
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+4% Synergy $13.96
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $31.41
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+2% Synergy $2.71
Preordain Preordain
+1% Synergy $0.56
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $0.72
Ponder Ponder
0% Synergy $1.41
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.43
Windfall Windfall
-6% Synergy $5.40
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-12% Synergy $2.57

Utility Artifacts

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

Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+25% Synergy $0.38
Kayla's Music Box Kayla's Music Box
+14% Synergy $0.12
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+12% Synergy $0.44
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+10% Synergy $5.23
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+9% Synergy $15.79
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+8% Synergy $1.21
Rod of Absorption Rod of Absorption
+7% Synergy $0.55
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.26
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+4% Synergy $0.27
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+2% Synergy $39.16
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-1% Synergy $5.68
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.88
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.55

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 $0.41
Monk Class Monk Class
+31% Synergy $0.44
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+28% Synergy $1.49
Precognition Field Precognition Field
+27% Synergy $0.26
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+24% Synergy $1.77
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+16% Synergy $3.42
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+16% Synergy $0.75
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+12% Synergy $6.30
Niko Defies Destiny Niko Defies Destiny
+12% Synergy $0.09
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+8% Synergy $0.31
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+6% Synergy $0.69
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+6% Synergy $0.51
Cast Through Time Cast Through Time
+6% Synergy $2.06
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.56
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+5% Synergy $2.47
Murmuration Murmuration
+4% Synergy $0.34
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+4% Synergy $3.10
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+2% Synergy $1.69
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $6.14
Propaganda Propaganda
-5% Synergy $3.20
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $10.46

Planeswalkers

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

Jace Reawakened Jace Reawakened
+16% Synergy $0.68
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+3% Synergy $8.13
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+3% Synergy $3.94
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-3% Synergy $7.44

Utility Lands

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

Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+20% Synergy $0.16
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+20% Synergy $0.17
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+18% Synergy $4.49
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $3.54
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+7% Synergy $0.31
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+7% Synergy $0.30
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.16
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+6% Synergy $0.29
Rivendell Rivendell
+3% Synergy $1.42
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $5.19
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+2% Synergy $1.48
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+2% Synergy $0.60
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.27
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.83
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $24.60

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+46% Synergy $1.25
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+24% Synergy $12.04
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+14% Synergy $3.90
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+12% Synergy $2.46
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.21
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.19
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+8% Synergy $0.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.28
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+5% Synergy $5.18
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.25
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.29
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-4% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $1.04
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.06

Lands

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

Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+12% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.27
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+10% Synergy $0.27
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+10% Synergy $0.37
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+9% Synergy $0.17
Gates of Istfell Gates of Istfell
+8% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.34
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+5% Synergy $0.27
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $1.03
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+5% Synergy $0.50
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.09
Meandering River Meandering River
+4% Synergy $0.13
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.21
Port Town Port Town
+3% Synergy $0.21
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+3% Synergy $6.69
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+3% Synergy $0.14
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+3% Synergy $0.07
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.58
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $2.32
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.49
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $31.41
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.39
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.23
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.22
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $1.22
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $35.16
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.39
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.34
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.79
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.22
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-2% Synergy $0.25
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $5.18
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.26
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-2% Synergy $13.89
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-2% Synergy $0.36
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $30.41
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-3% Synergy $3.72
Tundra Tundra
-3% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-3% Synergy $18.93
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.16
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.48
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.24
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-7% Synergy $0.33
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-7% Synergy $17.33
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-7% Synergy $16.29
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
-8% Synergy $0.26
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-9% Synergy $7.37
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-10% Synergy $9.55

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