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Vega, the Watcher
Price tag $0.21

Legendary CreatureBird Spirit

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Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1454 Current Rank
#1387 Last Week
#1200 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.

Quantum Riddler Quantum Riddler
+6% Synergy $24.72
Astelli Reclaimer Astelli Reclaimer
+5% Synergy $0.29
All-Fates Stalker All-Fates Stalker
+5% Synergy $0.09
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+4% Synergy $0.27
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+4% Synergy $4.90

High Synergy Cards

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

Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+78% Synergy $0.29
Ravenform Ravenform
+76% Synergy $0.16
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+73% Synergy $0.13
Doomskar Doomskar
+69% Synergy $0.51
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+64% Synergy $0.34
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+60% Synergy $0.10
Depart the Realm Depart the Realm
+59% Synergy $0.08
Ethereal Valkyrie Ethereal Valkyrie
+57% Synergy $0.40
Future Sight Future Sight
+56% Synergy $0.21
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+50% Synergy $0.69

Top Cards

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

Cosmos Charger Cosmos Charger
+50% Synergy $0.13
Stoic Farmer Stoic Farmer
+46% Synergy $0.32
Think Twice Think Twice
+46% Synergy $0.07
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+45% Synergy $2.85
Ranar the Ever-Watchful Ranar the Ever-Watchful
+45% Synergy $0.28
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+44% Synergy $2.59
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+44% Synergy $3.74
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $0.93
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $1.28
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-12% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+1% Synergy $18.48
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $15.17
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-1% Synergy $13.52
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-2% Synergy $2.16
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $42.10
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $49.97
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $36.35
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $49.41
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $46.53
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $35.22

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 $0.16
Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+38% Synergy $0.15
Giant Killer Giant Killer
+33% Synergy $0.25
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+32% Synergy $0.23
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+32% Synergy $0.65
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+30% Synergy $0.40
Slickshot Lockpicker Slickshot Lockpicker
+30% Synergy $0.08
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+28% Synergy $0.38
Cemetery Illuminator Cemetery Illuminator
+25% Synergy $0.50
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+24% Synergy $0.31
Dust Animus Dust Animus
+22% Synergy $0.11
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+21% Synergy $2.05
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+20% Synergy $1.97
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+19% Synergy $0.35
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+17% Synergy $0.50
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+17% Synergy $1.49
Hypnotic Sprite Hypnotic Sprite
+17% Synergy $0.12
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+17% Synergy $1.23
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+16% Synergy $0.09
Dorothea, Vengeful Victim Dorothea's Retribution Dorothea, Vengeful Victim
+16% Synergy $0.17
Twining Twins Twining Twins
+16% Synergy $0.16
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+15% Synergy $0.22
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+15% Synergy $0.24
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+15% Synergy $0.21
Augury Raven Augury Raven
+14% Synergy $0.04
Mischievous Catgeist Catlike Curiosity Mischievous Catgeist
+14% Synergy $0.09
Threadbind Clique Threadbind Clique
+14% Synergy $0.09
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+13% Synergy $1.19
Taigam, Ojutai Master Taigam, Ojutai Master
+13% Synergy $0.49
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+13% Synergy $3.00
Sphinx of Forgotten Lore Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
+13% Synergy $0.42
Urianger Augurelt Urianger Augurelt
+12% Synergy $0.19
Realm-Cloaked Giant Realm-Cloaked Giant
+12% Synergy $0.27
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+11% Synergy $0.57
Visage Bandit Visage Bandit
+11% Synergy $0.13
Guardian Naga Guardian Naga
+11% Synergy $0.08
Doomskar Oracle Doomskar Oracle
+11% Synergy $0.10
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+10% Synergy $0.40
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+10% Synergy $0.48
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+10% Synergy $1.51
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+10% Synergy $16.60
Aeon Chronicler Aeon Chronicler
+10% Synergy $0.25
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.16
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apparition Dennick, Pious Apprentice
+9% Synergy $0.19
Faithbound Judge Sinner's Judgment Faithbound Judge
+9% Synergy $0.73
Star Whale Star Whale
+9% Synergy $0.60
Blessed Hippogriff Blessed Hippogriff
+9% Synergy $0.08
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+7% Synergy $0.28
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+3% Synergy $0.87
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-11% Synergy $47.96

Instants

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

Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+40% Synergy $1.05
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+35% Synergy $0.23
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+34% Synergy $0.29
Radical Idea Radical Idea
+33% Synergy $0.10
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+28% Synergy $0.14
Prismatic Strands Prismatic Strands
+24% Synergy $1.58
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+22% Synergy $0.22
Iron Verdict Iron Verdict
+21% Synergy $0.02
Oona's Grace Oona's Grace
+21% Synergy $0.06
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+19% Synergy $0.75
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+18% Synergy $0.16
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+13% Synergy $0.16
Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+13% Synergy $0.05
Saving Grasp Saving Grasp
+13% Synergy $0.09
Kaya's Onslaught Kaya's Onslaught
+11% Synergy $0.08
Suspend Suspend
+9% Synergy $0.29
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+8% Synergy $3.47
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+8% Synergy $0.09
Warhorn Blast Warhorn Blast
+8% Synergy $0.03
Center Soul Center Soul
+8% Synergy $0.08
Purify the Grave Purify the Grave
+8% Synergy $0.04
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+7% Synergy $0.07
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+6% Synergy $0.15
Blossoming Calm Blossoming Calm
+6% Synergy $0.12
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+5% Synergy $0.38
Glimpse of Freedom Glimpse of Freedom
+5% Synergy $0.04
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+5% Synergy $0.15
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.13
Resculpt Resculpt
+3% Synergy $0.30
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+2% Synergy $2.27
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.26
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+1% Synergy $0.06
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+1% Synergy $13.39
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.35
Opt Opt
0% Synergy $0.14
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $2.20
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-1% Synergy $0.25
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.96
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $0.44
Disenchant Disenchant
-2% Synergy $0.16
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.38
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-5% Synergy $2.06
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $0.74
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-8% Synergy $1.81
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $8.07
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $44.80
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $1.66

Sorceries

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

Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+41% Synergy $0.35
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+36% Synergy $0.51
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+33% Synergy $3.12
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+33% Synergy $0.58
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+33% Synergy $0.31
Starnheim Unleashed Starnheim Unleashed
+28% Synergy $1.11
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+25% Synergy $1.98
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+20% Synergy $0.63
Chronomantic Escape Chronomantic Escape
+20% Synergy $3.41
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+19% Synergy $0.43
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+17% Synergy $0.09
Reality Strobe Reality Strobe
+16% Synergy $1.58
Tales of the Ancestors Tales of the Ancestors
+14% Synergy $0.37
Mass Diminish Mass Diminish
+13% Synergy $0.59
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+12% Synergy $0.14
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+12% Synergy $0.26
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+11% Synergy $0.23
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+11% Synergy $0.46
Talent of the Telepath Talent of the Telepath
+11% Synergy $0.70
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+10% Synergy $0.31
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+9% Synergy $0.30
Plan the Heist Plan the Heist
+9% Synergy $0.07
Farm // Market Farm // Market
+9% Synergy $0.03
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+8% Synergy $0.12
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+8% Synergy $1.36
Quiet Speculation Quiet Speculation
+7% Synergy $0.32
Failure // Comply Failure // Comply
+7% Synergy $0.15
Last Thoughts Last Thoughts
+7% Synergy $0.07
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+6% Synergy $0.15
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+6% Synergy $0.47
Hallowed Respite Hallowed Respite
+6% Synergy $0.15
Step Between Worlds Step Between Worlds
+6% Synergy $0.13
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+5% Synergy $0.21
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $0.66
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+5% Synergy $13.95
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+5% Synergy $9.21
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+5% Synergy $0.59
Stolen Goods Stolen Goods
+5% Synergy $0.18
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+5% Synergy $0.22
Recurring Insight Recurring Insight
+5% Synergy $1.16
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $33.69
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+2% Synergy $1.91
Preordain Preordain
+1% Synergy $0.60
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $1.25
Ponder Ponder
0% Synergy $1.32
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $4.02
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.36
Fabricate Fabricate
-6% Synergy $8.73
Windfall Windfall
-7% Synergy $4.81
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-14% Synergy $1.56

Utility Artifacts

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

Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+28% Synergy $0.20
Kayla's Music Box Kayla's Music Box
+16% Synergy $0.13
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+12% Synergy $0.32
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+11% Synergy $14.65
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+10% Synergy $17.19
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+8% Synergy $0.68
Rod of Absorption Rod of Absorption
+8% Synergy $0.48
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.26
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+5% Synergy $0.41
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+5% Synergy $0.23
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $32.55
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+35% Synergy $0.58
Monk Class Monk Class
+32% Synergy $0.47
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+30% Synergy $0.95
Precognition Field Precognition Field
+30% Synergy $0.19
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+26% Synergy $1.39
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+18% Synergy $0.96
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+16% Synergy $2.02
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+14% Synergy $1.87
Niko Defies Destiny Niko Defies Destiny
+11% Synergy $0.08
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+7% Synergy $0.18
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+7% Synergy $0.28
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+6% Synergy $1.39
Cast Through Time Cast Through Time
+6% Synergy $1.97
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+5% Synergy $0.70
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.62
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+4% Synergy $5.26
Murmuration Murmuration
+3% Synergy $1.20
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $6.02
Propaganda Propaganda
-5% Synergy $2.32
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $8.69

Planeswalkers

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

Jace Reawakened Jace Reawakened
+15% Synergy $0.79
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+5% Synergy $6.80
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+3% Synergy $3.82
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-3% Synergy $4.10

Utility Lands

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

Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+20% Synergy $0.05
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+20% Synergy $0.04
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+19% Synergy $1.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+12% Synergy $2.59
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+8% Synergy $0.24
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+7% Synergy $0.09
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+6% Synergy $0.23
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.11
Rivendell Rivendell
+3% Synergy $1.05
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $1.81
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+2% Synergy $0.47
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.15
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $3.42
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
0% Synergy $1.35
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $18.71

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+50% Synergy $0.83
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+24% Synergy $9.66
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+16% Synergy $3.71
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy $1.15
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.17
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+10% Synergy $0.19
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.15
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+6% Synergy $2.95
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.21
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.38
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-5% Synergy $0.42
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.39

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+15% Synergy $0.21
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+11% Synergy $0.16
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+11% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+9% Synergy $0.20
Gates of Istfell Gates of Istfell
+8% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+7% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.07
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+5% Synergy $0.17
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $0.66
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+5% Synergy $0.38
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+4% Synergy $0.08
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.16
Meandering River Meandering River
+4% Synergy $0.10
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.16
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+3% Synergy $5.05
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.70
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $33.69
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+3% Synergy $0.09
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+3% Synergy $0.94
Port Town Port Town
+2% Synergy $0.18
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.22
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $5.05
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.04
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.06
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
0% Synergy $0.34
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.79
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.26
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $3.56
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $27.34
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-1% Synergy $0.80
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-1% Synergy $0.33
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-2% Synergy $0.15
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.14
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-2% Synergy $3.98
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-2% Synergy $19.17
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.96
Tundra Tundra
-2% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $15.64
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.15
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-5% Synergy $0.47
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.96
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-6% Synergy $15.63
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.27
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-7% Synergy $12.09
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-7% Synergy $13.79
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-8% Synergy $0.42
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
-8% Synergy $0.24
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-11% Synergy $11.42

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