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Vega, the Watcher
Price tag $0.23

Legendary CreatureBird Spirit

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Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1477 Current Rank
#1463 Last Week
#1166 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.

Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+15% Synergy $1.74
Urianger Augurelt Urianger Augurelt
+9% Synergy $0.16
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+7% Synergy $0.35
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+5% Synergy $0.05
Knight Luminary Knight Luminary
+5% Synergy $0.18

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 $0.26
Ravenform Ravenform
+76% Synergy $0.18
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+74% Synergy $0.16
Doomskar Doomskar
+69% Synergy $0.52
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+64% Synergy $0.23
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+61% Synergy $0.13
Depart the Realm Depart the Realm
+60% Synergy $0.07
Ethereal Valkyrie Ethereal Valkyrie
+57% Synergy $0.41
Future Sight Future Sight
+56% Synergy $0.21
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+51% Synergy $0.60

Top Cards

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

Cosmos Charger Cosmos Charger
+50% Synergy $0.14
Stoic Farmer Stoic Farmer
+48% Synergy $0.24
Think Twice Think Twice
+47% Synergy $0.06
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+46% Synergy $2.92
Ranar the Ever-Watchful Ranar the Ever-Watchful
+46% Synergy $0.26
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+44% Synergy $2.78
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+44% Synergy $3.34
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $1.65
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-11% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+1% Synergy $16.62
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-1% Synergy $13.58
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $11.92
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-2% Synergy $2.58
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $94.69
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $42.63
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $45.06
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $48.94
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $48.08
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-11% Synergy $28.27

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
+40% Synergy $0.21
Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+39% Synergy $0.12
Giant Killer Giant Killer
+33% Synergy $0.23
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+33% Synergy $0.29
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+31% Synergy $0.34
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+31% Synergy $0.65
Slickshot Lockpicker Slickshot Lockpicker
+30% Synergy $0.08
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+28% Synergy $0.28
Cemetery Illuminator Cemetery Illuminator
+25% Synergy $0.41
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+25% Synergy $0.31
Dust Animus Dust Animus
+22% Synergy $0.16
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+22% Synergy $1.48
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+20% Synergy $2.00
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+19% Synergy $0.32
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+17% Synergy $0.60
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+17% Synergy $1.85
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+16% Synergy $0.07
Dorothea, Vengeful Victim Dorothea's Retribution Dorothea, Vengeful Victim
+16% Synergy $0.12
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+16% Synergy $1.13
Hypnotic Sprite Hypnotic Sprite
+16% Synergy $0.11
Twining Twins Twining Twins
+15% Synergy $0.14
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+15% Synergy $0.22
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+15% Synergy $0.22
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+15% Synergy $0.16
Augury Raven Augury Raven
+15% Synergy $0.05
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+14% Synergy $1.28
Mischievous Catgeist Catlike Curiosity Mischievous Catgeist
+14% Synergy $0.12
Threadbind Clique Threadbind Clique
+14% Synergy $0.07
Sphinx of Forgotten Lore Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
+14% Synergy $0.30
Taigam, Ojutai Master Taigam, Ojutai Master
+13% Synergy $0.42
Realm-Cloaked Giant Realm-Cloaked Giant
+13% Synergy $0.28
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+12% Synergy $3.15
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+11% Synergy $0.58
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+11% Synergy $0.53
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+11% Synergy $1.02
Guardian Naga Guardian Naga
+11% Synergy $0.04
Aeon Chronicler Aeon Chronicler
+11% Synergy $0.24
Doomskar Oracle Doomskar Oracle
+11% Synergy $0.04
Visage Bandit Visage Bandit
+11% Synergy $0.11
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+10% Synergy $0.33
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+10% Synergy $14.73
Star Whale Star Whale
+10% Synergy $0.89
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.17
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apparition Dennick, Pious Apprentice
+9% Synergy $0.29
Blessed Hippogriff Blessed Hippogriff
+9% Synergy $0.06
Faithbound Judge Sinner's Judgment Faithbound Judge
+9% Synergy $0.64
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+7% Synergy $0.33
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+5% Synergy $0.95
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+3% Synergy $0.68
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-12% Synergy $42.20

Instants

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

Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+40% Synergy $0.72
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+35% Synergy $0.19
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+35% Synergy $0.27
Radical Idea Radical Idea
+34% Synergy $0.07
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+31% Synergy $0.11
Prismatic Strands Prismatic Strands
+25% Synergy $1.57
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+23% Synergy $0.20
Iron Verdict Iron Verdict
+22% Synergy $0.04
Oona's Grace Oona's Grace
+22% Synergy $0.06
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+19% Synergy $0.13
Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+14% Synergy $0.04
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+13% Synergy $0.21
Saving Grasp Saving Grasp
+13% Synergy $0.13
Kaya's Onslaught Kaya's Onslaught
+11% Synergy $0.09
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+10% Synergy $3.38
Suspend Suspend
+9% Synergy $0.32
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+8% Synergy $0.04
Warhorn Blast Warhorn Blast
+8% Synergy $0.02
Center Soul Center Soul
+8% Synergy $0.07
Purify the Grave Purify the Grave
+7% Synergy $0.04
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+6% Synergy $0.15
Glimpse of Freedom Glimpse of Freedom
+6% Synergy $0.04
Blossoming Calm Blossoming Calm
+5% Synergy $0.07
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+5% Synergy $0.13
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+4% Synergy $0.38
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.10
Resculpt Resculpt
+3% Synergy $0.29
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+1% Synergy $0.06
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+1% Synergy $15.68
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+1% Synergy $2.35
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.24
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.51
Opt Opt
0% Synergy $0.14
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $2.10
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-1% Synergy $0.25
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.64
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $0.34
Disenchant Disenchant
-2% Synergy $0.13
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.31
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-5% Synergy $2.22
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-8% Synergy $1.75
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $6.09
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $42.96
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $0.84
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $1.46

Sorceries

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

Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+42% Synergy $0.29
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+37% Synergy $0.52
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+34% Synergy $0.62
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+33% Synergy $0.45
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+32% Synergy $3.18
Starnheim Unleashed Starnheim Unleashed
+28% Synergy $1.08
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+24% Synergy $1.91
Chronomantic Escape Chronomantic Escape
+21% Synergy $3.79
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+19% Synergy $0.39
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+18% Synergy $0.09
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+18% Synergy $0.44
Reality Strobe Reality Strobe
+17% Synergy $1.75
Tales of the Ancestors Tales of the Ancestors
+15% Synergy $0.31
Mass Diminish Mass Diminish
+14% Synergy $0.50
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+13% Synergy $0.27
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+12% Synergy $0.17
Talent of the Telepath Talent of the Telepath
+12% Synergy $0.69
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+11% Synergy $0.29
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+11% Synergy $0.50
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+10% Synergy $0.47
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+9% Synergy $0.23
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+9% Synergy $0.13
Farm // Market Farm // Market
+9% Synergy $0.07
Plan the Heist Plan the Heist
+9% Synergy $0.06
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+8% Synergy $1.41
Quiet Speculation Quiet Speculation
+7% Synergy $0.28
Failure // Comply Failure // Comply
+7% Synergy $0.14
Last Thoughts Last Thoughts
+7% Synergy $0.09
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+6% Synergy $0.19
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+6% Synergy $0.20
Hallowed Respite Hallowed Respite
+6% Synergy $0.10
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+6% Synergy $0.45
Step Between Worlds Step Between Worlds
+6% Synergy $0.14
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $0.62
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+5% Synergy $15.86
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+5% Synergy $8.87
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+5% Synergy $0.57
Stolen Goods Stolen Goods
+5% Synergy $0.20
Recurring Insight Recurring Insight
+5% Synergy $1.28
Unending Whisper Unending Whisper
+5% Synergy $0.04
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+5% Synergy $0.22
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $34.20
Preordain Preordain
+2% Synergy $0.61
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+2% Synergy $1.75
Ponder Ponder
+1% Synergy $1.65
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $0.90
Windfall Windfall
-6% Synergy $3.95
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $4.30
Austere Command Austere Command
-7% Synergy $0.44
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-14% Synergy $1.71

Utility Artifacts

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

Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+28% Synergy $0.18
Kayla's Music Box Kayla's Music Box
+17% Synergy $0.13
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+13% Synergy $0.36
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+11% Synergy $13.05
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+10% Synergy $14.41
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+9% Synergy $0.68
Rod of Absorption Rod of Absorption
+8% Synergy $0.43
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.24
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+5% Synergy $0.38
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+5% Synergy $0.22
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $29.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+34% Synergy $0.58
Monk Class Monk Class
+32% Synergy $0.34
Precognition Field Precognition Field
+31% Synergy $0.19
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+30% Synergy $1.16
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+27% Synergy $1.44
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+18% Synergy $1.27
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+16% Synergy $2.10
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+14% Synergy $1.69
Niko Defies Destiny Niko Defies Destiny
+11% Synergy $0.05
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+7% Synergy $0.23
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+7% Synergy $0.31
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+6% Synergy $1.11
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+6% Synergy $1.41
Cast Through Time Cast Through Time
+6% Synergy $2.09
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+5% Synergy $0.75
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+4% Synergy $5.79
Murmuration Murmuration
+3% Synergy $2.47
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $3.99
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy $2.01
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $8.34
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-14% Synergy $34.98

Planeswalkers

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

Jace Reawakened Jace Reawakened
+15% Synergy $0.84
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+6% Synergy $6.28
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+4% Synergy $3.55
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-4% Synergy $3.63

Utility Lands

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

Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+20% Synergy $0.06
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+20% Synergy $0.06
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+18% Synergy $1.41
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+12% Synergy $1.98
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+7% Synergy $0.25
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.23
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+6% Synergy $0.20
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+6% Synergy $0.11
Rivendell Rivendell
+3% Synergy $0.77
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $1.84
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.14
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+1% Synergy $0.51
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $3.65
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
0% Synergy $0.61
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $19.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+50% Synergy $0.77
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+23% Synergy $9.95
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+16% Synergy $1.33
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+16% Synergy $3.30
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+13% Synergy $0.14
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.19
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+9% Synergy $0.21
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+7% Synergy $2.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.22
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.29
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-6% Synergy $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.07
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.12

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+15% Synergy $0.11
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+11% Synergy $0.41
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+11% Synergy $0.18
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+9% Synergy $0.20
Gates of Istfell Gates of Istfell
+8% Synergy $0.07
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+6% Synergy $0.45
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+5% Synergy $0.05
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+5% Synergy $0.22
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $0.62
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.86
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.13
Meandering River Meandering River
+4% Synergy $0.08
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.15
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+4% Synergy $0.38
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $34.20
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+3% Synergy $0.07
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+3% Synergy $0.40
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+3% Synergy $0.14
Port Town Port Town
+2% Synergy $0.17
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+2% Synergy $4.80
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.40
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $3.53
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.05
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.05
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
0% Synergy $0.19
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.22
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $2.62
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-1% Synergy $0.83
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-1% Synergy $0.32
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $30.44
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-2% Synergy $0.18
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.30
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-2% Synergy $3.34
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-2% Synergy $17.48
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.64
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $25.51
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.18
Tundra Tundra
-3% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-3% Synergy $15.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.45
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-5% Synergy $0.76
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.39
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-7% Synergy $11.67
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-7% Synergy $13.72
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-8% Synergy $9.92
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-8% Synergy $0.27
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
-8% Synergy $0.26
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-11% Synergy $8.46

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