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Vega, the Watcher
Price tag $0.27

Legendary CreatureBird Spirit

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Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1488 Current Rank
#1450 Last Week
#1247 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.

Interdimensional Web Watch Interdimensional Web Watch
+5% Synergy $0.29
Appa, Steadfast Guardian Appa, Steadfast Guardian
+4% Synergy $40.99
Rocket-Powered Goblin Glider Rocket-Powered Goblin Glider
+1% Synergy $0.23
Madame Web, Clairvoyant Madame Web, Clairvoyant
+1% Synergy $0.12
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
0% Synergy $0.21

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 $0.35
Ravenform Ravenform
+76% Synergy $0.17
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+72% Synergy $0.19
Doomskar Doomskar
+70% Synergy $0.38
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+63% Synergy $0.35
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+60% Synergy $0.08
Depart the Realm Depart the Realm
+60% Synergy $0.06
Ethereal Valkyrie Ethereal Valkyrie
+56% Synergy $0.39
Future Sight Future Sight
+55% Synergy $0.23
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+50% Synergy $1.00

Top Cards

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

Cosmos Charger Cosmos Charger
+50% Synergy $0.18
Think Twice Think Twice
+46% Synergy $0.05
Stoic Farmer Stoic Farmer
+45% Synergy $0.23
Ranar the Ever-Watchful Ranar the Ever-Watchful
+45% Synergy $0.28
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+44% Synergy $2.79
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+44% Synergy $4.06
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+44% Synergy $3.54
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $1.19
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $1.59
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-12% Synergy $1.36

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+1% Synergy $17.50
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $13.07
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-1% Synergy $13.17
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-2% Synergy $1.86
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $50.70
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $44.28
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-10% Synergy $50.96
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $32.03
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $44.75
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $36.91

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 $0.22
Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+38% Synergy $0.14
Giant Killer Giant Killer
+32% Synergy $0.21
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+32% Synergy $0.10
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+32% Synergy $0.80
Slickshot Lockpicker Slickshot Lockpicker
+31% Synergy $0.06
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+28% Synergy $0.30
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+28% Synergy $0.40
Cemetery Illuminator Cemetery Illuminator
+25% Synergy $0.53
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+23% Synergy $0.27
Dust Animus Dust Animus
+22% Synergy $0.10
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+21% Synergy $2.08
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+20% Synergy $2.97
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+19% Synergy $0.34
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+17% Synergy $0.63
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+17% Synergy $1.07
Dorothea, Vengeful Victim Dorothea's Retribution Dorothea, Vengeful Victim
+16% Synergy $0.20
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+16% Synergy $1.31
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+15% Synergy $0.09
Twining Twins Twining Twins
+15% Synergy $0.15
Hypnotic Sprite Hypnotic Sprite
+15% Synergy $0.11
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+14% Synergy $0.77
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+14% Synergy $0.18
Augury Raven Augury Raven
+14% Synergy $0.04
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+14% Synergy $0.19
Urianger Augurelt Urianger Augurelt
+14% Synergy $0.14
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+14% Synergy $0.18
Mischievous Catgeist Catlike Curiosity Mischievous Catgeist
+13% Synergy $0.20
Sphinx of Forgotten Lore Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
+13% Synergy $0.49
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+13% Synergy $3.35
Threadbind Clique Threadbind Clique
+13% Synergy $0.06
Taigam, Ojutai Master Taigam, Ojutai Master
+12% Synergy $0.56
Realm-Cloaked Giant Realm-Cloaked Giant
+12% Synergy $0.28
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+11% Synergy $0.46
Doomskar Oracle Doomskar Oracle
+11% Synergy $0.10
Visage Bandit Visage Bandit
+11% Synergy $0.12
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+10% Synergy $0.51
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+10% Synergy $0.25
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+10% Synergy $1.80
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+10% Synergy $18.06
Guardian Naga Guardian Naga
+10% Synergy $0.05
Faithbound Judge Sinner's Judgment Faithbound Judge
+10% Synergy $0.66
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apparition Dennick, Pious Apprentice
+9% Synergy $0.22
Aeon Chronicler Aeon Chronicler
+9% Synergy $0.27
Star Whale Star Whale
+9% Synergy $0.35
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.13
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+7% Synergy $0.31
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+3% Synergy $0.96
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
-1% Synergy $0.11
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-12% Synergy $42.37

Instants

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

Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+40% Synergy $0.76
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+36% Synergy $0.26
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+33% Synergy $0.26
Radical Idea Radical Idea
+32% Synergy $0.08
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+28% Synergy $0.15
Prismatic Strands Prismatic Strands
+25% Synergy $2.57
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+23% Synergy $0.20
Iron Verdict Iron Verdict
+22% Synergy $0.03
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+21% Synergy $0.70
Oona's Grace Oona's Grace
+20% Synergy $0.05
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+18% Synergy $0.15
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+13% Synergy $0.23
Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+13% Synergy $0.04
Saving Grasp Saving Grasp
+12% Synergy $0.08
Kaya's Onslaught Kaya's Onslaught
+11% Synergy $0.07
Suspend Suspend
+9% Synergy $0.29
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+8% Synergy $3.70
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+8% Synergy $0.05
Warhorn Blast Warhorn Blast
+8% Synergy $0.03
Center Soul Center Soul
+8% Synergy $0.06
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+7% Synergy $0.04
Purify the Grave Purify the Grave
+7% Synergy $0.06
Blossoming Calm Blossoming Calm
+6% Synergy $0.14
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+6% Synergy $0.15
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+5% Synergy $0.45
Glimpse of Freedom Glimpse of Freedom
+5% Synergy $0.04
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+5% Synergy $0.16
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.09
Resculpt Resculpt
+3% Synergy $0.26
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+2% Synergy $1.71
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.26
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+1% Synergy $0.08
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+1% Synergy $10.54
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.30
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $1.82
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $8.07
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-1% Synergy $0.59
Opt Opt
-1% Synergy $0.11
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-1% Synergy $0.24
Disenchant Disenchant
-2% Synergy $0.17
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.46
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-4% Synergy $2.01
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-7% Synergy $46.95
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $0.65
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $8.52
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-9% Synergy $1.82
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
+39% Synergy $0.34
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+35% Synergy $0.59
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+33% Synergy $3.25
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+33% Synergy $0.26
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+32% Synergy $0.59
Starnheim Unleashed Starnheim Unleashed
+28% Synergy $1.09
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+24% Synergy $3.16
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+20% Synergy $0.45
Chronomantic Escape Chronomantic Escape
+19% Synergy $2.78
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+18% Synergy $0.46
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+17% Synergy $0.07
Reality Strobe Reality Strobe
+16% Synergy $1.00
Tales of the Ancestors Tales of the Ancestors
+14% Synergy $0.29
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+12% Synergy $0.15
Mass Diminish Mass Diminish
+12% Synergy $0.56
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+12% Synergy $0.30
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+11% Synergy $0.35
Talent of the Telepath Talent of the Telepath
+11% Synergy $0.59
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+10% Synergy $0.22
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+10% Synergy $0.26
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+10% Synergy $0.28
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+9% Synergy $0.10
Plan the Heist Plan the Heist
+9% Synergy $0.07
Farm // Market Farm // Market
+9% Synergy $0.03
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+7% Synergy $1.36
Quiet Speculation Quiet Speculation
+7% Synergy $0.41
Failure // Comply Failure // Comply
+7% Synergy $0.14
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+6% Synergy $0.21
Hallowed Respite Hallowed Respite
+6% Synergy $0.18
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+6% Synergy $0.52
Last Thoughts Last Thoughts
+6% Synergy $0.05
Step Between Worlds Step Between Worlds
+6% Synergy $0.10
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+5% Synergy $0.16
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $0.70
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+5% Synergy $12.88
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+5% Synergy $10.56
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+5% Synergy $0.61
Stolen Goods Stolen Goods
+5% Synergy $0.14
Recurring Insight Recurring Insight
+5% Synergy $1.16
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $36.04
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+2% Synergy $2.06
Preordain Preordain
+1% Synergy $0.58
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $2.22
Ponder Ponder
0% Synergy $1.70
Fabricate Fabricate
-5% Synergy $8.72
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.18
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $3.35
Windfall Windfall
-7% Synergy $4.12
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-13% Synergy $1.77

Utility Artifacts

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

Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+27% Synergy $0.26
Kayla's Music Box Kayla's Music Box
+16% Synergy $0.13
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+12% Synergy $0.22
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+11% Synergy $13.82
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+10% Synergy $16.15
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+8% Synergy $0.94
Rod of Absorption Rod of Absorption
+7% Synergy $0.44
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.21
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+5% Synergy $0.22
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+5% Synergy $0.45
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $32.10
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-2% Synergy $4.33
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.32

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 $0.31
Monk Class Monk Class
+32% Synergy $0.28
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+28% Synergy $0.98
Precognition Field Precognition Field
+28% Synergy $0.22
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+26% Synergy $1.35
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+17% Synergy $0.83
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+16% Synergy $1.89
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+14% Synergy $2.94
Niko Defies Destiny Niko Defies Destiny
+11% Synergy $0.08
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+7% Synergy $0.08
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+7% Synergy $1.14
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+7% Synergy $0.52
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+6% Synergy $0.64
Cast Through Time Cast Through Time
+6% Synergy $2.08
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.64
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+4% Synergy $3.83
Murmuration Murmuration
+3% Synergy $0.22
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $4.99
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy $2.29
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $10.57

Planeswalkers

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

Jace Reawakened Jace Reawakened
+15% Synergy $0.70
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+4% Synergy $6.64
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+4% Synergy $3.19
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-3% Synergy $5.38

Utility Lands

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

Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+20% Synergy $0.06
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+20% Synergy $0.07
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+18% Synergy $1.64
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+12% Synergy $2.03
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+7% Synergy $0.26
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+7% Synergy $0.11
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+7% Synergy $0.07
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+6% Synergy $0.15
Rivendell Rivendell
+3% Synergy $1.65
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $2.87
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.13
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+1% Synergy $0.91
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+1% Synergy $0.44
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $3.84
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $18.48

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+49% Synergy $1.14
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+25% Synergy $11.06
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+15% Synergy $4.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $1.05
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.19
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+10% Synergy $0.17
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.12
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+6% Synergy $3.61
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.43
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.16
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-4% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.48
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.48

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.17
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+11% Synergy $0.12
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+11% Synergy $0.21
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+9% Synergy $0.16
Gates of Istfell Gates of Istfell
+8% Synergy $0.06
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+7% Synergy $0.12
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.15
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+5% Synergy $0.13
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $0.70
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+5% Synergy $0.45
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+4% Synergy $5.85
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.17
Meandering River Meandering River
+4% Synergy $0.07
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.07
Port Town Port Town
+3% Synergy $0.22
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.48
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+3% Synergy $0.10
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.37
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+3% Synergy $0.05
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $36.04
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+1% Synergy $0.25
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.79
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.05
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.27
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $0.97
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.27
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $32.32
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-1% Synergy $0.12
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $2.74
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.12
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-1% Synergy $17.71
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $8.07
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $25.96
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-2% Synergy $3.54
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $15.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.16
Tundra Tundra
-3% Synergy
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-4% Synergy $0.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.21
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $4.15
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-6% Synergy $11.95
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-7% Synergy $0.29
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-7% Synergy $13.51
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-7% Synergy $13.27
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
-8% Synergy $0.20
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-10% Synergy $7.55

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