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Vega, the Watcher
Price tag $0.32

Legendary CreatureBird Spirit

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Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1573 Current Rank
#1687 Last Week
#1411 Past 2 Years

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.

Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+14% Synergy $0.63
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+12% Synergy $1.97
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+11% Synergy $9.14
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+10% Synergy $4.73
Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+3% Synergy $0.43

High Synergy Cards

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

Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+76% Synergy $0.44
Ravenform Ravenform
+74% Synergy $0.31
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+69% Synergy $0.27
Doomskar Doomskar
+68% Synergy $0.85
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+62% Synergy $0.49
Depart the Realm Depart the Realm
+59% Synergy $0.22
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+56% Synergy $0.27
Ethereal Valkyrie Ethereal Valkyrie
+55% Synergy $0.47
Future Sight Future Sight
+52% Synergy $0.37
Cosmos Charger Cosmos Charger
+50% Synergy $0.20

Top Cards

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

Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+50% Synergy $1.54
Ranar the Ever-Watchful Ranar the Ever-Watchful
+45% Synergy $0.35
Think Twice Think Twice
+44% Synergy $0.13
Stoic Farmer Stoic Farmer
+43% Synergy $0.31
Fblthp, Lost on the Range Fblthp, Lost on the Range
+43% Synergy $0.36
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+42% Synergy $3.74
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+42% Synergy $4.86
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.22
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $3.76
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-12% Synergy $1.26

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $18.49
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-2% Synergy $14.75
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $6.23
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $53.05
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $58.22
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-10% Synergy $67.07
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $41.55
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $37.45
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Vega, the Watcher's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+34% Synergy $0.34
Giant Killer Giant Killer
+32% Synergy $0.33
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+32% Synergy $0.32
Slickshot Lockpicker Slickshot Lockpicker
+31% Synergy $0.24
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+30% Synergy $0.98
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+27% Synergy $1.70
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+27% Synergy $0.86
Cemetery Illuminator Cemetery Illuminator
+22% Synergy $0.46
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+22% Synergy $0.95
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+21% Synergy $0.63
Dust Animus Dust Animus
+21% Synergy $0.24
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+20% Synergy $1.51
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+19% Synergy $1.18
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+18% Synergy $4.82
Urianger Augurelt Urianger Augurelt
+17% Synergy $0.25
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+17% Synergy $1.76
Hypnotic Sprite Hypnotic Sprite
+17% Synergy $0.14
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+15% Synergy $1.28
Dorothea, Vengeful Victim Dorothea's Retribution Dorothea, Vengeful Victim
+15% Synergy $0.28
Augury Raven Augury Raven
+14% Synergy $0.08
Twining Twins Twining Twins
+13% Synergy $0.17
Mischievous Catgeist Catlike Curiosity Mischievous Catgeist
+13% Synergy $0.22
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+13% Synergy $0.59
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+12% Synergy $0.73
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+12% Synergy $0.29
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+12% Synergy $0.40
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+12% Synergy $0.25
Sphinx of Forgotten Lore Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
+12% Synergy $0.40
Doomskar Oracle Doomskar Oracle
+12% Synergy $0.06
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+11% Synergy $0.89
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+11% Synergy $0.51
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+11% Synergy $0.23
Faithbound Judge Sinner's Judgment Faithbound Judge
+11% Synergy $0.72
Realm-Cloaked Giant Realm-Cloaked Giant
+11% Synergy $0.27
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+10% Synergy $17.83
Appa, Steadfast Guardian Appa, Steadfast Guardian
+10% Synergy $5.78
Threadbind Clique Threadbind Clique
+10% Synergy $0.24
Visage Bandit Visage Bandit
+10% Synergy $0.25
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+9% Synergy $5.47
Taigam, Ojutai Master Taigam, Ojutai Master
+9% Synergy $1.00
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apparition Dennick, Pious Apprentice
+9% Synergy $0.29
Guardian Naga Guardian Naga
+9% Synergy $0.09
Karfell Harbinger Karfell Harbinger
+9% Synergy $0.22
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+8% Synergy $3.33
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.25
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+7% Synergy $0.33
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+5% Synergy $3.39
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+2% Synergy $1.87
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
0% Synergy $0.26
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.03

Instants

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

Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+37% Synergy $1.74
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+36% Synergy $0.33
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+31% Synergy $0.38
Radical Idea Radical Idea
+30% Synergy $0.12
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+28% Synergy $0.51
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+25% Synergy $0.10
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+24% Synergy $0.30
Prismatic Strands Prismatic Strands
+23% Synergy $7.76
Iron Verdict Iron Verdict
+23% Synergy $0.11
Oona's Grace Oona's Grace
+17% Synergy $0.08
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+16% Synergy $0.38
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+12% Synergy $0.27
Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+12% Synergy $0.21
Saving Grasp Saving Grasp
+12% Synergy $0.16
Kaya's Onslaught Kaya's Onslaught
+11% Synergy $0.15
Suspend Suspend
+9% Synergy $0.39
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+8% Synergy $5.32
Airbender's Reversal Airbender's Reversal
+8% Synergy $0.28
Center Soul Center Soul
+8% Synergy $0.09
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+7% Synergy $0.27
Warhorn Blast Warhorn Blast
+7% Synergy $0.04
Purify the Grave Purify the Grave
+7% Synergy $0.22
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+6% Synergy $0.22
Blossoming Calm Blossoming Calm
+6% Synergy $0.24
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+5% Synergy $0.42
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+5% Synergy $0.22
Airbending Lesson Airbending Lesson
+5% Synergy $0.21
Delay Delay
+3% Synergy $2.98
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+2% Synergy $2.49
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.32
Resculpt Resculpt
+2% Synergy $0.23
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+1% Synergy $0.19
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.55
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.26
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $1.85
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.24
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
0% Synergy $0.48
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-1% Synergy $1.38
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-1% Synergy $1.05
Disenchant Disenchant
-1% Synergy $0.11
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.22
Opt Opt
-2% Synergy $0.29
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.33
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-5% Synergy $3.15
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $1.43
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $55.69
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-9% Synergy $2.03
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $8.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-15% Synergy $2.20

Sorceries

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

Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+41% Synergy $4.04
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+34% Synergy $0.37
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+31% Synergy $3.22
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+31% Synergy $1.62
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+30% Synergy $0.30
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+28% Synergy $0.64
Starnheim Unleashed Starnheim Unleashed
+27% Synergy $1.30
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+23% Synergy $4.28
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+20% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+18% Synergy $4.80
Chronomantic Escape Chronomantic Escape
+16% Synergy $2.86
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+15% Synergy $4.51
Tales of the Ancestors Tales of the Ancestors
+14% Synergy $0.34
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+14% Synergy $0.27
Mass Diminish Mass Diminish
+12% Synergy $1.54
Reality Strobe Reality Strobe
+12% Synergy $1.22
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+11% Synergy $0.36
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+11% Synergy $0.32
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+10% Synergy $1.88
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+10% Synergy $0.32
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+9% Synergy $0.30
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+9% Synergy $0.36
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+8% Synergy $0.35
Talent of the Telepath Talent of the Telepath
+8% Synergy $0.71
Farm // Market Farm // Market
+8% Synergy $0.07
Quiet Speculation Quiet Speculation
+7% Synergy $0.53
Failure // Comply Failure // Comply
+7% Synergy $0.28
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+7% Synergy $0.70
Plan the Heist Plan the Heist
+7% Synergy $0.23
Hallowed Respite Hallowed Respite
+6% Synergy $0.30
Antiquities on the Loose Antiquities on the Loose
+6% Synergy $0.27
Last Thoughts Last Thoughts
+6% Synergy $0.06
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $1.29
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+5% Synergy $4.10
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+5% Synergy $0.33
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+5% Synergy $1.93
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+5% Synergy $17.30
Step Between Worlds Step Between Worlds
+5% Synergy $0.27
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+5% Synergy $0.99
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+4% Synergy $0.31
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+4% Synergy $14.34
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $36.62
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+2% Synergy $3.68
Preordain Preordain
+1% Synergy $0.45
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $0.24
Ponder Ponder
0% Synergy $1.65
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.41
Windfall Windfall
-6% Synergy $4.86
Fabricate Fabricate
-6% Synergy $9.53
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-12% Synergy $2.78

Utility Artifacts

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

Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+24% Synergy $0.39
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+13% Synergy $0.38
Kayla's Music Box Kayla's Music Box
+13% Synergy $0.13
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+10% Synergy $13.69
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+9% Synergy $4.65
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+8% Synergy $1.30
Rod of Absorption Rod of Absorption
+7% Synergy $0.57
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.29
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $48.02
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $6.88
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.41

Enchantments

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

Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+39% Synergy $0.42
Monk Class Monk Class
+30% Synergy $0.39
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+28% Synergy $1.38
Precognition Field Precognition Field
+25% Synergy $0.20
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+22% Synergy $2.28
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+15% Synergy $1.57
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+14% Synergy $4.89
Niko Defies Destiny Niko Defies Destiny
+12% Synergy $0.06
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+11% Synergy $6.18
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+8% Synergy $0.34
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+7% Synergy $1.21
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+6% Synergy $0.52
Cast Through Time Cast Through Time
+6% Synergy $2.12
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.84
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+5% Synergy $2.12
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+4% Synergy $1.64
Murmuration Murmuration
+4% Synergy $0.35
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+2% Synergy $1.52
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $4.61
Propaganda Propaganda
-5% Synergy $3.20
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $11.93

Planeswalkers

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

Jace Reawakened Jace Reawakened
+16% Synergy $0.71
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+3% Synergy $8.92
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-3% Synergy $7.01

Utility Lands

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

Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+19% Synergy $0.24
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+19% Synergy $0.18
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+17% Synergy $0.89
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+8% Synergy $2.78
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+7% Synergy $0.29
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+7% Synergy $0.30
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.29
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+6% Synergy $0.29
Rivendell Rivendell
+3% Synergy $1.66
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+2% Synergy $1.09
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+2% Synergy $0.58
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.31
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $6.02
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $31.51

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+45% Synergy $0.87
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+24% Synergy $12.26
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+14% Synergy $4.59
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+12% Synergy $2.42
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.29
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.34
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+8% Synergy $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.28
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+5% Synergy $4.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.32
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+2% Synergy $0.21
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+1% Synergy $0.63
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-3% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $2.24
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
+11% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.34
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+10% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+9% Synergy $0.28
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+9% Synergy $0.38
Gates of Istfell Gates of Istfell
+8% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.16
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $1.29
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+5% Synergy $0.42
Port Town Port Town
+4% Synergy $0.21
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+4% Synergy $0.23
Meandering River Meandering River
+4% Synergy $0.13
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+3% Synergy $6.66
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.15
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.24
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.59
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+2% Synergy $0.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $1.06
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.36
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $36.62
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+2% Synergy $0.16
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.55
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $1.10
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $37.35
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.35
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.25
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-1% Synergy $0.28
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.32
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-1% Synergy $11.29
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $5.31
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.19
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-2% Synergy $0.35
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.22
Tundra Tundra
-2% Synergy $3000.00
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $37.51
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-3% Synergy $4.14
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.25
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-3% Synergy $20.30
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.03
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.25
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-7% Synergy $17.84
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-7% Synergy $16.20
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
-8% Synergy $0.25
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-9% Synergy $8.30
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-10% Synergy $8.18

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