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Vega, the Watcher
Price tag $0.28

Legendary CreatureBird Spirit

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Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1770 Current Rank
#1679 Last Week
#1392 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.

Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+6% Synergy $0.49
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+5% Synergy $0.33
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+4% Synergy $2.63
Group Project Group Project
+4% Synergy $0.17
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+3% Synergy $18.23

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 $0.34
Ravenform Ravenform
+75% Synergy $0.34
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+70% Synergy $0.29
Doomskar Doomskar
+69% Synergy $0.71
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+62% Synergy $0.44
Depart the Realm Depart the Realm
+59% Synergy $0.21
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+57% Synergy $0.29
Ethereal Valkyrie Ethereal Valkyrie
+55% Synergy $0.39
Future Sight Future Sight
+52% Synergy $0.40
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+51% Synergy $1.33

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
Ranar the Ever-Watchful Ranar the Ever-Watchful
+45% Synergy $0.35
Think Twice Think Twice
+44% Synergy $0.14
Fblthp, Lost on the Range Fblthp, Lost on the Range
+44% Synergy $0.32
Stoic Farmer Stoic Farmer
+43% Synergy $0.32
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+42% Synergy $3.26
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+42% Synergy $5.70
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-10% Synergy $0.87
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $2.67
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-12% Synergy $0.78

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $17.01
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-1% Synergy $2.72
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-2% Synergy $13.20
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $6.56
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $54.29
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $55.29
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $35.14
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $65.62
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $41.42
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $56.57

Creatures

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

Magus of the Future Magus of the Future
+35% Synergy $0.34
Giant Killer Giant Killer
+33% Synergy $0.37
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+32% Synergy $0.35
Slickshot Lockpicker Slickshot Lockpicker
+31% Synergy $0.11
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+30% Synergy $0.93
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+28% Synergy $1.96
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+27% Synergy $0.42
Cemetery Illuminator Cemetery Illuminator
+22% Synergy $0.50
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+22% Synergy $0.59
Dust Animus Dust Animus
+22% Synergy $0.28
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+21% Synergy $0.87
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+20% Synergy $0.63
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+18% Synergy $1.10
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+18% Synergy $3.53
Urianger Augurelt Urianger Augurelt
+17% Synergy $0.24
Hypnotic Sprite Hypnotic Sprite
+17% Synergy $0.14
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+17% Synergy $1.64
Dorothea, Vengeful Victim Dorothea's Retribution Dorothea, Vengeful Victim
+16% Synergy $0.26
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+15% Synergy $1.68
Augury Raven Augury Raven
+14% Synergy $0.06
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+13% Synergy $0.21
Twining Twins Twining Twins
+13% Synergy $0.19
Mischievous Catgeist Catlike Curiosity Mischievous Catgeist
+13% Synergy $0.14
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+13% Synergy $0.39
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+12% Synergy $1.57
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+12% Synergy $0.20
Sphinx of Forgotten Lore Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
+12% Synergy $0.39
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+11% Synergy $0.65
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+11% Synergy $0.77
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+11% Synergy $0.38
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+11% Synergy $0.25
Doomskar Oracle Doomskar Oracle
+11% Synergy $0.07
Realm-Cloaked Giant Realm-Cloaked Giant
+11% Synergy $0.32
Threadbind Clique Threadbind Clique
+11% Synergy $0.19
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+10% Synergy $17.28
Appa, Steadfast Guardian Appa, Steadfast Guardian
+10% Synergy $7.38
Faithbound Judge Sinner's Judgment Faithbound Judge
+10% Synergy $0.71
Taigam, Ojutai Master Taigam, Ojutai Master
+10% Synergy $0.92
Visage Bandit Visage Bandit
+10% Synergy $0.16
Guardian Naga Guardian Naga
+10% Synergy $0.09
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+9% Synergy $3.82
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apparition Dennick, Pious Apprentice
+9% Synergy $0.28
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.25
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+8% Synergy $2.78
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+7% Synergy $0.35
Aang, Swift Savior Aang and La, Ocean's Fury Aang, Swift Savior
+6% Synergy $2.09
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+5% Synergy $3.70
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+3% Synergy $1.71
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
0% Synergy $0.28
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-13% Synergy $55.56

Instants

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

Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+37% Synergy $2.31
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+36% Synergy $0.36
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+31% Synergy $0.40
Radical Idea Radical Idea
+30% Synergy $0.11
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+27% Synergy $0.58
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+26% Synergy $0.08
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+24% Synergy $0.30
Prismatic Strands Prismatic Strands
+23% Synergy $6.98
Iron Verdict Iron Verdict
+22% Synergy $0.08
Oona's Grace Oona's Grace
+18% Synergy $0.10
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+16% Synergy $0.30
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+12% Synergy $0.24
Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+12% Synergy $0.23
Saving Grasp Saving Grasp
+11% Synergy $0.15
Kaya's Onslaught Kaya's Onslaught
+11% Synergy $0.13
Suspend Suspend
+9% Synergy $0.49
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+8% Synergy $0.23
Airbender's Reversal Airbender's Reversal
+8% Synergy $0.24
Center Soul Center Soul
+8% Synergy $0.10
Warhorn Blast Warhorn Blast
+8% Synergy $0.04
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+7% Synergy $5.52
Purify the Grave Purify the Grave
+7% Synergy $0.14
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+6% Synergy $0.15
Blossoming Calm Blossoming Calm
+6% Synergy $0.20
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+5% Synergy $0.46
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+5% Synergy $0.32
Airbending Lesson Airbending Lesson
+5% Synergy $0.15
Resculpt Resculpt
+3% Synergy $0.29
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+2% Synergy $2.53
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.27
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.58
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.07
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
0% Synergy $0.20
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $1.82
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
0% Synergy $4.01
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.40
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-1% Synergy $1.37
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $5.63
Disenchant Disenchant
-1% Synergy $0.08
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $0.46
Opt Opt
-2% Synergy $0.22
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.35
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-5% Synergy $2.96
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $1.39
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-8% Synergy $1.33
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $7.03
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $52.04
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-15% Synergy $2.00

Sorceries

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

Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+42% Synergy $3.77
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+35% Synergy $0.38
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+31% Synergy $3.19
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+31% Synergy $1.05
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+30% Synergy $0.69
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+30% Synergy $0.27
Starnheim Unleashed Starnheim Unleashed
+27% Synergy $1.25
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+24% Synergy $5.24
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+20% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+18% Synergy $4.53
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+17% Synergy $3.87
Chronomantic Escape Chronomantic Escape
+16% Synergy $2.94
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+15% Synergy $0.12
Tales of the Ancestors Tales of the Ancestors
+14% Synergy $0.35
Reality Strobe Reality Strobe
+13% Synergy $1.76
Mass Diminish Mass Diminish
+12% Synergy $1.10
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+11% Synergy $0.30
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+11% Synergy $0.36
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+11% Synergy $1.89
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+10% Synergy $0.33
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+9% Synergy $0.35
Talent of the Telepath Talent of the Telepath
+9% Synergy $0.52
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+8% Synergy $0.19
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+8% Synergy $0.34
Farm // Market Farm // Market
+8% Synergy $0.12
Failure // Comply Failure // Comply
+7% Synergy $0.22
Plan the Heist Plan the Heist
+7% Synergy $0.15
Quiet Speculation Quiet Speculation
+7% Synergy $0.51
Hallowed Respite Hallowed Respite
+6% Synergy $0.26
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+6% Synergy $0.55
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+6% Synergy $2.38
Last Thoughts Last Thoughts
+6% Synergy $0.07
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $1.17
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+5% Synergy $0.33
Step Between Worlds Step Between Worlds
+5% Synergy $0.23
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+5% Synergy $0.94
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+4% Synergy $0.27
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+4% Synergy $14.99
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+4% Synergy $14.79
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+3% Synergy $3.53
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $33.21
Ponder Ponder
+1% Synergy $1.41
Preordain Preordain
+1% Synergy $0.57
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $0.65
Windfall Windfall
-5% Synergy $4.72
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.56
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-12% Synergy $3.01

Utility Artifacts

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

Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+24% Synergy $0.37
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+13% Synergy $0.46
Kayla's Music Box Kayla's Music Box
+13% Synergy $0.13
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+10% Synergy $12.15
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+9% Synergy $4.32
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+8% Synergy $1.06
Rod of Absorption Rod of Absorption
+7% Synergy $0.80
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.31
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $45.80
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $5.49
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.90
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $3.40

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 $0.39
Monk Class Monk Class
+30% Synergy $0.37
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+28% Synergy $1.27
Precognition Field Precognition Field
+26% Synergy $0.23
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+22% Synergy $3.65
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+16% Synergy $1.04
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+15% Synergy $3.77
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+12% Synergy $6.56
Niko Defies Destiny Niko Defies Destiny
+11% Synergy $0.05
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+8% Synergy $0.34
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+7% Synergy $0.90
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+6% Synergy $0.51
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.82
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+5% Synergy $2.56
Cast Through Time Cast Through Time
+5% Synergy $2.09
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+4% Synergy $2.76
Murmuration Murmuration
+3% Synergy $0.41
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+2% Synergy $1.78
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $3.38
Propaganda Propaganda
-5% Synergy $3.42
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $10.76

Planeswalkers

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

Jace Reawakened Jace Reawakened
+16% Synergy $0.90
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+3% Synergy $8.29
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-3% Synergy $6.74

Utility Lands

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

Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+19% Synergy $0.20
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+19% Synergy $0.18
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+18% Synergy $0.86
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $2.43
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+8% Synergy $0.29
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+7% Synergy $0.28
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.28
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+6% Synergy $0.34
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+2% Synergy $1.24
Rivendell Rivendell
+2% Synergy $1.71
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+2% Synergy $0.60
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.40
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.84
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $28.55

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+46% Synergy $1.23
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+24% Synergy $11.92
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+14% Synergy $4.15
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+12% Synergy $2.92
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.24
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+9% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.35
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+5% Synergy $5.19
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.55
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.32
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.36
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-3% Synergy $0.42
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $0.64
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.17

Lands

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

Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+12% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.28
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+10% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+9% Synergy $0.27
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+9% Synergy $0.38
Gates of Istfell Gates of Istfell
+8% Synergy $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.31
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $1.17
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+5% Synergy $0.46
Port Town Port Town
+4% Synergy $0.25
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+4% Synergy $0.30
Meandering River Meandering River
+4% Synergy $0.15
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.30
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+3% Synergy $6.12
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.76
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.11
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+3% Synergy $0.08
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+2% Synergy $0.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $0.96
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.37
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $33.21
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.58
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.17
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $38.27
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $1.32
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.42
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.24
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-1% Synergy $0.26
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.35
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-1% Synergy $13.34
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $5.63
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $5.00
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.17
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-2% Synergy $0.34
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $33.10
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-3% Synergy $4.09
Tundra Tundra
-3% Synergy $3000.00
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-3% Synergy $18.81
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.36
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $2.91
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.34
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-7% Synergy $17.72
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-7% Synergy $15.51
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
-8% Synergy $0.27
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-9% Synergy $7.03
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-10% Synergy $8.04

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