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Vela the Night-Clad
Price tag $0.63

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Ranking

#1560 Current Rank
#1791 Last Week
#1468 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Vela the Night-Clad.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Vela the Night-Clad decks.

Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+13% Synergy $2.40
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+10% Synergy $6.46
Agent Venom Agent Venom
+8% Synergy $10.80
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
+5% Synergy $9.28
Behold the Sinister Six! Behold the Sinister Six!
+4% Synergy $7.65

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Vela the Night-Clad's abilities and overall game plan.

Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+40% Synergy $3.58
Deepfathom Skulker Deepfathom Skulker
+38% Synergy $0.19
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+37% Synergy $0.18
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+33% Synergy $0.85
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+32% Synergy $1.31
Sire of Stagnation Sire of Stagnation
+32% Synergy $1.15
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+32% Synergy $3.73
Sifter of Skulls Sifter of Skulls
+31% Synergy $0.45
Fathom Feeder Fathom Feeder
+31% Synergy $0.22
Eldrazi Skyspawner Eldrazi Skyspawner
+31% Synergy $0.13

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Vela the Night-Clad decks.

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+30% Synergy $0.29
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+30% Synergy $0.44
Ruination Guide Ruination Guide
+30% Synergy $0.13
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+23% Synergy $0.25
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+21% Synergy $1.09
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+9% Synergy $0.76
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.32
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.20
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
-12% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
+5% Synergy $1.28
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $95.44
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $46.53
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-9% Synergy $52.72
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-11% Synergy $59.87
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $49.29
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-14% Synergy $42.02

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Vela the Night-Clad's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Endbringer Endbringer
+27% Synergy $0.36
Bane of Bala Ged Bane of Bala Ged
+27% Synergy $1.98
Salvage Drone Salvage Drone
+27% Synergy $0.07
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+26% Synergy $0.20
It That Heralds the End It That Heralds the End
+26% Synergy $0.27
Bismuth Mindrender Bismuth Mindrender
+25% Synergy $0.29
Spawnbed Protector Spawnbed Protector
+25% Synergy $1.75
Cultivator Drone Cultivator Drone
+24% Synergy $0.08
Drowner of Hope Drowner of Hope
+24% Synergy $0.17
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+23% Synergy $0.33
Conduit of Ruin Conduit of Ruin
+22% Synergy $5.01
Mist Intruder Mist Intruder
+21% Synergy $0.07
Dominator Drone Dominator Drone
+21% Synergy $0.05
Thought Harvester Thought Harvester
+21% Synergy $0.09
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+20% Synergy $0.63
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+20% Synergy $4.27
Sludge Crawler Sludge Crawler
+20% Synergy $0.07
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+19% Synergy $1.35
Hope-Ender Coatl Hope-Ender Coatl
+18% Synergy $0.06
Ulamog's Nullifier Ulamog's Nullifier
+18% Synergy $0.08
Benthic Infiltrator Benthic Infiltrator
+17% Synergy $0.04
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+16% Synergy $0.32
Prophet of Distortion Prophet of Distortion
+16% Synergy $0.28
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+15% Synergy $0.19
Incubator Drone Incubator Drone
+14% Synergy $0.08
Desolation Twin Desolation Twin
+14% Synergy $0.55
Kozilek, the Broken Reality Kozilek, the Broken Reality
+14% Synergy $4.00
Culling Drone Culling Drone
+14% Synergy $0.07
Kozilek, the Great Distortion Kozilek, the Great Distortion
+13% Synergy $4.34
Bearer of Silence Bearer of Silence
+13% Synergy $0.15
Mindmelter Mindmelter
+13% Synergy $0.09
Breaker of Creation Breaker of Creation
+13% Synergy $0.22
Kozilek's Channeler Kozilek's Channeler
+13% Synergy $0.11
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+12% Synergy $1.37
Satoru Umezawa Satoru Umezawa
+11% Synergy $0.35
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+11% Synergy $1.86
Benthic Anomaly Benthic Anomaly
+10% Synergy $0.57
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+10% Synergy $10.77
Blight Herder Blight Herder
+10% Synergy $0.23
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+8% Synergy $0.89
Silent-Blade Oni Silent-Blade Oni
+4% Synergy $1.16
Ninja of the Deep Hours Ninja of the Deep Hours
+3% Synergy $1.20
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+2% Synergy $0.25
Fallen Shinobi Fallen Shinobi
+2% Synergy $2.49
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+2% Synergy $3.34
Moon-Circuit Hacker Moon-Circuit Hacker
+2% Synergy $0.20
Silver-Fur Master Silver-Fur Master
+1% Synergy $0.20
Ingenious Infiltrator Ingenious Infiltrator
+1% Synergy $1.07
Thousand-Faced Shadow Thousand-Faced Shadow
0% Synergy $0.54
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
0% Synergy $1.37

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Vela the Night-Clad safe.

Void Shatter Void Shatter
+25% Synergy $0.20
Spell Shrivel Spell Shrivel
+21% Synergy $0.04
Ugin's Binding Ugin's Binding
+16% Synergy $1.20
Unfathomable Truths Unfathomable Truths
+16% Synergy $0.04
Titan's Presence Titan's Presence
+15% Synergy $0.33
Horribly Awry Horribly Awry
+13% Synergy $0.04
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
+12% Synergy $0.37
Eldritch Immunity Eldritch Immunity
+12% Synergy $3.38
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
+11% Synergy $7.10
Grave Birthing Grave Birthing
+10% Synergy $0.04
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+9% Synergy $0.80
Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
+8% Synergy $2.89
Resculpt Resculpt
+7% Synergy $0.28
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+7% Synergy $5.34
Complete Disregard Complete Disregard
+7% Synergy $0.02
Displace Displace
+6% Synergy $0.46
Warping Wail Warping Wail
+6% Synergy $0.20
Unnatural Endurance Unnatural Endurance
+6% Synergy $0.07
Abstruse Interference Abstruse Interference
+6% Synergy $0.04
Adverse Conditions Adverse Conditions
+6% Synergy $0.09
Grip of Desolation Grip of Desolation
+6% Synergy $0.08
Evacuation Evacuation
+5% Synergy $0.14
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+4% Synergy $0.59
Blur Blur
+4% Synergy $0.34
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+4% Synergy $0.23
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.25
Murder Murder
+3% Synergy $0.04
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+3% Synergy $0.38
Soul Manipulation Soul Manipulation
+3% Synergy $0.25
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $1.38
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $2.22
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.45
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-4% Synergy $2.64
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $8.35
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-5% Synergy $0.76
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-6% Synergy $0.29
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-7% Synergy $44.85
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-9% Synergy $5.02
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-10% Synergy $1.82
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $8.03
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-15% Synergy $1.45
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-19% Synergy $1.34
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-20% Synergy $3.59

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Vela the Night-Clad's game plan and control the board.

Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+17% Synergy $0.17
Oblivion Strike Oblivion Strike
+17% Synergy $0.03
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+12% Synergy $0.25
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+11% Synergy $0.52
Swarm Surge Swarm Surge
+11% Synergy $0.04
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+10% Synergy $1.48
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+8% Synergy $0.43
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+8% Synergy $0.40
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+8% Synergy $0.17
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+7% Synergy $0.31
Their Name Is Death Their Name Is Death
+7% Synergy $7.59
Voidwalk Voidwalk
+7% Synergy $0.16
Transgress the Mind Transgress the Mind
+6% Synergy $0.05
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+5% Synergy $0.71
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+5% Synergy $0.26
Skittering Invasion Skittering Invasion
+5% Synergy $0.39
Witness the End Witness the End
+5% Synergy $0.04
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+4% Synergy $1.72
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
-2% Synergy $0.73
Victimize Victimize
-3% Synergy $0.44
Damnation Damnation
-3% Synergy $20.12
Preordain Preordain
-3% Synergy $0.61
Ponder Ponder
-7% Synergy $1.33
Distant Melody Distant Melody
-7% Synergy $0.51
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-15% Synergy $5.54
Reanimate Reanimate
-15% Synergy $5.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+25% Synergy $2.85
Idol of False Gods Idol of False Gods
+23% Synergy $0.18
Darksteel Monolith Darksteel Monolith
+10% Synergy $19.35
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+9% Synergy $1.53
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+9% Synergy $3.67
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+8% Synergy $8.10
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+8% Synergy $1.33
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+7% Synergy $0.85
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+7% Synergy $3.58
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+7% Synergy $1.54
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+6% Synergy $12.39
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+6% Synergy $22.94
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+5% Synergy $0.33
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+5% Synergy $2.07
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+4% Synergy $4.87
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $5.28
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+3% Synergy $0.50
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.26
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+1% Synergy $3.27
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+1% Synergy $57.97
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
-1% Synergy $2.11
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Vela the Night-Clad's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+26% Synergy $0.29
Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
+23% Synergy $1.43
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+16% Synergy $0.72
Ugin's Mastery Ugin's Mastery
+13% Synergy $0.19
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+12% Synergy $1.41
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+11% Synergy $0.38
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+10% Synergy $4.51
Rogue Class Rogue Class
+8% Synergy $0.79
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+5% Synergy $3.81
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+4% Synergy $0.18
Cunning Evasion Cunning Evasion
+4% Synergy $0.31
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
-1% Synergy $1.29
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
-5% Synergy $3.86
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-5% Synergy $2.62
Propaganda Propaganda
-8% Synergy $2.35

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Vela the Night-Clad to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
+10% Synergy $18.15
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+7% Synergy $2.77
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+7% Synergy $28.85
Kaito, Dancing Shadow Kaito, Dancing Shadow
+5% Synergy $0.32
Tezzeret, Agent of Bolas Tezzeret, Agent of Bolas
+5% Synergy $2.73
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+2% Synergy $1.27
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
0% Synergy $21.76

Utility Lands

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

Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+27% Synergy $0.38
Eldrazi Temple Eldrazi Temple
+24% Synergy $5.12
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+22% Synergy $0.15
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+15% Synergy $1.04
Spawning Bed Spawning Bed
+15% Synergy $0.18
Eye of Ugin Eye of Ugin
+15% Synergy $47.30
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $2.59
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+11% Synergy $0.70
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+11% Synergy $2.94
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+11% Synergy $0.70
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+11% Synergy $0.72
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+11% Synergy $0.78
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+10% Synergy $0.35
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.40
Sanctum of Ugin Sanctum of Ugin
+9% Synergy $1.81
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+8% Synergy $10.78
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+7% Synergy $10.32
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $2.85
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+5% Synergy $1.48
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $18.89
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.32
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $41.89
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+1% Synergy $0.29
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $5.76
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-1% Synergy $0.30
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $49.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $0.89
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-3% Synergy $25.71
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-8% Synergy $7.19
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-10% Synergy $1.39
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-13% Synergy $18.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+24% Synergy $2.70
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+19% Synergy $0.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.21
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+10% Synergy $0.20
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+6% Synergy $1.81
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+5% Synergy $3.81
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $1.15
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $1.13
Dimir Locket Dimir Locket
+4% Synergy $0.17
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+4% Synergy $1.95
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.17
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.24
Dimir Keyrune Dimir Keyrune
0% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.24
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.24
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-3% Synergy $0.38
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-4% Synergy $4.22
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-6% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-7% Synergy $0.87
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.52
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-15% Synergy $1.34

Lands

The mana base foundation for Vela the Night-Clad decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Corrupted Crossroads Corrupted Crossroads
+20% Synergy $0.18
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+12% Synergy $0.42
Wastes Wastes
+11% Synergy $0.37
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+9% Synergy $0.04
Jwar Isle Refuge Jwar Isle Refuge
+7% Synergy $0.23
Crumbling Vestige Crumbling Vestige
+7% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.07
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+6% Synergy $0.62
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $2.27
Power Depot Power Depot
+5% Synergy $0.42
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.16
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+3% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+2% Synergy $0.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.18
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.18
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+2% Synergy $0.18
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.04
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Submerged Boneyard Submerged Boneyard
+1% Synergy $0.09
Waterfront District Waterfront District
+1% Synergy $0.12
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
0% Synergy $0.23
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
0% Synergy $0.19
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
0% Synergy $0.30
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-1% Synergy $0.33
Underground River Underground River
-1% Synergy $0.87
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
-1% Synergy $0.20
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-1% Synergy $9.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.21
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-3% Synergy $34.92
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $5.01
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $8.35
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-5% Synergy $0.26
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-5% Synergy $5.02
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-5% Synergy $2.34
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-5% Synergy
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-6% Synergy $16.75
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.30
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-7% Synergy $1.44
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-8% Synergy $11.76
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-9% Synergy $7.60
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-9% Synergy $20.95
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-9% Synergy $5.02
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-10% Synergy $4.03
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-12% Synergy $0.21
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-13% Synergy $15.70
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-18% Synergy $0.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-18% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-18% Synergy $0.15

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