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Vela the Night-Clad
Price tag $1.04

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

#1636 Current Rank
#1654 Last Week
#1448 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
+16% Synergy $1.76
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+5% Synergy $1.31
Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist
+3% Synergy $0.29
Alpharael, Stonechosen Alpharael, Stonechosen
+3% Synergy $0.82
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+2% Synergy $7.01

High Synergy Cards

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

Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+41% Synergy $3.67
Deepfathom Skulker Deepfathom Skulker
+38% Synergy $0.19
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+38% Synergy $0.19
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+32% Synergy $0.82
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+32% Synergy $4.02
Sire of Stagnation Sire of Stagnation
+32% Synergy $0.99
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+31% Synergy $0.97
Sifter of Skulls Sifter of Skulls
+31% Synergy $0.54
Fathom Feeder Fathom Feeder
+30% Synergy $0.19
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+30% Synergy $0.50

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 $0.39
Eldrazi Skyspawner Eldrazi Skyspawner
+30% Synergy $0.16
Ruination Guide Ruination Guide
+28% Synergy $0.10
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+24% Synergy $0.26
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+20% Synergy $0.87
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+9% Synergy $0.82
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.30
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.23
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
-12% Synergy $1.65

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 $1.62
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $94.69
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $48.08
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-9% Synergy $58.30
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-11% Synergy $50.85
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $48.94
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-14% Synergy $42.63

Creatures

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

Bane of Bala Ged Bane of Bala Ged
+27% Synergy $1.93
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+26% Synergy $0.23
Endbringer Endbringer
+26% Synergy $0.31
Salvage Drone Salvage Drone
+26% Synergy $0.05
It That Heralds the End It That Heralds the End
+26% Synergy $0.27
Bismuth Mindrender Bismuth Mindrender
+25% Synergy $0.27
Spawnbed Protector Spawnbed Protector
+25% Synergy $1.39
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+23% Synergy $0.37
Cultivator Drone Cultivator Drone
+23% Synergy $0.07
Drowner of Hope Drowner of Hope
+23% Synergy $0.20
Conduit of Ruin Conduit of Ruin
+22% Synergy $4.66
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+21% Synergy $3.88
Mist Intruder Mist Intruder
+21% Synergy $0.06
Thought Harvester Thought Harvester
+21% Synergy $0.10
Dominator Drone Dominator Drone
+21% Synergy $0.04
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+20% Synergy $0.92
Sludge Crawler Sludge Crawler
+19% Synergy $0.08
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+18% Synergy $1.39
Hope-Ender Coatl Hope-Ender Coatl
+18% Synergy $0.07
Ulamog's Nullifier Ulamog's Nullifier
+18% Synergy $0.08
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+17% Synergy $0.24
Benthic Infiltrator Benthic Infiltrator
+17% Synergy $0.06
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+16% Synergy $0.18
Prophet of Distortion Prophet of Distortion
+15% Synergy $0.24
Kozilek, the Broken Reality Kozilek, the Broken Reality
+15% Synergy $5.28
Incubator Drone Incubator Drone
+14% Synergy $0.08
Desolation Twin Desolation Twin
+14% Synergy $0.55
Bearer of Silence Bearer of Silence
+14% Synergy $0.19
Kozilek, the Great Distortion Kozilek, the Great Distortion
+13% Synergy $4.26
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+13% Synergy $1.26
Breaker of Creation Breaker of Creation
+13% Synergy $0.24
Culling Drone Culling Drone
+13% Synergy $0.07
Mindmelter Mindmelter
+13% Synergy $0.10
Kozilek's Channeler Kozilek's Channeler
+13% Synergy $0.17
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+11% Synergy $1.19
Tide Drifter Tide Drifter
+11% Synergy $0.10
Satoru Umezawa Satoru Umezawa
+10% Synergy $0.33
Benthic Anomaly Benthic Anomaly
+10% Synergy $0.42
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+10% Synergy $7.43
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+10% Synergy $0.85
Blight Herder Blight Herder
+10% Synergy $0.34
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+9% Synergy $0.62
Silent-Blade Oni Silent-Blade Oni
+4% Synergy $0.90
Ninja of the Deep Hours Ninja of the Deep Hours
+3% Synergy $1.27
Fallen Shinobi Fallen Shinobi
+2% Synergy $1.59
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+2% Synergy $3.21
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+1% Synergy $0.17
Silver-Fur Master Silver-Fur Master
+1% Synergy $0.21
Thousand-Faced Shadow Thousand-Faced Shadow
0% Synergy $0.55
Ingenious Infiltrator Ingenious Infiltrator
0% Synergy $0.89

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
+20% Synergy $0.05
Ugin's Binding Ugin's Binding
+16% Synergy $1.19
Unfathomable Truths Unfathomable Truths
+16% Synergy $0.04
Titan's Presence Titan's Presence
+14% Synergy $0.35
Horribly Awry Horribly Awry
+13% Synergy $0.04
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
+13% Synergy $0.39
Eldritch Immunity Eldritch Immunity
+12% Synergy $2.74
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
+11% Synergy $7.02
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+10% Synergy $0.81
Grave Birthing Grave Birthing
+10% Synergy $0.04
Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
+9% Synergy $1.80
Resculpt Resculpt
+8% Synergy $0.29
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+7% Synergy $5.96
Complete Disregard Complete Disregard
+7% Synergy $0.02
Displace Displace
+6% Synergy $0.48
Unnatural Endurance Unnatural Endurance
+6% Synergy $0.07
Warping Wail Warping Wail
+6% Synergy $0.34
Abstruse Interference Abstruse Interference
+6% Synergy $0.05
Grip of Desolation Grip of Desolation
+6% Synergy $0.07
Adverse Conditions Adverse Conditions
+6% Synergy $0.08
Evacuation Evacuation
+5% Synergy $0.22
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.25
Murder Murder
+4% Synergy $0.06
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+4% Synergy $0.51
Blur Blur
+4% Synergy $0.21
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+4% Synergy $0.17
Soul Manipulation Soul Manipulation
+3% Synergy $0.23
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+3% Synergy $0.37
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $1.15
Pongify Pongify
+1% Synergy $2.10
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.29
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-3% Synergy $2.59
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $9.16
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-6% Synergy $0.79
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-7% Synergy $42.96
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-7% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-9% Synergy $1.75
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-9% Synergy $5.21
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $6.09
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-16% Synergy $1.46
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-19% Synergy $1.51
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-20% Synergy $2.94

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 $0.37
Oblivion Strike Oblivion Strike
+17% Synergy $0.03
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+13% Synergy $0.28
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+12% Synergy $1.66
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+11% Synergy $0.50
Swarm Surge Swarm Surge
+11% Synergy $0.04
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+10% Synergy $0.15
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+9% Synergy $0.25
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+8% Synergy $0.60
Their Name Is Death Their Name Is Death
+8% Synergy $6.17
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+7% Synergy $0.47
Voidwalk Voidwalk
+7% Synergy $0.15
Transgress the Mind Transgress the Mind
+6% Synergy $0.05
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+5% Synergy $0.79
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+5% Synergy $0.32
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+4% Synergy $1.75
Victimize Victimize
-2% Synergy $0.56
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
-2% Synergy $0.75
Damnation Damnation
-3% Synergy $18.68
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.61
Ponder Ponder
-8% Synergy $1.65
Distant Melody Distant Melody
-8% Synergy $0.66
Reanimate Reanimate
-15% Synergy $7.64
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-16% Synergy $5.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+27% Synergy $2.65
Idol of False Gods Idol of False Gods
+23% Synergy $0.26
Darksteel Monolith Darksteel Monolith
+10% Synergy $17.53
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+9% Synergy $1.54
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+9% Synergy $3.40
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+8% Synergy $8.99
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+8% Synergy $0.69
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+8% Synergy $1.20
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+8% Synergy $1.19
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+6% Synergy $2.49
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+6% Synergy $13.11
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+6% Synergy $0.30
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+6% Synergy $20.58
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+6% Synergy $1.96
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+5% Synergy $5.02
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+4% Synergy $0.47
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $7.32
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.24
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+1% Synergy $4.33
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+1% Synergy $54.66
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
0% Synergy $2.15
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.45

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 $1.54
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+15% Synergy $0.70
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+14% Synergy $0.86
Ugin's Mastery Ugin's Mastery
+14% Synergy $0.18
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+12% Synergy $3.60
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+11% Synergy $0.26
Rogue Class Rogue Class
+8% Synergy $0.92
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+5% Synergy $3.32
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+4% Synergy $0.16
Cunning Evasion Cunning Evasion
+4% Synergy $0.32
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
-2% Synergy $0.91
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $1.55
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
-6% Synergy $5.01
Propaganda Propaganda
-7% Synergy $2.01

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 $14.09
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+8% Synergy $2.39
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+7% Synergy $27.80
Tezzeret, Agent of Bolas Tezzeret, Agent of Bolas
+6% Synergy $2.38
Kaito, Dancing Shadow Kaito, Dancing Shadow
+5% Synergy $0.26
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+5% Synergy $13.44
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+1% Synergy $1.12
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
0% Synergy $15.85

Utility Lands

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

Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+26% Synergy $0.36
Eldrazi Temple Eldrazi Temple
+24% Synergy $6.30
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+21% Synergy $0.14
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+17% Synergy $0.86
Spawning Bed Spawning Bed
+16% Synergy $0.19
Eye of Ugin Eye of Ugin
+15% Synergy $52.72
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+13% Synergy $2.22
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+13% Synergy $0.58
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $1.98
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+11% Synergy $0.46
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+11% Synergy $0.64
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+11% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+11% Synergy $0.61
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+9% Synergy $7.74
Sanctum of Ugin Sanctum of Ugin
+9% Synergy $2.00
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.40
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+7% Synergy $9.47
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $2.73
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+5% Synergy $1.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.27
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $14.84
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $38.71
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+1% Synergy $0.28
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-1% Synergy $0.28
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-1% Synergy $0.34
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.57
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $47.16
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-3% Synergy $24.56
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-8% Synergy $6.61
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-10% Synergy $1.41
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-12% Synergy $19.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+25% Synergy $2.44
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+18% Synergy $0.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.22
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+9% Synergy $0.24
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+7% Synergy $1.29
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+5% Synergy $2.82
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+5% Synergy $1.66
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $1.33
Dimir Locket Dimir Locket
+4% Synergy $0.16
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $1.28
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.16
Dimir Keyrune Dimir Keyrune
0% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.07
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-4% Synergy $4.04
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.26
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-6% Synergy $0.54
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-6% Synergy $0.90
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-15% Synergy $1.12

Lands

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

Corrupted Crossroads Corrupted Crossroads
+19% Synergy $0.21
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+13% Synergy $0.40
Wastes Wastes
+11% Synergy $0.38
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+9% Synergy $0.07
Jwar Isle Refuge Jwar Isle Refuge
+7% Synergy $0.22
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+7% Synergy $0.70
Crumbling Vestige Crumbling Vestige
+7% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.23
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $1.78
Power Depot Power Depot
+5% Synergy $0.48
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.15
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.28
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.15
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+2% Synergy $0.18
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+2% Synergy $0.19
Waterfront District Waterfront District
+2% Synergy $0.06
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+1% Synergy $0.34
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+1% Synergy $0.26
Submerged Boneyard Submerged Boneyard
+1% Synergy $0.08
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
0% Synergy $0.28
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-1% Synergy $0.30
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-1% Synergy $0.21
Underground River Underground River
-1% Synergy $1.37
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
-1% Synergy $0.19
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-1% Synergy $9.82
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.11
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $3.53
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-4% Synergy
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $9.16
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-4% Synergy $34.04
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-5% Synergy $0.26
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-5% Synergy $3.25
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-6% Synergy $15.63
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-6% Synergy $3.03
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.22
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-7% Synergy $1.71
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-8% Synergy $8.98
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-8% Synergy $8.84
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-8% Synergy $20.14
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-9% Synergy $3.86
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-9% Synergy $5.21
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-12% Synergy $0.26
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-12% Synergy $15.21
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-17% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-18% Synergy $0.45
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-18% Synergy $0.18

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