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Viconia, Drow Apostate // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Price tag $0.25

Legendary Creature — Elf Cleric Enchantment Background

Viconia, Drow Apostate Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Deathtouch 50% Zombies 50%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Viconia, Drow Apostate // Agent of the Shadow Thieves.

The Real Battle for Baldur's Gate | EDH Gameplay Ep 31

The Real Battle for Baldur's Gate | EDH Gameplay Ep 31

Estrid v Ramos v Alora/Shadow Thieves v Rograk/Piper | EDH Gameplay ft. ComedianMTG | SmoothBrainEDH

Estrid v Ramos v Alora/Shadow Thieves v Rograk/Piper | EDH Gameplay ft. ComedianMTG | SmoothBrainEDH

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Viconia, Drow Apostate // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Death-Priest of Myrkul Death-Priest of Myrkul
+99% Synergy $0.13
Woebearer Woebearer
+50% Synergy $0.17
Deathmark Prelate Deathmark Prelate
+50% Synergy $0.17
Diregraf Horde Diregraf Horde
+50% Synergy $0.07
Gorex, the Tombshell Gorex, the Tombshell
+50% Synergy $0.10
Stinging Hivemaster Stinging Hivemaster
+50% Synergy $0.05
Gollum, Scheming Guide Gollum, Scheming Guide
+50% Synergy $1.00
Isareth the Awakener Isareth the Awakener
+50% Synergy $0.11
Yuan-Ti Fang-Blade Yuan-Ti Fang-Blade
+50% Synergy $0.05
Ghastly Death Tyrant Ghastly Death Tyrant
+50% Synergy $0.13
Nimraiser Paladin Nimraiser Paladin
+50% Synergy $0.05
Kinzu of the Bleak Coven Kinzu of the Bleak Coven
+50% Synergy $0.14
Scream Puff Scream Puff
+50% Synergy $0.07
Lightfoot Rogue Lightfoot Rogue
+50% Synergy $0.15
Foulmire Knight Foulmire Knight
+49% Synergy $0.17
Liliana's Devotee Liliana's Devotee
+49% Synergy $0.13
Loyal Subordinate Loyal Subordinate
+49% Synergy $0.13
Scourge of Nel Toth Scourge of Nel Toth
+49% Synergy $0.31
Vizier of the Scorpion Vizier of the Scorpion
+49% Synergy $0.18
Gravespawn Sovereign Gravespawn Sovereign
+49% Synergy $0.21
Unbreathing Horde Unbreathing Horde
+49% Synergy $0.31
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+49% Synergy $1.45
Ravenous Rotbelly Ravenous Rotbelly
+49% Synergy $0.60
Nazgûl Nazgûl
+49% Synergy $11.87
Fell Horseman Fell Horseman
+49% Synergy $0.04
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
+49% Synergy $0.11
Gumdrop Poisoner Gumdrop Poisoner
+49% Synergy $0.12
Guildsworn Prowler Guildsworn Prowler
+49% Synergy $0.07
Ayara's Oathsworn Ayara's Oathsworn
+49% Synergy $0.30
Phyrexian Delver Phyrexian Delver
+48% Synergy $0.50
Vengeful Dead Vengeful Dead
+48% Synergy $0.32
Josu Vess, Lich Knight Josu Vess, Lich Knight
+48% Synergy $0.19
Vindictive Lich Vindictive Lich
+48% Synergy $0.33
Tomb Tyrant Tomb Tyrant
+48% Synergy $1.53
Razorlash Transmogrant Razorlash Transmogrant
+48% Synergy $0.16
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+47% Synergy $0.27
Headless Rider Headless Rider
+47% Synergy $1.20
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+47% Synergy $0.23
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+46% Synergy $0.28
Diregraf Colossus Diregraf Colossus
+46% Synergy $3.03
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+46% Synergy $0.35
Champion of the Perished Champion of the Perished
+46% Synergy $1.16
Liliana, Heretical Healer Liliana, Defiant Necromancer Liliana, Heretical Healer
+46% Synergy $5.00
Gifted Aetherborn Gifted Aetherborn
+46% Synergy $0.24
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+46% Synergy $3.06
Death Baron Death Baron
+45% Synergy $3.69
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
+45% Synergy $1.97
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+43% Synergy $0.46
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+39% Synergy $25.65
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+36% Synergy $0.18

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Viconia, Drow Apostate // Agent of the Shadow Thieves safe.

Eyes of the Beholder Eyes of the Beholder
+50% Synergy $0.11
Shelob's Ambush Shelob's Ambush
+50% Synergy $0.10
Power Word Kill Power Word Kill
+49% Synergy $0.10
Orcish Medicine Orcish Medicine
+49% Synergy $0.07
March of Wretched Sorrow March of Wretched Sorrow
+48% Synergy $0.14
Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+48% Synergy $0.07
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+47% Synergy $0.50
Feign Death Feign Death
+43% Synergy $0.87
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+40% Synergy $1.27
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+40% Synergy $2.25
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+28% Synergy $18.95

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Viconia, Drow Apostate // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's game plan and control the board.

Syphon Flesh Syphon Flesh
+49% Synergy $0.24
Dark Salvation Dark Salvation
+49% Synergy $0.34
Ghouls' Night Out Ghouls' Night Out
+49% Synergy $0.39
Zombie Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse
+48% Synergy $0.70
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+48% Synergy $0.30
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+48% Synergy $1.10
Invoke Despair Invoke Despair
+47% Synergy $0.23
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+47% Synergy $0.18
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+46% Synergy $2.16
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+46% Synergy $0.15
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+45% Synergy $8.87
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+45% Synergy $0.63
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+45% Synergy $4.25
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+43% Synergy $5.70
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+14% Synergy $5.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Reaper's Talisman Reaper's Talisman
+50% Synergy $0.15
Ent-Draught Basin Ent-Draught Basin
+50% Synergy $0.04
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+50% Synergy $0.16
Ribskiff Ribskiff
+50% Synergy $0.05
Cloak of the Bat Cloak of the Bat
+50% Synergy $0.22
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+49% Synergy $0.63
Transmogrant Altar Transmogrant Altar
+49% Synergy $0.16
Gisa's Favorite Shovel Gisa's Favorite Shovel
+49% Synergy $11.00
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+49% Synergy $3.96
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+48% Synergy $2.44
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+48% Synergy $5.16
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+45% Synergy $2.96
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+44% Synergy $3.53
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+44% Synergy $19.88

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Viconia, Drow Apostate // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Malevolent Awakening Malevolent Awakening
+50% Synergy $0.24
Grasping Shadows Shadows' Lair Grasping Shadows
+50% Synergy $0.08
Corpses of the Lost Corpses of the Lost
+50% Synergy $0.14
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+49% Synergy $1.59
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+48% Synergy $0.52
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+48% Synergy $4.70
Necrogen Communion Necrogen Communion
+48% Synergy $0.15
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+47% Synergy $0.29
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+46% Synergy $0.55
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+46% Synergy $4.77
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+46% Synergy $0.29
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+42% Synergy $0.87
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+40% Synergy $20.04
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+37% Synergy $3.30
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+10% Synergy $2.32

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Viconia, Drow Apostate // Agent of the Shadow Thieves to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Untouched by Death Liliana, Untouched by Death
+49% Synergy $1.53
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+46% Synergy $0.62

Utility Lands

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

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+92% Synergy $0.13
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+50% Synergy $0.10
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+50% Synergy $0.10
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+50% Synergy $0.20
Hive of the Eye Tyrant Hive of the Eye Tyrant
+49% Synergy $0.42
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+49% Synergy $0.44
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+49% Synergy $0.12
The Dross Pits The Dross Pits
+48% Synergy $0.07
Hidden Necropolis Hidden Necropolis
+48% Synergy $0.07
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+46% Synergy $1.27
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.94
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-6% Synergy $23.13

Mana Artifacts

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

Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+46% Synergy $0.27
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+45% Synergy $1.29
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+44% Synergy $0.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+39% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+37% Synergy $0.48
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+35% Synergy $1.06
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+26% Synergy $0.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-37% Synergy $1.48

Lands

The mana base foundation for Viconia, Drow Apostate // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Forgotten Monument Forgotten Monument
+50% Synergy $0.09
Captivating Cave Captivating Cave
+50% Synergy $0.09
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+50% Synergy $0.76
Cave of Temptation Cave of Temptation
+50% Synergy $0.04
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+50% Synergy $0.18
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+50% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+47% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+22% Synergy $0.17

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Viconia, Drow Apostate // Agent of the Shadow Thieves.

Anara, Wolvid Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Viconia, Drow Apostate Noble Heritage Viconia, Drow Apostate // Noble Heritage
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tormod, the Desecrator Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Tormod, the Desecrator Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Tormod, the Desecrator
Chevill, Bane of Monsters Chevill, Bane of Monsters
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Shameless Charlatan Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Shameless Charlatan
Viconia, Drow Apostate Criminal Past Viconia, Drow Apostate // Criminal Past
Aveline de Grandpré Aveline de Grandpré
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Master Chef Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Master Chef
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Candlekeep Sage Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Candlekeep Sage
Ravos, Soultender Tormod, the Desecrator Ravos, Soultender // Tormod, the Desecrator
Viconia, Drow Apostate Inspiring Leader Viconia, Drow Apostate // Inspiring Leader
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tormod, the Desecrator Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tormod, the Desecrator
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Tormod, the Desecrator Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sarevok, Deathbringer Popular Entertainer Sarevok, Deathbringer // Popular Entertainer
Sisters of Stone Death Sisters of Stone Death
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Halana, Kessig Ranger Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Gorm the Great Virtus the Veiled Gorm the Great // Virtus the Veiled
Halana, Kessig Ranger Ravos, Soultender Halana, Kessig Ranger // Ravos, Soultender
Halana, Kessig Ranger Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Halana, Kessig Ranger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Josu Vess, Lich Knight Josu Vess, Lich Knight
Ravos, Soultender Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ravos, Soultender // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Tormod, the Desecrator Tymna the Weaver Tormod, the Desecrator // Tymna the Weaver
Lim-Dûl the Necromancer Lim-Dûl the Necromancer
Viconia, Drow Apostate Agent of the Iron Throne Viconia, Drow Apostate // Agent of the Iron Throne
Viconia, Drow Apostate Cultist of the Absolute Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute
Viconia, Drow Apostate Faceless One Viconia, Drow Apostate // Faceless One
Viconia, Drow Apostate Haunted One Viconia, Drow Apostate // Haunted One
Viconia, Drow Apostate Scion of Halaster Viconia, Drow Apostate // Scion of Halaster
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Francisco, Fowl Marauder Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Miara, Thorn of the Glade Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Sengir, the Dark Baron Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Armix, Filigree Thrasher The Prismatic Piper Armix, Filigree Thrasher // The Prismatic Piper

Other Available Backgrounds

Viconia, Drow Apostate can also choose from these 28 other backgrounds:

Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Haunted One Haunted One
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Master Chef Master Chef
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier