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Viconia, Drow Apostate // Candlekeep Sage
Price tag $0.38

Legendary Creature — Elf Cleric Enchantment Background

Viconia, Drow Apostate Candlekeep Sage
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Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Discard 40% Card Draw 20%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Viconia, Drow Apostate // Candlekeep Sage's abilities and overall game plan.

Street Wraith Street Wraith
+36% Synergy $0.17
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+35% Synergy $0.34
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+28% Synergy $0.39
Troll of Khazad-dûm Troll of Khazad-dûm
+28% Synergy $5.58
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+28% Synergy $2.76
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+28% Synergy $1.30
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+28% Synergy $4.25
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+28% Synergy $1.14
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+25% Synergy $2.34
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+14% Synergy $1.43

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Viconia, Drow Apostate // Candlekeep Sage decks.

Swan Song Swan Song
+13% Synergy $10.17
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+2% Synergy $3.66

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+14% Synergy $23.67
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+12% Synergy $54.51
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+10% Synergy $66.72
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $71.11
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $39.46

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Viconia, Drow Apostate // Candlekeep Sage's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+38% Synergy $1.47
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+25% Synergy $0.88
Curator of Mysteries Curator of Mysteries
+23% Synergy $0.36
Nimble Obstructionist Nimble Obstructionist
+23% Synergy $0.38
Mirrorshell Crab Mirrorshell Crab
+22% Synergy $0.29
Windcaller Aven Windcaller Aven
+22% Synergy $0.22
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+22% Synergy $31.45
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+21% Synergy $3.65
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+20% Synergy $3.28
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+20% Synergy $0.41
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+20% Synergy $2.43
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+20% Synergy $31.96
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+19% Synergy $2.76
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+19% Synergy $0.49
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+16% Synergy $0.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.29
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+10% Synergy $1.78
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+2% Synergy $6.77

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Viconia, Drow Apostate // Candlekeep Sage safe.

Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+21% Synergy $13.63
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+19% Synergy $2.44
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+18% Synergy $7.88
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+5% Synergy $1.68
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $2.10
Negate Negate
-10% Synergy $0.25
Counterspell Counterspell
-33% Synergy $3.57

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Viconia, Drow Apostate // Candlekeep Sage's game plan and control the board.

Damnation Damnation
+12% Synergy $21.16
Reanimate Reanimate
+1% Synergy $9.30
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-15% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+17% Synergy $58.53

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Viconia, Drow Apostate // Candlekeep Sage's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Escape Protocol Escape Protocol
+23% Synergy $0.28
Drake Haven Drake Haven
+23% Synergy $0.33
Dying to Serve Dying to Serve
+22% Synergy $0.36
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+22% Synergy $0.35

Utility Lands

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

Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+17% Synergy $0.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+12% Synergy $29.17
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+9% Synergy $11.09
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $3.79

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+18% Synergy $4.50
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.56
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.90
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-6% Synergy $1.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.60
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-24% Synergy $1.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-27% Synergy $1.57

Lands

The mana base foundation for Viconia, Drow Apostate // Candlekeep Sage decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+31% Synergy $0.22
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+22% Synergy $11.54
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+21% Synergy $15.13
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+20% Synergy $4.84
Underground River Underground River
+16% Synergy $2.30
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+16% Synergy $20.52
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+10% Synergy
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+9% Synergy $10.44
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+9% Synergy $29.04
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+9% Synergy $5.84
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+9% Synergy $3.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.25
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+5% Synergy $0.32
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+3% Synergy $1.23
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+1% Synergy $0.17
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-1% Synergy $6.83
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-10% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.19
Command Tower Command Tower
-12% Synergy $0.30
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-21% Synergy $2.62
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-44% Synergy $0.37

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Viconia, Drow Apostate // Candlekeep Sage.

Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Vial Smasher the Fierce Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Criminal Past Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Criminal Past
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Viconia, Drow Apostate Feywild Visitor Viconia, Drow Apostate // Feywild Visitor
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ravos, Soultender Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ravos, Soultender
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Candlekeep Sage Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Candlekeep Sage
Viconia, Drow Apostate Tavern Brawler Viconia, Drow Apostate // Tavern Brawler
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Alora, Merry Thief Agent of the Iron Throne Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Iron Throne
Armix, Filigree Thrasher The Prismatic Piper Armix, Filigree Thrasher // The Prismatic Piper
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
The First Doctor Vislor Turlough The First Doctor // Vislor Turlough
The Raven Man The Raven Man
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Tymna the Weaver Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Tymna the Weaver
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Tana, the Bloodsower Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Tana, the Bloodsower
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Dungeon Delver Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Dungeon Delver
Gwendlyn Di Corci Gwendlyn Di Corci
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Agent of the Iron Throne Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne
Myojin of Night's Reach Myojin of Night's Reach
Viconia, Drow Apostate Clan Crafter Viconia, Drow Apostate // Clan Crafter
Viconia, Drow Apostate Dungeon Delver Viconia, Drow Apostate // Dungeon Delver
Viconia, Drow Apostate Shameless Charlatan Viconia, Drow Apostate // Shameless Charlatan
Viconia, Drow Apostate Sword Coast Sailor Viconia, Drow Apostate // Sword Coast Sailor
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Esior, Wardwing Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Siani, Eye of the Storm Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Candlekeep Sage Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Candlekeep Sage
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Clan Crafter Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Clan Crafter
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Dungeon Delver Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Dungeon Delver
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Feywild Visitor Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Feywild Visitor

Other Available Backgrounds

Viconia, Drow Apostate can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

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