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Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $0.31

Legendary Creature — Elf Cleric Enchantment Background

Viconia, Drow Apostate Cultist of the Absolute
Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 25% Graveyard 17% Reanimator 17% Tokens 17% ETB 8% Mill 8% Sacrifice 8%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3521 Current Rank
#2599 Last Week
#3552 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute.

ARAGORN (songoku2401) vs. GUT (DrissouSama) - LTC#9 Sunday - R4 - Duel Commander - EDH│MTG

ARAGORN (songoku2401) vs. GUT (DrissouSama) - LTC#9 Sunday - R4 - Duel Commander - EDH│MTG

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

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

Secret Sponsored Shindig! Lulu vs Yidris vs Tayam vs Cadric #edh #cmdr game play for Magic

Secret Sponsored Shindig! Lulu vs Yidris vs Tayam vs Cadric #edh #cmdr game play for Magic

Who did it better? Daretti vs Kamiz vs Osgir vs Lulu #edh #cmdr game play for Magic: The Gathering

Who did it better? Daretti vs Kamiz vs Osgir vs Lulu #edh #cmdr game play for Magic: The Gathering

Ivy vs Wilson/Absolute vs Windgrace vs The Ever-Changing 'Dane | EDH Gameplay | Smooth Brain EDH

Ivy vs Wilson/Absolute vs Windgrace vs The Ever-Changing 'Dane | EDH Gameplay | Smooth Brain EDH

New hotness! Miirym vs Osgir vs Lulu | Cultist vs Ramos #edh / #cmdr game play

New hotness! Miirym vs Osgir vs Lulu | Cultist vs Ramos #edh / #cmdr game play

WNL Baldur's on Baldur's on Baldur's @MentalMisplay | Live EDH | MTG Gameplay

WNL Baldur's on Baldur's on Baldur's @MentalMisplay | Live EDH | MTG Gameplay

Irenicus v Tasha v Raggadragga v Wilson | Commander Legends D&D Battle for Baldur's Gate | EDH MTG

Irenicus v Tasha v Raggadragga v Wilson | Commander Legends D&D Battle for Baldur's Gate | EDH MTG

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute decks.

Buster Sword Buster Sword
+19% Synergy $36.85
Zenos yae Galvus Shinryu, Transcendent Rival Zenos yae Galvus
+15% Synergy $0.48

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute's abilities and overall game plan.

Undead Butler Undead Butler
+41% Synergy $0.20
Mire Triton Mire Triton
+38% Synergy $0.09
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+35% Synergy $0.26
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+33% Synergy $0.19
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+32% Synergy $0.22
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+32% Synergy $0.75
Testament Bearer Testament Bearer
+30% Synergy $0.04
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+28% Synergy $0.26
Clattering Augur Clattering Augur
+28% Synergy $0.08
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+28% Synergy $1.07

Top Cards

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

Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+27% Synergy $0.22
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+24% Synergy $0.31
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+23% Synergy $0.32
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+19% Synergy $0.60
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+18% Synergy $0.12
Victimize Victimize
+15% Synergy $0.56
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+13% Synergy $3.86
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+9% Synergy $1.24
Defile Defile
-4% Synergy $0.61
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-31% Synergy $2.94

Creatures

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

Soul-Shackled Zombie Soul-Shackled Zombie
+26% Synergy $0.11
Returned Reveler Returned Reveler
+25% Synergy $0.03
Dogged Detective Dogged Detective
+25% Synergy $0.14
Corpse Augur Corpse Augur
+25% Synergy $0.12
Doomed Dissenter Doomed Dissenter
+23% Synergy $0.07
Millikin Millikin
+23% Synergy $0.16
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+22% Synergy $0.27
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+21% Synergy $0.11
Guildsworn Prowler Guildsworn Prowler
+21% Synergy $0.07
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+20% Synergy $7.05
Body Launderer Body Launderer
+20% Synergy $0.58
Dreadhound Dreadhound
+20% Synergy $0.16
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+19% Synergy $0.22
Desperate Bloodseeker Desperate Bloodseeker
+19% Synergy $0.04
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+17% Synergy $0.16
Egon, God of Death Throne of Death Egon, God of Death
+17% Synergy $0.28
Sewer Nemesis Sewer Nemesis
+17% Synergy $0.73
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+17% Synergy $0.28
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker
+17% Synergy $0.09
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+16% Synergy $2.20
Nightmare Nightmare
+16% Synergy $0.07
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+15% Synergy $0.18
Novice Occultist Novice Occultist
+15% Synergy $0.06
Serrated Scorpion Serrated Scorpion
+15% Synergy $0.13
Unscrupulous Contractor Unscrupulous Contractor
+15% Synergy $0.12
Unscrupulous Agent Unscrupulous Agent
+14% Synergy $0.04
Deathcap Marionette Deathcap Marionette
+13% Synergy $0.06
Boneclad Necromancer Boneclad Necromancer
+13% Synergy $0.06
Gorging Vulture Gorging Vulture
+13% Synergy $0.07
Hobbling Zombie Hobbling Zombie
+13% Synergy $0.07
Filigree Familiar Filigree Familiar
+13% Synergy $0.11
Dire Fleet Hoarder Dire Fleet Hoarder
+13% Synergy $0.03
Perilous Myr Perilous Myr
+12% Synergy $0.06
Loyal Subordinate Loyal Subordinate
+12% Synergy $0.18
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
+12% Synergy $0.10
Chain Devil Chain Devil
+12% Synergy $0.07
Gnawing Vermin Gnawing Vermin
+11% Synergy $0.18
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+10% Synergy $0.61
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+8% Synergy $0.12
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+8% Synergy $4.27
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+8% Synergy $0.30
Burglar Rat Burglar Rat
+5% Synergy $0.08
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+4% Synergy $1.16
Ogre Slumlord Ogre Slumlord
+2% Synergy $0.25
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.26
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+1% Synergy $1.66
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
0% Synergy $2.10
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-1% Synergy $2.38
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-22% Synergy $1.09
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-22% Synergy $11.29

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute safe.

Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+16% Synergy $0.18
Mausoleum Secrets Mausoleum Secrets
+15% Synergy $0.56
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+15% Synergy $0.39
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+8% Synergy $2.15
Murder Murder
+7% Synergy $0.06
Village Rites Village Rites
+2% Synergy $0.20
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
0% Synergy $0.49
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-9% Synergy $18.24
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-13% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

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

Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+18% Synergy $0.05
Extract a Confession Extract a Confession
+13% Synergy $0.12
Nightsnare Nightsnare
+13% Synergy $0.02
Cauldron's Gift Cauldron's Gift
+13% Synergy $0.06
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+11% Synergy $5.65
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+11% Synergy $0.46
Pilfer Pilfer
+11% Synergy $0.06
Corrupt Corrupt
+10% Synergy $0.07
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+8% Synergy $0.75
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+6% Synergy $3.07
Duress Duress
+6% Synergy $0.14
Dread Return Dread Return
+4% Synergy $0.26
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-3% Synergy $1.75
Damnation Damnation
-4% Synergy $18.68
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-7% Synergy $0.60
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-7% Synergy $0.25
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-7% Synergy $0.28
Mutilate Mutilate
-8% Synergy $1.57
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy $7.64
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-27% Synergy $0.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+16% Synergy $0.70
Transmogrant's Crown Transmogrant's Crown
+12% Synergy $0.23
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+11% Synergy $0.46
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+1% Synergy $5.02
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-2% Synergy $8.99
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.30
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-15% Synergy $5.20
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-40% Synergy $7.55

Enchantments

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

Thran Vigil Thran Vigil
+26% Synergy $0.18
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+20% Synergy $0.17
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+20% Synergy $0.27
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+15% Synergy $3.41
Soul Enervation Soul Enervation
+13% Synergy $0.09
Sigil of Myrkul Sigil of Myrkul
+13% Synergy $0.07
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+13% Synergy $0.07
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+12% Synergy $1.93
Black Market Black Market
+9% Synergy $3.61
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+9% Synergy $0.50
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+8% Synergy $0.98
Liliana's Caress Liliana's Caress
+7% Synergy $6.26
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+1% Synergy $18.49
Grave Pact Grave Pact
0% Synergy $18.12
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-4% Synergy $15.42
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-10% Synergy $1.55

Utility Lands

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

Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+6% Synergy $0.61
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.27
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
0% Synergy $0.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-19% Synergy $1.98
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-39% Synergy $24.56

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+16% Synergy $0.20
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.26
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+8% Synergy $0.75
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-1% Synergy $3.61
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-24% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-30% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.11

Similar Commanders

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

Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Agent of the Iron Throne Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Agent of the Iron Throne
Viconia, Drow Apostate Scion of Halaster Viconia, Drow Apostate // Scion of Halaster
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Scion of Halaster Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Scion of Halaster
Viconia, Drow Apostate Agent of the Iron Throne Viconia, Drow Apostate // Agent of the Iron Throne
Viconia, Drow Apostate Haunted One Viconia, Drow Apostate // Haunted One
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Cultist of the Absolute Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Cloakwood Hermit Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Cloakwood Hermit
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Agent of the Iron Throne Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Criminal Past Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Criminal Past
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Haunted One Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Haunted One
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sengir, the Dark Baron Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Miara, Thorn of the Glade Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Sarevok, Deathbringer Agent of the Iron Throne Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sarevok, Deathbringer Criminal Past Sarevok, Deathbringer // Criminal Past
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cultist of the Absolute Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cultist of the Absolute
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Feywild Visitor Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Feywild Visitor
Viconia, Drow Apostate Dragon Cultist Viconia, Drow Apostate // Dragon Cultist
Viconia, Drow Apostate Street Urchin Viconia, Drow Apostate // Street Urchin
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tormod, the Desecrator Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tormod, the Desecrator
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Far Traveler Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Far Traveler
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Guild Artisan Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Guild Artisan
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Veteran Soldier Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Veteran Soldier
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Haunted One Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Haunted One
Radiant, Serra Archangel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Radiant, Serra Archangel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Criminal Past Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Criminal Past
Viconia, Drow Apostate Master Chef Viconia, Drow Apostate // Master Chef
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ravos, Soultender Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Ravos, Soultender
Ravos, Soultender The Prismatic Piper Ravos, Soultender // The Prismatic Piper
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Haunted One Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Haunted One
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tormod, the Desecrator Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tormod, the Desecrator

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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