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Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $0.51

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%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4573 Current Rank
#4108 Last Week
#4270 Past 2 Years
23 Decks

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Mana Pool $0.15
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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 in 20% of decks $46.72
Zenos yae Galvus Shinryu, Transcendent Rival Zenos yae Galvus
+15% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.36

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 in 44% of decks $0.36
Mire Triton Mire Triton
+38% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.22
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+35% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.37
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+33% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.23
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+32% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.26
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+32% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.86
Testament Bearer Testament Bearer
+30% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.13
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.38
Clattering Augur Clattering Augur
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.25
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $1.81

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 in 39% of decks $0.33
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+24% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.36
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+23% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.37
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+19% Synergy in 39% of decks $1.69
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+18% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.31
Victimize Victimize
+15% Synergy in 39% of decks $1.50
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+13% Synergy in 39% of decks $6.05
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+9% Synergy in 39% of decks $3.08
Defile Defile
-4% Synergy in 35% of decks $1.08
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-31% Synergy in 35% of decks $8.15

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 in 27% of decks $0.18
Returned Reveler Returned Reveler
+25% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.16
Dogged Detective Dogged Detective
+25% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.29
Corpse Augur Corpse Augur
+25% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.25
Doomed Dissenter Doomed Dissenter
+23% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.20
Millikin Millikin
+23% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.31
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+22% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.18
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.25
Guildsworn Prowler Guildsworn Prowler
+21% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.24
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+20% Synergy in 30% of decks $1.51
Body Launderer Body Launderer
+20% Synergy in 22% of decks $1.04
Dreadhound Dreadhound
+20% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.24
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+19% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.39
Desperate Bloodseeker Desperate Bloodseeker
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.18
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+17% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.77
Egon, God of Death Throne of Death Egon, God of Death
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.34
Sewer Nemesis Sewer Nemesis
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.36
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.32
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.12
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+16% Synergy in 26% of decks $2.93
Nightmare Nightmare
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.24
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+15% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.29
Novice Occultist Novice Occultist
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.29
Serrated Scorpion Serrated Scorpion
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.16
Unscrupulous Contractor Unscrupulous Contractor
+15% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.15
Unscrupulous Agent Unscrupulous Agent
+14% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.14
Deathcap Marionette Deathcap Marionette
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.23
Boneclad Necromancer Boneclad Necromancer
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.07
Gorging Vulture Gorging Vulture
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.15
Hobbling Zombie Hobbling Zombie
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.19
Filigree Familiar Filigree Familiar
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.32
Dire Fleet Hoarder Dire Fleet Hoarder
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.17
Perilous Myr Perilous Myr
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.23
Loyal Subordinate Loyal Subordinate
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.27
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.23
Chain Devil Chain Devil
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.25
Gnawing Vermin Gnawing Vermin
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.30
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.22
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+8% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.21
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.09
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.89
Burglar Rat Burglar Rat
+5% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.28
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+4% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.25
Ogre Slumlord Ogre Slumlord
+2% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.37
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.55
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+1% Synergy in 17% of decks $3.64
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
0% Synergy in 17% of decks $4.44
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-1% Synergy in 22% of decks $1.42
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-22% Synergy in 30% of decks $5.19
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-22% Synergy in 26% of decks $17.69

Instants

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

Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.10
Mausoleum Secrets Mausoleum Secrets
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.79
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.38
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.80
Murder Murder
+7% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.25
Village Rites Village Rites
+2% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.54
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
0% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.30
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-9% Synergy in 13% of decks $27.21
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.29

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 in 22% of decks $0.25
Extract a Confession Extract a Confession
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.22
Nightsnare Nightsnare
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.05
Cauldron's Gift Cauldron's Gift
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.19
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+11% Synergy in 17% of decks $9.25
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+11% Synergy in 15% of decks $5.31
Pilfer Pilfer
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.23
Corrupt Corrupt
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.11
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.83
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+6% Synergy in 17% of decks $5.77
Duress Duress
+6% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.09
Dread Return Dread Return
+4% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.46
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-3% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.34
Damnation Damnation
-4% Synergy in 17% of decks $21.70
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-7% Synergy in 30% of decks $3.67
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-7% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.24
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-7% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.33
Mutilate Mutilate
-8% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.22
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy in 26% of decks $10.65
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-27% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.22

Utility Artifacts

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

Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.92
Transmogrant's Crown Transmogrant's Crown
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.33
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.37
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+1% Synergy in 22% of decks $4.86
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-2% Synergy in 17% of decks $16.06
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy in 22% of decks $1.86
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-15% Synergy in 13% of decks $4.47
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-40% Synergy in 17% of decks $15.00

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 in 26% of decks $0.31
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+20% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.14
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+20% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.35
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.66
Soul Enervation Soul Enervation
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.27
Sigil of Myrkul Sigil of Myrkul
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.27
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.27
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.94
Black Market Black Market
+9% Synergy in 30% of decks $5.95
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.61
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.57
Liliana's Caress Liliana's Caress
+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $7.48
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+1% Synergy in 13% of decks $32.73
Grave Pact Grave Pact
0% Synergy in 17% of decks $34.14
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-4% Synergy in 17% of decks $12.85
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-10% Synergy in 30% of decks $2.84

Utility Lands

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

Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+6% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.71
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.37
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
0% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-19% Synergy in 13% of decks $4.38
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-39% Synergy in 17% of decks $27.76

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+16% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.31
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+10% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.36
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.48
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-1% Synergy in 13% of decks $3.89
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-24% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-30% Synergy in 57% of decks $1.21

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 in 22% of decks $0.30

Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute Deck Stats

Based on 23 Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 33
  • Instant 7
  • Sorcery 8
  • Artifact 7
  • Enchantment 7
  • Planeswalker 1
  • Land 35

Lands: 31 basic, 4 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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 29 other backgrounds:

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