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Vishgraz, the Doomhive
Price tag $0.93

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Insect

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Abzan

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#610 Current Rank
#639 Last Week
#529 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Vishgraz, the Doomhive.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Vishgraz, the Doomhive decks.

Virulent Emissary Virulent Emissary
+1% Synergy $0.40
Personify Personify
+1% Synergy $0.36
Barbed Bloodletter Barbed Bloodletter
0% Synergy $0.14
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
0% Synergy $6.02
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
-1% Synergy $0.38

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Vishgraz, the Doomhive's abilities and overall game plan.

Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+74% Synergy $0.28
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+69% Synergy $0.27
Necrogen Rotpriest Necrogen Rotpriest
+68% Synergy $0.10
Phyresis Outbreak Phyresis Outbreak
+66% Synergy $7.36
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+66% Synergy $0.84
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+64% Synergy $2.13
Contaminant Grafter Contaminant Grafter
+64% Synergy $10.01
Venerated Rotpriest Venerated Rotpriest
+63% Synergy $1.36
Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+61% Synergy $7.76
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+60% Synergy $2.02

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Vishgraz, the Doomhive decks.

Ixhel, Scion of Atraxa Ixhel, Scion of Atraxa
+59% Synergy $1.40
Bloated Contaminator Bloated Contaminator
+57% Synergy $1.54
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+55% Synergy $0.72
Phyrexian Swarmlord Phyrexian Swarmlord
+55% Synergy $1.87
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+54% Synergy $0.36
Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+53% Synergy $0.20
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+53% Synergy $15.57
Ichor Rats Ichor Rats
+53% Synergy $1.38
Cultivate Cultivate
+19% Synergy $0.39
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Aura Shards Aura Shards
0% Synergy $21.64
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $57.74
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $48.00
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $47.42
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $61.04
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $31.52
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-2% Synergy $20.02

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Vishgraz, the Doomhive's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+50% Synergy $1.18
Bilious Skulldweller Bilious Skulldweller
+48% Synergy $0.20
Pestilent Syphoner Pestilent Syphoner
+46% Synergy $0.10
Venomous Brutalizer Venomous Brutalizer
+40% Synergy $0.13
Tyrranax Rex Tyrranax Rex
+40% Synergy $4.19
Glissa's Retriever Glissa's Retriever
+40% Synergy $0.32
Plague Stinger Plague Stinger
+39% Synergy $0.33
Slaughter Singer Slaughter Singer
+39% Synergy $0.09
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+38% Synergy $0.55
Viridian Corrupter Viridian Corrupter
+37% Synergy $0.34
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+37% Synergy $0.11
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+34% Synergy $1.29
Crawling Chorus Crawling Chorus
+34% Synergy $0.14
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+27% Synergy $32.85
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
+27% Synergy $11.61
Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold
+27% Synergy $0.16
Mite Overseer Mite Overseer
+24% Synergy $0.27
Glissa, Herald of Predation Glissa, Herald of Predation
+23% Synergy $0.23
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+22% Synergy $0.32
Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos
+22% Synergy $0.38
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+20% Synergy $17.94
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+20% Synergy $0.28
Bloodroot Apothecary Bloodroot Apothecary
+20% Synergy $0.62
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+19% Synergy $42.71
Jawbone Duelist Jawbone Duelist
+18% Synergy $0.07
Ichorclaw Myr Ichorclaw Myr
+18% Synergy $0.81
Plague Nurse Plague Nurse
+18% Synergy $0.07
Basilica Shepherd Basilica Shepherd
+18% Synergy $0.07
Grafted Butcher Grafted Butcher
+17% Synergy $0.25
Fynn, the Fangbearer Fynn, the Fangbearer
+17% Synergy $0.20
Paladin of Predation Paladin of Predation
+16% Synergy $0.07
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+15% Synergy $4.15
Blight Mamba Blight Mamba
+15% Synergy $0.27
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+14% Synergy $8.13
Flensing Raptor Flensing Raptor
+13% Synergy $0.08
Tyrranax Atrocity Tyrranax Atrocity
+13% Synergy $0.08
Elesh Norn The Argent Etchings Elesh Norn
+13% Synergy $6.36
Annex Sentry Annex Sentry
+13% Synergy $0.09
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+11% Synergy $0.80
Agent Frank Horrigan Agent Frank Horrigan
+11% Synergy $6.52
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+11% Synergy $0.80
Indoctrination Attendant Indoctrination Attendant
+10% Synergy $0.05
Stinging Hivemaster Stinging Hivemaster
+10% Synergy $0.10
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+9% Synergy $0.42
Emiel the Blessed Emiel the Blessed
+9% Synergy $8.84
Ichorspit Basilisk Ichorspit Basilisk
+9% Synergy $0.10
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+8% Synergy $16.89
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+8% Synergy $30.36
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-11% Synergy $1.30
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-21% Synergy $12.95

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Vishgraz, the Doomhive safe.

Infectious Bite Infectious Bite
+53% Synergy $0.26
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+38% Synergy $4.63
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+22% Synergy $1.24
Putrefy Putrefy
+21% Synergy $0.09
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+21% Synergy $6.02
Charge of the Mites Charge of the Mites
+20% Synergy $0.08
Atomize Atomize
+19% Synergy $8.28
Mortify Mortify
+16% Synergy $0.16
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+16% Synergy $1.68
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+16% Synergy $0.18
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+13% Synergy $11.70
Beast Within Beast Within
+12% Synergy $0.59
Anoint with Affliction Anoint with Affliction
+12% Synergy $0.06
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+12% Synergy $0.23
Carrion Call Carrion Call
+8% Synergy $0.14
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+6% Synergy $2.07
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+6% Synergy $0.12
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+5% Synergy $1.56
Compleat Devotion Compleat Devotion
+5% Synergy $0.06
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+5% Synergy $0.16
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+5% Synergy $0.32
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $8.76
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+4% Synergy $0.42
Semester's End Semester's End
+4% Synergy $1.24
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+3% Synergy $4.24
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $13.88
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $17.17
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $0.86
Despark Despark
-8% Synergy $0.26
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-9% Synergy $11.42
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-12% Synergy $1.12
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-16% Synergy $0.99
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-24% Synergy $1.85

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Vishgraz, the Doomhive's game plan and control the board.

Noxious Assault Noxious Assault
+40% Synergy $0.12
Geth's Summons Geth's Summons
+34% Synergy $0.74
Expand the Sphere Expand the Sphere
+34% Synergy $0.12
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+30% Synergy $0.76
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+28% Synergy $0.16
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+26% Synergy $0.52
Feed the Infection Feed the Infection
+22% Synergy $0.09
Wurmquake Wurmquake
+22% Synergy $0.28
Caress of Phyrexia Caress of Phyrexia
+18% Synergy $0.26
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+17% Synergy $15.45
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+16% Synergy $0.19
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+14% Synergy $0.52
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+13% Synergy $0.24
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+10% Synergy $0.13
Carnivorous Canopy Carnivorous Canopy
+10% Synergy $0.13
Planewide Celebration Planewide Celebration
+8% Synergy $1.00
Viral Spawning Viral Spawning
+8% Synergy $0.09
Smell Fear Smell Fear
+6% Synergy $0.20
Sunfall Sunfall
+5% Synergy $0.60
Another Round Another Round
+5% Synergy $0.36
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+4% Synergy $0.56
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+4% Synergy $0.91
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+1% Synergy $0.42
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $4.91
Fumigate Fumigate
0% Synergy $0.18
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
0% Synergy $11.09
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $5.35
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-3% Synergy $2.42
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $8.09
Damn Damn
-7% Synergy $1.11
Farseek Farseek
-9% Synergy $0.49
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
-13% Synergy $1.68

Utility Artifacts

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

Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+25% Synergy $5.27
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+20% Synergy $4.54
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+20% Synergy $2.37
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+20% Synergy $4.81
Infested Fleshcutter Infested Fleshcutter
+19% Synergy $0.08
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+18% Synergy $0.22
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+14% Synergy $7.00
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+13% Synergy $1.08
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+12% Synergy $6.09
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+12% Synergy $15.68
Prosthetic Injector Prosthetic Injector
+8% Synergy $0.13
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+8% Synergy $4.30
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+7% Synergy $0.19
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+6% Synergy $11.85
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+6% Synergy $31.79
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+5% Synergy $18.56
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
0% Synergy $50.66
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.53

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Vishgraz, the Doomhive's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+28% Synergy $11.11
Necrogen Communion Necrogen Communion
+25% Synergy $0.16
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+20% Synergy $3.46
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+18% Synergy $5.54
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+15% Synergy $0.69
Goliath Hatchery Goliath Hatchery
+14% Synergy $0.19
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+12% Synergy $0.09
Phyresis Phyresis
+10% Synergy $1.34
Phyrexian Awakening Phyrexian Awakening
+8% Synergy $0.11
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+7% Synergy $1.94
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+6% Synergy $46.07
Sculpted Perfection Sculpted Perfection
+5% Synergy $0.06
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+4% Synergy $25.75
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+4% Synergy $1.69
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+3% Synergy $12.32
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+2% Synergy $31.03
Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes
+2% Synergy $0.11
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+2% Synergy $10.80
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-1% Synergy $11.38
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-7% Synergy $23.88

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Vishgraz, the Doomhive to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+40% Synergy $0.66
Ajani, Sleeper Agent Ajani, Sleeper Agent
+11% Synergy $1.22
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+10% Synergy $1.32
Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
+5% Synergy $1.95
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+2% Synergy $29.63

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+56% Synergy $1.45
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+15% Synergy $11.90
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+14% Synergy $0.26
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+7% Synergy $0.07
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $0.82
The Dross Pits The Dross Pits
+6% Synergy $0.07
The Hunter Maze The Hunter Maze
+6% Synergy $0.06
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+5% Synergy $24.15
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+3% Synergy $0.43
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-4% Synergy $22.75
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $3.67
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-8% Synergy $53.21
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-12% Synergy $38.26
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-13% Synergy $13.14

Mana Artifacts

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

Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+60% Synergy $11.24
Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+28% Synergy $0.11
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+19% Synergy $0.72
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+16% Synergy $0.22
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+16% Synergy $3.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+13% Synergy $0.35
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+12% Synergy $1.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.23
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
0% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
0% Synergy $0.74
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
0% Synergy $0.47
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-1% Synergy $0.21
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-2% Synergy $0.36

Lands

The mana base foundation for Vishgraz, the Doomhive decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

The Seedcore The Seedcore
+38% Synergy $0.23
Mirrex Mirrex
+34% Synergy $0.49
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+25% Synergy $0.13
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+24% Synergy $0.18
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+24% Synergy $0.18
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+19% Synergy $0.28
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+18% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+16% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+14% Synergy $0.14
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+13% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+12% Synergy $0.17
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+10% Synergy $0.15
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+10% Synergy $0.12
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+10% Synergy $0.16
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+8% Synergy $0.55
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+5% Synergy $0.15
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+5% Synergy $0.20
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $8.76
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.16
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.14
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.09
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
0% Synergy $7.36
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
0% Synergy $0.08
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
0% Synergy $0.08
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-1% Synergy $6.26
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-1% Synergy $3.15
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.16
Bayou Bayou
-4% Synergy
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-5% Synergy $0.47
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-5% Synergy $0.66
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-6% Synergy $12.83
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-6% Synergy $12.50
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.12
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-7% Synergy $2.01
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
-8% Synergy $16.14
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-8% Synergy $8.98
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-10% Synergy $0.10
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-11% Synergy $0.19
Brushland Brushland
-11% Synergy $0.74
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-13% Synergy $23.91
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-14% Synergy $7.72
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-14% Synergy $23.53
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-15% Synergy $7.72
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-15% Synergy $10.12
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-16% Synergy $7.12
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-18% Synergy $0.24
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-21% Synergy $0.35
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-23% Synergy $0.35

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