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Vishgraz, the Doomhive
Price tag $0.89

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

#593 Current Rank
#562 Last Week
#506 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.

Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+5% Synergy $0.65
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+2% Synergy $1.37
Monk Gyatso Monk Gyatso
+1% Synergy $5.83
Shared Roots Shared Roots
0% Synergy $0.70
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
0% Synergy $3.10

High Synergy Cards

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

Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+74% Synergy $0.17
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+69% Synergy $0.19
Phyresis Outbreak Phyresis Outbreak
+67% Synergy $6.52
Necrogen Rotpriest Necrogen Rotpriest
+67% Synergy $0.09
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+65% Synergy $0.81
Contaminant Grafter Contaminant Grafter
+64% Synergy $9.25
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+64% Synergy $2.40
Venerated Rotpriest Venerated Rotpriest
+62% Synergy $1.26
Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+62% Synergy $6.37
Ixhel, Scion of Atraxa Ixhel, Scion of Atraxa
+59% Synergy $1.48

Top Cards

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

White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+59% Synergy $1.40
Bloated Contaminator Bloated Contaminator
+57% Synergy $0.97
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+55% Synergy $0.27
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+54% Synergy $0.19
Phyrexian Swarmlord Phyrexian Swarmlord
+54% Synergy $1.90
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+54% Synergy $14.35
Ichor Rats Ichor Rats
+53% Synergy $2.10
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+50% Synergy $2.01
Cultivate Cultivate
+19% Synergy $0.48
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.08

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $48.67
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $44.01
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-1% Synergy $21.86
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $58.04
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $30.57
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-2% Synergy $19.81
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $46.24

Creatures

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

Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+53% Synergy $0.19
Bilious Skulldweller Bilious Skulldweller
+47% Synergy $0.13
Pestilent Syphoner Pestilent Syphoner
+45% Synergy $0.07
Glissa's Retriever Glissa's Retriever
+40% Synergy $0.33
Venomous Brutalizer Venomous Brutalizer
+40% Synergy $0.09
Tyrranax Rex Tyrranax Rex
+40% Synergy $3.30
Plague Stinger Plague Stinger
+39% Synergy $0.30
Viridian Corrupter Viridian Corrupter
+38% Synergy $0.29
Slaughter Singer Slaughter Singer
+38% Synergy $0.05
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+37% Synergy $0.42
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+37% Synergy $0.15
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+34% Synergy $2.51
Crawling Chorus Crawling Chorus
+33% Synergy $0.12
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+27% Synergy $29.97
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
+27% Synergy $11.40
Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold
+27% Synergy $0.17
Mite Overseer Mite Overseer
+24% Synergy $0.24
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+23% Synergy $0.24
Glissa, Herald of Predation Glissa, Herald of Predation
+23% Synergy $0.16
Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos
+22% Synergy $0.39
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+21% Synergy $16.25
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+20% Synergy $0.26
Bloodroot Apothecary Bloodroot Apothecary
+20% Synergy $0.73
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+19% Synergy $40.48
Ichorclaw Myr Ichorclaw Myr
+18% Synergy $1.33
Grafted Butcher Grafted Butcher
+18% Synergy $0.24
Jawbone Duelist Jawbone Duelist
+17% Synergy $0.09
Plague Nurse Plague Nurse
+17% Synergy $0.06
Fynn, the Fangbearer Fynn, the Fangbearer
+17% Synergy $0.26
Basilica Shepherd Basilica Shepherd
+17% Synergy $0.09
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+15% Synergy $5.31
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+15% Synergy $3.41
Blight Mamba Blight Mamba
+15% Synergy $0.29
Paladin of Predation Paladin of Predation
+15% Synergy $0.08
Elesh Norn The Argent Etchings Elesh Norn
+13% Synergy $5.87
Tyrranax Atrocity Tyrranax Atrocity
+13% Synergy $0.09
Flensing Raptor Flensing Raptor
+13% Synergy $0.07
Annex Sentry Annex Sentry
+12% Synergy $0.09
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+11% Synergy $0.58
Agent Frank Horrigan Agent Frank Horrigan
+11% Synergy $0.83
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+11% Synergy $0.80
Emiel the Blessed Emiel the Blessed
+10% Synergy $7.71
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+9% Synergy $1.52
Indoctrination Attendant Indoctrination Attendant
+9% Synergy $0.07
Stinging Hivemaster Stinging Hivemaster
+9% Synergy $0.05
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+8% Synergy $16.67
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+8% Synergy $16.05
Glistener Elf Glistener Elf
+8% Synergy $0.52
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-12% Synergy $1.18
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-22% Synergy $12.29

Instants

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

Infectious Bite Infectious Bite
+53% Synergy $0.20
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+38% Synergy $4.54
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+22% Synergy $1.12
Putrefy Putrefy
+21% Synergy $0.10
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+21% Synergy $5.18
Charge of the Mites Charge of the Mites
+20% Synergy $0.07
Atomize Atomize
+18% Synergy $1.03
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+16% Synergy $1.67
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+16% Synergy $0.16
Mortify Mortify
+15% Synergy $0.22
Beast Within Beast Within
+13% Synergy $0.50
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+13% Synergy $14.98
Anoint with Affliction Anoint with Affliction
+12% Synergy $0.06
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+11% Synergy $0.31
Carrion Call Carrion Call
+8% Synergy $0.14
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+6% Synergy $1.67
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+6% Synergy $0.13
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+5% Synergy $1.11
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+5% Synergy $0.18
Semester's End Semester's End
+5% Synergy $0.88
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+5% Synergy $0.23
Compleat Devotion Compleat Devotion
+5% Synergy $0.04
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $8.20
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+4% Synergy $1.11
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+3% Synergy $9.24
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+3% Synergy $3.45
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $14.98
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $0.95
Despark Despark
-7% Synergy $0.20
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-8% Synergy $9.95
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-12% Synergy $3.11
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-16% Synergy $1.71
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-23% Synergy $1.31

Sorceries

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

Noxious Assault Noxious Assault
+40% Synergy $0.10
Geth's Summons Geth's Summons
+35% Synergy $0.70
Expand the Sphere Expand the Sphere
+33% Synergy $0.09
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+30% Synergy $0.57
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+28% Synergy $0.10
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+26% Synergy $0.27
Wurmquake Wurmquake
+22% Synergy $0.24
Feed the Infection Feed the Infection
+22% Synergy $0.08
Caress of Phyrexia Caress of Phyrexia
+18% Synergy $0.27
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+17% Synergy $10.12
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+16% Synergy $0.27
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+14% Synergy $0.51
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+13% Synergy $0.49
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+10% Synergy $0.34
Carnivorous Canopy Carnivorous Canopy
+9% Synergy $0.11
Planewide Celebration Planewide Celebration
+8% Synergy $0.81
Viral Spawning Viral Spawning
+7% Synergy $0.04
Smell Fear Smell Fear
+6% Synergy $0.12
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+5% Synergy $1.10
Sunfall Sunfall
+5% Synergy $0.66
Another Round Another Round
+5% Synergy $0.27
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+4% Synergy $0.88
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+1% Synergy $0.44
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $3.41
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+1% Synergy $10.28
Fumigate Fumigate
0% Synergy $0.16
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-2% Synergy $1.90
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $5.70
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $7.13
Damn Damn
-7% Synergy $1.18
Farseek Farseek
-9% Synergy $0.38
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
-13% Synergy $2.98

Utility Artifacts

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

Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+25% Synergy $5.57
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+20% Synergy $3.21
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+20% Synergy $2.56
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+20% Synergy $4.13
Infested Fleshcutter Infested Fleshcutter
+19% Synergy $0.11
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+18% Synergy $0.35
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+14% Synergy $5.51
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+13% Synergy $0.89
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+12% Synergy $5.23
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+12% Synergy $5.92
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+8% Synergy $3.84
Prosthetic Injector Prosthetic Injector
+8% Synergy $0.11
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+6% Synergy $6.21
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+6% Synergy $32.03
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+6% Synergy $0.21
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+5% Synergy $17.35
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+4% Synergy $3.53
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
0% Synergy $51.84
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $3.82
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.21

Enchantments

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

Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+28% Synergy $8.77
Necrogen Communion Necrogen Communion
+25% Synergy $0.16
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+20% Synergy $3.06
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+18% Synergy $4.78
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+15% Synergy $0.48
Goliath Hatchery Goliath Hatchery
+14% Synergy $0.09
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+12% Synergy $0.07
Phyresis Phyresis
+10% Synergy $1.64
Phyrexian Awakening Phyrexian Awakening
+9% Synergy $0.13
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+5% Synergy $40.10
Sculpted Perfection Sculpted Perfection
+5% Synergy $0.08
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+3% Synergy $22.25
Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes
+3% Synergy $0.08
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+3% Synergy $0.98
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+2% Synergy $28.11
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+2% Synergy $13.80
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+1% Synergy $9.93
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-1% Synergy $10.80
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-7% Synergy $21.50

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 $5.53
Ajani, Sleeper Agent Ajani, Sleeper Agent
+11% Synergy $0.93
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+10% Synergy $1.24
Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
+5% Synergy $1.70
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+2% Synergy $30.22

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+56% Synergy $1.15
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+15% Synergy $0.37
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+14% Synergy $7.94
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+7% Synergy $0.63
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+7% Synergy $0.10
The Dross Pits The Dross Pits
+6% Synergy $0.08
The Hunter Maze The Hunter Maze
+6% Synergy $0.06
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+5% Synergy $21.03
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+4% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-4% Synergy $18.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.07
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-8% Synergy $46.26
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-12% Synergy $32.82
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-13% Synergy $6.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+61% Synergy $11.40
Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+28% Synergy $0.12
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+19% Synergy $0.93
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+17% Synergy $1.44
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+16% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+14% Synergy $0.35
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+13% Synergy $2.58
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.14
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+9% Synergy $1.20
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.16
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+1% Synergy $0.60
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
0% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
0% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
0% Synergy $0.43
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-2% Synergy $0.28

Lands

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

The Seedcore The Seedcore
+38% Synergy $0.21
Mirrex Mirrex
+34% Synergy $0.46
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+26% Synergy $0.17
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+24% Synergy $0.14
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+23% Synergy $0.19
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+19% Synergy $0.23
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+18% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+17% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+14% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+14% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+13% Synergy $0.15
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+11% Synergy $0.14
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+11% Synergy $0.12
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+11% Synergy $0.14
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+8% Synergy $0.44
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+6% Synergy $0.15
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+6% Synergy $0.19
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $8.20
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.10
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.12
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
0% Synergy $3.12
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
0% Synergy $5.23
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
0% Synergy $0.04
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
0% Synergy $0.05
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-1% Synergy $6.11
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.13
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-4% Synergy $0.26
Bayou Bayou
-4% Synergy
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-5% Synergy $0.60
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-6% Synergy $12.90
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-6% Synergy $10.89
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-6% Synergy $1.67
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-7% Synergy $6.97
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.12
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
-8% Synergy $15.16
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-10% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-11% Synergy $0.07
Brushland Brushland
-11% Synergy $0.47
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-13% Synergy $20.32
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-14% Synergy $6.50
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-14% Synergy $19.79
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-15% Synergy $14.94
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-15% Synergy $9.48
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-16% Synergy $17.00
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-18% Synergy $0.27
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-20% Synergy $0.39
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-22% Synergy $0.43

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