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Vishgraz, the Doomhive
Price tag $0.95

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

#560 Current Rank
#614 Last Week
#451 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.

Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+2% Synergy $0.07
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+1% Synergy $19.25
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+1% Synergy $4.53
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
0% Synergy $11.46
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
0% Synergy $1.06

High Synergy Cards

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

Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+74% Synergy $0.21
Phyresis Outbreak Phyresis Outbreak
+69% Synergy $7.48
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+69% Synergy $0.25
Necrogen Rotpriest Necrogen Rotpriest
+65% Synergy $0.08
Contaminant Grafter Contaminant Grafter
+65% Synergy $7.10
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+64% Synergy $0.77
Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+63% Synergy $5.21
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+63% Synergy $1.14
Venerated Rotpriest Venerated Rotpriest
+60% Synergy $1.08
Ixhel, Scion of Atraxa Ixhel, Scion of Atraxa
+60% Synergy $1.16

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 $1.00
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+56% Synergy $6.76
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+56% Synergy $0.56
Bloated Contaminator Bloated Contaminator
+56% Synergy $1.11
Phyrexian Swarmlord Phyrexian Swarmlord
+56% Synergy $1.63
Ichor Rats Ichor Rats
+55% Synergy $1.42
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+53% Synergy $0.32
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+52% Synergy $2.31
Cultivate Cultivate
+20% Synergy $0.33
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $0.85

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $35.28
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $58.27
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-2% Synergy $18.23
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $45.09
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $50.84
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $28.23
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-3% Synergy $18.76

Creatures

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

Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+50% Synergy $0.15
Bilious Skulldweller Bilious Skulldweller
+45% Synergy $0.21
Pestilent Syphoner Pestilent Syphoner
+44% Synergy $0.12
Glissa's Retriever Glissa's Retriever
+41% Synergy $0.67
Plague Stinger Plague Stinger
+40% Synergy $0.36
Viridian Corrupter Viridian Corrupter
+40% Synergy $0.25
Venomous Brutalizer Venomous Brutalizer
+40% Synergy $0.12
Tyrranax Rex Tyrranax Rex
+39% Synergy $3.22
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+37% Synergy $0.17
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+36% Synergy $0.36
Slaughter Singer Slaughter Singer
+36% Synergy $0.09
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+35% Synergy $1.30
Crawling Chorus Crawling Chorus
+31% Synergy $0.14
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
+28% Synergy $10.15
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+27% Synergy $34.75
Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold
+26% Synergy $0.15
Mite Overseer Mite Overseer
+24% Synergy $0.30
Glissa, Herald of Predation Glissa, Herald of Predation
+23% Synergy $0.23
Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos
+23% Synergy $0.36
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+22% Synergy $0.25
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+21% Synergy $18.84
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+20% Synergy $0.24
Bloodroot Apothecary Bloodroot Apothecary
+20% Synergy $1.89
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+19% Synergy $44.02
Ichorclaw Myr Ichorclaw Myr
+19% Synergy $0.51
Grafted Butcher Grafted Butcher
+18% Synergy $0.22
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+17% Synergy $1.85
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+17% Synergy $4.76
Fynn, the Fangbearer Fynn, the Fangbearer
+17% Synergy $0.21
Blight Mamba Blight Mamba
+16% Synergy $0.35
Plague Nurse Plague Nurse
+16% Synergy $0.07
Jawbone Duelist Jawbone Duelist
+16% Synergy $0.11
Basilica Shepherd Basilica Shepherd
+16% Synergy $0.11
Elesh Norn The Argent Etchings Elesh Norn
+14% Synergy $5.43
Paladin of Predation Paladin of Predation
+14% Synergy $0.12
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+13% Synergy $0.71
Tyrranax Atrocity Tyrranax Atrocity
+13% Synergy $0.11
Annex Sentry Annex Sentry
+12% Synergy $0.13
Flensing Raptor Flensing Raptor
+11% Synergy $0.09
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+11% Synergy $0.66
Agent Frank Horrigan Agent Frank Horrigan
+11% Synergy $0.77
Emiel the Blessed Emiel the Blessed
+10% Synergy $4.92
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+9% Synergy $15.36
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+8% Synergy $17.67
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+8% Synergy $1.42
Glistener Elf Glistener Elf
+8% Synergy $0.34
Indoctrination Attendant Indoctrination Attendant
+8% Synergy $0.05
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+6% Synergy $23.08
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-12% Synergy $1.24
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-23% Synergy $9.25

Instants

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

Infectious Bite Infectious Bite
+50% Synergy $0.26
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+38% Synergy $3.14
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+23% Synergy $5.18
Putrefy Putrefy
+22% Synergy $0.13
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+21% Synergy $1.33
Charge of the Mites Charge of the Mites
+18% Synergy $0.13
Atomize Atomize
+17% Synergy $1.47
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+17% Synergy $1.89
Beast Within Beast Within
+16% Synergy $0.62
Mortify Mortify
+16% Synergy $0.26
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+14% Synergy $0.15
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+14% Synergy $5.01
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+11% Synergy $0.20
Anoint with Affliction Anoint with Affliction
+11% Synergy $0.16
Carrion Call Carrion Call
+9% Synergy $0.11
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+7% Synergy $1.11
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+6% Synergy $0.09
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+5% Synergy $0.16
Semester's End Semester's End
+5% Synergy $0.75
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+5% Synergy $0.25
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $9.99
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+4% Synergy $0.83
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+4% Synergy $0.94
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+3% Synergy $11.92
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy $2.94
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $16.32
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-3% Synergy $0.81
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $0.85
Despark Despark
-6% Synergy $0.32
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-8% Synergy $11.08
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-12% Synergy $2.05
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-18% Synergy $1.27
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-23% Synergy $1.71

Sorceries

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

Noxious Assault Noxious Assault
+41% Synergy $0.11
Geth's Summons Geth's Summons
+37% Synergy $0.52
Expand the Sphere Expand the Sphere
+34% Synergy $0.12
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+28% Synergy $0.14
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+28% Synergy $0.38
Wurmquake Wurmquake
+24% Synergy $0.26
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+23% Synergy $0.31
Feed the Infection Feed the Infection
+23% Synergy $0.08
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+18% Synergy $0.24
Caress of Phyrexia Caress of Phyrexia
+18% Synergy $0.32
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+18% Synergy $13.47
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+16% Synergy $0.48
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+14% Synergy $0.24
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+12% Synergy $0.27
Carnivorous Canopy Carnivorous Canopy
+9% Synergy $0.10
Planewide Celebration Planewide Celebration
+8% Synergy $0.57
Viral Spawning Viral Spawning
+7% Synergy $0.05
Smell Fear Smell Fear
+6% Synergy $0.15
Sunfall Sunfall
+6% Synergy $1.16
Another Round Another Round
+5% Synergy $0.31
Green Sun's Twilight Green Sun's Twilight
+5% Synergy $0.27
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+4% Synergy $1.67
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+4% Synergy $0.89
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+2% Synergy $0.83
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
0% Synergy $0.42
Fumigate Fumigate
0% Synergy $0.29
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $4.23
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
0% Synergy $10.16
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-2% Synergy $1.39
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $5.71
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $6.22
Damn Damn
-8% Synergy $2.02
Farseek Farseek
-10% Synergy $0.44
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
-12% Synergy $3.60

Utility Artifacts

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

Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+28% Synergy $4.56
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+22% Synergy $1.80
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+20% Synergy $5.06
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+20% Synergy $2.42
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+18% Synergy $0.35
Infested Fleshcutter Infested Fleshcutter
+17% Synergy $0.11
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+14% Synergy $4.27
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+14% Synergy $0.72
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+12% Synergy $4.72
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+11% Synergy $4.55
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+9% Synergy $3.47
Prosthetic Injector Prosthetic Injector
+7% Synergy $0.11
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+6% Synergy $9.00
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+6% Synergy $31.12
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+6% Synergy $0.17
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+6% Synergy $20.58
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+4% Synergy $3.13
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
0% Synergy $55.58
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $1.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+28% Synergy $8.04
Necrogen Communion Necrogen Communion
+23% Synergy $0.19
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+20% Synergy $1.56
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+20% Synergy $4.00
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+16% Synergy $1.43
Goliath Hatchery Goliath Hatchery
+13% Synergy $0.19
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+13% Synergy $0.09
Phyresis Phyresis
+9% Synergy $0.95
Phyrexian Awakening Phyrexian Awakening
+9% Synergy $0.10
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+5% Synergy $46.08
Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes
+5% Synergy $0.19
Sculpted Perfection Sculpted Perfection
+5% Synergy $0.06
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+4% Synergy $1.38
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+3% Synergy $27.88
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+2% Synergy $24.26
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+2% Synergy $12.62
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+1% Synergy $10.53
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-1% Synergy $11.06
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-7% Synergy $24.82

Planeswalkers

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

Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+39% Synergy $4.97
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+11% Synergy $0.72
Ajani, Sleeper Agent Ajani, Sleeper Agent
+10% Synergy $1.24
Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
+5% Synergy $1.62
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+2% Synergy $29.86

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+59% Synergy $0.61
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.25
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+13% Synergy $12.02
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+11% Synergy $0.56
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+7% Synergy $0.12
The Dross Pits The Dross Pits
+6% Synergy $0.08
The Hunter Maze The Hunter Maze
+6% Synergy $0.09
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+5% Synergy $18.97
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+4% Synergy $0.48
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-5% Synergy $19.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.09
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-9% Synergy $46.68
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-12% Synergy $29.74
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-13% Synergy $9.29

Mana Artifacts

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

Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+64% Synergy $9.66
Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+27% Synergy $0.10
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+21% Synergy $1.13
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+18% Synergy $0.33
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+17% Synergy $2.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.50
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+14% Synergy $2.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+13% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+9% Synergy $1.12
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.13
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+1% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+1% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
0% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
0% Synergy $0.90
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-1% Synergy $0.37

Lands

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

The Seedcore The Seedcore
+36% Synergy $0.22
Mirrex Mirrex
+32% Synergy $0.70
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+28% Synergy $0.17
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+25% Synergy $0.22
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+25% Synergy $0.23
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+20% Synergy $0.44
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+20% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+19% Synergy $0.10
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+16% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+16% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+15% Synergy $0.15
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+14% Synergy $0.21
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+14% Synergy $0.18
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+12% Synergy $0.18
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+9% Synergy $0.88
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+7% Synergy $0.20
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+7% Synergy $0.22
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.07
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $9.99
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.04
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $6.00
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.41
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.26
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
0% Synergy $5.75
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
0% Synergy $0.03
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
0% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.22
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-1% Synergy $4.80
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-1% Synergy $4.20
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-4% Synergy $0.35
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-5% Synergy $0.80
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-5% Synergy $1.99
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-6% Synergy $13.79
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-7% Synergy $9.53
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.16
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
-8% Synergy $17.06
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-8% Synergy $8.28
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-8% Synergy $0.20
Brushland Brushland
-10% Synergy $1.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-11% Synergy $0.21
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-11% Synergy $0.21
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-14% Synergy $8.81
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-14% Synergy $21.53
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-14% Synergy $22.74
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-16% Synergy $11.48
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-16% Synergy $12.69
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-16% Synergy $10.00
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-18% Synergy $0.46
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-21% Synergy $0.54
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-23% Synergy $0.97

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