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Vishgraz, the Doomhive
Price tag $1.66

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

#606 Current Rank
#614 Last Week
#560 Past 2 Years

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.

Daydream Daydream
+7% Synergy $0.39
The Serpent Society The Serpent Society
+7% Synergy $10.21
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
+0% Synergy $2.50
Erode Erode
0% Synergy $5.37
Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
-2% Synergy $4.91

High Synergy Cards

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

Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+73% Synergy $0.33
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+68% Synergy $0.31
Necrogen Rotpriest Necrogen Rotpriest
+68% Synergy $0.26
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+66% Synergy $2.29
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+64% Synergy $3.71
Venerated Rotpriest Venerated Rotpriest
+64% Synergy $2.43
Phyresis Outbreak Phyresis Outbreak
+63% Synergy $13.25
Contaminant Grafter Contaminant Grafter
+62% Synergy $11.09
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+60% Synergy $2.31
Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+59% Synergy $9.30

Top Cards

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

Bloated Contaminator Bloated Contaminator
+59% Synergy $3.41
Ixhel, Scion of Atraxa Ixhel, Scion of Atraxa
+58% Synergy $2.95
Infectious Bite Infectious Bite
+54% Synergy $0.53
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+54% Synergy $0.60
Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+53% Synergy $0.35
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+53% Synergy $1.16
Phyrexian Swarmlord Phyrexian Swarmlord
+53% Synergy $3.03
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+49% Synergy $2.40
Cultivate Cultivate
+17% Synergy $0.35
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
+0% Synergy $6.17
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+0% Synergy $28.20
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy $72.10
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $58.09
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $37.03
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-1% Synergy $28.30
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $60.87
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $53.21

Creatures

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

Ichor Rats Ichor Rats
+51% Synergy $1.86
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+51% Synergy $16.39
Bilious Skulldweller Bilious Skulldweller
+49% Synergy $0.35
Pestilent Syphoner Pestilent Syphoner
+45% Synergy $0.23
Tyrranax Rex Tyrranax Rex
+40% Synergy $5.60
Venomous Brutalizer Venomous Brutalizer
+40% Synergy $0.28
Slaughter Singer Slaughter Singer
+39% Synergy $0.13
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+39% Synergy $0.34
Glissa's Retriever Glissa's Retriever
+38% Synergy $0.50
Plague Stinger Plague Stinger
+38% Synergy $0.54
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+36% Synergy $0.33
Crawling Chorus Crawling Chorus
+35% Synergy $0.19
Viridian Corrupter Viridian Corrupter
+34% Synergy $0.41
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+33% Synergy $3.14
Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold
+28% Synergy $0.28
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
+27% Synergy $11.23
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+27% Synergy $44.63
Mite Overseer Mite Overseer
+24% Synergy $0.37
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+22% Synergy $0.31
Glissa, Herald of Predation Glissa, Herald of Predation
+21% Synergy $0.33
Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos
+21% Synergy $0.51
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+21% Synergy $27.91
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+19% Synergy $53.46
Bloodroot Apothecary Bloodroot Apothecary
+19% Synergy $5.19
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+19% Synergy $0.33
Basilica Shepherd Basilica Shepherd
+18% Synergy $0.19
Plague Nurse Plague Nurse
+18% Synergy $0.17
Jawbone Duelist Jawbone Duelist
+18% Synergy $0.26
Grafted Butcher Grafted Butcher
+17% Synergy $0.29
Paladin of Predation Paladin of Predation
+16% Synergy $0.14
Fynn, the Fangbearer Fynn, the Fangbearer
+16% Synergy $0.19
Ichorclaw Myr Ichorclaw Myr
+16% Synergy $0.91
Flensing Raptor Flensing Raptor
+14% Synergy $0.20
Blight Mamba Blight Mamba
+14% Synergy $0.33
Annex Sentry Annex Sentry
+13% Synergy $0.25
Tyrranax Atrocity Tyrranax Atrocity
+13% Synergy $0.20
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+13% Synergy $4.11
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+12% Synergy $4.00
Elesh Norn The Argent Etchings Elesh Norn
+12% Synergy $7.37
Indoctrination Attendant Indoctrination Attendant
+10% Synergy $0.20
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+10% Synergy $1.21
Stinging Hivemaster Stinging Hivemaster
+10% Synergy $0.17
Agent Frank Horrigan Agent Frank Horrigan
+10% Synergy $6.34
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+9% Synergy $0.38
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+9% Synergy $3.70
Ichorspit Basilisk Ichorspit Basilisk
+9% Synergy $0.28
Glistener Elf Glistener Elf
+8% Synergy $1.23
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+8% Synergy $20.60
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+7% Synergy $36.57
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-21% Synergy $11.91

Instants

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

Ephemerate Ephemerate
+37% Synergy $4.73
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+23% Synergy $1.19
Charge of the Mites Charge of the Mites
+21% Synergy $0.15
Putrefy Putrefy
+20% Synergy $0.30
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+18% Synergy $7.03
Atomize Atomize
+18% Synergy $10.90
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+17% Synergy $0.35
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+16% Synergy $3.33
Mortify Mortify
+15% Synergy $0.22
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+12% Synergy $6.97
Anoint with Affliction Anoint with Affliction
+12% Synergy $0.20
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+11% Synergy $0.31
Beast Within Beast Within
+11% Synergy $0.52
Carrion Call Carrion Call
+7% Synergy $0.15
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+5% Synergy $0.32
Compleat Devotion Compleat Devotion
+5% Synergy $0.14
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+5% Synergy $2.71
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+5% Synergy $0.19
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+4% Synergy $0.43
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+3% Synergy $0.86
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+3% Synergy $3.90
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $14.14
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $15.93
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+0% Synergy $22.25
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $1.45
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-8% Synergy $14.58
Despark Despark
-8% Synergy $0.33
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-12% Synergy $0.73
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-14% Synergy $1.22
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-25% Synergy $0.86

Sorceries

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

Noxious Assault Noxious Assault
+40% Synergy $0.31
Expand the Sphere Expand the Sphere
+32% Synergy $0.25
Geth's Summons Geth's Summons
+32% Synergy $0.50
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+32% Synergy $0.76
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+27% Synergy $0.55
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+27% Synergy $0.29
Feed the Infection Feed the Infection
+21% Synergy $0.20
Wurmquake Wurmquake
+21% Synergy $0.36
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+17% Synergy $13.63
Caress of Phyrexia Caress of Phyrexia
+16% Synergy $0.33
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+14% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+12% Synergy $0.33
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+11% Synergy $0.73
Carnivorous Canopy Carnivorous Canopy
+9% Synergy $0.26
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+9% Synergy $0.34
Viral Spawning Viral Spawning
+8% Synergy $0.11
Planewide Celebration Planewide Celebration
+6% Synergy $0.76
Smell Fear Smell Fear
+5% Synergy $0.33
Sunfall Sunfall
+5% Synergy $0.68
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+4% Synergy $1.50
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+3% Synergy $0.37
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+1% Synergy $0.44
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+0% Synergy $16.86
Fumigate Fumigate
0% Synergy $0.30
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-3% Synergy $2.40
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $5.31
Damn Damn
-6% Synergy $2.47
Farseek Farseek
-8% Synergy $0.55
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
-13% Synergy $3.09
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-17% Synergy $5.05

Utility Artifacts

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

Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+22% Synergy $5.05
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+20% Synergy $4.33
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+20% Synergy $6.25
Infested Fleshcutter Infested Fleshcutter
+20% Synergy $0.22
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+18% Synergy $0.34
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+18% Synergy $3.65
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+13% Synergy $6.04
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+12% Synergy $1.38
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+12% Synergy $13.94
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+12% Synergy $7.16
Prosthetic Injector Prosthetic Injector
+8% Synergy $0.24
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+7% Synergy $4.89
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+6% Synergy $0.31
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+5% Synergy $34.43
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $15.74
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+4% Synergy $19.23
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+0% Synergy $54.81
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+27% Synergy $9.48
Necrogen Communion Necrogen Communion
+26% Synergy $0.28
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+19% Synergy $4.22
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+16% Synergy $4.72
Goliath Hatchery Goliath Hatchery
+15% Synergy $0.32
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+13% Synergy $0.26
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+10% Synergy $0.26
Phyresis Phyresis
+10% Synergy $2.69
Phyrexian Awakening Phyrexian Awakening
+8% Synergy $0.27
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+8% Synergy $1.14
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+5% Synergy $63.66
Sculpted Perfection Sculpted Perfection
+5% Synergy $0.21
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+3% Synergy $35.62
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+3% Synergy $0.60
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+2% Synergy $32.07
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+2% Synergy $9.94
Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes
+1% Synergy $0.24
Guardian Project Guardian Project
0% Synergy $12.12
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-4% Synergy $19.62
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-6% Synergy $26.78

Planeswalkers

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

Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+41% Synergy $0.81
Ajani, Sleeper Agent Ajani, Sleeper Agent
+10% Synergy $2.53
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+8% Synergy $1.53
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+1% Synergy $39.18

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+56% Synergy $2.03
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+15% Synergy $12.51
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+14% Synergy $0.38
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+7% Synergy $0.21
The Dross Pits The Dross Pits
+6% Synergy $0.20
The Hunter Maze The Hunter Maze
+6% Synergy $0.19
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+5% Synergy $24.17
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $0.70
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+2% Synergy $0.46
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-3% Synergy $26.74
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-7% Synergy $63.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.94
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-10% Synergy $50.77
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-11% Synergy $15.43

Mana Artifacts

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

Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+56% Synergy $14.56
Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+28% Synergy $0.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+17% Synergy $2.20
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+16% Synergy $4.57
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+14% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+13% Synergy $1.10
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.33
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+11% Synergy $4.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $1.13
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+0% Synergy $4.89
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+0% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+0% Synergy $0.39
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-1% Synergy $0.35
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-2% Synergy $0.41

Lands

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

The Seedcore The Seedcore
+39% Synergy $0.35
Mirrex Mirrex
+34% Synergy $0.88
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+23% Synergy $0.27
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+22% Synergy $0.36
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+22% Synergy $0.30
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+18% Synergy $0.36
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+17% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+11% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+11% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+9% Synergy $0.28
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+8% Synergy $0.31
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+8% Synergy $0.29
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+7% Synergy $0.69
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+7% Synergy $0.28
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+4% Synergy $0.60
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+3% Synergy $0.32
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $2.00
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.16
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.09
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+0% Synergy $0.15
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+0% Synergy $0.22
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
0% Synergy $7.01
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
0% Synergy $1.50
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-1% Synergy $1.97
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.82
Bayou Bayou
-4% Synergy
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-4% Synergy $0.23
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-4% Synergy $0.50
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-4% Synergy $0.53
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-5% Synergy $17.46
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-5% Synergy $15.62
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-6% Synergy $5.56
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.27
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
-7% Synergy $20.21
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-8% Synergy $2.60
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-8% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-10% Synergy $0.12
Brushland Brushland
-10% Synergy $1.35
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-12% Synergy $32.02
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-12% Synergy $31.86
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-13% Synergy $9.90
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-14% Synergy $9.58
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-14% Synergy $11.39
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-15% Synergy $7.91
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-18% Synergy $0.30
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-20% Synergy $0.39
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-22% Synergy $0.34

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