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Vona, Butcher of Magan
Price tag $0.33

Legendary CreatureVampire Knight

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Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2217 Current Rank
#2239 Last Week
#2096 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Vona, Butcher of Magan.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Vona, Butcher of Magan decks.

The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+7% Synergy $1.30
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+4% Synergy $0.09
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+4% Synergy $1.84
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+2% Synergy $0.17
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+1% Synergy $0.71

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Vona, Butcher of Magan's abilities and overall game plan.

Font of Agonies Font of Agonies
+41% Synergy $0.65
Sanctum Seeker Sanctum Seeker
+31% Synergy $0.25
Legion Lieutenant Legion Lieutenant
+30% Synergy $0.40
Verrak, Warped Sengir Verrak, Warped Sengir
+28% Synergy $0.42
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
+28% Synergy $0.26
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+28% Synergy $0.60
Greed Greed
+26% Synergy $0.24
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+25% Synergy $3.53
Markov Purifier Markov Purifier
+24% Synergy $0.16
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+24% Synergy $0.15

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Vona, Butcher of Magan decks.

Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+23% Synergy $0.83
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+18% Synergy $7.15
Mortify Mortify
+17% Synergy $0.26
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+14% Synergy $26.18
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+14% Synergy $0.60
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+7% Synergy $1.30
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+6% Synergy $1.55
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-4% Synergy $1.77
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-16% Synergy $0.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-16% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+16% Synergy $11.59
Necropotence Necropotence
+3% Synergy $17.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $50.85
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $94.69
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $45.06
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $58.30
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $28.27
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $34.98

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Vona, Butcher of Magan's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Drana's Emissary Drana's Emissary
+23% Synergy $0.41
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
+22% Synergy $0.64
Indulging Patrician Indulging Patrician
+20% Synergy $0.26
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+19% Synergy $0.76
Champion of Dusk Champion of Dusk
+19% Synergy $0.22
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+19% Synergy $0.34
Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+19% Synergy $0.46
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+19% Synergy $0.87
Cordial Vampire Cordial Vampire
+17% Synergy $1.44
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+16% Synergy $5.68
Forerunner of the Legion Forerunner of the Legion
+16% Synergy $0.47
Paladin of Atonement Paladin of Atonement
+16% Synergy $0.24
Edgar, Charmed Groom Edgar Markov's Coffin Edgar, Charmed Groom
+15% Synergy $2.56
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+14% Synergy $0.65
Blood Baron of Vizkopa Blood Baron of Vizkopa
+14% Synergy $0.38
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+13% Synergy $2.14
Elenda, Saint of Dusk Elenda, Saint of Dusk
+13% Synergy $0.39
Preacher of the Schism Preacher of the Schism
+13% Synergy $1.58
Bishop of Rebirth Bishop of Rebirth
+13% Synergy $0.42
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+11% Synergy $4.85
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+11% Synergy $0.18
Indulgent Aristocrat Indulgent Aristocrat
+11% Synergy $0.20
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+11% Synergy $2.03
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+11% Synergy $8.02
Bloodbond Vampire Bloodbond Vampire
+11% Synergy $0.11
Bishop of the Bloodstained Bishop of the Bloodstained
+11% Synergy $0.11
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+10% Synergy $0.29
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+10% Synergy $0.33
Marshland Bloodcaster Marshland Bloodcaster
+10% Synergy $0.15
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+9% Synergy $0.61
Captivating Vampire Captivating Vampire
+9% Synergy $1.38
Bloodtracker Bloodtracker
+9% Synergy $0.17
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+8% Synergy $0.13
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+8% Synergy $4.25
Crossway Troublemakers Crossway Troublemakers
+8% Synergy $0.18
Patron of the Vein Patron of the Vein
+8% Synergy $0.21
Clavileño, First of the Blessed Clavileño, First of the Blessed
+8% Synergy $0.39
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+7% Synergy $11.29
Dusk Legion Sergeant Dusk Legion Sergeant
+7% Synergy $0.14
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+6% Synergy $20.14
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+6% Synergy $0.32
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+5% Synergy $4.55
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+5% Synergy $1.09
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+5% Synergy $3.71
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+4% Synergy $27.37
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+2% Synergy $3.85
Suture Priest Suture Priest
0% Synergy $2.90
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-1% Synergy $0.80
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-4% Synergy $1.24
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-8% Synergy $0.91

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Vona, Butcher of Magan safe.

Vona's Hunger Vona's Hunger
+14% Synergy $4.00
Sanguine Sacrament Sanguine Sacrament
+11% Synergy $0.25
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+10% Synergy $1.55
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+10% Synergy $11.00
Utter End Utter End
+9% Synergy $0.19
Murder Murder
+7% Synergy $0.06
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+7% Synergy $6.52
Erebos's Intervention Erebos's Intervention
+7% Synergy $0.47
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.10
Stunning Reversal Stunning Reversal
+6% Synergy $3.78
Fracture Fracture
+5% Synergy $0.81
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+5% Synergy $5.96
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.26
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+4% Synergy $0.80
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
+1% Synergy $0.37
Disenchant Disenchant
+1% Synergy $0.13
Despark Despark
0% Synergy $0.32
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-2% Synergy $2.94
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $0.63
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $5.21
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $9.16
Inkshield Inkshield
-9% Synergy $10.46
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-9% Synergy $0.31
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-12% Synergy $0.84

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Vona, Butcher of Magan's game plan and control the board.

Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+18% Synergy $0.33
Fumigate Fumigate
+18% Synergy $0.29
Blood Tribute Blood Tribute
+18% Synergy $3.72
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+14% Synergy $0.48
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+13% Synergy $0.28
Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+13% Synergy $0.42
Call to the Feast Call to the Feast
+13% Synergy $0.10
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+11% Synergy $0.43
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+10% Synergy $0.47
Repay in Kind Repay in Kind
+10% Synergy $3.46
Reverse the Sands Reverse the Sands
+10% Synergy $0.37
Profane Transfusion Profane Transfusion
+9% Synergy $1.06
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+8% Synergy $1.75
Queen's Commission Queen's Commission
+8% Synergy $0.07
Arterial Flow Arterial Flow
+7% Synergy $0.48
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+6% Synergy $0.25
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+6% Synergy $0.22
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+6% Synergy $0.49
Command the Dreadhorde Command the Dreadhorde
+5% Synergy $0.26
Death Grasp Death Grasp
+5% Synergy $0.34
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+4% Synergy $5.30
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+4% Synergy $0.25
Vindicate Vindicate
+3% Synergy $0.91
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $18.68
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+2% Synergy $2.49
New Blood New Blood
+2% Synergy $0.28
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $18.70
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.23
Olivia's Wrath Olivia's Wrath
+1% Synergy $0.41
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+1% Synergy $0.58
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-2% Synergy $2.29
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.44
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $4.30
Damn Damn
-5% Synergy $2.03

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+19% Synergy $1.78
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+19% Synergy $1.11
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+17% Synergy $1.91
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+11% Synergy $18.82
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+11% Synergy $17.46
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+11% Synergy $11.66
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+9% Synergy $4.22
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+9% Synergy $1.17
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+8% Synergy $7.52
Soul Conduit Soul Conduit
+8% Synergy $0.73
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+8% Synergy $4.01
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+5% Synergy $5.79
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+5% Synergy $7.32
Chalice of Life Chalice of Death Chalice of Life
+5% Synergy $0.17
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+4% Synergy $0.47
Glass-Cast Heart Glass-Cast Heart
+3% Synergy $0.20
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $31.55
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+3% Synergy $2.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.24
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+1% Synergy $5.20
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+1% Synergy $4.33
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-21% Synergy $5.02

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Vona, Butcher of Magan's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+19% Synergy $2.12
Axis of Mortality Axis of Mortality
+18% Synergy $0.89
Arguel's Blood Fast Temple of Aclazotz Arguel's Blood Fast
+14% Synergy $0.30
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+12% Synergy $0.24
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+10% Synergy $3.67
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+10% Synergy $0.53
Profane Procession Tomb of the Dusk Rose Profane Procession
+10% Synergy $0.35
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+9% Synergy $1.47
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+8% Synergy $0.56
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+8% Synergy $10.26
Near-Death Experience Near-Death Experience
+8% Synergy $0.50
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+7% Synergy $2.73
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+7% Synergy $0.69
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.22
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+6% Synergy $4.64
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+5% Synergy $0.25
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+5% Synergy $0.23
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+4% Synergy $0.35
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+4% Synergy $0.34
Sunbond Sunbond
+4% Synergy $0.40
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+3% Synergy $2.64
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+3% Synergy $1.13
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+3% Synergy $0.06
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+2% Synergy $0.20
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+1% Synergy $17.12
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-4% Synergy $15.42
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-4% Synergy $3.99
Land Tax Land Tax
-4% Synergy $21.01

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Vona, Butcher of Magan to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+19% Synergy $0.84
Sorin, Solemn Visitor Sorin, Solemn Visitor
+7% Synergy $1.51
Sorin, Grim Nemesis Sorin, Grim Nemesis
+5% Synergy $4.28
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+4% Synergy $0.45
Kaya, Intangible Slayer Kaya, Intangible Slayer
+4% Synergy $0.28
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+4% Synergy $12.63
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
+4% Synergy $2.51

Utility Lands

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

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+12% Synergy $0.38
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $0.14
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+9% Synergy $0.30
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+7% Synergy $0.40
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.11
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+3% Synergy $0.28
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.20
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.73
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+2% Synergy $0.19
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $3.76
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
0% Synergy $0.20
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $24.56
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
-3% Synergy $0.40
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-4% Synergy $0.47
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $1.98
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.27
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $47.16
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+13% Synergy $0.32
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+13% Synergy $1.79
Orzhov Cluestone Orzhov Cluestone
+9% Synergy $0.34
Orzhov Locket Orzhov Locket
+8% Synergy $0.14
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.16
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.19
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.24
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.26
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+3% Synergy $2.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.22
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.33
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-3% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.12
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-9% Synergy $0.91
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Vona, Butcher of Magan decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+18% Synergy $0.10
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+11% Synergy $0.23
Voldaren Estate Voldaren Estate
+10% Synergy $0.19
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+9% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.18
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+6% Synergy $0.28
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+4% Synergy $0.20
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+4% Synergy $6.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.11
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+2% Synergy $1.10
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+2% Synergy $0.25
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+2% Synergy $0.19
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+2% Synergy $0.32
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
0% Synergy $0.15
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.44
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
0% Synergy $34.04
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-1% Synergy $0.29
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $5.21
Scrubland Scrubland
-4% Synergy
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $9.16
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-6% Synergy $0.80
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.32
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-7% Synergy $0.89
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-8% Synergy $7.92
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-8% Synergy $4.16
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-8% Synergy $3.47
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-10% Synergy $0.48
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-10% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.45
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-10% Synergy $8.13
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-11% Synergy $22.75
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-13% Synergy $13.57
Command Tower Command Tower
-14% Synergy $0.22
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-15% Synergy $0.68
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-16% Synergy $13.73

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