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Vona, Butcher of Magan
Price tag $0.23

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

#2215 Current Rank
#2309 Last Week
#2232 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.

Day of Black Sun Day of Black Sun
+3% Synergy $0.70
Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
+1% Synergy $1.60
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+1% Synergy $2.40

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
+37% Synergy $0.70
Sanctum Seeker Sanctum Seeker
+28% Synergy $0.22
Legion Lieutenant Legion Lieutenant
+28% Synergy $0.22
Verrak, Warped Sengir Verrak, Warped Sengir
+28% Synergy $0.80
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
+26% Synergy $0.21
Greed Greed
+25% Synergy $0.25
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+24% Synergy $0.51
Markov Purifier Markov Purifier
+23% Synergy $0.19
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+22% Synergy $5.24
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+22% Synergy $0.55

Top Cards

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

Mortify Mortify
+16% Synergy $0.22
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+16% Synergy $5.85
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+14% Synergy $0.46
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+13% Synergy $18.07
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+11% Synergy $1.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.20
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+6% Synergy $3.36
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-4% Synergy $1.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy $1.06
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-15% Synergy $1.71

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+12% Synergy $12.34
Necropotence Necropotence
+4% Synergy $20.52
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $48.58
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $46.24
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $57.97
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $89.88
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $30.49
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $44.01

Creatures

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

Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+21% Synergy $0.14
Drana's Emissary Drana's Emissary
+19% Synergy $0.43
Champion of Dusk Champion of Dusk
+19% Synergy $0.17
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
+17% Synergy $1.73
Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+17% Synergy $0.46
Cordial Vampire Cordial Vampire
+16% Synergy $0.57
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+16% Synergy $0.82
Indulging Patrician Indulging Patrician
+16% Synergy $0.19
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+16% Synergy $0.30
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+16% Synergy $0.79
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+15% Synergy $0.46
Paladin of Atonement Paladin of Atonement
+15% Synergy $0.26
Bishop of Rebirth Bishop of Rebirth
+14% Synergy $0.35
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+13% Synergy $7.44
Forerunner of the Legion Forerunner of the Legion
+13% Synergy $2.44
Blood Baron of Vizkopa Blood Baron of Vizkopa
+12% Synergy $0.29
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+11% Synergy $2.17
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+11% Synergy $1.29
Indulgent Aristocrat Indulgent Aristocrat
+11% Synergy $0.18
Preacher of the Schism Preacher of the Schism
+11% Synergy $1.25
Bishop of the Bloodstained Bishop of the Bloodstained
+11% Synergy $0.10
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+10% Synergy $0.48
Elenda, Saint of Dusk Elenda, Saint of Dusk
+10% Synergy $0.38
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+10% Synergy $0.86
Edgar, Charmed Groom Edgar Markov's Coffin Edgar, Charmed Groom
+10% Synergy $2.93
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+10% Synergy $0.26
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+10% Synergy $0.31
Gifted Aetherborn Gifted Aetherborn
+10% Synergy $0.27
Bloodbond Vampire Bloodbond Vampire
+10% Synergy $0.11
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+9% Synergy $10.90
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+9% Synergy $0.13
Crossway Troublemakers Crossway Troublemakers
+9% Synergy $0.16
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+9% Synergy $6.54
Captivating Vampire Captivating Vampire
+9% Synergy $3.61
Clavileño, First of the Blessed Clavileño, First of the Blessed
+9% Synergy $0.23
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+8% Synergy $0.14
Patron of the Vein Patron of the Vein
+8% Synergy $0.13
Bloodtracker Bloodtracker
+8% Synergy $0.12
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+7% Synergy $15.04
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+7% Synergy $0.26
Dusk Legion Sergeant Dusk Legion Sergeant
+7% Synergy $0.11
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+6% Synergy $31.91
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+5% Synergy $4.06
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+4% Synergy $1.72
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+4% Synergy $0.42
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+1% Synergy $5.43
Suture Priest Suture Priest
0% Synergy $8.03
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-1% Synergy $0.47
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-4% Synergy $1.23
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-8% Synergy $0.31

Instants

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

Vona's Hunger Vona's Hunger
+12% Synergy $4.34
Utter End Utter End
+11% Synergy $0.09
Sanguine Sacrament Sanguine Sacrament
+9% Synergy $0.24
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+8% Synergy $16.46
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+8% Synergy $6.62
Murder Murder
+7% Synergy $0.07
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+6% Synergy $2.75
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.06
Stunning Reversal Stunning Reversal
+6% Synergy $5.60
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+5% Synergy $5.97
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+5% Synergy $0.11
Erebos's Intervention Erebos's Intervention
+5% Synergy $0.33
Vampire's Zeal Vampire's Zeal
+5% Synergy $0.12
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+4% Synergy $0.69
Fracture Fracture
+3% Synergy $0.55
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+3% Synergy $0.18
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.14
Despark Despark
0% Synergy $0.24
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.61
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $1.19
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-4% Synergy $3.45
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $5.63
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $8.43
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.30
Inkshield Inkshield
-9% Synergy $7.14
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-10% Synergy $0.96

Sorceries

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

Fumigate Fumigate
+17% Synergy $0.16
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+15% Synergy $0.31
Blood Tribute Blood Tribute
+15% Synergy $4.35
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+13% Synergy $0.13
Call to the Feast Call to the Feast
+12% Synergy $0.10
Repay in Kind Repay in Kind
+11% Synergy $4.10
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+10% Synergy $0.27
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+10% Synergy $0.45
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+10% Synergy $0.51
Reverse the Sands Reverse the Sands
+10% Synergy $0.46
Profane Transfusion Profane Transfusion
+9% Synergy $1.17
Queen's Commission Queen's Commission
+9% Synergy $0.05
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+8% Synergy $1.81
Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+8% Synergy $0.44
Arterial Flow Arterial Flow
+7% Synergy $0.42
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+5% Synergy $0.28
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+5% Synergy $0.42
Death Grasp Death Grasp
+5% Synergy $0.28
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+4% Synergy $0.25
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+4% Synergy $0.30
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $6.57
Vindicate Vindicate
+3% Synergy $0.49
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+3% Synergy $2.40
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.25
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $16.94
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+2% Synergy $0.30
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $23.02
New Blood New Blood
+2% Synergy $0.16
Olivia's Wrath Olivia's Wrath
+1% Synergy $0.21
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-1% Synergy $2.70
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.27
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $3.39
Damn Damn
-4% Synergy $1.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+18% Synergy $1.39
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+16% Synergy $1.71
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+13% Synergy $2.44
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+11% Synergy $17.53
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+10% Synergy $13.84
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+9% Synergy $2.75
Soul Conduit Soul Conduit
+9% Synergy $0.78
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+8% Synergy $15.51
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+8% Synergy $3.56
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+8% Synergy $3.74
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+7% Synergy $5.73
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+6% Synergy $2.87
Glass-Cast Heart Glass-Cast Heart
+3% Synergy $0.14
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $5.38
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+1% Synergy $7.87
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $3.70
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $3.86
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.19
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-20% Synergy $3.20

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
+17% Synergy $2.09
Axis of Mortality Axis of Mortality
+17% Synergy $1.07
Arguel's Blood Fast Temple of Aclazotz Arguel's Blood Fast
+15% Synergy $0.27
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+10% Synergy $0.31
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+9% Synergy $4.41
Profane Procession Tomb of the Dusk Rose Profane Procession
+9% Synergy $0.34
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+8% Synergy $0.56
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+8% Synergy $0.46
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+7% Synergy $3.70
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+7% Synergy $1.84
Near-Death Experience Near-Death Experience
+7% Synergy $0.47
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+7% Synergy $0.68
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+6% Synergy $0.14
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.47
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+6% Synergy $14.38
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+5% Synergy $6.77
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+4% Synergy $0.12
Kindred Boon Kindred Boon
+4% Synergy $0.15
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+3% Synergy $0.38
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+3% Synergy $0.09
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+2% Synergy $0.20
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.95
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $20.00
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-4% Synergy $11.71
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-4% Synergy $4.69

Planeswalkers

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

Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+19% Synergy $0.68
Sorin, Grim Nemesis Sorin, Grim Nemesis
+7% Synergy $3.26
Sorin, Solemn Visitor Sorin, Solemn Visitor
+6% Synergy $1.20
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+5% Synergy $0.28
Kaya, Intangible Slayer Kaya, Intangible Slayer
+4% Synergy $0.25
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+4% Synergy $8.87
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
+4% Synergy $5.49

Utility Lands

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

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+10% Synergy $0.48
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.11
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+8% Synergy $0.26
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+7% Synergy $0.39
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+4% Synergy $0.28
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.05
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.21
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+2% Synergy $2.83
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $4.92
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+2% Synergy $0.15
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+1% Synergy $0.15
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $25.66
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-3% Synergy $0.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.37
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
-3% Synergy $0.72
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.63
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $46.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+14% Synergy $3.04
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+12% Synergy $0.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.15
Orzhov Locket Orzhov Locket
+8% Synergy $0.15
Orzhov Cluestone Orzhov Cluestone
+8% Synergy $0.20
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.15
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.24
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+5% Synergy $0.27
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.30
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+3% Synergy $1.42
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.17
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
0% Synergy $0.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.22
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-4% Synergy $0.41
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+17% Synergy $0.06
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+11% Synergy $0.25
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.19
Voldaren Estate Voldaren Estate
+10% Synergy $0.14
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.07
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+7% Synergy $0.19
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+4% Synergy $5.32
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+4% Synergy $0.24
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+3% Synergy $0.14
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+3% Synergy $0.11
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+2% Synergy $0.45
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.10
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+1% Synergy $0.68
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.11
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+1% Synergy $0.17
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
0% Synergy $0.30
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.61
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
0% Synergy $34.93
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.17
Scrubland Scrubland
-3% Synergy
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $5.63
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $8.43
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-6% Synergy $0.23
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-7% Synergy $0.59
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-7% Synergy $0.19
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-7% Synergy $0.54
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-9% Synergy $6.59
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-9% Synergy $3.16
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-9% Synergy $3.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.14
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-10% Synergy $0.26
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-12% Synergy $20.39
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-12% Synergy $11.78
Command Tower Command Tower
-14% Synergy $0.20
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-14% Synergy $7.78
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-15% Synergy $10.84
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-15% Synergy $0.37

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