Agatha of the Vile Cauldron (Commander) - Expensive +1/+1 Counters

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Arnaud Gompertz
Mar 25, 2026
Smash Budgets and Faces With Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
Agatha of the Vile Cauldron is known for doing some powerful tricks in Commander. Can she still do them on a budget? Let's find out.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Chrome Dome
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Level Up
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
High Score
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
95%synergy
Magus of the Candelabra
92%inclusion54 decks59 decks
89%synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
81%synergy
Bhaal's Invoker
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
78%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
76%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
76%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
74%synergy
Halana and Alena, Partners
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
71%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
69%synergy
Incubation Druid
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Rhythm of the Wild
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Heroic Intervention
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Svella, Ice Shaper
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
67%synergy
The Great Henge
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
56%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
65%synergy
Walking Ballista
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
66%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
56%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
53%synergy
Wildheart Invoker
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
62%synergy
Redshift, Rocketeer Chief
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Gaea's Cradle
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Worldly Tutor
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Jeska's Will
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Seedborn Muse
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Captivating Crew
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Leafkin Avenger
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
58%synergy
Birds of Paradise
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Soul of New Phyrexia
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Beast Whisperer
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Valakut Invoker
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Biophagus
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Vorinclex
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Silvanus's Invoker
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Shaman of Forgotten Ways
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Flamewave Invoker
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Elder of Laurels
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Evolution Witness
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Frontier Guide
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Duskwatch Recruiter
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Llanowar Elves
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Ouroboroid
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
30%synergy
Treetop Snarespinner
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Drillworks Mole
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Tyvar, the Pummeler
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Badgermole Cub
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Hound Tamer
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Formidable Speaker
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Elvish Mystic
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Gorilla Shaman
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Radha, Heart of Keld
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Ornery Tumblewagg
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Beastrider Vanguard
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Towashi Guide-Bot
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Nylea, Keen-Eyed
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Steel Hellkite
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Delighted Halfling
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Cogwork Assembler
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Vigor
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Gyre Sage
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Snakeskin Veil
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Deflecting Swat
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Beast Within
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Inspiring Call
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Gaea's Gift
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Redirect Lightning
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Silkguard
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Invigorate
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Collective Resistance
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Force of Vigor
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Strength of Will
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Gift of the Viper
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Pyroblast
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Embiggen
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Trash the Town
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Hunter's Insight
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Royal Treatment
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Finale of Devastation
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Witch's Mark
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
17%synergy
Stump Stomp
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Last March of the Ents
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Rampant Growth
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-30%synergy
Decimate
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Hull Breach
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Farseek
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-21%synergy
Harmonize
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
True Ancestry
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Scale Up
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Soul's Majesty
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Season of Gathering
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Synchronized Charge
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Life's Legacy
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Umbral Mantle
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Commander's Plate
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Diviner's Wand
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Swashbuckler's Whip
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Blade
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
The Earth Crystal
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Staff of Domination
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Buster Sword
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Guardian Project
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Hardened Scales
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
50%synergy
Branching Evolution
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Sylvan Library
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Fight Rigging
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Raised by Giants
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Doubling Season
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Rancor
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Hydra's Growth
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
The Legend of Roku
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-30%synergy
Bear Umbra
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Unnatural Growth
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Nature's Will
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Sphere Grid
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
All Will Be One
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Song of the Dryads
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Master Chef
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Domri, Anarch of Bolas
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
60%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Forge of Heroes
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Shifting Woodland
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Karn's Bastion
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Guildless Commons
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Jungle Basin
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
War Room
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Tree of Tales
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Dryad Arbor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Great Furnace
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Herd Heirloom
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Paradise Mantle
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Gruul Signet
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Summoning Materia
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Stomping Ground
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Wooded Foothills
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Spire Garden
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Taiga
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
60%synergy
Cinder Glade
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Rockfall Vale
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Rootbound Crag
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Karplusan Forest
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Gruul Turf
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Commercial District
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Thornspire Verge
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Opal Palace
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Game Trail
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-22%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Stump Stomp
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Grove of the Burnwillows
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Copperline Gorge
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Mossfire Valley
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-21%synergy
Temple of Abandon
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Savage Mansion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Highland Forest
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Captivating Cave
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy