Format legality is set when the card releases on Nov 13, 2026. It will be legal in Standard at release.
Confidence:StrongSolidPlausibleTentativeSpeculative
- EnchantmentR
Flame Blitz has cycling, and Vash, Freelance Archaeologist pays off whenever a card is cycled — the Astral Slide / Lightning Rift engine shape.
- SorceryB
Unearth has cycling, and Vash, Freelance Archaeologist pays off whenever a card is cycled — the Astral Slide / Lightning Rift engine shape.
- SorceryR
Decree of Annihilation has cycling, and Vash, Freelance Archaeologist pays off whenever a card is cycled — the Astral Slide / Lightning Rift engine shape.
- Creature — Vedalken WizardU
Vedalken Aethermage has cycling, and Vash, Freelance Archaeologist pays off whenever a card is cycled — the Astral Slide / Lightning Rift engine shape.
- EnchantmentR
Unpredictable Cyclone has cycling, and Vash, Freelance Archaeologist pays off whenever a card is cycled — the Astral Slide / Lightning Rift engine shape.
- SorceryW
Jolted Awake has cycling, and Vash, Freelance Archaeologist pays off whenever a card is cycled — the Astral Slide / Lightning Rift engine shape.
- Legendary Creature — Human KnightW
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion has cycling, and Vash, Freelance Archaeologist pays off whenever a card is cycled — the Astral Slide / Lightning Rift engine shape.
- SorceryB
Decree of Pain has cycling, and Vash, Freelance Archaeologist pays off whenever a card is cycled — the Astral Slide / Lightning Rift engine shape.
- SorceryW
Spectacular Pileup has cycling, and Vash, Freelance Archaeologist pays off whenever a card is cycled — the Astral Slide / Lightning Rift engine shape.
- SorceryU
Boon of the Wish-Giver has cycling, and Vash, Freelance Archaeologist pays off whenever a card is cycled — the Astral Slide / Lightning Rift engine shape.
- SorceryB
Intimidation Tactics has cycling, and Vash, Freelance Archaeologist pays off whenever a card is cycled — the Astral Slide / Lightning Rift engine shape.
- 1UUInstantU
Neutralize has cycling, and Vash, Freelance Archaeologist pays off whenever a card is cycled — the Astral Slide / Lightning Rift engine shape.
- Creature — Insect ArcherG
Webstrike Elite has cycling, and Vash, Freelance Archaeologist pays off whenever a card is cycled — the Astral Slide / Lightning Rift engine shape.
- SorceryR
Slice and Dice has cycling, and Vash, Freelance Archaeologist pays off whenever a card is cycled — the Astral Slide / Lightning Rift engine shape.
- SorceryU
Lórien Revealed has cycling, and Vash, Freelance Archaeologist pays off whenever a card is cycled — the Astral Slide / Lightning Rift engine shape.
- InstantU
Dismissive Denial has cycling, and Vash, Freelance Archaeologist pays off whenever a card is cycled — the Astral Slide / Lightning Rift engine shape.
- SorceryW
Borough Backup has cycling, and Vash, Freelance Archaeologist pays off whenever a card is cycled — the Astral Slide / Lightning Rift engine shape.
- SorceryUW
Migratory Route has cycling, and Vash, Freelance Archaeologist pays off whenever a card is cycled — the Astral Slide / Lightning Rift engine shape.
- Enchantment — AuraU
Power Taint has cycling, and Vash, Freelance Archaeologist pays off whenever a card is cycled — the Astral Slide / Lightning Rift engine shape.
- SorceryW
Akroma's Vengeance has cycling, and Vash, Freelance Archaeologist pays off whenever a card is cycled — the Astral Slide / Lightning Rift engine shape.
- SorceryR
Sweltering Suns has cycling, and Vash, Freelance Archaeologist pays off whenever a card is cycled — the Astral Slide / Lightning Rift engine shape.
- Creature — Lizard WarriorR
Viashino Sandsprinter has cycling, and Vash, Freelance Archaeologist pays off whenever a card is cycled — the Astral Slide / Lightning Rift engine shape.
- InstantBGR
Resounding Thunder has cycling, and Vash, Freelance Archaeologist pays off whenever a card is cycled — the Astral Slide / Lightning Rift engine shape.
- Legendary Creature — Avatar DemonBR
The Balrog of Moria has cycling, and Vash, Freelance Archaeologist pays off whenever a card is cycled — the Astral Slide / Lightning Rift engine shape.
- Creature — Badger DinosaurR
Both cards trigger when a card is discarded — they fire together.
MTG Arena only
Synergies with cards played only on MTG Arena (including Arena rebalances). They aren't available in paper Magic.
Confidence:StrongSolidPlausibleTentativeSpeculative
- InstantW
Resolute Rejection has cycling, and Vash, Freelance Archaeologist pays off whenever a card is cycled — the Astral Slide / Lightning Rift engine shape.
- Creature — DinosaurR
Both cards trigger when a card is discarded — they fire together.
- InstantW
Radiant Smite has cycling, and Vash, Freelance Archaeologist pays off whenever a card is cycled — the Astral Slide / Lightning Rift engine shape.
- Creature — Human SoldierW
Benalish Partisan has cycling, and Vash, Freelance Archaeologist pays off whenever a card is cycled — the Astral Slide / Lightning Rift engine shape.
- Creature — SpiritRU
Mangled Soulrager has cycling, and Vash, Freelance Archaeologist pays off whenever a card is cycled — the Astral Slide / Lightning Rift engine shape.
- Legendary Creature — Elemental InsectBR
Both cards trigger when a card is discarded — they fire together.
- Legendary Creature — Human ArtificerR
Both cards trigger when a card is discarded — they fire together.
- Legendary Creature — Shark PirateRU
Both cards trigger when a card is discarded — they fire together.
- Creature — Octopus WizardBUW
Both cards trigger when a card is discarded — they fire together.
- Legendary Creature — Human ArtificerU
Both cards trigger when a card is discarded — they fire together.
- Legendary Creature — DemonB
Both cards trigger when a card is discarded — they fire together.
Grave Researcher // Reanimate2BBCreature — Troll Warlock // SorceryB
Fang, Fearless l'Cie2BLegendary Creature — Human WarriorB
Mindwhisker2UCreature — Rat WizardU
Aminatou, Veil Piercer1WUBLegendary Creature — Human WizardBUW
Unshakable Tail2BCreature — Zombie DetectiveB
Sanguine Spy2BCreature — Vampire RogueB
Circuit Mender3Artifact Creature — InsectC
D'Vana Tendi, Optimistic Ensign1G/UG/ULegendary Creature — Orion ScientistGU
Seer of Stolen Sight2BCreature — Phyrexian WarlockB
Winnower Patrol2GCreature — Elf WarriorG
Wild Mammoth2GCreature — ElephantG
Surveillance Phantasm1UCreature — Bird IllusionU