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Araumi of the Dead Tide
Price tag $0.26

Legendary CreatureMerfolk Wizard

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

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

#704 Current Rank
#773 Last Week
#656 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Araumi of the Dead Tide.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Araumi of the Dead Tide decks.

Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+11% Synergy $2.68
Thirst for Identity Thirst for Identity
+7% Synergy $0.25
Paramecia Coloniex Paramecia Coloniex
+3% Synergy $0.15
Shredder's Technique Shredder's Technique
+1% Synergy $0.28
Glamermite Glamermite
+1% Synergy $0.12

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Araumi of the Dead Tide's abilities and overall game plan.

Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+75% Synergy $0.22
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+72% Synergy $2.79
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+67% Synergy $0.08
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+62% Synergy $0.42
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+62% Synergy $2.23
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+62% Synergy $0.29
Millikin Millikin
+62% Synergy $0.29
Floating-Dream Zubera Floating-Dream Zubera
+59% Synergy $0.19
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+51% Synergy $0.33
Dread Return Dread Return
+50% Synergy $0.39

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Araumi of the Dead Tide decks.

Undead Butler Undead Butler
+50% Synergy $0.36
Vindictive Lich Vindictive Lich
+45% Synergy $0.35
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+44% Synergy $0.44
Mire Triton Mire Triton
+44% Synergy $0.21
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+42% Synergy $0.44
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+42% Synergy $0.93
Victimize Victimize
+39% Synergy $0.51
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+28% Synergy $3.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+25% Synergy $4.50
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $1.89

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
0% Synergy $22.90
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $110.44
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $52.50
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-9% Synergy $41.18
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-10% Synergy $62.01
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-10% Synergy $62.78
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $59.86

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Araumi of the Dead Tide's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+39% Synergy $0.42
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+39% Synergy $0.26
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+38% Synergy $0.35
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+35% Synergy $0.19
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+35% Synergy $0.30
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+35% Synergy $0.24
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+33% Synergy $0.35
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+32% Synergy $0.26
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+30% Synergy $0.37
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+28% Synergy $0.49
Gyruda, Doom of Depths Gyruda, Doom of Depths
+28% Synergy $0.41
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+26% Synergy $0.57
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+26% Synergy $6.96
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+26% Synergy $5.54
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+25% Synergy $2.04
Fallaji Archaeologist Fallaji Archaeologist
+25% Synergy $0.31
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+25% Synergy $0.25
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+24% Synergy $0.26
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+24% Synergy $0.78
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+23% Synergy $19.34
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+22% Synergy $0.57
Crow of Dark Tidings Crow of Dark Tidings
+22% Synergy $0.15
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+21% Synergy $1.23
Gnawing Vermin Gnawing Vermin
+21% Synergy $0.20
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+20% Synergy $0.35
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+19% Synergy $9.64
Rottenmouth Viper Rottenmouth Viper
+19% Synergy $6.53
Impaler Shrike Impaler Shrike
+19% Synergy $0.06
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+18% Synergy $4.76
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+17% Synergy $0.33
Body Double Body Double
+17% Synergy $0.33
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+17% Synergy $0.26
Dusk Mangler Dusk Mangler
+17% Synergy $0.17
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+17% Synergy $1.91
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+16% Synergy $0.48
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+16% Synergy $0.44
Aven Heartstabber Aven Heartstabber
+16% Synergy $0.28
Necron Deathmark Necron Deathmark
+16% Synergy $5.45
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+16% Synergy $0.15
Champion of Wits Champion of Wits
+15% Synergy $0.14
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+14% Synergy $0.26
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+14% Synergy $0.41
Broodbirth Viper Broodbirth Viper
+14% Synergy $0.53
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+13% Synergy $0.91
Wonder Wonder
+12% Synergy $1.34
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+11% Synergy $2.33
Dreadhound Dreadhound
+11% Synergy $0.23
Dreadwing Scavenger Dreadwing Scavenger
+11% Synergy $0.20
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+7% Synergy $5.74
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+6% Synergy $1.37

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Araumi of the Dead Tide safe.

Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+28% Synergy $0.24
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+22% Synergy $0.22
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+22% Synergy $2.70
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+20% Synergy $0.48
Entomb Entomb
+19% Synergy $14.58
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+17% Synergy $0.15
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+14% Synergy $0.32
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+13% Synergy $0.27
Ancient Excavation Ancient Excavation
+12% Synergy $0.94
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+10% Synergy $0.29
Wake the Dead Wake the Dead
+10% Synergy $0.53
Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+9% Synergy $0.24
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+8% Synergy $0.16
Discontinuity Discontinuity
+8% Synergy $0.93
You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+7% Synergy $0.07
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+6% Synergy $4.21
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+6% Synergy $0.21
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+6% Synergy $0.13
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $12.27
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+5% Synergy $2.86
Village Rites Village Rites
+3% Synergy $0.50
Tainted Indulgence Tainted Indulgence
+3% Synergy $0.30
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+3% Synergy $14.30
Resculpt Resculpt
+2% Synergy $0.38
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+2% Synergy $0.29
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+2% Synergy $10.93
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.06
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+1% Synergy $2.02
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+1% Synergy $1.29
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $2.05
Withering Torment Withering Torment
0% Synergy $3.61
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $4.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.95
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-2% Synergy $0.30
Consider Consider
-4% Synergy $0.29
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-4% Synergy $1.34
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $0.71
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $8.25
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $1.93
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-7% Synergy $1.04
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $2.64
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $50.50
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-10% Synergy $0.34
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $2.08
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-13% Synergy $24.94
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-15% Synergy $4.58

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Araumi of the Dead Tide's game plan and control the board.

Windfall Windfall
+27% Synergy $5.37
Living Death Living Death
+21% Synergy $2.43
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+17% Synergy $2.58
Careful Study Careful Study
+17% Synergy $4.51
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+11% Synergy $2.59
Persist Persist
+11% Synergy $0.59
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+10% Synergy $0.27
Reanimate Reanimate
+10% Synergy $8.37
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+10% Synergy $8.95
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+10% Synergy $0.30
Strategic Planning Strategic Planning
+10% Synergy $0.05
Notion Rain Notion Rain
+7% Synergy $0.12
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+6% Synergy $0.67
Unearth Unearth
+6% Synergy $0.45
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+6% Synergy $4.40
Ransack the Lab Ransack the Lab
+6% Synergy $0.14
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+5% Synergy $1.93
Diresight Diresight
+5% Synergy $0.24
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+5% Synergy $0.78
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy $21.11
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+4% Synergy $3.25
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+4% Synergy $0.28
Coiling Rebirth Coiling Rebirth
+4% Synergy $0.21
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+1% Synergy $7.13
Damnation Damnation
-3% Synergy $19.93
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $7.86

Utility Artifacts

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

Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+40% Synergy $1.03
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+38% Synergy $15.25
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+30% Synergy $18.44
Convergence of Dominion Convergence of Dominion
+30% Synergy $0.82
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+24% Synergy $23.52
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+20% Synergy $7.04
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.27
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+13% Synergy $15.23
Embalmer's Tools Embalmer's Tools
+13% Synergy $0.15
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+8% Synergy $14.46
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+6% Synergy $2.06
The Everflowing Well The Myriad Pools The Everflowing Well
+5% Synergy $0.35
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+5% Synergy $0.26
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+5% Synergy $4.67
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+4% Synergy $18.75
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $4.87

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Araumi of the Dead Tide's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+35% Synergy $5.94
Teferi's Veil Teferi's Veil
+32% Synergy $1.89
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+22% Synergy $0.31
Stillness in Motion Stillness in Motion
+15% Synergy $0.17
Chronic Flooding Chronic Flooding
+14% Synergy $0.09
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+11% Synergy $12.81
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+7% Synergy $8.58
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
+5% Synergy $0.06
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+4% Synergy $4.95
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+3% Synergy $1.89
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+2% Synergy $4.20
Black Market Black Market
+2% Synergy $4.19
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $10.44

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Araumi of the Dead Tide to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+19% Synergy $1.61

Utility Lands

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

Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+23% Synergy $0.32
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+21% Synergy $0.27
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+16% Synergy $55.63
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+13% Synergy $1.16
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+13% Synergy $0.35
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+12% Synergy $0.31
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+12% Synergy $0.16
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+11% Synergy $10.57
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+9% Synergy $0.71
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+8% Synergy $0.69
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+6% Synergy $23.27
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+5% Synergy $0.16
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+4% Synergy $1.84
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.37
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+4% Synergy $4.06
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+3% Synergy $9.07
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $1.01
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $24.31
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-3% Synergy $4.49
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.29
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $31.12
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $52.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-26% Synergy $3.63

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+15% Synergy $3.86
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.30
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+7% Synergy $1.10
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.21
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+1% Synergy $3.06
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
0% Synergy $65.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.02
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.06
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-20% Synergy $2.48

Lands

The mana base foundation for Araumi of the Dead Tide decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+20% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+20% Synergy $0.33
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+17% Synergy $0.20
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+13% Synergy $0.26
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+8% Synergy $2.30
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+8% Synergy $0.32
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+7% Synergy $5.74
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+7% Synergy $0.26
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+6% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.27
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+6% Synergy $1.37
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $12.27
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+4% Synergy $25.84
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $35.73
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy $21.11
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+3% Synergy $0.23
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+2% Synergy $0.28
Underground River Underground River
+2% Synergy $1.28
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $26.47
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+2% Synergy $0.39
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.21
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.22
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $16.19
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $30.35
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $28.47
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $17.54
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $30.93
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $4.42
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
0% Synergy $8.01
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
0% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.22
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $19.29
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.92
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.95
River of Tears River of Tears
-1% Synergy $0.30
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-3% Synergy $0.37
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-3% Synergy $4.03
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-3% Synergy $24.76
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-3% Synergy $0.17
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-3% Synergy $1.91
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-4% Synergy $12.06
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-4% Synergy
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-4% Synergy $1.34
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-5% Synergy $0.39
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-5% Synergy $6.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-6% Synergy $0.22
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-6% Synergy $15.29
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-10% Synergy $0.35
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-21% Synergy $0.25

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