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Araumi of the Dead Tide
Price tag $0.10

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

#677 Current Rank
#769 Last Week
#593 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.

Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+9% Synergy $1.66
Faller's Faithful Faller's Faithful
+5% Synergy $0.07
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+4% Synergy $0.68
Beamsaw Prospector Beamsaw Prospector
+3% Synergy $0.02
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+2% Synergy $0.80

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
+73% Synergy $0.28
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+73% Synergy $1.18
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+67% Synergy $0.05
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+66% Synergy $0.42
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+64% Synergy $1.40
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+63% Synergy $0.25
Millikin Millikin
+62% Synergy $0.18
Floating-Dream Zubera Floating-Dream Zubera
+59% Synergy $0.17
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+53% Synergy $0.24
Dread Return Dread Return
+52% Synergy $0.32

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 $0.21
Vindictive Lich Vindictive Lich
+47% Synergy $0.30
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+46% Synergy $0.31
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+44% Synergy $0.44
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+42% Synergy $0.93
Victimize Victimize
+40% Synergy $0.44
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+30% Synergy $0.75
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+27% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+26% Synergy $1.32
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+11% Synergy $0.23

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+1% Synergy $18.48
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $95.04
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $42.10
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $46.53
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-11% Synergy $53.10
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-11% Synergy $59.87
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $49.41

Creatures

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

Mire Triton Mire Triton
+44% Synergy $0.12
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+41% Synergy $0.26
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+38% Synergy $0.61
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+38% Synergy $0.16
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+37% Synergy $0.57
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+37% Synergy $0.35
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+36% Synergy $0.19
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+35% Synergy $0.27
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+33% Synergy $0.21
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+28% Synergy $0.48
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+28% Synergy $0.62
Gyruda, Doom of Depths Gyruda, Doom of Depths
+28% Synergy $0.33
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+28% Synergy $4.63
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+26% Synergy $0.23
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+26% Synergy $0.53
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+25% Synergy $0.11
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+25% Synergy $0.08
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+24% Synergy $7.75
Fallaji Archaeologist Fallaji Archaeologist
+24% Synergy $0.33
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+23% Synergy $0.63
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+23% Synergy $18.18
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+22% Synergy $2.64
Crow of Dark Tidings Crow of Dark Tidings
+22% Synergy $0.20
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+21% Synergy $0.43
Gnawing Vermin Gnawing Vermin
+21% Synergy $0.15
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+20% Synergy $0.23
Rottenmouth Viper Rottenmouth Viper
+20% Synergy $5.49
Impaler Shrike Impaler Shrike
+20% Synergy $0.08
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+19% Synergy $10.77
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+18% Synergy $0.76
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+18% Synergy $0.20
Body Double Body Double
+18% Synergy $0.25
Dusk Mangler Dusk Mangler
+18% Synergy $0.09
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+18% Synergy $1.83
Necron Deathmark Necron Deathmark
+18% Synergy $4.71
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+17% Synergy $0.31
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+17% Synergy $0.53
Champion of Wits Champion of Wits
+17% Synergy $0.19
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+16% Synergy $0.61
Aven Heartstabber Aven Heartstabber
+16% Synergy $0.15
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+15% Synergy $1.00
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+15% Synergy $0.18
Broodbirth Viper Broodbirth Viper
+15% Synergy $0.33
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+14% Synergy $0.54
Wonder Wonder
+13% Synergy $1.55
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+13% Synergy $0.24
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+11% Synergy $3.15
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+11% Synergy $0.54
Dreadwing Scavenger Dreadwing Scavenger
+11% Synergy $0.07
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+6% Synergy $4.19

Instants

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

Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+30% Synergy $0.17
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+23% Synergy $0.09
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+21% Synergy $0.42
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+21% Synergy $1.96
Entomb Entomb
+20% Synergy $15.82
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+19% Synergy $0.11
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+16% Synergy $0.22
Ancient Excavation Ancient Excavation
+13% Synergy $0.87
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+12% Synergy $0.22
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+12% Synergy $0.13
Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+11% Synergy $0.28
Wake the Dead Wake the Dead
+9% Synergy $0.41
You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+8% Synergy $0.08
Discontinuity Discontinuity
+8% Synergy $0.59
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+8% Synergy $0.20
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+7% Synergy $0.10
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+6% Synergy $1.05
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+6% Synergy $0.12
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $8.42
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+5% Synergy $3.81
Resculpt Resculpt
+3% Synergy $0.30
Village Rites Village Rites
+3% Synergy $0.24
Tainted Indulgence Tainted Indulgence
+3% Synergy $0.21
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+2% Synergy $0.15
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+2% Synergy $12.62
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+2% Synergy $1.09
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.26
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+1% Synergy $2.57
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+1% Synergy $1.81
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.81
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $4.97
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
0% Synergy $2.86
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.96
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-3% Synergy $0.25
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-3% Synergy $1.34
Pongify Pongify
-4% Synergy $2.20
Consider Consider
-4% Synergy $0.44
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-4% Synergy $0.60
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $8.07
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $1.66
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-8% Synergy $2.45
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $1.28
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $44.80
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-10% Synergy $0.30
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-13% Synergy $18.70
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-15% Synergy $3.59

Sorceries

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

Windfall Windfall
+28% Synergy $4.81
Living Death Living Death
+22% Synergy $2.37
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+20% Synergy $2.34
Careful Study Careful Study
+18% Synergy $1.95
Persist Persist
+12% Synergy $2.32
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+12% Synergy $7.94
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+12% Synergy $0.22
Reanimate Reanimate
+11% Synergy $5.15
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+10% Synergy $2.66
Strategic Planning Strategic Planning
+10% Synergy $0.05
Notion Rain Notion Rain
+8% Synergy $0.08
Unearth Unearth
+6% Synergy $0.45
Ransack the Lab Ransack the Lab
+6% Synergy $0.16
Funeral Rites Funeral Rites
+6% Synergy $0.09
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+5% Synergy $3.20
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+5% Synergy $1.39
Coiling Rebirth Coiling Rebirth
+5% Synergy $0.27
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+5% Synergy $0.41
Diresight Diresight
+5% Synergy $0.10
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+5% Synergy $1.36
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy $26.13
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+4% Synergy $0.10
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+1% Synergy $6.10
Damnation Damnation
-3% Synergy $20.12
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $5.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+41% Synergy $12.29
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+41% Synergy $0.55
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+31% Synergy $13.49
Convergence of Dominion Convergence of Dominion
+30% Synergy $0.61
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+25% Synergy $23.86
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+21% Synergy $5.39
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+14% Synergy $11.96
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.26
Embalmer's Tools Embalmer's Tools
+13% Synergy $0.23
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+8% Synergy $8.35
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+7% Synergy $1.34
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+6% Synergy $3.79
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+5% Synergy $0.21
The Everflowing Well The Myriad Pools The Everflowing Well
+5% Synergy $0.23
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+4% Synergy $13.25
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+4% Synergy $0.35
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+1% Synergy $4.78

Enchantments

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

Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+34% Synergy $4.36
Teferi's Veil Teferi's Veil
+33% Synergy $0.73
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+22% Synergy $0.28
Stillness in Motion Stillness in Motion
+15% Synergy $0.14
Chronic Flooding Chronic Flooding
+14% Synergy $0.14
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+13% Synergy $12.39
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+8% Synergy $6.56
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+5% Synergy $3.75
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
+5% Synergy $0.09
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+3% Synergy $1.76
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+2% Synergy $2.49
Black Market Black Market
+2% Synergy $3.70
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $8.69

Planeswalkers

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

Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+21% Synergy $1.14

Utility Lands

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

Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+23% Synergy $0.13
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+21% Synergy $0.16
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+16% Synergy $49.84
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+13% Synergy $0.15
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+13% Synergy $0.11
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+12% Synergy $1.01
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+11% Synergy $7.25
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+10% Synergy $0.22
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+10% Synergy $0.91
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+8% Synergy $0.56
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+6% Synergy $19.21
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.34
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+5% Synergy $3.60
Ipnu Rivulet Ipnu Rivulet
+5% Synergy $0.21
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+4% Synergy $1.03
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+4% Synergy $0.13
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+2% Synergy $10.78
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.90
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $18.71
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-3% Synergy $1.38
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.15
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $25.99
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $49.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-26% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+17% Synergy $3.14
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.21
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+8% Synergy $0.51
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.23
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.17
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+3% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+1% Synergy $0.87
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.38
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-1% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-21% Synergy $1.15

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+21% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+20% Synergy $0.18
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+16% Synergy $0.16
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+13% Synergy $0.08
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+8% Synergy $5.05
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+8% Synergy $0.23
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+7% Synergy $0.23
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+7% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.21
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+6% Synergy $4.19
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $8.42
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $1.08
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+4% Synergy $21.09
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy $26.13
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+3% Synergy $0.19
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $30.79
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+2% Synergy $0.21
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+2% Synergy $0.30
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.04
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Underground River Underground River
+1% Synergy $0.87
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $23.84
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $20.57
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $4.97
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $13.79
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $27.34
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $23.48
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $13.48
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
0% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.26
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.03
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.96
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-1% Synergy $9.11
River of Tears River of Tears
-1% Synergy $0.14
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-2% Synergy $1.44
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $15.64
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-3% Synergy $0.25
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $7.37
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-3% Synergy $0.03
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-3% Synergy $2.35
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-4% Synergy $5.69
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-4% Synergy $0.60
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-5% Synergy $0.25
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-5% Synergy $16.87
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.27
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-5% Synergy
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-6% Synergy $0.33
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-6% Synergy $11.65
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-11% Synergy $0.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-22% Synergy $0.15

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