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Araumi of the Dead Tide
Price tag $0.15

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

#731 Current Rank
#764 Last Week
#647 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
+9% Synergy $1.67
Thirst for Identity Thirst for Identity
+4% Synergy $0.26
Sinister Gnarlbark Sinister Gnarlbark
+1% Synergy $0.75
Glamermite Glamermite
0% Synergy $0.11
Foraging Wickermaw Foraging Wickermaw
0% Synergy $0.13

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
+74% Synergy $0.17
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+72% Synergy $2.23
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+66% Synergy $0.04
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+63% Synergy $0.34
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+62% Synergy $1.66
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+62% Synergy $0.25
Millikin Millikin
+61% Synergy $0.13
Floating-Dream Zubera Floating-Dream Zubera
+59% Synergy $0.14
Dread Return Dread Return
+51% Synergy $0.40
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+51% Synergy $0.08

Top Cards

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

Undead Butler Undead Butler
+49% Synergy $0.33
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+44% Synergy $0.39
Mire Triton Mire Triton
+44% Synergy $0.10
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+42% Synergy $0.42
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+42% Synergy $0.92
Victimize Victimize
+39% Synergy $0.48
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+28% Synergy $1.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+25% Synergy $4.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $1.64
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+10% Synergy $0.19

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+1% Synergy $18.68
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $98.84
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $45.04
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-9% Synergy $40.86
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-10% Synergy $61.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-11% Synergy $56.74
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $53.94

Creatures

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

Vindictive Lich Vindictive Lich
+45% Synergy $0.50
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+39% Synergy $0.18
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+39% Synergy $0.40
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+38% Synergy $0.13
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+35% Synergy $0.23
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+35% Synergy $0.33
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+35% Synergy $0.23
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+34% Synergy $0.21
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+33% Synergy $0.20
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+28% Synergy $0.29
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+28% Synergy $0.38
Gyruda, Doom of Depths Gyruda, Doom of Depths
+28% Synergy $0.40
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+27% Synergy $5.06
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+26% Synergy $0.53
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+25% Synergy $7.33
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+25% Synergy $0.63
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+25% Synergy $0.10
Fallaji Archaeologist Fallaji Archaeologist
+25% Synergy $0.21
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+24% Synergy $1.52
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+24% Synergy $0.12
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+22% Synergy $0.74
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+22% Synergy $19.65
Crow of Dark Tidings Crow of Dark Tidings
+22% Synergy $0.09
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+21% Synergy $0.88
Gnawing Vermin Gnawing Vermin
+21% Synergy $0.20
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+20% Synergy $0.27
Rottenmouth Viper Rottenmouth Viper
+20% Synergy $9.91
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+19% Synergy $9.29
Impaler Shrike Impaler Shrike
+19% Synergy $0.06
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+18% Synergy $3.11
Dusk Mangler Dusk Mangler
+18% Synergy $0.13
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+17% Synergy $0.43
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+17% Synergy $0.37
Body Double Body Double
+17% Synergy $0.12
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+17% Synergy $0.08
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+17% Synergy $1.79
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+16% Synergy $0.72
Necron Deathmark Necron Deathmark
+16% Synergy $4.73
Aven Heartstabber Aven Heartstabber
+15% Synergy $0.17
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+15% Synergy $0.15
Champion of Wits Champion of Wits
+15% Synergy $0.06
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+14% Synergy $0.25
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+14% Synergy $0.34
Broodbirth Viper Broodbirth Viper
+14% Synergy $0.47
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+13% Synergy $0.96
Wonder Wonder
+12% Synergy $1.16
Dreadwing Scavenger Dreadwing Scavenger
+11% Synergy $0.06
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+10% Synergy $2.00
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+7% Synergy $4.31
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+6% Synergy $1.17

Instants

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

Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+28% Synergy $0.16
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+22% Synergy $0.06
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+22% Synergy $2.98
Entomb Entomb
+20% Synergy $13.78
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+20% Synergy $0.47
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+17% Synergy $0.11
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+15% Synergy $0.23
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+13% Synergy $0.13
Ancient Excavation Ancient Excavation
+12% Synergy $0.92
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+11% Synergy $0.10
Wake the Dead Wake the Dead
+10% Synergy $0.41
Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+9% Synergy $0.16
Discontinuity Discontinuity
+8% Synergy $0.76
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+8% Synergy $0.18
You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+7% Synergy $0.12
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+6% Synergy $3.95
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+6% Synergy $0.12
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+6% Synergy $0.09
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+6% Synergy $0.99
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $8.92
Village Rites Village Rites
+3% Synergy $0.25
Resculpt Resculpt
+3% Synergy $0.34
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+3% Synergy $11.65
Tainted Indulgence Tainted Indulgence
+3% Synergy $0.22
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+2% Synergy $0.07
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+2% Synergy $10.31
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+2% Synergy $1.60
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+2% Synergy $0.90
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+1% Synergy $0.76
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.95
Withering Torment Withering Torment
0% Synergy $3.95
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $4.43
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $8.01
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-3% Synergy $0.15
Pongify Pongify
-4% Synergy $1.77
Consider Consider
-4% Synergy $0.25
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-4% Synergy $1.21
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $0.85
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $8.72
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-7% Synergy $0.90
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $2.64
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $52.46
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-10% Synergy $0.14
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $1.61
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-13% Synergy $21.82
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-15% Synergy $4.24

Sorceries

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

Windfall Windfall
+27% Synergy $4.08
Living Death Living Death
+21% Synergy $1.97
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+18% Synergy $2.89
Careful Study Careful Study
+17% Synergy $2.16
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+12% Synergy $2.51
Persist Persist
+11% Synergy $0.40
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+11% Synergy $0.18
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+11% Synergy $7.68
Reanimate Reanimate
+10% Synergy $6.36
Strategic Planning Strategic Planning
+10% Synergy $0.07
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+7% Synergy $0.58
Notion Rain Notion Rain
+7% Synergy $0.09
Unearth Unearth
+6% Synergy $0.51
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+6% Synergy $0.91
Ransack the Lab Ransack the Lab
+6% Synergy $0.11
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+5% Synergy $2.49
Diresight Diresight
+5% Synergy $0.14
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+5% Synergy $0.63
Funeral Rites Funeral Rites
+5% Synergy $0.06
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy $19.63
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+4% Synergy $2.57
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+4% Synergy $0.14
Coiling Rebirth Coiling Rebirth
+4% Synergy $0.29
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+1% Synergy $5.92
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $18.65
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $7.07

Utility Artifacts

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

Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+40% Synergy $0.63
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+39% Synergy $12.00
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+31% Synergy $11.26
Convergence of Dominion Convergence of Dominion
+30% Synergy $0.75
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+24% Synergy $26.32
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+21% Synergy $6.13
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+14% Synergy $13.83
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.21
Embalmer's Tools Embalmer's Tools
+13% Synergy $0.11
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+8% Synergy $12.07
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+7% Synergy $1.44
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+6% Synergy $4.92
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+5% Synergy $0.32
The Everflowing Well The Myriad Pools The Everflowing Well
+5% Synergy $0.28
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+4% Synergy $17.77
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $4.08

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 $5.88
Teferi's Veil Teferi's Veil
+32% Synergy $0.72
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+22% Synergy $0.16
Stillness in Motion Stillness in Motion
+14% Synergy $0.12
Chronic Flooding Chronic Flooding
+14% Synergy $0.09
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+12% Synergy $11.90
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+8% Synergy $8.01
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
+5% Synergy $0.05
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+4% Synergy $4.42
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+3% Synergy $2.38
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+2% Synergy $3.62
Black Market Black Market
+2% Synergy $4.34
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $8.98

Planeswalkers

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

Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+20% Synergy $1.83

Utility Lands

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

Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+23% Synergy $0.18
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+21% Synergy $0.13
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+16% Synergy $50.05
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+13% Synergy $0.09
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+13% Synergy $1.39
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+12% Synergy $0.10
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+11% Synergy $8.31
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+11% Synergy $0.20
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+9% Synergy $0.63
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+8% Synergy $0.66
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+6% Synergy $22.37
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+5% Synergy $0.10
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.31
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+5% Synergy $3.93
Ipnu Rivulet Ipnu Rivulet
+5% Synergy $0.16
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+4% Synergy $1.01
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+3% Synergy $9.95
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.84
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $20.49
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-3% Synergy $5.24
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.10
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $27.17
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $53.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-26% Synergy $3.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+15% Synergy $3.64
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.23
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+7% Synergy $0.87
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.29
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+1% Synergy $4.38
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
0% Synergy $55.11
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.77
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-1% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.05
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-21% Synergy $1.71

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+20% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+20% Synergy $0.09
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+17% Synergy $0.08
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+13% Synergy $0.07
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+8% Synergy $4.92
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+8% Synergy $0.21
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+7% Synergy $4.31
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+7% Synergy $0.22
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+6% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.20
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+6% Synergy $1.17
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $8.92
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+4% Synergy $18.32
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $30.21
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy $19.63
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+2% Synergy $0.20
Underground River Underground River
+2% Synergy $1.12
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+2% Synergy $0.19
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $23.63
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+2% Synergy $0.28
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.17
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.17
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $15.18
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $23.09
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $15.23
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $4.43
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
0% Synergy $8.38
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $25.76
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $27.11
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
0% Synergy $0.14
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.22
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $17.13
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.81
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $8.01
River of Tears River of Tears
-1% Synergy $0.13
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-3% Synergy $0.23
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-3% Synergy $2.87
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-3% Synergy $0.07
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-3% Synergy $2.13
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-4% Synergy $8.96
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-4% Synergy $18.51
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-4% Synergy
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-4% Synergy $1.21
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-5% Synergy $0.28
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-5% Synergy $5.37
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-6% Synergy $0.19
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-6% Synergy $13.32
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-10% Synergy $0.22
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-21% Synergy $0.15

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