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Araumi of the Dead Tide
Price tag $0.14

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

#593 Current Rank
#602 Last Week
#570 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.

Shinra Reinforcements Shinra Reinforcements
+8% Synergy $0.02
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+4% Synergy $1.31
Faller's Faithful Faller's Faithful
+4% Synergy $0.09
The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+2% Synergy $1.37
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+1% Synergy $0.57

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 $0.26
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+73% Synergy $1.09
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+67% Synergy $0.45
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+67% Synergy $0.07
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+64% Synergy $1.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+63% Synergy $0.26
Millikin Millikin
+62% Synergy $0.16
Floating-Dream Zubera Floating-Dream Zubera
+59% Synergy $0.20
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+53% Synergy $0.22
Dread Return Dread Return
+52% Synergy $0.26

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 $0.20
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+47% Synergy $0.30
Vindictive Lich Vindictive Lich
+47% Synergy $0.34
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+44% Synergy $0.34
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+42% Synergy $0.83
Victimize Victimize
+41% Synergy $0.56
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+30% Synergy $0.82
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+27% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+26% Synergy $4.45
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 $16.62
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $94.69
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $42.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $48.08
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-11% Synergy $58.30
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-11% Synergy $50.85
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-14% Synergy $48.94

Creatures

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

Mire Triton Mire Triton
+44% Synergy $0.09
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+41% Synergy $0.24
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+38% Synergy $0.16
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+38% Synergy $0.56
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+37% Synergy $0.77
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+37% Synergy $0.53
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+36% Synergy $0.16
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+36% Synergy $0.32
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+33% Synergy $0.27
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+28% Synergy $0.60
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+28% Synergy $4.68
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+27% Synergy $0.60
Gyruda, Doom of Depths Gyruda, Doom of Depths
+27% Synergy $0.32
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+26% Synergy $0.19
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+26% Synergy $0.53
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+25% Synergy $0.12
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+24% Synergy $0.09
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+23% Synergy $0.54
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+23% Synergy $4.27
Fallaji Archaeologist Fallaji Archaeologist
+23% Synergy $0.28
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+22% Synergy $20.75
Crow of Dark Tidings Crow of Dark Tidings
+22% Synergy $0.22
Gnawing Vermin Gnawing Vermin
+22% Synergy $0.18
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+21% Synergy $2.85
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+21% Synergy $0.49
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+20% Synergy $0.23
Rottenmouth Viper Rottenmouth Viper
+20% Synergy $4.19
Impaler Shrike Impaler Shrike
+20% Synergy $0.09
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+19% Synergy $7.43
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+18% Synergy $0.94
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+18% Synergy $0.31
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+18% Synergy $0.18
Body Double Body Double
+18% Synergy $0.16
Dusk Mangler Dusk Mangler
+18% Synergy $0.06
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+18% Synergy $1.81
Necron Deathmark Necron Deathmark
+18% Synergy $4.80
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+17% Synergy $0.59
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+17% Synergy $0.50
Champion of Wits Champion of Wits
+17% Synergy $0.19
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+16% Synergy $0.91
Aven Heartstabber Aven Heartstabber
+16% Synergy $0.14
Broodbirth Viper Broodbirth Viper
+16% Synergy $0.38
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+15% Synergy $0.15
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+14% Synergy $0.53
Wonder Wonder
+13% Synergy $1.25
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+13% Synergy $0.25
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+12% Synergy $0.49
Dreadwing Scavenger Dreadwing Scavenger
+12% Synergy $0.11
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+11% Synergy $2.38
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+7% Synergy $3.91

Instants

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

Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+31% Synergy $0.17
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+24% Synergy $0.08
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+21% Synergy $0.47
Entomb Entomb
+20% Synergy $13.77
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+20% Synergy $2.15
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+19% Synergy $0.11
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+17% Synergy $0.19
Ancient Excavation Ancient Excavation
+13% Synergy $0.93
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+12% Synergy $0.20
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+12% Synergy $0.33
Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+12% Synergy $0.20
Wake the Dead Wake the Dead
+9% Synergy $0.39
You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+8% Synergy $0.11
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+8% Synergy $0.18
Discontinuity Discontinuity
+8% Synergy $0.72
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+8% Synergy $0.09
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+6% Synergy $0.08
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+6% Synergy $0.72
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $9.16
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+5% Synergy $4.44
Resculpt Resculpt
+3% Synergy $0.29
Village Rites Village Rites
+3% Synergy $0.20
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+3% Synergy $0.17
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $1.06
Tainted Indulgence Tainted Indulgence
+3% Synergy $0.27
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+2% Synergy $12.97
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.24
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+1% Synergy $2.59
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+1% Synergy $1.59
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+1% Synergy $0.80
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.75
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $5.21
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.64
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-3% Synergy $0.25
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-3% Synergy $1.15
Pongify Pongify
-4% Synergy $2.10
Consider Consider
-4% Synergy $0.46
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-4% Synergy $0.41
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $6.09
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-8% Synergy $0.99
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $1.65
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $1.46
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $42.96
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-11% Synergy $0.26
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-13% Synergy $18.24
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-15% Synergy $2.94

Sorceries

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

Windfall Windfall
+28% Synergy $3.95
Living Death Living Death
+22% Synergy $2.36
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+21% Synergy $2.11
Careful Study Careful Study
+19% Synergy $3.30
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+13% Synergy $7.52
Persist Persist
+12% Synergy $1.32
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+12% Synergy $0.21
Reanimate Reanimate
+10% Synergy $7.64
Strategic Planning Strategic Planning
+10% Synergy $0.05
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+9% Synergy $2.59
Notion Rain Notion Rain
+9% Synergy $0.09
Unearth Unearth
+6% Synergy $0.46
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+6% Synergy $3.36
Ransack the Lab Ransack the Lab
+6% Synergy $0.16
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+6% Synergy $1.41
Funeral Rites Funeral Rites
+6% Synergy $0.12
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+5% Synergy $1.31
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+5% Synergy $0.46
Coiling Rebirth Coiling Rebirth
+5% Synergy $0.27
Diresight Diresight
+5% Synergy $0.10
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+4% Synergy $0.13
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $25.53
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+3% Synergy $0.12
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+1% Synergy $5.65
Damnation Damnation
-3% Synergy $18.68
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $5.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+41% Synergy $11.38
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+41% Synergy $0.46
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+32% Synergy $10.10
Convergence of Dominion Convergence of Dominion
+30% Synergy $0.69
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+26% Synergy $20.02
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+22% Synergy $4.72
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+14% Synergy $11.66
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.24
Embalmer's Tools Embalmer's Tools
+13% Synergy $0.23
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+8% Synergy $8.99
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+7% Synergy $0.90
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+6% Synergy $4.02
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+5% Synergy $0.21
The Everflowing Well The Myriad Pools The Everflowing Well
+5% Synergy $0.26
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+4% Synergy $11.69
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+4% Synergy $0.30
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $5.02

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 $5.83
Teferi's Veil Teferi's Veil
+33% Synergy $0.71
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+22% Synergy $0.27
Stillness in Motion Stillness in Motion
+15% Synergy $0.15
Chronic Flooding Chronic Flooding
+14% Synergy $0.16
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+13% Synergy $12.62
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+9% Synergy $6.79
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+5% Synergy $3.16
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
+5% Synergy $0.08
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+3% Synergy $1.74
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+2% Synergy $2.80
Black Market Black Market
+2% Synergy $3.61
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $8.34

Planeswalkers

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

Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+22% Synergy $0.89

Utility Lands

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

Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+23% Synergy $0.16
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+21% Synergy $0.32
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+16% Synergy $51.06
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+14% Synergy $0.19
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+13% Synergy $0.23
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+12% Synergy $0.80
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+11% Synergy $6.61
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+10% Synergy $1.28
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+9% Synergy $0.20
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+8% Synergy $0.49
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+6% Synergy $19.73
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.46
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+5% Synergy $3.64
Ipnu Rivulet Ipnu Rivulet
+5% Synergy $0.20
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+4% Synergy $0.48
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+3% Synergy $0.19
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+2% Synergy $7.74
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.57
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $19.28
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-3% Synergy $1.41
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.14
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $24.56
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $47.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-26% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+17% Synergy $1.79
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.22
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+8% Synergy $0.54
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.26
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.14
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+4% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+1% Synergy $0.90
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.12
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-1% Synergy $0.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.07
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-21% Synergy $1.33

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+21% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+20% Synergy $0.28
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+17% Synergy $0.15
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+13% Synergy $0.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+8% Synergy $3.53
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+8% Synergy $0.26
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+7% Synergy $0.21
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+7% Synergy $3.91
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+7% Synergy $0.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.11
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+5% Synergy $20.14
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $9.16
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $0.93
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+3% Synergy $0.19
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $30.44
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $25.53
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+2% Synergy $0.26
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+2% Synergy $0.26
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.05
Underground River Underground River
+1% Synergy $1.37
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $22.75
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $13.72
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $21.61
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
0% Synergy $3.86
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $5.21
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $25.51
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $24.04
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $13.68
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
0% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.22
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-1% Synergy $1.71
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.64
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-1% Synergy $9.82
River of Tears River of Tears
-1% Synergy $0.14
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $15.21
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-2% Synergy $0.07
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-3% Synergy $0.26
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $8.98
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-3% Synergy $3.03
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-4% Synergy $3.25
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-4% Synergy
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-4% Synergy $0.41
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-5% Synergy $0.34
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-5% Synergy $15.63
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-5% Synergy $8.84
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.45
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-7% Synergy $0.30
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-12% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-22% Synergy $0.18

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