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Araumi of the Dead Tide
Price tag $0.29

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

#783 Current Rank
#981 Last Week
#686 Past 2 Years

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.

Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+6% Synergy $3.08
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+4% Synergy $1.13
Council of Reeds Council of Reeds
+2% Synergy
Doctor Doom, Unrivaled Doctor Doom, Unrivaled
+1% Synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller Exhibition Tidecaller
+1% Synergy $0.58

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 $0.29
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+71% Synergy $4.12
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+66% Synergy $0.16
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+61% Synergy $0.43
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+61% Synergy $1.17
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+61% Synergy $0.31
Millikin Millikin
+61% Synergy $0.32
Floating-Dream Zubera Floating-Dream Zubera
+58% Synergy $0.28
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+50% Synergy $0.34
Dread Return Dread Return
+50% Synergy $0.42

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 $0.38
Vindictive Lich Vindictive Lich
+44% Synergy $0.43
Mire Triton Mire Triton
+43% Synergy $0.23
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+43% Synergy $2.82
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+42% Synergy $1.10
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+42% Synergy $0.88
Victimize Victimize
+38% Synergy $1.70
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+28% Synergy $3.04
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+24% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $1.95

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+0% Synergy $22.52
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $129.20
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $58.52
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $41.55
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-9% Synergy $60.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-10% Synergy $72.10
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $66.59

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 $0.47
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+38% Synergy $0.27
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+37% Synergy $0.35
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+34% Synergy $0.26
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+34% Synergy $0.39
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+34% Synergy $0.17
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+32% Synergy $0.36
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+31% Synergy $0.27
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+29% Synergy $0.37
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+28% Synergy $0.38
Gyruda, Doom of Depths Gyruda, Doom of Depths
+27% Synergy $0.45
Fallaji Archaeologist Fallaji Archaeologist
+26% Synergy $0.30
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+26% Synergy $2.70
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+26% Synergy $9.67
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+26% Synergy $5.35
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+25% Synergy $0.91
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+25% Synergy $0.28
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+23% Synergy $0.30
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+23% Synergy $1.04
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+23% Synergy $0.38
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+22% Synergy $25.93
Crow of Dark Tidings Crow of Dark Tidings
+21% Synergy $0.19
Gnawing Vermin Gnawing Vermin
+20% Synergy $0.31
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+20% Synergy $1.71
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+19% Synergy $10.61
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+19% Synergy $0.26
Rottenmouth Viper Rottenmouth Viper
+19% Synergy $6.05
Impaler Shrike Impaler Shrike
+18% Synergy $0.12
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+18% Synergy $3.26
Body Double Body Double
+17% Synergy $0.31
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+17% Synergy $1.79
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+16% Synergy $0.27
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+16% Synergy $0.52
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+16% Synergy $0.36
Dusk Mangler Dusk Mangler
+16% Synergy $0.24
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+15% Synergy $0.62
Aven Heartstabber Aven Heartstabber
+15% Synergy $0.31
Necron Deathmark Necron Deathmark
+14% Synergy $5.85
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+14% Synergy $0.47
Champion of Wits Champion of Wits
+14% Synergy $0.19
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+14% Synergy $0.57
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+14% Synergy $0.36
Broodbirth Viper Broodbirth Viper
+13% Synergy $0.60
Wonder Wonder
+12% Synergy $1.54
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+12% Synergy $0.95
Dreadhound Dreadhound
+11% Synergy $0.35
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+10% Synergy $0.92
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+9% Synergy $2.65
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+6% Synergy $6.52
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $0.87

Instants

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

Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+28% Synergy $0.25
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+22% Synergy $3.32
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+21% Synergy $0.16
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+20% Synergy $1.51
Entomb Entomb
+19% Synergy $17.25
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+15% Synergy $0.18
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+14% Synergy $0.33
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+13% Synergy $0.34
Ancient Excavation Ancient Excavation
+11% Synergy $0.95
Wake the Dead Wake the Dead
+9% Synergy $0.67
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+9% Synergy $0.17
Discontinuity Discontinuity
+8% Synergy $0.97
Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+7% Synergy $0.35
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+7% Synergy $0.12
Thirst for Identity Thirst for Identity
+6% Synergy $0.26
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+6% Synergy $4.97
You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+6% Synergy $0.23
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+5% Synergy $0.28
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+5% Synergy $0.26
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+4% Synergy $1.69
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $14.14
Tainted Indulgence Tainted Indulgence
+3% Synergy $0.36
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+2% Synergy $0.28
Village Rites Village Rites
+2% Synergy $0.51
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+2% Synergy $11.57
Resculpt Resculpt
+2% Synergy $0.19
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+1% Synergy $14.52
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+1% Synergy $2.30
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+0% Synergy $0.58
Negate Negate
+0% Synergy $0.20
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.79
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $6.82
Withering Torment Withering Torment
0% Synergy $3.47
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $2.01
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-1% Synergy $0.26
Consider Consider
-3% Synergy $0.33
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-3% Synergy $0.50
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-4% Synergy $0.46
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $1.72
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $8.00
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-6% Synergy $1.45
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $2.27
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $55.81
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-9% Synergy $0.25
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $3.67
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-13% Synergy $28.12
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-15% Synergy $3.90

Sorceries

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

Windfall Windfall
+26% Synergy $4.94
Living Death Living Death
+21% Synergy $2.17
Careful Study Careful Study
+17% Synergy $4.04
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+16% Synergy $2.70
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+12% Synergy $3.18
Persist Persist
+11% Synergy $0.97
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+9% Synergy $9.79
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+9% Synergy $0.29
Reanimate Reanimate
+9% Synergy $8.19
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+9% Synergy $0.21
Strategic Planning Strategic Planning
+9% Synergy $0.15
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+7% Synergy $0.49
Notion Rain Notion Rain
+6% Synergy $0.27
Unearth Unearth
+5% Synergy $0.56
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+5% Synergy $2.07
Ransack the Lab Ransack the Lab
+5% Synergy $0.18
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+5% Synergy $1.99
Diresight Diresight
+4% Synergy $0.15
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+4% Synergy $1.41
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+4% Synergy $3.98
Coiling Rebirth Coiling Rebirth
+4% Synergy $0.30
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+3% Synergy $0.27
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $29.38
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+0% Synergy $9.79
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $20.99
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $5.05

Utility Artifacts

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

Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+39% Synergy $0.30
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+37% Synergy $17.16
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+30% Synergy $13.37
Convergence of Dominion Convergence of Dominion
+30% Synergy $0.80
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+23% Synergy $18.39
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+19% Synergy $7.16
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.30
Embalmer's Tools Embalmer's Tools
+13% Synergy $0.21
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+12% Synergy $14.81
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+7% Synergy $15.74
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+5% Synergy $2.83
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+5% Synergy $6.03
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+5% Synergy $0.36
The Everflowing Well The Myriad Pools The Everflowing Well
+5% Synergy $0.33
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+3% Synergy $24.29
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $6.25

Enchantments

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

Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+36% Synergy $6.19
Teferi's Veil Teferi's Veil
+31% Synergy $0.94
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+22% Synergy $0.36
Stillness in Motion Stillness in Motion
+14% Synergy $0.23
Chronic Flooding Chronic Flooding
+14% Synergy $0.08
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+10% Synergy $12.39
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+7% Synergy $5.00
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
+4% Synergy $0.16
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+4% Synergy $5.61
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+2% Synergy $1.81
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+1% Synergy $4.44
Black Market Black Market
+1% Synergy $5.91
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $12.00

Planeswalkers

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

Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+18% Synergy $1.72

Utility Lands

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

Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+21% Synergy $0.33
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+21% Synergy $0.37
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+16% Synergy $62.97
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+13% Synergy $0.22
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+12% Synergy $0.32
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+12% Synergy $0.91
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+12% Synergy $0.28
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+11% Synergy $10.74
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+9% Synergy $1.50
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+7% Synergy $0.85
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+6% Synergy $26.74
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+5% Synergy $0.25
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+4% Synergy $4.69
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.38
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+3% Synergy $2.86
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+2% Synergy $9.71
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.70
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $30.88
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-2% Synergy $0.85
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.33
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-3% Synergy $33.04
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $63.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-25% Synergy $2.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+14% Synergy $5.44
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.21
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+6% Synergy $1.20
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.36
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+0% Synergy $1.62
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+0% Synergy $86.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $1.10
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $2.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-20% Synergy $2.51

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+19% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+19% Synergy $0.16
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+16% Synergy $0.36
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+12% Synergy $0.29
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+8% Synergy $3.30
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+7% Synergy $0.31
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+7% Synergy $0.33
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+6% Synergy $6.52
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+6% Synergy $0.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.33
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $0.87
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+4% Synergy $16.81
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $14.14
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $29.38
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $37.91
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+3% Synergy $0.33
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+3% Synergy $0.37
Underground River Underground River
+2% Synergy $1.47
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $31.86
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+1% Synergy $0.48
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $32.02
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $36.97
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $16.02
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+0% Synergy $36.04
Swamp Swamp
+0% Synergy $2.00
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+0% Synergy $17.33
Island Island
+0% Synergy $0.07
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+0% Synergy $0.31
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.79
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
0% Synergy $9.25
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.25
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $6.82
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
0% Synergy $4.57
River of Tears River of Tears
0% Synergy $0.33
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $18.92
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-2% Synergy $0.34
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-2% Synergy $2.12
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-2% Synergy $1.77
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-3% Synergy $28.09
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-3% Synergy $0.20
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $10.77
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-3% Synergy $0.85
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-4% Synergy
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-4% Synergy $0.46
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.82
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-4% Synergy $6.71
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-5% Synergy $0.24
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-6% Synergy $10.12
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-8% Synergy $0.31
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-20% Synergy $0.27

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