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Archelos, Lagoon Mystic
Price tag $0.15

Legendary CreatureTurtle Shaman

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Sultai

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

#746 Current Rank
#716 Last Week
#553 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Archelos, Lagoon Mystic.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Archelos, Lagoon Mystic decks.

The Lion-Turtle The Lion-Turtle
+5% Synergy $0.22
Elemental Teachings Elemental Teachings
+3% Synergy $0.25
Tale of Katara and Toph Tale of Katara and Toph
+3% Synergy $1.57
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+1% Synergy $0.69
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
0% Synergy $34.04

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Archelos, Lagoon Mystic's abilities and overall game plan.

Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+48% Synergy $0.25
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+37% Synergy $0.09
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+32% Synergy $0.17
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+31% Synergy $0.99
Sakura-Tribe Scout Sakura-Tribe Scout
+28% Synergy $2.43
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+28% Synergy $4.13
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+28% Synergy $5.50
Ambling Stormshell Ambling Stormshell
+26% Synergy $0.15
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+26% Synergy $9.09
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+26% Synergy $2.16

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Archelos, Lagoon Mystic decks.

Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+24% Synergy $3.17
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+23% Synergy $2.48
Villainous Wealth Villainous Wealth
+16% Synergy $0.25
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy $1.21
Beast Within Beast Within
+11% Synergy $0.51
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+10% Synergy $1.11
Cultivate Cultivate
+4% Synergy $0.46
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+2% Synergy $0.44
Farseek Farseek
-1% Synergy $0.37
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-2% Synergy $3.11

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+25% Synergy $2.65
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+10% Synergy $33.91
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $37.99
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $49.78
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $48.58
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+1% Synergy $13.35
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
0% Synergy $5.89
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
0% Synergy $19.80
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $57.97
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $40.38

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Archelos, Lagoon Mystic's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Blossoming Tortoise Blossoming Tortoise
+26% Synergy $7.03
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+25% Synergy $0.54
Colossal Skyturtle Colossal Skyturtle
+24% Synergy $0.25
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+23% Synergy $6.11
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+22% Synergy $0.26
Ancient Adamantoise Ancient Adamantoise
+22% Synergy $2.42
Dragon Turtle Dragon Turtle
+22% Synergy $0.27
Quandrix Cultivator Quandrix Cultivator
+22% Synergy $0.07
The Pride of Hull Clade The Pride of Hull Clade
+20% Synergy $1.79
Kappa Tech-Wrecker Kappa Tech-Wrecker
+20% Synergy $0.07
Llanowar Scout Llanowar Scout
+20% Synergy $0.15
Gorex, the Tombshell Gorex, the Tombshell
+20% Synergy $0.11
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+19% Synergy $5.01
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+19% Synergy $0.59
Mistford River Turtle Mistford River Turtle
+19% Synergy $0.04
Meandering Towershell Meandering Towershell
+19% Synergy $0.18
Angler Turtle Angler Turtle
+19% Synergy $0.24
Aegis Turtle Aegis Turtle
+18% Synergy $0.08
Thunderous Snapper Thunderous Snapper
+17% Synergy $0.13
Scaled Herbalist Scaled Herbalist
+17% Synergy $0.11
Riptide Turtle Riptide Turtle
+17% Synergy $0.11
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+16% Synergy $7.96
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+16% Synergy $2.94
Meloku the Clouded Mirror Meloku the Clouded Mirror
+16% Synergy $0.75
Loam Dryad Loam Dryad
+16% Synergy $0.16
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+15% Synergy $0.21
Cultivator Colossus Cultivator Colossus
+15% Synergy $5.92
Snapping Voidcraw Snapping Voidcraw
+15% Synergy $0.06
Saruli Caretaker Saruli Caretaker
+15% Synergy $0.15
Hexbane Tortoise Hexbane Tortoise
+15% Synergy $0.03
Tidepool Turtle Tidepool Turtle
+15% Synergy $0.03
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+14% Synergy $11.77
Steelbane Hydra Steelbane Hydra
+14% Synergy $6.81
King Macar, the Gold-Cursed King Macar, the Gold-Cursed
+14% Synergy $0.52
Nine-Fingers Keene Nine-Fingers Keene
+14% Synergy $0.10
Calcite Snapper Calcite Snapper
+14% Synergy $0.06
Cold-Water Snapper Cold-Water Snapper
+14% Synergy $0.06
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+13% Synergy $0.15
Zimone, Quandrix Prodigy Zimone, Quandrix Prodigy
+13% Synergy $0.15
Patron of the Moon Patron of the Moon
+13% Synergy $1.69
Scuttlegator Scuttlegator
+13% Synergy $0.12
Giant Tortoise Giant Tortoise
+13% Synergy $0.09
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+12% Synergy $0.65
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+12% Synergy $0.29
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+10% Synergy $1.96
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+9% Synergy $0.70
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+2% Synergy $12.51
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-1% Synergy $0.22
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-6% Synergy $1.18
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-14% Synergy $12.29

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Archelos, Lagoon Mystic safe.

Negate Negate
+15% Synergy $0.25
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+12% Synergy $0.32
Shell Shield Shell Shield
+12% Synergy $0.06
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+11% Synergy $0.09
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+11% Synergy $0.24
Tortoise Formation Tortoise Formation
+11% Synergy $0.07
Sultai Charm Sultai Charm
+10% Synergy $0.13
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+9% Synergy $0.41
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+8% Synergy $4.93
Aetherize Aetherize
+7% Synergy $0.34
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+7% Synergy $0.14
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.58
Harrow Harrow
+6% Synergy $0.19
Unwind Unwind
+6% Synergy $1.21
Grim Contest Grim Contest
+6% Synergy $0.07
Joint Exploration Joint Exploration
+5% Synergy $0.23
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+4% Synergy $0.40
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+4% Synergy $0.69
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+4% Synergy $0.22
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.47
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $0.86
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+2% Synergy $9.85
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+2% Synergy $1.19
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+1% Synergy $2.99
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $0.67
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $8.82
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $5.63
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
0% Synergy $0.12
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.24
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-1% Synergy $1.82
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-1% Synergy $0.90
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $1.89
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $7.43
Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $63.77
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $45.83
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-4% Synergy $0.10
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $18.26
Putrefy Putrefy
-7% Synergy $0.10

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Archelos, Lagoon Mystic's game plan and control the board.

Reshape the Earth Reshape the Earth
+26% Synergy $9.20
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+24% Synergy $0.36
Explore Explore
+23% Synergy $0.35
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+23% Synergy $47.25
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+21% Synergy $0.57
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+15% Synergy $0.22
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+13% Synergy $0.16
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+12% Synergy $4.74
Explore the Underdark Explore the Underdark
+11% Synergy $0.13
Open the Gates Open the Gates
+11% Synergy $0.14
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
+10% Synergy $0.28
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+9% Synergy $0.31
Summer Bloom Summer Bloom
+8% Synergy $1.50
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+8% Synergy $0.48
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+7% Synergy $1.26
Hour of Promise Hour of Promise
+7% Synergy $0.17
Open the Way Open the Way
+6% Synergy $3.75
Emergent Ultimatum Emergent Ultimatum
+6% Synergy $0.37
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+6% Synergy $8.08
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+6% Synergy $3.29
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $5.48
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+5% Synergy $1.81
Migration Path Migration Path
+5% Synergy $0.17
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+5% Synergy $0.34
Boundless Realms Boundless Realms
+5% Synergy $2.23
Dig Up Dig Up
+4% Synergy $0.29
Titania's Command Titania's Command
+4% Synergy $0.53
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+3% Synergy $23.14
Harmonize Harmonize
+3% Synergy $0.12
Ponder Ponder
+3% Synergy $1.18
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $15.53
Mythos of Brokkos Mythos of Brokkos
+3% Synergy $0.25
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+3% Synergy $0.17
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+2% Synergy $0.50
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+1% Synergy $0.27
Three Visits Three Visits
0% Synergy $7.35
Windfall Windfall
0% Synergy $3.84
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
0% Synergy $0.66
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $6.57
Death Begets Life Death Begets Life
-1% Synergy $0.45
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $16.94
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-3% Synergy $1.84
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-4% Synergy $0.15
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
-6% Synergy $2.56
Will of the Sultai Will of the Sultai
-6% Synergy $0.54
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-7% Synergy $0.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+23% Synergy $44.04
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+12% Synergy $30.94
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+11% Synergy $2.12
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+10% Synergy $0.96
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
+10% Synergy $3.28
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+10% Synergy $0.11
Shell of the Last Kappa Shell of the Last Kappa
+9% Synergy $0.84
Hylda's Crown of Winter Hylda's Crown of Winter
+8% Synergy $0.33
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+8% Synergy $0.98
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+7% Synergy $2.78
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+7% Synergy $2.95
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+7% Synergy $3.56
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+6% Synergy $3.38
Seer's Sundial Seer's Sundial
+6% Synergy $0.20
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+6% Synergy $18.29
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.30
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+5% Synergy $9.66
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
-4% Synergy $1.81
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Archelos, Lagoon Mystic's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+18% Synergy $8.22
Exploration Exploration
+17% Synergy $26.92
Spelunking Spelunking
+16% Synergy $2.99
Opposition Opposition
+15% Synergy $0.75
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+14% Synergy $0.20
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+12% Synergy $1.04
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+12% Synergy $4.62
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+11% Synergy $34.70
Guild Summit Guild Summit
+10% Synergy $0.22
Druid Class Druid Class
+9% Synergy $1.48
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+9% Synergy $0.60
Propaganda Propaganda
+8% Synergy $2.77
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+8% Synergy $0.84
Abundance Abundance
+7% Synergy $1.46
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+7% Synergy $0.79
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+7% Synergy $0.18
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+6% Synergy $0.45
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+6% Synergy $5.95
Squandered Resources Squandered Resources
+6% Synergy $83.60
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+6% Synergy $0.55
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+5% Synergy $2.64
Lost in the Maze Lost in the Maze
+5% Synergy $0.24
Trade Routes Trade Routes
+5% Synergy $3.56
Khalni Heart Expedition Khalni Heart Expedition
+4% Synergy $0.28
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+2% Synergy $6.73
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+1% Synergy $21.39
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $3.36
Glacierwood Siege Glacierwood Siege
-1% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $9.06

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Archelos, Lagoon Mystic to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nissa of Shadowed Boughs Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
+6% Synergy $1.14
Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+4% Synergy $2.85

Utility Lands

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

Maze's End Maze's End
+24% Synergy $0.78
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+23% Synergy $0.16
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+22% Synergy $6.48
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+20% Synergy $1.36
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+16% Synergy $7.73
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+16% Synergy $0.47
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+13% Synergy $11.84
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+12% Synergy $0.63
Vesuva Vesuva
+10% Synergy $3.48
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+9% Synergy $0.37
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+8% Synergy $0.38
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+8% Synergy $0.63
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+7% Synergy $1.38
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+7% Synergy $0.29
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+6% Synergy $13.67
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+5% Synergy $0.56
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
+5% Synergy $0.13
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+5% Synergy $0.55
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+4% Synergy $1.00
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $7.19
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+4% Synergy $3.51
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+3% Synergy $2.24
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+3% Synergy $17.84
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $21.30
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $8.20
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $25.66
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $34.91
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $46.26
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.26
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $5.75
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-5% Synergy $6.88
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $0.11
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $32.81
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $19.12
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+51% Synergy $0.73
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+31% Synergy $2.49
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+10% Synergy $8.80
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+8% Synergy $0.35
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+7% Synergy $0.11
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+1% Synergy $0.16
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.15
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $2.58
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-2% Synergy $0.25
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-2% Synergy $0.59
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.34

Lands

The mana base foundation for Archelos, Lagoon Mystic decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+51% Synergy $0.16
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+48% Synergy $0.17
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+46% Synergy $0.15
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+34% Synergy $0.17
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+33% Synergy $0.16
Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+33% Synergy $0.21
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+32% Synergy $0.16
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+32% Synergy $0.23
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+28% Synergy $0.23
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+28% Synergy $0.33
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+28% Synergy $1.05
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+26% Synergy $0.97
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+24% Synergy $0.22
Gateway Plaza Gateway Plaza
+20% Synergy $0.09
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+14% Synergy $25.57
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+12% Synergy $0.51
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+12% Synergy $0.10
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.07
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+8% Synergy $0.09
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+8% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+7% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+6% Synergy $0.15
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+6% Synergy $0.06
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.11
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $5.48
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+5% Synergy $0.08
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+4% Synergy $17.81
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+3% Synergy $0.18
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.16
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
0% Synergy $10.60
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.07
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-1% Synergy $12.30
Island Island
-2% Synergy $0.08
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-2% Synergy $17.19
Swamp Swamp
-4% Synergy $0.10
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $4.69
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.14
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-10% Synergy $7.80
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-10% Synergy $24.38
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy $0.21
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-11% Synergy $14.94
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-11% Synergy $20.14
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-12% Synergy $7.07
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-12% Synergy $14.85
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-17% Synergy $5.11
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-17% Synergy $7.06
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-23% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-28% Synergy $0.14
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-34% Synergy $0.26

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