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Archelos, Lagoon Mystic
Price tag $0.26

Legendary CreatureTurtle Shaman

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
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

#650 Current Rank
#655 Last Week
#585 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.

Turtle Power! Turtle Power!
+7% Synergy $0.33
Mikey & Don, Party Planners Mikey & Don, Party Planners
+6% Synergy $0.53
Turtle Lair Turtle Lair
+5% Synergy $0.21
Saved by the Shell Saved by the Shell
+5% Synergy $0.25
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
+4% Synergy $0.29

High Synergy Cards

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

Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+49% Synergy $0.32
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+37% Synergy $0.26
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+33% Synergy $0.23
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+31% Synergy $1.08
Sakura-Tribe Scout Sakura-Tribe Scout
+28% Synergy $2.57
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+28% Synergy $2.82
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+28% Synergy $6.51
Ambling Stormshell Ambling Stormshell
+27% Synergy $0.31
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+26% Synergy $2.47
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+26% Synergy $3.07

Top Cards

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

Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+26% Synergy $12.30
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+24% Synergy $4.51
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+24% Synergy $8.79
Beast Within Beast Within
+12% Synergy $0.71
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+11% Synergy $1.34
Counterspell Counterspell
+10% Synergy $2.09
Cultivate Cultivate
+4% Synergy $0.26
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+2% Synergy $0.42
Farseek Farseek
-1% Synergy $0.71
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-2% Synergy $0.66

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+24% Synergy $4.31
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+10% Synergy $36.55
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $41.18
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $58.23
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+1% Synergy $15.93
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy $61.51
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
0% Synergy $11.03
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $63.69
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-1% Synergy $24.84
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $53.72

Creatures

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

Blossoming Tortoise Blossoming Tortoise
+26% Synergy $7.03
Colossal Skyturtle Colossal Skyturtle
+25% Synergy $0.41
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+23% Synergy $2.65
Dragon Turtle Dragon Turtle
+23% Synergy $0.36
Ancient Adamantoise Ancient Adamantoise
+23% Synergy $3.45
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+22% Synergy $0.42
Quandrix Cultivator Quandrix Cultivator
+22% Synergy $0.17
The Pride of Hull Clade The Pride of Hull Clade
+22% Synergy $2.15
Gorex, the Tombshell Gorex, the Tombshell
+20% Synergy $0.25
Kappa Tech-Wrecker Kappa Tech-Wrecker
+20% Synergy $0.13
Llanowar Scout Llanowar Scout
+20% Synergy $0.30
Meandering Towershell Meandering Towershell
+20% Synergy $0.16
Mistford River Turtle Mistford River Turtle
+20% Synergy $0.12
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+19% Synergy $9.56
Angler Turtle Angler Turtle
+19% Synergy $0.23
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+18% Synergy $1.19
Aegis Turtle Aegis Turtle
+18% Synergy $0.13
Thunderous Snapper Thunderous Snapper
+18% Synergy $0.18
Riptide Turtle Riptide Turtle
+18% Synergy $0.10
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+17% Synergy $9.14
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+17% Synergy $3.44
Scaled Herbalist Scaled Herbalist
+17% Synergy $0.14
Snapping Voidcraw Snapping Voidcraw
+16% Synergy $0.18
Steelbane Hydra Steelbane Hydra
+15% Synergy $7.45
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+15% Synergy $12.68
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+15% Synergy $0.33
Cultivator Colossus Cultivator Colossus
+15% Synergy $7.54
Meloku the Clouded Mirror Meloku the Clouded Mirror
+15% Synergy $0.81
Loam Dryad Loam Dryad
+15% Synergy $0.11
Hexbane Tortoise Hexbane Tortoise
+15% Synergy $0.08
Tidepool Turtle Tidepool Turtle
+14% Synergy $0.05
Saruli Caretaker Saruli Caretaker
+14% Synergy $0.18
Calcite Snapper Calcite Snapper
+14% Synergy $0.09
Cold-Water Snapper Cold-Water Snapper
+14% Synergy $0.10
King Macar, the Gold-Cursed King Macar, the Gold-Cursed
+14% Synergy $0.46
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+13% Synergy $0.24
Zimone, Quandrix Prodigy Zimone, Quandrix Prodigy
+13% Synergy $0.26
Nine-Fingers Keene Nine-Fingers Keene
+13% Synergy $0.22
Scuttlegator Scuttlegator
+13% Synergy $0.10
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+13% Synergy $0.46
Giant Tortoise Giant Tortoise
+13% Synergy $0.10
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+12% Synergy $0.41
Patron of the Moon Patron of the Moon
+12% Synergy $2.84
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+10% Synergy $0.69
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+10% Synergy $1.23
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+4% Synergy $21.15
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+1% Synergy $1.12
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-1% Synergy $0.32
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-4% Synergy $1.49
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-14% Synergy $13.51

Instants

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

Negate Negate
+16% Synergy $0.06
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+12% Synergy $0.35
Shell Shield Shell Shield
+12% Synergy $0.06
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+11% Synergy $0.29
Tortoise Formation Tortoise Formation
+11% Synergy $0.10
Sultai Charm Sultai Charm
+10% Synergy $0.16
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+10% Synergy $0.33
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+9% Synergy $0.43
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+8% Synergy $0.26
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+7% Synergy $8.03
Aetherize Aetherize
+7% Synergy $0.48
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $2.06
Grim Contest Grim Contest
+6% Synergy $0.10
Harrow Harrow
+5% Synergy $0.29
Unwind Unwind
+5% Synergy $1.22
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+4% Synergy $0.45
Joint Exploration Joint Exploration
+4% Synergy $0.33
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+4% Synergy $0.36
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+3% Synergy $0.87
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.95
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+2% Synergy $1.35
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $1.62
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $13.06
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+1% Synergy $0.25
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $0.78
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.42
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-1% Synergy $1.22
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $4.85
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-2% Synergy $2.00
Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $68.48
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $2.64
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $8.40
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $50.50
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-5% Synergy $0.25
Putrefy Putrefy
-6% Synergy $0.28
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $24.44

Sorceries

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

Reshape the Earth Reshape the Earth
+26% Synergy $9.46
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+25% Synergy $0.15
Explore Explore
+23% Synergy $0.33
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+23% Synergy $46.31
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+21% Synergy $0.62
Villainous Wealth Villainous Wealth
+16% Synergy $0.36
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+15% Synergy $0.33
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+12% Synergy $4.14
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+12% Synergy $0.18
Open the Gates Open the Gates
+11% Synergy $0.29
Explore the Underdark Explore the Underdark
+11% Synergy $0.20
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
+10% Synergy $0.32
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+8% Synergy $0.32
Summer Bloom Summer Bloom
+8% Synergy $1.78
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+7% Synergy $0.34
Hour of Promise Hour of Promise
+7% Synergy $0.26
Open the Way Open the Way
+6% Synergy $4.65
Emergent Ultimatum Emergent Ultimatum
+6% Synergy $0.42
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+6% Synergy $1.57
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+6% Synergy $2.04
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $6.81
Migration Path Migration Path
+5% Synergy $0.37
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+5% Synergy $15.23
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+5% Synergy $0.29
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+4% Synergy $1.97
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $1.40
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+3% Synergy $26.46
Harmonize Harmonize
+3% Synergy $0.19
Mythos of Brokkos Mythos of Brokkos
+3% Synergy $0.31
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+3% Synergy $0.29
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+2% Synergy $0.79
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+2% Synergy $19.23
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+1% Synergy $0.35
Three Visits Three Visits
0% Synergy $9.41
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
0% Synergy $7.91
Windfall Windfall
0% Synergy $5.34
Death Begets Life Death Begets Life
0% Synergy $0.47
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
0% Synergy $0.80
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $19.60
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-3% Synergy $3.18
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-4% Synergy $0.35
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
-7% Synergy $3.44
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-7% Synergy $1.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+22% Synergy $50.70
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+13% Synergy $30.71
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+11% Synergy $0.62
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
+10% Synergy $2.78
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+10% Synergy $0.17
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+10% Synergy $1.55
Shell of the Last Kappa Shell of the Last Kappa
+9% Synergy $0.73
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+8% Synergy $4.41
Hylda's Crown of Winter Hylda's Crown of Winter
+8% Synergy $0.48
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+8% Synergy $1.35
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+7% Synergy $3.94
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+7% Synergy $4.86
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+6% Synergy $3.43
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+6% Synergy $18.85
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.38
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+5% Synergy $11.01
Seer's Sundial Seer's Sundial
+5% Synergy $0.21
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
-4% Synergy $2.60
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $2.00
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

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

Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+19% Synergy $7.74
Exploration Exploration
+18% Synergy $29.75
Spelunking Spelunking
+16% Synergy $4.58
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+15% Synergy $0.39
Opposition Opposition
+15% Synergy $0.98
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+12% Synergy $1.46
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+12% Synergy $5.41
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+11% Synergy $33.98
Guild Summit Guild Summit
+11% Synergy $0.33
Propaganda Propaganda
+8% Synergy $3.22
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+8% Synergy $1.04
Druid Class Druid Class
+8% Synergy $2.43
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+8% Synergy $1.64
Abundance Abundance
+7% Synergy $1.22
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+7% Synergy $0.60
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+7% Synergy $0.14
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+6% Synergy $0.72
Squandered Resources Squandered Resources
+6% Synergy $90.69
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+6% Synergy $0.63
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+5% Synergy $13.40
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+5% Synergy $3.07
Lost in the Maze Lost in the Maze
+5% Synergy $0.32
Trade Routes Trade Routes
+5% Synergy $3.64
Khalni Heart Expedition Khalni Heart Expedition
+4% Synergy $0.33
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+2% Synergy $7.27
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+1% Synergy $26.36
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $4.29
Glacierwood Siege Glacierwood Siege
0% Synergy $0.38
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $10.69

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 $1.55
Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+4% Synergy $4.48

Utility Lands

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

Maze's End Maze's End
+24% Synergy $0.48
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+23% Synergy $0.35
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+21% Synergy $4.55
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+19% Synergy $2.86
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+16% Synergy $0.76
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+15% Synergy $7.66
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+13% Synergy $1.07
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+13% Synergy $10.71
Vesuva Vesuva
+10% Synergy $3.27
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+8% Synergy $0.48
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+8% Synergy $0.49
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+7% Synergy $0.94
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+7% Synergy $1.66
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+7% Synergy $0.39
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+6% Synergy $15.88
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+5% Synergy $0.77
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $8.97
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+4% Synergy $1.90
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+4% Synergy $4.22
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
+4% Synergy $0.18
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+3% Synergy $2.28
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+3% Synergy $24.50
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $21.06
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $37.51
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $31.12
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
0% Synergy $14.69
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $52.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.70
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $8.51
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-4% Synergy $6.70
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $0.28
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $45.94
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $25.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $1.16

Mana Artifacts

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

Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+50% Synergy $0.29
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+30% Synergy $2.65
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+10% Synergy $12.98
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+7% Synergy $0.42
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+6% Synergy $0.23
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+2% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.31
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $0.79
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-1% Synergy $0.33
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-2% Synergy $1.04
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.53
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.44

Lands

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

Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+52% Synergy $0.29
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+48% Synergy $0.29
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+46% Synergy $0.31
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+35% Synergy $0.10
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+34% Synergy $0.08
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+33% Synergy $0.10
Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+33% Synergy $0.29
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+32% Synergy $0.21
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+30% Synergy $0.40
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+30% Synergy $0.46
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+28% Synergy $1.82
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+26% Synergy $1.02
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+24% Synergy $0.55
Gateway Plaza Gateway Plaza
+20% Synergy $0.19
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+14% Synergy $34.14
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+13% Synergy $0.21
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+11% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+9% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.22
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+8% Synergy $1.68
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+7% Synergy $0.25
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+7% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+6% Synergy $0.28
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+5% Synergy $21.11
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $6.81
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+5% Synergy $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.29
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+3% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.17
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
0% Synergy $12.59
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.21
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-1% Synergy $15.06
Island Island
-2% Synergy $0.20
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-2% Synergy $25.79
Swamp Swamp
-3% Synergy $0.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $2.43
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.24
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-10% Synergy $11.89
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-10% Synergy $30.79
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy $0.26
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-11% Synergy $28.68
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-12% Synergy $8.65
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-13% Synergy $11.92
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-13% Synergy $18.85
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-16% Synergy $7.81
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-17% Synergy $4.16
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-23% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-30% Synergy $0.27
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-34% Synergy $0.34

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