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Archelos, Lagoon Mystic
Price tag $0.20

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

#617 Current Rank
#641 Last Week
#502 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.

Ancient Adamantoise Ancient Adamantoise
+23% Synergy $3.94
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
+6% Synergy $3.15
Gene Pollinator Gene Pollinator
+5% Synergy $0.03
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+3% Synergy $19.25
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
0% Synergy $14.70

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 $0.44
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+37% Synergy $0.13
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+32% Synergy $0.28
Sakura-Tribe Scout Sakura-Tribe Scout
+28% Synergy $2.40
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+28% Synergy $0.30
Ambling Stormshell Ambling Stormshell
+28% Synergy $0.18
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+28% Synergy $1.67
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+27% Synergy $9.39
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+27% Synergy $4.73
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+26% Synergy $1.51

Top Cards

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

Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+25% Synergy $2.98
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+23% Synergy $1.81
Villainous Wealth Villainous Wealth
+16% Synergy $0.21
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy $1.65
Beast Within Beast Within
+10% Synergy $0.62
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+10% Synergy $1.67
Cultivate Cultivate
+4% Synergy $0.33
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+3% Synergy $0.42
Farseek Farseek
0% Synergy $0.44
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-3% Synergy $2.05

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+27% Synergy $3.43
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+11% Synergy $35.51
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+3% Synergy $15.53
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $48.08
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $48.94
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+1% Synergy $11.88
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+1% Synergy $0.76
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy $58.27
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
0% Synergy $6.62
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
0% Synergy $18.76

Creatures

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

Blossoming Tortoise Blossoming Tortoise
+25% Synergy $1.91
Colossal Skyturtle Colossal Skyturtle
+24% Synergy $0.33
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+24% Synergy $0.43
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+23% Synergy $9.57
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+22% Synergy $0.32
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+21% Synergy $0.71
Dragon Turtle Dragon Turtle
+21% Synergy $0.22
Quandrix Cultivator Quandrix Cultivator
+21% Synergy $0.10
Llanowar Scout Llanowar Scout
+20% Synergy $0.13
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+19% Synergy $2.55
Kappa Tech-Wrecker Kappa Tech-Wrecker
+19% Synergy $0.06
The Pride of Hull Clade The Pride of Hull Clade
+19% Synergy $1.42
Gorex, the Tombshell Gorex, the Tombshell
+19% Synergy $0.13
Scaled Herbalist Scaled Herbalist
+18% Synergy $0.09
Mistford River Turtle Mistford River Turtle
+18% Synergy $0.05
Meandering Towershell Meandering Towershell
+18% Synergy $0.19
Angler Turtle Angler Turtle
+18% Synergy $0.26
Loam Dryad Loam Dryad
+18% Synergy $0.13
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+17% Synergy $7.70
Meloku the Clouded Mirror Meloku the Clouded Mirror
+17% Synergy $0.60
Thunderous Snapper Thunderous Snapper
+17% Synergy $0.16
Aegis Turtle Aegis Turtle
+17% Synergy $0.05
Riptide Turtle Riptide Turtle
+17% Synergy $0.08
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+16% Synergy $2.97
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+16% Synergy $0.24
Saruli Caretaker Saruli Caretaker
+16% Synergy $0.15
King Macar, the Gold-Cursed King Macar, the Gold-Cursed
+16% Synergy $0.42
Snapping Voidcraw Snapping Voidcraw
+16% Synergy $0.04
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+15% Synergy $9.51
Cultivator Colossus Cultivator Colossus
+15% Synergy $4.14
Hexbane Tortoise Hexbane Tortoise
+15% Synergy $0.04
Nine-Fingers Keene Nine-Fingers Keene
+15% Synergy $0.12
Tidepool Turtle Tidepool Turtle
+15% Synergy $0.05
Zimone, Quandrix Prodigy Zimone, Quandrix Prodigy
+14% Synergy $0.13
Cold-Water Snapper Cold-Water Snapper
+14% Synergy $0.03
Calcite Snapper Calcite Snapper
+14% Synergy $0.06
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+13% Synergy $1.13
Steelbane Hydra Steelbane Hydra
+13% Synergy $6.17
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+13% Synergy $0.35
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+13% Synergy $0.29
Patron of the Moon Patron of the Moon
+13% Synergy $1.22
Scuttlegator Scuttlegator
+13% Synergy $0.11
Giant Tortoise Giant Tortoise
+12% Synergy $0.07
Kona, Rescue Beastie Kona, Rescue Beastie
+12% Synergy $0.70
Sailors' Bane Sailors' Bane
+12% Synergy $0.11
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+11% Synergy $0.50
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+11% Synergy $3.12
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
0% Synergy $0.48
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-5% Synergy $1.24
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-14% Synergy $9.25

Instants

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

Negate Negate
+15% Synergy $0.24
Shell Shield Shell Shield
+12% Synergy $0.03
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+11% Synergy $0.45
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+11% Synergy $0.20
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+11% Synergy $0.17
Tortoise Formation Tortoise Formation
+11% Synergy $0.06
Sultai Charm Sultai Charm
+9% Synergy $0.21
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+9% Synergy $0.39
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+8% Synergy $4.75
Harrow Harrow
+6% Synergy $0.20
Aetherize Aetherize
+6% Synergy $0.27
Unwind Unwind
+6% Synergy $1.83
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+6% Synergy $0.15
Grim Contest Grim Contest
+6% Synergy $0.05
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $1.79
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+5% Synergy $0.36
Joint Exploration Joint Exploration
+5% Synergy $0.21
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+4% Synergy $0.16
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+3% Synergy $0.93
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $0.95
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+2% Synergy $11.08
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+2% Synergy $1.51
Pongify Pongify
+2% Synergy $2.09
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+1% Synergy $0.17
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+1% Synergy $1.59
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $1.15
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.61
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $5.54
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.25
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $50.84
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-1% Synergy $1.90
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-1% Synergy $0.81
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $6.02
Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $57.45
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $1.38
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $43.11
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $42.74
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-4% Synergy $0.40
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $18.24
Putrefy Putrefy
-7% Synergy $0.13

Sorceries

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

Reshape the Earth Reshape the Earth
+26% Synergy $8.07
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+24% Synergy $0.45
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+23% Synergy $50.66
Explore Explore
+22% Synergy $0.25
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+21% Synergy $0.52
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+14% Synergy $0.33
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+13% Synergy $0.14
Explore the Underdark Explore the Underdark
+12% Synergy $0.18
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+11% Synergy $2.56
Open the Gates Open the Gates
+10% Synergy $0.13
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
+10% Synergy $0.31
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+9% Synergy $0.33
Summer Bloom Summer Bloom
+8% Synergy $1.09
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+8% Synergy $0.64
Open the Way Open the Way
+7% Synergy $4.38
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+7% Synergy $1.31
Hour of Promise Hour of Promise
+7% Synergy $0.16
Emergent Ultimatum Emergent Ultimatum
+6% Synergy $0.33
Migration Path Migration Path
+6% Synergy $0.27
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+6% Synergy $0.27
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+6% Synergy $8.41
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+6% Synergy $1.16
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $5.71
Boundless Realms Boundless Realms
+5% Synergy $1.58
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+4% Synergy $1.75
Harmonize Harmonize
+4% Synergy $0.24
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $1.65
Dig Up Dig Up
+4% Synergy $0.31
Titania's Command Titania's Command
+4% Synergy $0.47
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+3% Synergy $20.25
Mythos of Brokkos Mythos of Brokkos
+3% Synergy $0.21
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+3% Synergy $0.28
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+2% Synergy $19.00
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+2% Synergy $0.50
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+1% Synergy $0.39
Three Visits Three Visits
0% Synergy $6.22
Windfall Windfall
0% Synergy $3.89
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
0% Synergy $0.72
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $5.54
Death Begets Life Death Begets Life
-1% Synergy $0.48
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $18.71
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-3% Synergy $0.21
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-4% Synergy $1.39
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
-5% Synergy $5.12
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-7% Synergy $0.89
Will of the Sultai Will of the Sultai
-7% Synergy $2.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+23% Synergy $31.38
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+13% Synergy $27.19
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+11% Synergy $1.15
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+11% Synergy $0.12
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+10% Synergy $0.92
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+9% Synergy $0.95
Shell of the Last Kappa Shell of the Last Kappa
+9% Synergy $0.84
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+8% Synergy $3.62
Hylda's Crown of Winter Hylda's Crown of Winter
+8% Synergy $0.22
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+7% Synergy $1.40
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+7% Synergy $4.16
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+6% Synergy $4.22
Seer's Sundial Seer's Sundial
+6% Synergy $0.16
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+6% Synergy $14.66
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+5% Synergy $8.63
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.47
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
-3% Synergy $1.99
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.54

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 $9.20
Exploration Exploration
+16% Synergy $24.37
Spelunking Spelunking
+16% Synergy $2.07
Opposition Opposition
+15% Synergy $0.70
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+13% Synergy $1.09
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+13% Synergy $0.31
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+12% Synergy $2.01
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+11% Synergy $34.78
Guild Summit Guild Summit
+10% Synergy $0.23
Druid Class Druid Class
+10% Synergy $1.74
Propaganda Propaganda
+8% Synergy $2.00
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+8% Synergy $0.92
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+8% Synergy $0.52
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+7% Synergy $0.61
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+7% Synergy $0.21
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+6% Synergy $0.51
Abundance Abundance
+6% Synergy $0.84
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+6% Synergy $5.15
Squandered Resources Squandered Resources
+6% Synergy $70.37
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+6% Synergy $0.63
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+5% Synergy $2.87
Lost in the Maze Lost in the Maze
+5% Synergy $0.20
Trade Routes Trade Routes
+5% Synergy $3.50
Leyline Immersion Leyline Immersion
+5% Synergy $0.43
Khalni Heart Expedition Khalni Heart Expedition
+4% Synergy $0.31
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+2% Synergy $6.15
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $1.56
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $24.82
Glacierwood Siege Glacierwood Siege
-1% Synergy $0.29
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $8.59

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 $1.48
Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+4% Synergy $1.22

Utility Lands

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

Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+24% Synergy $0.14
Maze's End Maze's End
+23% Synergy $1.24
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+22% Synergy $1.27
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+21% Synergy $3.72
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+16% Synergy $6.75
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+16% Synergy $0.50
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+13% Synergy $8.20
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+11% Synergy $0.56
Vesuva Vesuva
+9% Synergy $4.04
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+9% Synergy $0.62
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+8% Synergy $0.58
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+7% Synergy $0.64
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+7% Synergy $0.26
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+7% Synergy $1.22
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+5% Synergy $0.51
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
+5% Synergy $0.16
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+5% Synergy $0.45
Jungle Basin Jungle Basin
+5% Synergy $0.34
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+4% Synergy $0.50
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $6.98
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+4% Synergy $0.34
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+3% Synergy $2.21
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $16.70
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $38.71
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $9.29
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $24.23
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $46.68
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $5.70
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.09
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-5% Synergy $5.69
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $0.16
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $29.74
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $19.15
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.25

Mana Artifacts

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

Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+52% Synergy $0.68
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+31% Synergy $1.40
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+10% Synergy $6.31
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+8% Synergy $0.35
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+7% Synergy $0.08
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+1% Synergy $0.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.16
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-1% Synergy $2.15
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-2% Synergy $0.33
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-2% Synergy $0.54
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $1.13
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.50

Lands

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

Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+50% Synergy $0.23
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+47% Synergy $0.21
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+46% Synergy $0.21
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+34% Synergy $0.11
Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+34% Synergy $0.29
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+33% Synergy $0.14
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+33% Synergy $0.27
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+32% Synergy $0.15
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+28% Synergy $0.21
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+28% Synergy $0.28
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+28% Synergy $0.29
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+26% Synergy $0.51
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+24% Synergy $0.16
Gateway Plaza Gateway Plaza
+19% Synergy $0.11
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+13% Synergy $24.35
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+12% Synergy $0.18
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+12% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.10
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+9% Synergy $0.22
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+9% Synergy $0.19
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+7% Synergy $0.34
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+7% Synergy $0.61
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+6% Synergy $0.18
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+6% Synergy $0.06
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+6% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.26
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $5.71
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+4% Synergy $0.23
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+3% Synergy $20.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.17
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
0% Synergy $12.10
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $6.00
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-1% Synergy $13.98
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-1% Synergy $19.98
Island Island
-2% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
-3% Synergy $0.07
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $3.34
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.16
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-10% Synergy $9.45
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-10% Synergy $25.58
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy $0.22
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-11% Synergy $21.53
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-12% Synergy $11.48
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-12% Synergy $8.65
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-12% Synergy $15.55
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-17% Synergy $4.59
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-18% Synergy $8.28
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-23% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-28% Synergy $0.41

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