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Archelos, Lagoon Mystic
Price tag $0.20

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

#782 Current Rank
#822 Last Week
#624 Past 2 Years

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.

Ambitious Augmenter Ambitious Augmenter
+8% Synergy $0.27
Planar Engineering Planar Engineering
+2% Synergy $1.91
Embrace the Paradox Embrace the Paradox
+2% Synergy $0.20
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+1% Synergy $0.31
Mind into Matter Mind into Matter
0% Synergy $0.44

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 $0.34
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+35% Synergy $0.32
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+32% Synergy $0.30
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+31% Synergy $0.83
Sakura-Tribe Scout Sakura-Tribe Scout
+27% Synergy $2.66
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+27% Synergy $2.76
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+27% Synergy $5.45
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+27% Synergy $2.82
Ambling Stormshell Ambling Stormshell
+26% Synergy $0.28
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+26% Synergy $3.59

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
+25% Synergy $12.51
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+24% Synergy $11.92
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+22% Synergy $10.57
Beast Within Beast Within
+11% Synergy $0.51
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+11% Synergy $1.48
Counterspell Counterspell
+10% Synergy $3.62
Cultivate Cultivate
+4% Synergy $0.36
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+2% Synergy $0.40
Farseek Farseek
0% Synergy $0.56
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-1% Synergy $0.76

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+22% Synergy $3.73
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+8% Synergy $31.34
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $41.55
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+0% Synergy $18.15
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+0% Synergy $66.59
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+0% Synergy $72.88
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
0% Synergy $15.52
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
0% Synergy $28.68
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $61.79
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $58.38

Creatures

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

Colossal Skyturtle Colossal Skyturtle
+25% Synergy $0.54
Blossoming Tortoise Blossoming Tortoise
+25% Synergy $6.70
Dragon Turtle Dragon Turtle
+23% Synergy $0.36
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+23% Synergy $3.70
Quandrix Cultivator Quandrix Cultivator
+22% Synergy $0.22
Ancient Adamantoise Ancient Adamantoise
+22% Synergy $3.86
The Pride of Hull Clade The Pride of Hull Clade
+22% Synergy $1.70
Gorex, the Tombshell Gorex, the Tombshell
+21% Synergy $0.24
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+20% Synergy $0.34
Meandering Towershell Meandering Towershell
+20% Synergy $0.14
Mistford River Turtle Mistford River Turtle
+20% Synergy $0.21
Kappa Tech-Wrecker Kappa Tech-Wrecker
+20% Synergy $0.27
Angler Turtle Angler Turtle
+19% Synergy $0.24
Aegis Turtle Aegis Turtle
+18% Synergy $0.22
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+18% Synergy $5.76
Llanowar Scout Llanowar Scout
+18% Synergy $0.30
Thunderous Snapper Thunderous Snapper
+18% Synergy $0.22
Riptide Turtle Riptide Turtle
+18% Synergy $0.11
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+17% Synergy $3.68
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+17% Synergy $10.50
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+16% Synergy $2.35
Snapping Voidcraw Snapping Voidcraw
+16% Synergy $0.20
Scaled Herbalist Scaled Herbalist
+15% Synergy $0.25
Hexbane Tortoise Hexbane Tortoise
+15% Synergy $0.14
Steelbane Hydra Steelbane Hydra
+14% Synergy $0.38
Cultivator Colossus Cultivator Colossus
+14% Synergy $6.04
Tidepool Turtle Tidepool Turtle
+14% Synergy $0.04
Calcite Snapper Calcite Snapper
+14% Synergy $0.05
Cold-Water Snapper Cold-Water Snapper
+14% Synergy $0.12
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+14% Synergy $0.34
Loam Dryad Loam Dryad
+13% Synergy $0.09
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+13% Synergy $14.18
Meloku the Clouded Mirror Meloku the Clouded Mirror
+13% Synergy $0.78
Saruli Caretaker Saruli Caretaker
+13% Synergy $0.21
Scuttlegator Scuttlegator
+13% Synergy $0.11
Nine-Fingers Keene Nine-Fingers Keene
+13% Synergy $0.30
King Macar, the Gold-Cursed King Macar, the Gold-Cursed
+13% Synergy $0.46
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+12% Synergy $0.36
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+12% Synergy $0.24
Zimone, Quandrix Prodigy Zimone, Quandrix Prodigy
+12% Synergy $0.23
Wandering Tombshell Wandering Tombshell
+12% Synergy $0.08
Giant Tortoise Giant Tortoise
+12% Synergy $0.22
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+10% Synergy $0.53
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+9% Synergy $0.96
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+8% Synergy $0.59
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+3% Synergy $16.60
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+0% Synergy $0.90
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-1% Synergy $0.27
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-4% Synergy $1.84
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-13% Synergy $11.93

Instants

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

Negate Negate
+15% Synergy $0.22
Shell Shield Shell Shield
+12% Synergy $0.07
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+12% Synergy $0.37
Tortoise Formation Tortoise Formation
+11% Synergy $0.11
Sultai Charm Sultai Charm
+10% Synergy $0.23
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+10% Synergy $0.33
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+9% Synergy $0.23
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+8% Synergy $0.41
Saved by the Shell Saved by the Shell
+7% Synergy $0.25
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+7% Synergy $0.29
Aetherize Aetherize
+7% Synergy $0.38
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+6% Synergy $6.14
Grim Contest Grim Contest
+6% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $2.03
Unwind Unwind
+4% Synergy $1.05
Joint Exploration Joint Exploration
+4% Synergy $0.41
Harrow Harrow
+3% Synergy $0.33
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+3% Synergy $0.28
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+3% Synergy $1.11
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+2% Synergy $0.85
Pongify Pongify
+2% Synergy $1.71
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $1.71
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+1% Synergy $1.43
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $0.52
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $14.58
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.20
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.63
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-1% Synergy $0.96
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-1% Synergy $2.78
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $55.81
Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $64.60
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $1.96
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $8.18
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-4% Synergy $0.24
Putrefy Putrefy
-5% Synergy $0.30
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $27.90

Sorceries

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

Reshape the Earth Reshape the Earth
+25% Synergy $13.40
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+25% Synergy $0.17
Explore Explore
+23% Synergy $0.22
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+22% Synergy $46.95
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+20% Synergy $0.36
Villainous Wealth Villainous Wealth
+15% Synergy $0.37
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+14% Synergy $0.35
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+12% Synergy $2.98
Open the Gates Open the Gates
+11% Synergy $0.33
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+11% Synergy $0.35
Explore the Underdark Explore the Underdark
+11% Synergy $0.20
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
+10% Synergy $0.36
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+8% Synergy $0.34
Summer Bloom Summer Bloom
+7% Synergy $1.65
Hour of Promise Hour of Promise
+6% Synergy $0.32
Open the Way Open the Way
+6% Synergy $0.77
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+6% Synergy $0.33
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+6% Synergy $2.54
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+5% Synergy $3.34
Emergent Ultimatum Emergent Ultimatum
+5% Synergy $0.43
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+4% Synergy $16.55
Migration Path Migration Path
+4% Synergy $0.32
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+4% Synergy $0.33
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $6.50
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $2.11
Ponder Ponder
+3% Synergy $1.73
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+3% Synergy $0.31
Mythos of Brokkos Mythos of Brokkos
+3% Synergy $0.33
Harmonize Harmonize
+2% Synergy $0.25
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+2% Synergy $2.30
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+2% Synergy $42.36
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+2% Synergy $28.49
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+0% Synergy $0.47
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+0% Synergy $0.93
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+0% Synergy $5.18
Windfall Windfall
0% Synergy $4.94
Death Begets Life Death Begets Life
0% Synergy $0.44
Three Visits Three Visits
0% Synergy $5.30
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $21.09
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-2% Synergy $2.43
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-3% Synergy $0.27
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-6% Synergy $0.38
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
-6% Synergy $5.12

Utility Artifacts

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

Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+21% Synergy $51.30
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+11% Synergy $33.87
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+10% Synergy $0.82
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
+10% Synergy $3.69
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+10% Synergy $0.27
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+9% Synergy $1.32
Shell of the Last Kappa Shell of the Last Kappa
+9% Synergy $0.69
Hylda's Crown of Winter Hylda's Crown of Winter
+7% Synergy $0.43
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+7% Synergy $4.19
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+7% Synergy $1.48
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+6% Synergy $3.78
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+6% Synergy $5.07
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.35
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+5% Synergy $4.11
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+5% Synergy $21.73
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+5% Synergy $16.97
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
-3% Synergy $2.90
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.91
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.39

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 $9.62
Exploration Exploration
+17% Synergy $33.51
Opposition Opposition
+15% Synergy $0.86
Spelunking Spelunking
+15% Synergy $4.69
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+15% Synergy $0.34
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+11% Synergy $9.59
Guild Summit Guild Summit
+11% Synergy $0.34
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+10% Synergy $36.67
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+10% Synergy $1.67
Turtle Power! Turtle Power!
+9% Synergy $0.35
Propaganda Propaganda
+8% Synergy $3.12
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+8% Synergy $2.14
Druid Class Druid Class
+7% Synergy $1.73
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+7% Synergy $1.40
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+6% Synergy $0.55
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+6% Synergy $0.23
Abundance Abundance
+6% Synergy $1.25
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+6% Synergy $1.71
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+6% Synergy $0.48
Squandered Resources Squandered Resources
+5% Synergy $89.29
Lost in the Maze Lost in the Maze
+5% Synergy $0.31
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+5% Synergy $13.20
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+4% Synergy $1.95
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+1% Synergy $7.82
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $4.21
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+0% Synergy $26.78
Glacierwood Siege Glacierwood Siege
0% Synergy $0.37
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-1% Synergy $12.12

Planeswalkers

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

Nissa of Shadowed Boughs Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
+5% Synergy $1.87
Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+4% Synergy $2.65

Utility Lands

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

Maze's End Maze's End
+24% Synergy $0.42
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+23% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+20% Synergy $0.92
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+17% Synergy $3.83
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+16% Synergy $0.78
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+15% Synergy $2.45
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+13% Synergy $0.73
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+12% Synergy $8.61
Vesuva Vesuva
+10% Synergy $3.18
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+8% Synergy $0.56
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+7% Synergy $0.53
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+7% Synergy $1.83
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+7% Synergy $0.86
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+6% Synergy $0.38
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+6% Synergy $12.92
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+4% Synergy $0.86
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
+4% Synergy $0.18
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+4% Synergy $4.44
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $11.00
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+3% Synergy $2.86
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+3% Synergy $24.77
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+2% Synergy $2.37
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $21.71
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $41.36
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+0% Synergy $33.13
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+0% Synergy $15.65
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $64.75
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.99
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $9.90
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.33
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-4% Synergy $4.23
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $30.54
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $51.21
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+49% Synergy $0.33
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+29% Synergy $1.41
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+9% Synergy $11.77
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+7% Synergy $0.40
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+6% Synergy $0.26
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $3.44
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+1% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+0% Synergy $0.33
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $4.40
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-1% Synergy $0.33
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-1% Synergy $1.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.50
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $3.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+52% Synergy $0.32
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+48% Synergy $0.34
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+45% Synergy $0.31
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+35% Synergy $0.12
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+34% Synergy $0.11
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+33% Synergy $0.12
Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+31% Synergy $0.37
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+31% Synergy $0.28
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+29% Synergy $0.56
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+29% Synergy $0.41
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+29% Synergy $1.60
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+26% Synergy $1.42
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+24% Synergy $0.38
Gateway Plaza Gateway Plaza
+20% Synergy $0.17
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+14% Synergy $35.38
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+13% Synergy $0.31
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+10% Synergy $0.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+9% Synergy $0.24
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+8% Synergy $0.89
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.12
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+6% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+6% Synergy $0.31
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+6% Synergy $0.30
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+5% Synergy $0.14
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+4% Synergy $26.33
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $6.50
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.16
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+3% Synergy $0.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.28
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $2.00
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
0% Synergy $12.73
Island Island
-1% Synergy $2.00
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-2% Synergy $16.05
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-2% Synergy $16.74
Swamp Swamp
-3% Synergy $2.00
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $3.30
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.18
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-9% Synergy $37.32
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-10% Synergy $10.30
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-10% Synergy $31.32
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy $0.21
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-12% Synergy $9.55
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-13% Synergy $19.48
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-13% Synergy $10.34
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-15% Synergy $7.70
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-17% Synergy $5.45
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-23% Synergy $0.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-29% Synergy $0.82
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-33% Synergy $0.31

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