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Archelos, Lagoon Mystic
Price tag $0.33

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

#823 Current Rank
#838 Last Week
#608 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!
+8% Synergy $0.28
Turtle Lair Turtle Lair
+8% Synergy $0.27
Saved by the Shell Saved by the Shell
+8% Synergy $0.27
Mikey & Don, Party Planners Mikey & Don, Party Planners
+7% Synergy $0.44
Michelangelo, Improviser Michelangelo, Improviser
+4% Synergy $4.50

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 $0.39
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+36% Synergy $0.29
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+33% Synergy $0.30
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+31% Synergy $0.87
Sakura-Tribe Scout Sakura-Tribe Scout
+28% Synergy $2.62
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+28% Synergy $3.11
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+28% Synergy $5.71
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+27% Synergy $2.79
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+27% Synergy $3.43
Ambling Stormshell Ambling Stormshell
+27% Synergy $0.27

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 $13.18
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+25% Synergy $10.31
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+24% Synergy $4.95
Beast Within Beast Within
+12% Synergy $0.46
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+11% Synergy $1.16
Counterspell Counterspell
+10% Synergy $2.48
Cultivate Cultivate
+4% Synergy $0.29
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+2% Synergy $0.37
Farseek Farseek
0% Synergy $0.52
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-1% Synergy $0.59

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+24% Synergy $3.24
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+10% Synergy $34.13
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+2% Synergy $41.42
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $67.17
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+1% Synergy $17.03
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy $68.64
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $63.51
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-1% Synergy $13.48
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-1% Synergy $26.91
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $56.33

Creatures

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

Blossoming Tortoise Blossoming Tortoise
+25% Synergy $6.76
Colossal Skyturtle Colossal Skyturtle
+25% Synergy $0.36
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+23% Synergy $3.53
Dragon Turtle Dragon Turtle
+23% Synergy $0.34
Quandrix Cultivator Quandrix Cultivator
+23% Synergy $0.21
Ancient Adamantoise Ancient Adamantoise
+22% Synergy $3.70
The Pride of Hull Clade The Pride of Hull Clade
+22% Synergy $1.50
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+21% Synergy $0.25
Gorex, the Tombshell Gorex, the Tombshell
+21% Synergy $0.24
Kappa Tech-Wrecker Kappa Tech-Wrecker
+20% Synergy $0.26
Meandering Towershell Meandering Towershell
+20% Synergy $0.16
Mistford River Turtle Mistford River Turtle
+20% Synergy $0.19
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+19% Synergy $5.55
Angler Turtle Angler Turtle
+19% Synergy $0.27
Llanowar Scout Llanowar Scout
+19% Synergy $0.25
Aegis Turtle Aegis Turtle
+19% Synergy $0.19
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+18% Synergy $1.94
Thunderous Snapper Thunderous Snapper
+18% Synergy $0.18
Riptide Turtle Riptide Turtle
+18% Synergy $0.12
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+17% Synergy $10.42
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+16% Synergy $2.58
Scaled Herbalist Scaled Herbalist
+16% Synergy $0.24
Snapping Voidcraw Snapping Voidcraw
+16% Synergy $0.18
Steelbane Hydra Steelbane Hydra
+15% Synergy $0.57
Cultivator Colossus Cultivator Colossus
+15% Synergy $7.47
Hexbane Tortoise Hexbane Tortoise
+15% Synergy $0.10
Loam Dryad Loam Dryad
+15% Synergy $0.11
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+14% Synergy $15.84
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+14% Synergy $0.32
Meloku the Clouded Mirror Meloku the Clouded Mirror
+14% Synergy $0.73
Tidepool Turtle Tidepool Turtle
+14% Synergy $0.05
Calcite Snapper Calcite Snapper
+14% Synergy $0.09
Cold-Water Snapper Cold-Water Snapper
+14% Synergy $0.13
Saruli Caretaker Saruli Caretaker
+14% Synergy $0.24
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+13% Synergy $0.25
Zimone, Quandrix Prodigy Zimone, Quandrix Prodigy
+13% Synergy $0.34
Scuttlegator Scuttlegator
+13% Synergy $0.08
Nine-Fingers Keene Nine-Fingers Keene
+13% Synergy $0.29
King Macar, the Gold-Cursed King Macar, the Gold-Cursed
+13% Synergy $0.43
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+13% Synergy $0.43
Giant Tortoise Giant Tortoise
+13% Synergy $0.17
Patron of the Moon Patron of the Moon
+12% Synergy $2.89
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+11% Synergy $0.46
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+10% Synergy $0.84
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+9% Synergy $0.55
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+3% Synergy $20.52
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+1% Synergy $0.81
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-1% Synergy $0.33
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-4% Synergy $1.84
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-13% Synergy $13.64

Instants

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

Negate Negate
+16% Synergy $0.20
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+12% Synergy $0.35
Shell Shield Shell Shield
+12% Synergy $0.07
Sultai Charm Sultai Charm
+11% Synergy $0.17
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+11% Synergy $0.31
Tortoise Formation Tortoise Formation
+11% Synergy $0.10
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+10% Synergy $0.27
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+9% Synergy $0.39
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+8% Synergy $0.27
Aetherize Aetherize
+7% Synergy $0.41
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+7% Synergy $7.81
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.43
Grim Contest Grim Contest
+6% Synergy $0.18
Unwind Unwind
+5% Synergy $1.13
Harrow Harrow
+4% Synergy $0.33
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+4% Synergy $0.45
Joint Exploration Joint Exploration
+4% Synergy $0.33
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+3% Synergy $1.07
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.71
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+3% Synergy $0.30
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+2% Synergy $1.37
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $1.50
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $13.67
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $0.50
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
0% Synergy $0.25
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-1% Synergy $1.69
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $5.64
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-1% Synergy $0.92
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.06
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $52.08
Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $69.18
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $2.05
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $7.19
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-5% Synergy $0.31
Putrefy Putrefy
-6% Synergy $0.36
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-7% Synergy $26.25

Sorceries

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

Reshape the Earth Reshape the Earth
+26% Synergy $11.75
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+25% Synergy $0.18
Explore Explore
+23% Synergy $0.34
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+23% Synergy $51.62
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+21% Synergy $0.42
Villainous Wealth Villainous Wealth
+16% Synergy $0.43
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+15% Synergy $0.32
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+13% Synergy $3.05
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+12% Synergy $0.18
Open the Gates Open the Gates
+12% Synergy $0.29
Explore the Underdark Explore the Underdark
+11% Synergy $0.17
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
+10% Synergy $0.36
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+8% Synergy $0.36
Summer Bloom Summer Bloom
+8% Synergy $1.40
Hour of Promise Hour of Promise
+7% Synergy $0.26
Open the Way Open the Way
+6% Synergy $1.78
Emergent Ultimatum Emergent Ultimatum
+6% Synergy $0.39
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+6% Synergy $1.63
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+6% Synergy $0.37
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+6% Synergy $1.62
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+5% Synergy $17.13
Migration Path Migration Path
+5% Synergy $0.29
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+5% Synergy $0.30
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $7.56
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+4% Synergy $2.07
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $1.64
Harmonize Harmonize
+3% Synergy $0.32
Mythos of Brokkos Mythos of Brokkos
+3% Synergy $0.34
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+3% Synergy $0.26
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+2% Synergy $33.17
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+2% Synergy $1.79
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+2% Synergy $22.04
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+1% Synergy $0.41
Three Visits Three Visits
0% Synergy $5.05
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
0% Synergy $4.74
Windfall Windfall
0% Synergy $4.79
Death Begets Life Death Begets Life
0% Synergy $0.43
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
0% Synergy $0.82
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-2% Synergy $2.13
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $20.57
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-4% Synergy $0.33
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
-7% Synergy $4.19
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-7% Synergy $0.67

Utility Artifacts

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

Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+22% Synergy $56.25
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+12% Synergy $30.77
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+11% Synergy $0.65
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
+10% Synergy $3.29
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+10% Synergy $0.23
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+10% Synergy $1.92
Shell of the Last Kappa Shell of the Last Kappa
+9% Synergy $0.69
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+8% Synergy $4.39
Hylda's Crown of Winter Hylda's Crown of Winter
+8% Synergy $0.51
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+7% Synergy $2.94
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+7% Synergy $4.87
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+7% Synergy $1.49
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+6% Synergy $3.60
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+6% Synergy $19.51
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.49
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+5% Synergy $14.84
Seer's Sundial Seer's Sundial
+5% Synergy $0.27
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
-4% Synergy $2.77
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $3.70

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 $7.65
Exploration Exploration
+18% Synergy $32.10
Spelunking Spelunking
+16% Synergy $4.00
Opposition Opposition
+15% Synergy $0.75
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+15% Synergy $0.34
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+12% Synergy $5.92
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+11% Synergy $34.55
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+11% Synergy $1.74
Guild Summit Guild Summit
+11% Synergy $0.36
Propaganda Propaganda
+9% Synergy $3.44
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+8% Synergy $1.25
Druid Class Druid Class
+8% Synergy $2.34
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+7% Synergy $1.33
Abundance Abundance
+7% Synergy $1.19
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+7% Synergy $0.51
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+7% Synergy $0.22
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+6% Synergy $0.90
Squandered Resources Squandered Resources
+6% Synergy $89.77
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+6% Synergy $0.37
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+5% Synergy $13.88
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+5% Synergy $2.93
Lost in the Maze Lost in the Maze
+5% Synergy $0.32
Khalni Heart Expedition Khalni Heart Expedition
+4% Synergy $0.33
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+2% Synergy $7.17
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+1% Synergy $26.49
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $4.09
Glacierwood Siege Glacierwood Siege
0% Synergy $0.36
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-1% Synergy $10.56

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 $1.57
Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+4% Synergy $3.98

Utility Lands

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

Maze's End Maze's End
+25% Synergy $0.38
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+24% Synergy $0.35
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+21% Synergy $0.80
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+18% Synergy $3.30
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+17% Synergy $0.66
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+15% Synergy $4.44
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+13% Synergy $0.57
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+13% Synergy $6.95
Vesuva Vesuva
+11% Synergy $3.54
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+9% Synergy $0.44
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+8% Synergy $0.44
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+7% Synergy $1.81
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+7% Synergy $0.79
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+6% Synergy $16.41
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+6% Synergy $0.36
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+5% Synergy $0.78
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $10.04
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+4% Synergy $1.93
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+4% Synergy $4.85
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
+4% Synergy $0.20
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+3% Synergy $2.16
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+3% Synergy $23.30
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $22.89
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $39.96
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $29.55
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
0% Synergy $14.95
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.65
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $59.22
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $7.97
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-4% Synergy $5.07
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $1.13
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $49.31
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $28.81
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+50% Synergy $0.33
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+30% Synergy $1.97
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+10% Synergy $11.79
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+8% Synergy $0.51
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+6% Synergy $0.29
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+2% Synergy $0.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.34
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $1.55
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-1% Synergy $0.31
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-1% Synergy $1.18
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.43

Lands

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

Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+53% Synergy $0.32
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+48% Synergy $0.34
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+46% Synergy $0.35
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+35% Synergy $0.13
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+34% Synergy $0.11
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+33% Synergy $0.11
Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+33% Synergy $0.38
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+32% Synergy $0.25
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+30% Synergy $0.41
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+30% Synergy $0.41
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+28% Synergy $1.75
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+27% Synergy $1.12
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+25% Synergy $0.35
Gateway Plaza Gateway Plaza
+20% Synergy $0.24
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+14% Synergy $34.32
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+13% Synergy $0.31
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+11% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+9% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.23
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+8% Synergy $1.08
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+7% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+6% Synergy $0.37
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+6% Synergy $0.25
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+5% Synergy $24.22
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+5% Synergy $0.13
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+4% Synergy $0.36
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.21
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $7.56
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.26
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.07
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-1% Synergy $12.71
Island Island
-2% Synergy $0.07
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-2% Synergy $16.44
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-2% Synergy $19.13
Swamp Swamp
-3% Synergy $0.09
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $1.09
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.22
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-10% Synergy $11.74
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-10% Synergy $33.01
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy $0.26
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-11% Synergy $28.97
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-12% Synergy $8.68
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-13% Synergy $11.82
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-13% Synergy $19.07
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-16% Synergy $8.11
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-17% Synergy $5.84
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-23% Synergy $0.39
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-28% Synergy $0.28
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-34% Synergy $0.29

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