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Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
Price tag $0.28

Legendary CreatureKraken

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
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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

#484 Current Rank
#422 Last Week
#470 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle decks.

The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+12% Synergy $1.68
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+4% Synergy $0.70
The Legend of Kyoshi Avatar Kyoshi The Legend of Kyoshi
+3% Synergy $7.66
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
+2% Synergy $3.39
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+1% Synergy $0.56

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle's abilities and overall game plan.

Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+56% Synergy $0.55
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+49% Synergy $0.35
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+47% Synergy $0.49
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+46% Synergy $4.58
Tromokratis Tromokratis
+46% Synergy $0.11
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+43% Synergy $0.20
Serpent of Yawning Depths Serpent of Yawning Depths
+41% Synergy $8.61
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+39% Synergy $4.00
Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep
+38% Synergy $0.87
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+38% Synergy $0.73

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle decks.

Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+36% Synergy $0.74
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+33% Synergy $5.57
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+32% Synergy $3.44
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+28% Synergy $6.11
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+23% Synergy $0.44
Farseek Farseek
+23% Synergy $0.38
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+17% Synergy $0.09
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+14% Synergy $0.17
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.48
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $1.24

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
-1% Synergy $34.04
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $13.51
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $38.29
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $90.28
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $49.78
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $40.44
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-8% Synergy $19.81
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-9% Synergy $5.82

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+37% Synergy $13.40
Lorthos, the Tidemaker Lorthos, the Tidemaker
+37% Synergy $0.26
Inkwell Leviathan Inkwell Leviathan
+36% Synergy $0.57
Simic Sky Swallower Simic Sky Swallower
+34% Synergy $0.17
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+31% Synergy $0.36
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+31% Synergy $0.20
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+31% Synergy $1.50
Shipbreaker Kraken Shipbreaker Kraken
+31% Synergy $0.20
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+28% Synergy $0.26
Breaching Leviathan Breaching Leviathan
+28% Synergy $4.82
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+25% Synergy $7.35
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
+25% Synergy $0.21
Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+25% Synergy $0.63
Voyaging Satyr Voyaging Satyr
+25% Synergy $0.14
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+24% Synergy $0.40
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+23% Synergy $0.78
Starwinder Starwinder
+23% Synergy $0.70
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
+23% Synergy $0.11
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+23% Synergy $0.65
Monstrosity of the Lake Monstrosity of the Lake
+21% Synergy $0.29
Nimbus Swimmer Nimbus Swimmer
+17% Synergy $0.25
Kederekt Leviathan Kederekt Leviathan
+16% Synergy $0.43
Sin, Unending Cataclysm Sin, Unending Cataclysm
+15% Synergy $0.28
Elder Deep-Fiend Elder Deep-Fiend
+15% Synergy $0.14
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+14% Synergy $0.23
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
+14% Synergy $0.18
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+14% Synergy $0.12
Kraken of the Straits Kraken of the Straits
+14% Synergy $0.22
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+13% Synergy $1.83
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+13% Synergy $0.05
Benthic Anomaly Benthic Anomaly
+13% Synergy $0.55
Reservoir Kraken Reservoir Kraken
+13% Synergy $0.20
Gyre Engineer Gyre Engineer
+12% Synergy $0.08
Kenessos, Priest of Thassa Kenessos, Priest of Thassa
+12% Synergy $11.58
Glacier Godmaw Glacier Godmaw
+9% Synergy $0.17
Trench Behemoth Trench Behemoth
+9% Synergy $0.60
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+9% Synergy $2.14
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+8% Synergy $3.19
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+8% Synergy $0.21
Grappling Kraken Grappling Kraken
+8% Synergy $0.13
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+8% Synergy $0.17
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+8% Synergy $2.86
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+7% Synergy $7.03
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+6% Synergy $0.29
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+4% Synergy $0.14
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
0% Synergy $0.18
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-8% Synergy $0.22
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-8% Synergy $12.29
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-9% Synergy $1.18
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-11% Synergy $0.27

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle safe.

Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+25% Synergy $2.60
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+22% Synergy $1.11
Rewind Rewind
+18% Synergy $0.46
Unwind Unwind
+17% Synergy $1.21
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+13% Synergy $1.26
High Tide High Tide
+12% Synergy $0.91
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+11% Synergy $0.38
Negate Negate
+10% Synergy $0.25
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+10% Synergy $0.32
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+7% Synergy $1.13
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+7% Synergy $0.24
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+7% Synergy $0.28
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+6% Synergy $0.23
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+5% Synergy $1.21
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+5% Synergy $2.92
Opt Opt
+4% Synergy $0.10
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+4% Synergy $0.19
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+4% Synergy $3.75
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+4% Synergy $0.11
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $0.84
Joint Exploration Joint Exploration
+2% Synergy $0.25
Voidslime Voidslime
+2% Synergy $0.48
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $0.70
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-1% Synergy $2.83
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $45.60
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
-2% Synergy $0.09
Double Major Double Major
-2% Synergy $1.53
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.61
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-3% Synergy $0.25
Aetherize Aetherize
-3% Synergy $0.36
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $8.64
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-4% Synergy $9.95
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $1.53
Harrow Harrow
-5% Synergy $0.20
Beast Within Beast Within
-9% Synergy $0.50
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $7.61
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-10% Synergy $0.68
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy $2.38

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle's game plan and control the board.

Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+24% Synergy $1.83
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+22% Synergy $0.30
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+21% Synergy $1.26
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+16% Synergy $3.08
Crush of Tentacles Crush of Tentacles
+16% Synergy $0.92
Explore Explore
+13% Synergy $0.36
Displacement Wave Displacement Wave
+12% Synergy $0.54
Rush of Knowledge Rush of Knowledge
+11% Synergy $0.20
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+10% Synergy $0.16
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+10% Synergy $17.96
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+8% Synergy $1.90
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+8% Synergy $2.70
Into the North Into the North
+6% Synergy $1.03
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+5% Synergy $1.10
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+5% Synergy $0.29
Unexpected Results Unexpected Results
+5% Synergy $0.43
Three Visits Three Visits
+4% Synergy $7.13
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $1.16
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+4% Synergy $0.17
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $32.33
Harmonize Harmonize
+3% Synergy $0.11
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+3% Synergy $0.85
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+3% Synergy $2.56
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $5.70
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+2% Synergy $0.21
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+2% Synergy $0.90
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+2% Synergy $0.25
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+2% Synergy $0.23
Migration Path Migration Path
+2% Synergy $0.17
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $1.10
Preordain Preordain
0% Synergy $0.48
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-1% Synergy $0.64
Doppelgang Doppelgang
-1% Synergy $0.50
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-4% Synergy $30.89
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-5% Synergy $0.16

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+18% Synergy $0.32
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+12% Synergy $6.43
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+12% Synergy $0.44
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.19
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+7% Synergy $0.22
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+6% Synergy $60.24
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $4.34
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+6% Synergy $0.36
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+6% Synergy $2.57
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $2.01
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $3.82

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Quest for Ula's Temple Quest for Ula's Temple
+30% Synergy $4.24
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+24% Synergy $7.98
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+24% Synergy $1.22
Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+23% Synergy $6.99
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+21% Synergy $11.27
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+15% Synergy $0.84
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+14% Synergy $0.90
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+8% Synergy $0.26
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+8% Synergy $0.27
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+7% Synergy $0.81
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+6% Synergy $2.39
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+6% Synergy $2.67
Fisher's Talent Fisher's Talent
+6% Synergy $0.15
Bounty of the Luxa Bounty of the Luxa
+6% Synergy $0.08
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+5% Synergy $0.39
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+5% Synergy $0.23
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+5% Synergy $0.25
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+4% Synergy $1.26
Primal Empathy Primal Empathy
+4% Synergy $0.18
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+2% Synergy $0.99
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.17
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+2% Synergy $1.65
Burgeoning Burgeoning
-1% Synergy $33.59
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $9.04
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.43
Exploration Exploration
-4% Synergy $26.70

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Kiora, Master of the Depths Kiora, Master of the Depths
+23% Synergy $1.45
Kiora, the Crashing Wave Kiora, the Crashing Wave
+15% Synergy $1.76

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.37
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+24% Synergy $0.18
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+15% Synergy $2.25
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+14% Synergy $0.38
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $0.13
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+6% Synergy $0.27
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+5% Synergy $0.23
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+5% Synergy $0.36
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
+4% Synergy $0.13
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+4% Synergy $0.07
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+4% Synergy $4.86
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+4% Synergy $0.54
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.44
Crawling Barrens Crawling Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.17
Cactus Preserve Cactus Preserve
+4% Synergy $4.25
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+3% Synergy $0.16
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.45
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+2% Synergy $0.37
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.05
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $38.24
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.07
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $6.74
Vesuva Vesuva
+1% Synergy $3.47
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
0% Synergy $0.41
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
0% Synergy $47.66
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
0% Synergy $1.27
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-4% Synergy $5.78
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $32.82
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $19.47
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $6.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Simic Signet Simic Signet
+11% Synergy $0.16
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+6% Synergy $2.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $1.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.18
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.14
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $3.64
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.35

Lands

The mana base foundation for Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+9% Synergy $0.06
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+8% Synergy $0.17
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+8% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.07
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+7% Synergy $0.77
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+7% Synergy $0.69
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+6% Synergy $0.49
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+5% Synergy $0.07
Bant Panorama Bant Panorama
+4% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+3% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.12
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+3% Synergy $0.10
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $32.33
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+3% Synergy $2.42
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+3% Synergy $0.19
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+3% Synergy $2.56
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $5.70
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+1% Synergy $0.88
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+1% Synergy $0.38
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+1% Synergy $4.69
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+1% Synergy $2.44
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.21
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $1.10
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.16
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-1% Synergy $0.10
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
-1% Synergy $25.57
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-2% Synergy $0.26
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-2% Synergy $0.22
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-2% Synergy $3.08
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $8.64
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-4% Synergy $0.58
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-4% Synergy
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-5% Synergy $10.72
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-5% Synergy $6.83
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $4.65
Forest Forest
-6% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
-6% Synergy $0.08
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-6% Synergy $8.18
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-6% Synergy $1.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.13
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-9% Synergy $0.31
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-10% Synergy $5.13
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-10% Synergy $24.21
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-11% Synergy $0.10

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