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Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
Price tag $0.49

Legendary CreatureKraken

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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

#434 Current Rank
#430 Last Week
#452 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.

Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+21% Synergy $0.58
Starwinder Starwinder
+12% Synergy $0.47
Sin, Unending Cataclysm Sin, Unending Cataclysm
+12% Synergy $0.63
Glacier Godmaw Glacier Godmaw
+4% Synergy $0.09
Famished Worldsire Famished Worldsire
+2% Synergy $3.94

High Synergy Cards

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

Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+57% Synergy $1.16
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+51% Synergy $0.30
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+49% Synergy $0.46
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+49% Synergy $0.47
Tromokratis Tromokratis
+48% Synergy $0.20
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+44% Synergy $0.24
Serpent of Yawning Depths Serpent of Yawning Depths
+42% Synergy $8.43
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+41% Synergy $1.14
Lorthos, the Tidemaker Lorthos, the Tidemaker
+40% Synergy $0.27
Inkwell Leviathan Inkwell Leviathan
+39% Synergy $0.54

Top Cards

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

Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+38% Synergy $13.80
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+37% Synergy $0.35
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+33% Synergy $2.20
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+31% Synergy $2.17
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+23% Synergy $0.42
Farseek Farseek
+23% Synergy $0.44
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+18% Synergy $0.13
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+14% Synergy $0.28
Cultivate Cultivate
+9% Synergy $0.33
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+2% Synergy $11.89
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $48.08
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-4% Synergy $11.88
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $94.56
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-4% Synergy $33.90
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $48.94
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $42.74
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-8% Synergy $18.76
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-9% Synergy $6.62

Creatures

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

Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep
+39% Synergy $0.79
Simic Sky Swallower Simic Sky Swallower
+36% Synergy $0.18
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+34% Synergy $1.84
Shipbreaker Kraken Shipbreaker Kraken
+33% Synergy $0.24
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+32% Synergy $0.62
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+32% Synergy $0.24
Breaching Leviathan Breaching Leviathan
+31% Synergy $5.16
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+30% Synergy $0.19
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+28% Synergy $9.57
Voyaging Satyr Voyaging Satyr
+27% Synergy $0.12
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+26% Synergy $7.47
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
+25% Synergy $0.45
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
+25% Synergy $0.15
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+25% Synergy $0.35
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+24% Synergy $0.68
Monstrosity of the Lake Monstrosity of the Lake
+22% Synergy $0.37
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+21% Synergy $0.54
Nimbus Swimmer Nimbus Swimmer
+19% Synergy $0.31
Kederekt Leviathan Kederekt Leviathan
+17% Synergy $0.35
Elder Deep-Fiend Elder Deep-Fiend
+17% Synergy $0.14
Kraken of the Straits Kraken of the Straits
+16% Synergy $0.17
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
+15% Synergy $0.18
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+15% Synergy $0.11
Reservoir Kraken Reservoir Kraken
+15% Synergy $0.18
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+14% Synergy $0.48
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+14% Synergy $0.09
Benthic Anomaly Benthic Anomaly
+14% Synergy $0.41
Kenessos, Priest of Thassa Kenessos, Priest of Thassa
+14% Synergy $2.00
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+13% Synergy $1.84
Gyre Engineer Gyre Engineer
+13% Synergy $0.18
Trench Behemoth Trench Behemoth
+10% Synergy $0.59
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+10% Synergy $1.17
Pearl Lake Ancient Pearl Lake Ancient
+10% Synergy $0.31
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+9% Synergy $0.24
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+9% Synergy $0.22
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+9% Synergy $1.29
Colossal Whale Colossal Whale
+9% Synergy $0.21
Whisperer of the Wilds Whisperer of the Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.17
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+8% Synergy $2.07
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+8% Synergy $7.42
Grappling Kraken Grappling Kraken
+8% Synergy $0.21
Sea-Dasher Octopus Sea-Dasher Octopus
+7% Synergy $0.63
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+6% Synergy $0.29
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+4% Synergy $0.10
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+3% Synergy $0.95
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
0% Synergy $0.12
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-8% Synergy $9.25
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-9% Synergy $0.20
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-10% Synergy $1.24
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-12% Synergy $0.43

Instants

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

Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+26% Synergy $6.88
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+22% Synergy $0.83
Rewind Rewind
+20% Synergy $0.48
Unwind Unwind
+18% Synergy $1.83
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+14% Synergy $1.36
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+12% Synergy $0.36
High Tide High Tide
+12% Synergy $1.25
Negate Negate
+10% Synergy $0.24
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+8% Synergy $0.45
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+8% Synergy $0.31
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+7% Synergy $1.54
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+7% Synergy $0.20
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+7% Synergy $0.27
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+6% Synergy $1.51
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+5% Synergy $3.94
Opt Opt
+4% Synergy $0.14
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+4% Synergy $3.63
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+4% Synergy $0.18
Joint Exploration Joint Exploration
+3% Synergy $0.21
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+3% Synergy $0.12
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $0.95
Voidslime Voidslime
+2% Synergy $0.65
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $0.93
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-1% Synergy $1.59
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
-2% Synergy $0.17
Double Major Double Major
-2% Synergy $1.37
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-3% Synergy $11.08
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.79
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $43.11
Aetherize Aetherize
-3% Synergy $0.27
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.61
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.25
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $2.09
Harrow Harrow
-5% Synergy $0.20
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $6.02
Beast Within Beast Within
-10% Synergy $0.62
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-11% Synergy $1.15
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy $1.38

Sorceries

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

Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+25% Synergy $1.96
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+24% Synergy $0.33
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+22% Synergy $1.46
Crush of Tentacles Crush of Tentacles
+18% Synergy $0.93
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+17% Synergy $1.88
Displacement Wave Displacement Wave
+13% Synergy $0.45
Rush of Knowledge Rush of Knowledge
+13% Synergy $0.24
Explore Explore
+12% Synergy $0.25
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+11% Synergy $15.80
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+10% Synergy $0.14
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+9% Synergy $1.41
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+8% Synergy $1.39
Unexpected Results Unexpected Results
+6% Synergy $0.41
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+5% Synergy $1.67
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+5% Synergy $0.29
Into the North Into the North
+5% Synergy $0.99
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $1.65
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+4% Synergy $0.28
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+4% Synergy $0.79
Three Visits Three Visits
+3% Synergy $6.22
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $34.29
Harmonize Harmonize
+3% Synergy $0.24
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+3% Synergy $0.83
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+3% Synergy $1.92
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $5.71
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+2% Synergy $0.36
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+2% Synergy $0.24
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+2% Synergy $0.23
Migration Path Migration Path
+2% Synergy $0.27
Preordain Preordain
0% Synergy $0.61
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-1% Synergy $0.72
Doppelgang Doppelgang
-1% Synergy $0.50
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-4% Synergy $23.66
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-5% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+19% Synergy $0.39
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+14% Synergy $2.87
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+14% Synergy $0.49
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.24
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+7% Synergy $0.39
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+7% Synergy $0.27
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+7% Synergy $2.61
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+6% Synergy $62.52
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $3.72
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $2.14
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.54

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
+32% Synergy $3.79
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+27% Synergy $9.20
Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+25% Synergy $7.92
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+24% Synergy $1.17
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+24% Synergy $7.38
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+17% Synergy $0.89
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+14% Synergy $1.11
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+8% Synergy $0.31
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+8% Synergy $0.32
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+7% Synergy $0.34
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+6% Synergy $1.78
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+6% Synergy $3.22
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+6% Synergy $0.20
Fisher's Talent Fisher's Talent
+6% Synergy $0.24
Bounty of the Luxa Bounty of the Luxa
+6% Synergy $0.08
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+5% Synergy $0.27
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+5% Synergy $0.29
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+4% Synergy $2.49
Primal Empathy Primal Empathy
+4% Synergy $0.14
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+4% Synergy $7.24
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+2% Synergy $0.88
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+2% Synergy $2.15
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.15
Burgeoning Burgeoning
-1% Synergy $34.78
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.51
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $8.59
Exploration Exploration
-5% Synergy $24.37

Planeswalkers

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

Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+39% Synergy $0.76
Kiora, Master of the Depths Kiora, Master of the Depths
+25% Synergy $1.64
Kiora, the Crashing Wave Kiora, the Crashing Wave
+16% Synergy $1.64

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+30% Synergy $0.25
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+25% Synergy $0.27
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+14% Synergy $2.21
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+13% Synergy $0.64
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+11% Synergy $0.16
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+5% Synergy $0.26
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+5% Synergy $0.34
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+4% Synergy $4.32
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+4% Synergy $0.45
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.49
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+4% Synergy $0.68
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
+3% Synergy $0.16
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+3% Synergy $0.25
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+3% Synergy $0.12
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.39
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+3% Synergy $34.81
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $1.27
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.13
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+1% Synergy $0.49
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.09
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
0% Synergy $1.02
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
0% Synergy $51.06
Vesuva Vesuva
0% Synergy $4.04
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
-1% Synergy $1.56
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-4% Synergy $5.70
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $29.74
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $19.15
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $9.29

Mana Artifacts

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

Simic Signet Simic Signet
+12% Synergy $0.25
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+6% Synergy $2.79
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $1.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.22
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $1.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.16
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $2.09
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
0% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.50

Lands

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

Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+10% Synergy $0.06
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+8% Synergy $0.23
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+8% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.21
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+6% Synergy $0.61
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+6% Synergy $0.82
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+6% Synergy $0.58
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+5% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.26
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+4% Synergy $0.23
Bant Panorama Bant Panorama
+4% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+3% Synergy $0.18
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $34.29
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+3% Synergy $1.76
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+3% Synergy $0.18
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+3% Synergy $1.92
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $5.71
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+1% Synergy $0.85
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+1% Synergy $0.26
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.16
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
0% Synergy $4.30
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
0% Synergy $1.87
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-1% Synergy $0.20
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-2% Synergy $0.34
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-2% Synergy $0.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.10
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
-2% Synergy $0.09
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-3% Synergy $1.20
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-3% Synergy $3.74
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.61
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
-3% Synergy $24.35
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-4% Synergy
Island Island
-5% Synergy $0.05
Forest Forest
-5% Synergy $6.00
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-5% Synergy $9.45
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-5% Synergy $12.10
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.17
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $3.34
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-5% Synergy $4.31
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-6% Synergy $1.45
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.41
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-9% Synergy $0.30
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-10% Synergy $4.59
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-10% Synergy $25.58
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-12% Synergy $0.18

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