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Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
Price tag $0.46

Legendary CreatureKraken

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Simic

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

#468 Current Rank
#486 Last Week
#460 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.

Starwinder Starwinder
+20% Synergy $0.90
Glacier Godmaw Glacier Godmaw
+8% Synergy $0.14
Famished Worldsire Famished Worldsire
+3% Synergy $4.09
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+1% Synergy $2.36
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-2% Synergy $16.93

High Synergy Cards

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

Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+56% Synergy $0.61
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+50% Synergy $0.32
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+48% Synergy $0.48
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+48% Synergy $0.47
Tromokratis Tromokratis
+47% Synergy $0.19
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+43% Synergy $0.20
Serpent of Yawning Depths Serpent of Yawning Depths
+41% Synergy $9.27
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+40% Synergy $0.58
Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep
+39% Synergy $0.79
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+38% Synergy $0.53

Top Cards

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

Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+37% Synergy $0.54
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+33% Synergy $3.54
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+31% Synergy $2.14
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+28% Synergy $9.96
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+23% Synergy $0.37
Farseek Farseek
+23% Synergy $0.73
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+17% Synergy $0.14
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+14% Synergy $0.26
Cultivate Cultivate
+9% Synergy $0.54
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $15.45
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $46.53
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $95.44
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-4% Synergy $35.46
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $49.29
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $42.02
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-8% Synergy $23.45
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-9% Synergy $7.10

Creatures

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

Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+38% Synergy $13.38
Inkwell Leviathan Inkwell Leviathan
+38% Synergy $0.54
Lorthos, the Tidemaker Lorthos, the Tidemaker
+38% Synergy $0.36
Simic Sky Swallower Simic Sky Swallower
+35% Synergy $0.20
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+33% Synergy $1.23
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+32% Synergy $0.58
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+32% Synergy $0.16
Shipbreaker Kraken Shipbreaker Kraken
+32% Synergy $0.22
Breaching Leviathan Breaching Leviathan
+30% Synergy $4.55
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+28% Synergy $0.26
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+26% Synergy $6.86
Voyaging Satyr Voyaging Satyr
+26% Synergy $0.13
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
+25% Synergy $0.29
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+25% Synergy $0.41
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
+24% Synergy $0.13
Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+23% Synergy $0.54
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+23% Synergy $0.69
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+22% Synergy $0.60
Monstrosity of the Lake Monstrosity of the Lake
+22% Synergy $0.28
Nimbus Swimmer Nimbus Swimmer
+18% Synergy $0.28
Kederekt Leviathan Kederekt Leviathan
+16% Synergy $0.37
Elder Deep-Fiend Elder Deep-Fiend
+16% Synergy $0.13
Kraken of the Straits Kraken of the Straits
+16% Synergy $0.15
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
+15% Synergy $0.20
Reservoir Kraken Reservoir Kraken
+15% Synergy $0.20
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+14% Synergy $0.42
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+14% Synergy $0.09
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+14% Synergy $0.15
Sin, Unending Cataclysm Sin, Unending Cataclysm
+14% Synergy $0.32
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+13% Synergy $1.57
Benthic Anomaly Benthic Anomaly
+13% Synergy $0.57
Gyre Engineer Gyre Engineer
+13% Synergy $0.20
Kenessos, Priest of Thassa Kenessos, Priest of Thassa
+13% Synergy $2.76
Trench Behemoth Trench Behemoth
+10% Synergy $0.62
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+10% Synergy $1.41
Pearl Lake Ancient Pearl Lake Ancient
+10% Synergy $0.32
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+9% Synergy $2.16
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+8% Synergy $2.29
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 $0.29
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+7% Synergy $5.24
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+6% Synergy $0.29
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+4% Synergy $0.08
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+3% Synergy $0.71
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
0% Synergy $0.15
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-8% Synergy $0.22
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-8% Synergy $10.10
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-10% Synergy $1.02
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-11% Synergy $0.36

Instants

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

Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+25% Synergy $6.51
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+22% Synergy $0.88
Rewind Rewind
+20% Synergy $0.38
Unwind Unwind
+18% Synergy $1.02
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+14% Synergy $1.39
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+12% Synergy $0.44
High Tide High Tide
+12% Synergy $1.22
Negate Negate
+10% Synergy $0.26
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+9% Synergy $0.43
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+7% Synergy $1.68
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+7% Synergy $0.17
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+7% Synergy $0.19
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+7% Synergy $0.30
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+6% Synergy $1.34
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+5% Synergy $3.49
Opt Opt
+4% Synergy $0.14
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+4% Synergy $0.21
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+4% Synergy $2.93
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+4% Synergy $0.18
Joint Exploration Joint Exploration
+3% Synergy $0.20
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $0.87
Voidslime Voidslime
+2% Synergy $0.57
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $0.98
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-1% Synergy $2.77
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $44.85
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
-2% Synergy $0.16
Double Major Double Major
-2% Synergy $1.50
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.82
Aetherize Aetherize
-3% Synergy $0.45
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.87
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-4% Synergy $9.75
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.25
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $2.22
Harrow Harrow
-5% Synergy $0.32
Beast Within Beast Within
-9% Synergy $0.83
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $8.03
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-11% Synergy $1.38
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy $1.45

Sorceries

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

Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+25% Synergy $1.52
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+23% Synergy $0.32
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+22% Synergy $1.36
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+17% Synergy $2.91
Crush of Tentacles Crush of Tentacles
+17% Synergy $0.95
Displacement Wave Displacement Wave
+13% Synergy $0.51
Explore Explore
+12% Synergy $0.19
Rush of Knowledge Rush of Knowledge
+12% Synergy $0.28
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+11% Synergy $16.74
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+9% Synergy $0.16
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+8% Synergy $1.99
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+8% Synergy $1.41
Unexpected Results Unexpected Results
+6% Synergy $0.27
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+5% Synergy $0.35
Into the North Into the North
+5% Synergy $0.99
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+4% Synergy $1.79
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $1.33
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+4% Synergy $0.28
Three Visits Three Visits
+3% Synergy $5.88
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $33.64
Harmonize Harmonize
+3% Synergy $0.20
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+3% Synergy $0.71
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+3% Synergy $2.20
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $5.13
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+2% Synergy $0.17
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+2% Synergy $0.79
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+2% Synergy $0.27
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+2% Synergy $0.37
Migration Path Migration Path
+2% Synergy $0.35
Preordain Preordain
0% Synergy $0.61
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $0.82
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-1% Synergy $0.89
Doppelgang Doppelgang
-1% Synergy $0.49
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-4% Synergy $21.28
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
+18% Synergy $0.29
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+14% Synergy $4.45
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+13% Synergy $0.45
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+8% Synergy $0.27
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.26
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+7% Synergy $0.34
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+7% Synergy $2.35
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+6% Synergy $62.95
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $3.78
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $2.11
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% 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 $3.68
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+25% Synergy $11.77
Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+25% Synergy $8.53
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+24% Synergy $0.83
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+23% Synergy $12.40
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+16% Synergy $0.86
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+14% Synergy $1.36
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+8% Synergy $0.25
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+8% Synergy $0.29
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+7% Synergy $2.54
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+7% Synergy $0.36
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+6% Synergy $0.24
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+6% Synergy $3.28
Fisher's Talent Fisher's Talent
+6% Synergy $0.24
Bounty of the Luxa Bounty of the Luxa
+6% Synergy $0.09
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+5% Synergy $0.27
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+5% Synergy $0.27
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+4% Synergy $2.59
Primal Empathy Primal Empathy
+4% Synergy $0.22
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+2% Synergy $0.92
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+2% Synergy $2.04
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.16
Burgeoning Burgeoning
-1% Synergy $34.89
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.47
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $8.45
Exploration Exploration
-5% Synergy $29.07

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
+24% Synergy $1.52
Kiora, the Crashing Wave Kiora, the Crashing Wave
+15% Synergy $1.71

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+30% Synergy $0.32
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+25% Synergy $0.28
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+14% Synergy $2.41
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+13% Synergy $0.51
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+11% Synergy $0.15
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+5% Synergy $0.28
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+5% Synergy $0.37
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
+4% Synergy $0.12
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+4% Synergy $4.48
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+4% Synergy $0.53
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.49
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+4% Synergy $0.48
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+3% Synergy $0.24
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+3% Synergy $0.09
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.40
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.14
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+2% Synergy $0.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $35.89
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $1.39
Vesuva Vesuva
+1% Synergy $4.22
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.59
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
0% Synergy $0.88
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
0% Synergy $49.50
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
0% Synergy $1.58
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-4% Synergy $5.94
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $30.50
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $8.83
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $18.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Simic Signet Simic Signet
+11% Synergy $0.25
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+6% Synergy $2.70
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $1.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.21
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $1.13
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.17
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $2.88
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
0% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.52

Lands

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

Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+10% Synergy $0.03
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+8% Synergy $0.21
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+8% Synergy $0.14
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.07
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+6% Synergy $0.80
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+6% Synergy $0.65
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+5% Synergy $0.58
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+5% Synergy $0.07
Bant Panorama Bant Panorama
+4% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+3% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.18
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+3% Synergy $0.26
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $33.64
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+3% Synergy $1.74
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+3% Synergy $0.16
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+3% Synergy $2.20
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $5.13
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+1% Synergy $1.09
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+1% Synergy $0.33
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+1% Synergy $2.27
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.16
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
0% Synergy $4.45
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $0.82
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-1% Synergy $0.26
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-1% Synergy $0.16
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-2% Synergy $0.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.21
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-2% Synergy $3.86
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
-2% Synergy $28.40
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
-2% Synergy $0.10
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-3% Synergy $1.07
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.87
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-4% Synergy $6.15
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-4% Synergy
Forest Forest
-5% Synergy $0.06
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-5% Synergy $9.45
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $5.01
Island Island
-6% Synergy $0.04
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-6% Synergy $7.34
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-6% Synergy $1.07
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.27
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-9% Synergy $0.33
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-10% Synergy $4.88
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-10% Synergy $27.41
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-12% Synergy $0.18

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