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Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
Price tag $0.32

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

#508 Current Rank
#483 Last Week
#461 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.

Amazing Acrobatics Amazing Acrobatics
+1% Synergy $0.13
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
0% Synergy $8.45
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
-1% Synergy $29.76
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
-1% Synergy $1.33
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
-1% Synergy $0.21

High Synergy Cards

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

Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+56% Synergy $0.50
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+50% Synergy $0.29
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+48% Synergy $0.43
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+47% Synergy $0.47
Tromokratis Tromokratis
+46% Synergy $0.11
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+43% Synergy $0.17
Serpent of Yawning Depths Serpent of Yawning Depths
+40% Synergy $8.46
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+39% Synergy $0.77
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+38% Synergy $0.65
Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep
+38% Synergy $0.84

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 $0.83
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+33% Synergy $3.98
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+31% Synergy $2.07
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+28% Synergy $7.90
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+23% Synergy $0.42
Farseek Farseek
+23% Synergy $0.50
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+17% Synergy $0.22
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+14% Synergy $0.18
Cultivate Cultivate
+9% Synergy $0.60
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $1.61

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 $40.77
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $13.29
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $43.59
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $94.56
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $51.17
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $43.48
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-8% Synergy $21.92
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-9% Synergy $8.11

Creatures

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

Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+37% Synergy $13.06
Inkwell Leviathan Inkwell Leviathan
+37% Synergy $0.49
Lorthos, the Tidemaker Lorthos, the Tidemaker
+37% Synergy $0.29
Simic Sky Swallower Simic Sky Swallower
+34% Synergy $0.20
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+32% Synergy $1.31
Shipbreaker Kraken Shipbreaker Kraken
+32% Synergy $0.23
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+31% Synergy $0.48
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+31% Synergy $0.15
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+28% Synergy $0.23
Breaching Leviathan Breaching Leviathan
+28% Synergy $4.64
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+25% Synergy $7.47
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
+25% Synergy $0.26
Voyaging Satyr Voyaging Satyr
+25% Synergy $0.15
Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+24% Synergy $1.07
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
+24% Synergy $0.12
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+24% Synergy $0.33
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+23% Synergy $0.61
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+22% Synergy $0.84
Starwinder Starwinder
+22% Synergy $0.72
Monstrosity of the Lake Monstrosity of the Lake
+21% Synergy $0.23
Nimbus Swimmer Nimbus Swimmer
+18% Synergy $0.29
Kederekt Leviathan Kederekt Leviathan
+16% Synergy $0.38
Elder Deep-Fiend Elder Deep-Fiend
+15% Synergy $0.15
Kraken of the Straits Kraken of the Straits
+15% Synergy $0.23
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+14% Synergy $0.39
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
+14% Synergy $0.17
Sin, Unending Cataclysm Sin, Unending Cataclysm
+14% Synergy $0.32
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+14% Synergy $0.14
Reservoir Kraken Reservoir Kraken
+14% Synergy $0.14
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+13% Synergy $1.26
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+13% Synergy $0.10
Benthic Anomaly Benthic Anomaly
+13% Synergy $0.48
Gyre Engineer Gyre Engineer
+12% Synergy $0.13
Kenessos, Priest of Thassa Kenessos, Priest of Thassa
+12% Synergy $4.40
Trench Behemoth Trench Behemoth
+10% Synergy $0.51
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+9% Synergy $2.18
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+9% Synergy $2.35
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+8% Synergy $3.23
Glacier Godmaw Glacier Godmaw
+8% Synergy $0.16
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+8% Synergy $0.12
Grappling Kraken Grappling Kraken
+8% Synergy $0.12
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+8% Synergy $0.15
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+7% Synergy $6.39
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+6% Synergy $0.24
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+4% Synergy $0.12
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
0% Synergy $0.18
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-8% Synergy $0.25
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-9% Synergy $11.72
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-10% Synergy $0.96
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-11% Synergy $0.48

Instants

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

Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+25% Synergy $3.14
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+22% Synergy $0.92
Rewind Rewind
+19% Synergy $0.40
Unwind Unwind
+17% Synergy $0.79
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+13% Synergy $1.35
High Tide High Tide
+12% Synergy $1.01
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+11% Synergy $0.57
Negate Negate
+10% Synergy $0.26
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+9% Synergy $0.33
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+7% Synergy $1.25
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+7% Synergy $0.21
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+7% Synergy $0.14
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+7% Synergy $0.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+6% Synergy $1.25
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+5% Synergy $2.98
Opt Opt
+4% Synergy $0.10
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+4% Synergy $0.25
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+4% Synergy $0.99
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+4% Synergy $3.66
Joint Exploration Joint Exploration
+3% Synergy $0.22
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $0.79
Voidslime Voidslime
+2% Synergy $0.52
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $0.87
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-1% Synergy $2.59
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $46.95
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
-2% Synergy $0.10
Double Major Double Major
-2% Synergy $1.72
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.86
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-3% Synergy $0.24
Aetherize Aetherize
-3% Synergy $0.36
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.65
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-4% Synergy $10.86
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $1.79
Harrow Harrow
-5% Synergy $0.28
Beast Within Beast Within
-9% Synergy $0.75
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $8.33
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-10% Synergy $1.41
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy $1.43

Sorceries

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

Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+25% Synergy $1.47
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+23% Synergy $0.29
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+21% Synergy $1.31
Crush of Tentacles Crush of Tentacles
+17% Synergy $0.88
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+16% Synergy $2.92
Displacement Wave Displacement Wave
+13% Synergy $0.54
Explore Explore
+12% Synergy $4.95
Rush of Knowledge Rush of Knowledge
+12% Synergy $0.26
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+11% Synergy $16.81
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+9% Synergy $0.16
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+8% Synergy $1.98
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+8% Synergy $1.60
Into the North Into the North
+6% Synergy $1.15
Unexpected Results Unexpected Results
+6% Synergy $0.26
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+5% Synergy $0.33
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+4% Synergy $1.77
Three Visits Three Visits
+4% Synergy $6.02
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $1.62
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+4% Synergy $0.18
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+3% Synergy $0.22
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $36.28
Harmonize Harmonize
+3% Synergy $0.53
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+3% Synergy $0.74
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+3% Synergy $2.10
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $4.56
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+2% Synergy $0.72
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+2% Synergy $0.33
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+2% Synergy $0.25
Migration Path Migration Path
+2% Synergy $0.33
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.66
Preordain Preordain
0% Synergy $0.57
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-1% Synergy $0.75
Doppelgang Doppelgang
-1% Synergy $0.49
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-4% Synergy $24.12
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-5% Synergy $0.11

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+18% Synergy $1.16
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+13% Synergy $4.87
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+13% Synergy $0.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.21
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+7% Synergy $0.28
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+6% Synergy $64.26
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $4.34
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+6% Synergy $0.37
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+6% Synergy $2.24
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $2.08
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.05
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.07

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
+31% Synergy $3.63
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+24% Synergy $9.80
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+24% Synergy $1.00
Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+24% Synergy $8.48
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+22% Synergy $12.29
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+16% Synergy $0.91
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+14% Synergy $1.07
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+8% Synergy $0.22
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+8% Synergy $0.34
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+7% Synergy $2.09
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+7% Synergy $0.37
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+6% Synergy $2.85
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+6% Synergy $0.16
Fisher's Talent Fisher's Talent
+6% Synergy $0.17
Bounty of the Luxa Bounty of the Luxa
+6% Synergy $0.08
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+5% Synergy $0.25
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+5% Synergy $0.26
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+4% Synergy $2.77
Primal Empathy Primal Empathy
+4% Synergy $0.18
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+2% Synergy $0.97
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.16
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+2% Synergy $1.99
Burgeoning Burgeoning
-1% Synergy $35.08
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.34
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $10.52
Exploration Exploration
-5% Synergy $29.78

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 $1.33
Kiora, the Crashing Wave Kiora, the Crashing Wave
+15% Synergy $1.74

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.32
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+24% Synergy $0.18
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+15% Synergy $2.54
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+13% Synergy $0.51
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+11% Synergy $0.12
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+5% Synergy $0.25
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+5% Synergy $0.34
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+5% Synergy $0.38
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
+4% Synergy $0.10
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+4% Synergy $4.63
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+4% Synergy $0.10
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+4% Synergy $0.48
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.39
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+3% Synergy $0.65
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.39
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.11
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+2% Synergy $0.26
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $39.21
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $1.69
Vesuva Vesuva
+1% Synergy $3.90
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.07
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
0% Synergy $0.33
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
0% Synergy $46.25
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
0% Synergy $1.25
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-4% Synergy $6.15
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $32.84
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $18.45
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $7.66

Mana Artifacts

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

Simic Signet Simic Signet
+11% Synergy $0.17
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+6% Synergy $2.42
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $1.02
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.13
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.17
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $3.85
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
0% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.45
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.48

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 $0.56
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+8% Synergy $0.14
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.12
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+7% Synergy $0.97
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+6% Synergy $0.49
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+6% Synergy $0.64
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+5% Synergy $0.07
Bant Panorama Bant Panorama
+4% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+3% Synergy $0.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.16
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+3% Synergy $0.14
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $36.28
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+3% Synergy $1.59
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+3% Synergy $0.17
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+3% Synergy $2.10
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $4.56
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+1% Synergy $0.89
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+1% Synergy $0.32
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+1% Synergy $1.76
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.66
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.16
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
0% Synergy $4.79
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-1% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.16
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-1% Synergy $0.16
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-2% Synergy $0.25
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-2% Synergy $2.74
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
-2% Synergy $25.34
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
-2% Synergy $0.09
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.65
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-4% Synergy $0.84
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-4% Synergy
Forest Forest
-5% Synergy $0.03
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-5% Synergy $10.09
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-5% Synergy $6.08
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $4.90
Island Island
-6% Synergy $0.06
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-6% Synergy $6.55
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-6% Synergy $0.93
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.23
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-9% Synergy $0.23
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-10% Synergy $26.10
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-11% Synergy $5.52
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-11% Synergy $0.15

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