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Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
Price tag $0.38

Legendary CreatureKraken

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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

#462 Current Rank
#436 Last Week
#483 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.

Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+3% Synergy $0.44
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
+3% Synergy $0.29
Wistfulness Wistfulness
+3% Synergy $8.94
Loch Mare Loch Mare
+2% Synergy $1.17
Mirrorform Mirrorform
0% Synergy $4.25

High Synergy Cards

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

Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+54% Synergy $0.69
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+48% Synergy $0.32
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+46% Synergy $0.51
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+45% Synergy $1.37
Tromokratis Tromokratis
+44% Synergy $0.15
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+43% Synergy $0.33
Serpent of Yawning Depths Serpent of Yawning Depths
+40% Synergy $9.33
Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep
+38% Synergy $0.99
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+38% Synergy $1.09
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+37% Synergy $3.22

Top Cards

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

Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+35% Synergy $0.48
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+33% Synergy $5.60
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+32% Synergy $4.80
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+30% Synergy $8.79
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+22% Synergy $0.42
Farseek Farseek
+22% Synergy $0.71
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+17% Synergy $0.26
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+12% Synergy $0.23
Cultivate Cultivate
+7% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $2.09

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 $36.55
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $41.18
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $15.93
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $111.70
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $58.23
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $53.72
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-7% Synergy $24.84
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-8% Synergy $11.03

Creatures

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

Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+36% Synergy $14.14
Lorthos, the Tidemaker Lorthos, the Tidemaker
+36% Synergy $0.29
Inkwell Leviathan Inkwell Leviathan
+34% Synergy $0.62
Simic Sky Swallower Simic Sky Swallower
+32% Synergy $0.23
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+30% Synergy $0.43
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+30% Synergy $1.75
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+28% Synergy $0.20
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+28% Synergy $0.38
Shipbreaker Kraken Shipbreaker Kraken
+28% Synergy $0.28
Breaching Leviathan Breaching Leviathan
+27% Synergy $5.98
Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+26% Synergy $0.83
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+24% Synergy $0.78
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+24% Synergy $9.56
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
+24% Synergy $0.47
Starwinder Starwinder
+24% Synergy $1.05
Voyaging Satyr Voyaging Satyr
+24% Synergy $0.17
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+23% Synergy $0.43
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
+22% Synergy $0.29
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+22% Synergy $0.77
Monstrosity of the Lake Monstrosity of the Lake
+20% Synergy $0.38
Sin, Unending Cataclysm Sin, Unending Cataclysm
+16% Synergy $0.33
Nimbus Swimmer Nimbus Swimmer
+16% Synergy $0.20
Kederekt Leviathan Kederekt Leviathan
+15% Synergy $0.48
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+14% Synergy $0.32
Elder Deep-Fiend Elder Deep-Fiend
+14% Synergy $0.21
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+13% Synergy $3.05
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
+13% Synergy $0.29
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+13% Synergy $0.10
Kraken of the Straits Kraken of the Straits
+13% Synergy $0.23
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+12% Synergy $2.24
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+12% Synergy $0.25
Benthic Anomaly Benthic Anomaly
+12% Synergy $0.81
Reservoir Kraken Reservoir Kraken
+12% Synergy $0.28
Gyre Engineer Gyre Engineer
+11% Synergy $0.10
Kenessos, Priest of Thassa Kenessos, Priest of Thassa
+11% Synergy $8.62
Glacier Godmaw Glacier Godmaw
+9% Synergy $0.27
Grappling Kraken Grappling Kraken
+9% Synergy $0.34
Trench Behemoth Trench Behemoth
+9% Synergy $0.66
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+8% Synergy $0.16
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+8% Synergy $2.36
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+7% Synergy $3.42
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+7% Synergy $8.16
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+7% Synergy $0.18
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+6% Synergy $0.31
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+3% Synergy $0.18
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
0% Synergy $0.31
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-7% Synergy $0.28
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-8% Synergy $13.51
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-8% Synergy $1.49
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-9% Synergy $1.54

Instants

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

Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+23% Synergy $2.80
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+21% Synergy $0.59
Rewind Rewind
+17% Synergy $0.44
Unwind Unwind
+17% Synergy $1.22
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+12% Synergy $1.58
High Tide High Tide
+11% Synergy $0.93
Negate Negate
+10% Synergy $0.06
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+10% Synergy $0.35
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+10% Synergy $0.45
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+7% Synergy $0.87
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+6% Synergy $0.33
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+6% Synergy $0.38
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+6% Synergy $0.39
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+5% Synergy $1.35
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+5% Synergy $3.87
Opt Opt
+4% Synergy $0.22
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+4% Synergy $0.15
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+4% Synergy $5.07
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+4% Synergy $0.30
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $1.62
Joint Exploration Joint Exploration
+2% Synergy $0.33
Voidslime Voidslime
+2% Synergy $0.52
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+1% Synergy $0.87
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $50.50
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $2.06
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
-2% Synergy $0.29
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-2% Synergy $3.38
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-3% Synergy $13.06
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-3% Synergy $0.29
Aetherize Aetherize
-3% Synergy $0.48
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.42
Double Major Double Major
-3% Synergy $1.73
Pongify Pongify
-4% Synergy $1.95
Harrow Harrow
-5% Synergy $0.29
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $8.40
Beast Within Beast Within
-9% Synergy $0.71
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-9% Synergy $0.78
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $2.64

Sorceries

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

Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+24% Synergy $2.23
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+22% Synergy $0.32
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+20% Synergy $1.78
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+16% Synergy $4.17
Crush of Tentacles Crush of Tentacles
+15% Synergy $0.85
Explore Explore
+13% Synergy $0.33
Displacement Wave Displacement Wave
+12% Synergy $0.70
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+10% Synergy $30.05
Rush of Knowledge Rush of Knowledge
+10% Synergy $0.21
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+9% Synergy $0.18
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+8% Synergy $3.18
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+7% Synergy $2.82
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+6% Synergy $1.87
Into the North Into the North
+6% Synergy $1.33
Three Visits Three Visits
+5% Synergy $9.41
Unexpected Results Unexpected Results
+5% Synergy $0.53
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+4% Synergy $1.34
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $1.40
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+4% Synergy $31.15
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+4% Synergy $0.23
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+3% Synergy $0.29
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+3% Synergy $2.36
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+3% Synergy $3.49
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+2% Synergy $0.32
Harmonize Harmonize
+2% Synergy $0.19
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+2% Synergy $1.02
Migration Path Migration Path
+2% Synergy $0.37
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $6.81
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+1% Synergy $0.29
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.91
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+1% Synergy $0.31
Preordain Preordain
0% Synergy $0.60
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-1% Synergy $0.80
Doppelgang Doppelgang
-1% Synergy $0.79
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-3% Synergy $38.43
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-4% Synergy $0.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+17% Synergy $0.41
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+12% Synergy $9.32
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+11% Synergy $0.55
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+7% Synergy $0.20
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+6% Synergy $61.96
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $5.93
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.30
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+6% Synergy $0.48
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+6% Synergy $3.24
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $3.35
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $2.00

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
+28% Synergy $5.08
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+23% Synergy $7.74
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+23% Synergy $1.45
Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+22% Synergy $6.77
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+20% Synergy $11.26
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+15% Synergy $1.35
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+13% Synergy $3.40
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+8% Synergy $0.41
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+7% Synergy $0.35
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+7% Synergy $0.31
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+6% Synergy $3.11
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+5% Synergy $0.38
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+5% Synergy $2.82
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+5% Synergy $0.34
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+5% Synergy $0.25
Fisher's Talent Fisher's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.28
Bounty of the Luxa Bounty of the Luxa
+5% Synergy $0.12
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+4% Synergy $3.47
Primal Empathy Primal Empathy
+4% Synergy $0.20
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+2% Synergy $1.21
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.33
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+2% Synergy $2.51
Burgeoning Burgeoning
-1% Synergy $33.98
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $10.69
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.72
Exploration Exploration
-4% Synergy $29.75

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
+22% Synergy $1.53
Kiora, the Crashing Wave Kiora, the Crashing Wave
+14% Synergy $1.61

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $1.16
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+23% Synergy $0.29
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+16% Synergy $2.28
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+14% Synergy $0.48
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $0.28
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+6% Synergy $0.39
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+6% Synergy $0.63
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
+5% Synergy $0.18
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+5% Synergy $0.12
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+5% Synergy $0.31
Crawling Barrens Crawling Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.13
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+4% Synergy $5.97
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+4% Synergy $0.53
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.89
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+4% Synergy $0.48
Treetop Village Treetop Village
+4% Synergy $0.33
Cactus Preserve Cactus Preserve
+4% Synergy $5.26
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+4% Synergy $0.77
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+4% Synergy $12.81
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+4% Synergy $0.13
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+3% Synergy $0.30
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+3% Synergy $0.35
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+3% Synergy $0.29
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.44
Vesuva Vesuva
+2% Synergy $3.27
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+2% Synergy $1.97
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $3.70
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $4.55
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+1% Synergy $55.63
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
0% Synergy $0.67
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $45.94
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-4% Synergy $8.51
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
-6% Synergy $2.07
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-7% Synergy $14.69
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $25.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Simic Signet Simic Signet
+10% Synergy $0.23
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $2.53
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+5% Synergy $3.85
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.31
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $5.05
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.44

Lands

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

Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+8% Synergy $0.19
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+8% Synergy $0.10
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+8% Synergy $1.26
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+7% Synergy $0.29
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+7% Synergy $0.88
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.22
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+6% Synergy $0.49
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+5% Synergy $0.09
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+4% Synergy $31.15
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+4% Synergy $0.20
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+3% Synergy $0.22
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+3% Synergy $2.30
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+3% Synergy $2.36
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+3% Synergy $1.82
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+3% Synergy $0.40
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+2% Synergy $0.21
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.29
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+2% Synergy $1.68
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+1% Synergy $1.26
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $6.81
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+1% Synergy $0.47
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+1% Synergy $5.58
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.91
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
0% Synergy $34.14
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
0% Synergy $0.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.30
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-1% Synergy $0.27
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-2% Synergy $0.34
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-2% Synergy $0.34
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-2% Synergy $3.64
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.42
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-4% Synergy $0.65
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-4% Synergy $12.59
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-4% Synergy
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-5% Synergy $11.89
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-5% Synergy $1.64
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $2.43
Forest Forest
-6% Synergy $0.21
Island Island
-6% Synergy $0.20
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-6% Synergy $10.44
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.26
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-8% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.27
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-9% Synergy $7.81
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-9% Synergy $30.79
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-11% Synergy $0.18

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