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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

#510 Current Rank
#488 Last Week
#484 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.

Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+1% Synergy $3.27
Embrace the Paradox Embrace the Paradox
-1% Synergy $0.09
Lessons from Life Lessons from Life
-2% Synergy $0.30
Mind into Matter Mind into Matter
-3% Synergy $0.40
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-10% Synergy $7.45

High Synergy Cards

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

Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+54% Synergy $0.51
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+47% Synergy $0.28
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+46% Synergy $0.46
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+45% Synergy $2.30
Tromokratis Tromokratis
+43% Synergy $0.21
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+43% Synergy $0.32
Serpent of Yawning Depths Serpent of Yawning Depths
+41% Synergy $10.03
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+37% Synergy $1.35
Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep
+37% Synergy $1.21
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+37% Synergy $2.73

Top Cards

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

Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+35% Synergy $0.39
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+33% Synergy $5.88
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+33% Synergy $5.18
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+31% Synergy $10.31
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+22% Synergy $0.37
Farseek Farseek
+22% Synergy $0.52
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+17% Synergy $0.29
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+12% Synergy $0.30
Cultivate Cultivate
+7% Synergy $0.29
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $2.48

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 $34.13
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $41.42
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $17.03
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $67.17
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $56.33
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $26.91
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-8% Synergy $13.48

Creatures

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

Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+36% Synergy $15.61
Lorthos, the Tidemaker Lorthos, the Tidemaker
+35% Synergy $0.29
Inkwell Leviathan Inkwell Leviathan
+34% Synergy $0.69
Simic Sky Swallower Simic Sky Swallower
+31% Synergy $0.33
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+30% Synergy $1.65
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+28% Synergy $0.17
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+28% Synergy $0.44
Shipbreaker Kraken Shipbreaker Kraken
+28% Synergy $0.42
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+28% Synergy $0.39
Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+27% Synergy $1.04
Breaching Leviathan Breaching Leviathan
+27% Synergy $5.96
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+25% Synergy $0.48
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+24% Synergy $9.39
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
+24% Synergy $0.36
Starwinder Starwinder
+24% Synergy $1.15
Voyaging Satyr Voyaging Satyr
+24% Synergy $0.20
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
+22% Synergy $0.29
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+22% Synergy $0.44
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+22% Synergy $0.82
Monstrosity of the Lake Monstrosity of the Lake
+20% Synergy $0.31
Sin, Unending Cataclysm Sin, Unending Cataclysm
+17% Synergy $0.40
Kederekt Leviathan Kederekt Leviathan
+15% Synergy $0.47
Nimbus Swimmer Nimbus Swimmer
+15% Synergy $0.22
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+14% Synergy $0.33
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+13% Synergy $3.67
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
+13% Synergy $0.29
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+13% Synergy $0.12
Elder Deep-Fiend Elder Deep-Fiend
+13% Synergy $0.19
Kraken of the Straits Kraken of the Straits
+13% Synergy $0.30
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+12% Synergy $1.77
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+12% Synergy $0.24
Benthic Anomaly Benthic Anomaly
+12% Synergy $1.00
Gyre Engineer Gyre Engineer
+11% Synergy $0.12
Reservoir Kraken Reservoir Kraken
+11% Synergy $0.31
Glacier Godmaw Glacier Godmaw
+10% Synergy $0.29
Kenessos, Priest of Thassa Kenessos, Priest of Thassa
+10% Synergy $9.37
Grappling Kraken Grappling Kraken
+9% Synergy $0.33
Trench Behemoth Trench Behemoth
+9% Synergy $0.75
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+9% Synergy $1.97
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+8% Synergy $0.19
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+7% Synergy $3.21
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+7% Synergy $7.09
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+7% Synergy $0.24
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+5% Synergy $0.33
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+3% Synergy $0.13
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
0% Synergy $0.32
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-6% Synergy $0.35
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-8% Synergy $13.64
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-8% Synergy $1.84
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-9% Synergy $0.40

Instants

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

Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+23% Synergy $2.90
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+21% Synergy $0.69
Rewind Rewind
+17% Synergy $0.47
Unwind Unwind
+16% Synergy $1.13
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+11% Synergy $1.51
High Tide High Tide
+11% Synergy $0.93
Negate Negate
+10% Synergy $0.20
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+10% Synergy $0.35
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+10% Synergy $0.45
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+7% Synergy $0.95
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+6% Synergy $0.27
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+6% Synergy $0.36
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+5% Synergy $1.37
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+5% Synergy $1.22
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+5% Synergy $4.61
Opt Opt
+4% Synergy $0.21
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+4% Synergy $1.19
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+4% Synergy $4.38
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+3% Synergy $0.39
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $1.50
Voidslime Voidslime
+2% Synergy $0.55
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+1% Synergy $1.07
Joint Exploration Joint Exploration
+1% Synergy $0.33
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $52.08
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.43
Aetherize Aetherize
-2% Synergy $0.41
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-2% Synergy $4.07
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-3% Synergy $13.67
Pongify Pongify
-3% Synergy $1.71
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-3% Synergy $0.32
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.64
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
-3% Synergy $0.31
Double Major Double Major
-3% Synergy $2.28
Harrow Harrow
-5% Synergy $0.33
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $7.19
Beast Within Beast Within
-9% Synergy $0.46
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-9% Synergy $0.50
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $2.05

Sorceries

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

Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+24% Synergy $2.99
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+21% Synergy $0.36
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+20% Synergy $1.66
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+16% Synergy $6.65
Crush of Tentacles Crush of Tentacles
+14% Synergy $0.93
Explore Explore
+13% Synergy $0.34
Displacement Wave Displacement Wave
+11% Synergy $0.69
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+10% Synergy $30.47
Rush of Knowledge Rush of Knowledge
+10% Synergy $0.31
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+9% Synergy $0.18
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+8% Synergy $2.13
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+7% Synergy $2.36
Into the North Into the North
+6% Synergy $1.44
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+5% Synergy $1.16
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+5% Synergy $0.84
Unexpected Results Unexpected Results
+5% Synergy $0.47
Three Visits Three Visits
+4% Synergy $5.05
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $1.64
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+4% Synergy $33.89
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+4% Synergy $0.22
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+4% Synergy $2.50
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+3% Synergy $0.26
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+3% Synergy $1.81
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+2% Synergy $0.34
Harmonize Harmonize
+2% Synergy $0.32
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+2% Synergy $1.35
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+2% Synergy $0.34
Migration Path Migration Path
+2% Synergy $0.29
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $7.56
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+1% Synergy $0.33
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.66
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
0% Synergy $0.82
Preordain Preordain
0% Synergy $0.64
Doppelgang Doppelgang
-1% Synergy $1.79
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-3% Synergy $48.01
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-5% Synergy $0.27

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
+11% Synergy $8.15
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+11% Synergy $0.49
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+7% Synergy $5.58
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+7% Synergy $0.23
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+6% Synergy $62.03
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.30
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+6% Synergy $0.36
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+6% Synergy $2.99
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $3.73
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $3.70
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.85

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 $6.65
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+23% Synergy $1.18
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+22% Synergy $7.65
Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+22% Synergy $7.23
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+20% Synergy $11.22
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+14% Synergy $1.49
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+13% Synergy $2.44
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+8% Synergy $0.40
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+7% Synergy $0.34
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+7% Synergy $0.32
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+6% Synergy $3.08
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+5% Synergy $0.42
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+5% Synergy $2.55
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+5% Synergy $0.38
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+5% Synergy $0.25
Fisher's Talent Fisher's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.34
Bounty of the Luxa Bounty of the Luxa
+5% Synergy $0.13
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+4% Synergy $3.99
Primal Empathy Primal Empathy
+3% Synergy $0.31
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+2% Synergy $1.62
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.29
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+2% Synergy $2.45
Burgeoning Burgeoning
-1% Synergy $34.55
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $10.56
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.90
Exploration Exploration
-4% Synergy $32.10

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
+21% Synergy $3.29
Kiora, the Crashing Wave Kiora, the Crashing Wave
+14% Synergy $1.54

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.30
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+23% Synergy $0.26
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+16% Synergy $2.16
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+14% Synergy $0.44
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $1.13
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+6% Synergy $0.36
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+6% Synergy $0.72
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
+5% Synergy $0.20
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+5% Synergy $0.28
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+5% Synergy $0.37
Crawling Barrens Crawling Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.14
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+5% Synergy $0.52
Treetop Village Treetop Village
+5% Synergy $0.32
Cactus Preserve Cactus Preserve
+5% Synergy $4.87
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+5% Synergy $0.20
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+5% Synergy $2.16
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+5% Synergy $0.21
Dread Statuary Dread Statuary
+5% Synergy $0.16
Mobilized District Mobilized District
+5% Synergy $0.22
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+4% Synergy $6.57
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+4% Synergy $0.39
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+4% Synergy $0.30
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+4% Synergy $0.57
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+4% Synergy $0.78
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.68
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+4% Synergy $12.23
Slippery Karst Slippery Karst
+4% Synergy $0.26
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+3% Synergy $0.29
Vesuva Vesuva
+3% Synergy $3.54
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.40
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+3% Synergy $0.24
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+3% Synergy $0.38
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+2% Synergy $2.91
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $10.04
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+2% Synergy $3.43
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $0.80
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+1% Synergy $60.97
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+1% Synergy $0.35
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.65
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.53
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $49.31
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-4% Synergy $7.97
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
-6% Synergy $1.86
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-7% Synergy $14.95
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $28.81

Mana Artifacts

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

Simic Signet Simic Signet
+10% Synergy $0.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $2.89
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+5% Synergy $4.06
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.34
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $5.05
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.43

Lands

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

Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+9% Synergy $0.13
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+8% Synergy $0.32
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+8% Synergy $0.13
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+8% Synergy $1.26
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+8% Synergy $0.75
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.23
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+6% Synergy $0.51
Mirrex Mirrex
+5% Synergy $0.61
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+4% Synergy $0.10
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+4% Synergy $33.89
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+4% Synergy $0.19
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+4% Synergy $2.50
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+4% Synergy $1.75
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+4% Synergy $0.41
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+3% Synergy $0.32
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+3% Synergy $1.52
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+2% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.21
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+2% Synergy $1.08
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+2% Synergy $6.53
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+1% Synergy $1.36
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $7.56
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
+1% Synergy $0.32
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+1% Synergy $0.41
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.66
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
0% Synergy $34.32
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
0% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.27
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-2% Synergy $0.31
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-2% Synergy $3.98
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-2% Synergy $0.50
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-3% Synergy $0.29
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-3% Synergy $0.35
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.64
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-4% Synergy $0.53
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-4% Synergy $12.71
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-4% Synergy
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-5% Synergy $11.74
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-5% Synergy $1.66
Forest Forest
-6% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
-6% Synergy $0.07
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-6% Synergy $8.55
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.26
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-6% Synergy $1.09
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.28
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-9% Synergy $0.28
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-9% Synergy $8.11
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-9% Synergy $33.01
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-11% Synergy $0.27

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