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Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
Price tag $0.46

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

#512 Current Rank
#571 Last Week
#487 Past 2 Years

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.

Embrace the Paradox Embrace the Paradox
+0% Synergy $0.20
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
0% Synergy $4.64
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
0% Synergy $0.31
Mind into Matter Mind into Matter
0% Synergy $0.44
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-9% Synergy $5.12

High Synergy Cards

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

Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+53% Synergy $1.16
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+46% Synergy $0.32
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+46% Synergy $0.57
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+44% Synergy $3.46
Tromokratis Tromokratis
+43% Synergy $0.22
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+42% Synergy $0.34
Serpent of Yawning Depths Serpent of Yawning Depths
+40% Synergy $10.07
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+37% Synergy $1.01
Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep
+37% Synergy $1.20
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+36% Synergy $2.40

Top Cards

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

Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+34% Synergy $0.36
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+32% Synergy $6.91
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+32% Synergy $5.92
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+31% Synergy $11.92
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+22% Synergy $0.40
Farseek Farseek
+21% Synergy $0.56
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+17% Synergy $0.32
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+12% Synergy $0.30
Cultivate Cultivate
+7% Synergy $0.36
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $3.62

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 $31.34
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $41.55
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $18.15
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $66.59
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $58.38
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $28.68
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-8% Synergy $15.52

Creatures

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

Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+36% Synergy $14.52
Lorthos, the Tidemaker Lorthos, the Tidemaker
+34% Synergy $0.33
Inkwell Leviathan Inkwell Leviathan
+33% Synergy $0.73
Simic Sky Swallower Simic Sky Swallower
+29% Synergy $0.32
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+29% Synergy $0.47
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+29% Synergy $1.84
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+29% Synergy $0.17
Shipbreaker Kraken Shipbreaker Kraken
+28% Synergy $0.41
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+28% Synergy $0.40
Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+27% Synergy $1.14
Breaching Leviathan Breaching Leviathan
+26% Synergy $5.47
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+25% Synergy $0.44
Starwinder Starwinder
+24% Synergy $0.88
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+24% Synergy $9.07
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
+24% Synergy $0.37
Voyaging Satyr Voyaging Satyr
+23% Synergy $0.25
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+22% Synergy $0.42
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+21% Synergy $1.10
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
+21% Synergy $0.29
Monstrosity of the Lake Monstrosity of the Lake
+18% Synergy $0.36
Sin, Unending Cataclysm Sin, Unending Cataclysm
+16% Synergy $0.40
Kederekt Leviathan Kederekt Leviathan
+14% Synergy $0.48
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+14% Synergy $0.27
Nimbus Swimmer Nimbus Swimmer
+14% Synergy $0.22
Elder Deep-Fiend Elder Deep-Fiend
+12% Synergy $0.25
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+12% Synergy $3.55
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+12% Synergy $0.10
Kraken of the Straits Kraken of the Straits
+12% Synergy $0.29
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
+12% Synergy $0.31
Benthic Anomaly Benthic Anomaly
+12% Synergy $1.08
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+12% Synergy $1.67
Reef Worm Reef Worm
+12% Synergy $0.29
Reservoir Kraken Reservoir Kraken
+11% Synergy $0.32
Gyre Engineer Gyre Engineer
+10% Synergy $0.25
Kenessos, Priest of Thassa Kenessos, Priest of Thassa
+9% Synergy $7.94
Glacier Godmaw Glacier Godmaw
+9% Synergy $0.26
Grappling Kraken Grappling Kraken
+9% Synergy $0.28
Trench Behemoth Trench Behemoth
+8% Synergy $0.84
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+8% Synergy $2.07
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+7% Synergy $0.21
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+7% Synergy $9.96
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+7% Synergy $4.12
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+6% Synergy $0.17
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+4% Synergy $0.28
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+3% Synergy $0.24
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+0% Synergy $0.32
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-6% Synergy $0.23
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-7% Synergy $1.84
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-7% Synergy $11.93
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-8% Synergy $0.44

Instants

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

Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+22% Synergy $2.76
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+21% Synergy $0.82
Rewind Rewind
+16% Synergy $0.51
Unwind Unwind
+15% Synergy $1.05
High Tide High Tide
+11% Synergy $1.91
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+10% Synergy $2.52
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+10% Synergy $0.37
Negate Negate
+10% Synergy $0.22
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+9% Synergy $1.11
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+6% Synergy $2.11
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+6% Synergy $0.23
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+5% Synergy $0.73
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+4% Synergy $1.43
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+4% Synergy $0.26
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+4% Synergy $4.07
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+4% Synergy $4.78
Opt Opt
+4% Synergy $0.28
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+3% Synergy $0.32
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $1.71
Voidslime Voidslime
+2% Synergy $0.65
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.23
Joint Exploration Joint Exploration
+1% Synergy $0.41
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+0% Synergy $0.85
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $55.81
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $2.03
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-1% Synergy $3.89
Aetherize Aetherize
-2% Synergy $0.38
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-2% Synergy $0.24
Double Major Double Major
-2% Synergy $2.61
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $1.71
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.20
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
-3% Synergy $0.33
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-3% Synergy $14.58
Harrow Harrow
-4% Synergy $0.33
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $8.18
Beast Within Beast Within
-8% Synergy $0.51
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-9% Synergy $0.52
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $1.96

Sorceries

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

Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+23% Synergy $3.57
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+20% Synergy $0.34
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+20% Synergy $2.34
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+15% Synergy $5.66
Crush of Tentacles Crush of Tentacles
+13% Synergy $1.16
Explore Explore
+13% Synergy $0.22
Displacement Wave Displacement Wave
+10% Synergy $0.48
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+10% Synergy $28.97
Rush of Knowledge Rush of Knowledge
+9% Synergy $0.35
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+8% Synergy $0.35
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+7% Synergy $2.44
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+7% Synergy $2.43
Into the North Into the North
+5% Synergy $1.68
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+5% Synergy $0.40
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+4% Synergy $1.48
Unexpected Results Unexpected Results
+4% Synergy $0.64
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $1.73
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+3% Synergy $0.25
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $37.24
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+3% Synergy $2.57
Three Visits Three Visits
+3% Synergy $5.30
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+3% Synergy $1.26
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+2% Synergy $0.31
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+2% Synergy $0.29
Harmonize Harmonize
+2% Synergy $0.25
Migration Path Migration Path
+1% Synergy $0.32
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+1% Synergy $1.02
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+1% Synergy $0.36
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $6.50
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.62
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+0% Synergy $0.32
Preordain Preordain
+0% Synergy $0.50
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
0% Synergy $0.93
Doppelgang Doppelgang
-1% Synergy $2.30
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-2% Synergy $52.76
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-5% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+16% Synergy $0.36
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+11% Synergy $9.08
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+10% Synergy $0.55
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $6.22
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+6% Synergy $0.25
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+6% Synergy $62.97
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.30
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+5% Synergy $3.00
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+5% Synergy $0.41
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+3% Synergy $2.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.91

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 $5.07
Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+22% Synergy $8.22
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+22% Synergy $1.39
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+21% Synergy $9.62
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+19% Synergy $11.10
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+13% Synergy $1.45
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+12% Synergy $2.67
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+8% Synergy $0.43
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+7% Synergy $0.35
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+7% Synergy $0.33
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+5% Synergy $2.84
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+5% Synergy $2.67
Bounty of the Luxa Bounty of the Luxa
+5% Synergy $0.16
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+4% Synergy $0.46
Fisher's Talent Fisher's Talent
+4% Synergy $0.35
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+4% Synergy $0.32
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+4% Synergy $0.38
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+4% Synergy $3.90
Primal Empathy Primal Empathy
+3% Synergy $0.34
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+2% Synergy $1.64
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.29
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+1% Synergy $3.12
Burgeoning Burgeoning
0% Synergy $36.67
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-1% Synergy $12.12
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
-2% Synergy $1.71
Exploration Exploration
-2% Synergy $33.51

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
+20% Synergy $5.72
Kiora, the Crashing Wave Kiora, the Crashing Wave
+13% Synergy $1.37

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy $0.36
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+22% Synergy $0.28
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+16% Synergy $2.37
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+14% Synergy $0.56
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.33
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+6% Synergy $0.38
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+6% Synergy $0.53
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+5% Synergy $0.26
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
+5% Synergy $0.18
Crawling Barrens Crawling Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.16
Dread Statuary Dread Statuary
+5% Synergy $0.19
Cactus Preserve Cactus Preserve
+5% Synergy $5.17
Treetop Village Treetop Village
+5% Synergy $0.37
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+5% Synergy $0.54
Mobilized District Mobilized District
+5% Synergy $0.25
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+5% Synergy $0.31
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+5% Synergy $0.19
Mishra's Foundry Mishra's Foundry
+5% Synergy $0.35
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+4% Synergy $2.02
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+4% Synergy $0.86
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+4% Synergy $12.44
Slippery Karst Slippery Karst
+4% Synergy $0.30
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+4% Synergy $0.35
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+4% Synergy $0.78
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+4% Synergy $0.36
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+4% Synergy $0.24
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+3% Synergy $0.80
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+3% Synergy $7.56
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+3% Synergy $0.56
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+3% Synergy $0.45
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+3% Synergy $0.28
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+3% Synergy $0.29
Desert of the Indomitable Desert of the Indomitable
+3% Synergy $0.27
Vesuva Vesuva
+3% Synergy $3.18
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.33
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $11.00
Maze's End Maze's End
+2% Synergy $0.42
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+2% Synergy $3.59
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+2% Synergy $3.90
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+1% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $0.92
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.35
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+1% Synergy $62.97
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.99
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.32
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $51.21
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $9.90
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
-5% Synergy $1.99
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $30.54
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-6% Synergy $15.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Simic Signet Simic Signet
+10% Synergy $0.30
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+5% Synergy $4.65
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $2.50
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.33
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $4.01
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $3.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+8% Synergy $0.14
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+8% Synergy $0.32
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+8% Synergy $0.12
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+7% Synergy $0.95
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+7% Synergy $0.64
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+5% Synergy $0.52
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.12
Mirrex Mirrex
+5% Synergy $0.84
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+4% Synergy $1.60
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+4% Synergy $0.28
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+4% Synergy $0.56
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+4% Synergy $0.12
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $37.24
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+3% Synergy $2.57
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+2% Synergy $1.88
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+2% Synergy $0.89
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+2% Synergy $6.41
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+2% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+1% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.16
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+1% Synergy $0.40
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $6.50
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.62
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+0% Synergy $0.29
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+0% Synergy $1.38
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+0% Synergy $35.38
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
0% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.30
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.88
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-2% Synergy $0.28
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-2% Synergy $0.31
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-2% Synergy $1.10
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.20
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-2% Synergy $0.35
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-3% Synergy
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-3% Synergy $12.73
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-4% Synergy $0.84
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-4% Synergy $2.02
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-5% Synergy $10.30
Forest Forest
-5% Synergy $2.00
Island Island
-6% Synergy $2.00
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-6% Synergy $6.86
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-7% Synergy $3.30
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-8% Synergy $7.70
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.82
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-8% Synergy $37.32
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-9% Synergy $0.29
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-11% Synergy $0.27

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