Charix, the Raging Isle
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Legendary Creature — Leviathan Crab

Mono-blue crab and control deck built around a 0/17 commander that swaps toughness into power to hit hard out of nowhere.
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Charix is a 0/17 Leviathan Crab, and spells opponents cast that target it cost {2} more. For {3}, it gets +X/-X until end of turn, where X is the number of Islands you control. With eight Islands, one activation makes it an 8/9. Activate twice and it is a 16/1. Decks either pump Islands and swing with Charix or flip its power and toughness with effects like Merfolk Thaumaturgist for a 17-power hit.
In the recorded games, Charix decks mostly played blue control. Counterspells like Swan Song and Foil protected Charix and slowed the table, while Scuttletide and Kindred Discovery built a board of crabs that drew cards. Merfolk Thaumaturgist was the main combo threat, and Expropriate made one of the larger swings. Opponents tended to prioritize removal on Charix once enough Islands were out. The deck was slower than the aggressive decks it faced, often forced to react rather than set the pace.
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Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Charix, the Raging Isle decks.
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Charix, the Raging Isle's abilities and overall game plan.
Blackblade Reforged
Engulf the Shore
Thassa's Emissary
Aqueous Form
Twisted Image
Purple-Crystal Crab
Mirrorshell Crab
Ruin Crab
Chromeshell Crab
Canyon CrabTop Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Charix, the Raging Isle decks.
Blackblade Reforged
Engulf the Shore
Thassa's Emissary
Aqueous Form
Twisted Image
Purple-Crystal Crab
Mirrorshell Crab
Ruin Crab
High Tide
CounterspellGame Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Fierce Guardianship
Cyclonic Rift
Rhystic Study
Mystical TutorCreatures
Essential creatures that complement Charix, the Raging Isle's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Chromeshell Crab
Canyon Crab
Hedron Crab
Ancient Crab
Merfolk Thaumaturgist
Fortress Crab
Eddymurk Crab
Horseshoe Crab
Gilded Scuttler
Wonder
Dreadlight Monstrosity
Burnished Hart
Shorecomber Crab
Scourge of Fleets
Skitter Eel
Mirelurk Queen
King Crab
Iceberg Cancrix
Solemn Simulacrum
Hightide Hermit
Scrabbling Skullcrab
Walking Atlas
Dreamscape Artist
Crustacean Commando
Brass Squire
Serpent of Yawning Depths
Silent Arbiter
Adaptive Automaton
Trophy Mage
Shipbreaker Kraken
Archetype of Imagination
Stormtide Leviathan
Crookclaw Transmuter
Oraxid
Deadeye Quartermaster
Tribute Mage
Summon: Leviathan
Spawning Kraken
Troop of Ponies
Harbinger of the Seas
Silver Myr
Hullbreaker Horror
Trinket Mage
Etherium SculptorInstants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Charix, the Raging Isle safe.
Flow of Knowledge
Shore Up
Shell Shield
Reverse the Polarity
Dive Down
Slip Out the Back
Negate
Keep Safe
Opt
Cancel
Fumble
Gush
Filter Out
Daze
Foil
Fact or Fiction
Thirst for Discovery
Aetherize
Mystic Confluence
Pull from Tomorrow
Rewind
Brainstorm
Blue Sun's Zenith
Cryptic Command
Pongify
Reality Shift
Resculpt
Rapid Hybridization
Muddle the Mixture
Fierce Guardianship
Archmage's Charm
Cyclonic Rift
Arcane Denial
Mana Drain
Mystical Tutor
Frantic Search
Swan Song
Sink into Stupor
An Offer You Can't RefuseSorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Charix, the Raging Isle's game plan and control the board.
Whelming Wave
Flow of Ideas
Hard Evidence
Slip Through Space
Spectral Deluge
Enter the Enigma
Artful Dodge
Distant Melody
Distortion Strike
Wash Out
Ponder
Raise the Palisade
Birthday Escape
Pym Particles
Retraced Image
Ravenform
Preordain
Lórien Revealed
Rite of Replication
Curse of the Swine
Treasure Cruise
Fabricate
Windfall
Sea Gate RestorationUtility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Fireshrieker
Sword of the Animist
Winged Boots
Strata Scythe
Kefnet's Monument
Wayfarer's Bauble
Loxodon Warhammer
Haunted Cloak
Swiftfoot Boots
Explorer's Scope
Commander's Plate
Shadowspear
Sword of Vengeance
Vanquisher's Banner
Trailblazer's Boots
Thran Power Suit
Herald's Horn
Whispersilk Cloak
Mithril Coat
Basilisk Collar
Inquisitor's Flail
Short Bow
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
Hammer of Nazahn
Captain America's Shield
Door of Destinies
Sword of Hearth and Home
Bident of Thassa
Sword of Feast and Famine
Skeleton Key
Slagwurm Armor
Leyline Axe
Sword of Forge and Frontier
Brotherhood Regalia
Icon of Ancestry
Instruments of War
Ring of Evos Isle
Obelisk of Urd
Hero's Heirloom
Waterbending Scroll
Prowler's Helm
Cliffhaven Kitesail
Colossus Hammer
The Key to the Vault
Brass Knuckles
Coat of Arms
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
The Water Crystal
Lightning Greaves
Sapphire MedallionEnchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Charix, the Raging Isle's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Scuttletide
Crab Umbra
Security Bypass
Reflections of Littjara
Ichthyomorphosis
Training Grounds
Eaten by Piranhas
Aether Tunnel
Sword Coast Sailor
Retreat to Coralhelm
Imprisoned in the Moon
Eel Umbra
Frogify
Combat Research
Kindred Discovery
Cloak of Mists
Levitation
Call to the Kindred
Monastery Siege
Propaganda
Curiosity
Witness Protection
Ominous Seas
Wizard Class
Rhystic Study
Mystic RemoraPlaneswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Charix, the Raging Isle to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Mu YanlingUtility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Rogue's Passage
Access Tunnel
Terrain Generator
Coral Atoll
Soaring Seacliff
Castle Vantress
Halimar Depths
Three Tree City
Rivendell
Temple of the False God
Lonely Sandbar
Mystic Sanctuary
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Academy Ruins
War Room
Buried Ruin
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
Reliquary Tower
Otawara, Soaring CityMana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Sky Diamond
Heraldic Banner
Caged Sun
Patchwork Banner
Gauntlet of Power
Commander's Sphere
Extraplanar Lens
Sol Ring
Midnight Clock
Thran Dynamo
Decanter of Endless Water
Arcane Signet
Mind Stone
Fellwar Stone
Thought VesselLands
The mana base foundation for Charix, the Raging Isle decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Myriad Landscape
Path of Ancestry
Snow-Covered Island
Evolving Wilds
Terramorphic Expanse
Cavern of Souls
Island
Sea Gate Restoration
Sink into StuporCharix, the Raging Isle Deck Stats
Based on 3,216 Charix, the Raging Isle decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15 |
| 2 | 15 |
| 3 | 13 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 4 |
| 6 | 3 |
| 7 | 2 |
| 8 | 1 |
- Creature 21
- Instant 13
- Sorcery 6
- Artifact 15
- Enchantment 7
- Land 37
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 21 |
| Instant | 13 |
| Sorcery | 6 |
| Artifact | 15 |
| Enchantment | 7 |
| Land | 37 |
Lands: 31 basic, 6 nonbasic
| Month | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 651 |
| 2024-11 | 601 |
| 2024-12 | 681 |
| 2025-01 | 791 |
| 2025-02 | 742 |
| 2025-03 | 438 |
| 2025-04 | 553 |
| 2025-05 | 591 |
| 2025-06 | 663 |
| 2025-07 | 720 |
| 2025-08 | 696 |
| 2025-09 | 723 |
| 2025-10 | 761 |
| 2025-11 | 717 |
| 2025-12 | 804 |
| 2026-01 | 836 |
| 2026-02 | 839 |
| 2026-03 | 844 |
| 2026-04 | 912 |
| 2026-05 | 919 |
| 2026-06 | 1006 |
| 2026-07 | 950 |
| 2026-08 | 1042 |
| 2026-09 | 876 |
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