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Kalamax, the Stormsire
Price tag $0.45

Legendary CreatureElemental Dinosaur

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Temur

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

#288 Current Rank
#360 Last Week
#261 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kalamax, the Stormsire.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kalamax, the Stormsire decks.

Twinflame Travelers Twinflame Travelers
+9% Synergy $0.30
Ashling's Command Ashling's Command
+3% Synergy $0.40
Raiding Schemes Raiding Schemes
+3% Synergy $0.29
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
0% Synergy $0.44
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-2% Synergy $18.56

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kalamax, the Stormsire's abilities and overall game plan.

Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+62% Synergy $0.72
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+61% Synergy $19.77
Harrow Harrow
+60% Synergy $0.29
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+57% Synergy $1.97
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+56% Synergy $2.60
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+53% Synergy $0.45
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+49% Synergy $0.23
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+47% Synergy $0.27
Reverberate Reverberate
+44% Synergy $2.86
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+43% Synergy $7.05

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kalamax, the Stormsire decks.

Big Score Big Score
+42% Synergy $0.98
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+42% Synergy $2.59
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+42% Synergy $1.18
Opt Opt
+40% Synergy $0.22
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+38% Synergy $3.38
Snap Snap
+37% Synergy $3.18
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+37% Synergy $0.25
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+19% Synergy $0.52
Beast Within Beast Within
+12% Synergy $0.71
Counterspell Counterspell
+12% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+40% Synergy $4.31
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+13% Synergy $15.93
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+9% Synergy $11.03
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+3% Synergy $41.18
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+1% Synergy $53.72
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+1% Synergy $13.44
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $58.23
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $68.48
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $43.73
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $111.70

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kalamax, the Stormsire's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+41% Synergy $0.82
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
+35% Synergy $0.41
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+34% Synergy $0.42
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+32% Synergy $5.22
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+26% Synergy $0.33
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+21% Synergy $0.43
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+21% Synergy $0.23
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+21% Synergy $0.28
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+18% Synergy $2.95
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+17% Synergy $3.60
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+17% Synergy $0.56
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+13% Synergy $9.60
Quandrix Apprentice Quandrix Apprentice
+11% Synergy $0.12
Glademuse Glademuse
+11% Synergy $0.28
Errant, Street Artist Errant, Street Artist
+11% Synergy $0.28
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+10% Synergy $2.42
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+10% Synergy $0.28
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+9% Synergy $0.23
Songcrafter Mage Songcrafter Mage
+9% Synergy $0.21
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+9% Synergy $0.63
Niblis of Frost Niblis of Frost
+9% Synergy $0.37
Wort, the Raidmother Wort, the Raidmother
+9% Synergy $0.34
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+8% Synergy $1.03
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+8% Synergy $2.77
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+7% Synergy $5.40
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+7% Synergy $1.48
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+7% Synergy $25.52
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+7% Synergy $9.46
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+7% Synergy $0.11
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+6% Synergy $10.86
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+6% Synergy $0.27
Lunar Mystic Lunar Mystic
+6% Synergy $0.17
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
+6% Synergy $1.41
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+5% Synergy $7.91
Dragonsguard Elite Dragonsguard Elite
+5% Synergy $0.14
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+4% Synergy $0.87
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+4% Synergy $18.85
Gene Pollinator Gene Pollinator
+4% Synergy $0.27
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+4% Synergy $0.16
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+3% Synergy $1.03
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+3% Synergy $26.74
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+1% Synergy $14.92
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
-1% Synergy $7.52
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-2% Synergy $0.54
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-2% Synergy $12.34
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.27
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-9% Synergy $1.49
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-10% Synergy $0.28
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-11% Synergy $13.51
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-11% Synergy $22.65

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kalamax, the Stormsire safe.

Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+38% Synergy $0.27
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+36% Synergy $0.17
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+35% Synergy $3.60
Manamorphose Manamorphose
+34% Synergy $4.80
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+33% Synergy $3.67
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+33% Synergy $0.92
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+31% Synergy $0.35
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+28% Synergy $0.28
Twincast Twincast
+28% Synergy $4.89
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+27% Synergy $1.35
Artifact Mutation Artifact Mutation
+25% Synergy $1.97
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+24% Synergy $2.95
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+24% Synergy $0.46
Natural Connection Natural Connection
+23% Synergy $0.13
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+22% Synergy $66.45
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+22% Synergy $0.27
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+22% Synergy $0.25
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+21% Synergy $0.29
Joint Exploration Joint Exploration
+21% Synergy $0.33
Impulse Impulse
+21% Synergy $0.22
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+20% Synergy $0.87
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+20% Synergy $0.57
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+20% Synergy $0.52
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+18% Synergy $0.36
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+18% Synergy $6.42
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+17% Synergy $0.59
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+17% Synergy $0.50
Tribute to the Wild Tribute to the Wild
+16% Synergy $0.14
Twinferno Twinferno
+15% Synergy $0.35
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+15% Synergy $0.28
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+15% Synergy $0.10
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+14% Synergy $0.41
Quick Study Quick Study
+14% Synergy $0.32
Pongify Pongify
+13% Synergy $1.95
Starstorm Starstorm
+13% Synergy $0.26
Consider Consider
+12% Synergy $0.30
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+12% Synergy $2.05
Overprotect Overprotect
+12% Synergy $0.61
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+12% Synergy $1.79
Temur Charm Temur Charm
+11% Synergy $0.35
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+11% Synergy $1.57
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+10% Synergy $0.83
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+9% Synergy $0.29
Abrade Abrade
+9% Synergy $0.13
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy $0.06
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $0.78
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+1% Synergy $7.60
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $8.40
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $2.06
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $2.64

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kalamax, the Stormsire's game plan and control the board.

Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+33% Synergy $3.61
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+15% Synergy $2.72
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+12% Synergy $4.60
Road // Ruin Road // Ruin
+10% Synergy $0.17
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+6% Synergy $5.58
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+4% Synergy $1.73
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+4% Synergy $4.13
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+1% Synergy $0.25
Regrowth Regrowth
+1% Synergy $0.46
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.81
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.40
Gamble Gamble
-3% Synergy $14.01
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-4% Synergy $0.42
Three Visits Three Visits
-6% Synergy $9.41
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-8% Synergy $3.18
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-9% Synergy $0.77
Farseek Farseek
-10% Synergy $0.71
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-15% Synergy $1.34
Cultivate Cultivate
-18% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+22% Synergy $9.74
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $2.00
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+13% Synergy $15.15
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $4.61
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+6% Synergy $0.93
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+6% Synergy $1.35
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+3% Synergy $3.35

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kalamax, the Stormsire's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Double Vision Double Vision
+38% Synergy $0.51
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+26% Synergy $0.36
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+23% Synergy $0.94
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+14% Synergy $4.89
Leyline Immersion Leyline Immersion
+13% Synergy $0.48
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+8% Synergy $0.49
Dual Casting Dual Casting
+8% Synergy $0.40
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+6% Synergy $0.56
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+5% Synergy $3.24
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+5% Synergy $0.72
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+3% Synergy $5.41
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-1% Synergy $10.69
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-2% Synergy $26.36
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-4% Synergy $0.41

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kalamax, the Stormsire to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+8% Synergy $2.07
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
+5% Synergy $12.84

Utility Lands

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

Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+19% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+15% Synergy $3.70
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+15% Synergy $4.55
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+11% Synergy $0.44
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy $1.16
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+10% Synergy $0.31
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+7% Synergy $0.20
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+4% Synergy $1.49
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+4% Synergy $2.75
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
0% Synergy $0.29
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $8.51
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.28
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $25.26
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $45.94
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $14.69

Mana Artifacts

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

Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+54% Synergy $0.29
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+40% Synergy $2.65
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+11% Synergy $0.59
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+10% Synergy $0.42
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+9% Synergy $12.98
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+8% Synergy $0.18
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+3% Synergy $3.14
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.53
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.44
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+1% Synergy $0.34
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+1% Synergy $0.23
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-1% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.08
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-5% Synergy $0.29
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-5% Synergy $0.79
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-5% Synergy $37.59

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kalamax, the Stormsire decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+47% Synergy $0.21
Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+47% Synergy $0.29
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+17% Synergy $0.38
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+17% Synergy $0.50
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+14% Synergy $0.29
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+13% Synergy $0.31
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+12% Synergy $0.30
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+9% Synergy $0.43
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.30
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+8% Synergy $0.17
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+7% Synergy $0.08
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+7% Synergy $1.48
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.27
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+6% Synergy $0.28
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+5% Synergy $0.39
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+5% Synergy $0.19
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.42
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+5% Synergy $0.14
Mountain Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.26
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+4% Synergy $0.35
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+3% Synergy $0.45
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.20
Training Center Training Center
+2% Synergy $13.53
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.21
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.26
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+1% Synergy $15.97
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+1% Synergy $4.03
Steam Vents Steam Vents
0% Synergy $10.32
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-2% Synergy $7.81
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-2% Synergy $0.26
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-3% Synergy $8.48
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-4% Synergy $0.34
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-4% Synergy $0.65
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-4% Synergy
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-4% Synergy $0.34
Taiga Taiga
-4% Synergy
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-5% Synergy $11.89
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-5% Synergy $2.20
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-6% Synergy $30.84
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-6% Synergy $0.40
Bountiful Landscape Bountiful Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-6% Synergy $0.21
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.29
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-7% Synergy $18.84
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-7% Synergy $30.79
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
-8% Synergy $0.27
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-9% Synergy $0.33
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-9% Synergy $1.97
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-10% Synergy $0.22

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