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Kalamax, the Stormsire
Price tag $0.63

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

#307 Current Rank
#318 Last Week
#275 Past 2 Years

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.

Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
+18% Synergy $1.81
Embrace the Paradox Embrace the Paradox
+8% Synergy $0.20
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
+8% Synergy $6.14
Flashback Flashback
+7% Synergy $5.53
Prismari Charm Prismari Charm
+6% Synergy $0.35

High Synergy Cards

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

Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+62% Synergy $1.71
Harrow Harrow
+60% Synergy $0.33
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+59% Synergy $20.44
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+58% Synergy $0.66
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+55% Synergy $1.33
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+53% Synergy $1.11
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+49% Synergy $0.30
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+45% Synergy $0.31
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+44% Synergy $1.83
Reverberate Reverberate
+42% Synergy $2.94

Top Cards

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

Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+42% Synergy $2.55
Big Score Big Score
+42% Synergy $0.53
Opt Opt
+39% Synergy $0.28
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+38% Synergy $3.89
Snap Snap
+36% Synergy $3.42
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+35% Synergy $0.30
Manamorphose Manamorphose
+33% Synergy $4.57
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+18% Synergy $0.35
Beast Within Beast Within
+12% Synergy $0.51
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy $3.62

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+36% Synergy $3.73
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+12% Synergy $18.15
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+9% Synergy $15.52
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+2% Synergy $41.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+0% Synergy $58.38
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+0% Synergy $11.39
Force of Will Force of Will
0% Synergy $64.60
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $66.59
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $42.79
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $129.20

Creatures

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

Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+39% Synergy $0.84
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
+33% Synergy $0.33
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+32% Synergy $0.84
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+31% Synergy $4.99
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+24% Synergy $0.28
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+21% Synergy $0.29
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+20% Synergy $0.31
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+20% Synergy $0.22
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+17% Synergy $3.59
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+16% Synergy $1.36
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+16% Synergy $4.26
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+12% Synergy $0.76
Quandrix Apprentice Quandrix Apprentice
+11% Synergy $0.22
Glademuse Glademuse
+10% Synergy $0.31
Errant, Street Artist Errant, Street Artist
+10% Synergy $0.30
Twinflame Travelers Twinflame Travelers
+10% Synergy $0.31
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+9% Synergy $0.27
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+9% Synergy $2.64
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+9% Synergy $0.34
Niblis of Frost Niblis of Frost
+8% Synergy $0.42
Wort, the Raidmother Wort, the Raidmother
+8% Synergy $0.35
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+8% Synergy $0.32
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+8% Synergy $0.36
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+8% Synergy $0.92
Songcrafter Mage Songcrafter Mage
+8% Synergy $0.23
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+6% Synergy $6.97
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+6% Synergy $1.31
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+6% Synergy $26.92
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+6% Synergy $10.32
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+6% Synergy $0.19
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+5% Synergy $0.32
Lunar Mystic Lunar Mystic
+5% Synergy $0.23
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+5% Synergy $5.69
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
+5% Synergy $1.98
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+5% Synergy $10.21
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+4% Synergy $18.05
Gene Pollinator Gene Pollinator
+3% Synergy $0.28
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+3% Synergy $0.93
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+3% Synergy $0.68
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+2% Synergy $37.29
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+1% Synergy $16.90
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-1% Synergy $21.58
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
-1% Synergy $9.65
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-1% Synergy $0.52
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.30
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-2% Synergy $12.79
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-8% Synergy $1.84
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-9% Synergy $0.23
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-10% Synergy $26.23
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-11% Synergy $11.93

Instants

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

Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+37% Synergy $0.28
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+35% Synergy $0.24
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+34% Synergy $3.17
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+32% Synergy $3.52
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+32% Synergy $0.37
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+31% Synergy $1.01
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+28% Synergy $0.23
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+27% Synergy $1.43
Twincast Twincast
+27% Synergy $7.51
Artifact Mutation Artifact Mutation
+24% Synergy $2.57
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+24% Synergy $0.88
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+23% Synergy $0.49
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+22% Synergy $0.39
Natural Connection Natural Connection
+22% Synergy $0.11
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+21% Synergy $0.33
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+21% Synergy $67.16
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+20% Synergy $0.26
Impulse Impulse
+20% Synergy $0.14
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+20% Synergy $0.34
Joint Exploration Joint Exploration
+19% Synergy $0.41
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+19% Synergy $0.85
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+19% Synergy $0.51
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+17% Synergy $5.71
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+17% Synergy $0.28
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+17% Synergy $0.82
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+17% Synergy $0.38
Tribute to the Wild Tribute to the Wild
+15% Synergy $0.19
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+15% Synergy $0.39
Twinferno Twinferno
+14% Synergy $0.42
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+14% Synergy $0.10
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+13% Synergy $0.44
Starstorm Starstorm
+13% Synergy $0.31
Pongify Pongify
+12% Synergy $1.71
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+12% Synergy $0.72
Quick Study Quick Study
+12% Synergy $0.13
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+12% Synergy $0.32
Consider Consider
+11% Synergy $0.34
Overprotect Overprotect
+11% Synergy $0.82
Temur Charm Temur Charm
+10% Synergy $0.35
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+10% Synergy $1.09
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+10% Synergy $1.00
Abrade Abrade
+9% Synergy $0.31
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+8% Synergy $0.24
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.22
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.20
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $0.52
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+1% Synergy $7.05
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $8.18
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $2.03
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $1.96

Sorceries

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

Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+32% Synergy $6.62
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+14% Synergy $3.71
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+11% Synergy $8.09
Road // Ruin Road // Ruin
+9% Synergy $0.22
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+5% Synergy $5.50
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+3% Synergy $4.57
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+3% Synergy $1.18
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+1% Synergy $0.32
Regrowth Regrowth
+0% Synergy $0.48
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.50
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.73
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-4% Synergy $0.40
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $5.30
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-7% Synergy $2.43
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-9% Synergy $0.87
Farseek Farseek
-10% Synergy $0.56
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-14% Synergy $1.48
Cultivate Cultivate
-18% Synergy $0.36

Utility Artifacts

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

Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+21% Synergy $14.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.91
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+12% Synergy $14.36
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+5% Synergy $1.40
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+5% Synergy $1.48
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.39
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+3% Synergy $2.22

Enchantments

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

Double Vision Double Vision
+37% Synergy $0.66
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+25% Synergy $0.40
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+22% Synergy $1.35
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+13% Synergy $7.18
Leyline Immersion Leyline Immersion
+13% Synergy $0.45
Dual Casting Dual Casting
+8% Synergy $0.46
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+6% Synergy $0.40
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.90
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+5% Synergy $1.21
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+4% Synergy $3.18
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+3% Synergy $9.59
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
0% Synergy $12.12
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $26.78
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-4% Synergy $0.43

Planeswalkers

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

Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+40% Synergy $1.46
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+7% Synergy $2.12
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
+4% Synergy $16.54

Utility Lands

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

Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+18% Synergy $0.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+15% Synergy $2.99
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+14% Synergy $0.92
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+10% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy $0.36
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+9% Synergy $0.35
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+6% Synergy $0.21
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+3% Synergy $2.12
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+3% Synergy $0.29
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+0% Synergy $0.28
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $9.90
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $30.54
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-7% Synergy $15.65
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $51.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+52% Synergy $0.33
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+39% Synergy $1.41
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+11% Synergy $0.77
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+9% Synergy $0.40
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+9% Synergy $11.77
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+7% Synergy $0.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.33
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.50
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+2% Synergy $2.99
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $1.10
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+0% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+0% Synergy $0.44
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
0% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $3.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $2.20
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-4% Synergy $4.40
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-4% Synergy $0.29

Lands

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

Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+47% Synergy $0.28
Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+46% Synergy $0.37
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+17% Synergy $0.36
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+17% Synergy $0.38
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+13% Synergy $0.32
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+12% Synergy $0.29
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+11% Synergy $0.36
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.30
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+7% Synergy $0.29
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+7% Synergy $0.35
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+7% Synergy $0.16
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+6% Synergy $1.31
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+6% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.82
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+5% Synergy $0.14
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.20
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+4% Synergy $0.19
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+4% Synergy $0.34
Mountain Mountain
+4% Synergy $2.00
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+3% Synergy $0.36
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+3% Synergy $0.40
Island Island
+2% Synergy $2.00
Training Center Training Center
+1% Synergy $15.71
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $2.00
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+0% Synergy $1.87
Command Tower Command Tower
+0% Synergy $0.21
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+0% Synergy $17.64
Steam Vents Steam Vents
0% Synergy $12.86
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-1% Synergy $7.70
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-2% Synergy $0.31
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-3% Synergy $0.84
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-3% Synergy $7.38
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-4% Synergy $0.35
Taiga Taiga
-4% Synergy
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-4% Synergy $0.31
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-4% Synergy
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-4% Synergy $2.20
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-5% Synergy $10.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.16
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-5% Synergy $36.78
Bountiful Landscape Bountiful Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.26
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-6% Synergy $0.40
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-6% Synergy $0.31
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-6% Synergy $37.32
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-7% Synergy $17.45
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
-7% Synergy $0.28
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-8% Synergy $1.10
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-9% Synergy $2.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-10% Synergy $0.12

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