App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Keiga, the Tide Star
Price tag $0.26

Legendary CreatureDragon Spirit

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1949 Current Rank
#1976 Last Week
#2014 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Keiga, the Tide Star.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Keiga, the Tide Star decks.

Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+34% Synergy $4.64
Echo, Perceptive Prodigy Echo, Perceptive Prodigy
+8% Synergy $1.59
Divergent Equation Divergent Equation
+3% Synergy $0.16
Brush Off Brush Off
+2% Synergy $0.23
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
-3% Synergy $0.72

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Keiga, the Tide Star's abilities and overall game plan.

Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+77% Synergy $0.24
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+74% Synergy $0.72
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+72% Synergy $0.29
Mirror Mockery Mirror Mockery
+68% Synergy $0.44
Fated Infatuation Fated Infatuation
+67% Synergy $0.50
Mirror Image Mirror Image
+65% Synergy $0.36
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+62% Synergy $4.71
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+60% Synergy $5.01
Clone Clone
+58% Synergy $0.57
Vizier of Many Faces Vizier of Many Faces
+57% Synergy $0.24

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Keiga, the Tide Star decks.

Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+55% Synergy $4.33
See Double See Double
+54% Synergy $0.75
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+53% Synergy $2.57
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+51% Synergy $4.71
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+49% Synergy $1.30
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+46% Synergy $2.06
Negate Negate
+13% Synergy $0.22
High Tide High Tide
+8% Synergy $1.91
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $6.22
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $3.62

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+1% Synergy $34.55
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $129.20
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $66.59
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $41.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $58.38
Force of Will Force of Will
-9% Synergy $64.60
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy $18.15

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Keiga, the Tide Star's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+48% Synergy $6.57
Renegade Doppelganger Renegade Doppelganger
+46% Synergy $0.50
Deceptive Frostkite Deceptive Frostkite
+45% Synergy $0.48
Cryptoplasm Cryptoplasm
+45% Synergy $0.58
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+45% Synergy $5.28
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+40% Synergy $8.10
Visage Bandit Visage Bandit
+37% Synergy $0.27
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+34% Synergy $0.38
Gigantoplasm Gigantoplasm
+32% Synergy $0.55
Apprentice Wizard Apprentice Wizard
+32% Synergy $0.32
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+25% Synergy $1.27
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+25% Synergy $1.91
Waxen Shapethief Waxen Shapethief
+24% Synergy $0.36
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+23% Synergy $0.52
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+23% Synergy $0.30
Naga Fleshcrafter Naga Fleshcrafter
+23% Synergy $0.34
Copycrook Copycrook
+21% Synergy $0.26
Cephalid Facetaker Cephalid Facetaker
+18% Synergy $4.92
Body Double Body Double
+17% Synergy $0.31
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+14% Synergy $1.04
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+14% Synergy $0.33
Sakashima's Student Sakashima's Student
+14% Synergy $24.43
Orvar, the All-Form Orvar, the All-Form
+13% Synergy $2.93
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+13% Synergy $0.34
Wall of Stolen Identity Wall of Stolen Identity
+13% Synergy $3.75
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+10% Synergy $3.41
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+10% Synergy $48.03
Vesuvan Shapeshifter Vesuvan Shapeshifter
+10% Synergy $0.31
Mercurial Pretender Mercurial Pretender
+8% Synergy $0.17
Phantom Steed Phantom Steed
+8% Synergy $0.42
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+8% Synergy $0.79
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+8% Synergy $3.46
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+8% Synergy $18.47
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+7% Synergy $0.38
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+7% Synergy $0.37
Hulking Metamorph Hulking Metamorph
+7% Synergy $0.21
Identity Thief Identity Thief
+7% Synergy $0.23
Shapesharer Shapesharer
+6% Synergy $5.69
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+6% Synergy $10.21
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+5% Synergy $0.40
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+5% Synergy $0.62
Spark Double Spark Double
+4% Synergy $10.15
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+2% Synergy $4.49
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+2% Synergy $0.36
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+2% Synergy $33.52
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+2% Synergy $10.89
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.82
Spellskite Spellskite
0% Synergy $8.06
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-4% Synergy $9.95
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-17% Synergy $5.92

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Keiga, the Tide Star safe.

Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+32% Synergy $8.01
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+30% Synergy $0.31
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+19% Synergy $0.26
Aetherize Aetherize
+13% Synergy $0.38
Unwind Unwind
+10% Synergy $1.05
Polymorphous Rush Polymorphous Rush
+9% Synergy $0.16
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+8% Synergy $0.61
Desertion Desertion
+8% Synergy $0.95
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+8% Synergy $1.42
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+8% Synergy $2.16
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+8% Synergy $2.55
Domineering Will Domineering Will
+7% Synergy $0.55
Fleeting Reflection Fleeting Reflection
+6% Synergy $0.20
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+6% Synergy $0.77
Twincast Twincast
+6% Synergy $7.51
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+5% Synergy $0.23
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+4% Synergy $0.18
Illusionist's Gambit Illusionist's Gambit
+3% Synergy $0.45
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $2.03
Resculpt Resculpt
+2% Synergy $0.19
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+2% Synergy $2.55
Commandeer Commandeer
+1% Synergy $3.45
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+1% Synergy $0.23
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+1% Synergy $2.52
Impulse Impulse
+0% Synergy $0.14
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+0% Synergy $0.44
Disallow Disallow
+0% Synergy $1.74
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
0% Synergy $1.00
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $0.52
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $55.81
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.20
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $8.18
Dispel Dispel
-1% Synergy $0.29
Evacuation Evacuation
-1% Synergy $0.39
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
-3% Synergy $0.26
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-3% Synergy $1.71
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-3% Synergy $6.16
Rewind Rewind
-4% Synergy $0.51
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-5% Synergy $0.24
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-6% Synergy $0.30
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $1.96
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy $1.71
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.43
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-7% Synergy $50.79
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-7% Synergy $2.33
Opt Opt
-11% Synergy $0.28
Snap Snap
-12% Synergy $3.42
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-12% Synergy $1.11

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Keiga, the Tide Star's game plan and control the board.

Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+41% Synergy $0.36
Mirage Mockery Mirage Mockery
+38% Synergy $0.35
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+30% Synergy $0.35
Replication Technique Replication Technique
+23% Synergy $0.23
Will of the Temur Will of the Temur
+22% Synergy $0.67
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+20% Synergy $0.28
Tempt with Reflections Tempt with Reflections
+19% Synergy $2.18
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+16% Synergy $5.02
Saheeli's Artistry Saheeli's Artistry
+13% Synergy $0.34
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+12% Synergy $5.05
Bribery Bribery
+8% Synergy $5.98
Zndrsplt's Judgment Zndrsplt's Judgment
+7% Synergy $0.39
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+7% Synergy $3.62
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+7% Synergy $0.48
Self-Reflection Self-Reflection
+6% Synergy $0.13
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+6% Synergy $0.24
Rush of Knowledge Rush of Knowledge
+6% Synergy $0.35
Invoke the Winds Invoke the Winds
+5% Synergy $0.19
Flash Photography Flash Photography
+5% Synergy $32.70
Flow of Ideas Flow of Ideas
+3% Synergy $0.31
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+3% Synergy $0.29
Ravenform Ravenform
+2% Synergy $0.32
Stock Up Stock Up
+2% Synergy $1.48
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+1% Synergy $0.39
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+1% Synergy $17.52
Ponder Ponder
+1% Synergy $1.73
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+0% Synergy $0.33
Preordain Preordain
0% Synergy $0.50
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
0% Synergy $4.24
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-1% Synergy $1.41
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $37.24
Windfall Windfall
-4% Synergy $4.94
Fabricate Fabricate
-10% Synergy $9.53

Utility Artifacts

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

Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+30% Synergy $0.60
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+23% Synergy $8.84
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+21% Synergy $0.30
Blade of Shared Souls Blade of Shared Souls
+19% Synergy $0.29
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+16% Synergy $0.59
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+15% Synergy $1.91
Glaring Spotlight Glaring Spotlight
+12% Synergy $1.89
Mirror of the Forebears Mirror of the Forebears
+11% Synergy $1.65
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+10% Synergy $7.23
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+10% Synergy $11.25
Minion Reflector Minion Reflector
+10% Synergy $2.01
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+9% Synergy $0.41
Soul Foundry Soul Foundry
+7% Synergy $0.47
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+6% Synergy $4.89
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+6% Synergy $16.24
Trickster's Talisman Trickster's Talisman
+5% Synergy $0.21
Vedalken Shackles Vedalken Shackles
+3% Synergy $7.52
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+2% Synergy $0.30
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-9% Synergy $14.36
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Keiga, the Tide Star's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Followed Footsteps Followed Footsteps
+42% Synergy $2.70
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+41% Synergy $0.37
Dance of Many Dance of Many
+28% Synergy $3.45
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+20% Synergy $2.40
Fool's Demise Fool's Demise
+17% Synergy $0.32
Metamorphic Alteration Metamorphic Alteration
+14% Synergy $0.28
Control Magic Control Magic
+10% Synergy $0.90
False Demise False Demise
+9% Synergy $0.25
Vesuvan Duplimancy Vesuvan Duplimancy
+8% Synergy $5.51
Infinite Reflection Infinite Reflection
+7% Synergy $0.28
Back from the Brink Back from the Brink
+7% Synergy $0.22
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+6% Synergy $0.29
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+5% Synergy $0.63
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+5% Synergy $1.76
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+5% Synergy $2.08
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+4% Synergy $6.16
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+2% Synergy $2.14
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+1% Synergy $8.34
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+0% Synergy $0.26
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $12.12
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy $3.12

Utility Lands

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

Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+33% Synergy $3.44
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+29% Synergy $1.23
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+19% Synergy $2.96
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+13% Synergy $7.19
War Room War Room
+11% Synergy $2.41
High Market High Market
+10% Synergy $0.44
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.33
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+6% Synergy $0.35
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+5% Synergy $0.26
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+3% Synergy $0.28
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.92
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+1% Synergy $0.31
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+0% Synergy $2.21
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+0% Synergy $0.33
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $51.80
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $9.90
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $30.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.36
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-9% Synergy $9.67
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+29% Synergy $0.37
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+29% Synergy $5.50
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+24% Synergy $0.19
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+22% Synergy $0.29
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+17% Synergy $0.23
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+15% Synergy $0.63
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+13% Synergy $0.41
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+12% Synergy $0.32
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+11% Synergy $35.66
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+11% Synergy $20.66
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+10% Synergy $6.97
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $2.20
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+7% Synergy $11.88
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+7% Synergy $1.08
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $1.10
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+5% Synergy $1.64
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+5% Synergy $0.41
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $4.25
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+3% Synergy $14.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.33
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $3.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.50
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
0% Synergy $3.39
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-3% Synergy $0.77

Lands

The mana base foundation for Keiga, the Tide Star decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+48% Synergy $6.57
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.30
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.54
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.82
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+0% Synergy $0.95
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+0% Synergy $0.44
Island Island
0% Synergy $2.00
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.20
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $37.24

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Keiga, the Tide Star.

Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Shameless Charlatan Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Fifth Doctor Romana II The Fifth Doctor // Romana II
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Sarevok, Deathbringer Shameless Charlatan Sarevok, Deathbringer // Shameless Charlatan
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Sixth Doctor Bill Potts The Sixth Doctor // Bill Potts
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Shameless Charlatan Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Shameless Charlatan
Viconia, Drow Apostate Shameless Charlatan Viconia, Drow Apostate // Shameless Charlatan
Alena, Kessig Trapper Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Alena, Kessig Trapper // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Linessa, Zephyr Mage Linessa, Zephyr Mage
Gyruda, Doom of Depths Gyruda, Doom of Depths
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sengir, the Dark Baron Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Sengir, the Dark Baron
The Ninth Doctor Romana II The Ninth Doctor // Romana II
Obeka, Brute Chronologist Obeka, Brute Chronologist
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Tana, the Bloodsower Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Tana, the Bloodsower
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
Alora, Merry Thief Shameless Charlatan Alora, Merry Thief // Shameless Charlatan
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Vial Smasher the Fierce Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Vial Smasher the Fierce
The Fourteenth Doctor Romana II The Fourteenth Doctor // Romana II
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Hidetsugu and Kairi Hidetsugu and Kairi
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Shameless Charlatan Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Shameless Charlatan
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Kimahri, Valiant Guardian Kimahri, Valiant Guardian
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Tormod, the Desecrator Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Tormod, the Desecrator