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Monstrosity of the Lake
Price tag $0.38

Legendary CreatureKraken

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3785 Current Rank
#3257 Last Week
#3472 Last Month

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Monstrosity of the Lake's abilities and overall game plan.

Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+56% Synergy $0.19
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+55% Synergy $0.20
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
+54% Synergy $0.32
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+54% Synergy $0.34
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+53% Synergy $2.36
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+53% Synergy $4.32
Impede Momentum Impede Momentum
+53% Synergy $0.18
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+49% Synergy $4.39
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+49% Synergy $0.36
Steady Progress Steady Progress
+48% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Monstrosity of the Lake decks.

Serum Snare Serum Snare
+48% Synergy $0.26
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+47% Synergy $1.75
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+47% Synergy $3.68
Lulu, Stern Guardian Lulu, Stern Guardian
+44% Synergy $0.66
Succumb to the Cold Succumb to the Cold
+44% Synergy $0.14
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
+42% Synergy $1.81
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+40% Synergy $0.28
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+35% Synergy $26.85
High Tide High Tide
+7% Synergy $0.93
Counterspell Counterspell
+2% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $15.93
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $58.23
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-6% Synergy $33.59
Force of Will Force of Will
-8% Synergy $68.48
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $53.72
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-12% Synergy $41.18

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Monstrosity of the Lake's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Deepglow Skate Deepglow Skate
+41% Synergy $0.29
Grappling Kraken Grappling Kraken
+41% Synergy $0.34
Guildpact Informant Guildpact Informant
+39% Synergy $0.87
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+36% Synergy $29.54
Referee Squad Referee Squad
+36% Synergy $0.14
Floodpits Drowner Floodpits Drowner
+35% Synergy $0.74
Reservoir Kraken Reservoir Kraken
+33% Synergy $0.28
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+33% Synergy $0.18
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+30% Synergy $1.35
Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+30% Synergy $14.14
Gitaxian Anatomist Gitaxian Anatomist
+28% Synergy $0.11
Shipbreaker Kraken Shipbreaker Kraken
+28% Synergy $0.28
Serpent of Yawning Depths Serpent of Yawning Depths
+25% Synergy $9.33
Lorthos, the Tidemaker Lorthos, the Tidemaker
+25% Synergy $0.29
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+22% Synergy $0.38
Splash Lasher Splash Lasher
+22% Synergy $0.25
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+21% Synergy $0.51
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+21% Synergy $0.35
Zygon Infiltrator Zygon Infiltrator
+17% Synergy $0.24
Tidal Force Tidal Force
+16% Synergy $0.45
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+16% Synergy $1.75
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+16% Synergy $0.51
Frostfist Strider Frostfist Strider
+15% Synergy $0.05
Kiora's Dambreaker Kiora's Dambreaker
+15% Synergy $0.17
Biblioplex Kraken Biblioplex Kraken
+15% Synergy $0.36
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+14% Synergy $0.27
Petrifying Meddler Petrifying Meddler
+14% Synergy $0.06
Tromokratis Tromokratis
+13% Synergy $0.15
Shackle Slinger Shackle Slinger
+13% Synergy $0.13
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+12% Synergy $3.49
Starwinder Starwinder
+12% Synergy $1.05
Summon: Shiva Summon: Shiva
+12% Synergy $0.22
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+12% Synergy $0.32
Tolarian Kraken Tolarian Kraken
+12% Synergy $0.24
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+12% Synergy $0.19
Crimestopper Sprite Crimestopper Sprite
+11% Synergy $0.02
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+10% Synergy $0.43
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
+10% Synergy $0.29
Snaremaster Sprite Snaremaster Sprite
+10% Synergy $0.20
Niblis of Frost Niblis of Frost
+10% Synergy $0.37
Gilded Scuttler Gilded Scuttler
+10% Synergy $0.09
Ambling Stormshell Ambling Stormshell
+10% Synergy $0.31
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+9% Synergy $0.25
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+8% Synergy $0.77
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+8% Synergy $5.47
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+8% Synergy $0.21
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+7% Synergy $1.37
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+3% Synergy $5.60
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+3% Synergy $9.56
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
-4% Synergy $0.36

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Monstrosity of the Lake safe.

Blustersquall Blustersquall
+39% Synergy $0.51
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+37% Synergy $0.31
Trap the Trespassers Trap the Trespassers
+36% Synergy $0.26
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+33% Synergy $0.30
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+32% Synergy $0.40
Wicked Slumber Wicked Slumber
+32% Synergy $0.10
Blur Blur
+22% Synergy $0.29
Out Cold Out Cold
+19% Synergy $0.16
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+16% Synergy $0.30
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+16% Synergy $1.11
Clockspinning Clockspinning
+14% Synergy $0.39
Displace Displace
+13% Synergy $0.48
Filter Out Filter Out
+13% Synergy $0.22
Downpour Downpour
+13% Synergy $0.09
Radstorm Radstorm
+12% Synergy $4.73
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+12% Synergy $0.07
Send to Sleep Send to Sleep
+11% Synergy $0.08
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+10% Synergy $1.94
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+9% Synergy $0.22
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+8% Synergy $1.69
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+7% Synergy $0.34
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+6% Synergy $0.48
Force Spike Force Spike
+6% Synergy $1.05
Swan Song Swan Song
+5% Synergy $8.40
Geistwave Geistwave
+5% Synergy $0.20
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+4% Synergy $0.16
Deduce Deduce
+4% Synergy $0.09
Amazing Acrobatics Amazing Acrobatics
+4% Synergy $0.19
Delay Delay
+3% Synergy $1.59
Abjure Abjure
+2% Synergy $1.98
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.29
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
0% Synergy $4.94
Refute Refute
0% Synergy $0.16
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.06
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
-2% Synergy $0.28
Resculpt Resculpt
-3% Synergy $0.40
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-3% Synergy $1.58
Unwind Unwind
-4% Synergy $1.22
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-4% Synergy $17.58
Rewind Rewind
-6% Synergy $0.44
Pongify Pongify
-10% Synergy $1.95
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $50.50
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-10% Synergy $1.21
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-11% Synergy $0.78
Opt Opt
-12% Synergy $0.22
Snap Snap
-12% Synergy $3.18
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-21% Synergy $2.06
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-24% Synergy $0.45
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-25% Synergy $2.64
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-26% Synergy $1.35

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Monstrosity of the Lake's game plan and control the board.

Freeze in Place Freeze in Place
+44% Synergy $0.07
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+37% Synergy $0.25
Involuntary Cooldown Involuntary Cooldown
+34% Synergy $0.08
Theft of Dreams Theft of Dreams
+28% Synergy $0.28
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+26% Synergy $0.69
Tranquilize Tranquilize
+25% Synergy $0.13
Mind Spiral Mind Spiral
+24% Synergy $0.06
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+12% Synergy $0.38
Stall Out Stall Out
+12% Synergy $0.13
Call to Mind Call to Mind
+9% Synergy $0.33
Crush of Tentacles Crush of Tentacles
+8% Synergy $0.85
Energy Tap Energy Tap
+6% Synergy $0.39
Displacement Wave Displacement Wave
+6% Synergy $0.70
Voidwalk Voidwalk
+6% Synergy $0.23
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+2% Synergy $4.06
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
-1% Synergy $0.21
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-5% Synergy $0.23
Preordain Preordain
-9% Synergy $0.60
Ponder Ponder
-15% Synergy $1.40
Fabricate Fabricate
-15% Synergy $8.98

Utility Artifacts

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

Mjölnir, Storm Hammer Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
+34% Synergy $2.08
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+23% Synergy $0.48
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+20% Synergy $0.29
Lodestone Needle Guidestone Compass Lodestone Needle
+17% Synergy $0.05
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+13% Synergy $19.00
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+11% Synergy $0.28
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+10% Synergy $1.28
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+8% Synergy $33.61
Hylda's Crown of Winter Hylda's Crown of Winter
+8% Synergy $0.48
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+6% Synergy $0.22
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+6% Synergy $2.14
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+5% Synergy $0.41
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+3% Synergy $2.47
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.30
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-3% Synergy $3.30
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-5% Synergy $15.15
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $2.00
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-16% Synergy $5.93

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Monstrosity of the Lake's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Verity Circle Verity Circle
+41% Synergy $1.78
Lost in the Maze Lost in the Maze
+41% Synergy $0.32
Mesmerizing Dose Mesmerizing Dose
+41% Synergy $0.12
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+35% Synergy $0.54
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+23% Synergy $10.16
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+21% Synergy $1.45
Kitnap Kitnap
+19% Synergy $0.18
Quest for Ula's Temple Quest for Ula's Temple
+12% Synergy $5.08
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+9% Synergy $4.46
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+8% Synergy $0.25
Flood Flood
+8% Synergy $0.11
Frozen Aether Frozen Aether
+7% Synergy $1.29
Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+7% Synergy $6.77
Meat Locker // Drowned Diner Meat Locker // Drowned Diner
+7% Synergy $0.11
Omniscience Omniscience
+6% Synergy $6.42
Fresh Start Fresh Start
+6% Synergy $0.20
Ringing Strike Mastery Ringing Strike Mastery
+6% Synergy $0.08
Auramancer's Guise Auramancer's Guise
+6% Synergy $0.68
Flood the Engine Flood the Engine
+6% Synergy $0.12
As Foretold As Foretold
+5% Synergy $1.54
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+1% Synergy $5.97
Training Grounds Training Grounds
-1% Synergy $6.32
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-6% Synergy $1.70
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-6% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $10.69
Propaganda Propaganda
-20% Synergy $3.22

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Monstrosity of the Lake to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tamiyo, the Moon Sage Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
+41% Synergy $6.00
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+6% Synergy $1.50

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+46% Synergy $2.07
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
+20% Synergy $0.32
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+13% Synergy $0.28
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+13% Synergy $0.53
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+13% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+12% Synergy $1.16
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+12% Synergy $0.13
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+12% Synergy $2.28
Saprazzan Cove Saprazzan Cove
+12% Synergy $0.79
Rivendell Rivendell
+10% Synergy $1.40
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+9% Synergy $44.23
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+9% Synergy $2.22
Sand Silos Sand Silos
+8% Synergy $1.43
Soaring Seacliff Soaring Seacliff
+6% Synergy $0.17
Ice Floe Ice Floe
+6% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $4.55
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+5% Synergy $0.30
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+3% Synergy $0.69
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+2% Synergy $0.94
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+2% Synergy $0.75
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+2% Synergy $0.87
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-2% Synergy $9.12
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-2% Synergy $55.63
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-5% Synergy $0.12
War Room War Room
-7% Synergy $8.92
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-9% Synergy $25.26
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $3.70
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-12% Synergy $0.64

Mana Artifacts

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

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+35% Synergy $0.29
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+30% Synergy $4.33
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+25% Synergy $0.32
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+20% Synergy $9.72
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+20% Synergy $0.30
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+19% Synergy $20.03
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+17% Synergy $4.94
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+12% Synergy $0.51
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+10% Synergy $0.30
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+6% Synergy $1.09
Blue Mana Battery Blue Mana Battery
+6% Synergy $0.59
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+5% Synergy $0.47
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+5% Synergy $1.40
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+4% Synergy $3.61
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+2% Synergy $14.82
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $34.33
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+1% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.44
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-3% Synergy $0.88
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.31
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-4% Synergy $0.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.25
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-6% Synergy $0.21
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-6% Synergy $5.05
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $1.08
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-16% Synergy $2.53
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-21% Synergy $0.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for Monstrosity of the Lake decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+21% Synergy $0.30
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+7% Synergy $1.26
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.22
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $49.97
Island Island
-8% Synergy $0.20

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