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Monstrosity of the Lake
Price tag $0.29

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

#3865 Current Rank
#3361 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Monstrosity of the Lake decks.

Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+5% Synergy $0.26

High Synergy Cards

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

Lulu, Stern Guardian Lulu, Stern Guardian
+65% Synergy $0.62
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+64% Synergy $0.13
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+63% Synergy $4.21
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+62% Synergy $0.11
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+61% Synergy $0.19
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+59% Synergy $3.30
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+57% Synergy $3.07
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+56% Synergy $1.18
Impede Momentum Impede Momentum
+55% Synergy $0.05
Steady Progress Steady Progress
+55% Synergy $0.24

Top Cards

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

Borrowing 100,000 Arrows Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
+55% Synergy $0.28
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+53% Synergy $0.35
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
+53% Synergy $2.31
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+52% Synergy $0.14
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+52% Synergy $2.05
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+50% Synergy $0.60
Mesmerizing Dose Mesmerizing Dose
+50% Synergy $0.05
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+44% Synergy $21.42
High Tide High Tide
+9% Synergy $0.89
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $1.21

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $13.35
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-6% Synergy $34.12
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $49.78
Force of Will Force of Will
-9% Synergy $63.77
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $37.99
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $40.38

Creatures

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

Guildpact Informant Guildpact Informant
+47% Synergy $1.02
Deepglow Skate Deepglow Skate
+47% Synergy $0.20
Grappling Kraken Grappling Kraken
+47% Synergy $0.13
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+45% Synergy $24.07
Floodpits Drowner Floodpits Drowner
+42% Synergy $0.42
Referee Squad Referee Squad
+40% Synergy $0.21
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+39% Synergy $0.17
Gitaxian Anatomist Gitaxian Anatomist
+33% Synergy $0.05
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+32% Synergy $1.35
Reservoir Kraken Reservoir Kraken
+30% Synergy $0.19
Shipbreaker Kraken Shipbreaker Kraken
+26% Synergy $0.20
Lorthos, the Tidemaker Lorthos, the Tidemaker
+26% Synergy $0.29
Splash Lasher Splash Lasher
+26% Synergy $0.08
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+25% Synergy $0.42
Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+25% Synergy $13.46
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+24% Synergy $0.26
Starwinder Starwinder
+24% Synergy $0.70
Serpent of Yawning Depths Serpent of Yawning Depths
+21% Synergy $8.54
Kiora's Dambreaker Kiora's Dambreaker
+20% Synergy $0.06
Tidal Force Tidal Force
+19% Synergy $0.45
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.20
Zygon Infiltrator Zygon Infiltrator
+18% Synergy $0.10
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+17% Synergy $0.19
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+17% Synergy $4.24
Summon: Shiva Summon: Shiva
+16% Synergy $0.20
Petrifying Meddler Petrifying Meddler
+16% Synergy $0.03
Frostfist Strider Frostfist Strider
+15% Synergy $0.10
Shackle Slinger Shackle Slinger
+15% Synergy $0.04
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+14% Synergy $2.03
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+13% Synergy $6.59
Ambling Stormshell Ambling Stormshell
+13% Synergy $0.15
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+13% Synergy $0.09
Tromokratis Tromokratis
+12% Synergy $0.11
Niblis of Frost Niblis of Frost
+12% Synergy $0.32
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+12% Synergy $0.49
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+12% Synergy $1.54
Gilded Scuttler Gilded Scuttler
+12% Synergy $0.11
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+11% Synergy $0.36
Crimestopper Sprite Crimestopper Sprite
+11% Synergy $0.04
Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus
+11% Synergy $0.06
Biblioplex Kraken Biblioplex Kraken
+11% Synergy $0.22
Snaremaster Sprite Snaremaster Sprite
+11% Synergy $0.09
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+10% Synergy $0.53
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+9% Synergy $0.08
Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+9% Synergy $0.77
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+8% Synergy $1.39
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+3% Synergy $4.58
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+3% Synergy $7.49
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+2% Synergy $5.41
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-2% Synergy $2.76

Instants

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

Succumb to the Cold Succumb to the Cold
+49% Synergy $0.04
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+46% Synergy $0.21
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+44% Synergy $0.15
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+42% Synergy $0.13
Trap the Trespassers Trap the Trespassers
+42% Synergy $0.12
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+41% Synergy $0.28
Blustersquall Blustersquall
+39% Synergy $0.51
Wicked Slumber Wicked Slumber
+35% Synergy $0.07
Blur Blur
+26% Synergy $0.23
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+22% Synergy $0.22
Out Cold Out Cold
+20% Synergy $0.03
Filter Out Filter Out
+18% Synergy $0.16
Radstorm Radstorm
+15% Synergy $3.31
Clockspinning Clockspinning
+14% Synergy $0.50
Displace Displace
+14% Synergy $0.41
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+14% Synergy $0.09
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+13% Synergy $1.07
Amazing Acrobatics Amazing Acrobatics
+13% Synergy $0.08
Downpour Downpour
+13% Synergy $0.12
Send to Sleep Send to Sleep
+13% Synergy $0.06
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+12% Synergy $1.05
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+12% Synergy $0.19
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+11% Synergy $0.99
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+9% Synergy $0.32
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+8% Synergy $0.24
Swan Song Swan Song
+7% Synergy $7.43
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+6% Synergy $0.38
Deduce Deduce
+5% Synergy $0.08
Delay Delay
+3% Synergy $1.43
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+2% Synergy $0.06
Abjure Abjure
+2% Synergy $3.11
Refute Refute
+1% Synergy $0.09
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-2% Synergy $7.42
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
-2% Synergy $0.17
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.25
Resculpt Resculpt
-3% Synergy $0.18
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-4% Synergy $14.80
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-4% Synergy $3.74
Pongify Pongify
-7% Synergy $1.47
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-7% Synergy $45.83
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-8% Synergy $0.67
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-10% Synergy $1.40
Opt Opt
-12% Synergy $0.10
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-18% Synergy $1.58
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-25% Synergy $1.89
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-30% Synergy $1.19

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 $0.09
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+43% Synergy $0.05
Involuntary Cooldown Involuntary Cooldown
+35% Synergy $0.07
Theft of Dreams Theft of Dreams
+33% Synergy $0.30
Mind Spiral Mind Spiral
+28% Synergy $0.03
Tranquilize Tranquilize
+27% Synergy $0.15
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+24% Synergy $0.51
Stall Out Stall Out
+16% Synergy $0.04
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+12% Synergy $1.70
Call to Mind Call to Mind
+10% Synergy $0.29
Voidwalk Voidwalk
+9% Synergy $0.13
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+2% Synergy $2.45
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
-1% Synergy $0.15
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-3% Synergy $0.16
Preordain Preordain
-9% Synergy $0.46
Ponder Ponder
-14% Synergy $1.18
Fabricate Fabricate
-15% Synergy $8.90

Utility Artifacts

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

Mjölnir, Storm Hammer Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
+37% Synergy $2.28
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+27% Synergy $0.34
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+27% Synergy $0.34
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+18% Synergy $5.92
Lodestone Needle Guidestone Compass Lodestone Needle
+18% Synergy $0.05
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+14% Synergy $0.21
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+12% Synergy $32.04
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+9% Synergy $1.36
Hylda's Crown of Winter Hylda's Crown of Winter
+8% Synergy $0.33
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+8% Synergy $1.63
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+6% Synergy $0.32
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+4% Synergy $2.25
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+1% Synergy $2.66
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.19
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-5% Synergy $17.15
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.20
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-13% Synergy $4.33

Enchantments

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

Verity Circle Verity Circle
+43% Synergy $0.94
Lost in the Maze Lost in the Maze
+41% Synergy $0.24
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+35% Synergy $0.45
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+22% Synergy $7.04
Kitnap Kitnap
+22% Synergy $0.15
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+20% Synergy $1.21
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+11% Synergy $3.06
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+8% Synergy $0.25
Quest for Ula's Temple Quest for Ula's Temple
+8% Synergy $4.40
Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+8% Synergy $6.98
Meat Locker // Drowned Diner Meat Locker // Drowned Diner
+8% Synergy $0.06
Ringing Strike Mastery Ringing Strike Mastery
+8% Synergy $0.06
Fresh Start Fresh Start
+8% Synergy $0.08
Flood the Engine Flood the Engine
+8% Synergy $0.06
Omniscience Omniscience
+5% Synergy $5.56
As Foretold As Foretold
+5% Synergy $1.43
Observed Stasis Observed Stasis
+5% Synergy $0.19
Training Grounds Training Grounds
-1% Synergy $4.56
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-8% Synergy $1.07
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $9.06
Propaganda Propaganda
-19% Synergy $2.77

Planeswalkers

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

Tamiyo, the Moon Sage Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
+45% Synergy $4.77

Utility Lands

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

Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
+21% Synergy $0.32
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+19% Synergy $0.11
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+15% Synergy $0.17
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+14% Synergy $0.37
Rivendell Rivendell
+13% Synergy $1.53
Saprazzan Cove Saprazzan Cove
+13% Synergy $0.79
Sand Silos Sand Silos
+11% Synergy $1.22
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+10% Synergy $2.39
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+10% Synergy $0.55
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+10% Synergy $2.24
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+8% Synergy $0.18
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+8% Synergy $38.24
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $6.48
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+6% Synergy $0.10
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+4% Synergy $0.76
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-3% Synergy $47.66
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-5% Synergy $10.48
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.26
War Room War Room
-7% Synergy $4.92
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $19.12
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-11% Synergy $0.60

Mana Artifacts

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

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+37% Synergy $0.16
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+28% Synergy $3.16
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+28% Synergy $0.19
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+23% Synergy $9.68
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+22% Synergy $1.42
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+21% Synergy $0.14
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+16% Synergy $18.57
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+13% Synergy $0.41
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+9% Synergy $0.56
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+8% Synergy $0.24
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+8% Synergy $0.38
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+7% Synergy $2.01
Blue Mana Battery Blue Mana Battery
+7% Synergy $0.49
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.17
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+5% Synergy $1.54
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+3% Synergy $4.96
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+2% Synergy $12.32
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $3.48
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+1% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.15
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $25.64
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.21
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-3% Synergy $0.83
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.18
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.92
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-8% Synergy $3.41
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $1.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-17% Synergy $0.17

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+20% Synergy $0.17
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+8% Synergy $0.80
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+6% Synergy $0.12
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.07
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $34.93
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.21
Island Island
-9% Synergy $0.08

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