Monstrosity of the Lake
$0.38
$0.38
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#4266
Current Rank
#4262
Last Week
#3909
Past 2 Years
53
Decks
Links & Decks
Mono-Blue Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Monstrosity of the Lake decks.
Hapatra, the Desert Frost+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.14
Ruric Thar, Biomagus+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.16
Seasoned Cryomancer+23% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$7.59
Theorist's Sanctum+22% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.51
Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun+17% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$3.47
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Monstrosity of the Lake's abilities and overall game plan.
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows+57% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.34
Thrummingbird+55% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$0.31
Fear of Sleep Paralysis+55% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.51
Tezzeret's Gambit+53% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.29
Inexorable Tide+50% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$6.47
The Watcher in the Water+50% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$2.43
Conjurer's Closet+49% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$3.76
Karn's Bastion+49% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$3.40
Flux Channeler+47% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$3.17
Contentious Plan+46% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.35
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Monstrosity of the Lake decks.
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows+57% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.34
Thrummingbird+55% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$0.31
Fear of Sleep Paralysis+55% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.51
Tezzeret's Gambit+53% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.29
Inexorable Tide+50% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$6.47
The Watcher in the Water+50% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$2.43
Conjurer's Closet+49% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$3.76
Flux Channeler+47% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$3.17
Essence Flux+45% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$1.06
Counterspell+4% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$4.39
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Rhystic Study+1% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$67.58
Consecrated Sphinx-2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$32.62
Mystical Tutor-5% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$17.66
The One Ring-6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$109.16
Cyclonic Rift-8% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$39.02
Force of Will-8% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$58.52
Fierce Guardianship-12% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$66.96
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Monstrosity of the Lake's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus+44% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$2.23
Grappling Kraken+44% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.30
Lulu, Stern Guardian+40% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.32
Deepglow Skate+39% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.43
Guildpact Informant+37% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.55
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling+37% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$27.12
Thryx, the Sudden Storm+36% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.22
Floodpits Drowner+34% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.37
Displacer Kitten+33% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$34.20
Serpent of Yawning Depths+33% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$9.80
Spawning Kraken+30% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$13.28
Shipbreaker Kraken+29% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.34
Lorthos, the Tidemaker+29% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.33
Reservoir Kraken+27% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.32
Defiler of Dreams+26% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.56
Nadir Kraken+25% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.45
Gitaxian Anatomist+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.14
Palladium Myr+22% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$1.18
Solemn Simulacrum+19% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.57
Silver Myr+19% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.62
Zygon Infiltrator+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.28
Archetype of Imagination+16% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.10
Stormsurge Kraken+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.55
Dreamtide Whale+14% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$4.57
Kiora's Dambreaker+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.22
Tidal Force+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.47
Chasm Skulker+14% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.94
Tolarian Kraken+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.21
Deep-Sea Kraken+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.67
Scourge of Fleets+13% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$2.20
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.34
Meneldor, Swift Savior+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.22
Troop of Ponies+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.35
Tromokratis+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.21
Summon: Shiva+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.27
Shackle Slinger+11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.23
Biblioplex Kraken+11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.33
Snaremaster Sprite+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.26
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.27
Gilded Scuttler+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.28
Starwinder+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.65
Niblis of Frost+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.37
Burnished Hart+10% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.20
Hullbreaker Horror+9% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$6.97
Galvanic Giant+9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.26
Emeritus of Ideation+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$6.00
Nezahal, Primal Tide+8% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$8.17
Icebreaker Kraken+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.39
Junk Winder+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.35
Consecrated Sphinx-2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$32.62
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Monstrosity of the Lake safe.
Serum Snare+44% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.29
Steady Progress+42% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.27
Experimental Augury+38% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.29
Blustersquall+36% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.43
Fuel for the Cause+28% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.40
Reject Imperfection+27% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.34
Teferi's Time Twist+26% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.30
Out Cold+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.14
Blur+15% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.40
Displace+14% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.28
Radstorm+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$4.61
Clockspinning+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.43
Ghostly Flicker+11% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$2.35
Filter Out+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.26
Reality Shift+10% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.29
Hide on the Ceiling+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.63
Downpour+9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.21
Prologue to Phyresis+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.62
Hithlain Knots+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.08
Planar Incision+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.32
High Tide+7% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$2.09
Ripples of Potential+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.31
Homesickness+6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.17
Illusionist's Stratagem+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.31
Siren's Ruse+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.23
Blue Sun's Zenith+4% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$3.24
Amazing Acrobatics+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.27
Resculpt+2% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.23
Swan Song+2% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$11.92
Capsize+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.75
Essence Scatter+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.19
Disdainful Stroke+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.20
Fact or Fiction0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.28
Slip Out the Back-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.07
Strix Serenade-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.45
Dispel-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.39
Dramatic Reversal-3% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.43
Negate-3% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.15
Pongify-4% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$3.56
Mystical Tutor-5% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$17.66
Mana Drain-7% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$54.62
Cyclonic Rift-8% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$39.02
Force of Will-8% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$58.52
Archmage's Charm-11% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.13
Rapid Hybridization-12% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.97
Fierce Guardianship-12% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$66.96
Opt-13% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.27
Arcane Denial-20% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$2.66
An Offer You Can't Refuse-22% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$3.15
Brainstorm-23% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.20
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Monstrosity of the Lake's game plan and control the board.
Contentious Plan+46% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.35
Impede Momentum+46% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.25
Freeze in Place+40% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.29
Theft of Dreams+31% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.37
Vivisurgeon's Insight+28% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.30
Whelming Wave+24% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$1.14
Mind Spiral+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.16
Stall Out+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.20
Expansion Algorithm+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.61
Splash Portal+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.49
Crush of Tentacles+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.59
Call to Mind+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.27
Crashing Wave+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.24
Spectral Deluge+5% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$4.22
Procrastinate+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.19
Echo of Eons+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$10.35
Energy Tap+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.28
Echocasting Symposium+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.19
Stock Up+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.13
Lórien Revealed-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.48
Curse of the Swine-2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.33
Sea Gate Restoration-9% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$36.50
Preordain-12% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.81
Ponder-12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.87
Fabricate-12% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$10.01
Windfall-15% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.38
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer+31% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$2.66
Kefnet's Monument+28% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.44
Contagion Clasp+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.36
Hylda's Crown of Winter+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.45
Lodestone Needle+13% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.24
Cryogen Relic+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.30
Contagion Engine+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$14.09
Cloud Key+9% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.88
Waterbending Scroll+7% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.30
Sewer-veillance Cam+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.30
Thaumatic Compass+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.30
Sword of Truth and Justice+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$28.23
Wayfarer's Bauble+6% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.32
Bident of Thassa+5% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.52
Manhole Cover+5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.32
Coin of Mastery+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.42
Lithoform Engine+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$8.06
Helm of the Host+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.39
Panharmonicon+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.36
The Water Crystal+1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$3.42
Isochron Scepter-2% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$13.84
The One Ring-6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$109.16
Swiftfoot Boots-8% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$1.86
Sapphire Medallion-12% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$8.42
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Monstrosity of the Lake's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Verity Circle+41% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$1.65
Lost in the Maze+39% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.27
Mesmerizing Dose+34% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.24
Scroll of Isildur+31% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.51
Ominous Seas+24% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$1.43
Leyline of Anticipation+22% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$4.84
Kitnap+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.28
Quest for Ula's Temple+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$4.61
Omniscience+12% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$5.81
Frozen Aether+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.44
Archmage Ascension+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$4.67
Meat Locker // Drowned Diner+9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.13
Observed Stasis+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.29
Flood+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.20
Kiora Bests the Sea God+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$8.80
Ringing Strike Mastery+6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.11
As Foretold+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.36
Time of Ice+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.14
Eaten by Piranhas+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.35
Retro-Mutation+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.21
Back to Basics+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.09
Training Grounds+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$7.50
Coastal Piracy+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.28
Rhystic Study+1% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$67.58
Wizard Class-6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.88
Imprisoned in the Moon-6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.34
Teferi's Ageless Insight-11% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.84
Mystic Remora-16% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$13.36
Propaganda-16% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.58
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Monstrosity of the Lake to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage+40% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$5.60
Chandra, Chill of Compliance+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$7.89
The Theorist, Jace Beleren+7% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$43.29
Karn, Living Legacy+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.31
Teferi, Master of Time+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$10.94
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Karn's Bastion+49% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$3.40
Hall of Echoes+22% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$2.52
Mage-Ring Network+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.35
Remote Isle+12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.22
Dark Depths+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$3.25
Rogue's Passage+10% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.38
Coral Atoll+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.57
Temple of the False God+9% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.18
Terrain Generator+9% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$2.25
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+7% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$44.72
Nesting Grounds+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.36
Saprazzan Cove+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.80
Rivendell+6% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.31
Castle Vantress+3% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.34
Sunken Palace+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.18
Minamo, School at Water's Edge0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$57.56
Mystic Sanctuary0% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$1.32
Lonely Sandbar-2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.23
Academy Ruins-4% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$4.34
War Room-7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.63
Reliquary Tower-8% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$2.99
Otawara, Soaring City-12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$27.75
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Everflowing Chalice+31% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.97
Thran Dynamo+30% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$4.43
Extraplanar Lens+27% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$14.06
Astral Cornucopia+25% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.51
Empowered Autogenerator+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.25
Sceptre of Eternal Glory+19% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$15.78
Midnight Clock+18% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.62
Caged Sun+12% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$3.89
Staff of Compleation+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$4.07
Throne of Eldraine+8% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$29.44
Worn Powerstone+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.36
Hedron Archive+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.36
Replicating Ring+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.16
Misleading Signpost+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.47
Commander's Sphere0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.22
Gilded Lotus-1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.57
Sky Diamond-2% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.23
Decanter of Endless Water-3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.48
Sol Ring-3% Synergy
in 81% of decks
$1.23
Arcane Signet-4% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$0.37
Bender's Waterskin-6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.94
Fellwar Stone-10% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$10.75
Thought Vessel-15% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$1.93
Mind Stone-17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.32
Lands
The mana base foundation for Monstrosity of the Lake decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Myriad Landscape+27% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.30
Snow-Covered Island+9% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.01
Evolving Wilds+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.10
Ash Barrens+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.27
Command Tower+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.24
Cavern of Souls+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$50.26
Island-8% Synergy
in 85% of decks
$0.08
Sea Gate Restoration-9% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$36.50
Monstrosity of the Lake Deck Stats
Based on 53 Monstrosity of the Lake decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1 |
| 1 | 7 |
| 2 | 15 |
| 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 11 |
| 5 | 7 |
| 6 | 5 |
| 7 | 2 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 22
- Instant 14
- Sorcery 7
- Artifact 13
- Enchantment 7
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 22 |
| Instant | 14 |
| Sorcery | 7 |
| Artifact | 13 |
| Enchantment | 7 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 29 basic, 6 nonbasic
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| 2024-11 | 3182 |
| 2024-12 | 2519 |
| 2025-01 | 3162 |
| 2025-02 | 3516 |
| 2025-03 | 2972 |
| 2025-04 | 3728 |
| 2025-05 | 3392 |
| 2025-06 | 3504 |
| 2025-07 | 2532 |
| 2025-08 | 3339 |
| 2025-09 | 3136 |
| 2025-10 | 3389 |
| 2025-11 | 3522 |
| 2025-12 | 3133 |
| 2026-01 | 3182 |
| 2026-02 | 4380 |
| 2026-03 | 3889 |
| 2026-04 | 3094 |
| 2026-05 | 3733 |
| 2026-06 | 5020 |
| 2026-07 | 5348 |
| 2026-08 | 4175 |
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Sharae of Numbing Depths
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dungeon Delver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
The Eighth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage