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Monstrosity of the Lake
Price tag $0.36

Legendary Creature — Kraken

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 22% Big Mana 11% Cantrips 11% Card Draw 11% Sea Creatures 11%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Monstrosity of the Lake Card Draw game on their own.

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+68% Synergy $69.93

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Card Draw plan in Monstrosity of the Lake decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Sea-Dasher Octopus Sea-Dasher Octopus
+99% Synergy $0.78
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
+99% Synergy $0.22
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+99% Synergy $0.18
Acquisition Octopus Acquisition Octopus
+99% Synergy $0.27
Reservoir Kraken Reservoir Kraken
+99% Synergy $0.36
Deepchannel Mentor Deepchannel Mentor
+99% Synergy $5.26
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+99% Synergy $0.34
Tolarian Kraken Tolarian Kraken
+99% Synergy $0.32
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+99% Synergy $0.39
Serpent of Yawning Depths Serpent of Yawning Depths
+99% Synergy $7.80
Lorthos, the Tidemaker Lorthos, the Tidemaker
+99% Synergy $0.30
Shipbreaker Kraken Shipbreaker Kraken
+99% Synergy $0.35
Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+99% Synergy $13.40
Thassa's Emissary Thassa's Emissary
+99% Synergy $0.28
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+98% Synergy $2.87
Aboleth Spawn Aboleth Spawn
+98% Synergy $7.79
Fleet Swallower Fleet Swallower
+96% Synergy $1.30
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+95% Synergy $0.40
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+95% Synergy $0.99
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+92% Synergy $1.83
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+75% Synergy $6.29

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Monstrosity of the Lake's Card Draw deck ahead.

Thassa's Rebuff Thassa's Rebuff
+99% Synergy $0.22
Thassa's Intervention Thassa's Intervention
+99% Synergy $0.45
Unwind Unwind
+90% Synergy $0.98
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+89% Synergy $3.17
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+88% Synergy $7.44
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+59% Synergy $1.41

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Card Draw game plan forward for Monstrosity of the Lake.

Crush of Tentacles Crush of Tentacles
+99% Synergy $3.04
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+97% Synergy $12.84
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+93% Synergy $0.25
Windfall Windfall
+78% Synergy $5.05

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Monstrosity of the Lake Card Draw decks.

Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+99% Synergy $1.95
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+98% Synergy $0.58
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+97% Synergy $31.91
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+96% Synergy $5.98
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+94% Synergy $0.41
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+93% Synergy $2.74
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+88% Synergy $0.40
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+72% Synergy $2.28
Hylda's Crown of Winter Hylda's Crown of Winter
+100% Synergy $0.47
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+100% Synergy $3.17

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Card Draw strategy in Monstrosity of the Lake decks.

Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+99% Synergy $6.90
Dismiss into Dream Dismiss into Dream
+99% Synergy $0.77
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+99% Synergy $3.63
Verity Circle Verity Circle
+98% Synergy $0.91
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+97% Synergy $3.20
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+93% Synergy $1.42
Omniscience Omniscience
+91% Synergy $6.57
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+91% Synergy $6.81
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+89% Synergy $1.22
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+83% Synergy $3.26
Quest for Ula's Temple Quest for Ula's Temple
+100% Synergy $4.19
Volition Reins Volition Reins
+100% Synergy $0.13

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Monstrosity of the Lake's Card Draw game plan.

Tamiyo, the Moon Sage Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
+98% Synergy $4.97
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+97% Synergy $2.12

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Monstrosity of the Lake Card Draw build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Segovia Caetus, Sea Tyrant of Segovia Invasion of Segovia
+98% Synergy $1.33

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Monstrosity of the Lake Card Draw decks.

Soaring Seacliff Soaring Seacliff
+99% Synergy $0.33
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+99% Synergy $3.25
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+98% Synergy $0.38
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+97% Synergy $0.62
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+92% Synergy $2.02
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+90% Synergy $0.39
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+87% Synergy $60.52
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+84% Synergy $53.41
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+81% Synergy $8.07
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+50% Synergy $1.09

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Monstrosity of the Lake's Card Draw strategy.

Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+99% Synergy $1.51
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+96% Synergy $20.04
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+96% Synergy $4.93
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+92% Synergy $12.93
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+91% Synergy $28.49
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+84% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Monstrosity of the Lake's Card Draw decks.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+75% Synergy $0.37
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Monstrosity of the Lake: Card Draw.

Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Jill, Shiva's Dominant
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kodama of the East Tree Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kodama of the East Tree
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
Roon of the Hidden Realm Roon of the Hidden Realm
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver
The Eleventh Doctor Martha Jones The Eleventh Doctor // Martha Jones
Rasputin Dreamweaver Rasputin Dreamweaver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Feywild Visitor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Feywild Visitor
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Sword Coast Sailor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Far Traveler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler
Lagrella, the Magpie Lagrella, the Magpie
Loot, the Pathfinder Loot, the Pathfinder
Shiko, Paragon of the Way Shiko, Paragon of the Way
Sun Ce, Young Conquerer Sun Ce, Young Conquerer
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
Lavinia of the Tenth Lavinia of the Tenth
Ranar the Ever-Watchful Ranar the Ever-Watchful
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Candlekeep Sage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dungeon Delver Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dungeon Delver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Halana, Kessig Ranger Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Niko, Light of Hope Niko, Light of Hope
Edgar, King of Figaro Edgar, King of Figaro
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
Sharae of Numbing Depths Sharae of Numbing Depths
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Far Traveler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Far Traveler
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Sword Coast Sailor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Sword Coast Sailor
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
The Eighth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Eighth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius