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Nezahal, Primal Tide
Price tag $7.49

Legendary CreatureElder Dinosaur

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#997 Current Rank
#1634 Last Week
#1389 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Nezahal, Primal Tide.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Nezahal, Primal Tide decks.

Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+6% Synergy $34.04
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+5% Synergy $1.79
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+1% Synergy $0.26
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
-3% Synergy $0.15
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
-4% Synergy $0.61

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Nezahal, Primal Tide's abilities and overall game plan.

Dragon Wings Dragon Wings
+43% Synergy $0.18
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+36% Synergy $3.12
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+36% Synergy $0.37
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+34% Synergy $1.21
Wonder Wonder
+34% Synergy $1.08
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+33% Synergy $0.04
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+32% Synergy $2.60
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+30% Synergy $0.53
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+30% Synergy $0.41
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+27% Synergy $4.58

Top Cards

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

High Tide High Tide
+19% Synergy $0.89
Aetherize Aetherize
+17% Synergy $0.34
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+17% Synergy $5.41
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+14% Synergy $9.06
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+11% Synergy $1.58
Negate Negate
+9% Synergy $0.25
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $4.33
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy $1.89
Pongify Pongify
+2% Synergy $1.47
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $1.21

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+15% Synergy $34.12
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+7% Synergy $49.78
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $17.51
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $83.26
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+3% Synergy $37.99
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $89.88
Force of Will Force of Will
+1% Synergy $63.77
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $91.84
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $40.38
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $13.35

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Nezahal, Primal Tide's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+23% Synergy $0.19
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+23% Synergy $2.05
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+20% Synergy $1.84
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+20% Synergy $1.35
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+19% Synergy $0.42
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+19% Synergy $0.17
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+15% Synergy $14.48
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+15% Synergy $0.08
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+15% Synergy $0.11
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+13% Synergy $0.52
Cresting Mosasaurus Cresting Mosasaurus
+13% Synergy $3.52
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+12% Synergy $0.85
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+12% Synergy $0.10
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+11% Synergy $4.18
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+11% Synergy $0.78
Apprentice Wizard Apprentice Wizard
+11% Synergy $0.17
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+11% Synergy $0.35
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.20
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+10% Synergy $4.96
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+10% Synergy $2.76
Breaching Leviathan Breaching Leviathan
+10% Synergy $4.81
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+9% Synergy $1.32
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+8% Synergy $7.19
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+8% Synergy $0.49
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+7% Synergy $4.76
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+7% Synergy $0.20
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+7% Synergy $0.21
Aboleth Spawn Aboleth Spawn
+7% Synergy $9.17
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+6% Synergy $6.20
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+6% Synergy $7.48
Dreamscape Artist Dreamscape Artist
+6% Synergy $0.12
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+5% Synergy $0.27
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+5% Synergy $11.33
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+5% Synergy $0.40
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+4% Synergy $0.26
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+4% Synergy $0.26
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+4% Synergy $6.59
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+4% Synergy $173.49
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+3% Synergy $0.21
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+3% Synergy $11.64
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+1% Synergy $1.84
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+1% Synergy $2.03
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+1% Synergy $0.67
Spark Double Spark Double
0% Synergy $10.98
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
-1% Synergy $2.18
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
-1% Synergy $8.00
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
-3% Synergy $0.46
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-4% Synergy $0.61
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-5% Synergy $0.98
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
-6% Synergy $3.07

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Nezahal, Primal Tide safe.

Evacuation Evacuation
+17% Synergy $0.16
Foil Foil
+17% Synergy $0.83
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+13% Synergy $0.11
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+11% Synergy $3.81
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+9% Synergy $0.20
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+9% Synergy $1.26
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+9% Synergy $0.58
Blustersquall Blustersquall
+9% Synergy $0.51
Resculpt Resculpt
+8% Synergy $0.18
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+8% Synergy $5.88
Misdirection Misdirection
+8% Synergy $7.64
Commandeer Commandeer
+8% Synergy $1.27
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+7% Synergy $0.24
Swan Song Swan Song
+7% Synergy $7.43
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+7% Synergy $1.40
Rewind Rewind
+7% Synergy $0.42
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+7% Synergy $1.85
Forbid Forbid
+7% Synergy $1.22
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+6% Synergy $45.83
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+6% Synergy $0.18
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+6% Synergy $0.60
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+6% Synergy $1.69
Illusionist's Gambit Illusionist's Gambit
+6% Synergy $0.42
Disallow Disallow
+5% Synergy $3.77
Ensnare Ensnare
+5% Synergy $0.70
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $0.67
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+4% Synergy $48.26
Unwind Unwind
+4% Synergy $1.21
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $8.82
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+3% Synergy $0.12
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+3% Synergy $3.74
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+3% Synergy $4.71
Capsize Capsize
+3% Synergy $1.08
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+2% Synergy $14.80
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+2% Synergy $13.59
Wash Away Wash Away
+2% Synergy $0.49
Delay Delay
+2% Synergy $1.43
Filter Out Filter Out
+2% Synergy $0.16
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+1% Synergy $8.83
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+1% Synergy $7.81
Dispel Dispel
0% Synergy $0.36
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
0% Synergy $4.75
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-1% Synergy $0.40
Snap Snap
-1% Synergy $2.69
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-2% Synergy $1.19
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
-2% Synergy $0.17
Opt Opt
-5% Synergy $0.10
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-6% Synergy $1.78
Consider Consider
-6% Synergy $0.29
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-9% Synergy $7.42

Sorceries

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

Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+17% Synergy $0.51
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+12% Synergy $0.19
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $32.52
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+10% Synergy $0.85
Sleep Sleep
+9% Synergy $0.13
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+8% Synergy $2.45
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+8% Synergy $2.83
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+8% Synergy $0.54
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+8% Synergy $0.60
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+6% Synergy $0.25
Rush of Knowledge Rush of Knowledge
+6% Synergy $0.21
Exhaustion Exhaustion
+6% Synergy $0.27
Windfall Windfall
+5% Synergy $3.84
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+5% Synergy $4.69
Displacement Wave Displacement Wave
+5% Synergy $0.55
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+4% Synergy $0.16
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+4% Synergy $0.45
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+4% Synergy $3.44
Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+4% Synergy $0.32
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+3% Synergy $0.15
Ravenform Ravenform
+2% Synergy $0.17
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+2% Synergy $0.07
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+2% Synergy $0.79
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+1% Synergy $0.15
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+1% Synergy $0.17
Ponder Ponder
0% Synergy $1.18
Preordain Preordain
0% Synergy $0.46
Time Warp Time Warp
0% Synergy $12.67
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
-1% Synergy $0.21
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-3% Synergy $1.83
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-4% Synergy $3.11
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-4% Synergy $1.53
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
-4% Synergy $7.18
Fabricate Fabricate
-9% Synergy $8.90

Utility Artifacts

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

Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+25% Synergy $0.98
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+16% Synergy $0.23
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+16% Synergy $2.34
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.19
Key to the City Key to the City
+12% Synergy $0.45
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+11% Synergy $2.04
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+10% Synergy $1.18
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+10% Synergy $8.07
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+9% Synergy $36.41
Doc Ock's Tentacles Doc Ock's Tentacles
+9% Synergy $0.31
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+9% Synergy $0.50
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+7% Synergy $9.34
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+7% Synergy $1.10
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+6% Synergy $38.64
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+6% Synergy $0.72
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+6% Synergy $0.13
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+6% Synergy $2.52
Hot Soup Hot Soup
+6% Synergy $0.37
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+5% Synergy $15.51
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+5% Synergy $15.89
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $1.55
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+3% Synergy $0.34
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+1% Synergy $0.14
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
-1% Synergy $3.50
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-2% Synergy $2.66
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-3% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $3.86
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-8% Synergy $17.15
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-9% Synergy $34.01

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Nezahal, Primal Tide's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Propaganda Propaganda
+11% Synergy $2.77
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+10% Synergy $1.07
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+10% Synergy $0.17
Omniscience Omniscience
+8% Synergy $5.56
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+7% Synergy $0.35
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+5% Synergy $0.56
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+5% Synergy $2.27
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+5% Synergy $0.39
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+4% Synergy $7.04
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+4% Synergy $3.06
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+3% Synergy $0.25
Dress Down Dress Down
+3% Synergy $0.51
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+2% Synergy $4.65
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+2% Synergy $6.51
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+1% Synergy $5.59
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+1% Synergy $0.81
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+1% Synergy
Witness Protection Witness Protection
0% Synergy $0.10
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
-2% Synergy $1.96

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Nezahal, Primal Tide to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+8% Synergy $6.02
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+6% Synergy $3.03
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+2% Synergy $1.37
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
0% Synergy $6.96

Utility Lands

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

Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+14% Synergy $2.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.11
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.43
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $6.48
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+5% Synergy $0.55
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $38.24
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+3% Synergy $19.12
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.78
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+3% Synergy $4.84
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy $47.66
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+2% Synergy $3.34
Saprazzan Skerry Saprazzan Skerry
+2% Synergy $1.88
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+1% Synergy $0.07
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+1% Synergy $0.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.26
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $4.92
Remote Isle Remote Isle
0% Synergy $0.10
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-1% Synergy $0.19
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-2% Synergy $0.18
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $34.91
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $5.75
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.23
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
-5% Synergy $1.71
Rivendell Rivendell
-6% Synergy $1.53
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-7% Synergy $10.48

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+38% Synergy $3.16
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+27% Synergy $0.23
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+26% Synergy $0.24
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+22% Synergy $0.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+19% Synergy $0.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+17% Synergy $0.17
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+13% Synergy $0.18
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+13% Synergy $0.83
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+11% Synergy $25.64
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+9% Synergy $3.17
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+7% Synergy $18.57
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+7% Synergy $0.27
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+6% Synergy $3.47
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.15
Star Compass Star Compass
+6% Synergy $0.42
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+6% Synergy $0.12
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+6% Synergy $0.27
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+6% Synergy $1.94
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $1.22
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+5% Synergy $9.68
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+5% Synergy $3.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.34
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+3% Synergy $0.41
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+3% Synergy $398.17
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+3% Synergy $1.02
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+3% Synergy $4.56
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $3.41
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $2.18
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy $116.80
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
0% Synergy $740.80
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-3% Synergy $175.57
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-4% Synergy $24.20

Lands

The mana base foundation for Nezahal, Primal Tide decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.17
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $32.52
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+9% Synergy $1.32
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+4% Synergy $0.80
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $8.82
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+2% Synergy $37.92
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $13.06
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $14.85
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $24.38
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $25.18
Island Island
-3% Synergy $0.08

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