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Nezahal, Primal Tide
Price tag $9.61

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

#1515 Current Rank
#1501 Last Week
#1407 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.

Mathemagics Mathemagics
+4% Synergy $4.63
Wisdom of Ages Wisdom of Ages
+3% Synergy $0.29
Page, Loose Leaf Page, Loose Leaf
+1% Synergy $0.15
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
0% Synergy $17.84
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
-1% Synergy $5.61

High Synergy Cards

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

Dragon Wings Dragon Wings
+43% Synergy $0.15
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+37% Synergy $3.74
Wonder Wonder
+35% Synergy $1.35
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+35% Synergy $0.31
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+34% Synergy $1.17
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+34% Synergy $2.90
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+33% Synergy $0.25
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+30% Synergy $0.68
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+28% Synergy $1.85
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+28% Synergy $2.41

Top Cards

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

High Tide High Tide
+20% Synergy $0.93
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+18% Synergy $5.88
Aetherize Aetherize
+17% Synergy $0.39
Propaganda Propaganda
+12% Synergy $3.42
Negate Negate
+9% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+9% Synergy $1.30
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+5% Synergy $5.47
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+4% Synergy $2.04
Pongify Pongify
+2% Synergy $1.73
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $2.52

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+15% Synergy $31.47
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+5% Synergy $67.17
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+5% Synergy $41.42
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $110.91
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+2% Synergy $24.05
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $122.46
Force of Will Force of Will
+1% Synergy $69.23
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $99.03
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $56.28
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $17.27

Creatures

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

The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+24% Synergy $1.96
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+23% Synergy $0.39
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+22% Synergy $3.64
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+21% Synergy $0.52
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+21% Synergy $1.28
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+20% Synergy $0.11
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+15% Synergy $11.24
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+15% Synergy $0.31
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+15% Synergy $0.28
Cresting Mosasaurus Cresting Mosasaurus
+14% Synergy $5.08
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+13% Synergy $0.86
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+13% Synergy $2.73
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+12% Synergy $1.84
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+12% Synergy $3.78
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+12% Synergy $0.17
Apprentice Wizard Apprentice Wizard
+11% Synergy $0.26
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+11% Synergy $0.28
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+10% Synergy $3.58
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.31
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+9% Synergy $0.84
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+9% Synergy $1.68
Breaching Leviathan Breaching Leviathan
+9% Synergy $5.87
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+8% Synergy $0.86
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+8% Synergy $9.89
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+8% Synergy $0.46
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+7% Synergy $0.28
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+7% Synergy $0.27
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+6% Synergy $0.34
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+6% Synergy $43.02
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+6% Synergy $3.41
Aboleth Spawn Aboleth Spawn
+6% Synergy $10.23
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+5% Synergy $7.14
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+5% Synergy $13.50
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+5% Synergy $9.51
Dreamscape Artist Dreamscape Artist
+5% Synergy $0.14
Starwinder Starwinder
+5% Synergy $1.15
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+5% Synergy $0.44
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+4% Synergy $0.39
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+4% Synergy $5.81
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+3% Synergy $0.38
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+3% Synergy $6.03
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+2% Synergy $1.54
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+2% Synergy $0.38
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+2% Synergy $0.31
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+1% Synergy $1.75
Spark Double Spark Double
0% Synergy $13.43
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
-1% Synergy $2.16
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-3% Synergy $0.42
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
-3% Synergy $0.38
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-4% Synergy $0.77

Instants

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

Evacuation Evacuation
+17% Synergy $0.35
Foil Foil
+17% Synergy $2.34
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+13% Synergy $0.39
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+11% Synergy $0.30
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+11% Synergy $4.37
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+10% Synergy $0.66
Resculpt Resculpt
+9% Synergy $1.13
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+9% Synergy $6.13
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+8% Synergy $1.39
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+8% Synergy $2.46
Rewind Rewind
+8% Synergy $0.47
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+8% Synergy $1.51
Commandeer Commandeer
+8% Synergy $2.56
Misdirection Misdirection
+8% Synergy $10.19
Blustersquall Blustersquall
+8% Synergy $0.47
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+7% Synergy $0.42
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+7% Synergy $0.35
Forbid Forbid
+7% Synergy $1.07
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+6% Synergy $52.04
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+6% Synergy $0.68
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+6% Synergy $2.29
Illusionist's Gambit Illusionist's Gambit
+6% Synergy $0.44
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+5% Synergy $0.49
Swan Song Swan Song
+5% Synergy $7.01
Disallow Disallow
+5% Synergy $1.58
Ensnare Ensnare
+5% Synergy $0.68
Unwind Unwind
+4% Synergy $1.15
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+4% Synergy $0.25
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $5.52
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+3% Synergy $47.43
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+3% Synergy $1.95
Capsize Capsize
+3% Synergy $0.96
Into the Roil Into the Roil
+3% Synergy $0.09
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+2% Synergy $18.25
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $2.31
Wash Away Wash Away
+2% Synergy $0.47
Delay Delay
+2% Synergy $3.11
Snap Snap
+1% Synergy $3.64
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+1% Synergy $9.22
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+1% Synergy $10.06
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+1% Synergy $14.94
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+1% Synergy $7.47
Frantic Search Frantic Search
0% Synergy $0.46
Dispel Dispel
-1% Synergy $0.34
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
-2% Synergy $0.35
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.37
Opt Opt
-4% Synergy $0.21
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-6% Synergy $1.83
Consider Consider
-6% Synergy $0.24
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-8% Synergy $3.94

Sorceries

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

Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+18% Synergy $0.51
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+11% Synergy $0.36
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+10% Synergy $1.81
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+9% Synergy $33.96
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+9% Synergy $3.90
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+9% Synergy $3.07
Sleep Sleep
+9% Synergy $0.20
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+8% Synergy $0.33
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+8% Synergy $0.51
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+6% Synergy $0.37
Rush of Knowledge Rush of Knowledge
+6% Synergy $0.31
Exhaustion Exhaustion
+6% Synergy $0.21
Displacement Wave Displacement Wave
+6% Synergy $0.69
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+5% Synergy $0.28
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+5% Synergy $4.10
Windfall Windfall
+4% Synergy $4.79
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+4% Synergy $5.51
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+4% Synergy $0.52
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+3% Synergy $0.24
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+3% Synergy $0.33
Retraced Image Retraced Image
+3% Synergy $8.88
Ponder Ponder
+2% Synergy $1.53
Preordain Preordain
+2% Synergy $0.64
Ravenform Ravenform
+2% Synergy $0.32
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+2% Synergy $0.51
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+1% Synergy $0.24
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+1% Synergy $0.16
Time Warp Time Warp
0% Synergy $13.41
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
-1% Synergy $0.32
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-3% Synergy $3.45
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-3% Synergy $1.14
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-4% Synergy $3.24
Fabricate Fabricate
-9% Synergy $8.93

Utility Artifacts

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

Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+27% Synergy $1.37
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+16% Synergy $0.24
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+16% Synergy $3.17
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.32
Key to the City Key to the City
+12% Synergy $1.16
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+11% Synergy $3.93
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+10% Synergy $1.74
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+10% Synergy $11.24
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+9% Synergy $36.02
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+8% Synergy $0.58
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+8% Synergy $1.28
Doc Ock's Tentacles Doc Ock's Tentacles
+8% Synergy $0.38
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+7% Synergy $10.67
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+7% Synergy $0.28
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+6% Synergy $0.57
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+5% Synergy $43.69
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+5% Synergy $11.24
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+5% Synergy $3.33
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $2.56
Hot Soup Hot Soup
+5% Synergy $0.40
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+4% Synergy $17.06
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+3% Synergy $0.36
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+1% Synergy $0.25
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
-1% Synergy $0.25
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
-1% Synergy $3.85
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.85
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-2% Synergy $0.41
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-2% Synergy $3.93
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $3.56
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-8% Synergy $12.21
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-9% Synergy $44.91

Enchantments

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

Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+13% Synergy $10.56
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+10% Synergy $3.88
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+10% Synergy $0.29
Omniscience Omniscience
+9% Synergy $5.10
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+7% Synergy $0.77
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+5% Synergy $1.02
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+5% Synergy $1.16
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+4% Synergy $8.91
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+4% Synergy $0.41
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+4% Synergy $4.85
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+3% Synergy $0.25
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+2% Synergy $6.97
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+2% Synergy
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+1% Synergy $5.32
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+1% Synergy $5.72
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+1% Synergy $1.75
Witness Protection Witness Protection
0% Synergy $0.22
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
-3% Synergy $2.81

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+7% Synergy $8.74
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+5% Synergy $4.25
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+1% Synergy $2.62
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
0% Synergy $10.07

Utility Lands

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

Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+17% Synergy $2.18
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $1.11
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $0.81
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.40
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $51.56
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+5% Synergy $0.57
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.95
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+3% Synergy $6.96
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $28.46
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+2% Synergy $0.28
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy $60.69
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+2% Synergy $0.37
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+2% Synergy $4.60
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+1% Synergy $0.17
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.54
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $2.31
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-1% Synergy $0.29
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-2% Synergy $0.24
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
-2% Synergy $1.34
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $7.57
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $39.52
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-5% Synergy $0.36
Rivendell Rivendell
-5% Synergy $1.67
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
-5% Synergy $0.78
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-7% Synergy $9.05

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+37% Synergy $4.35
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+27% Synergy $0.19
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+26% Synergy $0.31
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+22% Synergy $0.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+17% Synergy $0.65
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+16% Synergy $0.35
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+14% Synergy $0.24
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+14% Synergy $0.47
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+11% Synergy $36.86
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+10% Synergy $3.87
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+8% Synergy $0.39
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+7% Synergy $20.51
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+6% Synergy $4.73
Star Compass Star Compass
+6% Synergy $0.56
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+6% Synergy $0.12
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+6% Synergy $2.65
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.34
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+5% Synergy $10.73
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+5% Synergy $0.41
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $2.90
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.50
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+4% Synergy $0.92
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+3% Synergy $0.56
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+3% Synergy $7.14
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy $0.74
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+2% Synergy $436.16
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $5.28
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $3.43
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
0% Synergy $1066.67
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-1% Synergy $157.73
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-3% Synergy $214.76
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-4% Synergy $38.55

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.27
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+9% Synergy $33.96
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+8% Synergy $0.86
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+4% Synergy $1.23
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $5.52
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+1% Synergy $45.17
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $15.08
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $18.43
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $35.34
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $32.67
Island Island
-3% Synergy $0.21

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