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Nezahal, Primal Tide
Price tag $9.07

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

#1273 Current Rank
#1238 Last Week
#1395 Past 2 Years

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
+5% Synergy $3.69
Immortus, Master of Eternity Immortus, Master of Eternity
+3% Synergy
Reed Richards, Smartest Man Reed Richards, Smartest Man
+2% Synergy
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+2% Synergy $8.72
Wisdom of Ages Wisdom of Ages
+2% Synergy $0.30

High Synergy Cards

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

Dragon Wings Dragon Wings
+43% Synergy $0.16
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+36% Synergy $5.34
Wonder Wonder
+36% Synergy $1.56
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+34% Synergy $0.36
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+34% Synergy $2.76
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+34% Synergy $1.39
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+31% Synergy $0.20
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+29% Synergy $0.52
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+29% Synergy $3.46
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+28% Synergy $1.66

Top Cards

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

High Tide High Tide
+21% Synergy $1.91
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+17% Synergy $5.92
Aetherize Aetherize
+16% Synergy $0.38
Propaganda Propaganda
+12% Synergy $3.12
Negate Negate
+9% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+8% Synergy $2.03
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+5% Synergy $6.22
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+4% Synergy $1.96
Pongify Pongify
+2% Synergy $1.71
Counterspell Counterspell
+0% Synergy $3.62

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+15% Synergy $34.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+5% Synergy $66.59
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+4% Synergy $41.55
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $109.60
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+2% Synergy $22.71
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $129.20
Force of Will Force of Will
0% Synergy $64.60
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $108.23
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $58.38
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $18.15

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
+25% Synergy $2.07
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+22% Synergy $3.55
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+22% Synergy $0.40
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+22% Synergy $1.27
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+20% Synergy $0.52
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+19% Synergy $0.16
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+16% Synergy $9.95
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+15% Synergy $0.31
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+14% Synergy $0.33
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+13% Synergy $0.89
Cresting Mosasaurus Cresting Mosasaurus
+13% Synergy $4.89
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+12% Synergy $2.40
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+12% Synergy $1.55
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+12% Synergy $6.25
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+12% Synergy $0.33
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+10% Synergy $0.32
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+10% Synergy $4.38
Apprentice Wizard Apprentice Wizard
+10% Synergy $0.32
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+10% Synergy $1.67
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+9% Synergy $0.79
Breaching Leviathan Breaching Leviathan
+8% Synergy $5.47
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+8% Synergy $0.82
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+8% Synergy $0.30
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+7% Synergy $0.57
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+7% Synergy $10.48
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+7% Synergy $0.37
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+7% Synergy $0.37
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+6% Synergy $36.03
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+6% Synergy $4.32
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+6% Synergy $0.36
Aboleth Spawn Aboleth Spawn
+5% Synergy $9.18
Starwinder Starwinder
+5% Synergy $0.88
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+4% Synergy $10.06
Dreamscape Artist Dreamscape Artist
+4% Synergy $0.15
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+4% Synergy $12.26
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+4% Synergy $0.42
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+4% Synergy $7.38
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+3% Synergy $0.28
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+3% Synergy $5.93
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+3% Synergy $5.17
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+3% Synergy $0.56
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+2% Synergy $0.40
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+2% Synergy $1.29
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+1% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+0% Synergy $2.06
Spark Double Spark Double
0% Synergy $10.15
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
-1% Synergy $2.64
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
-2% Synergy $0.40
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-3% Synergy $0.84
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-3% Synergy $0.66

Instants

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

Foil Foil
+17% Synergy $3.30
Evacuation Evacuation
+15% Synergy $0.39
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+12% Synergy $0.23
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+12% Synergy $0.30
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+10% Synergy $4.78
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+9% Synergy $0.77
Resculpt Resculpt
+9% Synergy $0.19
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+8% Synergy $6.16
Blustersquall Blustersquall
+7% Synergy $0.47
Commandeer Commandeer
+7% Synergy $3.45
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+7% Synergy $2.52
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+7% Synergy $1.42
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+7% Synergy $0.24
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+7% Synergy $2.55
Misdirection Misdirection
+7% Synergy $10.64
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+6% Synergy $0.23
Forbid Forbid
+6% Synergy $1.09
Rewind Rewind
+6% Synergy $0.51
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+6% Synergy $55.81
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+5% Synergy $2.55
Illusionist's Gambit Illusionist's Gambit
+5% Synergy $0.45
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+5% Synergy $1.00
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $0.52
Ensnare Ensnare
+4% Synergy $0.63
Disallow Disallow
+4% Synergy $1.74
Swan Song Swan Song
+4% Synergy $8.18
Unwind Unwind
+4% Synergy $1.05
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+3% Synergy $0.26
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+3% Synergy $50.79
Into the Roil Into the Roil
+2% Synergy $0.10
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+2% Synergy $2.60
Wash Away Wash Away
+2% Synergy $0.53
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $7.20
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $1.71
Capsize Capsize
+2% Synergy $0.96
Delay Delay
+1% Synergy $2.88
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+1% Synergy $18.30
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+1% Synergy $5.71
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+0% Synergy $15.83
Snap Snap
+0% Synergy $3.42
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+0% Synergy $8.60
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+0% Synergy $10.23
Frantic Search Frantic Search
0% Synergy $1.11
Dispel Dispel
0% Synergy $0.29
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
-2% Synergy $0.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-2% Synergy $1.43
Opt Opt
-4% Synergy $0.28
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-6% Synergy $2.33
Consider Consider
-6% Synergy $0.34
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-8% Synergy $0.50

Sorceries

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

Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+18% Synergy $1.16
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+11% Synergy $0.24
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+10% Synergy $1.26
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+9% Synergy $4.24
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+9% Synergy $3.65
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+9% Synergy $37.24
Sleep Sleep
+8% Synergy $0.26
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+7% Synergy $0.53
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+7% Synergy $0.39
Exhaustion Exhaustion
+6% Synergy $0.20
Displacement Wave Displacement Wave
+5% Synergy $0.48
Rush of Knowledge Rush of Knowledge
+5% Synergy $0.35
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+5% Synergy $0.32
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+5% Synergy $0.33
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+4% Synergy $4.81
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+4% Synergy $8.14
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+3% Synergy $0.49
Windfall Windfall
+3% Synergy $4.94
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+3% Synergy $0.33
Ponder Ponder
+3% Synergy $1.73
Preordain Preordain
+2% Synergy $0.50
Ravenform Ravenform
+2% Synergy $0.32
Retraced Image Retraced Image
+2% Synergy $8.80
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+2% Synergy $0.26
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+2% Synergy $0.50
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+1% Synergy $0.14
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+0% Synergy $0.30
Time Warp Time Warp
+0% Synergy $14.00
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
-1% Synergy $0.29
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-2% Synergy $3.71
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-3% Synergy $1.41
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-4% Synergy $5.97
Fabricate Fabricate
-9% Synergy $9.53

Utility Artifacts

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

Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+27% Synergy $1.51
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+16% Synergy $0.25
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+15% Synergy $3.54
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.30
Key to the City Key to the City
+11% Synergy $1.12
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+10% Synergy $2.22
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+9% Synergy $10.47
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+9% Synergy $1.58
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+8% Synergy $30.84
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+8% Synergy $0.58
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+7% Synergy $1.79
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+6% Synergy $9.57
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+6% Synergy $0.27
Doc Ock's Tentacles Doc Ock's Tentacles
+6% Synergy $0.32
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+5% Synergy $0.57
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+5% Synergy $3.95
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+5% Synergy $45.96
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+4% Synergy $10.84
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+4% Synergy $2.69
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+4% Synergy $16.99
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+3% Synergy $0.41
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+1% Synergy $0.27
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
-1% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.91
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-2% Synergy $3.49
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-2% Synergy $0.36
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.39
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-7% Synergy $14.36
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-8% Synergy $47.41

Enchantments

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

Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+13% Synergy $12.12
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+10% Synergy $0.29
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+10% Synergy $1.63
Omniscience Omniscience
+9% Synergy $6.57
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+6% Synergy $0.97
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+5% Synergy $1.21
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+5% Synergy $1.18
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+4% Synergy $0.46
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+4% Synergy $8.34
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+3% Synergy $4.70
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+3% Synergy $0.38
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+1% Synergy $6.04
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+1% Synergy $6.89
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+0% Synergy $2.08
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+0% Synergy $6.25
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+0% Synergy $0.26
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
-2% Synergy $1.57

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 $9.02
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+5% Synergy $5.08
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+1% Synergy $2.09

Utility Lands

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

Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+16% Synergy $2.21
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.33
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $0.92
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+5% Synergy $0.56
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $51.80
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.91
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy $62.97
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $30.54
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+2% Synergy $0.26
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+2% Synergy $0.35
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+1% Synergy $4.60
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+0% Synergy $0.31
War Room War Room
+0% Synergy $2.41
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+0% Synergy $2.99
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
0% Synergy $0.28
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
-1% Synergy $1.21
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $9.90
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-2% Synergy $0.23
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.35
Rivendell Rivendell
-4% Synergy $1.91
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
-4% Synergy $0.64
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $41.36
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-7% Synergy $9.67

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+36% Synergy $5.50
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+26% Synergy $0.23
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+26% Synergy $0.37
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+21% Synergy $0.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+17% Synergy $2.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.19
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+14% Synergy $1.08
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+13% Synergy $0.29
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+10% Synergy $35.66
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+10% Synergy $3.59
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+6% Synergy $0.41
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+6% Synergy $0.30
Star Compass Star Compass
+5% Synergy $0.52
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $1.10
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+5% Synergy $20.66
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+5% Synergy $3.70
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+5% Synergy $2.58
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+5% Synergy $0.43
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy $11.88
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $3.30
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+4% Synergy $1.64
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $2.50
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $4.25
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+3% Synergy $0.63
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy $0.77
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+2% Synergy $6.97
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+2% Synergy $468.63
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $4.01
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $3.39
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
0% Synergy $1122.75
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-1% Synergy $167.83
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-2% Synergy $240.66
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-4% Synergy $37.57

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.30
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+9% Synergy $37.24
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+8% Synergy $0.82
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.54
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+3% Synergy $0.95
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $7.20
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+0% Synergy $52.68
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $36.78
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $16.09
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $37.32
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $19.48
Island Island
-2% Synergy $2.00

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