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Plagon, Lord of the Beach
Price tag $2.25

Legendary CreatureStarfish Wizard

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#547 Current Rank
#567 Last Week
#595 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Plagon, Lord of the Beach.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Plagon, Lord of the Beach decks.

Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+10% Synergy $0.72
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
+4% Synergy $0.92
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
+2% Synergy $1.46
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
0% Synergy $0.57
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
-1% Synergy $1.48

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Plagon, Lord of the Beach's abilities and overall game plan.

Ephemerate Ephemerate
+70% Synergy $3.83
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+68% Synergy $1.04
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+66% Synergy $0.56
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+65% Synergy $0.30
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+57% Synergy $0.08
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+56% Synergy $2.99
Spellskite Spellskite
+55% Synergy $8.99
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+54% Synergy $1.94
Phyrexian Walker Phyrexian Walker
+54% Synergy $1.11
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+54% Synergy $1.57

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Plagon, Lord of the Beach decks.

Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+50% Synergy $32.93
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+47% Synergy $0.11
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+46% Synergy $0.33
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+44% Synergy $0.82
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+44% Synergy $24.56
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+44% Synergy $0.30
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+40% Synergy $3.87
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+30% Synergy $1.36
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $1.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+28% Synergy $13.27
Force of Will Force of Will
+22% Synergy $64.58
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+22% Synergy $109.39
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+21% Synergy $44.22
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+20% Synergy $94.95
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+20% Synergy $78.39
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+19% Synergy $716.12
The One Ring The One Ring
+17% Synergy $78.29
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+17% Synergy $17.54
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+16% Synergy $383.77

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Plagon, Lord of the Beach's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+42% Synergy $1.73
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+42% Synergy $0.44
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+42% Synergy $0.13
Shield Sphere Shield Sphere
+42% Synergy $8.84
Aegis Turtle Aegis Turtle
+41% Synergy $0.06
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+40% Synergy $6.03
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+40% Synergy $7.95
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
+40% Synergy $0.28
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+35% Synergy $1.36
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+34% Synergy $16.03
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+34% Synergy $5.54
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+32% Synergy $12.53
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
+32% Synergy $0.16
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+30% Synergy $1.26
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+30% Synergy $0.05
Shorecomber Crab Shorecomber Crab
+28% Synergy $0.10
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+27% Synergy $0.18
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+25% Synergy $4.13
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+24% Synergy $2.84
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+24% Synergy $19.77
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+24% Synergy $0.26
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+24% Synergy $0.23
Soulherder Soulherder
+23% Synergy $1.75
Scheming Fence Scheming Fence
+23% Synergy $0.14
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+22% Synergy $2.76
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+22% Synergy $0.66
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+22% Synergy $18.27
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+22% Synergy $3.39
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+21% Synergy $6.46
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+21% Synergy $6.00
Sunscape Familiar Sunscape Familiar
+21% Synergy $1.77
Fear of Failed Tests Fear of Failed Tests
+20% Synergy $0.05
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+19% Synergy $0.85
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+18% Synergy $0.24
Gilded Scuttler Gilded Scuttler
+18% Synergy $0.09
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+17% Synergy $0.67
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+17% Synergy $0.29
Canyon Crab Canyon Crab
+16% Synergy $0.05
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+15% Synergy $2.73
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+15% Synergy $3.02
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+15% Synergy $0.65
Armored Armadillo Armored Armadillo
+15% Synergy $0.04
Flumph Flumph
+14% Synergy $1.06
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+13% Synergy $41.79
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+11% Synergy $0.96
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+10% Synergy $0.23
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+10% Synergy $10.08
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+9% Synergy $2.30
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+6% Synergy $0.27
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+5% Synergy $15.54

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Plagon, Lord of the Beach safe.

Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+28% Synergy $7.76
Swan Song Swan Song
+26% Synergy $8.48
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+26% Synergy $0.42
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+26% Synergy $9.65
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+24% Synergy $14.40
Silence Silence
+23% Synergy $8.01
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+23% Synergy $8.08
Blur Blur
+22% Synergy $0.20
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+22% Synergy $3.92
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+21% Synergy $45.90
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+19% Synergy $0.23
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+17% Synergy $15.61
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+17% Synergy $2.82
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+14% Synergy $32.03
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+13% Synergy $6.67
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+13% Synergy $0.24
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+12% Synergy $10.56
Misdirection Misdirection
+10% Synergy $8.08
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+10% Synergy $0.30
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+9% Synergy $3.64
Miscast Miscast
+9% Synergy $1.18
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+8% Synergy $43.88
Ghostway Ghostway
+8% Synergy $2.88
Snap Snap
+7% Synergy $2.15
Displace Displace
+7% Synergy $0.38
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+7% Synergy $0.07
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+7% Synergy $0.20
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+6% Synergy $1.42
Commandeer Commandeer
+6% Synergy $1.00
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+6% Synergy $0.21
Submerge Submerge
+6% Synergy $5.24
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+5% Synergy $0.08
Banishing Knack Banishing Knack
+5% Synergy $1.21
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+4% Synergy $0.13
Pongify Pongify
+2% Synergy $1.81
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $1.52
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+2% Synergy $0.21
Dispel Dispel
+2% Synergy $0.31
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $46.95
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $13.26
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.83
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.40
Disenchant Disenchant
-2% Synergy $0.17
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $7.43
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.26
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $50.09
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $0.68
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-10% Synergy $2.00
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $1.60
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-12% Synergy $1.27

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Plagon, Lord of the Beach's game plan and control the board.

Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+34% Synergy $0.15
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+28% Synergy $2.04
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+27% Synergy $0.35
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+22% Synergy $0.12
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+22% Synergy $0.13
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+16% Synergy $0.08
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+12% Synergy $0.14
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+7% Synergy $1.25
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+7% Synergy $15.51
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+6% Synergy $0.44
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $36.04
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.67
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-7% Synergy $3.16
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-22% Synergy $1.77

Utility Artifacts

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

Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+19% Synergy $9.06
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+17% Synergy $2.62
Meekstone Meekstone
+14% Synergy $12.67
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+11% Synergy $4.86
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+10% Synergy $3.47
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+8% Synergy $1.35
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+1% Synergy $4.34
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $4.34
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Plagon, Lord of the Beach's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+40% Synergy $0.41
High Alert High Alert
+39% Synergy $0.30
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+23% Synergy $3.00
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+21% Synergy $10.49
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+21% Synergy $0.53
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+17% Synergy $0.12
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+14% Synergy $9.15
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+13% Synergy $51.13
Scuttletide Scuttletide
+13% Synergy $0.06
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+10% Synergy $36.64
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+9% Synergy $5.78
Angelic Shield Angelic Shield
+9% Synergy $0.32
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+8% Synergy $3.74
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
+8% Synergy $0.18
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+6% Synergy $0.09
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+6% Synergy $0.25
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+5% Synergy $1.35
Propaganda Propaganda
-15% Synergy $2.29
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-17% Synergy $4.88

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Plagon, Lord of the Beach to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+30% Synergy $5.38
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+3% Synergy $6.62

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+34% Synergy $0.56
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+24% Synergy $18.45
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+18% Synergy $0.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+17% Synergy $1.99
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+17% Synergy $35.36
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+14% Synergy $357.43
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+12% Synergy $46.25
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+10% Synergy $2.78
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+5% Synergy $0.18
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+3% Synergy $6.13
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+3% Synergy $0.11
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $3.80
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.39
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
0% Synergy $1.70
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.31
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
0% Synergy $0.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+30% Synergy $2.01
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+26% Synergy $64.47
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+24% Synergy $26.71
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+22% Synergy $0.69
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+21% Synergy $0.23
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+19% Synergy $181.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy $1.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+13% Synergy $1.05
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+7% Synergy $3.47
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+6% Synergy $9.87
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+6% Synergy $10.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.46
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.13
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-12% Synergy $0.17

Lands

The mana base foundation for Plagon, Lord of the Beach decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+42% Synergy $1.73
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+28% Synergy $0.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+28% Synergy $7.76
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+25% Synergy $17.32
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+25% Synergy $4.13
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+25% Synergy $15.26
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+24% Synergy $13.38
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+22% Synergy $26.43
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+22% Synergy $8.50
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+22% Synergy $23.54
City of Brass City of Brass
+22% Synergy $19.64
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+21% Synergy $21.48
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+21% Synergy $24.01
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+21% Synergy $38.48
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+20% Synergy $7.57
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+20% Synergy $22.31
Tundra Tundra
+18% Synergy
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+17% Synergy $11.39
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+17% Synergy $13.51
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+13% Synergy $25.34
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+6% Synergy $4.47
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+5% Synergy $0.97
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $35.29
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.21
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.28
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+3% Synergy $4.63
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+2% Synergy $0.30
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $36.04
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.28
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.06
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
0% Synergy $3.55
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $32.18
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $2.61
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
-1% Synergy $0.13
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.05
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.81
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-4% Synergy $5.85
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.16
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-7% Synergy $0.26
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-7% Synergy $0.12
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.12
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.16
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-11% Synergy $0.09
Port Town Port Town
-12% Synergy $0.22
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-15% Synergy $0.15
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-17% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-19% Synergy $0.12

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