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Plagon, Lord of the Beach
Price tag $1.50

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

#736 Current Rank
#754 Last Week
#587 Past 2 Years

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.

Daydream Daydream
+29% Synergy $0.39
Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+27% Synergy $0.36
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+6% Synergy $1.13
Page, Loose Leaf Page, Loose Leaf
+4% Synergy $0.20
Erode Erode
-1% Synergy $5.37

High Synergy Cards

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

Ephemerate Ephemerate
+69% Synergy $4.73
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+67% Synergy $1.19
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+65% Synergy $1.47
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+65% Synergy $0.30
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+58% Synergy $0.20
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+55% Synergy $2.60
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+54% Synergy $0.74
Phyrexian Walker Phyrexian Walker
+54% Synergy $1.60
Spellskite Spellskite
+54% Synergy $8.06
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+54% Synergy $2.70

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
+48% Synergy $37.14
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+45% Synergy $0.42
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+45% Synergy $0.32
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+44% Synergy $1.86
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+43% Synergy $0.36
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+43% Synergy $33.95
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+37% Synergy $5.92
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+26% Synergy $2.27
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+26% Synergy $14.61
Force of Will Force of Will
+21% Synergy $64.63
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+20% Synergy $167.83
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+19% Synergy $129.20
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+19% Synergy $58.52
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+18% Synergy $109.80
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+13% Synergy $37.03
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+12% Synergy $66.59
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $58.09
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+8% Synergy $41.55

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 $0.80
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+41% Synergy $0.13
Shield Sphere Shield Sphere
+41% Synergy $12.67
Aegis Turtle Aegis Turtle
+41% Synergy $0.22
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+41% Synergy $1.63
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
+39% Synergy $0.33
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+38% Synergy $10.94
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+38% Synergy $6.17
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
+34% Synergy $0.22
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+34% Synergy $1.96
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+34% Synergy $1.02
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+34% Synergy $33.45
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+32% Synergy $18.57
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+31% Synergy $4.79
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+29% Synergy $0.27
Shorecomber Crab Shorecomber Crab
+28% Synergy $0.32
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+27% Synergy $0.26
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+25% Synergy $0.44
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+24% Synergy $6.95
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+24% Synergy $3.11
Scheming Fence Scheming Fence
+23% Synergy $0.35
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+23% Synergy $0.30
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+23% Synergy $2.15
Sunscape Familiar Sunscape Familiar
+23% Synergy $3.44
Soulherder Soulherder
+23% Synergy $2.21
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+22% Synergy $0.53
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+21% Synergy $27.91
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+21% Synergy $3.74
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+21% Synergy $8.10
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+20% Synergy $3.23
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+20% Synergy $36.46
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+19% Synergy $0.89
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+18% Synergy $7.44
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+18% Synergy $22.52
Fear of Failed Tests Fear of Failed Tests
+18% Synergy $0.25
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+16% Synergy $0.36
Gilded Scuttler Gilded Scuttler
+16% Synergy $0.33
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+15% Synergy $1.77
Canyon Crab Canyon Crab
+15% Synergy $0.07
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+14% Synergy $4.65
Flumph Flumph
+13% Synergy $1.84
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+13% Synergy $4.03
Aang, Swift Savior Aang and La, Ocean's Fury Aang, Swift Savior
+13% Synergy $2.45
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+12% Synergy $1.63
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+11% Synergy $59.32
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+10% Synergy $0.27
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+10% Synergy $2.62
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+10% Synergy $0.12
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+7% Synergy $17.59
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+7% Synergy $0.36

Instants

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

Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+27% Synergy $6.82
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+26% Synergy $0.95
Swan Song Swan Song
+24% Synergy $8.00
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+24% Synergy $8.60
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+22% Synergy $15.83
Blur Blur
+22% Synergy $0.49
Silence Silence
+22% Synergy $10.00
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+21% Synergy $10.23
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+21% Synergy $2.55
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+21% Synergy $50.70
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+20% Synergy $0.31
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+16% Synergy $18.37
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+15% Synergy $3.66
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+13% Synergy $0.32
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+12% Synergy $6.97
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+11% Synergy $16.03
Misdirection Misdirection
+11% Synergy $10.64
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+10% Synergy $1.03
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+9% Synergy $0.32
Personify Personify
+8% Synergy $0.34
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+8% Synergy $2.60
Ghostway Ghostway
+7% Synergy $5.32
Miscast Miscast
+7% Synergy $1.29
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+7% Synergy $0.26
Commandeer Commandeer
+7% Synergy $3.54
Displace Displace
+7% Synergy $0.44
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+7% Synergy $0.23
Snap Snap
+6% Synergy $3.40
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+5% Synergy $1.73
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+5% Synergy $4.04
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+5% Synergy $0.24
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+5% Synergy $0.21
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+4% Synergy $0.32
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+4% Synergy $0.29
Dispel Dispel
+3% Synergy $0.29
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $0.50
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+1% Synergy $0.24
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+1% Synergy $18.15
Pongify Pongify
+1% Synergy $1.72
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+0% Synergy $55.81
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.30
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.79
Disenchant Disenchant
-1% Synergy $0.11
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $2.01
Negate Negate
-4% Synergy $0.20
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $1.45
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $53.21
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $3.67
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-11% Synergy $3.63
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-11% Synergy $1.39

Sorceries

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

Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+34% Synergy $0.36
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+28% Synergy $0.38
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+27% Synergy $2.67
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+23% Synergy $0.30
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+22% Synergy $0.37
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+15% Synergy $0.17
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+12% Synergy $0.26
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+7% Synergy $0.44
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+6% Synergy $0.42
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+6% Synergy $0.32
Step Through Step Through
+4% Synergy $0.21
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $37.03
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.75
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-6% Synergy $6.00
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-21% Synergy $2.61

Utility Artifacts

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

Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+20% Synergy $8.34
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+16% Synergy $3.47
The One Ring The One Ring
+14% Synergy $108.02
Meekstone Meekstone
+14% Synergy $12.24
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+10% Synergy $11.22
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+9% Synergy $4.33
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+7% Synergy $0.97
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+1% Synergy $7.16
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+0% Synergy $6.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $1.95

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
+38% Synergy $0.81
High Alert High Alert
+37% Synergy $0.39
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+20% Synergy $12.00
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+19% Synergy $1.69
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+19% Synergy $6.60
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+15% Synergy $0.26
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+14% Synergy $9.48
Scuttletide Scuttletide
+13% Synergy $0.24
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+10% Synergy $1.14
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+8% Synergy $6.35
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+8% Synergy $1.59
Angelic Shield Angelic Shield
+8% Synergy $0.23
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
+7% Synergy $0.31
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+5% Synergy $0.35
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+5% Synergy $0.39
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+5% Synergy $1.70
Propaganda Propaganda
-16% Synergy $3.11
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-17% Synergy $4.72

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+29% Synergy $7.01
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+4% Synergy $8.80

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+34% Synergy $0.41
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+22% Synergy $30.88
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+17% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+17% Synergy $2.94
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+16% Synergy $40.73
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+13% Synergy $528.93
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+9% Synergy $62.97
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+9% Synergy $4.51
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+4% Synergy $0.22
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+2% Synergy $10.00
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+2% Synergy $0.28
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.40
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.99
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+0% Synergy $0.85
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+0% Synergy $1.04
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+30% Synergy $1.39
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+25% Synergy $73.96
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+22% Synergy $37.63
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+22% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+18% Synergy $0.40
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+18% Synergy $1122.75
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+18% Synergy $240.66
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy $2.51
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+13% Synergy $468.63
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+12% Synergy $2.20
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+8% Synergy $4.17
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+6% Synergy $10.43
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+5% Synergy $11.83
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.13
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.21
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-11% Synergy $0.30

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 $0.80
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+27% Synergy $6.82
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+24% Synergy $3.11
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+23% Synergy $0.41
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+23% Synergy $18.92
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+23% Synergy $11.03
City of Brass City of Brass
+21% Synergy $10.60
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+21% Synergy $16.02
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+20% Synergy $36.97
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+20% Synergy $36.04
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+20% Synergy $34.20
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+20% Synergy $31.86
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+20% Synergy $11.39
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+20% Synergy $52.29
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+19% Synergy $31.39
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+17% Synergy $8.42
Tundra Tundra
+16% Synergy $3000.00
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+16% Synergy $18.47
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+15% Synergy $8.37
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+10% Synergy $35.38
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+6% Synergy $4.59
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $49.31
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.25
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+4% Synergy $1.01
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+3% Synergy $6.52
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.82
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $37.03
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+1% Synergy $0.37
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+0% Synergy $0.35
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+0% Synergy $37.91
Island Island
+0% Synergy $0.07
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
0% Synergy $0.22
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.30
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-2% Synergy $4.25
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.08
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-3% Synergy $5.31
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-3% Synergy $6.42
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.16
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-6% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.33
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.21
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-8% Synergy $0.33
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-10% Synergy $0.13
Port Town Port Town
-11% Synergy $0.24
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-13% Synergy $0.24
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-15% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-17% Synergy $0.31

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