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Plagon, Lord of the Beach: Control
Price tag $1.48

Legendary Creature — Starfish Wizard

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Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 38% Blink 20% Combo 7% Control 6% Card Draw 4%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Plagon, Lord of the Beach players are trying out in Control decks.

Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+33% Synergy $0.42
Daydream Daydream
+33% Synergy $0.33
Exhibition Tidecaller Exhibition Tidecaller
+5% Synergy $0.91

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Plagon, Lord of the Beach's Control builds — cards that lean hardest into the Control theme.

Ornithopter Ornithopter
+79% Synergy $0.34
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+77% Synergy $5.43
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+77% Synergy $1.84
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+76% Synergy $1.53
Phyrexian Walker Phyrexian Walker
+74% Synergy $1.53
Spellskite Spellskite
+73% Synergy $7.89
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+71% Synergy $37.18
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+71% Synergy $37.97
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+71% Synergy $2.47
Shield Sphere Shield Sphere
+65% Synergy $10.04

Top Cards

The staple cards most Plagon, Lord of the Beach Control decks run as their core.

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+64% Synergy $6.94
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+64% Synergy $0.32
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+63% Synergy $1.23
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+57% Synergy $6.00
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+56% Synergy $2.04
Swan Song Swan Song
+56% Synergy $7.86
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+56% Synergy $11.44
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+56% Synergy $0.19
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+49% Synergy $58.30
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Plagon, Lord of the Beach Control game on their own.

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+59% Synergy $56.78
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+59% Synergy $14.22
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+56% Synergy $158.66
Force of Will Force of Will
+56% Synergy $70.22
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+56% Synergy $125.34
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+56% Synergy $105.77
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+51% Synergy $36.16
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+49% Synergy $53.72
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+48% Synergy $69.44
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+39% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Control plan in Plagon, Lord of the Beach decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+62% Synergy $5.98
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+59% Synergy $9.78
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+57% Synergy $18.98
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+53% Synergy $3.06
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+52% Synergy $33.80
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+50% Synergy $8.38
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+49% Synergy $41.57
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+47% Synergy $0.70
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+44% Synergy $6.85
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+43% Synergy $5.25
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+42% Synergy $0.38
Scheming Fence Scheming Fence
+40% Synergy $0.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+38% Synergy $2.82
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+38% Synergy $0.77
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+38% Synergy $1.28
Sunscape Familiar Sunscape Familiar
+38% Synergy $3.24
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+37% Synergy $24.74
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+35% Synergy $5.10
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+35% Synergy $0.58
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+31% Synergy $22.93
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+31% Synergy $0.86
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+30% Synergy $4.70
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+24% Synergy $13.92
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+23% Synergy $16.47
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+23% Synergy $7.55
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+19% Synergy $8.30
Aang, Swift Savior Aang and La, Ocean's Fury Aang, Swift Savior
+18% Synergy $2.21
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+16% Synergy $0.33
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+15% Synergy $43.37
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+15% Synergy $1.20
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
+14% Synergy $0.14
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+14% Synergy $4.65
Thraben Inspector Thraben Inspector
+14% Synergy $0.30
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+14% Synergy $0.70
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+13% Synergy $0.48
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
+13% Synergy $0.31
Aegis Turtle Aegis Turtle
+13% Synergy $0.25
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+12% Synergy $0.15
Omni-Changeling Omni-Changeling
+12% Synergy $0.32
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+11% Synergy $2.24
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+10% Synergy $0.40
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+10% Synergy $16.65
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+9% Synergy $17.55
Soulherder Soulherder
+8% Synergy $2.29
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+7% Synergy $0.26
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+7% Synergy $3.22
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+7% Synergy $0.31
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+6% Synergy $3.81
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+5% Synergy $3.00
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+1% Synergy $0.21

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Plagon, Lord of the Beach's Control deck ahead.

Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+60% Synergy $15.83
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+56% Synergy $10.39
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+56% Synergy $9.13
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+55% Synergy $7.11
Silence Silence
+53% Synergy $8.45
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+53% Synergy $49.82
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+48% Synergy $1.68
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+44% Synergy $18.57
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+36% Synergy $3.29
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+31% Synergy $5.09
Misdirection Misdirection
+31% Synergy $10.60
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+30% Synergy $2.26
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+30% Synergy $15.10
Blur Blur
+26% Synergy $0.32
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+24% Synergy $0.33
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+23% Synergy $17.28
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+17% Synergy $2.60
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+15% Synergy $2.38
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+14% Synergy $0.52
Miscast Miscast
+14% Synergy $1.35
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+13% Synergy $0.29
Commandeer Commandeer
+13% Synergy $3.01
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+11% Synergy $52.75
Banishing Knack Banishing Knack
+11% Synergy $2.98
Submerge Submerge
+9% Synergy $6.49
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+8% Synergy $5.78
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+7% Synergy $0.37
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.34
Delay Delay
+5% Synergy $3.09
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+5% Synergy $0.24
Dispel Dispel
+4% Synergy $0.37
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+4% Synergy $0.26
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
+4% Synergy $1.92
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+4% Synergy $6.23
Displace Displace
+3% Synergy $0.42
Reprieve Reprieve
+1% Synergy $1.64
Snap Snap
0% Synergy $3.66
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-1% Synergy $3.95
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.05
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $1.98
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
-3% Synergy $7.09
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.43
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-12% Synergy $1.46
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-15% Synergy $3.25
Negate Negate
-19% Synergy $0.14
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-21% Synergy $1.62
Counterspell Counterspell
-32% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Control game plan forward for Plagon, Lord of the Beach.

Splash Portal Splash Portal
+33% Synergy $0.41
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+13% Synergy $0.32
Step Through Step Through
+12% Synergy $0.21
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+10% Synergy $0.21
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+9% Synergy $2.90
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+8% Synergy $0.21
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.32
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $2.00
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-6% Synergy $5.75
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-22% Synergy $2.91

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Plagon, Lord of the Beach Control decks.

Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+43% Synergy $2.83
The One Ring The One Ring
+42% Synergy $101.75
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+41% Synergy $9.09
Meekstone Meekstone
+5% Synergy $12.20
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
0% Synergy $3.73
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-1% Synergy $6.10

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Control strategy in Plagon, Lord of the Beach decks.

Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+62% Synergy $0.84
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+43% Synergy $6.36
Dance of Many Dance of Many
+11% Synergy $3.45
High Alert High Alert
+10% Synergy $0.41
Dress Down Dress Down
+5% Synergy $0.56
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+5% Synergy $1.75
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+2% Synergy $1.83
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $8.51
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+2% Synergy $1.75
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+1% Synergy $10.23

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Plagon, Lord of the Beach Control decks.

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+51% Synergy $31.72
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+50% Synergy $39.67
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+32% Synergy $515.64
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+27% Synergy $60.97
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+26% Synergy $0.63
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+20% Synergy $4.34
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+9% Synergy $0.32
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+6% Synergy $9.24
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $0.85
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.76
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $6.08
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.35
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-5% Synergy $0.71
Ancient Den Ancient Den
-8% Synergy $0.88

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Plagon, Lord of the Beach's Control strategy.

Mox Amber Mox Amber
+67% Synergy $73.71
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+65% Synergy $38.08
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+54% Synergy $2.01
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+52% Synergy $229.90
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+46% Synergy $1076.87
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+42% Synergy $0.37
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+39% Synergy $459.66
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+28% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+20% Synergy $0.60
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+16% Synergy $11.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.46
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+9% Synergy $11.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $1.40
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $4.11
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.60
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-20% Synergy $0.34
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-26% Synergy $0.24

Lands

The mana base behind Plagon, Lord of the Beach's Control decks.

Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+55% Synergy $7.11
City of Brass City of Brass
+55% Synergy $9.98
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+54% Synergy $18.92
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+54% Synergy $11.42
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+53% Synergy $48.66
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+53% Synergy $33.09
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+51% Synergy $11.43
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+49% Synergy $15.52
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+49% Synergy $38.66
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+49% Synergy $33.45
Tundra Tundra
+48% Synergy $3000.00
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+48% Synergy $36.10
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+47% Synergy $30.45
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+47% Synergy $0.70
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+43% Synergy $0.34
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+38% Synergy $8.39
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+38% Synergy $2.82
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+36% Synergy $9.28
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+30% Synergy $18.75
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+24% Synergy $34.38
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+20% Synergy $49.78
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+14% Synergy $4.52
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+13% Synergy $1.41
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.25
Starting Town Starting Town
+6% Synergy $11.24
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.34
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+4% Synergy $6.52
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+2% Synergy $0.30
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $17.20
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $39.06
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.39
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.07
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-3% Synergy $0.39
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $1.02
Plains Plains
-4% Synergy $0.07
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-5% Synergy $3.87
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-7% Synergy $6.62
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.36
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-12% Synergy $0.19
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-18% Synergy $5.38
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-18% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-23% Synergy $0.32
Port Town Port Town
-28% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-28% Synergy $0.25
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-33% Synergy $0.34
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-40% Synergy $0.26

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Plagon, Lord of the Beach: Control.

Rasaad yn Bashir Candlekeep Sage Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage
Rasaad yn Bashir Dungeon Delver Rasaad yn Bashir // Dungeon Delver
Rasaad yn Bashir Sword Coast Sailor Rasaad yn Bashir // Sword Coast Sailor
Rasaad yn Bashir Feywild Visitor Rasaad yn Bashir // Feywild Visitor
Rasaad yn Bashir Shameless Charlatan Rasaad yn Bashir // Shameless Charlatan
Rasaad yn Bashir Far Traveler Rasaad yn Bashir // Far Traveler
Rasaad yn Bashir Clan Crafter Rasaad yn Bashir // Clan Crafter
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
Rasaad yn Bashir Flaming Fist Rasaad yn Bashir // Flaming Fist
Rasaad yn Bashir Folk Hero Rasaad yn Bashir // Folk Hero
Rasaad yn Bashir Inspiring Leader Rasaad yn Bashir // Inspiring Leader
Rasaad yn Bashir Noble Heritage Rasaad yn Bashir // Noble Heritage
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
Arcades Sabboth Arcades Sabboth
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
The Eighth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Eighth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Niko, Light of Hope Niko, Light of Hope
Rasaad yn Bashir Agent of the Iron Throne Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Iron Throne
Rasaad yn Bashir Agent of the Shadow Thieves Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Rasaad yn Bashir Cloakwood Hermit Rasaad yn Bashir // Cloakwood Hermit
Rasaad yn Bashir Dragon Cultist Rasaad yn Bashir // Dragon Cultist
Rasaad yn Bashir Guild Artisan Rasaad yn Bashir // Guild Artisan
Rasaad yn Bashir Master Chef Rasaad yn Bashir // Master Chef
Rasaad yn Bashir Popular Entertainer Rasaad yn Bashir // Popular Entertainer
Rasaad yn Bashir Raised by Giants Rasaad yn Bashir // Raised by Giants
Rasaad yn Bashir Scion of Halaster Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
Ranar the Ever-Watchful Ranar the Ever-Watchful
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Far Traveler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Far Traveler
Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Sword Coast Sailor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Sword Coast Sailor
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor
Malcator, Purity Overseer Malcator, Purity Overseer
The Pride of Hull Clade The Pride of Hull Clade