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Plagon, Lord of the Beach
Price tag $0.95

Legendary Creature — Starfish Wizard

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Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 36% Blink 21% Combo 7% Control 6% Card Draw 5%
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New Cards

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

Daydream Daydream
+45% Synergy $0.34
Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+39% Synergy $0.37
Exhibition Tidecaller Exhibition Tidecaller
+5% Synergy $0.54

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 $0.27
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+77% Synergy $5.25
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+77% Synergy $1.35
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+76% Synergy $1.85
Phyrexian Walker Phyrexian Walker
+74% Synergy $2.30
Spellskite Spellskite
+73% Synergy $7.94
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+71% Synergy $34.06
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+71% Synergy $34.51
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+70% Synergy $3.51
Shield Sphere Shield Sphere
+65% Synergy $8.59

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 $7.30
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+64% Synergy $0.32
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+62% Synergy $0.57
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+59% Synergy $5.98
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+56% Synergy $13.77
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+56% Synergy $0.23
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+56% Synergy $2.21
Swan Song Swan Song
+55% Synergy $10.69
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+48% Synergy $58.41
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $0.88

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 $63.43
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+59% Synergy $13.02
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+57% Synergy $167.03
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+56% Synergy $115.65
Force of Will Force of Will
+56% Synergy $59.96
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+56% Synergy $119.25
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+51% Synergy $38.48
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+48% Synergy $57.12
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+48% Synergy $69.59
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+39% Synergy $39.16

Creatures

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

Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+63% Synergy $1.69
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+62% Synergy $6.09
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+57% Synergy $19.97
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+56% Synergy $9.42
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+53% Synergy $3.41
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+52% Synergy $37.35
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+49% Synergy $9.34
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+48% Synergy $37.25
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+47% Synergy $1.82
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+43% Synergy $5.72
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+43% Synergy $6.05
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+42% Synergy $0.36
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+39% Synergy $2.52
Scheming Fence Scheming Fence
+39% Synergy $0.36
Sunscape Familiar Sunscape Familiar
+38% Synergy $2.36
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+37% Synergy $6.34
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+37% Synergy $2.23
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+36% Synergy $26.17
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+35% Synergy $3.45
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+35% Synergy $1.27
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+32% Synergy $1.01
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+31% Synergy $22.51
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+30% Synergy $4.16
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+24% Synergy $16.37
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+24% Synergy $9.69
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+23% Synergy $18.88
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+19% Synergy $6.71
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+16% Synergy $0.50
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+15% Synergy $32.89
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
+15% Synergy $0.32
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+14% Synergy $2.24
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+14% Synergy $5.06
Thraben Inspector Thraben Inspector
+14% Synergy $0.20
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+14% Synergy $0.89
Aang, Swift Savior Aang and La, Ocean's Fury Aang, Swift Savior
+13% Synergy $2.28
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
+13% Synergy $0.30
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+13% Synergy $0.42
Aegis Turtle Aegis Turtle
+13% Synergy $0.15
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+12% Synergy $0.18
Omni-Changeling Omni-Changeling
+12% Synergy $0.30
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+11% Synergy $2.21
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+11% Synergy $0.39
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+10% Synergy $19.30
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+10% Synergy $17.36
Soulherder Soulherder
+8% Synergy $1.90
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+7% Synergy $0.34
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+7% Synergy $3.41
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+7% Synergy $0.30
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+5% Synergy $2.89
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+1% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+60% Synergy $15.29
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+57% Synergy $7.52
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+56% Synergy $8.05
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+55% Synergy $9.48
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+54% Synergy $49.60
Silence Silence
+53% Synergy $10.18
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+48% Synergy $2.62
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+45% Synergy $16.27
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+37% Synergy $3.74
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+32% Synergy $3.61
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+31% Synergy $16.03
Misdirection Misdirection
+31% Synergy $12.47
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+28% Synergy $3.07
Blur Blur
+26% Synergy $0.35
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+24% Synergy $0.31
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+23% Synergy $18.67
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+17% Synergy $3.15
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+15% Synergy $2.57
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+14% Synergy $1.33
Miscast Miscast
+14% Synergy $1.24
Commandeer Commandeer
+13% Synergy $4.02
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+12% Synergy $0.33
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+11% Synergy $56.44
Banishing Knack Banishing Knack
+11% Synergy $2.80
Submerge Submerge
+9% Synergy $7.73
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+8% Synergy $6.11
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+7% Synergy $0.36
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.38
Delay Delay
+5% Synergy $3.41
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+5% Synergy $0.21
Dispel Dispel
+4% Synergy $0.38
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+4% Synergy $0.31
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
+4% Synergy $1.15
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+4% Synergy $3.44
Displace Displace
+3% Synergy $0.34
Reprieve Reprieve
+1% Synergy $2.01
Snap Snap
0% Synergy $3.78
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-1% Synergy $0.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $0.69
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $3.05
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
-3% Synergy $6.98
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $0.56
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-12% Synergy $1.72
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-16% Synergy $3.24
Negate Negate
-19% Synergy $0.24
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-20% Synergy $0.94
Counterspell Counterspell
-33% Synergy $4.28

Sorceries

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

Splash Portal Splash Portal
+31% Synergy $0.34
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+13% Synergy $0.33
Step Through Step Through
+12% Synergy $0.23
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+9% Synergy $0.27
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+8% Synergy $0.29
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+8% Synergy $1.83
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.40
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $3.54
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-6% Synergy $6.27
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-22% Synergy $2.80

Utility Artifacts

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

Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+44% Synergy $2.74
The One Ring The One Ring
+42% Synergy $115.41
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+40% Synergy $9.71
Meekstone Meekstone
+4% Synergy $12.18
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
0% Synergy $4.05
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-1% Synergy $8.14

Enchantments

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

Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+43% Synergy $5.82
Dance of Many Dance of Many
+11% Synergy $3.42
High Alert High Alert
+9% Synergy $0.35
Dress Down Dress Down
+5% Synergy $0.43
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+5% Synergy $1.42
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+2% Synergy $3.20
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $5.40
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+2% Synergy $3.28
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
0% Synergy $9.84

Utility Lands

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

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+50% Synergy $26.55
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+50% Synergy $38.48
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+32% Synergy $549.38
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+27% Synergy $58.92
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+26% Synergy $0.76
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+20% Synergy $4.09
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+10% Synergy $0.32
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+6% Synergy $7.72
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $1.34
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.54
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $4.23
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $6.13
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.32
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-4% Synergy $0.91
Ancient Den Ancient Den
-8% Synergy $1.41

Mana Artifacts

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

Mox Amber Mox Amber
+67% Synergy $86.61
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+66% Synergy $37.42
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+54% Synergy $1.14
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+52% Synergy $229.58
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+47% Synergy $1108.66
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+41% Synergy $0.31
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+40% Synergy $478.02
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+28% Synergy $0.25
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+20% Synergy $1.04
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+16% Synergy $6.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.49
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+9% Synergy $10.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $1.34
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $5.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-20% Synergy $0.34
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-26% Synergy $0.17

Lands

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

City of Brass City of Brass
+56% Synergy $11.44
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+55% Synergy $9.48
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+55% Synergy $19.87
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+54% Synergy $12.38
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+54% Synergy $63.27
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+53% Synergy $35.43
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+51% Synergy $14.72
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+49% Synergy $15.74
Tundra Tundra
+49% Synergy $3000.00
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+49% Synergy $30.77
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+48% Synergy $37.51
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+47% Synergy $35.75
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+47% Synergy $32.33
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+47% Synergy $1.82
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+42% Synergy $0.32
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+38% Synergy $7.18
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+37% Synergy $6.34
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+36% Synergy $9.01
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+30% Synergy $21.34
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+24% Synergy $40.65
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+20% Synergy $51.06
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+14% Synergy $4.91
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.25
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+12% Synergy $1.18
Starting Town Starting Town
+6% Synergy $11.55
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.38
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+4% Synergy $6.46
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+2% Synergy $0.32
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $5.71
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.56
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.07
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.39
Plains Plains
-3% Synergy $0.06
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-3% Synergy $0.48
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $0.64
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-5% Synergy $0.60
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-6% Synergy $7.07
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.30
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-12% Synergy $0.24
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-17% Synergy $1.12
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-18% Synergy $0.28
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-23% Synergy $0.34
Port Town Port Town
-28% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-28% Synergy $0.29
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-33% Synergy $0.18
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-41% Synergy $0.28

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 Far Traveler Rasaad yn Bashir // Far Traveler
Rasaad yn Bashir Feywild Visitor Rasaad yn Bashir // Feywild Visitor
Rasaad yn Bashir Shameless Charlatan Rasaad yn Bashir // Shameless Charlatan
Rasaad yn Bashir Clan Crafter Rasaad yn Bashir // Clan Crafter
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
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
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
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker
The Eighth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Eighth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Niko, Light of Hope Niko, Light of Hope
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
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Sword Coast Sailor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Sword Coast Sailor
Arcades Sabboth Arcades Sabboth
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
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
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Folk Hero Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Folk Hero
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver