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Plagon, Lord of the Beach
Price tag $1.10

Legendary Creature — Starfish Wizard

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Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 37% Blink 20% 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 Toughness Matters decks.

Daydream Daydream
+31% Synergy $0.33
Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+13% Synergy $0.35
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+12% Synergy $6.38
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+8% Synergy $1.59
Skycoach Waypoint Skycoach Waypoint
+8% Synergy $0.19

High Synergy Cards

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

Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+66% Synergy $0.44
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+64% Synergy $5.07
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
+59% Synergy $0.30
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+59% Synergy $0.14
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+57% Synergy $0.99
Aegis Turtle Aegis Turtle
+57% Synergy $0.21
High Alert High Alert
+57% Synergy $0.40
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+56% Synergy $1.15
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+55% Synergy $2.71
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+53% Synergy $0.35

Top Cards

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

Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+53% Synergy $0.16
Spellskite Spellskite
+53% Synergy $7.94
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+51% Synergy $0.34
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+50% Synergy $1.21
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+49% Synergy $0.36
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+49% Synergy $1.50
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+26% Synergy $2.39
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+16% Synergy $1.09
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+8% Synergy $1.19
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $3.77

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+16% Synergy $13.85
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+16% Synergy $23.44
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+11% Synergy $54.33
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+10% Synergy $131.68
Force of Will Force of Will
+9% Synergy $62.85
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+8% Synergy $16.42
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $72.26
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+6% Synergy $40.14
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+5% Synergy $60.01
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $39.51

Creatures

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

Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+44% Synergy $0.23
Shorecomber Crab Shorecomber Crab
+44% Synergy $0.25
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+43% Synergy $0.68
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+43% Synergy $2.40
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+42% Synergy $32.89
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+41% Synergy $0.36
Phyrexian Walker Phyrexian Walker
+41% Synergy $1.70
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+40% Synergy $0.28
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
+40% Synergy $0.27
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+37% Synergy $1.37
Fear of Failed Tests Fear of Failed Tests
+37% Synergy $0.25
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+36% Synergy $6.10
Gilded Scuttler Gilded Scuttler
+34% Synergy $0.25
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+33% Synergy $1.44
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+33% Synergy $3.87
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+33% Synergy $3.08
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+32% Synergy $30.69
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+32% Synergy $0.56
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+31% Synergy $0.26
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+30% Synergy $0.35
Soulherder Soulherder
+28% Synergy $2.19
Shield Sphere Shield Sphere
+28% Synergy $13.40
Canyon Crab Canyon Crab
+28% Synergy $0.07
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+28% Synergy $3.72
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+26% Synergy $6.10
Flumph Flumph
+26% Synergy $2.62
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+26% Synergy $11.25
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+25% Synergy $33.45
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+24% Synergy $1.62
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+24% Synergy $7.65
Essence of Antiquity Essence of Antiquity
+23% Synergy $0.22
Armored Armadillo Armored Armadillo
+22% Synergy $0.19
Surge Mare Surge Mare
+21% Synergy $0.12
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+19% Synergy $4.61
Wall of Denial Wall of Denial
+19% Synergy $0.48
Phantasmal Shieldback Phantasmal Shieldback
+19% Synergy $0.33
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+18% Synergy $22.98
Sunscape Familiar Sunscape Familiar
+18% Synergy $2.36
Sigiled Starfish Sigiled Starfish
+17% Synergy $0.17
Crystacean Crystacean
+17% Synergy $0.17
Rune-Sealed Wall Rune-Sealed Wall
+17% Synergy $0.26
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+15% Synergy $2.95
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+15% Synergy $0.38
Scheming Fence Scheming Fence
+14% Synergy $0.33
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+12% Synergy $19.10
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+12% Synergy $0.15
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+8% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+8% Synergy $2.11
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+7% Synergy $2.61
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $58.07

Instants

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

Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+39% Synergy $2.40
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+20% Synergy $7.99
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+20% Synergy $1.21
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+19% Synergy $0.36
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+15% Synergy $5.19
Blur Blur
+14% Synergy $0.37
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+13% Synergy $0.16
Swan Song Swan Song
+12% Synergy $8.50
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+11% Synergy $8.78
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+11% Synergy $0.28
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+11% Synergy $1.48
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+11% Synergy $3.19
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+10% Synergy $3.69
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+10% Synergy $0.28
Silence Silence
+9% Synergy $10.59
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+9% Synergy $8.45
Personify Personify
+9% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+8% Synergy $1.92
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+8% Synergy $52.62
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+8% Synergy $15.40
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+8% Synergy $0.22
Snap Snap
+7% Synergy $3.46
Ghostway Ghostway
+7% Synergy $4.83
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+7% Synergy $3.86
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+6% Synergy $2.44
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $0.69
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+5% Synergy $1.64
Displace Displace
+5% Synergy $0.40
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+5% Synergy $16.03
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+5% Synergy $0.34
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+4% Synergy $18.16
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
+4% Synergy $2.27
Miscast Miscast
+4% Synergy $1.05
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+4% Synergy $0.18
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.32
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.54
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.24
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.11
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $0.96
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $14.06
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $8.00
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-1% Synergy $20.32
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $16.95
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $54.50
Aetherize Aetherize
-4% Synergy $0.38
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-5% Synergy $3.60
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $56.81
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.62

Sorceries

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

The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+43% Synergy $2.58
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+33% Synergy $0.36
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+28% Synergy $0.33
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+24% Synergy $0.16
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+16% Synergy $0.34
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+15% Synergy $0.25
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+9% Synergy $0.43
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+8% Synergy $0.44
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+6% Synergy $0.32
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+2% Synergy $3.80
Ponder Ponder
+1% Synergy $1.84
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $38.15
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-6% Synergy $3.56
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-20% Synergy $2.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Meekstone Meekstone
+23% Synergy $12.32
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+20% Synergy $10.20
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+12% Synergy $1.02
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+11% Synergy $4.59
The One Ring The One Ring
+9% Synergy $104.30
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+8% Synergy $8.47
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+7% Synergy $3.64
Bark of Doran Bark of Doran
+7% Synergy $0.16
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+7% Synergy $0.15
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.33
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
0% Synergy $6.82
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
0% Synergy $3.58
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $5.28
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-2% Synergy $0.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

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

Stoneskin Stoneskin
+33% Synergy $1.66
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+26% Synergy $0.25
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+22% Synergy $9.48
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+21% Synergy $0.85
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+19% Synergy $6.35
Scuttletide Scuttletide
+18% Synergy $0.24
Angelic Shield Angelic Shield
+16% Synergy $0.20
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+11% Synergy $12.67
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+10% Synergy $6.53
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+10% Synergy $0.34
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+9% Synergy $1.08
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
+9% Synergy $0.30
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+7% Synergy $1.70
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+7% Synergy $0.37
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+7% Synergy $8.60
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+6% Synergy $2.47
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+5% Synergy $0.21
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $13.48
Propaganda Propaganda
-16% Synergy $2.13
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-18% Synergy $4.33

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Plagon, Lord of the Beach's Toughness Matters game plan.

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+16% Synergy $7.32
Teyo, Geometric Tactician Teyo, Geometric Tactician
+5% Synergy $9.12
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+3% Synergy $8.52

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+39% Synergy $0.51
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+28% Synergy $0.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+21% Synergy $3.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+13% Synergy $27.39
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+7% Synergy $0.32
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+6% Synergy $43.89
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.24
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $5.54
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+5% Synergy $62.31
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+5% Synergy $540.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.40
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+4% Synergy $4.19
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $1.09
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+3% Synergy $0.99
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+3% Synergy $0.29
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.31
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+1% Synergy $8.25

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+22% Synergy $1.92
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+19% Synergy $0.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+14% Synergy $0.70
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+13% Synergy $4.13
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+13% Synergy $1.24
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+11% Synergy $76.28
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+10% Synergy $0.36
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+8% Synergy $112.13
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+8% Synergy $36.20
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+8% Synergy $171.12
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+7% Synergy $1118.84
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.69
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+6% Synergy $241.89
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+5% Synergy $472.34
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+5% Synergy $11.70
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.84
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+1% Synergy $0.22
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+1% Synergy $0.65
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.31
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.26

Lands

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

Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+43% Synergy $0.68
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+19% Synergy $0.31
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+16% Synergy $17.77
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+16% Synergy $9.81
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+15% Synergy $15.03
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+15% Synergy $9.03
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+15% Synergy $2.95
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+15% Synergy $5.19
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+12% Synergy $19.37
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+10% Synergy $8.07
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+9% Synergy $10.13
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+9% Synergy $38.56
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+9% Synergy $31.12
City of Brass City of Brass
+9% Synergy $11.03
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+9% Synergy $53.37
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+8% Synergy $35.70
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+8% Synergy $29.61
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy $0.24
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+7% Synergy $34.12
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+6% Synergy $4.54
Tundra Tundra
+6% Synergy $3000.00
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+6% Synergy $37.94
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+6% Synergy $0.26
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+4% Synergy $5.65
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.34
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+3% Synergy $0.24
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+2% Synergy $1.03
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+1% Synergy $7.08
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+1% Synergy $0.36
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $1.05
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $38.15
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $34.97
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
0% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
0% Synergy $4.40
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.36
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.21
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.29
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-2% Synergy $0.32
Plains Plains
-3% Synergy $0.13
Port Town Port Town
-4% Synergy $0.26
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-4% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.33
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-6% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-8% Synergy $0.31
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-10% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-14% Synergy $0.26

Similar Commanders

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

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
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
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
Rasaad yn Bashir Agent of the Shadow Thieves Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Rasaad yn Bashir Guild Artisan Rasaad yn Bashir // Guild Artisan
Rasaad yn Bashir Master Chef Rasaad yn Bashir // Master Chef
Rasaad yn Bashir Raised by Giants Rasaad yn Bashir // Raised by Giants
Rasaad yn Bashir Scion of Halaster Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster
Ranar the Ever-Watchful Ranar the Ever-Watchful
Rasaad yn Bashir Agent of the Iron Throne Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Iron Throne
Rasaad yn Bashir Cloakwood Hermit Rasaad yn Bashir // Cloakwood Hermit
Rasaad yn Bashir Dragon Cultist Rasaad yn Bashir // Dragon Cultist
Rasaad yn Bashir Popular Entertainer Rasaad yn Bashir // Popular Entertainer
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
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Folk Hero Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Folk Hero
The Pride of Hull Clade The Pride of Hull Clade