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Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
Price tag $30.11

Legendary CreatureMoonfolk Wizard

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Simic

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

#595 Current Rank
#698 Last Week
#543 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student decks.

Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+4% Synergy $20.12
Lulu, Stern Guardian Lulu, Stern Guardian
+4% Synergy $3.33
Louisoix's Sacrifice Louisoix's Sacrifice
+2% Synergy $0.54
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+2% Synergy $2.82
Starting Town Starting Town
+2% Synergy $25.27

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student's abilities and overall game plan.

Brainstorm Brainstorm
+66% Synergy $1.51
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+47% Synergy $1.58
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+45% Synergy $0.19
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+45% Synergy $0.34
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+41% Synergy $4.40
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+39% Synergy $0.34
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+35% Synergy $6.28
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+34% Synergy $0.25
Careful Study Careful Study
+33% Synergy $3.30
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
+33% Synergy $0.15

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student decks.

Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+30% Synergy $0.68
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+27% Synergy $2.32
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+24% Synergy $1.46
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+24% Synergy $8.34
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+19% Synergy $1.75
Pongify Pongify
+13% Synergy $2.10
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $1.65
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+6% Synergy $0.29
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+6% Synergy $1.41
Beast Within Beast Within
-10% Synergy $0.59

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+21% Synergy $11.92
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+18% Synergy $42.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+17% Synergy $48.08
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+16% Synergy $48.94
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+16% Synergy $16.62
Force of Will Force of Will
+15% Synergy $57.48
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+15% Synergy $2.58
The One Ring The One Ring
+14% Synergy $67.99
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+14% Synergy $11.76
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+9% Synergy $92.16

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+31% Synergy $0.53
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+23% Synergy $0.95
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+22% Synergy $0.32
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+22% Synergy $2.99
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+21% Synergy $0.40
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+21% Synergy $6.83
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+20% Synergy $0.25
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+19% Synergy $10.14
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+19% Synergy $0.23
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+17% Synergy $4.56
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+17% Synergy $0.21
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+15% Synergy $0.12
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+15% Synergy $1.64
Lonis, Cryptozoologist Lonis, Cryptozoologist
+14% Synergy $0.14
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+14% Synergy $0.17
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+13% Synergy $0.98
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+13% Synergy $0.22
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+12% Synergy $0.20
Deepglow Skate Deepglow Skate
+11% Synergy $0.41
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+11% Synergy $14.96
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+10% Synergy $0.29
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+10% Synergy $7.52
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+10% Synergy $0.33
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+9% Synergy $2.81
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+9% Synergy $4.05
Overbeing of Myth Overbeing of Myth
+9% Synergy $2.59
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+9% Synergy $1.28
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+9% Synergy $0.24
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+9% Synergy $5.81
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+8% Synergy $0.58
Spellskite Spellskite
+7% Synergy $7.26
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+7% Synergy $1.17
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+7% Synergy $12.30
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+6% Synergy $9.23
Six Six
+6% Synergy $6.32
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+6% Synergy $0.44
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.23
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+5% Synergy $4.55
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+4% Synergy $1.23
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+4% Synergy $1.36
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+4% Synergy $11.36
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+3% Synergy $33.99
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+2% Synergy $2.18
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+2% Synergy $12.94
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+2% Synergy $2.88
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
-7% Synergy $1.85
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-7% Synergy $6.61
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
-12% Synergy $0.11
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-15% Synergy $0.43
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-17% Synergy $0.19

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student safe.

Brainsurge Brainsurge
+28% Synergy $0.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+27% Synergy $7.64
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+26% Synergy $2.24
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+23% Synergy $3.66
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+20% Synergy $0.17
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+19% Synergy $0.17
Radstorm Radstorm
+19% Synergy $2.30
Opt Opt
+18% Synergy $0.14
Consider Consider
+17% Synergy $0.46
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+17% Synergy $0.26
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+16% Synergy $4.33
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+16% Synergy $1.03
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+14% Synergy $5.09
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+14% Synergy $1.27
Swan Song Swan Song
+13% Synergy $6.09
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+13% Synergy $49.42
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+13% Synergy $5.49
Fog Fog
+12% Synergy $0.36
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+11% Synergy $42.96
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+11% Synergy $7.00
Aetherize Aetherize
+10% Synergy $0.29
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+9% Synergy $5.20
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+9% Synergy $4.66
Snap Snap
+9% Synergy $1.54
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+9% Synergy $4.49
Perilous Research Perilous Research
+9% Synergy $0.36
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+8% Synergy $6.96
Deduce Deduce
+8% Synergy $0.09
Words of Wisdom Words of Wisdom
+8% Synergy $0.85
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+7% Synergy $14.89
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+7% Synergy $4.90
Evacuation Evacuation
+7% Synergy $0.22
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+7% Synergy $4.00
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+6% Synergy $15.17
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+6% Synergy $0.17
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+5% Synergy $1.15
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+5% Synergy $15.68
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+4% Synergy $0.96
Voidslime Voidslime
+4% Synergy $0.65
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+4% Synergy $6.57
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+4% Synergy $0.21
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+3% Synergy $1.59
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.24
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+2% Synergy $18.72
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.25
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+2% Synergy $0.47
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.29
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
-2% Synergy $0.17
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-3% Synergy $3.46
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-7% Synergy $11.10

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student's game plan and control the board.

Windfall Windfall
+28% Synergy $3.95
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+28% Synergy $4.80
Ponder Ponder
+26% Synergy $1.65
Winged Words Winged Words
+22% Synergy $0.13
Preordain Preordain
+18% Synergy $0.61
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+18% Synergy $0.50
See Beyond See Beyond
+16% Synergy $0.20
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+15% Synergy $34.20
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+11% Synergy $0.55
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+10% Synergy $0.26
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+9% Synergy $0.25
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+8% Synergy $1.68
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+7% Synergy $0.71
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+7% Synergy $0.21
Three Visits Three Visits
+6% Synergy $6.32
Explore Explore
+6% Synergy $0.26
Time Warp Time Warp
+6% Synergy $13.00
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+6% Synergy $1.66
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+6% Synergy $3.20
Ideas Unbound Ideas Unbound
+6% Synergy $1.35
Farseek Farseek
+5% Synergy $0.45
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $5.84
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+5% Synergy $1.75
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+5% Synergy $0.24
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+5% Synergy $10.10
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+4% Synergy $12.11
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+4% Synergy $0.13
Regrowth Regrowth
+2% Synergy $0.42
Fabricate Fabricate
0% Synergy $7.90
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-3% Synergy $23.70
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
-4% Synergy $0.14
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-16% Synergy $0.43
Cultivate Cultivate
-17% Synergy $0.34
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-18% Synergy $1.69

Utility Artifacts

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

Ichormoon Gauntlet Ichormoon Gauntlet
+32% Synergy $3.66
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+26% Synergy $0.76
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+12% Synergy $29.26
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+12% Synergy $3.79
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+12% Synergy $1.34
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+9% Synergy $0.22
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+8% Synergy $14.41
Luxior, Giada's Gift Luxior, Giada's Gift
+8% Synergy $3.25
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+7% Synergy $3.56
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+6% Synergy $8.70
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+6% Synergy $4.48
The Chain Veil The Chain Veil
+6% Synergy $3.91
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+5% Synergy $0.63
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-21% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+26% Synergy $2.10
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+22% Synergy $24.82
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+21% Synergy $5.79
Propaganda Propaganda
+17% Synergy $2.01
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+16% Synergy $1.16
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+15% Synergy $1.44
Omniscience Omniscience
+14% Synergy $3.83
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+13% Synergy $3.61
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle
+13% Synergy $0.07
On the Trail On the Trail
+11% Synergy $0.51
The Tale of Tamiyo The Tale of Tamiyo
+10% Synergy $0.15
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+9% Synergy $4.58
Teferi's Talent Teferi's Talent
+9% Synergy $0.26
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+7% Synergy $0.16
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+6% Synergy $1.17
Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+6% Synergy $0.06
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+5% Synergy $6.87
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+5% Synergy $0.65
Ongoing Investigation Ongoing Investigation
+5% Synergy $0.09
Dress Down Dress Down
+5% Synergy $0.56
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+5% Synergy $0.20
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.51
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+4% Synergy $0.07
Exploration Exploration
+3% Synergy $24.37
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+2% Synergy $24.05
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+2% Synergy $0.31
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+2% Synergy $34.84
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+1% Synergy $0.88

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tamiyo, the Moon Sage Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
+24% Synergy $4.72
Tamiyo, Compleated Sage Tamiyo, Compleated Sage
+20% Synergy $0.66
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+18% Synergy $5.25
Tamiyo, Collector of Tales Tamiyo, Collector of Tales
+17% Synergy $0.34
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+17% Synergy $3.55
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+13% Synergy $7.05
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+10% Synergy $18.29
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+8% Synergy $0.34
Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+5% Synergy $1.09
Jace Reawakened Jace Reawakened
+5% Synergy $0.84
Kasmina, Enigma Sage Kasmina, Enigma Sage
+5% Synergy $0.72

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+23% Synergy $1.41
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+22% Synergy $19.28
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+17% Synergy $0.77
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+16% Synergy $29.31
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+16% Synergy $0.20
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+12% Synergy $0.66
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+11% Synergy $38.71
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+10% Synergy $5.43
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+10% Synergy $6.16
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+5% Synergy $0.58
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+4% Synergy $94.69
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $7.01
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+4% Synergy $0.66
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+3% Synergy $51.06
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+3% Synergy $0.23
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $1.98
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+2% Synergy $9.35
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.13
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-3% Synergy $1.01

Mana Artifacts

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

Mox Amber Mox Amber
+23% Synergy $67.47
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+18% Synergy $0.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy $1.33
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+13% Synergy $24.69
Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+10% Synergy $0.27
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+9% Synergy $153.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.51
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+6% Synergy $71.05
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+6% Synergy $643.42
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+6% Synergy $0.29
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+6% Synergy $2.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.07
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.12
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.22
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.19
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+1% Synergy $55.47
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
0% Synergy $2.10
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
-2% Synergy $2.82
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-7% Synergy $0.24

Lands

The mana base foundation for Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+27% Synergy $7.64
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+21% Synergy $1.46
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+20% Synergy $12.16
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+18% Synergy $25.51
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+17% Synergy $8.57
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+15% Synergy $15.21
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+15% Synergy $34.20
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+14% Synergy $13.72
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+13% Synergy $0.98
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+12% Synergy $24.04
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+11% Synergy $4.57
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+10% Synergy $0.83
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+9% Synergy $9.47
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+9% Synergy $14.12
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+8% Synergy
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+8% Synergy $4.24
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $21.61
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+7% Synergy $3.74
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+6% Synergy $30.44
City of Brass City of Brass
+6% Synergy $17.11
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $5.84
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+5% Synergy $50.15
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+5% Synergy $29.32
Kitchen Kitchen
+5% Synergy $0.28
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+4% Synergy $0.29
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+3% Synergy $1.21
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $0.83
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.05
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
-1% Synergy $24.35
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
-1% Synergy $0.58
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.45
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.22
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $3.53
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-4% Synergy $0.33
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-4% Synergy $0.33
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-4% Synergy $0.20
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-4% Synergy $0.62
Forest Forest
-6% Synergy $6.00
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-6% Synergy $0.18
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-7% Synergy $0.23
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-11% Synergy $0.06
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-12% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-14% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-14% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-16% Synergy $0.23
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-19% Synergy $0.23

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