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Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
Price tag $22.77

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

#486 Current Rank
#424 Last Week
#493 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.

Wistfulness Wistfulness
+9% Synergy $9.08
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+5% Synergy $4.44
Mutagen Man, Living Ooze Mutagen Man, Living Ooze
+2% Synergy $3.04
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+1% Synergy $0.44
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
+1% Synergy $0.26

High Synergy Cards

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

Brainstorm Brainstorm
+65% Synergy $1.37
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+47% Synergy $3.73
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+46% Synergy $0.44
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+44% Synergy $0.17
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+42% Synergy $3.60
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+39% Synergy $0.62
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+35% Synergy $8.12
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+34% Synergy $0.19
Careful Study Careful Study
+33% Synergy $4.51
Ichormoon Gauntlet Ichormoon Gauntlet
+33% Synergy $4.94

Top Cards

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

Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+32% Synergy $1.13
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+26% Synergy $2.54
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+24% Synergy $2.64
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+24% Synergy $10.44
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+18% Synergy $2.05
Pongify Pongify
+13% Synergy $1.93
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $2.08
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+5% Synergy $0.22
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+5% Synergy $3.14
Beast Within Beast Within
-9% Synergy $0.67

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+21% Synergy $15.76
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+18% Synergy $52.50
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+17% Synergy $41.18
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+17% Synergy $22.90
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+15% Synergy $59.86
Force of Will Force of Will
+15% Synergy $68.34
The One Ring The One Ring
+14% Synergy $105.32
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+14% Synergy $1.59
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+9% Synergy $137.93
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+3% Synergy $24.11

Creatures

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

Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
+31% Synergy $0.25
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+28% Synergy $4.13
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+22% Synergy $0.79
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+22% Synergy $0.29
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+22% Synergy $6.10
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+22% Synergy $0.43
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+20% Synergy $0.25
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+20% Synergy $7.58
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+19% Synergy $26.86
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+19% Synergy $0.33
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+18% Synergy $3.37
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+16% Synergy $0.32
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+15% Synergy $2.92
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+15% Synergy $0.25
Lonis, Cryptozoologist Lonis, Cryptozoologist
+14% Synergy $0.34
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+13% Synergy $0.99
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+13% Synergy $0.32
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+13% Synergy $0.35
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+12% Synergy $0.25
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+12% Synergy $13.77
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+11% Synergy $41.21
Deepglow Skate Deepglow Skate
+11% Synergy $0.30
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+10% Synergy $5.62
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+9% Synergy $8.95
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+9% Synergy $0.77
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+9% Synergy $12.22
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+9% Synergy $0.35
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+8% Synergy $13.51
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+8% Synergy $2.24
Spellskite Spellskite
+8% Synergy $7.10
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+8% Synergy $0.56
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+8% Synergy $2.38
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+8% Synergy $14.97
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+8% Synergy $1.98
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+8% Synergy $0.60
Overbeing of Myth Overbeing of Myth
+8% Synergy $2.76
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+8% Synergy $7.25
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+6% Synergy $1.47
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+4% Synergy $3.65
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+4% Synergy $5.59
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+3% Synergy $5.33
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+3% Synergy $22.31
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+3% Synergy $33.86
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+3% Synergy $2.34
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+2% Synergy $9.37
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
-5% Synergy $2.65
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-7% Synergy $11.21
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
-13% Synergy $0.25
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-13% Synergy $1.25
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-15% Synergy $0.36

Instants

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

Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+28% Synergy $2.93
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+27% Synergy $7.95
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+27% Synergy $0.42
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+25% Synergy $5.37
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+20% Synergy $0.31
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+20% Synergy $0.25
Radstorm Radstorm
+19% Synergy $4.74
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+19% Synergy $0.50
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+18% Synergy $1.65
Opt Opt
+18% Synergy $0.22
Consider Consider
+17% Synergy $0.29
Swan Song Swan Song
+15% Synergy $8.25
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+15% Synergy $0.89
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+14% Synergy $43.94
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+14% Synergy $6.76
Fog Fog
+13% Synergy $0.48
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+13% Synergy $2.91
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+13% Synergy $6.44
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+11% Synergy $50.50
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+11% Synergy $8.77
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+11% Synergy $7.42
Snap Snap
+11% Synergy $3.29
Aetherize Aetherize
+10% Synergy $0.48
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+10% Synergy $1.63
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+9% Synergy $10.91
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+9% Synergy $4.08
Perilous Research Perilous Research
+9% Synergy $0.39
Deduce Deduce
+8% Synergy $0.09
Words of Wisdom Words of Wisdom
+8% Synergy $0.64
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+7% Synergy $17.80
Evacuation Evacuation
+7% Synergy $0.27
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+6% Synergy $0.71
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+6% Synergy $4.31
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+6% Synergy $14.66
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+5% Synergy $0.85
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+5% Synergy $5.13
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+5% Synergy $0.32
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+5% Synergy $1.25
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+5% Synergy $4.65
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+4% Synergy $7.07
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+4% Synergy $0.30
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+4% Synergy $2.02
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+3% Synergy $0.39
Voidslime Voidslime
+3% Synergy $0.51
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.06
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.30
Resculpt Resculpt
+1% Synergy $0.38
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-2% Synergy $4.14
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
-3% Synergy $0.32
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-7% Synergy $12.86

Sorceries

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

Windfall Windfall
+28% Synergy $5.37
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+28% Synergy $3.79
Ponder Ponder
+27% Synergy $1.44
Winged Words Winged Words
+21% Synergy $0.29
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+19% Synergy $0.37
Preordain Preordain
+18% Synergy $0.57
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+16% Synergy $31.98
See Beyond See Beyond
+14% Synergy $0.26
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+11% Synergy $2.40
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+10% Synergy $0.84
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+8% Synergy $2.59
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+8% Synergy $0.33
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+7% Synergy $1.36
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+7% Synergy $0.23
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+7% Synergy $4.79
Explore Explore
+6% Synergy $0.33
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $6.85
Time Warp Time Warp
+6% Synergy $13.24
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+6% Synergy $3.62
Ideas Unbound Ideas Unbound
+6% Synergy $0.25
Three Visits Three Visits
+5% Synergy $9.41
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+5% Synergy $2.71
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+5% Synergy $11.98
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+5% Synergy $5.67
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+4% Synergy $0.29
Farseek Farseek
+2% Synergy $0.70
Regrowth Regrowth
+2% Synergy $0.46
Fabricate Fabricate
0% Synergy $8.96
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-3% Synergy $38.07
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
-4% Synergy $0.18
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-15% Synergy $0.41
Cultivate Cultivate
-17% Synergy $0.23
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-17% Synergy $1.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+27% Synergy $1.94
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+12% Synergy $5.80
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+12% Synergy $1.84
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+11% Synergy $39.83
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+9% Synergy $0.32
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+8% Synergy $15.96
Luxior, Giada's Gift Luxior, Giada's Gift
+8% Synergy $4.08
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+7% Synergy $6.36
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+6% Synergy $3.46
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+5% Synergy $0.78
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+5% Synergy $9.13
The Chain Veil The Chain Veil
+5% Synergy $4.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.50
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-20% Synergy $1.89

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 $3.45
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+21% Synergy $25.73
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+21% Synergy $3.18
Propaganda Propaganda
+16% Synergy $3.21
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+16% Synergy $1.83
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+16% Synergy $1.49
Omniscience Omniscience
+14% Synergy $6.25
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+14% Synergy $4.27
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle
+13% Synergy $0.15
On the Trail On the Trail
+10% Synergy $3.33
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+9% Synergy $6.13
The Tale of Tamiyo The Tale of Tamiyo
+9% Synergy $0.17
Teferi's Talent Teferi's Talent
+8% Synergy $0.35
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+7% Synergy $0.35
Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+6% Synergy $0.12
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+5% Synergy $1.87
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+5% Synergy $6.05
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+5% Synergy $3.06
Ongoing Investigation Ongoing Investigation
+5% Synergy $0.20
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+5% Synergy $0.25
Dress Down Dress Down
+5% Synergy $0.59
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+4% Synergy $0.12
Exploration Exploration
+3% Synergy $29.71
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.72
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+2% Synergy $0.42
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+1% Synergy $34.13
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+1% Synergy $32.11
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+1% Synergy $1.20

Planeswalkers

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

Tamiyo, the Moon Sage Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
+22% Synergy $6.00
Tamiyo, Compleated Sage Tamiyo, Compleated Sage
+20% Synergy $0.69
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+19% Synergy $6.48
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+17% Synergy $3.94
Tamiyo, Collector of Tales Tamiyo, Collector of Tales
+16% Synergy $0.35
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+12% Synergy $8.68
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+9% Synergy $17.30
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+7% Synergy $0.36
Jace Reawakened Jace Reawakened
+5% Synergy $0.66
Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+5% Synergy $1.12

Utility Lands

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

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+23% Synergy $24.31
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+23% Synergy $4.49
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+16% Synergy $45.89
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+16% Synergy $0.31
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+15% Synergy $0.95
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+13% Synergy $2.30
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+13% Synergy $37.83
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+12% Synergy $8.67
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+10% Synergy $6.22
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $110.44
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+5% Synergy $0.66
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $8.95
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+4% Synergy $55.63
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+3% Synergy $0.16
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+3% Synergy $12.12
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+3% Synergy $0.64
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $3.63
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+2% Synergy $14.87
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.25
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-2% Synergy $1190.33
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-3% Synergy $0.68

Mana Artifacts

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

Mox Amber Mox Amber
+24% Synergy $71.39
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+17% Synergy $0.36
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy $2.48
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+13% Synergy $36.02
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+9% Synergy $190.82
Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+9% Synergy $0.37
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+6% Synergy $97.40
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+6% Synergy $938.97
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+6% Synergy $4.81
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+5% Synergy $0.51
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.06
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.30
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.02
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $5.18
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
-1% Synergy $4.32
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-8% Synergy $0.23

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 $7.95
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+20% Synergy $1.64
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+20% Synergy $12.64
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+19% Synergy $30.35
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+17% Synergy $11.99
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+16% Synergy $31.98
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+15% Synergy $16.19
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+15% Synergy $19.29
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+13% Synergy $7.83
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+13% Synergy $30.93
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+13% Synergy $0.99
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+10% Synergy $10.91
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+10% Synergy $11.25
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+9% Synergy
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+9% Synergy $1.26
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+9% Synergy $18.56
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+8% Synergy $3.64
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $28.47
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+7% Synergy $40.89
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $6.85
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+6% Synergy $35.73
City of Brass City of Brass
+5% Synergy $9.23
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+5% Synergy $27.26
Kitchen Kitchen
+5% Synergy $0.38
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+4% Synergy $0.30
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+1% Synergy $0.66
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+1% Synergy $1.30
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
0% Synergy $33.69
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
0% Synergy $0.89
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.22
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-3% Synergy $0.49
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $2.30
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-5% Synergy $0.37
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-5% Synergy $0.25
Forest Forest
-6% Synergy $0.19
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-7% Synergy $0.35
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.20
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-7% Synergy $0.23
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-11% Synergy $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-12% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-13% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-15% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-16% Synergy $0.23
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-19% Synergy $0.30

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