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Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
Price tag $24.52

Legendary CreatureMoonfolk Wizard

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
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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

#546 Current Rank
#513 Last Week
#514 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.

Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+9% Synergy $39.09
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+7% Synergy $0.28
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
+4% Synergy $0.59
Wistfulness Wistfulness
+3% Synergy $11.54
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
0% Synergy $2.94

High Synergy Cards

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

Brainstorm Brainstorm
+66% Synergy $1.24
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+47% Synergy $3.51
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+46% Synergy $0.39
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+45% Synergy $0.18
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+42% Synergy $5.19
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+38% Synergy $0.43
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+35% Synergy $6.57
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+34% Synergy $0.15
Careful Study Careful Study
+34% Synergy $2.04
Ichormoon Gauntlet Ichormoon Gauntlet
+32% Synergy $4.31

Top Cards

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

Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+30% Synergy $0.89
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+26% Synergy $1.17
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+24% Synergy $9.59
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+23% Synergy $2.46
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+19% Synergy $2.11
Pongify Pongify
+12% Synergy $1.79
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $1.54
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+5% Synergy $0.17
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+5% Synergy $2.29
Beast Within Beast Within
-9% Synergy $0.71

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+21% Synergy $14.30
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+17% Synergy $43.23
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+17% Synergy $18.40
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+16% Synergy $40.81
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+15% Synergy $51.81
Force of Will Force of Will
+15% Synergy $63.19
The One Ring The One Ring
+14% Synergy $95.18
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+14% Synergy $1.24
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+9% Synergy $114.91
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+3% Synergy $19.94

Creatures

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

Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
+32% Synergy $0.16
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+28% Synergy $1.82
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+22% Synergy $1.00
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+22% Synergy $5.14
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+22% Synergy $0.23
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+21% Synergy $0.18
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+21% Synergy $6.21
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+20% Synergy $0.13
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+19% Synergy $20.48
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+19% Synergy $0.21
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+17% Synergy $4.77
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+16% Synergy $0.19
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+15% Synergy $2.64
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+15% Synergy $0.11
Lonis, Cryptozoologist Lonis, Cryptozoologist
+14% Synergy $0.10
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+13% Synergy $1.37
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+13% Synergy $0.21
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+12% Synergy $12.97
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+12% Synergy $0.11
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+12% Synergy $0.19
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+10% Synergy $4.10
Deepglow Skate Deepglow Skate
+10% Synergy $0.16
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+10% Synergy $8.12
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+10% Synergy $9.55
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+9% Synergy $0.29
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+9% Synergy $0.67
Overbeing of Myth Overbeing of Myth
+9% Synergy $2.79
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+8% Synergy $2.20
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+8% Synergy $0.18
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+8% Synergy $0.47
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+8% Synergy $1.93
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+8% Synergy $6.89
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+7% Synergy $12.94
Spellskite Spellskite
+7% Synergy $7.27
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+7% Synergy $1.07
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+7% Synergy $14.14
Six Six
+6% Synergy $7.17
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+5% Synergy $1.44
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+5% Synergy $4.04
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+4% Synergy $8.26
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+3% Synergy $5.40
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+3% Synergy $2.15
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+3% Synergy $31.37
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+2% Synergy $18.13
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+2% Synergy $7.60
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
-6% Synergy $2.38
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-7% Synergy $6.36
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
-13% Synergy $0.12
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-14% Synergy $0.48
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-17% Synergy $0.21

Instants

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

Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+28% Synergy $9.08
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+27% Synergy $2.83
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+27% Synergy $0.37
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+24% Synergy $4.91
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+20% Synergy $0.13
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+20% Synergy $0.19
Radstorm Radstorm
+19% Synergy $3.64
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+19% Synergy $0.39
Opt Opt
+18% Synergy $0.07
Consider Consider
+18% Synergy $0.20
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+17% Synergy $1.10
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+16% Synergy $0.93
Swan Song Swan Song
+14% Synergy $8.65
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+14% Synergy $48.95
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+14% Synergy $4.76
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+14% Synergy $3.44
Fog Fog
+13% Synergy $0.43
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+13% Synergy $3.46
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+11% Synergy $49.52
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+11% Synergy $8.46
Aetherize Aetherize
+10% Synergy $0.49
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+10% Synergy $5.55
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+10% Synergy $4.79
Snap Snap
+10% Synergy $2.55
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+9% Synergy $4.26
Perilous Research Perilous Research
+9% Synergy $0.39
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+8% Synergy $7.46
Deduce Deduce
+8% Synergy $0.08
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+7% Synergy $15.79
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+7% Synergy $4.47
Evacuation Evacuation
+7% Synergy $0.16
Words of Wisdom Words of Wisdom
+7% Synergy $0.70
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+6% Synergy $0.86
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+5% Synergy $0.77
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+5% Synergy $14.73
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+5% Synergy $6.87
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+5% Synergy $0.17
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+5% Synergy $5.11
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+5% Synergy $1.41
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+4% Synergy $6.47
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+4% Synergy $0.21
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+3% Synergy $0.34
Voidslime Voidslime
+3% Synergy $0.50
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+3% Synergy $1.53
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.26
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.41
Resculpt Resculpt
+1% Synergy $0.30
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
-2% Synergy $0.09
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-3% Synergy $3.07
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-7% Synergy $11.12

Sorceries

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

Windfall Windfall
+28% Synergy $3.88
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+28% Synergy $2.80
Ponder Ponder
+26% Synergy $1.28
Winged Words Winged Words
+21% Synergy $0.10
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+19% Synergy $0.38
Preordain Preordain
+18% Synergy $0.86
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+15% Synergy $31.49
See Beyond See Beyond
+15% Synergy $0.23
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+11% Synergy $0.53
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+10% Synergy $0.44
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+8% Synergy $2.98
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+8% Synergy $0.27
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+7% Synergy $1.53
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+7% Synergy $0.15
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+7% Synergy $5.50
Explore Explore
+6% Synergy $0.47
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $5.69
Time Warp Time Warp
+6% Synergy $12.76
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+6% Synergy $3.52
Ideas Unbound Ideas Unbound
+6% Synergy $1.06
Three Visits Three Visits
+5% Synergy $8.36
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+5% Synergy $2.06
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+5% Synergy $11.76
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+5% Synergy $6.77
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+5% Synergy $0.24
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+4% Synergy $0.12
Farseek Farseek
+3% Synergy $0.49
Regrowth Regrowth
+2% Synergy $0.49
Fabricate Fabricate
0% Synergy $9.05
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-3% Synergy $34.42
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
-4% Synergy $0.17
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-15% Synergy $0.30
Cultivate Cultivate
-16% Synergy $0.79
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-17% Synergy $0.85

Utility Artifacts

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

Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+27% Synergy $1.51
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+13% Synergy $1.69
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+12% Synergy $35.24
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+12% Synergy $5.38
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+9% Synergy $0.12
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+8% Synergy $17.05
Luxior, Giada's Gift Luxior, Giada's Gift
+8% Synergy $3.56
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+8% Synergy $4.85
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+6% Synergy $2.60
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+5% Synergy $0.62
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+5% Synergy $9.30
The Chain Veil The Chain Veil
+5% Synergy $5.03
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-20% Synergy $1.65

Enchantments

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

Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+27% Synergy $2.93
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+22% Synergy $23.38
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+21% Synergy $3.29
Propaganda Propaganda
+16% Synergy $3.10
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+16% Synergy $0.81
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+16% Synergy $1.13
Omniscience Omniscience
+14% Synergy $5.44
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+13% Synergy $4.20
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle
+13% Synergy $0.05
On the Trail On the Trail
+10% Synergy $0.90
The Tale of Tamiyo The Tale of Tamiyo
+9% Synergy $0.13
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+9% Synergy $5.22
Teferi's Talent Teferi's Talent
+8% Synergy $0.27
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+7% Synergy $0.18
Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+6% Synergy $0.05
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+5% Synergy $2.50
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+5% Synergy $4.85
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+5% Synergy $0.71
Ongoing Investigation Ongoing Investigation
+5% Synergy $0.08
Dress Down Dress Down
+5% Synergy $0.80
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+5% Synergy $0.24
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.26
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+4% Synergy $0.06
Exploration Exploration
+3% Synergy $28.13
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+2% Synergy $0.36
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+2% Synergy $33.56
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+1% Synergy $28.96
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+1% Synergy $1.10

Planeswalkers

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

Tamiyo, the Moon Sage Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
+23% Synergy $5.13
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+19% Synergy $5.23
Tamiyo, Compleated Sage Tamiyo, Compleated Sage
+19% Synergy $0.61
Tamiyo, Collector of Tales Tamiyo, Collector of Tales
+17% Synergy $0.35
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+17% Synergy $3.71
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+12% Synergy $7.36
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+9% Synergy $18.22
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+7% Synergy $0.35
Jace Reawakened Jace Reawakened
+5% Synergy $0.70
Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+5% Synergy $0.96
Kasmina, Enigma Sage Kasmina, Enigma Sage
+4% Synergy $0.88

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+23% Synergy $6.12
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+22% Synergy $20.63
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+16% Synergy $38.58
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+16% Synergy $0.10
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+15% Synergy $1.70
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+13% Synergy $1.17
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+12% Synergy $38.14
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+11% Synergy $5.80
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+10% Synergy $7.05
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $94.60
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+5% Synergy $0.59
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $8.24
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+4% Synergy $0.08
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+3% Synergy $49.48
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+3% Synergy $11.40
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+3% Synergy $0.59
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+2% Synergy $10.65
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.05
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.36
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-3% Synergy $0.45

Mana Artifacts

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

Mox Amber Mox Amber
+24% Synergy $64.68
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+17% Synergy $0.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $1.52
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+13% Synergy $28.49
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+9% Synergy $173.66
Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+9% Synergy $0.20
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+6% Synergy $84.75
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+6% Synergy $773.26
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+6% Synergy $1.65
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.93
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+5% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.66
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.08
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.90
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.25
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $5.34
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
-1% Synergy $4.13
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-7% Synergy $0.16

Lands

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

Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+28% Synergy $9.08
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+20% Synergy $1.22
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+20% Synergy $11.29
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+18% Synergy $25.07
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+17% Synergy $8.83
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+15% Synergy $16.90
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+15% Synergy $31.49
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+14% Synergy $15.29
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+13% Synergy $5.79
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+13% Synergy $26.30
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+13% Synergy $1.37
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+10% Synergy $9.26
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+10% Synergy $1.00
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+9% Synergy $10.82
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+9% Synergy $16.06
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+8% Synergy $3.32
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+8% Synergy
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $21.55
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $5.69
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+6% Synergy $39.89
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+5% Synergy $31.41
City of Brass City of Brass
+5% Synergy $21.26
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+5% Synergy $25.48
Kitchen Kitchen
+5% Synergy $0.30
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+4% Synergy $0.17
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+2% Synergy $0.69
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
0% Synergy $28.74
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $0.81
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.14
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
-1% Synergy $0.78
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.43
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.94
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-3% Synergy $0.49
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-5% Synergy $0.17
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-5% Synergy $0.14
Forest Forest
-6% Synergy $1.18
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-6% Synergy $0.29
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-6% Synergy $0.13
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.11
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-10% Synergy $0.06
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-12% Synergy $0.02
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-13% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-14% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-16% Synergy $0.23
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-19% Synergy $0.12

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