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Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
Price tag $17.43

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

#491 Current Rank
#531 Last Week
#484 Past 2 Years

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.

Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+6% Synergy $1.07
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+4% Synergy $0.73
Expansion Algorithm Expansion Algorithm
+4% Synergy $2.39
Mind into Matter Mind into Matter
-2% Synergy $0.45
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-7% Synergy $5.83

High Synergy Cards

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

Brainstorm Brainstorm
+64% Synergy $1.39
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+47% Synergy $3.90
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+46% Synergy $1.05
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+43% Synergy $0.13
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+42% Synergy $2.11
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+38% Synergy $1.71
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+35% Synergy $9.05
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+34% Synergy $0.29
Careful Study Careful Study
+33% Synergy $4.09
Ichormoon Gauntlet Ichormoon Gauntlet
+33% Synergy $5.86

Top Cards

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

Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+32% Synergy $1.63
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+26% Synergy $2.41
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+24% Synergy $2.07
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+24% Synergy $11.88
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+18% Synergy $2.02
Pongify Pongify
+13% Synergy $1.72
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy $3.68
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+5% Synergy $0.30
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+3% Synergy $2.39
Beast Within Beast Within
-8% Synergy $0.52

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+21% Synergy $18.15
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+17% Synergy $58.40
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+16% Synergy $41.55
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+16% Synergy $22.54
Force of Will Force of Will
+15% Synergy $64.63
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+14% Synergy $66.59
The One Ring The One Ring
+14% Synergy $104.71
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+13% Synergy $2.07
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+8% Synergy $167.83
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+3% Synergy $28.30

Creatures

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

Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
+30% Synergy $0.23
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+28% Synergy $5.69
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+22% Synergy $6.74
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+22% Synergy $0.52
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+22% Synergy $0.25
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+21% Synergy $0.34
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+21% Synergy $0.61
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+20% Synergy $7.68
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+20% Synergy $10.03
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+18% Synergy $0.38
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+18% Synergy $4.44
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+15% Synergy $0.37
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+15% Synergy $1.58
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+14% Synergy $0.30
Lonis, Cryptozoologist Lonis, Cryptozoologist
+13% Synergy $0.25
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+13% Synergy $0.81
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+13% Synergy $0.36
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+12% Synergy $14.38
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+12% Synergy $0.38
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+12% Synergy $0.33
Deepglow Skate Deepglow Skate
+11% Synergy $0.36
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+10% Synergy $8.04
Wistfulness Wistfulness
+10% Synergy $12.44
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+9% Synergy $0.54
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+9% Synergy $37.52
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+8% Synergy $11.01
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+8% Synergy $9.98
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+8% Synergy $0.37
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+8% Synergy $0.36
Spellskite Spellskite
+8% Synergy $8.06
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+7% Synergy $11.84
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+7% Synergy $1.79
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+7% Synergy $2.54
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+7% Synergy $17.01
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+7% Synergy $0.89
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+7% Synergy $0.70
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+6% Synergy $1.90
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.32
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+4% Synergy $3.30
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+3% Synergy $6.36
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+3% Synergy $5.92
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+3% Synergy $34.62
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+2% Synergy $2.22
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+2% Synergy $27.08
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+2% Synergy $10.40
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
-4% Synergy $3.72
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-6% Synergy $15.00
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
-11% Synergy $0.29
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-12% Synergy $0.42
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-15% Synergy $0.29

Instants

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

Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+27% Synergy $7.00
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+27% Synergy $5.60
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+25% Synergy $0.40
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+25% Synergy $5.11
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+20% Synergy $0.28
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+19% Synergy $0.30
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+19% Synergy $0.52
Radstorm Radstorm
+19% Synergy $5.21
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+18% Synergy $2.20
Opt Opt
+18% Synergy $0.27
Consider Consider
+16% Synergy $0.31
Swan Song Swan Song
+15% Synergy $8.00
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+15% Synergy $1.88
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+14% Synergy $4.07
Fog Fog
+14% Synergy $1.15
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+14% Synergy $50.22
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+13% Synergy $1.79
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+11% Synergy $7.61
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+11% Synergy $8.65
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+11% Synergy $55.81
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+11% Synergy $7.17
Snap Snap
+10% Synergy $3.49
Aetherize Aetherize
+10% Synergy $0.39
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+10% Synergy $2.39
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+9% Synergy $2.71
Perilous Research Perilous Research
+8% Synergy $0.64
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+8% Synergy $10.30
Deduce Deduce
+7% Synergy $0.29
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+7% Synergy $18.41
Words of Wisdom Words of Wisdom
+6% Synergy $0.69
Evacuation Evacuation
+6% Synergy $0.34
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+5% Synergy $7.81
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+5% Synergy $0.24
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+5% Synergy $15.83
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+5% Synergy $0.50
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+5% Synergy $0.50
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+5% Synergy $1.44
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+4% Synergy $0.86
High Tide High Tide
+4% Synergy $1.52
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+4% Synergy $8.81
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+4% Synergy $2.17
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+3% Synergy $0.42
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.23
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+2% Synergy $0.38
Voidslime Voidslime
+2% Synergy $0.65
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+1% Synergy $0.25
Resculpt Resculpt
+0% Synergy $0.22
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-1% Synergy $3.85
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
-3% Synergy $0.32
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-7% Synergy $14.68

Sorceries

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

Windfall Windfall
+28% Synergy $4.86
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+28% Synergy $5.68
Ponder Ponder
+26% Synergy $1.65
Winged Words Winged Words
+20% Synergy $0.36
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+18% Synergy $0.43
Preordain Preordain
+17% Synergy $0.52
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+15% Synergy $37.19
See Beyond See Beyond
+13% Synergy $0.37
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+11% Synergy $1.18
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+10% Synergy $0.56
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+8% Synergy $0.34
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+8% Synergy $3.52
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+6% Synergy $7.43
Explore Explore
+6% Synergy $0.23
Time Warp Time Warp
+6% Synergy $8.00
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $7.72
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+5% Synergy $0.26
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+5% Synergy $1.31
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+5% Synergy $3.72
Ideas Unbound Ideas Unbound
+5% Synergy $0.60
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+5% Synergy $3.68
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+5% Synergy $12.43
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+4% Synergy $5.50
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+4% Synergy $0.30
Three Visits Three Visits
+2% Synergy $5.28
Regrowth Regrowth
+2% Synergy $0.50
Farseek Farseek
+1% Synergy $0.56
Fabricate Fabricate
+0% Synergy $9.53
Mathemagics Mathemagics
0% Synergy $4.00
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-2% Synergy $52.76
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
-4% Synergy $0.35
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-14% Synergy $0.41
Cultivate Cultivate
-16% Synergy $0.37
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-16% Synergy $1.52

Utility Artifacts

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

Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+27% Synergy $3.10
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+12% Synergy $2.29
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+12% Synergy $6.67
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+11% Synergy $47.72
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+9% Synergy $0.39
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+7% Synergy $13.86
Luxior, Giada's Gift Luxior, Giada's Gift
+7% Synergy $4.99
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+7% Synergy $5.34
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+5% Synergy $0.91
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+5% Synergy $2.58
The Chain Veil The Chain Veil
+5% Synergy $5.25
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+4% Synergy $9.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $1.95

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 $5.32
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+20% Synergy $1.60
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+20% Synergy $26.78
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+16% Synergy $1.90
Propaganda Propaganda
+16% Synergy $3.04
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+15% Synergy $1.40
Omniscience Omniscience
+14% Synergy $6.42
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+14% Synergy $4.44
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle
+11% Synergy $0.20
On the Trail On the Trail
+9% Synergy $4.62
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+8% Synergy $6.84
The Tale of Tamiyo The Tale of Tamiyo
+8% Synergy $0.24
Teferi's Talent Teferi's Talent
+7% Synergy $0.40
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+6% Synergy $0.24
Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+5% Synergy $0.23
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+5% Synergy $3.70
Ongoing Investigation Ongoing Investigation
+5% Synergy $0.26
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+5% Synergy $6.31
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+4% Synergy $1.15
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+4% Synergy $0.35
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+3% Synergy $0.16
Exploration Exploration
+3% Synergy $33.33
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+3% Synergy $1.69
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+1% Synergy $36.20
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+1% Synergy $0.42
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+1% Synergy $1.64
Doubling Season Doubling Season
0% Synergy $31.34

Planeswalkers

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

Tamiyo, the Moon Sage Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
+21% Synergy $5.28
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+19% Synergy $5.73
Tamiyo, Compleated Sage Tamiyo, Compleated Sage
+18% Synergy $0.81
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+15% Synergy $5.08
Tamiyo, Collector of Tales Tamiyo, Collector of Tales
+15% Synergy $0.31
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+11% Synergy $10.32
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+8% Synergy $17.99
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+7% Synergy $0.40

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+23% Synergy $0.87
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+22% Synergy $30.75
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+16% Synergy $52.17
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+15% Synergy $0.23
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+14% Synergy $0.64
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+12% Synergy $2.08
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+12% Synergy $40.55
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+10% Synergy $9.55
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+9% Synergy $4.00
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $11.00
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+4% Synergy $0.67
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+4% Synergy $129.20
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+4% Synergy $62.97
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+3% Synergy $0.29
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+2% Synergy $10.20
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+2% Synergy $0.81
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.26
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+2% Synergy $15.46
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+0% Synergy $2.93
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-3% Synergy $0.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Mox Amber Mox Amber
+23% Synergy $74.65
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+16% Synergy $0.43
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy $2.48
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+13% Synergy $35.83
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+9% Synergy $238.50
Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+9% Synergy $0.34
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+6% Synergy $109.80
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+5% Synergy $4.48
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+5% Synergy $1122.75
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+4% Synergy $0.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.36
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $2.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $0.98
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+0% Synergy $4.08
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
0% Synergy $3.65
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-6% Synergy $0.31

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 $7.00
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+20% Synergy $1.91
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+19% Synergy $12.90
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+18% Synergy $37.75
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+17% Synergy $10.41
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+15% Synergy $37.19
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+14% Synergy $15.24
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+14% Synergy $19.38
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+13% Synergy $0.81
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+13% Synergy $36.05
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+12% Synergy $7.70
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+10% Synergy $7.85
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+9% Synergy $11.69
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+9% Synergy $1.40
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+8% Synergy $17.79
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+8% Synergy
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $31.69
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+7% Synergy $4.79
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+6% Synergy $52.29
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $7.72
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+5% Synergy $37.89
City of Brass City of Brass
+5% Synergy $10.56
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+4% Synergy $33.87
Kitchen Kitchen
+4% Synergy $0.40
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+3% Synergy $0.36
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+1% Synergy $1.14
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+0% Synergy $35.38
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+0% Synergy $0.75
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
0% Synergy $0.67
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.07
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
-2% Synergy $0.29
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-2% Synergy $0.50
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.82
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-4% Synergy $1.10
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $3.30
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-5% Synergy $0.25
Forest Forest
-6% Synergy $0.09
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-6% Synergy $0.24
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-7% Synergy $0.31
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-7% Synergy $0.31
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.20
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-10% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-12% Synergy $0.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-12% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-14% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-15% Synergy $0.13
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-18% Synergy $0.34

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