The Lion-Turtle
$0.24
$0.24Legendary Creature — Elder Cat Turtle
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#3015
Current Rank
129
Decks
Links & Decks
Simic Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Lion-Turtle decks.
Budding Insurgent+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.12
Vinelasher Adept+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.07
Marwyn, the Preserver+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.29
Ghalta the Unstoppable+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.47
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with The Lion-Turtle's abilities and overall game plan.
Accumulate Wisdom+78% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$0.23
True Ancestry+74% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$0.26
Origin of Metalbending+73% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$0.27
Cycle of Renewal+70% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$0.24
Boomerang Basics+68% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$0.71
It'll Quench Ya!+68% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$0.22
Waterbending Lesson+67% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.19
Seismic Sense+67% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.29
Octopus Form+65% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.23
Shared Roots+61% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$0.37
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Lion-Turtle decks.
Accumulate Wisdom+78% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$0.23
True Ancestry+74% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$0.26
Origin of Metalbending+73% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$0.27
Cycle of Renewal+70% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$0.24
Boomerang Basics+68% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$0.71
It'll Quench Ya!+68% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$0.22
Waterbending Lesson+67% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.19
Seismic Sense+67% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.29
Octopus Form+65% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.23
Shared Roots+61% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$0.37
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Mystical Tutor-2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$17.68
Fierce Guardianship-3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$67.28
Worldly Tutor-5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$29.62
Rhystic Study-6% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$67.78
Cyclonic Rift-15% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$39.05
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement The Lion-Turtle's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Hermitic Herbalist+53% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$0.26
Gran-Gran+50% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.22
Serpent of the Pass+46% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.11
Turtle-Duck+38% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.18
Bumi, King of Three Trials+38% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.17
Badgermole+33% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.24
Raucous Audience+29% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.16
Fecund Greenshell+28% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.80
Saber-Tooth Moose-Lion+27% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.14
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island+26% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$1.62
Diligent Zookeeper+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.15
Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.20
The Pride of Hull Clade+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$2.63
Colossal Skyturtle+23% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.38
Ancient Adamantoise+22% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$3.98
The Earth King+22% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$1.63
Knowledge Seeker+22% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.17
Bedrock Tortoise+21% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$1.58
Badgermole Cub+20% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$42.41
Yue, the Moon Spirit+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.34
Ambling Stormshell+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.17
Ambitious Augmenter+20% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.30
Aegis Turtle+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.21
Mistford River Turtle+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.15
Tui and La, Moon and Ocean+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.51
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian+16% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$30.82
Katara, Bending Prodigy+16% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.22
Dragon Turtle+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.36
Otter-Penguin+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.15
Giant Koi+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.08
Great Divide Guide+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.17
Ostrich-Horse+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.13
Haru, Hidden Talent+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.28
Ty Lee, Chi Blocker+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.32
Earth Kingdom General+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.26
Toph, the Blind Bandit+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.28
Thunderous Snapper+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.18
Iguana Parrot+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.09
Foggy Swamp Vinebender+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.08
Quandrix Cultivator+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.20
Sparring Dummy+12% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.14
Angler Turtle+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.25
Steelbane Hydra+11% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.32
Phantasmal Shieldback+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.33
Archmage Emeritus+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.76
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle+6% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$1.14
Koma, Cosmos Serpent-2% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$6.12
Birds of Paradise-9% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$8.20
Elvish Mystic-11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$5.37
Llanowar Elves-14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.24
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Lion-Turtle safe.
Sokka's Haiku+51% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$0.22
Lost Days+46% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.07
Zuko's Exile+40% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.21
Elemental Teachings+37% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.36
Waterbender's Restoration+35% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$3.78
Energybending+30% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.23
Whirlwind Technique+28% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.19
Rocky Rebuke+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.17
Pillar Launch+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.09
Dramatic Reversal+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.45
Frantic Search+8% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.77
Thranduil's Decree+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.20
Saved by the Shell+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.29
Allies at Last+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.14
Deny Entry+6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.27
Consider+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.29
Run Away Together+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.18
Obscuring Haze+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$4.94
Auroral Procession+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.34
Embrace the Paradox+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.23
Nature's Claim0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.38
Force of Negation-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$45.64
Sink into Stupor-2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$8.91
Mystical Tutor-2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$17.68
Aetherize-3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.53
Fierce Guardianship-3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$67.28
Planar Genesis-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.34
Brainstorm-4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.60
Worldly Tutor-5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$29.62
Negate-5% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.15
Heroic Intervention-9% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$17.22
Swan Song-13% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$12.16
Growth Spiral-15% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.31
Arcane Denial-15% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.61
Cyclonic Rift-15% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$39.05
Rapid Hybridization-15% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.95
An Offer You Can't Refuse-17% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.23
Pongify-18% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.63
Counterspell-21% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$4.36
Beast Within-27% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.76
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance The Lion-Turtle's game plan and control the board.
Rockalanche+48% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.31
Earthbending Lesson+44% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.24
Aang's Journey+44% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.21
Cracked Earth Technique+40% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.45
Water Whip+35% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.46
Secret of Bloodbending+31% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$1.00
Environmental Sciences+28% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.31
Containment Breach+27% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.15
Teachings of the Archaics+27% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.32
Germination Practicum+27% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$7.07
Introduction to Prophecy+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.12
Bumi's Feast Lecture+22% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.29
Echocasting Symposium+22% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$3.19
Introduction to Annihilation+21% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.34
Spirit Water Revival+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$1.03
Expanded Anatomy+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.25
Fractal Summoning+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.18
Mercurial Transformation+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.30
Crashing Wave+10% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.23
Earth Rumble+9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.17
Mascot Exhibition+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.63
Ember Island Production+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.29
Flow State+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.79
Many Partings+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.22
Bridgeworks Battle+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.20
Doppelgang+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.42
Mind into Matter+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.36
Lessons from Life+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.27
Nature's Rhythm0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.00
Explore0% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.26
Rite of Replication0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.30
Urban Evolution-3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.32
Bala Ged Recovery-4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$6.55
Finale of Devastation-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$32.43
Three Visits-18% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$5.20
Farseek-19% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.43
Cultivate-22% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.56
Kodama's Reach-23% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.93
Rampant Growth-24% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.01
Nature's Lore-27% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.49
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Waterbending Scroll+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.30
Meteor Sword+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.31
Turtle Van+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.30
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$7.05
Gathering Stone+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.39
Invasion Submersible+5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.21
The Great Henge+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$61.20
The Earth Crystal0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$11.92
Swiftfoot Boots-1% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$1.86
Lightning Greaves-13% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.97
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support The Lion-Turtle's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Chakra Meditation+40% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.40
Leaves from the Vine+28% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.17
Watery Grasp+22% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.08
Honest Work+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.22
The Legend of Kuruk+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.30
The Legend of Kyoshi+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$5.60
Waterbender Ascension+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.96
Turtle Power!+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.19
Earthbender Ascension+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$3.26
Retro-Mutation+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.21
Invasion Tactics+9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.15
Kyoshi Island Plaza+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.31
The Spirit Oasis+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.29
Assault Formation+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.41
Crystalline Armor+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.29
Tale of Katara and Toph+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.69
Solid Ground+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.65
Glacierwood Siege+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.35
Beastmaster Ascension+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.02
Elemental Bond+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.66
Freed from the Real+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$7.49
Propaganda+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.63
Utopia Sprawl+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.68
Wild Growth-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.78
Garruk's Uprising-4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.64
Rhystic Study-6% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$67.78
Mystic Remora-7% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$13.36
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Ba Sing Se+43% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$5.52
Agna Qel'a+34% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.75
Secret Tunnel+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$3.40
Mistrise Village+3% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$6.79
Restless Vinestalk+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.35
Shifting Woodland0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$7.21
Mystic Sanctuary-4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.31
Temple of the False God-5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.32
Rogue's Passage-8% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.37
Mosswort Bridge-9% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.39
Boseiju, Who Endures-10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$46.42
Alchemist's Refuge-10% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.46
Otawara, Soaring City-12% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$27.95
Reliquary Tower-18% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$4.38
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Bender's Waterskin+35% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$1.31
Barrels of Blasting Jelly+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.20
Thought Vessel-5% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.87
Simic Signet-6% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.35
Arcane Signet-9% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$0.39
Sol Ring-15% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$1.21
Lands
The mana base foundation for The Lion-Turtle decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Meditation Pools+37% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.23
White Lotus Hideout+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.27
Thriving Grove+18% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.19
Rumble Arena+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.26
Thriving Isle+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.21
Turtle Lair+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.22
Thornwood Falls+5% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.18
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.18
Forest+4% Synergy
in 100% of decks
$0.09
Island+3% Synergy
in 99% of decks
$0.08
Vibrant Cityscape+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.30
Escape Tunnel+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.23
Bridgeworks Battle+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.20
Botanical Sanctum+1% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.77
Exotic Orchard+1% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.25
Tangled Islet+0% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.30
Fabled Passage+0% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.93
Simic Guildgate-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.14
Sink into Stupor-2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$8.91
Temple of Mystery-2% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.29
Willowrush Verge-3% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$4.56
Bala Ged Recovery-4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$6.55
Hedge Maze-4% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$12.82
Windswept Heath-4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$11.89
Myriad Landscape-5% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.30
Evolving Wilds-5% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.10
Dreamroot Cascade-5% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$1.40
Tropical Island-6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
Simic Growth Chamber-7% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.35
Overflowing Basin-7% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.24
Turbulent Wilderness-7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.35
Barkchannel Pathway-8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$4.53
Sodden Verdure-9% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.46
Terramorphic Expanse-9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.17
Vineglimmer Snarl-9% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.24
Waterlogged Grove-10% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.44
Path of Ancestry-10% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.28
Flooded Grove-11% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.31
Breeding Pool-13% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$9.18
Command Tower-14% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$0.24
Hinterland Harbor-14% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$0.34
Misty Rainforest-17% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$35.34
Rejuvenating Springs-21% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$3.80
Yavimaya Coast-26% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.33
The Lion-Turtle Deck Stats
Based on 129 The Lion-Turtle decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 21 |
| 3 | 12 |
| 4 | 8 |
| 5 | 6 |
| 6 | 3 |
| 7 | 2 |
| 8 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 25
- Instant 13
- Sorcery 13
- Artifact 5
- Enchantment 6
- Land 37
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 25 |
| Instant | 13 |
| Sorcery | 13 |
| Artifact | 5 |
| Enchantment | 6 |
| Land | 37 |
Lands: 25 basic, 12 nonbasic
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