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The Tarrasque
Price tag $2.86

Legendary CreatureDinosaur

Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1695 Current Rank
#1843 Last Week
#1789 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Tarrasque.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Tarrasque decks.

Ancient Adamantoise Ancient Adamantoise
+23% Synergy $3.86
Lifestream's Blessing Lifestream's Blessing
+8% Synergy $1.10
Jumbo Cactuar Jumbo Cactuar
+3% Synergy $3.45
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
+2% Synergy $1.45
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
-5% Synergy $5.32

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Tarrasque's abilities and overall game plan.

You Look Upon the Tarrasque You Look Upon the Tarrasque
+56% Synergy $0.18
Titanoth Rex Titanoth Rex
+46% Synergy $0.33
Hulking Raptor Hulking Raptor
+43% Synergy $0.58
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+41% Synergy $0.68
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+41% Synergy $0.57
Gigantosaurus Gigantosaurus
+38% Synergy $1.38
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+36% Synergy $0.74
Majestic Genesis Majestic Genesis
+36% Synergy $1.00
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+35% Synergy $1.26
Verdant Sun's Avatar Verdant Sun's Avatar
+34% Synergy $0.47

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Tarrasque decks.

Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+33% Synergy $0.38
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+33% Synergy $1.74
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+25% Synergy $1.69
Cultivate Cultivate
+24% Synergy $0.34
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+19% Synergy $0.43
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+14% Synergy $1.41
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+11% Synergy $1.93
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+10% Synergy $0.19
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+4% Synergy $0.43
Beast Within Beast Within
-8% Synergy $0.59

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $94.69
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
-3% Synergy $12.16
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-3% Synergy $977.12
Natural Order Natural Order
-5% Synergy $16.27
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-11% Synergy $18.72
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-11% Synergy $3.46

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Tarrasque's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Llanowar Tribe Llanowar Tribe
+28% Synergy $1.62
Apex Altisaur Apex Altisaur
+28% Synergy $4.43
Knight of the Stampede Knight of the Stampede
+28% Synergy $0.24
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+21% Synergy $14.63
Tyrranax Rex Tyrranax Rex
+21% Synergy $3.21
Ranging Raptors Ranging Raptors
+19% Synergy $0.36
Rampaging Brontodon Rampaging Brontodon
+18% Synergy $0.25
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+18% Synergy $0.19
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+17% Synergy $8.04
Thrasta, Tempest's Roar Thrasta, Tempest's Roar
+17% Synergy $0.56
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+15% Synergy $2.22
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+15% Synergy $7.50
Ripjaw Raptor Ripjaw Raptor
+15% Synergy $0.93
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+14% Synergy $0.47
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+14% Synergy $9.23
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+14% Synergy $3.11
Nylea's Forerunner Nylea's Forerunner
+14% Synergy $0.09
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+13% Synergy $7.44
Annoyed Altisaur Annoyed Altisaur
+13% Synergy $0.08
Earthshaker Dreadmaw Earthshaker Dreadmaw
+13% Synergy $0.17
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+12% Synergy $12.94
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+12% Synergy $3.97
Nylea, God of the Hunt Nylea, God of the Hunt
+12% Synergy $9.07
Quakestrider Ceratops Quakestrider Ceratops
+12% Synergy $0.19
Shifting Ceratops Shifting Ceratops
+12% Synergy $0.23
Thundering Spineback Thundering Spineback
+12% Synergy $0.19
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+11% Synergy $5.68
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+11% Synergy $4.25
Canopy Gargantuan Canopy Gargantuan
+11% Synergy $6.08
Ancient Imperiosaur Ancient Imperiosaur
+11% Synergy $0.28
Cherished Hatchling Cherished Hatchling
+11% Synergy $0.13
Thrashing Brontodon Thrashing Brontodon
+10% Synergy $0.30
Vigor Vigor
+9% Synergy $14.57
Runic Armasaur Runic Armasaur
+9% Synergy $1.36
Vaultborn Tyrant Vaultborn Tyrant
+8% Synergy $24.79
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+8% Synergy $0.15
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+7% Synergy $0.97
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+7% Synergy $0.25
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+6% Synergy $1.31
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+6% Synergy $6.08
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+6% Synergy $0.43
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+4% Synergy $7.35
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+3% Synergy $1.53
Terastodon Terastodon
+3% Synergy $0.25
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+2% Synergy $24.40
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+1% Synergy $0.29
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
-3% Synergy $0.43
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-8% Synergy $3.04
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-12% Synergy $1.23
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-12% Synergy $0.11

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Tarrasque safe.

Ram Through Ram Through
+25% Synergy $0.51
Prizefight Prizefight
+19% Synergy $0.14
Choose Your Weapon Choose Your Weapon
+17% Synergy $0.13
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+15% Synergy $0.19
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+12% Synergy $0.72
Bite Down Bite Down
+12% Synergy $0.09
Pounce Pounce
+12% Synergy $0.20
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+10% Synergy $0.22
You Happen On a Glade You Happen On a Glade
+9% Synergy $0.13
Ancient Animus Ancient Animus
+8% Synergy $0.07
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+7% Synergy $0.94
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+7% Synergy $2.24
Fog Fog
+6% Synergy $0.36
Naturalize Naturalize
+6% Synergy $0.08
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+5% Synergy $4.71
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+5% Synergy $0.20
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+5% Synergy $0.30
Harrow Harrow
+4% Synergy $0.25
Withstand Death Withstand Death
+4% Synergy $0.20
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+3% Synergy $1.57
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+3% Synergy $0.33
Broken Wings Broken Wings
+3% Synergy $0.04
Titanic Growth Titanic Growth
+3% Synergy $0.11
Titanic Brawl Titanic Brawl
+3% Synergy $0.06
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+2% Synergy $0.18
Horrid Vigor Horrid Vigor
+2% Synergy $0.08
Cosmic Hunger Cosmic Hunger
+2% Synergy $0.19
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+1% Synergy $0.83
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.49
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
0% Synergy $0.16
Primal Bellow Primal Bellow
0% Synergy $0.43
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.14
Overprotect Overprotect
-2% Synergy $1.80
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-3% Synergy $0.86
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-4% Synergy $0.97
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
-4% Synergy $2.29
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-6% Synergy $11.10
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-7% Synergy $0.96
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-11% Synergy $0.08

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Tarrasque's game plan and control the board.

Explore Explore
+27% Synergy $0.26
Savage Stomp Savage Stomp
+20% Synergy $0.17
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+18% Synergy $0.17
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+16% Synergy $0.77
Exponential Growth Exponential Growth
+14% Synergy $0.43
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+13% Synergy $0.27
Harmonize Harmonize
+12% Synergy $0.23
Primal Might Primal Might
+12% Synergy $0.19
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+12% Synergy $0.08
Migration Path Migration Path
+11% Synergy $0.27
Three Visits Three Visits
+10% Synergy $6.32
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+10% Synergy $15.80
Barroom Brawl Barroom Brawl
+10% Synergy $0.07
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+8% Synergy $1.84
Monstrous Onslaught Monstrous Onslaught
+7% Synergy $0.14
Commune with Dinosaurs Commune with Dinosaurs
+7% Synergy $0.15
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+5% Synergy $0.40
Thunderherd Migration Thunderherd Migration
+5% Synergy $0.16
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+4% Synergy $2.01
Reshape the Earth Reshape the Earth
+4% Synergy $8.07
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+3% Synergy $1.48
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+3% Synergy $0.29
Rabid Bite Rabid Bite
+3% Synergy $0.11
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+2% Synergy $0.76
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+2% Synergy $2.56
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+1% Synergy $0.78
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+1% Synergy $3.73
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-1% Synergy $1.43
Regrowth Regrowth
-1% Synergy $0.42
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
-2% Synergy $2.19
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $5.84
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-4% Synergy $0.69
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
-4% Synergy $0.22
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-6% Synergy $23.70
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-11% Synergy $19.06
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-12% Synergy $0.83

Utility Artifacts

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

Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+28% Synergy $0.19
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+23% Synergy $1.82
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+21% Synergy $1.06
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+18% Synergy $2.86
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+15% Synergy $2.31
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+12% Synergy $0.26
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+10% Synergy $17.15
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+10% Synergy $6.10
Boxing Ring Boxing Ring
+10% Synergy $0.50
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+9% Synergy $0.61
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+8% Synergy $3.91
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+8% Synergy $31.55
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+7% Synergy $35.07
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+6% Synergy $62.10
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $3.11
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+5% Synergy $2.03
Power Fist Power Fist
+4% Synergy $9.59
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+4% Synergy $17.44
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $2.15
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+1% Synergy $7.32
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
-1% Synergy $5.10
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
-7% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Tarrasque's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+28% Synergy $0.88
Colossification Colossification
+21% Synergy $0.38
Rancor Rancor
+20% Synergy $0.86
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+12% Synergy $1.17
Cartouche of Strength Cartouche of Strength
+11% Synergy $0.17
Prodigious Growth Prodigious Growth
+10% Synergy $0.27
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+9% Synergy $0.31
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+9% Synergy $0.33
Primal Rage Primal Rage
+9% Synergy $3.63
Druid Class Druid Class
+5% Synergy $1.69
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+4% Synergy $2.78
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+4% Synergy $0.24
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+4% Synergy $0.66
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+4% Synergy $0.19
Khalni Heart Expedition Khalni Heart Expedition
+3% Synergy $0.30
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+2% Synergy $2.52
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+2% Synergy $0.35
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+1% Synergy $7.81
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+1% Synergy $0.28
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+1% Synergy $34.84
Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
-1% Synergy $0.12
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
-1% Synergy $3.22
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
-2% Synergy $0.52
Exploration Exploration
-3% Synergy $24.37
Greater Good Greater Good
-3% Synergy $3.22
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-3% Synergy $2.53
Asceticism Asceticism
-3% Synergy $5.32
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-5% Synergy $0.88
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-6% Synergy $10.46
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-7% Synergy $0.95
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-7% Synergy $3.39
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-10% Synergy $24.82
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-10% Synergy $11.08

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Tarrasque to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+7% Synergy $2.72
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+2% Synergy $1.62
Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
-2% Synergy $1.61

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+16% Synergy $0.27
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+15% Synergy $0.29
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+14% Synergy $4.30
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+11% Synergy $5.17
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $0.14
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+10% Synergy $0.50
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+3% Synergy $2.02
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $1.98
Jungle Basin Jungle Basin
+1% Synergy $0.34
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+1% Synergy $3.66
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy $0.50
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.08
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $34.54
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $2.73
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-4% Synergy $0.13
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-7% Synergy $9.35
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-7% Synergy $6.16
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-8% Synergy $29.31
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-9% Synergy $0.90

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+14% Synergy $0.51
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.17
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+10% Synergy $3.61
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+7% Synergy $17.16
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+7% Synergy $4.82
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.07
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+5% Synergy $2.85
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $2.44
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $1.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.22
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Tarrasque decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.11
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+5% Synergy $0.25
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.49
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.22
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
0% Synergy $0.58
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $6.00
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.18
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-2% Synergy $34.04
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $5.84
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-4% Synergy $0.69
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.28
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-12% Synergy $1.55

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