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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

#2021 Current Rank
#2329 Last Week
#1813 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.

Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
+32% Synergy $32.21
Web of Life and Destiny Web of Life and Destiny
+2% Synergy $2.36
Terrific Team-Up Terrific Team-Up
+1% Synergy $0.08
Kapow! Kapow!
+1% Synergy $0.03
Spider-Rex, Daring Dino Spider-Rex, Daring Dino
0% Synergy $0.06

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 $0.17
Titanoth Rex Titanoth Rex
+46% Synergy $0.30
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+43% Synergy $0.61
Hulking Raptor Hulking Raptor
+43% Synergy $0.80
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+42% Synergy $0.92
Gigantosaurus Gigantosaurus
+39% Synergy $1.81
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+37% Synergy $0.42
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+33% Synergy $2.20
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+33% Synergy $1.30
Verdant Sun's Avatar Verdant Sun's Avatar
+32% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

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

Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+32% Synergy $0.85
Cultivate Cultivate
+25% Synergy $0.61
Ram Through Ram Through
+25% Synergy $0.34
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+24% Synergy $1.82
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+19% Synergy $0.42
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+13% Synergy $1.95
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+12% Synergy $2.01
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+10% Synergy $0.23
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.48
Beast Within Beast Within
-7% Synergy $0.84

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.95
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-3% Synergy $993.06
Natural Order Natural Order
-5% Synergy $18.33
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-10% Synergy $5.04
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-11% Synergy $21.91

Creatures

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

Llanowar Tribe Llanowar Tribe
+30% Synergy $0.95
Knight of the Stampede Knight of the Stampede
+28% Synergy $0.21
Apex Altisaur Apex Altisaur
+26% Synergy $1.09
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+24% Synergy $17.74
Tyrranax Rex Tyrranax Rex
+20% Synergy $3.92
Ranging Raptors Ranging Raptors
+20% Synergy $0.21
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+18% Synergy $7.82
Rampaging Brontodon Rampaging Brontodon
+18% Synergy $0.16
Ancient Adamantoise Ancient Adamantoise
+17% Synergy $3.97
Thrasta, Tempest's Roar Thrasta, Tempest's Roar
+17% Synergy $0.95
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+17% Synergy $0.15
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+16% Synergy $6.91
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+15% Synergy $11.72
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+15% Synergy $2.26
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+14% Synergy $0.41
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+14% Synergy $3.46
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+13% Synergy $14.90
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+13% Synergy $3.35
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+13% Synergy $7.83
Ripjaw Raptor Ripjaw Raptor
+13% Synergy $0.32
Annoyed Altisaur Annoyed Altisaur
+13% Synergy $0.11
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+12% Synergy $5.60
Nylea's Forerunner Nylea's Forerunner
+12% Synergy $0.08
Shifting Ceratops Shifting Ceratops
+12% Synergy $0.14
Earthshaker Dreadmaw Earthshaker Dreadmaw
+12% Synergy $0.08
Thundering Spineback Thundering Spineback
+12% Synergy $0.50
Nylea, God of the Hunt Nylea, God of the Hunt
+11% Synergy $8.64
Quakestrider Ceratops Quakestrider Ceratops
+11% Synergy $0.12
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+10% Synergy $4.91
Canopy Gargantuan Canopy Gargantuan
+10% Synergy $5.10
Vigor Vigor
+9% Synergy $14.33
Thrashing Brontodon Thrashing Brontodon
+9% Synergy $0.21
Runic Armasaur Runic Armasaur
+9% Synergy $0.49
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+8% Synergy $1.10
Vaultborn Tyrant Vaultborn Tyrant
+8% Synergy $25.85
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+8% Synergy $0.11
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+7% Synergy $0.12
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+6% Synergy $1.47
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+6% Synergy $6.66
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+5% Synergy $0.34
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+4% Synergy $5.80
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+4% Synergy $1.86
Terastodon Terastodon
+3% Synergy $0.27
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+3% Synergy $23.06
Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
+3% Synergy $2.19
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+1% Synergy $0.24
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
-2% Synergy $0.37
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-6% Synergy $2.99
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-11% Synergy $1.00
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-11% Synergy $0.18

Instants

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

Prizefight Prizefight
+19% Synergy $0.17
Choose Your Weapon Choose Your Weapon
+16% Synergy $0.19
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+15% Synergy $0.24
Pounce Pounce
+13% Synergy $0.12
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+11% Synergy $0.81
Bite Down Bite Down
+11% Synergy $0.13
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+11% Synergy $0.21
Ancient Animus Ancient Animus
+8% Synergy $0.07
You Happen On a Glade You Happen On a Glade
+8% Synergy $0.13
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+6% Synergy $0.80
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+6% Synergy $0.21
Fog Fog
+6% Synergy $0.42
Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+6% Synergy $0.07
Lifestream's Blessing Lifestream's Blessing
+6% Synergy $0.41
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+5% Synergy $2.61
Naturalize Naturalize
+5% Synergy $0.12
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+5% Synergy $0.41
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+4% Synergy $5.54
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+4% Synergy $2.52
Withstand Death Withstand Death
+4% Synergy $0.44
Harrow Harrow
+3% Synergy $0.28
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+3% Synergy $0.33
Broken Wings Broken Wings
+3% Synergy $0.03
Titanic Brawl Titanic Brawl
+3% Synergy $0.12
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+2% Synergy $0.15
Horrid Vigor Horrid Vigor
+2% Synergy $0.07
Cosmic Hunger Cosmic Hunger
+2% Synergy $0.14
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+1% Synergy $0.92
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.37
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
0% Synergy $1.06
Primal Bellow Primal Bellow
0% Synergy $0.50
Overprotect Overprotect
-2% Synergy $1.01
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-3% Synergy $0.83
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
-3% Synergy $1.97
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-4% Synergy $10.98
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-4% Synergy $1.26
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-5% Synergy $0.87
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-12% Synergy $0.09

Sorceries

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

Majestic Genesis Majestic Genesis
+31% Synergy $1.54
Explore Explore
+26% Synergy $4.95
Savage Stomp Savage Stomp
+20% Synergy $0.09
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+19% Synergy $0.13
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+15% Synergy $0.81
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+12% Synergy $0.19
Primal Might Primal Might
+12% Synergy $0.21
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+12% Synergy $0.10
Exponential Growth Exponential Growth
+12% Synergy $0.38
Harmonize Harmonize
+11% Synergy $0.52
Three Visits Three Visits
+11% Synergy $5.96
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+11% Synergy $16.86
Migration Path Migration Path
+11% Synergy $0.34
Barroom Brawl Barroom Brawl
+10% Synergy $0.09
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+9% Synergy $2.92
Commune with Dinosaurs Commune with Dinosaurs
+8% Synergy $0.10
Monstrous Onslaught Monstrous Onslaught
+6% Synergy $0.10
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+4% Synergy $1.48
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+4% Synergy $0.35
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+3% Synergy $0.33
Rabid Bite Rabid Bite
+3% Synergy $0.13
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+3% Synergy $0.42
Reshape the Earth Reshape the Earth
+3% Synergy $8.77
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+2% Synergy $1.59
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+2% Synergy $3.09
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+1% Synergy $1.33
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+1% Synergy $0.71
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
0% Synergy $0.99
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
0% Synergy $4.51
Regrowth Regrowth
-1% Synergy $0.38
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
-1% Synergy $1.87
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $4.33
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-4% Synergy $0.69
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
-4% Synergy $0.24
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
-4% Synergy $13.93
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-5% Synergy $24.09
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-10% Synergy $16.74
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-12% Synergy $0.72

Utility Artifacts

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

Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+27% Synergy $0.15
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+24% Synergy $1.76
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+20% Synergy $1.59
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+17% Synergy $4.87
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+15% Synergy $2.02
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+12% Synergy $0.28
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+11% Synergy $18.76
Boxing Ring Boxing Ring
+9% Synergy $0.51
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+8% Synergy $5.42
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+8% Synergy $36.97
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+8% Synergy $4.91
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+8% Synergy $0.75
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+7% Synergy $64.11
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $36.97
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+6% Synergy $5.40
Power Fist Power Fist
+4% Synergy $8.23
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+4% Synergy $3.00
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+4% Synergy $15.81
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $9.98
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+1% Synergy $2.19
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
0% Synergy $5.22
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
-1% Synergy $6.68
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
-2% Synergy $6.01
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
-6% Synergy $0.18
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

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

Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+27% Synergy $0.91
Colossification Colossification
+21% Synergy $0.37
Rancor Rancor
+19% Synergy $1.11
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+12% Synergy $1.08
Cartouche of Strength Cartouche of Strength
+11% Synergy $0.06
Prodigious Growth Prodigious Growth
+10% Synergy $0.22
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+9% Synergy $0.25
Primal Rage Primal Rage
+9% Synergy $3.95
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+8% Synergy $0.18
Druid Class Druid Class
+5% Synergy $1.49
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+4% Synergy $0.24
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+4% Synergy $0.17
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+3% Synergy $8.47
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+3% Synergy $2.51
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+3% Synergy $0.25
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+3% Synergy $0.31
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+2% Synergy $2.99
Khalni Heart Expedition Khalni Heart Expedition
+2% Synergy $0.30
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+1% Synergy $35.08
Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
0% Synergy $0.10
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
0% Synergy $0.24
Exploration Exploration
-1% Synergy $30.05
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-1% Synergy $2.78
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
-1% Synergy $2.85
Asceticism Asceticism
-3% Synergy $5.36
Greater Good Greater Good
-4% Synergy $4.21
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-5% Synergy $9.32
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-5% Synergy $0.97
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-7% Synergy $1.03
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-8% Synergy $4.33
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-10% Synergy $11.09
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-10% Synergy $25.58

Planeswalkers

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

Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+6% Synergy $2.47
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+2% Synergy $1.56
Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
-2% Synergy $1.95

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+17% Synergy $0.31
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+15% Synergy $4.56
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+13% Synergy $0.18
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+12% Synergy $6.15
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+11% Synergy $0.13
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+8% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $1.99
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+3% Synergy $1.89
Jungle Basin Jungle Basin
+2% Synergy $0.58
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $39.21
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+1% Synergy $3.24
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy $0.39
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.95
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-3% Synergy $15.56
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $3.03
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-5% Synergy $5.45
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-5% Synergy $0.11
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-6% Synergy $7.75
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $32.95
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-8% Synergy $1.08

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.49
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+12% Synergy $3.55
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+9% Synergy $23.37
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.12
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+8% Synergy $2.56
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+6% Synergy $5.28
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $1.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.46
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $2.63
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.13
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.04

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.16
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+3% Synergy $0.32
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.37
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.06
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
0% Synergy $0.64
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.27
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-1% Synergy $35.29
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.16
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $4.33
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-4% Synergy $0.69
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.12
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-11% Synergy $1.84

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