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The Tarrasque
Price tag $3.59

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

#2025 Current Rank
#2106 Last Week
#1894 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Tarrasque.

New Cards

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

World War Hulk World War Hulk
+10% Synergy $8.41
Emeritus of Abundance Emeritus of Abundance
+1% Synergy $4.01
Vastlands Scavenger Vastlands Scavenger
+0% Synergy $0.37
Planar Engineering Planar Engineering
+0% Synergy $1.91
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
-1% Synergy $0.31

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
+57% Synergy $0.23
Hulking Raptor Hulking Raptor
+46% Synergy $2.25
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+45% Synergy $0.83
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+44% Synergy $1.10
Titanoth Rex Titanoth Rex
+44% Synergy $0.37
Gigantosaurus Gigantosaurus
+39% Synergy $2.42
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+38% Synergy $0.71
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+37% Synergy $2.84
Llanowar Tribe Llanowar Tribe
+35% Synergy $1.05
Knight of the Stampede Knight of the Stampede
+33% Synergy $0.34

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 $0.36
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+28% Synergy $1.48
Ram Through Ram Through
+27% Synergy $0.45
Cultivate Cultivate
+26% Synergy $0.36
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+19% Synergy $0.40
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+15% Synergy $2.43
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+15% Synergy $3.21
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+12% Synergy $0.23
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+12% Synergy $0.44
Beast Within Beast Within
-3% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $129.20
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-1% Synergy $1510.97
Natural Order Natural Order
-3% Synergy $35.81
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-6% Synergy $15.52
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $28.68
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-10% Synergy $3.73

Creatures

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

Verdant Sun's Avatar Verdant Sun's Avatar
+31% Synergy $0.38
Apex Altisaur Apex Altisaur
+30% Synergy $6.89
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+26% Synergy $24.12
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+20% Synergy $0.33
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+20% Synergy $11.82
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+20% Synergy $9.96
Tyrranax Rex Tyrranax Rex
+19% Synergy $5.61
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+19% Synergy $6.01
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+19% Synergy $4.14
Ranging Raptors Ranging Raptors
+18% Synergy $0.42
Rampaging Brontodon Rampaging Brontodon
+17% Synergy $0.29
Ancient Adamantoise Ancient Adamantoise
+17% Synergy $3.86
Thrasta, Tempest's Roar Thrasta, Tempest's Roar
+16% Synergy $0.80
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+15% Synergy $14.79
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+15% Synergy $0.27
Earthshaker Dreadmaw Earthshaker Dreadmaw
+14% Synergy $0.24
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+14% Synergy $11.93
Annoyed Altisaur Annoyed Altisaur
+14% Synergy $0.29
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+13% Synergy $5.90
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+12% Synergy $26.23
Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
+12% Synergy $1.04
Nylea's Forerunner Nylea's Forerunner
+11% Synergy $0.18
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+11% Synergy $4.59
Quakestrider Ceratops Quakestrider Ceratops
+11% Synergy $0.24
Vigor Vigor
+11% Synergy $16.00
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+11% Synergy $2.38
Thundering Spineback Thundering Spineback
+10% Synergy $0.31
Ripjaw Raptor Ripjaw Raptor
+10% Synergy $1.08
Nylea, God of the Hunt Nylea, God of the Hunt
+10% Synergy $13.31
Shifting Ceratops Shifting Ceratops
+9% Synergy $0.36
Regal Imperiosaur Regal Imperiosaur
+9% Synergy $0.54
Vaultborn Tyrant Vaultborn Tyrant
+9% Synergy $33.29
Runic Armasaur Runic Armasaur
+9% Synergy $3.52
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+9% Synergy $2.60
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+8% Synergy $11.59
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+8% Synergy $3.05
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+8% Synergy $6.78
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+7% Synergy $0.21
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+7% Synergy $0.32
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+6% Synergy $0.41
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+6% Synergy $29.65
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+5% Synergy $2.86
Terastodon Terastodon
+5% Synergy $0.37
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+4% Synergy $0.33
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
0% Synergy $8.09
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
-2% Synergy $0.96
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
-5% Synergy $4.38
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-7% Synergy $1.84
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-9% Synergy $0.32
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
-10% Synergy $19.80

Instants

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

Prizefight Prizefight
+19% Synergy $0.38
Choose Your Weapon Choose Your Weapon
+12% Synergy $0.26
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+12% Synergy $0.38
Bite Down Bite Down
+12% Synergy $0.21
Pounce Pounce
+11% Synergy $0.23
Fog Fog
+10% Synergy $0.92
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+10% Synergy $0.33
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+7% Synergy $1.09
You Happen On a Glade You Happen On a Glade
+6% Synergy $0.22
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+6% Synergy $0.23
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+6% Synergy $1.71
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+6% Synergy $0.82
Ancient Animus Ancient Animus
+6% Synergy $0.30
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+6% Synergy $3.89
Naturalize Naturalize
+5% Synergy $0.18
Lifestream's Blessing Lifestream's Blessing
+4% Synergy $1.18
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+4% Synergy $0.68
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+3% Synergy $0.44
Harrow Harrow
+3% Synergy $0.33
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+2% Synergy $5.61
Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+2% Synergy $0.28
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+2% Synergy $6.14
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.46
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+1% Synergy $0.27
Cosmic Hunger Cosmic Hunger
+1% Synergy $0.32
Horrid Vigor Horrid Vigor
+1% Synergy $0.28
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
-1% Synergy $0.28
Overprotect Overprotect
-1% Synergy $0.82
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
-2% Synergy $2.98
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-3% Synergy $14.58
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-3% Synergy $0.43
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-5% Synergy $0.85
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-5% Synergy $0.97
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-13% Synergy $0.21

Sorceries

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

Majestic Genesis Majestic Genesis
+28% Synergy $4.97
Explore Explore
+24% Synergy $0.22
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+21% Synergy $0.28
Savage Stomp Savage Stomp
+20% Synergy $0.29
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+19% Synergy $0.93
Three Visits Three Visits
+13% Synergy $5.30
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+12% Synergy $28.97
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+10% Synergy $0.31
Primal Might Primal Might
+10% Synergy $0.25
Migration Path Migration Path
+10% Synergy $0.32
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+10% Synergy $0.13
Harmonize Harmonize
+9% Synergy $0.25
Exponential Growth Exponential Growth
+9% Synergy $0.52
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+8% Synergy $5.66
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+8% Synergy $3.57
Commune with Dinosaurs Commune with Dinosaurs
+7% Synergy $2.00
Barroom Brawl Barroom Brawl
+7% Synergy $0.25
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+4% Synergy $0.40
Monstrous Onslaught Monstrous Onslaught
+4% Synergy $0.13
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+4% Synergy $2.34
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+4% Synergy $0.25
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+3% Synergy $0.17
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+2% Synergy $2.44
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+2% Synergy $2.98
Regrowth Regrowth
+0% Synergy $0.48
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+0% Synergy $0.46
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+0% Synergy $1.97
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
0% Synergy $6.33
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.50
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-1% Synergy $52.76
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-3% Synergy $0.62
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
-4% Synergy $0.36
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-10% Synergy $28.49
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-11% Synergy $1.02

Utility Artifacts

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

Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+29% Synergy $0.33
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+27% Synergy $1.65
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+19% Synergy $2.69
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+17% Synergy $9.08
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+13% Synergy $3.54
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+12% Synergy $0.25
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+10% Synergy $45.96
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+10% Synergy $10.90
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+9% Synergy $27.95
Boxing Ring Boxing Ring
+9% Synergy $0.44
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+8% Synergy $62.97
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+8% Synergy $30.84
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+7% Synergy $3.80
Power Fist Power Fist
+7% Synergy $13.36
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+7% Synergy $6.54
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+6% Synergy $1.03
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+4% Synergy $11.65
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+0% Synergy $5.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.91

Enchantments

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

Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+28% Synergy $2.09
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+28% Synergy $1.45
Colossification Colossification
+23% Synergy $0.62
Rancor Rancor
+19% Synergy $1.64
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+10% Synergy $2.67
Cartouche of Strength Cartouche of Strength
+9% Synergy $0.28
Primal Rage Primal Rage
+9% Synergy $7.35
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+9% Synergy $0.43
Prodigious Growth Prodigious Growth
+9% Synergy $0.32
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+7% Synergy $0.38
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+6% Synergy $2.38
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+5% Synergy $10.61
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+4% Synergy $1.03
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+4% Synergy $0.32
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+3% Synergy $0.35
Druid Class Druid Class
+2% Synergy $1.73
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+2% Synergy $4.09
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+2% Synergy $0.36
Exploration Exploration
+2% Synergy $33.51
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+1% Synergy $3.90
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+1% Synergy $36.67
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+0% Synergy $2.67
Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
0% Synergy $0.27
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
0% Synergy $0.33
Asceticism Asceticism
-1% Synergy $7.24
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-2% Synergy $1.64
Greater Good Greater Good
-3% Synergy $5.26
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-4% Synergy $13.56
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-7% Synergy $1.03
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-7% Synergy $26.78
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-7% Synergy $8.03
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-7% Synergy $12.12

Planeswalkers

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

Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+8% Synergy $4.38
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+1% Synergy $1.72

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+18% Synergy $0.36
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+17% Synergy $7.56
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+14% Synergy $13.54
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+13% Synergy $0.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+13% Synergy $0.33
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $51.80
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+3% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.99
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+2% Synergy $2.98
Jungle Basin Jungle Basin
+1% Synergy $0.62
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+1% Synergy $3.83
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+0% Synergy $7.19
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+0% Synergy $0.80
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.41
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $15.65
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-4% Synergy $12.92
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $51.21
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-5% Synergy $0.24
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-5% Synergy $4.23
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-8% Synergy $0.29

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $1.10
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+15% Synergy $3.59
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+11% Synergy $4.65
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+9% Synergy $35.66
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+7% Synergy $5.85
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $3.30
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $1.08
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $5.50
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.50

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.30
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+4% Synergy $0.40
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.46
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $2.00
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $50.28
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.50
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.21
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
-1% Synergy $0.64
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-3% Synergy $0.62
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.12
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-11% Synergy $1.88

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