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Tiamat
Price tag $17.42

Legendary CreatureDragon God

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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

#205 Current Rank
#228 Last Week
#154 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Tiamat.

New Cards

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

Ran and Shaw Ran and Shaw
+1% Synergy $0.16
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-2% Synergy $8.81
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
-4% Synergy $46.93
Shared Roots Shared Roots
-5% Synergy $0.79
Great Divide Guide Great Divide Guide
-9% Synergy $1.18

High Synergy Cards

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

Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+65% Synergy $6.33
Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
+65% Synergy $3.42
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+50% Synergy $2.10
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+50% Synergy $0.82
Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
+49% Synergy $0.27
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+48% Synergy $0.53
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+48% Synergy $1.44
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+47% Synergy $0.19
Call the Spirit Dragons Call the Spirit Dragons
+45% Synergy $1.39
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+44% Synergy $19.38

Top Cards

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

Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+42% Synergy $38.93
Dragonlord Dromoka Dragonlord Dromoka
+41% Synergy $0.95
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
+39% Synergy $1.27
Bladewing the Risen Bladewing the Risen
+37% Synergy $1.30
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+36% Synergy $3.21
Korlessa, Scale Singer Korlessa, Scale Singer
+36% Synergy $0.17
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+34% Synergy $76.23
Cultivate Cultivate
+14% Synergy $0.43
Farseek Farseek
+7% Synergy $0.40
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.05

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+6% Synergy $48.48
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+4% Synergy $44.01
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $30.49
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+4% Synergy $58.01
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $89.88
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+1% Synergy $19.80
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $46.24
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $93.61
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $37.99
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $49.78

Creatures

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

Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+35% Synergy $0.55
Thrakkus the Butcher Thrakkus the Butcher
+35% Synergy $0.28
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+31% Synergy $37.90
Rith, Liberated Primeval Rith, Liberated Primeval
+31% Synergy $3.82
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+30% Synergy $9.23
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
+28% Synergy $0.37
Ureni of the Unwritten Ureni of the Unwritten
+26% Synergy $6.56
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+26% Synergy $21.01
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+26% Synergy $28.22
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+25% Synergy $23.37
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
+25% Synergy $0.22
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+25% Synergy $2.48
The Ur-Dragon The Ur-Dragon
+25% Synergy $27.67
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+24% Synergy $0.68
Minion of the Mighty Minion of the Mighty
+24% Synergy $0.50
Scion of Draco Scion of Draco
+23% Synergy $2.71
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
+23% Synergy $14.36
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+23% Synergy $0.32
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+21% Synergy $17.70
Scaled Nurturer Scaled Nurturer
+21% Synergy $0.14
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+20% Synergy $3.61
Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund
+19% Synergy $6.70
Morophon, the Boundless Morophon, the Boundless
+18% Synergy $5.82
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+18% Synergy $15.65
Two-Headed Hellkite Two-Headed Hellkite
+17% Synergy $8.10
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+17% Synergy $1.61
Ramos, Dragon Engine Ramos, Dragon Engine
+15% Synergy $1.46
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+15% Synergy $0.49
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+15% Synergy $0.76
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+14% Synergy $9.46
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+13% Synergy $3.54
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+13% Synergy $0.65
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Renari, Merchant of Marvels
+13% Synergy $0.12
Silumgar, the Drifting Death Silumgar, the Drifting Death
+12% Synergy $0.71
Betor, Kin to All Betor, Kin to All
+12% Synergy $3.61
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+12% Synergy $0.70
Scion of the Ur-Dragon Scion of the Ur-Dragon
+11% Synergy $8.54
Dragonlord Kolaghan Dragonlord Kolaghan
+11% Synergy $6.10
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+11% Synergy $2.60
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+11% Synergy $2.89
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+11% Synergy $2.05
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+10% Synergy $2.90
Dragonborn Champion Dragonborn Champion
+10% Synergy $8.43
Teneb, the Harvester Teneb, the Harvester
+9% Synergy $0.82
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $32.89
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+5% Synergy $12.29
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+5% Synergy $1.87
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+1% Synergy $15.34
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-3% Synergy $24.45
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
-7% Synergy $0.41

Instants

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

Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+19% Synergy $0.11
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+13% Synergy $2.15
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+12% Synergy $0.15
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+9% Synergy $0.07
Dispelling Exhale Dispelling Exhale
+8% Synergy $0.08
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $1.15
Klauth's Will Klauth's Will
+7% Synergy $2.80
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+5% Synergy $9.77
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+4% Synergy $45.37
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+4% Synergy $3.42
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.37
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+4% Synergy $1.11
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+3% Synergy $0.17
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.51
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $13.37
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+2% Synergy $14.86
Terminate Terminate
+2% Synergy $0.50
Despark Despark
+2% Synergy $0.24
Mortify Mortify
+2% Synergy $0.22
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+1% Synergy $2.29
Force of Will Force of Will
+1% Synergy $63.77
Silence Silence
+1% Synergy $6.19
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+1% Synergy $8.83
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $7.39
Boros Charm Boros Charm
0% Synergy $4.86
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.96
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.72
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-2% Synergy $3.11
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-2% Synergy $1.27
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $48.80
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $40.43

Sorceries

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

Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+13% Synergy $1.09
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.43
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+7% Synergy $18.41
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+6% Synergy $3.01
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+6% Synergy $0.65
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+5% Synergy $1.79
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+5% Synergy $2.59
Migration Path Migration Path
+5% Synergy $0.17
Show and Tell Show and Tell
+5% Synergy $13.26
Fearsome Awakening Fearsome Awakening
+5% Synergy $0.16
Explore Explore
+4% Synergy $0.34
Earthquake Earthquake
+4% Synergy $0.77
Three Visits Three Visits
+3% Synergy $7.37
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy $8.66
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+3% Synergy $134.49
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.81
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+3% Synergy $0.75
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $23.02
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+2% Synergy $1.44
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+2% Synergy $1.06
Reanimate Reanimate
+2% Synergy $5.14
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+2% Synergy $1.86
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $3.39
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
-1% Synergy $4.74

Utility Artifacts

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

Monster Manual Monster Manual
+17% Synergy $6.47
Dragon Arch Dragon Arch
+15% Synergy $1.61
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+14% Synergy $13.60
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+10% Synergy $3.37
Fist of Suns Fist of Suns
+8% Synergy $5.32
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+6% Synergy $2.48
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+3% Synergy $60.26
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+2% Synergy $3.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

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

Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+28% Synergy $0.62
Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
+27% Synergy $1.38
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+22% Synergy $0.13
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+19% Synergy $0.76
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+17% Synergy $2.32
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+17% Synergy $0.14
Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+12% Synergy $0.16
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
+10% Synergy $0.07
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+8% Synergy $0.14
Dragonback Assault Dragonback Assault
+8% Synergy $1.46
Food Chain Food Chain
+6% Synergy $34.85
Corroding Dragonstorm Corroding Dragonstorm
+6% Synergy $0.09
Leyline of Mutation Leyline of Mutation
+5% Synergy $0.21
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+5% Synergy $1.18
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+5% Synergy $1.26
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+5% Synergy $8.23
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+5% Synergy $2.06
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+5% Synergy $1.60
Dream Halls Dream Halls
+5% Synergy $24.88
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+4% Synergy $3.17
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+3% Synergy $17.82
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+3% Synergy $17.57
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
+2% Synergy $3.70
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+2% Synergy $6.44
Omniscience Omniscience
+2% Synergy $5.59
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $21.39
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
-1% Synergy $5.93
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-1% Synergy $8.99
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
-1% Synergy $0.64

Planeswalkers

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

Sivitri, Dragon Master Sivitri, Dragon Master
+13% Synergy $6.06
Sarkhan Unbroken Sarkhan Unbroken
+12% Synergy $16.96
Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+6% Synergy $2.01
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+6% Synergy $0.77

Utility Lands

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

Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+21% Synergy $0.45
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+11% Synergy $5.67
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.30
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.16
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+5% Synergy $1.38
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $20.88
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.27
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $32.70
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $8.17
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
-8% Synergy $1.24

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+43% Synergy $0.23
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+32% Synergy $0.82
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+31% Synergy $9.52
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+31% Synergy $0.94
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+28% Synergy $0.11
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+24% Synergy $0.16
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+17% Synergy $0.11
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.27
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.14
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+8% Synergy $2.25
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+7% Synergy $3.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.35
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $0.84
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $2.57
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.85
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
+2% Synergy $13.91
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.22
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $116.73
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $82.98
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $23.83
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $5.64
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $740.80
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
-2% Synergy $33.50

Lands

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

Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+44% Synergy $0.33
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+39% Synergy $0.13
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+38% Synergy $1.03
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+14% Synergy $35.60
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
+9% Synergy $0.09
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+9% Synergy $0.19
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+9% Synergy $0.19
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+8% Synergy $0.23
Swamp Swamp
+6% Synergy $0.09
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+6% Synergy $12.84
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+6% Synergy $8.77
Forest Forest
+5% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.08
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+4% Synergy $17.41
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+4% Synergy $14.98
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+4% Synergy $17.00
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+3% Synergy $0.32
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+3% Synergy $0.18
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+3% Synergy $0.09
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+2% Synergy $5.78
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+2% Synergy $16.93
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+2% Synergy $13.22
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $7.72
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.19
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $24.08
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+1% Synergy $17.84
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $13.73
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $13.22
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $25.27
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
0% Synergy $15.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.11
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-1% Synergy $20.18
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-1% Synergy $7.51
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-2% Synergy $7.63
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-2% Synergy $15.00
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $24.71
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $7.34
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $20.18
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-3% Synergy $11.97
The World Tree The World Tree
-4% Synergy $5.39
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-4% Synergy $17.00
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-4% Synergy $9.57
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $15.51
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $12.78
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.13
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-6% Synergy $6.53
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-7% Synergy $15.00

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