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Tiamat
Price tag $19.99

Legendary CreatureDragon God

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
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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

#194 Current Rank
#195 Last Week
#161 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Tiamat.

New Cards

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

Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+3% Synergy $18.56
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
0% Synergy $1.66
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
-1% Synergy $22.78
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
-1% Synergy $2.63
Abundant Countryside Abundant Countryside
-11% Synergy $4.86

High Synergy Cards

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

Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+66% Synergy $9.27
Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
+65% Synergy $8.28
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+51% Synergy $2.01
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+51% Synergy $2.21
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+49% Synergy $0.47
Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
+49% Synergy $0.34
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+48% Synergy $2.61
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+47% Synergy $0.36
Call the Spirit Dragons Call the Spirit Dragons
+46% Synergy $3.35
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+46% Synergy $28.37

Top Cards

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

Dragonlord Dromoka Dragonlord Dromoka
+43% Synergy $1.38
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+42% Synergy $44.26
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
+38% Synergy $2.10
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+36% Synergy $3.96
Bladewing the Risen Bladewing the Risen
+36% Synergy $2.59
Korlessa, Scale Singer Korlessa, Scale Singer
+36% Synergy $0.35
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+35% Synergy $94.19
Cultivate Cultivate
+14% Synergy $0.26
Farseek Farseek
+8% Synergy $0.71
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+8% Synergy $61.51
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+5% Synergy $50.17
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $32.48
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+5% Synergy $63.69
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $111.70
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $51.58
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+1% Synergy $24.84
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $41.18
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $106.71
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $58.23

Creatures

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

Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+35% Synergy $0.68
Thrakkus the Butcher Thrakkus the Butcher
+34% Synergy $0.50
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+32% Synergy $52.86
Rith, Liberated Primeval Rith, Liberated Primeval
+31% Synergy $3.98
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+30% Synergy $10.97
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
+30% Synergy $0.38
Ureni of the Unwritten Ureni of the Unwritten
+27% Synergy $7.65
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+27% Synergy $30.00
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+27% Synergy $35.92
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+26% Synergy $27.68
The Ur-Dragon The Ur-Dragon
+26% Synergy $33.05
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+25% Synergy $3.74
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+24% Synergy $0.45
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
+24% Synergy $0.31
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
+23% Synergy $18.82
Scion of Draco Scion of Draco
+22% Synergy $3.05
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+22% Synergy $0.37
Minion of the Mighty Minion of the Mighty
+22% Synergy $0.52
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+21% Synergy $17.74
Scaled Nurturer Scaled Nurturer
+20% Synergy $0.23
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+20% Synergy $4.92
Morophon, the Boundless Morophon, the Boundless
+19% Synergy $6.80
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+19% Synergy $18.35
Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund
+19% Synergy $7.22
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+17% Synergy $1.99
Two-Headed Hellkite Two-Headed Hellkite
+16% Synergy $10.75
Ramos, Dragon Engine Ramos, Dragon Engine
+15% Synergy $0.61
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+15% Synergy $15.32
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+15% Synergy $0.61
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+14% Synergy $1.07
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+13% Synergy $3.43
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+13% Synergy $0.81
Silumgar, the Drifting Death Silumgar, the Drifting Death
+12% Synergy $0.76
Scion of the Ur-Dragon Scion of the Ur-Dragon
+12% Synergy $8.85
Betor, Kin to All Betor, Kin to All
+12% Synergy $10.13
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+12% Synergy $0.94
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Renari, Merchant of Marvels
+12% Synergy $0.29
Dragonlord Kolaghan Dragonlord Kolaghan
+11% Synergy $6.11
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+11% Synergy $4.79
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+11% Synergy $1.99
Dragonborn Champion Dragonborn Champion
+10% Synergy $10.37
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+10% Synergy $3.02
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+9% Synergy $2.99
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+6% Synergy $13.51
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+6% Synergy $55.04
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+6% Synergy $2.53
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+5% Synergy $1.02
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+2% Synergy $22.65
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-3% Synergy $12.34
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
-8% Synergy $0.42

Instants

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

Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+19% Synergy $0.29
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+13% Synergy $2.54
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+11% Synergy $0.18
Dispelling Exhale Dispelling Exhale
+9% Synergy $0.20
Counterspell Counterspell
+8% Synergy $2.09
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+8% Synergy $0.26
Klauth's Will Klauth's Will
+7% Synergy $4.67
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+5% Synergy $13.06
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+5% Synergy $50.50
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.06
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+5% Synergy $4.43
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.52
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+3% Synergy $0.23
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.71
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $15.93
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+2% Synergy $0.59
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+2% Synergy $17.58
Terminate Terminate
+2% Synergy $0.39
Despark Despark
+2% Synergy $0.33
Silence Silence
+1% Synergy $7.41
Force of Will Force of Will
+1% Synergy $68.48
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+1% Synergy $8.80
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy $2.64
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $8.40
Boros Charm Boros Charm
0% Synergy $3.73
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-1% Synergy $2.29
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $1.18
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.23
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-3% Synergy $0.66
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $66.45
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $53.72

Sorceries

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

Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+13% Synergy $1.34
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.42
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+7% Synergy $30.05
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+6% Synergy $3.18
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+6% Synergy $0.80
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+6% Synergy $4.43
Show and Tell Show and Tell
+6% Synergy $16.72
Migration Path Migration Path
+5% Synergy $0.37
Explore Explore
+4% Synergy $0.33
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+4% Synergy $5.17
Three Visits Three Visits
+3% Synergy $9.41
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy $9.90
Reanimate Reanimate
+3% Synergy $8.54
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+3% Synergy $146.21
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.97
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+3% Synergy $0.70
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $26.18
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+3% Synergy $43.73
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+2% Synergy $3.02
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+2% Synergy $2.23
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $0.77
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $7.45
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
-1% Synergy $4.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Monster Manual Monster Manual
+17% Synergy $9.32
Dragon Arch Dragon Arch
+15% Synergy $2.03
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+14% Synergy $23.09
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+10% Synergy $4.86
Fist of Suns Fist of Suns
+8% Synergy $7.83
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+6% Synergy $3.24
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+3% Synergy $61.96
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+2% Synergy $2.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $2.00
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

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

Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
+28% Synergy $1.98
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+26% Synergy $0.48
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+24% Synergy $0.29
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+18% Synergy $0.75
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+17% Synergy $4.18
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+17% Synergy $0.22
Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+12% Synergy $0.30
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
+9% Synergy $0.19
Dragonback Assault Dragonback Assault
+8% Synergy $2.31
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+8% Synergy $0.29
Food Chain Food Chain
+6% Synergy $45.62
Corroding Dragonstorm Corroding Dragonstorm
+6% Synergy $0.14
Leyline of Mutation Leyline of Mutation
+5% Synergy $0.27
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+5% Synergy $3.47
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+5% Synergy $10.72
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+5% Synergy $0.88
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+5% Synergy $3.55
Dream Halls Dream Halls
+5% Synergy $26.78
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+4% Synergy $3.40
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+4% Synergy $3.53
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+3% Synergy $22.55
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+3% Synergy $27.96
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
+2% Synergy $6.44
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+2% Synergy $6.81
Omniscience Omniscience
+2% Synergy $6.42
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
-1% Synergy $13.40
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-1% Synergy $10.69
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
-1% Synergy $1.04

Planeswalkers

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

Sarkhan Unbroken Sarkhan Unbroken
+12% Synergy $19.16
Sivitri, Dragon Master Sivitri, Dragon Master
+12% Synergy $6.41
Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+7% Synergy $2.23
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+6% Synergy $0.39

Utility Lands

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

Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.49
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+11% Synergy $8.51
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.39
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.29
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+5% Synergy $1.52
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $20.85
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $3.70
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $45.94
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $14.69
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
-7% Synergy $1.75

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+43% Synergy $0.44
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+32% Synergy $11.47
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+31% Synergy $1.45
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+30% Synergy $0.26
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+30% Synergy $1.03
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+23% Synergy $0.24
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+16% Synergy $0.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.25
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+8% Synergy $3.85
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+7% Synergy $5.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.44
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $0.88
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $0.79
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.53
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $37.59
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $140.43
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $97.50
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.08
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
+1% Synergy $4.72
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $4.15
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $938.97
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
-2% Synergy $33.91

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 $0.44
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+38% Synergy $2.03
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+38% Synergy $0.29
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+14% Synergy $49.97
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.22
Mountain Mountain
+9% Synergy $0.25
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+9% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.17
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+7% Synergy $15.97
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+7% Synergy $0.37
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+7% Synergy $0.34
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+7% Synergy $14.50
Swamp Swamp
+6% Synergy $0.24
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+5% Synergy $17.78
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+5% Synergy $19.22
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.21
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.20
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+4% Synergy $10.02
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+4% Synergy $0.24
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.20
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+3% Synergy $8.48
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+3% Synergy $15.27
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+3% Synergy $0.30
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+2% Synergy $10.32
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $29.10
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+2% Synergy $21.11
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+2% Synergy $0.26
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $11.45
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.26
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $30.84
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $16.79
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+1% Synergy $17.33
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $18.84
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $28.68
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $30.79
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-1% Synergy $11.00
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-2% Synergy $11.89
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-2% Synergy $8.65
The World Tree The World Tree
-3% Synergy $8.05
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $11.92
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $26.47
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-3% Synergy $15.60
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
-3% Synergy $27.92
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-4% Synergy $7.32
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-4% Synergy $11.47
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $18.85
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $15.98
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-6% Synergy $8.89
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.27
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-7% Synergy $7.46

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