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Tiamat
Price tag $18.48

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

#178 Current Rank
#200 Last Week
#142 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Tiamat.

New Cards

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

Nova Hellkite Nova Hellkite
+1% Synergy $3.26
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
0% Synergy $2.16
Command Bridge Command Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.13
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
-2% Synergy $10.86
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-2% Synergy $16.84

High Synergy Cards

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

Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
+64% Synergy $3.61
Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+64% Synergy $7.26
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+50% Synergy $2.99
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+49% Synergy $3.25
Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
+49% Synergy $0.36
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+48% Synergy $1.03
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+47% Synergy $2.37
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+47% Synergy $0.24
Call the Spirit Dragons Call the Spirit Dragons
+44% Synergy $1.67
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+43% Synergy $24.25

Top Cards

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

Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+43% Synergy $44.44
Dragonlord Dromoka Dragonlord Dromoka
+39% Synergy $2.69
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
+39% Synergy $1.00
Bladewing the Risen Bladewing the Risen
+37% Synergy $1.05
Korlessa, Scale Singer Korlessa, Scale Singer
+37% Synergy $0.26
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+36% Synergy $4.46
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+36% Synergy $0.51
Cultivate Cultivate
+14% Synergy $0.52
Farseek Farseek
+7% Synergy $0.68
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Food Chain Food Chain
+6% Synergy $30.10
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+5% Synergy $53.10
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+4% Synergy $35.22
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+3% Synergy $59.87
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $36.35
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $75.40
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $15.17
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+2% Synergy $120.00
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $95.04
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $103.74

Creatures

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

Thrakkus the Butcher Thrakkus the Butcher
+36% Synergy $0.34
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+33% Synergy $71.97
Rith, Liberated Primeval Rith, Liberated Primeval
+31% Synergy $2.61
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+31% Synergy $39.69
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+28% Synergy $11.54
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
+28% Synergy $1.24
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+26% Synergy $21.06
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+26% Synergy $29.06
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
+26% Synergy $0.22
Ureni of the Unwritten Ureni of the Unwritten
+25% Synergy $17.83
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+25% Synergy $20.87
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+25% Synergy $2.68
The Ur-Dragon The Ur-Dragon
+25% Synergy $38.36
Minion of the Mighty Minion of the Mighty
+25% Synergy $0.54
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+24% Synergy $0.81
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+24% Synergy $0.54
Scion of Draco Scion of Draco
+23% Synergy $3.52
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
+23% Synergy $15.35
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+21% Synergy $20.11
Scaled Nurturer Scaled Nurturer
+21% Synergy $0.19
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+20% Synergy $3.35
Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund
+19% Synergy $6.40
Morophon, the Boundless Morophon, the Boundless
+18% Synergy $5.88
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+18% Synergy $17.16
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+17% Synergy $3.17
Two-Headed Hellkite Two-Headed Hellkite
+16% Synergy $7.86
Ramos, Dragon Engine Ramos, Dragon Engine
+15% Synergy $1.96
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+15% Synergy $0.91
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+15% Synergy $0.90
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+14% Synergy $13.00
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Renari, Merchant of Marvels
+14% Synergy $0.13
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+13% Synergy $0.50
Silumgar, the Drifting Death Silumgar, the Drifting Death
+12% Synergy $0.90
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+12% Synergy $6.67
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+12% Synergy $0.92
Scion of the Ur-Dragon Scion of the Ur-Dragon
+11% Synergy $9.48
Betor, Kin to All Betor, Kin to All
+11% Synergy $2.87
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+11% Synergy $1.06
Dragonlord Kolaghan Dragonlord Kolaghan
+11% Synergy $6.31
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+11% Synergy $1.37
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+10% Synergy $4.26
Dragonborn Champion Dragonborn Champion
+10% Synergy $8.76
Teneb, the Harvester Teneb, the Harvester
+9% Synergy $0.64
Decadent Dragon Decadent Dragon
+9% Synergy $0.48
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $29.88
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+4% Synergy $10.10
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+4% Synergy $1.53
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+1% Synergy $14.22
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-4% Synergy $21.59
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
-8% Synergy $1.33

Instants

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

Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+20% Synergy $0.15
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+13% Synergy $1.98
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+13% Synergy $0.22
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+9% Synergy $0.10
Dispelling Exhale Dispelling Exhale
+8% Synergy $0.05
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $1.28
Klauth's Will Klauth's Will
+7% Synergy $3.32
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+6% Synergy $9.74
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+4% Synergy $44.80
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.54
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+4% Synergy $3.59
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+4% Synergy $0.91
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+3% Synergy $0.26
Terminate Terminate
+3% Synergy $0.36
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.86
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+2% Synergy $15.06
Despark Despark
+2% Synergy $0.38
Mortify Mortify
+2% Synergy $0.25
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+1% Synergy $22.92
Force of Will Force of Will
+1% Synergy $61.91
Silence Silence
+1% Synergy $7.00
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy $1.66
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $8.07
Boros Charm Boros Charm
0% Synergy $4.67
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
0% Synergy $9.16
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $46.53
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $49.97
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.74
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $0.93
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-2% Synergy $2.33
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-2% Synergy $1.72
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $50.96
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $42.10

Sorceries

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

Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+13% Synergy $1.78
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+11% Synergy $0.39
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+8% Synergy $16.84
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+6% Synergy $4.38
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+5% Synergy $1.99
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+5% Synergy $0.88
Explore Explore
+5% Synergy $0.18
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+5% Synergy $2.81
Migration Path Migration Path
+5% Synergy $0.35
Fearsome Awakening Fearsome Awakening
+5% Synergy $0.20
Earthquake Earthquake
+4% Synergy $0.78
Show and Tell Show and Tell
+4% Synergy $12.60
Three Visits Three Visits
+3% Synergy $5.88
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+3% Synergy $0.54
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+2% Synergy $1.88
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $9.87
Reanimate Reanimate
+2% Synergy $5.15
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.72
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+2% Synergy $1.55
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+1% Synergy $1.75
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $4.02
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
-1% Synergy $2.53

Utility Artifacts

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

Monster Manual Monster Manual
+18% Synergy $4.48
Dragon Arch Dragon Arch
+16% Synergy $0.86
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+14% Synergy $12.13
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+10% Synergy $3.34
Fist of Suns Fist of Suns
+8% Synergy $13.39
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+6% Synergy $2.35
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+3% Synergy $62.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.32
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $82.70
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+28% Synergy $0.55
Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
+27% Synergy $3.25
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+22% Synergy $0.13
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+19% Synergy $0.90
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+16% Synergy $4.33
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+16% Synergy $0.13
Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+11% Synergy $0.11
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
+11% Synergy $0.13
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+8% Synergy $0.22
Dragonback Assault Dragonback Assault
+7% Synergy $2.41
Leyline of Mutation Leyline of Mutation
+6% Synergy $0.26
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+6% Synergy $4.29
Corroding Dragonstorm Corroding Dragonstorm
+6% Synergy $0.07
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+5% Synergy $1.17
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+5% Synergy $2.60
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+5% Synergy $5.38
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+5% Synergy $2.15
Dream Halls Dream Halls
+5% Synergy $22.04
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+4% Synergy $1.86
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+4% Synergy $0.86
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+3% Synergy $16.67
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
+2% Synergy $4.47
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+2% Synergy $6.28
Omniscience Omniscience
+2% Synergy $5.29
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
0% Synergy $3.99
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $27.73
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
-1% Synergy $1.29
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $49.41
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $8.69

Planeswalkers

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

Sivitri, Dragon Master Sivitri, Dragon Master
+13% Synergy $6.12
Sarkhan Unbroken Sarkhan Unbroken
+12% Synergy $16.98
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+7% Synergy $0.42
Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+6% Synergy $1.85

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 $0.52
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+12% Synergy $5.96
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.35
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+5% Synergy $20.05
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.28
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+5% Synergy $1.46
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.15
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.59
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $30.14
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $8.79
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
-8% Synergy $1.41

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+44% Synergy $0.59
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+34% Synergy $1.13
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+31% Synergy $9.18
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+31% Synergy $1.11
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+28% Synergy $0.09
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+25% Synergy $0.19
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+18% Synergy $0.16
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.17
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+9% Synergy $2.85
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.39
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+7% Synergy $2.95
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.51
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.15
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $1.14
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $2.28
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
+2% Synergy $12.50
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+2% Synergy $4.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.38
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+1% Synergy $25.71
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $664.81
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
-3% Synergy $33.94

Lands

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

Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+43% Synergy $1.35
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+39% Synergy $0.26
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+36% Synergy $1.69
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+13% Synergy $35.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+11% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+11% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+10% Synergy $0.06
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+8% Synergy $0.19
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+8% Synergy $0.23
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+8% Synergy $0.16
Swamp Swamp
+7% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+6% Synergy $0.06
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+6% Synergy $13.70
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+6% Synergy $7.48
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.04
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.06
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+4% Synergy $22.68
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+4% Synergy $13.60
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+4% Synergy $19.25
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+3% Synergy $0.26
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+2% Synergy $5.64
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+2% Synergy $17.87
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+2% Synergy $12.98
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $8.10
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+2% Synergy $0.18
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+2% Synergy $0.14
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.26
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $25.94
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+1% Synergy $20.01
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $13.48
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $23.48
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
0% Synergy $17.88
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.18
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $13.20
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-1% Synergy $20.57
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-1% Synergy $7.64
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-2% Synergy $7.41
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-2% Synergy $15.91
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $27.34
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-3% Synergy $11.07
The World Tree The World Tree
-4% Synergy $4.47
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-4% Synergy $14.77
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-4% Synergy $23.84
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-4% Synergy $7.37
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-5% Synergy $8.55
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $15.64
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-6% Synergy $13.79
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-6% Synergy $6.59
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.27
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-7% Synergy $15.63

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