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Tiamat
Price tag $20.65

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

#169 Current Rank
#216 Last Week
#138 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Tiamat.

New Cards

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

The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
0% Synergy $4.85
Command Bridge Command Bridge
0% Synergy $0.07
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
-6% Synergy $24.23
Crossroads Village Crossroads Village
-6% Synergy $0.09
Starting Town Starting Town
-8% Synergy $25.27

High Synergy Cards

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

Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
+64% Synergy $2.45
Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+63% Synergy $7.33
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+51% Synergy $3.74
Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
+49% Synergy $0.37
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+49% Synergy $3.11
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+48% Synergy $3.86
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+48% Synergy $1.01
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+47% Synergy $0.29
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+43% Synergy $45.72
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+42% Synergy $27.81

Top Cards

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

Call the Spirit Dragons Call the Spirit Dragons
+42% Synergy $1.75
Dragonlord Dromoka Dragonlord Dromoka
+39% Synergy $2.61
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
+39% Synergy $0.97
Bladewing the Risen Bladewing the Risen
+38% Synergy $1.13
Korlessa, Scale Singer Korlessa, Scale Singer
+37% Synergy $0.20
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+36% Synergy $4.45
Thrakkus the Butcher Thrakkus the Butcher
+36% Synergy $0.28
Cultivate Cultivate
+14% Synergy $0.34
Farseek Farseek
+7% Synergy $0.45
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Food Chain Food Chain
+6% Synergy $26.67
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+4% Synergy $58.30
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+3% Synergy $34.98
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+2% Synergy $50.85
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $28.27
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $71.05
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $11.92
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+2% Synergy $113.27
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $94.69
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $92.16

Creatures

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

Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+36% Synergy $0.40
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+33% Synergy $70.01
Rith, Liberated Primeval Rith, Liberated Primeval
+32% Synergy $3.33
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+31% Synergy $37.10
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+28% Synergy $9.09
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
+28% Synergy $1.35
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+26% Synergy $17.86
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+26% Synergy $26.98
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
+26% Synergy $0.17
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+26% Synergy $2.72
Minion of the Mighty Minion of the Mighty
+26% Synergy $0.58
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+25% Synergy $0.84
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+25% Synergy $21.28
The Ur-Dragon The Ur-Dragon
+25% Synergy $42.51
Ureni of the Unwritten Ureni of the Unwritten
+24% Synergy $18.19
Scion of Draco Scion of Draco
+24% Synergy $3.40
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+24% Synergy $0.50
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
+23% Synergy $19.62
Scaled Nurturer Scaled Nurturer
+22% Synergy $0.13
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+21% Synergy $21.74
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+20% Synergy $2.76
Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund
+19% Synergy $5.90
Morophon, the Boundless Morophon, the Boundless
+18% Synergy $6.72
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+18% Synergy $16.51
Two-Headed Hellkite Two-Headed Hellkite
+17% Synergy $7.58
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+17% Synergy $3.26
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+16% Synergy $1.03
Ramos, Dragon Engine Ramos, Dragon Engine
+14% Synergy $1.76
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+14% Synergy $0.74
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Renari, Merchant of Marvels
+14% Synergy $0.12
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+13% Synergy $13.15
Silumgar, the Drifting Death Silumgar, the Drifting Death
+13% Synergy $0.92
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+13% Synergy $5.38
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+13% Synergy $0.42
Scion of the Ur-Dragon Scion of the Ur-Dragon
+12% Synergy $10.10
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+12% Synergy $0.87
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+12% Synergy $1.56
Betor, Kin to All Betor, Kin to All
+11% Synergy $3.16
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+11% Synergy $1.32
Dragonlord Kolaghan Dragonlord Kolaghan
+11% Synergy $6.94
Dragonborn Champion Dragonborn Champion
+11% Synergy $9.79
Teneb, the Harvester Teneb, the Harvester
+10% Synergy $0.70
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+10% Synergy $4.35
Decadent Dragon Decadent Dragon
+10% Synergy $0.50
Kyodai, Soul of Kamigawa Kyodai, Soul of Kamigawa
+10% Synergy $0.22
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $30.11
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+4% Synergy $9.23
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+4% Synergy $1.45
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-4% Synergy $20.34
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
-7% Synergy $1.00

Instants

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

Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+20% Synergy $0.22
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+14% Synergy $2.08
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+13% Synergy $0.17
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+9% Synergy $0.21
Klauth's Will Klauth's Will
+8% Synergy $3.30
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $1.65
Dispelling Exhale Dispelling Exhale
+7% Synergy $0.06
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+6% Synergy $11.10
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.34
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+5% Synergy $0.83
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.24
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+4% Synergy $2.94
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+3% Synergy $0.29
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $42.96
Terminate Terminate
+3% Synergy $0.32
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.59
Despark Despark
+2% Synergy $0.32
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+2% Synergy $14.89
Mortify Mortify
+2% Synergy $0.26
Force of Will Force of Will
+1% Synergy $57.48
Silence Silence
+1% Synergy $6.48
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
0% Synergy $18.72
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy $1.46
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $6.09
Boros Charm Boros Charm
0% Synergy $4.90
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
0% Synergy $7.00
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $45.06
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.84
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.27
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $48.08
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-2% Synergy $2.11
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-2% Synergy $1.77
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $46.20
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $42.63

Sorceries

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

Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+13% Synergy $1.69
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.43
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+8% Synergy $15.80
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+6% Synergy $3.61
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+5% Synergy $0.77
Explore Explore
+5% Synergy $0.26
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+5% Synergy $2.53
Migration Path Migration Path
+5% Synergy $0.27
Earthquake Earthquake
+5% Synergy $0.80
Fearsome Awakening Fearsome Awakening
+5% Synergy $0.19
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+4% Synergy $1.41
Three Visits Three Visits
+3% Synergy $6.32
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+2% Synergy $1.13
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.75
Reanimate Reanimate
+2% Synergy $7.64
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+2% Synergy $2.01
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+2% Synergy $0.90
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+2% Synergy $0.27
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+1% Synergy $2.92
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $8.66
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $4.30
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
-1% Synergy $2.56

Utility Artifacts

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

Monster Manual Monster Manual
+18% Synergy $2.86
Dragon Arch Dragon Arch
+16% Synergy $0.88
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+14% Synergy $13.11
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+10% Synergy $4.33
Fist of Suns Fist of Suns
+8% Synergy $14.82
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+6% Synergy $2.67
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+3% Synergy $62.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.30
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $67.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+28% Synergy $0.38
Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
+27% Synergy $2.94
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+21% Synergy $0.13
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+20% Synergy $1.24
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+16% Synergy $3.79
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+15% Synergy $0.11
Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+11% Synergy $0.14
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
+11% Synergy $0.07
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+8% Synergy $0.23
Dragonback Assault Dragonback Assault
+7% Synergy $1.88
Leyline of Mutation Leyline of Mutation
+6% Synergy $0.22
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+6% Synergy $1.01
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+6% Synergy $4.91
Corroding Dragonstorm Corroding Dragonstorm
+6% Synergy $0.09
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+5% Synergy $2.53
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+5% Synergy $2.41
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+5% Synergy $0.88
Dream Halls Dream Halls
+5% Synergy $24.35
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+4% Synergy $1.17
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+4% Synergy $1.31
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+3% Synergy $16.86
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
+2% Synergy $3.63
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+2% Synergy $5.44
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+1% Synergy $2.72
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
0% Synergy $5.01
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $24.82
Spelunking Spelunking
0% Synergy $2.27
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
-1% Synergy $0.91
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $8.34
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $48.94

Planeswalkers

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

Sivitri, Dragon Master Sivitri, Dragon Master
+13% Synergy $5.97
Sarkhan Unbroken Sarkhan Unbroken
+12% Synergy $18.31
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+7% Synergy $0.35
Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+6% Synergy $2.92

Utility Lands

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

Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+22% Synergy $0.55
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+12% Synergy $5.43
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.30
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+6% Synergy $0.29
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+6% Synergy $1.33
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+5% Synergy $19.02
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $1.98
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $29.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $9.35
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
-8% Synergy $1.51

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+44% Synergy $0.56
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+34% Synergy $1.31
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+32% Synergy $1.30
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+30% Synergy $9.72
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+26% Synergy $0.09
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+25% Synergy $0.20
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+18% Synergy $0.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.07
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+8% Synergy $2.85
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+7% Synergy $2.10
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.51
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.33
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $1.28
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $2.17
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
+2% Synergy $12.43
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+2% Synergy $4.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.12
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+1% Synergy $24.69
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
0% Synergy $643.42
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
-3% Synergy $32.45

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 $0.78
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+40% Synergy $0.18
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+35% Synergy $0.75
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+13% Synergy $34.04
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+11% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+11% Synergy $0.23
Mountain Mountain
+10% Synergy $0.06
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+8% Synergy $0.28
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+8% Synergy $0.19
Swamp Swamp
+7% Synergy $0.07
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+7% Synergy $0.14
Forest Forest
+6% Synergy $6.00
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+6% Synergy $14.93
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+6% Synergy $6.54
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.05
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.05
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+4% Synergy $12.70
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+4% Synergy $15.33
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+4% Synergy $19.39
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+3% Synergy $0.29
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+2% Synergy $7.79
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+2% Synergy $14.78
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+2% Synergy $20.33
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+2% Synergy $11.86
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $8.29
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.22
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $24.53
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+1% Synergy $0.21
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.28
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+1% Synergy $0.31
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $24.04
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
0% Synergy $17.06
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $13.68
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-1% Synergy $21.61
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $14.12
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-1% Synergy $8.57
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-2% Synergy $11.50
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-2% Synergy $8.57
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $25.51
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-3% Synergy $10.95
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-4% Synergy $12.69
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-4% Synergy $22.75
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-4% Synergy $8.98
The World Tree The World Tree
-5% Synergy $4.83
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-5% Synergy $9.47
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $15.21
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-6% Synergy $13.72
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-6% Synergy $7.92
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.45
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-8% Synergy $11.67

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