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Tiamat
Price tag $23.04

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

#130 Current Rank
#164 Last Week
#152 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Tiamat.

New Cards

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

Witherbloom, the Balancer Witherbloom, the Balancer
+22% Synergy $14.38
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
+21% Synergy $10.93
Quandrix, the Proof Quandrix, the Proof
+20% Synergy $5.35
Silverquill, the Disputant Silverquill, the Disputant
+20% Synergy $6.43
Lorehold, the Historian Lorehold, the Historian
+9% Synergy $6.20

High Synergy Cards

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

Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+66% Synergy $12.21
Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
+65% Synergy $7.98
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+50% Synergy $2.51
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+50% Synergy $2.15
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+48% Synergy $0.36
Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
+48% Synergy $0.46
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+48% Synergy $2.98
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+47% Synergy $0.29
Call the Spirit Dragons Call the Spirit Dragons
+46% Synergy $3.11
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+46% Synergy $30.92

Top Cards

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

Dragonlord Dromoka Dragonlord Dromoka
+43% Synergy $1.37
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+42% Synergy $50.73
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
+38% Synergy $1.43
Bladewing the Risen Bladewing the Risen
+36% Synergy $2.76
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+35% Synergy $101.98
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+35% Synergy $3.87
Korlessa, Scale Singer Korlessa, Scale Singer
+35% Synergy $0.32
Cultivate Cultivate
+14% Synergy $0.31
Farseek Farseek
+10% Synergy $0.52
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $0.97

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+8% Synergy $68.04
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+6% Synergy $36.19
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+5% Synergy $57.27
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+5% Synergy $64.98
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $122.46
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $41.42
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $55.57
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+1% Synergy $26.49
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $99.03
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
0% Synergy $67.17

Creatures

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

Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+34% Synergy $0.62
Thrakkus the Butcher Thrakkus the Butcher
+33% Synergy $0.42
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+32% Synergy $58.67
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+30% Synergy $5.92
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
+30% Synergy $0.43
Rith, Liberated Primeval Rith, Liberated Primeval
+30% Synergy $4.31
Ureni of the Unwritten Ureni of the Unwritten
+27% Synergy $9.31
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+26% Synergy $34.69
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+26% Synergy $41.57
The Ur-Dragon The Ur-Dragon
+26% Synergy $36.80
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+25% Synergy $21.91
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+24% Synergy $4.10
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
+23% Synergy $16.66
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+23% Synergy $0.42
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
+23% Synergy $0.32
Scion of Draco Scion of Draco
+21% Synergy $4.75
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+21% Synergy $0.40
Minion of the Mighty Minion of the Mighty
+21% Synergy $0.66
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+20% Synergy $18.60
Scaled Nurturer Scaled Nurturer
+20% Synergy $0.27
Morophon, the Boundless Morophon, the Boundless
+19% Synergy $7.58
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+19% Synergy $5.39
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+19% Synergy $19.81
Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund
+18% Synergy $7.64
Two-Headed Hellkite Two-Headed Hellkite
+16% Synergy $9.58
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+16% Synergy $2.69
Ramos, Dragon Engine Ramos, Dragon Engine
+15% Synergy $0.42
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+15% Synergy $12.54
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+14% Synergy $0.44
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+13% Synergy $4.00
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+13% Synergy $1.55
Betor, Kin to All Betor, Kin to All
+12% Synergy $6.74
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+12% Synergy $0.73
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+12% Synergy $0.88
Silumgar, the Drifting Death Silumgar, the Drifting Death
+11% Synergy $0.80
Scion of the Ur-Dragon Scion of the Ur-Dragon
+11% Synergy $8.20
Dragonlord Kolaghan Dragonlord Kolaghan
+11% Synergy $6.95
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+11% Synergy $1.80
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Renari, Merchant of Marvels
+11% Synergy $0.20
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+10% Synergy $5.34
Dragonborn Champion Dragonborn Champion
+10% Synergy $9.83
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+10% Synergy $2.64
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+9% Synergy $0.92
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+6% Synergy $13.64
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+6% Synergy $52.93
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+6% Synergy $2.75
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+5% Synergy $0.92
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+2% Synergy $24.13
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-2% Synergy $13.03
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
-8% Synergy $0.45

Instants

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

Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+18% Synergy $0.29
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+13% Synergy $2.68
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+11% Synergy $0.29
Counterspell Counterspell
+8% Synergy $2.52
Dispelling Exhale Dispelling Exhale
+8% Synergy $0.23
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+8% Synergy $0.25
Klauth's Will Klauth's Will
+6% Synergy $4.01
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+5% Synergy $13.64
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+5% Synergy $52.04
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+5% Synergy $6.80
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.22
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+4% Synergy $0.30
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.36
Beast Within Beast Within
+3% Synergy $0.47
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $17.27
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+2% Synergy $0.71
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+2% Synergy $18.25
Terminate Terminate
+2% Synergy $0.38
Despark Despark
+2% Synergy $0.33
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+1% Synergy $2.04
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $7.01
Silence Silence
+1% Synergy $8.81
Force of Will Force of Will
+1% Synergy $69.23
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+1% Synergy $3.55
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+1% Synergy $9.22
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-1% Synergy $0.71
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $1.43
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.30
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $0.91
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-3% Synergy $0.59
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-3% Synergy $68.07
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $56.28

Sorceries

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

Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+13% Synergy $1.18
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.37
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+7% Synergy $2.13
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+7% Synergy $0.82
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+7% Synergy $30.68
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+7% Synergy $9.44
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+6% Synergy $3.47
Show and Tell Show and Tell
+6% Synergy $18.00
Three Visits Three Visits
+5% Synergy $5.00
Migration Path Migration Path
+5% Synergy $0.29
Explore Explore
+4% Synergy $0.33
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+4% Synergy $5.31
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+4% Synergy $11.31
Reanimate Reanimate
+3% Synergy $9.18
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+3% Synergy $152.27
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $2.07
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+3% Synergy $41.65
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+3% Synergy $0.90
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $26.21
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+2% Synergy $2.39
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+2% Synergy $3.02
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $0.66
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
0% Synergy $3.05
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $6.50

Utility Artifacts

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

Monster Manual Monster Manual
+17% Synergy $8.26
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+14% Synergy $15.94
Dragon Arch Dragon Arch
+14% Synergy $1.94
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+9% Synergy $4.79
Fist of Suns Fist of Suns
+8% Synergy $7.30
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+6% Synergy $2.99
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+3% Synergy $62.03
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+2% Synergy $1.87
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $3.56

Enchantments

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

Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
+28% Synergy $2.00
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+25% Synergy $0.38
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+24% Synergy $0.31
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+17% Synergy $4.97
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+17% Synergy $0.79
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+17% Synergy $0.27
Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+12% Synergy $0.31
Dragonback Assault Dragonback Assault
+8% Synergy $1.72
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+8% Synergy $0.28
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
+8% Synergy $0.25
Corroding Dragonstorm Corroding Dragonstorm
+6% Synergy $0.09
Food Chain Food Chain
+6% Synergy $50.65
Leyline of Mutation Leyline of Mutation
+5% Synergy $0.23
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+5% Synergy $4.04
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+5% Synergy $10.79
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+5% Synergy $1.05
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+4% Synergy $2.61
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+4% Synergy $2.66
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+4% Synergy $2.84
Omniscience Omniscience
+3% Synergy $5.10
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+3% Synergy $25.75
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+3% Synergy $31.93
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
+2% Synergy $4.59
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+2% Synergy $6.94
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
-1% Synergy $14.09
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-1% Synergy $10.56
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
-1% Synergy $1.33

Planeswalkers

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

Sarkhan Unbroken Sarkhan Unbroken
+12% Synergy $18.50
Sivitri, Dragon Master Sivitri, Dragon Master
+12% Synergy $6.81
Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+7% Synergy $2.55
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+5% Synergy $0.38

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 $0.54
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+10% Synergy $7.57
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.47
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.27
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+5% Synergy $1.68
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $1.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.54
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+3% Synergy $25.10
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $50.79
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $14.94
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
-7% Synergy $1.72

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+42% Synergy $0.39
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+32% Synergy $11.62
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+30% Synergy $0.26
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+30% Synergy $1.33
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+28% Synergy $0.35
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+22% Synergy $0.27
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+15% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.34
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+8% Synergy $3.91
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $1.17
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+6% Synergy $5.28
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
+6% Synergy $4.54
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.39
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $0.47
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $1.81
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.90
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $38.55
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $157.73
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $110.91
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.65
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
+1% Synergy $3.34
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $1.91
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $1066.67
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
-2% 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
+44% Synergy $0.40
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+38% Synergy $2.21
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+37% Synergy $0.29
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+15% Synergy $48.67
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.23
Mountain Mountain
+9% Synergy $0.16
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+9% Synergy $0.22
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.29
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+8% Synergy $16.57
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+8% Synergy $12.10
Swamp Swamp
+6% Synergy $0.11
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+6% Synergy $0.29
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+6% Synergy $0.31
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+6% Synergy $17.54
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+5% Synergy $8.87
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+5% Synergy $20.32
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.15
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+4% Synergy $7.87
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+4% Synergy $17.15
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+4% Synergy $0.27
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.15
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+3% Synergy $11.10
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+3% Synergy $24.16
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+3% Synergy $0.35
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+2% Synergy $35.34
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $32.49
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $16.13
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $15.56
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.31
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+1% Synergy $19.69
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+1% Synergy $0.31
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $16.33
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $28.90
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
0% Synergy $11.21
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-1% Synergy $11.75
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-1% Synergy $8.89
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $32.67
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-2% Synergy $11.90
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $28.81
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-2% Synergy $13.60
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-3% Synergy $6.88
The World Tree The World Tree
-3% Synergy $7.88
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-3% Synergy $18.43
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-4% Synergy $10.36
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $15.08
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-5% Synergy $10.14
City of Brass City of Brass
-5% Synergy $9.04
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-6% Synergy $6.97
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.30

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