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Tiamat
Price tag $25.50

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

#180 Current Rank
#228 Last Week
#154 Past 2 Years

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
+18% Synergy $6.37
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
+17% Synergy $6.31
Quandrix, the Proof Quandrix, the Proof
+17% Synergy $2.69
Silverquill, the Disputant Silverquill, the Disputant
+16% Synergy $3.00
Lorehold, the Historian Lorehold, the Historian
+10% Synergy $2.68

High Synergy Cards

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

Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+66% Synergy $14.76
Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
+64% Synergy $7.61
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+50% Synergy $3.59
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+49% Synergy $2.06
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+48% Synergy $0.52
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+47% Synergy $2.77
Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
+47% Synergy $0.37
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+46% Synergy $0.29
Call the Spirit Dragons Call the Spirit Dragons
+45% Synergy $3.85
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+45% Synergy $28.62

Top Cards

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

Dragonlord Dromoka Dragonlord Dromoka
+43% Synergy $1.70
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+41% Synergy $51.52
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
+37% Synergy $1.97
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+35% Synergy $115.86
Bladewing the Risen Bladewing the Risen
+35% Synergy $2.29
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+34% Synergy $4.74
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+24% Synergy $0.39
Cultivate Cultivate
+13% Synergy $0.35
Farseek Farseek
+9% Synergy $0.55
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+8% Synergy $72.10
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+6% Synergy $37.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+5% Synergy $58.09
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+5% Synergy $60.87
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $167.83
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $129.20
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+1% Synergy $28.30
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $53.21
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $41.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+0% Synergy $66.59

Creatures

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

Korlessa, Scale Singer Korlessa, Scale Singer
+34% Synergy $0.38
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+32% Synergy $0.99
Thrakkus the Butcher Thrakkus the Butcher
+32% Synergy $0.47
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+31% Synergy $54.66
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+30% Synergy $5.47
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
+30% Synergy $0.53
Rith, Liberated Primeval Rith, Liberated Primeval
+29% Synergy $4.08
Ureni of the Unwritten Ureni of the Unwritten
+27% Synergy $9.48
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+26% Synergy $40.50
The Ur-Dragon The Ur-Dragon
+26% Synergy $40.76
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+26% Synergy $43.91
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+25% Synergy $25.78
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
+23% Synergy $14.14
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+22% Synergy $4.67
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+22% Synergy $0.40
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
+21% Synergy $0.35
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+20% Synergy $0.37
Minion of the Mighty Minion of the Mighty
+20% Synergy $0.72
Scion of Draco Scion of Draco
+20% Synergy $4.31
Scaled Nurturer Scaled Nurturer
+20% Synergy $0.31
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+20% Synergy $18.14
Morophon, the Boundless Morophon, the Boundless
+19% Synergy $7.80
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+18% Synergy $18.76
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+18% Synergy $5.55
Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund
+17% Synergy $7.36
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+16% Synergy $3.77
Ramos, Dragon Engine Ramos, Dragon Engine
+15% Synergy $0.49
Two-Headed Hellkite Two-Headed Hellkite
+15% Synergy $9.72
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+14% Synergy $13.85
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+13% Synergy $0.58
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+12% Synergy $1.76
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+12% Synergy $4.88
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+11% Synergy $1.22
Betor, Kin to All Betor, Kin to All
+11% Synergy $7.59
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+11% Synergy $2.35
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+11% Synergy $0.25
Dragonlord Kolaghan Dragonlord Kolaghan
+11% Synergy $13.68
Scion of the Ur-Dragon Scion of the Ur-Dragon
+11% Synergy $7.87
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Renari, Merchant of Marvels
+10% Synergy $0.31
Silumgar, the Drifting Death Silumgar, the Drifting Death
+10% Synergy $0.86
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+9% Synergy $4.17
Dragonborn Champion Dragonborn Champion
+9% Synergy $8.23
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+9% Synergy $1.36
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+6% Synergy $2.62
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+6% Synergy $11.91
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+6% Synergy $46.57
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+4% Synergy $0.97
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+2% Synergy $27.17
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-1% Synergy $12.82
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
-7% Synergy $0.35

Instants

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

Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+17% Synergy $0.22
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+12% Synergy $2.39
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+10% Synergy $0.27
Counterspell Counterspell
+8% Synergy $3.67
Dispelling Exhale Dispelling Exhale
+8% Synergy $0.21
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+7% Synergy $0.26
Klauth's Will Klauth's Will
+6% Synergy $4.04
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+5% Synergy $55.81
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+5% Synergy $14.58
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+5% Synergy $3.90
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.34
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.20
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+3% Synergy $0.30
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.52
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $18.15
Terminate Terminate
+1% Synergy $0.45
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+1% Synergy $18.37
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+1% Synergy $0.86
Silence Silence
+1% Synergy $10.00
Force of Will Force of Will
+1% Synergy $64.63
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+0% Synergy $4.41
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+0% Synergy $2.27
Swan Song Swan Song
+0% Synergy $8.00
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+0% Synergy $8.60
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.39
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.45
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-1% Synergy $0.86
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $2.01
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.22
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-2% Synergy $0.73
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-3% Synergy $67.12
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $58.52

Sorceries

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

Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+13% Synergy $1.50
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.44
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+7% Synergy $0.92
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+7% Synergy $2.40
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+6% Synergy $27.90
Show and Tell Show and Tell
+6% Synergy $18.62
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+6% Synergy $3.09
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+5% Synergy $11.49
Three Visits Three Visits
+5% Synergy $5.31
Migration Path Migration Path
+4% Synergy $0.38
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+4% Synergy $11.82
Explore Explore
+4% Synergy $0.22
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+4% Synergy $5.08
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+3% Synergy $4.72
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+3% Synergy $43.04
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $2.11
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $26.04
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+2% Synergy $164.05
Reanimate Reanimate
+2% Synergy $8.19
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+2% Synergy $0.66
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+2% Synergy $3.53
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+2% Synergy $2.83
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
0% Synergy $2.96
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $0.88
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $6.17

Utility Artifacts

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

Monster Manual Monster Manual
+16% Synergy $9.34
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+14% Synergy $15.83
Dragon Arch Dragon Arch
+14% Synergy $1.71
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+9% Synergy $5.12
Fist of Suns Fist of Suns
+8% Synergy $7.27
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+5% Synergy $3.00
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+2% Synergy $64.01
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+1% Synergy $2.03
The One Ring The One Ring
+0% Synergy $108.02
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

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

Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
+28% Synergy $2.20
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+24% Synergy $0.35
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+16% Synergy $0.27
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+16% Synergy $0.81
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+16% Synergy $5.20
Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+12% Synergy $0.35
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
+8% Synergy $0.22
Dragonback Assault Dragonback Assault
+7% Synergy $1.97
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+7% Synergy $0.36
Corroding Dragonstorm Corroding Dragonstorm
+6% Synergy $0.19
Food Chain Food Chain
+5% Synergy $45.06
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+4% Synergy $11.27
Leyline of Mutation Leyline of Mutation
+4% Synergy $0.29
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+4% Synergy $1.09
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+4% Synergy $3.98
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+4% Synergy $3.12
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+4% Synergy $3.05
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+3% Synergy $2.63
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+3% Synergy $33.03
Omniscience Omniscience
+3% Synergy $6.62
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+3% Synergy $25.03
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+2% Synergy $7.05
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
+1% Synergy $4.77
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
0% Synergy $12.00
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
0% Synergy $13.20
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
-1% Synergy $2.20

Planeswalkers

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

Sarkhan Unbroken Sarkhan Unbroken
+12% Synergy $21.38
Sivitri, Dragon Master Sivitri, Dragon Master
+11% Synergy $7.04
Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+6% Synergy $1.99
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+5% Synergy $0.43

Utility Lands

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

Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+19% Synergy $0.52
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+10% Synergy $10.00
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.39
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.35
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+4% Synergy $1.74
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.94
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.33
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+3% Synergy $24.17
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $50.77
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $15.43
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
-6% Synergy $2.08

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+42% Synergy $0.41
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+31% Synergy $15.09
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+29% Synergy $0.31
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+29% Synergy $1.69
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+28% Synergy $0.28
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+21% Synergy $0.27
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+14% Synergy $0.22
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.33
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+7% Synergy $4.67
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $1.13
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+6% Synergy $4.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $1.10
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
+4% Synergy $2.10
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $1.08
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $37.63
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.51
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $4.40
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $109.80
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $2.20
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+0% Synergy $1122.75
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
+0% Synergy $2.69
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+0% Synergy $3.17
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
-1% Synergy $33.78

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 $0.46
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+38% Synergy $2.19
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+36% Synergy $0.31
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+14% Synergy $49.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.12
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+8% Synergy $0.32
Mountain Mountain
+8% Synergy $2.00
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+8% Synergy $12.04
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+7% Synergy $17.49
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.27
Swamp Swamp
+6% Synergy $2.00
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+5% Synergy $0.67
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+5% Synergy $16.99
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+5% Synergy $10.00
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+5% Synergy $0.32
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+5% Synergy $20.46
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+4% Synergy $0.24
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+4% Synergy $6.94
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.09
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+4% Synergy $12.79
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+4% Synergy $17.07
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+3% Synergy $26.09
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.08
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $16.60
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+2% Synergy $0.33
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $31.39
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $17.33
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $36.04
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+1% Synergy $20.21
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+0% Synergy $0.34
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+0% Synergy $10.35
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+0% Synergy $17.38
Command Tower Command Tower
+0% Synergy $0.25
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+0% Synergy $32.02
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
0% Synergy $9.58
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $36.97
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
0% Synergy $10.46
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-1% Synergy $10.77
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $31.86
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-2% Synergy $13.98
The World Tree The World Tree
-2% Synergy $8.44
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-2% Synergy $7.91
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-3% Synergy $18.92
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-3% Synergy $11.39
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-4% Synergy $9.90
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $16.02
City of Brass City of Brass
-4% Synergy $10.60
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-5% Synergy $8.37
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.82

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