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Tiamat
Price tag $17.69

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

#197 Current Rank
#179 Last Week
#151 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Tiamat.

New Cards

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

The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-1% Synergy $53.45
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
-3% Synergy $0.17
Urban Retreat Urban Retreat
-3% Synergy $0.67
Multiversal Passage Multiversal Passage
-3% Synergy $5.85
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
-4% Synergy $8.54

High Synergy Cards

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

Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+65% Synergy $5.80
Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
+64% Synergy $3.00
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+50% Synergy $2.06
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+49% Synergy $1.84
Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
+48% Synergy $0.32
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+48% Synergy $0.80
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+47% Synergy $1.16
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+47% Synergy $0.16
Call the Spirit Dragons Call the Spirit Dragons
+44% Synergy $1.16
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+44% Synergy $18.65

Top Cards

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

Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+42% Synergy $40.33
Dragonlord Dromoka Dragonlord Dromoka
+40% Synergy $1.93
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
+39% Synergy $0.81
Bladewing the Risen Bladewing the Risen
+37% Synergy $1.23
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+36% Synergy $3.79
Korlessa, Scale Singer Korlessa, Scale Singer
+36% Synergy $0.19
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+34% Synergy $79.07
Cultivate Cultivate
+14% Synergy $0.48
Farseek Farseek
+7% Synergy $0.54
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.21

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+6% Synergy $48.13
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+4% Synergy $38.72
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $31.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+4% Synergy $55.08
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $90.84
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+1% Synergy $20.14
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $47.90
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $77.56
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $40.81
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $51.97

Creatures

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

Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+36% Synergy $0.49
Thrakkus the Butcher Thrakkus the Butcher
+35% Synergy $0.22
Rith, Liberated Primeval Rith, Liberated Primeval
+31% Synergy $2.73
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+31% Synergy $38.58
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+30% Synergy $9.79
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
+28% Synergy $1.12
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+26% Synergy $20.77
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+26% Synergy $28.58
Ureni of the Unwritten Ureni of the Unwritten
+25% Synergy $11.37
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+25% Synergy $19.96
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
+25% Synergy $0.19
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+25% Synergy $2.34
The Ur-Dragon The Ur-Dragon
+25% Synergy $31.86
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+24% Synergy $0.73
Minion of the Mighty Minion of the Mighty
+24% Synergy $0.53
Scion of Draco Scion of Draco
+23% Synergy $2.65
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+23% Synergy $0.37
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
+22% Synergy $13.58
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+21% Synergy $19.56
Scaled Nurturer Scaled Nurturer
+21% Synergy $0.18
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+20% Synergy $3.83
Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund
+19% Synergy $6.87
Morophon, the Boundless Morophon, the Boundless
+18% Synergy $5.80
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+18% Synergy $17.35
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+17% Synergy $1.87
Two-Headed Hellkite Two-Headed Hellkite
+16% Synergy $8.53
Ramos, Dragon Engine Ramos, Dragon Engine
+15% Synergy $2.12
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+15% Synergy $0.42
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+15% Synergy $0.72
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+14% Synergy $9.87
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+13% Synergy $5.35
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+13% Synergy $0.54
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Renari, Merchant of Marvels
+13% Synergy $0.12
Silumgar, the Drifting Death Silumgar, the Drifting Death
+12% Synergy $0.86
Betor, Kin to All Betor, Kin to All
+12% Synergy $2.28
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+12% Synergy $0.53
Scion of the Ur-Dragon Scion of the Ur-Dragon
+11% Synergy $8.80
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+11% Synergy $1.24
Dragonlord Kolaghan Dragonlord Kolaghan
+11% Synergy $6.40
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+11% Synergy $1.38
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+10% Synergy $3.34
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+10% Synergy $3.13
Dragonborn Champion Dragonborn Champion
+10% Synergy $7.98
Teneb, the Harvester Teneb, the Harvester
+9% Synergy $0.79
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $28.08
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+5% Synergy $11.83
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+5% Synergy $2.07
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+1% Synergy $14.45
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-3% Synergy $24.71
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
-7% Synergy $1.12

Instants

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

Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+19% Synergy $0.15
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+13% Synergy $2.49
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+13% Synergy $0.21
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+9% Synergy $0.08
Dispelling Exhale Dispelling Exhale
+8% Synergy $0.04
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $1.52
Klauth's Will Klauth's Will
+7% Synergy $2.80
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+5% Synergy $10.21
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+4% Synergy $46.96
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+4% Synergy $3.44
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.51
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+4% Synergy $1.00
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+3% Synergy $0.17
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.67
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $12.76
Terminate Terminate
+2% Synergy $0.59
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+2% Synergy $14.91
Despark Despark
+2% Synergy $0.30
Mortify Mortify
+2% Synergy $0.29
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+1% Synergy $1.08
Force of Will Force of Will
+1% Synergy $64.07
Silence Silence
+1% Synergy $7.69
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+1% Synergy $9.05
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $7.73
Boros Charm Boros Charm
0% Synergy $5.31
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.66
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.26
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-2% Synergy $2.62
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-2% Synergy $1.28
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $51.17
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $40.06

Sorceries

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

Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+13% Synergy $1.27
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.28
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+7% Synergy $17.05
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+6% Synergy $3.74
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+6% Synergy $0.72
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+5% Synergy $2.09
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+5% Synergy $2.69
Show and Tell Show and Tell
+5% Synergy $12.75
Fearsome Awakening Fearsome Awakening
+5% Synergy $0.19
Explore Explore
+4% Synergy $4.95
Migration Path Migration Path
+4% Synergy $0.24
Earthquake Earthquake
+4% Synergy $0.76
Three Visits Three Visits
+3% Synergy $6.93
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+3% Synergy $127.26
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.82
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+3% Synergy $0.55
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+2% Synergy $1.81
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+2% Synergy $1.13
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $9.05
Reanimate Reanimate
+2% Synergy $5.24
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+2% Synergy $1.64
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $2.96
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
-1% Synergy $3.69

Utility Artifacts

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

Monster Manual Monster Manual
+18% Synergy $5.24
Dragon Arch Dragon Arch
+15% Synergy $1.02
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+14% Synergy $12.20
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+10% Synergy $3.45
Fist of Suns Fist of Suns
+8% Synergy $5.62
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+6% Synergy $2.25
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+3% Synergy $63.73
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+1% Synergy $4.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $3.68

Enchantments

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

Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+28% Synergy $0.57
Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
+27% Synergy $2.20
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+22% Synergy $0.13
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+19% Synergy $0.82
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+17% Synergy $0.12
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+16% Synergy $2.78
Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+12% Synergy $0.13
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
+10% Synergy $0.12
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+8% Synergy $0.21
Dragonback Assault Dragonback Assault
+8% Synergy $1.13
Food Chain Food Chain
+6% Synergy $30.69
Corroding Dragonstorm Corroding Dragonstorm
+6% Synergy $0.08
Leyline of Mutation Leyline of Mutation
+5% Synergy $0.21
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+5% Synergy $0.86
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+5% Synergy $1.22
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+5% Synergy $7.85
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+5% Synergy $2.68
Dream Halls Dream Halls
+5% Synergy $22.99
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+4% Synergy $1.35
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+4% Synergy $1.55
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+3% Synergy $17.76
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
+2% Synergy $4.30
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+2% Synergy $6.60
Omniscience Omniscience
+2% Synergy $4.53
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $24.05
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
-1% Synergy $4.80
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-1% Synergy $9.60
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
-1% Synergy $0.74

Planeswalkers

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

Sivitri, Dragon Master Sivitri, Dragon Master
+13% Synergy $6.41
Sarkhan Unbroken Sarkhan Unbroken
+12% Synergy $18.62
Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+6% Synergy $2.08
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+6% Synergy $0.35

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 $0.48
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+11% Synergy $4.86
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.28
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.17
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+5% Synergy $1.44
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $16.91
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $1.84
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $31.16
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $7.41
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
-8% Synergy $1.06

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+43% Synergy $0.40
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+33% Synergy $1.09
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+31% Synergy $9.81
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+31% Synergy $0.96
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+28% Synergy $0.11
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+24% Synergy $0.16
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+17% Synergy $0.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.17
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+8% Synergy $1.57
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+7% Synergy $3.90
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.43
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $1.02
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $2.23
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
+2% Synergy $13.99
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.05
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $109.56
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $77.60
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.68
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+1% Synergy $26.54
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $4.87
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $723.17
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
-2% Synergy $35.24

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 $0.86
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+39% Synergy $0.17
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+37% Synergy $0.85
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+14% Synergy $23.94
Mountain Mountain
+10% Synergy $0.06
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.09
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+8% Synergy $0.22
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+8% Synergy $0.19
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+8% Synergy $0.15
Swamp Swamp
+6% Synergy $0.06
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+6% Synergy $12.90
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+6% Synergy $7.29
Forest Forest
+5% Synergy $0.05
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.54
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.06
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+4% Synergy $25.00
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+4% Synergy $13.81
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+4% Synergy $17.39
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+3% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+3% Synergy $0.93
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+2% Synergy $5.28
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+2% Synergy $17.00
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+2% Synergy $12.05
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+2% Synergy $0.18
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $7.57
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.26
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $22.84
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+1% Synergy $18.88
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $11.95
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $11.92
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $22.68
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
0% Synergy $16.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.11
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-1% Synergy $19.28
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-1% Synergy $6.65
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-2% Synergy $6.83
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-2% Synergy $11.68
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $22.92
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $7.30
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $20.82
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-3% Synergy $11.83
The World Tree The World Tree
-4% Synergy $4.82
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-4% Synergy $17.00
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-4% Synergy $8.80
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $13.59
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $12.89
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-6% Synergy $5.90
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.19
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-7% Synergy $15.00

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