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Tiamat
Price tag $24.12

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

#165 Current Rank
#206 Last Week
#153 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
+19% Synergy $7.69
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
+18% Synergy $6.91
Quandrix, the Proof Quandrix, the Proof
+18% Synergy $3.19
Silverquill, the Disputant Silverquill, the Disputant
+17% Synergy $3.29
Lorehold, the Historian Lorehold, the Historian
+11% Synergy $3.20

High Synergy Cards

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

Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+66% Synergy $14.26
Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
+65% Synergy $9.16
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+50% Synergy $3.02
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+49% Synergy $2.05
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+48% Synergy $0.48
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+48% Synergy $2.99
Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
+47% Synergy $0.36
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+46% Synergy $0.35
Call the Spirit Dragons Call the Spirit Dragons
+46% Synergy $3.59
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+45% Synergy $30.22

Top Cards

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

Dragonlord Dromoka Dragonlord Dromoka
+43% Synergy $1.46
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+42% Synergy $51.89
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
+37% Synergy $1.56
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+35% Synergy $114.54
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+35% Synergy $4.49
Bladewing the Risen Bladewing the Risen
+35% Synergy $2.38
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+25% Synergy $0.43
Cultivate Cultivate
+14% Synergy $0.32
Farseek Farseek
+10% Synergy $0.56
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.21

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+9% Synergy $71.60
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+7% Synergy $37.67
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+6% Synergy $58.09
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+6% Synergy $60.99
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $129.20
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+2% Synergy $26.85
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $166.69
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $41.55
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $52.65
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
0% Synergy $68.10

Creatures

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

Korlessa, Scale Singer Korlessa, Scale Singer
+35% Synergy $0.29
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+33% Synergy $0.81
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+32% Synergy $54.38
Thrakkus the Butcher Thrakkus the Butcher
+32% Synergy $0.42
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+31% Synergy $6.07
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
+30% Synergy $0.40
Rith, Liberated Primeval Rith, Liberated Primeval
+28% Synergy $4.15
Ureni of the Unwritten Ureni of the Unwritten
+27% Synergy $9.71
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+26% Synergy $40.99
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+26% Synergy $43.91
The Ur-Dragon The Ur-Dragon
+26% Synergy $39.54
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+25% Synergy $26.38
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
+24% Synergy $15.27
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+23% Synergy $4.46
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+22% Synergy $0.42
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
+22% Synergy $0.33
Scion of Draco Scion of Draco
+21% Synergy $4.32
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+21% Synergy $0.36
Minion of the Mighty Minion of the Mighty
+21% Synergy $0.63
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+20% Synergy $18.23
Scaled Nurturer Scaled Nurturer
+20% Synergy $0.23
Morophon, the Boundless Morophon, the Boundless
+19% Synergy $8.20
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+19% Synergy $5.44
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+19% Synergy $19.06
Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund
+18% Synergy $7.54
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+16% Synergy $3.74
Ramos, Dragon Engine Ramos, Dragon Engine
+15% Synergy $0.42
Two-Headed Hellkite Two-Headed Hellkite
+15% Synergy $10.26
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+15% Synergy $14.25
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+14% Synergy $0.55
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+13% Synergy $4.85
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+13% Synergy $1.79
Betor, Kin to All Betor, Kin to All
+12% Synergy $7.87
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+12% Synergy $0.65
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+12% Synergy $1.20
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+12% Synergy $2.46
Silumgar, the Drifting Death Silumgar, the Drifting Death
+11% Synergy $0.83
Scion of the Ur-Dragon Scion of the Ur-Dragon
+11% Synergy $7.78
Dragonlord Kolaghan Dragonlord Kolaghan
+11% Synergy $15.58
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Renari, Merchant of Marvels
+11% Synergy $0.30
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+10% Synergy $4.51
Dragonborn Champion Dragonborn Champion
+10% Synergy $8.18
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+9% Synergy $1.46
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+7% Synergy $13.52
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+7% Synergy $2.58
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+6% Synergy $51.55
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+5% Synergy $0.99
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+2% Synergy $27.11
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-1% Synergy $13.05
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
-8% Synergy $0.33

Instants

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

Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+18% Synergy $0.24
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+13% Synergy $2.62
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+11% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
+8% Synergy $3.66
Dispelling Exhale Dispelling Exhale
+8% Synergy $0.27
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+8% Synergy $0.27
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+6% Synergy $14.67
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+6% Synergy $55.69
Klauth's Will Klauth's Will
+6% Synergy $3.89
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+5% Synergy $3.95
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.19
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+4% Synergy $0.32
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.35
Beast Within Beast Within
+3% Synergy $0.48
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+3% Synergy $18.66
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+2% Synergy $0.81
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+2% Synergy $18.18
Terminate Terminate
+2% Synergy $0.36
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+1% Synergy $2.14
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $7.94
Silence Silence
+1% Synergy $9.98
Force of Will Force of Will
+1% Synergy $67.28
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+1% Synergy $4.46
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+1% Synergy $8.72
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.39
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-1% Synergy $0.89
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $2.03
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $1.63
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.11
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-3% Synergy $0.74
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-3% Synergy $70.46
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $57.92

Sorceries

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

Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+13% Synergy $1.65
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.44
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+8% Synergy $0.89
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+7% Synergy $2.37
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+7% Synergy $31.34
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+6% Synergy $3.66
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+6% Synergy $12.85
Show and Tell Show and Tell
+6% Synergy $18.77
Three Visits Three Visits
+5% Synergy $5.62
Migration Path Migration Path
+5% Synergy $0.33
Explore Explore
+4% Synergy $0.22
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+4% Synergy $4.52
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+4% Synergy $12.19
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+4% Synergy $43.41
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+4% Synergy $3.82
Reanimate Reanimate
+3% Synergy $8.51
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+3% Synergy $157.45
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $2.11
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $25.54
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+3% Synergy $0.64
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+2% Synergy $2.33
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+2% Synergy $3.59
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $0.80
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
0% Synergy $2.60
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $6.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Monster Manual Monster Manual
+16% Synergy $9.75
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+15% Synergy $16.29
Dragon Arch Dragon Arch
+14% Synergy $1.69
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+9% Synergy $4.59
Fist of Suns Fist of Suns
+8% Synergy $7.24
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+5% Synergy $3.00
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+3% Synergy $65.43
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+2% Synergy $2.00
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $104.64
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $2.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.24

Enchantments

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

Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
+28% Synergy $2.18
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+24% Synergy $0.29
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+17% Synergy $5.20
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+17% Synergy $0.81
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+17% Synergy $0.21
Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+12% Synergy $0.25
Dragonback Assault Dragonback Assault
+8% Synergy $2.18
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+8% Synergy $0.31
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
+8% Synergy $0.19
Corroding Dragonstorm Corroding Dragonstorm
+6% Synergy $0.19
Food Chain Food Chain
+6% Synergy $45.80
Leyline of Mutation Leyline of Mutation
+5% Synergy $0.30
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+5% Synergy $10.95
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+5% Synergy $1.02
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+4% Synergy $4.09
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+4% Synergy $2.52
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+4% Synergy $2.82
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+4% Synergy $2.81
Omniscience Omniscience
+3% Synergy $5.98
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+3% Synergy $25.03
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+3% Synergy $31.32
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
+2% Synergy $4.69
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+2% Synergy $7.23
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
-1% Synergy $14.01
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-1% Synergy $11.77
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
-2% Synergy $2.52

Planeswalkers

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

Sarkhan Unbroken Sarkhan Unbroken
+12% Synergy $21.28
Sivitri, Dragon Master Sivitri, Dragon Master
+11% Synergy $7.13
Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+7% Synergy $1.80
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+5% Synergy $0.42

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 $0.53
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+10% Synergy $9.89
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.40
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.36
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+5% Synergy $1.54
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $2.84
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+3% Synergy $23.19
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.26
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $51.68
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $16.03
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
-7% Synergy $1.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+42% Synergy $0.38
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+32% Synergy $14.14
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+30% Synergy $0.32
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+28% Synergy $1.75
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+28% Synergy $0.25
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+22% Synergy $0.41
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+15% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.35
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+8% Synergy $4.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $1.20
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+6% Synergy $3.88
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.38
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
+5% Synergy $1.77
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $0.59
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $1.52
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $35.53
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.41
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $109.55
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $2.16
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
+1% Synergy $3.11
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $2.34
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $1122.75
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
-2% Synergy $34.86

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 $0.36
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+38% Synergy $3.02
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+37% Synergy $0.28
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+15% Synergy $49.79
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.36
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+9% Synergy $0.32
Mountain Mountain
+8% Synergy $2.00
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+8% Synergy $17.91
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+8% Synergy $10.86
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.24
Swamp Swamp
+6% Synergy $2.00
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+6% Synergy $10.34
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+6% Synergy $0.32
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+6% Synergy $17.50
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+6% Synergy $0.63
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+6% Synergy $20.52
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+4% Synergy $7.10
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+4% Synergy $12.63
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+4% Synergy $16.47
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+4% Synergy $0.23
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.08
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+3% Synergy $26.16
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $16.67
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+3% Synergy $0.33
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+2% Synergy $38.59
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $32.05
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $18.17
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.23
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+1% Synergy $16.93
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+1% Synergy $10.67
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+1% Synergy $20.31
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+1% Synergy $0.30
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
0% Synergy $10.13
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $37.10
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $31.73
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-1% Synergy $10.91
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-2% Synergy $10.15
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $31.72
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-2% Synergy $13.55
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-3% Synergy $7.52
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-3% Synergy $11.72
The World Tree The World Tree
-3% Synergy $7.85
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-3% Synergy $19.95
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $15.69
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-4% Synergy $9.96
City of Brass City of Brass
-4% Synergy $9.99
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-6% Synergy $8.71
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.23

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