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Tiamat
Price tag $20.71

Legendary Creature — Dragon God

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#149 Current Rank
#159 Last Week
#137 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 $2.93
Blitzball Blitzball
-1% Synergy $0.16
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
-6% Synergy $27.11
Crossroads Village Crossroads Village
-7% Synergy $0.07
Starting Town Starting Town
-9% Synergy $9.77

High Synergy Cards

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

Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
+64% Synergy $3.56
Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+62% Synergy $6.66
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+51% Synergy $4.32
Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
+49% Synergy $0.39
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+48% Synergy $2.93
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+47% Synergy $4.19
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+47% Synergy $1.01
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+47% Synergy $0.26
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+43% Synergy $45.05
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+42% Synergy $29.45

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 $1.02
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
+39% Synergy $1.20
Dragonlord Dromoka Dragonlord Dromoka
+38% Synergy $2.47
Bladewing the Risen Bladewing the Risen
+38% Synergy $1.12
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+37% Synergy $4.96
Korlessa, Scale Singer Korlessa, Scale Singer
+37% Synergy $0.26
Thrakkus the Butcher Thrakkus the Butcher
+37% Synergy $0.34
Cultivate Cultivate
+14% Synergy $0.56
Farseek Farseek
+7% Synergy $0.53
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.10

Game Changers

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

Food Chain Food Chain
+6% Synergy $26.51
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+4% Synergy $57.93
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+3% Synergy $33.22
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+2% Synergy $53.02
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $28.17
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $68.29
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $12.14
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+2% Synergy $110.20
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $111.35
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $97.79

Creatures

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

Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+37% Synergy $0.50
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+33% Synergy $70.77
Rith, Liberated Primeval Rith, Liberated Primeval
+32% Synergy $3.31
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+31% Synergy $37.70
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+28% Synergy $7.67
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
+28% Synergy $1.24
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
+27% Synergy $0.18
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+26% Synergy $16.50
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+26% Synergy $26.03
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+26% Synergy $3.01
Minion of the Mighty Minion of the Mighty
+26% Synergy $0.66
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+25% Synergy $0.75
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+25% Synergy $21.04
The Ur-Dragon The Ur-Dragon
+25% Synergy $38.60
Scion of Draco Scion of Draco
+24% Synergy $3.65
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+24% Synergy $0.46
Ureni of the Unwritten Ureni of the Unwritten
+23% Synergy $19.05
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
+23% Synergy $28.02
Scaled Nurturer Scaled Nurturer
+22% Synergy $0.18
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+21% Synergy $22.19
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+20% Synergy $2.85
Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund
+19% Synergy $6.32
Morophon, the Boundless Morophon, the Boundless
+18% Synergy $5.35
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+18% Synergy $18.01
Two-Headed Hellkite Two-Headed Hellkite
+17% Synergy $9.52
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+17% Synergy $2.78
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+16% Synergy $1.30
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Renari, Merchant of Marvels
+15% Synergy $0.10
Ramos, Dragon Engine Ramos, Dragon Engine
+14% Synergy $1.42
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+14% Synergy $0.35
Silumgar, the Drifting Death Silumgar, the Drifting Death
+13% Synergy $1.03
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+13% Synergy $12.41
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+13% Synergy $0.45
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+12% Synergy $6.02
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+12% Synergy $1.58
Scion of the Ur-Dragon Scion of the Ur-Dragon
+11% Synergy $11.34
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+11% Synergy $1.31
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+11% Synergy $0.61
Dragonlord Kolaghan Dragonlord Kolaghan
+11% Synergy $7.66
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+11% Synergy $4.87
Dragonborn Champion Dragonborn Champion
+11% Synergy $10.39
Betor, Kin to All Betor, Kin to All
+10% Synergy $3.01
Teneb, the Harvester Teneb, the Harvester
+10% Synergy $0.69
Kyodai, Soul of Kamigawa Kyodai, Soul of Kamigawa
+10% Synergy $0.17
Decadent Dragon Decadent Dragon
+10% Synergy $0.40
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $30.14
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+4% Synergy $1.21
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+3% Synergy $9.10
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-5% Synergy $20.22
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
-8% Synergy $0.81

Instants

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

Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+21% Synergy $0.15
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+14% Synergy $2.12
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+13% Synergy $0.22
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+9% Synergy $0.12
Counterspell Counterspell
+8% Synergy $2.00
Klauth's Will Klauth's Will
+8% Synergy $3.54
Dispelling Exhale Dispelling Exhale
+7% Synergy $0.09
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+6% Synergy $10.32
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.45
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+5% Synergy $0.85
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.25
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+4% Synergy $3.38
Beast Within Beast Within
+3% Synergy $0.96
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+3% Synergy $0.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $41.94
Terminate Terminate
+3% Synergy $0.32
Mortify Mortify
+3% Synergy $0.23
Despark Despark
+2% Synergy $0.29
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+2% Synergy $14.95
Force of Will Force of Will
+1% Synergy $56.77
Silence Silence
+1% Synergy $6.65
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
0% Synergy $19.07
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy $1.49
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $10.80
Boros Charm Boros Charm
0% Synergy $4.63
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
0% Synergy $7.06
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $45.92
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.83
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.05
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $50.27
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-2% Synergy $2.12
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-2% Synergy $1.98
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $44.78
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $40.66

Sorceries

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

Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+13% Synergy $1.43
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.41
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+8% Synergy $16.09
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+6% Synergy $3.67
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+5% Synergy $2.53
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+5% Synergy $1.84
Explore Explore
+5% Synergy $0.22
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+5% Synergy $2.20
Migration Path Migration Path
+5% Synergy $0.31
Earthquake Earthquake
+5% Synergy $0.75
Fearsome Awakening Fearsome Awakening
+5% Synergy $0.19
Three Visits Three Visits
+3% Synergy $6.16
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+3% Synergy $1.00
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+3% Synergy $1.01
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+2% Synergy $2.01
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.80
Reanimate Reanimate
+2% Synergy $7.36
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+2% Synergy $0.25
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+1% Synergy $3.84
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $8.43
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $4.21
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
-1% Synergy $2.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Monster Manual Monster Manual
+18% Synergy $3.10
Dragon Arch Dragon Arch
+16% Synergy $1.26
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+14% Synergy $13.27
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+10% Synergy $4.27
Fist of Suns Fist of Suns
+8% Synergy $15.33
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+6% Synergy $3.07
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+3% Synergy $65.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.39
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $63.76
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.23

Enchantments

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

Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+28% Synergy $0.39
Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
+27% Synergy $3.31
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+20% Synergy $0.14
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+20% Synergy $1.46
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+16% Synergy $3.50
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+15% Synergy $0.10
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
+11% Synergy $0.08
Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+10% Synergy $0.12
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+8% Synergy $0.26
Dragonback Assault Dragonback Assault
+7% Synergy $1.22
Leyline of Mutation Leyline of Mutation
+6% Synergy $0.28
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+6% Synergy $0.72
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+6% Synergy $4.43
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+5% Synergy $2.43
Corroding Dragonstorm Corroding Dragonstorm
+5% Synergy $0.18
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+5% Synergy $0.79
Dream Halls Dream Halls
+5% Synergy $26.04
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+4% Synergy $1.25
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+4% Synergy $0.82
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+4% Synergy $2.13
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+3% Synergy $16.76
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
+2% Synergy $3.44
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+2% Synergy $6.22
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+1% Synergy $2.80
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
0% Synergy $4.72
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $25.43
Spelunking Spelunking
0% Synergy $2.05
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
-1% Synergy $0.62
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $8.48
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $48.81

Planeswalkers

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

Sivitri, Dragon Master Sivitri, Dragon Master
+14% Synergy $5.60
Sarkhan Unbroken Sarkhan Unbroken
+12% Synergy $18.63
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+7% Synergy $0.36
Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+6% Synergy $4.80

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 $0.54
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+12% Synergy $4.61
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.32
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+6% Synergy $0.22
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+6% Synergy $1.12
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+5% Synergy $18.23
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.01
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $30.11
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $8.57
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
-8% Synergy $1.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+45% Synergy $0.66
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+34% Synergy $1.52
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+32% Synergy $1.79
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+30% Synergy $9.13
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+25% Synergy $0.12
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+25% Synergy $0.16
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+18% Synergy $0.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $2.00
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+8% Synergy $1.86
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+8% Synergy $1.95
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.40
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.25
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $1.20
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $2.60
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
+2% Synergy $12.96
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+2% Synergy $3.74
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.97
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+1% Synergy $22.84
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
0% Synergy $629.02
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
-3% Synergy $31.76

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 $0.80
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 $0.74
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+13% Synergy $33.78
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+12% Synergy $0.19
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+11% Synergy $0.05
Mountain Mountain
+10% Synergy $0.05
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+8% Synergy $0.17
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+8% Synergy $0.17
Swamp Swamp
+7% Synergy $0.07
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+7% Synergy $0.16
Forest Forest
+6% Synergy $0.06
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+6% Synergy $15.05
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+6% Synergy $5.71
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.05
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.05
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+4% Synergy $12.56
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+4% Synergy $15.01
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+4% Synergy $19.53
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+3% Synergy $0.33
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+3% Synergy $0.71
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+2% Synergy $10.87
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+2% Synergy $15.21
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+2% Synergy $10.70
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $8.08
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.21
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $23.58
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+1% Synergy $19.60
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+1% Synergy $0.15
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.10
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $23.61
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
0% Synergy $17.82
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $12.12
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-1% Synergy $18.80
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $12.00
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-1% Synergy $17.71
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-2% Synergy $12.59
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-2% Synergy $19.19
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $24.16
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-3% Synergy $10.61
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-4% Synergy $12.54
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-4% Synergy $22.14
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-4% Synergy $14.14
The World Tree The World Tree
-5% Synergy $4.14
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-5% Synergy $8.92
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $14.46
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-6% Synergy $12.31
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-6% Synergy $14.82
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.21
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-8% Synergy $11.68

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