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Tiamat
Price tag $20.97

Legendary Creature — Dragon God

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Playstyle & Strategy

Dragons 34% Flying 11% Combo 9% Ramp 5% Treasure 2%
View Average Decklist All Flying Commanders

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Tiamat players are trying out in Flying decks.

Quandrix, the Proof Quandrix, the Proof
+3% Synergy $1.26
Witherbloom, the Balancer Witherbloom, the Balancer
+3% Synergy $3.61
Dina's Guidance Dina's Guidance
+2% Synergy $1.18
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
+1% Synergy $2.93
Silverquill, the Disputant Silverquill, the Disputant
0% Synergy $1.35

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Tiamat's Flying builds — cards that lean hardest into the Flying theme.

Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
+70% Synergy $5.86
Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+69% Synergy $11.47
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+60% Synergy $3.43
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+59% Synergy $2.78
Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
+57% Synergy $0.43
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+57% Synergy $2.99
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+56% Synergy $0.57
Call the Spirit Dragons Call the Spirit Dragons
+54% Synergy $2.84
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+53% Synergy $0.35
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+51% Synergy $30.30

Top Cards

The staple cards most Tiamat Flying decks run as their core.

Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+50% Synergy $49.01
Dragonlord Dromoka Dragonlord Dromoka
+46% Synergy $1.81
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
+44% Synergy $2.63
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+41% Synergy $3.74
Korlessa, Scale Singer Korlessa, Scale Singer
+41% Synergy $0.32
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+39% Synergy $11.63
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
+38% Synergy $0.82
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+33% Synergy $0.58
Cultivate Cultivate
+16% Synergy $0.41
Farseek Farseek
+14% Synergy $0.46

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Tiamat Flying game on their own.

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+6% Synergy $69.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+5% Synergy $57.12
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $38.48
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+3% Synergy $54.03
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+2% Synergy $39.16
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+2% Synergy $30.65
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+1% Synergy $18.67
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $119.25
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $45.85
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $69.59

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Flying plan in Tiamat decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+37% Synergy $135.00
Bladewing the Risen Bladewing the Risen
+35% Synergy $3.02
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+35% Synergy $5.24
Thrakkus the Butcher Thrakkus the Butcher
+33% Synergy $0.32
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+32% Synergy $49.74
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+32% Synergy $39.76
The Ur-Dragon The Ur-Dragon
+32% Synergy $35.26
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
+31% Synergy $11.17
Rith, Liberated Primeval Rith, Liberated Primeval
+28% Synergy $3.43
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+28% Synergy $26.71
Ureni of the Unwritten Ureni of the Unwritten
+28% Synergy $11.76
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+27% Synergy $29.52
Scion of Draco Scion of Draco
+26% Synergy $3.58
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+25% Synergy $0.35
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+25% Synergy $8.64
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+25% Synergy $0.41
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+24% Synergy $16.10
Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund
+23% Synergy $4.20
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+23% Synergy $17.58
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
+23% Synergy $0.34
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+22% Synergy $3.99
Minion of the Mighty Minion of the Mighty
+21% Synergy $0.91
Morophon, the Boundless Morophon, the Boundless
+20% Synergy $8.39
Two-Headed Hellkite Two-Headed Hellkite
+20% Synergy $7.03
Scaled Nurturer Scaled Nurturer
+20% Synergy $0.28
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+19% Synergy $14.70
Betor, Kin to All Betor, Kin to All
+17% Synergy $6.60
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+17% Synergy $0.46
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+16% Synergy $5.13
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+16% Synergy $3.50
Dragonborn Champion Dragonborn Champion
+16% Synergy $6.06
Ramos, Dragon Engine Ramos, Dragon Engine
+14% Synergy $0.38
Silumgar, the Drifting Death Silumgar, the Drifting Death
+14% Synergy $0.95
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+14% Synergy $2.08
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+13% Synergy $0.50
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+13% Synergy $3.75
Dragonlord Kolaghan Dragonlord Kolaghan
+13% Synergy $7.53
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+13% Synergy $1.06
Scion of the Ur-Dragon Scion of the Ur-Dragon
+12% Synergy $7.79
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Renari, Merchant of Marvels
+12% Synergy $0.26
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+11% Synergy $0.74
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+11% Synergy $2.87
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+11% Synergy $0.63
Teneb, the Harvester Teneb, the Harvester
+10% Synergy $0.90
Kyodai, Soul of Kamigawa Kyodai, Soul of Kamigawa
+10% Synergy $0.29
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+7% Synergy $8.98
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $52.83
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+1% Synergy $0.98
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+1% Synergy $25.32
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
0% Synergy $13.86

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Tiamat's Flying deck ahead.

Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+15% Synergy $0.32
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+13% Synergy $2.38
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+12% Synergy $0.32
Klauth's Will Klauth's Will
+10% Synergy $3.31
Counterspell Counterspell
+8% Synergy $4.28
Dispelling Exhale Dispelling Exhale
+7% Synergy $0.28
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+6% Synergy $17.60
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+6% Synergy $56.44
Beast Within Beast Within
+5% Synergy $0.65
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+5% Synergy $0.32
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.36
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+2% Synergy $4.50
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.24
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+1% Synergy $0.33
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+1% Synergy $2.56
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+1% Synergy $7.28
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $0.94
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $0.88
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy $3.07
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-1% Synergy $1.75
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-3% Synergy $1.17
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $10.69
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $0.69
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $71.17
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $63.43

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Flying game plan forward for Tiamat.

Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+11% Synergy $2.23
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+11% Synergy $1.28
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+10% Synergy $1.77
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+9% Synergy $23.07
Show and Tell Show and Tell
+9% Synergy $19.58
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+8% Synergy $1.08
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+7% Synergy $3.49
Three Visits Three Visits
+6% Synergy $5.55
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+6% Synergy $12.76
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+6% Synergy $3.60
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+4% Synergy $2.21
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+4% Synergy $0.54
Migration Path Migration Path
+4% Synergy $0.37
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+3% Synergy $41.27
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+2% Synergy $2.26
Reanimate Reanimate
+2% Synergy $10.10
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+2% Synergy $5.48
Explore Explore
+1% Synergy $0.19
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+1% Synergy $166.33
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-1% Synergy $0.93

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Tiamat Flying decks.

Monster Manual Monster Manual
+21% Synergy $8.72
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+18% Synergy $19.77
Dragon Arch Dragon Arch
+14% Synergy $0.92
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+13% Synergy $5.75
Fist of Suns Fist of Suns
+8% Synergy $7.21
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+5% Synergy $3.34
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+4% Synergy $65.74
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+1% Synergy $1.43
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.98
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $115.41
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.10

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Flying strategy in Tiamat decks.

Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
+33% Synergy $3.92
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+27% Synergy $0.32
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+24% Synergy $5.09
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+18% Synergy $0.75
Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+15% Synergy $0.22
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+13% Synergy $0.27
Dragonback Assault Dragonback Assault
+10% Synergy $2.59
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+7% Synergy $10.53
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+7% Synergy $1.43
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+6% Synergy $2.82
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+6% Synergy $0.33
Corroding Dragonstorm Corroding Dragonstorm
+6% Synergy $0.18
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
+6% Synergy $0.26
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+5% Synergy $4.67
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+5% Synergy $21.81
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+5% Synergy $2.68
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+5% Synergy $3.16
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+4% Synergy $36.65
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
+2% Synergy $4.19
Leyline of Mutation Leyline of Mutation
+2% Synergy $0.30
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+1% Synergy $4.65
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
0% Synergy $7.23
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $27.56
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $13.77

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Tiamat's Flying game plan.

Sarkhan Unbroken Sarkhan Unbroken
+16% Synergy $18.02
Sivitri, Dragon Master Sivitri, Dragon Master
+11% Synergy $7.70
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+8% Synergy $0.46
Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+6% Synergy $4.60

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Tiamat Flying build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Tarkir Defiant Thundermaw Invasion of Tarkir
+6% Synergy $2.93

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Tiamat Flying decks.

Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+24% Synergy $0.62
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+11% Synergy $7.72
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+10% Synergy $0.37
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $4.23
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+5% Synergy $0.42
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+5% Synergy $2.57
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $9.86
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+2% Synergy $29.95
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.77
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-1% Synergy $26.55
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $49.49
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $16.76
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
-9% Synergy $2.37

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Tiamat's Flying strategy.

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+54% Synergy $0.58
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+41% Synergy $0.30
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+37% Synergy $12.46
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+31% Synergy $0.40
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+28% Synergy $1.61
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+24% Synergy $0.34
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+14% Synergy $0.27
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+10% Synergy $4.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+9% Synergy $1.34
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+9% Synergy $5.10
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.31
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+7% Synergy $0.73
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.49
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $2.35
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $0.59
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $2.89
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.04
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
0% Synergy $3.36
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
0% Synergy $37.42
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $115.65
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
-4% Synergy $32.80

Lands

The mana base behind Tiamat's Flying decks.

Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.63
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+46% Synergy $2.93
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+43% Synergy $0.36
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+20% Synergy $51.06
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+14% Synergy $0.27
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+14% Synergy $0.33
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+13% Synergy $0.30
Mountain Mountain
+11% Synergy $0.09
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+11% Synergy $16.53
Swamp Swamp
+10% Synergy $0.10
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.29
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+8% Synergy $0.32
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+8% Synergy $0.36
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+7% Synergy $0.25
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.06
Forest Forest
+5% Synergy $0.09
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+5% Synergy $7.00
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+5% Synergy $9.57
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+5% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.25
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+4% Synergy $8.55
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+4% Synergy $16.28
The World Tree The World Tree
+3% Synergy $7.54
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+3% Synergy $10.02
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+3% Synergy $0.36
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $5.71
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+2% Synergy $15.52
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+2% Synergy $18.57
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+1% Synergy $9.57
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+1% Synergy $10.36
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+1% Synergy $10.08
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $37.51
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $30.77
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+1% Synergy $0.35
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
0% Synergy $8.77
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $18.38
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
0% Synergy $0.35
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
-1% Synergy $16.61
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-2% Synergy $6.71
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-2% Synergy $29.04
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-2% Synergy $9.27
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-3% Synergy $7.18
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
-3% Synergy $21.95
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-4% Synergy $19.18
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $35.75
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-4% Synergy $32.33
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-6% Synergy $19.87
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.30
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-8% Synergy $12.38

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Tiamat: Flying.

Scion of the Ur-Dragon Scion of the Ur-Dragon
Ureni of the Unwritten Ureni of the Unwritten
Rith, Liberated Primeval Rith, Liberated Primeval
Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
The Ur-Dragon The Ur-Dragon
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Acolyte of Bahamut Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Acolyte of Bahamut Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Acolyte of Bahamut
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Acolyte of Bahamut Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Acolyte of Bahamut
Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund
Rohgahh, Kher Keep Overlord Rohgahh, Kher Keep Overlord
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Dragon Cultist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Dragon Cultist
Silumgar, the Drifting Death Silumgar, the Drifting Death
Sivitri, Dragon Master Sivitri, Dragon Master
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Feywild Visitor Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Feywild Visitor
Nogi, Draco-Zealot Nogi, Draco-Zealot
Hivis of the Scale Hivis of the Scale
Zirilan of the Claw Zirilan of the Claw
Ojutai, Soul of Winter Ojutai, Soul of Winter
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Acolyte of Bahamut Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Acolyte of Bahamut
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Dragon Cultist Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Dragon Cultist
Vrondiss, Rage of Ancients Vrondiss, Rage of Ancients
Thrakkus the Butcher Thrakkus the Butcher
Ganax, Astral Hunter Acolyte of Bahamut Ganax, Astral Hunter // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ganax, Astral Hunter Feywild Visitor Ganax, Astral Hunter // Feywild Visitor
Verix Bladewing Verix Bladewing
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
Ganax, Astral Hunter Dragon Cultist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Far Traveler Ganax, Astral Hunter // Far Traveler
Ganax, Astral Hunter Folk Hero Ganax, Astral Hunter // Folk Hero
Ganax, Astral Hunter Haunted One Ganax, Astral Hunter // Haunted One
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Acolyte of Bahamut Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Acolyte of Bahamut
Skanos Dragonheart Dragon Cultist Skanos Dragonheart // Dragon Cultist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Agent of the Shadow Thieves Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Ganax, Astral Hunter Criminal Past Ganax, Astral Hunter // Criminal Past
Ganax, Astral Hunter Cultist of the Absolute Ganax, Astral Hunter // Cultist of the Absolute
Ganax, Astral Hunter Master Chef Ganax, Astral Hunter // Master Chef
Ganax, Astral Hunter Popular Entertainer Ganax, Astral Hunter // Popular Entertainer