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Tiamat: Flying
Price tag $23.70

Legendary Creature — Dragon God

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Playstyle & Strategy

Dragons 45% Flying 9% Combo 7% Ramp 4% Treasure 4%
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New Cards

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

Witherbloom, the Balancer Witherbloom, the Balancer
+4% Synergy $11.63
Dina's Guidance Dina's Guidance
+3% Synergy $1.15
Quandrix, the Proof Quandrix, the Proof
+2% Synergy $3.52
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
+1% Synergy $9.22
Silverquill, the Disputant Silverquill, the Disputant
0% Synergy $4.59

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 $8.68
Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+69% Synergy $12.96
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+59% Synergy $2.41
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+59% Synergy $2.21
Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
+57% Synergy $0.35
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+57% Synergy $3.23
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+56% Synergy $0.39
Call the Spirit Dragons Call the Spirit Dragons
+54% Synergy $3.23
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+53% Synergy $0.29
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+51% Synergy $30.61

Top Cards

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

Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+50% Synergy $52.46
Dragonlord Dromoka Dragonlord Dromoka
+46% Synergy $1.62
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
+43% Synergy $2.18
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+40% Synergy $4.54
Korlessa, Scale Singer Korlessa, Scale Singer
+40% Synergy $0.27
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+39% Synergy $6.03
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
+38% Synergy $0.43
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+33% Synergy $0.45
Cultivate Cultivate
+15% Synergy $0.30
Farseek Farseek
+14% Synergy $0.71

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $70.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+5% Synergy $53.72
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $36.16
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+3% Synergy $62.01
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+2% Synergy $26.55
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $17.28
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $41.26
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $125.34
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $51.92
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $69.44

Creatures

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

Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+37% Synergy $109.66
Bladewing the Risen Bladewing the Risen
+35% Synergy $2.73
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+35% Synergy $0.80
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+33% Synergy $59.10
Thrakkus the Butcher Thrakkus the Butcher
+33% Synergy $0.39
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
+32% Synergy $15.23
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+31% Synergy $43.80
The Ur-Dragon The Ur-Dragon
+31% Synergy $37.08
Rith, Liberated Primeval Rith, Liberated Primeval
+28% Synergy $4.34
Ureni of the Unwritten Ureni of the Unwritten
+28% Synergy $9.31
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+28% Synergy $25.38
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+27% Synergy $40.04
Scion of Draco Scion of Draco
+26% Synergy $4.78
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+25% Synergy $0.42
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+25% Synergy $5.83
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+24% Synergy $0.38
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+23% Synergy $18.11
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+23% Synergy $19.08
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
+23% Synergy $0.28
Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund
+22% Synergy $7.51
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+22% Synergy $4.31
Minion of the Mighty Minion of the Mighty
+21% Synergy $0.75
Morophon, the Boundless Morophon, the Boundless
+20% Synergy $7.29
Two-Headed Hellkite Two-Headed Hellkite
+20% Synergy $10.14
Scaled Nurturer Scaled Nurturer
+20% Synergy $0.25
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+19% Synergy $14.81
Betor, Kin to All Betor, Kin to All
+17% Synergy $7.38
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+17% Synergy $0.46
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+17% Synergy $3.14
Dragonborn Champion Dragonborn Champion
+17% Synergy $8.59
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+16% Synergy $4.01
Ramos, Dragon Engine Ramos, Dragon Engine
+15% Synergy $0.50
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+15% Synergy $2.10
Silumgar, the Drifting Death Silumgar, the Drifting Death
+14% Synergy $0.78
Dragonlord Kolaghan Dragonlord Kolaghan
+13% Synergy $14.27
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+13% Synergy $5.23
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+13% Synergy $0.62
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+13% Synergy $1.24
Scion of the Ur-Dragon Scion of the Ur-Dragon
+12% Synergy $7.41
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Renari, Merchant of Marvels
+12% Synergy $0.29
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+12% Synergy $2.40
Teneb, the Harvester Teneb, the Harvester
+11% Synergy $0.96
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+11% Synergy $0.90
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+11% Synergy $1.14
Kyodai, Soul of Kamigawa Kyodai, Soul of Kamigawa
+11% Synergy $0.31
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+7% Synergy $13.48
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $52.17
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+1% Synergy $0.88
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+1% Synergy $25.79
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
0% Synergy $13.43

Instants

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

Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+14% Synergy $0.30
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+13% Synergy $2.81
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+11% Synergy $0.29
Klauth's Will Klauth's Will
+10% Synergy $4.20
Counterspell Counterspell
+8% Synergy $3.43
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+7% Synergy $52.75
Dispelling Exhale Dispelling Exhale
+7% Synergy $0.24
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+6% Synergy $13.39
Beast Within Beast Within
+5% Synergy $0.46
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+5% Synergy $0.27
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.38
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.14
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+2% Synergy $4.10
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+1% Synergy $4.19
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $1.62
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+1% Synergy $0.77
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.44
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
0% Synergy $0.32
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $2.26
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-1% Synergy $0.81
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-3% Synergy $0.75
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $7.86
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-3% Synergy $68.53
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.05
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $56.78

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Flying game plan forward for Tiamat.

Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+11% Synergy $2.31
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+11% Synergy $0.42
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+10% Synergy $1.14
Show and Tell Show and Tell
+9% Synergy $18.54
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+8% Synergy $0.87
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+8% Synergy $33.13
Three Visits Three Visits
+7% Synergy $5.51
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+7% Synergy $3.68
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+6% Synergy $5.14
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+6% Synergy $12.29
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+4% Synergy $2.09
Migration Path Migration Path
+4% Synergy $0.26
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+3% Synergy $0.73
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+3% Synergy $41.60
Reanimate Reanimate
+2% Synergy $8.59
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+2% Synergy $3.64
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+1% Synergy $3.13
Explore Explore
+1% Synergy $0.38
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+1% Synergy $156.62
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-1% Synergy $0.82

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Tiamat Flying decks.

Monster Manual Monster Manual
+21% Synergy $9.63
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+19% Synergy $15.56
Dragon Arch Dragon Arch
+14% Synergy $1.77
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+13% Synergy $4.72
Fist of Suns Fist of Suns
+8% Synergy $7.51
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+5% Synergy $3.05
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+4% Synergy $67.97
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.74
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $2.99
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $101.75
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Flying strategy in Tiamat decks.

Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
+33% Synergy $1.92
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+27% Synergy $0.29
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+23% Synergy $5.31
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+17% Synergy $0.82
Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+16% Synergy $0.30
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+14% Synergy $0.31
Dragonback Assault Dragonback Assault
+9% Synergy $1.94
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+7% Synergy $10.76
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+6% Synergy $2.22
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+6% Synergy $1.05
Corroding Dragonstorm Corroding Dragonstorm
+6% Synergy $0.14
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
+6% Synergy $0.28
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+5% Synergy $3.77
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+5% Synergy $25.57
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+5% Synergy $2.29
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+5% Synergy $0.30
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+5% Synergy $3.64
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+4% Synergy $31.53
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
+2% Synergy $4.41
Leyline of Mutation Leyline of Mutation
+2% Synergy $0.22
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+1% Synergy $14.98
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
0% Synergy $6.81
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $26.85
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $11.44

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Tiamat's Flying game plan.

Sarkhan Unbroken Sarkhan Unbroken
+16% Synergy $18.96
Sivitri, Dragon Master Sivitri, Dragon Master
+11% Synergy $6.90
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+8% Synergy $0.36
Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+6% Synergy $2.06

Utility Lands

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

Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+23% Synergy $0.51
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+11% Synergy $9.24
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+9% Synergy $0.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $2.76
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+5% Synergy $1.53
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+5% Synergy $0.48
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $6.42
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+2% Synergy $24.13
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-1% Synergy $31.72
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $53.40
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $15.55
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
-9% Synergy $1.90

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+55% Synergy $0.38
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+40% Synergy $0.32
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+36% Synergy $13.96
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+31% Synergy $0.41
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+28% Synergy $1.53
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+24% Synergy $0.32
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+15% Synergy $0.28
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+10% Synergy $4.11
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+10% Synergy $4.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+9% Synergy $1.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.25
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+7% Synergy $1.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.46
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $2.60
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $0.54
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $1.91
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.60
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
0% Synergy $38.08
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
-1% Synergy $3.19
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $105.77
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
-4% Synergy $36.46

Lands

The mana base behind Tiamat's Flying decks.

Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+51% Synergy $0.42
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+46% Synergy $2.57
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+44% Synergy $0.31
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+20% Synergy $49.78
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+14% Synergy $0.32
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+14% Synergy $0.31
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+13% Synergy $0.33
Mountain Mountain
+11% Synergy $0.08
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+11% Synergy $17.37
Swamp Swamp
+10% Synergy $0.07
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.39
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+8% Synergy $0.31
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+8% Synergy $0.37
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.07
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+6% Synergy $7.19
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+6% Synergy $0.25
Forest Forest
+5% Synergy $0.08
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+5% Synergy $11.18
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.25
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+4% Synergy $10.10
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+4% Synergy $17.41
The World Tree The World Tree
+3% Synergy $8.19
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+3% Synergy $12.38
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $17.20
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+3% Synergy $0.35
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+2% Synergy $11.55
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+2% Synergy $38.66
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+2% Synergy $16.19
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+1% Synergy $11.06
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+1% Synergy $12.40
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $33.45
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $17.82
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+1% Synergy $18.87
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
0% Synergy $10.05
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
0% Synergy $0.38
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
0% Synergy $0.33
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-1% Synergy $32.22
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
-1% Synergy $18.68
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-2% Synergy $7.78
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-2% Synergy $10.16
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-3% Synergy $8.39
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-3% Synergy $17.02
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $30.45
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
-3% Synergy $25.24
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $36.10
City of Brass City of Brass
-4% Synergy $9.98
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.36
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-6% Synergy $18.92
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-8% Synergy $11.42

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
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Acolyte of Bahamut Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut
Rith, Liberated Primeval Rith, Liberated Primeval
Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
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
Sivitri, Dragon Master Sivitri, Dragon Master
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
Hivis of the Scale Hivis of the Scale
The Ur-Dragon The Ur-Dragon
Zirilan of the Claw Zirilan of the Claw
Ojutai, Soul of Winter Ojutai, Soul of Winter
Ganax, Astral Hunter Acolyte of Bahamut Ganax, Astral Hunter // Acolyte of Bahamut
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Acolyte of Bahamut Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Acolyte of Bahamut
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Dragon Cultist Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Dragon Cultist
Thrakkus the Butcher Thrakkus the Butcher
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
Verix Bladewing Verix Bladewing
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Acolyte of Bahamut Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Acolyte of Bahamut
Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
Nogi, Draco-Zealot Nogi, Draco-Zealot
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 Folk Hero Ganax, Astral Hunter // Folk Hero
Ganax, Astral Hunter Popular Entertainer Ganax, Astral Hunter // Popular Entertainer
Ganax, Astral Hunter Raised by Giants Ganax, Astral Hunter // Raised by Giants
Ganax, Astral Hunter Shameless Charlatan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Shameless Charlatan
Skanos Dragonheart Acolyte of Bahamut Skanos Dragonheart // Acolyte of Bahamut
Skanos Dragonheart Dragon Cultist Skanos Dragonheart // Dragon Cultist
Silumgar, the Drifting Death Silumgar, the Drifting Death
Ganax, Astral Hunter Feywild Visitor Ganax, Astral Hunter // Feywild Visitor
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Folk Hero Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Folk Hero
Skanos Dragonheart Criminal Past Skanos Dragonheart // Criminal Past
Skanos Dragonheart Dungeon Delver Skanos Dragonheart // Dungeon Delver
Skanos Dragonheart Feywild Visitor Skanos Dragonheart // Feywild Visitor
Skanos Dragonheart Folk Hero Skanos Dragonheart // Folk Hero
Skanos Dragonheart Guild Artisan Skanos Dragonheart // Guild Artisan
Skanos Dragonheart Haunted One Skanos Dragonheart // Haunted One