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Tiamat: Ramp
Price tag $23.70

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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 Ramp decks.

Dina's Guidance Dina's Guidance
+5% Synergy $1.15
Vicious Rivalry Vicious Rivalry
+3% Synergy $0.44
Embrace the Paradox Embrace the Paradox
+2% Synergy $0.24
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+2% Synergy $10.49
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+2% Synergy $4.23

High Synergy Cards

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

Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
+68% Synergy $8.68
Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+65% Synergy $12.96
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+52% Synergy $30.61
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+51% Synergy $2.41
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+51% Synergy $2.21
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+50% Synergy $0.29
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+50% Synergy $3.23
Dragonlord Dromoka Dragonlord Dromoka
+48% Synergy $1.62
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
+47% Synergy $2.18
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+45% Synergy $0.39

Top Cards

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

Call the Spirit Dragons Call the Spirit Dragons
+42% Synergy $3.23
Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
+41% Synergy $0.35
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+41% Synergy $52.46
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
+41% Synergy $0.43
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+38% Synergy $6.03
Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
+35% Synergy $1.92
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+18% Synergy $13.48
Farseek Farseek
+17% Synergy $0.71
Cultivate Cultivate
+17% Synergy $0.30
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+15% Synergy $2.31

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $70.03
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+6% Synergy $36.16
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $125.34
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+2% Synergy $53.72
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+2% Synergy $62.01
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+2% Synergy $3.42
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $105.77
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-1% Synergy $26.55
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $51.92
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $69.44

Creatures

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

Bladewing the Risen Bladewing the Risen
+37% Synergy $2.73
Rith, Liberated Primeval Rith, Liberated Primeval
+35% Synergy $4.34
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+32% Synergy $4.54
Korlessa, Scale Singer Korlessa, Scale Singer
+32% Synergy $0.27
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+30% Synergy $109.66
Thrakkus the Butcher Thrakkus the Butcher
+30% Synergy $0.39
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
+28% Synergy $15.23
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+27% Synergy $25.38
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+27% Synergy $0.80
Scion of Draco Scion of Draco
+25% Synergy $4.78
Ureni of the Unwritten Ureni of the Unwritten
+23% Synergy $9.31
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+23% Synergy $59.10
The Ur-Dragon The Ur-Dragon
+23% Synergy $37.08
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+23% Synergy $0.46
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+22% Synergy $0.42
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+22% Synergy $4.31
Minion of the Mighty Minion of the Mighty
+22% Synergy $0.75
Two-Headed Hellkite Two-Headed Hellkite
+21% Synergy $10.14
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+21% Synergy $40.04
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
+21% Synergy $0.28
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+21% Synergy $2.10
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+20% Synergy $43.80
Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund
+20% Synergy $7.51
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+20% Synergy $0.38
Scaled Nurturer Scaled Nurturer
+19% Synergy $0.25
Morophon, the Boundless Morophon, the Boundless
+17% Synergy $7.29
Ramos, Dragon Engine Ramos, Dragon Engine
+16% Synergy $0.50
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+15% Synergy $18.11
Silumgar, the Drifting Death Silumgar, the Drifting Death
+15% Synergy $0.78
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+14% Synergy $19.08
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+14% Synergy $0.90
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+13% Synergy $0.88
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+13% Synergy $5.83
Zurgo and Ojutai Zurgo and Ojutai
+13% Synergy $1.38
Whirlwing Stormbrood Whirlwing Stormbrood
+13% Synergy $0.17
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+13% Synergy $5.32
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+12% Synergy $25.79
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+12% Synergy $14.81
Nogi, Draco-Zealot Nogi, Draco-Zealot
+12% Synergy $0.33
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+12% Synergy $1.24
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+11% Synergy $4.01
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+11% Synergy $5.23
Moritte of the Frost Moritte of the Frost
+11% Synergy $0.17
Dragonborn Champion Dragonborn Champion
+11% Synergy $8.59
Deceptive Frostkite Deceptive Frostkite
+11% Synergy $0.85
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+11% Synergy $1.14
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+4% Synergy $52.17
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+4% Synergy $13.10
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+2% Synergy $13.43
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
-1% Synergy $0.46

Instants

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

Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+17% Synergy $0.30
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+12% Synergy $0.29
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+9% Synergy $2.81
Klauth's Will Klauth's Will
+9% Synergy $4.20
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+8% Synergy $0.38
Terminate Terminate
+7% Synergy $0.38
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+6% Synergy $0.32
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+6% Synergy $3.26
Dispelling Exhale Dispelling Exhale
+6% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $3.43
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+5% Synergy $4.80
Get Lost Get Lost
+5% Synergy $4.22
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+5% Synergy $0.34
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+5% Synergy $2.17
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+4% Synergy $52.75
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+4% Synergy $4.44
Beast Within Beast Within
+3% Synergy $0.46
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+3% Synergy $2.26
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+3% Synergy $4.19
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+3% Synergy $4.72
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.36
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+2% Synergy $0.81
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+2% Synergy $18.57
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.44
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.46
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.62
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $17.28
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.43
Boros Charm Boros Charm
0% Synergy $4.10
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
0% Synergy $0.77
Silence Silence
0% Synergy $8.45
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $7.86
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.14
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-1% Synergy $3.25
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-2% Synergy $13.39
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-3% Synergy $68.53
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $56.78
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.05
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-7% Synergy $0.75
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-9% Synergy $41.26

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Ramp game plan forward for Tiamat.

Three Visits Three Visits
+17% Synergy $5.51
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+13% Synergy $1.14
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.42
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+11% Synergy $33.13
Show and Tell Show and Tell
+11% Synergy $18.54
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+10% Synergy $0.87
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+10% Synergy $12.29
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+7% Synergy $23.87
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+5% Synergy $2.61
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+5% Synergy $5.14
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+5% Synergy $0.26
Migration Path Migration Path
+5% Synergy $0.26
Dragonstorm Dragonstorm
+5% Synergy $3.65
Reanimate Reanimate
+4% Synergy $8.59
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+4% Synergy $41.60
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+3% Synergy $3.68
Explore Explore
+3% Synergy $0.38
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+2% Synergy $0.14
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+1% Synergy $156.62
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+1% Synergy $4.98
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $5.86
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-1% Synergy $3.13
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $0.82

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Tiamat Ramp decks.

Monster Manual Monster Manual
+19% Synergy $9.63
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+15% Synergy $15.56
Dragon Arch Dragon Arch
+11% Synergy $1.77
Fist of Suns Fist of Suns
+7% Synergy $7.51
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+6% Synergy $4.72
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+2% Synergy $67.97
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+1% Synergy $0.74
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $101.75
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $2.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Ramp strategy in Tiamat decks.

Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+28% Synergy $0.29
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+28% Synergy $0.45
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+22% Synergy $5.31
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+13% Synergy $0.31
Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+13% Synergy $0.30
Dream Halls Dream Halls
+9% Synergy $38.55
Food Chain Food Chain
+7% Synergy $49.38
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+7% Synergy $0.30
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+7% Synergy $10.76
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+6% Synergy $2.22
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+6% Synergy $0.82
Dragonback Assault Dragonback Assault
+6% Synergy $1.94
Spelunking Spelunking
+5% Synergy $3.84
Leyline of Mutation Leyline of Mutation
+5% Synergy $0.22
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+4% Synergy $6.81
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+4% Synergy $25.57
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
+3% Synergy $4.41
Omniscience Omniscience
+3% Synergy $5.82
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
0% Synergy $1.29
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
-4% Synergy $14.98
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $11.44

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Tiamat's Ramp game plan.

Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+10% Synergy $2.06
Sivitri, Dragon Master Sivitri, Dragon Master
+9% Synergy $6.90
Sarkhan Unbroken Sarkhan Unbroken
+8% Synergy $18.96
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+4% Synergy $0.36

Utility Lands

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

Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+16% Synergy $0.51
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+11% Synergy $9.24
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.34
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+6% Synergy $1.53
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+5% Synergy $0.48
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.32
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $31.72
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-1% Synergy $53.40
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-1% Synergy $24.13
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $15.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.76
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
-6% Synergy $1.90

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+52% Synergy $0.38
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+28% Synergy $0.41
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+27% Synergy $13.96
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+25% Synergy $1.53
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+22% Synergy $0.32
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+22% Synergy $0.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+13% Synergy $0.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.40
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+11% Synergy $4.66
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+9% Synergy $1.31
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+7% Synergy $0.28
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+4% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+4% Synergy $2.01
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $0.54
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+3% Synergy $2.99
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+3% Synergy $0.44
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $4.11
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $2.60
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
0% Synergy $0.45
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
0% Synergy $0.33
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-1% Synergy $1.91
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-1% Synergy $38.08
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-1% Synergy $158.66
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
-3% Synergy $3.19

Lands

The mana base behind Tiamat's Ramp decks.

Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+53% Synergy $0.42
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+44% Synergy $2.57
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+38% Synergy $0.31
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+16% Synergy $0.31
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+15% Synergy $0.33
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+13% Synergy $49.78
Mountain Mountain
+10% Synergy $0.08
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.25
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+9% Synergy $0.35
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+8% Synergy $7.19
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+8% Synergy $17.37
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+8% Synergy $17.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.39
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+7% Synergy $17.41
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+7% Synergy $12.38
Forest Forest
+6% Synergy $0.08
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+6% Synergy $17.02
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+5% Synergy $10.10
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+4% Synergy $11.18
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+4% Synergy $17.82
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+4% Synergy $0.31
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.36
City of Brass City of Brass
+3% Synergy $9.98
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+2% Synergy $32.22
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $33.45
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+2% Synergy $18.68
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+2% Synergy $18.87
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.26
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+1% Synergy $11.06
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+1% Synergy $11.55
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $38.66
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.07
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $36.10
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $30.45
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
0% Synergy $33.09
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
0% Synergy $0.38
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
0% Synergy $16.19
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-1% Synergy $10.05
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
-1% Synergy $25.24
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-3% Synergy $11.42
The World Tree The World Tree
-3% Synergy $8.19
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-3% Synergy $10.16
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $18.92
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $15.52
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-5% Synergy $12.40
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-6% Synergy $7.78
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-6% Synergy $8.39

Similar Commanders

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

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