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Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
Price tag $0.32

Legendary CreatureSalamander Serpent

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Simic

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

#863 Current Rank
#816 Last Week
#737 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood decks.

Wistfulness Wistfulness
+3% Synergy $28.73
Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
+2% Synergy $0.79
Loch Mare Loch Mare
+2% Synergy $2.54
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
0% Synergy $0.37
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-2% Synergy $1.52

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood's abilities and overall game plan.

Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+67% Synergy $4.03
The Flood of Mars The Flood of Mars
+55% Synergy $0.20
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+51% Synergy $0.19
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
+50% Synergy $0.33
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+48% Synergy $0.18
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+46% Synergy $0.75
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+45% Synergy $1.01
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+40% Synergy $0.59
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+40% Synergy $0.15
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+39% Synergy $3.08

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood decks.

Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+37% Synergy $0.22
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+37% Synergy $4.93
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+34% Synergy $0.28
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+31% Synergy $3.27
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+16% Synergy $0.56
Cultivate Cultivate
+12% Synergy $0.37
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy $1.60
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+8% Synergy $0.19
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+5% Synergy $0.43
Beast Within Beast Within
-2% Synergy $0.60

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+9% Synergy $7.12
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $99.32
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $40.86
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $53.63
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $45.55
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-7% Synergy $20.12

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+36% Synergy $2.79
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+34% Synergy $2.30
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+33% Synergy $1.08
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+32% Synergy $0.26
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+31% Synergy $2.04
Goldberry, River-Daughter Goldberry, River-Daughter
+30% Synergy $0.79
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+28% Synergy $1.15
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+27% Synergy $4.32
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+25% Synergy $3.70
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+23% Synergy $0.15
Colossal Whale Colossal Whale
+23% Synergy $0.28
Merfolk Skydiver Merfolk Skydiver
+22% Synergy $0.14
Omo, Queen of Vesuva Omo, Queen of Vesuva
+20% Synergy $0.20
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+17% Synergy $0.14
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+17% Synergy $0.73
Sin, Unending Cataclysm Sin, Unending Cataclysm
+17% Synergy $0.31
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+17% Synergy $0.33
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+16% Synergy $1.49
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+16% Synergy $2.19
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+15% Synergy $4.15
Inkwell Leviathan Inkwell Leviathan
+15% Synergy $0.63
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+14% Synergy $44.25
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+14% Synergy $19.19
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+13% Synergy $1.42
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+12% Synergy $0.16
Elusive Otter Elusive Otter
+12% Synergy $0.26
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+11% Synergy $4.28
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+11% Synergy $1.54
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+11% Synergy $12.43
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+11% Synergy $13.99
Experiment Kraj Experiment Kraj
+11% Synergy $0.41
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+10% Synergy $0.32
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+10% Synergy $6.71
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+10% Synergy $0.18
Plaxcaster Frogling Plaxcaster Frogling
+9% Synergy $0.94
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+9% Synergy $41.56
Zegana, Utopian Speaker Zegana, Utopian Speaker
+8% Synergy $0.12
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+8% Synergy $0.24
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+8% Synergy $11.41
Hakbal of the Surging Soul Hakbal of the Surging Soul
+7% Synergy $0.26
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+5% Synergy $7.69
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+1% Synergy $6.66
Master of the Pearl Trident Master of the Pearl Trident
+1% Synergy $0.22
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
0% Synergy $3.49
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
-1% Synergy $1.02
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
-6% Synergy $0.12
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-6% Synergy $12.95
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-7% Synergy $5.13
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-10% Synergy $0.18
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-13% Synergy $0.62

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood safe.

Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+27% Synergy $1.19
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+26% Synergy $4.51
High Tide High Tide
+22% Synergy $1.03
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+21% Synergy $0.43
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+16% Synergy $0.14
Negate Negate
+12% Synergy $0.24
Silkguard Silkguard
+12% Synergy $4.43
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+12% Synergy $0.17
Aetherize Aetherize
+11% Synergy $0.52
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+11% Synergy $0.13
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+10% Synergy $2.54
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+8% Synergy $0.13
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+8% Synergy $0.15
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+7% Synergy $3.59
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+7% Synergy $0.08
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+6% Synergy $1.25
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+6% Synergy $0.19
Radstorm Radstorm
+6% Synergy $4.00
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+6% Synergy $0.36
Piracy Charm Piracy Charm
+6% Synergy $0.11
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $1.93
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+5% Synergy $0.14
Unwind Unwind
+5% Synergy $1.36
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+5% Synergy $0.18
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+4% Synergy $5.10
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+4% Synergy $0.27
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+4% Synergy $3.87
Rewind Rewind
+4% Synergy $0.47
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+4% Synergy $0.21
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+3% Synergy $1.27
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $0.86
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+2% Synergy $0.41
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $0.86
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+2% Synergy $0.25
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $11.33
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.14
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
0% Synergy $0.41
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.34
Simic Charm Simic Charm
-1% Synergy $1.00
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $0.78
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $52.65
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-3% Synergy $3.41
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-4% Synergy $1.29
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.56
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
-4% Synergy $0.11
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $1.74
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $2.29
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $7.83
Harrow Harrow
-6% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood's game plan and control the board.

Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+28% Synergy $3.51
Aquitect's Will Aquitect's Will
+19% Synergy $0.33
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+17% Synergy $0.16
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+11% Synergy $0.60
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+11% Synergy $3.08
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+6% Synergy $0.40
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+6% Synergy $0.41
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+6% Synergy $0.24
Farseek Farseek
+5% Synergy $0.49
Explore Explore
+4% Synergy $0.42
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+3% Synergy $2.33
Three Visits Three Visits
+3% Synergy $7.89
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $30.36
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+1% Synergy $0.79
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.29
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
0% Synergy $1.99
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
-1% Synergy $0.57
Fabricate Fabricate
-1% Synergy $9.10
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
-1% Synergy $7.59
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-2% Synergy $0.17
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
-2% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Quicksilver Fountain Quicksilver Fountain
+25% Synergy $5.49
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+22% Synergy $10.07
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+21% Synergy $0.16
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+12% Synergy $50.14
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+12% Synergy $18.16
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+11% Synergy $1.51
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+10% Synergy $60.21
Agent's Toolkit Agent's Toolkit
+10% Synergy $7.56
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+9% Synergy $5.86
Magistrate's Scepter Magistrate's Scepter
+9% Synergy $4.19
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+8% Synergy $7.85
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+7% Synergy $8.54
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+6% Synergy $0.17
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+5% Synergy $0.32
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+5% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.58
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+3% Synergy $29.48
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.38

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+28% Synergy $5.32
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+27% Synergy $11.16
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+26% Synergy $1.98
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+20% Synergy $3.25
Fishliver Oil Fishliver Oil
+18% Synergy $0.24
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+17% Synergy $13.27
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+17% Synergy $0.44
Bounty of the Luxa Bounty of the Luxa
+16% Synergy $0.08
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+15% Synergy $2.56
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+12% Synergy $4.19
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+12% Synergy $12.94
Choke Choke
+11% Synergy $0.90
Primal Empathy Primal Empathy
+10% Synergy $0.17
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+8% Synergy $10.69
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+8% Synergy $8.28
The Sea Devils The Sea Devils
+8% Synergy $0.10
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+7% Synergy $7.74
Master Chef Master Chef
+7% Synergy $0.10
Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+7% Synergy $0.29
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+6% Synergy $0.30
Stasis Stasis
+6% Synergy $17.07
Freyalise's Winds Freyalise's Winds
+6% Synergy $0.56
Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
+5% Synergy $0.68
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+5% Synergy $0.30
Helix Pinnacle Helix Pinnacle
+5% Synergy $8.00
Temporal Distortion Temporal Distortion
+5% Synergy $0.43
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+4% Synergy $1.14
Earthbender Ascension Earthbender Ascension
+3% Synergy $1.95
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+2% Synergy $31.84
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+2% Synergy $0.95
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.37
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-2% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $8.92
Exploration Exploration
-7% Synergy $28.37

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+15% Synergy $0.17
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
+4% Synergy $1.21
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+2% Synergy $0.96
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+2% Synergy $3.40

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+39% Synergy $0.19
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+35% Synergy $0.13
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+33% Synergy $1.38
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+24% Synergy $0.46
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+19% Synergy $2.91
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+18% Synergy $0.39
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+17% Synergy $0.12
The Monumental Facade The Monumental Facade
+14% Synergy $0.13
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+9% Synergy $0.42
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $5.01
Diamond City Diamond City
+8% Synergy $1.25
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
+8% Synergy $0.32
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+7% Synergy $3.25
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
+6% Synergy $4.15
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+5% Synergy $14.43
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+2% Synergy $2.59
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $3.28
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $12.91
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.11
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+1% Synergy $0.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.27
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $35.94
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $6.36
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-4% Synergy $0.21
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $38.85
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $20.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+44% Synergy $0.23
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+22% Synergy $0.53
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+22% Synergy $0.20
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+17% Synergy $0.67
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+11% Synergy $0.14
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+7% Synergy $0.31
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+6% Synergy $0.50
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+4% Synergy $1.76
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.32
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-3% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.71
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-10% Synergy $0.22

Lands

The mana base foundation for Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Vivid Creek Vivid Creek
+42% Synergy $0.31
Vivid Grove Vivid Grove
+42% Synergy $0.32
Mirrodin's Core Mirrodin's Core
+11% Synergy $0.30
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+10% Synergy $0.73
Tendo Ice Bridge Tendo Ice Bridge
+10% Synergy $2.14
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+9% Synergy $0.25
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+7% Synergy $0.17
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.17
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.17
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $30.36
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.15
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+1% Synergy $0.14
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+1% Synergy $0.22
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
0% Synergy $7.14
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.12
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
0% Synergy $3.40
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.29
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.21
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-1% Synergy $0.42
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-2% Synergy $0.12
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
-2% Synergy $1.05
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-3% Synergy $12.36
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-3% Synergy $10.62
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.13
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-4% Synergy $10.03
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-4% Synergy $0.15
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.56
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-5% Synergy $0.25
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-5% Synergy $1.17
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-5% Synergy $0.05
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.13
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-5% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-7% Synergy $4.93
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-8% Synergy $25.95
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.09
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-12% Synergy $0.29

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