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Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
Price tag $0.47

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

#879 Current Rank
#850 Last Week
#752 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.

Loch Mare Loch Mare
+5% Synergy $1.17
Wistfulness Wistfulness
+3% Synergy $8.94
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+2% Synergy $0.44
Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
+2% Synergy $0.61
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
+1% Synergy $0.29

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 $2.03
The Flood of Mars The Flood of Mars
+55% Synergy $0.31
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+51% Synergy $0.34
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
+50% Synergy $0.38
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+47% Synergy $0.25
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+46% Synergy $1.03
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+46% Synergy $0.77
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+40% Synergy $0.30
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+40% Synergy $0.64
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+39% Synergy $0.31

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 $0.38
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+37% Synergy $6.01
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+33% Synergy $0.40
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+31% Synergy $4.88
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+15% Synergy $1.34
Cultivate Cultivate
+12% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy $2.09
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+8% Synergy $0.23
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+4% Synergy $0.42
Beast Within Beast Within
-2% Synergy $0.71

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+7% Synergy $11.03
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $106.71
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $41.18
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $58.23
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $53.72
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $24.84

Creatures

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

Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+37% Synergy $3.22
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+34% Synergy $3.01
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+33% Synergy $1.15
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+32% Synergy $0.25
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+31% Synergy $1.75
Goldberry, River-Daughter Goldberry, River-Daughter
+30% Synergy $0.97
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+28% Synergy $2.63
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+27% Synergy $3.49
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+24% Synergy $3.42
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+23% Synergy $0.20
Colossal Whale Colossal Whale
+23% Synergy $0.26
Merfolk Skydiver Merfolk Skydiver
+22% Synergy $0.15
Omo, Queen of Vesuva Omo, Queen of Vesuva
+20% Synergy $0.28
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+18% Synergy $1.37
Sin, Unending Cataclysm Sin, Unending Cataclysm
+18% Synergy $0.33
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+17% Synergy $0.20
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+17% Synergy $0.30
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+16% Synergy $1.40
Inkwell Leviathan Inkwell Leviathan
+16% Synergy $0.62
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+15% Synergy $44.35
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+15% Synergy $2.77
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+14% Synergy $5.88
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+13% Synergy $1.79
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+13% Synergy $21.69
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+12% Synergy $0.33
Elusive Otter Elusive Otter
+12% Synergy $0.36
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+11% Synergy $3.40
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+11% Synergy $1.81
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+11% Synergy $18.53
Experiment Kraj Experiment Kraj
+11% Synergy $0.42
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+10% Synergy $14.09
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+9% Synergy $0.31
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+9% Synergy $38.73
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+9% Synergy $3.76
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+9% Synergy $0.18
Plaxcaster Frogling Plaxcaster Frogling
+8% Synergy $0.91
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+8% Synergy $0.29
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+8% Synergy $7.34
Zegana, Utopian Speaker Zegana, Utopian Speaker
+7% Synergy $0.30
Hakbal of the Surging Soul Hakbal of the Surging Soul
+6% Synergy $0.36
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+5% Synergy $5.47
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+1% Synergy $8.79
Master of the Pearl Trident Master of the Pearl Trident
+1% Synergy $0.38
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
0% Synergy $4.80
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
-2% Synergy $0.78
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
-6% Synergy $0.26
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-6% Synergy $13.51
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-6% Synergy $5.60
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-9% Synergy $0.28
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-12% Synergy $1.54

Instants

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

Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+27% Synergy $4.42
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+26% Synergy $1.69
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+22% Synergy $0.41
High Tide High Tide
+22% Synergy $0.93
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+16% Synergy $0.20
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+13% Synergy $0.24
Negate Negate
+12% Synergy $0.06
Silkguard Silkguard
+12% Synergy $4.44
Aetherize Aetherize
+11% Synergy $0.48
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+11% Synergy $0.24
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+11% Synergy $2.80
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+8% Synergy $0.28
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+7% Synergy $4.02
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+7% Synergy $0.24
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+6% Synergy $0.30
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+6% Synergy $1.58
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+6% Synergy $0.09
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+6% Synergy $0.40
Radstorm Radstorm
+6% Synergy $4.73
Piracy Charm Piracy Charm
+6% Synergy $0.10
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $2.06
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+5% Synergy $8.03
Unwind Unwind
+5% Synergy $1.22
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+5% Synergy $0.28
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+5% Synergy $6.28
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+5% Synergy $0.28
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+5% Synergy $0.30
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+4% Synergy $0.27
Rewind Rewind
+4% Synergy $0.44
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+3% Synergy $1.57
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $0.78
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $1.62
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+2% Synergy $0.38
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+2% Synergy $0.74
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $13.06
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+1% Synergy $0.59
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.29
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
0% Synergy $0.35
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.40
Simic Charm Simic Charm
-1% Synergy $0.87
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $50.50
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $0.87
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.42
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-3% Synergy $3.38
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $8.40
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
-4% Synergy $0.29
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $1.95
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $2.64
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-5% Synergy $1.35
Harrow Harrow
-6% Synergy $0.29

Sorceries

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

Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+27% Synergy $0.51
Aquitect's Will Aquitect's Will
+20% Synergy $0.36
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+17% Synergy $0.19
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+11% Synergy $3.12
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+11% Synergy $4.06
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+6% Synergy $0.36
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+6% Synergy $1.02
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+6% Synergy $0.34
Farseek Farseek
+4% Synergy $0.71
Explore Explore
+4% Synergy $0.33
Three Visits Three Visits
+3% Synergy $9.41
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+2% Synergy $3.18
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $31.15
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+1% Synergy $0.80
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.81
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
0% Synergy $7.80
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
-1% Synergy $0.69
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-1% Synergy $2.23
Fabricate Fabricate
-1% Synergy $8.98
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-2% Synergy $0.23
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
-2% Synergy $0.32

Utility Artifacts

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

The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+39% Synergy $3.43
Quicksilver Fountain Quicksilver Fountain
+26% Synergy $5.73
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+22% Synergy $12.50
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+21% Synergy $0.29
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+12% Synergy $59.49
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+12% Synergy $20.88
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+11% Synergy $2.09
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+10% Synergy $61.96
Agent's Toolkit Agent's Toolkit
+9% Synergy $6.71
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+8% Synergy $8.24
Magistrate's Scepter Magistrate's Scepter
+8% Synergy $4.90
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+7% Synergy $8.32
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+7% Synergy $10.17
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+7% Synergy $0.27
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+5% Synergy $0.41
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $2.00
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+4% Synergy $0.29
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+3% Synergy $32.52
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

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

Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+27% Synergy $6.04
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+26% Synergy $2.80
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+26% Synergy $10.16
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+20% Synergy $4.59
Fishliver Oil Fishliver Oil
+18% Synergy $0.23
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+17% Synergy $9.81
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+17% Synergy $0.48
Bounty of the Luxa Bounty of the Luxa
+17% Synergy $0.12
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+15% Synergy $2.51
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+13% Synergy $4.39
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+11% Synergy $14.67
Choke Choke
+10% Synergy $0.92
Primal Empathy Primal Empathy
+9% Synergy $0.20
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+8% Synergy $13.36
The Sea Devils The Sea Devils
+8% Synergy $0.18
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+7% Synergy $12.27
Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+7% Synergy $0.23
Master Chef Master Chef
+7% Synergy $0.19
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+6% Synergy $0.41
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+6% Synergy $7.77
Freyalise's Winds Freyalise's Winds
+6% Synergy $0.57
Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
+5% Synergy $0.35
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+5% Synergy $0.38
Stasis Stasis
+5% Synergy $17.34
Temporal Distortion Temporal Distortion
+5% Synergy $0.39
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+4% Synergy $1.21
Helix Pinnacle Helix Pinnacle
+4% Synergy $7.89
Earthbender Ascension Earthbender Ascension
+3% Synergy $2.84
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+2% Synergy $1.70
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+1% Synergy $33.93
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.72
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-2% Synergy $0.48
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $10.69
Exploration Exploration
-7% Synergy $29.75

Planeswalkers

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

Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+14% Synergy $0.30
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
+4% Synergy $1.36
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+2% Synergy $1.09
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+2% Synergy $4.24

Utility Lands

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

Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+34% Synergy $0.23
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+32% Synergy $2.07
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+24% Synergy $0.67
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+19% Synergy $2.75
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+17% Synergy $0.43
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+17% Synergy $0.27
The Monumental Facade The Monumental Facade
+13% Synergy $0.19
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+9% Synergy $4.55
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+9% Synergy $0.38
Diamond City Diamond City
+8% Synergy $1.80
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
+8% Synergy $0.32
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
+6% Synergy $5.62
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+6% Synergy $3.00
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+5% Synergy $15.88
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $14.69
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.28
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+1% Synergy $2.28
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+1% Synergy $0.39
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $37.51
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $3.70
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $1.16
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $8.51
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $25.26
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-4% Synergy $0.29
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $45.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+43% Synergy $0.29
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+21% Synergy $0.51
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+21% Synergy $0.32
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+17% Synergy $1.09
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+11% Synergy $0.30
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+6% Synergy $0.36
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+5% Synergy $0.47
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+4% Synergy $1.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.44
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-3% Synergy $0.23
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.53
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-10% Synergy $0.34

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
+41% Synergy $0.32
Mirrodin's Core Mirrodin's Core
+11% Synergy $0.25
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+9% Synergy $0.65
Tendo Ice Bridge Tendo Ice Bridge
+9% Synergy $1.96
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+8% Synergy $0.34
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+7% Synergy $0.29
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+3% Synergy $0.18
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.21
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $31.15
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+2% Synergy $0.20
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.20
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+1% Synergy $0.22
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
0% Synergy $7.81
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.27
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
0% Synergy $3.64
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.81
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-1% Synergy $0.21
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-1% Synergy $0.49
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.30
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
-2% Synergy $1.26
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-3% Synergy $12.59
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-3% Synergy $10.44
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.42
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.10
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-4% Synergy $0.27
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-5% Synergy $11.89
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-5% Synergy $1.64
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-5% Synergy $0.19
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-5% Synergy
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-6% Synergy $0.34
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.17
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-7% Synergy $2.43
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-8% Synergy $30.79
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.29
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-12% Synergy $0.31

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