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Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
Price tag $0.44

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

#773 Current Rank
#851 Last Week
#625 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.

Sin, Unending Cataclysm Sin, Unending Cataclysm
+12% Synergy $0.67
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+9% Synergy $11.31
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+7% Synergy $5.32
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
+5% Synergy $1.60
Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+1% Synergy $0.59

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
+66% Synergy $1.23
The Flood of Mars The Flood of Mars
+54% Synergy $0.20
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+50% Synergy $0.19
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
+48% Synergy $0.50
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+47% Synergy $0.23
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+44% Synergy $0.55
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+44% Synergy $0.95
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+40% Synergy $1.45
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+40% Synergy $0.20
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+40% Synergy $3.73

Top Cards

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

Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+39% Synergy $0.62
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+37% Synergy $0.39
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+33% Synergy $0.18
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+31% Synergy $4.84
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+16% Synergy $1.69
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy $1.65
Cultivate Cultivate
+10% Synergy $0.34
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+7% Synergy $0.29
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+3% Synergy $0.43
Beast Within Beast Within
-2% Synergy $0.59

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+11% Synergy $6.61
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $67.99
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $48.08
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $48.94
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-5% Synergy $11.92
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $42.63
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $57.48
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-7% Synergy $18.72

Creatures

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

Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+35% Synergy $2.52
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+35% Synergy $3.86
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+34% Synergy $1.14
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+31% Synergy $0.51
Goldberry, River-Daughter Goldberry, River-Daughter
+31% Synergy $0.77
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+30% Synergy $2.32
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+30% Synergy $1.35
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+27% Synergy $4.40
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+22% Synergy $2.06
Merfolk Skydiver Merfolk Skydiver
+22% Synergy $0.17
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+21% Synergy $0.25
Colossal Whale Colossal Whale
+21% Synergy $0.21
Omo, Queen of Vesuva Omo, Queen of Vesuva
+20% Synergy $0.26
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+18% Synergy $1.31
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+16% Synergy $0.20
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+16% Synergy $1.40
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+16% Synergy $1.85
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+16% Synergy $16.55
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+16% Synergy $0.28
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+15% Synergy $60.33
Elusive Otter Elusive Otter
+15% Synergy $0.21
Inkwell Leviathan Inkwell Leviathan
+14% Synergy $0.54
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+14% Synergy $2.00
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+13% Synergy $0.47
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+13% Synergy $10.17
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+13% Synergy $1.40
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+13% Synergy $16.05
Experiment Kraj Experiment Kraj
+13% Synergy $0.40
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+11% Synergy $0.24
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+11% Synergy $4.56
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+11% Synergy $3.17
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+11% Synergy $0.19
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+11% Synergy $0.25
Plaxcaster Frogling Plaxcaster Frogling
+9% Synergy $1.03
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+9% Synergy $0.26
Hakbal of the Surging Soul Hakbal of the Surging Soul
+9% Synergy $0.35
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+9% Synergy $2.68
Zegana, Utopian Speaker Zegana, Utopian Speaker
+8% Synergy $0.15
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+8% Synergy $0.29
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+8% Synergy $2.08
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+5% Synergy $11.36
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+4% Synergy $8.36
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+1% Synergy $9.45
Master of the Pearl Trident Master of the Pearl Trident
+1% Synergy $0.34
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
0% Synergy $2.16
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
-1% Synergy $0.53
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-4% Synergy $9.23
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
-8% Synergy $0.11
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-10% Synergy $0.19
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-12% Synergy $0.43

Instants

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

Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+27% Synergy $4.90
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+25% Synergy $4.33
High Tide High Tide
+20% Synergy $1.29
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+19% Synergy $0.26
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+16% Synergy $0.17
Silkguard Silkguard
+14% Synergy $4.11
Negate Negate
+10% Synergy $0.24
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+10% Synergy $0.08
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+10% Synergy $0.18
Aetherize Aetherize
+9% Synergy $0.29
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+9% Synergy $0.17
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+9% Synergy $6.88
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+8% Synergy $2.25
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+8% Synergy $0.18
Radstorm Radstorm
+7% Synergy $2.30
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.75
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+6% Synergy $0.06
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+6% Synergy $0.34
Piracy Charm Piracy Charm
+6% Synergy $0.12
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+5% Synergy $1.36
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+5% Synergy $0.20
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+5% Synergy $0.27
Unwind Unwind
+5% Synergy $1.59
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+5% Synergy $0.16
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+4% Synergy $5.49
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+3% Synergy $11.10
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+3% Synergy $1.15
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+3% Synergy $4.71
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+3% Synergy $0.21
Rewind Rewind
+3% Synergy $0.45
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+3% Synergy $0.72
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $0.94
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+2% Synergy $0.27
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+1% Synergy $0.83
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.25
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
0% Synergy $0.47
Simic Charm Simic Charm
-1% Synergy $1.50
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $0.29
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $0.96
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $42.96
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-3% Synergy $1.57
Pongify Pongify
-4% Synergy $2.10
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $1.46
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $6.09
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-4% Synergy $1.51
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.64
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
-5% Synergy $0.17
Harrow Harrow
-6% Synergy $0.25

Sorceries

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

Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+27% Synergy $9.06
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+18% Synergy $0.25
Aquitect's Will Aquitect's Will
+18% Synergy $0.38
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+11% Synergy $0.55
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+10% Synergy $2.92
Farseek Farseek
+6% Synergy $0.45
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+6% Synergy $0.50
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+6% Synergy $0.26
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+6% Synergy $0.20
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+5% Synergy $1.41
Three Visits Three Visits
+5% Synergy $6.32
Over the Edge Over the Edge
+3% Synergy $0.06
Explore Explore
+2% Synergy $0.26
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+2% Synergy $0.77
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $34.20
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
0% Synergy $1.16
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
0% Synergy $2.01
Fabricate Fabricate
0% Synergy $7.90
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.84
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-2% Synergy $0.19
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-6% Synergy $1.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Quicksilver Fountain Quicksilver Fountain
+26% Synergy $5.11
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+25% Synergy $8.65
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+22% Synergy $0.34
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+14% Synergy $41.21
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+14% Synergy $5.81
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+12% Synergy $62.10
Agent's Toolkit Agent's Toolkit
+12% Synergy $9.18
Magistrate's Scepter Magistrate's Scepter
+9% Synergy $5.17
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+9% Synergy $11.44
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+8% Synergy $8.01
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+6% Synergy $8.68
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+5% Synergy $0.39
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+5% Synergy $0.35
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+5% Synergy $4.51
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+5% Synergy $1.40
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.30
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+4% Synergy $61.02
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+28% Synergy $6.87
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+26% Synergy $1.93
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+26% Synergy $1.77
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+20% Synergy $3.43
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+17% Synergy $12.35
Fishliver Oil Fishliver Oil
+17% Synergy $0.23
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+16% Synergy $0.40
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+16% Synergy $2.20
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+14% Synergy $10.26
Bounty of the Luxa Bounty of the Luxa
+14% Synergy $0.08
Choke Choke
+12% Synergy $0.79
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+11% Synergy $3.61
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+10% Synergy $10.46
Primal Empathy Primal Empathy
+10% Synergy $0.14
Master Chef Master Chef
+9% Synergy $0.09
The Sea Devils The Sea Devils
+9% Synergy $0.14
Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+7% Synergy $0.24
Stasis Stasis
+7% Synergy $15.73
Freyalise's Winds Freyalise's Winds
+7% Synergy $0.69
Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
+6% Synergy $0.60
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+6% Synergy $0.39
Temporal Distortion Temporal Distortion
+6% Synergy $0.43
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+5% Synergy $0.31
Helix Pinnacle Helix Pinnacle
+5% Synergy $9.70
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+4% Synergy $0.88
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+3% Synergy $24.05
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+3% Synergy $2.20
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.51
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+2% Synergy $1.44
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-2% Synergy $0.38
Deeproot Waters Deeproot Waters
-3% Synergy $0.12
Deeproot Pilgrimage Deeproot Pilgrimage
-3% Synergy $0.36
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-4% Synergy $24.82
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $8.34
Exploration Exploration
-6% Synergy $24.37

Planeswalkers

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

Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+15% Synergy $0.15
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
+5% Synergy $1.28
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+2% Synergy $2.72
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
0% Synergy $0.77

Utility Lands

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

Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+38% Synergy $0.24
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+35% Synergy $0.13
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+33% Synergy $0.66
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+23% Synergy $1.01
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+20% Synergy $0.46
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+19% Synergy $0.90
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+19% Synergy $0.15
The Monumental Facade The Monumental Facade
+15% Synergy $0.13
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+10% Synergy $0.43
Diamond City Diamond City
+8% Synergy $1.24
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
+8% Synergy $0.25
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+8% Synergy $2.02
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $1.41
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+5% Synergy $0.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+2% Synergy $9.35
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+2% Synergy $2.21
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $38.71
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+1% Synergy $0.26
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $1.98
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.27
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $29.31
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $19.28
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-4% Synergy $0.29
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-4% Synergy $5.43

Mana Artifacts

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

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+44% Synergy $0.19
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+24% Synergy $0.27
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+22% Synergy $0.29
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+17% Synergy $1.22
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+13% Synergy $0.31
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+7% Synergy $0.32
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+7% Synergy $0.49
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+5% Synergy $2.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.07
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.16
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-3% Synergy $0.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.33
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-9% Synergy $0.30

Lands

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

Vivid Creek Vivid Creek
+43% Synergy $0.22
Vivid Grove Vivid Grove
+42% Synergy $0.23
Mirrodin's Core Mirrodin's Core
+12% Synergy $0.23
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+11% Synergy $1.21
Tendo Ice Bridge Tendo Ice Bridge
+10% Synergy $2.60
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+9% Synergy $0.33
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+4% Synergy $0.23
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+3% Synergy $0.18
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $6.00
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.05
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+1% Synergy $4.57
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+1% Synergy $3.74
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $34.20
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+1% Synergy $0.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.45
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
0% Synergy $0.23
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-1% Synergy $8.57
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
-1% Synergy $0.83
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.84
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.22
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-2% Synergy $4.24
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-2% Synergy $0.62
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-3% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.11
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-3% Synergy $12.16
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-4% Synergy $0.20
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-4% Synergy
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.64
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.11
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-5% Synergy $1.46
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.18
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-6% Synergy $0.33
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-6% Synergy $25.51
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-6% Synergy $0.06
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-7% Synergy $3.53
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-9% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-10% Synergy $0.23
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-13% Synergy $0.29

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