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Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
Price tag $0.37

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

#934 Current Rank
#940 Last Week
#789 Past 2 Years

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.

Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+7% Synergy $10.14
Pensive Professor Pensive Professor
+4% Synergy $0.55
Berta, Wise Extrapolator Berta, Wise Extrapolator
+1% Synergy $0.31
Growth Curve Growth Curve
+1% Synergy $0.26
Mind into Matter Mind into Matter
0% Synergy $0.44

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 $4.38
The Flood of Mars The Flood of Mars
+54% Synergy $0.37
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
+51% Synergy $0.46
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+51% Synergy $0.34
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+46% Synergy $0.18
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+46% Synergy $0.52
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+44% Synergy $0.34
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+40% Synergy $0.35
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+39% Synergy $0.75
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.

Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+38% Synergy $2.40
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+35% Synergy $0.40
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+32% Synergy $0.40
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+29% Synergy $5.27
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+15% Synergy $1.48
Cultivate Cultivate
+12% Synergy $0.36
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy $3.62
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+8% Synergy $0.30
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+5% Synergy $0.40
Beast Within Beast Within
0% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+6% Synergy $15.52
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $108.23
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $41.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $66.59
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $28.68
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $58.38

Creatures

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

Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+34% Synergy $4.40
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+33% Synergy $2.48
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+32% Synergy $2.57
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+31% Synergy $0.40
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+30% Synergy $3.81
Goldberry, River-Daughter Goldberry, River-Daughter
+29% Synergy $0.83
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+29% Synergy $2.33
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+26% Synergy $2.10
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+25% Synergy $4.12
Colossal Whale Colossal Whale
+24% Synergy $0.23
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+22% Synergy $0.31
Merfolk Skydiver Merfolk Skydiver
+20% Synergy $0.32
Omo, Queen of Vesuva Omo, Queen of Vesuva
+20% Synergy $0.28
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+20% Synergy $3.46
Sin, Unending Cataclysm Sin, Unending Cataclysm
+19% Synergy $0.40
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+16% Synergy $0.17
Inkwell Leviathan Inkwell Leviathan
+16% Synergy $0.73
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+16% Synergy $0.98
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+16% Synergy $1.29
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+14% Synergy $40.38
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+14% Synergy $3.05
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+12% Synergy $1.29
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+12% Synergy $0.34
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+12% Synergy $3.87
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+11% Synergy $22.21
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+10% Synergy $2.42
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+10% Synergy $4.32
Experiment Kraj Experiment Kraj
+10% Synergy $0.35
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+10% Synergy $19.44
Elusive Otter Elusive Otter
+9% Synergy $0.27
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+9% Synergy $34.79
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+8% Synergy $14.63
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+8% Synergy $0.28
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+8% Synergy $3.98
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+8% Synergy $0.34
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+7% Synergy $5.17
Plaxcaster Frogling Plaxcaster Frogling
+7% Synergy $0.87
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+7% Synergy $0.28
Zegana, Utopian Speaker Zegana, Utopian Speaker
+6% Synergy $0.32
Hakbal of the Surging Soul Hakbal of the Surging Soul
+6% Synergy $0.38
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+5% Synergy $5.93
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+2% Synergy $11.92
Master of the Pearl Trident Master of the Pearl Trident
+1% Synergy $0.37
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+0% Synergy $6.91
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
-1% Synergy $0.44
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
-4% Synergy $0.32
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-5% Synergy $5.92
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-6% Synergy $11.93
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-9% Synergy $0.23
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-11% Synergy $0.44

Instants

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

Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+26% Synergy $7.81
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+26% Synergy $2.21
High Tide High Tide
+23% Synergy $1.91
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+21% Synergy $0.92
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+14% Synergy $0.24
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+13% Synergy $0.30
Negate Negate
+12% Synergy $0.22
Aetherize Aetherize
+11% Synergy $0.38
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+11% Synergy $2.76
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+11% Synergy $0.21
Silkguard Silkguard
+9% Synergy $0.35
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+7% Synergy $0.27
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+7% Synergy $0.32
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+6% Synergy $0.21
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+6% Synergy $4.14
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+6% Synergy $2.52
Piracy Charm Piracy Charm
+6% Synergy $0.13
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $2.03
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+5% Synergy $0.45
Unwind Unwind
+5% Synergy $1.05
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+5% Synergy $6.14
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+5% Synergy $0.29
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+5% Synergy $0.23
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+4% Synergy $8.01
Radstorm Radstorm
+4% Synergy $5.48
Rewind Rewind
+4% Synergy $0.51
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+4% Synergy $0.31
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+4% Synergy $0.29
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+3% Synergy $0.39
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+2% Synergy $0.73
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+1% Synergy $0.82
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+1% Synergy $1.71
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $14.58
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $0.52
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+1% Synergy $2.80
Voidslime Voidslime
+0% Synergy $0.65
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+0% Synergy $0.24
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+0% Synergy $0.37
Resculpt Resculpt
+0% Synergy $0.19
Simic Charm Simic Charm
0% Synergy $2.11
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $55.81
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-1% Synergy $0.85
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-2% Synergy $3.89
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.20
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $8.18
Pongify Pongify
-4% Synergy $1.71
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $1.96
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-4% Synergy $1.43
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
-4% Synergy $0.33
Harrow Harrow
-5% Synergy $0.33

Sorceries

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

Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+26% Synergy $1.00
Aquitect's Will Aquitect's Will
+20% Synergy $0.39
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+16% Synergy $0.34
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+11% Synergy $4.24
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+10% Synergy $1.20
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+6% Synergy $0.40
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+5% Synergy $0.34
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+5% Synergy $0.55
Explore Explore
+4% Synergy $0.22
Farseek Farseek
+4% Synergy $0.56
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $37.24
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+1% Synergy $0.93
Three Visits Three Visits
+0% Synergy $5.30
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+0% Synergy $2.43
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+0% Synergy $1.16
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+0% Synergy $6.50
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
0% Synergy $10.98
Fabricate Fabricate
0% Synergy $9.53
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-1% Synergy $3.57
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
-1% Synergy $0.29
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-2% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+38% Synergy $3.24
Quicksilver Fountain Quicksilver Fountain
+25% Synergy $3.78
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+20% Synergy $0.30
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+19% Synergy $4.71
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+11% Synergy $17.55
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+11% Synergy $1.11
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+10% Synergy $70.05
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+10% Synergy $62.97
Agent's Toolkit Agent's Toolkit
+8% Synergy $6.06
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+7% Synergy $0.30
Magistrate's Scepter Magistrate's Scepter
+7% Synergy $4.27
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+7% Synergy $11.65
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+6% Synergy $9.05
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+5% Synergy $14.72
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+5% Synergy $0.36
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+4% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.91
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

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

Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+26% Synergy $6.31
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+26% Synergy $8.34
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+23% Synergy $1.64
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+18% Synergy $6.44
Fishliver Oil Fishliver Oil
+18% Synergy $0.21
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+17% Synergy $9.72
Bounty of the Luxa Bounty of the Luxa
+17% Synergy $0.16
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+15% Synergy $0.49
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+13% Synergy $3.12
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+12% Synergy $4.44
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+10% Synergy $16.01
Choke Choke
+9% Synergy $0.96
Primal Empathy Primal Empathy
+8% Synergy $0.34
The Sea Devils The Sea Devils
+7% Synergy $0.23
Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+7% Synergy $0.22
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+6% Synergy $7.90
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+6% Synergy $0.43
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+6% Synergy $13.56
Master Chef Master Chef
+5% Synergy $0.24
Freyalise's Winds Freyalise's Winds
+5% Synergy $0.62
Stasis Stasis
+5% Synergy $17.94
Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
+4% Synergy $0.45
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+4% Synergy $0.54
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+4% Synergy $7.57
Helix Pinnacle Helix Pinnacle
+4% Synergy $8.05
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+3% Synergy $1.64
Earthbender Ascension Earthbender Ascension
+3% Synergy $2.88
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+2% Synergy $1.63
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+0% Synergy $1.71
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+0% Synergy $32.45
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-1% Synergy $0.36
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $12.12
Exploration Exploration
-6% Synergy $33.51

Planeswalkers

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

Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+13% Synergy $0.31
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+3% Synergy $1.01

Utility Lands

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

Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+33% Synergy $0.26
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+31% Synergy $1.99
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+21% Synergy $0.32
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+16% Synergy $0.34
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+16% Synergy $0.29
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+15% Synergy $0.45
The Monumental Facade The Monumental Facade
+11% Synergy $0.23
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+9% Synergy $0.92
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+8% Synergy $0.38
Diamond City Diamond City
+8% Synergy $4.17
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
+7% Synergy $0.36
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+6% Synergy $2.98
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
+6% Synergy $5.47
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+4% Synergy $12.92
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+2% Synergy $15.65
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+1% Synergy $2.37
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+1% Synergy $0.38
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $41.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.99
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $9.90
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.28
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $30.54
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $51.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+42% Synergy $0.32
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+20% Synergy $0.63
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+19% Synergy $0.31
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+16% Synergy $0.97
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+11% Synergy $0.26
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+6% Synergy $0.39
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+5% Synergy $0.43
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+4% Synergy $0.62
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $3.30
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-2% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $1.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.50
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-9% Synergy $0.44

Lands

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

Vivid Creek Vivid Creek
+40% Synergy $0.37
Vivid Grove Vivid Grove
+40% Synergy $0.37
Mirrodin's Core Mirrodin's Core
+10% Synergy $0.23
Tendo Ice Bridge Tendo Ice Bridge
+9% Synergy $1.76
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+8% Synergy $0.32
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+8% Synergy $0.84
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+6% Synergy $0.31
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $37.24
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+2% Synergy $0.27
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $2.00
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+1% Synergy $0.28
Island Island
+1% Synergy $2.00
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+0% Synergy $0.30
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+0% Synergy $6.50
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
0% Synergy $4.88
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
0% Synergy $0.52
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
0% Synergy $7.70
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.82
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.30
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-2% Synergy $12.73
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-2% Synergy $0.31
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
-2% Synergy $1.38
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.12
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.20
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-3% Synergy $6.86
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
-3% Synergy $0.27
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-4% Synergy $0.14
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-4% Synergy
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-4% Synergy $10.30
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-4% Synergy $2.02
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-5% Synergy $0.28
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-6% Synergy $1.10
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-6% Synergy $0.35
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.12
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-7% Synergy $37.32
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-9% Synergy $0.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-9% Synergy $3.30
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-12% Synergy $5.12
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-12% Synergy $0.29

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