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Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
Price tag $0.36

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

#942 Current Rank
#979 Last Week
#775 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.

Pensive Professor Pensive Professor
+4% Synergy $0.49
Mind into Matter Mind into Matter
+2% Synergy $0.40
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+2% Synergy $8.01
Growth Curve Growth Curve
+1% Synergy $0.21
Berta, Wise Extrapolator Berta, Wise Extrapolator
0% Synergy $0.30

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 $3.63
The Flood of Mars The Flood of Mars
+54% Synergy $0.37
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+51% Synergy $0.33
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
+51% Synergy $0.49
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+47% Synergy $0.29
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+46% Synergy $0.68
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+45% Synergy $0.29
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+40% Synergy $0.28
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+40% Synergy $0.71
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+39% Synergy $0.32

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 $2.73
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+36% Synergy $0.37
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+33% Synergy $0.38
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+31% Synergy $5.78
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+15% Synergy $1.16
Cultivate Cultivate
+12% Synergy $0.29
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy $2.48
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+8% Synergy $0.30
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+5% Synergy $0.37
Beast Within Beast Within
-1% Synergy $0.46

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+7% Synergy $13.48
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $98.98
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $41.42
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $67.17
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $26.91
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $56.33

Creatures

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

Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+35% Synergy $2.28
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+34% Synergy $5.65
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+32% Synergy $1.47
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+31% Synergy $0.31
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+31% Synergy $3.27
Goldberry, River-Daughter Goldberry, River-Daughter
+30% Synergy $0.69
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+28% Synergy $2.99
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+26% Synergy $2.31
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+25% Synergy $3.21
Colossal Whale Colossal Whale
+24% Synergy $0.26
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+23% Synergy $0.27
Merfolk Skydiver Merfolk Skydiver
+21% Synergy $0.26
Omo, Queen of Vesuva Omo, Queen of Vesuva
+20% Synergy $0.28
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+19% Synergy $2.30
Sin, Unending Cataclysm Sin, Unending Cataclysm
+18% Synergy $0.40
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+17% Synergy $0.17
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+17% Synergy $1.46
Inkwell Leviathan Inkwell Leviathan
+16% Synergy $0.69
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+16% Synergy $0.27
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+15% Synergy $3.00
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+14% Synergy $44.81
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+13% Synergy $5.48
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+13% Synergy $1.52
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+12% Synergy $0.32
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+12% Synergy $24.02
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+11% Synergy $3.41
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+11% Synergy $1.81
Experiment Kraj Experiment Kraj
+11% Synergy $0.38
Elusive Otter Elusive Otter
+10% Synergy $0.34
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+10% Synergy $20.22
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+9% Synergy $36.76
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+9% Synergy $3.32
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+9% Synergy $13.74
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+9% Synergy $0.39
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+8% Synergy $0.33
Plaxcaster Frogling Plaxcaster Frogling
+8% Synergy $0.94
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+8% Synergy $0.33
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+8% Synergy $5.41
Zegana, Utopian Speaker Zegana, Utopian Speaker
+7% Synergy $0.23
Hakbal of the Surging Soul Hakbal of the Surging Soul
+6% Synergy $0.38
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+5% Synergy $5.47
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+2% Synergy $10.31
Master of the Pearl Trident Master of the Pearl Trident
+1% Synergy $0.39
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
0% Synergy $5.18
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
-2% Synergy $0.48
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
-5% Synergy $0.29
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-6% Synergy $5.88
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-7% Synergy $13.64
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-9% Synergy $0.35
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-11% Synergy $0.40

Instants

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

Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+26% Synergy $1.65
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+26% Synergy $7.13
High Tide High Tide
+23% Synergy $0.93
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+22% Synergy $0.63
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+15% Synergy $0.31
Negate Negate
+13% Synergy $0.20
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+13% Synergy $0.31
Aetherize Aetherize
+11% Synergy $0.41
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+11% Synergy $0.20
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+11% Synergy $2.90
Silkguard Silkguard
+11% Synergy $0.75
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+8% Synergy $0.26
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+7% Synergy $4.06
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+7% Synergy $0.23
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+6% Synergy $0.39
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+6% Synergy $1.51
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+6% Synergy $0.13
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+6% Synergy $0.37
Piracy Charm Piracy Charm
+6% Synergy $0.13
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $1.43
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+5% Synergy $7.81
Unwind Unwind
+5% Synergy $1.13
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+5% Synergy $6.33
Radstorm Radstorm
+5% Synergy $4.82
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+5% Synergy $0.26
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+4% Synergy $0.35
Rewind Rewind
+4% Synergy $0.47
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+4% Synergy $0.32
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+4% Synergy $0.27
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+3% Synergy $0.36
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $0.50
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+2% Synergy $0.69
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $1.50
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+2% Synergy $2.16
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $13.67
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.32
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
0% Synergy $0.35
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.36
Voidslime Voidslime
0% Synergy $0.55
Simic Charm Simic Charm
-1% Synergy $0.95
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $52.08
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $1.07
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-3% Synergy $4.07
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $7.19
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $5.64
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $1.71
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $2.05
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-5% Synergy $1.37
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
-5% Synergy $0.31
Harrow Harrow
-6% Synergy $0.33

Sorceries

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

Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+27% Synergy $0.98
Aquitect's Will Aquitect's Will
+20% Synergy $0.31
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+17% Synergy $0.22
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+11% Synergy $4.50
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+10% Synergy $1.35
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+7% Synergy $0.40
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+6% Synergy $0.28
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+5% Synergy $0.85
Farseek Farseek
+4% Synergy $0.52
Explore Explore
+4% Synergy $0.34
Three Visits Three Visits
+2% Synergy $5.05
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $33.89
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+1% Synergy $2.13
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+1% Synergy $0.82
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
0% Synergy $0.51
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.56
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
0% Synergy $11.97
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-1% Synergy $2.99
Fabricate Fabricate
-1% Synergy $8.93
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-2% Synergy $0.27
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
-2% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+39% Synergy $3.30
Quicksilver Fountain Quicksilver Fountain
+26% Synergy $5.70
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+21% Synergy $4.86
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+21% Synergy $0.19
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+12% Synergy $19.40
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+11% Synergy $69.05
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+11% Synergy $1.25
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+10% Synergy $62.03
Agent's Toolkit Agent's Toolkit
+9% Synergy $5.77
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+8% Synergy $11.03
Magistrate's Scepter Magistrate's Scepter
+8% Synergy $4.94
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+7% Synergy $10.24
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+7% Synergy $0.26
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+6% Synergy $0.41
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+6% Synergy $10.91
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.85
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+4% Synergy $0.35
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $3.70

Enchantments

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

Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+27% Synergy $6.29
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+26% Synergy $8.96
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+24% Synergy $1.75
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+19% Synergy $5.59
Fishliver Oil Fishliver Oil
+18% Synergy $0.23
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+17% Synergy $10.01
Bounty of the Luxa Bounty of the Luxa
+17% Synergy $0.13
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+16% Synergy $0.49
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+14% Synergy $2.45
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+13% Synergy $3.38
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+11% Synergy $16.03
Choke Choke
+10% Synergy $0.97
Primal Empathy Primal Empathy
+9% Synergy $0.31
The Sea Devils The Sea Devils
+8% Synergy $0.19
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+7% Synergy $13.23
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+7% Synergy $11.72
Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+7% Synergy $0.24
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+6% Synergy $0.40
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+6% Synergy $9.33
Master Chef Master Chef
+6% Synergy $0.29
Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
+5% Synergy $4.99
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+5% Synergy $0.32
Freyalise's Winds Freyalise's Winds
+5% Synergy $0.63
Stasis Stasis
+5% Synergy $18.16
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+4% Synergy $1.62
Helix Pinnacle Helix Pinnacle
+4% Synergy $7.94
Earthbender Ascension Earthbender Ascension
+3% Synergy $2.78
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+2% Synergy $3.88
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+1% Synergy $31.75
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.90
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-2% Synergy $0.39
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $10.56
Exploration Exploration
-7% Synergy $32.10

Planeswalkers

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

Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+14% Synergy $0.31
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+3% Synergy $1.35

Utility Lands

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

Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+34% Synergy $0.26
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+32% Synergy $1.86
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+23% Synergy $0.53
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+18% Synergy $0.30
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+17% Synergy $0.36
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+16% Synergy $0.27
The Monumental Facade The Monumental Facade
+12% Synergy $0.21
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+9% Synergy $0.80
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+8% Synergy $0.40
Diamond City Diamond City
+8% Synergy $3.27
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
+7% Synergy $0.28
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+6% Synergy $3.26
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
+5% Synergy $4.49
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+4% Synergy $16.41
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+2% Synergy $14.95
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+1% Synergy $2.16
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+1% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $39.96
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.65
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.30
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $1.13
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $7.97
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $28.81
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-4% Synergy $0.26
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $49.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+43% Synergy $0.36
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+21% Synergy $0.56
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+20% Synergy $0.33
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+17% Synergy $1.62
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+11% Synergy $0.29
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+6% Synergy $0.35
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+5% Synergy $0.46
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.43
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-3% Synergy $0.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.89
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-10% Synergy $0.44

Lands

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

Vivid Creek Vivid Creek
+41% Synergy $0.29
Vivid Grove Vivid Grove
+41% Synergy $0.32
Mirrodin's Core Mirrodin's Core
+11% Synergy $0.25
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+9% Synergy $0.53
Tendo Ice Bridge Tendo Ice Bridge
+9% Synergy $1.79
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+8% Synergy $0.32
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+7% Synergy $0.29
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+3% Synergy $0.27
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.07
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $33.89
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+2% Synergy $0.19
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.07
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+1% Synergy $0.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.28
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
0% Synergy $3.98
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.56
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-1% Synergy $8.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.27
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-1% Synergy $0.51
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-2% Synergy $0.31
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
-2% Synergy $1.36
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
-2% Synergy $0.32
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-3% Synergy $12.71
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-3% Synergy $0.50
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.13
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-4% Synergy $8.55
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $5.64
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-5% Synergy $11.74
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-5% Synergy $0.31
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-5% Synergy $1.66
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-5% Synergy $0.13
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-5% Synergy
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-6% Synergy $0.35
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.26
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-8% Synergy $33.01
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-8% Synergy $1.09
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-12% Synergy $0.28

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