Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded Lands Matter

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Nov 13, 2025
How To Play Sea Creatures Differently In Commander
Sea creatures in Magic are basically as old as the game itself, but they've changed significantly in that time.
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Sodden Verdure
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Tend the Sprigs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Jubilation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Parade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exploration
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
72%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
67%synergy
Lotus Cobra
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Scute Swarm
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Nature's Lore
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Kodama's Reach
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Three Visits
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Beast Within
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Field of the Dead
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Crop Rotation
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Seedborn Muse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Chasm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Meloku the Clouded Mirror
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Icetill Explorer
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
34%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Scout
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Eternal Witness
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Delighted Halfling
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Birds of Paradise
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Cultivator Colossus
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Nissa, Resurgent Animist
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Koma, World-Eater
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Roil Elemental
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Augur of Autumn
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Serpent of Yawning Depths
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Trench Behemoth
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Spawning Kraken
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Terastodon
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Grappling Kraken
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Oboro Breezecaller
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Scout
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Walking Atlas
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Skyshroud Ranger
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Scythecat Cub
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Reclaimer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Trygon Predator
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Wistfulness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Horizon Explorer
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
PuPu UFO
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Soratami Mirror-Mage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Growth Spiral
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Harrow
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Deprive
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Entish Restoration
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Constant Mists
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Force of Vigor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Chord of Calling
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Noxious Revival
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Veil of Summer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Eureka Moment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Gush
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Cyber Conversion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Thwart
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Nexus of Fate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Planar Genesis
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Collective Resistance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Simic Charm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Finale of Devastation
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Cultivate
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Explore
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Farseek
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Rampant Growth
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Awaken the Woods
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Broken Bond
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Scapeshift
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Life from the Loam
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Whelming Wave
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Walk the Aeons
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Into the North
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Spitting Image
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Urban Evolution
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Time Warp
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Open the Way
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Seismic Sense
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Shared Roots
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crucible of Worlds
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Exploration Broodship
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
The Great Henge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Storm Cauldron
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
The Endstone
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
World Map
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Burgeoning
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Spelunking
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Library
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Trade Routes
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Khalni Heart Expedition
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Abundance
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Sapling Nursery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Colossal Majesty
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Elemental Bond
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Druid Class
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Defense of the Heart
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Eusocial Engineering
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Wrenn and Seven
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Strip Mine
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Guildless Commons
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Arid Archway
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Shifting Woodland
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Field
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Coral Atoll
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Vesuva
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Thespian's Stage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Jungle Basin
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Dark Depths
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Dryad Arbor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Ba Sing Se
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-30%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Tropical Island
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
77%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Breeding Pool
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Misty Rainforest
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Fabled Passage
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Flooded Strand
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Windswept Heath
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Hedge Maze
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Rimewood Falls
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Grove
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Cave
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Willowrush Verge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Blighted Woodland
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-24%synergy
Tangled Islet
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Overflowing Basin
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-24%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Horizon of Progress
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Brokers Hideout
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy