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
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Lessons from Life
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Groundchuck & Dirtbag
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tend the Sprigs
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
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Exploration
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Lotus Cobra
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Scute Swarm
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
45%synergy
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Nature's Lore
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Three Visits
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Kodama's Reach
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Cultivate
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Growth Spiral
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Finale of Devastation
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Beast Within
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
0%synergy
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Cyclonic Rift
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Field of the Dead
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Crop Rotation
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Seedborn Muse
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
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Kodama of the East Tree
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
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29%synergy
Meloku the Clouded Mirror
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
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38%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
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26%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
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38%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Icetill Explorer
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
40%synergy
Eternal Witness
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Delighted Halfling
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Scout
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Nissa, Resurgent Animist
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Birds of Paradise
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Cultivator Colossus
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Roil Elemental
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Horizon Explorer
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Koma, World-Eater
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Walking Atlas
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Elvish Reclaimer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Serpent of Yawning Depths
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Spawning Kraken
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Badgermole Cub
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Grappling Kraken
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Scout
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Coiling Oracle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Skyshroud Ranger
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Scythecat Cub
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Augur of Autumn
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Trygon Predator
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Trench Behemoth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Glacier Godmaw
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Wistfulness
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Soratami Mirror-Mage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Heroic Intervention
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Harrow
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Entish Restoration
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Deprive
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Strix Serenade
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Noxious Revival
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Constant Mists
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Force of Vigor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Eureka Moment
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Gush
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Cyber Conversion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Krosan Grip
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Thwart
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Chord of Calling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Nexus of Fate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Snap
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Planar Genesis
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Stifle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Collective Resistance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Simic Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Explore
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Farseek
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Rampant Growth
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Awaken the Woods
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Scapeshift
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Broken Bond
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Life from the Loam
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Whelming Wave
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Curse of the Swine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Spitting Image
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Urban Evolution
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Open the Way
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Summer Bloom
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Seismic Sense
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Shared Roots
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crucible of Worlds
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Exploration Broodship
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Storm Cauldron
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
The Great Henge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
The Endstone
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Retreat to Coralhelm
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Burgeoning
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Spelunking
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Remora
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Trade Routes
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Sylvan Library
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Wild Growth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Abundance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Springleaf Parade
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Sapling Nursery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Song of the Dryads
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Khalni Heart Expedition
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Colossal Majesty
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Elemental Bond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Druid Class
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Defense of the Heart
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Eusocial Engineering
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Planeswalkers
Wrenn and Seven
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Shifting Woodland
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Strip Mine
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Guildless Commons
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Mistrise Village
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Arid Archway
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Command Beacon
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Field
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Coral Atoll
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Vesuva
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Dryad Arbor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Jungle Basin
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Dark Depths
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Signet
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-27%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Tropical Island
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Misty Rainforest
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Flooded Strand
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Windswept Heath
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Fabled Passage
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Wooded Foothills
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Hedge Maze
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Grove
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Urza's Cave
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Rimewood Falls
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Willowrush Verge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-25%synergy
Tangled Islet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Overflowing Basin
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Mystery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-25%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Blighted Woodland
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Horizon of Progress
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy