Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle (Commander) - Expensive 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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Lair of the Hydra
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Cactus Preserve
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Crawling Barrens
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Faerie Conclave
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Dryad Arbor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Lumbering Falls
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Thespian's Stage
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Mobilized District
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
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Search for Azcanta
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50%synergy
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50%synergy
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Field of the Dead
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
81%synergy
Glacial Chasm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Crop Rotation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
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Tangled Florahedron
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Kazandu Mammoth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Golden Guardian
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Umara Wizard
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Cobra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ruin Crab
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Tireless Tracker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Scute Swarm
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4%synergy
Drowner of Truth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Deepmuck Desperado
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Zodiac Rabbit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bloom Tender
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8%synergy
Mystic Snake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Hedron Scrabbler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Scout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Risen Reef
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Ambassador Laquatus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Arbor Elf
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Cultivator Colossus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Beast Whisperer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Eternal Witness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Dreamborn Muse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Hedron Crab
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Instants
Jwari Disruption
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Khalni Ambush
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Beyeen Veil
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Growth Spiral
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Silundi Vision
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Sail into the West
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Deprive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Eureka Moment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Plasm Capture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Entish Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Krosan Grip
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Shared Summons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Constant Mists
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-37%synergy
Narset's Reversal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Worldly Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Explore
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Three Visits
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Awaken the Woods
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Enter the Unknown
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rude Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Last March of the Ents
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Lore
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Cultivate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-34%synergy
Life from the Loam
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Genesis Wave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Reshape the Earth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Expropriate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Urban Evolution
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Summer Bloom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dowsing Dagger
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Conqueror's Galleon
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Treasure Map
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Primal Amulet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Azor's Gateway
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Zuran Orb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Everflowing Well
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Monument to Perfection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Exploration
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Hadana's Climb
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Twists and Turns
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Welcome to . . .
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Copy Land
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Undergrowth Recon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Azusa's Many Journeys
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Court of Cunning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unnatural Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Fraying Sanity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Memory Erosion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Druid Class
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Zendikar
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, the Crashing Wave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Maze of Ith
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Blast Zone
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Vesuva
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Echoing Deeps
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Mutavault
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Dark Depths
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Wasteland
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Remote Isle
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Urza's Factory
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Arch of Orazca
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Soulstone Sanctuary
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Desert of the Indomitable
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Gargoyle Castle
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Slippery Karst
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Strip Mine
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Desert
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Underdark Rift
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Cradle of the Accursed
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Hostile Desert
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Tolaria West
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Dread Statuary
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Mishra's Factory
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Treetop Village
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Temple of the False God
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Pit of Offerings
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Hidden Nursery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Ghost Town
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Maze's End
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Spawning Bed
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mystifying Maze
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Centaur Garden
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-56%synergy
Arcane Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-50%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Lands
Littjara Mirrorlake
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Island
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-33%synergy
Forest
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-33%synergy
Misty Rainforest
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Tropical Island
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Urza's Cave
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Hedge Maze
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Jwari Disruption
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Willowrush Verge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Prismatic Vista
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Kazandu Mammoth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Khalni Ambush
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Breeding Pool
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Windswept Heath
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Umara Wizard
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Mirrex
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Beyeen Veil
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Sea Gate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Manor Gate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Command Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-60%synergy
The Seedcore
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Heap Gate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Gond Gate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Tangled Islet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Captivating Cave
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Citadel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Mystery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Demolition Field
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Silundi Vision
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Horizon of Progress
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy