Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle (Commander) - Expensive Sea Creatures

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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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Serpent of Yawning Depths
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
82%synergy
Whelming Wave
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
79%synergy
Stormsurge Kraken
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
79%synergy
Spawning Kraken
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
78%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
75%synergy
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
74%synergy
Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
74%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
71%synergy
Lorthos, the Tidemaker
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
70%synergy
Inkwell Leviathan
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
69%synergy
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Koma, Cosmos Serpent
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
68%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
61%synergy
Tromokratis
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
69%synergy
Kiora's Follower
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
57%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
68%synergy
Rampant Growth
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
63%synergy
Growth Spiral
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Nadir Kraken
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
65%synergy
Breaching Leviathan
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
67%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Rhystic Study
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Worldly Tutor
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Seedborn Muse
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Summon: Leviathan
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
57%synergy
Simic Sky Swallower
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Starwinder
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Shipbreaker Kraken
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
59%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
55%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Elder Deep-Fiend
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Koma, World-Eater
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Kenessos, Priest of Thassa
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Reservoir Kraken
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
21%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Sin, Unending Cataclysm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Kederekt Leviathan
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Voyaging Satyr
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Kraken of the Straits
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Reef Worm
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Benthic Anomaly
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Empath
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Kona, Rescue Beastie
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Glacier Godmaw
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Gyre Engineer
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Icebreaker Kraken
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Elvish Piper
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Lake Ancient
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Trench Behemoth
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Reclamation Sage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Tidal Kraken
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Wonder
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Heroic Intervention
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Engulf the Shore
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Beast Within
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Rewind
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Unwind
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Planar Genesis
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Nature's Claim
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
9%synergy
High Tide
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Entish Restoration
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Double Major
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Genius
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Plasm Capture
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Reality Shift
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Opt
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Return to Nature
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Joint Exploration
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Shared Summons
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Simic Charm
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Farseek
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Nature's Lore
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Last March of the Ents
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Three Visits
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Broken Bond
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Crush of Tentacles
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Explore
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Doppelgang
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Rush of Knowledge
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Urban Evolution
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Monstrous Emergence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Displacement Wave
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Into the North
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Bident of Thassa
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Monster Manual
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Fireshrieker
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Garruk's Uprising
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Quest for Ula's Temple
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Ominous Seas
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Freed from the Real
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Fisher's Talent
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Web of Life and Destiny
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Unnatural Growth
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Colossal Majesty
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Court of Bounty
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Discovery
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Hadana's Climb
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Monstrous Vortex
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Kiora, Master of the Depths
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Kiora, the Crashing Wave
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Dark Depths
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Temple of the False God
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Shifting Woodland
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Simic Signet
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Mana Crypt
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Herd Heirloom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Breeding Pool
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Island
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Forest
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Tropical Island
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
57%synergy
Misty Rainforest
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Grove
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Hedge Maze
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Willowrush Verge
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Overflowing Basin
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Rimewood Falls
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Tangled Islet
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-20%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Thornwood Falls
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Bant Panorama
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Tanglepool Bridge
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Lush Oasis
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy