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Arcanis the Omnipotent
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Arcanis the Omnipotent

{3}{U}{U}{U}

Legendary Creature — Wizard

{T}: Draw three cards.

{2}{U}{U}: Return Arcanis to its owner's hand.

He has journeyed where none have been before. Now he returns to ensure that none follow.

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Set
Commander 2017 (C17 #80)
Rarity
Rare
Mana value
6
Released
2017-08-25
Artist
Justin Sweet
EDHREC rank
#3,030
Colour identity
{U}
Finishes
Nonfoil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

3 +
Bracket 3 and up — Upgraded
In a two-card combo

Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules

EDHREC

Salt Score 0.14
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.
Can be your commander
Draw

Combos 66

Mind Over Matter+Arcanis the Omnipotent
{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite card drawNear-infinite mana permanents you control can produceNear-infinite untap of permanents you control
2,266 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Palladium Myr
{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggers
136 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Gyre Engineer
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggers
55 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Arcanis the Omnipotent+Intruder Alarm
{U}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite untap of all creatures
45 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Ilysian Caryatid
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggers
36 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produceNear-infinite untap of creatures you control
26 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Deathbloom Ritualist
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produceNear-infinite untap of creatures you control
24 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produceNear-infinite untap of creatures you control
22 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Sage of the Maze
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggers
19 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Kami of Whispered Hopes
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produceNear-infinite untap of creatures you control
14 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Llanowar Tribe
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produceNear-infinite untap of creatures you control
14 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Argothian Elder
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggers
13 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Circle of Dreams Druid
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produceNear-infinite untap of creatures you control
13 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Gyre Sage
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produceNear-infinite untap of creatures you control
12 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Fanatic of Rhonas
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produceNear-infinite untap of creatures you control
11 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Joraga Treespeaker
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggers
10 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Priest of Titania
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produceNear-infinite untap of creatures you control
10 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Accomplished Alchemist
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produceNear-infinite untap of creatures you control
10 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Arbor Adherent
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produceNear-infinite untap of creatures you control
9 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Snapping Voidcraw
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggers
8 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Kozilek's Channeler
{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggers
7 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Whisperer of the Wilds
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggers
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Karametra's Acolyte
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produceNear-infinite untap of creatures you control
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Ley Weaver
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggers
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Weaver of Currents
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggers
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Elvish Aberration
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produceNear-infinite untap of creatures you control
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Arcanis the Omnipotent+Thornbite Staff+Ashnod's Altar
{U}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite colorless manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite death triggersNear-infinite untap of all creatures
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Bighorner Rancher
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produceNear-infinite untap of creatures you control
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Alena, Kessig Trapper
{U}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produceNear-infinite untap of creatures you control
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Wirewood Channeler
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produceNear-infinite untap of creatures you control
3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Necrotic Ooze+Wizard Class+Cinderhaze Wretch+Arcanis the Omnipotent
{U}{B}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters
3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Arcanis the Omnipotent+Thornbite Staff+Goblin Bombardment
{U}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite damageNear-infinite death triggersNear-infinite untap of all creatures
3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Leafkin Druid
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggers
3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Sanctum Weaver
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produceNear-infinite untap of creatures you control
3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Elvish Archdruid
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produceNear-infinite untap of creatures you control
3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Selvala, Eager Trailblazer
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produceNear-infinite untap of creatures you control
3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Orochi Merge-Keeper
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggers
3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Arcanis the Omnipotent+Thornbite Staff+Phyrexian Altar
{U}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite colored manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite death triggersNear-infinite untap of all creatures
3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Metalworker
{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produceNear-infinite untap of creatures you control
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Doc Samson, Super Psychiatrist
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produceNear-infinite untap of creatures you control
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Arcanis the Omnipotent+Thornbite Staff+Altar of Dementia
{U}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite death triggersNear-infinite millNear-infinite untap of all creatures
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Heronblade Elite
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produceNear-infinite untap of creatures you control
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Weaver of Blossoms // Blossom-Clad Werewolf
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggers
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Topiary Lecturer
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produceNear-infinite untap of creatures you control
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Fyndhorn Elder
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggers
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Cradle Clearcutter
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produceNear-infinite untap of creatures you control
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+The Notary Hobbits
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produceNear-infinite untap of creatures you control
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Rainveil Rejuvenator
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produceNear-infinite untap of creatures you control
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Nantuko Elder
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggers
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Arcanis the Omnipotent+Tolarian Kraken+Marwyn, the Nurturer
{G}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite mana creatures you control can produceNear-infinite untap of creatures you control
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Showing the 50 most played of 66.

Commander recommendations

Top synergy 50

Played far more in this commander's decks than elsewhere.

  1. Vizier of Tumbling Sands 46 %+42.6 %
  2. Freed from the Real 45 %+41.6 %
  3. Ioreth of the Healing House 44 %+40.4 %
  4. Pemmin's Aura 43 %+40.1 %
  5. Laboratory Maniac 60 %+39.6 %
  6. Psychosis Crawler 55 %+39.0 %
  7. Kelpie Guide 39 %+36.7 %
  8. Aphetto Alchemist 39 %+35.6 %
  9. Body of Knowledge 40 %+33.3 %
  10. Wizard Class 50 %+32.4 %
  11. Thousand-Year Elixir 34 %+29.8 %
  12. Chasm Skulker 43 %+29.6 %
  13. Teferi's Ageless Insight 45 %+28.1 %
  14. Triskaidekaphile 38 %+27.5 %
  15. Clever Conjurer 28 %+26.9 %
  16. Decanter of Endless Water 39 %+26.7 %
  17. Mind Over Matter 28 %+26.0 %
  18. Jace, Wielder of Mysteries 40 %+25.4 %
  19. Ominous Seas 35 %+23.3 %
  20. Alandra, Sky Dreamer 30 %+22.6 %
  21. Riptide Laboratory 31 %+22.1 %
  22. Thran Dynamo 34 %+21.7 %
  23. Twenty-Toed Toad 28 %+21.7 %
  24. Dramatic Reversal 40 %+21.5 %
  25. Patriar's Seal 24 %+21.4 %
  26. Gilded Lotus 32 %+21.2 %
  27. Minamo, School at Water's Edge 34 %+20.8 %
  28. Homunculus Horde 29 %+20.8 %
  29. Omniscience 29 %+20.7 %
  30. Reliquary Tower 76 %+20.5 %
  31. Swiftfoot Boots 48 %+20.5 %
  32. Proft's Eidetic Memory 29 %+20.1 %
  33. Clinquant Skymage 23 %+20.0 %
  34. Thought Vessel 71 %+19.9 %
  35. Forensic Researcher 21 %+19.9 %
  36. Fatestitcher 22 %+19.6 %
  37. Oneirophage 23 %+18.5 %
  38. High Tide 61 %+17.1 %
  39. Sting, the Glinting Dagger 18 %+16.9 %
  40. Venser's Journal 20 %+16.7 %
  41. Spellbook 22 %+15.8 %
  42. Sturmgeist 16 %+15.1 %
  43. Tolarian Kraken 16 %+15.0 %
  44. Long-Term Plans 18 %+14.7 %
  45. Sky Diamond 36 %+14.6 %
  46. Apprentice Wizard 17 %+14.6 %
  47. Marvin, Murderous Mimic 17 %+14.0 %
  48. Unstoppable Plan 21 %+14.0 %
  49. Illusionist's Bracers 16 %+13.5 %
  50. Aetherize 46 %+13.4 %

Most included 50

Highest share of decks running them, distinctive or not.

  1. Island 93 %-0.9 %
  2. Sol Ring 84 %-0.2 %
  3. Reliquary Tower 76 %+20.5 %
  4. Counterspell 73 %+7.0 %
  5. Thought Vessel 71 %+19.9 %
  6. Sapphire Medallion 62 %+3.0 %
  7. Arcane Signet 62 %-2.7 %
  8. High Tide 61 %+17.1 %
  9. Laboratory Maniac 60 %+39.6 %
  10. Psychosis Crawler 55 %+39.0 %
  11. Wizard Class 50 %+32.4 %
  12. Swiftfoot Boots 48 %+20.5 %
  13. Mystic Sanctuary 47 %-2.7 %
  14. Vizier of Tumbling Sands 46 %+42.6 %
  15. Aetherize 46 %+13.4 %
  16. Teferi's Ageless Insight 45 %+28.1 %
  17. Arcane Denial 45 %+8.5 %
  18. Freed from the Real 45 %+41.6 %
  19. Brainstorm 45 %+3.8 %
  20. Ioreth of the Healing House 44 %+40.4 %
  21. Chasm Skulker 43 %+29.6 %
  22. Mind Stone 43 %+9.3 %
  23. Negate 43 %+5.8 %
  24. Pemmin's Aura 43 %+40.1 %
  25. Propaganda 43 %+10.8 %
  26. Jace, Wielder of Mysteries 40 %+25.4 %
  27. Pongify 40 %-0.4 %
  28. Body of Knowledge 40 %+33.3 %
  29. Dramatic Reversal 40 %+21.5 %
  30. Decanter of Endless Water 39 %+26.7 %
  31. Kelpie Guide 39 %+36.7 %
  32. Aphetto Alchemist 39 %+35.6 %
  33. Triskaidekaphile 38 %+27.5 %
  34. Rapid Hybridization 36 %+1.3 %
  35. Sky Diamond 36 %+14.6 %
  36. Lightning Greaves 35 %+9.2 %
  37. Frantic Search 35 %+2.8 %
  38. Ominous Seas 35 %+23.3 %
  39. Thran Dynamo 34 %+21.7 %
  40. An Offer You Can't Refuse 34 %-5.1 %
  41. Minamo, School at Water's Edge 34 %+20.8 %
  42. Ponder 34 %+4.7 %
  43. Thousand-Year Elixir 34 %+29.8 %
  44. Cyclonic Rift 32 %+1.3 %
  45. Gilded Lotus 32 %+21.2 %
  46. Riptide Laboratory 31 %+22.1 %
  47. Mana Drain 30 %+3.7 %
  48. Alandra, Sky Dreamer 30 %+22.6 %
  49. Preordain 29 %+6.1 %
  50. Rhystic Study 29 %-1.1 %

Format legality

Standard Legal
Pioneer Legal
Modern Legal
Legacy Legal
Vintage Legal
Pauper Not legal
Commander Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Duel Commander Legal
Brawl Legal
Standard Brawl Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal
Alchemy Legal
Penny Legal
Premodern Legal
PreDH Legal
Pauper EDH Not legal
Old School Not legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
All printingsScryfall ↗Gatherer ↗Edhrec ↗

Rulings

  • 2022-12-08

    Arcanis's last ability can be activated only while it's on the battlefield.

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