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Atsu, Ghost of Yōtei
Price tag $0.22

Legendary Creature — Human Rogue

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Atsu, Ghost of Yōtei.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Atsu, Ghost of Yōtei decks.

Fblthp, Impossibly Lost Fblthp, Impossibly Lost
+16% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.27
Yuriko, Hope from the Shadows Yuriko, Hope from the Shadows
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.25
Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun
0% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.94
The Theorist, Jace Beleren The Theorist, Jace Beleren
-2% Synergy in 4% of decks $36.09
Geist of Saint Thalia Geist of Saint Thalia
-4% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.60

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Atsu, Ghost of Yōtei's abilities and overall game plan.

Neurok Commando Neurok Commando
+61% Synergy in 63% of decks $0.16
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+57% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.73
Scroll Thief Scroll Thief
+56% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.21
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+56% Synergy in 69% of decks $0.64
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+54% Synergy in 55% of decks $3.41
Mischievous Catgeist Catlike Curiosity Mischievous Catgeist
+54% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.30
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+52% Synergy in 59% of decks $0.39
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+51% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.29
Mist-Syndicate Naga Mist-Syndicate Naga
+49% Synergy in 51% of decks $2.69
Library Larcenist Library Larcenist
+46% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.22

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Atsu, Ghost of Yōtei decks.

Neurok Commando Neurok Commando
+61% Synergy in 63% of decks $0.16
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+57% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.73
Scroll Thief Scroll Thief
+56% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.21
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+56% Synergy in 69% of decks $0.64
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+54% Synergy in 55% of decks $3.41
Mischievous Catgeist Catlike Curiosity Mischievous Catgeist
+54% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.30
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+52% Synergy in 59% of decks $0.39
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+51% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.29
Negate Negate
+16% Synergy in 54% of decks $0.31
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy in 69% of decks $3.99

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Force of Will Force of Will
-8% Synergy in 8% of decks $55.48
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy in 12% of decks $65.90
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy in 20% of decks $38.41
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy in 9% of decks $17.15
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-15% Synergy in 15% of decks $68.08

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Atsu, Ghost of Yōtei's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Mist-Syndicate Naga Mist-Syndicate Naga
+49% Synergy in 51% of decks $2.69
Library Larcenist Library Larcenist
+46% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.22
Blighted Agent Blighted Agent
+44% Synergy in 47% of decks $1.09
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+43% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.34
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+42% Synergy in 44% of decks $2.52
Necropede Necropede
+41% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.48
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+40% Synergy in 46% of decks $2.73
Ichorclaw Myr Ichorclaw Myr
+40% Synergy in 41% of decks $0.98
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+39% Synergy in 41% of decks $0.31
Viral Drake Viral Drake
+37% Synergy in 39% of decks $1.84
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+36% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.38
Cephalid Constable Cephalid Constable
+33% Synergy in 34% of decks $5.68
Guildpact Informant Guildpact Informant
+32% Synergy in 34% of decks $0.50
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+27% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.93
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+26% Synergy in 34% of decks $0.30
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+22% Synergy in 30% of decks $7.13
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+22% Synergy in 26% of decks $9.24
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+22% Synergy in 34% of decks $0.61
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+21% Synergy in 27% of decks $3.42
Moon-Circuit Hacker Moon-Circuit Hacker
+21% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.27
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+20% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.44
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
+19% Synergy in 23% of decks $2.10
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+19% Synergy in 34% of decks $0.40
Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.51
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+19% Synergy in 23% of decks $2.07
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.31
Cephalid Facetaker Cephalid Facetaker
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $4.86
Skyship Plunderer Skyship Plunderer
+16% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.34
Jhessian Thief Jhessian Thief
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.12
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+15% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.64
Thousand-Faced Shadow Thousand-Faced Shadow
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $2.09
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.45
Looter il-Kor Looter il-Kor
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.20
Curie, Emergent Intelligence Curie, Emergent Intelligence
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.31
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+13% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.35
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+13% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.81
Illvoi Infiltrator Illvoi Infiltrator
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.18
Virulent Silencer Virulent Silencer
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.32
Daring Saboteur Daring Saboteur
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.24
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.19
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.65
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+10% Synergy in 15% of decks $6.22
Riptide Entrancer Riptide Entrancer
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.45
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+10% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.38
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+9% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.37
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+7% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.30
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+5% Synergy in 22% of decks $12.52
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+3% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.34
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.65
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
0% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.37

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Atsu, Ghost of Yōtei safe.

Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+36% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.41
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+27% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.32
Steady Progress Steady Progress
+26% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.27
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+25% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.33
Corrupted Resolve Corrupted Resolve
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.20
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+19% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.33
Aetherize Aetherize
+18% Synergy in 51% of decks $0.50
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.41
Bring the Ending Bring the Ending
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.26
Radstorm Radstorm
+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $3.12
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+10% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.35
Aspirant's Ascent Aspirant's Ascent
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.23
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+8% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.36
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+8% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.74
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+6% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.22
Unsummon Unsummon
+6% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.22
Cancel Cancel
+6% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.25
Keep Watch Keep Watch
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $2.64
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy in 39% of decks $1.10
Filter Out Filter Out
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.29
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+3% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.35
Access Denied Access Denied
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.27
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.24
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+2% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.35
Unwind Unwind
+1% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.64
Resculpt Resculpt
+0% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.29
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+0% Synergy in 8% of decks $3.37
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.32
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+0% Synergy in 15% of decks $2.78
Dispel Dispel
0% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.39
Evacuation Evacuation
-1% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.32
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy in 34% of decks $3.23
Pongify Pongify
-3% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.42
Opt Opt
-4% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.30
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-6% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.42
Rewind Rewind
-6% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.40
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-8% Synergy in 7% of decks $46.64
Force of Will Force of Will
-8% Synergy in 8% of decks $55.48
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-9% Synergy in 8% of decks $2.02
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy in 19% of decks $12.99
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy in 12% of decks $65.90
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy in 29% of decks $3.41
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy in 20% of decks $38.41
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-11% Synergy in 12% of decks $8.96
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy in 9% of decks $17.15
Snap Snap
-12% Synergy in 8% of decks $3.06
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-12% Synergy in 13% of decks $51.47
High Tide High Tide
-14% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.58
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-15% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.29
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-23% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.32

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Atsu, Ghost of Yōtei's game plan and control the board.

Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+30% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.35
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.31
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+27% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.51
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $3.04
Distorted Curiosity Distorted Curiosity
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.29
Expansion Algorithm Expansion Algorithm
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.67
Hands of Binding Hands of Binding
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.16
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.28
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+10% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.35
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $3.76
Ravenform Ravenform
+8% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.29
Last Thoughts Last Thoughts
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.15
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+6% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.31
Stolen by the Fae Stolen by the Fae
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.24
Wash Out Wash Out
+4% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.43
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+2% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.31
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-1% Synergy in 8% of decks $3.78
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.86
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.60
Fabricate Fabricate
-12% Synergy in 8% of decks $10.25

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+43% Synergy in 44% of decks $2.18
Prosthetic Injector Prosthetic Injector
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+27% Synergy in 28% of decks $3.58
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.43
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.38
Meekstone Meekstone
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $12.06
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+14% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.26
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $19.89
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.23
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.39
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+11% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy in 38% of decks $1.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy in 36% of decks $2.58
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $4.37
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.31
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $3.64
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $6.90
Neurok Stealthsuit Neurok Stealthsuit
+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.18
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.23
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.43
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $14.11
Trepanation Blade Trepanation Blade
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.33
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.61
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.52
Spellbook Spellbook
+0% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.88
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.30
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-10% Synergy in 49% of decks $9.03

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Atsu, Ghost of Yōtei's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+32% Synergy in 34% of decks $0.36
Curiosity Curiosity
+29% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.03
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.16
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $6.01
Propaganda Propaganda
+15% Synergy in 47% of decks $2.87
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $9.23
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.39
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+11% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.29
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+8% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.52
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+8% Synergy in 11% of decks $3.75
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $6.26
Teferi's Veil Teferi's Veil
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.05
Mesmerizing Dose Mesmerizing Dose
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.26
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+7% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.34
Kasmina's Transmutation Kasmina's Transmutation
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.21
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+4% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.39
Frogify Frogify
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.23
Combat Research Combat Research
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.40
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $3.71
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.32
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.36
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.38
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
0% Synergy in 17% of decks $5.10
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-9% Synergy in 8% of decks $2.95
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-15% Synergy in 15% of decks $68.08
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-16% Synergy in 9% of decks $12.39

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Atsu, Ghost of Yōtei to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $1.94
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-6% Synergy in 8% of decks $11.52

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+25% Synergy in 30% of decks $3.78
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $13.96
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+11% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.26
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.64
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy in 63% of decks $1.64
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.61
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+4% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.40
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.30
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.25
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.20
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.36
Rivendell Rivendell
+0% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.47
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+0% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.32
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
0% Synergy in 8% of decks $2.25
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
0% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.35
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy in 16% of decks $48.04
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-3% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.41
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy in 10% of decks $4.53
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy in 42% of decks $1.41
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy in 18% of decks $29.22
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-10% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.66
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-12% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.04

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+29% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.40
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $4.33
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $13.42
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+5% Synergy in 18% of decks $3.93
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy in 54% of decks $1.37
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.35
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-6% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.76
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy in 74% of decks $0.91
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.72
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-14% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-14% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25

Lands

The mana base foundation for Atsu, Ghost of Yōtei decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Mirrex Mirrex
+24% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.81
Island Island
+3% Synergy in 98% of decks $0.08
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+2% Synergy in 10% of decks $6.80
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.56
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.65
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+0% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.32
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-11% Synergy in 12% of decks $8.96

Atsu, Ghost of Yōtei Deck Stats

Based on 2,070 Atsu, Ghost of Yōtei decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Mana valueCards
19
225
320
48
52
61
Card Types in the average deck
99 cards
  • Creature 27
  • Instant 13
  • Sorcery 5
  • Artifact 12
  • Enchantment 6
  • Planeswalker 1
  • Land 35
Card typeCards
Creature27
Instant13
Sorcery5
Artifact12
Enchantment6
Planeswalker1
Land35

Lands: 29 basic, 6 nonbasic

Decks by Bracket 431 decks with a bracket
1 · Exhibition
5%
2 · Core
58%
3 · Upgraded
27%
4 · Optimized
10%
5 · cEDH
0%
Popularity Rank monthly, #1 at the top
#1 #1427
Nov 2024 · #1021 Oct 2026 · #1427
MonthRank
2024-111021
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