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Don & Raph, Hard Science
Price tag $0.36

Legendary CreatureMutant Ninja Turtle

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#1706 Current Rank

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Don & Raph, Hard Science.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Don & Raph, Hard Science decks.

Mathemagics Mathemagics
+6% Synergy $3.66
Mica, Reader of Ruins Mica, Reader of Ruins
+6% Synergy $0.18
Cosmic Cube Cosmic Cube
+5% Synergy $28.02
Ironheart, Clever Champion Ironheart, Clever Champion
+4% Synergy $6.45
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
-14% Synergy $1.67

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Don & Raph, Hard Science's abilities and overall game plan.

Ravenous Robots Ravenous Robots
+66% Synergy $1.85
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+60% Synergy $0.70
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+60% Synergy $2.27
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+55% Synergy $3.94
Krang, Master Mind Krang, Master Mind
+46% Synergy $1.42
Donatello, Gadget Master Donatello, Gadget Master
+46% Synergy $0.69
Donatello, Way with Machines Donatello, Way with Machines
+44% Synergy $0.18
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+43% Synergy $0.52
Pinnacle Emissary Pinnacle Emissary
+42% Synergy $1.27
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+41% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Don & Raph, Hard Science decks.

Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+39% Synergy $0.41
Improvised Arsenal Improvised Arsenal
+39% Synergy $0.79
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+38% Synergy $0.64
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+36% Synergy $1.78
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+30% Synergy $0.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+15% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+15% Synergy $4.41
Negate Negate
+9% Synergy $0.26
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-1% Synergy $0.90
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $3.76

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $104.98
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-3% Synergy $109.44
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-3% Synergy $167.83
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $41.55
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-6% Synergy $11.75
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $58.22
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $65.35
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $67.07
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-14% Synergy $18.49
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-18% Synergy $43.31

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Don & Raph, Hard Science's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Donatello, Mutant Mechanic Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
+33% Synergy $1.84
April O'Neil, Human Element April O'Neil, Human Element
+33% Synergy $7.66
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+32% Synergy $0.49
Chrome Dome Chrome Dome
+32% Synergy $0.72
Fugitive Droid Fugitive Droid
+32% Synergy $0.25
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+31% Synergy $16.82
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+30% Synergy $2.12
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+27% Synergy $0.33
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+27% Synergy $0.26
Casey Jones, Jury-Rig Justiciar Casey Jones, Jury-Rig Justiciar
+27% Synergy $0.15
Technodrome Technodrome
+25% Synergy $2.47
Big Mother Mouser Big Mother Mouser
+25% Synergy $0.96
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+24% Synergy $1.51
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+23% Synergy $0.39
Baxter Stockman Baxter Stockman
+23% Synergy $0.11
Donatello, the Brains Donatello, the Brains
+22% Synergy $0.68
Metalhead Metalhead
+22% Synergy $0.09
Buzz Bots Buzz Bots
+22% Synergy $0.08
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+21% Synergy $6.61
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+20% Synergy $0.74
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+17% Synergy $14.68
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+17% Synergy $0.51
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+17% Synergy $0.28
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+16% Synergy $0.47
Raphael, the Nightwatcher Raphael, the Nightwatcher
+16% Synergy $1.46
Nobody Nobody
+16% Synergy $0.06
Henchbots Henchbots
+16% Synergy $0.16
Purple Dragon Punks Purple Dragon Punks
+16% Synergy $0.07
Donatello, Turtle Techie Donatello, Turtle Techie
+15% Synergy $0.10
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+14% Synergy $1.21
Rock Soldiers Rock Soldiers
+14% Synergy $0.08
Utrom Scientists Utrom Scientists
+14% Synergy $0.07
Mouser Mark III Mouser Mark III
+14% Synergy $0.08
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+13% Synergy $0.49
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+13% Synergy $0.18
Roadkill Rodney Roadkill Rodney
+13% Synergy $0.26
General Traag, Heart of Stone General Traag, Heart of Stone
+13% Synergy $0.15
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+12% Synergy $2.38
Raphael, Tough Turtle Raphael, Tough Turtle
+12% Synergy $0.14
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+11% Synergy $0.25
April O'Neil, Hacktivist April O'Neil, Hacktivist
+11% Synergy $0.24
Raphael, Most Attitude Raphael, Most Attitude
+11% Synergy $0.11
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+8% Synergy $0.30
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+8% Synergy $0.33
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+8% Synergy $0.35
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+5% Synergy $5.54
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+5% Synergy $5.74
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+4% Synergy $47.00
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+4% Synergy $2.41
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-15% Synergy $1.48

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Don & Raph, Hard Science safe.

Electrodominance Electrodominance
+31% Synergy $0.39
Ooze Spill Ooze Spill
+25% Synergy $0.17
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+20% Synergy $3.22
Mind Transfer Protocol Mind Transfer Protocol
+20% Synergy $0.09
Mouser Attack! Mouser Attack!
+18% Synergy $0.06
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+17% Synergy $0.23
Shellshock Shellshock
+15% Synergy $0.21
Manhole Missile Manhole Missile
+14% Synergy $0.13
Raphael's Technique Raphael's Technique
+14% Synergy $0.37
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+12% Synergy $5.40
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+12% Synergy $2.47
Return to the Sewers Return to the Sewers
+12% Synergy $0.09
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+10% Synergy $0.34
Jennika's Technique Jennika's Technique
+9% Synergy $0.15
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+7% Synergy $4.19
Big Score Big Score
+6% Synergy $0.59
Swan Song Swan Song
+5% Synergy $8.25
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+5% Synergy $0.28
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+5% Synergy $5.04
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+4% Synergy $0.24
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+4% Synergy $9.10
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+3% Synergy $3.25
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+3% Synergy $2.79
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+1% Synergy $7.30
Traumatic Critique Traumatic Critique
-1% Synergy $1.19
Resculpt Resculpt
-2% Synergy $0.23
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
-2% Synergy $2.58
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $70.27
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $16.48
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-5% Synergy $0.28
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $2.20
Abrade Abrade
-6% Synergy $0.28
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.24
Aetherize Aetherize
-6% Synergy $0.39
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-7% Synergy $0.56
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.22
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $55.69
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-16% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-16% Synergy $2.03
Pongify Pongify
-19% Synergy $1.85
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-31% Synergy $1.05
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-32% Synergy $1.38

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Don & Raph, Hard Science's game plan and control the board.

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+30% Synergy $3.75
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+28% Synergy $0.41
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+28% Synergy $8.33
Brilliance Unleashed Brilliance Unleashed
+24% Synergy $0.10
Donatello's Technique Donatello's Technique
+24% Synergy $0.25
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+23% Synergy $0.33
Broadcast Takeover Broadcast Takeover
+23% Synergy $0.70
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+19% Synergy $0.41
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+16% Synergy $1.94
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+16% Synergy $0.56
Here Comes a New Hero! Here Comes a New Hero!
+16% Synergy $0.38
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+13% Synergy $34.94
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+13% Synergy $0.35
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+13% Synergy $6.29
Turtles in Time Turtles in Time
+12% Synergy $0.80
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+11% Synergy $1.09
Bot Bashing Time Bot Bashing Time
+11% Synergy $0.09
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+10% Synergy $4.53
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+9% Synergy $7.14
Mind Spring Mind Spring
+9% Synergy $0.27
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+8% Synergy $0.32
Saheeli's Directive Saheeli's Directive
+8% Synergy $0.94
Fabricate Fabricate
+6% Synergy $9.53
Banefire Banefire
+6% Synergy $0.77
Expropriate Expropriate
+6% Synergy $14.33
Invoke the Firemind Invoke the Firemind
+6% Synergy $0.30
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+6% Synergy $0.19
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+5% Synergy $36.62
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+5% Synergy $7.20
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+3% Synergy $0.94
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+3% Synergy $13.89
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+1% Synergy $0.59
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.21
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-7% Synergy $2.43
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-14% Synergy $1.52
Windfall Windfall
-18% Synergy $4.86
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-18% Synergy $1.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+28% Synergy $0.39
Mouser Foundry Mouser Foundry
+26% Synergy $0.20
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+24% Synergy $7.64
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+23% Synergy $30.52
Sewer-veillance Cam Sewer-veillance Cam
+23% Synergy $0.28
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+21% Synergy $4.65
Hard-Won Jitte Hard-Won Jitte
+21% Synergy $0.21
The Ooze The Ooze
+19% Synergy $4.25
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+18% Synergy $1.23
Bespoke Bō Bespoke Bō
+18% Synergy $0.13
Skateboard Skateboard
+18% Synergy $0.34
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+17% Synergy $28.35
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+17% Synergy $27.05
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+15% Synergy $2.82
Coin of Mastery Coin of Mastery
+15% Synergy $1.41
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+14% Synergy $13.54
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+14% Synergy $2.71
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+14% Synergy $1.20
Spicy Oatmeal Pizza Spicy Oatmeal Pizza
+12% Synergy $0.14
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+11% Synergy $20.70
Turtle Van Turtle Van
+11% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+10% Synergy $45.05
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+10% Synergy $34.69
The Endstone The Endstone
+10% Synergy $2.01
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+9% Synergy $2.31
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+9% Synergy $3.08
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+8% Synergy $1.13
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+8% Synergy $12.05
Turtle Blimp Turtle Blimp
+8% Synergy $0.16
Manhole Cover Manhole Cover
+8% Synergy $0.43
Arcade Cabinet Arcade Cabinet
+8% Synergy $0.43
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+7% Synergy $41.39
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+7% Synergy $0.43
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+7% Synergy $0.25
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+7% Synergy $2.00
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+6% Synergy $1.16
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+6% Synergy $17.30
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+6% Synergy $0.27
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+6% Synergy $39.43
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+6% Synergy $14.57
Detective's Satchel Detective's Satchel
+5% Synergy $0.20
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+4% Synergy $31.73
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+4% Synergy $2.11
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+3% Synergy $3.18
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+3% Synergy $1.31
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+1% Synergy $48.02
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $6.31
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-2% Synergy $4.12

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Don & Raph, Hard Science's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+30% Synergy $0.82
Does Machines Does Machines
+28% Synergy $0.31
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+19% Synergy $6.09
Retro-Mutation Retro-Mutation
+17% Synergy $0.12
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+16% Synergy $3.17
Omniscience Omniscience
+14% Synergy $6.25
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+14% Synergy $2.54
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+12% Synergy $1.57
Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
+11% Synergy $5.52
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+11% Synergy $1.35
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+7% Synergy $0.38
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+7% Synergy $4.81
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+5% Synergy $13.13
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+5% Synergy $0.89
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+3% Synergy $0.38
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-11% Synergy $11.93

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Don & Raph, Hard Science to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+20% Synergy $0.33
Saheeli, the Gifted Saheeli, the Gifted
+9% Synergy $3.12
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+7% Synergy $18.89
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+5% Synergy $45.96
Saheeli, Filigree Master Saheeli, Filigree Master
+4% Synergy $0.92

Utility Lands

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

Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+35% Synergy $1.69
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+31% Synergy $10.02
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+30% Synergy $0.66
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+19% Synergy $14.30
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+15% Synergy $0.36
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+11% Synergy $9.68
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $40.01
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+8% Synergy $0.37
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+6% Synergy $9.97
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+5% Synergy $0.36
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+4% Synergy $2.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.34
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+2% Synergy $8.11
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $31.51
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.78
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-10% Synergy $9.71

Mana Artifacts

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

Weather Maker Weather Maker
+15% Synergy $0.66
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+13% Synergy $0.37
Omni-Cheese Pizza Omni-Cheese Pizza
+13% Synergy $0.09
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+7% Synergy $2.77
Exploding Barrel Exploding Barrel
+7% Synergy $0.31
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+6% Synergy $237.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $2.24
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $4.47
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+5% Synergy $1.39
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+5% Synergy $0.28
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $74.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.35
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+3% Synergy $10.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.06
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $2.42
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.28
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $1.13
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.29
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-3% Synergy $0.63
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-4% Synergy $35.24
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-5% Synergy $2.87
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-8% Synergy $0.32
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-12% Synergy $0.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for Don & Raph, Hard Science decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+47% Synergy $0.28
TCRI Building TCRI Building
+23% Synergy $0.14
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+21% Synergy $0.25
Turtle Lair Turtle Lair
+21% Synergy $0.23
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+13% Synergy $0.25
Power Depot Power Depot
+10% Synergy $0.42
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+10% Synergy $0.37
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+6% Synergy $0.15
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+5% Synergy $36.62
Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
+5% Synergy $2.00
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+4% Synergy $12.78
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+3% Synergy $0.36
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $2.00
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $1.06
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+1% Synergy $1.63
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+1% Synergy $23.74
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $9.87
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.07
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
-1% Synergy $34.42
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $37.35
Training Center Training Center
-2% Synergy $15.71
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-3% Synergy $4.79
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-4% Synergy $38.12
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-4% Synergy $6.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.25
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $16.48
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.13
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-6% Synergy $16.28
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-6% Synergy $16.20
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-6% Synergy $20.30
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-7% Synergy $0.40
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-7% Synergy $0.34
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-7% Synergy $0.30
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-7% Synergy $6.18
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-7% Synergy $0.13
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.22
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.25
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-10% Synergy $0.34
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-13% Synergy $0.36
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-17% Synergy $0.36
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-20% Synergy $0.28

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