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Kogla and Yidaro
Price tag $1.53

Legendary CreatureApe Dinosaur Turtle

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Gruul

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3082 Current Rank
#2899 Last Week
#2762 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kogla and Yidaro.

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kogla and Yidaro's abilities and overall game plan.

Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+52% Synergy $2.44
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+39% Synergy $6.13
Yidaro, Wandering Monster Yidaro, Wandering Monster
+34% Synergy $0.22
Towering Gibbon Towering Gibbon
+33% Synergy $0.23
Ferocious Tigorilla Ferocious Tigorilla
+33% Synergy $0.06
Grunn, the Lonely King Grunn, the Lonely King
+31% Synergy $0.22
Kibo, Uktabi Prince Kibo, Uktabi Prince
+30% Synergy $8.15
Ram Through Ram Through
+30% Synergy $0.35
Yavimaya Steelcrusher Yavimaya Steelcrusher
+28% Synergy $0.07
Kird Chieftain Kird Chieftain
+27% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kogla and Yidaro decks.

Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+19% Synergy $0.33
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+17% Synergy $0.53
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+16% Synergy $2.88
Cultivate Cultivate
+10% Synergy $0.37
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+6% Synergy $0.56
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+4% Synergy $0.43
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+1% Synergy $2.33
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-4% Synergy $11.33
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-9% Synergy $0.93
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
-11% Synergy $0.87

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-2% Synergy $20.12
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $42.23

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kogla and Yidaro's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Kird Ape Kird Ape
+27% Synergy $0.15
Apex Altisaur Apex Altisaur
+26% Synergy $3.45
Silverback Shaman Silverback Shaman
+25% Synergy $0.03
Uktabi Orangutan Uktabi Orangutan
+24% Synergy $0.99
Ancient Silverback Ancient Silverback
+24% Synergy $0.15
Summit Apes Summit Apes
+24% Synergy $0.27
Gearbane Orangutan Gearbane Orangutan
+23% Synergy $0.07
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+22% Synergy $2.24
Gorilla Berserkers Gorilla Berserkers
+22% Synergy $0.17
Gorilla Chieftain Gorilla Chieftain
+22% Synergy $0.19
Earthshaker Dreadmaw Earthshaker Dreadmaw
+21% Synergy $0.08
Belligerent Yearling Belligerent Yearling
+21% Synergy $0.11
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+20% Synergy $0.49
Hulking Raptor Hulking Raptor
+20% Synergy $0.87
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+19% Synergy $33.64
Neyith of the Dire Hunt Neyith of the Dire Hunt
+19% Synergy $8.42
Simian Simulacrum Simian Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $0.16
Itzquinth, Firstborn of Gishath Itzquinth, Firstborn of Gishath
+19% Synergy $0.08
Raging Gorilla Raging Gorilla
+19% Synergy $0.15
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+18% Synergy $0.93
Gorilla Shaman Gorilla Shaman
+18% Synergy $0.21
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+18% Synergy $20.18
Hooting Mandrills Hooting Mandrills
+18% Synergy $0.06
Fang-Druid Summoner Fang-Druid Summoner
+18% Synergy $0.06
Palani's Hatcher Palani's Hatcher
+18% Synergy $0.36
Tree Monkey Tree Monkey
+17% Synergy $1.12
Gruul Ragebeast Gruul Ragebeast
+16% Synergy $0.45
Gorilla Titan Gorilla Titan
+16% Synergy $0.34
Ravenous Baboons Ravenous Baboons
+15% Synergy $2.86
Silverback Ape Silverback Ape
+15% Synergy $0.74
Simian Brawler Simian Brawler
+15% Synergy $0.14
Gorilla Pack Gorilla Pack
+15% Synergy $0.11
Simian Grunts Simian Grunts
+14% Synergy $0.19
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+13% Synergy $0.74
Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy
+13% Synergy $0.11
Barbary Apes Barbary Apes
+13% Synergy $1.49
The Tarrasque The Tarrasque
+13% Synergy $3.62
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+12% Synergy $2.75
Zodiac Monkey Zodiac Monkey
+12% Synergy $0.55
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+10% Synergy $2.12
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+9% Synergy $3.57
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+6% Synergy $10.08
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+3% Synergy $8.18
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+2% Synergy $0.75
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+1% Synergy $1.29
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+1% Synergy $1.42
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-1% Synergy $0.18
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
-1% Synergy $4.26
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-4% Synergy $0.62
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-9% Synergy $12.95

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kogla and Yidaro safe.

Prizefight Prizefight
+21% Synergy $0.16
Gorilla War Cry Gorilla War Cry
+19% Synergy $0.14
Ancient Animus Ancient Animus
+15% Synergy $0.08
Guttural Response Guttural Response
+11% Synergy $1.36
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+10% Synergy $0.09
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+10% Synergy $0.18
Pounce Pounce
+10% Synergy $0.10
Close Encounter Close Encounter
+10% Synergy $0.03
Pit Fight Pit Fight
+9% Synergy $0.19
Cosmic Hunger Cosmic Hunger
+9% Synergy $0.18
Appetite for the Unnatural Appetite for the Unnatural
+9% Synergy $0.06
Harrow Harrow
+7% Synergy $0.24
Resize Resize
+7% Synergy $0.17
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+6% Synergy $1.53
Bite Down Bite Down
+6% Synergy $0.06
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+6% Synergy $0.09
Solstice Revelations Solstice Revelations
+5% Synergy $0.15
Abrade Abrade
+4% Synergy $0.17
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+4% Synergy $0.86
Ancient Grudge Ancient Grudge
+4% Synergy $0.16
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+4% Synergy $3.64
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+3% Synergy $0.19
Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+3% Synergy $0.11
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+2% Synergy $0.26
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+2% Synergy $5.10
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.47
Fog Fog
+1% Synergy $0.53
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+1% Synergy $0.28
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
0% Synergy $0.12
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-2% Synergy $1.76
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-3% Synergy $0.41
Cycle of Renewal Cycle of Renewal
-3% Synergy $0.12
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-5% Synergy $2.60
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-6% Synergy $0.40
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-6% Synergy $0.13
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-10% Synergy $0.47
Beast Within Beast Within
-22% Synergy $0.60

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kogla and Yidaro's game plan and control the board.

Primal Might Primal Might
+21% Synergy $0.18
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+20% Synergy $0.13
Declare Dominance Declare Dominance
+15% Synergy $0.07
Rhino's Rampage Rhino's Rampage
+13% Synergy $0.10
Bumi Bash Bumi Bash
+11% Synergy $0.13
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+10% Synergy $1.13
Harmonize Harmonize
+8% Synergy $0.11
Primitive Justice Primitive Justice
+8% Synergy $0.36
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+7% Synergy $0.08
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+6% Synergy $1.99
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+6% Synergy $0.50
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+6% Synergy $3.60
Savage Stomp Savage Stomp
+6% Synergy $0.10
Knockout Maneuver Knockout Maneuver
+6% Synergy $0.04
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+5% Synergy $1.24
Regrowth Regrowth
+5% Synergy $0.46
Road of Return Road of Return
+5% Synergy $0.50
Dryad's Revival Dryad's Revival
+5% Synergy $0.23
Domri's Ambush Domri's Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.14
Plow Through Plow Through
+5% Synergy $0.03
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+3% Synergy $1.12
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+2% Synergy $1.89
Explore Explore
+1% Synergy $0.42
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+1% Synergy $0.85
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+1% Synergy $0.25
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
0% Synergy $36.31
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-2% Synergy $0.79
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-2% Synergy $0.15
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.16
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $7.89
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-3% Synergy $1.02
Decimate Decimate
-4% Synergy $0.17
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-4% Synergy $5.29
Farseek Farseek
-7% Synergy $0.49
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-7% Synergy $0.40

Utility Artifacts

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

Boxing Ring Boxing Ring
+23% Synergy $0.56
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+17% Synergy $4.83
Monkey Cage Monkey Cage
+15% Synergy $2.35
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+11% Synergy $2.48
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+11% Synergy $3.60
Campfire Campfire
+11% Synergy $0.20
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+9% Synergy $10.32
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+8% Synergy $4.39
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+7% Synergy $6.13
Magnetic Mine Magnetic Mine
+7% Synergy $0.35
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.38
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+5% Synergy $60.21
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+5% Synergy $0.25
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+4% Synergy $6.46
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+4% Synergy $1.88
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+3% Synergy $1.33
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+2% Synergy $5.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kogla and Yidaro's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+17% Synergy $1.17
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+17% Synergy $0.95
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+15% Synergy $0.64
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+13% Synergy $2.66
Evolutionary Escalation Evolutionary Escalation
+12% Synergy $1.03
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+11% Synergy $0.30
Hidden Gibbons Hidden Gibbons
+11% Synergy $11.26
Bestial Fury Bestial Fury
+10% Synergy $0.10
Alpha Status Alpha Status
+10% Synergy $4.39
Ride the Shoopuf Ride the Shoopuf
+6% Synergy $0.23
Repercussion Repercussion
+6% Synergy $6.93
Assemble the Entmoot Assemble the Entmoot
+6% Synergy $0.26
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+4% Synergy $11.38
Invigorating Hot Spring Invigorating Hot Spring
+4% Synergy $0.23
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+4% Synergy $1.44
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+4% Synergy $0.37
Bigger on the Inside Bigger on the Inside
+4% Synergy $0.51
Arni Slays the Troll Arni Slays the Troll
+4% Synergy $0.14
Meltstrider's Resolve Meltstrider's Resolve
+4% Synergy $0.15
Exploration Exploration
+3% Synergy $28.37
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+3% Synergy $20.41
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+2% Synergy $0.30
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+2% Synergy $10.69
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
0% Synergy $2.50
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
-1% Synergy $0.69
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-6% Synergy $1.14

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kogla and Yidaro to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
+12% Synergy $1.03
Domri Rade Domri Rade
+6% Synergy $0.93

Utility Lands

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

Treetop Village Treetop Village
+18% Synergy $0.35
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+16% Synergy $5.66
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+7% Synergy $5.75
Restless Ridgeline Restless Ridgeline
+5% Synergy $0.44
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+4% Synergy $0.06
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.11
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+2% Synergy $0.48
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
0% Synergy $0.09
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
-3% Synergy $4.15
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-3% Synergy $10.90
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $3.28
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-5% Synergy $12.91
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
-5% Synergy $1.23
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-10% Synergy $38.85
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-12% Synergy $0.21
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-15% Synergy $0.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+13% Synergy $0.47
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.11
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+1% Synergy $3.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.71
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.04
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-10% Synergy $0.30

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kogla and Yidaro decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+20% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+13% Synergy $0.13
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+10% Synergy $0.08
Omashu City Omashu City
+9% Synergy $0.08
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+8% Synergy $0.13
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+8% Synergy $0.12
Bristling Backwoods Bristling Backwoods
+8% Synergy $0.12
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+7% Synergy $0.12
Kazandu Refuge Kazandu Refuge
+6% Synergy $0.14
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.17
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+5% Synergy $0.20
Commercial District Commercial District
+4% Synergy $6.47
Highland Forest Highland Forest
+4% Synergy $0.43
Racers' Ring Racers' Ring
+4% Synergy $0.07
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.47
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+1% Synergy $0.71
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.43
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
0% Synergy $0.26
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
0% Synergy $7.27
Game Trail Game Trail
0% Synergy $0.16
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
0% Synergy $0.57
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
0% Synergy $42.67
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.17
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.16
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-1% Synergy $0.08
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-2% Synergy $15.15
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.09
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-3% Synergy $1.02
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-4% Synergy $2.32
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-4% Synergy $5.29
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
-6% Synergy $8.42
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-7% Synergy $0.40
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-7% Synergy $4.93
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-8% Synergy $2.60
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-9% Synergy $0.15
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-10% Synergy $5.34
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.12
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-13% Synergy $0.21
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-13% Synergy $15.87
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-20% Synergy $0.34

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Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Street Urchin Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Street Urchin
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