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Monk Gyatso
Price tag $6.64

Legendary CreatureHuman Monk

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Ranking

#779 Current Rank

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Monk Gyatso.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Monk Gyatso decks.

Petrified Hamlet Petrified Hamlet
+12% Synergy $0.61
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+5% Synergy $2.45
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $89.46
H.E.R.B.I.E. Scout Unit H.E.R.B.I.E. Scout Unit
+2% Synergy $0.56
Erode Erode
-2% Synergy $5.92

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Monk Gyatso's abilities and overall game plan.

Shuko Shuko
+88% Synergy $1.94
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+79% Synergy $7.16
Nomads en-Kor Nomads en-Kor
+79% Synergy $0.80
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+72% Synergy $1.33
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+65% Synergy $4.39
Warrior en-Kor Warrior en-Kor
+63% Synergy $0.30
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+63% Synergy $3.64
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+60% Synergy $0.36
Delivery Moogle Delivery Moogle
+58% Synergy $0.24
Salt Road Packbeast Salt Road Packbeast
+58% Synergy $0.14

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Monk Gyatso decks.

Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+57% Synergy $0.28
Kindly Customer Kindly Customer
+55% Synergy $0.26
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+53% Synergy $0.27
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+53% Synergy $4.04
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+53% Synergy $4.82
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+38% Synergy $5.28
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+25% Synergy $3.93
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+21% Synergy $4.47
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.23

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+14% Synergy $129.20
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+14% Synergy $109.60
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+14% Synergy $37.90
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+10% Synergy $167.83
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+10% Synergy $1122.75
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+9% Synergy $14.61
The One Ring The One Ring
+8% Synergy $108.23
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $58.09
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $53.21
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $6.17

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Monk Gyatso's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Shaman en-Kor Shaman en-Kor
+47% Synergy $8.09
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+40% Synergy $3.07
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+39% Synergy $0.86
Appa, Steadfast Guardian Appa, Steadfast Guardian
+39% Synergy $5.77
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+37% Synergy $0.32
Outrider en-Kor Outrider en-Kor
+35% Synergy $0.22
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+35% Synergy $0.39
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+30% Synergy $0.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+29% Synergy $3.10
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+28% Synergy $1.97
Ticket Tortoise Ticket Tortoise
+28% Synergy $0.12
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+27% Synergy $7.05
Search Party Captain Search Party Captain
+27% Synergy $0.16
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+27% Synergy $0.64
Cloister Gargoyle Cloister Gargoyle
+27% Synergy $0.16
Watcher of the Wayside Watcher of the Wayside
+26% Synergy $0.13
Triskelion Triskelion
+25% Synergy $0.63
Splitskin Doll Splitskin Doll
+23% Synergy $0.25
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+23% Synergy $0.38
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+23% Synergy $30.29
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+22% Synergy $0.33
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+22% Synergy $0.30
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+21% Synergy $0.34
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+21% Synergy $36.58
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+21% Synergy $2.08
Aang, Airbending Master Aang, Airbending Master
+21% Synergy $12.96
Aang, the Last Airbender Aang, the Last Airbender
+20% Synergy $0.26
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+19% Synergy $0.65
Solitude Solitude
+19% Synergy $37.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $0.30
Forbidding Spirit Forbidding Spirit
+18% Synergy $0.26
Ingenious Smith Ingenious Smith
+18% Synergy $0.24
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+18% Synergy $18.56
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+17% Synergy $0.16
Militia Bugler Militia Bugler
+16% Synergy $0.13
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+15% Synergy $17.83
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+15% Synergy $0.31
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+15% Synergy $19.75
Ranger of Eos Ranger of Eos
+15% Synergy $1.19
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+14% Synergy $0.25
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+12% Synergy $0.19
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+12% Synergy $10.86
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+9% Synergy $3.00
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+7% Synergy $13.69
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+7% Synergy $8.03
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+3% Synergy $60.48
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+1% Synergy $0.25
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
0% Synergy $0.40
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-2% Synergy $0.33
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-3% Synergy $4.55

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Monk Gyatso safe.

Cloudshift Cloudshift
+24% Synergy $1.21
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+23% Synergy $2.39
Reprieve Reprieve
+22% Synergy $1.30
Silence Silence
+20% Synergy $10.00
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+15% Synergy $1.41
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+14% Synergy $3.12
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+14% Synergy $0.97
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+13% Synergy $4.87
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+12% Synergy $0.19
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+12% Synergy $0.32
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+11% Synergy $0.24
Airbending Lesson Airbending Lesson
+11% Synergy $0.20
Semester's End Semester's End
+10% Synergy $1.14
Airbender's Reversal Airbender's Reversal
+10% Synergy $0.27
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+10% Synergy $1.97
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+9% Synergy $6.52
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
+6% Synergy $5.91
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+5% Synergy $0.37
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.31
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+5% Synergy $0.38
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+5% Synergy $5.76
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+5% Synergy $5.08
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+4% Synergy $0.48
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+4% Synergy $0.31
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+3% Synergy $4.57
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $7.94
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+2% Synergy $0.31
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
0% Synergy $6.97
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
0% Synergy $1.07
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-3% Synergy $2.17
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-5% Synergy $4.30
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-7% Synergy $0.27
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-8% Synergy $7.39
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-9% Synergy $22.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-15% Synergy $1.40

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Monk Gyatso's game plan and control the board.

Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+21% Synergy $8.64
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+16% Synergy $0.32
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+7% Synergy $2.74
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+6% Synergy $4.81
Recommission Recommission
+6% Synergy $0.32
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+3% Synergy $0.72
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+0% Synergy $1.32
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-2% Synergy $0.28
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-6% Synergy $0.82
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-7% Synergy $0.29
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-9% Synergy $3.91
Austere Command Austere Command
-14% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

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

Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+44% Synergy $0.32
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+43% Synergy $8.25
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+29% Synergy $11.85
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+26% Synergy $15.77
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+24% Synergy $24.82
Scroll of Fate Scroll of Fate
+18% Synergy $0.32
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+16% Synergy $17.55
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+14% Synergy $5.35
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+13% Synergy $7.43
Planar Gate Planar Gate
+11% Synergy $75.78
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+8% Synergy $5.53
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+7% Synergy $0.82
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+5% Synergy $12.26
Collector's Cage Collector's Cage
+4% Synergy $2.32
World Map World Map
+4% Synergy $0.21
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+4% Synergy $3.32
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+4% Synergy $3.00
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+4% Synergy $5.01
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+4% Synergy $4.58
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+3% Synergy $1.58
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+2% Synergy $7.16
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.30
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-7% Synergy $5.07
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-8% Synergy $6.27
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-11% Synergy $1.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.91

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Monk Gyatso's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+18% Synergy $1.04
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+17% Synergy $0.73
Ugin's Mastery Ugin's Mastery
+9% Synergy $0.32
Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
+9% Synergy $1.26
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+8% Synergy $4.12
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+7% Synergy $6.60
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+7% Synergy $0.61
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+6% Synergy $28.18
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+6% Synergy $0.83
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+3% Synergy $2.30
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $0.69
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+2% Synergy $7.87
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+1% Synergy $4.27
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $9.08
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-8% Synergy $4.71
Land Tax Land Tax
-12% Synergy $13.52
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-14% Synergy $3.95

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Monk Gyatso to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+15% Synergy $18.33
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+14% Synergy $1.76
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+6% Synergy $43.13
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+4% Synergy $11.64

Utility Lands

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

Tower of the Magistrate Tower of the Magistrate
+24% Synergy $9.06
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+24% Synergy $41.36
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+22% Synergy $0.30
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+15% Synergy $13.37
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+15% Synergy $4.60
Sejiri Steppe Sejiri Steppe
+14% Synergy $0.33
Northampton Farm Northampton Farm
+13% Synergy $0.33
Sandstone Bridge Sandstone Bridge
+13% Synergy $0.09
Eldrazi Temple Eldrazi Temple
+13% Synergy $3.94
Eye of Ugin Eye of Ugin
+13% Synergy $63.40
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+10% Synergy $0.35
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+9% Synergy $0.32
Sanctum of Ugin Sanctum of Ugin
+8% Synergy $1.77
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+8% Synergy $0.33
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+7% Synergy $10.71
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+7% Synergy $0.93
Winding Canyons Winding Canyons
+7% Synergy $32.27
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+7% Synergy $7.19
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+7% Synergy $528.93
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $2.99
Ugin's Labyrinth Ugin's Labyrinth
+5% Synergy $12.83
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+5% Synergy $8.53
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+5% Synergy $1.87
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+5% Synergy $0.64
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+5% Synergy $1.48
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+4% Synergy $0.53
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.56
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+3% Synergy $14.07
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+3% Synergy $0.37
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+3% Synergy $2.98
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $5.84
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+2% Synergy $3.83
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+1% Synergy $5.53
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+0% Synergy $2.45
Kor Haven Kor Haven
0% Synergy $18.86
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.33
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-1% Synergy $7.16
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-1% Synergy $1.67
War Room War Room
-6% Synergy $2.41
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-8% Synergy $51.80
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-15% Synergy $4.72
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-21% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+31% Synergy $3.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+27% Synergy $2.50
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+17% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $1.10
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+12% Synergy $0.41
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+11% Synergy $37.57
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+10% Synergy $240.66
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $2.20
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+8% Synergy $5.50
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+8% Synergy $468.63
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+6% Synergy $73.32
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+6% Synergy $1.31
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.37
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.23
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+4% Synergy $11.77
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+3% Synergy $0.33
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+0% Synergy $3.30
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-12% Synergy $0.34

Lands

The mana base foundation for Monk Gyatso decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+29% Synergy $3.10
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+16% Synergy $35.38
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+10% Synergy $1.97
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+9% Synergy $0.89
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $50.28
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+8% Synergy $52.68
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+7% Synergy $32.91
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+7% Synergy $32.53
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+7% Synergy $16.09
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+7% Synergy $11.86
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.31
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+5% Synergy $0.34
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $37.92
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+4% Synergy $2.16
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+3% Synergy $0.35
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+0% Synergy $1.32
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
0% Synergy $3.88
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.54
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $2.00
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-12% Synergy $0.30

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