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Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
Price tag $0.37

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Pilot

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Vehicles 33% Flying 19% Artifacts 17% Card Draw 6% Tokens 4% Aggro 3% Combo 2% Affinity 2% Control 2% Historic 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Meta Pick Very popular, most players know the strategy.

Ranking

#1428 Current Rank
#1395 Last Week
#1456 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Mu Yanling, Wind Rider.

We Play Aetherdrift | Commander Clash S17 E26

We Play Aetherdrift | Commander Clash S17 E26

Hashaton | Mu Yanling | Oviya | Mimeoplasm | Aetherdrift Commander Gameplay

Hashaton | Mu Yanling | Oviya | Mimeoplasm | Aetherdrift Commander Gameplay

Aetherdrift Commander Gameplay | BUCKLE UP, BOOST GODS | Quest for the Janklord Magic: The Gathering

Aetherdrift Commander Gameplay | BUCKLE UP, BOOST GODS | Quest for the Janklord Magic: The Gathering

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Mu Yanling, Wind Rider decks.

Teo, Spirited Glider Teo, Spirited Glider
+6% Synergy $0.03
Invasion Submersible Invasion Submersible
+5% Synergy $0.08
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+3% Synergy $0.56
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+2% Synergy $0.52
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
0% Synergy $0.47

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Mu Yanling, Wind Rider's abilities and overall game plan.

Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+78% Synergy $0.33
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+74% Synergy $0.54
Mobilizer Mech Mobilizer Mech
+69% Synergy $0.11
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+63% Synergy $1.73
Deluxe Dragster Deluxe Dragster
+59% Synergy $1.13
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+57% Synergy $0.55
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+57% Synergy $1.35
Cosima, God of the Voyage The Omenkeel Cosima, God of the Voyage
+56% Synergy $0.57
Silent Submersible Silent Submersible
+56% Synergy $0.13
Possession Engine Possession Engine
+56% Synergy $0.13

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Mu Yanling, Wind Rider decks.

Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+53% Synergy $5.20
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+52% Synergy $0.12
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+51% Synergy $0.11
Katsumasa, the Animator Katsumasa, the Animator
+50% Synergy $0.23
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+45% Synergy $0.70
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+42% Synergy $0.26
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+40% Synergy $0.89
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+24% Synergy $0.25
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+4% Synergy $4.34
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $1.24

Game Changers

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

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-12% Synergy $40.44
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $38.29
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-19% Synergy $49.78

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Mu Yanling, Wind Rider's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Cynette, Jelly Drover Cynette, Jelly Drover
+36% Synergy $0.28
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+35% Synergy $0.48
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+35% Synergy $8.55
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+35% Synergy $3.08
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+34% Synergy $0.05
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+34% Synergy $0.27
Research Thief Research Thief
+34% Synergy $2.77
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+33% Synergy $0.42
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+31% Synergy $0.20
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+30% Synergy $0.81
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+28% Synergy $0.33
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+26% Synergy $0.52
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+24% Synergy $0.15
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+23% Synergy $0.22
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+22% Synergy $3.58
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+18% Synergy $4.97
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+17% Synergy $0.11
Diversion Unit Diversion Unit
+17% Synergy $0.20
Oaken Siren Oaken Siren
+17% Synergy $0.04
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+16% Synergy $0.42
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+15% Synergy $0.30
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+14% Synergy $0.31
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+13% Synergy $13.25
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+12% Synergy $1.36
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+12% Synergy $1.71
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+12% Synergy $4.08
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+11% Synergy $0.69
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+11% Synergy $0.36
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+11% Synergy $0.21
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+11% Synergy $0.23
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+11% Synergy $0.58
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+10% Synergy $0.17
Deadeye Quartermaster Deadeye Quartermaster
+10% Synergy $0.41
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+9% Synergy $0.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+8% Synergy $0.20
Faerie Seer Faerie Seer
+8% Synergy $0.33
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+7% Synergy $6.20
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+7% Synergy $0.12
Steelswarm Operator Steelswarm Operator
+7% Synergy $0.07
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
+7% Synergy $0.56
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+6% Synergy $0.23
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+5% Synergy $11.26
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+3% Synergy $4.00
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+3% Synergy $4.59
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+1% Synergy $0.40
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+1% Synergy $14.52
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+1% Synergy $0.26
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
-1% Synergy $21.53
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-3% Synergy $1.37
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-4% Synergy $1.83

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Mu Yanling, Wind Rider safe.

Desynchronization Desynchronization
+27% Synergy $5.17
Access Denied Access Denied
+26% Synergy $2.61
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+13% Synergy $2.38
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+10% Synergy $0.68
Evacuation Evacuation
+9% Synergy $0.15
Pongify Pongify
+7% Synergy $1.53
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+7% Synergy $0.12
Launch Mishap Launch Mishap
+7% Synergy $0.17
Resculpt Resculpt
+6% Synergy $0.19
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $8.64
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+3% Synergy $1.41
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+3% Synergy $0.61
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+3% Synergy $0.24
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+3% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $1.61
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy $0.36
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+1% Synergy $4.34
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.25
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
0% Synergy $4.43
Foil Foil
0% Synergy $0.83
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
-1% Synergy $1.01
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-3% Synergy $3.58
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
-4% Synergy $3.84
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $7.61
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-8% Synergy $1.41
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $45.60
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-10% Synergy $47.91
High Tide High Tide
-17% Synergy $0.91
Opt Opt
-18% Synergy $0.10
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-19% Synergy $0.38
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-30% Synergy $1.21

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Mu Yanling, Wind Rider's game plan and control the board.

Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+28% Synergy $0.26
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+26% Synergy $4.62
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+26% Synergy $0.10
Winged Words Winged Words
+9% Synergy $0.09
Faerie Slumber Party Faerie Slumber Party
+8% Synergy $0.49
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+4% Synergy $0.23
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+3% Synergy $2.45
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+3% Synergy $0.85
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.16
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-1% Synergy $2.82
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $32.33
Fabricate Fabricate
-4% Synergy $8.90
Preordain Preordain
-18% Synergy $0.48
Ponder Ponder
-21% Synergy $1.16

Utility Artifacts

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

Weatherlight Weatherlight
+49% Synergy $1.62
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+48% Synergy $0.96
Subterranean Schooner Subterranean Schooner
+48% Synergy $0.18
The Regalia The Regalia
+44% Synergy $0.79
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+42% Synergy $0.29
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+42% Synergy $9.28
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+40% Synergy $0.42
Hulldrifter Hulldrifter
+38% Synergy $0.02
Lifecraft Engine Lifecraft Engine
+35% Synergy $0.24
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+34% Synergy $0.22
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+33% Synergy $16.75
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+32% Synergy $0.23
Mindlink Mech Mindlink Mech
+31% Synergy $0.16
The Lunar Whale The Lunar Whale
+26% Synergy $0.16
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
+25% Synergy $0.22
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+23% Synergy $0.32
Raiders' Karve Raiders' Karve
+21% Synergy $0.13
Midnight Mangler Midnight Mangler
+21% Synergy $0.05
Careening Mine Cart Careening Mine Cart
+17% Synergy $0.07
Luxurious Locomotive Luxurious Locomotive
+17% Synergy $0.09
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+15% Synergy $28.80
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+15% Synergy $10.21
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+15% Synergy $4.32
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+15% Synergy $0.46
Rolling Hamsphere Rolling Hamsphere
+14% Synergy $0.12
Cybership Cybership
+14% Synergy $0.36
Guidelight Matrix Guidelight Matrix
+14% Synergy $0.09
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+13% Synergy $0.62
Synthesizer Labship Synthesizer Labship
+12% Synergy $0.14
Midnight Crusader Shuttle Midnight Crusader Shuttle
+12% Synergy $0.27
Smuggler's Buggy Smuggler's Buggy
+11% Synergy $0.85
The Prima Vista The Prima Vista
+11% Synergy $0.05
Rover Blades Rover Blades
+10% Synergy $0.11
Fleetwheel Cruiser Fleetwheel Cruiser
+10% Synergy $0.24
Thundersteel Colossus Thundersteel Colossus
+10% Synergy $0.05
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+9% Synergy $1.85
Consulate Dreadnought Consulate Dreadnought
+9% Synergy $0.21
Untethered Express Untethered Express
+8% Synergy $0.18
Mobile Homestead Mobile Homestead
+8% Synergy $0.05
Mobile Garrison Mobile Garrison
+8% Synergy $0.13
Dermotaxi Dermotaxi
+7% Synergy $0.15
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+6% Synergy $4.13
Clown Car Clown Car
+6% Synergy $5.34
Adventurer's Airship Adventurer's Airship
+6% Synergy $0.03
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+2% Synergy $20.59
Cloud Key Cloud Key
0% Synergy $1.43
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
-1% Synergy $2.17
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.19
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $3.82
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.21

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Mu Yanling, Wind Rider's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+37% Synergy $0.26
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+28% Synergy $0.66
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+24% Synergy $1.96
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+12% Synergy $0.63
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+11% Synergy $1.24
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+11% Synergy $3.91
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+10% Synergy $0.12
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+9% Synergy $1.00
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+7% Synergy $1.16
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+5% Synergy $3.57
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+2% Synergy $1.04
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.17
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+2% Synergy $0.55
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
0% Synergy $1.22
Witness Protection Witness Protection
0% Synergy $0.11
Propaganda Propaganda
-16% Synergy $2.87
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-17% Synergy $9.04

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Mu Yanling, Wind Rider to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
+20% Synergy $0.66
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+10% Synergy $3.91
Mu Yanling, Celestial Wind Mu Yanling, Celestial Wind
+8% Synergy $1.16
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+6% Synergy $0.36
Mu Yanling Mu Yanling
+6% Synergy $5.13
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
0% Synergy $3.04
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
-1% Synergy $17.90

Utility Lands

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

Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+55% Synergy $0.27
Reef Roads Reef Roads
+41% Synergy $0.07
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+38% Synergy $1.69
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+25% Synergy $0.22
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+24% Synergy $10.48
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+23% Synergy $0.62
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+23% Synergy $1.03
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+15% Synergy $2.07
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+15% Synergy $0.25
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+13% Synergy $10.35
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+10% Synergy $2.05
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+10% Synergy $10.55
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+9% Synergy $0.41
Avishkar Raceway Avishkar Raceway
+6% Synergy $0.03
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+6% Synergy $1.98
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+4% Synergy $19.47
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+3% Synergy $0.45
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+3% Synergy $6.93
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+2% Synergy $0.58
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+2% Synergy $0.66
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+2% Synergy $0.62
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.13
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $38.24
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-4% Synergy $0.16
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $34.59
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-4% Synergy $47.66
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $4.92
Rivendell Rivendell
-6% Synergy $1.40
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-9% Synergy $0.07
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-15% Synergy $6.74

Mana Artifacts

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

Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+44% Synergy $0.22
Cargo Ship Cargo Ship
+38% Synergy $0.09
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+18% Synergy $2.58
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy $1.21
Flywheel Racer Flywheel Racer
+6% Synergy $0.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.93
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+3% Synergy $3.64
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $2.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.20
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.18
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.18
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.14
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-4% Synergy $176.47
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-7% Synergy $0.41
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-7% Synergy $3.26

Lands

The mana base foundation for Mu Yanling, Wind Rider decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.08
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $8.64
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+3% Synergy $0.43
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $2.44
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.16
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $32.33
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-3% Synergy $1.37

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The Fifth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Fifth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
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Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
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