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Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth
Price tag $0.20

Legendary Creature — Mole Beast

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2983 Current Rank
252 Decks

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth decks.

Apex Witchstalker Apex Witchstalker
+37% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.12
Armus, Skin of Evil Armus, Skin of Evil
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.34
Rogue Artificial Intelligence Rogue Artificial Intelligence
+7% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.27
The Unicomplex The Unicomplex
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.74
Perforator Crocodile Perforator Crocodile
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth's abilities and overall game plan.

Persuasive Interrogators Persuasive Interrogators
+87% Synergy in 87% of decks $0.27
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+81% Synergy in 82% of decks $0.42
Troll of Khazad-dûm Troll of Khazad-dûm
+81% Synergy in 84% of decks $6.87
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+80% Synergy in 82% of decks $1.42
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+79% Synergy in 81% of decks $0.84
Malboro Malboro
+74% Synergy in 76% of decks $0.24
Radiant Lotus Radiant Lotus
+73% Synergy in 74% of decks $1.16
Canyon Crawler Canyon Crawler
+73% Synergy in 74% of decks $0.15
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+72% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.30
Gloomfang Mauler Gloomfang Mauler
+71% Synergy in 72% of decks $0.28

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth decks.

Persuasive Interrogators Persuasive Interrogators
+87% Synergy in 87% of decks $0.27
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+81% Synergy in 82% of decks $0.42
Troll of Khazad-dûm Troll of Khazad-dûm
+81% Synergy in 84% of decks $6.87
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+80% Synergy in 82% of decks $1.42
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+79% Synergy in 81% of decks $0.84
Malboro Malboro
+74% Synergy in 76% of decks $0.24
Radiant Lotus Radiant Lotus
+73% Synergy in 74% of decks $1.16
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+72% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.30
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+70% Synergy in 79% of decks $1.22
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+69% Synergy in 78% of decks $0.38

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy in 5% of decks $125.70
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-20% Synergy in 6% of decks $65.28

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Canyon Crawler Canyon Crawler
+73% Synergy in 74% of decks $0.15
Gloomfang Mauler Gloomfang Mauler
+71% Synergy in 72% of decks $0.28
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+70% Synergy in 72% of decks $8.61
Chitin Gravestalker Chitin Gravestalker
+64% Synergy in 65% of decks $0.22
Pactdoll Terror Pactdoll Terror
+62% Synergy in 63% of decks $0.29
Street Wraith Street Wraith
+61% Synergy in 62% of decks $0.23
Rampaging Spiketail Rampaging Spiketail
+59% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.19
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+55% Synergy in 58% of decks $1.33
Scion of Darkness Scion of Darkness
+55% Synergy in 56% of decks $0.31
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+54% Synergy in 66% of decks $2.20
Void Beckoner Void Beckoner
+53% Synergy in 54% of decks $0.27
Spectral Snatcher Spectral Snatcher
+53% Synergy in 54% of decks $0.22
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+53% Synergy in 55% of decks $2.49
Susurian Voidborn Susurian Voidborn
+51% Synergy in 54% of decks $0.30
Herald of Anguish Herald of Anguish
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.69
Twisted Abomination Twisted Abomination
+47% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.17
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Armix, Filigree Thrasher
+46% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.27
God-Eternal Bontu God-Eternal Bontu
+43% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.39
Lobelia, Defender of Bag End Lobelia, Defender of Bag End
+36% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.32
Malevolent Witchkite Malevolent Witchkite
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.36
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+28% Synergy in 31% of decks $2.36
Rottenmouth Viper Rottenmouth Viper
+28% Synergy in 31% of decks $8.57
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+25% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.39
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.33
Ultimo, Civilization's End Ultimo, Civilization's End
+25% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.20
Raven Eagle Raven Eagle
+23% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.27
Shadow of Mortality Shadow of Mortality
+23% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.63
Bringer of the Last Gift Bringer of the Last Gift
+23% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.77
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $18.10
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+20% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.55
Horror of the Broken Lands Horror of the Broken Lands
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.09
Darksteel Juggernaut Darksteel Juggernaut
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $1.45
Al Bhed Salvagers Al Bhed Salvagers
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.27
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+16% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.30
The Sackville-Bagginses The Sackville-Bagginses
+16% Synergy in 18% of decks $1.10
Arcbound Condor Arcbound Condor
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.21
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.13
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+13% Synergy in 34% of decks $4.34
June, Bounty Hunter June, Bounty Hunter
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.13
Salvage Titan Salvage Titan
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.51
Hammerhead, Maggia Boss Hammerhead, Maggia Boss
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.27
Roxxon Brutes Roxxon Brutes
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.10
Moonstone Eulogist Moonstone Eulogist
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.35
Harvester of Misery Harvester of Misery
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.10
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+8% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.50
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+8% Synergy in 18% of decks $2.18
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+5% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.03
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.48
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-19% Synergy in 27% of decks $19.93
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-29% Synergy in 21% of decks $4.60

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth safe.

Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+30% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.33
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+27% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.26
Vayne's Treachery Vayne's Treachery
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.17
Rescue from the Underworld Rescue from the Underworld
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.22
Feign Death Feign Death
+21% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.87
Final Flourish Final Flourish
+21% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.19
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+20% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.14
Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.73
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+19% Synergy in 29% of decks $5.72
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+18% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.39
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.96
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+14% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.86
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+12% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.25
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+11% Synergy in 35% of decks $11.18
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+9% Synergy in 29% of decks $5.39
Rowan's Grim Search Rowan's Grim Search
+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.33
Toxin Analysis Toxin Analysis
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.24
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+7% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.57
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+5% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.07
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+3% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.30
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+3% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.33
Entomb Entomb
+3% Synergy in 16% of decks $17.57
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $17.09
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-1% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.09
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
-1% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.23
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-3% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.26
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-7% Synergy in 7% of decks $13.41
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-7% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.57
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-14% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.38
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-15% Synergy in 11% of decks $26.32
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-17% Synergy in 8% of decks $9.39
Defile Defile
-19% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.21
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-29% Synergy in 38% of decks $8.38

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth's game plan and control the board.

Pitiless Carnage Pitiless Carnage
+69% Synergy in 70% of decks $0.33
Battle at the Bridge Battle at the Bridge
+52% Synergy in 53% of decks $0.28
Monumental Corruption Monumental Corruption
+40% Synergy in 41% of decks $0.43
Annihilating Glare Annihilating Glare
+35% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.27
Deadly Precision Deadly Precision
+32% Synergy in 34% of decks $0.18
Reprocess Reprocess
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $4.74
Embrace Oblivion Embrace Oblivion
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.18
Terisiare's Devastation Terisiare's Devastation
+23% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.36
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+17% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.48
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+14% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.78
Foggy Swamp Visions Foggy Swamp Visions
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.29
Scrounge for Eternity Scrounge for Eternity
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.25
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+6% Synergy in 14% of decks $19.30
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+5% Synergy in 10% of decks $3.24
Day of Black Sun Day of Black Sun
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.19
Their Number Is Legion Their Number Is Legion
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.94
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+4% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.34
Pox Plague Pox Plague
+3% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.33
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.30
Blood Money Blood Money
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $3.38
Living Death Living Death
+1% Synergy in 12% of decks $5.97
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-1% Synergy in 6% of decks $26.03
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-2% Synergy in 8% of decks $5.74
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.23
Dread Return Dread Return
-4% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.47
Mutilate Mutilate
-5% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.96
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-8% Synergy in 6% of decks $34.69
Damnation Damnation
-9% Synergy in 11% of decks $21.29
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-9% Synergy in 6% of decks $4.80
Reanimate Reanimate
-14% Synergy in 27% of decks $10.52
Victimize Victimize
-15% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.46
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-18% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.28
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-20% Synergy in 6% of decks $65.28
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-27% Synergy in 10% of decks $3.09
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-27% Synergy in 7% of decks $4.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Demonic Junker Demonic Junker
+57% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.34
Phantom Train Phantom Train
+54% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.22
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+48% Synergy in 51% of decks $0.39
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+42% Synergy in 44% of decks $15.09
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+32% Synergy in 34% of decks $0.48
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+29% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.28
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+28% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.33
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+27% Synergy in 41% of decks $0.28
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.39
Phoenix Fleet Airship Phoenix Fleet Airship
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.53
Netherborn Altar Netherborn Altar
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.43
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+18% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.32
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $4.89
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $14.19
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.50
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.65
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $2.22
Fluctuator Fluctuator
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.77
World Map World Map
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.26
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $1.14
Trading Post Trading Post
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.33
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+4% Synergy in 8% of decks $4.26
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+3% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.90
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-12% Synergy in 8% of decks $4.98
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-23% Synergy in 5% of decks $4.47
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-28% Synergy in 5% of decks $2.96
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-28% Synergy in 33% of decks $15.78

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+36% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.46
Scavenger's Talent Scavenger's Talent
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.37
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+14% Synergy in 21% of decks $9.08
Underhanded Designs Underhanded Designs
+6% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.18
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+4% Synergy in 8% of decks $3.06
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-8% Synergy in 9% of decks $7.23
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-16% Synergy in 9% of decks $13.29
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-33% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.51

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $25.30

Utility Lands

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

Havengul Laboratory Havengul Mystery Havengul Laboratory
+67% Synergy in 68% of decks $0.57
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+48% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.36
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.04
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+22% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.37
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $14.53
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.30
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.93
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $17.89
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.40
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+7% Synergy in 19% of decks $3.77
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.30
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+6% Synergy in 14% of decks $5.68
High Market High Market
+6% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.52
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+4% Synergy in 14% of decks $2.90
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.21
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+3% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.42
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+3% Synergy in 14% of decks $2.57
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.30
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy in 10% of decks $39.21
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.82
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+0% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.34
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+0% Synergy in 16% of decks $12.15
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.45
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy in 13% of decks $3.74
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy in 43% of decks $1.51
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.38
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy in 5% of decks $125.70
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.64
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-10% Synergy in 27% of decks $52.83
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-11% Synergy in 16% of decks $32.92
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-11% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.74
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-11% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.71
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-12% Synergy in 21% of decks $13.57
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.80
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-15% Synergy in 39% of decks $30.88
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-23% Synergy in 6% of decks $47.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+20% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.47
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+17% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.36
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+13% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy in 71% of decks $0.63
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.86
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.92
Thran Turbine Thran Turbine
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $3.55
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+0% Synergy in 24% of decks $1.78
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.78
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-1% Synergy in 15% of decks $79.68
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy in 75% of decks $1.13

Lands

The mana base foundation for Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.32
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+11% Synergy in 35% of decks $11.18
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+9% Synergy in 29% of decks $5.39
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+8% Synergy in 18% of decks $2.18
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+6% Synergy in 15% of decks $2.46
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+5% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.07
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.24
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.54
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+0% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.58
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy in 94% of decks $0.11
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-1% Synergy in 6% of decks $26.03
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.26

Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth Deck Stats

Based on 252 Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Mana valueCards
19
214
310
48
56
610
74
82
Card Types in the average deck
99 cards
  • Creature 31
  • Instant 8
  • Sorcery 9
  • Artifact 14
  • Enchantment 3
  • Land 34
Card typeCards
Creature31
Instant8
Sorcery9
Artifact14
Enchantment3
Land34

Lands: 26 basic, 8 nonbasic

Decks by Bracket 52 decks with a bracket
1 · Exhibition
2%
2 · Core
67%
3 · Upgraded
29%
4 · Optimized
2%
5 · cEDH
0%
Popularity Rank monthly, #1 at the top
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