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Raphael, Fiendish Savior
Price tag $0.42

Legendary CreatureDevil Noble

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#575 Current Rank
#590 Last Week
#503 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Raphael, Fiendish Savior.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Raphael, Fiendish Savior decks.

Defiling Daemogoth Defiling Daemogoth
+16% Synergy $1.09
Tragedy Feaster Tragedy Feaster
+11% Synergy $0.35
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+3% Synergy $2.52
Moseo, Vein's New Dean Moseo, Vein's New Dean
+1% Synergy $1.29
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
0% Synergy $8.14

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Raphael, Fiendish Savior's abilities and overall game plan.

Zurzoth, Chaos Rider Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
+66% Synergy $1.91
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+58% Synergy $2.06
Rakdos, the Showstopper Rakdos, the Showstopper
+58% Synergy $3.55
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+55% Synergy $1.05
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+54% Synergy $2.51
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+50% Synergy $0.41
Spiteful Prankster Spiteful Prankster
+49% Synergy $0.31
Hellrider Hellrider
+49% Synergy $2.95
Body Dropper Body Dropper
+48% Synergy $0.22
Rakdos, Lord of Riots Rakdos, Lord of Riots
+47% Synergy $0.99

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Raphael, Fiendish Savior decks.

Herald of Slaanesh Herald of Slaanesh
+46% Synergy $6.35
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+45% Synergy $1.17
Victimize Victimize
+45% Synergy $1.72
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+45% Synergy $0.28
Perforating Artist Perforating Artist
+42% Synergy $0.26
Village Rites Village Rites
+31% Synergy $0.55
Bedevil Bedevil
+22% Synergy $0.25
Terminate Terminate
+14% Synergy $0.45
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+11% Synergy $0.34
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+1% Synergy $0.88

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+5% Synergy $18.22
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $73.09
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-8% Synergy $62.02
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-13% Synergy $42.15

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Raphael, Fiendish Savior's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Balor Balor
+44% Synergy $5.38
Sin Prodder Sin Prodder
+43% Synergy $0.38
Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos
+41% Synergy $0.26
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+40% Synergy $3.83
Orcus, Prince of Undeath Orcus, Prince of Undeath
+39% Synergy $0.40
Wildfire Devils Wildfire Devils
+38% Synergy $0.38
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+38% Synergy $25.74
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+38% Synergy $4.06
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+36% Synergy $2.15
Elturel Survivors Elturel Survivors
+35% Synergy $0.82
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+33% Synergy $4.07
Reaper from the Abyss Reaper from the Abyss
+32% Synergy $0.95
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+32% Synergy $5.03
Fiendish Duo Fiendish Duo
+31% Synergy $3.17
Hobblefiend Hobblefiend
+31% Synergy $0.17
Torch Fiend Torch Fiend
+31% Synergy $0.13
The Balrog, Durin's Bane The Balrog, Durin's Bane
+29% Synergy $0.38
Lorcan, Warlock Collector Lorcan, Warlock Collector
+29% Synergy $0.52
Vexing Devil Vexing Devil
+27% Synergy $0.73
Footlight Fiend Footlight Fiend
+26% Synergy $0.10
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+26% Synergy $0.89
Gibbering Fiend Gibbering Fiend
+25% Synergy $0.25
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+22% Synergy $0.61
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+21% Synergy $3.84
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+20% Synergy $12.90
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
+20% Synergy $18.54
Devilish Valet Devilish Valet
+20% Synergy $0.37
Cadaver Imp Cadaver Imp
+19% Synergy $0.17
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
+19% Synergy $18.42
Orca, Siege Demon Orca, Siege Demon
+19% Synergy $0.41
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+19% Synergy $0.73
Havoc Jester Havoc Jester
+19% Synergy $0.22
Chain Devil Chain Devil
+18% Synergy $0.27
Rakdos, the Muscle Rakdos, the Muscle
+18% Synergy $1.25
Hoard Robber Hoard Robber
+17% Synergy $0.24
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+17% Synergy $36.31
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+16% Synergy $0.78
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+16% Synergy $5.34
Nefarious Imp Nefarious Imp
+16% Synergy $0.13
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+14% Synergy $33.49
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+14% Synergy $0.36
Madame Null, Power Broker Madame Null, Power Broker
+14% Synergy $0.47
Pain Distributor Pain Distributor
+13% Synergy $6.90
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+13% Synergy $0.36
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+13% Synergy $6.20
Demon of Catastrophes Demon of Catastrophes
+12% Synergy $0.32
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+11% Synergy $5.06
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+10% Synergy $9.61
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+9% Synergy $1.21
Prosper, Tome-Bound Prosper, Tome-Bound
+5% Synergy $7.26

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Raphael, Fiendish Savior safe.

Dance with Devils Dance with Devils
+28% Synergy $0.17
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+18% Synergy $0.36
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+17% Synergy $0.37
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+11% Synergy $0.23
Hurl Through Hell Hurl Through Hell
+8% Synergy $4.05
Murder Murder
+8% Synergy $0.22
Showstopper Showstopper
+6% Synergy $0.15
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+5% Synergy $1.52
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.20
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+3% Synergy $0.41
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+3% Synergy $0.31
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+2% Synergy $0.35
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+2% Synergy $2.13
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+2% Synergy $0.42
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+0% Synergy $3.35
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+0% Synergy $0.57
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+0% Synergy $10.07
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-1% Synergy $10.42
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-3% Synergy $7.43
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-3% Synergy $19.99
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.56
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-4% Synergy $0.28
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-4% Synergy $0.46
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $13.88
Abrade Abrade
-6% Synergy $0.33
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-6% Synergy $3.44
Big Score Big Score
-8% Synergy $0.53
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-9% Synergy $0.85
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $68.35
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-12% Synergy $27.94

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Raphael, Fiendish Savior's game plan and control the board.

Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+29% Synergy $1.85
Devils' Playground Devils' Playground
+28% Synergy $0.21
Dread Return Dread Return
+20% Synergy $0.42
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+12% Synergy $0.88
Reanimate Reanimate
+11% Synergy $8.29
Reign of the Pit Reign of the Pit
+8% Synergy $0.20
Back for Seconds Back for Seconds
+7% Synergy $0.28
Blood for Bones Blood for Bones
+6% Synergy $0.45
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+6% Synergy $0.86
Too Greedily, Too Deep Too Greedily, Too Deep
+5% Synergy $0.29
Fatal Grudge Fatal Grudge
+4% Synergy $0.18
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+3% Synergy $0.19
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $21.09
Living Death Living Death
+3% Synergy $2.17
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+2% Synergy $4.90
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+2% Synergy $2.10
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $2.11
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.21
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+1% Synergy $3.67
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+0% Synergy $0.25
Read the Bones Read the Bones
0% Synergy $0.27
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $5.16
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $4.40
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-2% Synergy $0.34
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-9% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+23% Synergy $6.20
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+19% Synergy $16.44
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+10% Synergy $9.73
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+7% Synergy $5.35
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+6% Synergy $0.37
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+5% Synergy $2.60
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+5% Synergy $11.75
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+4% Synergy $0.31
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+4% Synergy $4.71
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+4% Synergy $15.76
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+3% Synergy $54.81
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+0% Synergy $0.26
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
0% Synergy $6.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.94
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-2% Synergy $12.70
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Raphael, Fiendish Savior's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+35% Synergy $4.74
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+22% Synergy $3.41
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+20% Synergy $2.22
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+18% Synergy $2.28
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+17% Synergy $0.39
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+16% Synergy $6.11
Black Market Black Market
+14% Synergy $5.91
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
+12% Synergy $6.41
Demonic Covenant Demonic Covenant
+9% Synergy $0.30
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+8% Synergy $4.21
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+8% Synergy $5.17
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+7% Synergy $19.59
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+7% Synergy $0.15
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+6% Synergy $0.20
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+6% Synergy $2.64
Descendants' Fury Descendants' Fury
+5% Synergy $0.30
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+4% Synergy $13.20
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+4% Synergy $19.23
City on Fire City on Fire
+3% Synergy $12.05
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+3% Synergy $30.60
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+3% Synergy $0.34
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+3% Synergy $39.31
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+2% Synergy $26.09
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+1% Synergy $0.98
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
+0% Synergy $0.34
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
0% Synergy $1.60
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
0% Synergy $17.18
Animate Dead Animate Dead
0% Synergy $4.77

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Raphael, Fiendish Savior to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ob Nixilis, the Adversary Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
+36% Synergy $1.99
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator Tibalt, Rakish Instigator
+19% Synergy $0.24
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
+6% Synergy $0.84
Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+5% Synergy $0.33

Utility Lands

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

Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+26% Synergy $3.14
High Market High Market
+10% Synergy $0.41
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+9% Synergy $0.46
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+7% Synergy $26.27
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+4% Synergy $0.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.76
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.59
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+2% Synergy $1.50
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+1% Synergy $0.37
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+0% Synergy $34.03
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+0% Synergy $0.35
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+0% Synergy $3.63
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $10.92
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-2% Synergy $1.39
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-2% Synergy $7.73
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $64.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Séance Board Séance Board
+15% Synergy $4.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+13% Synergy $0.33
Rakdos Keyrune Rakdos Keyrune
+12% Synergy $0.25
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.39
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.44
Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+4% Synergy $0.18
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $3.09
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+2% Synergy $0.40
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $5.50
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+1% Synergy $2.80
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $4.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $1.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.20
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-5% Synergy $0.42
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.43
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-10% Synergy $2.05
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $2.26

Lands

The mana base foundation for Raphael, Fiendish Savior decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+23% Synergy $0.26
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+14% Synergy $0.19
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+13% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+10% Synergy $0.24
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+8% Synergy $0.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.30
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+6% Synergy $0.34
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+6% Synergy $0.35
Tramway Station Tramway Station
+5% Synergy $0.18
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+4% Synergy $0.33
Cinder Barrens Cinder Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.12
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+2% Synergy $0.32
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
+1% Synergy $0.30
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $2.00
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
+0% Synergy $0.49
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+0% Synergy $0.16
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
0% Synergy $8.80
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.27
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-1% Synergy $0.53
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-1% Synergy $0.33
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.30
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-2% Synergy $0.34
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-3% Synergy $0.58
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-3% Synergy $31.54
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.56
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-4% Synergy $0.31
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-4% Synergy $8.68
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-5% Synergy $11.10
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-5% Synergy $5.73
Badlands Badlands
-5% Synergy
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $13.88
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-7% Synergy $1.90
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-7% Synergy $8.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.82
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-9% Synergy $3.70
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-10% Synergy $9.95
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-13% Synergy $19.00
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-16% Synergy $1.00

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