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Raphael, the Muscle
Price tag $24.69

Legendary Creature — Mutant Ninja Turtle

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4931 Current Rank
#4101 Last Week

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Raphael, the Muscle.

RE-MATCH! Donnie & April, Leo/Raph, Mikey/Donnie, Super Shredder | TMNT Commander Gameplay

RE-MATCH! Donnie & April, Leo/Raph, Mikey/Donnie, Super Shredder | TMNT Commander Gameplay

Donnie & April, Leo/Raph, Mikey/Donnie, Super Shredder | TMNT Commander Gameplay

Donnie & April, Leo/Raph, Mikey/Donnie, Super Shredder | TMNT Commander Gameplay

Partner Commanders

Raphael, the Muscle can partner with any of these 4 commanders.

Leonardo, the Balance Leonardo, the Balance
Michelangelo, the Heart Michelangelo, the Heart
Donatello, the Brains Donatello, the Brains
Splinter, the Mentor Splinter, the Mentor

Creatures

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

Countryside Crusher Countryside Crusher
+100% Synergy $0.51
Rowdy Crew Rowdy Crew
+100% Synergy $0.30
Blood Aspirant Blood Aspirant
+100% Synergy $0.09
Heirs of Stromkirk Heirs of Stromkirk
+100% Synergy $0.09
Bloodcrazed Neonate Bloodcrazed Neonate
+100% Synergy $0.11
Bloodthirsty Adversary Bloodthirsty Adversary
+100% Synergy $0.29
Blood Hound Blood Hound
+100% Synergy $0.47
Axgard Artisan Axgard Artisan
+100% Synergy $0.23
Rockslide Elemental Rockslide Elemental
+100% Synergy $0.27
Bloodmad Vampire Bloodmad Vampire
+100% Synergy $0.19
Chaotic Goo Chaotic Goo
+100% Synergy $1.25
Arcbound Tracker Arcbound Tracker
+100% Synergy $0.18
Havengul Vampire Havengul Vampire
+100% Synergy $0.18
Erdwal Ripper Erdwal Ripper
+100% Synergy $0.08
Frontline War-Rager Frontline War-Rager
+100% Synergy $0.03
Rumbling Ruin Rumbling Ruin
+100% Synergy $0.07
Captain Ripley Vance Captain Ripley Vance
+100% Synergy $0.06
Falkenrath Exterminator Falkenrath Exterminator
+100% Synergy $0.51
War Elemental War Elemental
+99% Synergy $4.87
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+99% Synergy $0.54
Markov Blademaster Markov Blademaster
+99% Synergy $0.33
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+99% Synergy $0.45
Shivan Devastator Shivan Devastator
+99% Synergy $3.93
Electrostatic Infantry Electrostatic Infantry
+99% Synergy $0.30
Ashling the Pilgrim Ashling the Pilgrim
+99% Synergy $0.23
Slumbering Dragon Slumbering Dragon
+99% Synergy $2.65
Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+99% Synergy $0.91
Falkenrath Marauders Falkenrath Marauders
+99% Synergy $0.28
Hobblefiend Hobblefiend
+99% Synergy $0.09
Auntie Blyte, Bad Influence Auntie Blyte, Bad Influence
+99% Synergy $9.74
Hamletback Goliath Hamletback Goliath
+99% Synergy $0.28
Redcap Gutter-Dweller Redcap Gutter-Dweller
+98% Synergy $0.16
Marauding Mako Marauding Mako
+98% Synergy $0.81
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+96% Synergy $2.75
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+96% Synergy $3.86
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+96% Synergy $1.68
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+95% Synergy $0.91
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+89% Synergy $0.92
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+84% Synergy $1.96
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+82% Synergy $1.00

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Raphael, the Muscle safe.

Falter Falter
+100% Synergy $0.23
First Day of Class First Day of Class
+100% Synergy $0.14
Dangerous Wager Dangerous Wager
+99% Synergy $0.13
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+65% Synergy $0.25

Sorceries

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

Magmatic Chasm Magmatic Chasm
+100% Synergy $0.05
Explosive Entry Explosive Entry
+99% Synergy $0.08
Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+99% Synergy $0.13
Magmatic Insight Magmatic Insight
+98% Synergy $0.24
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+97% Synergy $0.14
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+95% Synergy $0.27
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+92% Synergy $0.75
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+88% Synergy $0.13
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+57% Synergy $0.36

Utility Artifacts

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

The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+77% Synergy $5.11
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+47% Synergy $11.84

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Raphael, the Muscle's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Amok Amok
+100% Synergy $0.32
Curse of Stalked Prey Curse of Stalked Prey
+100% Synergy $0.62
Stensia Masquerade Stensia Masquerade
+100% Synergy $0.23
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+99% Synergy $18.30
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+95% Synergy $1.64

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+65% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+39% Synergy $4.95
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $2.96

Lands

The mana base foundation for Raphael, the Muscle decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Mountain Mountain
+6% Synergy $2.76

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Raphael, the Muscle.

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Brothers Yamazaki Brothers Yamazaki
Casey Jones, Asphalt Hooligan Casey Jones, Asphalt Hooligan
Casey Jones, Vigilante Casey Jones, Vigilante
Casey & Raph, Hotheads Casey & Raph, Hotheads
Chong and Lily, Nomads Chong and Lily, Nomads
Combustion Man Combustion Man
Devil K. Nevil Devil K. Nevil
Diaochan, Artful Beauty Diaochan, Artful Beauty
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
Fang, Roku's Companion Fang, Roku's Companion
Ghost-Spider, Gwen Stacy Ghost-Spider, Gwen Stacy
Hobgoblin, Mantled Marauder Hobgoblin, Mantled Marauder
Ian the Reckless Ian the Reckless
Iroh, Firebending Instructor Iroh, Firebending Instructor
Jaws, Relentless Predator Jaws, Relentless Predator
Jeong Jeong, the Deserter Jeong Jeong, the Deserter
Jiwari, the Earth Aflame Jiwari, the Earth Aflame
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
Kratos, God of War Kratos, God of War
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
Mai, Jaded Edge Mai, Jaded Edge
Maximus, Knight Apparent Maximus, Knight Apparent
Moku, Meandering Drummer Moku, Meandering Drummer
Molten Man, Inferno Incarnate Molten Man, Inferno Incarnate
Quicksilver, Brash Blur Quicksilver, Brash Blur
Ran and Shaw Ran and Shaw
Raphael, Most Attitude Raphael, Most Attitude
Raphael, Ninja Destroyer Raphael, Ninja Destroyer
Raphael, Tag Team Tough Raphael, Tag Team Tough
Raphael, the Nightwatcher Raphael, the Nightwatcher
Raphael, Tough Turtle Raphael, Tough Turtle
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Shocker, Unshakable Shocker, Unshakable
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