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Raphael, the Muscle // Splinter, the Mentor

Legendary Creature — Mutant Ninja Turtle Rat

Raphael, the Muscle Splinter, the Mentor
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3223 Current Rank
#2381 Last Week
#5036 Last Month

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Raphael, the Muscle // Splinter, the Mentor decks.

Super Shredder Super Shredder
+50% Synergy
Raphael's Technique Raphael's Technique
+25% Synergy
Pumpkin Bombs Pumpkin Bombs
+24% Synergy $2.14
Spider-Punk Spider-Punk
+24% Synergy $3.37

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+14% Synergy $13.70
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $52.33
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+5% Synergy $53.48

Creatures

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

Iron Apprentice Iron Apprentice
+50% Synergy $0.10
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+45% Synergy $11.98
Rampaging War Mammoth Rampaging War Mammoth
+25% Synergy $0.20
Chancellor of the Forge Chancellor of the Forge
+25% Synergy $0.74
Inner-Flame Acolyte Inner-Flame Acolyte
+25% Synergy $0.22
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+25% Synergy $0.96
Mogg Fanatic Mogg Fanatic
+25% Synergy $0.17
Thief of Blood Thief of Blood
+25% Synergy $3.70
Unforgiving One Unforgiving One
+25% Synergy $0.07
Drillworks Mole Drillworks Mole
+25% Synergy $0.09
Throatseeker Throatseeker
+25% Synergy $0.24
Marketback Walker Marketback Walker
+25% Synergy $0.67
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+25% Synergy $2.48
Grief Grief
+24% Synergy $1.70
Prowling Geistcatcher Prowling Geistcatcher
+24% Synergy $0.32
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+24% Synergy $0.27
Boggart Harbinger Boggart Harbinger
+24% Synergy $0.68
Hideous Taskmaster Hideous Taskmaster
+24% Synergy $1.42
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+24% Synergy $0.87
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+24% Synergy $2.37
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+24% Synergy $1.24
Vindictive Vampire Vindictive Vampire
+24% Synergy $0.19
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+23% Synergy $0.31
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+23% Synergy $0.19
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+23% Synergy $2.46
Troll of Khazad-dûm Troll of Khazad-dûm
+23% Synergy $0.76
Nine-Lives Familiar Nine-Lives Familiar
+23% Synergy $1.64
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+23% Synergy $0.21
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+23% Synergy $1.12
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+23% Synergy $0.69
The Balrog of Moria The Balrog of Moria
+23% Synergy $0.33
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+23% Synergy $0.25
Ingot Chewer Ingot Chewer
+22% Synergy $0.13
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+22% Synergy $0.16
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+22% Synergy $0.13
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+22% Synergy $12.73
Judith, the Scourge Diva Judith, the Scourge Diva
+22% Synergy $0.14
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+22% Synergy $0.28
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+22% Synergy $0.64
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+21% Synergy $1.65
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+21% Synergy $4.52
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+21% Synergy $1.90
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+21% Synergy $0.18
Forsaken Miner Forsaken Miner
+21% Synergy $0.77
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+19% Synergy $0.06
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+16% Synergy $0.39
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+16% Synergy $3.27
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+11% Synergy $0.14
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+10% Synergy $3.85
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+1% Synergy $0.28

Instants

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

Pyrokinesis Pyrokinesis
+25% Synergy $1.87
Cauldron Dance Cauldron Dance
+25% Synergy $0.29
Divergent Transformations Divergent Transformations
+25% Synergy $0.23
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+24% Synergy $0.38
Professor's Warning Professor's Warning
+24% Synergy $0.08
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+24% Synergy $0.60
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+24% Synergy $0.28
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+22% Synergy $0.17
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+20% Synergy $1.32
Feign Death Feign Death
+19% Synergy $0.75
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+16% Synergy $8.57
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+16% Synergy $6.59
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+14% Synergy $0.20
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+14% Synergy $4.14
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+13% Synergy $0.29
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+13% Synergy $4.51
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+12% Synergy $9.46
Terminate Terminate
+10% Synergy $0.76
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+10% Synergy $9.47
Village Rites Village Rites
+9% Synergy $0.33
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+6% Synergy $0.08
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+2% Synergy $3.03
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $1.49
Bedevil Bedevil
-11% Synergy $0.30
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-18% Synergy $0.36

Sorceries

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

Victimize Victimize
+35% Synergy $0.44
Slice and Dice Slice and Dice
+25% Synergy $0.05
Let the Galaxy Burn Let the Galaxy Burn
+25% Synergy $0.44
Ultimate Magic: Meteor Ultimate Magic: Meteor
+25% Synergy $0.17
Disaster Radius Disaster Radius
+25% Synergy $0.51
Rough // Tumble Rough // Tumble
+25% Synergy $0.25
Lethal Throwdown Lethal Throwdown
+25% Synergy $0.04
Never // Return Never // Return
+25% Synergy $0.24
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+24% Synergy $3.60
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+24% Synergy $1.16
Worst Fears Worst Fears
+24% Synergy $1.18
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+24% Synergy $0.22
Final Act Final Act
+24% Synergy $1.34
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+24% Synergy $0.21
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+24% Synergy $3.88
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+23% Synergy $6.72
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+23% Synergy $0.42
Come Back Wrong Come Back Wrong
+23% Synergy $0.26
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+23% Synergy $0.75
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+22% Synergy $6.73
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+22% Synergy $0.51
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+22% Synergy $4.04
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+21% Synergy $25.72
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+21% Synergy $5.93
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+21% Synergy $0.29
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+20% Synergy $0.74
Unearth Unearth
+20% Synergy $0.45
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+20% Synergy $0.24
Blood Money Blood Money
+20% Synergy $0.36
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+19% Synergy $1.76
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+19% Synergy $3.53
Damnation Damnation
+17% Synergy $19.83
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+16% Synergy $10.93
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+16% Synergy $0.18
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+6% Synergy $6.10
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+6% Synergy $0.42
Reanimate Reanimate
+3% Synergy $5.20
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-1% Synergy $1.85
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-3% Synergy $0.28
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-6% Synergy $6.39

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+65% Synergy $4.84
Mindslaver Mindslaver
+25% Synergy $3.14
Obsidian Battle-Axe Obsidian Battle-Axe
+25% Synergy $0.36
Ronin Warclub Ronin Warclub
+25% Synergy $0.32
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+25% Synergy $30.33
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+25% Synergy $6.75
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+25% Synergy $10.37
Sai of the Shinobi Sai of the Shinobi
+25% Synergy $0.25
Nexus of Becoming Nexus of Becoming
+25% Synergy $1.10
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+25% Synergy $3.32
Grindstone Grindstone
+25% Synergy $10.93
Timesifter Timesifter
+25% Synergy $1.90
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+25% Synergy $5.25
Meteoric Mace Meteoric Mace
+25% Synergy $0.04
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+24% Synergy $4.60
Demonic Junker Demonic Junker
+24% Synergy $0.32
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+24% Synergy $4.71
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+23% Synergy $43.84
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+23% Synergy $30.59
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+23% Synergy $13.66
Animation Module Animation Module
+23% Synergy $1.21
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+22% Synergy $1.85
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+21% Synergy $0.19
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+19% Synergy $33.43
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+19% Synergy $58.52
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+16% Synergy $8.19
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+13% Synergy $10.05
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.31

Enchantments

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

Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+47% Synergy $0.50
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+45% Synergy $0.34
Sadistic Glee Sadistic Glee
+25% Synergy $1.22
Retribution of the Ancients Retribution of the Ancients
+25% Synergy $0.45
Confusion in the Ranks Confusion in the Ranks
+25% Synergy $10.09
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+24% Synergy $21.71
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+24% Synergy $0.44
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+23% Synergy $7.10
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+23% Synergy $0.49
Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+22% Synergy $13.39
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+22% Synergy $2.05
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+22% Synergy $6.25
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+21% Synergy $0.34
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+21% Synergy $16.23
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+20% Synergy $3.29
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
+19% Synergy $2.46
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+13% Synergy $1.66
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+8% Synergy $11.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Raphael, the Muscle // Splinter, the Mentor to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+25% Synergy $32.16

Utility Lands

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

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+65% Synergy $6.63
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+39% Synergy $21.54
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+25% Synergy $0.75
Ebon Stronghold Ebon Stronghold
+25% Synergy $0.43
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+25% Synergy $2.96
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+25% Synergy $0.31
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+25% Synergy $0.06
The Gold Saucer The Gold Saucer
+24% Synergy $0.22
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+24% Synergy $1.82
Desert of the Glorified Desert of the Glorified
+24% Synergy $0.12
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+24% Synergy $0.11
Fountainport Fountainport
+24% Synergy $4.06
Peat Bog Peat Bog
+24% Synergy $1.43
Sandstone Needle Sandstone Needle
+24% Synergy $1.63
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+23% Synergy $0.96
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+23% Synergy $0.41
Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace
+22% Synergy $0.12
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+22% Synergy $0.08
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+21% Synergy $0.32
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+20% Synergy $0.92
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+20% Synergy $0.31
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+20% Synergy $0.99
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+19% Synergy $35.59
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+17% Synergy $3.24
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+16% Synergy $9.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+15% Synergy $0.14
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+14% Synergy $0.81
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+14% Synergy $2.57
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+6% Synergy $48.02

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+24% Synergy $1.30
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+14% Synergy $1.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.45
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-31% Synergy $1.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-37% Synergy $1.28

Lands

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

Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+40% Synergy $4.72
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+26% Synergy $5.31
Mirrex Mirrex
+25% Synergy $0.55
Sunken Citadel Sunken Citadel
+25% Synergy $0.33
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+24% Synergy $4.61
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+22% Synergy $0.55
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+21% Synergy $25.72
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+20% Synergy $7.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+18% Synergy $0.22
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+18% Synergy $21.33
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+18% Synergy $1.56
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+16% Synergy $0.18
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+16% Synergy $21.03
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
+15% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.24
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+13% Synergy $4.51
Badlands Badlands
+12% Synergy
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+10% Synergy $16.95
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+10% Synergy $9.47
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.14
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+5% Synergy $17.51
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+5% Synergy $0.53
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.19
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+4% Synergy $10.93
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.05
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-3% Synergy $2.27
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-7% Synergy $13.40
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-10% Synergy $0.21
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-11% Synergy $0.76
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-16% Synergy $0.24
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-39% Synergy $0.24

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

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Amber Gristle O'Maul Agent of the Shadow Thieves Amber Gristle O'Maul // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Amber Gristle O'Maul Criminal Past Amber Gristle O'Maul // Criminal Past
Amber Gristle O'Maul Cultist of the Absolute Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute
Amber Gristle O'Maul Haunted One Amber Gristle O'Maul // Haunted One
Amber Gristle O'Maul Scion of Halaster Amber Gristle O'Maul // Scion of Halaster
Ellie, Brick Master Ellie, Vengeful Hunter Ellie, Brick Master // Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Jeska, Thrice Reborn Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Vial Smasher the Fierce Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Gut, True Soul Zealot Agent of the Iron Throne Gut, True Soul Zealot // Agent of the Iron Throne
Gut, True Soul Zealot Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gut, True Soul Zealot // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Gut, True Soul Zealot Criminal Past Gut, True Soul Zealot // Criminal Past
Gut, True Soul Zealot Cultist of the Absolute Gut, True Soul Zealot // Cultist of the Absolute
Gut, True Soul Zealot Haunted One Gut, True Soul Zealot // Haunted One
Gut, True Soul Zealot Scion of Halaster Gut, True Soul Zealot // Scion of Halaster
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Tormod, the Desecrator Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Tormod, the Desecrator
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Vial Smasher the Fierce Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Kamber, the Plunderer Laurine, the Diversion Kamber, the Plunderer // Laurine, the Diversion
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Krark, the Thumbless Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Krark, the Thumbless
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Vial Smasher the Fierce Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Agent of the Iron Throne Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Iron Throne
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Agent of the Shadow Thieves Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Criminal Past Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Criminal Past
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Cultist of the Absolute Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Cultist of the Absolute
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Haunted One Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Haunted One
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Scion of Halaster Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Scion of Halaster
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Vial Smasher the Fierce Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Vial Smasher the Fierce