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Raphael, the Nightwatcher
Price tag $1.40

Legendary Creature — Mutant Ninja Turtle

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

Playstyle & Strategy

Aggro 100%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2363 Current Rank
#1918 Last Week
#3887 Last Month

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Raphael, the Nightwatcher decks.

Raphael's Technique Raphael's Technique
0% Synergy $0.59
The Ooze The Ooze
0% Synergy $7.63
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
0% Synergy $11.31

Top Cards

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

Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy $0.45
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
0% Synergy $6.65
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
0% Synergy $10.04
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.12
Arm-Mounted Anchor Arm-Mounted Anchor
0% Synergy $0.22
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
0% Synergy $0.44
Belligerent Guest Belligerent Guest
0% Synergy $0.15
Bloodcrazed Neonate Bloodcrazed Neonate
0% Synergy $0.11
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
0% Synergy $2.21
Bloodmad Vampire Bloodmad Vampire
0% Synergy $0.23

Creatures

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

Bloodsworn Steward Bloodsworn Steward
0% Synergy $0.39
Dominating Vampire Dominating Vampire
0% Synergy $0.30
Erdwal Ripper Erdwal Ripper
0% Synergy $0.11
Falkenrath Exterminator Falkenrath Exterminator
0% Synergy $0.55
Falkenrath Gorger Falkenrath Gorger
0% Synergy $0.21
Falkenrath Marauders Falkenrath Marauders
0% Synergy $0.28
Havengul Vampire Havengul Vampire
0% Synergy $0.18
Heirs of Stromkirk Heirs of Stromkirk
0% Synergy $0.08
Ivora, Insatiable Heir Ivora, Insatiable Heir
0% Synergy $0.72
Maraxus of Keld Maraxus of Keld
0% Synergy $1.51
Markov Blademaster Markov Blademaster
0% Synergy $0.34
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
0% Synergy $2.48
Midnight Arsonist Midnight Arsonist
0% Synergy $0.22
Olivia's Attendants Olivia's Attendants
0% Synergy $0.32
Rakish Heir Rakish Heir
0% Synergy $0.29
Scion of Opulence Scion of Opulence
0% Synergy $0.35
Sisters of the Flame Sisters of the Flame
0% Synergy $0.10
Stromkirk Noble Stromkirk Noble
0% Synergy $0.14
Stromkirk Occultist Stromkirk Occultist
0% Synergy $0.11
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
0% Synergy $0.26
Voldaren Ambusher Voldaren Ambusher
0% Synergy $0.08
Akoum Warrior Akoum Teeth Akoum Warrior
0% Synergy $0.12
Barkform Harvester Barkform Harvester
0% Synergy $0.16
Bladegriff Prototype Bladegriff Prototype
0% Synergy $0.34
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
0% Synergy $12.86
Canoptek Wraith Canoptek Wraith
0% Synergy $3.25
Chaos Dragon Chaos Dragon
0% Synergy $5.11
Clockwork Droid Clockwork Droid
0% Synergy $0.14
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
0% Synergy $1.07
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
0% Synergy $4.59
Fang Dragon Fang Dragon
0% Synergy $0.11
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
0% Synergy $3.48
Ferropede Ferropede
0% Synergy $3.73
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
0% Synergy $0.25
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
0% Synergy $10.32
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
0% Synergy $0.23
Goldhound Goldhound
0% Synergy $0.10
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
0% Synergy $3.59
Hazoret, Godseeker Hazoret, Godseeker
0% Synergy $0.85
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
0% Synergy $3.11
Howling Golem Howling Golem
0% Synergy $0.24
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
0% Synergy $1.92
J. Jonah Jameson J. Jonah Jameson
0% Synergy $0.33
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
0% Synergy $23.31
Kav Landseeker Kav Landseeker
0% Synergy $0.07
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
0% Synergy $10.80
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
0% Synergy $0.91
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
0% Synergy $0.21
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
0% Synergy $2.31
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
0% Synergy $1.03

Instants

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

Burnout Burnout
0% Synergy $1.09
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
0% Synergy $4.61
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
0% Synergy $4.21
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
0% Synergy $9.20
Pyroblast Pyroblast
0% Synergy $10.22
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
0% Synergy $11.70
Seething Song Seething Song
0% Synergy $12.42
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
0% Synergy $0.26
Vampires' Vengeance Vampires' Vengeance
0% Synergy $0.28
Vampiric Fury Vampiric Fury
0% Synergy $0.08
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
0% Synergy $1.63
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $67.03
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
0% Synergy $17.44
Eldritch Immunity Eldritch Immunity
0% Synergy $4.34
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $5.84
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $12.33

Sorceries

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

Burning Inquiry Burning Inquiry
0% Synergy $2.52
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
0% Synergy $0.29
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
0% Synergy $1.85
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
0% Synergy $5.80
Stensia Banquet Stensia Banquet
0% Synergy $0.07
Suplex Suplex
0% Synergy $0.18
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
0% Synergy $7.96
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
0% Synergy $0.22
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.47

Utility Artifacts

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

Ceremonial Knife Ceremonial Knife
0% Synergy $0.17
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
0% Synergy $0.24
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
0% Synergy $4.82
Prying Blade Prying Blade
0% Synergy $0.22
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
0% Synergy $10.29
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
0% Synergy $12.49
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
0% Synergy $31.92
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
0% Synergy $0.39

Enchantments

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

Five-Alarm Fire Five-Alarm Fire
0% Synergy $0.19
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
0% Synergy $1.63
Stensia Masquerade Stensia Masquerade
0% Synergy $0.21
Bedlam Bedlam
0% Synergy $8.03
Daring Piracy Daring Piracy
0% Synergy $0.42

Utility Lands

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

Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.48
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
0% Synergy $0.33
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
0% Synergy $2.18
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.19
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
0% Synergy $0.32
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
0% Synergy $12.04
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy $46.24
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.22
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
0% Synergy $0.56
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $7.05

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.35
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
0% Synergy $0.99
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
0% Synergy $3.41

Lands

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

Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.23
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
0% Synergy $0.30
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
0% Synergy $0.20
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
0% Synergy $1.45
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
0% Synergy $7.72
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
0% Synergy $33.58
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
0% Synergy $1.67

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

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Grub, Storied Matriarch Grub, Storied Matriarch
Fang, Roku's Companion Fang, Roku's Companion
Iroh, Dragon of the West Iroh, Dragon of the West
Zuko, Seeking Honor Zuko, Seeking Honor
Amarant Coral Amarant Coral
Mass of Mysteries Mass of Mysteries
Amber Gristle O'Maul Flaming Fist Amber Gristle O'Maul // Flaming Fist
Gut, True Soul Zealot Candlekeep Sage Gut, True Soul Zealot // Candlekeep Sage
Casey Jones, Asphalt Hooligan Casey Jones, Asphalt Hooligan
Slash, Reptile Rampager Slash, Reptile Rampager
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Street Urchin Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Street Urchin
Kratos, God of War Kratos, God of War
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Krark, the Thumbless Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Krark, the Thumbless
Leonardo, the Balance Raphael, the Muscle Leonardo, the Balance // Raphael, the Muscle
Michelangelo, the Heart Raphael, the Muscle Michelangelo, the Heart // Raphael, the Muscle
Tannuk, Steadfast Second Tannuk, Steadfast Second
Human Torch Human Torch
Kirol, Attentive First-Year Kirol, Attentive First-Year
Kraven, Proud Predator Kraven, Proud Predator
Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Dragon Cultist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dragon Cultist
Spider-Punk Spider-Punk
Amber Gristle O'Maul Veteran Soldier Amber Gristle O'Maul // Veteran Soldier
Michelangelo, Mutant BFF Michelangelo, Mutant BFF
Combustion Man Combustion Man
Amber Gristle O'Maul Passionate Archaeologist Amber Gristle O'Maul // Passionate Archaeologist
The Earth King The Earth King
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Tymna the Weaver Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Tymna the Weaver
Amber Gristle O'Maul Shameless Charlatan Amber Gristle O'Maul // Shameless Charlatan
Gut, True Soul Zealot Criminal Past Gut, True Soul Zealot // Criminal Past
Amy Rose Amy Rose
Fire Lord Zuko Fire Lord Zuko
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
Sokka and Suki Sokka and Suki