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Raphael, the Nightwatcher
Price tag $1.46

Legendary CreatureMutant 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

#2319 Current Rank
#2984 Last Week
#3316 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Raphael, the Nightwatcher.

New Cards

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

Raphael, the Muscle Raphael, the Muscle
+38% Synergy $0.75
Raphael, Tag Team Tough Raphael, Tag Team Tough
+36% Synergy $8.08
Raphael, Ninja Destroyer Raphael, Ninja Destroyer
+31% Synergy $2.07
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
+30% Synergy $0.38
Raphael, Tough Turtle Raphael, Tough Turtle
+28% Synergy $0.22

High Synergy Cards

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

Vincent, Vengeful Atoner Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
+36% Synergy $0.41
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+34% Synergy $0.30
Falkenrath Marauders Falkenrath Marauders
+28% Synergy $0.26
Raphael's Technique Raphael's Technique
+28% Synergy $0.38
Stromkirk Noble Stromkirk Noble
+28% Synergy $0.12
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+27% Synergy $7.13
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+27% Synergy $5.54
Raphael, Most Attitude Raphael, Most Attitude
+26% Synergy $0.19
Lightning, Security Sergeant Lightning, Security Sergeant
+26% Synergy $0.42
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+26% Synergy $0.31

Top Cards

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

The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+24% Synergy $5.95
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+24% Synergy $47.05
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+24% Synergy $0.35
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+23% Synergy $11.17
Big Score Big Score
+2% Synergy $0.87
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.57
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-1% Synergy $0.26
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $1.84
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-12% Synergy $11.50
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-21% Synergy $0.91

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-3% Synergy $12.77
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $122.46
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-11% Synergy $42.34

Creatures

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

Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+22% Synergy $0.33
Wingnut, Bat on the Belfry Wingnut, Bat on the Belfry
+22% Synergy $0.12
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+21% Synergy $0.65
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+21% Synergy $1.87
Bladegriff Prototype Bladegriff Prototype
+21% Synergy $0.38
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+20% Synergy $4.24
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+19% Synergy $1.18
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+19% Synergy $23.17
Slash, Reptile Rampager Slash, Reptile Rampager
+19% Synergy $1.29
Roadkill Rodney Roadkill Rodney
+19% Synergy $0.29
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+18% Synergy $18.45
Bloodcrazed Neonate Bloodcrazed Neonate
+18% Synergy $0.11
Casey Jones, Jury-Rig Justiciar Casey Jones, Jury-Rig Justiciar
+18% Synergy $0.20
Heirs of Stromkirk Heirs of Stromkirk
+17% Synergy $0.10
Falkenrath Exterminator Falkenrath Exterminator
+17% Synergy $0.15
Anger Anger
+16% Synergy $0.71
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+16% Synergy $12.62
Port Razer Port Razer
+16% Synergy $0.50
Bloodmad Vampire Bloodmad Vampire
+16% Synergy $0.15
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+15% Synergy $20.34
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+15% Synergy $12.31
Big Mother Mouser Big Mother Mouser
+15% Synergy $0.90
Casey & Raph, Hotheads Casey & Raph, Hotheads
+15% Synergy $0.39
Stadium Headliner Stadium Headliner
+14% Synergy $0.71
Scuzzback Scrounger Scuzzback Scrounger
+14% Synergy $0.66
Ravenous Robots Ravenous Robots
+14% Synergy $2.01
Casey Jones, Vigilante Casey Jones, Vigilante
+14% Synergy $1.37
Goblin Wardriver Goblin Wardriver
+13% Synergy $0.28
Erdwal Ripper Erdwal Ripper
+13% Synergy $0.15
Fear of Being Hunted Fear of Being Hunted
+13% Synergy $0.05
Havengul Vampire Havengul Vampire
+13% Synergy $0.18
Slith Firewalker Slith Firewalker
+13% Synergy $0.17
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+12% Synergy $0.54
Prosperous Bandit Prosperous Bandit
+12% Synergy $0.32
Casey Jones, Asphalt Hooligan Casey Jones, Asphalt Hooligan
+12% Synergy $0.44
Mutant Town Musicians Mutant Town Musicians
+12% Synergy $0.08
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+11% Synergy $103.18
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+11% Synergy $13.38
Tokka & Rahzar, Unsupervised Tokka & Rahzar, Unsupervised
+11% Synergy $0.28
Relic Robber Relic Robber
+11% Synergy $0.25
Endrider Catalyzer Endrider Catalyzer
+11% Synergy $0.05
Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
+10% Synergy $0.86
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+10% Synergy $0.20
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+10% Synergy $0.25
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
+10% Synergy $7.24
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+7% Synergy $3.39
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+6% Synergy $12.66
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+1% Synergy $6.74
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+1% Synergy $1.74
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+1% Synergy $9.04

Instants

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

Dreadmaw's Ire Dreadmaw's Ire
+17% Synergy $0.34
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+14% Synergy $3.23
Special Move Special Move
+14% Synergy $0.29
Manhole Missile Manhole Missile
+14% Synergy $0.09
Double Trouble Double Trouble
+13% Synergy $2.02
Shellshock Shellshock
+12% Synergy $0.29
Jennika's Technique Jennika's Technique
+11% Synergy $0.18
Commando Raid Commando Raid
+8% Synergy $0.12
Burn Bright Burn Bright
+8% Synergy $0.03
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+7% Synergy $0.19
Mouser Attack! Mouser Attack!
+7% Synergy $0.09
Eldritch Immunity Eldritch Immunity
+6% Synergy $6.52
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+5% Synergy $3.25
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+5% Synergy $0.21
Electric Revelation Electric Revelation
+5% Synergy $0.23
Opera Love Song Opera Love Song
+5% Synergy $0.22
Pack Attack Pack Attack
+5% Synergy $0.09
Banners Raised Banners Raised
+5% Synergy $0.05
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+4% Synergy $9.79
Seize Opportunity Seize Opportunity
+4% Synergy $0.10
Giantfall Giantfall
+4% Synergy $0.22
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+3% Synergy $4.72
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+2% Synergy $0.47
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.50
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+1% Synergy $1.93
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+1% Synergy $0.27
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+1% Synergy $0.36
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $4.82
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
0% Synergy $1.23
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
0% Synergy $0.44
Electrodominance Electrodominance
0% Synergy $0.48
Siege Smash Siege Smash
-1% Synergy $0.23
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-2% Synergy $1.46
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-2% Synergy $13.98
Bulk Up Bulk Up
-2% Synergy $0.61
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-4% Synergy $10.06
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-5% Synergy $15.20
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-5% Synergy $5.60
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $67.03
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-10% Synergy $2.44
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-11% Synergy $12.09
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-12% Synergy $0.40
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-12% Synergy $11.33
Abrade Abrade
-13% Synergy $0.25
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-13% Synergy $3.66
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-13% Synergy $2.25
Seething Song Seething Song
-20% Synergy $13.71

Sorceries

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

Fast Forward Fast Forward
+24% Synergy $0.33
Pyretic Charge Pyretic Charge
+21% Synergy $0.33
Bot Bashing Time Bot Bashing Time
+13% Synergy $0.06
Burning Curiosity Burning Curiosity
+11% Synergy $0.12
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+8% Synergy $1.54
Monastery Raid Monastery Raid
+8% Synergy $0.15
Broadcast Takeover Broadcast Takeover
+8% Synergy $0.77
Suplex Suplex
+7% Synergy $0.21
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+6% Synergy $0.80
Romantic Rendezvous Romantic Rendezvous
+6% Synergy $0.23
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+6% Synergy $0.12
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+5% Synergy $0.40
Bumi Bash Bumi Bash
+5% Synergy $0.19
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+4% Synergy $0.21
Hazardous Blast Hazardous Blast
+4% Synergy $0.15
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+4% Synergy $0.24
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+3% Synergy $0.37
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+3% Synergy $4.20
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+3% Synergy $3.59
Burning Inquiry Burning Inquiry
+3% Synergy $2.50
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+2% Synergy $4.78
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+1% Synergy $0.39
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
0% Synergy $0.15
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
0% Synergy $13.87
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
0% Synergy $0.32
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
-1% Synergy $0.33
Crash Through Crash Through
-1% Synergy $0.11
Boltwave Boltwave
-1% Synergy $1.23
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-2% Synergy $1.09
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
-3% Synergy $0.24
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $7.48
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-4% Synergy $0.36
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
-6% Synergy $0.15
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
-6% Synergy $0.32
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-12% Synergy $0.63
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-15% Synergy $2.63
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-24% Synergy $2.39

Utility Artifacts

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

Improvised Arsenal Improvised Arsenal
+23% Synergy $0.56
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+21% Synergy $0.25
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+21% Synergy $39.69
Skateboard Skateboard
+21% Synergy $0.26
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+20% Synergy $12.15
Coin of Mastery Coin of Mastery
+20% Synergy $2.09
Hard-Won Jitte Hard-Won Jitte
+20% Synergy $0.24
The Ooze The Ooze
+20% Synergy $5.21
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+15% Synergy $0.89
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+15% Synergy $31.98
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+14% Synergy $2.94
Turtle Van Turtle Van
+13% Synergy $0.31
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+12% Synergy $4.83
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+11% Synergy $0.21
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+10% Synergy $38.56
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+10% Synergy $0.40
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+9% Synergy $8.19
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+9% Synergy $0.74
Spicy Oatmeal Pizza Spicy Oatmeal Pizza
+9% Synergy $0.17
Mouser Foundry Mouser Foundry
+8% Synergy $0.18
Banshee's Blade Banshee's Blade
+8% Synergy $0.26
War Horn War Horn
+8% Synergy $0.10
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+7% Synergy $39.21
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+7% Synergy $21.16
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+7% Synergy $13.61
Turtle Blimp Turtle Blimp
+7% Synergy $0.14
Arcade Cabinet Arcade Cabinet
+7% Synergy $0.61
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+6% Synergy $0.57
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+6% Synergy $1.77
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+6% Synergy $0.91
Dream-Thief's Bandana Dream-Thief's Bandana
+6% Synergy $1.27
Clamorous Ironclad Clamorous Ironclad
+6% Synergy $0.08
Kitesail Kitesail
+6% Synergy $0.05
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+5% Synergy $0.13
Mole Module Mole Module
+5% Synergy $0.30
Executioner's Hood Executioner's Hood
+5% Synergy $0.14
Mightstone Mightstone
+5% Synergy $5.62
Raiders' Karve Raiders' Karve
+5% Synergy $0.11
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+4% Synergy $45.96
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+4% Synergy $0.79
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+4% Synergy $48.74
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+4% Synergy $0.16
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+4% Synergy $4.44
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+3% Synergy $12.39
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+3% Synergy $1.29
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-2% Synergy $3.84
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-2% Synergy $29.99
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-6% Synergy $2.69
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-9% Synergy $5.88
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.92

Enchantments

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

Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
+24% Synergy $4.92
Bedlam Bedlam
+20% Synergy $8.20
Raph's Bravado Raph's Bravado
+19% Synergy $0.32
Fervor Fervor
+17% Synergy $5.17
Goblin Oriflamme Goblin Oriflamme
+14% Synergy $0.25
Five-Alarm Fire Five-Alarm Fire
+10% Synergy $0.17
Curse of Stalked Prey Curse of Stalked Prey
+10% Synergy $0.60
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+7% Synergy $7.76
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+6% Synergy $0.39
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+6% Synergy $1.24
Ferocity of the Wilds Ferocity of the Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.24
War Effort War Effort
+6% Synergy $0.15
Fated Firepower Fated Firepower
+5% Synergy $5.94
Painter's Studio // Defaced Gallery Painter's Studio // Defaced Gallery
+5% Synergy $0.13
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+4% Synergy $1.67
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+4% Synergy $7.19
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+4% Synergy $2.98
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+4% Synergy $4.67
Daring Piracy Daring Piracy
+4% Synergy $0.36
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+3% Synergy $1.05
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+2% Synergy $0.46
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+2% Synergy $0.34
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+1% Synergy $0.76
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
0% Synergy $0.63
Raid Bombardment Raid Bombardment
-1% Synergy $0.30
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
-2% Synergy $31.31
City on Fire City on Fire
-6% Synergy $11.31
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-9% Synergy $17.79
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-16% Synergy $7.00
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-20% Synergy $2.07

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Raphael, the Nightwatcher to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-3% Synergy $0.38

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+18% Synergy $0.67
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+15% Synergy $10.86
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+11% Synergy $0.38
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+10% Synergy $1.93
War Room War Room
+9% Synergy $4.50
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.46
Smoldering Spires Smoldering Spires
+6% Synergy $0.28
Northampton Farm Northampton Farm
+6% Synergy $0.43
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+5% Synergy $1.65
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.67
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+5% Synergy $2.52
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $2.89
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+4% Synergy $0.31
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.45
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+3% Synergy $6.50
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $2.75
Kavaron, Memorial World Kavaron, Memorial World
+3% Synergy $0.76
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $53.41
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+1% Synergy $1.71
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+1% Synergy $2.07
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
0% Synergy $12.65
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-2% Synergy $0.33
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
-2% Synergy $1.56
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-3% Synergy $16.49
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-4% Synergy $1.43
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.60
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-9% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+10% Synergy $0.35
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+9% Synergy $4.11
Weather Maker Weather Maker
+8% Synergy $0.60
Omni-Cheese Pizza Omni-Cheese Pizza
+7% Synergy $0.17
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+6% Synergy $1.01
Blitzball Blitzball
+6% Synergy $0.20
Exploding Barrel Exploding Barrel
+5% Synergy $0.31
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $1.50
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.28
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $37.04
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.72
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.15
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-8% Synergy $0.36
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-13% Synergy $1.72
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-20% Synergy $0.68

Lands

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

Turtle Lair Turtle Lair
+21% Synergy $0.19
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+11% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.54
Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
+7% Synergy $2.00
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+6% Synergy $0.80
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+6% Synergy $17.13
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+6% Synergy $35.12
Big Apple, 3 a.m. Big Apple, 3 a.m.
+5% Synergy $0.40
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $32.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.39
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.29
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $3.36
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.21
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.50
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+2% Synergy $1.15
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.27
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
-2% Synergy $0.47
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $7.48
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-5% Synergy $15.20
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-5% Synergy $48.70
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.32

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