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Raphael, the Nightwatcher
Price tag $1.39

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

#2935 Current Rank

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.

Pigment Wrangler Pigment Wrangler
+4% Synergy $0.14
Goblin Glasswright Goblin Glasswright
+3% Synergy $0.11
Maelstrom Artisan Maelstrom Artisan
+3% Synergy $0.16
Flashback Flashback
-4% Synergy $5.37

High Synergy Cards

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

Raphael, Tag Team Tough Raphael, Tag Team Tough
+41% Synergy $6.87
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+35% Synergy $0.39
Raphael, the Muscle Raphael, the Muscle
+33% Synergy $0.55
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
+33% Synergy $0.66
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
+31% Synergy $0.36
Raphael, Ninja Destroyer Raphael, Ninja Destroyer
+31% Synergy $1.67
Raphael, Most Attitude Raphael, Most Attitude
+30% Synergy $0.10
Raphael, Tough Turtle Raphael, Tough Turtle
+28% Synergy $0.18
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+28% Synergy $6.03
Falkenrath Marauders Falkenrath Marauders
+28% Synergy $0.24

Top Cards

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

The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+28% Synergy $5.68
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+28% Synergy $5.79
Anger Anger
+22% Synergy $0.41
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+21% Synergy $50.71
Big Score Big Score
+4% Synergy $0.56
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.24
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+1% Synergy $0.27
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $0.80
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-12% Synergy $12.15
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-18% Synergy $0.35

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $129.20
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-8% Synergy $43.41
Gamble Gamble
-17% Synergy $15.51

Creatures

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

Lightning, Security Sergeant Lightning, Security Sergeant
+25% Synergy $0.36
Stromkirk Noble Stromkirk Noble
+25% Synergy $0.12
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+21% Synergy $24.99
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+21% Synergy $4.53
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+21% Synergy $0.25
Port Razer Port Razer
+21% Synergy $0.53
Slash, Reptile Rampager Slash, Reptile Rampager
+21% Synergy $0.98
Wingnut, Bat on the Belfry Wingnut, Bat on the Belfry
+21% Synergy $0.11
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+20% Synergy $0.32
Casey Jones, Jury-Rig Justiciar Casey Jones, Jury-Rig Justiciar
+20% Synergy $0.15
Roadkill Rodney Roadkill Rodney
+20% Synergy $0.28
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+19% Synergy $1.11
Bladegriff Prototype Bladegriff Prototype
+18% Synergy $0.37
Casey Jones, Vigilante Casey Jones, Vigilante
+18% Synergy $0.45
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+17% Synergy $14.25
Casey & Raph, Hotheads Casey & Raph, Hotheads
+17% Synergy $0.39
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+16% Synergy $2.55
Heirs of Stromkirk Heirs of Stromkirk
+16% Synergy $0.08
Stadium Headliner Stadium Headliner
+15% Synergy $0.71
Bloodmad Vampire Bloodmad Vampire
+15% Synergy $0.10
Big Mother Mouser Big Mother Mouser
+15% Synergy $0.95
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+14% Synergy $19.38
Bloodcrazed Neonate Bloodcrazed Neonate
+14% Synergy $0.13
Falkenrath Exterminator Falkenrath Exterminator
+14% Synergy $0.19
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+13% Synergy $13.03
Ravenous Robots Ravenous Robots
+13% Synergy $1.40
Casey Jones, Asphalt Hooligan Casey Jones, Asphalt Hooligan
+13% Synergy $0.39
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+12% Synergy $26.38
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+12% Synergy $3.63
Goblin Wardriver Goblin Wardriver
+12% Synergy $0.30
Scuzzback Scrounger Scuzzback Scrounger
+12% Synergy $0.92
Havengul Vampire Havengul Vampire
+12% Synergy $0.20
Erdwal Ripper Erdwal Ripper
+12% Synergy $0.18
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+11% Synergy $0.28
Bloodsworn Steward Bloodsworn Steward
+11% Synergy $0.33
Endrider Catalyzer Endrider Catalyzer
+11% Synergy $0.13
Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
+10% Synergy $0.79
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+10% Synergy $14.65
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+10% Synergy $34.27
Prosperous Bandit Prosperous Bandit
+10% Synergy $0.30
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+9% Synergy $114.54
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+9% Synergy $14.18
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+9% Synergy $0.21
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+8% Synergy $0.47
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+7% Synergy $6.07
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+7% Synergy $0.28
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+2% Synergy $7.14
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+2% Synergy $0.47
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+1% Synergy $1.93
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
-4% Synergy $1.39

Instants

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

Raphael's Technique Raphael's Technique
+28% Synergy $0.36
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+16% Synergy $4.22
Special Move Special Move
+15% Synergy $0.22
Dreadmaw's Ire Dreadmaw's Ire
+14% Synergy $0.38
Manhole Missile Manhole Missile
+13% Synergy $0.13
Double Trouble Double Trouble
+13% Synergy $2.43
Shellshock Shellshock
+12% Synergy $0.24
Jennika's Technique Jennika's Technique
+8% Synergy $0.13
Mouser Attack! Mouser Attack!
+8% Synergy $0.09
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+7% Synergy $0.24
Opera Love Song Opera Love Song
+7% Synergy $0.30
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+6% Synergy $3.16
Burn Bright Burn Bright
+6% Synergy $0.03
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+5% Synergy $0.36
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+5% Synergy $0.25
Commando Raid Commando Raid
+5% Synergy $0.12
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+4% Synergy $6.49
Seize Opportunity Seize Opportunity
+4% Synergy $0.21
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+3% Synergy $6.94
Electric Revelation Electric Revelation
+3% Synergy $0.33
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.62
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+1% Synergy $0.44
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+1% Synergy $1.51
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+1% Synergy $4.33
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
0% Synergy $0.55
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-1% Synergy $11.59
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-2% Synergy $11.24
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
-2% Synergy $1.26
Bulk Up Bulk Up
-2% Synergy $0.34
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-3% Synergy $1.40
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-3% Synergy $6.13
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $15.77
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $70.46
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-8% Synergy $0.45
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-8% Synergy $5.05
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-9% Synergy $0.76
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-9% Synergy $11.88
Abrade Abrade
-10% Synergy $0.24
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-10% Synergy $12.68
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-12% Synergy $0.82
Seething Song Seething Song
-18% Synergy $12.78

Sorceries

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

Fast Forward Fast Forward
+23% Synergy $0.26
Pyretic Charge Pyretic Charge
+18% Synergy $0.41
Bot Bashing Time Bot Bashing Time
+13% Synergy $0.08
Burning Curiosity Burning Curiosity
+10% Synergy $0.11
Monastery Raid Monastery Raid
+9% Synergy $0.18
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+8% Synergy $1.69
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+7% Synergy $6.92
Broadcast Takeover Broadcast Takeover
+6% Synergy $0.69
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+5% Synergy $0.30
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+5% Synergy $6.63
Suplex Suplex
+5% Synergy $0.19
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+5% Synergy $0.14
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $0.98
Romantic Rendezvous Romantic Rendezvous
+4% Synergy $0.19
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+3% Synergy $0.46
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+3% Synergy $7.20
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+2% Synergy $0.16
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
0% Synergy $0.23
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
0% Synergy $0.35
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
0% Synergy $0.35
Crash Through Crash Through
-1% Synergy $0.16
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-3% Synergy $0.29
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-3% Synergy $1.49
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
-4% Synergy $0.36
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $9.02
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
-5% Synergy $0.18
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
-8% Synergy $0.15
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-12% Synergy $0.29
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-14% Synergy $1.26
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-17% Synergy $2.51

Utility Artifacts

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

Improvised Arsenal Improvised Arsenal
+23% Synergy $0.80
Hard-Won Jitte Hard-Won Jitte
+22% Synergy $0.17
Skateboard Skateboard
+21% Synergy $0.34
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+20% Synergy $13.42
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+19% Synergy $17.59
The Ooze The Ooze
+19% Synergy $5.11
Coin of Mastery Coin of Mastery
+18% Synergy $1.38
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+17% Synergy $40.93
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+16% Synergy $0.60
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+15% Synergy $0.23
Turtle Van Turtle Van
+14% Synergy $0.33
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+13% Synergy $2.45
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+13% Synergy $4.98
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+11% Synergy $8.33
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+11% Synergy $31.73
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+9% Synergy $31.59
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+9% Synergy $0.41
Spicy Oatmeal Pizza Spicy Oatmeal Pizza
+9% Synergy $0.14
Turtle Blimp Turtle Blimp
+9% Synergy $0.15
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+8% Synergy $0.54
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+8% Synergy $0.21
Arcade Cabinet Arcade Cabinet
+8% Synergy $0.38
Mouser Foundry Mouser Foundry
+7% Synergy $0.17
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+6% Synergy $0.71
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+6% Synergy $19.04
Dream-Thief's Bandana Dream-Thief's Bandana
+6% Synergy $2.31
Banshee's Blade Banshee's Blade
+6% Synergy $0.28
War Horn War Horn
+6% Synergy $0.11
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+5% Synergy $1.39
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+5% Synergy $38.97
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+5% Synergy $46.34
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+5% Synergy $13.30
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+5% Synergy $0.10
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+5% Synergy $0.18
Clamorous Ironclad Clamorous Ironclad
+5% Synergy $0.09
Kitesail Kitesail
+5% Synergy $0.07
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+4% Synergy $44.17
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+4% Synergy $1.12
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+4% Synergy $5.36
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+4% Synergy $11.31
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+3% Synergy $4.03
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+3% Synergy $0.54
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+3% Synergy $3.12
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+2% Synergy $1.17
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+2% Synergy $11.34
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-3% Synergy $2.76
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-3% Synergy $29.00
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $2.38
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-11% Synergy $6.61

Enchantments

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

Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
+27% Synergy $6.05
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+23% Synergy $0.26
Raph's Bravado Raph's Bravado
+20% Synergy $0.27
Bedlam Bedlam
+18% Synergy $8.72
Fervor Fervor
+17% Synergy $5.04
Goblin Oriflamme Goblin Oriflamme
+12% Synergy $0.35
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+8% Synergy $0.44
Curse of Stalked Prey Curse of Stalked Prey
+8% Synergy $0.59
Five-Alarm Fire Five-Alarm Fire
+7% Synergy $0.20
War Effort War Effort
+6% Synergy $0.25
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+5% Synergy $0.92
Ferocity of the Wilds Ferocity of the Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.22
Painter's Studio // Defaced Gallery Painter's Studio // Defaced Gallery
+5% Synergy $0.24
Daring Piracy Daring Piracy
+5% Synergy $0.52
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+4% Synergy $6.96
Fated Firepower Fated Firepower
+4% Synergy $5.96
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+4% Synergy $16.60
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+4% Synergy $5.14
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+3% Synergy $2.38
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+3% Synergy $0.52
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+3% Synergy $7.99
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+3% Synergy $0.93
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+3% Synergy $0.74
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+2% Synergy $3.48
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+2% Synergy $0.29
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
-1% Synergy $31.32
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
-2% Synergy $0.65
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-5% Synergy $16.66
City on Fire City on Fire
-7% Synergy $11.81
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-13% Synergy $6.92
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-20% Synergy $2.34

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
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-7% Synergy $2.99

Utility Lands

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

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+25% Synergy $0.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+24% Synergy $0.38
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+12% Synergy $10.12
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+11% Synergy $1.48
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+10% Synergy $0.35
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $2.45
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.33
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+5% Synergy $2.61
Northampton Farm Northampton Farm
+5% Synergy $0.28
Fountainport Fountainport
+4% Synergy $3.45
Smoldering Spires Smoldering Spires
+4% Synergy $0.32
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.56
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $7.46
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+3% Synergy $0.91
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+3% Synergy $0.36
Kavaron, Memorial World Kavaron, Memorial World
+3% Synergy $1.12
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+2% Synergy $2.99
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+2% Synergy $2.08
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+2% Synergy $1.86
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.84
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy $50.58
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-1% Synergy $0.35
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-3% Synergy $16.10
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.26
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
-4% Synergy $1.54
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-5% Synergy $1.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+13% Synergy $0.35
Omni-Cheese Pizza Omni-Cheese Pizza
+10% Synergy $0.12
Weather Maker Weather Maker
+9% Synergy $0.53
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+6% Synergy $3.35
Blitzball Blitzball
+6% Synergy $0.26
Exploding Barrel Exploding Barrel
+5% Synergy $0.31
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+5% Synergy $0.94
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $35.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.38
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.41
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-7% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $2.16
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-13% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-17% Synergy $0.29

Lands

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

Turtle Lair Turtle Lair
+23% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
+10% Synergy $0.23
Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
+9% Synergy $2.00
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+8% Synergy $0.27
Big Apple, 3 a.m. Big Apple, 3 a.m.
+5% Synergy $0.39
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+5% Synergy $0.29
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $0.98
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $38.59
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+4% Synergy $18.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.36
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $32.05
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $1.03
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.62
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+2% Synergy $0.92
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy $0.24
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.69
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $2.00
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $15.77
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $9.02
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.34

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