Raphael, the Nightwatcher
$0.74
$0.74Legendary Creature — Mutant Ninja Turtle
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#3644
Current Rank
102
Decks
Links & Decks
Mono-Red Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Raphael, the Nightwatcher decks.
Samut, Hazoret's Champion+29% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$2.73
Arni, Renowned Champion+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.15
Murmuring Volume+14% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.19
Ajani's Anguish+12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.84
Curse-Marred Demon+12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.69
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Raphael, the Nightwatcher's abilities and overall game plan.
Raphael, Tag Team Tough+42% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$2.55
Desert Were-Worm+39% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.32
Raphael, Ninja Destroyer+37% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.91
Raphael, the Muscle+36% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.65
Raphael's Technique+34% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.30
Raphael, Most Attitude+34% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.17
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner+33% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.30
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.31
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser+31% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.32
Raphael, Tough Turtle+31% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.23
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Raphael, the Nightwatcher decks.
Raphael, Tag Team Tough+42% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$2.55
Desert Were-Worm+39% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.32
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser+31% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.32
The Fire Crystal+26% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$6.92
Professional Face-Breaker+26% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$6.39
Thrill of Possibility+7% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.22
Lightning Greaves+6% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$4.50
Blasphemous Act+1% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$1.41
Ruby Medallion-10% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$15.02
Chaos Warp-15% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.32
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Underworld Breach-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$10.28
Ancient Tomb-3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$122.84
Jeska's Will-5% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$39.99
Gamble-12% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$17.76
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Raphael, the Nightwatcher's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Raphael, Ninja Destroyer+37% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.91
Raphael, the Muscle+36% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.65
Raphael, Most Attitude+34% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.17
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner+33% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.30
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.31
Raphael, Tough Turtle+31% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.23
Wingnut, Bat on the Belfry+27% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.16
Lightning, Security Sergeant+25% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.32
Anger+24% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.56
Falkenrath Marauders+23% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.26
Combat Celebrant+23% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$2.28
Urabrask the Hidden+23% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$4.36
Goldlust Triad+22% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$5.86
Slash, Reptile Rampager+22% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.73
Photon, Mighty Marvel+22% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.26
Casey Jones, Jury-Rig Justiciar+22% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.20
Karlach, Fury of Avernus+21% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$19.36
Port Razer+20% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$1.54
Laelia, the Blade Reforged+20% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.37
Sunset Strikemaster+18% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.33
Roadkill Rodney+18% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.21
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer+18% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$38.71
Casey Jones, Vigilante+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.22
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun+17% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$1.27
Casey & Raph, Hotheads+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.32
Casey Jones, Asphalt Hooligan+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.31
Bladegriff Prototype+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.36
Balefire Dragon+15% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$15.67
Twinflame Tyrant+13% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$27.18
Big Mother Mouser+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.28
Knuckles the Echidna+12% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$22.94
Ravenous Robots+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.45
Tetsuko Umezawa, Pursuer+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.15
Stadium Headliner+12% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.87
Generous Plunderer+11% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$18.92
Freya Crescent+11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.31
Tokka & Rahzar, Unsupervised+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.30
Goblin Wardriver+11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.32
Frontier Warmonger+10% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.36
Archetype of Aggression+10% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.96
Bloodthirster+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$25.67
Searslicer Goblin+9% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.47
Bonehoard Dracosaur+9% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$15.52
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion+8% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.51
Cavern-Hoard Dragon+8% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$20.00
Ancient Copper Dragon+5% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$137.37
Goldspan Dragon+2% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$11.89
Brash Taunter+1% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$4.06
Neheb, the Eternal+1% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$7.77
Runaway Steam-Kin-3% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.76
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Raphael, the Nightwatcher safe.
Raphael's Technique+34% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.30
Great Train Heist+16% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$4.30
Manhole Missile+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.15
Special Move+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.25
Double Trouble+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.01
Dreadmaw's Ire+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.38
Jennika's Technique+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.14
Shellshock+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.28
Mouser Attack!+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.11
Laughing Mad+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.26
Big Score+6% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.49
Unexpected Windfall+5% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$2.65
Opera Love Song+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.29
Pack Attack+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.22
Burn Bright+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.09
Untimely Malfunction+4% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$8.23
Monstrous Rage+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.30
Pyretic Ritual+3% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$6.82
Kazuul's Fury+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.66
Sazacap's Brew+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.25
The Last Agni Kai+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.02
Electrodominance+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.72
Siege Smash+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.26
Unleash Fury+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.39
Wild Magic Surge-1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.36
Bulk Up-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.31
Valakut Awakening-2% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$16.16
Redirect Lightning-2% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$11.97
Flare of Duplication-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.41
Desperate Ritual-4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$6.39
Bolt Bend-4% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$5.03
Tibalt's Trickery-5% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$10.70
Return the Favor-5% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.83
Abrade-6% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.31
Demand Answers-6% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.56
Red Elemental Blast-9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$10.37
Deflecting Swat-9% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$72.89
Pyroblast-10% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$10.34
Lightning Bolt-13% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.87
Seething Song-18% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$11.30
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Raphael, the Nightwatcher's game plan and control the board.
Fast Forward+23% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.28
Bot Bashing Time+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.12
Pyretic Charge+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.74
Face Yourself+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.32
Broadcast Takeover+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.43
Burning Curiosity+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.19
Monastery Raid+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.20
Relentless Assault+6% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$4.50
Embrace the Unknown+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.29
Sundering Eruption+5% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$1.76
Ticked Off+5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.14
Full Throttle+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.45
Light Up the Stage+4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.37
Suplex+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.22
Seize the Spoils+3% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.24
Mizzium Mortars+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.52
Impolite Entrance+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.34
Grab the Prize+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.42
Crash Through+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.15
Tormenting Voice+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.22
Wrenn's Resolve-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.75
Reckless Impulse-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.11
Cathartic Reunion-2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.27
Krenko's Command-5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.24
Jeska's Will-5% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$39.99
Faithless Looting-9% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.45
Mana Geyser-12% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$1.20
Gamble-12% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$17.76
Vandalblast-13% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$2.33
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Hard-Won Jitte+22% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.22
Improvised Arsenal+21% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.79
Skateboard+20% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.37
Rogue's Gloves+17% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.81
The Ooze+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$3.99
Umezawa's Jitte+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$21.33
The Reaver Cleaver+16% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$28.78
Coin of Mastery+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.51
Mask of Memory+13% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.38
Buster Sword+13% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$47.35
Sword of the Animist+13% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$5.97
Goldvein Pick+11% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.31
Bloodforged Battle-Axe+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$3.77
Dolmen Gate+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$28.92
Lost Jitte+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$5.44
Spicy Oatmeal Pizza+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.16
Mouser Foundry+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.13
Shadowspear+8% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$31.06
Arcade Cabinet+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.34
Beamtown Beatstick+7% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.66
Cliffhaven Kitesail+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.15
Prying Blade+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.27
Key to the Side-Door+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.27
Sword of Fire and Ice+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$45.98
War Horn+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.07
Commander's Plate+5% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$34.93
Dream-Thief's Bandana+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.90
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor+5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$15.04
Sword of Hearth and Home+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$16.73
Mole Module+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.28
Two-Handed Axe+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.54
Sword of Light and Shadow+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$12.74
Sword of Feast and Famine+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$41.41
Chainsaw+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.85
Diamond Pick-Axe+2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.87
Basilisk Collar+2% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$3.36
Whispersilk Cloak+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.23
Trailblazer's Boots+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.28
Hazoret's Monument-1% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.13
Mithril Coat-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$24.07
Swiftfoot Boots-8% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$1.76
Skullclamp-9% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$5.06
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Raphael, the Nightwatcher's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Cool but Rude+25% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$6.02
Sticky Fingers+25% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.25
Bedlam+18% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$9.03
Fervor+17% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$4.92
Goblin Oriflamme+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.46
Goblin War Drums+11% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.55
Gratuitous Violence+7% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.64
War Effort+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.15
Five-Alarm Fire+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.25
Ferocity of the Wilds+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.19
All Will Be One+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$16.50
Last Light of Durin's Day+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.28
Maximum Carnage+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.25
Fated Firepower+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$6.17
Firebender Ascension+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.07
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.03
Curse of Opulence+2% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$4.17
Spiteful Banditry+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$7.38
Count on Luck+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.45
Rising of the Day+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.53
Aggravated Assault-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$36.95
City on Fire-1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$10.35
Underworld Breach-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$10.28
Fiery Emancipation-5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$13.09
Blood Moon-9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$6.66
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Raphael, the Nightwatcher to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Koth, Fire of Resistance-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.39
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Castle Embereth+27% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.32
Rogue's Passage+25% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.77
Access Tunnel+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.61
Arena of Glory+10% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$8.04
Fire Nation Palace+9% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$1.38
Dragon-Cursed Halls+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$6.89
War Room+6% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$4.03
Northampton Farm+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.30
Scavenger Grounds+4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.27
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance+3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.94
Command Beacon+1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$9.79
Reliquary Tower+1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$5.02
Mines of Moria+0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$3.24
Den of the Bugbear+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.75
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx0% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$40.06
Dwarven Mine-1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.55
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle-3% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$17.35
Ancient Tomb-3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$122.84
Spinerock Knoll-5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.31
Forgotten Cave-10% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.31
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Heraldic Banner+15% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.35
Omni-Cheese Pizza+8% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.15
Weather Maker+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.38
Exploding Barrel+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.27
Commander's Sphere-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.30
Fellwar Stone-1% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.88
Arcane Signet-1% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.66
Throne of Eldraine-2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$29.41
Sol Ring-2% Synergy
in 81% of decks
$1.96
Thought Vessel-2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.40
Fire Diamond-4% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.40
Mind Stone-7% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.30
Cursed Mirror-9% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.36
Lands
The mana base foundation for Raphael, the Nightwatcher decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Turtle Lair+25% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.20
Command Tower+10% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.30
Escape Tunnel+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.31
Hidden Hideout+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.09
Big Apple, 3 a.m.+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.35
Sundering Eruption+5% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$1.76
Vibrant Cityscape+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.33
Fabled Passage+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.19
Kazuul's Fury+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.66
Scalding Tarn+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$36.34
Bloodstained Mire+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$19.04
Path of Ancestry+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.27
Snow-Covered Mountain0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.51
Mountain0% Synergy
in 94% of decks
$0.09
Valakut Awakening-2% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$16.16
Myriad Landscape-4% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.31
Raphael, the Nightwatcher Deck Stats
Based on 102 Raphael, the Nightwatcher decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 19 |
| 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 8 |
| 5 | 7 |
| 6 | 3 |
| 9 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 29
- Instant 9
- Sorcery 6
- Artifact 14
- Enchantment 5
- Land 36
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 29 |
| Instant | 9 |
| Sorcery | 6 |
| Artifact | 14 |
| Enchantment | 5 |
| Land | 36 |
Lands: 29 basic, 7 nonbasic
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