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Raphael, the Nightwatcher
Price tag $1.30

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

#2861 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 $0.17
Maelstrom Artisan Maelstrom Artisan
+3% Synergy $0.17
Flashback Flashback
-3% Synergy $5.60

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
+42% Synergy $6.74
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+35% Synergy $0.38
Raphael, the Muscle Raphael, the Muscle
+34% Synergy $0.57
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
+33% Synergy $0.35
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
+31% Synergy $0.39
Raphael, Ninja Destroyer Raphael, Ninja Destroyer
+31% Synergy $1.49
Raphael, Most Attitude Raphael, Most Attitude
+30% Synergy $0.12
Raphael, Tough Turtle Raphael, Tough Turtle
+30% Synergy $0.19
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+30% Synergy $6.39
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 $6.47
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+28% Synergy $5.77
Anger Anger
+22% Synergy $0.46
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+20% Synergy $50.42
Big Score Big Score
+4% Synergy $0.51
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.35
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.30
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $0.77
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-11% Synergy $11.66
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-18% Synergy $0.38

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $128.67
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $44.01
Gamble Gamble
-17% Synergy $15.59

Creatures

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

Lightning, Security Sergeant Lightning, Security Sergeant
+25% Synergy $0.37
Stromkirk Noble Stromkirk Noble
+25% Synergy $0.14
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+22% Synergy $24.89
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+21% Synergy $4.50
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+21% Synergy $0.35
Port Razer Port Razer
+21% Synergy $0.54
Slash, Reptile Rampager Slash, Reptile Rampager
+21% Synergy $0.89
Wingnut, Bat on the Belfry Wingnut, Bat on the Belfry
+21% Synergy $0.11
Casey Jones, Jury-Rig Justiciar Casey Jones, Jury-Rig Justiciar
+21% Synergy $0.14
Roadkill Rodney Roadkill Rodney
+21% Synergy $0.30
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+20% Synergy $1.11
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+19% Synergy $0.33
Bladegriff Prototype Bladegriff Prototype
+18% Synergy $0.39
Casey Jones, Vigilante Casey Jones, Vigilante
+18% Synergy $0.49
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+17% Synergy $14.25
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+17% Synergy $2.58
Casey & Raph, Hotheads Casey & Raph, Hotheads
+17% Synergy $0.39
Heirs of Stromkirk Heirs of Stromkirk
+16% Synergy $0.07
Bloodmad Vampire Bloodmad Vampire
+16% Synergy $0.09
Big Mother Mouser Big Mother Mouser
+15% Synergy $1.27
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+14% Synergy $19.22
Stadium Headliner Stadium Headliner
+14% Synergy $0.74
Bloodcrazed Neonate Bloodcrazed Neonate
+14% Synergy $0.13
Falkenrath Exterminator Falkenrath Exterminator
+14% Synergy $0.21
Casey Jones, Asphalt Hooligan Casey Jones, Asphalt Hooligan
+14% Synergy $0.39
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+13% Synergy $26.67
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+13% Synergy $13.00
Ravenous Robots Ravenous Robots
+13% Synergy $1.35
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+12% Synergy $3.82
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+12% Synergy $0.25
Havengul Vampire Havengul Vampire
+12% Synergy $0.19
Erdwal Ripper Erdwal Ripper
+12% Synergy $0.19
Goblin Wardriver Goblin Wardriver
+11% Synergy $0.30
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+11% Synergy $33.55
Scuzzback Scrounger Scuzzback Scrounger
+11% Synergy $0.75
Prosperous Bandit Prosperous Bandit
+11% Synergy $0.33
Bloodsworn Steward Bloodsworn Steward
+11% Synergy $0.33
Purple Dragon Punks Purple Dragon Punks
+11% Synergy $0.08
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+10% Synergy $14.77
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+9% Synergy $114.04
Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
+9% Synergy $0.86
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+9% Synergy $14.37
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+9% Synergy $0.21
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+8% Synergy $0.46
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+7% Synergy $6.13
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+7% Synergy $0.29
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+2% Synergy $7.07
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+2% Synergy $0.47
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+1% Synergy $1.90
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
-4% Synergy $1.26

Instants

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

Raphael's Technique Raphael's Technique
+28% Synergy $0.33
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+17% Synergy $4.25
Special Move Special Move
+15% Synergy $0.23
Dreadmaw's Ire Dreadmaw's Ire
+14% Synergy $0.40
Manhole Missile Manhole Missile
+13% Synergy $0.14
Double Trouble Double Trouble
+13% Synergy $2.36
Shellshock Shellshock
+12% Synergy $0.25
Jennika's Technique Jennika's Technique
+8% Synergy $0.13
Mouser Attack! Mouser Attack!
+8% Synergy $0.09
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+7% Synergy $3.50
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+7% Synergy $0.21
Opera Love Song Opera Love Song
+6% Synergy $0.29
Burn Bright Burn Bright
+6% Synergy $0.03
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+5% Synergy $0.35
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+5% Synergy $0.23
Commando Raid Commando Raid
+5% Synergy $0.12
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+4% Synergy $7.07
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+3% Synergy $6.06
Electric Revelation Electric Revelation
+3% Synergy $0.32
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.59
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+1% Synergy $0.44
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+1% Synergy $1.49
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+1% Synergy $4.33
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
0% Synergy $0.51
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-1% Synergy $11.41
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-2% Synergy $10.62
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
-2% Synergy $1.30
Bulk Up Bulk Up
-2% Synergy $0.34
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-3% Synergy $1.31
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $15.92
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-4% Synergy $5.94
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-7% Synergy $0.44
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $71.77
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-8% Synergy $0.75
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-8% Synergy $2.65
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-9% Synergy $12.08
Abrade Abrade
-10% Synergy $0.24
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-10% Synergy $12.69
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-12% Synergy $2.86
Seething Song Seething Song
-19% Synergy $12.46

Sorceries

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

Fast Forward Fast Forward
+24% Synergy $0.31
Pyretic Charge Pyretic Charge
+17% Synergy $0.41
Bot Bashing Time Bot Bashing Time
+13% Synergy $0.08
Burning Curiosity Burning Curiosity
+9% Synergy $0.10
Monastery Raid Monastery Raid
+8% Synergy $0.18
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+7% Synergy $6.48
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+6% Synergy $1.61
Broadcast Takeover Broadcast Takeover
+6% Synergy $0.70
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+5% Synergy $6.19
Suplex Suplex
+5% Synergy $0.21
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+5% Synergy $0.14
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+4% Synergy $0.30
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $0.96
Romantic Rendezvous Romantic Rendezvous
+4% Synergy $0.17
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+3% Synergy $0.25
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+3% Synergy $0.47
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+3% Synergy $7.21
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+1% Synergy $0.23
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
0% Synergy $0.40
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
0% Synergy $0.34
Crash Through Crash Through
-1% Synergy $0.16
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-3% Synergy $0.31
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
-4% Synergy $0.18
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
-4% Synergy $0.35
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $9.02
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
-8% Synergy $0.17
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-11% Synergy $0.32
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-13% Synergy $1.26
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-17% Synergy $2.50

Utility Artifacts

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

Improvised Arsenal Improvised Arsenal
+23% Synergy $0.77
Hard-Won Jitte Hard-Won Jitte
+23% Synergy $0.17
Skateboard Skateboard
+22% Synergy $0.33
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+20% Synergy $13.25
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+19% Synergy $17.59
The Ooze The Ooze
+19% Synergy $5.29
Coin of Mastery Coin of Mastery
+18% Synergy $1.39
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+17% Synergy $39.92
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+16% Synergy $0.61
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+15% Synergy $0.24
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+14% Synergy $2.47
Turtle Van Turtle Van
+14% Synergy $0.36
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+13% Synergy $4.99
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+12% Synergy $8.14
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+11% Synergy $31.73
Spicy Oatmeal Pizza Spicy Oatmeal Pizza
+10% Synergy $0.16
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+9% Synergy $31.81
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+9% Synergy $0.43
Turtle Blimp Turtle Blimp
+9% Synergy $0.14
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+8% Synergy $0.50
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+8% Synergy $0.22
Mouser Foundry Mouser Foundry
+8% Synergy $0.16
Arcade Cabinet Arcade Cabinet
+8% Synergy $0.40
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+6% Synergy $0.71
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+6% Synergy $19.33
Dream-Thief's Bandana Dream-Thief's Bandana
+6% Synergy $2.86
War Horn War Horn
+6% Synergy $0.12
Banshee's Blade Banshee's Blade
+6% Synergy $0.28
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+5% Synergy $44.17
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+5% Synergy $38.94
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+5% Synergy $1.30
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+5% Synergy $47.10
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+5% Synergy $13.32
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+5% Synergy $0.10
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+5% Synergy $1.11
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+5% Synergy $0.19
Clamorous Ironclad Clamorous Ironclad
+5% Synergy $0.08
Kitesail Kitesail
+5% Synergy $0.06
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+4% Synergy $5.63
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+4% Synergy $0.55
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+4% Synergy $11.31
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+3% Synergy $3.98
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+3% Synergy $1.21
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+3% Synergy $3.03
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+2% Synergy $11.16
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-3% Synergy $2.71
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-3% Synergy $29.53
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $2.17
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-11% Synergy $6.07

Enchantments

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

Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
+27% Synergy $5.56
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+24% Synergy $0.24
Raph's Bravado Raph's Bravado
+20% Synergy $0.27
Bedlam Bedlam
+18% Synergy $8.72
Fervor Fervor
+17% Synergy $5.07
Goblin Oriflamme Goblin Oriflamme
+12% Synergy $0.35
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+8% Synergy $0.42
Five-Alarm Fire Five-Alarm Fire
+8% Synergy $0.20
Curse of Stalked Prey Curse of Stalked Prey
+8% Synergy $0.59
Ferocity of the Wilds Ferocity of the Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.22
War Effort War Effort
+6% Synergy $0.24
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+5% Synergy $0.93
Painter's Studio // Defaced Gallery Painter's Studio // Defaced Gallery
+5% Synergy $0.24
Daring Piracy Daring Piracy
+5% Synergy $0.51
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+4% Synergy $6.95
Fated Firepower Fated Firepower
+4% Synergy $6.00
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+4% Synergy $5.14
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+4% Synergy $17.45
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+3% Synergy $2.29
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+3% Synergy $0.50
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+3% Synergy $8.08
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+3% Synergy $0.68
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+3% Synergy $0.98
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+3% Synergy $0.30
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+2% Synergy $3.48
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
-1% Synergy $31.36
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
-2% Synergy $0.67
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-5% Synergy $16.76
City on Fire City on Fire
-6% Synergy $12.16
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-13% Synergy $6.92
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-20% Synergy $2.33

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
-6% Synergy $2.94

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+25% Synergy $0.41
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+24% Synergy $0.28
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+13% Synergy $9.19
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+11% Synergy $1.99
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+11% Synergy $0.37
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $2.72
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.33
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+5% Synergy $2.65
Northampton Farm Northampton Farm
+5% Synergy $0.29
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $7.33
Fountainport Fountainport
+4% Synergy $3.47
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.56
Smoldering Spires Smoldering Spires
+4% Synergy $0.32
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+3% Synergy $2.99
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+3% Synergy $1.02
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+3% Synergy $0.35
Kavaron, Memorial World Kavaron, Memorial World
+3% Synergy $1.24
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+2% Synergy $2.00
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+2% Synergy $1.72
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.81
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy $51.30
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-1% Synergy $0.34
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.33
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-4% Synergy $16.10
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
-4% Synergy $1.56
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-5% Synergy $1.15

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 $0.10
Weather Maker Weather Maker
+9% Synergy $0.48
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+6% Synergy $3.26
Blitzball Blitzball
+6% Synergy $0.26
Exploding Barrel Exploding Barrel
+5% Synergy $0.30
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+5% Synergy $1.04
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $35.68
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.48
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.88
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-7% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.62
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-12% Synergy $0.40
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-16% Synergy $0.32

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 $0.35
Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
+9% Synergy $2.00
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+8% Synergy $0.26
Big Apple, 3 a.m. Big Apple, 3 a.m.
+5% Synergy $0.39
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+5% Synergy $0.31
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $0.96
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+4% Synergy $18.08
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $38.12
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $32.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.31
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $1.14
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.59
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+2% Synergy $0.88
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy $0.36
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
0% Synergy $0.64
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $2.00
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $15.92
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $9.02
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.33

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