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Raphael, Tough Turtle

Legendary Creature — Mutant Ninja Turtle

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

Playstyle & Strategy

Burn 33% Goblins 33% Tokens 33%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4863 Current Rank
#4088 Last Week

Links & Decks

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Raphael, Tough Turtle decks.

Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
0% Synergy $1.01
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
0% Synergy $17.18
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
0% Synergy $1.16
Scuzzback Scrounger Scuzzback Scrounger
0% Synergy $0.44
Slash, Reptile Rampager Slash, Reptile Rampager
0% Synergy $22.12

Top Cards

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

Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
0% Synergy $1.43
Big Score Big Score
0% Synergy $0.91
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $1.58
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
0% Synergy $1.93
Chancellor of the Forge Chancellor of the Forge
0% Synergy $0.78
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy $0.40
City on Fire City on Fire
0% Synergy $10.78
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
0% Synergy $0.35
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
0% Synergy $0.17
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
0% Synergy $0.26

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $49.04

Creatures

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

General Kreat, the Boltbringer General Kreat, the Boltbringer
0% Synergy $11.12
Goblin Chieftain Goblin Chieftain
0% Synergy $6.73
Goblin Chirurgeon Goblin Chirurgeon
0% Synergy $0.62
Goblin Trashmaster Goblin Trashmaster
0% Synergy $8.51
Goblin Warchief Goblin Warchief
0% Synergy $0.95
Hobgoblin Bandit Lord Hobgoblin Bandit Lord
0% Synergy $3.29
Howlsquad Heavy Howlsquad Heavy
0% Synergy $4.35
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
0% Synergy $0.33
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
0% Synergy $1.93
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
0% Synergy $1.92
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
0% Synergy $0.30
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
0% Synergy $0.24
Norin the Wary Norin the Wary
0% Synergy $19.33
Pashalik Mons Pashalik Mons
0% Synergy $1.22
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
0% Synergy $22.52
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
0% Synergy $40.11
Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
0% Synergy $1.73
Siege-Gang Lieutenant Siege-Gang Lieutenant
0% Synergy $2.31
Tilonalli's Summoner Tilonalli's Summoner
0% Synergy $0.46
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
0% Synergy $5.43
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
0% Synergy $1.81
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
0% Synergy $1.17
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
0% Synergy $0.29

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Raphael, Tough Turtle safe.

Last-Ditch Effort Last-Ditch Effort
0% Synergy $4.58
Outnumber Outnumber
0% Synergy $0.14
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
0% Synergy $10.69
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
0% Synergy $8.84
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
0% Synergy $2.58
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $6.74
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $12.11

Sorceries

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

Goblin Negotiation Goblin Negotiation
0% Synergy $0.24
Goblin Offensive Goblin Offensive
0% Synergy $4.27
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
0% Synergy $3.24
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
0% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
0% Synergy $0.73
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.42
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
0% Synergy $6.44
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
0% Synergy $11.91
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $4.77
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.81
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
0% Synergy $3.84
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
0% Synergy $0.95

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Raphael, Tough Turtle's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
0% Synergy $3.22
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
0% Synergy $1.83
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
0% Synergy $0.49
Raid Bombardment Raid Bombardment
0% Synergy $0.20

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Raphael, Tough Turtle to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
0% Synergy $0.38

Utility Lands

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

Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
0% Synergy $1.35
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $5.20

Mana Artifacts

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

Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
0% Synergy $0.49
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $32.79

Lands

The mana base foundation for Raphael, Tough Turtle decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.22

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