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Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage
Price tag $0.14

Legendary Creature — Human Monk Enchantment Background

Rasaad yn Bashir Candlekeep Sage
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 67% Blink 22% Aggro 6% Defenders 6%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3226 Current Rank
#3351 Last Week
#3410 Last Month

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage decks.

PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+24% Synergy $0.29

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage's abilities and overall game plan.

Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+70% Synergy $0.35
Aarakocra Sneak Aarakocra Sneak
+69% Synergy $0.09
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+67% Synergy $0.14
Feywild Caretaker Feywild Caretaker
+63% Synergy $0.12
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+62% Synergy $0.82
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+60% Synergy $0.57
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+59% Synergy $0.14
Aegis Turtle Aegis Turtle
+56% Synergy $0.05
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
+56% Synergy $0.25
Goliath Paladin Goliath Paladin
+54% Synergy $0.04

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage decks.

Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+51% Synergy $0.06
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+48% Synergy $0.53
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+48% Synergy $0.17
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+48% Synergy $0.18
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+44% Synergy $0.10
High Alert High Alert
+44% Synergy $0.34
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+43% Synergy $0.08
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+42% Synergy $1.86
Soulherder Soulherder
+40% Synergy $1.99
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-26% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $45.06

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Giant Ox Giant Ox
+41% Synergy $0.05
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
+34% Synergy $0.28
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+34% Synergy $0.18
Yoked Ox Yoked Ox
+32% Synergy $0.05
Dragon's Eye Savants Dragon's Eye Savants
+32% Synergy $0.05
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+31% Synergy $0.19
Seasoned Dungeoneer Seasoned Dungeoneer
+31% Synergy $6.06
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+30% Synergy $0.18
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+28% Synergy $0.18
Shorecomber Crab Shorecomber Crab
+28% Synergy $0.28
Dream Stalker Dream Stalker
+26% Synergy $0.07
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+24% Synergy $0.29
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+22% Synergy $2.51
Cephalid Facetaker Cephalid Facetaker
+22% Synergy $3.40
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+21% Synergy $0.32
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+20% Synergy $0.31
Fear of Failed Tests Fear of Failed Tests
+19% Synergy $0.04
Oathsworn Giant Oathsworn Giant
+19% Synergy $0.37
God-Pharaoh's Faithful God-Pharaoh's Faithful
+19% Synergy $0.08
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Imoen, Mystic Trickster
+19% Synergy $0.08
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+18% Synergy $0.22
Armored Armadillo Armored Armadillo
+18% Synergy $0.07
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
+17% Synergy $4.09
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+16% Synergy $20.35
Tasseled Dromedary Tasseled Dromedary
+16% Synergy $0.07
Merfolk Secretkeeper Merfolk Secretkeeper
+16% Synergy $0.10
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+15% Synergy $1.92
Spellskite Spellskite
+15% Synergy $7.26
Midnight Pathlighter Midnight Pathlighter
+15% Synergy $0.46
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+14% Synergy $0.40
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+14% Synergy $0.56
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+13% Synergy $0.22
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+13% Synergy $1.48
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+13% Synergy $3.91
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+13% Synergy $0.80
Canyon Crab Canyon Crab
+13% Synergy $0.07
Jeering Homunculus Jeering Homunculus
+13% Synergy $0.12
Indomitable Ancients Indomitable Ancients
+13% Synergy $0.39
Sidisi's Faithful Sidisi's Faithful
+13% Synergy $0.07
Kraken Hatchling Kraken Hatchling
+13% Synergy $0.06
Surge Mare Surge Mare
+13% Synergy $0.06
Weathered Sentinels Weathered Sentinels
+13% Synergy $1.13
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+12% Synergy $34.83
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+11% Synergy $0.35
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+11% Synergy $0.12
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+9% Synergy $2.78
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+9% Synergy $0.26
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+8% Synergy $0.98
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+5% Synergy $2.89
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+3% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage safe.

Bar the Door Bar the Door
+32% Synergy $0.16
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+31% Synergy $0.06
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+28% Synergy $0.22
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+27% Synergy $3.38
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+27% Synergy $0.81
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+23% Synergy $5.01
Blur Blur
+22% Synergy $0.21
Solidarity Solidarity
+22% Synergy $0.27
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+21% Synergy $1.33
Disenchant Disenchant
+20% Synergy $0.13
Ghostway Ghostway
+17% Synergy $2.45
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+15% Synergy $0.41
Reprieve Reprieve
+12% Synergy $0.63
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+12% Synergy $1.11
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+10% Synergy $0.28
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+10% Synergy $0.17
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+9% Synergy $0.37
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+9% Synergy $0.18
Dive Down Dive Down
+9% Synergy $0.13
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+8% Synergy $0.21
Condemn Condemn
+8% Synergy $0.13
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+8% Synergy $0.14
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+8% Synergy $0.30
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.24
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+6% Synergy $3.34
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+4% Synergy $11.91
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+2% Synergy $1.46
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.31
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-6% Synergy $1.51
Counterspell Counterspell
-12% Synergy $1.65
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-16% Synergy $0.84
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-16% Synergy $1.75
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-23% Synergy $2.22
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-30% Synergy $1.27

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage's game plan and control the board.

The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+24% Synergy $1.00
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+18% Synergy $0.19
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+12% Synergy $0.20
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+9% Synergy $8.25
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+9% Synergy $0.04
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+9% Synergy $0.27
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.44
Preordain Preordain
+6% Synergy $0.61
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-19% Synergy $1.71

Utility Artifacts

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

Trailblazer's Torch Trailblazer's Torch
+28% Synergy $0.05
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+19% Synergy $0.25
Vanguard's Shield Vanguard's Shield
+16% Synergy $0.10
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+16% Synergy $0.12
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+15% Synergy $16.80
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+13% Synergy $0.18
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+13% Synergy $0.16
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $1.30
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+10% Synergy $2.49
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.24
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
0% Synergy $4.72
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+37% Synergy $5.71
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+30% Synergy $8.03
Undercellar Sweep Undercellar Sweep
+28% Synergy $0.06
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+25% Synergy $0.26
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+23% Synergy $0.16
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+15% Synergy $0.28
Hard Cover Hard Cover
+10% Synergy $0.08
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+10% Synergy $0.17
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $8.34
Propaganda Propaganda
-13% Synergy $2.01
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-14% Synergy $3.99

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Wanderer The Wanderer
+12% Synergy $0.27

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+41% Synergy $0.27
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+39% Synergy $0.36
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+9% Synergy $0.30
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+7% Synergy $0.23
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $3.65
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-9% Synergy $1.41
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+53% Synergy $1.26
Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+32% Synergy $0.06
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+19% Synergy $0.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+11% Synergy $1.12
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.14
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.51
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.07
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-11% Synergy $0.38
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-17% Synergy $0.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.11
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+10% Synergy $0.20
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+9% Synergy $0.07
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+9% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+8% Synergy $0.45
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+8% Synergy $0.05
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+7% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.23
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-1% Synergy $0.45
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.22
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-5% Synergy $8.46
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.40
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-5% Synergy $17.48
Port Town Port Town
-7% Synergy $0.17
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-7% Synergy $13.72
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-7% Synergy $4.80
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-9% Synergy $0.41
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-11% Synergy $2.62
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-11% Synergy $3.34
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-12% Synergy $0.18
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-12% Synergy $9.92
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-13% Synergy $0.27
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-16% Synergy $0.19
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-17% Synergy $11.67

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage.

Rasaad yn Bashir Dungeon Delver Rasaad yn Bashir // Dungeon Delver
Rasaad yn Bashir Far Traveler Rasaad yn Bashir // Far Traveler
Rasaad yn Bashir Shameless Charlatan Rasaad yn Bashir // Shameless Charlatan
Rasaad yn Bashir Sword Coast Sailor Rasaad yn Bashir // Sword Coast Sailor
Rasaad yn Bashir Inspiring Leader Rasaad yn Bashir // Inspiring Leader
Rasaad yn Bashir Feywild Visitor Rasaad yn Bashir // Feywild Visitor
Rasaad yn Bashir Flaming Fist Rasaad yn Bashir // Flaming Fist
Rasaad yn Bashir Noble Heritage Rasaad yn Bashir // Noble Heritage
Rasaad yn Bashir Folk Hero Rasaad yn Bashir // Folk Hero
Rasaad yn Bashir Clan Crafter Rasaad yn Bashir // Clan Crafter
Rasaad yn Bashir Agent of the Iron Throne Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Iron Throne
Rasaad yn Bashir Cloakwood Hermit Rasaad yn Bashir // Cloakwood Hermit
Rasaad yn Bashir Dragon Cultist Rasaad yn Bashir // Dragon Cultist
Rasaad yn Bashir Master Chef Rasaad yn Bashir // Master Chef
Rasaad yn Bashir Raised by Giants Rasaad yn Bashir // Raised by Giants
Rasaad yn Bashir Agent of the Shadow Thieves Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Rasaad yn Bashir Scion of Halaster Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster
Rasaad yn Bashir Popular Entertainer Rasaad yn Bashir // Popular Entertainer
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
Rasaad yn Bashir Guild Artisan Rasaad yn Bashir // Guild Artisan
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
The Pride of Hull Clade The Pride of Hull Clade
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
Rasaad yn Bashir Cultist of the Absolute Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute
Arcades Sabboth Arcades Sabboth
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Far Traveler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Far Traveler
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Far Traveler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
The Eighth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Eighth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Sword Coast Sailor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Sword Coast Sailor
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Faceless One Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Faceless One
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor
The Eleventh Doctor Martha Jones The Eleventh Doctor // Martha Jones

Other Available Backgrounds

Rasaad yn Bashir can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Master Chef Master Chef
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Faceless One Faceless One
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Haunted One Haunted One
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler