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Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage
Price tag $0.59

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%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage players are trying out in Toughness Matters decks.

Roll-Roll-Roll-Roll Roll-Roll-Roll-Roll
+98% Synergy $0.24

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage's Toughness Matters builds — cards that lean hardest into the Toughness Matters theme.

Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+96% Synergy $0.16
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+88% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage Toughness Matters game on their own.

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+21% Synergy $21.94

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Toughness Matters plan in Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Goliath Paladin Goliath Paladin
+74% Synergy $0.21
Feywild Caretaker Feywild Caretaker
+74% Synergy $0.12
Aegis Turtle Aegis Turtle
+73% Synergy $0.19
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+73% Synergy $0.42
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+73% Synergy $0.15
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+73% Synergy $0.35
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+73% Synergy $0.27
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+72% Synergy $2.47
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+72% Synergy $4.95
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+67% Synergy $0.29
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+64% Synergy $0.37
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+64% Synergy $0.35
Dream Stalker Dream Stalker
+49% Synergy $0.29
Oathsworn Giant Oathsworn Giant
+49% Synergy $0.45
Yoked Ox Yoked Ox
+49% Synergy $0.08
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Imoen, Mystic Trickster
+49% Synergy $0.23
Giant Ox Giant Ox
+49% Synergy $0.35
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+49% Synergy $0.32
Clarion Conqueror Clarion Conqueror
+49% Synergy $1.76
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
+49% Synergy $0.35
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+49% Synergy $0.39
Aarakocra Sneak Aarakocra Sneak
+48% Synergy $0.11
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+48% Synergy $0.33
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+47% Synergy $0.26
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+45% Synergy $0.42
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+43% Synergy $0.27
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+41% Synergy $0.39
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+40% Synergy $0.32
Soulherder Soulherder
+35% Synergy $1.94
Sidisi's Faithful Sidisi's Faithful
+24% Synergy $0.22
Merfolk Secretkeeper Merfolk Secretkeeper
+24% Synergy $0.24
Resolute Archangel Resolute Archangel
+24% Synergy $0.98
Hero of Iroas Hero of Iroas
+24% Synergy $1.19
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+24% Synergy $0.38
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+24% Synergy $0.42
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+24% Synergy $3.27
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+24% Synergy $0.37
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+24% Synergy $0.24
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
+23% Synergy $0.40
Seasoned Dungeoneer Seasoned Dungeoneer
+23% Synergy $5.36
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+23% Synergy $0.18
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+23% Synergy $0.46
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+23% Synergy $0.76
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+22% Synergy $0.36
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+22% Synergy $0.38
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+19% Synergy $4.49
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+18% Synergy $4.39
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+16% Synergy $3.77
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+16% Synergy $0.57
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+12% Synergy $2.24

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage's Toughness Matters deck ahead.

Chase Inspiration Chase Inspiration
+99% Synergy $0.17
Banishing Betrayal Banishing Betrayal
+99% Synergy $0.15
Personify Personify
+98% Synergy $0.33
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+74% Synergy $0.20
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+74% Synergy $0.28
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+70% Synergy $0.29
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+64% Synergy $0.19
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+63% Synergy $1.17
Solidarity Solidarity
+49% Synergy $0.25
Ice Magic Ice Magic
+49% Synergy $0.23
Bounce Off Bounce Off
+49% Synergy $0.25
Ghostway Ghostway
+47% Synergy $5.12
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+47% Synergy $0.70
Negate Negate
+47% Synergy $0.31
No More Lies No More Lies
+46% Synergy $0.40
Disenchant Disenchant
+42% Synergy $0.09
Hubris Hubris
+24% Synergy $0.05
Crypsis Crypsis
+24% Synergy $0.09
Supplant Form Supplant Form
+24% Synergy $0.91
Geistwave Geistwave
+24% Synergy $0.21
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+24% Synergy $0.32
Fading Hope Fading Hope
+24% Synergy $0.31
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+23% Synergy $0.11
Wash Away Wash Away
+23% Synergy $0.78
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+23% Synergy $0.31
Get Lost Get Lost
+22% Synergy $3.36
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+22% Synergy $0.17
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+22% Synergy $3.83
Dispel Dispel
+21% Synergy $0.41
Reprieve Reprieve
+20% Synergy $1.95
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+16% Synergy $1.85
Pongify Pongify
+16% Synergy $1.91
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+9% Synergy $5.19
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.52
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.67
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.35
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $0.77
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-14% Synergy $3.86
Counterspell Counterspell
-28% Synergy $3.32

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Toughness Matters game plan forward for Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage.

Morningtide's Light Morningtide's Light
+98% Synergy $1.70
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+73% Synergy $0.36
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+72% Synergy $0.30
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+48% Synergy $0.14
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+46% Synergy $0.34
Preordain Preordain
+40% Synergy $0.68
Void Snare Void Snare
+24% Synergy $0.29
Sunfall Sunfall
+23% Synergy $0.65
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+22% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
+11% Synergy $0.40

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage Toughness Matters decks.

Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+74% Synergy $0.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+65% Synergy $4.67
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+49% Synergy $0.94
Trailblazer's Torch Trailblazer's Torch
+49% Synergy $0.17
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+49% Synergy $2.28
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+24% Synergy $0.29
Godsend Godsend
+24% Synergy $3.35
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+24% Synergy $0.50

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Toughness Matters strategy in Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage decks.

Aquitect's Defenses Aquitect's Defenses
+99% Synergy $0.15
Undercellar Sweep Undercellar Sweep
+74% Synergy $0.18
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+49% Synergy $0.35
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
+49% Synergy $0.13
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+49% Synergy $1.77
High Alert High Alert
+49% Synergy $0.39
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+48% Synergy $6.27
Fortifying Provisions Fortifying Provisions
+24% Synergy $0.19
Stunning Strike Stunning Strike
+24% Synergy $0.12
Suspension Field Suspension Field
+24% Synergy $0.21
Divine Favor Divine Favor
+24% Synergy $0.06
Chosen by Heliod Chosen by Heliod
+24% Synergy $0.10
Vow of Flight Vow of Flight
+24% Synergy $0.21
Invisibility Invisibility
+24% Synergy $0.09
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+24% Synergy $1.31
Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+24% Synergy $0.20
Static Prison Static Prison
+24% Synergy $0.32
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+24% Synergy $0.30
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+23% Synergy $0.23
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+23% Synergy $0.32
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+20% Synergy $0.31
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+16% Synergy $10.16
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+9% Synergy $13.04

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage's Toughness Matters game plan.

Teyo, the Shieldmage Teyo, the Shieldmage
+24% Synergy $0.36
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+24% Synergy $0.32
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+22% Synergy $2.16

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage Toughness Matters decks.

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+22% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage's Toughness Matters strategy.

Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+74% Synergy $0.27
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+67% Synergy $0.29
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+48% Synergy $3.48
White Auracite White Auracite
+48% Synergy $0.20
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+47% Synergy $0.25
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+41% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+24% Synergy $0.31
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+24% Synergy $0.36
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+24% Synergy $0.38
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+22% Synergy $0.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+21% Synergy $0.89
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+17% Synergy $0.62
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.89
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-17% Synergy $2.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-35% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage's Toughness Matters decks.

Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+47% Synergy $0.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+35% Synergy $0.37
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+34% Synergy $0.25
Port Town Port Town
+28% Synergy $0.34
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+23% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+13% Synergy $0.22
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.08
Command Tower Command Tower
-10% Synergy $0.31
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-15% Synergy $0.20
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-21% Synergy $0.37

Similar Commanders

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

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 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 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 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
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
Rasaad yn Bashir Guild Artisan Rasaad yn Bashir // Guild Artisan
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
Rasaad yn Bashir Cultist of the Absolute Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
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
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Folk Hero Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Folk Hero
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Clan Crafter Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Clan Crafter

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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