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Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage
Price tag $0.44

Legendary Creature — Human Monk Enchantment Background

Rasaad yn Bashir Candlekeep Sage
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Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 67% Blink 22% Aggro 6%
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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.

Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+91% Synergy $0.28
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+88% Synergy $2.40

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 $23.44

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 $0.20
Aegis Turtle Aegis Turtle
+73% Synergy $0.21
Feywild Caretaker Feywild Caretaker
+73% Synergy $0.15
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+73% Synergy $0.44
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+73% Synergy $0.14
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+73% Synergy $0.33
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+73% Synergy $0.31
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+72% Synergy $2.64
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+72% Synergy $0.36
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+71% Synergy $0.15
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+64% Synergy $0.42
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+64% Synergy $0.31
Dream Stalker Dream Stalker
+49% Synergy $0.27
Oathsworn Giant Oathsworn Giant
+49% Synergy $0.48
Yoked Ox Yoked Ox
+49% Synergy $0.14
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Imoen, Mystic Trickster
+49% Synergy $0.20
Giant Ox Giant Ox
+49% Synergy $0.25
Clarion Conqueror Clarion Conqueror
+49% Synergy $2.47
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+49% Synergy $0.27
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
+49% Synergy $0.27
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+49% Synergy $0.63
Aarakocra Sneak Aarakocra Sneak
+48% Synergy $0.13
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+48% Synergy $0.29
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+47% Synergy $0.32
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+45% Synergy $0.38
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+43% Synergy $0.29
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+41% Synergy $0.36
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+40% Synergy $0.35
Soulherder Soulherder
+35% Synergy $2.19
Sidisi's Faithful Sidisi's Faithful
+24% Synergy $0.24
Merfolk Secretkeeper Merfolk Secretkeeper
+24% Synergy $0.28
Aegis Angel Aegis Angel
+24% Synergy $0.48
Resolute Archangel Resolute Archangel
+24% Synergy $0.98
Hero of Iroas Hero of Iroas
+24% Synergy $1.20
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+24% Synergy $3.72
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+24% Synergy $0.41
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+24% Synergy $0.37
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+24% Synergy $0.38
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+24% Synergy $0.13
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
+23% Synergy $0.30
Seasoned Dungeoneer Seasoned Dungeoneer
+23% Synergy $6.70
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+23% Synergy $0.15
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+23% Synergy $0.58
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+23% Synergy $0.63
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+22% Synergy $0.35
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+22% Synergy $0.35
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+19% Synergy $3.72
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+17% Synergy $1.44
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+16% Synergy $0.56
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+12% Synergy $0.99

Instants

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

Chase Inspiration Chase Inspiration
+99% Synergy $0.13
Banishing Betrayal Banishing Betrayal
+99% Synergy $0.17
Personify Personify
+97% Synergy $0.24
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+74% Synergy $0.16
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+74% Synergy $0.22
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+70% Synergy $0.36
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+64% Synergy $0.16
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+63% Synergy $1.15
Solidarity Solidarity
+49% Synergy $0.25
Ice Magic Ice Magic
+49% Synergy $0.17
Bounce Off Bounce Off
+49% Synergy $0.17
Ghostway Ghostway
+47% Synergy $4.83
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+47% Synergy $0.39
Negate Negate
+47% Synergy $0.24
No More Lies No More Lies
+45% Synergy $0.33
Disenchant Disenchant
+42% Synergy $0.11
Hubris Hubris
+24% Synergy $0.06
Rally the Ancestors Rally the Ancestors
+24% Synergy $0.36
Crypsis Crypsis
+24% Synergy $0.14
Geistwave Geistwave
+24% Synergy $0.22
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+24% Synergy $0.34
Fading Hope Fading Hope
+24% Synergy $0.18
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+23% Synergy $0.10
Wash Away Wash Away
+23% Synergy $0.86
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+23% Synergy $0.30
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+23% Synergy $2.39
Get Lost Get Lost
+22% Synergy $4.05
Shelter Shelter
+22% Synergy $0.25
Dispel Dispel
+21% Synergy $0.32
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+20% Synergy $0.31
Reprieve Reprieve
+20% Synergy $1.31
Pongify Pongify
+16% Synergy $1.54
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+16% Synergy $1.21
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+9% Synergy $5.07
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.19
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.92
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.09
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $0.69
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-13% Synergy $3.60
Counterspell Counterspell
-28% Synergy $3.77

Sorceries

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

Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+72% Synergy $0.33
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+71% Synergy $0.36
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+48% Synergy $0.13
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+46% Synergy $0.36
Preordain Preordain
+40% Synergy $0.47
Void Snare Void Snare
+24% Synergy $0.29
Sunfall Sunfall
+23% Synergy $0.70
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+22% Synergy $0.34
Austere Command Austere Command
+11% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

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

Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+74% Synergy $0.22
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+64% Synergy $0.33
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+49% Synergy $1.02
Trailblazer's Torch Trailblazer's Torch
+49% Synergy $0.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+49% Synergy $2.46
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+24% Synergy $0.24
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+24% Synergy $0.51

Enchantments

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

Primary Research Primary Research
+99% Synergy $0.19
Aquitect's Defenses Aquitect's Defenses
+99% Synergy $0.16
Undercellar Sweep Undercellar Sweep
+74% Synergy $0.23
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+49% Synergy $0.36
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
+49% Synergy $0.20
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+49% Synergy $1.66
High Alert High Alert
+49% Synergy $0.40
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+48% Synergy $6.35
Siegecraft Siegecraft
+24% Synergy $0.05
Guardian Zendikon Guardian Zendikon
+24% Synergy $0.08
Fortifying Provisions Fortifying Provisions
+24% Synergy $0.16
Mortal Obstinacy Mortal Obstinacy
+24% Synergy $0.15
Stunning Strike Stunning Strike
+24% Synergy $0.07
Divine Favor Divine Favor
+24% Synergy $0.07
Suspension Field Suspension Field
+24% Synergy $0.18
Chosen by Heliod Chosen by Heliod
+24% Synergy $0.11
Vow of Flight Vow of Flight
+24% Synergy $0.19
Invisibility Invisibility
+24% Synergy $0.09
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+24% Synergy $1.23
Spreading Seas Spreading Seas
+24% Synergy $0.21
Static Prison Static Prison
+24% Synergy $0.27
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+23% Synergy $0.25
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+23% Synergy $0.29
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+20% Synergy $0.36
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+16% Synergy $9.48
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+9% Synergy $12.67

Planeswalkers

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

Teyo, the Shieldmage Teyo, the Shieldmage
+24% Synergy $0.27
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+24% Synergy $0.32
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+22% Synergy $2.11

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 $0.23
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+48% Synergy $3.24
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+47% Synergy $0.23
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+41% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+24% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+24% Synergy $0.36
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+23% Synergy $0.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+21% Synergy $0.70
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+17% Synergy $0.65
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.69
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-16% Synergy $1.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-36% Synergy $1.84

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
+34% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+34% Synergy $0.33
Port Town Port Town
+28% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+13% Synergy $0.26
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.13
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21
Command Tower Command Tower
-10% Synergy $0.34
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-15% Synergy $0.26
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-20% Synergy $0.31

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