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Tormod, the Desecrator // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Price tag $9.15

Legendary Creature — Zombie Wizard Dog

Tormod, the Desecrator Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

Playstyle & Strategy

Legends 25% +1/+1 Counters 8% Aristocrats 8% Artifacts 8% Equipment 8% Historic 8% Lifegain 8% Reanimator 8% Self-Damage 8% Tokens 8%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Tormod, the Desecrator // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Ratadrabik of Urborg Ratadrabik of Urborg
+73% Synergy $0.97
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+73% Synergy $17.01
The Capitoline Triad The Capitoline Triad
+50% Synergy $1.83
Haunt of the Dead Marshes Haunt of the Dead Marshes
+50% Synergy $0.06
Lychguard Lychguard
+50% Synergy $0.29
Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+50% Synergy $1.24
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+50% Synergy $2.93
Ravos, Soultender Ravos, Soultender
+48% Synergy $8.51
Arvad the Cursed Arvad the Cursed
+48% Synergy $0.26
Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim
+44% Synergy $0.39
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+40% Synergy $1.35
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+37% Synergy $2.30
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+33% Synergy $0.29
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
+33% Synergy $0.18
Kaervek, the Punisher Kaervek, the Punisher
+33% Synergy $0.21
Mastermind Plum Mastermind Plum
+32% Synergy $1.07
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+31% Synergy $7.33
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+28% Synergy $24.32
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+27% Synergy $0.20
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+26% Synergy $0.34
Anrakyr the Traveller Anrakyr the Traveller
+25% Synergy $1.50
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+25% Synergy $0.56
Harnessed Snubhorn Harnessed Snubhorn
+25% Synergy $0.09
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+25% Synergy $1.37
Neyam Shai Murad Neyam Shai Murad
+25% Synergy $0.32
Starscream, Power Hungry Starscream, Seeker Leader Starscream, Power Hungry
+25% Synergy $4.69
Yomiji, Who Bars the Way Yomiji, Who Bars the Way
+25% Synergy $1.34
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+24% Synergy $0.29
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+24% Synergy $0.25
Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit
+24% Synergy $0.23
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
+24% Synergy $0.20
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+24% Synergy $0.19
God-Eternal Bontu God-Eternal Bontu
+24% Synergy $0.28
Krav, the Unredeemed Krav, the Unredeemed
+24% Synergy $2.49
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+23% Synergy $0.42
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+23% Synergy $1.42
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+23% Synergy $1.21
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+22% Synergy $0.65
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
+22% Synergy $0.09
Aron, Benalia's Ruin Aron, Benalia's Ruin
+21% Synergy $0.19
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+21% Synergy $2.88
Shadrix Silverquill Shadrix Silverquill
+21% Synergy $0.66
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+20% Synergy $1.61
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+16% Synergy $0.49
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+16% Synergy $0.16
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+15% Synergy $0.14
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
+15% Synergy $2.96
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+12% Synergy $0.28
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+10% Synergy $7.52
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+5% Synergy $3.73

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Tormod, the Desecrator // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful safe.

Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+69% Synergy $8.12
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+57% Synergy $50.22
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+46% Synergy $4.94
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+42% Synergy $17.03
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+35% Synergy $1.28
Fracture Fracture
+30% Synergy $0.84
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+26% Synergy $0.96
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+25% Synergy $0.20
Battle-Rage Blessing Battle-Rage Blessing
+25% Synergy $0.06
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+24% Synergy $0.14
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+24% Synergy $0.13
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+23% Synergy $0.19
Batwing Brume Batwing Brume
+22% Synergy $6.59
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+22% Synergy $0.40
Despark Despark
+19% Synergy $0.37
Entomb Entomb
+19% Synergy $15.82
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+15% Synergy $18.91
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+14% Synergy $0.26
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+4% Synergy $0.41
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+4% Synergy $3.59
Mortify Mortify
+3% Synergy $0.25
Village Rites Village Rites
+2% Synergy $0.24
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-14% Synergy $1.72

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Tormod, the Desecrator // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's game plan and control the board.

Primevals' Glorious Rebirth Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
+73% Synergy $1.43
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+48% Synergy $0.53
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+43% Synergy $0.20
Victimize Victimize
+32% Synergy $0.44
Austere Command Austere Command
+31% Synergy $0.38
Exhilarating Elocution Exhilarating Elocution
+25% Synergy $0.02
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+24% Synergy $3.20
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+24% Synergy $0.13
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+23% Synergy $3.80
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+23% Synergy $5.77
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+23% Synergy $0.27
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+23% Synergy $0.14
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+23% Synergy $0.48
Dread Return Dread Return
+21% Synergy $0.32
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+20% Synergy $0.97
Unearth Unearth
+20% Synergy $0.45
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+20% Synergy $1.78
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+19% Synergy $1.72
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+13% Synergy $0.25
Reanimate Reanimate
+12% Synergy $5.14
Farewell Farewell
+12% Synergy $4.03
Damn Damn
-8% Synergy $1.49

Utility Artifacts

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

Crown of Gondor Crown of Gondor
+75% Synergy $0.26
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+75% Synergy $12.63
Avacyn's Memorial Avacyn's Memorial
+50% Synergy $6.35
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+50% Synergy $0.09
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+48% Synergy $3.12
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+47% Synergy $8.64
Confession Dial Confession Dial
+33% Synergy $0.18
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+30% Synergy $1.31
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+28% Synergy $0.39
Aetherworks Marvel Aetherworks Marvel
+25% Synergy $0.61
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+25% Synergy $26.35
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+25% Synergy $0.48
Godsend Godsend
+25% Synergy $3.47
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+25% Synergy $8.31
Smokestack Smokestack
+25% Synergy $4.28
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+25% Synergy $0.83
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+25% Synergy $0.10
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+25% Synergy $0.26
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+25% Synergy $13.59
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+25% Synergy $0.50
Azor's Gateway Sanctum of the Sun Azor's Gateway
+25% Synergy $2.24
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+24% Synergy $1.54
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+24% Synergy $0.40
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+24% Synergy $0.71
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+24% Synergy $6.89
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+24% Synergy $0.42
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+24% Synergy $19.04
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+24% Synergy $0.32
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+23% Synergy $28.72
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+22% Synergy $3.26
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+22% Synergy $6.89
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+21% Synergy $5.28
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+20% Synergy $0.66
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+19% Synergy $4.86
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+19% Synergy $3.48
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+13% Synergy $57.97
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+10% Synergy $12.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Tormod, the Desecrator // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

The Kenriths' Royal Funeral The Kenriths' Royal Funeral
+49% Synergy $0.16
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+47% Synergy $5.68
Cartouche of Solidarity Cartouche of Solidarity
+25% Synergy $0.15
Sinstriker's Will Sinstriker's Will
+25% Synergy $0.10
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+25% Synergy $0.36
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+24% Synergy $4.57
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+24% Synergy $0.14
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+24% Synergy $3.76
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+24% Synergy $3.33
Demonic Vigor Demonic Vigor
+24% Synergy $0.12
Haunted One Haunted One
+24% Synergy $7.26
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+24% Synergy $0.44
True Conviction True Conviction
+24% Synergy $4.08
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+24% Synergy $1.57
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+23% Synergy $1.43
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+23% Synergy $0.58
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+22% Synergy $18.62
Necromancy Necromancy
+22% Synergy $7.37
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+22% Synergy $1.13
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+21% Synergy $2.62
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+21% Synergy $1.50
Greed Greed
+20% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+20% Synergy $3.56
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+15% Synergy $6.56
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+15% Synergy $0.93
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $34.30

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Tormod, the Desecrator // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth Resplendent Elspeth Resplendent
+24% Synergy $3.88
Kaya the Inexorable Kaya the Inexorable
+22% Synergy $2.45
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+19% Synergy $0.74

Utility Lands

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

Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+65% Synergy $3.53
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+48% Synergy $0.51
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+45% Synergy $0.99
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+45% Synergy $23.29
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+42% Synergy $4.66
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+38% Synergy $7.19
Throne of the High City Throne of the High City
+25% Synergy $0.13
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
+25% Synergy $4.53
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+24% Synergy $0.16
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+24% Synergy $96.53
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+24% Synergy $12.11
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+24% Synergy $11.12
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+24% Synergy $1.67
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+24% Synergy $0.21
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+23% Synergy $0.94
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+21% Synergy $1.62
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+9% Synergy $19.45

Mana Artifacts

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

Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+49% Synergy $0.57
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+47% Synergy $65.92
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+25% Synergy $3.14
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+24% Synergy $0.33
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+22% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.24
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-4% Synergy $0.79
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-35% Synergy $0.26

Lands

The mana base foundation for Tormod, the Desecrator // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+24% Synergy $0.16
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+24% Synergy $3.18
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+22% Synergy $5.70
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+9% Synergy $13.50
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-3% Synergy $3.52
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-11% Synergy $0.65
Command Tower Command Tower
-12% Synergy $0.30
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-13% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-17% Synergy $0.19
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-22% Synergy $6.49
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-27% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Tormod, the Desecrator // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful.

Ravos, Soultender Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ravos, Soultender // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Sarevok, Deathbringer Inspiring Leader Sarevok, Deathbringer // Inspiring Leader
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Colonel Autumn Colonel Autumn
The Fourteenth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Fourteenth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Arvad the Cursed Arvad the Cursed
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Alena, Kessig Trapper Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Alena, Kessig Trapper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Sengir, the Dark Baron Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Sengir, the Dark Baron // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Second Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Second Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
Ratadrabik of Urborg Ratadrabik of Urborg
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Eighth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Eighth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
The Thirteenth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Thirteenth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
Vial Smasher the Fierce Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Vial Smasher the Fierce // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The First Doctor Tegan Jovanka The First Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Gríma Wormtongue Gríma Wormtongue
Niv-Mizzet, Guildpact Niv-Mizzet, Guildpact
Saskia the Unyielding Saskia the Unyielding
Ravos, Soultender Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ravos, Soultender // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge
The Eleventh Doctor K-9, Mark I The Eleventh Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Fourth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Fourth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Tana, the Bloodsower Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Tana, the Bloodsower // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Tormod, the Desecrator Tymna the Weaver Tormod, the Desecrator // Tymna the Weaver
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Miara, Thorn of the Glade Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ravos, Soultender Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Ravos, Soultender
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Sengir, the Dark Baron Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools