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Yarok, the Desecrated
Price tag $0.35

Legendary CreatureElemental Horror

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Sultai

Playstyle & Strategy

Landfall 21% Lands Matter 19% Birthing Pod 9% Blink 7% ETB 6% Ramp 5% Combo 5% Energy 2% Tokens 2% Midrange 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#161 Current Rank
#150 Last Week
#137 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Yarok, the Desecrated.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Yarok, the Desecrated decks.

Wistfulness Wistfulness
+9% Synergy $27.79
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
+3% Synergy $0.93
Jubilation Jubilation
+2% Synergy $0.24
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+1% Synergy $1.57
Chomping Changeling Chomping Changeling
-3% Synergy $0.31

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Yarok, the Desecrated's abilities and overall game plan.

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+62% Synergy $6.18
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+60% Synergy $0.15
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+55% Synergy $6.91
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+55% Synergy $0.10
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+53% Synergy $0.12
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+52% Synergy $0.23
Risen Reef Risen Reef
+51% Synergy $0.19
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+51% Synergy $2.47
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+50% Synergy $2.60
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+50% Synergy $0.55

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Yarok, the Desecrated decks.

Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+49% Synergy $0.42
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+47% Synergy $0.19
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+46% Synergy $0.36
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+44% Synergy $1.40
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+44% Synergy $3.61
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+44% Synergy $1.72
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+41% Synergy $1.30
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+40% Synergy $0.30
Counterspell Counterspell
+12% Synergy $1.59
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.39

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+23% Synergy $33.12
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+9% Synergy $2.83
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+7% Synergy $40.86
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+4% Synergy $19.84
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+3% Synergy $57.74
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $55.34
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
0% Synergy $45.97
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $61.04
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $100.35
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $15.02

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Yarok, the Desecrated's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+40% Synergy $1.86
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+38% Synergy $0.22
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+38% Synergy $26.89
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+34% Synergy $0.23
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+33% Synergy $0.17
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+32% Synergy $0.14
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+31% Synergy $12.53
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+31% Synergy $3.28
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+30% Synergy $4.14
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+28% Synergy $7.03
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+28% Synergy $1.07
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+27% Synergy $0.24
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+26% Synergy $2.36
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+26% Synergy $5.07
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+24% Synergy $1.03
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+22% Synergy $13.53
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+22% Synergy $0.49
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+22% Synergy $0.24
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+21% Synergy $12.27
Roil Elemental Roil Elemental
+21% Synergy $6.90
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+20% Synergy $0.09
Sire of Stagnation Sire of Stagnation
+20% Synergy $1.18
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+19% Synergy $13.38
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+19% Synergy $0.12
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+18% Synergy $0.22
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+18% Synergy $1.25
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+18% Synergy $3.01
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+17% Synergy $10.84
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+17% Synergy $0.35
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+17% Synergy $4.93
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+16% Synergy $0.58
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+15% Synergy $0.19
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+15% Synergy $23.97
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+15% Synergy $1.03
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+14% Synergy $0.38
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+14% Synergy $0.11
Nissa, Resurgent Animist Nissa, Resurgent Animist
+13% Synergy $20.41
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+13% Synergy $0.13
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+12% Synergy $3.08
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+12% Synergy $0.16
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+11% Synergy $0.28
Foundation Breaker Foundation Breaker
+11% Synergy $0.11
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+11% Synergy $1.27
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+10% Synergy $10.87
Spark Double Spark Double
+10% Synergy $11.42
Muldrotha, the Gravetide Muldrotha, the Gravetide
+9% Synergy $0.47
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+9% Synergy $2.88
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+2% Synergy $0.19
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
-4% Synergy $20.32
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-7% Synergy $12.79

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Yarok, the Desecrated safe.

Displace Displace
+26% Synergy $0.47
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+15% Synergy $0.78
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+13% Synergy $0.18
Harrow Harrow
+13% Synergy $0.24
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+11% Synergy $3.99
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+10% Synergy $11.42
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+8% Synergy $0.20
Beast Within Beast Within
+7% Synergy $0.59
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.23
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+7% Synergy $3.34
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+7% Synergy $0.27
Blur Blur
+6% Synergy $0.31
Double Major Double Major
+5% Synergy $1.72
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+5% Synergy $0.28
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+5% Synergy $1.17
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+4% Synergy $0.43
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+4% Synergy $0.28
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $52.76
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+3% Synergy $4.84
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+2% Synergy $1.31
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $9.00
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $0.87
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+1% Synergy $0.81
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $2.06
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.36
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $7.98
Force of Will Force of Will
-3% Synergy $62.76
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $22.17
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-4% Synergy $1.81
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $2.39
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $4.25
Putrefy Putrefy
-11% Synergy $0.10

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Yarok, the Desecrated's game plan and control the board.

Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+13% Synergy $0.70
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+11% Synergy $2.42
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+10% Synergy $49.28
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+9% Synergy $16.62
Three Visits Three Visits
+8% Synergy $8.18
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+8% Synergy $0.28
Explore Explore
+5% Synergy $0.42
Neoform Neoform
+5% Synergy $0.97
Emergent Ultimatum Emergent Ultimatum
+5% Synergy $0.37
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+4% Synergy $0.79
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+4% Synergy $1.60
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.50
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+3% Synergy $36.10
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.88
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $16.63
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+3% Synergy $1.45
Farseek Farseek
+2% Synergy $0.50
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+2% Synergy $7.18
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $18.78
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+2% Synergy $24.51
Villainous Wealth Villainous Wealth
0% Synergy $0.26
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-1% Synergy $0.36
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.26
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-8% Synergy $0.91
Victimize Victimize
-9% Synergy $0.46
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $6.61

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+37% Synergy $4.57
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+10% Synergy $60.42
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+9% Synergy $31.64
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+7% Synergy $18.53
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+6% Synergy $10.18
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+6% Synergy $11.15
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+4% Synergy $9.42
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $10.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.38
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+2% Synergy $3.19
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.52

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Yarok, the Desecrated's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+37% Synergy $4.23
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+31% Synergy $11.38
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+28% Synergy $2.03
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+25% Synergy $2.32
Exploration Exploration
+13% Synergy $28.37
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+13% Synergy $0.33
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+13% Synergy $1.14
Spelunking Spelunking
+11% Synergy $5.25
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+11% Synergy $1.45
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+9% Synergy $10.86
Khalni Heart Expedition Khalni Heart Expedition
+8% Synergy $0.28
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+7% Synergy $33.71
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+6% Synergy $5.46
Druid Class Druid Class
+6% Synergy $2.21
Earthbender Ascension Earthbender Ascension
+6% Synergy $2.64
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+5% Synergy $2.07
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+4% Synergy $2.65
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+4% Synergy $0.54
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+1% Synergy $23.88
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+1% Synergy $0.31
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+1% Synergy $7.71
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $8.95

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Yarok, the Desecrated to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nissa of Shadowed Boughs Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
+18% Synergy $1.14

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+19% Synergy $3.76
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+17% Synergy $0.82
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+6% Synergy $13.40
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+6% Synergy $0.21
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+5% Synergy $53.85
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.91
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $5.37
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $28.49
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.11
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
0% Synergy $0.53
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
0% Synergy $0.47
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-1% Synergy $0.36
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $38.91
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $20.47
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $9.07
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-5% Synergy $5.49

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $1.84
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $1.22
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+1% Synergy $0.17
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
0% Synergy $0.24
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
0% Synergy $0.97
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.75
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-8% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-9% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-9% Synergy $4.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.35

Lands

The mana base foundation for Yarok, the Desecrated decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+20% Synergy $5.06
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+17% Synergy $0.21
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+15% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+13% Synergy $0.08
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+9% Synergy $25.95
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+9% Synergy $30.72
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+8% Synergy $18.88
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $23.53
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+8% Synergy $0.18
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+8% Synergy $0.74
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+8% Synergy $0.90
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+8% Synergy $0.48
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+7% Synergy $16.91
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+7% Synergy $0.12
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+6% Synergy $10.20
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+6% Synergy $8.43
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.22
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+5% Synergy $8.99
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+5% Synergy $0.12
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+5% Synergy $0.06
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.13
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.14
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.12
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+2% Synergy $6.99
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+1% Synergy $9.04
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+1% Synergy $0.19
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $10.29
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
0% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
0% Synergy $0.14
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $5.35
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
0% Synergy $6.24
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-1% Synergy $12.38
Bayou Bayou
-1% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-1% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.23
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-2% Synergy $18.94
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-2% Synergy $12.99
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-2% Synergy
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-3% Synergy $0.31
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-4% Synergy $18.64
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-5% Synergy $0.75
Underground River Underground River
-5% Synergy $1.11
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-6% Synergy $2.94
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-7% Synergy $0.21
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-8% Synergy $0.37
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.14
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-9% Synergy $0.23
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-9% Synergy $0.46
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
-10% Synergy $0.13
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.11

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