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Yarok, the Desecrated
Price tag $3.21

Legendary CreatureElemental Horror

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Landfall 22% Lands Matter 19% Birthing Pod 9% Blink 6% ETB 6% Combo 4% Ramp 4% 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

#160 Current Rank
#143 Last Week
#128 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.

Earthbender Ascension Earthbender Ascension
+5% Synergy $0.69
The Earth King The Earth King
+2% Synergy $0.65
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
+1% Synergy $3.44
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
0% Synergy $34.61
Shared Roots Shared Roots
0% Synergy $0.64

High Synergy Cards

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+62% Synergy $5.23
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+60% Synergy $0.14
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+55% Synergy $5.51
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+55% Synergy $0.22
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+53% Synergy $0.09
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+53% Synergy $0.18
Risen Reef Risen Reef
+51% Synergy $0.35
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+51% Synergy $1.11
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+50% Synergy $0.39
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+50% Synergy $2.41

Top Cards

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

Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+49% Synergy $0.32
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+47% Synergy $0.22
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+46% Synergy $0.65
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+44% Synergy $2.99
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+43% Synergy $0.99
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+43% Synergy $1.72
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+41% Synergy $1.18
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+40% Synergy $0.23
Counterspell Counterspell
+12% Synergy $1.31
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.46

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+22% Synergy $33.91
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+9% Synergy $2.72
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+7% Synergy $37.82
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+4% Synergy $48.67
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+4% Synergy $19.72
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $49.78
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
0% Synergy $40.13
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $58.03
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $90.17
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $13.58

Creatures

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

Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+39% Synergy $1.35
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+38% Synergy $0.23
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+38% Synergy $24.41
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+34% Synergy $0.22
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+33% Synergy $0.14
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+32% Synergy $0.13
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+32% Synergy $3.00
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+31% Synergy $11.98
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+30% Synergy $3.43
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+27% Synergy $6.20
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+27% Synergy $1.90
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+27% Synergy $0.24
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+26% Synergy $1.88
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+26% Synergy $4.59
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+24% Synergy $1.06
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+22% Synergy $11.07
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+22% Synergy $0.51
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+22% Synergy $0.31
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+21% Synergy $9.09
Roil Elemental Roil Elemental
+21% Synergy $6.41
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+20% Synergy $0.17
Sire of Stagnation Sire of Stagnation
+20% Synergy $1.14
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+19% Synergy $11.90
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+19% Synergy $0.10
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+18% Synergy $0.20
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+18% Synergy $1.68
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+17% Synergy $0.35
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+17% Synergy $5.14
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+17% Synergy $1.66
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+16% Synergy $7.96
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+16% Synergy $21.71
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+16% Synergy $0.56
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+16% Synergy $0.25
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+15% Synergy $0.26
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+15% Synergy $0.81
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+14% Synergy $0.12
Nissa, Resurgent Animist Nissa, Resurgent Animist
+14% Synergy $18.95
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+13% Synergy $0.14
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+12% Synergy $0.16
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+12% Synergy $1.18
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+11% Synergy $3.01
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+11% Synergy $0.20
Spark Double Spark Double
+11% Synergy $10.95
Foundation Breaker Foundation Breaker
+11% Synergy $0.33
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+10% Synergy $5.02
Muldrotha, the Gravetide Muldrotha, the Gravetide
+9% Synergy $3.37
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+9% Synergy $3.67
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+9% Synergy $0.46
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
-5% Synergy $13.16
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-7% Synergy $12.29

Instants

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

Displace Displace
+26% Synergy $0.41
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+15% Synergy $0.61
Harrow Harrow
+13% Synergy $0.19
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+12% Synergy $0.17
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+11% Synergy $2.86
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+10% Synergy $10.05
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+8% Synergy $0.31
Beast Within Beast Within
+7% Synergy $0.50
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.25
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+7% Synergy $2.50
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+7% Synergy $0.24
Blur Blur
+6% Synergy $0.24
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+6% Synergy $0.24
Double Major Double Major
+5% Synergy $1.53
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+5% Synergy $1.01
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+4% Synergy $0.41
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+4% Synergy $0.21
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $45.60
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+3% Synergy $3.78
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+2% Synergy $3.03
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $8.17
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $0.86
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+1% Synergy $0.71
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.62
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.18
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $7.42
Sultai Charm Sultai Charm
-2% Synergy $0.13
Force of Will Force of Will
-3% Synergy $64.09
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $18.52
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-4% Synergy $1.82
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $1.93
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $3.45
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
+12% Synergy $1.09
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+10% Synergy $1.89
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+10% Synergy $47.94
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+9% Synergy $16.84
Three Visits Three Visits
+8% Synergy $7.14
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+8% Synergy $0.21
Neoform Neoform
+5% Synergy $0.63
Emergent Ultimatum Emergent Ultimatum
+5% Synergy $0.36
Explore Explore
+4% Synergy $0.35
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+4% Synergy $30.28
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+4% Synergy $0.86
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+4% Synergy $1.43
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.55
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.81
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $15.66
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+3% Synergy $1.26
Farseek Farseek
+2% Synergy $0.37
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+2% Synergy $6.43
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $17.14
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+2% Synergy $23.14
Villainous Wealth Villainous Wealth
0% Synergy $0.25
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-1% Synergy $0.44
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.67
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-9% Synergy $0.89
Victimize Victimize
-9% Synergy $0.37
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $5.05

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+37% Synergy $4.07
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+10% Synergy $60.24
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+9% Synergy $30.94
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+7% Synergy $17.32
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+6% Synergy $9.61
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+6% Synergy $11.24
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+4% Synergy $8.19
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $8.31
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+4% Synergy $0.17
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $3.82
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+2% Synergy $2.76
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.25

Enchantments

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

Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+38% Synergy $3.75
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+31% Synergy $11.07
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+28% Synergy $1.06
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+25% Synergy $4.12
Exploration Exploration
+13% Synergy $26.91
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+13% Synergy $0.26
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+13% Synergy $1.05
Spelunking Spelunking
+11% Synergy $2.73
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+11% Synergy $0.84
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+10% Synergy $10.10
Khalni Heart Expedition Khalni Heart Expedition
+9% Synergy $0.28
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+7% Synergy $33.59
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+6% Synergy $3.31
Druid Class Druid Class
+6% Synergy $1.46
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+5% Synergy $2.34
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+4% Synergy $1.27
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+4% Synergy $0.59
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+1% Synergy $21.62
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+1% Synergy $0.74
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+1% Synergy $6.66
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $9.15

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 $2.04
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+17% Synergy $0.62
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+7% Synergy $6.52
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+6% Synergy $0.17
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+5% Synergy $47.10
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.69
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $6.74
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $25.88
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.16
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
0% Synergy $0.40
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
0% Synergy $0.38
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-1% Synergy $0.28
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $33.00
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $19.47
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $7.08
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-4% Synergy $4.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $1.17
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $2.55
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+1% Synergy $0.17
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
0% Synergy $0.22
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
0% Synergy $0.59
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.14
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.85
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-8% Synergy $0.20
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-9% Synergy $0.28
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-10% Synergy $2.82
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.43

Lands

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

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+19% Synergy $4.58
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+17% Synergy $0.07
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+14% Synergy $0.15
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+13% Synergy $0.13
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+10% Synergy $31.01
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+9% Synergy $17.62
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+9% Synergy $24.30
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $19.58
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+8% Synergy $0.69
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+8% Synergy $0.76
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+8% Synergy $0.48
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+7% Synergy $14.94
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+7% Synergy $15.37
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+7% Synergy $0.15
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+7% Synergy $0.19
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+6% Synergy $8.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.16
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+5% Synergy $6.85
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+5% Synergy $0.21
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+5% Synergy $0.04
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+5% Synergy $0.06
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.06
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.09
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+2% Synergy $5.11
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+1% Synergy $7.05
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+1% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+1% Synergy $0.23
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
0% Synergy $0.17
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $4.95
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
0% Synergy $6.13
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-1% Synergy $10.68
Bayou Bayou
-1% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-1% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-1% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.23
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-2% Synergy $17.30
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-2% Synergy $11.80
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-3% Synergy $0.31
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-4% Synergy $16.76
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-5% Synergy $0.61
Underground River Underground River
-5% Synergy $1.00
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-6% Synergy $0.26
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-6% Synergy $1.88
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.17
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-8% Synergy $0.47
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-9% Synergy $0.23
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-9% Synergy $0.25
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
-10% Synergy $0.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.13

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