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Yarok, the Desecrated
Price tag $0.37

Legendary CreatureElemental Horror

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Landfall 20% Lands Matter 18% Birthing Pod 8% Blink 7% ETB 7% 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

#175 Current Rank
#178 Last Week
#147 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 $8.67
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
+6% Synergy $1.39
Mutable Explorer Mutable Explorer
+3% Synergy $1.51
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+2% Synergy $0.53
Chomping Changeling Chomping Changeling
0% Synergy $0.44

High Synergy Cards

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+61% Synergy $7.18
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+60% Synergy $0.18
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+55% Synergy $0.24
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+55% Synergy $6.45
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+53% Synergy $0.28
Risen Reef Risen Reef
+51% Synergy $0.25
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+50% Synergy $1.98
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+50% Synergy $0.30
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+50% Synergy $2.65
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+49% Synergy $0.98

Top Cards

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

Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+49% Synergy $0.44
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+47% Synergy $0.32
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+46% Synergy $0.42
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+45% Synergy $4.45
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+44% Synergy $3.19
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+44% Synergy $2.15
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+42% Synergy $1.58
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+40% Synergy $0.41
Counterspell Counterspell
+12% Synergy $1.98
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.27

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 $36.31
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+9% Synergy $4.32
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+7% Synergy $41.18
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+4% Synergy $24.79
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+3% Synergy $61.85
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $58.23
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
0% Synergy $55.49
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $63.69
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $109.97
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $15.93

Creatures

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

Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+40% Synergy $1.60
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+38% Synergy $0.26
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+37% Synergy $29.54
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+33% Synergy $0.32
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+33% Synergy $0.22
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+31% Synergy $3.54
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+31% Synergy $12.75
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+31% Synergy $0.22
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+31% Synergy $3.07
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+28% Synergy $8.80
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+28% Synergy $1.22
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+27% Synergy $0.33
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+26% Synergy $2.74
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+25% Synergy $5.38
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+24% Synergy $1.08
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+23% Synergy $16.59
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+22% Synergy $0.18
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+21% Synergy $12.06
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+21% Synergy $0.49
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+20% Synergy $0.28
Roil Elemental Roil Elemental
+20% Synergy $8.66
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+19% Synergy $17.94
Sire of Stagnation Sire of Stagnation
+19% Synergy $1.21
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+19% Synergy $0.07
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+18% Synergy $0.34
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+18% Synergy $2.61
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+18% Synergy $0.62
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+17% Synergy $9.14
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+17% Synergy $0.36
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+17% Synergy $4.97
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+15% Synergy $0.38
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+15% Synergy $0.70
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+15% Synergy $0.75
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+14% Synergy $26.85
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+14% Synergy $0.10
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+13% Synergy $0.49
Nissa, Resurgent Animist Nissa, Resurgent Animist
+13% Synergy $21.33
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+13% Synergy $0.28
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+12% Synergy $3.65
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+12% Synergy $0.22
Foundation Breaker Foundation Breaker
+11% Synergy $0.32
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+11% Synergy $1.26
Muldrotha, the Gravetide Muldrotha, the Gravetide
+10% Synergy $0.56
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+10% Synergy $9.46
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+10% Synergy $0.30
Spark Double Spark Double
+10% Synergy $13.10
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+9% Synergy $3.00
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+2% Synergy $0.27
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
-3% Synergy $20.94
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-6% Synergy $13.51

Instants

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

Displace Displace
+26% Synergy $0.48
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+16% Synergy $1.69
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+13% Synergy $0.26
Harrow Harrow
+13% Synergy $0.32
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+11% Synergy $4.29
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+10% Synergy $13.18
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+8% Synergy $0.34
Beast Within Beast Within
+7% Synergy $0.72
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.06
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+7% Synergy $3.54
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+7% Synergy $0.32
Blur Blur
+6% Synergy $0.30
Double Major Double Major
+5% Synergy $1.76
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+5% Synergy $0.30
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+5% Synergy $1.08
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+4% Synergy $0.43
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+4% Synergy $0.33
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $50.50
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+3% Synergy $5.30
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+2% Synergy $0.74
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $11.38
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $1.68
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+1% Synergy $0.86
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $2.11
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.31
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $8.35
Force of Will Force of Will
-3% Synergy $68.48
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $24.98
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-4% Synergy $2.05
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $2.54
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $4.45
Putrefy Putrefy
-11% Synergy $0.29

Sorceries

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

Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+13% Synergy $1.35
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+10% Synergy $3.15
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+10% Synergy $46.87
Three Visits Three Visits
+8% Synergy $9.41
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+8% Synergy $18.76
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+8% Synergy $0.31
Explore Explore
+5% Synergy $0.33
Neoform Neoform
+5% Synergy $1.35
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+5% Synergy $0.59
Emergent Ultimatum Emergent Ultimatum
+5% Synergy $0.42
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+4% Synergy $0.80
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+4% Synergy $2.15
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $8.00
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+3% Synergy $38.86
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.97
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $19.50
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+3% Synergy $1.57
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $19.60
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+2% Synergy $26.32
Farseek Farseek
+1% Synergy $0.71
Villainous Wealth Villainous Wealth
0% Synergy $0.36
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-1% Synergy $0.42
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $6.93
Victimize Victimize
-8% Synergy $0.54
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-8% Synergy $1.35
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $8.60

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+37% Synergy $4.32
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+10% Synergy $62.87
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+9% Synergy $30.71
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+6% Synergy $14.88
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+6% Synergy $19.97
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+5% Synergy $11.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.61
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+3% Synergy $9.18
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $10.91
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+2% Synergy $3.48
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $2.00

Enchantments

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

Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+36% Synergy $5.03
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+31% Synergy $11.51
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+27% Synergy $1.54
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+25% Synergy $2.82
Exploration Exploration
+13% Synergy $29.75
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+13% Synergy $0.32
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+13% Synergy $1.02
Spelunking Spelunking
+11% Synergy $4.57
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+11% Synergy $1.64
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+9% Synergy $12.23
Khalni Heart Expedition Khalni Heart Expedition
+8% Synergy $0.33
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+7% Synergy $33.98
Druid Class Druid Class
+6% Synergy $2.31
Earthbender Ascension Earthbender Ascension
+6% Synergy $3.08
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+5% Synergy $6.02
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+5% Synergy $2.06
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+4% Synergy $3.43
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+4% Synergy $0.65
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+2% Synergy $0.46
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+1% Synergy $26.42
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+1% Synergy $7.16
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $10.68

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 $1.55

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+19% Synergy $3.84
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+17% Synergy $1.09
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+6% Synergy $14.69
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+6% Synergy $0.27
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $52.32
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $20.89
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $4.41
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $30.94
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.28
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-1% Synergy $0.41
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.68
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $45.94
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $25.10
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $10.20
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-5% Synergy $5.43

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $2.44
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $0.82
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+1% Synergy $0.25
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+1% Synergy $0.32
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
0% Synergy $1.04
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.18
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.11
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-8% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-8% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-9% Synergy $2.81
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.45

Lands

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

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+20% Synergy $2.48
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+17% Synergy $0.22
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+15% Synergy $0.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+13% Synergy $0.29
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+9% Synergy $30.79
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+9% Synergy $35.53
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+8% Synergy $21.25
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $28.31
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+8% Synergy $0.32
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+8% Synergy $0.28
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+8% Synergy $0.88
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+8% Synergy $1.22
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+7% Synergy $18.94
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+7% Synergy $0.58
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+6% Synergy $8.70
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+6% Synergy $12.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.30
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+5% Synergy $11.86
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.21
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.20
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+4% Synergy $0.21
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+4% Synergy $0.13
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+2% Synergy $7.81
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+1% Synergy $3.81
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+1% Synergy $0.26
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $11.82
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
0% Synergy $0.28
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $6.22
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
0% Synergy $8.91
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-1% Synergy $12.49
Bayou Bayou
-1% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-1% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.24
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-2% Synergy $25.14
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-2% Synergy $15.06
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-2% Synergy
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-3% Synergy $0.31
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-3% Synergy $25.24
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-5% Synergy $0.67
Underground River Underground River
-5% Synergy $1.36
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-6% Synergy $4.16
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-7% Synergy $0.35
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-8% Synergy $0.48
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-9% Synergy $0.36
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-9% Synergy $0.58
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.24
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
-10% Synergy $0.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.27

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