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Yarok, the Desecrated
Price tag $0.38

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% Tokens 2% Energy 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
#189 Last Week
#145 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 $11.35
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
+5% Synergy $1.61
Mutable Explorer Mutable Explorer
+3% Synergy $1.76
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+2% Synergy $0.38
Chomping Changeling Chomping Changeling
0% Synergy $0.35

High Synergy Cards

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+61% Synergy $6.80
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+60% Synergy $0.18
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+55% Synergy $0.24
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+55% Synergy $6.62
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+53% Synergy $0.27
Risen Reef Risen Reef
+51% Synergy $0.24
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+50% Synergy $0.28
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+50% Synergy $2.08
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+50% Synergy $2.68
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+49% Synergy $0.95

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 $0.27
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+46% Synergy $0.51
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+45% Synergy $4.19
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+44% Synergy $3.58
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+43% Synergy $1.76
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+42% Synergy $1.40
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+40% Synergy $0.34
Counterspell Counterspell
+12% Synergy $2.55
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.26

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 $33.71
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+9% Synergy $4.04
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+7% Synergy $41.80
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+4% Synergy $23.61
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+3% Synergy $60.58
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $59.18
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $61.16
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $55.14
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $104.52
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $15.41

Creatures

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

Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+40% Synergy $1.66
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+38% Synergy $0.21
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+37% Synergy $28.46
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+33% Synergy $0.33
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+33% Synergy $0.22
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+31% Synergy $3.95
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+31% Synergy $12.62
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+31% Synergy $0.23
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+31% Synergy $3.27
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+28% Synergy $8.12
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+28% Synergy $1.11
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+27% Synergy $0.36
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+26% Synergy $2.75
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+25% Synergy $5.85
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+24% Synergy $1.09
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+23% Synergy $16.10
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+22% Synergy $0.20
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+21% Synergy $11.98
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+21% Synergy $0.48
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+20% Synergy $0.24
Roil Elemental Roil Elemental
+20% Synergy $8.34
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+19% Synergy $18.71
Sire of Stagnation Sire of Stagnation
+19% Synergy $1.24
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+19% Synergy $0.08
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+18% Synergy $0.31
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+18% Synergy $2.86
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+18% Synergy $0.60
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+17% Synergy $9.23
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+17% Synergy $0.40
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+17% Synergy $5.25
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+15% Synergy $0.37
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+15% Synergy $25.57
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+15% Synergy $0.66
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+15% Synergy $0.91
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+14% Synergy $0.10
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+13% Synergy $0.47
Nissa, Resurgent Animist Nissa, Resurgent Animist
+13% Synergy $20.97
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+13% Synergy $0.23
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+12% Synergy $3.43
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+12% Synergy $0.29
Foundation Breaker Foundation Breaker
+11% Synergy $0.24
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+11% Synergy $1.26
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+10% Synergy $10.61
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+10% Synergy $0.30
Spark Double Spark Double
+10% Synergy $12.26
Muldrotha, the Gravetide Muldrotha, the Gravetide
+9% Synergy $0.59
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+9% Synergy $3.21
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+2% Synergy $0.28
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
-3% Synergy $20.03
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-6% Synergy $13.44

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 $0.80
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+13% Synergy $0.25
Harrow Harrow
+13% Synergy $0.29
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+11% Synergy $4.49
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+10% Synergy $12.71
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+8% Synergy $0.32
Beast Within Beast Within
+7% Synergy $0.67
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.22
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+7% Synergy $3.47
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+7% Synergy $0.38
Blur Blur
+6% Synergy $0.30
Double Major Double Major
+5% Synergy $1.70
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+5% Synergy $0.38
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+5% Synergy $1.08
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+4% Synergy $0.47
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+4% Synergy $0.29
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $50.25
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+3% Synergy $5.45
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+2% Synergy $1.31
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $11.07
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $1.57
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+1% Synergy $0.89
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $2.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.34
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $8.28
Force of Will Force of Will
-3% Synergy $67.77
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $23.53
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-4% Synergy $2.08
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $2.30
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $4.46
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 $0.92
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+11% Synergy $2.93
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+10% Synergy $48.49
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+9% Synergy $18.38
Three Visits Three Visits
+8% Synergy $8.37
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+8% Synergy $0.29
Explore Explore
+5% Synergy $0.35
Neoform Neoform
+5% Synergy $1.25
Emergent Ultimatum Emergent Ultimatum
+5% Synergy $0.41
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+4% Synergy $0.83
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+4% Synergy $2.11
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.56
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $7.20
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+3% Synergy $36.39
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.94
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $18.07
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+3% Synergy $1.63
Farseek Farseek
+2% Synergy $0.55
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $20.05
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+2% Synergy $24.68
Villainous Wealth Villainous Wealth
0% Synergy $0.36
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-1% Synergy $0.39
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.95
Victimize Victimize
-8% Synergy $0.52
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-8% Synergy $1.14
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $8.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+37% Synergy $4.02
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+10% Synergy $57.58
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+9% Synergy $31.80
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+6% Synergy $13.96
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+6% Synergy $19.21
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+5% Synergy $11.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.53
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+3% Synergy $9.78
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $10.61
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+2% Synergy $3.35
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.82

Enchantments

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

Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+36% Synergy $4.85
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+31% Synergy $11.53
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+27% Synergy $1.00
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+25% Synergy $2.79
Exploration Exploration
+13% Synergy $29.00
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+13% Synergy $0.35
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+13% Synergy $1.12
Spelunking Spelunking
+11% Synergy $4.10
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+11% Synergy $1.89
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+9% Synergy $11.70
Khalni Heart Expedition Khalni Heart Expedition
+8% Synergy $0.33
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+7% Synergy $31.99
Druid Class Druid Class
+6% Synergy $2.26
Earthbender Ascension Earthbender Ascension
+6% Synergy $2.65
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+5% Synergy $6.61
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+5% Synergy $2.17
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+4% Synergy $3.32
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+4% Synergy $0.61
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+1% Synergy $25.35
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+1% Synergy $0.38
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+1% Synergy $6.81
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $10.03

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 $1.26

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+19% Synergy $3.85
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+17% Synergy $0.97
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+6% Synergy $12.85
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+6% Synergy $0.22
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $50.46
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.86
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $4.50
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $29.85
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.25
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
0% Synergy $0.65
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-1% Synergy $0.40
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $42.45
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $22.46
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $9.22
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-5% Synergy $5.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $2.10
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $0.43
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+1% Synergy $0.25
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+1% Synergy $0.28
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
0% Synergy $1.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $0.78
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.84
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-8% Synergy $0.38
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-8% Synergy $0.27
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-9% Synergy $3.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.33

Lands

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

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+20% Synergy $1.82
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+17% Synergy $0.26
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+15% Synergy $0.63
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+13% Synergy $0.59
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+9% Synergy $29.26
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+9% Synergy $34.45
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+8% Synergy $19.91
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $26.77
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+8% Synergy $0.26
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+8% Synergy $0.30
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+8% Synergy $0.92
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+8% Synergy $1.19
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+7% Synergy $17.90
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+7% Synergy $0.48
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+6% Synergy $8.90
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+6% Synergy $11.69
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.31
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+5% Synergy $11.24
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+5% Synergy $0.19
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.32
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.34
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.35
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+4% Synergy $0.18
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+2% Synergy $7.74
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+1% Synergy $3.52
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+1% Synergy $0.17
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $11.61
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
0% Synergy $0.28
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $6.11
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
0% Synergy $7.70
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-1% Synergy $12.08
Bayou Bayou
-1% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-1% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-1% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.31
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-2% Synergy $22.94
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-2% Synergy $13.66
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-3% Synergy $0.32
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-3% Synergy $23.16
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-5% Synergy $0.63
Underground River Underground River
-5% Synergy $1.35
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-6% Synergy $4.04
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-7% Synergy $0.26
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-8% Synergy $0.52
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-9% Synergy $0.26
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-9% Synergy $0.43
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.25
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
-10% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.28

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