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Yarok, the Desecrated
Price tag $0.33

Legendary CreatureElemental Horror

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Sultai

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

#203 Current Rank
#211 Last Week
#155 Past 2 Years

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.

Bogwater Lumaret Bogwater Lumaret
+4% Synergy $0.30
Planar Engineering Planar Engineering
+4% Synergy $1.84
Turbulent Fen Turbulent Fen
+1% Synergy $6.31
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
+0% Synergy $5.16
Dina's Guidance Dina's Guidance
-1% Synergy $1.00

High Synergy Cards

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+59% Synergy $7.04
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+59% Synergy $0.24
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+54% Synergy $0.34
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+53% Synergy $5.32
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+52% Synergy $0.32
Risen Reef Risen Reef
+50% Synergy $0.62
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+49% Synergy $1.79
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+49% Synergy $3.70
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+48% Synergy $0.32
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+48% Synergy $0.37

Top Cards

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

Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+47% Synergy $2.50
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+46% Synergy $0.20
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+45% Synergy $0.54
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+44% Synergy $10.44
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+44% Synergy $3.20
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+43% Synergy $1.17
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+40% Synergy $1.87
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+40% Synergy $0.34
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy $3.62
Cultivate Cultivate
+7% 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
+21% Synergy $31.12
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+9% Synergy $3.76
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+6% Synergy $41.55
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+3% Synergy $28.41
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+2% Synergy $73.09
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+0% Synergy $66.61
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $62.02
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
0% Synergy $58.37
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $129.20

Creatures

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

Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+41% Synergy $0.83
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+37% Synergy $0.30
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+35% Synergy $32.74
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+32% Synergy $0.20
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+31% Synergy $0.25
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+31% Synergy $14.09
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+30% Synergy $3.29
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+30% Synergy $4.66
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+30% Synergy $0.26
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+28% Synergy $11.94
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+28% Synergy $0.93
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+26% Synergy $0.31
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+26% Synergy $3.09
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+24% Synergy $5.37
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+24% Synergy $1.11
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+22% Synergy $12.36
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+21% Synergy $0.33
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+21% Synergy $12.51
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+20% Synergy $0.69
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+19% Synergy $0.23
Roil Elemental Roil Elemental
+19% Synergy $13.47
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+19% Synergy $19.23
Sire of Stagnation Sire of Stagnation
+18% Synergy $1.26
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+18% Synergy $0.18
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+18% Synergy $0.30
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+17% Synergy $4.88
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+17% Synergy $0.83
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+17% Synergy $5.00
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+17% Synergy $10.75
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+16% Synergy $0.53
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+15% Synergy $0.40
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+14% Synergy $0.78
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+14% Synergy $1.10
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+13% Synergy $34.23
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+13% Synergy $0.10
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+12% Synergy $0.38
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+12% Synergy $0.26
Nissa, Resurgent Animist Nissa, Resurgent Animist
+12% Synergy $26.03
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+12% Synergy $0.26
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+11% Synergy $2.32
Foundation Breaker Foundation Breaker
+11% Synergy $0.29
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+10% Synergy $1.32
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+10% Synergy $0.37
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+9% Synergy $5.65
Muldrotha, the Gravetide Muldrotha, the Gravetide
+9% Synergy $0.53
Spark Double Spark Double
+9% Synergy $10.00
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+8% Synergy $3.39
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+1% Synergy $0.34
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
-3% Synergy $16.13
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-6% Synergy $11.95

Instants

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

Displace Displace
+25% Synergy $0.43
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+16% Synergy $1.42
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+12% Synergy $0.32
Harrow Harrow
+12% Synergy $0.33
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+11% Synergy $4.93
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+9% Synergy $14.99
Beast Within Beast Within
+7% Synergy $0.51
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+7% Synergy $0.35
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.22
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+6% Synergy $0.39
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+6% Synergy $3.73
Blur Blur
+5% Synergy $0.48
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+5% Synergy $0.27
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+5% Synergy $0.97
Double Major Double Major
+5% Synergy $2.60
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+4% Synergy $0.30
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+3% Synergy $0.41
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $55.81
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+2% Synergy $6.12
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+2% Synergy $0.75
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $13.88
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+0% Synergy $2.03
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.43
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $8.58
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-3% Synergy $2.76
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $27.94
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $2.06
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $19.99
Putrefy Putrefy
-10% Synergy $0.30

Sorceries

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

Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+13% Synergy $1.53
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+10% Synergy $2.50
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+9% Synergy $46.81
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+8% Synergy $18.50
Three Visits Three Visits
+7% Synergy $5.20
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+7% Synergy $0.27
Neoform Neoform
+5% Synergy $1.08
Explore Explore
+5% Synergy $0.22
Emergent Ultimatum Emergent Ultimatum
+4% Synergy $0.43
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.35
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+4% Synergy $3.00
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+4% Synergy $0.93
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+3% Synergy $3.34
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+2% Synergy $5.16
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+2% Synergy $28.49
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $2.11
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+2% Synergy $53.18
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+1% Synergy $42.36
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $21.09
Farseek Farseek
+1% Synergy $0.56
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
0% Synergy $0.41
Villainous Wealth Villainous Wealth
0% Synergy $0.37
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $6.25
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-7% Synergy $0.39
Victimize Victimize
-8% Synergy $1.72
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy $8.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+37% Synergy $4.47
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+9% Synergy $62.97
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+8% Synergy $33.87
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+5% Synergy $19.33
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+5% Synergy $14.36
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+5% Synergy $15.45
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+3% Synergy $8.72
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.39
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+1% Synergy $4.07
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.94

Enchantments

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

Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+34% Synergy $5.59
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+30% Synergy $12.12
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+26% Synergy $1.80
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+24% Synergy $2.76
Exploration Exploration
+13% Synergy $33.60
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+12% Synergy $0.34
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+12% Synergy $1.03
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+11% Synergy $1.40
Spelunking Spelunking
+10% Synergy $4.35
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+9% Synergy $13.62
Khalni Heart Expedition Khalni Heart Expedition
+7% Synergy $0.38
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+6% Synergy $36.67
Druid Class Druid Class
+6% Synergy $1.76
Earthbender Ascension Earthbender Ascension
+5% Synergy $2.86
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
+5% Synergy $1.48
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+5% Synergy $8.09
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+5% Synergy $2.38
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+4% Synergy $3.94
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+3% Synergy $0.48
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+1% Synergy $0.36
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+1% Synergy $26.78
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $11.99

Planeswalkers

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

Nissa of Shadowed Boughs Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
+17% Synergy $1.87

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+19% Synergy $2.76
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+16% Synergy $0.59
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+6% Synergy $15.62
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.29
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $64.23
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.83
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $21.75
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $34.03
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+0% Synergy $0.31
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
0% Synergy $0.32
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
0% Synergy $0.46
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $50.74
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $10.92
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $30.65
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-5% Synergy $7.19

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $2.43
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $4.40
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+1% Synergy $0.30
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+0% Synergy $0.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+0% Synergy $0.33
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+0% Synergy $1.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $4.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $2.26
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-7% Synergy $0.36
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-7% Synergy $0.44
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-8% Synergy $1.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+20% Synergy $3.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+17% Synergy $0.12
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+15% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+13% Synergy $0.16
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+9% Synergy $38.05
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+8% Synergy $37.17
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+8% Synergy $0.34
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+8% Synergy $26.33
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+8% Synergy $0.67
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+7% Synergy $30.80
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+7% Synergy $0.95
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+7% Synergy $0.71
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+7% Synergy $0.32
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+6% Synergy $19.61
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.30
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+5% Synergy $9.60
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+4% Synergy $10.51
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+4% Synergy $0.30
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+4% Synergy $0.20
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+3% Synergy $10.52
Island Island
+3% Synergy $2.00
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $2.00
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $2.00
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+2% Synergy $7.70
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $11.97
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+1% Synergy $0.23
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+0% Synergy $5.71
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $6.75
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
0% Synergy $0.32
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
0% Synergy $1.85
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
0% Synergy $12.54
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-1% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
-1% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.27
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-1% Synergy
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-1% Synergy $26.95
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-1% Synergy $16.02
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-2% Synergy $0.33
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-3% Synergy $16.45
Underground River Underground River
-4% Synergy $1.47
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-4% Synergy $1.81
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-5% Synergy $0.93
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-6% Synergy $0.33
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-7% Synergy $0.41
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.26
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-8% Synergy $0.35
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
-9% Synergy $0.34
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-9% Synergy $0.46
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-14% Synergy $0.82

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