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Yarok, the Desecrated
Price tag $0.40

Legendary CreatureElemental Horror

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Landfall 19% Lands Matter 18% Blink 7% ETB 7% Birthing Pod 7% Ramp 5% Combo 5% Tokens 2% Midrange 2% Energy 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

#191 Current Rank
#200 Last Week
#150 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.

Bogwater Lumaret Bogwater Lumaret
+5% Synergy $0.17
Planar Engineering Planar Engineering
+4% Synergy $1.58
Armaggon, Future Shark Armaggon, Future Shark
+2% Synergy $0.40
Turbulent Fen Turbulent Fen
+1% Synergy $8.34
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
0% Synergy $7.78

High Synergy Cards

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+60% Synergy $7.85
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+59% Synergy $0.14
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+55% Synergy $0.37
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+54% Synergy $5.63
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+52% Synergy $0.27
Risen Reef Risen Reef
+50% Synergy $0.29
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+50% Synergy $1.79
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+50% Synergy $3.53
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+49% Synergy $0.29
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+49% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

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

Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+48% Synergy $2.58
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+47% Synergy $0.24
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+45% Synergy $0.76
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+44% Synergy $2.09
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+44% Synergy $5.34
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+43% Synergy $4.53
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+41% Synergy $1.86
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+40% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
+12% Synergy $2.46
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.32

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 $34.20
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+9% Synergy $3.70
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+7% Synergy $41.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+3% Synergy $69.39
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+3% Synergy $26.70
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $67.17
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $63.51
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $58.70
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $122.46
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $16.95

Creatures

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

Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+41% Synergy $1.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+38% Synergy $0.28
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+36% Synergy $31.98
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+33% Synergy $0.19
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+32% Synergy $0.24
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+31% Synergy $2.83
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+31% Synergy $15.81
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+31% Synergy $0.28
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+30% Synergy $3.81
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+28% Synergy $10.35
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+28% Synergy $0.85
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+27% Synergy $0.29
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+26% Synergy $3.32
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+25% Synergy $5.53
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+24% Synergy $0.97
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+23% Synergy $11.64
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+22% Synergy $0.21
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+21% Synergy $13.24
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+21% Synergy $0.59
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+20% Synergy $0.26
Roil Elemental Roil Elemental
+20% Synergy $14.35
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+19% Synergy $20.75
Sire of Stagnation Sire of Stagnation
+19% Synergy $1.15
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+19% Synergy $0.09
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+18% Synergy $0.31
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+18% Synergy $3.55
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+17% Synergy $10.54
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+17% Synergy $0.35
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+17% Synergy $4.27
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+17% Synergy $0.77
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+16% Synergy $0.41
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+15% Synergy $1.00
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+15% Synergy $0.51
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+14% Synergy $42.72
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+14% Synergy $0.12
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+13% Synergy $0.38
Nissa, Resurgent Animist Nissa, Resurgent Animist
+13% Synergy $24.03
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+13% Synergy $0.23
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+12% Synergy $0.26
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+11% Synergy $2.56
Foundation Breaker Foundation Breaker
+11% Synergy $0.26
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+11% Synergy $1.20
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+10% Synergy $5.55
Spark Double Spark Double
+10% Synergy $13.34
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+10% Synergy $0.28
Muldrotha, the Gravetide Muldrotha, the Gravetide
+9% Synergy $0.54
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+8% Synergy $2.31
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+2% Synergy $0.26
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
-3% Synergy $20.18
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-6% Synergy $13.64

Instants

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

Displace Displace
+26% Synergy $0.38
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+16% Synergy $1.39
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+13% Synergy $0.30
Harrow Harrow
+12% Synergy $0.33
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+11% Synergy $3.64
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+10% Synergy $13.53
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+8% Synergy $0.36
Beast Within Beast Within
+7% Synergy $0.45
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.13
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+7% Synergy $4.02
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+7% Synergy $0.33
Blur Blur
+6% Synergy $0.31
Double Major Double Major
+5% Synergy $2.28
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+5% Synergy $0.34
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+5% Synergy $0.91
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+4% Synergy $0.39
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+4% Synergy $0.31
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $52.08
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+3% Synergy $5.83
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+2% Synergy $0.58
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $13.72
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.42
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.31
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $7.33
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-4% Synergy $1.66
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $26.46
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $2.11
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $6.85
Putrefy Putrefy
-10% Synergy $0.36

Sorceries

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

Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+13% Synergy $1.11
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+10% Synergy $2.11
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+10% Synergy $51.89
Three Visits Three Visits
+8% Synergy $4.67
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+8% Synergy $20.08
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+8% Synergy $0.32
Explore Explore
+5% Synergy $0.34
Neoform Neoform
+5% Synergy $1.03
Emergent Ultimatum Emergent Ultimatum
+5% Synergy $0.39
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+4% Synergy $0.81
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+4% Synergy $2.92
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.45
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $4.77
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+3% Synergy $49.23
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $2.07
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $22.21
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+3% Synergy $1.57
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $20.68
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+2% Synergy $34.08
Farseek Farseek
+1% Synergy $0.51
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-1% Synergy $0.37
Villainous Wealth Villainous Wealth
-1% Synergy $0.43
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $7.43
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-8% Synergy $0.62
Victimize Victimize
-9% Synergy $1.20
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy $9.06

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+37% Synergy $3.94
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+10% Synergy $62.47
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+8% Synergy $30.88
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+6% Synergy $15.25
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+6% Synergy $19.75
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+5% Synergy $12.71
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $3.52
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+3% Synergy $10.03
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+1% Synergy $3.58
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.92

Enchantments

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

Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+36% Synergy $5.56
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+31% Synergy $11.76
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+27% Synergy $1.74
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+25% Synergy $3.11
Exploration Exploration
+13% Synergy $32.20
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+13% Synergy $0.40
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+12% Synergy $0.94
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+11% Synergy $1.33
Spelunking Spelunking
+10% Synergy $3.64
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+9% Synergy $12.90
Khalni Heart Expedition Khalni Heart Expedition
+8% Synergy $0.33
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+7% Synergy $35.67
Druid Class Druid Class
+6% Synergy $2.50
Earthbender Ascension Earthbender Ascension
+6% Synergy $2.93
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
+6% Synergy $1.52
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+5% Synergy $7.37
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+5% Synergy $3.92
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+5% Synergy $2.95
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+4% Synergy $0.43
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+2% Synergy $0.39
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+1% Synergy $26.46
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $11.12

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 $1.57

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+19% Synergy $2.54
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+17% Synergy $0.49
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+6% Synergy $14.75
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+6% Synergy $0.25
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $59.22
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $23.01
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.79
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $30.11
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $1.14
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-1% Synergy $0.41
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.50
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $49.62
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $11.19
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $30.09
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-5% Synergy $6.06

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $2.88
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $1.38
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+1% Synergy $0.30
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+1% Synergy $0.31
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
0% Synergy $1.18
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.25
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.61
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-8% Synergy $0.44
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-8% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-9% Synergy $2.72
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.41

Lands

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

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+20% Synergy $0.96
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+17% Synergy $0.27
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+15% Synergy $0.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+13% Synergy $0.12
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+9% Synergy $33.16
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+9% Synergy $40.14
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+8% Synergy $24.23
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $29.05
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+8% Synergy $0.34
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+8% Synergy $0.77
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+8% Synergy $1.30
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+8% Synergy $0.55
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+7% Synergy $19.09
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+7% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.30
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+5% Synergy $8.50
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+5% Synergy $11.64
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.08
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+4% Synergy $11.39
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+4% Synergy $0.32
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+4% Synergy $0.07
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+2% Synergy $8.20
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+1% Synergy $5.96
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+1% Synergy $0.22
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $10.52
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
0% Synergy $0.38
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $6.84
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
0% Synergy $1.27
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-1% Synergy $12.56
Bayou Bayou
-1% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-1% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.29
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-2% Synergy $31.14
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-2% Synergy $16.09
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-2% Synergy
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-3% Synergy $0.29
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-4% Synergy $19.21
Underground River Underground River
-4% Synergy $1.39
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-5% Synergy $2.96
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-6% Synergy $0.57
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-7% Synergy $0.28
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-8% Synergy $0.39
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
-9% Synergy $0.36
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-9% Synergy $0.38
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-9% Synergy $0.47
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.28

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