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Yarok, the Desecrated
Price tag $2.98

Legendary Creature — Elemental Horror

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Landfall 26% Lands Matter 19% Birthing Pod 12% Blink 5% ETB 4% Combo 4% Ramp 3% Energy 3% Midrange 1% Tokens 1%

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#165 Current Rank
#178 Last Week
#103 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.

Traveling Chocobo Traveling Chocobo
+8% Synergy $25.13
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+5% Synergy $4.87
Tifa Lockhart Tifa Lockhart
+4% Synergy $3.64
Chocobo Racetrack Chocobo Racetrack
+4% Synergy $0.21
Ignis Scientia Ignis Scientia
+3% Synergy $0.10

High Synergy Cards

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+63% Synergy $5.31
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+59% Synergy $0.09
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+54% Synergy $3.04
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+54% Synergy $0.25
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+53% Synergy $0.15
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+52% Synergy $0.17
Risen Reef Risen Reef
+52% Synergy $0.52
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+51% Synergy $1.04
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+51% Synergy $0.42
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+49% Synergy $1.91

Top Cards

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

Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+49% Synergy $0.28
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+47% Synergy $0.17
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+46% Synergy $0.98
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+42% Synergy $1.04
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+42% Synergy $0.88
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+42% Synergy $2.54
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+42% Synergy $1.21
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+39% Synergy $1.00
Counterspell Counterspell
+13% Synergy $2.00
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.56

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+23% Synergy $34.78
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+8% Synergy $3.02
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+7% Synergy $50.27
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+5% Synergy $57.93
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+5% Synergy $19.07
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $48.81
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+1% Synergy $53.02
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
0% Synergy $40.66
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $111.35
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $12.14

Creatures

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

Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+40% Synergy $20.23
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+38% Synergy $0.27
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+36% Synergy $0.21
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+33% Synergy $0.25
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+32% Synergy $0.09
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+32% Synergy $1.86
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+28% Synergy $5.42
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+28% Synergy $7.89
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+28% Synergy $0.16
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+28% Synergy $4.30
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+26% Synergy $2.14
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+25% Synergy $8.34
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+25% Synergy $2.40
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+24% Synergy $1.05
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+23% Synergy $0.72
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+23% Synergy $0.27
Roil Elemental Roil Elemental
+21% Synergy $10.53
Sire of Stagnation Sire of Stagnation
+21% Synergy $1.10
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+20% Synergy $5.10
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+20% Synergy $0.15
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+20% Synergy $0.05
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+19% Synergy $8.63
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+18% Synergy $10.87
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+18% Synergy $0.14
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+18% Synergy $18.09
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+18% Synergy $1.04
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+18% Synergy $0.59
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+17% Synergy $0.43
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+17% Synergy $3.02
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+17% Synergy $0.95
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+16% Synergy $0.45
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+15% Synergy $6.11
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+15% Synergy $0.29
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+15% Synergy $0.21
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+15% Synergy $0.13
Nissa, Resurgent Animist Nissa, Resurgent Animist
+14% Synergy $15.61
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+13% Synergy $0.28
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+13% Synergy $0.16
Gruff Triplets Gruff Triplets
+13% Synergy $0.26
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+13% Synergy $1.14
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+12% Synergy $0.22
Spark Double Spark Double
+12% Synergy $6.13
Foundation Breaker Foundation Breaker
+12% Synergy $0.23
Elvish Rejuvenator Elvish Rejuvenator
+12% Synergy $0.10
Muldrotha, the Gravetide Muldrotha, the Gravetide
+11% Synergy $2.42
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+11% Synergy $6.50
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+10% Synergy $2.20
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+10% Synergy $2.62
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+10% Synergy $0.48
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-7% Synergy $9.10

Instants

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

Displace Displace
+27% Synergy $0.41
Harrow Harrow
+14% Synergy $0.34
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+14% Synergy $0.32
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+11% Synergy $10.32
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+11% Synergy $0.24
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+10% Synergy $4.93
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+8% Synergy $1.45
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+8% Synergy $0.27
Beast Within Beast Within
+7% Synergy $0.96
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+7% Synergy $0.43
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.25
Double Major Double Major
+6% Synergy $1.38
Blur Blur
+6% Synergy $0.20
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+5% Synergy $0.26
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+4% Synergy $0.44
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $41.94
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+3% Synergy $0.44
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+3% Synergy $3.89
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+2% Synergy $2.12
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $9.22
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+1% Synergy $0.95
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.85
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.52
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $0.92
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $10.80
Sultai Charm Sultai Charm
-2% Synergy $0.15
Force of Will Force of Will
-3% Synergy $56.77
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $16.46
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-4% Synergy $1.94
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $3.38
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $1.49
Putrefy Putrefy
-11% Synergy $0.14

Sorceries

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

Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+12% Synergy $1.43
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+11% Synergy $2.53
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+9% Synergy $39.31
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+9% Synergy $14.89
Three Visits Three Visits
+8% Synergy $6.16
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+8% Synergy $0.37
Neoform Neoform
+5% Synergy $0.79
Emergent Ultimatum Emergent Ultimatum
+5% Synergy $0.36
Explore Explore
+4% Synergy $0.22
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+4% Synergy $23.43
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+4% Synergy $1.84
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+4% Synergy $1.50
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+3% Synergy $1.11
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.80
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $21.61
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+3% Synergy $1.31
Farseek Farseek
+2% Synergy $0.53
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $18.51
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+2% Synergy $19.69
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+1% Synergy $4.79
Villainous Wealth Villainous Wealth
0% Synergy $0.21
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.78
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-1% Synergy $0.41
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-8% Synergy $0.88
Victimize Victimize
-8% Synergy $0.47
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy $7.36

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+36% Synergy $2.50
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+10% Synergy $65.45
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+8% Synergy $24.96
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+8% Synergy $17.44
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+6% Synergy $15.53
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+5% Synergy $11.97
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+5% Synergy $0.09
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.23
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+4% Synergy $4.91
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $12.50
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+3% Synergy $2.69
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.39

Enchantments

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

Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+39% Synergy $2.46
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+31% Synergy $10.86
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+28% Synergy $1.51
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+24% Synergy $1.74
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+13% Synergy $1.02
Exploration Exploration
+12% Synergy $22.09
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+12% Synergy $0.41
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+11% Synergy $10.44
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+11% Synergy $1.09
Spelunking Spelunking
+10% Synergy $2.05
Khalni Heart Expedition Khalni Heart Expedition
+9% Synergy $0.25
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+6% Synergy $35.45
Druid Class Druid Class
+6% Synergy $1.37
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+6% Synergy $2.99
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+5% Synergy $1.58
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+4% Synergy $0.74
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+4% Synergy $2.43
Omen of the Hunt Omen of the Hunt
+4% Synergy $0.07
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+2% Synergy $2.74
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+1% Synergy $25.43
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+1% Synergy $4.76
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+1% Synergy $2.20
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
0% Synergy $0.39
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $8.48

Planeswalkers

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

Nissa of Shadowed Boughs Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
+19% Synergy $1.39

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+18% Synergy $2.01
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+18% Synergy $1.00
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+6% Synergy $8.57
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.22
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $48.76
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $30.86
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $1.50
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $23.01
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.13
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
0% Synergy $0.93
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
0% Synergy $0.90
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-1% Synergy $0.32
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $30.11
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-3% Synergy $5.31
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $17.69
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $6.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $1.25
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $2.60
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+1% Synergy $0.23
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
0% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $2.00
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-1% Synergy $0.45
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $0.97
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-8% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-9% Synergy $0.28
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-10% Synergy $0.84
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.40

Lands

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

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+18% Synergy $5.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+16% Synergy $0.05
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+13% Synergy $0.10
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+12% Synergy $0.19
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+9% Synergy $31.75
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+8% Synergy $19.60
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+8% Synergy $24.16
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+8% Synergy $0.58
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+8% Synergy $0.58
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+8% Synergy $0.90
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+7% Synergy $18.80
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+6% Synergy $12.59
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+6% Synergy $19.19
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+6% Synergy $14.46
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+6% Synergy $0.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.16
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+5% Synergy $14.14
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+5% Synergy $0.17
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+5% Synergy $0.21
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+5% Synergy $0.04
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+5% Synergy $0.05
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.06
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+2% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+2% Synergy $0.20
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+1% Synergy $4.80
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+1% Synergy $10.15
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
0% Synergy $0.13
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
0% Synergy $5.18
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.21
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-1% Synergy $11.88
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-1% Synergy $3.02
Bayou Bayou
-1% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-1% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-1% Synergy
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-2% Synergy $13.84
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-3% Synergy $0.40
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-3% Synergy $14.95
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-4% Synergy $20.50
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-5% Synergy $0.33
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-5% Synergy $1.24
Underground River Underground River
-5% Synergy $1.55
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-6% Synergy $0.51
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-6% Synergy $1.68
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.19
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
-8% Synergy $0.15
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-8% Synergy $0.28
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-8% Synergy $0.89
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-14% Synergy $0.21

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Yarok, the Desecrated.

Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
Omnath, Locus of Creation Omnath, Locus of Creation
Kodama of the East Tree Thrasios, Triton Hero Kodama of the East Tree // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Zimone and Dina Zimone and Dina
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
Kodama of the East Tree Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kodama of the East Tree // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
Kodama of the East Tree Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Kodama of the East Tree // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Thrasios, Triton Hero Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Thrasios, Triton Hero // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
Bonny Pall, Clearcutter Bonny Pall, Clearcutter
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Thrasios, Triton Hero Tormod, the Desecrator Thrasios, Triton Hero // Tormod, the Desecrator
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Sword Coast Sailor Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Sword Coast Sailor
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Miara, Thorn of the Glade Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Sengir, the Dark Baron Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Tormod, the Desecrator Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Tormod, the Desecrator
Nissa, Resurgent Animist Nissa, Resurgent Animist
Zimone, Quandrix Prodigy Zimone, Quandrix Prodigy
Gretchen Titchwillow Gretchen Titchwillow
Kodama of the East Tree Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Kodama of the East Tree // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Muldrotha, the Gravetide Muldrotha, the Gravetide
Kodama of the East Tree Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Kodama of the East Tree // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Thrasios, Triton Hero Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Thrasios, Triton Hero Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Child of Alara Child of Alara
Nissa, Vastwood Seer Nissa, Vastwood Seer
Yedora, Grave Gardener Yedora, Grave Gardener
Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder
Kodama of the East Tree Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Kodama of the East Tree // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Thalia and The Gitrog Monster Thalia and The Gitrog Monster