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Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
Price tag $0.20

Legendary CreatureHuman Rogue Bard

Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

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

#959 Current Rank
#1001 Last Week
#810 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Yisan, the Wanderer Bard.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Yisan, the Wanderer Bard decks.

Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
+6% Synergy $2.37
Glacier Godmaw Glacier Godmaw
+3% Synergy $0.11
Loading Zone Loading Zone
0% Synergy $1.45
Jumbo Cactuar Jumbo Cactuar
-1% Synergy $3.45
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
-5% Synergy $14.74

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Yisan, the Wanderer Bard's abilities and overall game plan.

Scryb Ranger Scryb Ranger
+71% Synergy $0.25
Quirion Ranger Quirion Ranger
+69% Synergy $0.50
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+63% Synergy $2.60
Woodland Bellower Woodland Bellower
+59% Synergy $2.75
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+57% Synergy $0.95
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+52% Synergy $3.15
Phyrexian Revoker Phyrexian Revoker
+52% Synergy $0.16
Hyrax Tower Scout Hyrax Tower Scout
+51% Synergy $0.09
Wirewood Symbiote Wirewood Symbiote
+51% Synergy $0.10
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+49% Synergy $0.26

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Yisan, the Wanderer Bard decks.

Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+49% Synergy $0.43
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+47% Synergy $1.23
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+47% Synergy $5.68
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
+47% Synergy $5.29
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+42% Synergy $0.97
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+40% Synergy $0.31
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+38% Synergy $0.43
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+38% Synergy $0.11
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+35% Synergy $0.19
Beast Within Beast Within
+17% Synergy $0.59

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+56% Synergy $6.61
Natural Order Natural Order
+32% Synergy $16.27
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+27% Synergy $18.72
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+25% Synergy $3.46
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+23% Synergy $94.69
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+22% Synergy $92.16
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+21% Synergy $977.12
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+14% Synergy $252.87
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+14% Synergy $643.42
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $71.05

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Yisan, the Wanderer Bard's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+46% Synergy $8.62
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+43% Synergy $1.53
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+43% Synergy $2.68
Yeva, Nature's Herald Yeva, Nature's Herald
+42% Synergy $0.64
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+42% Synergy $1.23
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+40% Synergy $1.69
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+38% Synergy $9.23
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+38% Synergy $0.29
Argothian Elder Argothian Elder
+36% Synergy $0.70
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+35% Synergy $11.41
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+34% Synergy $0.19
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+34% Synergy $0.32
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+32% Synergy $0.69
Regal Force Regal Force
+30% Synergy $3.23
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+30% Synergy $27.89
Endurance Endurance
+28% Synergy $7.51
Sakura-Tribe Scout Sakura-Tribe Scout
+28% Synergy $2.40
Magus of the Candelabra Magus of the Candelabra
+28% Synergy $0.48
Duskwatch Recruiter Krallenhorde Howler Duskwatch Recruiter
+28% Synergy $0.13
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+27% Synergy $2.10
Slippery Bogbonder Slippery Bogbonder
+27% Synergy $6.00
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+26% Synergy $4.59
Seeker of Skybreak Seeker of Skybreak
+26% Synergy $0.95
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+25% Synergy $0.97
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+24% Synergy $8.83
Dosan the Falling Leaf Dosan the Falling Leaf
+24% Synergy $23.97
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+23% Synergy $12.94
Great Oak Guardian Great Oak Guardian
+23% Synergy $0.11
Hope Tender Hope Tender
+23% Synergy $0.09
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+22% Synergy $0.31
Caustic Caterpillar Caustic Caterpillar
+22% Synergy $0.23
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+18% Synergy $0.11
Elvish Reclaimer Elvish Reclaimer
+18% Synergy $3.81
Thought-Knot Seer Thought-Knot Seer
+17% Synergy $2.84
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+16% Synergy $0.13
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+16% Synergy $0.32
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+16% Synergy $1.17
Loaming Shaman Loaming Shaman
+15% Synergy $0.06
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+14% Synergy $0.11
Copperhorn Scout Copperhorn Scout
+13% Synergy $0.16
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+10% Synergy $0.49
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+7% Synergy $0.43
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+7% Synergy $0.20
Terastodon Terastodon
+6% Synergy $0.25
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+6% Synergy $0.71
Llanowar Tribe Llanowar Tribe
+3% Synergy $1.62
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+2% Synergy $1.23
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-1% Synergy $1.55
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
-2% Synergy $7.35
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-11% Synergy $3.04

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Yisan, the Wanderer Bard safe.

Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+45% Synergy $3.45
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+32% Synergy $5.09
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+30% Synergy $2.44
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+26% Synergy $6.57
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+25% Synergy $22.04
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+24% Synergy $0.96
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+21% Synergy $0.44
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+20% Synergy $0.22
Vitalize Vitalize
+18% Synergy $1.11
Infectious Bite Infectious Bite
+17% Synergy $0.29
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+14% Synergy $5.20
Bouncer's Beatdown Bouncer's Beatdown
+11% Synergy $0.03
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+9% Synergy $4.71
Reclaim Reclaim
+8% Synergy $0.11
Natural State Natural State
+8% Synergy $0.08
Benefactor's Draught Benefactor's Draught
+5% Synergy $11.05
Ranger's Guile Ranger's Guile
+4% Synergy $0.10
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+3% Synergy $0.45
Shared Summons Shared Summons
+3% Synergy $1.31
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+3% Synergy $0.30
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+2% Synergy $0.37
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+1% Synergy $1.20
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.14
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+1% Synergy $1.04
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-1% Synergy $2.24
Naturalize Naturalize
-1% Synergy $0.08
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-2% Synergy $0.08
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-3% Synergy $0.94
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-3% Synergy $0.97
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-4% Synergy $0.86
Ram Through Ram Through
-6% Synergy $0.51
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-7% Synergy $0.20
Fog Fog
-8% Synergy $0.36
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-10% Synergy $11.10
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-31% Synergy $0.83

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Yisan, the Wanderer Bard's game plan and control the board.

Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+35% Synergy $19.06
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+28% Synergy $23.70
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+24% Synergy $1.11
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+23% Synergy $0.34
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+15% Synergy $2.19
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+13% Synergy $0.69
Nylea's Intervention Nylea's Intervention
+12% Synergy $0.60
Regrowth Regrowth
+6% Synergy $0.42
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+3% Synergy $2.02
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
0% Synergy $0.55
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
0% Synergy $0.26
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
-4% Synergy $0.22
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
-4% Synergy $13.18
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-8% Synergy $5.84
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-10% Synergy $0.83
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-11% Synergy $1.43
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-13% Synergy $0.77
Harmonize Harmonize
-15% Synergy $0.23
Three Visits Three Visits
-17% Synergy $6.32
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-24% Synergy $1.41
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-25% Synergy $0.43
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-26% Synergy $1.69
Cultivate Cultivate
-31% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+26% Synergy $4.05
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+26% Synergy $1.27
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+20% Synergy $5.92
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+17% Synergy $24.65
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+15% Synergy $11.66
Null Rod Null Rod
+14% Synergy $84.27
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+12% Synergy $12.84
Sphere of Resistance Sphere of Resistance
+12% Synergy $5.51
Chalice of the Void Chalice of the Void
+11% Synergy $18.24
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+10% Synergy $8.68
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+7% Synergy $4.01
Instrument of the Bards Instrument of the Bards
+5% Synergy $0.20
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+5% Synergy $1.02
Tangle Wire Tangle Wire
+5% Synergy $13.34
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.45
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+4% Synergy $0.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.30
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
-8% Synergy $0.24
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-16% Synergy $62.10
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-24% Synergy $1.93

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Yisan, the Wanderer Bard's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+41% Synergy $0.88
Root Maze Root Maze
+25% Synergy $5.02
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+17% Synergy $6.87
Lignify Lignify
+15% Synergy $1.45
Quest for Renewal Quest for Renewal
+11% Synergy $4.96
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+10% Synergy $0.95
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+10% Synergy $24.82
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+10% Synergy $34.84
Instill Energy Instill Energy
+8% Synergy $1.70
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+7% Synergy $18.94
Leyline of Abundance Leyline of Abundance
+6% Synergy $0.53
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+3% Synergy $3.49
Exploration Exploration
+2% Synergy $24.37
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
0% Synergy $3.39
Asceticism Asceticism
-4% Synergy $5.32
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-8% Synergy $11.08
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-28% Synergy $0.38

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Yisan, the Wanderer Bard to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
-14% Synergy $2.72

Utility Lands

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

Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+30% Synergy $1.57
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+23% Synergy $34.54
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+23% Synergy $1.84
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+20% Synergy $16.08
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+16% Synergy $9.35
Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+16% Synergy $6.49
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+15% Synergy $4.30
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+13% Synergy $29.31
Mouth of Ronom Mouth of Ronom
+13% Synergy $0.57
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+12% Synergy $3.97
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+8% Synergy $1.28
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+7% Synergy $73.76
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+7% Synergy $0.69
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+7% Synergy $0.16
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.73
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $14.84
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+2% Synergy $6.16
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $5.08
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $0.14
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-6% Synergy $0.13
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-13% Synergy $0.90
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-15% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-22% Synergy $1.98
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-27% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.07
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+11% Synergy $30.05
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+10% Synergy $55.47
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+9% Synergy $24.69
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+4% Synergy $1.79
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Yisan, the Wanderer Bard decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+21% Synergy $50.15
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+13% Synergy $0.69
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+12% Synergy $34.04
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+12% Synergy $24.35
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+11% Synergy $0.58
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+11% Synergy $6.72
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+8% Synergy $1.78
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+3% Synergy $2.02
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $21.61
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $25.51
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-1% Synergy $1.55
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $9.47
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $14.12
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-8% Synergy $5.84
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
-8% Synergy $0.25
Forest Forest
-12% Synergy $6.00
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-17% Synergy $0.11

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Yisan, the Wanderer Bard.

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Thrasios, Triton Hero Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Melira, Sylvok Outcast Melira, Sylvok Outcast
Prime Speaker Vannifar Prime Speaker Vannifar
Tasigur, the Golden Fang Tasigur, the Golden Fang
The Fourteenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourteenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Fourteenth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fourteenth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Thrasios, Triton Hero Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Thrasios, Triton Hero Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Thrasios, Triton Hero Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Seventh Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Seventh Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Saffi Eriksdotter Saffi Eriksdotter
Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer
Krark, the Thumbless Thrasios, Triton Hero Krark, the Thumbless // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Cloakwood Hermit Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit
Harold and Bob, First Numens Harold and Bob, First Numens
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Thrasios, Triton Hero Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Thrasios, Triton Hero Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tana, the Bloodsower Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tana, the Bloodsower
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Thrasios, Triton Hero Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Tana, the Bloodsower Thrasios, Triton Hero Tana, the Bloodsower // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Tana, the Bloodsower Tymna the Weaver Tana, the Bloodsower // Tymna the Weaver
Akiri, Line-Slinger Thrasios, Triton Hero Akiri, Line-Slinger // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Thrasios, Triton Hero Silas Renn, Seeker Adept // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Cloakwood Hermit Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cloakwood Hermit
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Thrasios, Triton Hero Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Thrasios, Triton Hero Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tana, the Bloodsower Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tana, the Bloodsower
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Thrasios, Triton Hero Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Fourteenth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Fourteenth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Kodama of the East Tree Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kodama of the East Tree
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Kodama of the East Tree Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Kodama of the East Tree // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Kodama of the East Tree Tymna the Weaver Kodama of the East Tree // Tymna the Weaver
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
Vorinclex Vorinclex