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Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
Price tag $0.24

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

#933 Current Rank
#1123 Last Week
#835 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
+4% Synergy $3.94
Lizard, Connors's Curse Lizard, Connors's Curse
+1% Synergy $1.00
Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
-1% Synergy $0.09
Glacier Godmaw Glacier Godmaw
-1% Synergy $0.14
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-3% Synergy $16.93

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 $0.26
Quirion Ranger Quirion Ranger
+69% Synergy $0.54
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+63% Synergy $1.28
Woodland Bellower Woodland Bellower
+59% Synergy $3.06
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+57% Synergy $0.91
Phyrexian Revoker Phyrexian Revoker
+52% Synergy $0.18
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+52% Synergy $3.17
Hyrax Tower Scout Hyrax Tower Scout
+51% Synergy $0.06
Wirewood Symbiote Wirewood Symbiote
+51% Synergy $0.10
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+49% Synergy $0.40

Top Cards

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

Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+49% Synergy $0.33
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+47% Synergy $1.02
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+47% Synergy $5.91
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
+47% Synergy $6.71
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+42% Synergy $0.92
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+40% Synergy $0.25
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+39% Synergy $0.36
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+38% Synergy $0.15
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+35% Synergy $0.22
Beast Within Beast Within
+17% Synergy $0.83

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+56% Synergy $7.10
Natural Order Natural Order
+31% Synergy $17.32
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+26% Synergy $23.45
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+25% Synergy $4.65
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+23% Synergy $95.44
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+22% Synergy $103.74
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+21% Synergy $989.62
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+14% Synergy $255.53
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+13% Synergy $669.19
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $77.64

Creatures

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

Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+46% Synergy $7.03
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+42% Synergy $1.92
Yeva, Nature's Herald Yeva, Nature's Herald
+42% Synergy $0.60
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+42% Synergy $2.29
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+42% Synergy $1.48
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+39% Synergy $2.66
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+37% Synergy $10.10
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+37% Synergy $0.30
Argothian Elder Argothian Elder
+36% Synergy $0.72
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+35% Synergy $11.63
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+35% Synergy $0.26
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+33% Synergy $0.28
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+32% Synergy $0.70
Regal Force Regal Force
+30% Synergy $3.41
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+28% Synergy $28.64
Magus of the Candelabra Magus of the Candelabra
+28% Synergy $0.41
Sakura-Tribe Scout Sakura-Tribe Scout
+28% Synergy $2.48
Endurance Endurance
+28% Synergy $8.16
Duskwatch Recruiter Krallenhorde Howler Duskwatch Recruiter
+28% Synergy $0.16
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+27% Synergy $2.14
Slippery Bogbonder Slippery Bogbonder
+27% Synergy $5.16
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+26% Synergy $3.82
Seeker of Skybreak Seeker of Skybreak
+26% Synergy $0.87
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+26% Synergy $0.88
Dosan the Falling Leaf Dosan the Falling Leaf
+25% Synergy $23.53
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+24% Synergy $5.52
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+23% Synergy $15.14
Great Oak Guardian Great Oak Guardian
+23% Synergy $0.14
Hope Tender Hope Tender
+23% Synergy $0.15
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+22% Synergy $0.36
Caustic Caterpillar Caustic Caterpillar
+21% Synergy $0.15
Elvish Reclaimer Elvish Reclaimer
+18% Synergy $5.95
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+17% Synergy $0.10
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+16% Synergy $0.07
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+16% Synergy $1.46
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+16% Synergy $0.44
Thought-Knot Seer Thought-Knot Seer
+16% Synergy $2.76
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+15% Synergy $0.15
Copperhorn Scout Copperhorn Scout
+14% Synergy $0.17
Loaming Shaman Loaming Shaman
+14% Synergy $0.06
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+10% Synergy $0.46
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+7% Synergy $0.59
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+7% Synergy $0.57
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+7% Synergy $0.20
Terastodon Terastodon
+5% Synergy $0.27
Llanowar Tribe Llanowar Tribe
+4% Synergy $1.26
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+3% Synergy $1.30
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-1% Synergy $1.74
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
-2% Synergy $6.33
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-10% Synergy $2.78

Instants

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

Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+45% Synergy $4.08
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+32% Synergy $4.72
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+30% Synergy $2.75
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+26% Synergy $5.97
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+25% Synergy $21.60
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+24% Synergy $0.98
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+21% Synergy $0.46
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+21% Synergy $0.19
Infectious Bite Infectious Bite
+18% Synergy $0.23
Vitalize Vitalize
+18% Synergy $1.11
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+13% Synergy $5.56
Bouncer's Beatdown Bouncer's Beatdown
+11% Synergy $0.03
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+8% Synergy $5.58
Reclaim Reclaim
+7% Synergy $0.11
Natural State Natural State
+7% Synergy $0.09
Benefactor's Draught Benefactor's Draught
+5% Synergy $10.37
Ranger's Guile Ranger's Guile
+4% Synergy $0.11
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+3% Synergy $0.40
Shared Summons Shared Summons
+3% Synergy $1.10
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+3% Synergy $0.37
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+3% Synergy $0.43
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+1% Synergy $1.04
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
0% Synergy $1.08
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-1% Synergy $2.36
Naturalize Naturalize
-1% Synergy $0.08
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-2% Synergy $0.87
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-3% Synergy $0.10
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-3% Synergy $1.32
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-4% Synergy $0.96
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-6% Synergy $0.17
Ram Through Ram Through
-7% Synergy $0.43
Fog Fog
-8% Synergy $0.31
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-11% Synergy $9.75
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-30% Synergy $0.88

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 $17.86
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+28% Synergy $21.28
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+23% Synergy $0.23
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+23% Synergy $1.80
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+14% Synergy $2.50
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+13% Synergy $0.82
Nylea's Intervention Nylea's Intervention
+12% Synergy $0.55
Regrowth Regrowth
+5% Synergy $0.44
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+3% Synergy $2.20
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
0% Synergy $0.45
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
0% Synergy $0.21
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
-4% Synergy $0.37
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
-4% Synergy $13.48
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-8% Synergy $5.13
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-10% Synergy $0.79
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-10% Synergy $1.36
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-13% Synergy $0.89
Harmonize Harmonize
-15% Synergy $0.20
Three Visits Three Visits
-17% Synergy $5.88
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-24% Synergy $1.99
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-25% Synergy $0.37
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-26% Synergy $1.79
Cultivate Cultivate
-31% Synergy $0.54

Utility Artifacts

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

Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+26% Synergy $4.63
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+25% Synergy $1.24
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+20% Synergy $5.19
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+17% Synergy $20.08
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+15% Synergy $11.96
Null Rod Null Rod
+14% Synergy $77.40
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+11% Synergy $11.25
Sphere of Resistance Sphere of Resistance
+11% Synergy $5.57
Chalice of the Void Chalice of the Void
+11% Synergy $14.93
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+9% Synergy $9.37
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+7% Synergy $4.10
Instrument of the Bards Instrument of the Bards
+6% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.54
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+5% Synergy $1.14
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+5% Synergy $0.57
Tangle Wire Tangle Wire
+5% Synergy $13.58
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
-7% Synergy $0.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.32
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-15% Synergy $62.95
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-24% Synergy $1.80

Enchantments

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

Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+41% Synergy $0.92
Root Maze Root Maze
+24% Synergy $5.13
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+17% Synergy $6.19
Lignify Lignify
+15% Synergy $1.48
Quest for Renewal Quest for Renewal
+11% Synergy $5.29
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+10% Synergy $0.98
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+10% Synergy $34.89
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+9% Synergy $27.73
Instill Energy Instill Energy
+8% Synergy $1.46
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+7% Synergy $19.80
Leyline of Abundance Leyline of Abundance
+6% Synergy $0.48
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+3% Synergy $3.86
Exploration Exploration
+1% Synergy $29.07
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+1% Synergy $4.52
Asceticism Asceticism
-4% Synergy $5.21
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-8% Synergy $11.27
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-28% Synergy $0.54

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
-13% Synergy $2.21

Utility Lands

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

Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+28% Synergy $1.58
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+23% Synergy $35.89
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+22% Synergy $1.81
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+19% Synergy $14.14
Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+16% Synergy $6.74
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+15% Synergy $4.48
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+15% Synergy $8.83
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+12% Synergy $30.50
Mouth of Ronom Mouth of Ronom
+12% Synergy $0.56
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+11% Synergy $4.21
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+8% Synergy $0.89
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+7% Synergy $75.80
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+7% Synergy $1.08
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+7% Synergy $0.15
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $2.85
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+2% Synergy $5.90
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $18.89
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $5.76
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.40
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
0% Synergy $0.64
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-5% Synergy $0.14
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $0.15
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-12% Synergy $0.95
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-15% Synergy $0.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-21% Synergy $2.59
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-27% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.24
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+9% Synergy $26.29
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+9% Synergy $31.25
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+9% Synergy $39.82
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+4% Synergy $3.14
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.52

Lands

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

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+21% Synergy $40.36
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+13% Synergy $0.82
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+12% Synergy $34.92
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+12% Synergy $28.40
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+11% Synergy $0.65
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+11% Synergy $5.70
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+8% Synergy $2.27
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+3% Synergy $2.20
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-1% Synergy $1.74
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-1% Synergy $20.83
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $8.81
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $27.41
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $13.58
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
-7% Synergy $0.33
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-8% Synergy $5.13
Forest Forest
-12% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-17% Synergy $0.21

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
Harold and Bob, First Numens Harold and Bob, First Numens
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Thrasios, Triton Hero Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Saffi Eriksdotter Saffi Eriksdotter
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Thrasios, Triton Hero Silas Renn, Seeker Adept // Thrasios, Triton Hero
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
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Thrasios, Triton Hero Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Tana, the Bloodsower Tymna the Weaver Tana, the Bloodsower // Tymna the Weaver
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
Akiri, Line-Slinger Thrasios, Triton Hero Akiri, Line-Slinger // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Thrasios, Triton Hero Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Fourteenth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Fourteenth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Cloakwood Hermit Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cloakwood Hermit
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Kodama of the East Tree Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kodama of the East Tree
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
Vorinclex Vorinclex
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
Gargos, Vicious Watcher Gargos, Vicious Watcher
Questing Beast Questing Beast
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Faceless One Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Faceless One