Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
$0.35
$0.35Legendary Creature — Human Rogue Bard
Mono-green creature toolbox that climbs the curve with verse counters, tutoring hatebears, mana engines and combo pieces straight onto the battlefield.
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For {2}{G} and a tap, Yisan gets a verse counter and puts a creature with mana value equal to the counter count from your library onto the battlefield. Each activation fetches the next step: a 1-drop, then a 2-drop, and so on. Since it's an ability, it works at instant speed. The deck picks one or two creatures at every mana value, mixing mana dorks, disruption and combo pieces, and adds untap effects so Yisan can go more than once per turn cycle.
In the recorded games, Quirion Ranger and Seedborn Muse untapped Yisan for multiple activations, while Llanowar Elves, Gaea's Cradle and Crop Rotation provided fast mana. Collector Ouphe and Allosaurus Shepherd came down as silver bullets. Wins came from infinite mana with Circle of Dreams Druid or Ashaya, Soul of the Wild and Magus of the Candelabra, then Finale of Devastation or Craterhoof Behemoth to close. Survival of the Fittest and Natural Order sped up the chain. It struggled against stax like Sorcerous Spyglass and Thorn of Amethyst, removal on its mana creatures, and fast storm decks that won before the chain got going.
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#1094
Current Rank
#1366
Last Week
#1035
Past 2 Years
2,398
Decks
Links & Decks
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Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Yisan, the Wanderer Bard.
Excalibur Pittsburgh Tournament cEDH: Yisan v Sisay v Kinnan v MalcolmVial
Magic 2015 Box Brawl
Loot, Storm, Magda, Tasigur, Yisan, and more! | CEDH Lightning Round
Kinnan vs Tayam vs Yisan vs Blue Farm - Tournament EDH (TPM & Salt City) - Pod 6 Round 3
Wait a Kraken And A Demon?!?! - Cedh Gameplay - Gyruda Vs Tivit Vs Tayam Vs Yisan
Commander Gameplay Brian Kibler vs Olivia Gobert-Hicks vs Dana Fischer vs Blackneto EP 32
MAMTG cEDH Gameplay S4 E9 | Is this King Making??? | Yisan v Blue Farm v Rog Si v Malcolm Dargo
Ikra/Bruse vs Rograkh/Silas vs Tymna/Kraum vs Tymna/Kraum | CEDH Gameplay
Yisan vs Kinnan vs Tymna/Kraum vs Thrasios/Rograkh | CEDH Gameplay
Yisan vs Thrasios/Rograkh vs Tymna/Kraum vs Rocco | CEDH Gameplay
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Yisan, the Wanderer Bard decks.
Karn, Argent Defender+9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.51
Pia, Aether Ascetic+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.69
Hexhaven Invigorator0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$20.43
Verdant Kraken-5% Synergy
in 3% of decks
$2.44
Roiling Canopy-8% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.34
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Yisan, the Wanderer Bard's abilities and overall game plan.
Scryb Ranger+70% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$0.37
Quirion Ranger+68% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$1.91
Temur Sabertooth+59% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$2.90
Woodland Bellower+56% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$5.13
Manglehorn+52% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.98
Wirewood Symbiote+51% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.32
Arbor Elf+51% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$0.68
Hyrax Tower Scout+51% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.20
Collector Ouphe+48% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$3.21
Seedborn Muse+48% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$17.61
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Yisan, the Wanderer Bard decks.
Scryb Ranger+70% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$0.37
Quirion Ranger+68% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$1.91
Temur Sabertooth+59% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$2.90
Arbor Elf+51% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$0.68
Eternal Witness+47% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$2.16
Fyndhorn Elves+43% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$1.58
Elvish Mystic+40% Synergy
in 86% of decks
$5.37
Wild Growth+40% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.78
Llanowar Elves+34% Synergy
in 89% of decks
$0.24
Beast Within+13% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$0.76
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Seedborn Muse+48% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$17.61
Natural Order+25% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$35.59
Crop Rotation+20% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$3.54
Worldly Tutor+20% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$29.62
Chrome Mox+19% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$166.61
Gaea's Cradle+19% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$1630.77
Ancient Tomb+19% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$125.91
Mox Diamond+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1121.07
Survival of the Fittest+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$436.50
Mana Vault+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$113.01
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Yisan, the Wanderer Bard's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Woodland Bellower+56% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$5.13
Manglehorn+52% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.98
Wirewood Symbiote+51% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.32
Hyrax Tower Scout+51% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.20
Collector Ouphe+48% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$3.21
Seedborn Muse+48% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$17.61
Priest of Titania+47% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$1.27
Circle of Dreams Druid+46% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$12.27
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild+46% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$13.78
Yeva, Nature's Herald+43% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$1.85
Sylvan Safekeeper+43% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$6.45
Kogla, the Titan Ape+43% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$3.07
Marvin, Murderous Mimic+41% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$4.77
Boreal Druid+39% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$4.77
Reclamation Sage+38% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.31
Destiny Spinner+38% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$1.58
Karametra's Acolyte+36% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.36
Argothian Elder+36% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$4.76
Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu+35% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$10.43
Cankerbloom+34% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.68
Endurance+31% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$3.41
Birds of Paradise+30% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$8.20
Magus of the Candelabra+30% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.79
Craterhoof Behemoth+29% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$24.63
Scavenging Ooze+29% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.28
Haywire Mite+28% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.53
Regal Force+28% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$4.55
Allosaurus Shepherd+27% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$51.64
Dosan the Falling Leaf+26% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$24.64
Slippery Bogbonder+26% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$5.08
Seeker of Skybreak+25% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$6.02
Duskwatch Recruiter+24% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.31
Sakura-Tribe Scout+22% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$2.61
Fauna Shaman+22% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$4.77
Elvish Archdruid+22% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$8.34
Bane of Progress+21% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.30
Elvish Spirit Guide+21% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$2.44
Great Oak Guardian+21% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.32
Delighted Halfling+20% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$24.10
Formidable Speaker+20% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$6.96
Ulvenwald Tracker+19% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$6.25
Elvish Reclaimer+17% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$4.67
Acidic Slime+16% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.23
Badgermole Cub+15% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$42.41
Elvish Visionary+14% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.26
Fierce Empath+13% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.12
Saryth, the Viper's Fang+11% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$3.73
Terastodon+8% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.39
Llanowar Tribe+5% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.21
Beast Whisperer-7% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$9.73
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Yisan, the Wanderer Bard safe.
Chord of Calling+40% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$7.45
Veil of Summer+30% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$4.31
Summoner's Pact+29% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$4.75
Force of Vigor+25% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$6.11
Legolas's Quick Reflexes+24% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$47.04
Vitalize+24% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$1.24
Tail Swipe+21% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.34
Crop Rotation+20% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$3.54
Worldly Tutor+20% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$29.62
Infectious Bite+19% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.38
Autumn's Veil+19% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.51
Nature's Claim+16% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$1.38
Noxious Revival+10% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$6.71
Archdruid's Charm+9% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$9.10
Emerald Charm+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.16
Natural State+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.25
Benefactor's Draught+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$14.62
Reclaim+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.20
Ranger's Guile+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.20
Shared Summons+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.89
Royal Treatment+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.28
Blossoming Defense+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.28
Defend the Rider+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.75
Vines of Vastwood+0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.13
Naturalize+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.30
Wrap in Vigor+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.36
Krosan Grip-1% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.61
Tamiyo's Safekeeping-3% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$4.47
Snakeskin Veil-3% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.26
Return to Nature-4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.32
Tyvar's Stand-4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.30
Collective Resistance-4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.77
Fog-9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.93
Ram Through-9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.46
Heroic Intervention-12% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$17.22
Return of the Wildspeaker-27% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.67
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Yisan, the Wanderer Bard's game plan and control the board.
Green Sun's Zenith+30% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$30.54
Natural Order+25% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$35.59
Finale of Devastation+25% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$32.43
Sylvan Scrying+24% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.32
Eldritch Evolution+23% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$4.65
Nature's Rhythm+14% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$5.00
Bridgeworks Battle+14% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$1.20
Nylea's Intervention+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.50
Regrowth+4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.52
Turntimber Symbiosis+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.55
Thirsting Roots+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.50
Unnatural Restoration+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.96
Triumph of the Hordes-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$10.82
Genesis Wave-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.37
Bala Ged Recovery-7% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.55
Shamanic Revelation-9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.68
Overwhelming Stampede-9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.34
Skyshroud Claim-11% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.06
Harmonize-12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.33
Explore-16% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.26
Three Visits-18% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$5.20
Rampant Growth-22% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$1.01
Kodama's Reach-22% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.93
Nature's Lore-22% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$2.49
Rishkar's Expertise-24% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.38
Cultivate-28% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.56
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Staff of Domination+21% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$12.19
Thorn of Amethyst+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$1.34
Umbral Mantle+17% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$12.02
Thousand-Year Elixir+14% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$17.79
Trinisphere+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$34.97
Null Rod+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$107.98
Birthing Pod+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$11.27
Vexing Bauble+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.24
Illusionist's Bracers+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$6.03
Winter Orb+6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$22.43
Sphere of Resistance+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$13.97
Lightning Greaves+5% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$2.97
Expedition Map+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.86
Lifecrafter's Bestiary-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.38
Swiftfoot Boots-5% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$1.86
The Great Henge-14% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$61.20
Emerald Medallion-23% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$5.75
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Yisan, the Wanderer Bard's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Utopia Sprawl+40% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$1.68
Root Maze+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$4.83
Carpet of Flowers+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$4.59
Lignify+11% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$1.15
Survival of the Fittest+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$436.50
Instill Energy+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.11
Quest for Renewal+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$8.15
Kenrith's Transformation+8% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$1.08
Leyline of Abundance+7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.03
Burgeoning+7% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$33.80
Concordant Crossroads+6% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$38.76
Sylvan Library+5% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$27.21
Growing Rites of Itlimoc+4% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$8.22
Song of the Dryads+1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$6.09
Exploration0% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$28.84
Asceticism-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.69
Guardian Project-4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$15.59
Garruk's Uprising-26% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.64
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Yisan, the Wanderer Bard to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Nissa, Who Shakes the World-9% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.86
Battles
Battles that give Yisan, the Wanderer Bard decks a second front to attack, plus a payoff for defeating them.
Invasion of Ikoria+15% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$11.82
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Dryad Arbor+26% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$3.46
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+22% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$44.48
Gaea's Cradle+19% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$1630.77
Ancient Tomb+19% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$125.91
Homeward Path+17% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$19.19
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth+15% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$14.16
Wirewood Lodge+15% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$12.51
Emergence Zone+14% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$4.19
Castle Garenbrig+14% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$9.34
Boseiju, Who Endures+12% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$46.42
Geier Reach Sanitarium+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.39
Deserted Temple+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.82
Ominous Cemetery+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.29
Mouth of Ronom+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.09
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.92
Yavimaya Hollow+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$78.81
Urza's Saga+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$39.13
Strip Mine+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$20.39
Shifting Woodland+0% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$7.21
War Room+0% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$3.55
Scavenger Grounds0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.31
Command Beacon-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$8.31
Karn's Bastion-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.39
Temple of the False God-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.32
Tranquil Thicket-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.24
Evendo, Waking Haven-5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$18.33
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood-10% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.42
Mosswort Bridge-14% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.39
Reliquary Tower-18% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$4.38
Rogue's Passage-25% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.37
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Chrome Mox+19% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$166.61
Mox Diamond+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1121.07
Sol Ring+10% Synergy
in 82% of decks
$1.21
Lotus Petal+10% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$42.84
Mana Vault+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$113.01
Arcane Signet-9% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.39
Lands
The mana base foundation for Yisan, the Wanderer Bard decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Gemstone Caverns+19% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$61.68
Bridgeworks Battle+14% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$1.20
Talon Gates of Madara+13% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$34.17
Snow-Covered Forest+10% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.85
Plaza of Heroes+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.13
Urza's Cave+8% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.55
Cavern of Souls+5% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$50.30
Turntimber Symbiosis+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.55
Disciple of Freyalise-1% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$4.40
Verdant Catacombs-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$28.80
Wooded Foothills-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$19.10
Windswept Heath-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$11.89
Misty Rainforest-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$35.34
Blighted Woodland-6% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.40
Bala Ged Recovery-7% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.55
Forest-10% Synergy
in 85% of decks
$0.09
Myriad Landscape-14% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.30
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard Deck Stats
Based on 2,398 Yisan, the Wanderer Bard decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1 |
| 1 | 21 |
| 2 | 15 |
| 3 | 13 |
| 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 3 |
| 6 | 3 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 39
- Instant 9
- Sorcery 6
- Artifact 6
- Enchantment 5
- Land 34
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 39 |
| Instant | 9 |
| Sorcery | 6 |
| Artifact | 6 |
| Enchantment | 5 |
| Land | 34 |
Lands: 26 basic, 8 nonbasic
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