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Y'shtola Rhul
Price tag $7.01

Legendary Creature — Cat Druid

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 39% Artifacts 9% Control 9% Clones 5% Combo 5% Card Draw 4% ETB 4% Triggered Abilities 3% Mill 2% Tokens 2%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Meta Pick Very popular, most players know the strategy.

Ranking

#531 Current Rank
#579 Last Week
#1322 Last Month

Links & Decks

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Y'shtola Rhul decks.

Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+50% Synergy $0.66
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
+26% Synergy $0.14
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+24% Synergy $5.03
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+16% Synergy $0.26
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+14% Synergy $2.82

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Y'shtola Rhul's abilities and overall game plan.

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+80% Synergy $2.49
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+78% Synergy $0.29
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+73% Synergy $1.19
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+72% Synergy $20.35
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+71% Synergy $4.72
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+70% Synergy $13.05
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+70% Synergy $4.68
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+68% Synergy $0.17
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+63% Synergy $0.26
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+62% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Y'shtola Rhul decks.

Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+60% Synergy $0.27
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+55% Synergy $0.87
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+54% Synergy $3.16
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+53% Synergy $0.32
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+53% Synergy $0.81
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+53% Synergy $11.69
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+46% Synergy $0.37
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+44% Synergy $19.42
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+27% Synergy $3.79
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+20% Synergy $11.76
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+11% Synergy $12.05
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+3% Synergy $16.62
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $48.08
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $42.63
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $94.69
The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy $67.99
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-6% Synergy $71.05
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $48.94
Force of Will Force of Will
-8% Synergy $57.48

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Y'shtola Rhul's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Watcher for Tomorrow Watcher for Tomorrow
+50% Synergy $0.23
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+49% Synergy $0.24
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+47% Synergy $18.71
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+45% Synergy $0.10
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+44% Synergy $0.19
Feywild Caretaker Feywild Caretaker
+36% Synergy $0.12
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+35% Synergy $0.31
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+34% Synergy $0.15
Geology Enthusiast Geology Enthusiast
+32% Synergy $0.16
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+31% Synergy $1.56
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+30% Synergy $0.47
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+30% Synergy $2.64
Hurkyl, Master Wizard Hurkyl, Master Wizard
+28% Synergy $0.14
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+25% Synergy $3.47
Sea Gate Oracle Sea Gate Oracle
+23% Synergy $0.12
Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+22% Synergy $0.04
Spark Double Spark Double
+21% Synergy $6.73
Serum Visionary Serum Visionary
+21% Synergy $0.08
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+20% Synergy $1.36
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+19% Synergy $0.52
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+18% Synergy $0.07
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+18% Synergy $0.18
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+17% Synergy $0.25
Cloudkin Seer Cloudkin Seer
+17% Synergy $0.15
Archivist of Gondor Archivist of Gondor
+17% Synergy $0.13
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+16% Synergy $1.31
Azure Fleet Admiral Azure Fleet Admiral
+16% Synergy $0.12
Cynette, Jelly Drover Cynette, Jelly Drover
+14% Synergy $0.39
Summon: Shiva Summon: Shiva
+14% Synergy $0.13
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+13% Synergy $0.12
Aarakocra Sneak Aarakocra Sneak
+13% Synergy $0.09
Alrund, God of the Cosmos Hakka, Whispering Raven Alrund, God of the Cosmos
+12% Synergy $0.36
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+11% Synergy $31.10
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+11% Synergy $3.91
Fblthp, the Lost Fblthp, the Lost
+11% Synergy $0.22
Sludge Monster Sludge Monster
+11% Synergy $0.42
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+11% Synergy $24.23
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+11% Synergy $0.18
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+10% Synergy $30.11
Aether Adept Aether Adept
+10% Synergy $0.26
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Imoen, Mystic Trickster
+9% Synergy $0.08
Torrential Gearhulk Torrential Gearhulk
+7% Synergy $0.82
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+6% Synergy $12.30
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+6% Synergy $1.23
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+5% Synergy $8.65
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $0.98
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+4% Synergy $2.68
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+3% Synergy $0.68
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
-1% Synergy $0.91
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-14% Synergy $2.18

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Y'shtola Rhul safe.

Displace Displace
+40% Synergy $0.48
Blur Blur
+23% Synergy $0.21
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+22% Synergy $0.17
Aetherize Aetherize
+18% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+15% Synergy $1.75
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+15% Synergy $0.30
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+11% Synergy $1.46
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+11% Synergy $7.64
Pongify Pongify
+10% Synergy $2.10
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+7% Synergy $1.15
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+7% Synergy $5.49
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+6% Synergy $0.20
High Tide High Tide
+5% Synergy $1.29
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+5% Synergy $42.96
Disallow Disallow
+3% Synergy $1.90
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+2% Synergy $2.35
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+2% Synergy $4.49
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $6.09
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
0% Synergy $0.54
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-1% Synergy $1.26
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-2% Synergy $1.27
Snap Snap
-3% Synergy $1.54
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-3% Synergy $7.15
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
-3% Synergy $1.28
Rewind Rewind
-5% Synergy $0.45
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.25
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-6% Synergy $49.42
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.24
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-10% Synergy $0.34
Resculpt Resculpt
-10% Synergy $0.29
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-11% Synergy $1.59
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-13% Synergy $1.51
Opt Opt
-14% Synergy $0.14
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-17% Synergy $11.92

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Y'shtola Rhul's game plan and control the board.

Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+22% Synergy $8.87
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $34.20
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+8% Synergy $0.37
Time Warp Time Warp
+6% Synergy $13.00
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+3% Synergy $7.87
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+3% Synergy $2.52
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+3% Synergy $0.35
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+2% Synergy $2.92
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+2% Synergy $12.11
Ponder Ponder
+1% Synergy $1.65
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-2% Synergy $1.68
Ravenform Ravenform
-5% Synergy $0.18
Preordain Preordain
-7% Synergy $0.61
Windfall Windfall
-9% Synergy $3.95
Fabricate Fabricate
-9% Synergy $7.90

Utility Artifacts

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

Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+45% Synergy $1.91
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+28% Synergy $5.37
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+26% Synergy $0.73
Wondrous Crucible Wondrous Crucible
+25% Synergy $1.26
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+19% Synergy $5.21
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+11% Synergy $0.38
Scroll of Fate Scroll of Fate
+10% Synergy $0.19
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+6% Synergy $12.75
Mercadian Atlas Mercadian Atlas
+6% Synergy $0.61
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+5% Synergy $9.78
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+5% Synergy $20.45
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+3% Synergy $5.78
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+2% Synergy $39.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Y'shtola Rhul's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Primordial Mist Primordial Mist
+39% Synergy $0.19
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+36% Synergy $3.00
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+35% Synergy $2.20
Tolarian Contempt Tolarian Contempt
+22% Synergy $0.05
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+20% Synergy $9.18
Propaganda Propaganda
+19% Synergy $2.01
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+17% Synergy $1.48
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+10% Synergy $2.49
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+8% Synergy $0.09
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+7% Synergy $3.60
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+6% Synergy $1.77
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+3% Synergy $2.80
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.16
Wizard Class Wizard Class
0% Synergy $1.44
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-10% Synergy $2.10
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-12% Synergy $8.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Y'shtola Rhul to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+12% Synergy $2.39
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-1% Synergy $6.28

Utility Lands

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

Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+21% Synergy $34.54
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+18% Synergy $5.43
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+17% Synergy $1.98
War Room War Room
+15% Synergy $2.73
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+13% Synergy $19.28
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $1.41
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+7% Synergy $7.74
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+7% Synergy $0.77
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+7% Synergy $5.08
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+5% Synergy $1.61
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+4% Synergy $0.25
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+1% Synergy $0.58
Rivendell Rivendell
+1% Synergy $0.77
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.14
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-3% Synergy $51.06
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $38.71
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-4% Synergy $0.23
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-4% Synergy $0.34
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-5% Synergy $0.46
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-6% Synergy $9.47
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-6% Synergy $0.86
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
-6% Synergy $0.53

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+22% Synergy $1.33
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+15% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+14% Synergy $0.51
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+14% Synergy $2.10
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+12% Synergy $17.16
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+11% Synergy $7.59
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.14
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $1.12
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+7% Synergy $15.07
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+6% Synergy $9.58
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.22
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $2.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.07
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+4% Synergy $4.82
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.24
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+3% Synergy $0.84
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $3.21
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.61
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.16
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-2% Synergy $1.28
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-9% Synergy $0.19

Lands

The mana base foundation for Y'shtola Rhul decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+11% Synergy $7.64
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+11% Synergy $3.91
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $34.20
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+7% Synergy $24.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.11
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $0.98
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+2% Synergy $1.78
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.05
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $0.83

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Y'shtola Rhul.

Faceless One Candlekeep Sage Faceless One // Candlekeep Sage
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker
Niko, Light of Hope Niko, Light of Hope
Rasputin, the Oneiromancer Rasputin, the Oneiromancer
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Far Traveler Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Far Traveler
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
Shiko, Paragon of the Way Shiko, Paragon of the Way
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Jill, Shiva's Dominant
Loot, the Pathfinder Loot, the Pathfinder
Katara, the Fearless Katara, the Fearless
Halana, Kessig Ranger Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Halana, Kessig Ranger // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Alirios, Enraptured Alirios, Enraptured
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Edgar, King of Figaro Edgar, King of Figaro
Ignis Scientia Ignis Scientia
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
Omega, Heartless Evolution Omega, Heartless Evolution
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Far Traveler Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Far Traveler
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
Aminatou, the Fateshifter Aminatou, the Fateshifter
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
Genku, Future Shaper Genku, Future Shaper
Lagrella, the Magpie Lagrella, the Magpie
Lavinia of the Tenth Lavinia of the Tenth
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Plagon, Lord of the Beach
Rasputin Dreamweaver Rasputin Dreamweaver
Roon of the Hidden Realm Roon of the Hidden Realm
Sephiroth, Planet's Heir Sephiroth, Planet's Heir
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Candlekeep Sage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dungeon Delver Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dungeon Delver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Feywild Visitor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Feywild Visitor
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel