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Y'shtola Rhul
Price tag $3.76

Legendary Creature — Cat Druid

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 37% Control 12% Artifacts 7% ETB 6% Card Draw 4% Clones 4% Combo 4% Triggered Abilities 3% Midrange 2% Tokens 2%

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

#858 Current Rank
#917 Last Week
#1154 Last Month

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New Cards

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

Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+8% Synergy $2.18
Wan Shi Tong, All-Knowing Wan Shi Tong, All-Knowing
+7% Synergy $1.85
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
-2% Synergy $0.53
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
-3% Synergy $0.52
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
-5% Synergy $0.17

High Synergy Cards

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+79% Synergy $4.21
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+78% Synergy $0.30
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+73% Synergy $5.24
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+72% Synergy $2.70
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+71% Synergy $24.29
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+69% Synergy $4.68
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+66% Synergy $0.21
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+64% Synergy $16.06
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+63% Synergy $0.20
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+61% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

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

Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+60% Synergy $0.21
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+55% Synergy $1.06
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+54% Synergy $0.27
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+54% Synergy $3.72
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+53% Synergy $1.06
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+51% Synergy $0.40
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+50% Synergy $1.36
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+45% Synergy $0.60
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+25% Synergy $4.52
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $1.15

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+3% Synergy $17.64
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+2% Synergy $37.99
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $40.43
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $89.88
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $49.78
The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy $93.61
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-5% Synergy $82.98
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $63.77
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-15% Synergy $13.37

Creatures

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

Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+50% Synergy $14.17
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+47% Synergy $0.17
Watcher for Tomorrow Watcher for Tomorrow
+46% Synergy $0.20
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+45% Synergy $0.28
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+44% Synergy $0.07
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+42% Synergy $21.52
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+36% Synergy $0.42
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+36% Synergy $0.12
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+32% Synergy $2.34
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+32% Synergy $1.96
Feywild Caretaker Feywild Caretaker
+32% Synergy $0.09
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+31% Synergy $3.07
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+28% Synergy $3.05
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
+26% Synergy $0.13
Geology Enthusiast Geology Enthusiast
+26% Synergy $0.13
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+25% Synergy $2.89
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+24% Synergy $3.17
Hurkyl, Master Wizard Hurkyl, Master Wizard
+24% Synergy $0.18
Sea Gate Oracle Sea Gate Oracle
+23% Synergy $0.12
Spark Double Spark Double
+22% Synergy $10.94
Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+22% Synergy $0.04
Serum Visionary Serum Visionary
+21% Synergy $0.05
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+20% Synergy $13.19
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+19% Synergy $0.05
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+18% Synergy $0.45
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+18% Synergy $0.17
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+17% Synergy $1.84
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+16% Synergy $0.39
Cloudkin Seer Cloudkin Seer
+16% Synergy $0.19
Cynette, Jelly Drover Cynette, Jelly Drover
+14% Synergy $0.26
Azure Fleet Admiral Azure Fleet Admiral
+14% Synergy $0.06
Archivist of Gondor Archivist of Gondor
+14% Synergy $0.10
Summon: Shiva Summon: Shiva
+13% Synergy $0.23
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+12% Synergy $11.33
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+12% Synergy $0.07
Quantum Riddler Quantum Riddler
+12% Synergy $36.09
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+11% Synergy $30.28
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+11% Synergy $4.51
Fblthp, the Lost Fblthp, the Lost
+11% Synergy $0.28
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+11% Synergy $15.95
Aarakocra Sneak Aarakocra Sneak
+11% Synergy $0.04
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+10% Synergy $32.89
Sludge Monster Sludge Monster
+10% Synergy $0.62
Alrund, God of the Cosmos Hakka, Whispering Raven Alrund, God of the Cosmos
+10% Synergy $0.58
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+9% Synergy $12.88
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+6% Synergy $2.81
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+5% Synergy $3.45
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $1.36
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+1% Synergy $0.86
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-13% Synergy $5.67

Instants

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

Displace Displace
+38% Synergy $0.41
Blur Blur
+22% Synergy $0.20
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+21% Synergy $0.23
Aetherize Aetherize
+16% Synergy $0.36
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+15% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+14% Synergy $1.55
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+12% Synergy $1.03
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+11% Synergy $8.62
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+10% Synergy $2.29
Pongify Pongify
+8% Synergy $1.53
High Tide High Tide
+6% Synergy $0.89
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+6% Synergy $0.68
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+6% Synergy $0.28
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+5% Synergy $45.37
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+5% Synergy $3.96
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy $7.39
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+3% Synergy $1.87
Disallow Disallow
+3% Synergy $3.49
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+2% Synergy $4.53
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
0% Synergy $3.85
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
0% Synergy $0.58
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-1% Synergy $1.34
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-2% Synergy $5.69
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
-3% Synergy $1.31
Snap Snap
-4% Synergy $2.71
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-4% Synergy $48.35
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.24
Rewind Rewind
-5% Synergy $0.42
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-7% Synergy $0.24
Resculpt Resculpt
-9% Synergy $0.20
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-10% Synergy $0.39
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-10% Synergy $1.77
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-11% Synergy $1.13
Opt Opt
-14% Synergy $0.10

Sorceries

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

Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+20% Synergy $10.83
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+16% Synergy $0.16
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $32.59
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+9% Synergy $0.22
Time Warp Time Warp
+6% Synergy $12.67
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+4% Synergy $10.98
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+3% Synergy $7.98
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+3% Synergy $1.46
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+2% Synergy $2.45
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+2% Synergy $3.85
Ponder Ponder
+1% Synergy $1.29
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-2% Synergy $2.81
Ravenform Ravenform
-4% Synergy $0.16
Preordain Preordain
-7% Synergy $0.46
Windfall Windfall
-8% Synergy $3.75
Fabricate Fabricate
-9% Synergy $8.90

Utility Artifacts

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

Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+47% Synergy $16.21
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+41% Synergy $2.44
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+27% Synergy $8.15
Wondrous Crucible Wondrous Crucible
+22% Synergy $1.45
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+21% Synergy $0.57
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+16% Synergy $2.36
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+16% Synergy $5.19
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+11% Synergy $0.35
Scroll of Fate Scroll of Fate
+9% Synergy $0.10
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $8.44
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+5% Synergy $17.59
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+4% Synergy $7.10
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+3% Synergy $5.12
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+1% Synergy $28.29
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.18
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.38

Enchantments

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

Primordial Mist Primordial Mist
+36% Synergy $0.06
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+31% Synergy $1.96
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+31% Synergy $3.06
Tolarian Contempt Tolarian Contempt
+19% Synergy $0.07
Propaganda Propaganda
+18% Synergy $2.67
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+17% Synergy $14.78
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+16% Synergy $2.27
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+10% Synergy $4.85
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+7% Synergy $7.03
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+7% Synergy $0.04
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+5% Synergy $3.91
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+2% Synergy $1.10
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.16
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+2% Synergy $3.35
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $8.99
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-10% Synergy $3.13

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+10% Synergy $3.91
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-2% Synergy $6.04

Utility Lands

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

Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+22% Synergy $37.97
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+19% Synergy $5.67
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+17% Synergy $2.27
War Room War Room
+14% Synergy $4.85
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+12% Synergy $19.12
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+9% Synergy $6.69
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+9% Synergy $4.91
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+6% Synergy $0.18
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+5% Synergy $10.45
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+5% Synergy $1.63
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+4% Synergy $0.70
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.42
Rivendell Rivendell
+2% Synergy $1.51
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
0% Synergy $10.57
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-1% Synergy $0.64
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-3% Synergy $47.76
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-3% Synergy $0.22
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $35.81
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-4% Synergy $0.07
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
-4% Synergy $0.43
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-6% Synergy $0.22
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-6% Synergy $2.03
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-7% Synergy $10.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+22% Synergy $1.22
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+15% Synergy $3.63
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+15% Synergy $25.64
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+13% Synergy $0.35
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+13% Synergy $0.41
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+10% Synergy $9.68
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.18
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $0.85
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+8% Synergy $18.57
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+7% Synergy $3.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.19
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+5% Synergy $12.18
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+5% Synergy $5.03
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.26
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+2% Synergy $1.02
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.17
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+1% Synergy $3.48
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
0% Synergy $0.84
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.14
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-9% Synergy $0.16

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 $8.62
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+11% Synergy $4.51
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $32.59
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+6% Synergy $25.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.15
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $1.36
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $2.22
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+1% Synergy $0.83
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.43
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.08
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $12.78

Similar Commanders

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

Lavinia of the Tenth Lavinia of the Tenth
Lagrella, the Magpie Lagrella, the Magpie
Roon of the Hidden Realm Roon of the Hidden Realm
Niko, Light of Hope Niko, Light of Hope
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver
Rasputin Dreamweaver Rasputin Dreamweaver
Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Far Traveler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
Sharae of Numbing Depths Sharae of Numbing Depths
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
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
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
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Jill, Shiva's Dominant
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Far Traveler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Far Traveler
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Shiko, Paragon of the Way Shiko, Paragon of the Way
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Far Traveler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler
Aminatou, the Fateshifter Aminatou, the Fateshifter
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Sword Coast Sailor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor
The Seventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Genku, Future Shaper Genku, Future Shaper
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Halana, Kessig Ranger Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Clan Crafter Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Clan Crafter
The Eleventh Doctor Martha Jones The Eleventh Doctor // Martha Jones
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kodama of the East Tree Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kodama of the East Tree
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy