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Y'shtola Rhul
Price tag $5.17

Legendary Creature — Cat Druid

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 33% Control 12% ETB 7% Artifacts 6% Combo 5%

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

#945 Current Rank
#937 Last Week
#1005 Past 2 Years

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New Cards

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

H.E.R.B.I.E. Scout Unit H.E.R.B.I.E. Scout Unit
+7% Synergy $0.19
Silver Surfer, Cosmic Voyager Silver Surfer, Cosmic Voyager
+5% Synergy $2.95
Kimoyo Beads Kimoyo Beads
+3% Synergy $0.38
Wiccan, Rising Magician Wiccan, Rising Magician
+2% Synergy $0.17
Multiversal Recruitment Multiversal Recruitment
+0% Synergy $8.83

High Synergy Cards

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

Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+77% Synergy $0.35
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+76% Synergy $4.45
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+72% Synergy $6.57
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+71% Synergy $1.97
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+68% Synergy $29.46
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+68% Synergy $5.26
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+65% Synergy $0.35
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+64% Synergy $10.23
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+63% Synergy $0.24
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+61% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+59% Synergy $0.29
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+59% Synergy $1.53
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+55% Synergy $1.13
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+55% Synergy $0.48
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+52% Synergy $2.58
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+52% Synergy $5.05
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+52% Synergy $0.49
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+44% Synergy $1.22
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+21% Synergy $5.81
Counterspell Counterspell
+8% Synergy $3.88

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+3% Synergy $40.76
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+3% Synergy $24.24
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $55.12
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $69.89
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $131.68
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-3% Synergy $115.52
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $106.16
Force of Will Force of Will
-5% Synergy $62.64
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-10% Synergy $16.49

Creatures

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

Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+50% Synergy $19.97
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+47% Synergy $0.33
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+46% Synergy $0.44
Watcher for Tomorrow Watcher for Tomorrow
+44% Synergy $0.25
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+43% Synergy $0.25
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+42% Synergy $30.81
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+40% Synergy $1.14
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+36% Synergy $0.28
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+35% Synergy $0.63
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+29% Synergy $1.88
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+29% Synergy $4.10
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+29% Synergy $2.50
Feywild Caretaker Feywild Caretaker
+29% Synergy $0.14
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
+24% Synergy $0.20
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+23% Synergy $3.52
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+23% Synergy $1.72
Spark Double Spark Double
+23% Synergy $13.81
Serum Visionary Serum Visionary
+22% Synergy $0.21
Geology Enthusiast Geology Enthusiast
+22% Synergy $0.32
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+21% Synergy $15.30
Sea Gate Oracle Sea Gate Oracle
+21% Synergy $0.14
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+20% Synergy $6.11
Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+20% Synergy $0.14
Hurkyl, Master Wizard Hurkyl, Master Wizard
+20% Synergy $0.26
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+19% Synergy $0.25
Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+18% Synergy $0.31
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+17% Synergy $0.32
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+16% Synergy $0.44
Cloudkin Seer Cloudkin Seer
+16% Synergy $0.14
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+15% Synergy $0.41
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+15% Synergy $2.35
Cynette, Jelly Drover Cynette, Jelly Drover
+13% Synergy $0.32
Azure Fleet Admiral Azure Fleet Admiral
+12% Synergy $0.15
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+11% Synergy $34.43
Archivist of Gondor Archivist of Gondor
+11% Synergy $0.29
Summon: Shiva Summon: Shiva
+10% Synergy $0.25
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+10% Synergy $12.47
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+10% Synergy $21.16
Fblthp, the Lost Fblthp, the Lost
+10% Synergy $0.36
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+10% Synergy $0.20
Quantum Riddler Quantum Riddler
+10% Synergy $32.80
Wan Shi Tong, All-Knowing Wan Shi Tong, All-Knowing
+9% Synergy $0.93
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+9% Synergy $17.52
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+9% Synergy $6.42
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+9% Synergy $50.52
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+5% Synergy $4.48
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+4% Synergy $4.24
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.84
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
0% Synergy $2.39
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-11% Synergy $6.28

Instants

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

Displace Displace
+36% Synergy $0.41
Blur Blur
+21% Synergy $0.37
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+19% Synergy $0.36
Aetherize Aetherize
+13% Synergy $0.47
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+13% Synergy $0.37
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+12% Synergy $1.20
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+12% Synergy $1.43
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+9% Synergy $2.21
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+9% Synergy $3.34
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $5.36
High Tide High Tide
+7% Synergy $1.95
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+6% Synergy $56.50
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $1.63
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+5% Synergy $0.29
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+4% Synergy $5.21
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $0.68
Disallow Disallow
+3% Synergy $2.06
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $8.84
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+1% Synergy $2.28
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+0% Synergy $3.80
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
0% Synergy $0.72
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
0% Synergy $1.93
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
-1% Synergy $0.30
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-2% Synergy $1.95
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.16
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-3% Synergy $6.30
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-3% Synergy $54.43
Snap Snap
-4% Synergy $3.28
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-5% Synergy $0.24
Rewind Rewind
-6% Synergy $0.42
Resculpt Resculpt
-7% Synergy $0.33
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-9% Synergy $2.51
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.44
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-10% Synergy $1.32
Opt Opt
-12% Synergy $0.21

Sorceries

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

Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+19% Synergy $4.94
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+15% Synergy $0.25
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+9% Synergy $0.29
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+8% Synergy $40.05
Time Warp Time Warp
+6% Synergy $6.96
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+5% Synergy $12.61
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+3% Synergy $0.47
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+3% Synergy $12.48
Ponder Ponder
+2% Synergy $1.55
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+2% Synergy $3.42
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+1% Synergy $4.62
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+1% Synergy $4.45
Ravenform Ravenform
-2% Synergy $0.47
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-2% Synergy $4.85
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.48
Fabricate Fabricate
-6% Synergy $9.65
Windfall Windfall
-7% Synergy $4.97

Utility Artifacts

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

Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+42% Synergy $22.00
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+39% Synergy $2.57
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+24% Synergy $8.40
Wondrous Crucible Wondrous Crucible
+18% Synergy $2.43
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+18% Synergy $0.76
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+16% Synergy $3.69
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+14% Synergy $6.31
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+12% Synergy $0.41
Scroll of Fate Scroll of Fate
+8% Synergy $0.25
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $5.41
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+4% Synergy $7.83
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+3% Synergy $17.32
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+3% Synergy $7.03
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+0% Synergy $28.49
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
-1% Synergy $0.24
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.35
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $2.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $3.63
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-11% Synergy $13.12

Enchantments

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

Primordial Mist Primordial Mist
+33% Synergy $0.30
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+29% Synergy $4.77
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+28% Synergy $2.90
Tolarian Contempt Tolarian Contempt
+17% Synergy $0.20
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+15% Synergy $15.92
Propaganda Propaganda
+15% Synergy $2.19
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+14% Synergy $2.35
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+9% Synergy $5.35
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+7% Synergy $7.55
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+6% Synergy $0.20
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+4% Synergy $5.15
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+1% Synergy $2.92
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+1% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $12.71
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-9% Synergy $5.13

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+8% Synergy $5.13
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-3% Synergy $9.31

Utility Lands

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

Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+21% Synergy $52.15
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+18% Synergy $8.67
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+18% Synergy $3.61
War Room War Room
+12% Synergy $3.20
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+11% Synergy $27.20
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+9% Synergy $1.04
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+8% Synergy $8.54
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+6% Synergy $0.34
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+4% Synergy $0.84
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+4% Synergy $1.69
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+3% Synergy $9.75
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.21
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.26
Rivendell Rivendell
+2% Synergy $2.05
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+0% Synergy $12.17
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
0% Synergy $1.03
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-1% Synergy $0.77
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-2% Synergy $0.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $41.49
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-3% Synergy $0.27
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
-3% Synergy $0.80
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-4% Synergy $61.51
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-6% Synergy $0.39
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-6% Synergy $17.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+22% Synergy $2.23
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+15% Synergy $4.66
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+15% Synergy $30.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $0.61
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+11% Synergy $0.68
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.22
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+9% Synergy $12.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $0.75
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.32
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+7% Synergy $4.83
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+7% Synergy $20.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.60
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+4% Synergy $5.73
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+4% Synergy $13.74
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.34
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+2% Synergy $1.90
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+1% Synergy $4.22
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+0% Synergy $0.51
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+0% Synergy $3.59
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.29
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-3% Synergy $0.60
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-8% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+9% Synergy $6.42
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+8% Synergy $40.05
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $5.36
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.37
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+4% Synergy $38.84
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.84
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+1% Synergy $1.08
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+1% Synergy $1.07
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.25
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.17

Similar Commanders

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

Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
Lagrella, the Magpie Lagrella, the Magpie
Roon of the Hidden Realm Roon of the Hidden Realm
Lavinia of the Tenth Lavinia of the Tenth
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Jill, Shiva's Dominant
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
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Far Traveler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Far Traveler
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Far Traveler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler
Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
Rasputin Dreamweaver Rasputin Dreamweaver
Monstrosity of the Lake Monstrosity of the Lake
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
Aminatou, the Fateshifter Aminatou, the Fateshifter
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
Shiko, Paragon of the Way Shiko, Paragon of the Way
Sun Ce, Young Conquerer Sun Ce, Young Conquerer
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Far Traveler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Sword Coast Sailor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor
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
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Halana, Kessig Ranger Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Sharae of Numbing Depths Sharae of Numbing Depths
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Clan Crafter Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Clan Crafter
The Eleventh Doctor Martha Jones The Eleventh Doctor // Martha Jones
The Seventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
Genku, Future Shaper Genku, Future Shaper
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kodama of the East Tree Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kodama of the East Tree