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Y'shtola Rhul
Price tag $4.85

Legendary Creature — Cat Druid

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 33% Control 12% ETB 7% Artifacts 7% Combo 5% Clones 5% Card Draw 4% Tokens 3% Extra Turns 3% Triggered Abilities 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

#903 Current Rank
#873 Last Week
#1051 Last Month

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New Cards

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

Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+21% Synergy $17.74
Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+15% Synergy $0.45
Kitsune, Dragon's Daughter Kitsune, Dragon's Daughter
+6% Synergy $0.28
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+4% Synergy $5.74
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+1% Synergy $0.45

High Synergy Cards

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

Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+78% Synergy $0.21
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+78% Synergy $3.94
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+73% Synergy $7.73
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+71% Synergy $2.40
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+69% Synergy $31.98
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+68% Synergy $5.39
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+66% Synergy $0.33
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+64% Synergy $4.19
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+63% Synergy $0.27
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+62% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

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

Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+60% Synergy $0.35
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+57% Synergy $1.21
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+56% Synergy $0.95
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+55% Synergy $0.35
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+53% Synergy $1.78
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+52% Synergy $5.51
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+52% Synergy $0.34
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+45% Synergy $1.42
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+23% Synergy $5.58
Counterspell Counterspell
+8% Synergy $2.48

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+3% Synergy $41.42
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+3% Synergy $24.05
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $56.33
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $67.17
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $122.46
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-4% Synergy $108.93
The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy $98.98
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $69.18
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy $17.03

Creatures

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

Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+50% Synergy $19.18
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+48% Synergy $0.27
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+46% Synergy $0.36
Watcher for Tomorrow Watcher for Tomorrow
+45% Synergy $0.29
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+44% Synergy $0.33
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+42% Synergy $42.37
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+39% Synergy $1.69
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+37% Synergy $0.25
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+36% Synergy $0.57
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+31% Synergy $2.30
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+30% Synergy $2.30
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+30% Synergy $3.81
Feywild Caretaker Feywild Caretaker
+30% Synergy $0.13
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
+26% Synergy $0.26
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+25% Synergy $3.64
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+24% Synergy $2.06
Geology Enthusiast Geology Enthusiast
+24% Synergy $0.26
Spark Double Spark Double
+23% Synergy $13.43
Serum Visionary Serum Visionary
+22% Synergy $0.16
Sea Gate Oracle Sea Gate Oracle
+22% Synergy $0.13
Hurkyl, Master Wizard Hurkyl, Master Wizard
+22% Synergy $0.22
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+21% Synergy $14.76
Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+21% Synergy $0.08
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+20% Synergy $0.16
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+18% Synergy $0.22
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+17% Synergy $0.41
Cloudkin Seer Cloudkin Seer
+17% Synergy $0.16
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+16% Synergy $0.39
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+15% Synergy $1.79
Cynette, Jelly Drover Cynette, Jelly Drover
+14% Synergy $0.46
Azure Fleet Admiral Azure Fleet Admiral
+13% Synergy $0.19
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+12% Synergy $35.27
Summon: Shiva Summon: Shiva
+12% Synergy $0.25
Archivist of Gondor Archivist of Gondor
+12% Synergy $0.22
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+11% Synergy $13.50
Fblthp, the Lost Fblthp, the Lost
+11% Synergy $0.31
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+11% Synergy $18.97
Quantum Riddler Quantum Riddler
+11% Synergy $32.16
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+10% Synergy $5.75
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+10% Synergy $52.44
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+10% Synergy $0.14
Wan Shi Tong, All-Knowing Wan Shi Tong, All-Knowing
+10% Synergy $1.20
Sludge Monster Sludge Monster
+10% Synergy $0.88
Aarakocra Sneak Aarakocra Sneak
+10% Synergy $0.15
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+9% Synergy $16.28
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+6% Synergy $3.63
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+5% Synergy $3.12
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $0.80
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
0% Synergy $1.89
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-12% Synergy $5.88

Instants

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

Displace Displace
+37% Synergy $0.38
Blur Blur
+22% Synergy $0.32
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+20% Synergy $0.34
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+15% Synergy $0.32
Aetherize Aetherize
+14% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+13% Synergy $1.43
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+13% Synergy $1.01
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+10% Synergy $2.05
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+9% Synergy $5.64
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+9% Synergy $3.23
High Tide High Tide
+8% Synergy $0.93
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+6% Synergy $52.08
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $1.71
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+5% Synergy $6.33
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+5% Synergy $0.36
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $0.50
Disallow Disallow
+3% Synergy $1.58
Swan Song Swan Song
+2% Synergy $7.19
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+2% Synergy $2.40
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+1% Synergy $2.82
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
0% Synergy $0.66
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-1% Synergy $2.19
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
-1% Synergy $0.27
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-2% Synergy $1.41
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.20
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-3% Synergy $6.13
Snap Snap
-4% Synergy $3.64
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-4% Synergy $47.88
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.32
Rewind Rewind
-6% Synergy $0.47
Resculpt Resculpt
-8% Synergy $0.36
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-9% Synergy $0.45
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.37
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-10% Synergy $1.83
Opt Opt
-13% Synergy $0.21

Sorceries

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

Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+20% Synergy $14.79
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+15% Synergy $0.21
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+10% Synergy $0.34
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+9% Synergy $33.89
Time Warp Time Warp
+6% Synergy $13.41
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+4% Synergy $12.49
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+3% Synergy $11.97
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+3% Synergy $0.39
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+3% Synergy $3.27
Ponder Ponder
+2% Synergy $1.64
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+2% Synergy $4.50
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+1% Synergy $3.38
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-2% Synergy $3.17
Ravenform Ravenform
-3% Synergy $0.31
Preordain Preordain
-6% Synergy $0.64
Windfall Windfall
-7% Synergy $4.79
Fabricate Fabricate
-7% Synergy $8.93

Utility Artifacts

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

Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+43% Synergy $21.67
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+40% Synergy $2.94
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+25% Synergy $9.99
Wondrous Crucible Wondrous Crucible
+20% Synergy $1.79
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+19% Synergy $0.78
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+17% Synergy $3.46
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+15% Synergy $7.25
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+13% Synergy $0.36
Scroll of Fate Scroll of Fate
+9% Synergy $0.32
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $10.74
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+5% Synergy $8.85
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+4% Synergy $19.81
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+3% Synergy $7.32
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+1% Synergy $28.99
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.30
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
-2% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $3.70

Enchantments

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

Primordial Mist Primordial Mist
+34% Synergy $0.22
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+30% Synergy $4.85
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+28% Synergy $2.93
Tolarian Contempt Tolarian Contempt
+18% Synergy $0.14
Propaganda Propaganda
+17% Synergy $3.44
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+16% Synergy $14.94
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+15% Synergy $2.92
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+10% Synergy $4.81
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+8% Synergy $8.96
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+7% Synergy $0.26
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+4% Synergy $4.76
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.29
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+1% Synergy $3.88
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $10.56
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-10% Synergy $3.74

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+9% Synergy $5.05
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-3% Synergy $9.53

Utility Lands

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

Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+22% Synergy $51.64
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+19% Synergy $7.97
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+18% Synergy $2.65
War Room War Room
+13% Synergy $2.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+12% Synergy $28.81
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+9% Synergy $0.80
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+8% Synergy $5.98
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+6% Synergy $0.29
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+5% Synergy $0.76
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+4% Synergy $9.05
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+4% Synergy $1.52
Rivendell Rivendell
+3% Synergy $1.50
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $1.13
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.40
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
0% Synergy $9.65
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
0% Synergy $1.33
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-1% Synergy $0.57
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $39.96
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-3% Synergy $0.37
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-4% Synergy $0.28
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-4% Synergy $60.97
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
-4% Synergy $0.45
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-6% Synergy $0.36
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-7% Synergy $12.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+22% Synergy $2.89
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+16% Synergy $36.62
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+15% Synergy $5.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.43
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+12% Synergy $0.56
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.24
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+9% Synergy $10.98
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $0.63
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+8% Synergy $21.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.33
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+7% Synergy $4.45
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.19
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+5% Synergy $14.46
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+5% Synergy $5.42
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.34
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+2% Synergy $0.86
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $0.49
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+1% Synergy $3.62
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.87
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.34
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-3% Synergy $0.74
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-8% Synergy $0.36

Lands

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

Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+10% Synergy $5.75
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+9% Synergy $5.64
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+9% Synergy $33.89
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.27
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $0.80
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+4% Synergy $34.32
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+2% Synergy $1.08
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+1% Synergy $1.26
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.28
Island Island
-2% Synergy $0.07
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $14.49

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
Lavinia of the Tenth Lavinia of the Tenth
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Jill, Shiva's Dominant
Lagrella, the Magpie Lagrella, the Magpie
Roon of the Hidden Realm Roon of the Hidden Realm
Sun Ce, Young Conquerer Sun Ce, Young Conquerer
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
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
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
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
Sharae of Numbing Depths Sharae of Numbing Depths
Shiko, Paragon of the Way Shiko, Paragon of the Way
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Far Traveler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Sword Coast Sailor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
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
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
Aminatou, the Fateshifter Aminatou, the Fateshifter
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
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kodama of the East Tree Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kodama of the East Tree
Genku, Future Shaper Genku, Future Shaper
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant