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Y'shtola Rhul
Price tag $6.09

Legendary Creature — Cat Druid

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 33% Control 12% ETB 8% Artifacts 6% Combo 4%

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

#903 Current Rank
#899 Last Week
#974 Past 2 Years

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New Cards

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

Roll-Roll-Roll-Roll Roll-Roll-Roll-Roll
+5% Synergy $0.35
Gandalf, Shadow's Foe Gandalf, Shadow's Foe
+3% Synergy $23.33
Bilbo Baggins, Burglar Bilbo Baggins, Burglar
+1% Synergy $0.14
Wizard's Staff Wizard's Staff
0% Synergy $2.88
Glamdring, Foe-hammer Glamdring, Foe-hammer
-1% Synergy $0.77

High Synergy Cards

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

Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+77% Synergy $0.37
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+76% Synergy $4.17
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+71% Synergy $6.45
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+71% Synergy $3.37
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+68% Synergy $5.95
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+67% Synergy $27.42
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+65% Synergy $0.35
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+64% Synergy $8.84
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+63% Synergy $0.39
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+62% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

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

Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+60% Synergy $2.18
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+59% Synergy $0.31
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+56% Synergy $1.12
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+56% Synergy $0.34
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+54% Synergy $2.09
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+52% Synergy $0.46
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+51% Synergy $5.57
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+44% Synergy $1.27
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+21% Synergy $8.06
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy $3.52

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+4% Synergy $39.32
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+3% Synergy $23.84
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $64.99
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $131.49
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $70.75
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-3% Synergy $120.43
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $120.86
Force of Will Force of Will
-4% Synergy $59.60
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-9% Synergy $17.61

Creatures

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

Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+49% Synergy $18.11
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+47% Synergy $0.30
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+47% Synergy $0.50
Watcher for Tomorrow Watcher for Tomorrow
+44% Synergy $0.32
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+42% Synergy $0.23
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+42% Synergy $1.88
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+42% Synergy $32.31
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+36% Synergy $0.29
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+35% Synergy $0.52
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+30% Synergy $2.79
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+29% Synergy $2.98
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+29% Synergy $3.48
Feywild Caretaker Feywild Caretaker
+28% Synergy $0.13
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
+24% Synergy $0.30
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+23% Synergy $5.37
Spark Double Spark Double
+23% Synergy $11.92
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+22% Synergy $4.51
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+22% Synergy $1.46
Serum Visionary Serum Visionary
+22% Synergy $0.18
Geology Enthusiast Geology Enthusiast
+21% Synergy $0.31
Sea Gate Oracle Sea Gate Oracle
+21% Synergy $0.14
Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+20% Synergy $0.15
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+20% Synergy $16.30
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+19% Synergy $0.24
Hurkyl, Master Wizard Hurkyl, Master Wizard
+19% Synergy $0.31
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+17% Synergy $0.35
Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+17% Synergy $0.35
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+16% Synergy $0.45
Cloudkin Seer Cloudkin Seer
+16% Synergy $0.15
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+14% Synergy $0.35
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+14% Synergy $2.07
Cynette, Jelly Drover Cynette, Jelly Drover
+13% Synergy $0.31
H.E.R.B.I.E. Scout Unit H.E.R.B.I.E. Scout Unit
+12% Synergy $0.30
Azure Fleet Admiral Azure Fleet Admiral
+12% Synergy $0.14
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+11% Synergy $33.83
Archivist of Gondor Archivist of Gondor
+10% Synergy $0.28
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+10% Synergy $12.75
Summon: Shiva Summon: Shiva
+10% Synergy $0.30
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+10% Synergy $22.52
Wan Shi Tong, All-Knowing Wan Shi Tong, All-Knowing
+10% Synergy $0.90
Fblthp, the Lost Fblthp, the Lost
+10% Synergy $0.35
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+10% Synergy $18.17
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+10% Synergy $0.19
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+9% Synergy $6.14
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+9% Synergy $51.22
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+5% Synergy $5.81
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+4% Synergy $4.22
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.07
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
0% Synergy $2.46
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-10% Synergy $6.35

Instants

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

Displace Displace
+36% Synergy $0.34
Blur Blur
+21% Synergy $0.37
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+20% Synergy $0.46
Aetherize Aetherize
+13% Synergy $0.54
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+13% Synergy $0.35
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+12% Synergy $0.82
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+11% Synergy $1.96
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+9% Synergy $3.79
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+8% Synergy $3.67
High Tide High Tide
+8% Synergy $1.67
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $8.40
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+6% Synergy $56.47
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $2.46
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+5% Synergy $0.33
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+4% Synergy $5.90
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $0.96
Disallow Disallow
+3% Synergy $1.94
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+2% Synergy $2.52
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $10.24
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+0% Synergy $3.61
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
0% Synergy $2.19
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
0% Synergy $0.87
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
0% Synergy $0.61
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-1% Synergy $1.96
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.19
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-3% Synergy $8.20
Snap Snap
-3% Synergy $3.89
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-3% Synergy $52.98
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.29
Rewind Rewind
-5% Synergy $0.49
Resculpt Resculpt
-7% Synergy $0.27
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.34
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-9% Synergy $2.36
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-9% Synergy $1.96
Opt Opt
-12% Synergy $0.25

Sorceries

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

Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+18% Synergy $4.96
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+14% Synergy $0.22
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+9% Synergy $0.28
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+8% Synergy $37.58
Time Warp Time Warp
+7% Synergy $6.24
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+5% Synergy $12.96
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+3% Synergy $0.55
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+3% Synergy $11.24
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+2% Synergy $3.57
Ponder Ponder
+2% Synergy $4.03
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+1% Synergy $3.75
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+0% Synergy $4.32
Stock Up Stock Up
+0% Synergy $1.55
Ravenform Ravenform
-1% Synergy $0.32
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-2% Synergy $5.22
Preordain Preordain
-3% Synergy $0.70
Fabricate Fabricate
-6% Synergy $10.28
Windfall Windfall
-6% Synergy $5.31

Utility Artifacts

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

Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+40% Synergy $19.63
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+38% Synergy $2.89
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+24% Synergy $8.63
Wondrous Crucible Wondrous Crucible
+18% Synergy $2.39
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+17% Synergy $0.95
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+16% Synergy $4.20
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+13% Synergy $7.75
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+12% Synergy $0.52
Kimoyo Beads Kimoyo Beads
+8% Synergy $1.14
Scroll of Fate Scroll of Fate
+7% Synergy $0.23
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+4% Synergy $11.57
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $6.08
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+4% Synergy $20.00
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+3% Synergy $7.89
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
0% Synergy $24.96
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $5.04
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
-1% Synergy $0.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $2.00
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.54
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-11% Synergy $13.33

Enchantments

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

Primordial Mist Primordial Mist
+32% Synergy $0.37
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+29% Synergy $4.78
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+27% Synergy $2.98
Tolarian Contempt Tolarian Contempt
+17% Synergy $0.24
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+15% Synergy $16.38
Propaganda Propaganda
+14% Synergy $2.84
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+13% Synergy $2.73
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+9% Synergy $5.91
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+7% Synergy $6.51
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+6% Synergy $0.25
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+3% Synergy $4.26
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+1% Synergy $3.24
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+0% Synergy $0.35
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $12.86
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-9% Synergy $6.35

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+8% Synergy $5.33
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-3% Synergy $10.24

Battles

Battles that give Y'shtola Rhul decks a second front to attack, plus a payoff for defeating them.

Invasion of Segovia Caetus, Sea Tyrant of Segovia Invasion of Segovia
+6% Synergy $1.25

Utility Lands

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

Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+21% Synergy $52.84
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+18% Synergy $3.94
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+18% Synergy $9.00
War Room War Room
+11% Synergy $5.28
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+11% Synergy $28.02
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+10% Synergy $1.08
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+8% Synergy $10.12
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+7% Synergy $0.40
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+4% Synergy $1.42
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.23
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+3% Synergy $1.33
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+3% Synergy $8.41
Rivendell Rivendell
+3% Synergy $1.60
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.30
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
0% Synergy $13.37
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
0% Synergy $1.54
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-1% Synergy $0.81
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-2% Synergy $0.40
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $40.47
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
-3% Synergy $0.66
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-3% Synergy $0.24
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-4% Synergy $59.38
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-6% Synergy $0.33
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-6% Synergy $19.56

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+22% Synergy $2.45
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+15% Synergy $29.06
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+15% Synergy $4.85
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.64
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+10% Synergy $0.61
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.25
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $0.91
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+8% Synergy $13.09
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+8% Synergy $4.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.24
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+7% Synergy $20.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.59
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+4% Synergy $4.96
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+4% Synergy $14.10
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.36
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $0.60
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+0% Synergy $3.73
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.26
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-3% Synergy $1.17
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-8% Synergy $0.25

Lands

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

Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+9% Synergy $6.14
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+8% Synergy $37.58
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $8.40
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.22
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+4% Synergy $40.38
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.07
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+1% Synergy $1.68
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+1% Synergy $0.99
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+0% Synergy $0.29
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.06

Similar Commanders

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

Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
Lagrella, the Magpie Lagrella, the Magpie
Roon of the Hidden Realm Roon of the Hidden Realm
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Jill, Shiva's Dominant
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
Lavinia of the Tenth Lavinia of the Tenth
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Far Traveler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Far Traveler
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
Monstrosity of the Lake Monstrosity of the Lake
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Candlekeep Sage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage
Aminatou, the Fateshifter Aminatou, the Fateshifter
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
Rasputin Dreamweaver Rasputin Dreamweaver
Shiko, Paragon of the Way Shiko, Paragon of the Way
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
Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker
Sharae of Numbing Depths Sharae of Numbing Depths
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
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
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kodama of the East Tree Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kodama of the East Tree