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Y'shtola Rhul
Price tag $4.39

Legendary Creature — Cat Druid

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 33% Control 12% ETB 7% Artifacts 7% Combo 5%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Y'shtola Rhul players are trying out in Artifacts decks.

Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+28% Synergy $6.38
Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+9% Synergy $0.35

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Y'shtola Rhul's Artifacts builds — cards that lean hardest into the Artifacts theme.

Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+82% Synergy $7.20
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+74% Synergy $0.33
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+70% Synergy $0.33
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+64% Synergy $6.82
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+63% Synergy $31.59
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+63% Synergy $4.59
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+62% Synergy $14.90
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+61% Synergy $0.34
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+60% Synergy $6.14
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+60% Synergy $22.64

Top Cards

The staple cards most Y'shtola Rhul Artifacts decks run as their core.

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+56% Synergy $15.76
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+54% Synergy $2.71
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+48% Synergy $20.57
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+46% Synergy $0.31
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+43% Synergy $0.37
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+42% Synergy $0.42
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+38% Synergy $2.40
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+27% Synergy $2.11
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+23% Synergy $5.28
Counterspell Counterspell
+2% Synergy $3.77

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Y'shtola Rhul Artifacts game on their own.

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+10% Synergy $40.14
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+2% Synergy $472.34
Mana Vault Mana Vault
0% Synergy $112.13
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
0% Synergy $1.89
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $131.68
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-2% Synergy $171.12
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-5% Synergy $23.44
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $62.85
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $54.33
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-14% Synergy $72.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Artifacts plan in Y'shtola Rhul decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+45% Synergy $0.63
Geology Enthusiast Geology Enthusiast
+39% Synergy $0.30
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+38% Synergy $1.62
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+35% Synergy $0.25
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+33% Synergy $1.13
Watcher for Tomorrow Watcher for Tomorrow
+31% Synergy $0.26
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+30% Synergy $0.33
Hurkyl, Master Wizard Hurkyl, Master Wizard
+28% Synergy $0.25
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+25% Synergy $0.23
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+25% Synergy $0.23
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+24% Synergy $0.50
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+22% Synergy $30.69
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+21% Synergy $0.35
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+21% Synergy $10.87
Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+21% Synergy $5.37
Feywild Caretaker Feywild Caretaker
+21% Synergy $0.15
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+20% Synergy $0.32
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+19% Synergy $0.62
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+19% Synergy $0.67
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+17% Synergy $1.10
Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+17% Synergy $0.14
Spark Double Spark Double
+16% Synergy $13.70
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+16% Synergy $3.10
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+16% Synergy $2.10
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+15% Synergy $6.83
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+14% Synergy $47.63
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+14% Synergy $0.37
Rook Turret Rook Turret
+14% Synergy $0.18
Azure Fleet Admiral Azure Fleet Admiral
+14% Synergy $0.20
Voltaic Servant Voltaic Servant
+14% Synergy $0.11
Arcbound Crusher Arcbound Crusher
+14% Synergy $3.96
Valkyrie Aerial Unit Valkyrie Aerial Unit
+14% Synergy $0.28
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+13% Synergy $0.36
Serum Visionary Serum Visionary
+13% Synergy $0.22
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+12% Synergy $34.52
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+11% Synergy $0.41
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+11% Synergy $18.44
Forecasting Fortune Teller Forecasting Fortune Teller
+11% Synergy $0.12
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Imoen, Mystic Trickster
+11% Synergy $0.20
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+10% Synergy $0.51
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+10% Synergy $0.33
Archaeomender Archaeomender
+10% Synergy $0.25
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+9% Synergy $2.18
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+9% Synergy $1.88
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+9% Synergy $2.13
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+9% Synergy $12.22
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+8% Synergy $4.95
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+6% Synergy $4.07
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+5% Synergy $3.15
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $0.68

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Y'shtola Rhul's Artifacts deck ahead.

Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+26% Synergy $5.12
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+23% Synergy $1.21
Displace Displace
+17% Synergy $0.40
Blur Blur
+16% Synergy $0.37
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+14% Synergy $5.19
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+9% Synergy $0.28
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+9% Synergy $4.32
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+9% Synergy $0.30
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+7% Synergy $1.48
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+6% Synergy $0.29
Aetherize Aetherize
+5% Synergy $0.38
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+5% Synergy $3.14
Defabricate Defabricate
+5% Synergy $0.16
Access Denied Access Denied
+4% Synergy $2.81
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+4% Synergy $3.69
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+3% Synergy $0.75
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+2% Synergy $6.46
Commandeer Commandeer
+2% Synergy $2.98
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+1% Synergy $0.37
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
0% Synergy $3.19
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
0% Synergy $4.28
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-1% Synergy $0.40
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.24
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-2% Synergy $1.64
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-3% Synergy $8.78
Pongify Pongify
-4% Synergy $1.54
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-4% Synergy $52.62
High Tide High Tide
-5% Synergy $1.53
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $56.81
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-6% Synergy $0.96
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-8% Synergy $1.92
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $2.39
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $8.50
Resculpt Resculpt
-10% Synergy $0.38
Snap Snap
-12% Synergy $3.46
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-15% Synergy $16.95
Opt Opt
-18% Synergy $0.26
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-20% Synergy $1.55
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-23% Synergy $1.62

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Artifacts game plan forward for Y'shtola Rhul.

Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+11% Synergy $0.27
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+11% Synergy $5.43
Retraced Image Retraced Image
+8% Synergy $8.58
Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+6% Synergy $0.37
Ember Island Production Ember Island Production
+5% Synergy $0.27
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+4% Synergy $0.27
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+4% Synergy $396.10
Secret of Bloodbending Secret of Bloodbending
+4% Synergy $1.01
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $38.15
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+2% Synergy $3.27
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+2% Synergy $3.88
Fabricate Fabricate
+1% Synergy $9.41
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
+1% Synergy $0.67
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
0% Synergy $4.40
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-4% Synergy $0.26
Windfall Windfall
-8% Synergy $5.08
Preordain Preordain
-13% Synergy $0.47
Ponder Ponder
-15% Synergy $1.84

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Y'shtola Rhul Artifacts decks.

Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+42% Synergy $2.28
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+41% Synergy $26.24
Wondrous Crucible Wondrous Crucible
+31% Synergy $2.58
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+26% Synergy $0.63
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+17% Synergy $6.37
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+16% Synergy $9.18
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+14% Synergy $0.50
Lux Artillery Lux Artillery
+14% Synergy $0.22
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+11% Synergy $1.09
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+11% Synergy $3.15
Well of Discovery Well of Discovery
+11% Synergy $0.43
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+10% Synergy $0.25
Scroll of Fate Scroll of Fate
+10% Synergy $0.29
The Ooze The Ooze
+9% Synergy $3.12
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+7% Synergy $1.70
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+7% Synergy $0.83
Well of Life Well of Life
+7% Synergy $0.20
Mercadian Atlas Mercadian Atlas
+7% Synergy $0.63
The Regalia The Regalia
+6% Synergy $1.44
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+6% Synergy $1.09
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+6% Synergy $1.87
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+5% Synergy $3.14
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+4% Synergy $0.72
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $5.72
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+4% Synergy $8.47
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+3% Synergy $5.52
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+2% Synergy $44.22
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+1% Synergy $0.38
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
-2% Synergy $0.19
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-3% Synergy $3.58
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-5% Synergy $0.39
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-7% Synergy $46.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $3.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $2.46
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-10% Synergy $0.33

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Artifacts strategy in Y'shtola Rhul decks.

Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+41% Synergy $4.52
Primordial Mist Primordial Mist
+32% Synergy $0.29
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+31% Synergy $4.52
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+27% Synergy $4.67
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+16% Synergy $5.14
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+14% Synergy $2.22
Tolarian Contempt Tolarian Contempt
+14% Synergy $0.18
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+13% Synergy $2.38
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+11% Synergy $4.40
Propaganda Propaganda
+8% Synergy $2.13
They Came from the Pipes They Came from the Pipes
+7% Synergy $0.28
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+3% Synergy $0.67
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.24
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+2% Synergy $0.62
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+1% Synergy $2.11
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-7% Synergy $2.47
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-12% Synergy $12.67

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Y'shtola Rhul's Artifacts game plan.

Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+21% Synergy $5.06
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+2% Synergy $24.17
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+2% Synergy $18.53
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+2% Synergy $9.51

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Y'shtola Rhul Artifacts decks.

Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+53% Synergy $9.00
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+39% Synergy $0.74
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+35% Synergy $0.73
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+26% Synergy $10.69
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+23% Synergy $16.99
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+21% Synergy $3.55
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+16% Synergy $54.27
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+16% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+15% Synergy $43.89
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+15% Synergy $0.24
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+14% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $3.36
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+11% Synergy $0.24
War Room War Room
+9% Synergy $2.87
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+7% Synergy $27.39
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+7% Synergy $1.73
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+7% Synergy $12.31
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+6% Synergy $3.07
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+5% Synergy $1.28
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+5% Synergy $0.37
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+2% Synergy $8.25
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+2% Synergy $0.22
Rivendell Rivendell
0% Synergy $1.96
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-2% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-3% Synergy $1.09
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-6% Synergy $62.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.40
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-11% Synergy $0.33

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Y'shtola Rhul's Artifacts strategy.

Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+24% Synergy $12.42
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy $1.92
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+11% Synergy $14.50
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+9% Synergy $0.65
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+9% Synergy $4.35
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+9% Synergy $30.81
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+9% Synergy $1.55
Solar Array Solar Array
+9% Synergy $0.29
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+8% Synergy $4.13
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+8% Synergy $6.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.69
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+7% Synergy $19.75
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+7% Synergy $2.96
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+6% Synergy $1.47
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+5% Synergy $241.89
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+5% Synergy $1.24
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+4% Synergy $0.26
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.70
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+2% Synergy $0.36
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.84
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $3.57
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
0% Synergy $0.53
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.26
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-4% Synergy $3.57
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-9% Synergy $0.28

Lands

The mana base behind Y'shtola Rhul's Artifacts decks.

Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+15% Synergy $6.83
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.31
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+14% Synergy $5.19
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+12% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.33
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $0.68
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.29
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+4% Synergy $37.94
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $38.15
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+3% Synergy $1.03
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+2% Synergy $0.37
Island Island
-4% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

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

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