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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 Control decks.

Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+39% Synergy $6.38
Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+21% Synergy $0.35
Orysa, Tide Choreographer Orysa, Tide Choreographer
+8% Synergy $0.18
Jadzi, Steward of Fate Jadzi, Steward of Fate
+4% Synergy $0.28
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
-2% Synergy $0.72

High Synergy Cards

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+86% Synergy $4.59
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+85% Synergy $0.33
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+83% Synergy $6.82
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+75% Synergy $6.14
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+75% Synergy $1.62
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+75% Synergy $2.71
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+73% Synergy $31.59
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+69% Synergy $0.34
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+64% Synergy $1.13
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+62% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+61% Synergy $30.69
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+61% Synergy $7.20
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+61% Synergy $0.63
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+59% Synergy $20.57
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+57% Synergy $0.35
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+57% Synergy $0.33
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+56% Synergy $0.42
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+55% Synergy $2.40
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+33% Synergy $5.28
Counterspell Counterspell
+19% Synergy $3.77

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+19% Synergy $40.14
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+16% Synergy $72.26
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+13% Synergy $131.68
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $23.44
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+3% Synergy $54.33
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $112.13
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+1% Synergy $1.89
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $104.30
Force of Will Force of Will
-4% Synergy $62.85
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-5% Synergy $16.95

Creatures

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

Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+50% Synergy $1.10
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+48% Synergy $0.37
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+39% Synergy $15.76
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+36% Synergy $0.62
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+35% Synergy $2.10
Watcher for Tomorrow Watcher for Tomorrow
+34% Synergy $0.26
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+34% Synergy $0.32
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+31% Synergy $0.31
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+31% Synergy $0.33
Serum Visionary Serum Visionary
+27% Synergy $0.22
Spark Double Spark Double
+26% Synergy $13.70
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+24% Synergy $17.58
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+22% Synergy $3.98
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+22% Synergy $1.68
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+21% Synergy $0.23
Wan Shi Tong, All-Knowing Wan Shi Tong, All-Knowing
+21% Synergy $1.24
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+19% Synergy $12.22
Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+19% Synergy $0.14
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+18% Synergy $2.18
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+18% Synergy $34.52
Hurkyl, Master Wizard Hurkyl, Master Wizard
+18% Synergy $0.25
Feywild Caretaker Feywild Caretaker
+18% Synergy $0.15
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+17% Synergy $0.40
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+16% Synergy $2.11
Geology Enthusiast Geology Enthusiast
+16% Synergy $0.30
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+15% Synergy $3.10
Cloudkin Seer Cloudkin Seer
+15% Synergy $0.16
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+14% Synergy $0.68
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+14% Synergy $0.37
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+13% Synergy $47.63
Sea Gate Oracle Sea Gate Oracle
+13% Synergy $0.14
Quantum Riddler Quantum Riddler
+13% Synergy $29.99
Azure Fleet Admiral Azure Fleet Admiral
+13% Synergy $0.20
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
+12% Synergy $0.27
Sludge Monster Sludge Monster
+12% Synergy $0.59
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+10% Synergy $0.23
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+9% Synergy $4.45
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+9% Synergy $5.26
Shield Broker Shield Broker
+9% Synergy $0.21
Exclusion Mage Exclusion Mage
+9% Synergy $0.22
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+8% Synergy $4.07
Floodpits Drowner Floodpits Drowner
+8% Synergy $0.30
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+7% Synergy $10.87
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+6% Synergy $1.54
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+6% Synergy $0.36
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+5% Synergy $1.74
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+3% Synergy $0.67
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+1% Synergy $1.41
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
0% Synergy $0.72
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-10% Synergy $6.10

Instants

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

Essence Flux Essence Flux
+41% Synergy $1.21
Displace Displace
+28% Synergy $0.40
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+19% Synergy $0.28
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+18% Synergy $2.39
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+18% Synergy $56.81
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+17% Synergy $5.19
High Tide High Tide
+15% Synergy $1.53
Blur Blur
+15% Synergy $0.37
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+15% Synergy $3.69
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+14% Synergy $1.92
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+13% Synergy $0.30
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+10% Synergy $1.97
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+9% Synergy $1.48
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+8% Synergy $0.27
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+7% Synergy $5.12
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+6% Synergy $6.22
Aetherize Aetherize
+5% Synergy $0.38
Swallowed by Leviathan Swallowed by Leviathan
+5% Synergy $0.18
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+4% Synergy $1.64
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+4% Synergy $3.19
Misdirection Misdirection
+4% Synergy $11.65
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+4% Synergy $3.14
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+4% Synergy $0.21
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+4% Synergy $1.37
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+4% Synergy $0.20
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+3% Synergy $0.96
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy $8.50
Cancel Cancel
+2% Synergy $0.32
Pongify Pongify
+1% Synergy $1.54
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+1% Synergy $52.62
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+1% Synergy $0.28
Disallow Disallow
+1% Synergy $1.73
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+1% Synergy $4.32
Think Twice Think Twice
+1% Synergy $0.27
Refute Refute
0% Synergy $0.20
Commandeer Commandeer
0% Synergy $2.98
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
-1% Synergy $0.28
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
-1% Synergy $2.44
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
-2% Synergy $0.75
Evacuation Evacuation
-2% Synergy $0.33
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-3% Synergy $6.46
Snap Snap
-4% Synergy $3.46
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-4% Synergy $1.61
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-4% Synergy $8.78
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.24
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.62
Resculpt Resculpt
-10% Synergy $0.38
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-12% Synergy $0.40
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-14% Synergy $1.55
Opt Opt
-16% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

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

Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+17% Synergy $5.43
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+13% Synergy $38.15
Time Warp Time Warp
+13% Synergy $7.44
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+11% Synergy $12.61
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+10% Synergy $0.27
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+8% Synergy $0.32
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+7% Synergy $0.34
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+5% Synergy $4.40
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+4% Synergy $0.28
Ember Island Production Ember Island Production
+4% Synergy $0.27
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+3% Synergy $11.28
Stock Up Stock Up
+1% Synergy $1.35
Step Through Step Through
0% Synergy $0.26
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
0% Synergy $0.67
Ravenform Ravenform
-3% Synergy $0.45
Windfall Windfall
-4% Synergy $5.08
Ponder Ponder
-7% Synergy $1.84
Preordain Preordain
-7% Synergy $0.47
Fabricate Fabricate
-10% Synergy $9.41

Utility Artifacts

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

Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+45% Synergy $22.64
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+35% Synergy $2.28
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+24% Synergy $3.58
Wondrous Crucible Wondrous Crucible
+17% Synergy $2.58
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+14% Synergy $9.18
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+12% Synergy $0.38
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+11% Synergy $0.63
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+9% Synergy $6.37
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+6% Synergy $8.47
Scroll of Fate Scroll of Fate
+5% Synergy $0.29
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+4% Synergy $26.24
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+4% Synergy $16.79
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+2% Synergy $0.50
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+1% Synergy $0.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.33
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $2.46
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $3.66
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-8% Synergy $14.18

Enchantments

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

Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+56% Synergy $4.52
Primordial Mist Primordial Mist
+33% Synergy $0.29
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+24% Synergy $4.67
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+17% Synergy $2.22
Propaganda Propaganda
+15% Synergy $2.13
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+15% Synergy $5.14
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+14% Synergy $14.90
Tolarian Contempt Tolarian Contempt
+12% Synergy $0.18
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+11% Synergy $2.38
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+6% Synergy $7.91
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+4% Synergy $3.88
Utter Insignificance Utter Insignificance
+4% Synergy $0.20
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+4% Synergy $0.21
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+3% Synergy $6.21
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+3% Synergy $0.34
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+1% Synergy $0.24
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
0% Synergy $1.26
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
-2% Synergy $4.40
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-3% Synergy $2.47
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $12.67
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-8% Synergy $4.99

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+4% Synergy $5.06
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+2% Synergy $8.52
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+1% Synergy $9.51
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
-3% Synergy $24.17

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+31% Synergy $3.36
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+30% Synergy $54.27
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+24% Synergy $8.25
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+17% Synergy $27.39
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+11% Synergy $1.09
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+11% Synergy $0.31
War Room War Room
+9% Synergy $2.87
Rivendell Rivendell
+8% Synergy $1.96
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+7% Synergy $9.00
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+7% Synergy $7.41
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+7% Synergy $1.28
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+7% Synergy $0.24
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+6% Synergy $0.97
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+5% Synergy $1.52
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+5% Synergy $3.07
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+4% Synergy $0.74
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+3% Synergy $0.73
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.29
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $43.89
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
0% Synergy $10.69
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-2% Synergy $0.33
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-2% Synergy $16.99
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
-2% Synergy $0.51
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
-2% Synergy $2.17
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-4% Synergy $62.31
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-4% Synergy $0.33
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-5% Synergy $0.24
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+26% Synergy $1.92
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+24% Synergy $30.81
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+18% Synergy $12.42
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+14% Synergy $0.70
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.84
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+12% Synergy $0.65
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $0.69
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+11% Synergy $4.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.31
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+9% Synergy $19.75
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+8% Synergy $0.53
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+7% Synergy $4.13
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+7% Synergy $5.76
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+5% Synergy $14.50
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+4% Synergy $1.86
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.26
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+2% Synergy $0.36
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+2% Synergy $1.55
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.57
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
0% Synergy $0.47
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-2% Synergy $1.04
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-2% Synergy $241.89
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.26
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-6% Synergy $36.20
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-9% Synergy $0.28

Lands

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

Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+17% Synergy $5.19
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+14% Synergy $0.68
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+13% Synergy $38.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.31
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+8% Synergy $0.27
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+5% Synergy $34.97
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $38.56
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $1.05
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $35.70
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+3% Synergy $1.03
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $15.03
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $19.37
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+3% Synergy $6.83
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+1% Synergy $0.89
Island Island
-5% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

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

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