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Yuma, Proud Protector
Price tag $0.40

Legendary CreatureHuman Ranger

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

#442 Current Rank
#415 Last Week
#305 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Yuma, Proud Protector.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Yuma, Proud Protector decks.

Planar Engineering Planar Engineering
+15% Synergy $1.97
Pursue the Past Pursue the Past
+7% Synergy $0.15
Ark of Hunger Ark of Hunger
+5% Synergy $0.37
Mole Man, Moloid Master Mole Man, Moloid Master
+2% Synergy $6.71
Vastlands Scavenger Vastlands Scavenger
+2% Synergy $0.36

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Yuma, Proud Protector's abilities and overall game plan.

Dune Chanter Dune Chanter
+91% Synergy $1.84
Cactus Preserve Cactus Preserve
+91% Synergy $5.17
Desert of the Indomitable Desert of the Indomitable
+91% Synergy $0.27
Hashep Oasis Hashep Oasis
+90% Synergy $0.31
Hazezon, Shaper of Sand Hazezon, Shaper of Sand
+90% Synergy $0.34
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+90% Synergy $0.36
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+89% Synergy $0.27
Ramunap Ruins Ramunap Ruins
+89% Synergy $0.36
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+89% Synergy $0.32
Dunes of the Dead Dunes of the Dead
+88% Synergy $0.35

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Yuma, Proud Protector decks.

Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+82% Synergy $6.04
Titania, Protector of Argoth Titania, Protector of Argoth
+81% Synergy $0.38
Map the Frontier Map the Frontier
+76% Synergy $0.29
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+74% Synergy $14.27
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+74% Synergy $2.42
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+73% Synergy $0.50
Omnath, Locus of Rage Omnath, Locus of Rage
+68% Synergy $0.34
Harrow Harrow
+67% Synergy $0.37
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+64% Synergy $10.69
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+25% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+37% Synergy $3.80
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+18% Synergy $31.82
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+5% Synergy $24.09
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $6.17
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-2% Synergy $28.20
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $53.21

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Yuma, Proud Protector's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Rumbleweed Rumbleweed
+69% Synergy $4.36
World Shaper World Shaper
+68% Synergy $6.69
Sand Scout Sand Scout
+68% Synergy $5.77
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+60% Synergy $0.25
Kirri, Talented Sprout Kirri, Talented Sprout
+58% Synergy $0.69
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+52% Synergy $0.90
Perennial Behemoth Perennial Behemoth
+48% Synergy $0.39
Turntimber Sower Turntimber Sower
+45% Synergy $0.36
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+40% Synergy $0.32
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+40% Synergy $12.74
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+39% Synergy $0.21
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+38% Synergy $16.21
Six Six
+34% Synergy $5.36
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+32% Synergy $5.60
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+28% Synergy $10.50
Nesting Dragon Nesting Dragon
+28% Synergy $0.30
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+28% Synergy $5.74
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+25% Synergy $3.70
Eccentric Farmer Eccentric Farmer
+25% Synergy $0.05
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+23% Synergy $0.39
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+23% Synergy $0.35
Elvish Reclaimer Elvish Reclaimer
+22% Synergy $6.28
Cactusfolk Sureshot Cactusfolk Sureshot
+21% Synergy $0.28
Elvish Rejuvenator Elvish Rejuvenator
+20% Synergy $0.19
Colossal Rattlewurm Colossal Rattlewurm
+20% Synergy $0.31
Outcaster Trailblazer Outcaster Trailblazer
+20% Synergy $1.08
Nantuko Cultivator Nantuko Cultivator
+20% Synergy $0.21
Blossoming Tortoise Blossoming Tortoise
+18% Synergy $6.83
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
+17% Synergy $24.10
Outcaster Greenblade Outcaster Greenblade
+17% Synergy $0.13
Knight of the Reliquary Knight of the Reliquary
+15% Synergy $2.05
Tiller Engine Tiller Engine
+15% Synergy $25.96
Phylath, World Sculptor Phylath, World Sculptor
+15% Synergy $0.39
Skullwinder Skullwinder
+15% Synergy $0.27
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
+15% Synergy $0.37
Horizon Explorer Horizon Explorer
+13% Synergy $2.42
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+13% Synergy $2.25
Mina and Denn, Wildborn Mina and Denn, Wildborn
+13% Synergy $1.27
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+13% Synergy $3.15
Sabotender Sabotender
+12% Synergy $0.26
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+12% Synergy $0.37
Genesis Hydra Genesis Hydra
+12% Synergy $0.41
Baloth Prime Baloth Prime
+11% Synergy $0.33
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+11% Synergy $40.99
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+10% Synergy $0.25
Summon: Titan Summon: Titan
+10% Synergy $1.77
Anger Anger
+9% Synergy $0.41
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+8% Synergy $14.00
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+8% Synergy $0.25
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+2% Synergy $4.01

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Yuma, Proud Protector safe.

Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+45% Synergy $0.27
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+31% Synergy $0.86
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+29% Synergy $0.17
Electric Revelation Electric Revelation
+25% Synergy $0.33
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+24% Synergy $4.08
Realms Uncharted Realms Uncharted
+21% Synergy $12.08
Unholy Heat Unholy Heat
+16% Synergy $0.28
Constant Mists Constant Mists
+13% Synergy $20.55
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+11% Synergy $4.30
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+11% Synergy $0.28
Elemental Teachings Elemental Teachings
+9% Synergy $0.38
Midnight Tilling Midnight Tilling
+6% Synergy $0.19
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+6% Synergy $0.30
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+4% Synergy $5.21
Cycle of Renewal Cycle of Renewal
+2% Synergy $0.25
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.30
Beast Within Beast Within
-10% Synergy $0.52
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-10% Synergy $1.45
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-11% Synergy $0.34
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-14% Synergy $15.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-15% Synergy $1.32
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-17% Synergy $4.41
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-19% Synergy $14.58

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Yuma, Proud Protector's game plan and control the board.

Hour of Promise Hour of Promise
+62% Synergy $0.32
Magmatic Insight Magmatic Insight
+58% Synergy $0.34
Vengeful Regrowth Vengeful Regrowth
+57% Synergy $0.37
Wreck and Rebuild Wreck and Rebuild
+53% Synergy $0.26
Cataclysmic Prospecting Cataclysmic Prospecting
+51% Synergy $0.26
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+46% Synergy $0.41
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+44% Synergy $0.32
Explore Explore
+43% Synergy $0.22
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+41% Synergy $5.09
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+41% Synergy $0.36
Nahiri's Lithoforming Nahiri's Lithoforming
+41% Synergy $0.58
Winding Way Winding Way
+39% Synergy $2.97
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+38% Synergy $0.35
Decimate Decimate
+30% Synergy $0.30
Worldsoul's Rage Worldsoul's Rage
+29% Synergy $0.27
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+27% Synergy $1.82
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+26% Synergy $46.61
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
+26% Synergy $0.27
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+21% Synergy $0.24
Descend upon the Sinful Descend upon the Sinful
+18% Synergy $0.32
Dance of the Tumbleweeds Dance of the Tumbleweeds
+17% Synergy $0.22
Heaven // Earth Heaven // Earth
+13% Synergy $0.16
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+12% Synergy $0.36
Will of the Sultai Will of the Sultai
+8% Synergy $1.14
Armageddon Armageddon
+7% Synergy $16.01
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+6% Synergy $1.02
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+5% Synergy $1.69
Planetary Annihilation Planetary Annihilation
+4% Synergy $0.29
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.05
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-6% Synergy $0.88
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.42
Three Visits Three Visits
-17% Synergy $5.31
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-21% Synergy $1.50
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-25% Synergy $2.40
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-29% Synergy $0.44
Farseek Farseek
-33% Synergy $0.55
Cultivate Cultivate
-39% Synergy $0.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+51% Synergy $3.54
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+39% Synergy $4.36
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+37% Synergy $0.30
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+24% Synergy $34.13
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+15% Synergy $2.86
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
+14% Synergy $3.80
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+13% Synergy $51.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.95
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+7% Synergy $4.05
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Yuma, Proud Protector's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Desert Warfare Desert Warfare
+54% Synergy $0.38
The Mending of Dominaria The Mending of Dominaria
+49% Synergy $0.37
Spelunking Spelunking
+41% Synergy $4.71
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+40% Synergy $0.40
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+38% Synergy $0.26
Undergrowth Recon Undergrowth Recon
+26% Synergy $1.50
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+25% Synergy $0.39
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+21% Synergy $1.29
Exploration Exploration
+20% Synergy $33.51
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+17% Synergy $0.23
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+15% Synergy $1.91
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+13% Synergy $4.64
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+12% Synergy $7.73
Greater Good Greater Good
+12% Synergy $5.26
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+8% Synergy $0.34
Tectonic Split Tectonic Split
+8% Synergy $2.44
Druid Class Druid Class
+7% Synergy $1.95
Annie Joins Up Annie Joins Up
+5% Synergy $5.46
Aggressive Mining Aggressive Mining
+5% Synergy $0.53
Aura Fracture Aura Fracture
+4% Synergy $0.25
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+4% Synergy $36.20
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+2% Synergy $3.98
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+0% Synergy $13.25
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
-4% Synergy $35.62
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-6% Synergy $32.07
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-7% Synergy $2.25

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Yuma, Proud Protector to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Wrenn and Realmbreaker Wrenn and Realmbreaker
+6% Synergy $6.16
Wrenn and Six Wrenn and Six
+6% Synergy $9.12
Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+5% Synergy $2.63

Utility Lands

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

Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+70% Synergy $0.40
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+54% Synergy $0.54
Sandstorm Verge Sandstorm Verge
+33% Synergy $0.30
Desert Desert
+28% Synergy $1.17
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+27% Synergy $0.33
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+25% Synergy $0.30
Grasping Dunes Grasping Dunes
+21% Synergy $0.35
Cradle of the Accursed Cradle of the Accursed
+20% Synergy $0.13
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+19% Synergy $2.47
Hostile Desert Hostile Desert
+16% Synergy $0.26
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+7% Synergy $1.66
Dust Bowl Dust Bowl
+7% Synergy $32.72
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+6% Synergy $0.84
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $21.70
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+3% Synergy $4.12
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $15.43
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $50.77

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+24% Synergy $4.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $1.10

Lands

The mana base foundation for Yuma, Proud Protector decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Bristling Backwoods Bristling Backwoods
+89% Synergy $0.28
Creosote Heath Creosote Heath
+89% Synergy $0.22
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+88% Synergy $0.32
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+88% Synergy $0.26
Mirage Mesa Mirage Mesa
+82% Synergy $0.21
Painted Bluffs Painted Bluffs
+77% Synergy $0.19
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+44% Synergy $0.27
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+44% Synergy $0.28
Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+36% Synergy $0.36
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+33% Synergy $8.39
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+32% Synergy $0.16
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+31% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+27% Synergy $0.12
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+23% Synergy $0.25
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
+8% Synergy $10.17
Bucolic Ranch Bucolic Ranch
+7% Synergy $0.24
Riftstone Portal Riftstone Portal
+7% Synergy $2.67
Commercial District Commercial District
+6% Synergy $7.86
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+5% Synergy $5.28
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+4% Synergy $0.34
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+4% Synergy $0.37
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+4% Synergy $10.83
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+4% Synergy $4.00
Sheltering Landscape Sheltering Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $3.30
Mountain Mountain
+0% Synergy $2.00
Forest Forest
+0% Synergy $0.09
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.05
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.08
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-3% Synergy $0.35
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-4% Synergy $17.38
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-5% Synergy $11.39
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-5% Synergy $0.25
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-6% Synergy $31.39
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-14% Synergy $16.99
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-21% Synergy $6.94
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-22% Synergy $7.91
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-22% Synergy $10.35
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-42% Synergy $0.27
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-43% Synergy $0.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-45% Synergy $0.82

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