Raphael, the Nightwatcher (Commander)

Bennie Smith
Mar 2, 2026
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Goblin Glasswright
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Pigment Wrangler
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Maelstrom Artisan
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Flashback
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Raphael, Tag Team Tough
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
39%synergy
Raphael, the Muscle
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
37%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Raphael, Ninja Destroyer
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Raphael's Technique
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
30%synergy
Raphael, Most Attitude
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Falkenrath Marauders
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
26%synergy
The Fire Crystal
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Ruby Medallion
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
-12%synergy
Chaos Warp
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
-20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Anger
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
21%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Gamble
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-16%synergy
Creatures
Goldlust Triad
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Combat Celebrant
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Stromkirk Noble
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Balefire Dragon
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Port Razer
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Casey Jones, Jury-Rig Justiciar
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Wingnut, Bat on the Belfry
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Roadkill Rodney
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Bladegriff Prototype
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Bloodcrazed Neonate
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Casey Jones, Vigilante
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Generous Plunderer
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Casey & Raph, Hotheads
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Brash Taunter
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Heirs of Stromkirk
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Bloodmad Vampire
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Falkenrath Exterminator
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Ravenous Robots
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Wardriver
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Archetype of Aggression
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Searslicer Goblin
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Stadium Headliner
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Scuzzback Scrounger
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Casey Jones, Asphalt Hooligan
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Prosperous Bandit
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Havengul Vampire
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Erdwal Ripper
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Purple Dragon Punks
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Tokka & Rahzar, Unsupervised
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Fear of Being Hunted
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthirster
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Big Score
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
-11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
-12%synergy
Great Train Heist
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Special Move
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Manhole Missile
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Double Trouble
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
Shellshock
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Return the Favor
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Seething Song
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-19%synergy
Laughing Mad
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Jennika's Technique
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Unleash Fury
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Monstrous Rage
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Desperate Ritual
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Mouser Attack!
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Commando Raid
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-12%synergy
Pyroblast
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-11%synergy
Burn Bright
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Electrodominance
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Opera Love Song
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Electric Revelation
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Bulk Up
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
-14%synergy
Fast Forward
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
-20%synergy
Pyretic Charge
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Mana Geyser
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Spoils
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Light Up the Stage
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Bot Bashing Time
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Full Throttle
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Relentless Assault
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Burning Curiosity
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Krenko's Command
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Tormenting Voice
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Suplex
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Monastery Raid
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Impolite Entrance
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Grab the Prize
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Broadcast Takeover
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Crash Through
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Traitorous Blood
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Fury of the Horde
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Dragon Fodder
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
-11%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Buster Sword
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Goldvein Pick
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Coin of Mastery
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Skateboard
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Sword of the Animist
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
11%synergy
The Ooze
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Plate
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Dolmen Gate
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Lost Jitte
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Memory
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Turtle Van
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Spicy Oatmeal Pizza
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Chainsaw
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Prying Blade
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Mouser Foundry
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Arcade Cabinet
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Skullclamp
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Turtle Blimp
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Banshee's Blade
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
War Horn
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Samurai's Katana
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Kitesail
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Clamorous Ironclad
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Cool but Rude
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Sticky Fingers
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Fervor
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Bedlam
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Raph's Bravado
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Oriflamme
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Opulence
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Fated Firepower
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Goblin War Drums
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Blood Moon
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-13%synergy
Five-Alarm Fire
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Count on Luck
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
1%synergy
City on Fire
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Raid Bombardment
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
All Will Be One
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
War Effort
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Maximum Carnage
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Ferocity of the Wilds
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Firebender Ascension
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Koth, Fire of Resistance
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Castle Embereth
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Arena of Glory
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
15%synergy
War Room
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Mines of Moria
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Access Tunnel
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Dwarven Mine
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-11%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Fountainport
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Northampton Farm
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Kavaron, Memorial World
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion58 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Heraldic Banner
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Fire Diamond
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-20%synergy
Omni-Cheese Pizza
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-13%synergy
Weather Maker
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Blitzball
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Exploding Barrel
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
94%inclusion65 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Turtle Lair
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Escape Tunnel
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Hidden Hideout
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Big Apple, 3 a.m.
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy