Raphael, Ninja Destroyer
Raphael must be blocked if able. Enrage — Whenever Raphael is dealt damage, add that much {R}. Until end of turn, you don't lose this mana as steps and phases end.
How Raphael decks play in EDH
Raphael, Ninja Destroyer is a mono-red commander costing 2RR, and its legendary creature - mutant ninja turtle line shapes the whole deck around it. Its ability is narrow enough that the deck is usually built to protect it and repeat the effect, rather than to go wide. The cards below are the ones Raphael, Ninja Destroyer decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $91.55Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Ramp (2)
Removal (2)
Creatures (5)
Synergy & payoffs (10)
Lands (1)
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Grimoire generates a complete, Commander-legal Raphael, Ninja Destroyer decklist with a written strategy, a full mana base and live prices — from the whole card pool, or only from cards you already own.
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What colours can I use in a Raphael, Ninja Destroyer deck?
Raphael, Ninja Destroyer has a mono-red colour identity, so every card in the deck must be red or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Raphael, Ninja Destroyer?
The cards played most often in Raphael, Ninja Destroyer decks include Desert Were-Worm, Smaug's Fury, Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver. The full list of staples above is grouped by the job each card does, so you can see the deck's skeleton rather than just a pile of names.
How much does a Raphael, Ninja Destroyer deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $91.55 at current market prices. A complete 100-card build costs more, and Grimoire can generate a budget version instead if you set a price ceiling.
Can I build a Raphael, Ninja Destroyer deck from cards I already own?
Yes. Import your collection into Grimoire and choose "my cards" when you build. The generator will only use cards you actually own, and the Missing Cards page shows what you would need to buy to finish any list.