Raphael, the Nightwatcher
Sneak {1}{R}{R} (You may cast this spell for {1}{R}{R} if you also return an unblocked attacker you control to hand during the declare blockers step. He enters tapped and attacking.) Attacking creatures you control have double strike.
How Raphael decks play in EDH
Raphael, the Nightwatcher 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, the Nightwatcher decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $57.54Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Ramp (2)
Removal (1)
Creatures (10)
Synergy & payoffs (6)
Lands (1)
Build the full 100
Grimoire generates a complete, Commander-legal Raphael, the Nightwatcher 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, the Nightwatcher deck?
Raphael, the Nightwatcher 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, the Nightwatcher?
The cards played most often in Raphael, the Nightwatcher decks include Desert Were-Worm, Dragon-Cursed Halls, Smaug the Magnificent. 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, the Nightwatcher deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $57.54 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, the Nightwatcher 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.