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Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
Legendary Creature — Mutant Ninja Turtle · 1RWRW
Color identity: Red · White · Boros
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals is Boros (red and white): its deck can only run cards of those colors plus colorless ones.
Rules text:
Whenever Raph & Leo attack, if it's the first combat phase of the turn, untap one or two target attacking creatures. After this phase, there is an additional combat phase.
Reference price of the card: €0.55
Average lands in decks for Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals: 36
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The list people actually play (the 99 most-included cards, with its average land count), simulated with the EDH Optimizer engine: hands, mulligans, lands, curve and commander. It does not model opponents; it measures whether the plan gets going.
Deck health of the average list: B+ (75/100)
- Consistency68
- Speed77
- Interaction39
- Resilience83
- Closing86
See the cards of the average deck · 99 cards, 36 lands (21 nonbasic, 7 Plains, 8 Mountain)
Sol Ring · Arcane Signet · Raphael, the Nightwatcher · Swords to Plowshares · Path to Exile · Aurelia, the Warleader · Agent Bishop, Man in Black · Boros Charm · Talisman of Conviction · Blasphemous Act · Leader's Talent · Combat Celebrant · Slash, Reptile Rampager · Windcrag Siege · Boros Signet · Professional Face-Breaker · Raphael, Tag Team Tough · Adeline, Resplendent Cathar · Iroas, God of Victory · Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon · Raphael, Tough Turtle · Quintessential Katana · Aurelia, the Law Above · Lightning, Army of One · Swiftfoot Boots · The Neutrinos · Leonardo, Big Brother · Leonardo's Technique · Reconnaissance · Lightning Greaves · Hard-Won Jitte · Raphael, Most Attitude · Sally Pride, Lioness Leader · Sword of the Animist · Akroma's Will · Chaos Warp · Make Your Move · Raphael's Technique · Endless Foot Assault · Go Ninja Go · Kinscaer Sentry · Leonardo, Leader in Blue · Loyal Apprentice · Waves of Aggression · Dolmen Gate · Firemane Commando · Hero of Bladehold · Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin · Etali, Primal Storm · Fellwar Stone · Flawless Maneuver · Karlach, Fury of Avernus · The Last Ronin's Technique · Blade Historian · Cool but Rude · Moraug, Fury of Akoum · Port Razer · Rising of the Day · Leonardo, Cutting Edge · Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian · Mighty Mutanimals · Wingnut, Bat on the Belfry · Aggravated Assault · Command Tower · Clifftop Retreat · Battlefield Forge · Sacred Foundry · Furycalm Snarl · Rugged Prairie · Sundown Pass · Rogue's Passage · Spectator Seating · Dimension X · Turtle Lair · Exotic Orchard · Temple of Triumph · Radiant Summit · Sunbillow Verge · Boros Garrison · Escape Tunnel · Evolving Wilds · Slayers' Stronghold · Arid Mesa · Arena of Glory
🃏 Recommended cards for Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
The highest-synergy cards in decks for Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Raphael, the Nightwatcher | 61% | +60% |
| Agent Bishop, Man in Black | 43% | +42% |
| Leader's Talent | 38% | +38% |
| Slash, Reptile Rampager | 37% | +36% |
| Raphael, Tag Team Tough | 36% | +35% |
| Aurelia, the Warleader | 47% | +34% |
| Quintessential Katana | 33% | +33% |
| Raphael, Tough Turtle | 34% | +33% |
| Turtle Lair | 31% | +31% |
| The Neutrinos | 31% | +31% |
| Leonardo, Big Brother | 30% | +30% |
| Leonardo's Technique | 30% | +30% |
| Dimension X | 32% | +30% |
| Combat Celebrant | 37% | +28% |
| Windcrag Siege | 37% | +27% |
| Raphael, Most Attitude | 27% | +27% |
| Adeline, Resplendent Cathar | 35% | +27% |
| Sally Pride, Lioness Leader | 27% | +27% |
| Hard-Won Jitte | 27% | +26% |
| Lightning, Army of One | 32% | +26% |
| Make Your Move | 26% | +26% |
| Iroas, God of Victory | 35% | +25% |
| Raphael's Technique | 26% | +25% |
| Leonardo, Leader in Blue | 25% | +25% |
💰 The best cards for your Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals deck, by budget
Three tiers based on the maximum price PER CARD you are willing to pay. Paste your list and hit Optimize: you pick that cap and the AI only suggests swaps that fit under it.
Tier 1 · Budget up to €2/card
The most value for almost nothing. Coming from a precon? Start here.
- Raphael, the Nightwatcher
- Agent Bishop, Man in Black
- Leader's Talent
- Slash, Reptile Rampager
- Quintessential Katana
- Raphael, Tough Turtle
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Raphael, Tag Team Tough
- Aurelia, the Warleader
- Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
- Lightning, Army of One
- Iroas, God of Victory
- Endless Foot Assault
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Dolmen Gate
- Karlach, Fury of Avernus
- Aggravated Assault
- Akroma's Will
- Chivalric Alliance
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
- The Reaver Cleaver + Aggravated Assault → Infinite artifact ETB, Infinite artifact LTB, Infinite artifact sacrifice triggers, Infinite artifact tokens, Infinite colored mana, Infinite combat damage, Infinite combat phases, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite Treasure tokens, Infinite untap of creatures you control
- Blasphemous Act + Repercussion → Near-infinite damage to all players
- Sword of Feast and Famine + Aggravated Assault → Infinite combat phases
- Aurelia, the Warleader + Helm of the Host → Infinite combat phases, Infinite creature tokens with haste, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite untap of creatures you control
- Ancient Copper Dragon + Aggravated Assault → Near-infinite colored mana, Near-infinite combat damage, Near-infinite Treasure tokens, Near-infinite combat phases, Near-infinite untap of creatures you control, Near-infinite mana creatures you control can produce
- Combat Celebrant + Helm of the Host → Infinite combat phases, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite tapped creature tokens, Infinite untap of creatures you control
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Frequently asked questions
What is Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals's color identity?
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals is Boros (red and white): its deck can only run cards of those colors plus colorless ones. Color identity comes from every mana symbol on the card, including those in the rules text, not just the casting cost.
What turn does Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals come down, and how often does the deck get stuck?
In the average Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals deck (the 99 cards most played with it, with 36 lands), simulated 4,000 times, the commander comes down on turn 3.0 on average and is on the battlefield before turn 7 in 100 % of games. It misses at least one land drop in the first six turns 35 % of the time and floods 13 %. Deck health: B+ (75/100).
How many lands should a Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals deck run?
Real Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals decks run 36 lands on average. That is a starting point, not a rule: a lower curve can shave one or two, big-mana builds want more. The EDH Optimizer simulator tells you, over 10,000 games, how often you get mana screwed or flooded with your exact count.
What are the best cards for Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals?
The three highest-synergy cards are Raphael, the Nightwatcher, Agent Bishop, Man in Black, Leader's Talent. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals decks.
What combos does Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals have?
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals has 6 known combos. The most popular one is The Reaver Cleaver + Aggravated Assault. Note that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket, so it is worth knowing which ones you are running before you sit down.
How much does a Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals deck cost?
You can start cheap: Raphael, the Nightwatcher, Agent Bishop, Man in Black, Leader's Talent are under €2 each. The "Level up" section on this page splits the best cards into three price caps PER CARD (up to €2, up to €10 and no cap), and the optimizer only suggests swaps that fit the cap you pick.