Commander mana base guide
Yarok, the Desecrated
Mana Base
Optimal land base for Yarok, the Desecrated — 36–38 lands, black / green / blue color requirements, and budget builds from $50 to $500+.
black / green / blueA starting mana base for Yarok, the Desecrated is a 36–38-land build tuned to its black / green / blue color identity and its value / landfall / etb game plan. Yarok, the Desecrated is a midrange value engine that grinds opponents out over time, so its manabase leans toward a balanced mix of untapped fixing plus tapped lands that earn their slot with late-game upside. Choose a $50, $100, $250, or $500 budget below to generate a land list. This guide covers priority land picks, color-source math, and a free builder that generates the full list with TCGplayer checkout.
Karsten math
Color requirements
Frank Karsten's source counts for a 37-land deck, by color.
11
black sources
11
green sources
11
blue sources
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Priority lands for Yarok, the Desecrated
Candidates to evaluate against your budget and the rest of your deck.
- 01Bojuka Bogetb_doubler
- 02Halimar Depthsetb_value
- 03Sea Gate Restorationetb_value
- 04Yavimaya Coastfixing
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Yarok, the Desecrated manabase by budget
How to build a Yarok, the Desecrated land base at each popular price point. Click a tier to open the builder pre-loaded with the commander and budget.
- $5036–38 lands
Start with affordable color sources and basics; reserve utility slots for the commander’s plan.
Build at $50 → - $10036–38 lands
Prioritize dependable color access. Compare the suggested upgrades with the $50 build.
Build at $100 → - $25036–38 lands
Compare stronger fixing and useful land interactions. Availability and prices determine what fits.
Build at $250 → - $50036–38 lands
Explore functional upgrades first. Expensive printings are optional, and a larger budget does not guarantee a stronger deck.
Build at $500 →
Solver reasoning
Why these lands
- ◆We have a hand-tuned profile for Yarok, the Desecrated.
- ◆Detected primary archetype: Value/Midrange.
- ◆Secondary themes: Landfall, .
Method
How to build a mana base for Yarok, the Desecrated
- 01Set land count to 36–38. Yarok, the Desecrated is a midrange value engine that grinds opponents out over time and needs that count to reliably hit drops.
- 02Cover color requirements. For a 37-land black / green / blue build, 11 black, 11 green, 11 blue sources — Frank Karsten's manabase math for a 100-card singleton.
- 03Slot priority lands first — Bojuka Bog, Halimar Depths, Sea Gate Restoration, Yavimaya Coast. These earn their spot regardless of budget.
- 04Fill by budget: $50 = check + pain lands, $100 = add selective shocks, $250 = fetches, $500+ = original duals.
- 05Verify by running landfiller — the solver returns the exact list at your budget with a one-click TCGplayer cart.
Questions & Answers
FAQ
How many lands should a Yarok, the Desecrated deck run?
A starting point for Yarok, the Desecrated is 36–38 lands. As a midrange value engine that grinds opponents out over time, it leans toward a balanced mix of tapped and untapped lands, with tapped lands earning their slot through late-game upside. Adjust the count for your actual curve, ramp, draw, and playtesting. The builder supports 30–42 lands.
What is the best mana base for Yarok, the Desecrated?
The best mana base for Yarok, the Desecrated starts with these priority lands: Bojuka Bog, Halimar Depths, Sea Gate Restoration, Yavimaya Coast. Fill the rest of the black / green / blue land base with untapped duals matching your budget — pain lands and check lands at $100, shocks + a few fetches at $250, and original duals at $500+. Always leave 1–2 utility land slots for the value plan.
What is the best land base for Yarok, the Desecrated on a budget?
A budget Yarok, the Desecrated land base can start with basic lands and affordable fixing that fits the black / green / blue identity. Evaluate utility lands against the colors your deck needs. Use the $50 budget preset to see which cards fit current prices. Casting consistency depends on your full deck; no fixed percentage is guaranteed.
How much does a Yarok, the Desecrated manabase cost?
Choose a land budget from $20 upward. The builder recommends specific lands using available card prices and reports the total. Start with $50 or $100, then compare the land changes before spending more.
Does Yarok, the Desecrated need fetch lands?
Yarok, the Desecrated works fine without fetch lands. Compare fetches with affordable fixing and consider whether your deck has suitable fetch targets or land-entry synergies. Their value depends on the complete list, not a fixed budget threshold.
What color identity does Yarok, the Desecrated have?
Yarok, the Desecrated is a black / green / blue Commander (color identity: B, G, U). This determines the entire land base — every non-basic must fit inside this identity. For a 37-land deck, Yarok, the Desecrated needs 11 black sources, 11 green sources, 11 blue sources as starting source-count targets. Paste your decklist into the builder to account for its colored mana requirements.