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Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Price tag $4.35

Legendary Creature — Human Ally Archer Ranger

Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Halana, Kessig Ranger
Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
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Playstyle & Strategy

Cantrips 25% Commander Matters 25% Historic 25% Legends 25%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3804 Current Rank
#3503 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Halana, Kessig Ranger.

Tymna/Dargo vs Shorikai vs Thrasios/Bruse vs Kinnan | CEDH Gameplay

Tymna/Dargo vs Shorikai vs Thrasios/Bruse vs Kinnan | CEDH Gameplay

Wednesday Night Live St Paddy's Ft. Joe @IHateYourDeck & Rachel Weeks | MTG Commander Gameplay

Wednesday Night Live St Paddy's Ft. Joe @IHateYourDeck & Rachel Weeks | MTG Commander Gameplay

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Halana, Kessig Ranger Halana, Kessig Ranger

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Halana, Kessig Ranger decks.

Seifer Almasy Seifer Almasy
+66% Synergy $0.37
Random Encounter Random Encounter
+33% Synergy $0.08
Lightning, Security Sergeant Lightning, Security Sergeant
+25% Synergy $0.72
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant Phoenix, Warden of Fire Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
+24% Synergy $1.87
Serah Farron Crystallized Serah Serah Farron
+24% Synergy $0.48

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Halana, Kessig Ranger's abilities and overall game plan.

Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+49% Synergy $0.64
Stalwart Pathlighter Stalwart Pathlighter
+41% Synergy $0.23
Shaman en-Kor Shaman en-Kor
+41% Synergy $1.75
Warrior en-Kor Warrior en-Kor
+37% Synergy $0.26
Nomads en-Kor Nomads en-Kor
+37% Synergy $0.66
Vrondiss, Rage of Ancients Vrondiss, Rage of Ancients
+36% Synergy $0.49
Gideon's Sacrifice Gideon's Sacrifice
+36% Synergy $0.17
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+34% Synergy $1.13
Spirit en-Kor Spirit en-Kor
+33% Synergy $0.16
Outrider en-Kor Outrider en-Kor
+33% Synergy $0.13

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Halana, Kessig Ranger decks.

Ranging Raptors Ranging Raptors
+33% Synergy $0.36
Ripjaw Raptor Ripjaw Raptor
+32% Synergy $0.93
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+21% Synergy $4.90
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+16% Synergy $0.83
Beast Within Beast Within
+14% Synergy $0.59
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+12% Synergy $0.80
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+5% Synergy $0.43
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+4% Synergy $3.79
Farseek Farseek
-13% Synergy $0.45
Cultivate Cultivate
-15% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+8% Synergy $26.15
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+6% Synergy $977.12

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Halana, Kessig Ranger's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+32% Synergy $4.59
Siegehorn Ceratops Siegehorn Ceratops
+31% Synergy $0.37
Crackdown Construct Crackdown Construct
+30% Synergy $0.13
Sporeweb Weaver Sporeweb Weaver
+28% Synergy $0.37
Hungering Hydra Hungering Hydra
+28% Synergy $2.00
Bellowing Aegisaur Bellowing Aegisaur
+28% Synergy $0.10
Cacophodon Cacophodon
+28% Synergy $0.21
Silverclad Ferocidons Silverclad Ferocidons
+27% Synergy $3.63
Soltari Guerrillas Soltari Guerrillas
+26% Synergy $1.49
Trapjaw Tyrant Trapjaw Tyrant
+25% Synergy $4.76
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+23% Synergy $10.80
Burning-Tree Shaman Burning-Tree Shaman
+22% Synergy $0.56
Lancers en-Kor Lancers en-Kor
+22% Synergy $0.19
Jared Carthalion, True Heir Jared Carthalion, True Heir
+22% Synergy $0.16
Grothama, All-Devouring Grothama, All-Devouring
+22% Synergy $0.92
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+21% Synergy $3.61
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+20% Synergy $0.20
Gladiolus Amicitia Gladiolus Amicitia
+20% Synergy $0.15
Zell Dincht Zell Dincht
+19% Synergy $0.60
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+17% Synergy $3.04
Polyraptor Polyraptor
+17% Synergy $14.57
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+16% Synergy $0.47
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+14% Synergy $1.23
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+14% Synergy $0.49
Boros Reckoner Boros Reckoner
+13% Synergy $0.23
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+12% Synergy $2.25
Donna Noble Donna Noble
+11% Synergy $0.27
Apex Altisaur Apex Altisaur
+10% Synergy $4.43
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+10% Synergy $0.35
Wayta, Trainer Prodigy Wayta, Trainer Prodigy
+10% Synergy $0.26
Broodhatch Nantuko Broodhatch Nantuko
+10% Synergy $0.15
Ill-Tempered Loner Howlpack Avenger Ill-Tempered Loner
+10% Synergy $0.40
Yavimaya Elder Yavimaya Elder
+10% Synergy $0.08
Spitemare Spitemare
+10% Synergy $0.74
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+10% Synergy $2.30
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+10% Synergy $1.53
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+10% Synergy $1.23
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+9% Synergy $0.11
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+9% Synergy $2.78
Emiel the Blessed Emiel the Blessed
+9% Synergy $4.85
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+8% Synergy $6.79
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+6% Synergy $2.11
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+5% Synergy $12.94
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+5% Synergy $7.35
Mirri, Weatherlight Duelist Mirri, Weatherlight Duelist
+5% Synergy $2.84
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+4% Synergy $6.69
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+1% Synergy $0.97
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-1% Synergy $9.23
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
-1% Synergy $0.74
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
-3% Synergy $0.57

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Halana, Kessig Ranger safe.

Martyrdom Martyrdom
+33% Synergy $0.19
Abrade Abrade
+26% Synergy $0.15
Pit Fight Pit Fight
+26% Synergy $0.18
Klauth's Will Klauth's Will
+25% Synergy $3.30
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+25% Synergy $0.28
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+22% Synergy $0.32
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+21% Synergy $0.57
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+18% Synergy $0.22
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+18% Synergy $1.55
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+16% Synergy $9.52
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+11% Synergy $0.20
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+9% Synergy $1.20
Naya Charm Naya Charm
+8% Synergy $0.33
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+8% Synergy $0.99
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+6% Synergy $0.96
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.84
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-6% Synergy $11.91
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-13% Synergy $11.10
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-28% Synergy $1.27

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Halana, Kessig Ranger's game plan and control the board.

Rip Apart Rip Apart
+21% Synergy $0.25
Road // Ruin Road // Ruin
+18% Synergy $0.09
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+17% Synergy $1.04
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+15% Synergy $0.27
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+12% Synergy $5.84
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+12% Synergy $0.40
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+8% Synergy $0.83
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+8% Synergy $1.11
Titanic Ultimatum Titanic Ultimatum
+6% Synergy $2.55
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.44
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+5% Synergy $1.43
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+3% Synergy $2.01
Three Visits Three Visits
+1% Synergy $6.32
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-8% Synergy $1.41
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-14% Synergy $1.69

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+26% Synergy $0.69
World Map World Map
+25% Synergy $0.15
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+22% Synergy $1.20
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+11% Synergy $1.82
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+10% Synergy $3.13
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+5% Synergy $62.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Halana, Kessig Ranger's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Pariah Pariah
+32% Synergy $1.95
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+31% Synergy $11.39
Defensive Formation Defensive Formation
+30% Synergy $0.44
Cabaretti Ascendancy Cabaretti Ascendancy
+25% Synergy $0.14
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+24% Synergy $2.53
Always Watching Always Watching
+22% Synergy $1.41
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+20% Synergy $1.01
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+12% Synergy $11.08
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+10% Synergy $5.44
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+4% Synergy $0.88
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
0% Synergy $4.50
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-4% Synergy $0.38

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Halana, Kessig Ranger to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
+16% Synergy $0.82
Domri Rade Domri Rade
+10% Synergy $1.46

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+12% Synergy $9.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $1.98
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+6% Synergy $29.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+18% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+15% Synergy $0.38
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+14% Synergy $0.50
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy $1.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $1.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Halana, Kessig Ranger decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Vivid Crag Vivid Crag
+22% Synergy $0.63
Vivid Meadow Vivid Meadow
+18% Synergy $0.21
Vivid Grove Vivid Grove
+14% Synergy $0.23
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+13% Synergy $0.36
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+13% Synergy $0.12
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+13% Synergy $0.09
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+9% Synergy $8.29
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+9% Synergy $0.09
Naya Panorama Naya Panorama
+9% Synergy $0.27
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+7% Synergy $2.29
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+6% Synergy $11.54
Plateau Plateau
+4% Synergy $328.61
Taiga Taiga
+4% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
+4% Synergy
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+3% Synergy $7.79
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+3% Synergy $8.57
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+3% Synergy $2.53
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.22
Brushland Brushland
+1% Synergy $1.32
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
0% Synergy $4.49
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
-1% Synergy $0.29
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-1% Synergy $0.81
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-2% Synergy $12.70
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-2% Synergy $0.25
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-3% Synergy $10.72
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-4% Synergy $12.69
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-4% Synergy $9.48
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-4% Synergy $1.99
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.11
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-7% Synergy $9.47
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-7% Synergy $1.58
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-9% Synergy $0.98
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-9% Synergy $24.53
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-10% Synergy $14.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-11% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-12% Synergy $0.23
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-20% Synergy $0.22
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-20% Synergy $0.28
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-21% Synergy $0.61
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-24% Synergy $0.45

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Halana, Kessig Ranger.

Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Folk Hero Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Folk Hero
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Tavern Brawler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Tavern Brawler
The Fourteenth Doctor Bill Potts The Fourteenth Doctor // Bill Potts
The Fugitive Doctor Bill Potts The Fugitive Doctor // Bill Potts
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Hardy Outlander Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Hardy Outlander
Tana, the Bloodsower Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Tana, the Bloodsower // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Inspiring Leader Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Inspiring Leader
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kodama of the East Tree Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Kodama of the East Tree
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Hardy of Myra's Marvels Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Hardy of Myra's Marvels
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Kodama of the East Tree Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kodama of the East Tree
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Numa, Joraga Chieftain Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Slurrk, All-Ingesting Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Tana, the Bloodsower Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Tana, the Bloodsower
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Tana, the Bloodsower Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Tana, the Bloodsower
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Akiri, Line-Slinger Anara, Wolvid Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Akiri, Line-Slinger // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Akiri, Line-Slinger Halana, Kessig Ranger Akiri, Line-Slinger // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kodama of the East Tree Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kodama of the East Tree
Akiri, Line-Slinger Numa, Joraga Chieftain Akiri, Line-Slinger // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Akiri, Line-Slinger Slurrk, All-Ingesting Akiri, Line-Slinger // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tana, the Bloodsower Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tana, the Bloodsower
The Fugitive Doctor Dan Lewis The Fugitive Doctor // Dan Lewis
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Far Traveler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Far Traveler
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Tana, the Bloodsower Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Tana, the Bloodsower
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
The Fugitive Doctor Jo Grant The Fugitive Doctor // Jo Grant
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Tana, the Bloodsower Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Akiri, Line-Slinger Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Akiri, Line-Slinger // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful