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Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kodama of the East Tree: Birthing Pod
Price tag $6.96

Legendary Creature — Human Ally Spirit

Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Kodama of the East Tree
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Playstyle & Strategy

Birthing Pod 12% Landfall 11% Big Mana 7% Combo 5% Equipment 5%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kodama of the East Tree Birthing Pod game on their own.

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+98% Synergy $14.22
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+88% Synergy $26.55
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+87% Synergy $36.16
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+66% Synergy $366.32
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+66% Synergy $12.45
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+64% Synergy $105.77
The One Ring The One Ring
+62% Synergy $101.75
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+60% Synergy $125.34
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+59% Synergy $3.42
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+53% Synergy $53.72

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Birthing Pod plan in Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kodama of the East Tree decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+98% Synergy $2.47
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+98% Synergy $0.27
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+98% Synergy $33.80
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+98% Synergy $5.08
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+97% Synergy $13.30
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+97% Synergy $16.22
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+96% Synergy $18.98
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+89% Synergy $0.73
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+87% Synergy $58.30
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+84% Synergy $0.25
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+77% Synergy $13.48
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+66% Synergy $1.56
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+66% Synergy $0.68
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+66% Synergy $20.57
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+66% Synergy $1.46
Emiel the Blessed Emiel the Blessed
+65% Synergy $15.11
Village Bell-Ringer Village Bell-Ringer
+65% Synergy $0.32
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+65% Synergy $1.26
Tinder Wall Tinder Wall
+65% Synergy $1.15
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+64% Synergy $10.03
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+64% Synergy $20.32
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+63% Synergy $45.74
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+63% Synergy $0.46
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+62% Synergy $16.47
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+59% Synergy $3.10
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+59% Synergy $4.33
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+56% Synergy $25.79
Protean Hulk Protean Hulk
+33% Synergy $6.29
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+33% Synergy $2.07
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+33% Synergy $0.80
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
+33% Synergy $3.49
Greater Gargadon Greater Gargadon
+33% Synergy $0.35
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+33% Synergy $0.08
Arena Rector Arena Rector
+33% Synergy $9.89
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+32% Synergy $3.83
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
+32% Synergy $0.45
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+32% Synergy $3.22
Orcish Lumberjack Orcish Lumberjack
+32% Synergy $1.09
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+32% Synergy $19.55
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+31% Synergy $3.18
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+31% Synergy $2.44
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+30% Synergy $0.81
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+28% Synergy $2.60
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+28% Synergy $0.59
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+28% Synergy $8.52
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+27% Synergy $1.38
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+26% Synergy $5.89
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+25% Synergy $13.43
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+22% Synergy $0.41
Clarion Conqueror Clarion Conqueror
+100% Synergy $2.81

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kodama of the East Tree's Birthing Pod deck ahead.

Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+95% Synergy $6.09
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+66% Synergy $6.23
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+65% Synergy $8.82
Silence Silence
+63% Synergy $8.45
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+57% Synergy $10.93
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+54% Synergy $68.53
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+46% Synergy $1.05
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+33% Synergy $4.62
Shared Summons Shared Summons
+33% Synergy $2.17
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+32% Synergy $31.13
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+31% Synergy $8.23
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+31% Synergy $7.30
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+30% Synergy $5.02
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+30% Synergy $3.35
Abrade Abrade
+30% Synergy $0.28
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+9% Synergy $1.44

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Birthing Pod game plan forward for Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kodama of the East Tree.

Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+97% Synergy $3.59
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+63% Synergy $0.32
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+59% Synergy $49.21
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+33% Synergy $5.80
Twinflame Twinflame
+32% Synergy $0.86
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+32% Synergy $2092.91
Natural Order Natural Order
+31% Synergy $35.35
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+30% Synergy $25.19
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+30% Synergy $12.29
Gamble Gamble
+30% Synergy $14.84
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+28% Synergy $41.60
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+20% Synergy $3.64

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kodama of the East Tree Birthing Pod decks.

Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+98% Synergy $14.98
Null Rod Null Rod
+33% Synergy $124.12
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+33% Synergy $26.21

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Birthing Pod strategy in Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kodama of the East Tree decks.

Wild Growth Wild Growth
+91% Synergy $0.40
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+65% Synergy $2.76
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+57% Synergy $26.85
Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+33% Synergy $8.00
High Noon High Noon
+33% Synergy $4.08
Pattern of Rebirth Pattern of Rebirth
+33% Synergy $4.67
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+33% Synergy $0.48
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+32% Synergy $6.36
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+28% Synergy $1.35
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+27% Synergy $8.57
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+24% Synergy $3.76

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kodama of the East Tree's Birthing Pod game plan.

Vivien on the Hunt Vivien on the Hunt
+32% Synergy $0.60

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kodama of the East Tree Birthing Pod decks.

Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+65% Synergy $2.75
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+64% Synergy $4.90
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+61% Synergy $1459.07
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+51% Synergy $53.40
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+33% Synergy $0.44
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+33% Synergy $515.64
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+32% Synergy $4.34
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+32% Synergy $49.84
High Market High Market
+30% Synergy $0.48
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+28% Synergy $39.67
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+28% Synergy $6.08
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+17% Synergy $0.34
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+15% Synergy $15.55

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kodama of the East Tree's Birthing Pod strategy.

Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+65% Synergy $1076.87
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+64% Synergy $158.66
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+63% Synergy $38.08
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+33% Synergy $459.66
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+33% Synergy $761.24
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+32% Synergy $73.71
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+32% Synergy $229.90
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+23% Synergy $0.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+16% Synergy $1.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-41% Synergy $0.46

Lands

The mana base behind Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kodama of the East Tree's Birthing Pod decks.

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+64% Synergy $48.66
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+61% Synergy $36.10
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+61% Synergy $32.22
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+61% Synergy $30.45
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+61% Synergy $15.52
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+60% Synergy $11.55
City of Brass City of Brass
+60% Synergy $9.98
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+56% Synergy $7.78
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+56% Synergy $7.19
Brushland Brushland
+45% Synergy $1.20
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+42% Synergy $17.38
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+40% Synergy $2.20
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+39% Synergy $16.20
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+37% Synergy $17.02
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+35% Synergy $11.42
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+31% Synergy $4.07
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+28% Synergy $38.66
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+28% Synergy $17.82
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+27% Synergy $33.09
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+24% Synergy $5.06
Plateau Plateau
+23% Synergy $344.09
Taiga Taiga
+22% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
+22% Synergy
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+22% Synergy $7.07
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+16% Synergy $0.43
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+13% Synergy $0.36
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+10% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.25
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+6% Synergy $33.45
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-5% Synergy $0.35
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-6% Synergy $0.63
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-10% Synergy $0.36
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-16% Synergy $0.29
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-16% Synergy $0.35
Forest Forest
-30% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
-62% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
-63% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kodama of the East Tree: Birthing Pod.

Akiri, Line-Slinger Kodama of the East Tree Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kodama of the East Tree
Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Othelm, Sigardian Outcast Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Othelm, Sigardian Outcast
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Thrasios, Triton Hero Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Tana, the Bloodsower Tymna the Weaver Tana, the Bloodsower // Tymna the Weaver
Akiri, Line-Slinger Thrasios, Triton Hero Akiri, Line-Slinger // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tana, the Bloodsower Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tana, the Bloodsower
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Halana, Kessig Ranger Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Halana, Kessig Ranger
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 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
Tana, the Bloodsower Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Tana, the Bloodsower // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
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 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 Fourteenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourteenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Fourteenth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fourteenth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
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
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Tana, the Bloodsower Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Tana, the Bloodsower // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
The Fourteenth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Fourteenth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
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