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Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Price tag $3.80

Legendary Creature — Human Ally Angel

Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Radiant, Serra Archangel
Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Boros

Playstyle & Strategy

Angels 50% Lifegain 50%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4318 Current Rank
#5063 Last Month

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Radiant, Serra Archangel Radiant, Serra Archangel

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Radiant, Serra Archangel's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+72% Synergy $29.56
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+50% Synergy $8.88
Serra Avenger Serra Avenger
+50% Synergy $0.47
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+49% Synergy $3.53
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+49% Synergy $0.49
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+49% Synergy $0.31
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+49% Synergy $51.72
Baneslayer Angel Baneslayer Angel
+49% Synergy $3.02
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+49% Synergy $5.26
Akroma, Angel of Fury Akroma, Angel of Fury
+49% Synergy $0.25
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+49% Synergy $4.45
Serra's Emissary Serra's Emissary
+49% Synergy $5.62
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+48% Synergy $0.92
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+45% Synergy $0.96
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+44% Synergy $0.67
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+36% Synergy $7.61
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+36% Synergy $7.49
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
+36% Synergy $2.96
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+35% Synergy $4.38
Escarpment Fortress Escarpment Fortress
+33% Synergy $0.31
Falconer Adept Falconer Adept
+25% Synergy $0.04
Kinjalli's Sunwing Kinjalli's Sunwing
+25% Synergy $0.23
Bladegriff Prototype Bladegriff Prototype
+25% Synergy $0.25
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+25% Synergy $1.17
Serra Advocate Serra Advocate
+25% Synergy $0.25
Boros Elite Boros Elite
+25% Synergy $0.06
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+25% Synergy $0.98
Spark Trooper Spark Trooper
+25% Synergy $0.18
Scavenged Brawler Scavenged Brawler
+25% Synergy $5.75
Basri's Acolyte Basri's Acolyte
+25% Synergy $0.04
Foundry Champion Foundry Champion
+25% Synergy $0.17
Adarkar Valkyrie Adarkar Valkyrie
+24% Synergy $0.99
Priest of the Blessed Graf Priest of the Blessed Graf
+24% Synergy $0.32
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+24% Synergy $11.44
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+24% Synergy $0.63
Angelic Sell-Sword Angelic Sell-Sword
+24% Synergy $0.33
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+24% Synergy $18.93
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+23% Synergy $0.32
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+22% Synergy $0.35
Tajic, Blade of the Legion Tajic, Blade of the Legion
+22% Synergy $0.27
Firemane Avenger Firemane Avenger
+22% Synergy $0.22
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+22% Synergy $11.31
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+22% Synergy $9.29
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+20% Synergy $0.30
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+20% Synergy $1.08
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+19% Synergy $7.02
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+18% Synergy $9.45
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+18% Synergy $0.82
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+13% Synergy $29.73
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-1% Synergy $46.44

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Radiant, Serra Archangel safe.

Blessed Defiance Blessed Defiance
+25% Synergy $0.04
Honor the Fallen Honor the Fallen
+25% Synergy $11.82
Mages' Contest Mages' Contest
+25% Synergy $19.22
Afterlife Afterlife
+25% Synergy $0.27
Foundry Helix Foundry Helix
+24% Synergy $0.04
Orim's Thunder Orim's Thunder
+24% Synergy $0.05
Make Your Mark Make Your Mark
+24% Synergy $0.04
Revitalize Revitalize
+24% Synergy $0.12
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+24% Synergy $0.19
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+24% Synergy $10.58
Heartwarming Redemption Heartwarming Redemption
+23% Synergy $0.12
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
+19% Synergy $0.76
Take the Bait Take the Bait
+18% Synergy $1.70
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+17% Synergy $0.14
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+15% Synergy $0.97
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+14% Synergy $1.76
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+13% Synergy $14.57
Abrade Abrade
+11% Synergy $0.17
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-2% Synergy $4.18
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-12% Synergy $0.86
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-17% Synergy $1.13
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-32% Synergy $0.94

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Radiant, Serra Archangel's game plan and control the board.

Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+50% Synergy $2.49
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+48% Synergy $5.66
Austere Command Austere Command
+33% Synergy $0.44
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+28% Synergy $1.20
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+25% Synergy $1.55
Goblin Game Goblin Game
+25% Synergy $0.79
Mana Clash Mana Clash
+25% Synergy $1.17
Thieves' Auction Thieves' Auction
+25% Synergy $3.44
Bring Down Bring Down
+25% Synergy $0.09
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+25% Synergy $0.17
End Hostilities End Hostilities
+25% Synergy $0.32
Depopulate Depopulate
+25% Synergy $0.24
Brightflame Brightflame
+24% Synergy $0.37
Doomskar Doomskar
+24% Synergy $0.46
Call for Aid Call for Aid
+24% Synergy $0.26
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+24% Synergy $0.11
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+23% Synergy $1.37
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+23% Synergy $3.46
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+22% Synergy $0.73
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+22% Synergy $2.81
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+22% Synergy $1719.97
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+21% Synergy $0.30
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+19% Synergy $0.36
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+18% Synergy $0.30
Gamble Gamble
+18% Synergy $10.76
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+18% Synergy $7.40
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+17% Synergy $0.31
Farewell Farewell
+14% Synergy $5.00
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+8% Synergy $0.27
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+7% Synergy $41.41
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-7% Synergy $1.02

Utility Artifacts

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

Argent Dais Argent Dais
+33% Synergy $0.14
Transmogrifying Wand Transmogrifying Wand
+25% Synergy $0.46
Kyren Toy Kyren Toy
+25% Synergy $0.56
Azor's Gateway Sanctum of the Sun Azor's Gateway
+25% Synergy $2.64
Belbe's Portal Belbe's Portal
+25% Synergy $1.34
Angel's Trumpet Angel's Trumpet
+25% Synergy $1.10
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+25% Synergy $18.16
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+24% Synergy $0.25
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+24% Synergy $0.36
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+24% Synergy $10.41
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+24% Synergy $5.07
Aerial Surveyor Aerial Surveyor
+23% Synergy $1.24
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+23% Synergy $16.94
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+23% Synergy $0.27
Batterskull Batterskull
+22% Synergy $4.53
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+22% Synergy $19.23
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+22% Synergy $3.67
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+22% Synergy $3.60
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+21% Synergy $0.23
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+17% Synergy $7.40
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+16% Synergy $0.38
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+15% Synergy $41.30
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+14% Synergy $3.06
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.21
Sunforger Sunforger
+7% Synergy $3.66
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $1.64

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Radiant, Serra Archangel's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rule of Law Rule of Law
+48% Synergy $0.41
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+30% Synergy $48.00
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+25% Synergy $0.20
Lifelink Lifelink
+25% Synergy $0.21
Searing Meditation Searing Meditation
+25% Synergy $0.21
Serra's Embrace Serra's Embrace
+25% Synergy $0.28
Serra Aviary Serra Aviary
+25% Synergy $1.20
Shared Triumph Shared Triumph
+25% Synergy $3.10
From the Rubble From the Rubble
+25% Synergy $0.17
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+25% Synergy $0.46
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+24% Synergy $0.39
We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+24% Synergy $0.23
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+24% Synergy $0.20
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+24% Synergy $0.13
Chained to the Rocks Chained to the Rocks
+24% Synergy $0.40
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+24% Synergy $0.44
Chains of Custody Chains of Custody
+24% Synergy $0.24
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+24% Synergy $3.12
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+23% Synergy $0.28
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+23% Synergy $0.27
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+22% Synergy $2.32
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+22% Synergy $11.38
High Noon High Noon
+22% Synergy $1.85
True Conviction True Conviction
+22% Synergy $4.92

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Radiant, Serra Archangel to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ajani, Inspiring Leader Ajani, Inspiring Leader
+25% Synergy $6.57
Teyo, Geometric Tactician Teyo, Geometric Tactician
+24% Synergy $7.32
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+24% Synergy $6.95

Utility Lands

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

Foundry of the Consuls Foundry of the Consuls
+25% Synergy $0.18
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+25% Synergy $326.84
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+18% Synergy $0.11

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+70% Synergy $3.53
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+48% Synergy $0.28
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+48% Synergy $0.84
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+47% Synergy $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+35% Synergy $1.71
Thunder Totem Thunder Totem
+25% Synergy $0.18
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+25% Synergy $0.19
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+24% Synergy $1.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+22% Synergy $0.23
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+22% Synergy $0.33
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+19% Synergy $0.43
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.77
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-3% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.05

Lands

The mana base foundation for Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Radiant, Serra Archangel decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Scabland Scabland
+25% Synergy $1.52
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+20% Synergy $41.17
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+15% Synergy $5.37
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+12% Synergy $0.06
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+8% Synergy $9.05
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.15
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $25.39
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-3% Synergy $2.97
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-11% Synergy $0.23
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-13% Synergy $0.19
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-17% Synergy $0.18
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-19% Synergy $0.15
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-30% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
-61% Synergy $0.22

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Radiant, Serra Archangel.

Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Radiant, Serra Archangel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Folk Hero Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Folk Hero
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Radiant, Serra Archangel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Jeska, Thrice Reborn Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Vial Smasher the Fierce Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Haunted One Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Haunted One
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ravos, Soultender Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ravos, Soultender
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Radiant, Serra Archangel Vial Smasher the Fierce Radiant, Serra Archangel // Vial Smasher the Fierce
The Eleventh Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Eleventh Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Radiant, Serra Archangel Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Radiant, Serra Archangel // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Alena, Kessig Trapper Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Alena, Kessig Trapper
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Krark, the Thumbless Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Krark, the Thumbless
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Radiant, Serra Archangel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Kodama of the East Tree Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Kodama of the East Tree
Alena, Kessig Trapper Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Alena, Kessig Trapper // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Radiant, Serra Archangel Ravos, Soultender Radiant, Serra Archangel // Ravos, Soultender
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Prava of the Steel Legion Radiant, Serra Archangel Prava of the Steel Legion // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Sengir, the Dark Baron Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Noble Heritage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Noble Heritage
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Radiant, Serra Archangel Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Sengir, the Dark Baron Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Inspiring Leader Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Inspiring Leader
Avacyn, Guardian Angel Avacyn, Guardian Angel