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Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Price tag $36.09

Legendary Creature — Human Ally Merfolk Wizard

Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Thrasios, Triton Hero
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Playstyle & Strategy

Birthing Pod 63% cEDH 8% Combo 7% Midrange 5% Lands Matter 2%
View Average Decklist All Birthing Pod Commanders

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Thrasios, Triton Hero Thrasios, Triton Hero

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Thrasios, Triton Hero's Birthing Pod builds — cards that lean hardest into the Birthing Pod theme.

Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+93% Synergy $3.84
Neoform Neoform
+90% Synergy $0.80
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+85% Synergy $15.02
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+83% Synergy $12.67
Zirda, the Dawnwaker Zirda, the Dawnwaker
+80% Synergy $2.12
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+80% Synergy $51.45
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+79% Synergy $8.78
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+79% Synergy $58.07
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+78% Synergy $37.66
Silence Silence
+78% Synergy $10.59

Top Cards

The staple cards most Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Thrasios, Triton Hero Birthing Pod decks run as their core.

Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+77% Synergy $8.45
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+75% Synergy $65.21
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+74% Synergy $17.29
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+74% Synergy $52.62
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+71% Synergy $15.40
Swan Song Swan Song
+70% Synergy $8.50
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+69% Synergy $10.92
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+69% Synergy $13.18
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+64% Synergy $7.76
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+29% Synergy $1.19

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Thrasios, Triton Hero Birthing Pod game on their own.

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+85% Synergy $14.50
Force of Will Force of Will
+82% Synergy $62.85
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+81% Synergy $171.12
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+77% Synergy $54.33
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+76% Synergy $26.56
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+76% Synergy $39.51
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+73% Synergy $72.26
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+71% Synergy $1578.57
The One Ring The One Ring
+69% Synergy $104.30
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+64% Synergy $40.14

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Birthing Pod plan in Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Thrasios, Triton Hero decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Emiel the Blessed Emiel the Blessed
+69% Synergy $14.67
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+69% Synergy $19.49
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+64% Synergy $2.17
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+59% Synergy $0.41
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
+54% Synergy $7.30
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+53% Synergy $2.11
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+52% Synergy $13.85
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+51% Synergy $27.18
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+50% Synergy $6.42
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+49% Synergy $19.10
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+45% Synergy $13.10
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+43% Synergy $11.39
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+33% Synergy $17.58
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+32% Synergy $3.23
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+28% Synergy $6.10
Endurance Endurance
+26% Synergy $4.09
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+24% Synergy $30.69
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+23% Synergy $0.38
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+23% Synergy $43.84
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+23% Synergy $8.30
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+22% Synergy $13.60
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+21% Synergy $6.10
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+21% Synergy $0.43
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+20% Synergy $2.40
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+20% Synergy $3.87
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+19% Synergy $35.25
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+18% Synergy $16.26
Biomancer's Familiar Biomancer's Familiar
+18% Synergy $1.43
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+17% Synergy $196.36
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+17% Synergy $1.94
Spellskite Spellskite
+16% Synergy $7.94
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+16% Synergy $0.30
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+16% Synergy $0.68
The Cabbage Merchant The Cabbage Merchant
+15% Synergy $25.88
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+15% Synergy $12.33
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+14% Synergy $3.63
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+14% Synergy $12.59
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+14% Synergy $3.26
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+13% Synergy $34.33
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+12% Synergy $23.44
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+11% Synergy $0.39
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+10% Synergy $4.80
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+9% Synergy $1.48
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+9% Synergy $7.49
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+8% Synergy $0.39
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+8% Synergy $0.91
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+7% Synergy $0.50
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+7% Synergy $10.47
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+7% Synergy $3.55
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
+7% Synergy $51.51

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Thrasios, Triton Hero's Birthing Pod deck ahead.

Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+68% Synergy $6.58
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+50% Synergy $18.16
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+49% Synergy $0.83
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+48% Synergy $2.39
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+41% Synergy $3.71
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+39% Synergy $16.03
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+39% Synergy $56.81
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+37% Synergy $4.24
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+31% Synergy $2.38
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+31% Synergy $16.95
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+27% Synergy $7.21
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+27% Synergy $11.40
Snap Snap
+26% Synergy $3.46
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+25% Synergy $3.86
Dispel Dispel
+22% Synergy $0.32
Resculpt Resculpt
+20% Synergy $0.38
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+19% Synergy $12.56
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+18% Synergy $3.08
Delay Delay
+18% Synergy $2.27
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+16% Synergy $1.64
Intuition Intuition
+15% Synergy $358.15
Miscast Miscast
+15% Synergy $1.05
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+10% Synergy $7.97
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+10% Synergy $5.55
Spell Snare Spell Snare
+8% Synergy $0.36
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+8% Synergy $2.44
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+7% Synergy $3.19
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+6% Synergy $5.40
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+6% Synergy $8.56
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+4% Synergy $17.68
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+4% Synergy $5.07
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+4% Synergy $0.28
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+4% Synergy $4.17
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+3% Synergy $1.62
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-8% Synergy $3.60
Counterspell Counterspell
-16% Synergy $3.77
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-20% Synergy $1.09

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Birthing Pod game plan forward for Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Thrasios, Triton Hero.

Wargate Wargate
+43% Synergy $3.89
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+26% Synergy $5.28
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+20% Synergy $0.32
Gamble Gamble
+19% Synergy $16.74
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+11% Synergy $29.42
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+6% Synergy $396.10
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+4% Synergy $41.29
Stock Up Stock Up
+3% Synergy $1.35
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+3% Synergy $2107.72

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Thrasios, Triton Hero Birthing Pod decks.

Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+28% Synergy $14.15
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+4% Synergy $0.66
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+4% Synergy $39.14

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Birthing Pod strategy in Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Thrasios, Triton Hero decks.

Training Grounds Training Grounds
+73% Synergy $7.99
Swift Reconfiguration Swift Reconfiguration
+58% Synergy $4.01
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+40% Synergy $60.01
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+34% Synergy $28.04
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+23% Synergy $0.47
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+21% Synergy $11.10
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+19% Synergy $6.34
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+11% Synergy $6.53
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+9% Synergy $0.85
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+8% Synergy $396.95
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+5% Synergy $1.77
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+5% Synergy $9.83
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+3% Synergy $1.81

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Thrasios, Triton Hero's Birthing Pod game plan.

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+27% Synergy $24.17
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+18% Synergy $7.32
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
+10% Synergy $3.23

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Thrasios, Triton Hero Birthing Pod decks.

Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+66% Synergy $49.11
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+65% Synergy $27.39
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+62% Synergy $131.68
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+32% Synergy $4.19
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+18% Synergy $8.25
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+15% Synergy $4.25
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+15% Synergy $62.31
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $43.89
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-10% Synergy $14.92

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Thrasios, Triton Hero's Birthing Pod strategy.

Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+83% Synergy $3.75
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+74% Synergy $36.20
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+71% Synergy $76.28
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+68% Synergy $1118.84
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+68% Synergy $112.13
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+44% Synergy $0.36
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+41% Synergy $472.34
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+41% Synergy $43.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+37% Synergy $0.70
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+35% Synergy $241.89
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+29% Synergy $6.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+27% Synergy $1.84
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+23% Synergy $0.44
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+16% Synergy $819.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+13% Synergy $0.69
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+7% Synergy $43.81
Boommobile Boommobile
+4% Synergy $0.18
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+0% Synergy $0.36

Lands

The mana base behind Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Thrasios, Triton Hero's Birthing Pod decks.

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+76% Synergy $53.37
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+70% Synergy $34.12
City of Brass City of Brass
+70% Synergy $11.03
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+64% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+63% Synergy $3000.00
Savannah Savannah
+62% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
+62% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+62% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+60% Synergy $19.37
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+59% Synergy $28.51
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+56% Synergy $38.56
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+55% Synergy $15.03
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+55% Synergy $35.70
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+52% Synergy $29.61
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+51% Synergy $10.13
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+51% Synergy $17.02
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+45% Synergy $9.06
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+41% Synergy $8.07
Plateau Plateau
+41% Synergy $360.85
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+39% Synergy $9.24
Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel
+23% Synergy $18.73
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+21% Synergy $0.24
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+21% Synergy $1.57
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+19% Synergy $7.39
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+14% Synergy $31.12
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+13% Synergy $17.35
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+11% Synergy $37.94
Starting Town Starting Town
+11% Synergy $9.70
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+8% Synergy $3.68
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+8% Synergy $17.77
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.34
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+5% Synergy $11.09
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+3% Synergy $12.51
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+0% Synergy $0.36
Training Center Training Center
-3% Synergy $16.27
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-5% Synergy $2.20
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-6% Synergy $7.04
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-6% Synergy $6.68
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-8% Synergy $6.87
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
-9% Synergy $15.20
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-14% Synergy $9.80
Forest Forest
-64% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
-65% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
-74% Synergy $0.13
Mountain Mountain
-74% Synergy $0.16

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Thrasios, Triton Hero: Birthing Pod.

Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tana, the Bloodsower Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tana, the Bloodsower
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Thrasios, Triton Hero Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Third Doctor Barbara Wright The Third Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Fugitive Doctor Rose Noble The Fugitive Doctor // Rose Noble
The Thirteenth Doctor Rose Noble The Thirteenth Doctor // Rose Noble
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Cloakwood Hermit Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cloakwood Hermit
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Street Urchin Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Street Urchin
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Tana, the Bloodsower Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Tana, the Bloodsower
Tana, the Bloodsower Thrasios, Triton Hero Tana, the Bloodsower // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Seventh Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Seventh Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Akiri, Line-Slinger Thrasios, Triton Hero Akiri, Line-Slinger // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Thrasios, Triton Hero Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Tana, the Bloodsower Tymna the Weaver Tana, the Bloodsower // Tymna the Weaver
The Third Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Third Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Fourteenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourteenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Third Doctor Yasmin Khan The Third Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Thrasios, Triton Hero Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Fugitive Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fugitive Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Thirteenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Thirteenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Thrasios, Triton Hero Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Thrasios, Triton Hero Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Prime Speaker Vannifar Prime Speaker Vannifar
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Cloakwood Hermit Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Candlekeep Sage Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Candlekeep Sage
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Skanos Dragonheart Cultist of the Absolute Skanos Dragonheart // Cultist of the Absolute
Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Othelm, Sigardian Outcast Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Othelm, Sigardian Outcast
The Fugitive Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fugitive Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Thrasios, Triton Hero Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Candlekeep Sage Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Candlekeep Sage
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Thrasios, Triton Hero Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Fourteenth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fourteenth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Thrasios, Triton Hero Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Thrasios, Triton Hero Tymna the Weaver Thrasios, Triton Hero // Tymna the Weaver
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Thrasios, Triton Hero Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Krark, the Thumbless Thrasios, Triton Hero Krark, the Thumbless // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Alena, Kessig Trapper Thrasios, Triton Hero Alena, Kessig Trapper // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Thrasios, Triton Hero Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Thrasios, Triton Hero