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Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Tormod, the Desecrator
Price tag $4.96

Legendary Creature — Human Ally Zombie Wizard

Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Tormod, the Desecrator
Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Mardu

Playstyle & Strategy

Reanimator 20% Treasure 20% Cycling 10% Discard 10% Lands Matter 10% Legends 10% Midrange 10% Tokens 10%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4134 Current Rank
#3685 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Tormod, the Desecrator decks.

Snort Snort
+22% Synergy $0.71

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Tormod, the Desecrator's abilities and overall game plan.

Quintorius, Field Historian Quintorius, Field Historian
+74% Synergy $0.09
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+55% Synergy $0.49
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+48% Synergy $4.52
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+44% Synergy $0.60
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+39% Synergy $1.07
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+37% Synergy $0.35
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+36% Synergy $0.29
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
+32% Synergy $12.53
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+32% Synergy $0.39
Stonebound Mentor Stonebound Mentor
+30% Synergy $0.04

Top Cards

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

Fuming Effigy Fuming Effigy
+30% Synergy $0.05
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+28% Synergy $1.39
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+27% Synergy $6.79
Despark Despark
+18% Synergy $0.32
Damn Damn
+15% Synergy $2.03
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+6% Synergy $2.92
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+4% Synergy $1.77
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+4% Synergy $4.90
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-24% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+20% Synergy $35.56
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $28.27

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Tormod, the Desecrator's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+30% Synergy $12.47
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+30% Synergy $1.18
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+30% Synergy $0.22
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+28% Synergy $0.26
Yidaro, Wandering Monster Yidaro, Wandering Monster
+26% Synergy $0.25
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+26% Synergy $0.19
Flamewake Phoenix Flamewake Phoenix
+26% Synergy $0.15
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+26% Synergy $0.11
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+25% Synergy $1.98
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+23% Synergy $1.58
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+23% Synergy $0.53
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+22% Synergy $1.59
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+21% Synergy $0.14
Whisper, Blood Liturgist Whisper, Blood Liturgist
+21% Synergy $0.18
Hofri Ghostforge Hofri Ghostforge
+21% Synergy $0.80
Troll of Khazad-dûm Troll of Khazad-dûm
+21% Synergy $0.36
Priest of Fell Rites Priest of Fell Rites
+19% Synergy $0.39
Skeleton Crew Skeleton Crew
+19% Synergy $0.33
Rampaging War Mammoth Rampaging War Mammoth
+17% Synergy $0.16
Surly Badgersaur Surly Badgersaur
+17% Synergy $7.39
Conspiracy Theorist Conspiracy Theorist
+17% Synergy $0.39
Tenacious Underdog Tenacious Underdog
+17% Synergy $0.14
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+17% Synergy $9.63
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+17% Synergy $0.26
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+16% Synergy $2.95
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+16% Synergy $0.80
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+16% Synergy $0.36
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+14% Synergy $0.49
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+14% Synergy $0.85
Withered Wretch Withered Wretch
+13% Synergy $0.43
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+13% Synergy $0.61
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+13% Synergy $0.52
Drannith Healer Drannith Healer
+13% Synergy $0.08
Ox of Agonas Ox of Agonas
+13% Synergy $0.70
Flourishing Fox Flourishing Fox
+13% Synergy $0.18
Drannith Stinger Drannith Stinger
+13% Synergy $0.05
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker
+13% Synergy $0.09
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+13% Synergy $3.65
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+13% Synergy $15.54
Quintorius, Loremaster Quintorius, Loremaster
+13% Synergy $0.14
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+12% Synergy $1.50
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+11% Synergy $2.78
Anger Anger
+11% Synergy $1.61
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+10% Synergy $3.60
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+6% Synergy $34.85
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+4% Synergy $0.26
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+4% Synergy $0.49
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+4% Synergy $5.36
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+3% Synergy $42.20
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+2% Synergy $0.22

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Tormod, the Desecrator safe.

Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+18% Synergy $0.66
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+13% Synergy $0.06
Big Score Big Score
+9% Synergy $0.62
Terminate Terminate
+8% Synergy $0.32
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+8% Synergy $9.16
Utter End Utter End
+7% Synergy $0.19
Mortify Mortify
+6% Synergy $0.26
Village Rites Village Rites
+6% Synergy $0.20
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+5% Synergy $0.49
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $0.84
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.34
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+1% Synergy $1.20

Sorceries

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

Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+24% Synergy $0.14
Victimize Victimize
+19% Synergy $0.56
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+19% Synergy $0.18
Shenanigans Shenanigans
+17% Synergy $0.16
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+17% Synergy $0.11
Dread Return Dread Return
+16% Synergy $0.26
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+13% Synergy $0.14
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+11% Synergy $0.31
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.44
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+2% Synergy $2.73
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-5% Synergy $1.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+17% Synergy $1.10
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+17% Synergy $0.06
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+17% Synergy $8.84
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+13% Synergy $27.08
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+10% Synergy $11.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.24
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $8.99
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-7% Synergy $5.02

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Tormod, the Desecrator's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+14% Synergy $2.64
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+12% Synergy $0.34
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+12% Synergy $0.98
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+10% Synergy $1.55
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+6% Synergy $7.52
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+5% Synergy $3.19
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-1% Synergy $1.97

Utility Lands

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

Desert of the Glorified Desert of the Glorified
+13% Synergy $0.13
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+13% Synergy $0.16
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+13% Synergy $0.17
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+8% Synergy $38.71
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+8% Synergy $0.98
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $6.61
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.57
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $47.16
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+7% Synergy $0.91
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+4% Synergy $0.33
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+4% Synergy $0.76
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+2% Synergy $0.30
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+1% Synergy $0.47
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-10% Synergy $1.94
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy $1.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-28% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Tormod, the Desecrator decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+28% Synergy $11.24
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+28% Synergy $8.92
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+26% Synergy $3.53
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+16% Synergy $0.29
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+16% Synergy $0.29
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+15% Synergy $13.57
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+13% Synergy $0.40
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+12% Synergy $19.39
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+12% Synergy $0.22
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+12% Synergy $0.22
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+11% Synergy $0.15
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+9% Synergy $8.57
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+9% Synergy $4.49
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.11
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+8% Synergy $0.21
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+8% Synergy $3.36
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+7% Synergy $7.92
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+7% Synergy $13.68
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+7% Synergy $24.53
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+7% Synergy $22.75
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+7% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.45
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+6% Synergy $3.99
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+6% Synergy $0.20
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+5% Synergy $0.20
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.17
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+4% Synergy $15.33
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+4% Synergy $4.16
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+3% Synergy $0.18
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+2% Synergy $0.15
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+1% Synergy $0.38
Plateau Plateau
+1% Synergy $328.61
Badlands Badlands
+1% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
+1% Synergy
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
0% Synergy $0.68
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.23
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-1% Synergy $0.28
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-1% Synergy $0.32
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.18
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-7% Synergy $0.28
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-8% Synergy $0.36
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-8% Synergy $11.54
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.28
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-9% Synergy $13.73
Command Tower Command Tower
-10% Synergy $0.22
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-12% Synergy $13.40
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-14% Synergy $1.01
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-18% Synergy $0.80
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-23% Synergy $0.48

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Tormod, the Desecrator.

Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Haunted One Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Haunted One
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Scion of Halaster Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Scion of Halaster
Ganax, Astral Hunter Scion of Halaster Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Scion of Halaster Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Scion of Halaster
Akiri, Line-Slinger Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Armix, Filigree Thrasher Akiri, Line-Slinger // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ravos, Soultender Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ravos, Soultender
Alena, Kessig Trapper Tymna the Weaver Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tymna the Weaver
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Francisco, Fowl Marauder Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Popular Entertainer Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Popular Entertainer
Sophina, Spearsage Deserter Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Sophina, Spearsage Deserter // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
Akiri, Line-Slinger Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Akiri, Line-Slinger // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Akiri, Line-Slinger Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Akiri, Line-Slinger // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Akiri, Line-Slinger Vial Smasher the Fierce Akiri, Line-Slinger // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tymna the Weaver Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tymna the Weaver
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Tymna the Weaver Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Tymna the Weaver
Sarevok, Deathbringer Flaming Fist Sarevok, Deathbringer // Flaming Fist
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ravos, Soultender Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ravos, Soultender
Akiri, Line-Slinger Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Akiri, Line-Slinger // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Agent of the Shadow Thieves Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Passionate Archaeologist Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Passionate Archaeologist
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Tavern Brawler Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Tavern Brawler
Viconia, Drow Apostate Noble Heritage Viconia, Drow Apostate // Noble Heritage
Viconia, Drow Apostate Scion of Halaster Viconia, Drow Apostate // Scion of Halaster
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Vial Smasher the Fierce Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Noble Heritage Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Noble Heritage
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Scion of Halaster Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Scion of Halaster
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Francisco, Fowl Marauder Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tormod, the Desecrator Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tormod, the Desecrator
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Guild Artisan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Guild Artisan
Akiri, Line-Slinger Alena, Kessig Trapper Akiri, Line-Slinger // Alena, Kessig Trapper
Akiri, Line-Slinger Dargo, the Shipwrecker Akiri, Line-Slinger // Dargo, the Shipwrecker