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Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Tormod, the Desecrator
Price tag $5.38

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%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4800 Current Rank
#3999 Past 2 Years
23 Decks

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Mana Pool $1.78
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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 in 25% of decks $0.27

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 in 74% of decks $0.25
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+55% Synergy in 56% of decks $0.46
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+48% Synergy in 48% of decks $3.30
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+44% Synergy in 48% of decks $1.69
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+39% Synergy in 39% of decks $1.70
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+37% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.32
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+36% Synergy in 52% of decks $0.77
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.66
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+32% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.40
Stonebound Mentor Stonebound Mentor
+30% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.20

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 in 30% of decks $0.19
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+28% Synergy in 40% of decks $2.33
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+27% Synergy in 35% of decks $7.40
Despark Despark
+18% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.22
Damn Damn
+15% Synergy in 35% of decks $1.82
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+6% Synergy in 44% of decks $2.15
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+4% Synergy in 39% of decks $1.84
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+4% Synergy in 35% of decks $4.72
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy in 44% of decks $1.50
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-24% Synergy in 39% of decks $1.36

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 in 22% of decks $26.28
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy in 13% of decks $37.69

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 in 30% of decks $0.82
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+30% Synergy in 30% of decks $1.36
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+30% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.26
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.40
Yidaro, Wandering Monster Yidaro, Wandering Monster
+26% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.38
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+26% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.27
Flamewake Phoenix Flamewake Phoenix
+26% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.29
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+26% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.28
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+25% Synergy in 26% of decks $3.09
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+23% Synergy in 26% of decks $1.00
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+23% Synergy in 26% of decks $1.37
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+22% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.35
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+21% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.32
Whisper, Blood Liturgist Whisper, Blood Liturgist
+21% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.22
Hofri Ghostforge Hofri Ghostforge
+21% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.26
Troll of Khazad-dûm Troll of Khazad-dûm
+21% Synergy in 22% of decks $6.80
Priest of Fell Rites Priest of Fell Rites
+19% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.38
Skeleton Crew Skeleton Crew
+19% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.26
Rampaging War Mammoth Rampaging War Mammoth
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.34
Surly Badgersaur Surly Badgersaur
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $15.18
Conspiracy Theorist Conspiracy Theorist
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.28
Tenacious Underdog Tenacious Underdog
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.32
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $21.78
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.38
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+16% Synergy in 27% of decks $6.96
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+16% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.33
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.36
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.23
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.27
Withered Wretch Withered Wretch
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.97
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.22
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.32
Drannith Healer Drannith Healer
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.23
Ox of Agonas Ox of Agonas
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.58
Flourishing Fox Flourishing Fox
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.22
Drannith Stinger Drannith Stinger
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.21
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.12
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $7.01
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $31.17
Quintorius, Loremaster Quintorius, Loremaster
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.13
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+12% Synergy in 22% of decks $3.21
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+11% Synergy in 17% of decks $4.92
Anger Anger
+11% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.53
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+10% Synergy in 26% of decks $3.72
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+6% Synergy in 17% of decks $42.74
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+4% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.53
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+4% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.57
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+4% Synergy in 17% of decks $7.88
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+3% Synergy in 22% of decks $54.19
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+2% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.25

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 in 22% of decks $0.36
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+13% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.17
Big Score Big Score
+9% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.48
Terminate Terminate
+8% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.35
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $12.42
Utter End Utter End
+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.28
Mortify Mortify
+6% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.20
Village Rites Village Rites
+6% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.63
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+5% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.30
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy in 26% of decks $1.49
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.97
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+1% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.77

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 in 26% of decks $0.39
Victimize Victimize
+19% Synergy in 26% of decks $1.32
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+19% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.33
Shenanigans Shenanigans
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.26
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.20
Dread Return Dread Return
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.46
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+13% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.26
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.33
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.49
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+2% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.47
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-5% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.59

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 in 19% of decks $2.61
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.27
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.28
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $32.82
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $17.37
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.30
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy in 13% of decks $16.37
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-7% Synergy in 22% of decks $4.94

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 in 17% of decks $2.95
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.54
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.53
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+10% Synergy in 30% of decks $3.37
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+6% Synergy in 19% of decks $7.60
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+5% Synergy in 13% of decks $3.51
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-1% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.36

Utility Lands

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

Desert of the Glorified Desert of the Glorified
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.16
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.25
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.28
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $39.72
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.69
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy in 13% of decks $11.81
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy in 35% of decks $1.34
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy in 13% of decks $51.17
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.29
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+7% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.41
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+4% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.32
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+4% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.39
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+2% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.38
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+1% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.67
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy in 78% of decks $0.38
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-10% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.54
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy in 17% of decks $11.99
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-28% Synergy in 61% of decks $1.23

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 in 38% of decks $9.66
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+28% Synergy in 38% of decks $11.38
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+26% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.94
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.39
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.30
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+15% Synergy in 25% of decks $11.71
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+13% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.25
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+12% Synergy in 52% of decks $18.65
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+12% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.22
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.28
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+11% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.30
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+9% Synergy in 52% of decks $10.48
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+9% Synergy in 30% of decks $2.73
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.32
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+8% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.29
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+8% Synergy in 17% of decks $4.60
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+7% Synergy in 52% of decks $8.39
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+7% Synergy in 39% of decks $19.67
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+7% Synergy in 39% of decks $29.36
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+7% Synergy in 39% of decks $31.33
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+7% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.24
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+6% Synergy in 26% of decks $1.38
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+6% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.22
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+5% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.33
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+5% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.31
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+4% Synergy in 48% of decks $9.51
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+4% Synergy in 26% of decks $2.21
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+3% Synergy in 61% of decks $0.33
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
+3% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.33
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+2% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.31
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+1% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.36
Plateau Plateau
+1% Synergy in 13% of decks $397.38
Badlands Badlands
+1% Synergy in 13% of decks
Scrubland Scrubland
+1% Synergy in 13% of decks
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
0% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.10
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-1% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.43
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-1% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.36
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.28
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-7% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.30
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-8% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.27
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-8% Synergy in 26% of decks $4.55
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.19
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-9% Synergy in 26% of decks $16.62
Command Tower Command Tower
-10% Synergy in 83% of decks $0.22
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-12% Synergy in 22% of decks $8.17
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-14% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.45
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-18% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.30
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-23% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.32

Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Tormod, the Desecrator Deck Stats

Based on 23 Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Tormod, the Desecrator decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 31
  • Instant 8
  • Sorcery 8
  • Artifact 10
  • Enchantment 6
  • Land 35

Lands: 13 basic, 22 nonbasic

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