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Honest Rutstein
Price tag $0.22

Legendary Creature — Human Warlock

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Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 14% Umori Companion 10% Reanimator 8% Mill 7% Graveyard 6% Rat Colony 6% Sacrifice 5% Self-Mill 5% Combo 4% Dredge 3%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Meta Pick Very popular, most players know the strategy.

Ranking

#1414 Current Rank
#1275 Last Week
#1408 Last Month

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Honest Rutstein.

COMMANDER CLASH PDH || VS DEREK & ALKADRON

COMMANDER CLASH PDH || VS DEREK & ALKADRON

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Honest Rutstein decks.

Leatherhead, Swamp Stalker Leatherhead, Swamp Stalker
+5% Synergy
Lamentation Lamentation
+3% Synergy $0.24
Jubilation Jubilation
+3% Synergy $0.31
Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist
+1% Synergy $0.28
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
0% Synergy $17.53

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Honest Rutstein's abilities and overall game plan.

Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+35% Synergy $8.03
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+28% Synergy $0.38
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+27% Synergy $1.24
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+26% Synergy $3.26
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+26% Synergy $0.20
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+24% Synergy $0.17
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+24% Synergy $0.09
Bringer of the Last Gift Bringer of the Last Gift
+22% Synergy $1.34
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+21% Synergy $0.27
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+20% Synergy $1.35

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Honest Rutstein decks.

Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+20% Synergy $0.23
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+20% Synergy $0.52
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+20% Synergy $0.50
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+18% Synergy $0.21
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.28
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+17% Synergy $0.47
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+16% Synergy $0.37
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+15% Synergy $0.24
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.74
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+6% Synergy $0.24

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $20.14
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $61.56
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $56.74

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Honest Rutstein's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+20% Synergy $1.06
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+19% Synergy $0.31
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+18% Synergy $7.22
Primordial Sage Primordial Sage
+18% Synergy $0.46
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+17% Synergy $0.34
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+17% Synergy $1.54
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+16% Synergy $2.08
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+16% Synergy $1.00
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+16% Synergy $2.12
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+16% Synergy $0.25
Mosswood Dreadknight Mosswood Dreadknight
+16% Synergy $0.33
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+16% Synergy $0.21
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+15% Synergy $0.06
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+15% Synergy $0.47
Spinner of Souls Spinner of Souls
+15% Synergy $0.79
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+15% Synergy $2.39
Hollow Marauder Hollow Marauder
+15% Synergy $0.14
Voracious Varmint Voracious Varmint
+15% Synergy $0.07
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+14% Synergy $0.31
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+14% Synergy $0.16
Foundation Breaker Foundation Breaker
+14% Synergy $0.13
Alpha Deathclaw Alpha Deathclaw
+14% Synergy $0.76
Bramble Familiar Bramble Familiar
+14% Synergy $0.65
Patient Naturalist Patient Naturalist
+14% Synergy $0.08
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+14% Synergy $6.10
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+13% Synergy $0.33
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+13% Synergy $2.54
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+13% Synergy $0.27
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+13% Synergy $2.56
Old Rutstein Old Rutstein
+12% Synergy $0.62
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+12% Synergy $0.86
Old Stickfingers Old Stickfingers
+12% Synergy $0.17
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+12% Synergy $0.14
Llanowar Visionary Llanowar Visionary
+12% Synergy $0.17
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+12% Synergy $2.12
Town Greeter Town Greeter
+12% Synergy $0.10
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+11% Synergy $0.18
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+10% Synergy $1.77
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+10% Synergy $0.22
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+10% Synergy $0.38
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+9% Synergy $0.24
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+8% Synergy $1.30
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+7% Synergy $0.40
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+6% Synergy $1.71
Six Six
+6% Synergy $6.92
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+5% Synergy $12.82
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+3% Synergy $1.51
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+1% Synergy $7.33
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
0% Synergy $2.02
Poison-Tip Archer Poison-Tip Archer
-3% Synergy $0.98

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Honest Rutstein safe.

Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+3% Synergy $0.25
Murder Murder
+3% Synergy $0.05
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $8.88
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $4.74
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
0% Synergy $0.53
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
-2% Synergy $0.11
Entomb Entomb
-2% Synergy $14.01
Village Rites Village Rites
-4% Synergy $0.24
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
-4% Synergy $0.52
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-6% Synergy $0.85
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $4.28
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $21.63
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-8% Synergy $1.13
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-8% Synergy $1.92
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-8% Synergy $0.16
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-10% Synergy $0.28
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-18% Synergy $11.18
Beast Within Beast Within
-19% Synergy $0.59
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-21% Synergy $1.06
Putrefy Putrefy
-23% Synergy $0.13

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Honest Rutstein's game plan and control the board.

Living Death Living Death
+7% Synergy $1.94
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+5% Synergy $0.69
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+5% Synergy $0.40
Unearth Unearth
+3% Synergy $0.48
Victimize Victimize
+2% Synergy $0.49
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $19.56
Dread Return Dread Return
+1% Synergy $0.40
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.24
Buried Alive Buried Alive
0% Synergy $0.89
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-1% Synergy $2.35
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
-2% Synergy $0.39
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.18
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $18.65
Reanimate Reanimate
-3% Synergy $6.13
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-3% Synergy $0.22
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $11.18
Farseek Farseek
-9% Synergy $0.49
Three Visits Three Visits
-9% Synergy $7.93
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-11% Synergy $2.44
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-11% Synergy $0.92
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $6.76
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-15% Synergy $0.50
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-22% Synergy $0.44
Cultivate Cultivate
-25% Synergy $0.40

Utility Artifacts

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

Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+9% Synergy $8.89
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+4% Synergy $9.97
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
0% Synergy $2.27
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-1% Synergy $51.21
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-1% Synergy $59.81
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-8% Synergy $12.18
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-15% Synergy $4.16
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-20% Synergy $1.71

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Honest Rutstein's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Guardian Project Guardian Project
+5% Synergy $11.38
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+5% Synergy $0.36
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+5% Synergy $1.19
Bloodbond March Bloodbond March
+5% Synergy $1.22
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+4% Synergy $0.62
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+2% Synergy $5.54
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+2% Synergy $1.20
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-1% Synergy $8.12
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
-3% Synergy $1.47
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-4% Synergy $0.36
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-5% Synergy $0.21
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-6% Synergy $4.08
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-9% Synergy $0.68

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Honest Rutstein to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+1% Synergy $0.32

Utility Lands

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

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+6% Synergy $7.76
Svogthos, the Restless Tomb Svogthos, the Restless Tomb
+6% Synergy $0.31
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.21
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+5% Synergy $0.72
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+4% Synergy $0.36
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+3% Synergy $0.15
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $1.47
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+3% Synergy $1.36
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+3% Synergy $5.75
Kishla Village Kishla Village
+3% Synergy $0.22
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+2% Synergy $3.50
High Market High Market
0% Synergy $1.17
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-1% Synergy $38.92
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-1% Synergy $23.26
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-1% Synergy $6.36
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
-1% Synergy $0.72
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $26.67
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.07
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-2% Synergy $0.09
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $52.31
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
-3% Synergy $0.15
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.79
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $12.81
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $3.00
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-17% Synergy $0.20
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-17% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-30% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-37% Synergy $1.11

Lands

The mana base foundation for Honest Rutstein decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+20% Synergy $1.06
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+16% Synergy $2.08
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+9% Synergy $12.92
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+9% Synergy $0.47
Festering Gulch Festering Gulch
+7% Synergy $0.17
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+5% Synergy $0.15
Foggy Bottom Swamp Foggy Bottom Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.07
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+4% Synergy $0.14
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+4% Synergy $0.30
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+3% Synergy $0.74
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+3% Synergy $5.42
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.13
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+2% Synergy $1.08
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+2% Synergy $0.47
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.08
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+2% Synergy $0.39
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $25.70
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.24
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $8.88
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $4.74
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $23.12
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $17.10
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $15.11
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.16
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-1% Synergy $0.15
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-1% Synergy $6.42
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.57
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.11
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $10.33
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-2% Synergy $0.18
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.26
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-2% Synergy $7.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.79
Bayou Bayou
-2% Synergy
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-4% Synergy $0.34
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-4% Synergy $0.23
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-4% Synergy $22.58
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.10
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-6% Synergy $8.17
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-6% Synergy $8.74
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.17
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-6% Synergy $0.07
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-6% Synergy $0.85
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.24
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-8% Synergy $0.38
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-9% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.11

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Baba Lysaga, Night Witch Baba Lysaga, Night Witch
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Izoni, Thousand-Eyed Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
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