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Honest Rutstein
Price tag $0.41

Legendary Creature — Human Warlock

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Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 12% Reanimator 10% Graveyard 8% Umori Companion 7% Mill 7%

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

#1639 Current Rank
#1703 Last Week
#1488 Past 2 Years

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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.

Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+14% Synergy $2.86
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+6% Synergy $0.93
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+3% Synergy $16.39
Turbulent Fen Turbulent Fen
-8% Synergy $7.41
Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
-17% Synergy $3.88

High Synergy Cards

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

Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+34% Synergy $8.75
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+26% Synergy $2.94
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+26% Synergy $1.37
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+25% Synergy $2.97
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+24% Synergy $0.34
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+23% Synergy $0.29
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+22% Synergy $0.36
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+21% Synergy $0.20
Bringer of the Last Gift Bringer of the Last Gift
+21% Synergy $0.65
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+20% Synergy $0.85

Top Cards

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

Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+20% Synergy $1.84
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+19% Synergy $0.35
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+18% Synergy $0.27
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+17% Synergy $0.44
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.30
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+15% Synergy $0.27
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+14% Synergy $0.31
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+12% Synergy $0.42
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+2% Synergy $0.35
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+2% Synergy $0.43

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-4% Synergy $27.55
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $59.89
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $71.74

Creatures

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

Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+21% Synergy $0.92
Primordial Sage Primordial Sage
+18% Synergy $0.83
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+17% Synergy $1.78
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+17% Synergy $1.18
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+17% Synergy $6.04
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+16% Synergy $0.38
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+15% Synergy $0.43
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+15% Synergy $0.93
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+15% Synergy $0.19
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+15% Synergy $0.40
Spinner of Souls Spinner of Souls
+15% Synergy $0.42
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+14% Synergy $0.52
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+14% Synergy $0.31
Foundation Breaker Foundation Breaker
+14% Synergy $0.29
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+14% Synergy $7.03
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+14% Synergy $0.34
Hollow Marauder Hollow Marauder
+14% Synergy $0.20
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+13% Synergy $0.46
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+13% Synergy $3.19
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+13% Synergy $0.86
Mosswood Dreadknight Mosswood Dreadknight
+13% Synergy $0.41
Bramble Familiar Bramble Familiar
+13% Synergy $0.82
Alpha Deathclaw Alpha Deathclaw
+13% Synergy $2.60
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+13% Synergy $2.76
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+12% Synergy $0.61
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+12% Synergy $0.40
Umori, the Collector Umori, the Collector
+12% Synergy $0.25
Voracious Varmint Voracious Varmint
+12% Synergy $0.07
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+12% Synergy $0.29
Old Stickfingers Old Stickfingers
+11% Synergy $0.30
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+11% Synergy $2.07
Old Rutstein Old Rutstein
+10% Synergy $0.65
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+10% Synergy $0.30
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+9% Synergy $0.32
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+9% Synergy $4.29
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+9% Synergy $0.46
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+9% Synergy $0.20
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+8% Synergy $0.29
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+8% Synergy $0.17
Six Six
+7% Synergy $5.25
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+5% Synergy $0.37
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+4% Synergy $11.89
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+4% Synergy $2.56
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+3% Synergy $4.28
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+2% Synergy $13.84
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+1% Synergy $1.73
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+1% Synergy $3.02
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
0% Synergy $8.97
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-1% Synergy $0.93
Poison-Tip Archer Poison-Tip Archer
-3% Synergy $1.03

Instants

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

Murder Murder
+3% Synergy $0.24
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+2% Synergy $0.31
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $13.64
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.62
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+1% Synergy $0.28
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
0% Synergy $0.29
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.44
Entomb Entomb
-2% Synergy $17.25
Village Rites Village Rites
-3% Synergy $0.58
Dina's Guidance Dina's Guidance
-5% Synergy $1.32
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-6% Synergy $0.95
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $3.96
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-7% Synergy $1.20
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-7% Synergy $2.78
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-7% Synergy $0.23
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-12% Synergy $0.36
Beast Within Beast Within
-18% Synergy $0.51
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-19% Synergy $14.81
Putrefy Putrefy
-20% Synergy $0.29
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-23% Synergy $0.72

Sorceries

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

Living Death Living Death
+8% Synergy $2.17
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+6% Synergy $1.37
Unearth Unearth
+4% Synergy $0.56
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+4% Synergy $0.37
Victimize Victimize
+3% Synergy $1.94
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $7.99
Dread Return Dread Return
+2% Synergy $0.44
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $29.47
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+1% Synergy $0.72
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+1% Synergy $0.85
Reanimate Reanimate
-1% Synergy $8.56
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-1% Synergy $3.40
Damnation Damnation
-1% Synergy $20.27
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-3% Synergy $0.35
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $16.89
Three Visits Three Visits
-8% Synergy $5.29
Farseek Farseek
-8% Synergy $0.59
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-11% Synergy $0.38
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $5.16
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-12% Synergy $2.52
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-13% Synergy $1.47
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-19% Synergy $0.43
Cultivate Cultivate
-26% Synergy $0.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+8% Synergy $5.33
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+4% Synergy $10.49
The Great Henge The Great Henge
0% Synergy $64.28
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
0% Synergy $2.98
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-2% Synergy $53.83
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-7% Synergy $15.82
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-16% Synergy $6.31

Enchantments

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

Guardian Project Guardian Project
+6% Synergy $12.12
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+6% Synergy $0.40
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+5% Synergy $2.67
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+5% Synergy $0.48
Bloodbond March Bloodbond March
+5% Synergy $0.94
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+4% Synergy $6.27
Dredger's Insight Dredger's Insight
+4% Synergy $0.33
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+2% Synergy $2.40
Animate Dead Animate Dead
0% Synergy $4.84
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
0% Synergy $1.56
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
0% Synergy $0.34
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
-2% Synergy $1.86
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-2% Synergy $0.42
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-5% Synergy $3.96
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-6% Synergy $0.27
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
-6% Synergy $0.38
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-10% Synergy $0.28

Planeswalkers

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

Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+2% Synergy $0.39

Utility Lands

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

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+8% Synergy $10.69
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+6% Synergy $0.87
Svogthos, the Restless Tomb Svogthos, the Restless Tomb
+6% Synergy $0.37
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.28
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+5% Synergy $0.47
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+4% Synergy $0.32
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+4% Synergy $0.91
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+4% Synergy $2.16
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+3% Synergy $7.01
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+2% Synergy $2.52
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+2% Synergy $4.61
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+1% Synergy $27.76
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+1% Synergy $4.05
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
0% Synergy $53.58
High Market High Market
0% Synergy $0.49
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
0% Synergy $2.31
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $62.39
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-1% Synergy $32.82
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.26
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-2% Synergy $0.33
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
-3% Synergy $0.29
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.68
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $15.50
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.78

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-14% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-16% Synergy $0.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-31% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-35% Synergy $1.06

Lands

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

Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+21% Synergy $0.92
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+17% Synergy $1.78
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+11% Synergy $0.39
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+10% Synergy $15.90
Festering Gulch Festering Gulch
+6% Synergy $0.31
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+4% Synergy $0.29
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.33
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+3% Synergy $0.32
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+3% Synergy $7.19
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $7.99
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.24
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+2% Synergy $1.82
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+2% Synergy $0.56
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+2% Synergy $0.38
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $29.47
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+1% Synergy $6.04
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $13.64
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $37.51
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.44
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.11
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $18.04
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $31.35
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $20.30
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $2.00
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-1% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-1% Synergy $0.28
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-1% Synergy $1.49
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.25
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.31
Forest Forest
-2% Synergy $0.09
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-2% Synergy $0.30
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-2% Synergy $11.75
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.34
Bayou Bayou
-2% Synergy
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-2% Synergy $11.54
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $32.70
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-3% Synergy $0.49
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $1.06
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-4% Synergy $0.48
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.44
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-5% Synergy $9.78
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-5% Synergy $5.60
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.13
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-5% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.16
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-6% Synergy $0.95
Command Tower Command Tower
-9% Synergy $0.25
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-10% Synergy $0.42
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-10% Synergy $0.39
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.25

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Honest Rutstein.

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Viconia, Drow Apostate Master Chef Viconia, Drow Apostate // Master Chef
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Cloakwood Hermit Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Cloakwood Hermit
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
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Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sengir, the Dark Baron Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Slimefoot, the Stowaway Slimefoot, the Stowaway
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Izoni, Center of the Web Izoni, Center of the Web
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Hazel of the Rootbloom Hazel of the Rootbloom
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Bortuk Bonerattle Bortuk Bonerattle
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