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Honest Rutstein
Price tag $0.37

Legendary Creature — Human Warlock

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Reanimator 12% Aristocrats 11% Graveyard 9% Mill 6% Umori Companion 6%

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

#1814 Current Rank
#1540 Last Week
#1594 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.

Radagast of Rhosgobel Radagast of Rhosgobel
+8% Synergy $4.71
Beorn, Reluctant Host Beorn, Reluctant Host
+4% Synergy $0.17
Davvol, Evincar of Rath Davvol, Evincar of Rath
+3% Synergy
Azog, Moria's Ruin Azog, Moria's Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.30
Tom, Bert, and William Tom, Bert, and William
+2% Synergy $0.31

High Synergy Cards

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

Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+32% Synergy $8.93
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+26% Synergy $0.96
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+24% Synergy $1.24
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+24% Synergy $0.36
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+24% Synergy $0.34
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+23% Synergy $3.09
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+23% Synergy $0.34
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+21% Synergy $0.23
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+21% Synergy $2.40
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+20% Synergy $1.67

Top Cards

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

Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+19% Synergy $0.31
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+18% Synergy $0.28
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+18% Synergy $0.46
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.29
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+14% Synergy $0.35
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+13% Synergy $0.37
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+12% Synergy $0.29
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+10% Synergy $0.36
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+1% Synergy $5.26
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+0% Synergy $0.35

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-4% Synergy $31.27
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $66.24
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $54.34

Creatures

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

Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+22% Synergy $1.44
Bringer of the Last Gift Bringer of the Last Gift
+19% Synergy $0.75
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+18% Synergy $5.95
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+17% Synergy $6.01
Primordial Sage Primordial Sage
+17% Synergy $1.04
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+16% Synergy $1.70
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+16% Synergy $0.30
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+16% Synergy $0.78
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+16% Synergy $0.22
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+16% Synergy $0.31
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+15% Synergy $0.32
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+15% Synergy $0.41
Spinner of Souls Spinner of Souls
+15% Synergy $0.51
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+14% Synergy $0.75
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+13% Synergy $2.16
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+13% Synergy $7.91
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+13% Synergy $4.52
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+13% Synergy $2.40
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+13% Synergy $0.58
Hollow Marauder Hollow Marauder
+13% Synergy $0.15
Umori, the Collector Umori, the Collector
+12% Synergy $0.29
Foundation Breaker Foundation Breaker
+12% Synergy $0.31
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+12% Synergy $2.89
Mosswood Dreadknight Mosswood Dreadknight
+12% Synergy $0.42
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+12% Synergy $0.30
Bramble Familiar Bramble Familiar
+12% Synergy $0.67
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+12% Synergy $0.29
Alpha Deathclaw Alpha Deathclaw
+11% Synergy $2.14
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+11% Synergy $0.52
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+10% Synergy $2.67
Old Stickfingers Old Stickfingers
+10% Synergy $0.32
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+10% Synergy $0.32
Old Rutstein Old Rutstein
+9% Synergy $0.54
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+9% Synergy $0.35
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+9% Synergy $0.36
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+8% Synergy $4.94
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+8% Synergy $0.22
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+8% Synergy $0.27
Six Six
+7% Synergy $5.55
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+6% Synergy $0.52
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+6% Synergy $0.29
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+5% Synergy $0.61
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+3% Synergy $9.58
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+2% Synergy $2.25
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+2% Synergy $5.42
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+1% Synergy $4.85
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+0% Synergy $2.75
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+0% Synergy $8.39
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
0% Synergy $1.22
Poison-Tip Archer Poison-Tip Archer
-3% Synergy $1.81

Instants

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

Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+2% Synergy $0.35
Murder Murder
+2% Synergy $0.28
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+1% Synergy $0.32
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+0% Synergy $0.27
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+0% Synergy $0.56
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+0% Synergy $13.11
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+0% Synergy $4.26
Entomb Entomb
-1% Synergy $18.86
Village Rites Village Rites
-3% Synergy $0.70
Dina's Guidance Dina's Guidance
-4% Synergy $1.20
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-4% Synergy $1.69
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $28.44
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-6% Synergy $2.49
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-7% Synergy $2.73
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy $6.03
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-7% Synergy $0.25
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-10% Synergy $0.29
Beast Within Beast Within
-17% Synergy $0.73
Putrefy Putrefy
-18% Synergy $0.27
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-20% Synergy $15.75
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-24% Synergy $1.04

Sorceries

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

Living Death Living Death
+8% Synergy $4.52
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+6% Synergy $3.90
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+5% Synergy $0.40
Glimpse of Nature Glimpse of Nature
+4% Synergy $9.60
Victimize Victimize
+4% Synergy $1.25
Unearth Unearth
+4% Synergy $0.51
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $6.78
Dread Return Dread Return
+2% Synergy $0.45
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $28.04
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+2% Synergy $0.79
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+0% Synergy $3.26
Reanimate Reanimate
0% Synergy $10.10
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-4% Synergy $5.45
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $17.21
Three Visits Three Visits
-8% Synergy $5.86
Farseek Farseek
-8% Synergy $0.46
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-10% Synergy $0.50
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-12% Synergy $1.79
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-12% Synergy $4.58
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-12% Synergy $3.14
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-18% Synergy $0.61
Cultivate Cultivate
-24% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

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

Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+7% Synergy $4.86
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+3% Synergy $12.64
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+0% Synergy $3.55
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+0% Synergy $65.81
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-2% Synergy $58.83
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-6% Synergy $16.66
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-15% Synergy $5.90
Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
-15% Synergy $3.18

Enchantments

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

Guardian Project Guardian Project
+6% Synergy $13.59
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+5% Synergy $0.63
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+5% Synergy $0.51
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+5% Synergy $2.79
Bloodbond March Bloodbond March
+5% Synergy $0.76
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+4% Synergy $4.89
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+4% Synergy $7.65
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+3% Synergy $4.33
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+2% Synergy $3.00
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+0% Synergy $0.29
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+0% Synergy $8.08
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
0% Synergy $1.71
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
-1% Synergy $1.61
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-1% Synergy $0.64
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
-4% Synergy $0.34
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-5% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-5% Synergy $4.63
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-9% Synergy $0.38

Planeswalkers

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

Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+3% Synergy $0.73

Utility Lands

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

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+8% Synergy $11.56
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+5% Synergy $1.13
Svogthos, the Restless Tomb Svogthos, the Restless Tomb
+5% Synergy $0.42
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+5% Synergy $1.93
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+4% Synergy $0.29
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+4% Synergy $0.36
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+4% Synergy $0.40
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+3% Synergy $4.10
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+3% Synergy $8.82
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+2% Synergy $1.83
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+1% Synergy $5.25
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+1% Synergy $29.15
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+0% Synergy $6.53
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+0% Synergy $1.76
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $57.38
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
0% Synergy $49.85
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-1% Synergy $33.43
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.25
High Market High Market
-1% Synergy $0.54
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-1% Synergy $0.29
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
-3% Synergy $0.26
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $1.60
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-7% Synergy $17.53
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $3.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-13% Synergy $0.36
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-15% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-31% Synergy $0.57
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-36% Synergy $1.53

Lands

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

Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+22% Synergy $1.44
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+18% Synergy $5.95
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+10% Synergy $0.35
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+9% Synergy $16.73
Festering Gulch Festering Gulch
+5% Synergy $0.31
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+4% Synergy $0.30
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $6.78
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.29
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+3% Synergy $0.59
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+2% Synergy $6.90
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $28.04
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.36
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+2% Synergy $0.32
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+0% Synergy $2.76
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+0% Synergy $37.84
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+0% Synergy $0.10
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+0% Synergy $19.54
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+0% Synergy $20.47
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+0% Synergy $31.14
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+0% Synergy $6.38
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+0% Synergy $13.11
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+0% Synergy $4.26
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
0% Synergy $0.28
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
0% Synergy $0.33
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.31
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $12.09
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-1% Synergy $0.37
Bayou Bayou
-1% Synergy
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-1% Synergy $0.31
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-1% Synergy $9.41
Forest Forest
-2% Synergy $0.08
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.31
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-2% Synergy $29.85
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-2% Synergy $2.69
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $1.11
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-4% Synergy $1.69
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-4% Synergy $0.63
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-4% Synergy $0.55
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.39
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.24
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-5% Synergy $6.11
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-5% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.26
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-6% Synergy $8.42
Turbulent Fen Turbulent Fen
-7% Synergy $8.13
Command Tower Command Tower
-9% Synergy $0.27
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-9% Synergy $0.34
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-9% Synergy $0.63
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.25

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