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Honest Rutstein: Aristocrats
Price tag $0.48

Legendary Creature — Human Warlock

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Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 12% Reanimator 11% Graveyard 7% Umori Companion 7% Mill 6%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Honest Rutstein players are trying out in Aristocrats decks.

Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+43% Synergy $3.39

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Honest Rutstein's Aristocrats builds — cards that lean hardest into the Aristocrats theme.

Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+68% Synergy $2.54
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+57% Synergy $0.37
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+56% Synergy $0.74
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+48% Synergy $0.19
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+47% Synergy $0.79
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+42% Synergy $0.30
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+42% Synergy $1.38
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+41% Synergy $1.47
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+40% Synergy $0.30
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+40% Synergy $0.32

Top Cards

The staple cards most Honest Rutstein Aristocrats decks run as their core.

Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+39% Synergy $0.35
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+38% Synergy $4.94
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+38% Synergy $0.32
Poison-Tip Archer Poison-Tip Archer
+37% Synergy $1.15
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+34% Synergy $9.41
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+32% Synergy $0.33
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+31% Synergy $3.13
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+24% Synergy $0.38
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+22% Synergy $4.39
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+22% Synergy $15.31

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Honest Rutstein Aristocrats game on their own.

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
0% Synergy $26.55
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $70.03

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Aristocrats plan in Honest Rutstein decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Foundation Breaker Foundation Breaker
+37% Synergy $0.27
Spinner of Souls Spinner of Souls
+36% Synergy $0.39
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+35% Synergy $0.29
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+35% Synergy $0.28
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+33% Synergy $0.32
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+33% Synergy $0.36
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+30% Synergy $0.35
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+30% Synergy $0.33
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+30% Synergy $0.87
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+30% Synergy $3.09
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+28% Synergy $13.89
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+26% Synergy $37.59
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+26% Synergy $0.76
Unscrupulous Contractor Unscrupulous Contractor
+26% Synergy $0.17
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+25% Synergy $0.31
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+25% Synergy $0.23
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+25% Synergy $0.94
Vindictive Vampire Vindictive Vampire
+25% Synergy $0.36
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+24% Synergy $0.46
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+23% Synergy $0.81
Ogre Slumlord Ogre Slumlord
+22% Synergy $0.39
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+22% Synergy $0.37
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+21% Synergy $0.66
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+21% Synergy $4.18
Smothering Abomination Smothering Abomination
+21% Synergy $0.30
Bringer of the Last Gift Bringer of the Last Gift
+21% Synergy $0.51
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+20% Synergy $0.37
Dreadhound Dreadhound
+20% Synergy $0.32
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+19% Synergy $5.19
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+19% Synergy $0.16
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+19% Synergy $0.17
Avenger of the Fallen Avenger of the Fallen
+19% Synergy $0.44
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+19% Synergy $1.23
Virulent Emissary Virulent Emissary
+18% Synergy $0.70
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+18% Synergy $4.18
Cavalier of Night Cavalier of Night
+18% Synergy $11.66
Blanchwood Prowler Blanchwood Prowler
+18% Synergy $0.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.26
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+17% Synergy $0.31
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+17% Synergy $2.21
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+16% Synergy $3.22
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
+16% Synergy $0.33
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+15% Synergy $1.68
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+15% Synergy $0.17
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+14% Synergy $2.54
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+12% Synergy $0.84
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+10% Synergy $0.45
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.41
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+8% Synergy $13.48
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+5% Synergy $0.25

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Honest Rutstein's Aristocrats deck ahead.

Wake the Dead Wake the Dead
+21% Synergy $0.69
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+16% Synergy $12.67
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+4% Synergy $0.30
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+4% Synergy $1.73
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $3.00
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+3% Synergy $8.23
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+2% Synergy $5.59
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.30
Village Rites Village Rites
0% Synergy $0.74
Entomb Entomb
0% Synergy $16.75
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-10% Synergy $0.95
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-10% Synergy $4.19
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-21% Synergy $0.75
Beast Within Beast Within
-27% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Aristocrats game plan forward for Honest Rutstein.

Living Death Living Death
+24% Synergy $2.19
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+17% Synergy $1.18
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+13% Synergy $0.67
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+12% Synergy $4.81
Victimize Victimize
+10% Synergy $2.02
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+10% Synergy $0.37
Twilight's Call Twilight's Call
+9% Synergy $0.74
Foggy Swamp Visions Foggy Swamp Visions
+9% Synergy $0.27
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+8% Synergy $6.57
Dread Return Dread Return
+8% Synergy $0.47
Hymn of the Faller Hymn of the Faller
+8% Synergy $0.08
Glimpse of Nature Glimpse of Nature
+7% Synergy $9.78
Pitiless Carnage Pitiless Carnage
+6% Synergy $0.34
Season of Loss Season of Loss
+5% Synergy $1.60
Diresight Diresight
+5% Synergy $0.31
Reanimate Reanimate
+4% Synergy $8.59
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+4% Synergy $0.58
Farseek Farseek
+3% Synergy $0.71
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $28.02
Unearth Unearth
+3% Synergy $0.48
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+2% Synergy $4.22
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+2% Synergy $5.44
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
0% Synergy $0.77
Buried Alive Buried Alive
-1% Synergy $0.76
Three Visits Three Visits
-2% Synergy $5.51
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-2% Synergy $0.31
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-3% Synergy $16.10
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-4% Synergy $2.31
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-7% Synergy $4.98
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-14% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Honest Rutstein Aristocrats decks.

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+22% Synergy $54.11
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+13% Synergy $2.69
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+12% Synergy $16.99
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+9% Synergy $6.62
The Endstone The Endstone
+7% Synergy $1.97
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+6% Synergy $5.36
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+5% Synergy $10.47

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aristocrats strategy in Honest Rutstein decks.

Guardian Project Guardian Project
+22% Synergy $12.08
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+19% Synergy $0.42
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+16% Synergy $4.74
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
+12% Synergy $0.92
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+10% Synergy $0.35
Avatar Destiny Avatar Destiny
+8% Synergy $0.31
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+7% Synergy $0.26
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+7% Synergy $5.82
Carnival of Souls Carnival of Souls
+7% Synergy $10.63
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+6% Synergy $2.16
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+6% Synergy $17.01
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+6% Synergy $4.76
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+5% Synergy $6.14
Into the Pit Into the Pit
+5% Synergy $0.33
Dredger's Insight Dredger's Insight
+5% Synergy $0.37
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+5% Synergy $7.21
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+4% Synergy $2.52
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+4% Synergy $2.58
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+4% Synergy $1.17
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-1% Synergy $24.87
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-2% Synergy $26.85

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Honest Rutstein's Aristocrats game plan.

Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+5% Synergy $0.38
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+2% Synergy $7.05

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Honest Rutstein Aristocrats decks.

High Market High Market
+25% Synergy $0.48
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+15% Synergy $0.96
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+14% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+11% Synergy $26.16
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+11% Synergy $11.57
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+11% Synergy $2.05
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+11% Synergy $106.22
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+10% Synergy $0.35
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+9% Synergy $0.41
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+9% Synergy $4.02
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+8% Synergy $1.85
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+8% Synergy $1.71
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+7% Synergy $6.98
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+6% Synergy $0.26
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+6% Synergy $1.00
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.37
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+5% Synergy $0.33
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+4% Synergy $4.90
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+4% Synergy $5.05
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+4% Synergy $2.85
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+4% Synergy $0.77
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+3% Synergy $0.27
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $0.63
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+2% Synergy $2.19
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+1% Synergy $15.65
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
0% Synergy $2.75
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-1% Synergy $53.40
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-1% Synergy $0.37
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-4% Synergy $24.13
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $15.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.76
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-11% Synergy $57.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Honest Rutstein's Aristocrats strategy.

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-18% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-25% Synergy $1.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-43% Synergy $0.46

Lands

The mana base behind Honest Rutstein's Aristocrats decks.

Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+25% Synergy $0.94
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+21% Synergy $0.43
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+20% Synergy $16.55
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+19% Synergy $6.66
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+17% Synergy $5.75
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+16% Synergy $12.67
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+15% Synergy $1.68
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+14% Synergy $12.76
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+14% Synergy $2.08
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+13% Synergy $0.28
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+11% Synergy $0.30
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+11% Synergy $0.40
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+10% Synergy $0.54
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+10% Synergy $0.66
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+10% Synergy $0.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+9% Synergy $1.02
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+9% Synergy $0.25
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+8% Synergy $0.30
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+8% Synergy $6.57
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+7% Synergy $0.29
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+7% Synergy $0.52
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+6% Synergy $0.18
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+4% Synergy $5.71
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+4% Synergy $0.35
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+3% Synergy $0.31
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $3.00
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+3% Synergy $0.54
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+3% Synergy $0.38
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+3% Synergy $0.30
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $28.02
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+2% Synergy $32.22
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $17.82
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.25
Bayou Bayou
0% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.26
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.33
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.07
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-2% Synergy $0.39
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-2% Synergy $10.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.39
Forest Forest
-3% Synergy $0.08
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-6% Synergy $0.32
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-8% Synergy $1.60
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.32
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-10% Synergy $0.95
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.36
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-12% Synergy $0.12
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-14% Synergy $0.52

Similar Commanders

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

Viconia, Drow Apostate Acolyte of Bahamut Viconia, Drow Apostate // Acolyte of Bahamut
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sengir, the Dark Baron Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Baba Lysaga, Night Witch Baba Lysaga, Night Witch
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
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
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sengir, the Dark Baron Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sengir, the Dark Baron Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Slimefoot, the Stowaway Slimefoot, the Stowaway
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Criminal Past Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Criminal Past
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Agent of the Iron Throne Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Agent of the Iron Throne
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Cultist of the Absolute Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Cultist of the Absolute
Aatchik, Emerald Radian Aatchik, Emerald Radian
Moira, Urborg Haunt Moira, Urborg Haunt
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Viconia, Drow Apostate Cultist of the Absolute Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute
Izoni, Center of the Web Izoni, Center of the Web
Savra, Queen of the Golgari Savra, Queen of the Golgari
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Grismold, the Dreadsower Grismold, the Dreadsower
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Haunted One Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Haunted One
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Cloakwood Hermit Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cloakwood Hermit
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Master Chef Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Master Chef
Viconia, Drow Apostate Scion of Halaster Viconia, Drow Apostate // Scion of Halaster
Bortuk Bonerattle Bortuk Bonerattle
Geth, Thane of Contracts Geth, Thane of Contracts
Hazel of the Rootbloom Hazel of the Rootbloom
Old Stickfingers Old Stickfingers
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Scion of Halaster Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Scion of Halaster
Nemata, Primeval Warden Nemata, Primeval Warden
Old Rutstein Old Rutstein
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Cultist of the Absolute Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
Spinnerette, Arachnobat Spinnerette, Arachnobat
Storrev, Devkarin Lich Storrev, Devkarin Lich
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cloakwood Hermit Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cloakwood Hermit