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Old Rutstein
Price tag $0.55

Legendary CreatureHuman Peasant

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1261 Current Rank
#1264 Last Week
#1367 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Old Rutstein.

New Cards

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

Behold the Sinister Six! Behold the Sinister Six!
+2% Synergy $2.60
Kraven's Last Hunt Kraven's Last Hunt
+2% Synergy $0.18
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $62.36
Scout the City Scout the City
+1% Synergy $0.04
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
0% Synergy $0.21

High Synergy Cards

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

Old Stickfingers Old Stickfingers
+41% Synergy $0.16
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+38% Synergy $0.11
Dread Return Dread Return
+38% Synergy $0.31
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+38% Synergy $0.61
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+36% Synergy $0.40
Splinterfright Splinterfright
+35% Synergy $0.15
Victimize Victimize
+34% Synergy $0.48
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
+33% Synergy $0.23
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+32% Synergy $0.26
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+31% Synergy $1.03

Top Cards

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

Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+31% Synergy $0.13
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+30% Synergy $0.12
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+28% Synergy $0.22
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+24% Synergy $0.28
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+24% Synergy $0.10
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+24% Synergy $1.49
Reanimate Reanimate
+15% Synergy $5.34
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+13% Synergy $0.40
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+2% Synergy $0.24
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-4% Synergy $2.64

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $21.91
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $48.88

Creatures

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

Kagha, Shadow Archdruid Kagha, Shadow Archdruid
+30% Synergy $0.12
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+28% Synergy $0.25
World Shaper World Shaper
+27% Synergy $8.33
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+27% Synergy $0.24
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+26% Synergy $4.83
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+24% Synergy $1.13
Skyfisher Spider Skyfisher Spider
+24% Synergy $0.14
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+23% Synergy $1.66
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+23% Synergy $0.07
Underrealm Lich Underrealm Lich
+22% Synergy $5.46
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+21% Synergy $1.23
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+21% Synergy $0.23
Genesis Genesis
+20% Synergy $0.59
Dreadhound Dreadhound
+20% Synergy $0.16
Six Six
+19% Synergy $6.60
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+19% Synergy $1.90
Brawn Brawn
+19% Synergy $0.28
Lord of Extinction Lord of Extinction
+19% Synergy $1.14
Kessig Cagebreakers Kessig Cagebreakers
+19% Synergy $0.22
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+18% Synergy $13.98
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+18% Synergy $0.23
Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+17% Synergy $9.35
The Mycotyrant The Mycotyrant
+17% Synergy $0.50
Deathbloom Ritualist Deathbloom Ritualist
+16% Synergy $0.22
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+15% Synergy $0.27
Fiend Artisan Fiend Artisan
+14% Synergy $3.43
Uurg, Spawn of Turg Uurg, Spawn of Turg
+14% Synergy $0.90
Acolyte of Affliction Acolyte of Affliction
+13% Synergy $0.12
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+12% Synergy $1.99
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+12% Synergy $15.61
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+12% Synergy $0.27
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+11% Synergy $5.92
Dockside Chef Dockside Chef
+11% Synergy $0.23
Aatchik, Emerald Radian Aatchik, Emerald Radian
+11% Synergy $0.18
Bramble Familiar Bramble Familiar
+11% Synergy $0.29
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+10% Synergy $0.87
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+9% Synergy $0.18
Seedship Broodtender Seedship Broodtender
+9% Synergy $0.11
The Swarmweaver The Swarmweaver
+9% Synergy $0.23
Grist, Voracious Larva Grist, the Plague Swarm Grist, Voracious Larva
+8% Synergy $1.59
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+7% Synergy $1.64
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+4% Synergy $1.20
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+3% Synergy $11.72
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+2% Synergy $0.16
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+1% Synergy $0.56
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+1% Synergy $1.16
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-1% Synergy $0.48
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
-2% Synergy $0.39
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
-2% Synergy $0.23
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-8% Synergy $2.55

Instants

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

Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+15% Synergy $0.14
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+14% Synergy $0.09
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+10% Synergy $0.23
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+7% Synergy $0.13
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+7% Synergy $2.38
Gnaw to the Bone Gnaw to the Bone
+6% Synergy $0.29
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+5% Synergy $0.37
Back for More Back for More
+4% Synergy $0.12
Entomb Entomb
+3% Synergy $18.03
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+3% Synergy $5.44
Village Rites Village Rites
+2% Synergy $0.30
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+2% Synergy $0.41
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+2% Synergy $0.25
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $8.97
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $4.83
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
0% Synergy $0.26
Return to Nature Return to Nature
0% Synergy $0.21
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-1% Synergy $1.60
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-1% Synergy $0.74
Harrow Harrow
-2% Synergy $0.28
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
-2% Synergy $0.17
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-3% Synergy $0.71
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-3% Synergy $18.95
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
-3% Synergy $0.61
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-4% Synergy $0.81
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-5% Synergy $3.35
Putrefy Putrefy
-7% Synergy $0.13
Beast Within Beast Within
-10% Synergy $0.86
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-10% Synergy $0.30
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-18% Synergy $10.85

Sorceries

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

Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+21% Synergy $0.50
Squirming Emergence Squirming Emergence
+21% Synergy $0.20
Living Death Living Death
+19% Synergy $2.45
Diregraf Rebirth Diregraf Rebirth
+18% Synergy $0.10
Spider Spawning Spider Spawning
+16% Synergy $0.17
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+14% Synergy $5.70
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+13% Synergy $4.41
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+13% Synergy $0.20
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+13% Synergy $3.00
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+10% Synergy $5.84
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+10% Synergy $0.77
Ghoulcaller's Harvest Ghoulcaller's Harvest
+10% Synergy $0.22
Persist Persist
+9% Synergy $2.48
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+8% Synergy $3.45
Life // Death Life // Death
+8% Synergy $0.19
Dryad's Revival Dryad's Revival
+8% Synergy $0.19
Mulch Mulch
+7% Synergy $0.08
Worm Harvest Worm Harvest
+7% Synergy $0.25
Revenge of the Rats Revenge of the Rats
+7% Synergy $0.18
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+6% Synergy $0.93
Regrowth Regrowth
+5% Synergy $0.38
Traverse the Ulvenwald Traverse the Ulvenwald
+5% Synergy $0.43
Urborg Repossession Urborg Repossession
+5% Synergy $0.07
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+5% Synergy $7.41
Blood for Bones Blood for Bones
+5% Synergy $0.31
Unearth Unearth
+4% Synergy $0.46
Dig Up Dig Up
+4% Synergy $0.45
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy $24.34
Season of Loss Season of Loss
+4% Synergy $1.17
Far Wanderings Far Wanderings
+4% Synergy $0.30
Witherbloom Command Witherbloom Command
+4% Synergy $0.50
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+3% Synergy $0.52
Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+1% Synergy $0.24
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
0% Synergy $0.80
Damnation Damnation
0% Synergy $19.28
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.22
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $4.95
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-2% Synergy $0.97
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-3% Synergy $0.46
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $11.31
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-5% Synergy $5.95
Three Visits Three Visits
-9% Synergy $5.83
Farseek Farseek
-10% Synergy $0.49
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-13% Synergy $1.93
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-14% Synergy $1.90
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-16% Synergy $0.41
Cultivate Cultivate
-22% Synergy $0.62

Utility Artifacts

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

Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+26% Synergy $1.84
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+21% Synergy $4.72
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+10% Synergy $0.48
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+7% Synergy $28.65
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+7% Synergy $0.19
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+7% Synergy $0.22
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+7% Synergy $14.83
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+6% Synergy $0.61
Broodheart Engine Broodheart Engine
+6% Synergy $0.11
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+4% Synergy $11.88
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+4% Synergy $1.37
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+4% Synergy $0.33
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+4% Synergy $22.23
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-2% Synergy $4.02
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-3% Synergy $59.53
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-10% Synergy $9.08
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $4.32

Enchantments

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

Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+17% Synergy $5.68
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+16% Synergy $1.46
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+16% Synergy $0.16
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+15% Synergy $0.20
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+12% Synergy $7.52
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+10% Synergy $1.04
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+6% Synergy $11.04
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+6% Synergy $4.45
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+5% Synergy $4.37
Necromancy Necromancy
+5% Synergy $8.18
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+5% Synergy $6.85
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+5% Synergy $6.14
The Mending of Dominaria The Mending of Dominaria
+5% Synergy $0.21
Mortal Combat Mortal Combat
+5% Synergy $4.69
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+4% Synergy $3.20
Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette
+4% Synergy $0.43
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+4% Synergy $5.95
Dredger's Insight Dredger's Insight
+4% Synergy $0.54
Greater Good Greater Good
0% Synergy $4.08
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
-1% Synergy $0.22
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-1% Synergy $21.80
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-1% Synergy $0.97
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-3% Synergy $0.22
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-3% Synergy $25.43
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $11.95
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $2.32
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
-4% Synergy $0.20
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
-6% Synergy $28.52
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-8% Synergy $0.44
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-8% Synergy $0.26
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-9% Synergy $26.20

Planeswalkers

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

Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+24% Synergy $0.33
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+6% Synergy $0.62
Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
0% Synergy $3.09

Utility Lands

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

Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+19% Synergy $0.15
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+15% Synergy $6.87
Svogthos, the Restless Tomb Svogthos, the Restless Tomb
+14% Synergy $0.42
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+10% Synergy $5.47
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+7% Synergy $0.27
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+6% Synergy $0.94
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+6% Synergy $0.12
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+5% Synergy $2.94
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+5% Synergy $3.87
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+5% Synergy $0.11
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+4% Synergy $1.12
Hissing Quagmire Hissing Quagmire
+4% Synergy $0.65
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $0.66
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+3% Synergy $1.28
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $1.14
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+2% Synergy $2.19
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+2% Synergy $3.65
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $32.58
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+1% Synergy $0.15
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+1% Synergy $1.35
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+1% Synergy $0.13
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.19
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
0% Synergy $18.67
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
0% Synergy $0.11
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.94
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $23.13
High Market High Market
-3% Synergy $1.15
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $48.67
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $7.90
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.03

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.16
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-7% Synergy $0.29
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-9% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-18% Synergy $1.48

Lands

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

Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+13% Synergy $4.41
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+10% Synergy $6.18
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+10% Synergy $14.14
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.12
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+6% Synergy $0.47
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.15
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+6% Synergy $1.05
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+5% Synergy $4.24
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+4% Synergy $5.74
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+4% Synergy $1.14
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+4% Synergy $5.71
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy $24.34
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.52
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.07
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+2% Synergy $0.11
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+2% Synergy $4.00
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.63
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+2% Synergy $1.02
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.17
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.79
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $8.97
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $4.83
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+1% Synergy $0.48
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+1% Synergy $1.95
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
0% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
0% Synergy $0.20
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
0% Synergy $0.36
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.14
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $21.72
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $13.01
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $15.26
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $12.56
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
0% Synergy $0.17
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-1% Synergy $0.17
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-1% Synergy $18.62
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $8.85
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-2% Synergy $12.43
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-2% Synergy $8.19
Bayou Bayou
-2% Synergy
Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.14
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.27
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-3% Synergy $0.62
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-3% Synergy $0.71
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.21
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-4% Synergy $0.05
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-4% Synergy $0.19
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-8% Synergy $0.37
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-16% Synergy $0.16

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