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Old Rutstein
Price tag $0.63

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

#1460 Current Rank
#1439 Last Week
#1469 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.

Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist
+13% Synergy $0.30
Midnight Tilling Midnight Tilling
+7% Synergy $0.27
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+5% Synergy $2.89
Moon-Vigil Adherents Moon-Vigil Adherents
+1% Synergy $0.23
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
+1% Synergy $0.99

High Synergy Cards

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

Old Stickfingers Old Stickfingers
+40% Synergy $0.22
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+38% Synergy $0.34
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+38% Synergy $0.57
Dread Return Dread Return
+38% Synergy $0.39
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+37% Synergy $0.32
Victimize Victimize
+35% Synergy $0.55
Splinterfright Splinterfright
+35% Synergy $0.14
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+33% Synergy $0.22
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+32% Synergy $1.48
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
+32% Synergy $0.35

Top Cards

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

Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+31% Synergy $0.23
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+30% Synergy $0.40
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+30% Synergy $0.31
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+26% Synergy $0.50
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+25% Synergy $0.33
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+25% Synergy $2.39
Reanimate Reanimate
+18% Synergy $8.55
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+13% Synergy $0.32
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+1% Synergy $0.31
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-4% Synergy $0.62

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $24.79
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $62.01

Creatures

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

Kagha, Shadow Archdruid Kagha, Shadow Archdruid
+28% Synergy $0.21
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+28% Synergy $0.28
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+27% Synergy $1.09
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+27% Synergy $0.35
World Shaper World Shaper
+25% Synergy $7.52
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+25% Synergy $9.85
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+22% Synergy $0.19
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+21% Synergy $1.84
Skyfisher Spider Skyfisher Spider
+21% Synergy $0.26
Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+21% Synergy $7.48
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+20% Synergy $0.52
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+20% Synergy $20.97
Six Six
+20% Synergy $7.66
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+20% Synergy $0.29
Underrealm Lich Underrealm Lich
+20% Synergy $6.34
Dreadhound Dreadhound
+20% Synergy $0.23
Lord of Extinction Lord of Extinction
+19% Synergy $0.51
Genesis Genesis
+18% Synergy $0.58
Brawn Brawn
+17% Synergy $0.53
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+16% Synergy $1.91
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+16% Synergy $0.45
Kessig Cagebreakers Kessig Cagebreakers
+16% Synergy $0.23
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+15% Synergy $0.37
The Mycotyrant The Mycotyrant
+15% Synergy $1.02
Fiend Artisan Fiend Artisan
+14% Synergy $4.00
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+13% Synergy $9.06
Deathbloom Ritualist Deathbloom Ritualist
+13% Synergy $0.28
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+12% Synergy $2.33
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+12% Synergy $20.84
Aatchik, Emerald Radian Aatchik, Emerald Radian
+12% Synergy $0.32
Acolyte of Affliction Acolyte of Affliction
+11% Synergy $0.08
Uurg, Spawn of Turg Uurg, Spawn of Turg
+11% Synergy $0.17
The Swarmweaver The Swarmweaver
+10% Synergy $0.28
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+10% Synergy $0.66
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+10% Synergy $0.29
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+9% Synergy $1.25
Dockside Chef Dockside Chef
+9% Synergy $0.32
Grist, Voracious Larva Grist, the Plague Swarm Grist, Voracious Larva
+9% Synergy $1.14
Glowspore Shaman Glowspore Shaman
+9% Synergy $0.13
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+8% Synergy $2.09
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+7% Synergy $0.32
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+4% Synergy $13.51
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+3% Synergy $3.39
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+2% Synergy $0.45
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+2% Synergy $0.37
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-1% Synergy $1.98
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-2% Synergy $1.39
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
-2% Synergy $0.45
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-8% Synergy $2.17
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-8% Synergy $2.85

Instants

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

Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+15% Synergy $0.16
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+12% Synergy $0.14
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+9% Synergy $0.16
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+7% Synergy $0.17
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+7% Synergy $2.81
Gnaw to the Bone Gnaw to the Bone
+6% Synergy $0.31
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+5% Synergy $7.55
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+4% Synergy $0.36
Entomb Entomb
+4% Synergy $14.61
Back for More Back for More
+4% Synergy $0.12
Village Rites Village Rites
+2% Synergy $0.55
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $12.12
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $4.65
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+2% Synergy $0.32
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+2% Synergy $0.43
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+2% Synergy $1.29
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+1% Synergy $0.27
Return to Nature Return to Nature
0% Synergy $0.33
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
-1% Synergy $0.25
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-2% Synergy $1.98
Harrow Harrow
-2% Synergy $0.29
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-3% Synergy $1.16
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-3% Synergy $25.03
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
-3% Synergy $0.82
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-4% Synergy $4.53
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-4% Synergy $0.86
Putrefy Putrefy
-7% Synergy $0.27
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-9% Synergy $2.17
Beast Within Beast Within
-10% Synergy $0.70
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-19% Synergy $12.95

Sorceries

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

Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+21% Synergy $1.20
Living Death Living Death
+20% Synergy $2.36
Squirming Emergence Squirming Emergence
+20% Synergy $0.36
Spider Spawning Spider Spawning
+15% Synergy $0.17
Diregraf Rebirth Diregraf Rebirth
+15% Synergy $0.22
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+14% Synergy $7.26
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+13% Synergy $6.50
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+12% Synergy $1.93
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+11% Synergy $0.30
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+10% Synergy $3.39
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+10% Synergy $5.59
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+10% Synergy $0.58
Persist Persist
+9% Synergy $0.59
Ghoulcaller's Harvest Ghoulcaller's Harvest
+8% Synergy $0.20
Mulch Mulch
+7% Synergy $0.21
Life // Death Life // Death
+7% Synergy $0.33
Dryad's Revival Dryad's Revival
+7% Synergy $0.19
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+6% Synergy $0.88
Revenge of the Rats Revenge of the Rats
+6% Synergy $0.31
Unearth Unearth
+5% Synergy $0.45
Regrowth Regrowth
+5% Synergy $0.46
Worm Harvest Worm Harvest
+5% Synergy $0.24
Traverse the Ulvenwald Traverse the Ulvenwald
+5% Synergy $0.39
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+5% Synergy $8.87
Blood for Bones Blood for Bones
+5% Synergy $0.45
Dig Up Dig Up
+4% Synergy $0.34
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy $20.66
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+4% Synergy $0.39
Urborg Repossession Urborg Repossession
+4% Synergy $0.08
Witherbloom Command Witherbloom Command
+4% Synergy $0.53
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+4% Synergy $3.28
Season of Loss Season of Loss
+3% Synergy $0.72
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $19.75
Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+1% Synergy $0.16
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
0% Synergy $1.31
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.28
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $5.43
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-2% Synergy $0.35
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-2% Synergy $0.36
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $7.71
Three Visits Three Visits
-10% Synergy $9.41
Farseek Farseek
-10% Synergy $0.71
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-12% Synergy $3.14
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-13% Synergy $1.31
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-14% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
-20% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+25% Synergy $2.57
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+19% Synergy $3.46
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+11% Synergy $1.00
Broodheart Engine Broodheart Engine
+7% Synergy $0.22
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+7% Synergy $18.76
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+7% Synergy $0.31
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+6% Synergy $0.80
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+6% Synergy $30.89
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+6% Synergy $0.26
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+4% Synergy $15.31
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+4% Synergy $23.21
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+3% Synergy $1.92
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-2% Synergy $4.97
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-9% Synergy $14.35
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+18% Synergy $5.79
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+17% Synergy $1.70
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+17% Synergy $0.30
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+14% Synergy $8.60
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+13% Synergy $0.29
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+11% Synergy $1.63
Necromancy Necromancy
+6% Synergy $13.43
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+6% Synergy $5.25
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+5% Synergy $5.56
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+5% Synergy $12.97
Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette
+5% Synergy $0.34
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+5% Synergy $7.79
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+5% Synergy $7.24
Dredger's Insight Dredger's Insight
+5% Synergy $0.55
The Mending of Dominaria The Mending of Dominaria
+5% Synergy $0.36
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+4% Synergy $5.43
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+3% Synergy $1.91
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+3% Synergy $0.67
Greater Good Greater Good
+1% Synergy $4.77
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
0% Synergy $1.19
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
-1% Synergy $0.27
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-1% Synergy $24.49
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-2% Synergy $0.41
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $3.69
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-3% Synergy $25.88
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $16.46
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
-4% Synergy $0.32
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
-6% Synergy $31.64
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-8% Synergy $0.71
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-8% Synergy $0.34
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-9% Synergy $33.97

Planeswalkers

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

Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+24% Synergy $0.38
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+6% Synergy $0.44
Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+2% Synergy $4.39
Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
-1% Synergy $3.66

Utility Lands

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

Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+19% Synergy $0.25
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+16% Synergy $10.61
Svogthos, the Restless Tomb Svogthos, the Restless Tomb
+12% Synergy $0.34
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+11% Synergy $6.33
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+7% Synergy $0.42
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+6% Synergy $0.99
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+6% Synergy $0.26
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+6% Synergy $3.98
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+5% Synergy $1.21
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+5% Synergy $0.16
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+5% Synergy $0.72
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+4% Synergy $1.99
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+4% Synergy $0.93
Hissing Quagmire Hissing Quagmire
+3% Synergy $0.83
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $3.80
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+2% Synergy $46.17
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+2% Synergy $0.91
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+2% Synergy $0.32
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+2% Synergy $1.37
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+2% Synergy $1.13
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+1% Synergy $23.12
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.31
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
0% Synergy $0.19
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
0% Synergy $0.25
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.30
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $1.06
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $31.12
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $52.21
High Market High Market
-3% Synergy $1.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-7% Synergy $14.19
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.31
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-7% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-8% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-18% Synergy $1.01

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 $6.50
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+12% Synergy $14.90
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+10% Synergy $8.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.22
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+6% Synergy $1.70
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+6% Synergy $1.48
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+5% Synergy $0.55
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.30
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+5% Synergy $5.05
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+5% Synergy $5.95
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy $20.66
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+3% Synergy $11.04
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $1.00
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $2.56
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $12.12
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $4.65
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+2% Synergy $0.33
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+1% Synergy $0.25
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+1% Synergy $0.45
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+1% Synergy $2.33
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.08
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.38
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+1% Synergy $0.53
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.15
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.20
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.22
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
0% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
0% Synergy $0.28
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $11.34
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $19.28
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $19.48
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $17.28
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $26.47
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $35.46
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-1% Synergy $0.32
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.45
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-1% Synergy $28.76
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-2% Synergy $0.46
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-2% Synergy $8.77
Bayou Bayou
-2% Synergy
Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.23
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-3% Synergy $4.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.29
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-3% Synergy $0.60
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-3% Synergy $1.16
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-4% Synergy $0.14
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-7% Synergy $0.39
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-16% Synergy $0.19

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