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Old Rutstein
Price tag $0.50

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

#1417 Current Rank
#1433 Last Week
#1397 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.

Avatar Destiny Avatar Destiny
+2% Synergy $0.28
Earthbender Ascension Earthbender Ascension
+1% Synergy $0.71
Canyon Crawler Canyon Crawler
+1% Synergy $0.08
Swampbenders Swampbenders
+1% Synergy $0.82
Beifong's Bounty Hunters Beifong's Bounty Hunters
-1% Synergy $0.32

High Synergy Cards

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

Old Stickfingers Old Stickfingers
+40% Synergy $0.17
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+38% Synergy $0.27
Dread Return Dread Return
+38% Synergy $0.28
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+37% Synergy $0.13
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+36% Synergy $0.41
Splinterfright Splinterfright
+34% Synergy $0.14
Victimize Victimize
+34% Synergy $0.34
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
+32% Synergy $0.24
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+32% Synergy $0.18
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+31% Synergy $1.18

Top Cards

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

Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+31% Synergy $0.07
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+28% Synergy $0.07
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+27% Synergy $0.24
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+25% Synergy $0.25
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+24% Synergy $0.11
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+24% Synergy $2.62
Reanimate Reanimate
+16% Synergy $5.14
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+13% Synergy $0.23
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+2% Synergy $0.19
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-5% Synergy $3.11

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $19.80
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $48.48

Creatures

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

Kagha, Shadow Archdruid Kagha, Shadow Archdruid
+28% Synergy $0.12
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+28% Synergy $0.17
World Shaper World Shaper
+27% Synergy $5.92
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+27% Synergy $0.30
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+25% Synergy $0.87
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+25% Synergy $4.76
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+23% Synergy $0.04
Skyfisher Spider Skyfisher Spider
+23% Synergy $0.18
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+22% Synergy $1.54
Underrealm Lich Underrealm Lich
+21% Synergy $5.61
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+21% Synergy $0.17
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+20% Synergy $0.41
Six Six
+20% Synergy $6.08
Dreadhound Dreadhound
+20% Synergy $0.19
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+19% Synergy $13.75
Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+19% Synergy $4.71
Genesis Genesis
+19% Synergy $0.51
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+18% Synergy $1.93
Brawn Brawn
+18% Synergy $0.32
Lord of Extinction Lord of Extinction
+18% Synergy $0.47
Kessig Cagebreakers Kessig Cagebreakers
+18% Synergy $0.23
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+17% Synergy $0.31
The Mycotyrant The Mycotyrant
+17% Synergy $0.81
Deathbloom Ritualist Deathbloom Ritualist
+15% Synergy $0.23
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+14% Synergy $0.27
Fiend Artisan Fiend Artisan
+14% Synergy $3.44
Uurg, Spawn of Turg Uurg, Spawn of Turg
+13% Synergy $0.08
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+12% Synergy $5.81
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+12% Synergy $1.99
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+12% Synergy $16.27
Acolyte of Affliction Acolyte of Affliction
+12% Synergy $0.08
Aatchik, Emerald Radian Aatchik, Emerald Radian
+11% Synergy $0.15
Bramble Familiar Bramble Familiar
+11% Synergy $0.41
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+11% Synergy $0.25
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+10% Synergy $0.65
Dockside Chef Dockside Chef
+10% Synergy $0.19
The Swarmweaver The Swarmweaver
+9% Synergy $0.21
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+9% Synergy $0.75
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+8% Synergy $0.16
Grist, Voracious Larva Grist, the Plague Swarm Grist, Voracious Larva
+8% Synergy $1.96
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+7% Synergy $1.61
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+3% Synergy $12.29
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+3% Synergy $2.53
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+2% Synergy $0.46
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+2% Synergy $0.17
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+1% Synergy $0.97
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-2% Synergy $0.31
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
-2% Synergy $0.30
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
-2% Synergy $0.17
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-8% Synergy $2.04

Instants

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

Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+14% Synergy $0.08
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+14% Synergy $0.10
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+10% Synergy $0.19
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+7% Synergy $0.11
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+7% Synergy $2.25
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+5% Synergy $0.22
Gnaw to the Bone Gnaw to the Bone
+5% Synergy $0.24
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+4% Synergy $5.21
Back for More Back for More
+4% Synergy $0.05
Entomb Entomb
+3% Synergy $14.07
Village Rites Village Rites
+2% Synergy $0.22
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+2% Synergy $0.19
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+2% Synergy $0.41
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $8.45
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $5.27
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
0% Synergy $0.10
Return to Nature Return to Nature
0% Synergy $0.23
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-2% Synergy $1.82
Harrow Harrow
-2% Synergy $0.19
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
-2% Synergy $0.18
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-3% Synergy $0.88
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-3% Synergy $18.15
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
-3% Synergy $0.46
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-4% Synergy $3.42
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-4% Synergy $0.73
Putrefy Putrefy
-7% Synergy $0.10
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-9% Synergy $0.80
Beast Within Beast Within
-10% Synergy $0.51
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-18% Synergy $9.77

Sorceries

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

Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+21% Synergy $0.93
Squirming Emergence Squirming Emergence
+21% Synergy $0.17
Living Death Living Death
+20% Synergy $1.13
Diregraf Rebirth Diregraf Rebirth
+17% Synergy $0.09
Spider Spawning Spider Spawning
+16% Synergy $0.15
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+14% Synergy $5.67
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+13% Synergy $0.22
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+12% Synergy $5.27
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+12% Synergy $2.97
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+10% Synergy $2.63
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+10% Synergy $0.56
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+9% Synergy $3.81
Persist Persist
+9% Synergy $2.04
Ghoulcaller's Harvest Ghoulcaller's Harvest
+9% Synergy $0.18
Life // Death Life // Death
+8% Synergy $0.26
Dryad's Revival Dryad's Revival
+8% Synergy $0.18
Revenge of the Rats Revenge of the Rats
+7% Synergy $0.14
Mulch Mulch
+6% Synergy $0.08
Worm Harvest Worm Harvest
+6% Synergy $0.24
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+5% Synergy $1.03
Unearth Unearth
+5% Synergy $0.42
Dig Up Dig Up
+5% Synergy $0.28
Regrowth Regrowth
+5% Synergy $0.42
Traverse the Ulvenwald Traverse the Ulvenwald
+5% Synergy $0.35
Urborg Repossession Urborg Repossession
+5% Synergy $0.09
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+5% Synergy $7.86
Blood for Bones Blood for Bones
+5% Synergy $0.41
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy $19.32
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+4% Synergy $0.42
Season of Loss Season of Loss
+4% Synergy $1.02
Witherbloom Command Witherbloom Command
+4% Synergy $0.49
Far Wanderings Far Wanderings
+4% Synergy $0.57
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+4% Synergy $1.65
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $16.91
Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+1% Synergy $0.20
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
0% Synergy $0.89
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.25
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $5.20
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-2% Synergy $0.16
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-3% Synergy $0.28
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $10.42
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-5% Synergy $6.30
Three Visits Three Visits
-9% Synergy $7.37
Farseek Farseek
-10% Synergy $0.40
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-12% Synergy $1.79
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-14% Synergy $1.09
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-15% Synergy $0.43
Cultivate Cultivate
-21% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+25% Synergy $1.81
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+20% Synergy $2.76
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+10% Synergy $0.57
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+7% Synergy $31.32
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+7% Synergy $0.16
Broodheart Engine Broodheart Engine
+7% Synergy $0.14
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+7% Synergy $0.24
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+7% Synergy $16.21
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+6% Synergy $0.55
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+4% Synergy $10.47
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+4% Synergy $1.07
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+4% Synergy $24.44
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+4% Synergy $0.38
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-1% Synergy $3.28
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-3% Synergy $51.84
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-10% Synergy $6.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.38

Enchantments

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

Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+18% Synergy $6.28
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+16% Synergy $1.18
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+16% Synergy $0.17
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+14% Synergy $0.15
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+13% Synergy $7.76
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+10% Synergy $1.09
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+6% Synergy $10.45
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+6% Synergy $4.35
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+5% Synergy $5.72
Necromancy Necromancy
+5% Synergy $10.54
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+5% Synergy $6.23
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+5% Synergy $6.90
The Mending of Dominaria The Mending of Dominaria
+5% Synergy $0.24
Dredger's Insight Dredger's Insight
+5% Synergy $0.53
Mortal Combat Mortal Combat
+5% Synergy $5.04
Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette
+4% Synergy $0.57
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+4% Synergy $3.63
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.93
Greater Good Greater Good
0% Synergy $3.89
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
-1% Synergy $0.14
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-1% Synergy $21.33
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-1% Synergy $1.00
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-2% Synergy $21.39
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $3.28
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-3% Synergy $0.26
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $11.69
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
-4% Synergy $0.17
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
-6% Synergy $22.45
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-8% Synergy $0.48
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-8% Synergy $28.37
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-8% Synergy $0.23

Planeswalkers

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

Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+23% Synergy $0.26
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+6% Synergy $0.56
Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
0% Synergy $3.18

Utility Lands

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

Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+19% Synergy $0.11
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+16% Synergy $7.35
Svogthos, the Restless Tomb Svogthos, the Restless Tomb
+14% Synergy $0.37
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+11% Synergy $6.78
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+7% Synergy $0.28
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+6% Synergy $1.06
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+6% Synergy $1.42
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+6% Synergy $0.10
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+6% Synergy $3.82
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+5% Synergy $0.12
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+4% Synergy $1.28
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+4% Synergy $0.64
Hissing Quagmire Hissing Quagmire
+4% Synergy $0.60
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $0.54
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $1.59
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+2% Synergy $32.70
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+2% Synergy $0.79
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+2% Synergy $0.15
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+2% Synergy $2.80
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+1% Synergy $19.04
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+1% Synergy $0.10
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.06
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.16
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+1% Synergy $1.26
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.64
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.13
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $25.92
High Market High Market
-3% Synergy $1.16
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $46.63
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-7% Synergy $8.17
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.14
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-7% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-8% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-18% Synergy $1.27

Lands

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

Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+12% Synergy $5.27
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+11% Synergy $6.06
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+11% Synergy $12.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.08
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+6% Synergy $0.26
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+6% Synergy $3.77
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+6% Synergy $1.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.11
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+5% Synergy $1.03
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+4% Synergy $5.69
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+4% Synergy $5.25
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy $19.32
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.43
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.09
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+3% Synergy $0.71
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+2% Synergy $0.08
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+2% Synergy $2.31
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+2% Synergy $0.51
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+2% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.63
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $8.45
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $5.27
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+1% Synergy $2.40
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.07
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.09
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
0% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
0% Synergy $0.14
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $20.18
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.17
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $20.18
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $13.73
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $15.51
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $13.22
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
0% Synergy $0.16
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-1% Synergy $0.15
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-1% Synergy $0.15
Bayou Bayou
-1% Synergy
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $9.57
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-2% Synergy $0.43
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-2% Synergy $15.00
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-2% Synergy $6.88
Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.19
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-3% Synergy $0.88
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.13
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-4% Synergy $0.04
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-4% Synergy $0.11
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-8% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.16

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