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Old Rutstein
Price tag $0.61

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

#1397 Current Rank
#1289 Last Week
#1421 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.

Midnight Tilling Midnight Tilling
+14% Synergy $0.41
Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist
+4% Synergy $1.79
Lamentation Lamentation
+4% Synergy $0.77
Avatar Destiny Avatar Destiny
+3% Synergy $0.29
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
+3% Synergy $1.68

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
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+39% Synergy $0.30
Dread Return Dread Return
+38% Synergy $0.34
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+37% Synergy $0.47
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+37% Synergy $0.13
Splinterfright Splinterfright
+36% Synergy $0.15
Victimize Victimize
+35% Synergy $0.41
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+33% Synergy $0.14
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
+33% Synergy $0.26
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+32% Synergy $1.44

Top Cards

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

Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+32% Synergy $0.09
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+30% Synergy $0.07
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+28% Synergy $0.19
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+26% Synergy $0.37
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+26% Synergy $0.06
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+25% Synergy $2.55
Reanimate Reanimate
+17% Synergy $5.93
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+13% Synergy $0.25
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+2% Synergy $0.21
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-4% Synergy $1.45

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $19.94
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $52.00

Creatures

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

Kagha, Shadow Archdruid Kagha, Shadow Archdruid
+30% Synergy $0.09
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+28% Synergy $0.11
World Shaper World Shaper
+27% Synergy $6.37
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+27% Synergy $0.38
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+26% Synergy $9.85
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+25% Synergy $0.95
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+23% Synergy $0.05
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+22% Synergy $1.55
Skyfisher Spider Skyfisher Spider
+22% Synergy $0.17
Underrealm Lich Underrealm Lich
+21% Synergy $5.28
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+20% Synergy $0.36
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+20% Synergy $20.92
Six Six
+20% Synergy $7.17
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+20% Synergy $0.20
Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+20% Synergy $6.55
Dreadhound Dreadhound
+20% Synergy $0.17
Lord of Extinction Lord of Extinction
+19% Synergy $0.35
Genesis Genesis
+19% Synergy $0.55
Brawn Brawn
+18% Synergy $0.71
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+17% Synergy $1.83
The Mycotyrant The Mycotyrant
+17% Synergy $1.14
Kessig Cagebreakers Kessig Cagebreakers
+17% Synergy $0.22
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+16% Synergy $0.38
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+15% Synergy $0.28
Deathbloom Ritualist Deathbloom Ritualist
+15% Synergy $0.18
Fiend Artisan Fiend Artisan
+14% Synergy $3.66
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+12% Synergy $6.62
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+12% Synergy $16.83
Aatchik, Emerald Radian Aatchik, Emerald Radian
+12% Synergy $0.21
Uurg, Spawn of Turg Uurg, Spawn of Turg
+12% Synergy $0.10
Acolyte of Affliction Acolyte of Affliction
+12% Synergy $0.07
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+11% Synergy $1.96
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+11% Synergy $0.25
Dockside Chef Dockside Chef
+10% Synergy $0.22
Bramble Familiar Bramble Familiar
+10% Synergy $0.62
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+9% Synergy $0.82
The Swarmweaver The Swarmweaver
+9% Synergy $0.19
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+9% Synergy $0.57
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+8% Synergy $0.20
Grist, Voracious Larva Grist, the Plague Swarm Grist, Voracious Larva
+8% Synergy $1.55
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+7% Synergy $1.76
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+3% Synergy $12.94
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+3% Synergy $2.17
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+2% Synergy $0.44
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+1% Synergy $0.24
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
0% Synergy $1.17
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-1% Synergy $0.48
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
-2% Synergy $0.33
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-8% Synergy $2.01
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-8% Synergy $1.25

Instants

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

Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+15% Synergy $0.04
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+14% Synergy $0.11
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+9% Synergy $0.18
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+8% Synergy $0.13
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+7% Synergy $2.97
Gnaw to the Bone Gnaw to the Bone
+5% Synergy $0.22
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+4% Synergy $0.20
Entomb Entomb
+4% Synergy $14.13
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+4% Synergy $5.55
Village Rites Village Rites
+3% Synergy $0.23
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+2% Synergy $0.38
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+2% Synergy $0.42
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $8.69
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $5.16
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
0% Synergy $0.12
Return to Nature Return to Nature
0% Synergy $0.23
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
-1% Synergy $0.22
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-2% Synergy $1.96
Harrow Harrow
-2% Synergy $0.23
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-3% Synergy $1.24
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-3% Synergy $18.95
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
-3% Synergy $0.51
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-4% Synergy $3.73
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-4% Synergy $0.77
Putrefy Putrefy
-7% Synergy $0.31
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-9% Synergy $1.18
Beast Within Beast Within
-10% Synergy $0.71
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-18% Synergy $11.12

Sorceries

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

Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+21% Synergy $0.98
Squirming Emergence Squirming Emergence
+21% Synergy $0.15
Living Death Living Death
+20% Synergy $1.35
Diregraf Rebirth Diregraf Rebirth
+17% Synergy $0.13
Spider Spawning Spider Spawning
+15% Synergy $0.17
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+14% Synergy $6.06
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+13% Synergy $0.23
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+12% Synergy $5.69
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+12% Synergy $2.78
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+10% Synergy $2.85
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+10% Synergy $0.50
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+9% Synergy $4.19
Persist Persist
+9% Synergy $0.91
Ghoulcaller's Harvest Ghoulcaller's Harvest
+9% Synergy $0.13
Life // Death Life // Death
+8% Synergy $0.26
Mulch Mulch
+7% Synergy $0.12
Dryad's Revival Dryad's Revival
+7% Synergy $0.17
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+6% Synergy $1.88
Worm Harvest Worm Harvest
+6% Synergy $0.26
Revenge of the Rats Revenge of the Rats
+6% Synergy $0.15
Unearth Unearth
+5% Synergy $0.40
Traverse the Ulvenwald Traverse the Ulvenwald
+5% Synergy $0.36
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+5% Synergy $7.92
Urborg Repossession Urborg Repossession
+5% Synergy $0.08
Witherbloom Command Witherbloom Command
+5% Synergy $0.53
Blood for Bones Blood for Bones
+5% Synergy $0.33
Dig Up Dig Up
+4% Synergy $0.32
Regrowth Regrowth
+4% Synergy $0.49
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy $19.13
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+4% Synergy $0.46
Season of Loss Season of Loss
+4% Synergy $1.69
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+4% Synergy $1.87
Far Wanderings Far Wanderings
+4% Synergy $0.46
Convert to Slime Convert to Slime
+3% Synergy $0.15
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $18.41
Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+1% Synergy $0.14
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
0% Synergy $0.90
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.15
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $5.18
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-2% Synergy $0.15
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-3% Synergy $0.28
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-5% Synergy $6.61
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-5% Synergy $10.43
Three Visits Three Visits
-9% Synergy $8.36
Farseek Farseek
-10% Synergy $0.49
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-12% Synergy $2.29
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-13% Synergy $0.85
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-15% Synergy $0.30
Cultivate Cultivate
-21% Synergy $0.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+26% Synergy $2.13
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+20% Synergy $3.28
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+11% Synergy $0.60
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+7% Synergy $31.40
Broodheart Engine Broodheart Engine
+7% Synergy $0.16
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+7% Synergy $17.10
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+7% Synergy $0.26
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+6% Synergy $0.62
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+6% Synergy $0.23
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+4% Synergy $11.57
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+4% Synergy $27.32
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+3% Synergy $1.21
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+3% Synergy $0.41
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-1% Synergy $4.09
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-3% Synergy $50.99
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-10% Synergy $9.65
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.65

Enchantments

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

Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+18% Synergy $7.19
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+17% Synergy $1.67
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+17% Synergy $0.13
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+14% Synergy $0.18
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+13% Synergy $7.87
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+10% Synergy $1.16
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+6% Synergy $11.61
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+6% Synergy $4.69
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+5% Synergy $5.07
Necromancy Necromancy
+5% Synergy $11.74
Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette
+5% Synergy $0.72
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+5% Synergy $7.07
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+5% Synergy $7.66
The Mending of Dominaria The Mending of Dominaria
+5% Synergy $0.26
Dredger's Insight Dredger's Insight
+5% Synergy $0.51
Mortal Combat Mortal Combat
+5% Synergy $5.08
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+4% Synergy $3.81
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+3% Synergy $1.16
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+3% Synergy $0.64
Greater Good Greater Good
0% Synergy $4.36
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
-1% Synergy $0.96
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-1% Synergy $22.62
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-1% Synergy $1.10
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $3.70
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
-3% Synergy $0.17
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-3% Synergy $0.36
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-3% Synergy $23.38
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $12.06
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
-6% Synergy $23.24
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-8% Synergy $0.65
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-8% Synergy $0.19
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-9% Synergy $28.96

Planeswalkers

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

Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+24% Synergy $0.26
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+6% Synergy $0.53
Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+2% Synergy $3.43
Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
0% Synergy $3.03

Utility Lands

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

Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+19% Synergy $0.17
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+16% Synergy $8.76
Svogthos, the Restless Tomb Svogthos, the Restless Tomb
+14% Synergy $0.32
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+11% Synergy $7.05
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+6% Synergy $0.35
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+6% Synergy $1.04
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+6% Synergy $0.12
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+5% Synergy $0.91
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+5% Synergy $0.10
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+5% Synergy $4.20
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+4% Synergy $1.22
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+4% Synergy $0.73
Hissing Quagmire Hissing Quagmire
+4% Synergy $0.63
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $0.61
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+2% Synergy $38.58
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+2% Synergy $0.77
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+2% Synergy $0.10
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+2% Synergy $1.54
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+2% Synergy $2.81
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+1% Synergy $0.12
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.05
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.16
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+1% Synergy $1.09
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
0% Synergy $21.95
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.75
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.13
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $28.07
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $50.73
High Market High Market
-3% Synergy $1.06
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-7% Synergy $10.65
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.08
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.25
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-7% Synergy $0.19
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-8% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.93
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-18% Synergy $1.66

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 $5.69
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+11% Synergy $11.65
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+10% Synergy $6.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.23
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+6% Synergy $0.29
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+6% Synergy $1.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.02
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+5% Synergy $4.38
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+5% Synergy $1.03
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+4% Synergy $6.11
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+4% Synergy $5.44
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy $19.13
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.34
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.13
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+2% Synergy $0.89
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.43
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+2% Synergy $0.21
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+1% Synergy $0.10
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+1% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.94
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $8.69
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $5.16
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+1% Synergy $0.50
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.15
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $1.18
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $1.00
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
0% Synergy $0.56
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
0% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
0% Synergy $0.11
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $21.55
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.14
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
0% Synergy $2.66
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $15.32
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $22.34
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $16.90
Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.18
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $10.82
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $16.06
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-2% Synergy $0.75
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-2% Synergy $6.51
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-2% Synergy $7.74
Bayou Bayou
-2% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.43
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-3% Synergy $0.12
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-3% Synergy $1.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.32
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-4% Synergy $0.07
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-8% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.24

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