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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

#1564 Current Rank
#1547 Last Week
#1511 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.

Vastlands Scavenger Vastlands Scavenger
+6% Synergy $0.52
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+2% Synergy $3.83
Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
-4% Synergy $2.84
Witherbloom Charm Witherbloom Charm
-5% Synergy $0.24
Turbulent Fen Turbulent Fen
-9% Synergy $7.84

High Synergy Cards

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

Old Stickfingers Old Stickfingers
+40% Synergy $0.29
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+39% Synergy $0.57
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+39% Synergy $0.36
Dread Return Dread Return
+38% Synergy $0.47
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+37% Synergy $0.25
Victimize Victimize
+36% Synergy $1.20
Splinterfright Splinterfright
+35% Synergy $0.22
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+33% Synergy $0.23
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+33% Synergy $1.84
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+32% Synergy $0.26

Top Cards

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

Izoni, Thousand-Eyed Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
+32% Synergy $0.35
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+31% Synergy $0.39
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+31% Synergy $0.27
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+28% Synergy $0.86
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+26% Synergy $0.92
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+26% Synergy $0.29
Reanimate Reanimate
+20% Synergy $9.18
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+12% Synergy $0.36
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
0% Synergy $0.35
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-4% Synergy $0.59

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $26.79
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $68.04

Creatures

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

Kagha, Shadow Archdruid Kagha, Shadow Archdruid
+28% Synergy $0.26
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+28% Synergy $0.21
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+26% Synergy $5.69
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+26% Synergy $0.34
World Shaper World Shaper
+25% Synergy $6.83
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+24% Synergy $0.56
Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+23% Synergy $8.67
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+22% Synergy $21.32
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+22% Synergy $2.01
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+22% Synergy $0.30
Skyfisher Spider Skyfisher Spider
+21% Synergy $0.27
Underrealm Lich Underrealm Lich
+21% Synergy $6.57
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+20% Synergy $0.65
Six Six
+20% Synergy $5.59
Dreadhound Dreadhound
+20% Synergy $0.34
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+19% Synergy $0.29
Lord of Extinction Lord of Extinction
+19% Synergy $0.42
Genesis Genesis
+18% Synergy $0.56
Brawn Brawn
+17% Synergy $0.43
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+17% Synergy $1.86
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+16% Synergy $2.58
Kessig Cagebreakers Kessig Cagebreakers
+16% Synergy $0.25
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+15% Synergy $0.29
The Mycotyrant The Mycotyrant
+15% Synergy $1.63
Fiend Artisan Fiend Artisan
+14% Synergy $4.12
Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist
+14% Synergy $0.31
Aatchik, Emerald Radian Aatchik, Emerald Radian
+13% Synergy $0.35
Deathbloom Ritualist Deathbloom Ritualist
+13% Synergy $0.30
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+12% Synergy $2.79
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+12% Synergy $20.07
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+11% Synergy $9.12
Acolyte of Affliction Acolyte of Affliction
+11% Synergy $0.11
The Swarmweaver The Swarmweaver
+10% Synergy $0.33
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+10% Synergy $0.55
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+10% Synergy $0.34
Grist, Voracious Larva Grist, the Plague Swarm Grist, Voracious Larva
+9% Synergy $0.93
Dockside Chef Dockside Chef
+9% Synergy $0.37
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+8% Synergy $0.77
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+8% Synergy $4.55
Seedship Broodtender Seedship Broodtender
+8% Synergy $0.22
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+7% Synergy $0.31
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+3% Synergy $13.64
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+2% Synergy $3.54
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+2% Synergy $0.45
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+1% Synergy $0.34
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-2% Synergy $2.12
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-3% Synergy $0.41
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
-3% Synergy $0.33
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-8% Synergy $0.67
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-8% Synergy $1.48

Instants

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

Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+15% Synergy $0.15
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+13% Synergy $0.11
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+9% Synergy $0.13
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+8% Synergy $0.20
Midnight Tilling Midnight Tilling
+7% Synergy $0.24
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+7% Synergy $3.06
Gnaw to the Bone Gnaw to the Bone
+6% Synergy $0.26
Entomb Entomb
+5% Synergy $16.82
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+5% Synergy $7.11
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+4% Synergy $0.36
Back for More Back for More
+4% Synergy $0.22
Village Rites Village Rites
+2% Synergy $0.82
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+2% Synergy $0.39
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+2% Synergy $1.62
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+1% Synergy $0.27
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $13.31
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $3.22
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+1% Synergy $0.30
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+1% Synergy $0.27
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
-1% Synergy $0.35
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-2% Synergy $1.69
Harrow Harrow
-2% Synergy $0.33
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-4% Synergy $1.00
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-4% Synergy $6.80
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $26.08
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
-4% Synergy $0.32
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-4% Synergy $1.06
Putrefy Putrefy
-6% Synergy $0.36
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-9% Synergy $1.31
Beast Within Beast Within
-10% Synergy $0.47
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-19% Synergy $13.64

Sorceries

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

Squirming Emergence Squirming Emergence
+21% Synergy $0.34
Living Death Living Death
+20% Synergy $1.90
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+20% Synergy $1.33
Spider Spawning Spider Spawning
+15% Synergy $0.19
Diregraf Rebirth Diregraf Rebirth
+15% Synergy $0.23
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+14% Synergy $8.42
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+13% Synergy $7.45
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+12% Synergy $1.76
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+11% Synergy $4.08
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+11% Synergy $0.30
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+9% Synergy $4.84
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+9% Synergy $0.40
Persist Persist
+9% Synergy $0.75
Life // Death Life // Death
+8% Synergy $0.28
Ghoulcaller's Harvest Ghoulcaller's Harvest
+8% Synergy $0.20
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+7% Synergy $0.76
Mulch Mulch
+7% Synergy $0.22
Dryad's Revival Dryad's Revival
+7% Synergy $0.20
Revenge of the Rats Revenge of the Rats
+6% Synergy $0.32
Unearth Unearth
+5% Synergy $0.56
Regrowth Regrowth
+5% Synergy $0.47
Traverse the Ulvenwald Traverse the Ulvenwald
+5% Synergy $0.43
Worm Harvest Worm Harvest
+5% Synergy $0.29
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+5% Synergy $10.31
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+5% Synergy $4.02
Blood for Bones Blood for Bones
+5% Synergy $0.51
Dig Up Dig Up
+4% Synergy $0.45
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy $25.35
Season of Loss Season of Loss
+4% Synergy $0.95
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+4% Synergy $0.35
Urborg Repossession Urborg Repossession
+4% Synergy $0.13
Witherbloom Command Witherbloom Command
+4% Synergy $0.34
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $20.74
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-1% Synergy $0.71
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.38
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $3.59
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-2% Synergy $0.32
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-3% Synergy $0.27
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-5% Synergy $4.69
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-5% Synergy $16.12
Three Visits Three Visits
-10% Synergy $5.00
Farseek Farseek
-10% Synergy $0.52
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-12% Synergy $1.17
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-13% Synergy $2.12
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-14% Synergy $0.38
Cultivate Cultivate
-20% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+26% Synergy $2.90
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+19% Synergy $3.52
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+11% Synergy $0.33
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+7% Synergy $30.56
Broodheart Engine Broodheart Engine
+7% Synergy $0.21
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+7% Synergy $21.43
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+6% Synergy $0.82
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+6% Synergy $0.30
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+6% Synergy $0.35
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+5% Synergy $16.70
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+4% Synergy $21.06
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+3% Synergy $2.18
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-2% Synergy $5.71
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-4% Synergy $54.75
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-9% Synergy $15.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $3.57
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
+19% Synergy $5.79
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+18% Synergy $1.70
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+17% Synergy $0.26
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+14% Synergy $3.92
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+13% Synergy $0.21
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+11% Synergy $1.97
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+6% Synergy $5.34
Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette
+6% Synergy $0.39
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+6% Synergy $13.82
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+5% Synergy $5.27
Necromancy Necromancy
+5% Synergy $16.30
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+5% Synergy $7.40
Dredger's Insight Dredger's Insight
+5% Synergy $0.39
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+5% Synergy $7.06
The Mending of Dominaria The Mending of Dominaria
+4% Synergy $0.34
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+4% Synergy $5.29
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+3% Synergy $2.02
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+3% Synergy $0.39
Greater Good Greater Good
+1% Synergy $4.97
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
0% Synergy $0.28
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
0% Synergy $1.62
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-1% Synergy $25.91
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-2% Synergy $0.39
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-2% Synergy $26.49
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $3.79
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
-3% Synergy $0.34
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $17.13
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
-6% Synergy $39.39
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-8% Synergy $0.29
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-8% Synergy $0.28
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-9% Synergy $31.81

Planeswalkers

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

Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+25% Synergy $0.42
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+6% Synergy $0.40
Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+3% Synergy $4.09
Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
0% Synergy $5.03

Utility Lands

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

Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+19% Synergy $0.19
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+16% Synergy $11.19
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+12% Synergy $5.05
Svogthos, the Restless Tomb Svogthos, the Restless Tomb
+11% Synergy $0.36
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+6% Synergy $0.41
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+6% Synergy $1.30
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+6% Synergy $0.21
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+6% Synergy $4.75
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+5% Synergy $1.14
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+5% Synergy $0.20
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+5% Synergy $1.09
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+4% Synergy $2.89
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+4% Synergy $0.75
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $4.00
Hissing Quagmire Hissing Quagmire
+3% Synergy $0.63
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+2% Synergy $50.34
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+2% Synergy $1.68
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+2% Synergy $0.31
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+2% Synergy $0.71
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+2% Synergy $2.40
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
0% Synergy $23.58
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
0% Synergy $0.40
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
0% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $1.11
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
0% Synergy $0.27
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.53
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $29.65
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $58.63
High Market High Market
-4% Synergy $0.49
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-7% Synergy $14.94
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.30
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.51

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.34
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-6% Synergy $0.28
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-8% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-18% Synergy $1.17

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 $7.45
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+12% Synergy $16.13
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+9% Synergy $1.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.23
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+6% Synergy $4.96
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+6% Synergy $1.63
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+6% Synergy $0.91
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+5% Synergy $6.66
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+4% Synergy $0.49
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy $25.35
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.26
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+3% Synergy $10.77
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.27
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+1% Synergy $0.32
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $1.00
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $13.31
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $3.22
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+1% Synergy $1.53
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.11
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+1% Synergy $0.54
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $39.10
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.16
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.15
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.11
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
0% Synergy $0.32
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
0% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
0% Synergy $0.35
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $28.90
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
0% Synergy $0.32
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $10.36
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $16.39
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $16.20
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $28.81
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $18.44
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.36
Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.31
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $32.67
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-2% Synergy $0.40
Bayou Bayou
-2% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.30
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-3% Synergy $8.89
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-3% Synergy $5.49
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-3% Synergy $0.32
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-3% Synergy $0.46
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.30
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-4% Synergy $0.07
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-4% Synergy $1.00
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-8% Synergy $0.32
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-16% Synergy $0.28

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