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Runo Stromkirk
Price tag $0.24

Legendary CreatureVampire Cleric

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#436 Current Rank
#416 Last Week
#402 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Runo Stromkirk.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Runo Stromkirk decks.

Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+44% Synergy $0.59
Starwinder Starwinder
+27% Synergy $0.43
Swallowed by Leviathan Swallowed by Leviathan
+5% Synergy $0.06
Malboro Malboro
+2% Synergy $0.09
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-5% Synergy $2.82

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Runo Stromkirk's abilities and overall game plan.

Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+84% Synergy $1.16
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+78% Synergy $0.47
Gyruda, Doom of Depths Gyruda, Doom of Depths
+76% Synergy $0.32
Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+75% Synergy $13.78
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+75% Synergy $1.14
Serpent of Yawning Depths Serpent of Yawning Depths
+72% Synergy $8.64
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
+66% Synergy $1.46
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+65% Synergy $2.18
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+64% Synergy $1.85
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+62% Synergy $0.12

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Runo Stromkirk decks.

Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+61% Synergy $0.29
Quest for Ula's Temple Quest for Ula's Temple
+59% Synergy $3.79
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+57% Synergy $0.46
Wonder Wonder
+54% Synergy $1.25
Lochmere Serpent Lochmere Serpent
+53% Synergy $0.14
Shipbreaker Kraken Shipbreaker Kraken
+53% Synergy $0.24
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+40% Synergy $0.34
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+36% Synergy $1.51
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+30% Synergy $1.30
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $94.69
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $50.85
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $48.08
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $48.94
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $42.63
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-12% Synergy $58.30

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Runo Stromkirk's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Sea-Dasher Octopus Sea-Dasher Octopus
+51% Synergy $0.63
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+51% Synergy $0.23
Tromokratis Tromokratis
+50% Synergy $0.20
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
+48% Synergy $0.15
Striped Riverwinder Striped Riverwinder
+46% Synergy $0.10
Marvo, Deep Operative Marvo, Deep Operative
+45% Synergy $0.26
Icebreaker Kraken Icebreaker Kraken
+39% Synergy $0.23
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+39% Synergy $0.22
Elder Deep-Fiend Elder Deep-Fiend
+34% Synergy $0.14
Tidal Terror Tidal Terror
+34% Synergy $0.06
Monstrosity of the Lake Monstrosity of the Lake
+31% Synergy $0.35
Trench Behemoth Trench Behemoth
+31% Synergy $0.61
Reservoir Kraken Reservoir Kraken
+30% Synergy $0.18
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+28% Synergy $0.07
Inkwell Leviathan Inkwell Leviathan
+28% Synergy $0.54
Obsessive Stitcher Obsessive Stitcher
+26% Synergy $0.28
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+26% Synergy $0.61
Mesmerizing Benthid Mesmerizing Benthid
+26% Synergy $0.62
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+25% Synergy $0.26
Grappling Kraken Grappling Kraken
+25% Synergy $0.17
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+24% Synergy $0.94
Benthic Anomaly Benthic Anomaly
+24% Synergy $0.42
Kraken of the Straits Kraken of the Straits
+24% Synergy $0.17
Waker of Waves Waker of Waves
+20% Synergy $0.19
River Serpent River Serpent
+20% Synergy $0.03
Nemesis of Reason Nemesis of Reason
+19% Synergy $1.85
Rot-Tide Gargantua Rot-Tide Gargantua
+19% Synergy $0.04
Breaching Leviathan Breaching Leviathan
+19% Synergy $5.21
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+18% Synergy $0.44
Lorthos, the Tidemaker Lorthos, the Tidemaker
+17% Synergy $0.27
Vesuvan Drifter Vesuvan Drifter
+16% Synergy $0.20
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+15% Synergy $1.84
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+15% Synergy $1.16
Acquisition Octopus Acquisition Octopus
+13% Synergy $0.07
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+12% Synergy $0.35
Cephalid Inkmage Cephalid Inkmage
+12% Synergy $0.05
Dreamscape Artist Dreamscape Artist
+11% Synergy $0.12
Tidal Kraken Tidal Kraken
+10% Synergy $0.70
Tolarian Kraken Tolarian Kraken
+10% Synergy $0.13
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+9% Synergy $7.48
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+9% Synergy $0.12
Kederekt Leviathan Kederekt Leviathan
+9% Synergy $0.34
Satoru Umezawa Satoru Umezawa
+8% Synergy $0.33
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+8% Synergy $0.12
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+8% Synergy $0.07
Fleet Swallower Fleet Swallower
+8% Synergy $1.21
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+7% Synergy $31.10
Spark Double Spark Double
+5% Synergy $6.73
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
-2% Synergy $30.11
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-11% Synergy $0.82

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Runo Stromkirk safe.

Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+44% Synergy $0.20
High Tide High Tide
+25% Synergy $1.29
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+24% Synergy $0.17
Entomb Entomb
+24% Synergy $13.77
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+19% Synergy $0.19
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+17% Synergy $6.88
Consider Consider
+15% Synergy $0.46
Pongify Pongify
+14% Synergy $2.10
Tainted Indulgence Tainted Indulgence
+12% Synergy $0.27
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy $0.24
You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+8% Synergy $0.11
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+7% Synergy $5.49
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+7% Synergy $0.38
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+6% Synergy $0.26
Wash Away Wash Away
+5% Synergy $0.34
Live or Die Live or Die
+5% Synergy $0.10
Rain of Revelation Rain of Revelation
+5% Synergy $0.03
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.26
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $1.15
Countersquall Countersquall
+4% Synergy $1.06
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+4% Synergy $0.17
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+4% Synergy $0.08
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+2% Synergy $0.80
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+1% Synergy $0.25
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-1% Synergy $2.59
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $0.29
Thought Scour Thought Scour
-1% Synergy $0.47
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-2% Synergy $0.41
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-3% Synergy $0.79
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $9.16
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $42.96
Aetherize Aetherize
-4% Synergy $0.29
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-5% Synergy $0.99
Opt Opt
-5% Synergy $0.14
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.64
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-7% Synergy $5.21
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-8% Synergy $1.75
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-11% Synergy $2.94
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-11% Synergy $18.24
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $6.09
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-16% Synergy $1.46

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Runo Stromkirk's game plan and control the board.

Persist Persist
+46% Synergy $1.32
Victimize Victimize
+37% Synergy $0.56
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+32% Synergy $0.83
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+30% Synergy $2.11
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+27% Synergy $0.16
Ponder Ponder
+24% Synergy $1.65
Reanimate Reanimate
+21% Synergy $7.64
Dread Return Dread Return
+21% Synergy $0.26
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+17% Synergy $0.19
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+13% Synergy $3.36
Rush of Knowledge Rush of Knowledge
+13% Synergy $0.22
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+11% Synergy $7.52
Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+10% Synergy $0.16
Exhume Exhume
+10% Synergy $3.55
Ravenform Ravenform
+9% Synergy $0.18
Crush of Tentacles Crush of Tentacles
+9% Synergy $0.92
Strategic Planning Strategic Planning
+8% Synergy $0.05
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+7% Synergy $0.23
Coiling Rebirth Coiling Rebirth
+7% Synergy $0.27
Bond of Revival Bond of Revival
+7% Synergy $0.09
Notion Rain Notion Rain
+6% Synergy $0.09
Careful Study Careful Study
+6% Synergy $3.30
Ever After Ever After
+6% Synergy $0.24
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+6% Synergy $0.79
Windfall Windfall
+5% Synergy $3.95
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+5% Synergy $1.41
Blood on the Snow Blood on the Snow
+5% Synergy $0.15
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+5% Synergy $0.29
Living Death Living Death
+4% Synergy $2.36
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+4% Synergy $6.45
Preordain Preordain
+2% Synergy $0.61
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+2% Synergy $0.37
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+2% Synergy $0.28
Connive // Concoct Connive // Concoct
+2% Synergy $0.12
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
0% Synergy $7.87
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
0% Synergy $1.33
Damnation Damnation
-6% Synergy $18.68
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-12% Synergy $5.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+41% Synergy $2.67
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+21% Synergy $4.22
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+21% Synergy $0.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+19% Synergy $0.24
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+17% Synergy $3.79
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $4.45
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+12% Synergy $0.39
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+9% Synergy $29.26
The Everflowing Well The Myriad Pools The Everflowing Well
+7% Synergy $0.26
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+6% Synergy $5.37
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+6% Synergy $7.32
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+6% Synergy $12.75
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+5% Synergy $0.36
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+5% Synergy $0.30
The Grim Captain's Locker The Grim Captain's Locker
+5% Synergy $0.26
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+2% Synergy $1.42
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+1% Synergy $20.21

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Runo Stromkirk's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+39% Synergy $1.16
Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+28% Synergy $7.92
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+27% Synergy $6.79
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+24% Synergy $0.29
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+21% Synergy $0.37
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+11% Synergy $0.17
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+10% Synergy $0.73
Marit Lage's Slumber Marit Lage's Slumber
+7% Synergy $0.44
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+6% Synergy $1.74
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+5% Synergy $0.16
Octopus Umbra Octopus Umbra
+5% Synergy $3.89
Necromancy Necromancy
+4% Synergy $6.98
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+4% Synergy $6.09
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+3% Synergy $5.83
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+3% Synergy $0.29
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+1% Synergy $0.87
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $1.55
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $8.34
Propaganda Propaganda
-5% Synergy $2.01

Utility Lands

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

Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+44% Synergy $0.34
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+33% Synergy $0.28
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+19% Synergy $2.21
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+14% Synergy $0.14
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+12% Synergy $0.64
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+11% Synergy $0.48
Rivendell Rivendell
+6% Synergy $0.77
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+6% Synergy $0.61
Faceless Haven Faceless Haven
+6% Synergy $0.22
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $34.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.27
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+3% Synergy $0.25
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+3% Synergy $1.28
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
-2% Synergy $0.16
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $0.57
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-3% Synergy $1.41
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $6.61
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-3% Synergy $24.56
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
-3% Synergy $0.28
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $47.16
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $19.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+23% Synergy $2.44
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+15% Synergy $0.16
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.14
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.22
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+9% Synergy $1.28
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+9% Synergy $0.25
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.26
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+8% Synergy $0.24
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+7% Synergy $0.54
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+5% Synergy $0.84
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.12
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-4% Synergy $0.90
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $1.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for Runo Stromkirk decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+25% Synergy $0.83
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+25% Synergy $0.43
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+25% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+13% Synergy $0.34
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+13% Synergy $0.15
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+7% Synergy $3.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.23
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+5% Synergy $0.23
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+4% Synergy $0.26
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+2% Synergy $0.21
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+2% Synergy $20.14
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.28
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+2% Synergy $0.18
Waterfront District Waterfront District
+2% Synergy $0.06
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
0% Synergy $1.71
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
0% Synergy $0.07
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.15
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
-1% Synergy $3.91
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-2% Synergy $0.41
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $3.53
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
-3% Synergy $0.19
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $9.16
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.22
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-4% Synergy $9.82
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-5% Synergy $8.84
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-6% Synergy $0.26
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-6% Synergy $3.03
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-6% Synergy
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-7% Synergy $8.98
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.64
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-7% Synergy $5.21
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-8% Synergy $15.63
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-8% Synergy $3.86
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-11% Synergy $15.21
Underground River Underground River
-13% Synergy $1.37
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-14% Synergy $0.45
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-15% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.18
Island Island
-26% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
-27% Synergy $0.07

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