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Runo Stromkirk
Price tag $0.33

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

#534 Current Rank
#585 Last Week
#478 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Runo Stromkirk.

New Cards

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

Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+8% Synergy $3.08
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+1% Synergy $4.75
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+1% Synergy $0.78
Molecule Man Molecule Man
+0% Synergy $95.17
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
0% Synergy $17.35

High Synergy Cards

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

Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+82% Synergy $1.16
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+75% Synergy $3.46
Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+73% Synergy $14.66
Gyruda, Doom of Depths Gyruda, Doom of Depths
+73% Synergy $0.45
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+72% Synergy $2.59
Serpent of Yawning Depths Serpent of Yawning Depths
+72% Synergy $10.25
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+64% Synergy $5.92
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
+64% Synergy $1.76
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+60% Synergy $1.75
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+60% Synergy $0.36

Top Cards

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

Quest for Ula's Temple Quest for Ula's Temple
+59% Synergy $5.07
Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+58% Synergy $1.32
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+57% Synergy $0.57
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+57% Synergy $0.31
Starwinder Starwinder
+52% Synergy $0.90
Wonder Wonder
+51% Synergy $1.54
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+38% Synergy $1.10
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+35% Synergy $1.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+27% Synergy $1.95
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $3.67

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $129.20
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $60.87
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $41.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $66.59
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $58.52
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-10% Synergy $72.10

Creatures

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

Tromokratis Tromokratis
+49% Synergy $0.22
Lochmere Serpent Lochmere Serpent
+48% Synergy $0.24
Shipbreaker Kraken Shipbreaker Kraken
+47% Synergy $0.41
Marvo, Deep Operative Marvo, Deep Operative
+46% Synergy $0.37
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+46% Synergy $0.40
Sea-Dasher Octopus Sea-Dasher Octopus
+45% Synergy $0.78
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
+45% Synergy $0.30
Striped Riverwinder Striped Riverwinder
+43% Synergy $0.32
Icebreaker Kraken Icebreaker Kraken
+34% Synergy $0.37
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+33% Synergy $0.18
Elder Deep-Fiend Elder Deep-Fiend
+31% Synergy $0.24
Tidal Terror Tidal Terror
+31% Synergy $0.10
Inkwell Leviathan Inkwell Leviathan
+28% Synergy $0.73
Reservoir Kraken Reservoir Kraken
+26% Synergy $0.32
Obsessive Stitcher Obsessive Stitcher
+26% Synergy $0.33
Monstrosity of the Lake Monstrosity of the Lake
+25% Synergy $0.33
Grappling Kraken Grappling Kraken
+25% Synergy $0.29
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+25% Synergy $0.47
Trench Behemoth Trench Behemoth
+24% Synergy $0.84
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+23% Synergy $3.26
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+22% Synergy $0.31
Kraken of the Straits Kraken of the Straits
+22% Synergy $0.29
Mesmerizing Benthid Mesmerizing Benthid
+21% Synergy $0.60
Benthic Anomaly Benthic Anomaly
+21% Synergy $1.14
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+21% Synergy $0.31
River Serpent River Serpent
+19% Synergy $0.20
Nemesis of Reason Nemesis of Reason
+18% Synergy $3.36
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+18% Synergy $0.46
Waker of Waves Waker of Waves
+17% Synergy $0.30
Breaching Leviathan Breaching Leviathan
+17% Synergy $5.64
Rot-Tide Gargantua Rot-Tide Gargantua
+16% Synergy $0.19
Lorthos, the Tidemaker Lorthos, the Tidemaker
+15% Synergy $0.32
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+15% Synergy $3.57
Vesuvan Drifter Vesuvan Drifter
+15% Synergy $0.27
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+14% Synergy $1.73
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+12% Synergy $2.02
Cephalid Inkmage Cephalid Inkmage
+12% Synergy $0.13
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+11% Synergy $0.42
Acquisition Octopus Acquisition Octopus
+11% Synergy $0.24
Tidal Kraken Tidal Kraken
+10% Synergy $0.72
Kederekt Leviathan Kederekt Leviathan
+10% Synergy $0.48
Tolarian Kraken Tolarian Kraken
+9% Synergy $0.26
Dreamscape Artist Dreamscape Artist
+8% Synergy $0.15
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+8% Synergy $0.30
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+8% Synergy $9.09
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+7% Synergy $0.16
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+5% Synergy $33.18
Spark Double Spark Double
+3% Synergy $10.10
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
-1% Synergy $46.57
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-12% Synergy $3.04

Instants

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

Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+43% Synergy $0.33
High Tide High Tide
+27% Synergy $1.73
Entomb Entomb
+24% Synergy $17.25
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+21% Synergy $0.25
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+17% Synergy $0.34
Consider Consider
+16% Synergy $0.33
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+15% Synergy $2.75
Pongify Pongify
+12% Synergy $1.72
Tainted Indulgence Tainted Indulgence
+11% Synergy $0.36
Swallowed by Leviathan Swallowed by Leviathan
+8% Synergy $0.29
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+7% Synergy $0.37
Thirst for Identity Thirst for Identity
+6% Synergy $0.26
You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+6% Synergy $0.23
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.20
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+5% Synergy $7.96
Live or Die Live or Die
+4% Synergy $0.32
Wash Away Wash Away
+4% Synergy $0.54
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $0.50
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+3% Synergy $0.16
Countersquall Countersquall
+3% Synergy $1.07
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+3% Synergy $0.28
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+3% Synergy $0.25
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+2% Synergy $0.58
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+1% Synergy $0.26
Withering Torment Withering Torment
0% Synergy $3.47
Thought Scour Thought Scour
0% Synergy $1.51
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $0.19
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-1% Synergy $0.46
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $55.81
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-2% Synergy $1.45
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $14.14
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-3% Synergy $0.57
Opt Opt
-4% Synergy $0.27
Aetherize Aetherize
-5% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $2.01
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $3.79
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $6.82
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $3.90
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-10% Synergy $28.12
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $8.00
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-15% Synergy $2.27

Sorceries

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

Persist Persist
+43% Synergy $0.97
Victimize Victimize
+36% Synergy $1.70
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+33% Synergy $0.88
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+27% Synergy $2.70
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+26% Synergy $0.23
Ponder Ponder
+23% Synergy $1.75
Reanimate Reanimate
+21% Synergy $8.19
Dread Return Dread Return
+21% Synergy $0.42
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+16% Synergy $0.13
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+14% Synergy $1.99
Exhume Exhume
+10% Synergy $5.25
Rush of Knowledge Rush of Knowledge
+10% Synergy $0.35
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+10% Synergy $9.79
Crush of Tentacles Crush of Tentacles
+8% Synergy $1.14
Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+8% Synergy $0.30
Strategic Planning Strategic Planning
+7% Synergy $0.15
Careful Study Careful Study
+6% Synergy $4.04
Ravenform Ravenform
+6% Synergy $0.30
Bond of Revival Bond of Revival
+6% Synergy $0.14
Coiling Rebirth Coiling Rebirth
+5% Synergy $0.30
Notion Rain Notion Rain
+5% Synergy $0.27
Ever After Ever After
+5% Synergy $0.31
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+5% Synergy $0.21
Blood on the Snow Blood on the Snow
+4% Synergy $0.32
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+4% Synergy $0.41
Zombify Zombify
+4% Synergy $0.27
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+4% Synergy $1.26
Living Death Living Death
+4% Synergy $2.17
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+4% Synergy $2.07
Windfall Windfall
+3% Synergy $4.94
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+2% Synergy $0.32
Preordain Preordain
+1% Synergy $0.50
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
0% Synergy $11.38
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $5.05

Utility Artifacts

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

Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+40% Synergy $3.00
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+20% Synergy $6.26
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+19% Synergy $0.42
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+18% Synergy $5.42
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+16% Synergy $0.30
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+11% Synergy $0.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $4.44
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+8% Synergy $47.41
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+6% Synergy $5.78
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $11.25
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+5% Synergy $9.08
The Grim Captain's Locker The Grim Captain's Locker
+5% Synergy $0.23
The Everflowing Well The Myriad Pools The Everflowing Well
+5% Synergy $0.33
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+4% Synergy $0.40
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+3% Synergy $7.41
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+2% Synergy $2.32
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+1% Synergy $32.60

Enchantments

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

Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+38% Synergy $1.35
Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+25% Synergy $8.34
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+25% Synergy $5.00
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+24% Synergy $0.34
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+21% Synergy $1.73
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+9% Synergy $0.38
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+7% Synergy $0.63
Marit Lage's Slumber Marit Lage's Slumber
+7% Synergy $0.65
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+5% Synergy $1.81
Necromancy Necromancy
+5% Synergy $19.84
Octopus Umbra Octopus Umbra
+5% Synergy $2.51
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+4% Synergy $7.96
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+3% Synergy $0.38
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+3% Synergy $0.25
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+3% Synergy $6.19
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+1% Synergy $1.63
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $12.00
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $4.22
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy $3.11

Utility Lands

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

Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+43% Synergy $0.36
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+33% Synergy $0.46
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+19% Synergy $2.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+13% Synergy $0.33
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+11% Synergy $0.56
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+9% Synergy $2.86
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+6% Synergy $0.87
Faceless Haven Faceless Haven
+5% Synergy $0.34
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $51.37
Rivendell Rivendell
+5% Synergy $1.74
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+3% Synergy $0.29
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+3% Synergy $1.50
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.38
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
-1% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $0.85
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $10.74
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
-2% Synergy $0.36
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-3% Synergy $33.04
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $0.70
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $63.55
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-9% Synergy $30.88
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+22% Synergy $4.53
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.33
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.30
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+8% Synergy $1.08
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.21
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+7% Synergy $1.20
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+7% Synergy $0.36
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+7% Synergy $0.23
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.36
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+4% Synergy $1.65
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $1.10
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $86.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+0% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-2% Synergy $1.62
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $2.51

Lands

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

Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+24% Synergy $1.01
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+24% Synergy $0.70
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+21% Synergy $0.48
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+13% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+13% Synergy $0.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.12
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+5% Synergy $6.71
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+4% Synergy $0.34
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+4% Synergy $0.31
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+3% Synergy $0.34
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+2% Synergy $0.31
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+1% Synergy $16.81
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.16
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+0% Synergy $0.20
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+0% Synergy $0.12
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
0% Synergy $1.77
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
0% Synergy $6.52
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
-1% Synergy $0.33
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-1% Synergy $0.46
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $3.30
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $14.14
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.25
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-3% Synergy $0.37
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-4% Synergy $2.12
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-4% Synergy $9.25
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-5% Synergy
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-6% Synergy $10.12
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $3.79
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $6.82
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.57
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-7% Synergy $10.77
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-7% Synergy $28.09
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-10% Synergy $18.92
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.82
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.27
Underground River Underground River
-12% Synergy $1.47
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-12% Synergy $0.85
Island Island
-24% Synergy $0.07
Swamp Swamp
-25% Synergy $2.00

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