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Ruric Thar, the Unbowed
Price tag $0.39

Legendary CreatureOgre Warrior

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Gruul

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

#372 Current Rank
#318 Last Week
#393 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ruric Thar, the Unbowed.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ruric Thar, the Unbowed decks.

Combustion Man Combustion Man
+3% Synergy $0.15
Zhao, the Moon Slayer Zhao, the Moon Slayer
+3% Synergy $0.41
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+2% Synergy $21.33
The Earth King The Earth King
-2% Synergy $0.59
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
-4% Synergy $48.30

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ruric Thar, the Unbowed's abilities and overall game plan.

Zhur-Taa Druid Zhur-Taa Druid
+56% Synergy $0.24
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+55% Synergy $0.91
Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+54% Synergy $0.34
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+54% Synergy $0.16
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+54% Synergy $4.20
Scytheclaw Raptor Scytheclaw Raptor
+51% Synergy $0.17
Nikya of the Old Ways Nikya of the Old Ways
+48% Synergy $0.27
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+46% Synergy $0.21
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+46% Synergy $0.30
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+45% Synergy $0.62

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ruric Thar, the Unbowed decks.

Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+44% Synergy $3.66
Dragonborn Champion Dragonborn Champion
+43% Synergy $8.43
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+43% Synergy $1.18
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+42% Synergy $5.51
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+40% Synergy $0.97
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+38% Synergy $1.18
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+32% Synergy $0.22
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+28% Synergy $12.29
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+26% Synergy $0.68
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+8% Synergy $2.37

Game Changers

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

Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+6% Synergy $1009.05
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $89.88
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $83.26
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-1% Synergy $19.80
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-2% Synergy $2.65
Gamble Gamble
-2% Synergy $9.60
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $30.76

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ruric Thar, the Unbowed's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+42% Synergy $3.27
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+40% Synergy $3.40
Shaman of Forgotten Ways Shaman of Forgotten Ways
+39% Synergy $5.39
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+38% Synergy $0.59
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+38% Synergy $0.39
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+36% Synergy $2.13
Runic Armasaur Runic Armasaur
+36% Synergy $0.56
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+35% Synergy $3.33
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+34% Synergy $1.83
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+34% Synergy $0.40
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+34% Synergy $0.23
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+34% Synergy $0.13
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+33% Synergy $0.18
Terastodon Terastodon
+31% Synergy $0.26
Magebane Lizard Magebane Lizard
+31% Synergy $0.47
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+28% Synergy $5.31
Prowling Serpopard Prowling Serpopard
+28% Synergy $1.88
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker
+28% Synergy $0.09
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+27% Synergy $1.29
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+27% Synergy $0.22
Primordial Sage Primordial Sage
+27% Synergy $0.50
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+26% Synergy $6.87
Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
+26% Synergy $2.06
Vexing Shusher Vexing Shusher
+26% Synergy $8.08
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+26% Synergy $0.26
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+25% Synergy $1.39
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+25% Synergy $0.12
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+23% Synergy $5.02
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+22% Synergy $3.88
Sunder Shaman Sunder Shaman
+22% Synergy $0.12
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+21% Synergy $0.46
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+21% Synergy $0.14
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+20% Synergy $7.33
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+19% Synergy $23.14
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+19% Synergy $19.07
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+18% Synergy $0.68
Archetype of Endurance Archetype of Endurance
+18% Synergy $1.37
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
+18% Synergy $4.88
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+17% Synergy $6.14
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+17% Synergy $3.88
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+16% Synergy $8.18
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
+16% Synergy $3.69
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+16% Synergy $0.19
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+15% Synergy $0.79
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+15% Synergy $15.76
Grand Warlord Radha Grand Warlord Radha
+15% Synergy $0.57
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+15% Synergy $5.20
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+13% Synergy $1.65
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+12% Synergy $24.65
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+11% Synergy $12.26

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ruric Thar, the Unbowed safe.

Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+5% Synergy $10.47
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+4% Synergy $4.72
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+4% Synergy $7.40
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+3% Synergy $3.71
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
0% Synergy $7.08
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $48.80
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-7% Synergy $0.69
Abrade Abrade
-10% Synergy $0.13
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-16% Synergy $9.85
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-17% Synergy $1.11
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-30% Synergy $0.38
Beast Within Beast Within
-34% Synergy $0.51

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ruric Thar, the Unbowed's game plan and control the board.

Primal Surge Primal Surge
+32% Synergy $5.11
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $15.53
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+3% Synergy $31.02
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+3% Synergy $1.46
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-7% Synergy $0.90
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-11% Synergy $0.41
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-13% Synergy $2.26
Decimate Decimate
-15% Synergy $0.18
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-16% Synergy $1.85
Three Visits Three Visits
-20% Synergy $7.35
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-22% Synergy $1.11
Farseek Farseek
-22% Synergy $0.37
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-28% Synergy $1.84
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-28% Synergy $1.53
Cultivate Cultivate
-30% Synergy $0.46
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-30% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+20% Synergy $3.81
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+14% Synergy $36.41
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+11% Synergy $1.55
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+10% Synergy $1.14
Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+9% Synergy $0.31
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+6% Synergy $11.52
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+5% Synergy $5.62
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+4% Synergy $60.53
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+3% Synergy $0.22
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+3% Synergy $1.74
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $3.86
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-1% Synergy $19.89
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.20

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ruric Thar, the Unbowed's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Cindervines Cindervines
+27% Synergy $0.30
Shadow in the Warp Shadow in the Warp
+18% Synergy $16.50
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+17% Synergy $9.79
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+14% Synergy $3.90
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+8% Synergy $6.52
Price of Glory Price of Glory
+6% Synergy $11.46
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+5% Synergy $4.67
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+4% Synergy $17.82
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+2% Synergy $13.74
City on Fire City on Fire
+2% Synergy $8.73
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+2% Synergy $4.35
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
0% Synergy $2.06
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $21.39
Asceticism Asceticism
0% Synergy $5.12
Keen Sense Keen Sense
0% Synergy $2.76
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
-1% Synergy $0.80
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-2% Synergy $10.80
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
-2% Synergy $0.61
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
-2% Synergy $0.84
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-3% Synergy $0.26
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-3% Synergy $1.27
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-4% Synergy $0.70
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-5% Synergy $1.00
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-17% Synergy $2.39

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ruric Thar, the Unbowed to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
+7% Synergy $0.81
Domri Rade Domri Rade
+6% Synergy $0.98
Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+4% Synergy $1.69
Vivien, Monsters' Advocate Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
+4% Synergy $1.83

Utility Lands

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

Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+14% Synergy $4.88
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+14% Synergy $6.03
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.37
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+12% Synergy $0.45
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+11% Synergy $0.17
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+10% Synergy $1.22
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+8% Synergy $0.19
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+6% Synergy $0.52
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $38.24
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+5% Synergy $10.11
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.43
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+5% Synergy $13.67
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+4% Synergy $32.81
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+4% Synergy $14.85
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.11
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $4.93
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $4.92
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+2% Synergy $8.20
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.06
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+2% Synergy $0.14
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+2% Synergy $1.27
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $21.30
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
-3% Synergy $0.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
-1% Synergy $2.22
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-11% Synergy $0.49
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-13% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-23% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-33% Synergy $0.34

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ruric Thar, the Unbowed decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+7% Synergy $5.78
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+6% Synergy $13.04
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+5% Synergy $7.47
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.15
Taiga Taiga
+4% Synergy
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+3% Synergy $0.37
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+2% Synergy $0.42
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $13.68
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+2% Synergy $2.60
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+2% Synergy $0.04
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+2% Synergy $2.39
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+2% Synergy $8.76
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $30.82
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $34.93
Kazandu Refuge Kazandu Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.14
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.10
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+1% Synergy $0.28
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $20.14
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $24.24
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $13.30
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $25.18
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+1% Synergy $37.92
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
0% Synergy $1.31
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
0% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
0% Synergy $0.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.17
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $9.61
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $24.38
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-2% Synergy $4.69
Commercial District Commercial District
-2% Synergy $6.10
Highland Forest Highland Forest
-2% Synergy $0.36
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.69
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.20
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-4% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.07
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-4% Synergy $0.09
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.11
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-4% Synergy $0.34
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-5% Synergy $0.17
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.14
Game Trail Game Trail
-8% Synergy $0.18
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-8% Synergy $0.14
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-11% Synergy $0.41

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