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Ruric Thar, the Unbowed
Price tag $0.47

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

#420 Current Rank
#413 Last Week
#401 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.

Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+17% Synergy $16.81
Vibrance Vibrance
+4% Synergy $10.84
Abundant Countryside Abundant Countryside
+2% Synergy $6.35
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+1% Synergy $0.36
Chomping Changeling Chomping Changeling
0% Synergy $0.36

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 $0.25
Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+55% Synergy $0.32
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+54% Synergy $0.87
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+54% Synergy $8.18
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+54% Synergy $0.23
Scytheclaw Raptor Scytheclaw Raptor
+51% Synergy $0.19
Nikya of the Old Ways Nikya of the Old Ways
+48% Synergy $0.33
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+46% Synergy $0.18
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+46% Synergy $0.62
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+45% Synergy $0.75

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 $3.44
Dragonborn Champion Dragonborn Champion
+43% Synergy $9.93
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+43% Synergy $1.26
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+43% Synergy $0.26
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+42% Synergy $6.13
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+40% Synergy $1.42
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+38% Synergy $1.29
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+33% Synergy $0.23
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+28% Synergy $12.95
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+26% Synergy $0.87

Game Changers

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

Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+6% Synergy $1069.36
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $98.84
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $86.10
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-1% Synergy $20.12
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-3% Synergy $3.11
Gamble Gamble
-3% Synergy $10.73
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $42.23

Creatures

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

Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+40% Synergy $3.66
Shaman of Forgotten Ways Shaman of Forgotten Ways
+39% Synergy $5.51
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+38% Synergy $0.80
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+37% Synergy $0.53
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+36% Synergy $2.44
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+36% Synergy $3.57
Runic Armasaur Runic Armasaur
+36% Synergy $0.62
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+34% Synergy $2.58
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+34% Synergy $0.18
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+34% Synergy $0.26
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+33% Synergy $0.46
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+33% Synergy $0.14
Magebane Lizard Magebane Lizard
+32% Synergy $0.54
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+30% Synergy $8.57
Terastodon Terastodon
+30% Synergy $0.28
Prowling Serpopard Prowling Serpopard
+28% Synergy $2.09
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker
+28% Synergy $0.08
Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
+28% Synergy $2.11
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+27% Synergy $6.49
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+27% Synergy $3.33
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+27% Synergy $0.24
Primordial Sage Primordial Sage
+27% Synergy $0.47
Vexing Shusher Vexing Shusher
+26% Synergy $8.78
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+26% Synergy $0.24
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+24% Synergy $1.53
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+24% Synergy $0.12
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+23% Synergy $4.26
Sunder Shaman Sunder Shaman
+22% Synergy $0.11
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+21% Synergy $0.48
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+21% Synergy $5.38
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+21% Synergy $0.17
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+20% Synergy $26.28
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+19% Synergy $1.78
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+19% Synergy $8.48
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+19% Synergy $23.55
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+18% Synergy $0.62
Archetype of Endurance Archetype of Endurance
+18% Synergy $1.72
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
+18% Synergy $6.41
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+17% Synergy $5.00
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+16% Synergy $0.53
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+16% Synergy $10.08
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
+16% Synergy $4.19
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+16% Synergy $0.15
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+15% Synergy $18.65
Grand Warlord Radha Grand Warlord Radha
+15% Synergy $0.62
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+15% Synergy $6.25
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+13% Synergy $1.77
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+12% Synergy $33.64
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+12% Synergy $12.87
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+7% Synergy $0.93

Instants

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

Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+5% Synergy $12.12
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+3% Synergy $5.22
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+3% Synergy $7.66
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+3% Synergy $4.64
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
0% Synergy $8.67
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $62.01
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-7% Synergy $0.78
Abrade Abrade
-11% Synergy $0.17
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-17% Synergy $11.33
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-17% Synergy $0.41
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-30% Synergy $0.47
Beast Within Beast Within
-34% Synergy $0.60

Sorceries

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

Primal Surge Primal Surge
+32% Synergy $5.25
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $16.60
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+3% Synergy $36.31
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+3% Synergy $1.63
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-6% Synergy $0.85
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-11% Synergy $0.40
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-13% Synergy $2.27
Decimate Decimate
-15% Synergy $0.17
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-15% Synergy $1.99
Three Visits Three Visits
-20% Synergy $7.89
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-22% Synergy $0.56
Farseek Farseek
-22% Synergy $0.49
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-28% Synergy $2.33
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-28% Synergy $0.93
Cultivate Cultivate
-30% Synergy $0.37
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-30% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+20% Synergy $3.04
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+13% Synergy $41.18
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+11% Synergy $2.84
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+10% Synergy $1.14
Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+9% Synergy $0.32
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+6% Synergy $12.78
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+5% Synergy $5.27
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+4% Synergy $60.21
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+3% Synergy $1.72
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+2% Synergy $0.25
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.38
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-1% Synergy $24.06
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

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

Cindervines Cindervines
+27% Synergy $0.26
Shadow in the Warp Shadow in the Warp
+18% Synergy $17.61
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+17% Synergy $10.20
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+14% Synergy $3.07
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+8% Synergy $2.88
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+8% Synergy $6.98
Price of Glory Price of Glory
+6% Synergy $13.13
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+5% Synergy $5.05
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+4% Synergy $20.41
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+2% Synergy $23.48
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+2% Synergy $5.32
City on Fire City on Fire
+1% Synergy $10.37
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $23.88
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
0% Synergy $0.69
Asceticism Asceticism
0% Synergy $6.75
Keen Sense Keen Sense
0% Synergy $2.71
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
-1% Synergy $1.17
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-2% Synergy $11.38
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
-2% Synergy $0.45
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
-2% Synergy $0.95
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-3% Synergy $0.30
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-3% Synergy $2.66
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-5% Synergy $0.33
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-6% Synergy $1.14
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-17% Synergy $2.50

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 $1.03
Domri Rade Domri Rade
+6% Synergy $0.93
Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+4% Synergy $2.43

Utility Lands

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

Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+15% Synergy $5.75
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+14% Synergy $9.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.27
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+12% Synergy $0.48
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+11% Synergy $0.21
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+10% Synergy $1.23
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+8% Synergy $0.23
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $45.08
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+5% Synergy $10.90
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+5% Synergy $0.92
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.59
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+5% Synergy $14.43
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+4% Synergy $38.85
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.66
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $5.27
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+2% Synergy $12.91
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.11
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $21.55
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.13
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.07
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+1% Synergy $1.36
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
-3% Synergy $0.09
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
-1% Synergy $3.17
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-11% Synergy $0.47
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-13% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-23% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-33% Synergy $0.32

Lands

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

Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+7% Synergy $7.27
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+6% Synergy $15.15
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+5% Synergy $8.42
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.12
Taiga Taiga
+4% Synergy
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+3% Synergy $0.26
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+3% Synergy $0.39
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $15.87
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+2% Synergy $2.60
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+2% Synergy $2.04
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+2% Synergy $8.62
Kazandu Refuge Kazandu Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.14
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.17
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+1% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+1% Synergy $0.13
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+1% Synergy $0.08
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $23.25
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $25.34
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.30
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $42.67
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $26.93
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+1% Synergy $41.20
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
0% Synergy $2.32
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
0% Synergy $0.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.21
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $9.96
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $25.95
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $15.26
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-1% Synergy $5.34
Commercial District Commercial District
-2% Synergy $6.47
Highland Forest Highland Forest
-2% Synergy $0.43
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-3% Synergy $0.21
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.17
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-4% Synergy $0.57
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $4.93
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-5% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.09
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-5% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.12
Game Trail Game Trail
-7% Synergy $0.16
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-8% Synergy $0.15
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-11% Synergy $0.40

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