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Ruric Thar, the Unbowed
Price tag $0.56

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

#466 Current Rank
#512 Last Week
#398 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.

Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers
+3% Synergy $2.64
Groundchuck & Dirtbag Groundchuck & Dirtbag
+1% Synergy $0.60
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+1% Synergy $0.27
Slash, Reptile Rampager Slash, Reptile Rampager
+1% Synergy $1.23
Michelangelo, Improviser Michelangelo, Improviser
0% Synergy $5.03

High Synergy Cards

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

Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+56% Synergy $0.43
Zhur-Taa Druid Zhur-Taa Druid
+55% Synergy $0.19
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+55% Synergy $9.55
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+54% Synergy $0.31
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+54% Synergy $1.20
Scytheclaw Raptor Scytheclaw Raptor
+52% Synergy $0.23
Nikya of the Old Ways Nikya of the Old Ways
+48% Synergy $0.32
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+46% Synergy $0.41
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+46% Synergy $0.35
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+46% Synergy $0.83

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 $4.41
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+44% Synergy $0.41
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+43% Synergy $6.91
Dragonborn Champion Dragonborn Champion
+43% Synergy $9.70
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+40% Synergy $2.12
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+38% Synergy $1.84
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+36% Synergy $2.93
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+33% Synergy $0.36
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+28% Synergy $13.64
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+27% Synergy $0.95

Game Changers

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

Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+6% Synergy $1374.41
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $122.46
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $108.93
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-2% Synergy $26.79
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-3% Synergy $3.34
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $41.65

Creatures

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

Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+42% Synergy $1.21
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+40% Synergy $3.97
Shaman of Forgotten Ways Shaman of Forgotten Ways
+39% Synergy $8.96
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+38% Synergy $1.66
Runic Armasaur Runic Armasaur
+37% Synergy $1.62
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+36% Synergy $2.65
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+36% Synergy $0.47
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+36% Synergy $4.58
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+34% Synergy $0.28
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+33% Synergy $0.28
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+33% Synergy $0.65
Magebane Lizard Magebane Lizard
+33% Synergy $0.41
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+32% Synergy $0.28
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+31% Synergy $5.41
Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
+30% Synergy $1.23
Terastodon Terastodon
+28% Synergy $0.38
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker
+28% Synergy $0.28
Prowling Serpopard Prowling Serpopard
+28% Synergy $2.24
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+27% Synergy $6.79
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+27% Synergy $4.07
Primordial Sage Primordial Sage
+27% Synergy $0.73
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+26% Synergy $0.19
Vexing Shusher Vexing Shusher
+25% Synergy $9.35
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+25% Synergy $0.31
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+24% Synergy $6.93
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+24% Synergy $2.92
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+24% Synergy $0.12
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+21% Synergy $2.62
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+21% Synergy $0.41
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+21% Synergy $21.91
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+21% Synergy $3.78
Sunder Shaman Sunder Shaman
+21% Synergy $0.21
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+20% Synergy $17.28
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+20% Synergy $0.28
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+19% Synergy $26.28
Archetype of Endurance Archetype of Endurance
+19% Synergy $3.30
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+18% Synergy $0.42
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+18% Synergy $11.88
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+17% Synergy $0.41
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+17% Synergy $0.19
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
+17% Synergy $6.26
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+16% Synergy $11.94
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
+16% Synergy $6.65
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+16% Synergy $6.48
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+15% Synergy $24.32
Grand Warlord Radha Grand Warlord Radha
+15% Synergy $0.55
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+14% Synergy $14.01
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+13% Synergy $20.53
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+11% Synergy $30.35
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+9% Synergy $0.75

Instants

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

Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+4% Synergy $12.32
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+3% Synergy $8.03
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+3% Synergy $11.10
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+3% Synergy $5.67
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-1% Synergy $9.73
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $68.07
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-7% Synergy $1.06
Abrade Abrade
-11% Synergy $0.35
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-16% Synergy $13.64
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-17% Synergy $0.71
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-28% Synergy $0.36
Beast Within Beast Within
-33% Synergy $0.47

Sorceries

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

Primal Surge Primal Surge
+32% Synergy $6.37
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+3% Synergy $47.73
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $22.04
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+2% Synergy $2.62
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-6% Synergy $1.35
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-11% Synergy $0.45
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-13% Synergy $2.39
Decimate Decimate
-15% Synergy $0.27
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-15% Synergy $3.02
Three Visits Three Visits
-20% Synergy $5.00
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-21% Synergy $1.17
Farseek Farseek
-23% Synergy $0.52
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-27% Synergy $2.12
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-28% Synergy $0.65
Cultivate Cultivate
-30% Synergy $0.30
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-30% Synergy $0.38

Utility Artifacts

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

Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+21% Synergy $3.69
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+13% Synergy $36.02
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+11% Synergy $2.56
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+10% Synergy $1.22
Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+8% Synergy $0.45
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+7% Synergy $14.39
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+4% Synergy $62.03
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+4% Synergy $6.27
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+2% Synergy $0.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $3.57
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-1% Synergy $28.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Cindervines Cindervines
+27% Synergy $0.33
Shadow in the Warp Shadow in the Warp
+18% Synergy $17.02
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+17% Synergy $14.60
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+13% Synergy $2.61
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+9% Synergy $4.97
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+8% Synergy $6.93
Price of Glory Price of Glory
+6% Synergy $11.95
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+5% Synergy $7.65
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+4% Synergy $25.75
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+2% Synergy $16.84
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+2% Synergy $6.29
City on Fire City on Fire
+1% Synergy $11.45
Keen Sense Keen Sense
+1% Synergy $2.60
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $26.49
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
0% Synergy $0.64
Asceticism Asceticism
-1% Synergy $6.62
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
-2% Synergy $1.05
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-2% Synergy $11.76
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
-2% Synergy $0.36
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
-2% Synergy $1.49
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-3% Synergy $4.04
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-4% Synergy $0.39
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-5% Synergy $0.39
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-6% Synergy $1.62
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-18% Synergy $3.12

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 $0.87
Domri Rade Domri Rade
+6% Synergy $0.87
Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+4% Synergy $2.17

Utility Lands

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

Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+15% Synergy $6.75
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+15% Synergy $12.94
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.30
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+12% Synergy $0.66
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+11% Synergy $1.26
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+10% Synergy $0.27
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+9% Synergy $0.31
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+6% Synergy $1.15
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $51.56
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+5% Synergy $50.34
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+5% Synergy $11.07
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.40
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+5% Synergy $16.25
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.85
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $1.11
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+2% Synergy $14.94
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $22.89
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.31
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.29
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+1% Synergy $2.89
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
-3% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $2.51

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
-1% Synergy $3.91
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-11% Synergy $0.45
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-14% Synergy $0.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-23% Synergy $1.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-32% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+7% Synergy $7.89
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+6% Synergy $2.20
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+5% Synergy $7.69
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.16
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+3% Synergy $0.33
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+3% Synergy $2.84
Taiga Taiga
+3% Synergy
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+3% Synergy $1.53
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $16.39
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+2% Synergy $7.91
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+2% Synergy $0.41
Kazandu Refuge Kazandu Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.16
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.15
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+1% Synergy $0.46
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+1% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.27
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+1% Synergy $0.19
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $28.90
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $39.10
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $48.67
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
0% Synergy $2.03
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
0% Synergy $0.29
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $10.36
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $32.67
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $16.20
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $32.49
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $34.87
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-1% Synergy $4.50
Highland Forest Highland Forest
-2% Synergy $0.44
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-3% Synergy $0.35
Commercial District Commercial District
-3% Synergy $7.97
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.23
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $1.00
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-5% Synergy $0.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.26
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-5% Synergy $0.35
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-5% Synergy $0.33
Game Trail Game Trail
-6% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.30
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-7% Synergy $0.27
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-11% Synergy $0.45

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