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Rusko, Clockmaker: Spellslinger
Price tag $58.18

Legendary Creature — Human Artificer

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Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Cantrips 17% Blink 11% Artifacts 9% Spellslinger 7% Clones 6% Combo 6% Control 6%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Rusko, Clockmaker players are trying out in Spellslinger decks.

Namor the Sub-Mariner Namor the Sub-Mariner
+50% Synergy $57.99
Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+50% Synergy $0.42

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Rusko, Clockmaker's Spellslinger builds — cards that lean hardest into the Spellslinger theme.

Blur Blur
+98% Synergy $0.32
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+98% Synergy $3.90
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+97% Synergy $0.37
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+96% Synergy $1.53
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+96% Synergy $0.76
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+95% Synergy $1.68
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+79% Synergy $0.41
Displace Displace
+78% Synergy $0.42
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+78% Synergy $0.33
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+77% Synergy $3.73

Top Cards

The staple cards most Rusko, Clockmaker Spellslinger decks run as their core.

Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+77% Synergy $0.31
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+76% Synergy $37.18
Spark Double Spark Double
+70% Synergy $13.50
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+64% Synergy $3.27
Propaganda Propaganda
+63% Synergy $3.52
Swan Song Swan Song
+62% Synergy $7.86
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+54% Synergy $1.46
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+50% Synergy $1.43
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+45% Synergy $0.33
Counterspell Counterspell
+24% Synergy $3.43

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Rusko, Clockmaker Spellslinger game on their own.

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+37% Synergy $41.26
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+34% Synergy $17.35
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+22% Synergy $56.78
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+21% Synergy $70.03
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+17% Synergy $69.44
The One Ring The One Ring
+13% Synergy $101.75
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+13% Synergy $48.48
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+12% Synergy $22.93
Force of Will Force of Will
+10% Synergy $70.22
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+7% Synergy $17.28

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Spellslinger plan in Rusko, Clockmaker decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+98% Synergy $1.28
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+57% Synergy $2.78
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+56% Synergy $4.01
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+56% Synergy $0.50
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+46% Synergy $0.92
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+39% Synergy $0.42
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+38% Synergy $2.61
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+37% Synergy $0.21
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+36% Synergy $18.19
Replication Specialist Replication Specialist
+20% Synergy $0.22
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+19% Synergy $0.27
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+19% Synergy $0.97
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+18% Synergy $3.20
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+18% Synergy $3.06
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+18% Synergy $0.52
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+18% Synergy $2.50
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+17% Synergy $32.72
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+17% Synergy $9.71
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+16% Synergy $2.44
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+16% Synergy $0.34
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+16% Synergy $89.91
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+16% Synergy $7.55
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+15% Synergy $0.15
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+15% Synergy $32.56
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+14% Synergy $6.52
Satoru, the Infiltrator Satoru, the Infiltrator
+13% Synergy $0.57
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+10% Synergy $2.04
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+10% Synergy $10.47
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+8% Synergy $0.26
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $52.17
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+4% Synergy $6.00

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Rusko, Clockmaker's Spellslinger deck ahead.

Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+59% Synergy $0.37
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+59% Synergy $0.32
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+56% Synergy $7.84
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+56% Synergy $3.95
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+49% Synergy $3.25
Opt Opt
+48% Synergy $0.26
Consider Consider
+47% Synergy $0.30
Pongify Pongify
+45% Synergy $1.98
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+38% Synergy $0.42
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+38% Synergy $0.70
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+37% Synergy $1.09
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+30% Synergy $0.60
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+28% Synergy $2.26
Aetherize Aetherize
+28% Synergy $0.37
Negate Negate
+27% Synergy $0.14
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+24% Synergy $4.19
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+24% Synergy $3.00
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+24% Synergy $0.28
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+23% Synergy $52.75
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+21% Synergy $0.51
Clockspinning Clockspinning
+20% Synergy $0.39
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+20% Synergy $1.96
Release to the Wind Release to the Wind
+20% Synergy $0.60
Change the Equation Change the Equation
+20% Synergy $0.19
Urza's Rebuff Urza's Rebuff
+20% Synergy $0.14
Defabricate Defabricate
+19% Synergy $0.19
See Double See Double
+18% Synergy $0.88
Refute Refute
+18% Synergy $0.29
Darkness Darkness
+18% Synergy $23.67
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+18% Synergy $0.27
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+18% Synergy $0.53
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+17% Synergy $4.44
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+15% Synergy $38.25
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+15% Synergy $18.57
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+14% Synergy $3.29
Resculpt Resculpt
+14% Synergy $0.22
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+14% Synergy $9.13
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+14% Synergy $5.46
Murder Murder
+12% Synergy $0.12
Snap Snap
+10% Synergy $3.66
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+9% Synergy $0.44
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $7.11
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+2% Synergy $1.36
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
0% Synergy $26.21

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Spellslinger game plan forward for Rusko, Clockmaker.

Preordain Preordain
+50% Synergy $0.66
Ponder Ponder
+44% Synergy $2.00
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+38% Synergy $16.31
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+38% Synergy $0.41
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+35% Synergy $5.96
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+34% Synergy $12.94
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+33% Synergy $4.22
Echo Storm Echo Storm
+20% Synergy $0.29
Saheeli's Artistry Saheeli's Artistry
+19% Synergy $0.34
Mirage Mockery Mirage Mockery
+19% Synergy $0.32
Duress Duress
+19% Synergy $0.12
Wash Out Wash Out
+19% Synergy $0.43
Time Warp Time Warp
+19% Synergy $14.06
Nuclear Fallout Nuclear Fallout
+19% Synergy $4.04
Fell Fell
+18% Synergy $0.35
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+17% Synergy $0.28
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+16% Synergy $1.06
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+16% Synergy $3.39
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+14% Synergy $16.10
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+14% Synergy $2.09
Damnation Damnation
+10% Synergy $21.38
Windfall Windfall
+7% Synergy $4.34
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-5% Synergy $4.98

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Rusko, Clockmaker Spellslinger decks.

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+56% Synergy $7.28
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+39% Synergy $29.27
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+32% Synergy $6.10
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+20% Synergy $4.50
Grindclock Grindclock
+20% Synergy $0.33
Armageddon Clock Armageddon Clock
+20% Synergy $6.04
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+20% Synergy $11.35
Blood Clock Blood Clock
+20% Synergy $3.20
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+20% Synergy $2.66
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+19% Synergy $20.05
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+19% Synergy $2.66
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+17% Synergy $12.89
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+15% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Spellslinger strategy in Rusko, Clockmaker decks.

Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+57% Synergy $3.73
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+56% Synergy $3.91
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+38% Synergy $4.21
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+34% Synergy $5.83
Extraordinary Journey Extraordinary Journey
+20% Synergy $0.27
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+19% Synergy $1.83
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+19% Synergy
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+19% Synergy $5.19
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+19% Synergy $0.57
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+19% Synergy $0.26
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+18% Synergy $1.54
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+18% Synergy $5.72
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+17% Synergy $1.87
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+5% Synergy $11.44

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Rusko, Clockmaker's Spellslinger game plan.

Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+19% Synergy $5.30

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Rusko, Clockmaker Spellslinger decks.

Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+48% Synergy $10.55
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+37% Synergy $2.16
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+28% Synergy $11.57
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+23% Synergy $0.85
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+22% Synergy $31.72
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+21% Synergy $0.63
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+20% Synergy $0.31
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+18% Synergy $13.08
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+17% Synergy $0.35
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+17% Synergy $49.84
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+14% Synergy $39.67
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $2.76
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $57.13

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Rusko, Clockmaker's Spellslinger strategy.

Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+73% Synergy $0.57
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+49% Synergy $0.60
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+23% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+22% Synergy $2.58
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+21% Synergy $1.19
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+19% Synergy $14.80
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+19% Synergy $2.01
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+18% Synergy $3.11
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.46
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+14% Synergy $73.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.40
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $2.60
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.34

Lands

The mana base behind Rusko, Clockmaker's Spellslinger decks.

Underground River Underground River
+60% Synergy $1.42
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+44% Synergy $0.26
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+40% Synergy $7.35
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+38% Synergy $0.42
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+37% Synergy $1.09
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+36% Synergy $10.63
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+35% Synergy $0.36
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+28% Synergy $0.36
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+28% Synergy $18.92
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+26% Synergy $2.51
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+24% Synergy $27.85
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+24% Synergy $3.00
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+24% Synergy $8.65
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+19% Synergy $0.40
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+19% Synergy $8.75
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+18% Synergy $0.52
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+15% Synergy $4.24
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+15% Synergy $17.20
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+14% Synergy $6.52
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+14% Synergy $0.31
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+14% Synergy $33.09
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+13% Synergy $0.38
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.25
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+12% Synergy $12.40
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+12% Synergy $36.10
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+12% Synergy $1.02
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+12% Synergy $38.66
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+11% Synergy $49.78
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+9% Synergy $0.44
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+5% Synergy $0.25
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $7.11
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+2% Synergy $0.31
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+1% Synergy $0.33
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-1% Synergy $19.18
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-4% Synergy $0.70
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.32

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Rusko, Clockmaker: Spellslinger.

Faceless One Candlekeep Sage Faceless One // Candlekeep Sage
Syr Elenora, the Discerning Syr Elenora, the Discerning
Krang & Shredder Krang & Shredder
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Dungeon Delver Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Dungeon Delver
Azula, Cunning Usurper Azula, Cunning Usurper
Garland, Royal Kidnapper Garland, Royal Kidnapper
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Alpharael, Dreaming Acolyte Alpharael, Dreaming Acolyte
Hama, the Bloodbender Hama, the Bloodbender
Katara, Seeking Revenge Katara, Seeking Revenge
Kotose, the Silent Spider Kotose, the Silent Spider
Lazav, Wearer of Faces Lazav, Wearer of Faces
Morbius the Living Vampire Morbius the Living Vampire
Narfi, Betrayer King Narfi, Betrayer King
Prowler, Clawed Thief Prowler, Clawed Thief
Skeleton Ship Skeleton Ship
Superior Spider-Man Superior Spider-Man
Symbiote Spider-Man Symbiote Spider-Man
Szadek, Lord of Secrets Szadek, Lord of Secrets
The Mouth of Sauron The Mouth of Sauron
Truss, Chief Engineer Truss, Chief Engineer
Ur-Drago Ur-Drago
Vulture, Scheming Scavenger Vulture, Scheming Scavenger
April O'Neil, Live on the Scene Splinter, the Mentor April O'Neil, Live on the Scene // Splinter, the Mentor
Doctor Octopus, Master Planner Doctor Octopus, Master Planner
Donatello, the Brains Splinter, the Mentor Donatello, the Brains // Splinter, the Mentor
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Francisco, Fowl Marauder Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Miara, Thorn of the Glade Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Sengir, the Dark Baron Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Tormod, the Desecrator Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Tormod, the Desecrator
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Siani, Eye of the Storm Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept