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Ruxa, Patient Professor
Price tag $4.74

Legendary Creature — Bear Druid

Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

Playstyle & Strategy

Vanilla 23% Tokens 16% Aggro 13% Ramp 7% Stompy 6%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Ruxa, Patient Professor players are trying out in Aggro decks.

Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+20% Synergy $9.38

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Ruxa, Patient Professor's Aggro builds — cards that lean hardest into the Aggro theme.

Gigantosaurus Gigantosaurus
+91% Synergy $3.24
Leatherback Baloth Leatherback Baloth
+89% Synergy $0.21
Kalonian Tusker Kalonian Tusker
+88% Synergy $0.25
Quakestrider Ceratops Quakestrider Ceratops
+79% Synergy $0.28
Terrian, World Tyrant Terrian, World Tyrant
+78% Synergy $0.34
Muraganda Petroglyphs Muraganda Petroglyphs
+77% Synergy $0.74
Garruk's Gorehorn Garruk's Gorehorn
+73% Synergy $0.21
Terrain Elemental Terrain Elemental
+70% Synergy $0.13
Swordwise Centaur Swordwise Centaur
+70% Synergy $0.07
Alpine Grizzly Alpine Grizzly
+68% Synergy $0.15

Top Cards

The staple cards most Ruxa, Patient Professor Aggro decks run as their core.

Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+65% Synergy $1.55
Vorstclaw Vorstclaw
+65% Synergy $0.19
Orazca Frillback Orazca Frillback
+64% Synergy $0.30
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+63% Synergy $2.58
Elvish Warrior Elvish Warrior
+56% Synergy $0.27
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+54% Synergy $3.57
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+28% Synergy $2.84
Beast Within Beast Within
+25% Synergy $0.62
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+17% Synergy $0.64
Cultivate Cultivate
+15% Synergy $0.43

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ruxa, Patient Professor Aggro game on their own.

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-12% Synergy $27.86

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Aggro plan in Ruxa, Patient Professor decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Quilled Slagwurm Quilled Slagwurm
+52% Synergy $0.12
Ancient Brontodon Ancient Brontodon
+52% Synergy $0.20
Primordial Wurm Primordial Wurm
+52% Synergy $0.05
Grizzly Bears Grizzly Bears
+47% Synergy $0.20
Rumbling Baloth Rumbling Baloth
+45% Synergy $0.30
Nyxborn Colossus Nyxborn Colossus
+41% Synergy $0.17
Jibbirik Omnivore Jibbirik Omnivore
+37% Synergy $0.15
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+32% Synergy $0.36
Grizzled Outrider Grizzled Outrider
+28% Synergy $0.20
Hollowhenge Beast Hollowhenge Beast
+28% Synergy $0.21
Keeper of Fables Keeper of Fables
+28% Synergy $0.31
Runeclaw Bear Runeclaw Bear
+28% Synergy $0.11
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+27% Synergy $0.37
Ferocious Zheng Ferocious Zheng
+27% Synergy $0.22
Colossapede Colossapede
+27% Synergy $0.08
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+24% Synergy $8.34
Centaur Courser Centaur Courser
+24% Synergy $0.07
Murasa Brute Murasa Brute
+22% Synergy $0.04
Norwood Ranger Norwood Ranger
+22% Synergy $0.08
Nessian Courser Nessian Courser
+21% Synergy $0.05
The Earth King The Earth King
+20% Synergy $2.08
Balduvian Bears Balduvian Bears
+20% Synergy $0.34
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+19% Synergy $0.68
Bear Cub Bear Cub
+19% Synergy $0.63
Vigor Vigor
+18% Synergy $13.20
Wolfbriar Elemental Wolfbriar Elemental
+18% Synergy $0.39
Elvish Ranger Elvish Ranger
+18% Synergy $0.11
Enormous Baloth Enormous Baloth
+18% Synergy $0.08
Panther Warriors Panther Warriors
+18% Synergy $0.17
Tuinvale Treefolk Tuinvale Treefolk
+17% Synergy $0.18
Fang-Druid Summoner Fang-Druid Summoner
+17% Synergy $0.17
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+16% Synergy $8.68
Cowl Prowler Cowl Prowler
+16% Synergy $0.03
Harrier Naga Harrier Naga
+14% Synergy $0.13
Trained Armodon Trained Armodon
+14% Synergy $0.12
Gnarled Mass Gnarled Mass
+13% Synergy $0.05
Woodland Druid Woodland Druid
+13% Synergy $0.15
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+11% Synergy $1.06
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+8% Synergy $6.71
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+6% Synergy $3.67
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+4% Synergy $18.78
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+4% Synergy $11.57
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+1% Synergy $0.40
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-1% Synergy $0.35
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
-1% Synergy $15.86
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-2% Synergy $0.30
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-5% Synergy $2.02
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-8% Synergy $4.84
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-10% Synergy $0.30
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
-11% Synergy $0.64

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ruxa, Patient Professor's Aggro deck ahead.

Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+27% Synergy $0.49
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+26% Synergy $0.49
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+26% Synergy $1.42
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+22% Synergy $0.34
Curious Herd Curious Herd
+19% Synergy $0.51
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+18% Synergy $1.62
Fresh Meat Fresh Meat
+17% Synergy $0.30
Crash the Party Crash the Party
+14% Synergy $0.39
Aspect of Hydra Aspect of Hydra
+11% Synergy $0.30
Vitalizing Wind Vitalizing Wind
+11% Synergy $4.35
Fog Fog
+10% Synergy $1.25
Primal Bellow Primal Bellow
+9% Synergy $0.35
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+8% Synergy $0.47
Prizefight Prizefight
+7% Synergy $0.31
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+6% Synergy $2.00
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+6% Synergy $0.37
Bite Down Bite Down
+5% Synergy $0.21
Cosmic Hunger Cosmic Hunger
+5% Synergy $0.27
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+4% Synergy $1.25
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.35
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+3% Synergy $3.70
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+3% Synergy $6.77
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+1% Synergy $8.67
Naturalize Naturalize
+1% Synergy $0.25
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
-1% Synergy $4.70
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-2% Synergy $5.58
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
-2% Synergy $3.21
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-3% Synergy $16.00
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-5% Synergy $8.98
Harrow Harrow
-6% Synergy $0.32
Ram Through Ram Through
-10% Synergy $0.55

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Aggro game plan forward for Ruxa, Patient Professor.

Howl of the Night Pack Howl of the Night Pack
+34% Synergy $0.09
Mouth // Feed Mouth // Feed
+32% Synergy $0.26
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+22% Synergy $1.38
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+18% Synergy $0.43
Klothys's Design Klothys's Design
+17% Synergy $0.21
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+16% Synergy $1.33
You Meet in a Tavern You Meet in a Tavern
+14% Synergy $0.20
Harmonize Harmonize
+13% Synergy $0.33
Bestial Menace Bestial Menace
+13% Synergy $0.08
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+11% Synergy $0.96
Beacon of Creation Beacon of Creation
+11% Synergy $7.55
Predatory Rampage Predatory Rampage
+11% Synergy $0.16
Three Visits Three Visits
+10% Synergy $5.03
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+9% Synergy $1.53
Fungal Sprouting Fungal Sprouting
+9% Synergy $0.79
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+9% Synergy $0.36
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+8% Synergy $6.78
Migration Path Migration Path
+7% Synergy $0.36
Fade from History Fade from History
+7% Synergy $3.43
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+7% Synergy $1.04
Miming Slime Miming Slime
+7% Synergy $0.25
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+6% Synergy $2.88
Titania's Command Titania's Command
+6% Synergy $0.89
Wear Down Wear Down
+6% Synergy $0.29
Become the Avalanche Become the Avalanche
+6% Synergy $0.31
Tumbleweed Rising Tumbleweed Rising
+6% Synergy $0.16
Regrowth Regrowth
+5% Synergy $0.41
Primal Might Primal Might
+5% Synergy $0.26
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+3% Synergy $0.37
Scale Up Scale Up
+3% Synergy $0.79
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+2% Synergy $0.33
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+2% Synergy $4.70
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+2% Synergy $0.36
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
0% Synergy $4.70
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
-5% Synergy $0.38
Explore Explore
-6% Synergy $0.21
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-8% Synergy $1.20
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-9% Synergy $4.48

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ruxa, Patient Professor Aggro decks.

Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+37% Synergy $0.40
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+35% Synergy $30.47
Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+28% Synergy $0.43
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+9% Synergy $10.27
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+8% Synergy $4.55
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+5% Synergy $67.43
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+5% Synergy $9.50
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
0% Synergy $1.67
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
-9% Synergy $11.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $2.28

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aggro strategy in Ruxa, Patient Professor decks.

Gaea's Anthem Gaea's Anthem
+43% Synergy $0.32
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+42% Synergy $1.43
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+39% Synergy $5.72
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+39% Synergy $0.34
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+30% Synergy $3.96
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
+22% Synergy $0.34
Paradox Zone Paradox Zone
+19% Synergy $1.18
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+17% Synergy $14.22
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+9% Synergy $0.60
Sylvan Scavenging Sylvan Scavenging
+9% Synergy $0.26
March of the World Ooze March of the World Ooze
+8% Synergy $2.22
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+7% Synergy $1.05
Ranger Class Ranger Class
+7% Synergy $0.39
Gravity Well Gravity Well
+6% Synergy $0.64
Feed the Pack Feed the Pack
+6% Synergy $0.44
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+5% Synergy $1.66
Ayula's Influence Ayula's Influence
+5% Synergy $0.72
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+4% Synergy $6.10
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+4% Synergy $1.04
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+4% Synergy $0.38
Eusocial Engineering Eusocial Engineering
+4% Synergy $0.30
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+3% Synergy $9.31
Colossification Colossification
+3% Synergy $0.87
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-1% Synergy $13.16
Lignify Lignify
-1% Synergy $1.40
Greater Good Greater Good
-3% Synergy $1.26
Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
-4% Synergy $0.27
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-6% Synergy $26.02
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-25% Synergy $0.50

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Ruxa, Patient Professor's Aggro game plan.

Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+44% Synergy $2.36
Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
+7% Synergy $2.58
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
+6% Synergy $3.18

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ruxa, Patient Professor Aggro decks.

Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+35% Synergy $0.37
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+35% Synergy $0.42
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+28% Synergy $1.04
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+20% Synergy $0.25
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+19% Synergy $0.71
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+15% Synergy $8.54
War Room War Room
+12% Synergy $5.79
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.30
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+8% Synergy $18.89
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.26
Slippery Karst Slippery Karst
+8% Synergy $0.20
Desert of the Indomitable Desert of the Indomitable
+5% Synergy $0.26
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
+5% Synergy $0.51
Hidden Nursery Hidden Nursery
+4% Synergy $0.23
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+3% Synergy $81.37
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+3% Synergy $2.77
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+3% Synergy $0.32
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+3% Synergy $0.39
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy $53.41
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $3.52
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $16.22
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.36
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-13% Synergy $50.54

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ruxa, Patient Professor's Aggro strategy.

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+43% Synergy $0.37
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+9% Synergy $3.72
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+8% Synergy $4.08
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.89
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+6% Synergy $0.43
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.55
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+2% Synergy $4.15
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.59

Lands

The mana base behind Ruxa, Patient Professor's Aggro decks.

Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+27% Synergy $0.49
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+16% Synergy $1.33
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+15% Synergy $0.39
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+8% Synergy $6.71
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+8% Synergy $6.78
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.37
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+4% Synergy $0.36
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.24
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
0% Synergy $4.70
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
0% Synergy $1.75
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.08
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-10% Synergy $0.25

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ruxa, Patient Professor: Aggro.

Shroofus Sproutsire Shroofus Sproutsire
Jasmine Boreal of the Seven Jasmine Boreal of the Seven
Jedit Ojanen of Efrava Jedit Ojanen of Efrava
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Cloakwood Hermit Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Cloakwood Hermit
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
Nemata, Grove Guardian Nemata, Grove Guardian
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
Galadriel, Gift-Giver Galadriel, Gift-Giver
Graham O'Brien Graham O'Brien
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
Titania, Protector of Argoth Titania, Protector of Argoth
Oviya Pashiri, Sage Lifecrafter Oviya Pashiri, Sage Lifecrafter
Quina, Qu Gourmet Quina, Qu Gourmet
Surrak, Elusive Hunter Surrak, Elusive Hunter
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
Titania, Nature's Force Titania, Nature's Force
Syr Faren, the Hengehammer Syr Faren, the Hengehammer
Tyvar, the Pummeler Tyvar, the Pummeler
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Raised by Giants Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Raised by Giants
Skanos Dragonheart Cloakwood Hermit Skanos Dragonheart // Cloakwood Hermit
Skanos Dragonheart Hardy Outlander Skanos Dragonheart // Hardy Outlander
Elanor Gardner Elanor Gardner
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Acolyte of Bahamut Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Acolyte of Bahamut
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ravos, Soultender Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Ravos, Soultender
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ghave, Guru of Spores Ghave, Guru of Spores
Hazel of the Rootbloom Hazel of the Rootbloom
Kura, the Boundless Sky Kura, the Boundless Sky
Wort, the Raidmother Wort, the Raidmother
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Halana, Kessig Ranger Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Cloakwood Hermit Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Cloakwood Hermit
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Master Chef Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Master Chef
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kodama of the East Tree Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Kodama of the East Tree
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Gyome, Master Chef Gyome, Master Chef