App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Ryusei, the Falling Star
Price tag $1.21

Legendary CreatureDragon Spirit

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2566 Current Rank
#3044 Last Week
#3015 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ryusei, the Falling Star decks.

Summon: Esper Valigarmanda Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
+24% Synergy $0.62
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+24% Synergy $0.10
Snort Snort
+22% Synergy $0.71
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+22% Synergy $2.11
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+13% Synergy $4.85

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ryusei, the Falling Star's abilities and overall game plan.

Magmaquake Magmaquake
+54% Synergy $0.19
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+52% Synergy $0.91
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+50% Synergy $4.45
Earthquake Earthquake
+50% Synergy $0.80
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+49% Synergy $3.11
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+48% Synergy $0.11
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+43% Synergy $0.29
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+43% Synergy $1.24
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+39% Synergy $21.74
Magmatic Hellkite Magmatic Hellkite
+38% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ryusei, the Falling Star decks.

Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+38% Synergy $3.74
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+31% Synergy $0.20
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+25% Synergy $0.26
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+22% Synergy $0.64
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+21% Synergy $1.76
Seething Song Seething Song
+12% Synergy $6.27
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+5% Synergy $7.78
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+2% Synergy $2.73
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.34
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-6% Synergy $1.13

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $26.15
Gamble Gamble
-11% Synergy $7.91
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-15% Synergy $46.20

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ryusei, the Falling Star's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+33% Synergy $0.50
Flameblast Dragon Flameblast Dragon
+33% Synergy $0.32
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+32% Synergy $1.01
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+28% Synergy $0.23
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+27% Synergy $9.09
Tyrant's Familiar Tyrant's Familiar
+27% Synergy $0.99
Dragon Egg Dragon Egg
+27% Synergy $0.05
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+26% Synergy $5.38
Leyline Tyrant Leyline Tyrant
+26% Synergy $0.41
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+25% Synergy $2.76
Akoum Hellkite Akoum Hellkite
+25% Synergy $0.59
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+23% Synergy $0.42
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+22% Synergy $0.40
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+21% Synergy $0.12
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+21% Synergy $0.17
Spawn of Thraxes Spawn of Thraxes
+21% Synergy $0.41
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+20% Synergy $27.81
Territorial Hellkite Territorial Hellkite
+20% Synergy $0.20
Thundermane Dragon Thundermane Dragon
+18% Synergy $1.63
Slumbering Dragon Slumbering Dragon
+18% Synergy $3.86
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+17% Synergy $3.61
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+17% Synergy $0.21
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+17% Synergy $0.45
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+16% Synergy $1.32
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+15% Synergy $0.22
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+15% Synergy $0.31
Hunted Dragon Hunted Dragon
+15% Synergy $0.69
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+14% Synergy $0.33
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+14% Synergy $1.76
Glorybringer Glorybringer
+14% Synergy $0.20
Thundermaw Hellkite Thundermaw Hellkite
+14% Synergy $4.37
Nova Hellkite Nova Hellkite
+14% Synergy $0.79
Nesting Dragon Nesting Dragon
+13% Synergy $0.24
Chaos Dragon Chaos Dragon
+13% Synergy $3.63
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+12% Synergy $13.15
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+12% Synergy $1.15
Hoard-Smelter Dragon Hoard-Smelter Dragon
+12% Synergy $0.20
Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant
+12% Synergy $0.15
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+11% Synergy $7.28
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+11% Synergy $8.76
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+11% Synergy $1.18
Avatar of Fury Avatar of Fury
+11% Synergy $0.34
Bloodsworn Steward Bloodsworn Steward
+10% Synergy $0.27
Obsidian Charmaw Obsidian Charmaw
+10% Synergy $0.70
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+9% Synergy $5.57
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+5% Synergy $18.31
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+4% Synergy $70.01
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+2% Synergy $21.28
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
-3% Synergy $1.86
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
-3% Synergy $0.91

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ryusei, the Falling Star safe.

Fling Fling
+19% Synergy $0.08
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+18% Synergy $0.57
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+15% Synergy $0.17
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+8% Synergy $2.08
Fault Line Fault Line
+7% Synergy $4.10
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+5% Synergy $1.05
Reiterate Reiterate
+5% Synergy $5.24
Arcbond Arcbond
+3% Synergy $0.86
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+2% Synergy $0.98
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
0% Synergy $8.43
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $11.68
Shock Shock
-2% Synergy $0.04
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-3% Synergy $5.39
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-5% Synergy $0.53
Reverberate Reverberate
-8% Synergy $1.93
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-9% Synergy $0.06
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-9% Synergy $2.75
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-12% Synergy $0.28
Big Score Big Score
-14% Synergy $0.62
Abrade Abrade
-15% Synergy $0.15
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-27% Synergy $0.99

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ryusei, the Falling Star's game plan and control the board.

Irencrag Feat Irencrag Feat
+32% Synergy $0.42
Subterranean Tremors Subterranean Tremors
+18% Synergy $10.20
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+17% Synergy $0.44
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+16% Synergy $0.85
Molten Disaster Molten Disaster
+14% Synergy $0.43
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+13% Synergy $0.71
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+10% Synergy $0.39
Anger of the Gods Anger of the Gods
+10% Synergy $0.58
Zenith Festival Zenith Festival
+9% Synergy $0.36
Breath of Darigaaz Breath of Darigaaz
+9% Synergy $0.40
Storm's Wrath Storm's Wrath
+9% Synergy $0.18
Insurrection Insurrection
+8% Synergy $6.51
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+7% Synergy $9.35
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+7% Synergy $1.14
Sudden Demise Sudden Demise
+7% Synergy $0.29
Red Sun's Zenith Red Sun's Zenith
+6% Synergy $0.46
Hour of Devastation Hour of Devastation
+6% Synergy $0.54
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+5% Synergy $0.39
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+5% Synergy $0.36
Delete Delete
+5% Synergy $0.49
Flamebreak Flamebreak
+5% Synergy $0.98
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+4% Synergy $0.82
Suplex Suplex
+4% Synergy $0.12
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+4% Synergy $2.59
Dragon's Approach Dragon's Approach
+4% Synergy $1.63
Cleansing Wildfire Cleansing Wildfire
+4% Synergy $0.41
Kindred Charge Kindred Charge
+4% Synergy $4.28
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+3% Synergy $0.51
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+3% Synergy $5.61
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+3% Synergy $0.18
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+2% Synergy $1.03
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+2% Synergy $1.84
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+2% Synergy $0.26
Twinflame Twinflame
0% Synergy $5.05
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-1% Synergy $1.03
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
-2% Synergy $4.41
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-3% Synergy $0.14
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-5% Synergy $0.20
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-8% Synergy $0.23
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-19% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+23% Synergy $0.14
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+21% Synergy $3.11
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+19% Synergy $2.29
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+18% Synergy $3.46
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+15% Synergy $0.57
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+14% Synergy $8.99
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+11% Synergy $4.33
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+11% Synergy $0.51
Mirror of the Forebears Mirror of the Forebears
+11% Synergy $1.84
Magmatic Galleon Magmatic Galleon
+10% Synergy $0.16
Dragon's Claw Dragon's Claw
+10% Synergy $0.15
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+9% Synergy $3.40
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+8% Synergy $0.64
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+7% Synergy $1.06
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+7% Synergy $1.12
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+7% Synergy $0.59
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+6% Synergy $0.92
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+6% Synergy $1.70
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+6% Synergy $11.38
Phyrexian Splicer Phyrexian Splicer
+6% Synergy $0.37
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.24
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+5% Synergy $0.76
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+5% Synergy $0.26
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+5% Synergy $13.11
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+5% Synergy $8.14
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+4% Synergy $0.73
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+4% Synergy $0.22
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+4% Synergy $0.52
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+4% Synergy $17.97
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $12.75
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $31.55
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+2% Synergy $4.22
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+2% Synergy $6.10
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+1% Synergy $1.02
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
-1% Synergy $0.35
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-9% Synergy $5.02
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ryusei, the Falling Star's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+24% Synergy $1.01
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+24% Synergy $0.25
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+19% Synergy $3.40
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+17% Synergy $0.22
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+15% Synergy $1.48
Repercussion Repercussion
+14% Synergy $5.86
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+14% Synergy $0.28
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+12% Synergy $6.83
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+11% Synergy $2.72
Mudslide Mudslide
+11% Synergy $1.93
Awaken the Sky Tyrant Awaken the Sky Tyrant
+9% Synergy $0.26
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+8% Synergy $0.57
Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+8% Synergy $19.24
Sarkhan's Unsealing Sarkhan's Unsealing
+8% Synergy $0.69
Circle of Flame Circle of Flame
+8% Synergy $0.24
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+7% Synergy $5.66
Where Ancients Tread Where Ancients Tread
+7% Synergy $0.72
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+6% Synergy $1.41
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+6% Synergy $0.33
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.44
The Elder Dragon War The Elder Dragon War
+5% Synergy $0.30
Dragon Roost Dragon Roost
+5% Synergy $0.93
Breath of Fury Breath of Fury
+5% Synergy $11.33
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+4% Synergy $0.04
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+3% Synergy $8.53
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+3% Synergy $0.99
Burning Earth Burning Earth
+3% Synergy $2.75
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+3% Synergy $0.87
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+3% Synergy $0.18
War's Toll War's Toll
+3% Synergy $4.87
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+2% Synergy $0.35
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+1% Synergy $0.13
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
-1% Synergy $7.33
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-2% Synergy $0.55
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
-5% Synergy $3.19
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-16% Synergy $5.91

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ryusei, the Falling Star to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Flameshaper Chandra, Flameshaper
+19% Synergy $0.97
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+19% Synergy $0.35
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+11% Synergy $1.37
Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+8% Synergy $2.92
Sarkhan, Dragonsoul Sarkhan, Dragonsoul
+5% Synergy $6.40
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+5% Synergy $13.44
Chandra, Fire Artisan Chandra, Fire Artisan
+4% Synergy $0.33
Chandra, Pyromaster Chandra, Pyromaster
+4% Synergy $0.80
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-1% Synergy $3.07
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-2% Synergy $0.30

Utility Lands

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

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+25% Synergy $0.14
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+21% Synergy $0.16
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.55
Dormant Volcano Dormant Volcano
+18% Synergy $0.66
High Market High Market
+14% Synergy $4.50
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+13% Synergy $0.15
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+12% Synergy $34.54
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+11% Synergy $16.55
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.27
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+7% Synergy $0.56
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+5% Synergy $0.15
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+5% Synergy $0.24
Miren, the Moaning Well Miren, the Moaning Well
+5% Synergy $17.55
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+4% Synergy $0.86
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.64
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+4% Synergy $0.28
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+3% Synergy $0.21
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+3% Synergy $5.17
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+3% Synergy $0.46
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.40
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+2% Synergy $0.50
Sandstone Needle Sandstone Needle
+2% Synergy $1.44
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+2% Synergy $16.08
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
0% Synergy $12.52
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-1% Synergy $0.47
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $1.98
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-2% Synergy $0.25
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-2% Synergy $0.98
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $2.73
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-4% Synergy $11.65
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-4% Synergy $1.64
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-7% Synergy $0.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+41% Synergy $0.56
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+21% Synergy $2.44
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+19% Synergy $0.24
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+19% Synergy $1.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.22
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+15% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+14% Synergy $0.16
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+14% Synergy $7.59
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+13% Synergy $3.61
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+13% Synergy $0.09
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+12% Synergy $1.28
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+10% Synergy $3.21
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+9% Synergy $4.82
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+7% Synergy $1.22
Lavabrink Floodgates Lavabrink Floodgates
+6% Synergy $0.25
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+5% Synergy $0.84
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.26
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+4% Synergy $0.20
Star Compass Star Compass
+4% Synergy $0.56
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.33
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.07
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $1.29
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+2% Synergy $15.07
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $17.16
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-2% Synergy $0.23
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-2% Synergy $0.19
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-7% Synergy $0.96
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ryusei, the Falling Star decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+28% Synergy $0.78
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+18% Synergy $0.57
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+10% Synergy $0.28
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+10% Synergy $3.51
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.18
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+8% Synergy $0.75
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+7% Synergy $0.45
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.23
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.50
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+5% Synergy $6.79
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $11.68
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-1% Synergy $1.03
Mountain Mountain
-3% Synergy $0.06
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-6% Synergy $1.74

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ryusei, the Falling Star.