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Ryusei, the Falling Star
Price tag $1.59

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

#3449 Current Rank
#3400 Past 2 Years

New Cards

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

Choreographed Sparks Choreographed Sparks
+18% Synergy $0.28
Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
+14% Synergy $0.36
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+14% Synergy $11.80
Fateful Tempest Fateful Tempest
+9% Synergy $0.25
Artistic Process Artistic Process
+9% Synergy $0.11

High Synergy Cards

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

Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+45% Synergy $3.47
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+42% Synergy $0.36
Earthquake Earthquake
+38% Synergy $0.64
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+38% Synergy $0.34
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+37% Synergy $0.81
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+36% Synergy $4.74
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+35% Synergy $0.30
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+35% Synergy $2.06
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+34% Synergy $0.49
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+32% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

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

Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+30% Synergy $18.14
Leyline Tyrant Leyline Tyrant
+27% Synergy $2.16
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+23% Synergy $5.71
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+22% Synergy $4.82
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.31
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+13% Synergy $1.15
Seething Song Seething Song
+3% Synergy $13.22
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-5% Synergy $0.87
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-8% Synergy $0.33
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-8% Synergy $12.67

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-8% Synergy $43.06
Gamble Gamble
-11% Synergy $15.70

Creatures

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

Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+28% Synergy $0.33
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+27% Synergy $0.37
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+25% Synergy $0.31
Magmatic Hellkite Magmatic Hellkite
+25% Synergy $0.40
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+24% Synergy $0.87
Dragon Egg Dragon Egg
+21% Synergy $0.25
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+20% Synergy $0.33
Tyrant's Familiar Tyrant's Familiar
+20% Synergy $0.92
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+20% Synergy $0.52
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+19% Synergy $28.37
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+19% Synergy $5.55
Flameblast Dragon Flameblast Dragon
+18% Synergy $0.50
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+17% Synergy $0.25
Nesting Dragon Nesting Dragon
+17% Synergy $0.29
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+16% Synergy $14.83
Thundermane Dragon Thundermane Dragon
+16% Synergy $0.56
Chaos Dragon Chaos Dragon
+16% Synergy $5.00
Glorybringer Glorybringer
+16% Synergy $0.24
Slumbering Dragon Slumbering Dragon
+15% Synergy $2.56
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+14% Synergy $2.08
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+14% Synergy $0.36
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+14% Synergy $0.25
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+14% Synergy $5.41
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+14% Synergy $0.37
Akoum Hellkite Akoum Hellkite
+14% Synergy $0.71
Thunder Dragon Thunder Dragon
+14% Synergy $0.53
Ran and Shaw Ran and Shaw
+13% Synergy $0.30
Territorial Hellkite Territorial Hellkite
+13% Synergy $0.29
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+12% Synergy $0.34
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+12% Synergy $0.26
Summon: Esper Valigarmanda Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
+12% Synergy $0.24
Thundermaw Hellkite Thundermaw Hellkite
+12% Synergy $2.52
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+11% Synergy $117.10
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+11% Synergy $0.19
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+11% Synergy $4.13
Bloodsworn Steward Bloodsworn Steward
+11% Synergy $0.34
Shivan Devastator Shivan Devastator
+11% Synergy $3.42
Hunted Dragon Hunted Dragon
+11% Synergy $0.68
Avatar of Fury Avatar of Fury
+11% Synergy $0.40
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+10% Synergy $13.94
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+10% Synergy $1.11
Spawn of Thraxes Spawn of Thraxes
+10% Synergy $0.28
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+10% Synergy $5.80
Nogi, Draco-Zealot Nogi, Draco-Zealot
+10% Synergy $0.38
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+9% Synergy $13.95
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+9% Synergy $1.35
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+8% Synergy $5.73
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+3% Synergy $24.98
Anger Anger
0% Synergy $0.45
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
-6% Synergy $2.75

Instants

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

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+21% Synergy $0.62
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+19% Synergy $0.25
Fling Fling
+15% Synergy $0.27
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+14% Synergy $2.60
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+9% Synergy $1.35
Breath Weapon Breath Weapon
+7% Synergy $4.25
Fault Line Fault Line
+6% Synergy $3.65
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+5% Synergy $0.23
Arcbond Arcbond
+4% Synergy $2.51
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+1% Synergy $3.10
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $16.68
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-2% Synergy $1.54
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
-2% Synergy $1.38
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-3% Synergy $11.70
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-4% Synergy $5.42
Big Score Big Score
-5% Synergy $0.50
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-5% Synergy $12.52
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-9% Synergy $0.45
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-10% Synergy $0.28
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-17% Synergy $70.06
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-18% Synergy $0.96
Abrade Abrade
-19% Synergy $0.31
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-20% Synergy $7.10

Sorceries

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

Irencrag Feat Irencrag Feat
+23% Synergy $0.77
Subterranean Tremors Subterranean Tremors
+14% Synergy $7.21
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+13% Synergy $0.59
Snort Snort
+13% Synergy $0.35
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+12% Synergy $1.18
Soul Immolation Soul Immolation
+12% Synergy $2.87
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+11% Synergy $0.94
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+10% Synergy $0.49
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+9% Synergy $1.74
Molten Disaster Molten Disaster
+9% Synergy $0.44
Sudden Demise Sudden Demise
+9% Synergy $0.28
Insurrection Insurrection
+8% Synergy $9.63
Rupture Rupture
+8% Synergy $0.20
Breath of Darigaaz Breath of Darigaaz
+7% Synergy $0.40
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+6% Synergy $1.66
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+6% Synergy $7.49
Anger of the Gods Anger of the Gods
+6% Synergy $0.41
Red Sun's Zenith Red Sun's Zenith
+6% Synergy $0.43
Flamebreak Flamebreak
+6% Synergy $1.17
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+5% Synergy $0.56
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+5% Synergy $3.13
Cleansing Wildfire Cleansing Wildfire
+5% Synergy $0.36
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+5% Synergy $1.74
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+4% Synergy $4.40
Twinflame Twinflame
+3% Synergy $0.89
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+2% Synergy $6.82
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+2% Synergy $0.30
Suplex Suplex
+2% Synergy $0.22
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
0% Synergy $2.45
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-2% Synergy $0.31
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
-2% Synergy $4.20
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-4% Synergy $0.94
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-5% Synergy $0.30
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-11% Synergy $1.54
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-17% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+20% Synergy $4.16
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+17% Synergy $0.23
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+14% Synergy $0.57
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+14% Synergy $0.62
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+14% Synergy $4.90
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+12% Synergy $2.81
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+12% Synergy $2.81
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+10% Synergy $15.76
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.30
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+8% Synergy $0.76
Magmatic Galleon Magmatic Galleon
+8% Synergy $0.36
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+7% Synergy $0.82
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+7% Synergy $16.01
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+7% Synergy $3.07
Dragon's Claw Dragon's Claw
+7% Synergy $0.28
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+6% Synergy $5.47
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+6% Synergy $1.05
Mirror of the Forebears Mirror of the Forebears
+6% Synergy $1.65
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+6% Synergy $0.23
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+6% Synergy $17.40
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+5% Synergy $4.96
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+5% Synergy $0.95
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+5% Synergy $1.32
Hard-Won Jitte Hard-Won Jitte
+5% Synergy $0.22
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+4% Synergy $4.20
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+4% Synergy $6.41
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+4% Synergy $2.74
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+4% Synergy $0.25
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+1% Synergy $31.18
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
0% Synergy $11.25
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
0% Synergy $0.43
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-5% Synergy $6.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-31% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+18% Synergy $0.99
Repercussion Repercussion
+16% Synergy $9.52
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+13% Synergy $0.30
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+12% Synergy $11.52
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+12% Synergy $0.33
Mudslide Mudslide
+11% Synergy $9.06
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+10% Synergy $4.33
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+10% Synergy $0.34
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+9% Synergy $6.52
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+9% Synergy $3.58
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+8% Synergy $0.37
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+8% Synergy $1.65
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+7% Synergy $0.38
Sarkhan's Unsealing Sarkhan's Unsealing
+7% Synergy $1.19
Circle of Flame Circle of Flame
+7% Synergy $0.19
Awaken the Sky Tyrant Awaken the Sky Tyrant
+6% Synergy $0.22
Dragon Roost Dragon Roost
+6% Synergy $0.80
Form of the Dragon Form of the Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.44
The Elder Dragon War The Elder Dragon War
+6% Synergy $0.36
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
+6% Synergy $0.15
Bloodfire Infusion Bloodfire Infusion
+6% Synergy $0.16
Barrage of Expendables Barrage of Expendables
+6% Synergy $0.28
The First Eruption The First Eruption
+6% Synergy $0.12
Where Ancients Tread Where Ancients Tread
+6% Synergy $0.79
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+5% Synergy $4.61
Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+5% Synergy $14.77
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+5% Synergy $0.44
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+4% Synergy $1.63
War's Toll War's Toll
+4% Synergy $11.49
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+3% Synergy $7.83
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+3% Synergy $2.13
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+2% Synergy $0.54
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+2% Synergy $1.20
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+1% Synergy $16.92
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+1% Synergy $0.29
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
0% Synergy $6.68
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
-1% Synergy $3.42
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
-2% Synergy $0.82
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
-7% Synergy $3.33
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-8% Synergy $6.96

Planeswalkers

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

Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+18% Synergy $0.43
Chandra, Flameshaper Chandra, Flameshaper
+16% Synergy $0.64
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+13% Synergy $1.65
Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+13% Synergy $1.96
Sarkhan, Dragonsoul Sarkhan, Dragonsoul
+6% Synergy $9.79
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+5% Synergy $0.41
Chandra, Fire Artisan Chandra, Fire Artisan
+5% Synergy $0.36

Utility Lands

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

Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+15% Synergy $0.26
Dormant Volcano Dormant Volcano
+14% Synergy $1.08
High Market High Market
+13% Synergy $0.41
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+12% Synergy $0.33
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+10% Synergy $0.25
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+10% Synergy $0.52
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+9% Synergy $16.17
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.35
Miren, the Moaning Well Miren, the Moaning Well
+9% Synergy $20.29
Petrified Hamlet Petrified Hamlet
+9% Synergy $0.46
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+7% Synergy $50.07
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+5% Synergy $2.21
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+4% Synergy $0.24
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.80
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+3% Synergy $0.33
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+3% Synergy $13.56
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+3% Synergy $0.77
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+2% Synergy $3.94
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.40
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-1% Synergy $0.26
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
-1% Synergy $18.98
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-2% Synergy $2.49
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-3% Synergy $0.38
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-3% Synergy $1.36
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-4% Synergy $7.67
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-4% Synergy $0.34
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-5% Synergy $7.61
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.93
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-6% Synergy $2.27
War Room War Room
-8% Synergy $2.44

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+44% Synergy $0.41
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+24% Synergy $0.28
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+22% Synergy $4.55
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+20% Synergy $0.36
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+19% Synergy $0.33
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+14% Synergy $3.59
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+13% Synergy $1.77
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+12% Synergy $4.22
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+10% Synergy $1.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.31
Lavabrink Floodgates Lavabrink Floodgates
+7% Synergy $0.34
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+6% Synergy $11.72
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.37
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.33
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.23
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+3% Synergy $5.82
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+3% Synergy $20.17
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $3.06
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+2% Synergy $0.40
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $35.66
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.48
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $0.98
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-7% Synergy $0.44
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy $0.36

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
+22% Synergy $0.38
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+21% Synergy $0.62
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+12% Synergy $0.31
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+9% Synergy $8.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.34
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+7% Synergy $0.71
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+7% Synergy $2.22
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.22
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $16.68
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-4% Synergy $0.94
Mountain Mountain
-6% Synergy $2.00

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