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Strider, Ranger of the North
Price tag $0.05

Legendary CreatureHuman Ranger

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

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2748 Current Rank
#2483 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Strider, Ranger of the North decks.

Choco-Comet Choco-Comet
+20% Synergy $0.13
Chocobo Kick Chocobo Kick
+20% Synergy $0.06
Chocobo Racetrack Chocobo Racetrack
+19% Synergy $0.27
Sazh's Chocobo Sazh's Chocobo
+16% Synergy $1.72
Tifa Lockhart Tifa Lockhart
+15% Synergy $5.46

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Strider, Ranger of the North's abilities and overall game plan.

Mina and Denn, Wildborn Mina and Denn, Wildborn
+47% Synergy $1.09
Friendly Rivalry Friendly Rivalry
+45% Synergy $0.09
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+43% Synergy $1.57
Druid Class Druid Class
+39% Synergy $1.69
Radha, Heart of Keld Radha, Heart of Keld
+37% Synergy $0.33
Spitfire Lagac Spitfire Lagac
+37% Synergy $0.08
Territorial Scythecat Territorial Scythecat
+37% Synergy $0.09
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+37% Synergy $1.85
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+36% Synergy $0.54
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+35% Synergy $0.41

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Strider, Ranger of the North decks.

Explore Explore
+35% Synergy $0.26
Omnath, Locus of Rage Omnath, Locus of Rage
+35% Synergy $0.41
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+33% Synergy $0.47
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+28% Synergy $4.68
Harrow Harrow
+28% Synergy $0.25
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.43
Cultivate Cultivate
+6% Synergy $0.34
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+3% Synergy $0.38
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
0% Synergy $1.69
Beast Within Beast Within
-14% Synergy $0.59

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+13% Synergy $3.46
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $46.20

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Strider, Ranger of the North's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Brushfire Elemental Brushfire Elemental
+35% Synergy $0.06
Gimli, Counter of Kills Gimli, Counter of Kills
+31% Synergy $0.06
Dúnedain Rangers Dúnedain Rangers
+31% Synergy $0.06
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+30% Synergy $0.40
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+28% Synergy $0.43
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Erinis, Gloom Stalker
+28% Synergy $0.12
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+27% Synergy $9.26
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+27% Synergy $0.98
Tunneling Geopede Tunneling Geopede
+27% Synergy $0.32
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+24% Synergy $4.05
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+24% Synergy $3.20
Grove Rumbler Grove Rumbler
+23% Synergy $0.08
Elfsworn Giant Elfsworn Giant
+22% Synergy $0.11
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+21% Synergy $2.53
Akoum Hellhound Akoum Hellhound
+21% Synergy $0.03
Phylath, World Sculptor Phylath, World Sculptor
+20% Synergy $0.35
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+19% Synergy $1.10
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+19% Synergy $9.41
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+19% Synergy $2.22
Gimli, Mournful Avenger Gimli, Mournful Avenger
+19% Synergy $0.14
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+17% Synergy $2.53
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+16% Synergy $0.20
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+16% Synergy $0.11
Jaddi Offshoot Jaddi Offshoot
+15% Synergy $0.12
Legolas Greenleaf Legolas Greenleaf
+14% Synergy $0.16
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+13% Synergy $3.02
Legolas, Master Archer Legolas, Master Archer
+13% Synergy $0.22
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker
+12% Synergy $0.11
Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar
+12% Synergy $0.33
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+12% Synergy $3.17
Kazandu Mammoth Kazandu Valley Kazandu Mammoth
+12% Synergy $0.22
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+11% Synergy $0.47
Sabotender Sabotender
+11% Synergy $0.16
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+11% Synergy $0.15
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+11% Synergy $0.19
Kazandu Nectarpot Kazandu Nectarpot
+11% Synergy $0.06
Haradrim Spearmaster Haradrim Spearmaster
+11% Synergy $0.04
Wose Pathfinder Wose Pathfinder
+11% Synergy $0.05
Boundary Lands Ranger Boundary Lands Ranger
+11% Synergy $0.08
Rohirrim Lancer Rohirrim Lancer
+11% Synergy $0.07
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+10% Synergy $0.26
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+10% Synergy $8.36
Gladiolus Amicitia Gladiolus Amicitia
+10% Synergy $0.15
Scythecat Cub Scythecat Cub
+9% Synergy $42.76
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+6% Synergy $60.33
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+3% Synergy $0.91
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
-4% Synergy $0.68
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-11% Synergy $0.43
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
-17% Synergy $0.51
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-18% Synergy $0.19

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Strider, Ranger of the North safe.

Shower of Arrows Shower of Arrows
+28% Synergy $0.05
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+20% Synergy $0.16
Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+16% Synergy $0.09
Atarka's Command Atarka's Command
+13% Synergy $1.37
Smite the Deathless Smite the Deathless
+13% Synergy $0.10
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+11% Synergy $0.42
Bombadil's Song Bombadil's Song
+10% Synergy $0.11
Stew the Coneys Stew the Coneys
+10% Synergy $0.07
Broken Wings Broken Wings
+6% Synergy $0.04
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+5% Synergy $0.30
Titanic Growth Titanic Growth
+5% Synergy $0.11
Seize Opportunity Seize Opportunity
+5% Synergy $0.03
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+5% Synergy $0.08
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+4% Synergy $0.20
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+4% Synergy $0.06
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+4% Synergy $0.08
Prishe's Wanderings Prishe's Wanderings
+4% Synergy $0.06
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+2% Synergy $0.20
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+1% Synergy $2.75
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.15
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-1% Synergy $0.33
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-1% Synergy $0.94
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-2% Synergy $0.99
Ram Through Ram Through
-3% Synergy $0.51
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-5% Synergy $0.08
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-5% Synergy $0.97
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-14% Synergy $11.10
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-17% Synergy $0.34
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-17% Synergy $0.83

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Strider, Ranger of the North's game plan and control the board.

Many Partings Many Partings
+23% Synergy $0.11
Ent's Fury Ent's Fury
+17% Synergy $0.06
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
+16% Synergy $0.31
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+16% Synergy $0.27
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+16% Synergy $0.55
Elven Farsight Elven Farsight
+16% Synergy $0.09
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+15% Synergy $1.84
The Ring Goes South The Ring Goes South
+14% Synergy $0.28
Ranger's Firebrand Ranger's Firebrand
+14% Synergy $0.05
Breaking of the Fellowship Breaking of the Fellowship
+12% Synergy $0.07
Revive the Shire Revive the Shire
+11% Synergy $0.10
Quarrel's End Quarrel's End
+11% Synergy $0.08
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+10% Synergy $0.34
Call the Mountain Chocobo Call the Mountain Chocobo
+10% Synergy $0.06
Ground Assault Ground Assault
+9% Synergy $0.02
Scale the Heights Scale the Heights
+8% Synergy $0.13
Fear, Fire, Foes! Fear, Fire, Foes!
+8% Synergy $0.10
Fire of Orthanc Fire of Orthanc
+8% Synergy $0.05
Harmonize Harmonize
+7% Synergy $0.23
Grow from the Ashes Grow from the Ashes
+7% Synergy $0.10
Rally at the Hornburg Rally at the Hornburg
+7% Synergy $0.10
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+6% Synergy $0.17
Road // Ruin Road // Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.09
Ranger's Path Ranger's Path
+5% Synergy $0.24
Far Wanderings Far Wanderings
+5% Synergy $0.47
Roamer's Routine Roamer's Routine
+5% Synergy $0.05
Gysahl Greens Gysahl Greens
+5% Synergy $0.09
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+4% Synergy $0.29
Migration Path Migration Path
+4% Synergy $0.27
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+4% Synergy $2.56
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+4% Synergy $49.81
Dance of the Tumbleweeds Dance of the Tumbleweeds
+4% Synergy $0.08
Reach the Horizon Reach the Horizon
+4% Synergy $0.19
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+3% Synergy $15.30
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+3% Synergy $0.22
Vastwood Surge Vastwood Surge
+2% Synergy $0.20
Farseek Farseek
+1% Synergy $0.45
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+1% Synergy $0.55
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-3% Synergy $0.77
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-5% Synergy $0.83
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-6% Synergy $2.73
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-7% Synergy $1.41
Decimate Decimate
-9% Synergy $0.16
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-14% Synergy $2.01
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-17% Synergy $1.13
Three Visits Three Visits
-17% Synergy $6.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+24% Synergy $7.32
Galadhrim Bow Galadhrim Bow
+22% Synergy $0.09
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+19% Synergy $3.48
Adventuring Gear Adventuring Gear
+18% Synergy $0.11
Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+17% Synergy $0.31
Seer's Sundial Seer's Sundial
+17% Synergy $0.16
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+15% Synergy $0.11
Skyclave Pick-Axe Skyclave Pick-Axe
+14% Synergy $0.11
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+12% Synergy $2.31
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+7% Synergy $0.11
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+7% Synergy $2.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.24
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+6% Synergy $1.78
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+6% Synergy $5.10
Lembas Lembas
+6% Synergy $0.39
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+5% Synergy $8.42
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+5% Synergy $0.44
Bard's Bow Bard's Bow
+5% Synergy $0.04
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+4% Synergy $20.45
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+4% Synergy $8.01
World Map World Map
+4% Synergy $0.15
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+3% Synergy $27.08
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+1% Synergy $4.85
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy $17.15
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
0% Synergy $5.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.30
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-9% Synergy $62.10
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Strider, Ranger of the North's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+27% Synergy $1.41
Khalni Heart Expedition Khalni Heart Expedition
+26% Synergy $0.30
Roaring Earth Roaring Earth
+22% Synergy $0.28
Exploration Exploration
+17% Synergy $24.37
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+17% Synergy $1.18
Retreat to Valakut Retreat to Valakut
+15% Synergy $0.12
Ride the Shoopuf Ride the Shoopuf
+14% Synergy $0.29
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo Black Chocobo Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
+10% Synergy $0.17
Spelunking Spelunking
+8% Synergy $2.27
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
+6% Synergy $0.50
Azusa's Many Journeys Likeness of the Seeker Azusa's Many Journeys
+6% Synergy $0.16
Shortcut to Mushrooms Shortcut to Mushrooms
+6% Synergy $0.07
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+5% Synergy $0.88
Ranger Class Ranger Class
+5% Synergy $0.36
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+5% Synergy $2.72
The Mending of Dominaria The Mending of Dominaria
+4% Synergy $0.23
Boseiju Reaches Skyward Branch of Boseiju Boseiju Reaches Skyward
+4% Synergy $0.10
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+3% Synergy $1.58
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+2% Synergy $0.13
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-3% Synergy $11.08
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
-5% Synergy $7.81
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-5% Synergy $2.53
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
-9% Synergy $1.01
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-14% Synergy $3.79
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-17% Synergy $1.74

Utility Lands

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

Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+12% Synergy $3.66
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+11% Synergy $0.20
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+10% Synergy $0.19
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.14
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+6% Synergy $0.55
Hidden Nursery Hidden Nursery
+6% Synergy $0.09
The Shire The Shire
+6% Synergy $0.89
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+5% Synergy $0.10
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.40
Restless Ridgeline Restless Ridgeline
+1% Synergy $0.30
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
-3% Synergy $1.38
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.27
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-6% Synergy $0.31
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-9% Synergy $29.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-13% Synergy $9.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $1.98
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-16% Synergy $0.29

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.22
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-9% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-13% Synergy $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-20% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Strider, Ranger of the North decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+43% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+35% Synergy $0.28
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+33% Synergy $0.15
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+28% Synergy $0.24
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+22% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+21% Synergy $0.11
Promising Vein Promising Vein
+16% Synergy $0.09
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+14% Synergy $0.08
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+12% Synergy $3.53
Kazandu Mammoth Kazandu Valley Kazandu Mammoth
+12% Synergy $0.22
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+12% Synergy $0.12
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+9% Synergy $0.17
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+8% Synergy $0.25
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+8% Synergy $0.13
Gongaga, Reactor Town Gongaga, Reactor Town
+8% Synergy $0.09
Naya Panorama Naya Panorama
+7% Synergy $0.27
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+6% Synergy $0.35
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+5% Synergy $0.39
Bristling Backwoods Bristling Backwoods
+4% Synergy $0.16
Bleeding Woods Bleeding Woods
+4% Synergy $0.06
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+4% Synergy $0.47
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+3% Synergy $0.19
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+3% Synergy $0.51
Slagwoods Bridge Slagwoods Bridge
+3% Synergy $0.22
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+1% Synergy $0.55
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $6.00
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $25.51
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $30.44
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $24.04
Highland Forest Highland Forest
-2% Synergy $0.48
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-2% Synergy $9.47
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-2% Synergy $21.61
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
-7% Synergy $0.15
Commercial District Commercial District
-8% Synergy $7.76
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-9% Synergy $0.82
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.45
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-12% Synergy $14.12
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-16% Synergy $6.27
Command Tower Command Tower
-17% Synergy $0.22
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-18% Synergy $0.61
Game Trail Game Trail
-18% Synergy $0.20
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-18% Synergy $2.53
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-19% Synergy $1.58
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-19% Synergy $0.20
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-22% Synergy $7.79
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-22% Synergy $0.25
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-30% Synergy $0.81
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-30% Synergy $10.72

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