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Strider, Ranger of the North
Price tag $0.10

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

#3238 Current Rank
#2794 Last Week
#2643 Last Month

New Cards

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

Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel
+11% Synergy $0.44
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+9% Synergy $0.21
Rhino's Rampage Rhino's Rampage
+9% Synergy $0.10

High Synergy Cards

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

Friendly Rivalry Friendly Rivalry
+43% Synergy $0.06
Mina and Denn, Wildborn Mina and Denn, Wildborn
+43% Synergy $1.02
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+41% Synergy $2.43
Spitfire Lagac Spitfire Lagac
+37% Synergy $0.07
Druid Class Druid Class
+36% Synergy $1.50
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+35% Synergy $0.50
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+35% Synergy $3.77
Radha, Heart of Keld Radha, Heart of Keld
+35% Synergy $0.42
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+34% Synergy $0.28
Territorial Scythecat Territorial Scythecat
+34% Synergy $0.10

Top Cards

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

Explore Explore
+33% Synergy $9.95
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+31% Synergy $0.25
Omnath, Locus of Rage Omnath, Locus of Rage
+28% Synergy $0.39
Harrow Harrow
+24% Synergy $0.28
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+10% Synergy $0.41
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+9% Synergy $0.40
Cultivate Cultivate
+5% Synergy $0.62
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+5% Synergy $0.97
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-1% Synergy $1.90
Beast Within Beast Within
-15% Synergy $0.86

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+12% Synergy $5.02
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $21.91

Creatures

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

Dúnedain Rangers Dúnedain Rangers
+32% Synergy $0.06
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Erinis, Gloom Stalker
+30% Synergy $0.14
Gimli, Counter of Kills Gimli, Counter of Kills
+28% Synergy $0.11
Brushfire Elemental Brushfire Elemental
+28% Synergy $0.08
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+27% Synergy $0.34
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+26% Synergy $0.19
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+26% Synergy $0.83
Tunneling Geopede Tunneling Geopede
+26% Synergy $0.39
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+24% Synergy $6.37
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+24% Synergy $2.11
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+23% Synergy $11.88
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+21% Synergy $12.96
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+20% Synergy $3.46
Elfsworn Giant Elfsworn Giant
+20% Synergy $0.18
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+19% Synergy $4.83
Grove Rumbler Grove Rumbler
+19% Synergy $0.08
Phylath, World Sculptor Phylath, World Sculptor
+18% Synergy $0.27
Gimli, Mournful Avenger Gimli, Mournful Avenger
+18% Synergy $0.08
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+17% Synergy $2.34
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+17% Synergy $2.25
Akoum Hellhound Akoum Hellhound
+17% Synergy $0.06
Sazh's Chocobo Sazh's Chocobo
+16% Synergy $1.02
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+15% Synergy $1.00
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+15% Synergy $0.16
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+14% Synergy $3.69
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+14% Synergy $0.20
Gladiolus Amicitia Gladiolus Amicitia
+14% Synergy $0.11
Legolas, Master Archer Legolas, Master Archer
+14% Synergy $0.24
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker
+13% Synergy $0.13
Jaddi Offshoot Jaddi Offshoot
+13% Synergy $0.14
Legolas Greenleaf Legolas Greenleaf
+13% Synergy $0.16
Icecave Crasher Icecave Crasher
+12% Synergy $0.02
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+11% Synergy $0.11
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+11% Synergy $3.26
Scythecat Cub Scythecat Cub
+11% Synergy $32.14
Boundary Lands Ranger Boundary Lands Ranger
+11% Synergy $0.06
Haradrim Spearmaster Haradrim Spearmaster
+11% Synergy $0.04
Wose Pathfinder Wose Pathfinder
+11% Synergy $0.06
Rohirrim Lancer Rohirrim Lancer
+11% Synergy $0.08
Sabotender Sabotender
+10% Synergy $0.12
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+10% Synergy $7.68
Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar
+10% Synergy $0.19
Tifa Lockhart Tifa Lockhart
+10% Synergy $3.44
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+9% Synergy $0.29
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+8% Synergy $0.15
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+5% Synergy $0.90
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
-3% Synergy $0.61
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-9% Synergy $0.48
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-17% Synergy $0.24
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
-18% Synergy $0.69

Instants

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

Shower of Arrows Shower of Arrows
+27% Synergy $0.04
Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+18% Synergy $0.11
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+17% Synergy $1.06
Atarka's Command Atarka's Command
+14% Synergy $1.19
Smite the Deathless Smite the Deathless
+14% Synergy $0.04
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+13% Synergy $0.32
Bombadil's Song Bombadil's Song
+11% Synergy $0.07
Stew the Coneys Stew the Coneys
+10% Synergy $0.10
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+7% Synergy $0.10
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+6% Synergy $0.42
Titanic Growth Titanic Growth
+6% Synergy $0.05
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+5% Synergy $0.21
Sure Strike Sure Strike
+5% Synergy $0.02
Crash and Burn Crash and Burn
+5% Synergy $0.02
Broken Wings Broken Wings
+4% Synergy $0.03
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+3% Synergy $0.16
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.14
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+3% Synergy $0.08
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.18
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-1% Synergy $0.33
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-1% Synergy $0.80
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-2% Synergy $4.19
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-2% Synergy $1.01
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-3% Synergy $0.09
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-9% Synergy $52.71
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-13% Synergy $10.85
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-17% Synergy $0.90
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-19% Synergy $0.51

Sorceries

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

Many Partings Many Partings
+22% Synergy $0.10
Chocobo Kick Chocobo Kick
+19% Synergy $0.03
Elven Farsight Elven Farsight
+17% Synergy $0.07
Ent's Fury Ent's Fury
+16% Synergy $0.07
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
+15% Synergy $0.20
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+15% Synergy $0.19
Ranger's Firebrand Ranger's Firebrand
+15% Synergy $0.07
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+14% Synergy $0.77
Choco-Comet Choco-Comet
+13% Synergy $0.05
The Ring Goes South The Ring Goes South
+13% Synergy $0.20
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+12% Synergy $2.97
Breaking of the Fellowship Breaking of the Fellowship
+12% Synergy $0.07
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+11% Synergy $0.30
Quarrel's End Quarrel's End
+11% Synergy $0.06
Revive the Shire Revive the Shire
+10% Synergy $0.10
Ground Assault Ground Assault
+9% Synergy $0.06
Grow from the Ashes Grow from the Ashes
+8% Synergy $0.07
Rally at the Hornburg Rally at the Hornburg
+8% Synergy $0.13
Road // Ruin Road // Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.10
Scale the Heights Scale the Heights
+7% Synergy $0.10
Fear, Fire, Foes! Fear, Fire, Foes!
+7% Synergy $0.09
Fire of Orthanc Fire of Orthanc
+7% Synergy $0.07
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+6% Synergy $0.21
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+6% Synergy $3.06
Call the Mountain Chocobo Call the Mountain Chocobo
+6% Synergy $0.04
Roamer's Routine Roamer's Routine
+6% Synergy $0.05
Harmonize Harmonize
+5% Synergy $0.52
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+5% Synergy $0.16
Ranger's Path Ranger's Path
+4% Synergy $0.24
Migration Path Migration Path
+3% Synergy $0.34
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+3% Synergy $15.90
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+3% Synergy $53.41
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+2% Synergy $0.35
Vastwood Surge Vastwood Surge
+2% Synergy $0.27
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
0% Synergy $0.83
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.02
Farseek Farseek
-3% Synergy $0.49
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-4% Synergy $4.78
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-7% Synergy $0.72
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-8% Synergy $1.93
Decimate Decimate
-9% Synergy $0.18
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-10% Synergy $1.46
Three Visits Three Visits
-17% Synergy $5.83
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-18% Synergy $1.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+22% Synergy $5.30
Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+20% Synergy $0.25
Galadhrim Bow Galadhrim Bow
+20% Synergy $0.05
Adventuring Gear Adventuring Gear
+20% Synergy $0.12
Chocobo Racetrack Chocobo Racetrack
+18% Synergy $0.18
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+17% Synergy $0.10
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+16% Synergy $4.72
Seer's Sundial Seer's Sundial
+13% Synergy $0.17
Skyclave Pick-Axe Skyclave Pick-Axe
+13% Synergy $0.12
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+12% Synergy $2.12
Larval Scoutlander Larval Scoutlander
+10% Synergy $0.10
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+7% Synergy $0.09
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+7% Synergy $3.60
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.21
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+5% Synergy $8.44
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+5% Synergy $2.02
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+5% Synergy $5.96
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+5% Synergy $0.49
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+5% Synergy $0.11
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+5% Synergy $6.37
Lembas Lembas
+5% Synergy $0.84
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+4% Synergy $28.65
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
+3% Synergy $4.36
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $19.88
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+1% Synergy $7.72
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.32

Enchantments

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

Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+23% Synergy $5.14
Roaring Earth Roaring Earth
+23% Synergy $0.25
Khalni Heart Expedition Khalni Heart Expedition
+22% Synergy $0.30
Ride the Shoopuf Ride the Shoopuf
+18% Synergy $0.26
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+15% Synergy $0.69
Retreat to Valakut Retreat to Valakut
+15% Synergy $0.12
Exploration Exploration
+12% Synergy $29.69
Spelunking Spelunking
+8% Synergy $3.09
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+7% Synergy $0.91
Ranger Class Ranger Class
+6% Synergy $0.28
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo Black Chocobo Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
+6% Synergy $0.14
Shortcut to Mushrooms Shortcut to Mushrooms
+6% Synergy $0.04
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
+5% Synergy $0.40
Eusocial Engineering Eusocial Engineering
+4% Synergy $0.11
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+3% Synergy $2.68
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-4% Synergy $11.09
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-4% Synergy $9.22
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
-8% Synergy $3.04
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-15% Synergy $3.99
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-17% Synergy $2.20

Utility Lands

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

Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+13% Synergy $0.21
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+11% Synergy $3.24
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+10% Synergy $0.20
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.13
The Shire The Shire
+7% Synergy $2.41
Hidden Nursery Hidden Nursery
+6% Synergy $0.06
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+6% Synergy $1.07
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+5% Synergy $0.10
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.31
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
-2% Synergy $1.26
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-5% Synergy $0.29
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-10% Synergy $32.58
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-12% Synergy $7.90
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $2.03
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-16% Synergy $0.19

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.12
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-10% Synergy $0.45
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-13% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-22% Synergy $1.48

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+42% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+36% Synergy $0.15
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+30% Synergy $0.12
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+28% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+22% Synergy $0.17
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+22% Synergy $1.02
Promising Vein Promising Vein
+15% Synergy $0.10
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+14% Synergy $0.06
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+12% Synergy $0.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+10% Synergy $4.79
Kazandu Mammoth Kazandu Valley Kazandu Mammoth
+10% Synergy $0.22
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+8% Synergy $0.31
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+7% Synergy $0.28
Naya Panorama Naya Panorama
+7% Synergy $0.31
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+6% Synergy $0.22
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+5% Synergy $0.10
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.12
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+5% Synergy $0.62
Gongaga, Reactor Town Gongaga, Reactor Town
+5% Synergy $0.11
Bristling Backwoods Bristling Backwoods
+4% Synergy $0.10
Slagwoods Bridge Slagwoods Bridge
+3% Synergy $0.19
Bleeding Woods Bleeding Woods
+3% Synergy $0.07
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+2% Synergy $0.35
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.05
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+1% Synergy $0.21
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.06
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
0% Synergy $0.14
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $23.27
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.02
Highland Forest Highland Forest
-1% Synergy $0.32
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $25.96
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-2% Synergy $18.62
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-3% Synergy $8.85
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.16
Commercial District Commercial District
-7% Synergy $7.61
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
-8% Synergy $0.09
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-9% Synergy $0.51
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-11% Synergy $12.56
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.21
Game Trail Game Trail
-16% Synergy $0.12
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-16% Synergy $4.76
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-16% Synergy $2.43
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-18% Synergy $0.14
Command Tower Command Tower
-19% Synergy $0.27
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-19% Synergy $0.22
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-21% Synergy $1.53
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-23% Synergy $5.94
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-25% Synergy $0.60
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-27% Synergy $12.54
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-33% Synergy $0.55

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