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Strong, the Brutish Thespian
Price tag $0.30

Legendary CreatureMutant Berserker

Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1551 Current Rank
#1799 Last Week
#1443 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Strong, the Brutish Thespian.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Strong, the Brutish Thespian decks.

Novel Nunchaku Novel Nunchaku
+10% Synergy $0.21
Level Up Level Up
+5% Synergy $1.35
Spry and Mighty Spry and Mighty
+2% Synergy $0.28
New Generation's Technique New Generation's Technique
+2% Synergy $0.22
Michelangelo, Mutant BFF Michelangelo, Mutant BFF
+2% Synergy $0.29

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Strong, the Brutish Thespian's abilities and overall game plan.

Tato Farmer Tato Farmer
+84% Synergy $0.41
Mariposa Military Base Mariposa Military Base
+78% Synergy $0.24
Prizefight Prizefight
+74% Synergy $0.13
Harold and Bob, First Numens Harold and Bob, First Numens
+72% Synergy $0.30
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+71% Synergy $0.29
Titanic Brawl Titanic Brawl
+68% Synergy $0.25
Brawn Brawn
+64% Synergy $0.53
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+62% Synergy $0.31
Ancient Animus Ancient Animus
+61% Synergy $0.21
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+61% Synergy $2.60

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Strong, the Brutish Thespian decks.

Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+61% Synergy $4.59
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+60% Synergy $0.29
Smell Fear Smell Fear
+59% Synergy $0.19
Glowing One Glowing One
+59% Synergy $0.51
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+30% Synergy $1.49
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+26% Synergy $2.00
Cultivate Cultivate
+19% Synergy $0.26
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+14% Synergy $0.42
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+8% Synergy $3.14
Beast Within Beast Within
-4% Synergy $0.71

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $111.70
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-9% Synergy $4.31
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-12% Synergy $24.84

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Strong, the Brutish Thespian's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Bighorner Rancher Bighorner Rancher
+45% Synergy $0.38
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+42% Synergy $1.12
Genesis Genesis
+42% Synergy $0.59
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+37% Synergy $9.56
Six Six
+36% Synergy $7.77
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+36% Synergy $0.27
Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma
+34% Synergy $0.38
World Shaper World Shaper
+31% Synergy $7.50
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+27% Synergy $2.63
Rampaging Yao Guai Rampaging Yao Guai
+27% Synergy $5.35
Endbringer Endbringer
+26% Synergy $0.37
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+20% Synergy $0.45
Summon: Titan Summon: Titan
+20% Synergy $1.37
Cathedral Acolyte Cathedral Acolyte
+18% Synergy $0.22
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+17% Synergy $9.90
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+17% Synergy $0.24
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar
+16% Synergy $0.43
Sproutback Trudge Sproutback Trudge
+16% Synergy $0.31
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+14% Synergy $21.15
Ranging Raptors Ranging Raptors
+14% Synergy $0.34
Lumbering Megasloth Lumbering Megasloth
+14% Synergy $0.33
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+13% Synergy $3.38
Ripjaw Raptor Ripjaw Raptor
+13% Synergy $0.50
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+12% Synergy $8.16
Golden Guardian Gold-Forge Garrison Golden Guardian
+12% Synergy $1.44
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+11% Synergy $0.32
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+11% Synergy $6.01
Grothama, All-Devouring Grothama, All-Devouring
+11% Synergy $0.72
Urban Daggertooth Urban Daggertooth
+11% Synergy $0.13
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+10% Synergy $0.32
Perennial Behemoth Perennial Behemoth
+9% Synergy $0.51
Blossoming Bogbeast Blossoming Bogbeast
+9% Synergy $5.97
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+8% Synergy $1.03
Ageless Entity Ageless Entity
+8% Synergy $0.24
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
+7% Synergy $23.89
Vigor Vigor
+6% Synergy $17.29
Titania, Nature's Force Titania, Nature's Force
+5% Synergy $0.57
Vorinclex The Grand Evolution Vorinclex
+5% Synergy $4.99
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+4% Synergy $21.69
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+4% Synergy $48.81
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+4% Synergy $0.29
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-1% Synergy $22.65
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-2% Synergy $2.30
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-3% Synergy $13.51
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-4% Synergy $0.28
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-4% Synergy $1.54
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-5% Synergy $2.02
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
-5% Synergy $0.77
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
-7% Synergy $2.77
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
-15% Synergy $0.60

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Strong, the Brutish Thespian safe.

Mutant's Prey Mutant's Prey
+50% Synergy $0.16
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+40% Synergy $0.48
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+31% Synergy $0.31
Pounce Pounce
+28% Synergy $0.20
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+22% Synergy $1.57
Duel for Dominance Duel for Dominance
+18% Synergy $0.04
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+17% Synergy $2.79
You Look Upon the Tarrasque You Look Upon the Tarrasque
+11% Synergy $0.19
Not of This World Not of This World
+11% Synergy $4.79
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+10% Synergy $0.59
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+10% Synergy $1.31
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+9% Synergy $1.79
Lifestream's Blessing Lifestream's Blessing
+9% Synergy $0.49
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+8% Synergy $0.41
Overprotect Overprotect
+7% Synergy $0.61
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+7% Synergy $3.87
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+7% Synergy $7.60
Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+7% Synergy $0.20
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+7% Synergy $0.15
Unnatural Aggression Unnatural Aggression
+7% Synergy $0.04
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+6% Synergy $1.03
Break Down Break Down
+6% Synergy $0.18
Reclaim Reclaim
+5% Synergy $0.14
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+4% Synergy $0.30
Ram Through Ram Through
+3% Synergy $0.44
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+3% Synergy $3.38
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+3% Synergy $0.40
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
+2% Synergy $0.18
Harrow Harrow
+1% Synergy $0.29
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+1% Synergy $27.09
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-1% Synergy $0.24
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-3% Synergy $1.62
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
-3% Synergy $0.36
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-4% Synergy $13.06
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-6% Synergy $0.33
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-8% Synergy $0.87
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-10% Synergy $8.03

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Strong, the Brutish Thespian's game plan and control the board.

Prey Upon Prey Upon
+45% Synergy $0.12
Gaea's Blessing Gaea's Blessing
+37% Synergy $0.37
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+35% Synergy $0.91
Ent's Fury Ent's Fury
+35% Synergy $0.07
Longstalk Brawl Longstalk Brawl
+32% Synergy $0.05
Primal Might Primal Might
+30% Synergy $0.15
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+27% Synergy $3.12
Curse of the Werefox Curse of the Werefox
+20% Synergy $0.04
Malamet Battle Glyph Malamet Battle Glyph
+20% Synergy $0.14
Praetor's Counsel Praetor's Counsel
+15% Synergy $1.58
Savage Punch Savage Punch
+15% Synergy $0.07
Barroom Brawl Barroom Brawl
+15% Synergy $0.20
Blizzard Brawl Blizzard Brawl
+15% Synergy $0.25
Regrowth Regrowth
+14% Synergy $0.46
Roar of Challenge Roar of Challenge
+14% Synergy $0.30
Clash of the Eikons Clash of the Eikons
+13% Synergy $0.15
Bygone Marvels Bygone Marvels
+13% Synergy $0.21
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+12% Synergy $6.81
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+12% Synergy $0.62
Will of the Sultai Will of the Sultai
+12% Synergy $1.36
Epic Confrontation Epic Confrontation
+12% Synergy $0.03
Plow Through Plow Through
+12% Synergy $0.09
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+11% Synergy $2.23
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+10% Synergy $1.34
Savage Swipe Savage Swipe
+10% Synergy $0.15
Outmuscle Outmuscle
+10% Synergy $0.08
Far Wanderings Far Wanderings
+9% Synergy $0.46
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+8% Synergy $0.34
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+8% Synergy $3.44
Dryad's Revival Dryad's Revival
+8% Synergy $0.19
Road of Return Road of Return
+7% Synergy $0.42
Ruthless Predation Ruthless Predation
+7% Synergy $0.06
Visions of Dominance Visions of Dominance
+6% Synergy $0.75
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+5% Synergy $3.66
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+5% Synergy $2.82
Cathartic Parting Cathartic Parting
+5% Synergy $0.15
Mage Duel Mage Duel
+5% Synergy $0.03
Creeping Renaissance Creeping Renaissance
+4% Synergy $0.76
Seasons Past Seasons Past
+4% Synergy $1.94
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+2% Synergy $0.80
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+2% Synergy $1.02
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+1% Synergy $3.18
Three Visits Three Visits
+1% Synergy $9.41
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
0% Synergy $0.55
Shared Roots Shared Roots
0% Synergy $1.87
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
-3% Synergy $0.41
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
-4% Synergy $4.17
Harmonize Harmonize
-5% Synergy $0.19
Explore Explore
-11% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Caltrops Caltrops
+43% Synergy $6.67
Power Fist Power Fist
+39% Synergy $12.48
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+28% Synergy $3.43
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+27% Synergy $1.01
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+25% Synergy $8.24
Nuka-Nuke Launcher Nuka-Nuke Launcher
+21% Synergy $0.29
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+20% Synergy $28.23
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+20% Synergy $1.37
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+19% Synergy $5.36
Boxing Ring Boxing Ring
+11% Synergy $0.52
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+11% Synergy $4.15
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+10% Synergy $39.49
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+10% Synergy $0.38
Acorn Catapult Acorn Catapult
+10% Synergy $4.58
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+9% Synergy $30.71
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+8% Synergy $3.61
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+8% Synergy $5.44
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+7% Synergy $59.49
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+6% Synergy $2.50
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+5% Synergy $20.36
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+4% Synergy $1.07
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+4% Synergy $0.33
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+3% Synergy $0.29
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+2% Synergy $12.50
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+2% Synergy $44.70
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
-2% Synergy $1.65
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-7% Synergy $61.96
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Strong, the Brutish Thespian's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+38% Synergy $4.59
Cartouche of Strength Cartouche of Strength
+35% Synergy $0.23
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+30% Synergy $2.80
The Mending of Dominaria The Mending of Dominaria
+27% Synergy $0.36
Rancor Rancor
+25% Synergy $1.37
Meltstrider's Resolve Meltstrider's Resolve
+23% Synergy $0.25
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+16% Synergy $7.77
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+14% Synergy $0.23
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+13% Synergy $7.27
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+12% Synergy $0.27
Druid's Call Druid's Call
+12% Synergy $3.21
Well Rested Well Rested
+11% Synergy $2.11
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+9% Synergy $1.35
Dragon Fangs Dragon Fangs
+9% Synergy $0.21
Rite of Passage Rite of Passage
+8% Synergy $4.40
Splintering Wind Splintering Wind
+8% Synergy $0.52
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+7% Synergy $13.36
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+7% Synergy $0.32
Lure Lure
+7% Synergy $0.19
Avatar Destiny Avatar Destiny
+7% Synergy $0.35
Case of the Trampled Garden Case of the Trampled Garden
+7% Synergy $0.25
Undergrowth Recon Undergrowth Recon
+6% Synergy $2.25
Warbriar Blessing Warbriar Blessing
+5% Synergy $0.07
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+4% Synergy $0.39
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+3% Synergy $9.81
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+3% Synergy $0.28
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+2% Synergy $0.41
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
0% Synergy $3.22
The Legend of Kyoshi Avatar Kyoshi The Legend of Kyoshi
0% Synergy $8.36
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
-2% Synergy $11.19
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
-2% Synergy $1.73
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-3% Synergy $0.48
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-3% Synergy $33.93
Asceticism Asceticism
-4% Synergy $6.73
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-6% Synergy $11.51
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-7% Synergy $1.21
Exploration Exploration
-8% Synergy $29.75
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-9% Synergy $26.36
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-10% Synergy $3.11
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-15% Synergy $1.02

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Strong, the Brutish Thespian to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
-5% Synergy $1.51

Utility Lands

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

Desert Desert
+31% Synergy $0.76
Arena Arena
+30% Synergy $5.50
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+22% Synergy $2.07
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+21% Synergy $1.16
War Room War Room
+18% Synergy $8.92
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+18% Synergy $11.65
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+15% Synergy $0.28
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+12% Synergy $3.00
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+10% Synergy $0.89
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+9% Synergy $6.70
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+8% Synergy $0.35
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+8% Synergy $0.16
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.29
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $5.36
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+5% Synergy $5.97
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+5% Synergy $2.29
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+4% Synergy $1.02
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.48
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-3% Synergy $0.29
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-5% Synergy $44.23
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $45.94
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $3.70
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-7% Synergy $14.69
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-12% Synergy $2.75

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+12% Synergy $3.85
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $0.44
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+7% Synergy $4.94
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.53
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $34.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for Strong, the Brutish Thespian decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+40% Synergy $0.48
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+35% Synergy $0.91
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.30
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+12% Synergy $6.81
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+5% Synergy $7.27
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+1% Synergy $0.88
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
0% Synergy $0.47
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-2% Synergy $2.30
Forest Forest
-3% Synergy $0.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-6% Synergy $2.43
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.29

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