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Strong, the Brutish Thespian
Price tag $0.50

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

#1626 Current Rank
#1775 Last Week
#1488 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
+14% Synergy $0.18
Level Up Level Up
+13% Synergy $2.81
High Score High Score
+6% Synergy $1.04
Chelonian Tackle Chelonian Tackle
+6% Synergy $0.07
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11 Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
+5% Synergy $4.41

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 $0.48
Mariposa Military Base Mariposa Military Base
+80% Synergy $0.21
Prizefight Prizefight
+74% Synergy $0.28
Harold and Bob, First Numens Harold and Bob, First Numens
+73% Synergy $0.34
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+70% Synergy $0.25
Titanic Brawl Titanic Brawl
+67% Synergy $0.26
Brawn Brawn
+65% Synergy $0.43
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+62% Synergy $0.34
Ancient Animus Ancient Animus
+61% Synergy $0.28
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+61% Synergy $2.90

Top Cards

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

Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+60% Synergy $3.78
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+59% Synergy $0.31
Smell Fear Smell Fear
+59% Synergy $0.31
Glowing One Glowing One
+59% Synergy $0.95
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+30% Synergy $1.84
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+26% Synergy $1.85
Cultivate Cultivate
+18% Synergy $0.30
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+13% Synergy $0.38
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+8% Synergy $2.44
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.47

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $122.46
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-9% Synergy $3.34
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-13% Synergy $26.79

Creatures

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

Bighorner Rancher Bighorner Rancher
+46% Synergy $0.37
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+42% Synergy $0.86
Genesis Genesis
+41% Synergy $0.56
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+36% Synergy $5.69
Six Six
+35% Synergy $5.59
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+35% Synergy $0.21
Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma
+35% Synergy $0.38
World Shaper World Shaper
+30% Synergy $6.83
Rampaging Yao Guai Rampaging Yao Guai
+28% Synergy $6.52
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+26% Synergy $2.69
Endbringer Endbringer
+26% Synergy $0.35
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+20% Synergy $0.63
Summon: Titan Summon: Titan
+20% Synergy $1.31
Cathedral Acolyte Cathedral Acolyte
+18% Synergy $0.36
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+17% Synergy $0.19
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+16% Synergy $1.80
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar
+16% Synergy $0.66
Sproutback Trudge Sproutback Trudge
+16% Synergy $0.37
Ranging Raptors Ranging Raptors
+15% Synergy $0.40
Lumbering Megasloth Lumbering Megasloth
+15% Synergy $0.33
Ripjaw Raptor Ripjaw Raptor
+14% Synergy $0.80
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+13% Synergy $21.32
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+13% Synergy $2.55
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+12% Synergy $0.36
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+12% Synergy $6.79
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+11% Synergy $2.27
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+11% Synergy $0.29
Urban Daggertooth Urban Daggertooth
+11% Synergy $0.10
Golden Guardian Gold-Forge Garrison Golden Guardian
+11% Synergy $1.51
Grothama, All-Devouring Grothama, All-Devouring
+10% Synergy $0.70
Perennial Behemoth Perennial Behemoth
+9% Synergy $0.42
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+8% Synergy $0.30
Blossoming Bogbeast Blossoming Bogbeast
+8% Synergy $1.72
Ageless Entity Ageless Entity
+8% Synergy $0.32
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
+7% Synergy $20.86
Vigor Vigor
+6% Synergy $17.97
Titania, Nature's Force Titania, Nature's Force
+5% Synergy $0.58
Vorinclex The Grand Evolution Vorinclex
+4% Synergy $6.15
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+4% Synergy $0.37
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+3% Synergy $24.54
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+3% Synergy $52.34
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-2% Synergy $1.53
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-2% Synergy $24.32
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-3% Synergy $0.35
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-3% Synergy $0.41
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-4% Synergy $13.64
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
-4% Synergy $0.83
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-6% Synergy $2.12
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
-7% Synergy $2.92
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
-14% Synergy $0.65

Instants

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

Mutant's Prey Mutant's Prey
+50% Synergy $0.14
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+40% Synergy $0.39
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+32% Synergy $0.33
Pounce Pounce
+28% Synergy $0.25
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+22% Synergy $0.74
Duel for Dominance Duel for Dominance
+18% Synergy $0.03
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+16% Synergy $4.20
You Look Upon the Tarrasque You Look Upon the Tarrasque
+11% Synergy $0.27
Not of This World Not of This World
+11% Synergy $5.53
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+10% Synergy $0.71
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+10% Synergy $0.97
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+9% Synergy $0.51
Lifestream's Blessing Lifestream's Blessing
+9% Synergy $0.95
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+8% Synergy $0.44
Overprotect Overprotect
+7% Synergy $0.67
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+7% Synergy $4.56
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+7% Synergy $1.27
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+6% Synergy $7.11
Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+6% Synergy $0.16
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+6% Synergy $0.15
Unnatural Aggression Unnatural Aggression
+6% Synergy $0.08
Break Down Break Down
+6% Synergy $0.20
Ram Through Ram Through
+5% Synergy $0.42
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+4% Synergy $0.35
Reclaim Reclaim
+4% Synergy $0.18
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+3% Synergy $3.92
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+2% Synergy $0.39
Harrow Harrow
+1% Synergy $0.33
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
+1% Synergy $0.18
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
0% Synergy $0.24
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
0% Synergy $30.21
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-3% Synergy $1.50
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
-3% Synergy $0.28
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-6% Synergy $13.64
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-6% Synergy $0.27
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-8% Synergy $1.06
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-9% Synergy $7.59

Sorceries

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

Prey Upon Prey Upon
+44% Synergy $0.12
Gaea's Blessing Gaea's Blessing
+38% Synergy $0.37
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+35% Synergy $0.68
Ent's Fury Ent's Fury
+35% Synergy $0.07
Longstalk Brawl Longstalk Brawl
+32% Synergy $0.11
Primal Might Primal Might
+31% Synergy $0.22
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+28% Synergy $1.43
Curse of the Werefox Curse of the Werefox
+20% Synergy $0.04
Malamet Battle Glyph Malamet Battle Glyph
+19% Synergy $0.17
Barroom Brawl Barroom Brawl
+16% Synergy $0.26
Praetor's Counsel Praetor's Counsel
+15% Synergy $1.55
Savage Punch Savage Punch
+15% Synergy $0.07
Regrowth Regrowth
+14% Synergy $0.47
Roar of Challenge Roar of Challenge
+14% Synergy $0.38
Blizzard Brawl Blizzard Brawl
+14% Synergy $0.27
Bygone Marvels Bygone Marvels
+13% Synergy $0.17
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+12% Synergy $7.45
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+12% Synergy $0.40
Clash of the Eikons Clash of the Eikons
+12% Synergy $0.16
Epic Confrontation Epic Confrontation
+12% Synergy $0.04
Plow Through Plow Through
+12% Synergy $0.08
Will of the Sultai Will of the Sultai
+11% Synergy $1.05
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+10% Synergy $1.17
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+10% Synergy $3.02
Savage Swipe Savage Swipe
+10% Synergy $0.24
Far Wanderings Far Wanderings
+9% Synergy $0.41
Outmuscle Outmuscle
+9% Synergy $0.08
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+8% Synergy $4.08
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+8% Synergy $0.28
Dryad's Revival Dryad's Revival
+8% Synergy $0.20
Ruthless Predation Ruthless Predation
+7% Synergy $0.06
Road of Return Road of Return
+6% Synergy $0.42
Visions of Dominance Visions of Dominance
+5% Synergy $0.64
Cathartic Parting Cathartic Parting
+5% Synergy $0.04
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+4% Synergy $4.74
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+4% Synergy $2.42
Spry and Mighty Spry and Mighty
+3% Synergy $0.28
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+2% Synergy $0.89
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+1% Synergy $0.82
Three Visits Three Visits
0% Synergy $5.00
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
0% Synergy $0.82
Shared Roots Shared Roots
0% Synergy $0.87
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-1% Synergy $2.12
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
-3% Synergy $0.42
Harmonize Harmonize
-4% Synergy $0.28
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
-4% Synergy $6.46
Explore Explore
-10% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Caltrops Caltrops
+43% Synergy $7.10
Power Fist Power Fist
+39% Synergy $12.36
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+28% Synergy $3.52
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+25% Synergy $0.82
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+24% Synergy $10.53
Nuka-Nuke Launcher Nuka-Nuke Launcher
+22% Synergy $0.38
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+20% Synergy $1.49
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+19% Synergy $28.34
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+19% Synergy $5.39
Boxing Ring Boxing Ring
+11% Synergy $0.64
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+10% Synergy $0.36
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+10% Synergy $5.25
Acorn Catapult Acorn Catapult
+10% Synergy $4.74
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+9% Synergy $36.02
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+8% Synergy $30.56
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+8% Synergy $3.69
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+7% Synergy $69.05
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+7% Synergy $6.46
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+6% Synergy $2.56
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+6% Synergy $24.42
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+5% Synergy $0.32
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+4% Synergy $1.03
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+3% Synergy $0.35
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+2% Synergy $4.95
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+1% Synergy $43.69
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
-1% Synergy $1.64
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-7% Synergy $62.03
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $3.57

Enchantments

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

Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+38% Synergy $5.57
Cartouche of Strength Cartouche of Strength
+35% Synergy $0.29
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+30% Synergy $1.74
The Mending of Dominaria The Mending of Dominaria
+27% Synergy $0.34
Rancor Rancor
+26% Synergy $1.57
Meltstrider's Resolve Meltstrider's Resolve
+22% Synergy $0.24
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+17% Synergy $9.26
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+15% Synergy $0.28
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+12% Synergy $0.24
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+12% Synergy $7.06
Well Rested Well Rested
+11% Synergy $2.60
Druid's Call Druid's Call
+11% Synergy $3.00
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+9% Synergy $1.49
Dragon Fangs Dragon Fangs
+9% Synergy $0.25
Rite of Passage Rite of Passage
+8% Synergy $4.68
Splintering Wind Splintering Wind
+8% Synergy $0.51
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+7% Synergy $12.01
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+7% Synergy $0.28
Case of the Trampled Garden Case of the Trampled Garden
+7% Synergy $0.20
Avatar Destiny Avatar Destiny
+7% Synergy $0.28
Lure Lure
+6% Synergy $0.19
Undergrowth Recon Undergrowth Recon
+6% Synergy $1.82
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+4% Synergy $0.42
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+3% Synergy $0.39
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+3% Synergy $9.34
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+3% Synergy $0.28
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
0% Synergy $3.67
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-2% Synergy $0.39
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
-2% Synergy $9.91
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-4% Synergy $31.81
Asceticism Asceticism
-5% Synergy $6.62
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-7% Synergy $11.76
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-8% Synergy $1.62
Exploration Exploration
-8% Synergy $32.17
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-9% Synergy $3.12
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-9% Synergy $26.49
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-15% Synergy $0.98

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 $1.03
Arena Arena
+28% Synergy $5.86
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+21% Synergy $0.30
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+21% Synergy $1.85
War Room War Room
+17% Synergy $2.31
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+16% Synergy $12.94
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+15% Synergy $1.11
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+12% Synergy $3.26
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+9% Synergy $5.05
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+9% Synergy $0.66
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.27
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+8% Synergy $0.20
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.36
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $5.85
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+5% Synergy $2.64
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+4% Synergy $6.75
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+3% Synergy $1.30
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.43
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-5% Synergy $51.56
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.51
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $50.34
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-7% Synergy $14.94
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-12% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+12% Synergy $3.91
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $0.39
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+7% Synergy $4.97
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.17
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $36.86
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $2.90
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.34

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 $0.39
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+35% Synergy $0.68
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.27
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+12% Synergy $7.45
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+4% Synergy $8.28
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+1% Synergy $0.76
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
-1% Synergy $0.41
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-2% Synergy $1.53
Forest Forest
-3% Synergy $0.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-6% Synergy $1.00
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.26

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