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Strong, the Brutish Thespian
Price tag $0.36

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

#1617 Current Rank
#1768 Last Week
#1510 Past 2 Years

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.

Claim the Kingdom Claim the Kingdom
+7% Synergy $0.74
Mole Man, Moloid Master Mole Man, Moloid Master
+7% Synergy $6.71
Black Tom Cassidy Black Tom Cassidy
+5% Synergy
Return of the Mole Man Return of the Mole Man
+5% Synergy
Go Nuts! Go Nuts!
+4% Synergy $0.85

High Synergy Cards

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

Tato Farmer Tato Farmer
+83% Synergy $0.49
Mariposa Military Base Mariposa Military Base
+79% Synergy $0.35
Harold and Bob, First Numens Harold and Bob, First Numens
+73% Synergy $0.33
Prizefight Prizefight
+73% Synergy $0.38
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+69% Synergy $0.27
Titanic Brawl Titanic Brawl
+66% Synergy $0.31
Brawn Brawn
+64% Synergy $0.40
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+61% Synergy $0.33
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+60% Synergy $4.53
Ancient Animus Ancient Animus
+60% Synergy $0.30

Top Cards

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

Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+59% Synergy $2.86
Glowing One Glowing One
+58% Synergy $1.13
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+58% Synergy $0.39
Smell Fear Smell Fear
+58% Synergy $0.33
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+30% Synergy $1.89
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $1.95
Cultivate Cultivate
+18% Synergy $0.35
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+13% Synergy $0.44
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+10% Synergy $3.27
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
0% Synergy $0.23

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $129.20
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-9% Synergy $3.80
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-12% Synergy $28.30

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 $0.90
Genesis Genesis
+41% Synergy $0.54
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+36% Synergy $6.04
Six Six
+35% Synergy $5.36
Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma
+34% Synergy $0.36
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+34% Synergy $0.34
World Shaper World Shaper
+29% Synergy $6.69
Rampaging Yao Guai Rampaging Yao Guai
+28% Synergy $6.39
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+26% Synergy $2.40
Endbringer Endbringer
+24% Synergy $0.36
Summon: Titan Summon: Titan
+20% Synergy $1.77
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+20% Synergy $0.60
Cathedral Acolyte Cathedral Acolyte
+18% Synergy $0.35
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+18% Synergy $0.28
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+15% Synergy $0.90
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar
+15% Synergy $0.58
Sproutback Trudge Sproutback Trudge
+15% Synergy $0.43
Lumbering Megasloth Lumbering Megasloth
+15% Synergy $0.37
Ranging Raptors Ranging Raptors
+14% Synergy $0.42
Ripjaw Raptor Ripjaw Raptor
+13% Synergy $1.04
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+13% Synergy $16.21
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+13% Synergy $2.92
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+12% Synergy $9.98
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+11% Synergy $0.26
Urban Daggertooth Urban Daggertooth
+11% Synergy $0.20
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+10% Synergy $2.50
Grothama, All-Devouring Grothama, All-Devouring
+10% Synergy $0.66
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+10% Synergy $0.30
Golden Guardian Gold-Forge Garrison Golden Guardian
+10% Synergy $1.52
Perennial Behemoth Perennial Behemoth
+8% Synergy $0.39
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+8% Synergy $0.33
Blossoming Bogbeast Blossoming Bogbeast
+7% Synergy $0.40
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
+7% Synergy $0.58
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
+6% Synergy $24.10
Vigor Vigor
+5% Synergy $15.99
Titania, Nature's Force Titania, Nature's Force
+4% Synergy $0.70
Vorinclex The Grand Evolution Vorinclex
+4% Synergy $6.22
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+4% Synergy $11.87
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+4% Synergy $0.32
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+2% Synergy $53.46
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+2% Synergy $21.97
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-1% Synergy $27.17
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-2% Synergy $0.42
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-2% Synergy $1.80
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
-4% Synergy $1.10
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-4% Synergy $11.91
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-5% Synergy $2.62
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
-6% Synergy $3.05
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
-13% Synergy $0.93

Instants

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

Mutant's Prey Mutant's Prey
+49% Synergy $0.10
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+38% Synergy $0.46
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+31% Synergy $0.39
Pounce Pounce
+27% Synergy $0.23
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+21% Synergy $1.11
Duel for Dominance Duel for Dominance
+16% Synergy $0.07
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+16% Synergy $5.73
You Look Upon the Tarrasque You Look Upon the Tarrasque
+10% Synergy $0.23
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+9% Synergy $0.97
Not of This World Not of This World
+9% Synergy $5.98
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+9% Synergy $0.86
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+9% Synergy $0.43
Lifestream's Blessing Lifestream's Blessing
+8% Synergy $1.14
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+8% Synergy $0.41
Overprotect Overprotect
+7% Synergy $0.85
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+6% Synergy $7.03
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+6% Synergy $4.30
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+6% Synergy $0.28
Break Down Break Down
+6% Synergy $0.23
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+5% Synergy $0.96
Unnatural Aggression Unnatural Aggression
+5% Synergy $0.12
Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+5% Synergy $0.28
Ram Through Ram Through
+5% Synergy $0.45
Reclaim Reclaim
+4% Synergy $0.16
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+3% Synergy $0.33
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+2% Synergy $4.08
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+2% Synergy $0.39
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
+1% Synergy $0.29
Harrow Harrow
+1% Synergy $0.37
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+0% Synergy $0.23
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
0% Synergy $31.81
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
-2% Synergy $0.28
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-3% Synergy $1.71
Beast Within Beast Within
-6% Synergy $0.52
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-6% Synergy $14.58
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-6% Synergy $0.21
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-8% Synergy $0.85
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-9% Synergy $6.27
Fog Fog
-11% Synergy $1.14

Sorceries

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

Prey Upon Prey Upon
+43% Synergy $0.13
Gaea's Blessing Gaea's Blessing
+38% Synergy $0.36
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+34% Synergy $0.65
Ent's Fury Ent's Fury
+34% Synergy $0.20
Longstalk Brawl Longstalk Brawl
+31% Synergy $0.22
Primal Might Primal Might
+30% Synergy $0.24
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+26% Synergy $1.16
Curse of the Werefox Curse of the Werefox
+19% Synergy $0.15
Malamet Battle Glyph Malamet Battle Glyph
+18% Synergy $0.22
Barroom Brawl Barroom Brawl
+15% Synergy $0.25
Praetor's Counsel Praetor's Counsel
+15% Synergy $1.98
Savage Punch Savage Punch
+14% Synergy $0.05
Blizzard Brawl Blizzard Brawl
+14% Synergy $0.30
Roar of Challenge Roar of Challenge
+14% Synergy $0.32
Regrowth Regrowth
+13% Synergy $0.49
Bygone Marvels Bygone Marvels
+12% Synergy $0.20
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+12% Synergy $7.05
Clash of the Eikons Clash of the Eikons
+12% Synergy $0.18
Plow Through Plow Through
+11% Synergy $0.17
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+11% Synergy $0.35
Epic Confrontation Epic Confrontation
+11% Synergy $0.06
Will of the Sultai Will of the Sultai
+10% Synergy $1.14
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+10% Synergy $3.53
Savage Swipe Savage Swipe
+9% Synergy $0.21
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+9% Synergy $1.50
Outmuscle Outmuscle
+8% Synergy $0.10
Far Wanderings Far Wanderings
+8% Synergy $0.46
Dryad's Revival Dryad's Revival
+7% Synergy $0.30
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+7% Synergy $0.35
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+7% Synergy $5.09
Ruthless Predation Ruthless Predation
+6% Synergy $0.09
Road of Return Road of Return
+5% Synergy $0.73
Visions of Dominance Visions of Dominance
+4% Synergy $0.88
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+4% Synergy $2.46
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+4% Synergy $5.98
Spry and Mighty Spry and Mighty
+2% Synergy $0.29
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+1% Synergy $0.55
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+0% Synergy $0.92
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
0% Synergy $1.92
Shared Roots Shared Roots
0% Synergy $0.39
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-1% Synergy $2.40
Three Visits Three Visits
-1% Synergy $5.31
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
-2% Synergy $0.40
Harmonize Harmonize
-3% Synergy $0.26
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
-4% Synergy $5.52
Explore Explore
-10% Synergy $0.22

Utility Artifacts

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

Caltrops Caltrops
+41% Synergy $7.96
Power Fist Power Fist
+39% Synergy $13.36
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+27% Synergy $4.36
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+24% Synergy $0.85
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+23% Synergy $11.75
Nuka-Nuke Launcher Nuka-Nuke Launcher
+22% Synergy $0.31
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+19% Synergy $1.56
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+18% Synergy $5.14
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+17% Synergy $26.88
Novel Nunchaku Novel Nunchaku
+13% Synergy $0.15
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+10% Synergy $0.35
Boxing Ring Boxing Ring
+10% Synergy $0.43
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+10% Synergy $5.22
Acorn Catapult Acorn Catapult
+9% Synergy $4.98
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+8% Synergy $30.98
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+7% Synergy $4.17
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+7% Synergy $34.13
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+7% Synergy $6.54
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+6% Synergy $70.05
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $2.69
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+4% Synergy $1.77
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+4% Synergy $24.31
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+4% Synergy $0.31
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+3% Synergy $0.34
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+1% Synergy $4.54
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+0% Synergy $45.61
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
0% Synergy $1.65
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-7% Synergy $64.01
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

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

Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+38% Synergy $6.47
Cartouche of Strength Cartouche of Strength
+34% Synergy $0.29
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+30% Synergy $1.63
The Mending of Dominaria The Mending of Dominaria
+26% Synergy $0.37
Rancor Rancor
+25% Synergy $1.63
Meltstrider's Resolve Meltstrider's Resolve
+22% Synergy $0.30
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+17% Synergy $8.52
Level Up Level Up
+16% Synergy $2.37
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+15% Synergy $0.22
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+12% Synergy $0.30
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+11% Synergy $7.73
Well Rested Well Rested
+11% Synergy $2.74
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+10% Synergy $1.45
Druid's Call Druid's Call
+9% Synergy $2.64
High Score High Score
+8% Synergy $1.17
Dragon Fangs Dragon Fangs
+8% Synergy $0.25
Splintering Wind Splintering Wind
+7% Synergy $0.55
Rite of Passage Rite of Passage
+7% Synergy $4.78
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+7% Synergy $8.12
Case of the Trampled Garden Case of the Trampled Garden
+6% Synergy $0.21
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+6% Synergy $0.36
Lure Lure
+6% Synergy $0.19
Undergrowth Recon Undergrowth Recon
+5% Synergy $1.50
Avatar Destiny Avatar Destiny
+5% Synergy $0.25
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+4% Synergy $0.38
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+3% Synergy $0.42
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+3% Synergy $0.32
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+2% Synergy $9.94
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+0% Synergy $3.95
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
-2% Synergy $10.56
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-2% Synergy $0.39
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-3% Synergy $32.07
Asceticism Asceticism
-4% Synergy $7.24
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-6% Synergy $12.12
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-7% Synergy $1.64
Exploration Exploration
-8% Synergy $33.51
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-8% Synergy $26.78
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-9% Synergy $2.84
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-14% Synergy $1.03

Planeswalkers

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

Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
-4% Synergy $1.72

Utility Lands

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

Arena Arena
+29% Synergy $5.81
Desert Desert
+29% Synergy $1.17
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+21% Synergy $2.03
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+20% Synergy $0.38
War Room War Room
+16% Synergy $2.52
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+15% Synergy $13.56
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+13% Synergy $0.33
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+11% Synergy $3.01
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+8% Synergy $0.80
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.35
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+8% Synergy $4.12
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+7% Synergy $0.25
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.38
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $7.26
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+5% Synergy $2.97
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+3% Synergy $7.56
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+2% Synergy $0.56
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+2% Synergy $1.66
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.26
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-6% Synergy $51.37
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-7% Synergy $15.43
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.94
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $50.77
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-11% Synergy $0.33

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+11% Synergy $4.67
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $1.10
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+6% Synergy $4.57
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $2.51
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $35.66

Lands

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

Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+38% Synergy $0.46
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+34% Synergy $0.65
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+12% Synergy $7.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.33
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+4% Synergy $8.76
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+0% Synergy $0.64
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
-1% Synergy $0.40
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-2% Synergy $1.80
Forest Forest
-2% Synergy $0.09
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-6% Synergy $3.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.12

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