Torsten, Founder of Benalia
$1.97
$1.97Legendary Creature — Human Soldier
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Proven Option
Well-established with solid community support.
Ranking
#1859
Current Rank
#2001
Last Week
#1979
Past 2 Years
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Torsten, Founder of Benalia.
The SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN Commander
Go For The Eyes Gina! Torsten, Minsc, Evelyn, Muldrotha | The Worst Possible Commander Show #40
Magus Lucea Kane vs Torsten vs Faldorn vs Zndrsplt | Okaun EDH / CMDR game play for Magic
Tiny names! Tivit vs Zalto vs Torsten vs Sivitri EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering
After Work Wednesday Commander! With Kevin, Max, Micah, and Mackenzie
![Fan Request Season Finale [Commander VS 320] | Magic: the Gathering Commander Gameplay](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/peZcKa3plLI/sddefault.jpg)
Fan Request Season Finale [Commander VS 320] | Magic: the Gathering Commander Gameplay
Abaddon, Torsten, Yuriko, Jetmir - #cEDH Gameplay Ep 136
Surprise Sunday #edh / #cmdr stream with Dom, Mat, and Jalbert!
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Torsten, Founder of Benalia decks.
Ennis, Debate Moderator+15% Synergy
$0.25
Studious First-Year+11% Synergy
$0.31
Wakanda Forever!+8% Synergy
$19.99
Bast, Panther Goddess+7% Synergy
Emeritus of Abundance+5% Synergy
$4.01
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Torsten, Founder of Benalia's abilities and overall game plan.
Wood Elves+49% Synergy
$0.33
Restoration Angel+48% Synergy
$0.36
Sakura-Tribe Elder+44% Synergy
$0.27
Eternal Witness+41% Synergy
$1.84
Farhaven Elf+38% Synergy
$0.20
Charming Prince+38% Synergy
$0.64
Skyclave Apparition+37% Synergy
$0.33
Somberwald Sage+36% Synergy
$0.52
Emiel the Blessed+36% Synergy
$14.41
Flickerwisp+35% Synergy
$0.33
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Torsten, Founder of Benalia decks.
Topiary Stomper+35% Synergy
$0.71
Felidar Guardian+35% Synergy
$2.85
Fyndhorn Elves+34% Synergy
$2.38
Reclamation Sage+30% Synergy
$0.32
Elvish Mystic+29% Synergy
$0.44
Llanowar Elves+29% Synergy
$0.23
Avacyn's Pilgrim+27% Synergy
$0.70
Sun Titan+27% Synergy
$0.33
Birds of Paradise+20% Synergy
$11.93
Swords to Plowshares-28% Synergy
$1.26
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Field of the Dead+5% Synergy
$31.34
Ancient Tomb+4% Synergy
$129.20
Gaea's Cradle+3% Synergy
$1510.97
Crop Rotation+1% Synergy
$3.73
Drannith Magistrate+0% Synergy
$14.61
Aura Shards-4% Synergy
$28.20
Enlightened Tutor-4% Synergy
$37.90
Farewell-5% Synergy
$6.17
Worldly Tutor-5% Synergy
$28.68
Teferi's Protection-9% Synergy
$53.21
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Torsten, Founder of Benalia's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Disciple of Freyalise+41% Synergy
$1.88
Springbloom Druid+33% Synergy
$0.25
Knight of Autumn+32% Synergy
$0.42
Karmic Guide+32% Synergy
$0.32
Witch Enchanter+30% Synergy
$3.10
Saffi Eriksdotter+29% Synergy
$1.29
Clifftop Lookout+29% Synergy
$0.31
Kogla, the Titan Ape+28% Synergy
$2.86
Azusa, Lost but Seeking+28% Synergy
$12.51
Bane of Progress+27% Synergy
$0.41
Brigid, Clachan's Heart+24% Synergy
$0.38
Selfless Spirit+23% Synergy
$0.34
Guardian of Ghirapur+23% Synergy
$0.34
Silverback Elder+23% Synergy
$6.78
Moonshaker Cavalry+22% Synergy
$5.04
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector+21% Synergy
$0.38
Craterhoof Behemoth+21% Synergy
$19.80
Oracle of Mul Daya+21% Synergy
$2.35
End-Raze Forerunners+21% Synergy
$0.41
Karametra, God of Harvests+21% Synergy
$4.65
Arbor Elf+21% Synergy
$0.96
Realm-Cloaked Giant+20% Synergy
$0.27
Timeless Witness+20% Synergy
$0.34
Loran of the Third Path+20% Synergy
$3.93
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea+20% Synergy
$4.59
Solitude+20% Synergy
$37.22
Loot, Exuberant Explorer+19% Synergy
$3.33
Kodama of the East Tree+18% Synergy
$3.23
Beast Whisperer+17% Synergy
$8.09
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben+17% Synergy
$0.44
Yasharn, Implacable Earth+16% Synergy
$0.32
Werefox Bodyguard+16% Synergy
$0.47
Avenger of Zendikar+16% Synergy
$0.53
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant+16% Synergy
$24.12
Delighted Halfling+16% Synergy
$26.23
Boromir, Warden of the Tower+15% Synergy
$5.71
Dauntless Escort+15% Synergy
$0.35
Solemn Simulacrum+15% Synergy
$0.30
Druid of Purification+14% Synergy
$1.21
Luminous Broodmoth+14% Synergy
$2.03
Tangled Florahedron+13% Synergy
$0.40
Fanatic of Rhonas+12% Synergy
$9.96
Enduring Vitality+12% Synergy
$9.65
Gala Greeters+12% Synergy
$1.28
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines+12% Synergy
$27.73
Selvala, Explorer Returned+9% Synergy
$0.27
Esper Sentinel+7% Synergy
$60.48
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite+5% Synergy
$20.63
Champion of Lambholt+4% Synergy
$3.87
Shalai, Voice of Plenty0% Synergy
$0.77
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Torsten, Founder of Benalia safe.
Ephemerate+21% Synergy
$4.87
Cloudshift+10% Synergy
$1.21
Eerie Interlude+7% Synergy
$6.97
Momentous Fall+7% Synergy
$2.98
Brought Back+5% Synergy
$2.85
Lae'zel's Acrobatics+5% Synergy
$2.54
Flare of Fortitude+4% Synergy
$4.30
Rite of Harmony+2% Synergy
$0.50
Erode+0% Synergy
$5.92
Chord of Calling-1% Synergy
$6.12
March of the Multitudes-2% Synergy
$1.21
Eladamri's Call-3% Synergy
$10.76
Generous Gift-10% Synergy
$1.40
Beast Within-15% Synergy
$0.51
Heroic Intervention-23% Synergy
$14.58
Path to Exile-24% Synergy
$1.23
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Torsten, Founder of Benalia's game plan and control the board.
Life's Legacy+9% Synergy
$7.59
Eldritch Evolution+8% Synergy
$2.97
Majestic Genesis+7% Synergy
$4.97
Primal Surge+7% Synergy
$5.50
Flare of Cultivation+5% Synergy
$0.46
Bala Ged Recovery+5% Synergy
$6.50
Turntimber Symbiosis+4% Synergy
$2.57
Cleansing Nova+1% Synergy
$0.28
Finale of Devastation+0% Synergy
$52.76
Skyshroud Claim+0% Synergy
$0.93
Green Sun's Zenith0% Synergy
$28.49
Rishkar's Expertise-4% Synergy
$3.57
Austere Command-4% Synergy
$0.42
Three Visits-7% Synergy
$5.30
Shamanic Revelation-7% Synergy
$1.02
Farseek-10% Synergy
$0.56
Nature's Lore-12% Synergy
$2.43
Kodama's Reach-13% Synergy
$1.48
Rampant Growth-18% Synergy
$0.40
Cultivate-22% Synergy
$0.36
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Ashnod's Altar+15% Synergy
$16.24
Phyrexian Altar+10% Synergy
$54.81
Nim Deathmantle+9% Synergy
$4.89
Panharmonicon+6% Synergy
$7.16
Conjurer's Closet+6% Synergy
$4.33
Altar of Dementia+5% Synergy
$17.24
Skullclamp+5% Synergy
$6.27
Blade of Selves+5% Synergy
$2.57
The Great Henge-4% Synergy
$62.97
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Torsten, Founder of Benalia's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Greater Good+17% Synergy
$5.26
Teleportation Circle+11% Synergy
$9.28
Angelic Renewal+7% Synergy
$0.35
Birthing Ritual+6% Synergy
$5.22
Food Chain+6% Synergy
$45.06
Evolutionary Leap+4% Synergy
$1.33
Gift of Immortality+4% Synergy
$3.86
Concordant Crossroads+3% Synergy
$24.13
Growing Rites of Itlimoc+2% Synergy
$8.03
Exploration+1% Synergy
$33.51
Guardian Project+1% Synergy
$12.12
Sylvan Library-4% Synergy
$26.78
Cathars' Crusade-5% Synergy
$8.58
Mirari's Wake-5% Synergy
$7.00
Garruk's Uprising-7% Synergy
$0.36
Felidar Retreat-12% Synergy
$1.37
Wild Growth-14% Synergy
$0.43
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
High Market+22% Synergy
$0.44
Castle Garenbrig+21% Synergy
$7.56
Reliquary Tower+20% Synergy
$2.99
Boseiju, Who Endures+14% Synergy
$51.21
Scavenger Grounds+11% Synergy
$0.33
Command Beacon+9% Synergy
$7.19
Mosswort Bridge+9% Synergy
$0.28
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth+9% Synergy
$15.65
Emeria, the Sky Ruin+8% Synergy
$4.72
Evendo, Waking Haven+8% Synergy
$12.92
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire+8% Synergy
$5.84
Miren, the Moaning Well+7% Synergy
$20.44
Guildless Commons+6% Synergy
$3.83
Thespian's Stage+6% Synergy
$0.56
Windbrisk Heights+5% Synergy
$0.32
Vesuva+5% Synergy
$3.18
Temple of the False God+5% Synergy
$0.33
Terrain Generator+5% Synergy
$2.21
Ghost Quarter+4% Synergy
$0.91
Shifting Woodland+3% Synergy
$4.23
War Room+3% Synergy
$2.41
Minas Tirith+3% Synergy
$6.25
Gavony Township+2% Synergy
$5.47
Dryad Arbor+1% Synergy
$3.90
Restless Prairie+1% Synergy
$0.36
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+0% Synergy
$51.80
Abandoned Air Temple0% Synergy
$7.16
Three Tree City0% Synergy
$24.28
Castle Ardenvale0% Synergy
$0.31
Rogue's Passage-16% Synergy
$0.36
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Thought Vessel+1% Synergy
$2.50
Selesnya Signet-13% Synergy
$0.41
Sol Ring-30% Synergy
$3.30
Arcane Signet-36% Synergy
$1.10
Lands
The mana base foundation for Torsten, Founder of Benalia decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Disciple of Freyalise+41% Synergy
$1.88
Witch Enchanter+30% Synergy
$3.10
Lush Portico+17% Synergy
$5.34
Scattered Groves+15% Synergy
$0.28
Tangled Florahedron+13% Synergy
$0.40
Lazotep Quarry+13% Synergy
$8.39
Brushland+12% Synergy
$1.34
Temple Garden+11% Synergy
$7.99
Windswept Heath+10% Synergy
$11.86
Horizon Canopy+9% Synergy
$4.37
Krosan Verge+8% Synergy
$0.31
Arctic Treeline+8% Synergy
$0.36
Radiant Grove+8% Synergy
$0.20
Selesnya Sanctuary+7% Synergy
$0.25
Bountiful Promenade+7% Synergy
$17.44
Blighted Woodland+7% Synergy
$0.40
Wooded Foothills+7% Synergy
$17.45
Demolition Field+7% Synergy
$0.54
Savannah+6% Synergy
Urza's Cave+6% Synergy
$0.89
Prismatic Vista+6% Synergy
$37.92
Misty Rainforest+6% Synergy
$37.32
Bala Ged Recovery+5% Synergy
$6.50
Verdant Catacombs+5% Synergy
$31.32
Fabled Passage+5% Synergy
$3.30
Arid Mesa+4% Synergy
$32.91
Snow-Covered Forest+4% Synergy
$0.64
Turntimber Symbiosis+4% Synergy
$2.57
Marsh Flats+4% Synergy
$32.53
Snow-Covered Plains+4% Synergy
$0.35
Flooded Strand+4% Synergy
$16.09
Myriad Landscape+3% Synergy
$0.30
Canopy Vista+2% Synergy
$0.29
Cavern of Souls+2% Synergy
$50.28
Hushwood Verge+1% Synergy
$6.87
Branchloft Pathway+1% Synergy
$2.92
Exotic Orchard+1% Synergy
$0.82
Wooded Bastion+1% Synergy
$16.00
Sungrass Prairie0% Synergy
$0.27
Overgrown Farmland0% Synergy
$2.65
Plains0% Synergy
$2.00
Forest0% Synergy
$2.00
Sunpetal Grove-1% Synergy
$0.37
Razorverge Thicket-3% Synergy
$0.68
Terramorphic Expanse-4% Synergy
$0.16
Command Tower-4% Synergy
$0.21
Path of Ancestry-9% Synergy
$0.28
Evolving Wilds-9% Synergy
$0.12
Fortified Village-10% Synergy
$0.30
Temple of Plenty-14% Synergy
$0.28
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