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Torsten Von Ursus
Price tag $3.09

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Selesnya

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4452 Current Rank
#3511 Last Month

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Torsten Von Ursus's abilities and overall game plan.

Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+27% Synergy $0.61
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+26% Synergy $0.22
Isamaru, Hound of Konda Isamaru, Hound of Konda
+26% Synergy $0.74
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+24% Synergy $2.27
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+24% Synergy $0.22
Knight-Captain of Eos Knight-Captain of Eos
+24% Synergy $2.16
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+24% Synergy $0.33
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+24% Synergy $0.23
Cultivate Cultivate
+24% Synergy $0.61
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+24% Synergy $1.82

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Torsten Von Ursus decks.

Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+23% Synergy $0.41
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+14% Synergy $0.42
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+13% Synergy $6.31
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+10% Synergy $41.79
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-1% Synergy $1.95
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.14
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $0.68
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.84
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-5% Synergy $0.53
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-30% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+6% Synergy $32.03
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+4% Synergy $5.04
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+2% Synergy $22.31
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $21.91

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Torsten Von Ursus's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+23% Synergy $0.20
Watchwolf Watchwolf
+22% Synergy $0.18
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+21% Synergy $5.68
Alpine Grizzly Alpine Grizzly
+20% Synergy $0.14
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+20% Synergy $1.02
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+19% Synergy $19.01
Gigantosaurus Gigantosaurus
+19% Synergy $1.81
Jasmine Boreal Jasmine Boreal
+18% Synergy $0.47
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+18% Synergy $1.13
Benalish Commander Benalish Commander
+18% Synergy $0.21
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+17% Synergy $0.44
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
+16% Synergy $0.33
King Darien XLVIII King Darien XLVIII
+16% Synergy $0.34
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+15% Synergy $1.00
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+15% Synergy $0.27
Ironroot Warlord Ironroot Warlord
+15% Synergy $0.13
Bear Cub Bear Cub
+15% Synergy $0.57
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+14% Synergy $1.45
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+14% Synergy $6.86
Torsten, Founder of Benalia Torsten, Founder of Benalia
+14% Synergy $1.51
Grizzled Leotau Grizzled Leotau
+14% Synergy $0.16
Kalonian Tusker Kalonian Tusker
+14% Synergy $0.17
Leatherback Baloth Leatherback Baloth
+14% Synergy $0.23
Devilthorn Fox Devilthorn Fox
+14% Synergy $0.05
Quakestrider Ceratops Quakestrider Ceratops
+13% Synergy $0.12
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+12% Synergy $0.28
Platoon Dispenser Platoon Dispenser
+12% Synergy $0.47
Trained Armodon Trained Armodon
+12% Synergy $0.06
Veteran Armorsmith Veteran Armorsmith
+12% Synergy $0.13
Precinct Captain Precinct Captain
+12% Synergy $0.32
Trained Jackal Trained Jackal
+12% Synergy $2.87
Veteran Swordsmith Veteran Swordsmith
+12% Synergy $0.14
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+11% Synergy $0.20
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+11% Synergy $0.89
Vorstclaw Vorstclaw
+11% Synergy $0.05
Maja, Bretagard Protector Maja, Bretagard Protector
+10% Synergy $0.26
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+10% Synergy $0.16
Savannah Lions Savannah Lions
+10% Synergy $0.06
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+9% Synergy $3.31
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+8% Synergy $25.39
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+8% Synergy $0.11
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+7% Synergy $1.00
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+5% Synergy $0.41
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+5% Synergy $0.25
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+4% Synergy $2.11
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+2% Synergy $3.55
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
0% Synergy $7.48
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-5% Synergy $2.99
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-6% Synergy $0.48
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-10% Synergy $0.23

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Torsten Von Ursus safe.

Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+15% Synergy $1.18
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+11% Synergy $5.76
March of the Multitudes March of the Multitudes
+9% Synergy $1.00
Constant Mists Constant Mists
+9% Synergy $18.79
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+7% Synergy $1.38
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+6% Synergy $2.06
Bind Bind
+6% Synergy $4.48
Truce Truce
+6% Synergy $0.93
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+6% Synergy $0.48
Recruit the Worthy Recruit the Worthy
+6% Synergy $0.06
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+5% Synergy $0.41
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+5% Synergy $10.62
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+5% Synergy $1.10
Shared Summons Shared Summons
+5% Synergy $1.30
Selesnya Charm Selesnya Charm
+4% Synergy $0.37
Disenchant Disenchant
+4% Synergy $0.17
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+4% Synergy $5.35
Harrow Harrow
+3% Synergy $0.28
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $17.98
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+1% Synergy $0.30
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $7.43
Fog Fog
0% Synergy $0.42
Return to Nature Return to Nature
0% Synergy $0.21
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-3% Synergy $9.98
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-3% Synergy $0.92
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-4% Synergy $8.91
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-6% Synergy $0.86
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-8% Synergy $0.40
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-21% Synergy $10.98

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Torsten Von Ursus's game plan and control the board.

Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+19% Synergy $0.19
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+10% Synergy $0.81
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+9% Synergy $3.09
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+9% Synergy $0.71
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+8% Synergy $0.71
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+7% Synergy $0.76
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+6% Synergy $2.14
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+6% Synergy $0.27
Conqueror's Pledge Conqueror's Pledge
+6% Synergy $0.25
Alliance of Arms Alliance of Arms
+6% Synergy $8.04
Bestial Menace Bestial Menace
+6% Synergy $0.07
Animist's Awakening Animist's Awakening
+6% Synergy $2.38
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+6% Synergy $0.56
You Meet in a Tavern You Meet in a Tavern
+6% Synergy $0.05
Catastrophe Catastrophe
+6% Synergy $3.83
Primal Command Primal Command
+5% Synergy $0.48
Collective Voyage Collective Voyage
+5% Synergy $5.16
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+5% Synergy $2.88
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+5% Synergy $37.70
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+5% Synergy $0.27
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.21
Three Visits Three Visits
+4% Synergy $5.96
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+4% Synergy $9.01
Regrowth Regrowth
+4% Synergy $0.38
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $0.72
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+3% Synergy $3.16
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.44
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $0.12
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+2% Synergy $13.93
Explore Explore
0% Synergy $4.95
Harvest Season Harvest Season
0% Synergy $0.99
Farseek Farseek
-1% Synergy $0.50
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-1% Synergy $2.26
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-2% Synergy $10.23
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-2% Synergy $1.33
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-4% Synergy $1.48
Harmonize Harmonize
-5% Synergy $0.52

Utility Artifacts

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

Veteran's Armaments Veteran's Armaments
+18% Synergy $0.29
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+14% Synergy $2.34
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+14% Synergy $0.75
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+13% Synergy $0.34
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+13% Synergy $1.59
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+12% Synergy $2.02
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+11% Synergy $2.57
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+10% Synergy $1.54
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+9% Synergy $0.93
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+6% Synergy $11.54
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+6% Synergy $11.95
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+6% Synergy $0.41
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+6% Synergy $1.15
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+5% Synergy $0.80
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+5% Synergy $1.52
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+5% Synergy $29.61
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $1.06
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+5% Synergy $8.07
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+4% Synergy $5.02
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+3% Synergy $3.45
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+3% Synergy $2.01
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+2% Synergy $6.68
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $5.22
Behemoth Sledge Behemoth Sledge
+2% Synergy $0.16
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+2% Synergy $5.40
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
0% Synergy $2.90
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-5% Synergy $64.11
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Torsten Von Ursus's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Mobilization Mobilization
+21% Synergy $0.65
Collective Blessing Collective Blessing
+14% Synergy $0.37
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+9% Synergy $16.96
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+8% Synergy $6.12
Muraganda Petroglyphs Muraganda Petroglyphs
+7% Synergy $0.37
March of the World Ooze March of the World Ooze
+7% Synergy $1.62
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+6% Synergy $6.42
Call for Unity Call for Unity
+6% Synergy $0.21
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+5% Synergy $3.74
Nature's Revolt Nature's Revolt
+5% Synergy $5.84
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+5% Synergy $0.13
Colossification Colossification
+4% Synergy $0.37
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+4% Synergy $0.50
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+3% Synergy $5.21
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+3% Synergy $42.89
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+3% Synergy $0.24
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+3% Synergy $0.27
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+3% Synergy $0.82
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+3% Synergy $0.91
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+2% Synergy $2.20
Anthem of Champions Anthem of Champions
+2% Synergy $0.22
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+2% Synergy $2.78
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+1% Synergy $2.03
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+1% Synergy $25.58
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+1% Synergy $4.09
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+1% Synergy $6.55
Land Tax Land Tax
+1% Synergy $22.02
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-1% Synergy $3.00
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
-2% Synergy $3.70
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-3% Synergy $0.85
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
-3% Synergy $0.16
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-8% Synergy $1.03
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-10% Synergy $26.45

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Torsten Von Ursus to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+9% Synergy $0.64
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+5% Synergy $7.04
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-1% Synergy $29.42

Utility Lands

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

Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+21% Synergy $0.30
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+13% Synergy $0.39
Kjeldoran Outpost Kjeldoran Outpost
+9% Synergy $9.56
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.18
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+6% Synergy $4.06
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+6% Synergy $7.61
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+6% Synergy $16.79
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+6% Synergy $35.36
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+6% Synergy $0.16
Wasteland Wasteland
+5% Synergy $21.23
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+4% Synergy $8.76
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+4% Synergy $0.15
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $18.47
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+2% Synergy $4.56
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+1% Synergy $0.15
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.31
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-4% Synergy $5.98
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-6% Synergy $7.75
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-8% Synergy $32.95

Mana Artifacts

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

Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+20% Synergy $0.45
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+20% Synergy $0.16
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+20% Synergy $0.12
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.13
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+8% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.49
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.05
Pillar of Origins Pillar of Origins
+6% Synergy $0.52
Selesnya Cluestone Selesnya Cluestone
+5% Synergy $0.09
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $2.63
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.04
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.46

Lands

The mana base foundation for Torsten Von Ursus decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+15% Synergy $0.16
Starting Town Starting Town
+9% Synergy $9.96
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+8% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.12
Windurst, Federation Center Windurst, Federation Center
+8% Synergy $0.08
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+7% Synergy $0.08
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
+7% Synergy $0.27
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.14
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+5% Synergy $0.29
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $32.18
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $0.72
Creosote Heath Creosote Heath
+3% Synergy $0.09
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+3% Synergy $0.11
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+2% Synergy $6.71
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+2% Synergy $0.64
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+2% Synergy $0.06
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.05
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
0% Synergy $0.11
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $4.13
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-3% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-7% Synergy $0.11
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-8% Synergy $0.44
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-9% Synergy $12.92
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
-9% Synergy $13.99
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-10% Synergy $12.07
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-10% Synergy $8.50
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
-11% Synergy $2.47
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
-12% Synergy $0.06
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-13% Synergy $2.26
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-13% Synergy $0.11
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-14% Synergy $0.16
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-18% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
-20% Synergy $0.27
Brushland Brushland
-21% Synergy $0.79
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-25% Synergy $0.15

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