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Torsten Von Ursus
Price tag $2.50

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

#4055 Current Rank
#3720 Past 2 Years

High Synergy Cards

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

Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+28% Synergy $1.64
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+27% Synergy $3.04
Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+27% Synergy $0.73
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+26% Synergy $0.31
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+25% Synergy $0.39
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+24% Synergy $0.37
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+24% Synergy $0.38
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+23% Synergy $0.39
Benalish Commander Benalish Commander
+22% Synergy $0.21
Mobilization Mobilization
+22% Synergy $0.68

Top Cards

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

Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+18% Synergy $1.50
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+15% Synergy $7.05
Cultivate Cultivate
+12% Synergy $0.35
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+10% Synergy $0.44
Three Visits Three Visits
+7% Synergy $5.31
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $1.22
Beast Within Beast Within
0% Synergy $0.52
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $1.45
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-8% Synergy $0.70
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-21% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Aura Shards Aura Shards
+5% Synergy $28.20
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $37.03
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+2% Synergy $3.80
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $6.17

Creatures

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

Knight-Captain of Eos Knight-Captain of Eos
+22% Synergy $2.54
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+21% Synergy $0.43
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+21% Synergy $1.30
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+20% Synergy $18.56
Watchwolf Watchwolf
+20% Synergy $0.25
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
+19% Synergy $0.43
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+19% Synergy $1.28
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+19% Synergy $3.80
Ironroot Warlord Ironroot Warlord
+19% Synergy $0.27
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+18% Synergy $7.19
Isamaru, Hound of Konda Isamaru, Hound of Konda
+18% Synergy $1.16
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+17% Synergy $1.68
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+17% Synergy $0.82
Torsten, Founder of Benalia Torsten, Founder of Benalia
+16% Synergy $1.97
Alpine Grizzly Alpine Grizzly
+15% Synergy $0.24
Gigantosaurus Gigantosaurus
+15% Synergy $2.42
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+15% Synergy $0.40
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+14% Synergy $0.32
King Darien XLVIII King Darien XLVIII
+14% Synergy $0.60
Precinct Captain Precinct Captain
+12% Synergy $0.32
Jasmine Boreal Jasmine Boreal
+12% Synergy $0.47
Bear Cub Bear Cub
+12% Synergy $0.54
Veteran Swordsmith Veteran Swordsmith
+12% Synergy $0.17
Veteran Armorsmith Veteran Armorsmith
+12% Synergy $0.15
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+11% Synergy $0.43
Grizzled Leotau Grizzled Leotau
+11% Synergy $0.24
Maja, Bretagard Protector Maja, Bretagard Protector
+10% Synergy $0.30
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+10% Synergy $0.29
Genesis Genesis
+10% Synergy $0.54
Platoon Dispenser Platoon Dispenser
+10% Synergy $0.61
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+9% Synergy $5.51
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+9% Synergy $0.28
Quakestrider Ceratops Quakestrider Ceratops
+9% Synergy $0.26
Grizzly Bears Grizzly Bears
+9% Synergy $0.22
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+9% Synergy $0.26
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+9% Synergy $0.57
Elite Vanguard Elite Vanguard
+9% Synergy $0.13
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+8% Synergy $59.32
Leatherback Baloth Leatherback Baloth
+8% Synergy $0.20
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+7% Synergy $0.40
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+7% Synergy $31.14
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+5% Synergy $4.00
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+5% Synergy $0.26
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+4% Synergy $1.89
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+3% Synergy $3.63
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+2% Synergy $3.99
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
-2% Synergy $0.39
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-4% Synergy $8.49
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-10% Synergy $0.23
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
-23% Synergy $3.71

Instants

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

Truce Truce
+9% Synergy $0.75
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+7% Synergy $22.25
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+7% Synergy $0.21
Recruit the Worthy Recruit the Worthy
+7% Synergy $0.18
Constant Mists Constant Mists
+7% Synergy $20.55
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+6% Synergy $2.60
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+6% Synergy $1.57
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+5% Synergy $0.85
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.11
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+5% Synergy $2.14
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+4% Synergy $7.52
March of the Multitudes March of the Multitudes
+1% Synergy $1.21
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-1% Synergy $0.86
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $7.79
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-5% Synergy $10.71
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-6% Synergy $0.30
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-7% Synergy $1.14
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
-11% Synergy $0.39
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-14% Synergy $14.58

Sorceries

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

Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+18% Synergy $0.33
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+7% Synergy $0.92
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.29
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+7% Synergy $1.32
Cleansing Cleansing
+7% Synergy $10.63
Catastrophe Catastrophe
+7% Synergy $3.61
Temporary Truce Temporary Truce
+7% Synergy $6.57
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+6% Synergy $0.33
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+6% Synergy $0.47
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+6% Synergy $7.59
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+5% Synergy $0.28
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+5% Synergy $2.46
Explore Explore
+4% Synergy $0.22
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+4% Synergy $2.96
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $3.91
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.42
Farseek Farseek
-1% Synergy $0.55
Harmonize Harmonize
-2% Synergy $0.26
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-6% Synergy $2.40

Utility Artifacts

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

The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+16% Synergy $11.75
Veteran's Armaments Veteran's Armaments
+15% Synergy $0.29
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+13% Synergy $7.69
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+10% Synergy $1.24
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+9% Synergy $2.63
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+9% Synergy $1.01
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+8% Synergy $2.43
Fire Nation Warship Fire Nation Warship
+8% Synergy $0.16
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+7% Synergy $3.27
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+7% Synergy $3.53
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+7% Synergy $3.54
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+7% Synergy $8.10
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+7% Synergy $12.01
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+6% Synergy $4.46
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+6% Synergy $1.61
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+6% Synergy $5.10
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $2.69
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+5% Synergy $1.46
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+4% Synergy $4.20
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $5.78
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Collective Blessing Collective Blessing
+13% Synergy $0.36
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+11% Synergy $8.10
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+9% Synergy $25.03
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+8% Synergy $2.84
Nature's Revolt Nature's Revolt
+7% Synergy $5.54
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $13.49
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+5% Synergy $8.12
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+4% Synergy $1.45
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+3% Synergy $63.66
Anthem of Champions Anthem of Champions
+2% Synergy $0.26
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+1% Synergy $4.53
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+1% Synergy $26.78
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+1% Synergy $0.32
Exploration Exploration
+1% Synergy $33.51
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+1% Synergy $9.86
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
0% Synergy $1.29
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
0% Synergy $4.58
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-3% Synergy $0.39
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-3% Synergy $4.03
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-5% Synergy $1.03
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-7% Synergy $32.07

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+13% Synergy $1.82
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+7% Synergy $8.52
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
0% Synergy $39.18

Utility Lands

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

Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+15% Synergy $0.42
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+10% Synergy $0.80
Kjeldoran Outpost Kjeldoran Outpost
+7% Synergy $12.33
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+6% Synergy $2.02
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.91
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.35
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+6% Synergy $21.70
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+5% Synergy $4.72
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+5% Synergy $0.95
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $40.73
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+3% Synergy $0.35
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+2% Synergy $0.30
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+1% Synergy $6.18
Gavony Township Gavony Township
0% Synergy $5.47
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-2% Synergy $0.31
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $50.77
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-6% Synergy $15.43
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-19% Synergy $2.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+18% Synergy $0.41
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+18% Synergy $0.26
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+18% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.21
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+7% Synergy $0.39
Pillar of Origins Pillar of Origins
+7% Synergy $0.52
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $4.53
Selesnya Cluestone Selesnya Cluestone
+6% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $1.10
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+4% Synergy $4.89
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $2.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.13

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+13% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+13% Synergy $0.16
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
+5% Synergy $0.36
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+4% Synergy $0.20
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+3% Synergy $0.28
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.15
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+3% Synergy $0.27
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.09
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-1% Synergy $0.31
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-3% Synergy $5.28
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-5% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.33
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
-7% Synergy $16.11
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-9% Synergy $17.46
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-9% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.27
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-13% Synergy $0.34
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-13% Synergy $11.39
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-14% Synergy $7.91
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-14% Synergy $0.82
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
-14% Synergy $0.15
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
-15% Synergy $2.95
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-17% Synergy $2.60
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-19% Synergy $0.28
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
-19% Synergy $7.01
Command Tower Command Tower
-20% Synergy $0.25
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-22% Synergy $0.32
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-23% Synergy $0.29
Brushland Brushland
-26% Synergy $1.35

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