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Tovolar, Dire Overlord
Price tag $0.48

Legendary CreatureHuman Werewolf

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Gruul

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#139 Current Rank
#146 Last Week
#88 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Tovolar, Dire Overlord.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Tovolar, Dire Overlord decks.

Savage Mansion Savage Mansion
0% Synergy $0.07
Mutable Explorer Mutable Explorer
0% Synergy $15.00
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
-1% Synergy $0.20
Strength of Will Strength of Will
-2% Synergy $0.77
Rhino's Rampage Rhino's Rampage
-2% Synergy $0.12

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Tovolar, Dire Overlord's abilities and overall game plan.

Kessig Naturalist Lord of the Ulvenwald Kessig Naturalist
+88% Synergy $0.17
Tovolar's Huntmaster Tovolar's Packleader Tovolar's Huntmaster
+82% Synergy $0.14
Immerwolf Immerwolf
+82% Synergy $0.56
Outland Liberator Frenzied Trapbreaker Outland Liberator
+81% Synergy $0.30
Mayor of Avabruck Howlpack Alpha Mayor of Avabruck
+79% Synergy $0.56
Howlpack Piper Wildsong Howler Howlpack Piper
+78% Synergy $0.55
Full Moon's Rise Full Moon's Rise
+75% Synergy $0.32
Avabruck Caretaker Hollowhenge Huntmaster Avabruck Caretaker
+75% Synergy $4.32
Hound Tamer Untamed Pup Hound Tamer
+74% Synergy $0.16
Huntmaster of the Fells Ravager of the Fells Huntmaster of the Fells
+73% Synergy $0.37

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Tovolar, Dire Overlord decks.

Scorned Villager Moonscarred Werewolf Scorned Villager
+73% Synergy $0.06
Howlpack Resurgence Howlpack Resurgence
+71% Synergy $0.17
Arlinn, the Pack's Hope Arlinn, the Moon's Fury Arlinn, the Pack's Hope
+70% Synergy $2.66
Moonmist Moonmist
+69% Synergy $2.54
Duskwatch Recruiter Krallenhorde Howler Duskwatch Recruiter
+68% Synergy $0.14
Ill-Tempered Loner Howlpack Avenger Ill-Tempered Loner
+68% Synergy $0.46
Nightpack Ambusher Nightpack Ambusher
+67% Synergy $0.47
Howling Moon Howling Moon
+67% Synergy $0.85
Kruin Outlaw Terror of Kruin Pass Kruin Outlaw
+65% Synergy $0.37
Reckless Stormseeker Storm-Charged Slasher Reckless Stormseeker
+63% Synergy $0.32

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-2% Synergy $21.91
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-10% Synergy $28.63

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Tovolar, Dire Overlord's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Village Watch Village Reavers Village Watch
+62% Synergy $0.12
Weaver of Blossoms Blossom-Clad Werewolf Weaver of Blossoms
+61% Synergy $0.07
Geier Reach Bandit Vildin-Pack Alpha Geier Reach Bandit
+59% Synergy $0.11
Hollowhenge Overlord Hollowhenge Overlord
+57% Synergy $6.44
Werewolf Pack Leader Werewolf Pack Leader
+56% Synergy $0.53
Sage of Ancient Lore Werewolf of Ancient Hunger Sage of Ancient Lore
+56% Synergy $0.63
Ulrich of the Krallenhorde Ulrich, Uncontested Alpha Ulrich of the Krallenhorde
+56% Synergy $2.36
Instigator Gang Wildblood Pack Instigator Gang
+56% Synergy $0.86
Child of the Pack Savage Packmate Child of the Pack
+49% Synergy $0.20
Breakneck Rider Neck Breaker Breakneck Rider
+48% Synergy $0.20
Cemetery Prowler Cemetery Prowler
+44% Synergy $3.69
Hermit of the Natterknolls Lone Wolf of the Natterknolls Hermit of the Natterknolls
+44% Synergy $0.26
Torgal, A Fine Hound Torgal, A Fine Hound
+43% Synergy $0.14
Volatile Arsonist Dire-Strain Anarchist Volatile Arsonist
+41% Synergy $0.57
Silverfur Partisan Silverfur Partisan
+40% Synergy $0.49
Packsong Pup Packsong Pup
+40% Synergy $0.23
Cult of the Waxing Moon Cult of the Waxing Moon
+40% Synergy $0.15
Wolfkin Outcast Wedding Crasher Wolfkin Outcast
+39% Synergy $0.14
Ascendant Packleader Ascendant Packleader
+38% Synergy $0.24
Mondronen Shaman Tovolar's Magehunter Mondronen Shaman
+36% Synergy $0.52
Daybreak Ranger Nightfall Predator Daybreak Ranger
+31% Synergy $0.43
Afflicted Deserter Werewolf Ransacker Afflicted Deserter
+28% Synergy $0.25
Burly Breaker Dire-Strain Demolisher Burly Breaker
+27% Synergy $0.12
Runebound Wolf Runebound Wolf
+27% Synergy $0.09
Village Messenger Moonrise Intruder Village Messenger
+26% Synergy $0.03
Bird Admirer Wing Shredder Bird Admirer
+25% Synergy $0.06
Fangblade Brigand Fangblade Eviscerator Fangblade Brigand
+20% Synergy $0.06
Pyreheart Wolf Pyreheart Wolf
+19% Synergy $0.29
Ulvenwald Captive Ulvenwald Abomination Ulvenwald Captive
+18% Synergy $0.15
Master of the Wild Hunt Master of the Wild Hunt
+17% Synergy $1.44
Wolfbitten Captive Krallenhorde Killer Wolfbitten Captive
+17% Synergy $0.43
Primal Adversary Primal Adversary
+17% Synergy $0.49
Young Wolf Young Wolf
+16% Synergy $0.11
Reckless Waif Merciless Predator Reckless Waif
+16% Synergy $0.12
Tireless Hauler Dire-Strain Brawler Tireless Hauler
+16% Synergy $0.05
Harvesttide Infiltrator Harvesttide Assailant Harvesttide Infiltrator
+15% Synergy $0.04
Lambholt Elder Silverpelt Werewolf Lambholt Elder
+15% Synergy $0.19
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+13% Synergy $1.56
Spirit of the Hunt Spirit of the Hunt
+11% Synergy $0.22
Kessig Forgemaster Flameheart Werewolf Kessig Forgemaster
+11% Synergy $0.14
Fearful Villager Fearsome Werewolf Fearful Villager
+11% Synergy $0.04
Ulrich's Kindred Ulrich's Kindred
+11% Synergy $0.05
Tavern Ruffian Tavern Smasher Tavern Ruffian
+11% Synergy $0.04
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar
+10% Synergy $0.51
Wolfir Silverheart Wolfir Silverheart
+10% Synergy $0.58
Spellrune Painter Spellrune Howler Spellrune Painter
+10% Synergy $0.06
Summon: Fenrir Summon: Fenrir
+9% Synergy $0.35
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+2% Synergy $29.01
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-5% Synergy $2.99
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
-28% Synergy $0.74

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Tovolar, Dire Overlord safe.

Moonlight Hunt Moonlight Hunt
+56% Synergy $0.17
Waxing Moon Waxing Moon
+28% Synergy $0.15
Wolf Strike Wolf Strike
+16% Synergy $0.08
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+14% Synergy $0.21
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+11% Synergy $1.39
Moonrager's Slash Moonrager's Slash
+11% Synergy $0.07
Ancient Grudge Ancient Grudge
+10% Synergy $0.18
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+10% Synergy $7.35
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+9% Synergy $1.10
Duel for Dominance Duel for Dominance
+8% Synergy $0.03
Lunar Frenzy Lunar Frenzy
+8% Synergy $0.13
Gruul Charm Gruul Charm
+7% Synergy $0.18
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+6% Synergy $10.98
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+5% Synergy $5.35
Destructive Revelry Destructive Revelry
+4% Synergy $0.16
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.37
Signal the Clans Signal the Clans
+3% Synergy $0.47
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
0% Synergy $0.80
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-1% Synergy $9.52
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-2% Synergy $4.14
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-2% Synergy $5.54
Abrade Abrade
-3% Synergy $0.12
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-3% Synergy $1.26
Ram Through Ram Through
-3% Synergy $0.34
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.84
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $52.81
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-5% Synergy $0.83
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.50
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-6% Synergy $0.87
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-6% Synergy $0.33
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-9% Synergy $0.92
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-10% Synergy $2.61

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Tovolar, Dire Overlord's game plan and control the board.

Unnatural Moonrise Unnatural Moonrise
+56% Synergy $0.16
Into the Night Into the Night
+27% Synergy $0.10
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+20% Synergy $3.61
Dire-Strain Rampage Dire-Strain Rampage
+16% Synergy $0.27
Storm the Festival Storm the Festival
+13% Synergy $0.20
Pack's Betrayal Pack's Betrayal
+13% Synergy $0.07
Howl of the Night Pack Howl of the Night Pack
+13% Synergy $0.21
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+10% Synergy $13.93
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+8% Synergy $1.33
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+6% Synergy $1.83
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+6% Synergy $0.10
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+6% Synergy $2.95
Creeping Renaissance Creeping Renaissance
+5% Synergy $0.86
Rabid Bite Rabid Bite
+5% Synergy $0.13
Feral Encounter Feral Encounter
+5% Synergy $0.11
Cultivate Cultivate
+3% Synergy $0.61
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $4.33
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+2% Synergy $0.31
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+1% Synergy $0.23
Decimate Decimate
0% Synergy $0.18
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-2% Synergy $0.42
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-2% Synergy $1.82
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-2% Synergy $0.69
Hull Breach Hull Breach
-3% Synergy $1.05
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-4% Synergy $4.78
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-4% Synergy $0.72
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $5.96
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-6% Synergy $1.95
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-6% Synergy $0.81
Farseek Farseek
-9% Synergy $0.50
Harmonize Harmonize
-10% Synergy $0.52
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-17% Synergy $1.48

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+28% Synergy $3.52
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+13% Synergy $2.90
Neglected Heirloom Ashmouth Blade Neglected Heirloom
+9% Synergy $0.06
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+6% Synergy $24.47
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.12
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+5% Synergy $3.22
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+5% Synergy $7.34
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+4% Synergy $5.63
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+4% Synergy $1.76
Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+3% Synergy $0.26
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+3% Synergy $0.18
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+1% Synergy $64.11
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Tovolar, Dire Overlord's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+41% Synergy $2.20
Ranger Class Ranger Class
+31% Synergy $0.27
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+28% Synergy $4.09
Howl of the Hunt Howl of the Hunt
+18% Synergy $0.07
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+16% Synergy $3.79
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+16% Synergy $0.69
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+15% Synergy $0.54
Wolfcaller's Howl Wolfcaller's Howl
+13% Synergy $4.13
Rage Reflection Rage Reflection
+6% Synergy $1.53
Raised by Wolves Raised by Wolves
+6% Synergy $0.25
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+5% Synergy $19.61
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+5% Synergy $9.32
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+5% Synergy $8.36
Descendants' Path Descendants' Path
+5% Synergy $1.95
Mantle of the Wolf Mantle of the Wolf
+5% Synergy $0.18
Feed the Pack Feed the Pack
+5% Synergy $0.46
Shadow in the Warp Shadow in the Warp
+4% Synergy $17.49
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+4% Synergy $4.33
Druids' Repository Druids' Repository
+4% Synergy $2.63
Gruul War Chant Gruul War Chant
+3% Synergy $0.34
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+2% Synergy $1.30
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
0% Synergy $8.47
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
0% Synergy $0.43
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-1% Synergy $11.09
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
-1% Synergy $0.82
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-6% Synergy $0.18
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-6% Synergy $0.97
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-6% Synergy $25.58
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-16% Synergy $0.85

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Tovolar, Dire Overlord to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Arlinn Kord Arlinn, Embraced by the Moon Arlinn Kord
+55% Synergy $0.97
Arlinn, Voice of the Pack Arlinn, Voice of the Pack
+20% Synergy $0.18
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.70
Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
0% Synergy $0.87

Utility Lands

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

Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+22% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+15% Synergy $1.99
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+10% Synergy $17.82
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+9% Synergy $0.32
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+5% Synergy $1.26
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.21
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+3% Synergy $4.56
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
0% Synergy $8.42
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.13
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $7.75
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $32.95
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-10% Synergy $0.18

Mana Artifacts

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

The Celestus The Celestus
+74% Synergy $0.62
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+13% Synergy $4.90
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+10% Synergy $0.45
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $1.04
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.46
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
-1% Synergy $2.56
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-4% Synergy $0.31

Lands

The mana base foundation for Tovolar, Dire Overlord decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+38% Synergy $0.16
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+20% Synergy $0.17
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+18% Synergy $1.42
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+18% Synergy $0.17
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+13% Synergy $0.06
Game Trail Game Trail
+10% Synergy $0.12
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+10% Synergy $35.29
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+8% Synergy $2.43
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+5% Synergy $0.09
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.12
Kazandu Refuge Kazandu Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.16
Racers' Ring Racers' Ring
+4% Synergy $0.05
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+3% Synergy $5.96
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $4.33
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.37
Timber Gorge Timber Gorge
+3% Synergy $0.05
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.05
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+2% Synergy $0.31
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+2% Synergy $0.12
Bristling Backwoods Bristling Backwoods
+2% Synergy $0.10
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.06
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+1% Synergy $0.22
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+1% Synergy $0.54
Highland Forest Highland Forest
+1% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.27
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
0% Synergy $0.21
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-1% Synergy $4.67
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-1% Synergy $0.50
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.16
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-2% Synergy $0.69
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
-2% Synergy $10.16
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
-2% Synergy $0.32
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-4% Synergy $0.14
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $4.81
Taiga Taiga
-4% Synergy
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-5% Synergy $12.57
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-5% Synergy $0.14
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.16
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-6% Synergy $5.39
Commercial District Commercial District
-6% Synergy $7.77
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-7% Synergy $0.61
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.21
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-8% Synergy $12.77

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