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Tovolar, Dire Overlord
Price tag $0.53

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

#166 Current Rank
#196 Last Week
#99 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.

Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+4% Synergy $18.24
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+2% Synergy $0.38
Celestial Reunion Celestial Reunion
+2% Synergy $2.09
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+1% Synergy $0.62
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-4% Synergy $15.88

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 $0.18
Tovolar's Huntmaster Tovolar's Packleader Tovolar's Huntmaster
+82% Synergy $0.23
Immerwolf Immerwolf
+82% Synergy $0.63
Outland Liberator Frenzied Trapbreaker Outland Liberator
+81% Synergy $0.28
Mayor of Avabruck Howlpack Alpha Mayor of Avabruck
+79% Synergy $0.31
Howlpack Piper Wildsong Howler Howlpack Piper
+78% Synergy $0.65
Full Moon's Rise Full Moon's Rise
+75% Synergy $0.44
Avabruck Caretaker Hollowhenge Huntmaster Avabruck Caretaker
+75% Synergy $3.68
Huntmaster of the Fells Ravager of the Fells Huntmaster of the Fells
+74% Synergy $0.33
Hound Tamer Untamed Pup Hound Tamer
+74% Synergy $0.18

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 $0.05
Howlpack Resurgence Howlpack Resurgence
+72% Synergy $0.17
Moonmist Moonmist
+70% Synergy $4.15
Arlinn, the Pack's Hope Arlinn, the Moon's Fury Arlinn, the Pack's Hope
+70% Synergy $3.61
Duskwatch Recruiter Krallenhorde Howler Duskwatch Recruiter
+69% Synergy $0.19
Ill-Tempered Loner Howlpack Avenger Ill-Tempered Loner
+68% Synergy $0.42
Howling Moon Howling Moon
+67% Synergy $0.90
Nightpack Ambusher Nightpack Ambusher
+67% Synergy $0.56
Kruin Outlaw Terror of Kruin Pass Kruin Outlaw
+65% Synergy $0.32
Reckless Stormseeker Storm-Charged Slasher Reckless Stormseeker
+63% Synergy $0.39

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-2% Synergy $20.02
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $45.20

Creatures

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

Weaver of Blossoms Blossom-Clad Werewolf Weaver of Blossoms
+62% Synergy $0.12
Village Watch Village Reavers Village Watch
+61% Synergy $0.13
Geier Reach Bandit Vildin-Pack Alpha Geier Reach Bandit
+59% Synergy $0.11
Hollowhenge Overlord Hollowhenge Overlord
+57% Synergy $6.05
Werewolf Pack Leader Werewolf Pack Leader
+56% Synergy $0.48
Ulrich of the Krallenhorde Ulrich, Uncontested Alpha Ulrich of the Krallenhorde
+56% Synergy $4.44
Sage of Ancient Lore Werewolf of Ancient Hunger Sage of Ancient Lore
+56% Synergy $0.72
Instigator Gang Wildblood Pack Instigator Gang
+56% Synergy $0.84
Child of the Pack Savage Packmate Child of the Pack
+49% Synergy $0.20
Breakneck Rider Neck Breaker Breakneck Rider
+47% Synergy $0.19
Torgal, A Fine Hound Torgal, A Fine Hound
+45% Synergy $0.13
Cemetery Prowler Cemetery Prowler
+44% Synergy $3.29
Hermit of the Natterknolls Lone Wolf of the Natterknolls Hermit of the Natterknolls
+43% Synergy $0.23
Volatile Arsonist Dire-Strain Anarchist Volatile Arsonist
+41% Synergy $0.53
Packsong Pup Packsong Pup
+41% Synergy $0.22
Silverfur Partisan Silverfur Partisan
+41% Synergy $0.56
Cult of the Waxing Moon Cult of the Waxing Moon
+40% Synergy $0.13
Wolfkin Outcast Wedding Crasher Wolfkin Outcast
+39% Synergy $0.16
Ascendant Packleader Ascendant Packleader
+38% Synergy $0.20
Mondronen Shaman Tovolar's Magehunter Mondronen Shaman
+35% Synergy $0.49
Daybreak Ranger Nightfall Predator Daybreak Ranger
+30% Synergy $0.51
Afflicted Deserter Werewolf Ransacker Afflicted Deserter
+28% Synergy $0.20
Runebound Wolf Runebound Wolf
+27% Synergy $0.08
Burly Breaker Dire-Strain Demolisher Burly Breaker
+27% Synergy $0.10
Village Messenger Moonrise Intruder Village Messenger
+26% Synergy $0.03
Bird Admirer Wing Shredder Bird Admirer
+25% Synergy $0.04
Fangblade Brigand Fangblade Eviscerator Fangblade Brigand
+19% Synergy $0.11
Pyreheart Wolf Pyreheart Wolf
+19% Synergy $0.37
Ulvenwald Captive Ulvenwald Abomination Ulvenwald Captive
+18% Synergy $0.11
Master of the Wild Hunt Master of the Wild Hunt
+17% Synergy $1.56
Young Wolf Young Wolf
+17% Synergy $0.10
Primal Adversary Primal Adversary
+16% Synergy $0.50
Wolfbitten Captive Krallenhorde Killer Wolfbitten Captive
+16% Synergy $0.40
Reckless Waif Merciless Predator Reckless Waif
+16% Synergy $0.17
Tireless Hauler Dire-Strain Brawler Tireless Hauler
+15% Synergy $0.06
Lambholt Elder Silverpelt Werewolf Lambholt Elder
+14% Synergy $0.20
Harvesttide Infiltrator Harvesttide Assailant Harvesttide Infiltrator
+14% Synergy $0.03
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+13% Synergy $0.65
Fearful Villager Fearsome Werewolf Fearful Villager
+11% Synergy $0.03
Kessig Forgemaster Flameheart Werewolf Kessig Forgemaster
+11% Synergy $0.10
Spirit of the Hunt Spirit of the Hunt
+11% Synergy $0.39
Ulrich's Kindred Ulrich's Kindred
+11% Synergy $0.06
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar
+10% Synergy $0.44
Summon: Fenrir Summon: Fenrir
+10% Synergy $0.26
Tavern Ruffian Tavern Smasher Tavern Ruffian
+10% Synergy $0.03
Wolfir Silverheart Wolfir Silverheart
+10% Synergy $0.42
Spellrune Painter Spellrune Howler Spellrune Painter
+10% Synergy $0.07
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+2% Synergy $49.19
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-4% Synergy $7.90
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
-27% Synergy $0.85

Instants

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

Moonlight Hunt Moonlight Hunt
+56% Synergy $0.15
Waxing Moon Waxing Moon
+28% Synergy $0.15
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+15% Synergy $0.26
Wolf Strike Wolf Strike
+15% Synergy $0.05
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+11% Synergy $5.34
Moonrager's Slash Moonrager's Slash
+11% Synergy $0.03
Ancient Grudge Ancient Grudge
+10% Synergy $0.16
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+10% Synergy $8.48
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+9% Synergy $1.55
Duel for Dominance Duel for Dominance
+9% Synergy $0.04
Lunar Frenzy Lunar Frenzy
+8% Synergy $0.16
Gruul Charm Gruul Charm
+7% Synergy $0.17
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+6% Synergy $11.42
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+5% Synergy $0.78
Destructive Revelry Destructive Revelry
+4% Synergy $0.18
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.47
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
0% Synergy $0.86
Second Harvest Second Harvest
0% Synergy $2.17
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-1% Synergy $8.66
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-2% Synergy $6.46
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-2% Synergy $5.00
Abrade Abrade
-3% Synergy $0.14
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-3% Synergy $1.16
Ram Through Ram Through
-3% Synergy $0.35
Beast Within Beast Within
-4% Synergy $0.59
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $62.77
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-5% Synergy $0.40
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-5% Synergy $1.56
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.48
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-6% Synergy $0.80
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-8% Synergy $0.42
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-9% Synergy $2.73

Sorceries

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

Unnatural Moonrise Unnatural Moonrise
+56% Synergy $0.15
Into the Night Into the Night
+28% Synergy $0.08
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+19% Synergy $5.96
Dire-Strain Rampage Dire-Strain Rampage
+15% Synergy $0.19
Howl of the Night Pack Howl of the Night Pack
+13% Synergy $0.17
Storm the Festival Storm the Festival
+13% Synergy $0.22
Pack's Betrayal Pack's Betrayal
+13% Synergy $0.06
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+10% Synergy $15.45
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+8% Synergy $1.29
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+7% Synergy $0.09
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+6% Synergy $3.31
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+5% Synergy $1.07
Creeping Renaissance Creeping Renaissance
+5% Synergy $0.76
Rabid Bite Rabid Bite
+5% Synergy $0.12
Cultivate Cultivate
+3% Synergy $0.39
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $5.35
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+2% Synergy $0.38
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+1% Synergy $0.13
Decimate Decimate
0% Synergy $0.17
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-2% Synergy $0.42
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-2% Synergy $0.56
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-2% Synergy $1.00
Hull Breach Hull Breach
-2% Synergy $1.13
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-3% Synergy $0.92
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-4% Synergy $2.27
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy $2.42
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $8.09
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-5% Synergy $0.78
Farseek Farseek
-10% Synergy $0.49
Harmonize Harmonize
-10% Synergy $0.12
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-16% Synergy $2.04

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+28% Synergy $4.39
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+13% Synergy $3.53
Neglected Heirloom Ashmouth Blade Neglected Heirloom
+10% Synergy $0.06
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+7% Synergy $31.59
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.37
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+5% Synergy $3.77
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+5% Synergy $10.56
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.37
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+4% Synergy $8.46
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+4% Synergy $1.68
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+3% Synergy $0.25
Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+2% Synergy $0.34
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+1% Synergy $60.42
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.53

Enchantments

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

Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+41% Synergy $2.37
Ranger Class Ranger Class
+31% Synergy $0.30
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+28% Synergy $3.33
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+18% Synergy $2.93
Howl of the Hunt Howl of the Hunt
+18% Synergy $0.07
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+17% Synergy $1.30
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+15% Synergy $0.62
Wolfcaller's Howl Wolfcaller's Howl
+13% Synergy $2.81
Raised by Wolves Raised by Wolves
+6% Synergy $0.28
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+5% Synergy $26.77
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+5% Synergy $10.80
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+5% Synergy $10.07
Rage Reflection Rage Reflection
+5% Synergy $1.53
Descendants' Path Descendants' Path
+5% Synergy $2.60
Mantle of the Wolf Mantle of the Wolf
+5% Synergy $0.16
Feed the Pack Feed the Pack
+5% Synergy $0.46
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+4% Synergy $5.51
Shadow in the Warp Shadow in the Warp
+4% Synergy $17.75
Wolfwillow Haven Wolfwillow Haven
+4% Synergy $0.12
Druids' Repository Druids' Repository
+4% Synergy $5.47
Gruul War Chant Gruul War Chant
+3% Synergy $0.33
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+2% Synergy $1.25
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
0% Synergy $10.15
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
0% Synergy $0.64
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-1% Synergy $11.38
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
-1% Synergy $0.69
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-5% Synergy $0.30
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-5% Synergy $1.12
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-6% Synergy $23.88
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-15% Synergy $0.30

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 $1.23
Arlinn, Voice of the Pack Arlinn, Voice of the Pack
+20% Synergy $0.21
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.72
Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
0% Synergy $1.06

Utility Lands

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

Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+23% Synergy $0.20
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+14% Synergy $3.67
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+10% Synergy $24.15
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+8% Synergy $0.23
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+5% Synergy $1.23
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+4% Synergy $5.83
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.21
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
0% Synergy $10.78
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.26
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.12
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
-2% Synergy $2.80
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $13.14
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $38.26
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-10% Synergy $0.21

Mana Artifacts

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

The Celestus The Celestus
+73% Synergy $0.55
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+13% Synergy $6.66
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+10% Synergy $0.47
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $1.71
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.23
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
0% Synergy $3.23
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-4% Synergy $0.28

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+38% Synergy $0.13
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+19% Synergy $0.26
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+18% Synergy $2.33
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+18% Synergy $0.15
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+14% Synergy $0.07
Game Trail Game Trail
+11% Synergy $0.16
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+10% Synergy $42.67
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+8% Synergy $2.60
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+6% Synergy $0.12
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.12
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.19
Kazandu Refuge Kazandu Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.14
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+3% Synergy $8.09
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $5.35
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.47
Racers' Ring Racers' Ring
+3% Synergy $0.07
Timber Gorge Timber Gorge
+3% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.14
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+2% Synergy $0.38
Highland Forest Highland Forest
+2% Synergy $0.43
Bristling Backwoods Bristling Backwoods
+2% Synergy $0.12
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.13
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+1% Synergy $0.20
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+1% Synergy $0.26
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+1% Synergy $0.09
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+1% Synergy $0.19
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.26
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-1% Synergy $5.27
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-1% Synergy $0.54
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.22
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-2% Synergy $1.00
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
-2% Synergy $8.62
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
-2% Synergy $0.39
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-3% Synergy $0.15
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-4% Synergy $15.15
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-5% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.09
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $5.00
Taiga Taiga
-5% Synergy
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-6% Synergy $7.42
Commercial District Commercial District
-6% Synergy $6.45
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-7% Synergy $0.80
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.16
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-8% Synergy $16.02

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