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Tovolar, Dire Overlord
Price tag $0.39

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

#165 Current Rank
#200 Last Week
#115 Past 2 Years

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.

Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+0% Synergy $10.23
Training Compound Training Compound
+0% Synergy $12.50
Glorious Decay Glorious Decay
+0% Synergy $0.17
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
-2% Synergy $0.31
Planar Engineering Planar Engineering
-3% Synergy $1.97

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
+87% Synergy $0.19
Tovolar's Huntmaster Tovolar's Packleader Tovolar's Huntmaster
+81% Synergy $0.35
Immerwolf Immerwolf
+81% Synergy $0.54
Outland Liberator Frenzied Trapbreaker Outland Liberator
+80% Synergy $0.36
Mayor of Avabruck Howlpack Alpha Mayor of Avabruck
+79% Synergy $0.65
Howlpack Piper Wildsong Howler Howlpack Piper
+78% Synergy $0.72
Full Moon's Rise Full Moon's Rise
+75% Synergy $0.49
Huntmaster of the Fells Ravager of the Fells Huntmaster of the Fells
+75% Synergy $0.39
Avabruck Caretaker Hollowhenge Huntmaster Avabruck Caretaker
+75% Synergy $3.98
Hound Tamer Untamed Pup Hound Tamer
+73% 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 $0.19
Howlpack Resurgence Howlpack Resurgence
+72% Synergy $0.30
Moonmist Moonmist
+70% Synergy $2.01
Duskwatch Recruiter Krallenhorde Howler Duskwatch Recruiter
+69% Synergy $0.27
Arlinn, the Pack's Hope Arlinn, the Moon's Fury Arlinn, the Pack's Hope
+69% Synergy $3.40
Ill-Tempered Loner Howlpack Avenger Ill-Tempered Loner
+68% Synergy $0.40
Howling Moon Howling Moon
+67% Synergy $1.80
Nightpack Ambusher Nightpack Ambusher
+67% Synergy $0.47
Kruin Outlaw Terror of Kruin Pass Kruin Outlaw
+65% Synergy $0.37
Reckless Stormseeker Storm-Charged Slasher Reckless Stormseeker
+62% Synergy $0.41

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-2% Synergy $28.30
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-8% Synergy $43.04

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
+61% Synergy $0.27
Village Watch Village Reavers Village Watch
+59% Synergy $0.16
Geier Reach Bandit Vildin-Pack Alpha Geier Reach Bandit
+59% Synergy $0.32
Hollowhenge Overlord Hollowhenge Overlord
+58% Synergy $7.66
Werewolf Pack Leader Werewolf Pack Leader
+57% Synergy $0.52
Ulrich of the Krallenhorde Ulrich, Uncontested Alpha Ulrich of the Krallenhorde
+56% Synergy $2.92
Sage of Ancient Lore Werewolf of Ancient Hunger Sage of Ancient Lore
+56% Synergy $0.48
Instigator Gang Wildblood Pack Instigator Gang
+55% Synergy $0.76
Child of the Pack Savage Packmate Child of the Pack
+47% Synergy $0.28
Breakneck Rider Neck Breaker Breakneck Rider
+47% Synergy $0.35
Torgal, A Fine Hound Torgal, A Fine Hound
+46% Synergy $0.27
Cemetery Prowler Cemetery Prowler
+45% Synergy $3.88
Hermit of the Natterknolls Lone Wolf of the Natterknolls Hermit of the Natterknolls
+42% Synergy $0.33
Packsong Pup Packsong Pup
+41% Synergy $0.35
Volatile Arsonist Dire-Strain Anarchist Volatile Arsonist
+40% Synergy $0.58
Silverfur Partisan Silverfur Partisan
+40% Synergy $0.49
Cult of the Waxing Moon Cult of the Waxing Moon
+39% Synergy $0.31
Wolfkin Outcast Wedding Crasher Wolfkin Outcast
+38% Synergy $0.26
Ascendant Packleader Ascendant Packleader
+37% Synergy $0.35
Mondronen Shaman Tovolar's Magehunter Mondronen Shaman
+33% Synergy $0.39
Daybreak Ranger Nightfall Predator Daybreak Ranger
+29% Synergy $0.45
Afflicted Deserter Werewolf Ransacker Afflicted Deserter
+27% Synergy $0.31
Runebound Wolf Runebound Wolf
+27% Synergy $0.21
Burly Breaker Dire-Strain Demolisher Burly Breaker
+26% Synergy $0.18
Village Messenger Moonrise Intruder Village Messenger
+26% Synergy $0.26
Bird Admirer Wing Shredder Bird Admirer
+24% Synergy $0.19
Fangblade Brigand Fangblade Eviscerator Fangblade Brigand
+18% Synergy $0.16
Ulvenwald Captive Ulvenwald Abomination Ulvenwald Captive
+18% Synergy $0.16
Pyreheart Wolf Pyreheart Wolf
+17% Synergy $0.35
Young Wolf Young Wolf
+17% Synergy $0.20
Master of the Wild Hunt Master of the Wild Hunt
+17% Synergy $1.61
Primal Adversary Primal Adversary
+16% Synergy $0.54
Wolfbitten Captive Krallenhorde Killer Wolfbitten Captive
+16% Synergy $0.41
Reckless Waif Merciless Predator Reckless Waif
+15% Synergy $0.25
Tireless Hauler Dire-Strain Brawler Tireless Hauler
+15% Synergy $0.12
Harvesttide Infiltrator Harvesttide Assailant Harvesttide Infiltrator
+14% Synergy $0.07
Lambholt Elder Silverpelt Werewolf Lambholt Elder
+14% Synergy $0.11
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+12% Synergy $1.01
Kessig Forgemaster Flameheart Werewolf Kessig Forgemaster
+11% Synergy $0.22
Fearful Villager Fearsome Werewolf Fearful Villager
+11% Synergy $0.19
Ulrich's Kindred Ulrich's Kindred
+11% Synergy $0.25
Spirit of the Hunt Spirit of the Hunt
+11% Synergy $0.39
Tavern Ruffian Tavern Smasher Tavern Ruffian
+10% Synergy $0.15
Summon: Fenrir Summon: Fenrir
+10% Synergy $0.30
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar
+9% Synergy $0.58
Wolfir Silverheart Wolfir Silverheart
+9% Synergy $0.43
Spellrune Painter Spellrune Howler Spellrune Painter
+9% Synergy $0.13
Hookhand Mariner Riphook Raider Hookhand Mariner
+8% Synergy $0.19
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-3% Synergy $8.49
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
-25% Synergy $0.63

Instants

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

Moonlight Hunt Moonlight Hunt
+57% Synergy $0.33
Waxing Moon Waxing Moon
+29% Synergy $0.27
Wolf Strike Wolf Strike
+15% Synergy $0.24
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+15% Synergy $0.21
Moonrager's Slash Moonrager's Slash
+11% Synergy $0.13
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+10% Synergy $9.08
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+10% Synergy $4.13
Ancient Grudge Ancient Grudge
+9% Synergy $0.32
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+9% Synergy $1.57
Duel for Dominance Duel for Dominance
+8% Synergy $0.07
Lunar Frenzy Lunar Frenzy
+7% Synergy $0.23
Gruul Charm Gruul Charm
+6% Synergy $0.20
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+5% Synergy $14.58
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+5% Synergy $0.58
Destructive Revelry Destructive Revelry
+3% Synergy $0.28
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.46
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+0% Synergy $1.71
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+0% Synergy $2.54
Fog Fog
0% Synergy $1.14
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
0% Synergy $10.94
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-1% Synergy $6.27
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-2% Synergy $7.26
Abrade Abrade
-2% Synergy $0.31
Ram Through Ram Through
-2% Synergy $0.45
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-3% Synergy $0.97
Beast Within Beast Within
-3% Synergy $0.52
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-4% Synergy $0.34
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-5% Synergy $0.41
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-5% Synergy $0.43
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $67.12
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-5% Synergy $0.85
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-6% Synergy $0.86
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-9% Synergy $5.73

Sorceries

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

Unnatural Moonrise Unnatural Moonrise
+57% Synergy $0.24
Into the Night Into the Night
+28% Synergy $0.28
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+17% Synergy $6.80
Dire-Strain Rampage Dire-Strain Rampage
+15% Synergy $0.33
Howl of the Night Pack Howl of the Night Pack
+13% Synergy $0.16
Pack's Betrayal Pack's Betrayal
+13% Synergy $0.12
Storm the Festival Storm the Festival
+12% Synergy $0.20
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+10% Synergy $13.63
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+8% Synergy $2.34
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+7% Synergy $0.13
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+5% Synergy $7.57
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+5% Synergy $0.88
Rabid Bite Rabid Bite
+5% Synergy $0.18
Creeping Renaissance Creeping Renaissance
+4% Synergy $1.08
Cultivate Cultivate
+3% Synergy $0.35
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $7.05
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+2% Synergy $0.34
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+1% Synergy $0.30
Decimate Decimate
+0% Synergy $0.30
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-1% Synergy $1.50
Hull Breach Hull Breach
-1% Synergy $1.61
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-1% Synergy $0.65
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-2% Synergy $0.44
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-2% Synergy $1.02
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $1.53
Three Visits Three Visits
-4% Synergy $5.31
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy $2.40
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-5% Synergy $0.92
Harmonize Harmonize
-9% Synergy $0.26
Farseek Farseek
-10% Synergy $0.55
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-15% Synergy $3.53

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+29% Synergy $5.12
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+12% Synergy $4.20
Neglected Heirloom Ashmouth Blade Neglected Heirloom
+10% Synergy $0.20
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+7% Synergy $31.73
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+5% Synergy $19.12
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.44
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+5% Synergy $7.54
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.35
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+4% Synergy $5.17
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+3% Synergy $5.74
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+3% Synergy $1.65
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+2% Synergy $0.67
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+1% Synergy $64.01
Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+1% Synergy $0.47
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+0% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+40% Synergy $2.84
Ranger Class Ranger Class
+30% Synergy $0.40
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+30% Synergy $4.58
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+18% Synergy $5.20
Howl of the Hunt Howl of the Hunt
+18% Synergy $0.22
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+17% Synergy $2.73
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+15% Synergy $0.51
Wolfcaller's Howl Wolfcaller's Howl
+12% Synergy $2.25
Raised by Wolves Raised by Wolves
+6% Synergy $0.32
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+5% Synergy $20.03
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+4% Synergy $13.25
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+4% Synergy $33.03
Descendants' Path Descendants' Path
+4% Synergy $0.94
Feed the Pack Feed the Pack
+4% Synergy $0.41
Mantle of the Wolf Mantle of the Wolf
+4% Synergy $0.26
Rage Reflection Rage Reflection
+4% Synergy $1.51
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+4% Synergy $8.03
Wolfwillow Haven Wolfwillow Haven
+4% Synergy $0.29
Shadow in the Warp Shadow in the Warp
+3% Synergy $18.74
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+2% Synergy $1.72
Gruul War Chant Gruul War Chant
+2% Synergy $0.31
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+1% Synergy $10.56
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+1% Synergy $2.12
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
0% Synergy $0.61
Guardian Project Guardian Project
0% Synergy $12.12
Nature's Will Nature's Will
0% Synergy $8.59
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-5% Synergy $0.42
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-5% Synergy $1.64
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-5% Synergy $26.78
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-15% Synergy $0.39

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 $1.13
Arlinn, Voice of the Pack Arlinn, Voice of the Pack
+19% Synergy $0.25
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.68
Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
+0% Synergy $1.08

Utility Lands

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

Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+24% Synergy $0.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+13% Synergy $2.94
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+10% Synergy $24.17
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+7% Synergy $0.26
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+5% Synergy $1.27
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+3% Synergy $7.56
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+0% Synergy $2.59
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
0% Synergy $7.44
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.38
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $15.43
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $50.77
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-10% Synergy $0.35

Mana Artifacts

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

The Celestus The Celestus
+71% Synergy $0.60
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+13% Synergy $3.17
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+9% Synergy $0.44
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $1.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $2.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.13
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
0% Synergy $4.67
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-4% Synergy $0.29

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+37% Synergy $0.27
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+18% Synergy $2.19
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+17% Synergy $0.32
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+17% Synergy $0.67
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+13% Synergy $0.21
Game Trail Game Trail
+10% Synergy $0.24
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+9% Synergy $49.31
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+8% Synergy $2.77
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+6% Synergy $0.28
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.12
Kazandu Refuge Kazandu Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.29
Timber Gorge Timber Gorge
+3% Synergy $0.25
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.46
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $7.05
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+3% Synergy $8.10
Racers' Ring Racers' Ring
+2% Synergy $0.15
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+2% Synergy $0.34
Highland Forest Highland Forest
+2% Synergy $0.47
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+1% Synergy $0.27
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+1% Synergy $1.10
Bristling Backwoods Bristling Backwoods
+1% Synergy $0.28
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.09
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+1% Synergy $0.35
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+0% Synergy $0.25
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
0% Synergy $0.47
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.33
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-1% Synergy $0.65
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-2% Synergy $5.02
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
-2% Synergy $7.24
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-2% Synergy $0.33
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-4% Synergy $2.20
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-4% Synergy $0.27
Taiga Taiga
-4% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $3.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.16
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-6% Synergy $6.94
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-6% Synergy $0.46
Commercial District Commercial District
-6% Synergy $7.86
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.82
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-8% Synergy $17.38

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