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Trystan, Callous Cultivator
Price tag $0.23

Legendary Creature — Elf Druid

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Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Reanimator 21% Elves 20% Self-Mill 16% Graveyard 15% Mill 9%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Trystan, Callous Cultivator's Elves builds — cards that lean hardest into the Elves theme.

Morcant's Loyalist Morcant's Loyalist
+70% Synergy $0.31
Moon-Vigil Adherents Moon-Vigil Adherents
+62% Synergy $0.28
Gloom Ripper Gloom Ripper
+61% Synergy $0.21
Abomination of Llanowar Abomination of Llanowar
+61% Synergy $0.47
Morcant's Eyes Morcant's Eyes
+59% Synergy $0.25
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+58% Synergy $1.78
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+56% Synergy $0.37
Kagha, Shadow Archdruid Kagha, Shadow Archdruid
+55% Synergy $0.15
Dawnhand Eulogist Dawnhand Eulogist
+54% Synergy $0.18
Trystan's Command Trystan's Command
+53% Synergy $0.35

Top Cards

The staple cards most Trystan, Callous Cultivator Elves decks run as their core.

Lys Alana Dignitary Lys Alana Dignitary
+52% Synergy $0.20
Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist
+51% Synergy $0.21
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+51% Synergy $0.86
Champions of the Perfect Champions of the Perfect
+46% Synergy $0.91
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+45% Synergy $1.08
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+42% Synergy $0.38
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+40% Synergy $0.50
Virulent Emissary Virulent Emissary
+39% Synergy $0.97
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+39% Synergy $0.30
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+29% Synergy $0.43

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Trystan, Callous Cultivator Elves game on their own.

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+0% Synergy $14.50
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-3% Synergy $26.56
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $60.01

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Elves plan in Trystan, Callous Cultivator decks, from early pressure to payoff.

High Perfect Morcant High Perfect Morcant
+44% Synergy $0.89
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+44% Synergy $2.20
Lathril, Blade of the Elves Lathril, Blade of the Elves
+43% Synergy $1.70
Eclipsed Elf Eclipsed Elf
+42% Synergy $0.24
Scarblade Scout Scarblade Scout
+40% Synergy $0.20
Leaf-Crowned Visionary Leaf-Crowned Visionary
+37% Synergy $4.82
Imperious Perfect Imperious Perfect
+35% Synergy $0.26
Underrealm Lich Underrealm Lich
+35% Synergy $7.84
Selfless Safewright Selfless Safewright
+35% Synergy $0.51
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+28% Synergy $0.41
Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
+27% Synergy $0.33
Lys Alana Informant Lys Alana Informant
+27% Synergy $0.11
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+26% Synergy $7.49
Creakwood Safewright Creakwood Safewright
+25% Synergy $0.18
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
+25% Synergy $4.40
Shaman of the Pack Shaman of the Pack
+24% Synergy $1.45
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+23% Synergy $8.99
Deathbloom Ritualist Deathbloom Ritualist
+23% Synergy $0.28
Elvish Dreadlord Elvish Dreadlord
+23% Synergy $0.34
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+23% Synergy $1.12
Emeritus of Abundance Emeritus of Abundance
+23% Synergy $2.74
Vinebred Brawler Vinebred Brawler
+21% Synergy $0.11
Elderfang Ritualist Elderfang Ritualist
+21% Synergy $0.24
Skemfar Shadowsage Skemfar Shadowsage
+21% Synergy $0.27
Dawnhand Dissident Dawnhand Dissident
+21% Synergy $0.38
Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
+20% Synergy $0.14
Moonglove Extractor Moonglove Extractor
+19% Synergy $0.12
Elvish Regrower Elvish Regrower
+19% Synergy $0.11
Stoic Grove-Guide Stoic Grove-Guide
+17% Synergy $0.09
Glowspore Shaman Glowspore Shaman
+17% Synergy $0.18
Ruthless Winnower Ruthless Winnower
+16% Synergy $1.85
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+15% Synergy $7.69
Safewright Cavalry Safewright Cavalry
+15% Synergy $0.12
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+15% Synergy $2.25
Melancholic Poet Melancholic Poet
+14% Synergy $0.13
Thornfist Striker Thornfist Striker
+14% Synergy $0.17
Elvish Warmaster Elvish Warmaster
+14% Synergy $2.47
Chomping Changeling Chomping Changeling
+14% Synergy $1.02
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+13% Synergy $1.22
Golgari Findbroker Golgari Findbroker
+13% Synergy $0.23
Storrev, Devkarin Lich Storrev, Devkarin Lich
+13% Synergy $0.36
Skemfar Avenger Skemfar Avenger
+13% Synergy $0.37
Topiary Lecturer Topiary Lecturer
+13% Synergy $0.30
Lys Alana Huntmaster Lys Alana Huntmaster
+12% Synergy $3.17
Poison-Tip Archer Poison-Tip Archer
+11% Synergy $0.98
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
+11% Synergy $0.31
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+9% Synergy $1.12
Lluwen, Exchange Student Lluwen, Exchange Student
+8% Synergy $0.21
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+5% Synergy $1.94
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+2% Synergy $3.71

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Trystan, Callous Cultivator's Elves deck ahead.

Unbury Unbury
+27% Synergy $0.20
Midnight Tilling Midnight Tilling
+24% Synergy $0.23
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+15% Synergy $0.31
Scarblade's Malice Scarblade's Malice
+12% Synergy $0.16
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+11% Synergy $0.26
Unforgiving Aim Unforgiving Aim
+10% Synergy $0.18
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+10% Synergy $0.28
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+9% Synergy $0.20
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+8% Synergy $5.41
Eyeblight's Ending Eyeblight's Ending
+7% Synergy $0.22
Giant Growth Giant Growth
+7% Synergy $0.13
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+7% Synergy $0.11
Murder Murder
+6% Synergy $0.19
Witherbloom Charm Witherbloom Charm
+6% Synergy $0.32
Foolish Fate Foolish Fate
+6% Synergy $0.19
Dose of Dawnglow Dose of Dawnglow
+5% Synergy $0.21
Pile On Pile On
+5% Synergy $0.36
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+3% Synergy $0.56
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+3% Synergy $5.17
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+3% Synergy $0.30
Fog Fog
+1% Synergy $1.36
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+1% Synergy $0.22
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+1% Synergy $0.41
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $1.03
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-1% Synergy $0.56
Dina's Guidance Dina's Guidance
-2% Synergy $1.06
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $2.42
Village Rites Village Rites
-3% Synergy $0.69
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-7% Synergy $2.59
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-7% Synergy $0.70
Putrefy Putrefy
-7% Synergy $0.25
Beast Within Beast Within
-8% Synergy $0.46
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-11% Synergy $0.70
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-21% Synergy $14.29

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Elves game plan forward for Trystan, Callous Cultivator.

Living Death Living Death
+22% Synergy $2.21
Dread Return Dread Return
+16% Synergy $0.42
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+15% Synergy $6.80
Roots of Wisdom Roots of Wisdom
+11% Synergy $0.15
Drown in Filth Drown in Filth
+9% Synergy $0.10
Zombify Zombify
+9% Synergy $0.24
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+8% Synergy $1.86
Witherbloom Command Witherbloom Command
+8% Synergy $0.25
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+7% Synergy $5.16
Reanimate Reanimate
+7% Synergy $8.61
Regrowth Regrowth
+7% Synergy $0.65
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+7% Synergy $0.37
Return Upon the Tide Return Upon the Tide
+6% Synergy $0.26
Rise Again Rise Again
+6% Synergy $0.16
Unearth Unearth
+6% Synergy $0.60
Tend the Sprigs Tend the Sprigs
+5% Synergy $0.18
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+5% Synergy $0.94
Spry and Mighty Spry and Mighty
+5% Synergy $0.29
Pull from the Grave Pull from the Grave
+5% Synergy $0.18
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+4% Synergy $0.40
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy $27.44
Eyeblight Massacre Eyeblight Massacre
+4% Synergy $0.15
Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+4% Synergy $0.12
Victimize Victimize
+4% Synergy $2.27
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+3% Synergy $2.66
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $5.68
Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+2% Synergy $0.30
Vicious Rivalry Vicious Rivalry
+2% Synergy $0.37
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+2% Synergy $3.26
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
0% Synergy $4.10
Elvish Promenade Elvish Promenade
0% Synergy $8.46
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.20
Harmonize Harmonize
-1% Synergy $0.27
Buried Alive Buried Alive
-1% Synergy $0.73
Farseek Farseek
-1% Synergy $0.53
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-7% Synergy $3.31
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-8% Synergy $1.96
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-8% Synergy $0.47
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-13% Synergy $0.41
Cultivate Cultivate
-24% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Trystan, Callous Cultivator Elves decks.

Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+22% Synergy $0.83
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+20% Synergy $19.48
Dawn-Blessed Pennant Dawn-Blessed Pennant
+16% Synergy $0.36
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+10% Synergy $1.63
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+6% Synergy $4.39
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+4% Synergy $3.50
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+3% Synergy $3.83
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+2% Synergy $10.78
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+2% Synergy $4.76
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+1% Synergy $2.70
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $2.46
Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
-15% Synergy $3.16
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-21% Synergy $4.93

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Elves strategy in Trystan, Callous Cultivator decks.

Harald Unites the Elves Harald Unites the Elves
+25% Synergy $0.33
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+24% Synergy $0.29
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+13% Synergy $5.49
Elderfang Venom Elderfang Venom
+13% Synergy $5.07
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
+12% Synergy $0.56
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+11% Synergy $2.69
Prowess of the Fair Prowess of the Fair
+11% Synergy $2.91
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+8% Synergy $6.95
Soul Enervation Soul Enervation
+7% Synergy $0.25
Gilt-Leaf's Embrace Gilt-Leaf's Embrace
+7% Synergy $0.18
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+7% Synergy $5.15
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+6% Synergy $7.45
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+4% Synergy $6.44
Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette
+4% Synergy $0.40
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+4% Synergy $14.05
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+4% Synergy $1.22
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+3% Synergy $2.64
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $4.33
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+1% Synergy $0.28
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-15% Synergy $0.30

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Trystan, Callous Cultivator's Elves game plan.

Tyvar Kell Tyvar Kell
+11% Synergy $6.24
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
+11% Synergy $1.42
Professor Dellian Fel Professor Dellian Fel
+6% Synergy $4.24

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Trystan, Callous Cultivator Elves decks.

Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+12% Synergy $0.27
Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+9% Synergy $11.42
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $27.19
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+6% Synergy $0.86
Blighted Fen Blighted Fen
+5% Synergy $0.13
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+5% Synergy $0.41
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+4% Synergy $1.54
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+0% Synergy $4.25
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $11.29
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.29
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-3% Synergy $0.35
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $49.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.40
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-10% Synergy $0.95
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $3.36
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-16% Synergy $14.92

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Trystan, Callous Cultivator's Elves strategy.

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+10% Synergy $1.89
Firdoch Core Firdoch Core
+6% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-13% Synergy $0.33
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-16% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-22% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-23% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Trystan, Callous Cultivator's Elves decks.

Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+37% Synergy $0.42
Gilt-Leaf Palace Gilt-Leaf Palace
+27% Synergy $10.47
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+24% Synergy $0.31
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+16% Synergy $10.00
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+14% Synergy $0.43
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+13% Synergy $1.22
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+10% Synergy $2.21
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+8% Synergy $0.34
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+7% Synergy $0.23
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+7% Synergy $0.28
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+6% Synergy $0.29
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+6% Synergy $0.38
Skemfar Elderhall Skemfar Elderhall
+6% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+5% Synergy $0.30
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy $27.44
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+3% Synergy $0.26
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $5.68
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+3% Synergy $10.36
Titan's Grave Titan's Grave
+2% Synergy $0.19
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+2% Synergy $6.14
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.14
Festering Gulch Festering Gulch
+2% Synergy $0.30
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+2% Synergy $12.91
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.17
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+0% Synergy $34.97
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+0% Synergy $6.50
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+0% Synergy $0.11
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $17.02
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
0% Synergy $51.61
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.33
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $35.70
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.25
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $10.13
Bayou Bayou
-1% Synergy
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-2% Synergy $0.27
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-2% Synergy $0.39
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $2.42
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-3% Synergy $0.54
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-3% Synergy $5.69
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-3% Synergy $2.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.34
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-7% Synergy $0.70
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.39
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-9% Synergy $0.31
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-9% Synergy $1.05
Turbulent Fen Turbulent Fen
-10% Synergy $6.49
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-12% Synergy $28.51
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-14% Synergy $0.24
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-14% Synergy $0.46

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Trystan, Callous Cultivator: Elves.

The Falcon, Airship Restored The Falcon, Airship Restored
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Balthor the Defiled Balthor the Defiled
Eddie Brock Eddie Brock
Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist
Baron Helmut Zemo Baron Helmut Zemo
High Perfect Morcant High Perfect Morcant
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Halana, Kessig Ranger Miara, Thorn of the Glade Halana, Kessig Ranger // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Halana, Kessig Ranger Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Halana, Kessig Ranger // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Numa, Joraga Chieftain Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kodama of the East Tree Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kodama of the East Tree
M.O.D.O.K. M.O.D.O.K.
Songbird, Sonic Screamer Songbird, Sonic Screamer
Faceless One Scion of Halaster Faceless One // Scion of Halaster
The Ghoul, Gunslinger The Ghoul, Gunslinger
Doctor Doom, Unrivaled Doctor Doom, Unrivaled
Thanos, the Mad Titan Thanos, the Mad Titan
Akawalli, the Seething Tower Akawalli, the Seething Tower
Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant
Maralen, Fae Ascendant Maralen, Fae Ascendant
Faceless One Master Chef Faceless One // Master Chef
Halana, Kessig Ranger Numa, Joraga Chieftain Halana, Kessig Ranger // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Miara, Thorn of the Glade Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Tana, the Bloodsower Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Tana, the Bloodsower
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ravos, Soultender Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Ravos, Soultender
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Slurrk, All-Ingesting Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Tymna the Weaver Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Tymna the Weaver
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Vial Smasher the Fierce Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Tormod, the Desecrator Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Tormod, the Desecrator