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Tyvar, the Pummeler
Price tag $3.82

Legendary Creature — Elf Warrior

Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

Playstyle & Strategy

Elves 25% Ramp 14% Aggro 14% +1/+1 Counters 11% Stompy 6%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Meta Pick Very popular, most players know the strategy.

Ranking

#1961 Current Rank
#1967 Last Week
#1611 Past 2 Years

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Tyvar, the Pummeler.

The Spikes are playing commander LIVE!

The Spikes are playing commander LIVE!

Mono-colored Commanders with @ThrabenUniversity | Magic: The Gathering Commander Gameplay | EP 5

Mono-colored Commanders with @ThrabenUniversity | Magic: The Gathering Commander Gameplay | EP 5

Jamming CASUAL Commander with Medic | Goro-Goro & Satoru VS Ms. Bumbleflower VS Tyvar VS Gishath

Jamming CASUAL Commander with Medic | Goro-Goro & Satoru VS Ms. Bumbleflower VS Tyvar VS Gishath

Combat Beat Down With Morophon Eldrazi! | Rith VS Tyvar VS Morophon VS Rhoda and Timin | EP 9

Combat Beat Down With Morophon Eldrazi! | Rith VS Tyvar VS Morophon VS Rhoda and Timin | EP 9

MTG Commander | Lord of Pain vs Selvala vs Oskar vs Tyvar | TTJ ep 73

MTG Commander | Lord of Pain vs Selvala vs Oskar vs Tyvar | TTJ ep 73

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Tyvar, the Pummeler decks.

Abomination, Irradiated Brute Abomination, Irradiated Brute
+2% Synergy $0.80
Wolverine, Claws Out Wolverine, Claws Out
+2% Synergy $8.48
Hulk, Strongest There Is Hulk, Strongest There Is
+2% Synergy $3.00
Earth's Mightiest Heroes Earth's Mightiest Heroes
+1% Synergy $1.03
Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu
+0% Synergy $10.18

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Tyvar, the Pummeler's abilities and overall game plan.

Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+43% Synergy $1.13
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+42% Synergy $0.52
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+41% Synergy $0.56
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
+41% Synergy $3.84
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+32% Synergy $4.83
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
+32% Synergy $4.62
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+32% Synergy $8.05
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+29% Synergy $0.47
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+29% Synergy $3.34
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+29% Synergy $2.47

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Tyvar, the Pummeler decks.

Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+29% Synergy $0.32
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+26% Synergy $0.28
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+25% Synergy $0.44
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+17% Synergy $3.85
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+14% Synergy $1.02
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+3% Synergy $15.75
Beast Within Beast Within
+3% Synergy $0.47
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+2% Synergy $0.58
Cultivate Cultivate
-1% Synergy $0.37
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-2% Synergy $3.68

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+1% Synergy $16.86
Natural Order Natural Order
+0% Synergy $36.66
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-1% Synergy $27.38
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-2% Synergy $1638.09
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-9% Synergy $3.41

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Tyvar, the Pummeler's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Kona, Rescue Beastie Kona, Rescue Beastie
+26% Synergy $1.05
Imperious Perfect Imperious Perfect
+25% Synergy $0.28
Llanowar Tribe Llanowar Tribe
+24% Synergy $1.15
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+23% Synergy $10.71
Elvish Warmaster Elvish Warmaster
+23% Synergy $2.62
Viridian Joiner Viridian Joiner
+23% Synergy $0.52
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+23% Synergy $14.61
Dionus, Elvish Archdruid Dionus, Elvish Archdruid
+22% Synergy $11.45
Leaf-Crowned Visionary Leaf-Crowned Visionary
+20% Synergy $4.65
Topiary Lecturer Topiary Lecturer
+20% Synergy $0.26
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+20% Synergy $1.49
Canopy Tactician Canopy Tactician
+19% Synergy $3.39
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+18% Synergy $0.42
Timberwatch Elf Timberwatch Elf
+18% Synergy $2.38
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+18% Synergy $12.98
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+18% Synergy $1.22
Lys Alana Huntmaster Lys Alana Huntmaster
+17% Synergy $2.16
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+16% Synergy $3.70
Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
+16% Synergy $0.36
Gigantosaurus Gigantosaurus
+16% Synergy $2.71
Shriekwood Devourer Shriekwood Devourer
+16% Synergy $0.36
Aggressive Mammoth Aggressive Mammoth
+15% Synergy $0.45
Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
+15% Synergy $1.43
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
+15% Synergy $18.06
Jumbo Cactuar Jumbo Cactuar
+14% Synergy $3.87
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+14% Synergy $1.25
Elvish Champion Elvish Champion
+14% Synergy $22.63
Champions of the Perfect Champions of the Perfect
+13% Synergy $1.02
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+13% Synergy $8.94
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+12% Synergy $6.19
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+12% Synergy $12.44
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+12% Synergy $4.27
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+12% Synergy $2.44
Immaculate Magistrate Immaculate Magistrate
+12% Synergy $1.13
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+12% Synergy $5.95
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+11% Synergy $26.57
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+11% Synergy $1.23
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+10% Synergy $0.15
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+9% Synergy $0.51
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+8% Synergy $23.29
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+7% Synergy $50.42
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+7% Synergy $1.11
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+5% Synergy $0.33
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+5% Synergy $4.36
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+5% Synergy $2.02
Vigor Vigor
+4% Synergy $15.35
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+3% Synergy $8.95
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+3% Synergy $2.90
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
-1% Synergy $0.44
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-3% Synergy $0.34

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Tyvar, the Pummeler safe.

Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+16% Synergy $0.67
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+15% Synergy $5.50
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+11% Synergy $0.45
Elven Ambush Elven Ambush
+9% Synergy $7.22
Ram Through Ram Through
+7% Synergy $0.47
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+5% Synergy $0.26
Choose Your Weapon Choose Your Weapon
+4% Synergy $0.26
Vitalize Vitalize
+4% Synergy $1.30
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+3% Synergy $0.48
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+3% Synergy $6.39
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+2% Synergy $4.84
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.34
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+2% Synergy $1.71
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+1% Synergy $7.51
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+1% Synergy $1.20
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+1% Synergy $0.67
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+1% Synergy $35.94
Naturalize Naturalize
+0% Synergy $0.32
Overprotect Overprotect
0% Synergy $1.15
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
0% Synergy $8.58
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
0% Synergy $4.55
Fog Fog
-1% Synergy $2.01
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-1% Synergy $0.28
Bite Down Bite Down
-1% Synergy $0.21
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
-2% Synergy $0.33
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-2% Synergy $1.50
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
-2% Synergy $3.01
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
-3% Synergy $0.44
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-3% Synergy $4.30
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
-3% Synergy $3.57
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-4% Synergy $1.45
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
-4% Synergy $1.16
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
-7% Synergy $0.34
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-9% Synergy $5.73
Harrow Harrow
-10% Synergy $0.38

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Tyvar, the Pummeler's game plan and control the board.

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+15% Synergy $1.16
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+12% Synergy $0.61
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+8% Synergy $6.62
Elvish Promenade Elvish Promenade
+7% Synergy $9.22
Preposterous Proportions Preposterous Proportions
+6% Synergy $1.72
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+6% Synergy $4.91
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+6% Synergy $2.22
Overrun Overrun
+5% Synergy $0.34
Monstrous Emergence Monstrous Emergence
+4% Synergy $0.21
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+4% Synergy $4.86
Spry and Mighty Spry and Mighty
+4% Synergy $0.31
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+3% Synergy $0.90
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+2% Synergy $11.83
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+2% Synergy $52.21
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+2% Synergy $0.29
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+1% Synergy $30.62
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+1% Synergy $3.23
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+1% Synergy $0.32
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+1% Synergy $3.70
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+1% Synergy $0.35
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+0% Synergy $0.62
Regrowth Regrowth
+0% Synergy $0.50
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+0% Synergy $3.87
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+0% Synergy $1.42
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
0% Synergy $6.85
Three Visits Three Visits
-1% Synergy $4.46
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-1% Synergy $2.12
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-1% Synergy $1.02
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $6.27
Harmonize Harmonize
-2% Synergy $0.31
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-3% Synergy $30.14
Explore Explore
-8% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+16% Synergy $10.48
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+9% Synergy $1.63
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+6% Synergy $9.67
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+4% Synergy $62.39
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+3% Synergy $19.10
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+3% Synergy $0.38
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+2% Synergy $7.89
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+1% Synergy $12.95
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+0% Synergy $2.01
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.93
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
-8% Synergy $12.52

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Tyvar, the Pummeler's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Guardian Project Guardian Project
+18% Synergy $12.62
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+13% Synergy $8.80
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+11% Synergy $12.17
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+11% Synergy $0.42
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+10% Synergy $4.50
Primal Rage Primal Rage
+6% Synergy $5.71
Elvish Guidance Elvish Guidance
+6% Synergy $0.76
Greater Good Greater Good
+5% Synergy $1.13
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+4% Synergy $24.45
Leyline of Abundance Leyline of Abundance
+4% Synergy $1.51
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+3% Synergy $0.32
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+2% Synergy $1.05
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+2% Synergy $4.62
Colossification Colossification
+2% Synergy $0.79
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+2% Synergy $0.34
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+1% Synergy $28.50
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+1% Synergy $5.55
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+1% Synergy $11.97
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+1% Synergy $2.32
Asceticism Asceticism
+1% Synergy $8.38
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+1% Synergy $5.22
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+0% Synergy $2.54
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
0% Synergy $2.23
Lignify Lignify
0% Synergy $1.40
Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
-1% Synergy $0.22
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
-1% Synergy $1.63
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-1% Synergy $4.06
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-2% Synergy $1.89
Rancor Rancor
-3% Synergy $1.78
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-4% Synergy $27.61
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
-4% Synergy $1.53
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-6% Synergy $0.55

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Tyvar, the Pummeler to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
+7% Synergy $3.59
Vivien Reid Vivien Reid
+2% Synergy $0.41
Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
+1% Synergy $2.48
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+0% Synergy $2.17
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
0% Synergy $4.56

Utility Lands

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

Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+13% Synergy $11.51
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+9% Synergy $16.70
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.33
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $26.77
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+3% Synergy $53.55
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+3% Synergy $8.03
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+1% Synergy $5.03
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+0% Synergy $0.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+0% Synergy $0.37
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
0% Synergy $14.32
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-1% Synergy $0.83
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $4.43
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
-3% Synergy $3.58
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-4% Synergy $0.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $4.25
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $50.17
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-6% Synergy $0.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+6% Synergy $3.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.43
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+0% Synergy $28.87
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+0% Synergy $1.43
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+0% Synergy $1.93
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+0% Synergy $3.65
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.44

Lands

The mana base foundation for Tyvar, the Pummeler decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+12% Synergy $2.44
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+3% Synergy $0.90
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.29
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.09
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+0% Synergy $48.19
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+0% Synergy $3.87
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $6.27
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
-3% Synergy $0.44
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
-5% Synergy $0.40
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.30

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Tyvar, the Pummeler.

Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer
Celeborn the Wise Celeborn the Wise
Dionus, Elvish Archdruid Dionus, Elvish Archdruid
Kaysa Kaysa
Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
Imaryll, Elfhame Elite Imaryll, Elfhame Elite
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Numa, Joraga Chieftain Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood The Prismatic Piper Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // The Prismatic Piper
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Raised by Giants Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Raised by Giants
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Miara, Thorn of the Glade Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Abomination of Llanowar Abomination of Llanowar
Galadriel, Elven-Queen Galadriel, Elven-Queen
Legolas Greenleaf Legolas Greenleaf
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Numa, Joraga Chieftain Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Akiri, Line-Slinger Numa, Joraga Chieftain Akiri, Line-Slinger // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Harald, King of Skemfar Harald, King of Skemfar
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Numa, Joraga Chieftain Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Legolas, Counter of Kills Legolas, Counter of Kills
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Numa, Joraga Chieftain Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Elrond, Master of Healing Elrond, Master of Healing
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Numa, Joraga Chieftain Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Eladamri, Lord of Leaves Eladamri, Lord of Leaves
Rhys the Exiled Rhys the Exiled
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
Nath of the Gilt-Leaf Nath of the Gilt-Leaf
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Numa, Joraga Chieftain Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Haunted One Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Haunted One
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Miara, Thorn of the Glade Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Rhys the Redeemed Rhys the Redeemed
Alena, Kessig Trapper Numa, Joraga Chieftain Alena, Kessig Trapper // Numa, Joraga Chieftain