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Honest Rutstein
USD $0.40
USD foil $0.37
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Honest Rutstein

{1}{B}{G}

Legendary Creature — Human Warlock

When Honest Rutstein enters, return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.

Creature spells you cast cost {1} less to cast.

"No questions. No refunds."

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Set
Outlaws of Thunder Junction (OTJ #207)
Rarity
Uncommon
Mana value
3
Released
2024-04-19
Artist
Javier Charro
EDHREC rank
#1,790
Colour identity
{B}{G}
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

1 +
Fits any bracket
No Game Changer, land denial, extra turns or two-card combos.

Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules

EDHREC

Salt Score 0.19
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.
Can be your commander
Recursion

Combos 126

Scrap Trawler+Myr Retriever+Ashnod's Altar+Honest Rutstein
{B}{G}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
105 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Scrap Trawler+Myr Retriever+Krark-Clan Ironworks+Honest Rutstein
{B}{G}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
57 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Oathsworn Vampire+Phyrexian Altar+Honest Rutstein
{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
28 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Evolution Witness+Myr Scrapling+Honest Rutstein
{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
17 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Morophon, the Boundless+Honest Rutstein+Moritte of the Frost
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
16 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Sibsig Ceremony+Myr Retriever+Scrap Trawler+Honest Rutstein
{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
10 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Sibsig Ceremony+Myr Retriever+Junk Diver+Honest Rutstein
{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
9 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Sibsig Ceremony+Junk Diver+Workshop Assistant+Honest Rutstein
{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
8 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Sibsig Ceremony+Myr Retriever+Workshop Assistant+Honest Rutstein
{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
8 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Morophon, the Boundless+Honest Rutstein+Omni-Changeling
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
8 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Morophon, the Boundless+Honest Rutstein+Phyrexian Metamorph
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Morophon, the Boundless+Honest Rutstein+Progenitor Mimic
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Aethersnipe+Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea+Honest Rutstein
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Morophon, the Boundless+Honest Rutstein+Glasspool Mimic // Glasspool Shore
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Morophon, the Boundless+Honest Rutstein+Altered Ego
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Morophon, the Boundless+Honest Rutstein+Phantasmal Image
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Morophon, the Boundless+Honest Rutstein+Clever Impersonator
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Morophon, the Boundless+Honest Rutstein+Naga Fleshcrafter
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Morophon, the Boundless+Honest Rutstein+Undercover Operative
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Morophon, the Boundless+Honest Rutstein+Dack's Duplicate
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Morophon, the Boundless+Honest Rutstein+Mercurial Pretender
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Morophon, the Boundless+Honest Rutstein+Evil Twin
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Appa, Steadfast Guardian+Umori, the Collector+Restoration Angel+Honest Rutstein
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Morophon, the Boundless+Honest Rutstein+Hulking Metamorph
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Together Forever+Ashnod's Altar+Walking Ballista+Honest Rutstein
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Morophon, the Boundless+Honest Rutstein+Mirror Image
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Honest Rutstein+Hammerhead, Maggia Boss
{B}{R}{G}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Morophon, the Boundless+Honest Rutstein+Clone
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Appa, Steadfast Guardian+Umori, the Collector+Wispweaver Angel+Honest Rutstein
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai+Tatterkite+Krark-Clan Ironworks+Honest Rutstein
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Appa, Steadfast Guardian+Nylea, Keen-Eyed+Restoration Angel+Honest Rutstein
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Wretched Throng+Ashnod's Altar+Pitiless Plunderer+Tomb Trawler+Honest Rutstein
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Appa, Steadfast Guardian+Felidar Guardian+Honest Rutstein+Thornscape Familiar
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Morophon, the Boundless+Honest Rutstein+Synth Infiltrator
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Morophon, the Boundless+Honest Rutstein+Gigantoplasm
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Appa, Steadfast Guardian+Wispweaver Angel+The Wind Crystal+Honest Rutstein
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Appa, Steadfast Guardian+Helm of Awakening+Icewind Stalwart+Honest Rutstein
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Wretched Throng+Ashnod's Altar+Pitiless Plunderer+Malevolent Chandelier+Honest Rutstein
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder+Honest Rutstein
{B}{R}{G}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Appa, Steadfast Guardian+Wispweaver Angel+The Immortal Sun+Honest Rutstein
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Appa, Steadfast Guardian+Restoration Angel+The Wind Crystal+Honest Rutstein
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Wretched Throng+Ashnod's Altar+Pitiless Plunderer+Transplant Theorist+Honest Rutstein
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Appa, Steadfast Guardian+Umori, the Collector+Felidar Guardian+Honest Rutstein
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Edgar, Master Machinist+Eldrazi Displacer+Cathodion+Krark-Clan Ironworks+Honest Rutstein
{B}{R}{G}{W}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Appa, Steadfast Guardian+Pearl Medallion+Icewind Stalwart+Honest Rutstein
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Appa, Steadfast Guardian+Restoration Angel+The Immortal Sun+Honest Rutstein
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Spider-Man India+Crystalline Crawler+Whitemane Lion+Honest Rutstein
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Together Forever+Ashnod's Altar+Hangarback Walker+Honest Rutstein
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Defiler of Faith+Kor Skyfisher+Honest Rutstein+Liliana the Faultless
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Appa, Steadfast Guardian+Restoration Angel+Grand Arbiter Augustin IV+Honest Rutstein
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Showing the 50 most played of 126.

Commander recommendations

Top synergy 50

Played far more in this commander's decks than elsewhere.

  1. Beast Whisperer 46 %+32.4 %
  2. Ravenous Chupacabra 30 %+26.7 %
  3. Soul of the Harvest 25 %+24.8 %
  4. Accursed Marauder 32 %+24.5 %
  5. Shriekmaw 27 %+24.2 %
  6. Timeless Witness 26 %+23.6 %
  7. Grim Haruspex 27 %+23.6 %
  8. Boggart Trawler 26 %+22.4 %
  9. Boggart Trawler 26 %+22.4 %
  10. Midnight Reaper 24 %+21.4 %
  11. Eternal Witness 42 %+21.2 %
  12. Syr Konrad, the Grim 32 %+20.0 %
  13. Bringer of the Last Gift 20 %+19.8 %
  14. Sakura-Tribe Elder 48 %+19.2 %
  15. Wood Elves 26 %+18.8 %
  16. Disciple of Freyalise 27 %+18.2 %
  17. Disciple of Freyalise 27 %+18.2 %
  18. Haywire Mite 37 %+18.0 %
  19. Nylea, Keen-Eyed 18 %+17.2 %
  20. Primordial Sage 17 %+17.1 %
  21. Solemn Simulacrum 25 %+17.0 %
  22. Massacre Wurm 24 %+16.6 %
  23. Bane of Progress 20 %+16.3 %
  24. Aftermath Analyst 23 %+16.2 %
  25. Satyr Wayfinder 21 %+16.1 %
  26. Undead Butler 18 %+16.1 %
  27. Stitcher's Supplier 24 %+15.9 %
  28. Plaguecrafter 23 %+15.6 %
  29. Spinner of Souls 18 %+15.1 %
  30. Morbid Opportunist 28 %+14.5 %
  31. Skull Prophet 22 %+14.4 %
  32. Grave Researcher 21 %+14.1 %
  33. Silverback Elder 14 %+13.7 %
  34. Fauna Shaman 19 %+13.5 %
  35. Wight of the Reliquary 25 %+13.4 %
  36. Meren of Clan Nel Toth 19 %+13.2 %
  37. Massacre Girl 15 %+13.1 %
  38. Hollow Marauder 13 %+13.1 %
  39. Foundation Breaker 14 %+12.9 %
  40. Umori, the Collector 13 %+12.9 %
  41. Kogla, the Titan Ape 14 %+12.9 %
  42. Reclamation Sage 30 %+12.7 %
  43. Mosswood Dreadknight 15 %+12.7 %
  44. Fell Stinger 13 %+12.7 %
  45. Bramble Familiar 14 %+12.4 %
  46. Augur of Autumn 13 %+12.0 %
  47. Alpha Deathclaw 13 %+11.8 %
  48. Cankerbloom 22 %+11.5 %
  49. Viscera Seer 27 %+10.6 %
  50. Old Stickfingers 14 %+10.5 %

Most included 50

Highest share of decks running them, distinctive or not.

  1. Swamp 97 %-0.8 %
  2. Forest 96 %-2.1 %
  3. Command Tower 76 %-9.6 %
  4. Woodland Cemetery 55 %-9.7 %
  5. Llanowar Wastes 49 %-4.4 %
  6. Sakura-Tribe Elder 48 %+19.2 %
  7. Beast Whisperer 46 %+32.4 %
  8. Sol Ring 43 %-36.7 %
  9. Overgrown Tomb 42 %-5.9 %
  10. Eternal Witness 42 %+21.2 %
  11. Tainted Wood 42 %-1.3 %
  12. Haywire Mite 37 %+18.0 %
  13. Golgari Rot Farm 37 %-0.7 %
  14. Bojuka Bog 37 %-5.6 %
  15. Llanowar Elves 36 %+0.8 %
  16. Undergrowth Stadium 34 %-5.4 %
  17. Necroblossom Snarl 33 %-4.7 %
  18. Accursed Marauder 32 %+24.5 %
  19. Deathcap Glade 32 %-2.6 %
  20. Syr Konrad, the Grim 32 %+20.0 %
  21. Twilight Mire 32 %-9.6 %
  22. Temple of Malady 31 %-1.9 %
  23. Elvish Mystic 31 %+1.3 %
  24. Arcane Signet 30 %-31.8 %
  25. Ravenous Chupacabra 30 %+26.7 %
  26. Underground Mortuary 30 %+9.6 %
  27. Reclamation Sage 30 %+12.7 %
  28. Morbid Opportunist 28 %+14.5 %
  29. Disciple of Freyalise 27 %+18.2 %
  30. Disciple of Freyalise 27 %+18.2 %
  31. Grim Haruspex 27 %+23.6 %
  32. Shriekmaw 27 %+24.2 %
  33. Viscera Seer 27 %+10.6 %
  34. Exotic Orchard 27 %-2.3 %
  35. Verdant Catacombs 27 %-2.4 %
  36. Timeless Witness 26 %+23.6 %
  37. Boggart Trawler 26 %+22.4 %
  38. Wood Elves 26 %+18.8 %
  39. Boggart Trawler 26 %+22.4 %
  40. Viridescent Bog 26 %+2.1 %
  41. Solemn Simulacrum 25 %+17.0 %
  42. Soul of the Harvest 25 %+24.8 %
  43. Wight of the Reliquary 25 %+13.4 %
  44. Birds of Paradise 25 %+3.8 %
  45. Massacre Wurm 24 %+16.6 %
  46. Assassin's Trophy 24 %-24.0 %
  47. Stitcher's Supplier 24 %+15.9 %
  48. Midnight Reaper 24 %+21.4 %
  49. Victimize 23 %+4.1 %
  50. Plaguecrafter 23 %+15.6 %

Format legality

Standard Legal
Pioneer Legal
Modern Legal
Legacy Legal
Vintage Legal
Pauper Not legal
Commander Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Duel Commander Legal
Brawl Legal
Standard Brawl Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal
Alchemy Not legal
Penny Not legal
Premodern Not legal
PreDH Not legal
Pauper EDH Not legal
Old School Not legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
All printingsScryfall ↗Gatherer ↗Edhrec ↗

Rulings

  • 2024-04-12

    Honest Rutstein’s last ability can’t reduce the amount of colored mana you pay for a spell. It reduces only the generic mana component of that spell’s cost.

  • 2024-04-12

    Honest Rutstein’s last ability doesn’t change the mana cost or mana value of any spell. It changes only the total cost you pay to cast creature spells.

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