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Torsten Von Ursus
Legendary Creature — Human Soldier · 3GGW
Color identity: Green · White · Selesnya
Torsten Von Ursus is Selesnya (green and white): its deck can only run cards of those colors plus colorless ones.
Reference price of the card: €1.72
Average lands in decks for Torsten Von Ursus: 35
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🛠️ Build a deck for Torsten Von Ursus 📥 Analyze my deck🎲 How the average Torsten Von Ursus deck starts over 4,000 games
The list people actually play (the 99 most-included cards, with its average land count), simulated with the EDH Optimizer engine: hands, mulligans, lands, curve and commander. It does not model opponents; it measures whether the plan gets going.
Deck health of the average list: C+ (63/100)
- Consistency63
- Speed60
- Interaction35
- Resilience61
- Closing91
See the cards of the average deck · 99 cards, 35 lands (15 nonbasic, 13 Plains, 7 Forest)
Sol Ring · Arcane Signet · Cultivate · Path to Exile · Rampant Growth · Swords to Plowshares · Kodama's Reach · Mirari's Wake · Beast Within · Selesnya Signet · Darien, King of Kjeldor · Odric, Master Tactician · Daru Warchief · Martial Coup · Preeminent Captain · Siege Veteran · Torens, Fist of the Angels · Avacyn's Pilgrim · Champion of Lambholt · Generous Gift · Myrel, Shield of Argive · The Earth Crystal · Three Visits · Valiant Veteran · Archetype of Courage · Brimaz, King of Oreskos · Captain of the Watch · Esper Sentinel · Mobilization · Nature's Lore · Thalia, Heretic Cathar · Austere Command · Benalish Commander · Cathars' Crusade · Elspeth, Sun's Champion · Farseek · Field Marshal · Flawless Maneuver · Heroic Intervention · Knight-Captain of Eos · Maja, Bretagard Protector · Sun Titan · Thalia, Guardian of Thraben · Catapult Master · Felidar Retreat · Ironroot Warlord · King Darien XLVIII · Mentor of the Meek · Torsten, Founder of Benalia · Watchwolf · The Wind Crystal · Aura Shards · Enlightened Tutor · Explosive Vegetation · Intrepid Hero · Llanowar Elves · Marble Diamond · Moss Diamond · Rescue Retriever · Talisman of Unity · Collective Blessing · Eternal Witness · Gigantosaurus · Harmonize · Command Tower · Canopy Vista · Sunpetal Grove · Evolving Wilds · Temple Garden · Bountiful Promenade · Selesnya Sanctuary · Overgrown Farmland · Temple of Plenty · Terramorphic Expanse · Scattered Groves · Fortified Village · Gavony Township · Radiant Grove · Windswept Heath
🃏 Recommended cards for Torsten Von Ursus
The highest-synergy cards in decks for Torsten Von Ursus, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Darien, King of Kjeldor | 30% | +30% |
| Daru Warchief | 28% | +28% |
| Preeminent Captain | 28% | +28% |
| Siege Veteran | 28% | +28% |
| Odric, Master Tactician | 30% | +27% |
| Valiant Veteran | 26% | +26% |
| Martial Coup | 28% | +24% |
| Myrel, Shield of Argive | 26% | +24% |
| Mobilization | 24% | +24% |
| Captain of the Watch | 24% | +23% |
| Archetype of Courage | 24% | +23% |
| Benalish Commander | 22% | +22% |
| Field Marshal | 22% | +22% |
| Knight-Captain of Eos | 22% | +22% |
| Torens, Fist of the Angels | 28% | +21% |
| Brimaz, King of Oreskos | 24% | +20% |
| Thalia, Heretic Cathar | 24% | +19% |
| Catapult Master | 20% | +19% |
| Ironroot Warlord | 20% | +19% |
| Torsten, Founder of Benalia | 20% | +19% |
| Thalia, Guardian of Thraben | 22% | +18% |
| The Earth Crystal | 26% | +18% |
| Rescue Retriever | 17% | +17% |
| Watchwolf | 20% | +17% |
💰 The best cards for your Torsten Von Ursus deck, by budget
Three tiers based on the maximum price PER CARD you are willing to pay. Paste your list and hit Optimize: you pick that cap and the AI only suggests swaps that fit under it.
Tier 1 · Budget up to €2/card
The most value for almost nothing. Coming from a precon? Start here.
- Darien, King of Kjeldor
- Daru Warchief
- Preeminent Captain
- Siege Veteran
- Odric, Master Tactician
- Valiant Veteran
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Field Marshal
- Brimaz, King of Oreskos
- Torsten, Founder of Benalia
- The Earth Crystal
- Mirari's Wake
- The Wind Crystal
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Myrel, Shield of Argive
- Cleansing
- Esper Sentinel
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Torsten Von Ursus
- Basalt Monolith + Forsaken Monument → Infinite colorless mana
- Rings of Brighthearth + Basalt Monolith → Infinite colorless mana
- Approach of the Second Sun + Reprieve → Win the game
- Cybermen Squadron + Blightsteel Colossus → Each opponent loses the game
- Ivy Lane Denizen + Ashnod's Altar → Infinite LTB, Infinite ETB, Infinite colorless mana
- Emeria Shepherd + Sakura-Tribe Elder → Put all basic Plains from your library onto the battlefield
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Frequently asked questions
What is Torsten Von Ursus's color identity?
Torsten Von Ursus is Selesnya (green and white): its deck can only run cards of those colors plus colorless ones. Color identity comes from every mana symbol on the card, including those in the rules text, not just the casting cost.
What turn does Torsten Von Ursus come down, and how often does the deck get stuck?
In the average Torsten Von Ursus deck (the 99 cards most played with it, with 35 lands), simulated 4,000 times, the commander comes down on turn 5.6 on average and is on the battlefield before turn 7 in 88 % of games. It misses at least one land drop in the first six turns 24 % of the time and floods 13 %. Deck health: C+ (63/100).
How many lands should a Torsten Von Ursus deck run?
Real Torsten Von Ursus decks run 35 lands on average. That is a starting point, not a rule: a lower curve can shave one or two, big-mana builds want more. The EDH Optimizer simulator tells you, over 10,000 games, how often you get mana screwed or flooded with your exact count.
What are the best cards for Torsten Von Ursus?
The three highest-synergy cards are Darien, King of Kjeldor, Daru Warchief, Preeminent Captain. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Torsten Von Ursus decks.
What combos does Torsten Von Ursus have?
Torsten Von Ursus has 6 known combos. The most popular one is Basalt Monolith + Forsaken Monument. Note that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket, so it is worth knowing which ones you are running before you sit down.
How much does a Torsten Von Ursus deck cost?
You can start cheap: Darien, King of Kjeldor, Daru Warchief, Preeminent Captain are under €2 each. The "Level up" section on this page splits the best cards into three price caps PER CARD (up to €2, up to €10 and no cap), and the optimizer only suggests swaps that fit the cap you pick.