Bruse Tarl Leads the Oxen
Bruse Tarl, Roving Rancher is a compact commander of momentum. At a cost of {2}{R}{W} this Legendary Creature delivers a 4/3 presence and immediately changes combat math by giving Oxen you control double strike. The card reads cleanly and the trigger is straightforward. You get persistent offensive upside for decks that run creature tokens or that can consistently produce Oxen.
The enter the battlefield and attacking trigger digs your library and rewards lands with a 2/2 white Ox token while letting you cast nonlands until the end of your next turn. That creates a reliable value loop in midrange builds and a clear plan for a red white aggro token shell. Practical play note: the timing on the cast window lets you sequence threats across turns. This print from Outlaws of Thunder Junction pairs flavorful art with rules text that matters in tight combat turns.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{R}{W}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature
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Subtypes – Human Warrior
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Oxen you control have double strike. Whenever Bruse Tarl, Roving Rancher enters the battlefield or attacks, exile the top card of your library. If it is a land card, create a 2/2 white Ox creature token. Otherwise, you may cast it until the end of your next turn.
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Power / Toughness – 4/3
