Bruse Tarl, Roving Rancher brings frontier discipline to the battlefield with a straightforward impact. As a 4/3 Legendary Creature — Human Warrior for {2}{R}{W}, Bruse Tarl turns your oxen into reliable damage conduits by granting Oxen you control double strike. The effect is immediate and alters combat math in ways that reward careful sequencing and tempo play.
His triggered ability reads like frontier risk and reward. When Bruse Tarl enters the battlefield or attacks, exile the top card of your library. If it is a land, you get a 2/2 white Ox creature token to keep pressure on the opponent. If it is not a land, you may cast that card until the end of your next turn. That second chance fits a midrange plan that wants to capitalize on attacks and clamp down on board development. Play him where token synergies, equipment, or combat tricks matter most; he is best when you can force favorable attack windows and make the most of extra strike damage.
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’s 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
