Bruse Tarl: Oxen Wrangler with Double Strike
Bruse Tarl, Roving Rancher brings reliable board pressure and value in every skirmish. As a Legendary Creature that rewards aggression, he grants Oxen you control double strike, turning slow attackers into realistic clock finishers. The card punishes passive boards and rewards decks that want to convert combat into card advantage without overly complex setup.
The enter the battlefield and attack trigger is a versatile tool. Exiling the top card of your library produces a land token or lets you cast a nonland card until the end of your next turn, which meshes well with midrange sequencing and calculated risk. Use Bruse to push damage, dig for flood recovery, or generate bodies when you need blockers. Practical, straightforward, and tuned for tabletop decision making rather than flashy combos.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{R}{W}{G}
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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