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Ruric Thar, the Unbowed

Legendary Creature — Ogre Warrior · {4}{R}{G} · Green/Red commander

Vigilance, reach Ruric Thar attacks each combat if able. Whenever a player casts a noncreature spell, Ruric Thar deals 6 damage to that player.

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What Ruric Thar, the Unbowed actually does

Read off the card by the same engine the Forge and Analyzer use — this is the mechanical classification, not a summary.

• Triggered ability · cast_spellWhenever a player casts a noncreature spell, Ruric Thar deals 6 damage to that player.
• Keyword · reachreach
• Keyword · vigilancevigilance

What a Ruric Thar, the Unbowed deck wants

The plan the Forge derives for this commander: the roles it fills and how many of each.

• 16× Answer a spell or ability before it resolves
• 9× Actually remove one problem permanent — preventing its damage is not removing it
• 3× Answer a whole board at once
• 10× Find the exact card the plan needs
• 12× Refill your hand
• 5× Keep a permanent you control alive through removal
• 11× Get ahead on mana

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