Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder

Bruse Tarl is a Voltron engine that turns one creature into a lethal threat by granting double strike and lifelink. The deck wants to suit up a creature—preferably one with evasion or built-in protection—then swing for massive damage while gaining life back. Bruse's trigger happens both when he enters and attacks, so you're essentially doubling down on that payoff repeatedly. Since he has partner, you can pair him with another partner commander to add a second angle of attack or utility without sacrificing your commander slot.

The core gameplan revolves around equipment like Sword of Fire and Ice or Basilisk Collar to pump your threat while it's getting double strike value. Cards that give your creature protection (Lightning Greaves, Tamiyo's Protection) keep your evasion piece alive through removal. You're not trying to play a grindy game—you're building toward one or two explosive turns where your creature swings for lethal, often while you're gaining 20+ life per swing. The double strike also triggers any "on hit" effects twice, so things like Narwhal Veteran or even simple +1/+1 counters get scary fast.

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