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Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $0.31

Legendary Creature — Dwarf Cleric Enchantment Background

Amber Gristle O'Maul Cultist of the Absolute
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

Playstyle & Strategy

Discard 23% Reanimator 15% Aggro 8% cEDH 8% Combo 8% Midrange 8% Phoenixes 8% Sacrifice 8% Tokens 8% Wheels 8%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute's abilities and overall game plan.

Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+46% Synergy $0.23
Dark Withering Dark Withering
+39% Synergy $0.07
Phoenix Chick Phoenix Chick
+36% Synergy $0.18
Flamewake Phoenix Flamewake Phoenix
+36% Synergy $0.13
Detective's Phoenix Detective's Phoenix
+35% Synergy $0.30
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+35% Synergy $1.27
Azra Oddsmaker Azra Oddsmaker
+34% Synergy $0.60
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+32% Synergy $1.21
Nemesis Phoenix Nemesis Phoenix
+31% Synergy $0.07
Lightning Phoenix Lightning Phoenix
+31% Synergy $0.21

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute decks.

Anger Anger
+30% Synergy $1.79
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+30% Synergy $0.16
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+30% Synergy $0.11
Anje's Ravager Anje's Ravager
+28% Synergy $0.27
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+28% Synergy $7.16
Living Death Living Death
+27% Synergy $2.37
Terminal Agony Terminal Agony
+27% Synergy $0.08
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+14% Synergy $0.27
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.23
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy $3.59

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-5% Synergy $25.32

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+25% Synergy $8.57
Kitchen Imp Kitchen Imp
+24% Synergy $0.12
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+24% Synergy $0.51
Sire of Insanity Sire of Insanity
+24% Synergy $0.43
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+23% Synergy $3.39
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+23% Synergy $2.08
Big Game Hunter Big Game Hunter
+22% Synergy $0.35
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+22% Synergy $0.27
Signal Pest Signal Pest
+21% Synergy $0.39
Knight of the Ebon Legion Knight of the Ebon Legion
+21% Synergy $1.20
Zoyowa Lava-Tongue Zoyowa Lava-Tongue
+20% Synergy $0.09
Malfegor Malfegor
+20% Synergy $0.49
Blazing Rootwalla Blazing Rootwalla
+19% Synergy $0.16
Surly Badgersaur Surly Badgersaur
+19% Synergy $7.43
Necrogoyf Necrogoyf
+18% Synergy $0.24
Faerie Dreamthief Faerie Dreamthief
+16% Synergy $0.11
Stalactite Stalker Stalactite Stalker
+16% Synergy $0.14
Razorlash Transmogrant Razorlash Transmogrant
+16% Synergy $0.18
Vampire of the Dire Moon Vampire of the Dire Moon
+15% Synergy $1.03
Gutterbones Gutterbones
+15% Synergy $0.37
Skyfire Phoenix Skyfire Phoenix
+15% Synergy $0.26
Flayer of the Hatebound Flayer of the Hatebound
+14% Synergy $0.39
Blood Pet Blood Pet
+14% Synergy $0.48
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+13% Synergy $1.57
Asylum Visitor Asylum Visitor
+13% Synergy $0.11
Judith, the Scourge Diva Judith, the Scourge Diva
+12% Synergy $0.15
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+12% Synergy $15.24
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+12% Synergy $1.21
Shadowgrange Archfiend Shadowgrange Archfiend
+12% Synergy $5.23
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+12% Synergy $0.16
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+12% Synergy $0.24
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+9% Synergy $0.23
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+7% Synergy $3.15
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+6% Synergy $30.05
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.25
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-2% Synergy $1.79

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute safe.

Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+16% Synergy $0.14
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+15% Synergy $0.11
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+14% Synergy $1.96
Shadow of the Grave Shadow of the Grave
+14% Synergy $0.36
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+8% Synergy $5.17
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+7% Synergy $12.62
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+7% Synergy $3.57
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+2% Synergy $0.30
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.10
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-18% Synergy $0.54
Terminate Terminate
-19% Synergy $0.36
Bedevil Bedevil
-20% Synergy $0.41
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-22% Synergy $0.44

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute's game plan and control the board.

Dread Return Dread Return
+26% Synergy $0.32
Call to the Netherworld Call to the Netherworld
+22% Synergy $0.26
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+20% Synergy $0.18
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+20% Synergy $13.03
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+17% Synergy $0.99
Victimize Victimize
+16% Synergy $0.44
Cut // Ribbons Cut // Ribbons
+12% Synergy $0.43
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+11% Synergy $0.93
Reanimate Reanimate
-5% Synergy $5.15
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-35% Synergy $1.88

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Currency Converter Currency Converter
+25% Synergy $8.86
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+20% Synergy $0.12
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+12% Synergy $0.20
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.26

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+23% Synergy $21.01
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+19% Synergy $0.51
Faith of the Devoted Faith of the Devoted
+19% Synergy $0.17
Call the Bloodline Call the Bloodline
+15% Synergy $0.15
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+14% Synergy $0.18
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+11% Synergy $0.96
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+10% Synergy $0.74
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+5% Synergy $6.56

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+11% Synergy $19.21
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+11% Synergy $1.14
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+6% Synergy $7.25
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+2% Synergy $49.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-10% Synergy $0.90

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+15% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-14% Synergy $1.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-24% Synergy $1.39
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-25% Synergy $0.75

Lands

The mana base foundation for Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+14% Synergy $5.90
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+8% Synergy $0.53
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+7% Synergy $0.27
Badlands Badlands
+3% Synergy
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+1% Synergy $0.24
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
0% Synergy $2.66
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-2% Synergy $0.69
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-3% Synergy $0.84
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-8% Synergy $0.25
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-9% Synergy $0.38
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-13% Synergy $4.86
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-14% Synergy $16.50
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-16% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
-18% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-19% Synergy $0.24
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-22% Synergy $0.29
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-24% Synergy $22.68

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute.

Amber Gristle O'Maul Scion of Halaster Amber Gristle O'Maul // Scion of Halaster
Amber Gristle O'Maul Agent of the Shadow Thieves Amber Gristle O'Maul // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Amber Gristle O'Maul Criminal Past Amber Gristle O'Maul // Criminal Past
Amber Gristle O'Maul Tavern Brawler Amber Gristle O'Maul // Tavern Brawler
Amber Gristle O'Maul Agent of the Iron Throne Amber Gristle O'Maul // Agent of the Iron Throne
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Haunted One Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Haunted One
Green Goblin, Nemesis Green Goblin, Nemesis
Faceless One Scion of Halaster Faceless One // Scion of Halaster
Amber Gristle O'Maul Haunted One Amber Gristle O'Maul // Haunted One
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Jeska, Thrice Reborn Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Vial Smasher the Fierce Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Gut, True Soul Zealot Agent of the Iron Throne Gut, True Soul Zealot // Agent of the Iron Throne
Gut, True Soul Zealot Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gut, True Soul Zealot // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Gut, True Soul Zealot Criminal Past Gut, True Soul Zealot // Criminal Past
Gut, True Soul Zealot Cultist of the Absolute Gut, True Soul Zealot // Cultist of the Absolute
Gut, True Soul Zealot Haunted One Gut, True Soul Zealot // Haunted One
Gut, True Soul Zealot Scion of Halaster Gut, True Soul Zealot // Scion of Halaster
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Tormod, the Desecrator Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Tormod, the Desecrator
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Vial Smasher the Fierce Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Kamber, the Plunderer Laurine, the Diversion Kamber, the Plunderer // Laurine, the Diversion
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Krark, the Thumbless Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Krark, the Thumbless
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Vial Smasher the Fierce Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Agent of the Iron Throne Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Iron Throne
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Agent of the Shadow Thieves Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Criminal Past Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Criminal Past
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Cultist of the Absolute Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Cultist of the Absolute
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Scion of Halaster Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Scion of Halaster
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh

Other Available Backgrounds

Amber Gristle O'Maul can also choose from these 28 other backgrounds:

Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Haunted One Haunted One
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Master Chef Master Chef
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler