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Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $0.57

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%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4581 Current Rank
#4816 Past 2 Years
19 Decks

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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 in 47% of decks $0.38
Dark Withering Dark Withering
+39% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.27
Phoenix Chick Phoenix Chick
+36% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.34
Flamewake Phoenix Flamewake Phoenix
+36% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.29
Detective's Phoenix Detective's Phoenix
+35% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.77
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+35% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.98
Azra Oddsmaker Azra Oddsmaker
+34% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.85
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+32% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.35
Nemesis Phoenix Nemesis Phoenix
+31% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.16
Lightning Phoenix Lightning Phoenix
+31% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.36

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 in 42% of decks $0.53
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+30% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.26
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+30% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.32
Anje's Ravager Anje's Ravager
+28% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.38
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+28% Synergy in 32% of decks $1.55
Living Death Living Death
+27% Synergy in 32% of decks $5.49
Terminal Agony Terminal Agony
+27% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.29
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+14% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.77
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.22
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy in 42% of decks $7.98

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-5% Synergy in 21% of decks $40.79

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 in 26% of decks $0.81
Kitchen Imp Kitchen Imp
+24% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.29
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+24% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.31
Sire of Insanity Sire of Insanity
+24% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.49
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+23% Synergy in 26% of decks $6.93
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+23% Synergy in 26% of decks $3.04
Big Game Hunter Big Game Hunter
+22% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.39
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+22% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.39
Signal Pest Signal Pest
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.36
Knight of the Ebon Legion Knight of the Ebon Legion
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.16
Zoyowa Lava-Tongue Zoyowa Lava-Tongue
+20% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.24
Malfegor Malfegor
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.47
Blazing Rootwalla Blazing Rootwalla
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.23
Surly Badgersaur Surly Badgersaur
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $14.23
Necrogoyf Necrogoyf
+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.30
Faerie Dreamthief Faerie Dreamthief
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.31
Stalactite Stalker Stalactite Stalker
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.35
Razorlash Transmogrant Razorlash Transmogrant
+16% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.31
Vampire of the Dire Moon Vampire of the Dire Moon
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.77
Gutterbones Gutterbones
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.36
Skyfire Phoenix Skyfire Phoenix
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.27
Flayer of the Hatebound Flayer of the Hatebound
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.31
Blood Pet Blood Pet
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.63
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $2.62
Asylum Visitor Asylum Visitor
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.36
Judith, the Scourge Diva Judith, the Scourge Diva
+12% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.25
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+12% Synergy in 16% of decks $31.17
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+12% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.25
Shadowgrange Archfiend Shadowgrange Archfiend
+12% Synergy in 16% of decks $6.08
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+12% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.28
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+12% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.24
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+9% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.52
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+7% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.41
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+6% Synergy in 16% of decks $40.11
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.54
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-2% Synergy in 16% of decks $3.03

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 in 21% of decks $0.30
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.16
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $2.80
Shadow of the Grave Shadow of the Grave
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.74
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+8% Synergy in 25% of decks $8.19
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+7% Synergy in 16% of decks $15.86
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+7% Synergy in 16% of decks $4.40
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+2% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.29
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.19
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-18% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.98
Terminate Terminate
-19% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.36
Bedevil Bedevil
-20% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.30
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-22% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.41

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 in 32% of decks $0.46
Call to the Netherworld Call to the Netherworld
+22% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.41
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+20% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.28
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.27
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+17% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.45
Victimize Victimize
+16% Synergy in 32% of decks $1.35
Cut // Ribbons Cut // Ribbons
+12% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.48
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+11% Synergy in 16% of decks $3.47
Reanimate Reanimate
-5% Synergy in 16% of decks $10.65
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-35% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Currency Converter Currency Converter
+25% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.38
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.27
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+12% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.39
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.30

Enchantments

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

Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+23% Synergy in 26% of decks $32.51
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.69
Faith of the Devoted Faith of the Devoted
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.31
Call the Bloodline Call the Bloodline
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.18
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.26
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+11% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.66
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+10% Synergy in 16% of decks $4.12
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+5% Synergy in 16% of decks $7.26

Utility Lands

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

Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+11% Synergy in 21% of decks $31.05
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+11% Synergy in 16% of decks $2.60
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+6% Synergy in 16% of decks $11.76
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+2% Synergy in 21% of decks $50.23
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-10% Synergy in 26% of decks $1.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.70
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.20
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy in 32% of decks $11.99
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy in 74% of decks $0.39
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-14% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-24% Synergy in 63% of decks $1.27
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-25% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.38

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 in 16% of decks $3.10
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+8% Synergy in 53% of decks $0.41
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+7% Synergy in 47% of decks $1.58
Badlands Badlands
+3% Synergy in 16% of decks
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+1% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.35
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
0% Synergy in 26% of decks $4.90
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-2% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.47
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-3% Synergy in 16% of decks $2.45
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-8% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.43
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-9% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.34
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-13% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.45
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-14% Synergy in 26% of decks $8.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-16% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
-18% Synergy in 68% of decks $0.22
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-19% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.22
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-22% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.37
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-24% Synergy in 21% of decks $9.37

Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute Deck Stats

Based on 19 Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 33
  • Instant 8
  • Sorcery 9
  • Artifact 10
  • Enchantment 5
  • Land 33

Lands: 20 basic, 13 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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
Songbird, Sonic Screamer Songbird, Sonic Screamer
Faceless One Scion of Halaster Faceless One // Scion of Halaster
Liliana the Repentant Liliana the Repentant
Typhoid Mary, Fractured Typhoid Mary, Fractured
Amber Gristle O'Maul Haunted One Amber Gristle O'Maul // Haunted One
Ellie, Brick Master Ellie, Vengeful Hunter Ellie, Brick Master // Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
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

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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