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Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $0.52

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%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute Discard game on their own.

Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+30% Synergy $797.61
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+29% Synergy $1131.80

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Discard plan in Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Ivora, Insatiable Heir Ivora, Insatiable Heir
+98% Synergy $0.55
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+98% Synergy $0.27
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+95% Synergy $1.64
Razorlash Transmogrant Razorlash Transmogrant
+66% Synergy $0.33
Nemesis Phoenix Nemesis Phoenix
+66% Synergy $0.18
Malfegor Malfegor
+66% Synergy $0.39
Lightning Phoenix Lightning Phoenix
+66% Synergy $0.33
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+65% Synergy $0.31
Flamewake Phoenix Flamewake Phoenix
+65% Synergy $0.28
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+65% Synergy $0.37
Flayer of the Hatebound Flayer of the Hatebound
+65% Synergy $0.32
Kitchen Imp Kitchen Imp
+65% Synergy $0.28
Surly Badgersaur Surly Badgersaur
+64% Synergy $18.50
Sire of Insanity Sire of Insanity
+64% Synergy $0.49
Asylum Visitor Asylum Visitor
+64% Synergy $0.33
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+64% Synergy $10.42
Anje's Ravager Anje's Ravager
+64% Synergy $0.36
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+64% Synergy $0.94
Azra Oddsmaker Azra Oddsmaker
+64% Synergy $0.89
Necrogoyf Necrogoyf
+64% Synergy $0.33
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+61% Synergy $0.34
Anger Anger
+54% Synergy $0.61
Haunted Dead Haunted Dead
+33% Synergy $0.19
Signal Pest Signal Pest
+33% Synergy $0.39
Augur of Skulls Augur of Skulls
+33% Synergy $0.23
Hypnotic Specter Hypnotic Specter
+33% Synergy $2.72
Triarch Praetorian Triarch Praetorian
+33% Synergy $1.78
Rotting Rats Rotting Rats
+33% Synergy $1.48
Shadow Alley Denizen Shadow Alley Denizen
+33% Synergy $0.27
Knight of the Ebon Legion Knight of the Ebon Legion
+33% Synergy $1.82
Gutterbones Gutterbones
+32% Synergy $0.39
Mindslicer Mindslicer
+32% Synergy $0.57
Phoenix Chick Phoenix Chick
+32% Synergy $0.35
Detective's Phoenix Detective's Phoenix
+32% Synergy $0.35
The Raven Man The Raven Man
+32% Synergy $0.47
Burglar Rat Burglar Rat
+32% Synergy $0.25
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+32% Synergy $0.86
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+31% Synergy $2.71
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+31% Synergy $0.40
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+31% Synergy $5.49
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+31% Synergy $2.66
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+30% Synergy $2.77
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+30% Synergy $32.17
Shadowgrange Archfiend Shadowgrange Archfiend
+30% Synergy $6.28
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+29% Synergy $0.29
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+29% Synergy $0.38
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+29% Synergy $0.94
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+28% Synergy $0.40
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+27% Synergy $3.09
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+14% Synergy $0.32

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute's Discard deck ahead.

Shadow of the Grave Shadow of the Grave
+65% Synergy $0.67
Rites of Initiation Rites of Initiation
+33% Synergy $0.16
Pack Attack Pack Attack
+33% Synergy $0.16
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+32% Synergy $0.21
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+31% Synergy $3.57
Fiery Temper Fiery Temper
+31% Synergy $0.34
Dark Withering Dark Withering
+30% Synergy $0.16
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+30% Synergy $4.97
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+27% Synergy $0.38
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+26% Synergy $0.28
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+24% Synergy $1.96
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+23% Synergy $5.94
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+21% Synergy $5.86
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+20% Synergy $0.46
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+19% Synergy $0.36
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+18% Synergy $0.35
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+15% Synergy $0.27
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+14% Synergy $9.33
Bedevil Bedevil
0% Synergy $0.31
Terminate Terminate
-6% Synergy $0.28
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-10% Synergy $0.45

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Discard game plan forward for Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute.

Terminal Agony Terminal Agony
+96% Synergy $0.23
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+61% Synergy $1.35
Raven's Crime Raven's Crime
+33% Synergy $0.34
Inquisition of Kozilek Inquisition of Kozilek
+33% Synergy $0.60
Rankle's Prank Rankle's Prank
+32% Synergy $0.39
Mind Rake Mind Rake
+32% Synergy $0.24
Thoughtseize Thoughtseize
+32% Synergy $9.25
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+32% Synergy $9.25
Change of Fortune Change of Fortune
+32% Synergy $0.43
Duress Duress
+32% Synergy $0.09
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+32% Synergy $1.89
From Under the Floorboards From Under the Floorboards
+31% Synergy $0.31
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+31% Synergy $1.70
Cut // Ribbons Cut // Ribbons
+30% Synergy $0.43
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+30% Synergy $3.62
Call to the Netherworld Call to the Netherworld
+30% Synergy $0.44
Living Death Living Death
+29% Synergy $3.57
Dread Return Dread Return
+29% Synergy $0.44
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+27% Synergy $2495.70
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+25% Synergy $0.16
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+24% Synergy $0.30
Victimize Victimize
+18% Synergy $1.58
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+5% Synergy $0.46
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-17% Synergy $0.89

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute Discard decks.

Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+66% Synergy $0.35
Null Brooch Null Brooch
+33% Synergy $6.18
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+33% Synergy $0.29
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+32% Synergy $7.19
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+32% Synergy $1.82
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+32% Synergy $40.84
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+32% Synergy $0.52
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+32% Synergy $0.78
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+31% Synergy $0.54
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+30% Synergy $1.69
Key to the City Key to the City
+30% Synergy $0.85
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+30% Synergy $3.82
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+25% Synergy $12.26
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+23% Synergy $15.57
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+21% Synergy $4.67

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Discard strategy in Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute decks.

Faith of the Devoted Faith of the Devoted
+65% Synergy $0.38
Painter's Studio // Defaced Gallery Painter's Studio // Defaced Gallery
+33% Synergy $0.29
Necrogen Mists Necrogen Mists
+32% Synergy $10.62
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+32% Synergy $1.56
Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+32% Synergy $0.36
Demonic Embrace Demonic Embrace
+32% Synergy $0.35
Bottomless Pit Bottomless Pit
+32% Synergy $6.12
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+32% Synergy $0.36
Liliana's Caress Liliana's Caress
+32% Synergy $5.55
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+31% Synergy $4.28
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+31% Synergy $0.70
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+30% Synergy $32.24
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+28% Synergy $3.58

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute's Discard game plan.

Ob Nixilis, the Adversary Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
+30% Synergy $1.60

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute Discard decks.

Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+66% Synergy $0.30
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+32% Synergy $12.84
Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace
+31% Synergy $0.32
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+31% Synergy $1.93
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+28% Synergy $3.38
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+22% Synergy $28.19

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute's Discard strategy.

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.85
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.56
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+11% Synergy $1.85
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+0% Synergy $0.89
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-23% Synergy $4.43

Lands

The mana base behind Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute's Discard decks.

Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+54% Synergy $0.29
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+36% Synergy $0.30
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+36% Synergy $0.35
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+35% Synergy $0.47
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+26% Synergy $1.73
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+24% Synergy $0.30
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+23% Synergy $1.25
Badlands Badlands
+19% Synergy
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+18% Synergy $1.50
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+13% Synergy $0.22
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.08
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+1% Synergy $4.70
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-1% Synergy $0.37
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-5% Synergy $9.09
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-14% Synergy $9.11
Command Tower Command Tower
-19% Synergy $0.31

Similar Commanders

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

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
Olivia, Mobilized for War Olivia, Mobilized for War
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

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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