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Borborygmos
Price tag $0.32

Legendary CreatureCyclops

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Gruul

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2493 Current Rank
#3011 Last Week
#2512 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Borborygmos.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Borborygmos decks.

Hard-Won Jitte Hard-Won Jitte
+7% Synergy $0.21
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
+6% Synergy $0.41
Mona Lisa, Science Geek Mona Lisa, Science Geek
+6% Synergy $0.22
High Score High Score
+5% Synergy $1.09
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+4% Synergy $0.34

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Borborygmos's abilities and overall game plan.

Gruul War Chant Gruul War Chant
+44% Synergy $0.30
Rubblebelt Raiders Rubblebelt Raiders
+40% Synergy $0.18
Gruul Charm Gruul Charm
+38% Synergy $0.16
Sunder Shaman Sunder Shaman
+38% Synergy $0.20
Ruric Thar, the Unbowed Ruric Thar, the Unbowed
+37% Synergy $0.49
Zhur-Taa Druid Zhur-Taa Druid
+35% Synergy $0.22
Gruul Spellbreaker Gruul Spellbreaker
+32% Synergy $0.28
Savageborn Hydra Savageborn Hydra
+31% Synergy $0.54
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+28% Synergy $1.25
Ravager Wurm Ravager Wurm
+28% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Borborygmos decks.

Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+21% Synergy $4.22
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+21% Synergy $0.39
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+20% Synergy $3.24
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+17% Synergy $8.51
Decimate Decimate
+12% Synergy $0.27
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+5% Synergy $0.46
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
-2% Synergy $1.09
Cultivate Cultivate
-3% Synergy $0.26
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-4% Synergy $1.31
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-5% Synergy $0.42

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Borborygmos's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Ulasht, the Hate Seed Ulasht, the Hate Seed
+28% Synergy $0.20
Borborygmos Enraged Borborygmos Enraged
+27% Synergy $0.30
Skarrg Guildmage Skarrg Guildmage
+27% Synergy $0.09
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+24% Synergy $0.42
Gruul Ragebeast Gruul Ragebeast
+24% Synergy $0.45
Grumgully, the Generous Grumgully, the Generous
+23% Synergy $0.22
Rubblehulk Rubblehulk
+23% Synergy $0.21
Burning-Tree Shaman Burning-Tree Shaman
+23% Synergy $0.33
Ghor-Clan Rampager Ghor-Clan Rampager
+22% Synergy $0.08
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
+21% Synergy $11.18
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+20% Synergy $6.09
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+20% Synergy $0.29
Burning-Tree Emissary Burning-Tree Emissary
+20% Synergy $0.17
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+19% Synergy $0.50
Clan Guildmage Clan Guildmage
+19% Synergy $0.07
Scab-Clan Mauler Scab-Clan Mauler
+19% Synergy $0.05
Nikya of the Old Ways Nikya of the Old Ways
+18% Synergy $0.32
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
+17% Synergy $5.37
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+16% Synergy $2.50
Armorcraft Judge Armorcraft Judge
+16% Synergy $0.22
Zhur-Taa Ancient Zhur-Taa Ancient
+16% Synergy $0.42
Zhur-Taa Goblin Zhur-Taa Goblin
+16% Synergy $0.06
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+15% Synergy $3.01
Herald of Ilharg Herald of Ilharg
+14% Synergy $4.20
Rumbling Slum Rumbling Slum
+14% Synergy $0.30
Burning-Tree Vandal Burning-Tree Vandal
+14% Synergy $0.07
Zhur-Taa Swine Zhur-Taa Swine
+13% Synergy $0.03
Gruul Guildmage Gruul Guildmage
+13% Synergy $0.07
Rubblebelt Rioters Rubblebelt Rioters
+12% Synergy $0.13
Skarrgan Hellkite Skarrgan Hellkite
+12% Synergy $0.21
Wasteland Viper Wasteland Viper
+12% Synergy $0.34
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+11% Synergy $0.34
Rhino, Barreling Brute Rhino, Barreling Brute
+11% Synergy $0.19
Grand Warlord Radha Grand Warlord Radha
+10% Synergy $0.70
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+9% Synergy $2.79
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+8% Synergy $0.46
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+7% Synergy $0.25
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+7% Synergy $4.45
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+6% Synergy $1.03
Vigor Vigor
+6% Synergy $17.29
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+5% Synergy $21.69
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+4% Synergy $0.32
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
0% Synergy $0.76
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-1% Synergy $13.51
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-1% Synergy $1.39
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-2% Synergy $0.31
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-2% Synergy $0.54
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-3% Synergy $1.98
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
-3% Synergy $6.70
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-6% Synergy $0.32

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Borborygmos safe.

Signal the Clans Signal the Clans
+27% Synergy $0.46
Pit Fight Pit Fight
+18% Synergy $0.18
Collision // Colossus Collision // Colossus
+11% Synergy $0.27
Ram Through Ram Through
+8% Synergy $0.43
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+8% Synergy $0.50
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+7% Synergy $0.33
Destructive Revelry Destructive Revelry
+6% Synergy $0.18
Naturalize Naturalize
+6% Synergy $0.15
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+6% Synergy $0.18
Flames of the Raze-Boar Flames of the Raze-Boar
+6% Synergy $0.05
Predator's Rapport Predator's Rapport
+5% Synergy $0.19
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+4% Synergy $0.59
Fling Fling
+4% Synergy $0.05
Fog Fog
+4% Synergy $0.47
Artifact Mutation Artifact Mutation
+2% Synergy $1.94
Harrow Harrow
-1% Synergy $0.29
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-1% Synergy $0.27
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-3% Synergy $1.60
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-5% Synergy $0.41
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-5% Synergy $0.25
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-14% Synergy $12.95
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-16% Synergy $0.51
Beast Within Beast Within
-27% Synergy $0.70

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Borborygmos's game plan and control the board.

Domri's Ambush Domri's Ambush
+24% Synergy $0.22
Savage Twister Savage Twister
+22% Synergy $0.18
Clan Defiance Clan Defiance
+20% Synergy $0.13
Ground Assault Ground Assault
+14% Synergy $0.06
Thrash // Threat Thrash // Threat
+14% Synergy $0.17
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+11% Synergy $1.01
Armed // Dangerous Armed // Dangerous
+11% Synergy $0.10
Savage Smash Savage Smash
+10% Synergy $0.06
Frenzied Tilling Frenzied Tilling
+9% Synergy $0.10
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+8% Synergy $1.78
Wreak Havoc Wreak Havoc
+8% Synergy $0.14
Overrun Overrun
+7% Synergy $0.32
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+6% Synergy $1.19
Will of the Sultai Will of the Sultai
+6% Synergy $1.34
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+3% Synergy $0.22
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+2% Synergy $0.81
Harmonize Harmonize
+1% Synergy $0.23
Migration Path Migration Path
+1% Synergy $0.37
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-1% Synergy $2.18
Farseek Farseek
-3% Synergy $0.71
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-4% Synergy $0.92
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-5% Synergy $2.56
Explore Explore
-5% Synergy $0.33
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-7% Synergy $0.45
Three Visits Three Visits
-13% Synergy $9.41
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-17% Synergy $0.74
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-17% Synergy $3.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Gruul War Plow Gruul War Plow
+19% Synergy $5.09
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+10% Synergy $12.12
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+8% Synergy $1.59
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+4% Synergy $4.95
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+3% Synergy $0.33
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+1% Synergy $9.61
The Ozolith The Ozolith
0% Synergy $59.49
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-2% Synergy $61.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Borborygmos's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Cindervines Cindervines
+23% Synergy $0.29
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+14% Synergy $1.30
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
+12% Synergy $0.67
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+11% Synergy $4.37
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+11% Synergy $1.55
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+8% Synergy $14.49
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+7% Synergy $21.14
Invigorating Hot Spring Invigorating Hot Spring
+5% Synergy $0.33
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+5% Synergy $32.07
Arni Slays the Troll Arni Slays the Troll
+5% Synergy $0.25
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+4% Synergy $33.97
Blood Mist Blood Mist
+4% Synergy $0.15
Death's Presence Death's Presence
+4% Synergy $0.36
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+2% Synergy $12.41
Shadow in the Warp Shadow in the Warp
+2% Synergy $16.86
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+1% Synergy $27.96
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-2% Synergy $3.47
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-3% Synergy $11.55
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
-3% Synergy $8.27
Greater Good Greater Good
-3% Synergy $4.77
Bitter Work Bitter Work
-3% Synergy $0.28
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-5% Synergy $3.05
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
-5% Synergy $0.35
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-6% Synergy $1.19
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
-8% Synergy $0.88
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-9% Synergy $0.41

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Borborygmos to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Domri, Chaos Bringer Domri, Chaos Bringer
+19% Synergy $0.58
Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
+18% Synergy $0.86
Domri Rade Domri Rade
+18% Synergy $0.87
Domri, City Smasher Domri, City Smasher
+9% Synergy $0.55
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+5% Synergy $0.30
Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+2% Synergy $2.51

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+12% Synergy $2.21
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+10% Synergy $2.75
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+5% Synergy $1.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.39
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
+3% Synergy $0.25
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+3% Synergy $0.24
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.30
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+1% Synergy $0.89
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-5% Synergy $0.31
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-9% Synergy $0.30
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $3.70
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-9% Synergy $46.17
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-11% Synergy $14.19

Mana Artifacts

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

Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+24% Synergy $0.46
Gruul Cluestone Gruul Cluestone
+24% Synergy $0.06
Gruul Locket Gruul Locket
+23% Synergy $0.09
Gruul Keyrune Gruul Keyrune
+19% Synergy $0.11
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.31
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
0% Synergy $4.03
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-10% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-28% Synergy $1.01

Lands

The mana base foundation for Borborygmos decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+35% Synergy $0.08
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+24% Synergy $0.32
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+11% Synergy $0.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.28
Guildmages' Forum Guildmages' Forum
+7% Synergy $0.35
Kazandu Refuge Kazandu Refuge
+6% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+3% Synergy $0.27
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+3% Synergy $0.25
Timber Gorge Timber Gorge
+3% Synergy $0.15
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+2% Synergy $8.81
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+2% Synergy $0.47
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.30
Highland Forest Highland Forest
-1% Synergy $0.44
Forest Forest
-2% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.22
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-2% Synergy $0.24
Taiga Taiga
-3% Synergy
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
-3% Synergy $8.40
Game Trail Game Trail
-4% Synergy $0.26
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-4% Synergy $0.35
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-4% Synergy $0.92
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
-5% Synergy $8.46
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-6% Synergy $0.20
Commercial District Commercial District
-7% Synergy $8.45
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-7% Synergy $0.45
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-8% Synergy $2.56
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.29
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-9% Synergy $2.64
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-10% Synergy $5.12
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-12% Synergy $0.31
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-12% Synergy $2.01
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.19
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-14% Synergy $0.19
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-16% Synergy $1.11
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-18% Synergy $2.20
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-20% Synergy $19.28
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-22% Synergy $0.40
Command Tower Command Tower
-24% Synergy $0.23

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