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Borborygmos
Price tag $0.38

Legendary Creature — Cyclops

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Gruul

Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 34% Aggro 16% Extra Combats 8% Stompy 6%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Borborygmos's Aggro builds — cards that lean hardest into the Aggro theme.

Sunder Shaman Sunder Shaman
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24
Ruric Thar, the Unbowed Ruric Thar, the Unbowed
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.57
Gruul Ragebeast Gruul Ragebeast
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.44
Gruul War Chant Gruul War Chant
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+89% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.52
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+85% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.42
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+83% Synergy in 100% of decks $9.41
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+74% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.38
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+74% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.12
Rubblebelt Raiders Rubblebelt Raiders
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.13

Top Cards

The staple cards most Borborygmos Aggro decks run as their core.

Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+61% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.53
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+61% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.73
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+56% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.25
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+54% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.95
Cultivate Cultivate
+50% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.57

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Borborygmos Aggro game on their own.

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $18.21
Gamble Gamble
+17% Synergy in 25% of decks $17.76
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+8% Synergy in 25% of decks $38.99

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Aggro plan in Borborygmos decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Borborygmos Enraged Borborygmos Enraged
+74% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.33
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+71% Synergy in 75% of decks $3.03
Zhur-Taa Druid Zhur-Taa Druid
+69% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.19
Grumgully, the Generous Grumgully, the Generous
+68% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.35
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+65% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.38
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+57% Synergy in 75% of decks $2.39
Skarrg Guildmage Skarrg Guildmage
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.09
Gruul Spellbreaker Gruul Spellbreaker
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38
Ravager Wurm Ravager Wurm
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.41
Ulasht, the Hate Seed Ulasht, the Hate Seed
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Savageborn Hydra Savageborn Hydra
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.47
Herald of Ilharg Herald of Ilharg
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.26
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+46% Synergy in 75% of decks $7.76
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.96
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $10.14
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.76
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.22
Mina and Denn, Wildborn Mina and Denn, Wildborn
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.11
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.38
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.71
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.44
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.40
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+36% Synergy in 50% of decks $9.80
Skarrgan Skybreaker Skarrgan Skybreaker
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.10
Zhur-Taa Goblin Zhur-Taa Goblin
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.10
Charging War Boar Charging War Boar
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.10
Domri's Nodorog Domri's Nodorog
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.15
Gruul Guildmage Gruul Guildmage
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.25
Burning-Tree Shaman Burning-Tree Shaman
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.31
Gruul Scrapper Gruul Scrapper
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.05
Gruul Beastmaster Gruul Beastmaster
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.09
Oran-Rief Ooze Oran-Rief Ooze
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.31
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.39
Rubblehulk Rubblehulk
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.22
Protean Hulk Protean Hulk
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $7.77
Fertilid Fertilid
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.31
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.43
Scytheclaw Raptor Scytheclaw Raptor
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.31
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.22
Atalan Jackal Atalan Jackal
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.44
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.18
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.35
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.26
Dragonborn Champion Dragonborn Champion
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $5.99
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.14
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.70
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+18% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.32
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+17% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+9% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.58
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+7% Synergy in 25% of decks $13.75

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Borborygmos's Aggro deck ahead.

Gruul Charm Gruul Charm
+73% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.24
Ram Through Ram Through
+67% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.45
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+39% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+33% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.35
Lifecrafter's Gift Lifecrafter's Gift
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.21
Pit Fight Pit Fight
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.16
Signal the Clans Signal the Clans
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.46
Beast Within Beast Within
+22% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.72
Artifact Mutation Artifact Mutation
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.35
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+13% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.50
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+12% Synergy in 50% of decks $16.01

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Aggro game plan forward for Borborygmos.

Domri's Ambush Domri's Ambush
+74% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.26
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+68% Synergy in 75% of decks $1.30
Decimate Decimate
+52% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.31
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.56
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+32% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.57
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+31% Synergy in 75% of decks $1.26
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+28% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.85
Thrash // Threat Thrash // Threat
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.25
Ragefire Ragefire
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.14
Primal Surge Primal Surge
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $5.36
Savage Twister Savage Twister
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.27
Clan Defiance Clan Defiance
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.25
Farseek Farseek
+18% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.43
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+17% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.21
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+16% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.32
Explore Explore
+9% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.28
Harmonize Harmonize
+8% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.31
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-12% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.54

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Borborygmos Aggro decks.

Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.16
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+36% Synergy in 50% of decks $64.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+28% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.57
Gruul War Plow Gruul War Plow
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $5.14
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+18% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.55
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+17% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.76

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aggro strategy in Borborygmos decks.

Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+67% Synergy in 75% of decks $7.82
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+61% Synergy in 75% of decks $2.91
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+50% Synergy in 75% of decks $3.98
Cindervines Cindervines
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.34
Invigorating Hot Spring Invigorating Hot Spring
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.65
Arni Slays the Troll Arni Slays the Troll
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.27
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.44
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+18% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.12
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+17% Synergy in 25% of decks $15.21
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+14% Synergy in 25% of decks $36.95
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+11% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.47

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Borborygmos's Aggro game plan.

Domri, Chaos Bringer Domri, Chaos Bringer
+74% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.68
Domri, City Smasher Domri, City Smasher
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.64
Domri Rade Domri Rade
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.02
Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
+15% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.87

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Borborygmos Aggro build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Ergamon Truga Cliffcharger Invasion of Ergamon
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.18
Invasion of Zendikar Awakened Skyclave Invasion of Zendikar
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.29

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Borborygmos Aggro decks.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+47% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.79
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $18.03
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+23% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.14
Restless Ridgeline Restless Ridgeline
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.38
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.32
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.99
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.39
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.90
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+17% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.31
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+16% Synergy in 25% of decks $8.38
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+16% Synergy in 25% of decks $9.89
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
+15% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.18
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-12% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.40

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Borborygmos's Aggro strategy.

Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+27% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.45
Gruul Keyrune Gruul Keyrune
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.14
Gruul Locket Gruul Locket
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.16
Gruul Cluestone Gruul Cluestone
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+22% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+14% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.85
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+4% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.40

Lands

The mana base behind Borborygmos's Aggro decks.

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+75% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+69% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32
Game Trail Game Trail
+55% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+44% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.35
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+38% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.18
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+37% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.33
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+32% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+32% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.69
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
+32% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.80
Commercial District Commercial District
+31% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.70
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+28% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.86
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+28% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+24% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.20
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.13
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+18% Synergy in 25% of decks $50.80
Command Tower Command Tower
+17% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.40
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+14% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.18
Taiga Taiga
+12% Synergy in 25% of decks
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+11% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.33
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+9% Synergy in 25% of decks $9.49
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.34
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.09
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.09
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+2% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.30
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+1% Synergy in 25% of decks $5.23
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-7% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.25
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-16% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.53

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Borborygmos: Aggro.

Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
Skanos Dragonheart Street Urchin Skanos Dragonheart // Street Urchin
The Space Family Goblinson The Space Family Goblinson
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Slurrk, All-Ingesting Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Tana, the Bloodsower Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Tana, the Bloodsower
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Master Chef Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Master Chef
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Raised by Giants Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Raised by Giants
Alena, Kessig Trapper Slurrk, All-Ingesting Alena, Kessig Trapper // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Halana, Kessig Ranger Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
Grumgully, the Generous Grumgully, the Generous
Red XIII, Proud Warrior Red XIII, Proud Warrior
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Mowu, Loyal Companion Mowu, Loyal Companion
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Master Chef Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Master Chef
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Slurrk, All-Ingesting Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Aragorn, Hornburg Hero Aragorn, Hornburg Hero
Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener
Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Tana, the Bloodsower Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Tana, the Bloodsower Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Tana, the Bloodsower
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
Jugan, the Rising Star Jugan, the Rising Star
Maester Seymour Maester Seymour
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Master Chef Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Master Chef
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Ulasht, the Hate Seed Ulasht, the Hate Seed
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
The Fugitive Doctor Romana II The Fugitive Doctor // Romana II
Tromell, Seymour's Butler Tromell, Seymour's Butler
Me, the Immortal Me, the Immortal
Karvanista, Loyal Lupari Karvanista, Loyal Lupari
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt