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Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
Price tag $0.46

Legendary CreatureHuman Samurai

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#742 Current Rank
#732 Last Week
#917 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms decks.

Iron Man Armor Iron Man Armor
+10% Synergy $25.45
Swordsman's Steel Swordsman's Steel
+7% Synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
+6% Synergy $21.52
Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
+4% Synergy $0.36
Thorin, Mountain-king Thorin, Mountain-king
+4% Synergy $44.00

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms's abilities and overall game plan.

Genji Glove Genji Glove
+76% Synergy $6.43
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+70% Synergy $1.61
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+66% Synergy $0.18
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+64% Synergy $1.18
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+63% Synergy $8.05
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
+62% Synergy $0.44
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+60% Synergy $12.52
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+59% Synergy $1.01
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+54% Synergy $11.25
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+52% Synergy $12.08

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms decks.

The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+51% Synergy $13.56
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+51% Synergy $8.28
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+50% Synergy $3.40
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+50% Synergy $40.24
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+50% Synergy $7.81
Embercleave Embercleave
+49% Synergy $9.49
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+45% Synergy $1.95
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+44% Synergy $5.77
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+5% Synergy $0.87
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-2% Synergy $0.33

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $129.20
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $109.80
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-2% Synergy $43.06
The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy $104.71
Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $15.70

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Brass Squire Brass Squire
+46% Synergy $1.03
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
+45% Synergy $0.35
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+45% Synergy $0.36
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+44% Synergy $4.23
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+42% Synergy $0.28
Heiko Yamazaki, the General Heiko Yamazaki, the General
+39% Synergy $0.22
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+38% Synergy $4.68
Armory Automaton Armory Automaton
+32% Synergy $1.30
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+30% Synergy $1.24
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+28% Synergy $4.77
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+26% Synergy $1.78
Bronzeplate Boar Bronzeplate Boar
+23% Synergy $0.26
Kazuul's Toll Collector Kazuul's Toll Collector
+17% Synergy $0.24
Akki Ronin Akki Ronin
+16% Synergy $0.15
Peerless Samurai Peerless Samurai
+15% Synergy $0.24
Bladegraft Aspirant Bladegraft Aspirant
+14% Synergy $0.25
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+12% Synergy $1.21
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+12% Synergy $46.08
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+12% Synergy $12.87
Ogre-Head Helm Ogre-Head Helm
+12% Synergy $0.24
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+11% Synergy $0.75
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+11% Synergy $0.33
Generator Servant Generator Servant
+11% Synergy $0.27
Item Shopkeep Item Shopkeep
+11% Synergy $0.11
Upriser Renegade Upriser Renegade
+10% Synergy $0.10
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+9% Synergy $0.34
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+9% Synergy $1.24
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+8% Synergy $19.60
Yuffie, Materia Hunter Yuffie, Materia Hunter
+8% Synergy $0.31
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+7% Synergy $24.68
Reinforced Ronin Reinforced Ronin
+7% Synergy $0.30
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+6% Synergy $0.51
Barret Wallace Barret Wallace
+6% Synergy $0.12
Fervent Champion Fervent Champion
+6% Synergy $0.38
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+5% Synergy $0.69
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
+4% Synergy $3.10
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+3% Synergy $3.40
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+3% Synergy $1.08
Zookeeper Mechan Zookeeper Mechan
+3% Synergy $0.25
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+2% Synergy $0.33
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+2% Synergy $0.36
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.31
Anger Anger
0% Synergy $0.45
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-2% Synergy $47.34
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
-2% Synergy $21.02
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
-2% Synergy $5.43
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
-4% Synergy $4.82
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
-5% Synergy $9.89
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-7% Synergy $5.79
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-9% Synergy $22.31

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms safe.

Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+35% Synergy $4.29
Seething Song Seething Song
+16% Synergy $13.22
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+12% Synergy $5.42
Judgment Bolt Judgment Bolt
+12% Synergy $0.24
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+8% Synergy $0.25
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+6% Synergy $7.10
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+5% Synergy $70.06
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+5% Synergy $5.95
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+4% Synergy $6.19
Big Score Big Score
+3% Synergy $0.50
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+3% Synergy $0.19
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+2% Synergy $0.20
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
0% Synergy $11.27
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-1% Synergy $3.10
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-1% Synergy $11.30
Bulk Up Bulk Up
-1% Synergy $0.33
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $16.68
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-4% Synergy $11.70
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-4% Synergy $12.52
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-5% Synergy $0.72
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-7% Synergy $1.54
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-9% Synergy $0.45
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-14% Synergy $0.28
Abrade Abrade
-17% Synergy $0.31
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-23% Synergy $0.96

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms's game plan and control the board.

Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+32% Synergy $6.18
Irencrag Feat Irencrag Feat
+28% Synergy $0.77
Geosurge Geosurge
+26% Synergy $3.99
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+19% Synergy $5.96
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+18% Synergy $4.40
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+14% Synergy $13.92
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+10% Synergy $1.15
Goldwardens' Gambit Goldwardens' Gambit
+9% Synergy $0.37
Suplex Suplex
+8% Synergy $0.22
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+7% Synergy $1.08
Unexpected Request Unexpected Request
+5% Synergy $0.14
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $0.94
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+1% Synergy $0.31
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
0% Synergy $7.11
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
-1% Synergy $6.49
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $9.02
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-4% Synergy $0.30
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-7% Synergy $0.26
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-11% Synergy $1.54
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-19% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+50% Synergy $2.61
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+48% Synergy $3.11
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+46% Synergy $0.71
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+46% Synergy $2.81
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+43% Synergy $3.53
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+41% Synergy $2.53
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+39% Synergy $44.72
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+39% Synergy $39.52
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+39% Synergy $1.33
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+38% Synergy $6.19
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+37% Synergy $31.18
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+36% Synergy $2.74
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+35% Synergy $26.43
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+35% Synergy $0.34
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+34% Synergy $1.36
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+31% Synergy $4.16
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+31% Synergy $6.41
Dragonwing Glider Dragonwing Glider
+28% Synergy $0.21
Meteor Sword Meteor Sword
+27% Synergy $0.26
Batterskull Batterskull
+26% Synergy $4.34
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+25% Synergy $3.57
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+25% Synergy $0.31
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+23% Synergy $5.47
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+23% Synergy $19.41
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+20% Synergy $1.64
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+20% Synergy $5.73
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+20% Synergy $4.58
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
+20% Synergy $18.60
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+19% Synergy $0.43
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+19% Synergy $7.97
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+19% Synergy $0.91
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+19% Synergy $46.53
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+17% Synergy $1.54
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+16% Synergy $0.66
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+16% Synergy $1.05
Warrior's Sword Warrior's Sword
+16% Synergy $0.13
Cloak of the Bat Cloak of the Bat
+15% Synergy $0.30
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+14% Synergy $18.19
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+14% Synergy $5.38
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+13% Synergy $0.84
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+13% Synergy $0.23
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+13% Synergy $9.71
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+11% Synergy $0.57
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+11% Synergy $14.06
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+9% Synergy $0.27
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+8% Synergy $1.15
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+7% Synergy $4.16
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.39
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-13% Synergy $12.67

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+35% Synergy $0.30
Sidequest: Play Blitzball World Champion, Celestial Weapon Sidequest: Play Blitzball
+9% Synergy $0.23
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+8% Synergy $32.23
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+1% Synergy $0.82
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-4% Synergy $2.27
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-10% Synergy $6.96

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+1% Synergy $1.19

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+36% Synergy $0.40
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+27% Synergy $7.61
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+23% Synergy $0.38
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+19% Synergy $7.67
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+18% Synergy $20.73
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+12% Synergy $18.98
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+8% Synergy $13.60
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+6% Synergy $40.55
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+6% Synergy $13.56
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.33
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+5% Synergy $8.53
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.80
Sandstone Needle Sandstone Needle
+4% Synergy $4.95
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+4% Synergy $0.69
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.44
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.35
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+3% Synergy $1.98
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.93
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-2% Synergy $2.49
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-3% Synergy $2.27
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-5% Synergy $1.36
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-9% Synergy $16.17
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-9% Synergy $50.07
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-10% Synergy $0.26
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-10% Synergy $0.25

Mana Artifacts

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

The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+28% Synergy $18.38
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+16% Synergy $2.20
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+16% Synergy $4.55
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+16% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.36
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+10% Synergy $1.08
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $0.98
Blitzball Blitzball
+5% Synergy $0.26
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.36
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.48
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+3% Synergy $238.50
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+3% Synergy $20.17
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.37
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $11.72
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
0% Synergy $35.83
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.33
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-1% Synergy $0.44
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-4% Synergy $3.06
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-4% Synergy $35.66

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+10% Synergy $8.97
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+9% Synergy $49.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.34
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.28
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+3% Synergy $35.38
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $2.00
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $0.94
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+1% Synergy $52.29
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $16.68
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $9.02

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms.

Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
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Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
Cloud, Planet's Champion Cloud, Planet's Champion
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
Akiri, Line-Slinger Anara, Wolvid Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Jeska, Thrice Reborn Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Zurgo Helmsmasher Zurgo Helmsmasher
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Barret Wallace Barret Wallace
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
Ma Chao, Western Warrior Ma Chao, Western Warrior
Wyleth, Soul of Steel Wyleth, Soul of Steel
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Shagrat, Loot Bearer Shagrat, Loot Bearer
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
The Fifteenth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Fifteenth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Sword Coast Sailor Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Sword Coast Sailor
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
Ruhan of the Fomori Ruhan of the Fomori
Akiri, Line-Slinger Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akiri, Line-Slinger // Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Akiri, Line-Slinger Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Akiri, Line-Slinger // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Akiri, Line-Slinger Esior, Wardwing Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Jeska, Thrice Reborn Akiri, Line-Slinger // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Akiri, Line-Slinger Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kodama of the East Tree Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kodama of the East Tree
Akiri, Line-Slinger Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Akiri, Line-Slinger // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tana, the Bloodsower Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tana, the Bloodsower