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Gonti, Night Minister
Price tag $1.26

Legendary CreatureAetherborn Rogue

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

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

#552 Current Rank
#571 Last Week
#568 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Gonti, Night Minister.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gonti, Night Minister decks.

Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+10% Synergy $17.66
Oft-Nabbed Goat Oft-Nabbed Goat
+8% Synergy $0.50
Dream Beavers Dream Beavers
+6% Synergy $0.31
Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
+2% Synergy $0.32
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
0% Synergy $0.99

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gonti, Night Minister's abilities and overall game plan.

Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+76% Synergy $1.15
Tormented Soul Tormented Soul
+72% Synergy $0.49
Thieving Varmint Thieving Varmint
+70% Synergy $4.54
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+65% Synergy $2.12
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+57% Synergy $0.30
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+56% Synergy $0.61
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+55% Synergy $13.66
Predators' Hour Predators' Hour
+50% Synergy $0.35
Vampire Cutthroat Vampire Cutthroat
+49% Synergy $0.55
Dauthi Slayer Dauthi Slayer
+49% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gonti, Night Minister decks.

Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+48% Synergy $17.12
Outrageous Robbery Outrageous Robbery
+48% Synergy $0.37
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+47% Synergy $5.50
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
+47% Synergy $3.36
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+46% Synergy $5.09
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+44% Synergy $10.83
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+9% Synergy $0.28
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+9% Synergy $16.84
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-4% Synergy $10.94
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-10% Synergy $4.53

Game Changers

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

Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+5% Synergy $24.01
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-8% Synergy $43.57
Necropotence Necropotence
-10% Synergy $22.51
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-14% Synergy $63.69
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-17% Synergy $16.46
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-18% Synergy $62.01

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gonti, Night Minister's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Vashta Nerada Vashta Nerada
+45% Synergy $1.93
Faerie Dreamthief Faerie Dreamthief
+45% Synergy $0.26
Dauthi Horror Dauthi Horror
+45% Synergy $0.33
Orochi Soul-Reaver Orochi Soul-Reaver
+43% Synergy $13.94
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+43% Synergy $0.31
Arvinox, the Mind Flail Arvinox, the Mind Flail
+41% Synergy $0.33
Rev, Tithe Extractor Rev, Tithe Extractor
+39% Synergy $34.25
Battlefly Swarm Battlefly Swarm
+38% Synergy $0.10
Thieving Amalgam Thieving Amalgam
+33% Synergy $0.55
Mastermind Plum Mastermind Plum
+33% Synergy $1.40
Lobelia, Defender of Bag End Lobelia, Defender of Bag End
+28% Synergy $0.28
Dauthi Ghoul Dauthi Ghoul
+28% Synergy $0.87
Elder Brain Elder Brain
+28% Synergy $0.64
Dauthi Warlord Dauthi Warlord
+27% Synergy $0.48
Prickly Boggart Prickly Boggart
+25% Synergy $0.32
Vault Skirge Vault Skirge
+24% Synergy $0.30
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+23% Synergy $6.11
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+22% Synergy $1.25
Bismuth Mindrender Bismuth Mindrender
+22% Synergy $0.34
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+21% Synergy $0.56
Etherium Pteramander Etherium Pteramander
+21% Synergy $0.12
Black Cat, Cunning Thief Black Cat, Cunning Thief
+19% Synergy $0.69
Stirge Stirge
+18% Synergy $0.09
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+17% Synergy $0.30
Dalek Squadron Dalek Squadron
+17% Synergy $0.44
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+17% Synergy $2.63
Dauthi Cutthroat Dauthi Cutthroat
+17% Synergy $0.36
Elegy Acolyte Elegy Acolyte
+16% Synergy $0.56
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+15% Synergy $0.70
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+13% Synergy $0.98
Intellect Devourer Intellect Devourer
+13% Synergy $0.31
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+12% Synergy $1.19
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
+12% Synergy $1.03
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+12% Synergy $2.84
Pilfering Imp Pilfering Imp
+12% Synergy $0.11
Gurmag Swiftwing Gurmag Swiftwing
+12% Synergy $0.27
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+11% Synergy $1.71
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+11% Synergy $4.53
Basilica Screecher Basilica Screecher
+11% Synergy $0.28
Shadow Alley Denizen Shadow Alley Denizen
+11% Synergy $0.29
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+10% Synergy $2.91
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+10% Synergy $15.10
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+10% Synergy $2.36
Gifted Aetherborn Gifted Aetherborn
+9% Synergy $0.46
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+6% Synergy $0.33
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+4% Synergy $8.13
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+4% Synergy $1.48
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.30
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-4% Synergy $2.33
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-10% Synergy $2.68

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gonti, Night Minister safe.

Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+21% Synergy $0.32
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+18% Synergy $4.07
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+16% Synergy $0.36
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+16% Synergy $5.80
Misinformation Misinformation
+16% Synergy $0.51
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+15% Synergy $5.21
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+12% Synergy $0.21
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+11% Synergy $0.32
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+10% Synergy $4.65
Darkness Darkness
+10% Synergy $22.78
Defile Defile
+9% Synergy $1.26
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+7% Synergy $1.06
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+7% Synergy $5.92
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+5% Synergy $5.03
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+5% Synergy $0.22
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+4% Synergy $3.70
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+4% Synergy $0.32
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $1.08
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.57
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+2% Synergy $2.20
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $12.12
Doom Blade Doom Blade
0% Synergy $0.24
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-1% Synergy $8.89
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-1% Synergy $2.02
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-1% Synergy $1.29
Saw in Half Saw in Half
-1% Synergy $4.24
Murder Murder
-2% Synergy $0.08
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $25.03
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-5% Synergy $1.84
Dismember Dismember
-5% Synergy $5.26
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-7% Synergy $0.30
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
-7% Synergy $0.25
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-12% Synergy $10.85
Village Rites Village Rites
-13% Synergy $0.55

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gonti, Night Minister's game plan and control the board.

Heartless Conscription Heartless Conscription
+46% Synergy $1.33
Cruelclaw's Heist Cruelclaw's Heist
+38% Synergy $0.32
Blood Money Blood Money
+24% Synergy $0.68
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+20% Synergy $8.04
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+14% Synergy $10.20
Petty Larceny Petty Larceny
+11% Synergy $0.18
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+9% Synergy $7.26
Come Back Wrong Come Back Wrong
+7% Synergy $0.29
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+6% Synergy $5.43
Xander's Pact Xander's Pact
+6% Synergy $0.16
Shadow of the Enemy Shadow of the Enemy
+5% Synergy $1.02
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $2.77
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+3% Synergy $0.36
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+1% Synergy $0.37
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+1% Synergy $3.70
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
0% Synergy $20.66
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
0% Synergy $0.32
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-2% Synergy $0.26
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $7.71
Mutilate Mutilate
-3% Synergy $1.86
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-3% Synergy $5.59
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-4% Synergy $8.23
Damnation Damnation
-5% Synergy $19.75
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-6% Synergy $0.39
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-7% Synergy $26.24
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $8.55
Victimize Victimize
-18% Synergy $0.55

Utility Artifacts

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

Dream-Thief's Bandana Dream-Thief's Bandana
+40% Synergy $0.98
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
+32% Synergy $2.59
Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+21% Synergy $3.10
Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+17% Synergy $0.08
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+13% Synergy $2.55
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+13% Synergy $7.80
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $4.56
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+12% Synergy $8.56
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+11% Synergy $7.51
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.28
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+10% Synergy $0.33
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+10% Synergy $0.39
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+8% Synergy $2.51
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+7% Synergy $0.80
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+7% Synergy $0.19
River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+7% Synergy $0.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $1.85
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+6% Synergy $3.24
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+5% Synergy $2.71
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+5% Synergy $10.96
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+5% Synergy $8.97
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+5% Synergy $0.28
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+4% Synergy $40.21
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+3% Synergy $2.34
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
0% Synergy $3.97
Expedition Map Expedition Map
0% Synergy $0.61
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-3% Synergy $6.02
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-7% Synergy $13.83

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gonti, Night Minister's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Court of Locthwain Court of Locthwain
+42% Synergy $5.56
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+23% Synergy $32.15
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+16% Synergy $16.67
No Mercy No Mercy
+15% Synergy $24.12
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+14% Synergy $2.33
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+13% Synergy $16.46
Dead Man's Chest Dead Man's Chest
+12% Synergy $0.45
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+11% Synergy $1.51
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+9% Synergy $8.02
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+7% Synergy $0.64
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+7% Synergy $0.26
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+6% Synergy $0.39
Marchesa's Decree Marchesa's Decree
+6% Synergy $1.52
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+5% Synergy $2.02
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+5% Synergy $0.37
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+4% Synergy $3.11
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $3.69
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-3% Synergy $1.75
Black Market Black Market
-6% Synergy $4.19
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-9% Synergy $8.60
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-11% Synergy $24.49

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gonti, Night Minister to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+2% Synergy $9.71

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.39
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+19% Synergy $0.36
Realm of Koh Realm of Koh
+18% Synergy $0.44
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+16% Synergy $1.22
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+13% Synergy $35.53
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+11% Synergy $13.08
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+11% Synergy $0.36
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+8% Synergy $2.11
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $9.15
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+6% Synergy $11.51
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+5% Synergy $1.06
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $8.95
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+4% Synergy $1.13
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.30
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+2% Synergy $0.48
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+2% Synergy $0.74
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-2% Synergy $12.39
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $43.73
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-2% Synergy $3.80
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $52.21
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-3% Synergy $0.93
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-3% Synergy $0.32
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $31.12
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-4% Synergy $1.37
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-5% Synergy $10.61
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-6% Synergy $0.42
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $3.70
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-15% Synergy $23.12

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+21% Synergy $1.06
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.37
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+7% Synergy $0.36
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.32
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+5% Synergy $9.70
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $3.80
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.33
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.88
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.55
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.30
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+2% Synergy $0.39
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $0.86
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.60
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $34.62
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
0% Synergy $20.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.01
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.31
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-3% Synergy $63.52

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gonti, Night Minister decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+10% Synergy $4.65
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+7% Synergy $1.60
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+7% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.28
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+4% Synergy $1.48
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $1.08
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $12.12
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
0% Synergy $20.66
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
0% Synergy $0.58
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.22

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