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Gonti, Night Minister
Price tag $0.51

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

#710 Current Rank
#689 Last Week
#623 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.

Realm of Koh Realm of Koh
+6% Synergy $0.28
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+5% Synergy $45.68
Raven Eagle Raven Eagle
+2% Synergy $0.23
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+1% Synergy $0.46
Callous Inspector Callous Inspector
+1% Synergy $0.06

High Synergy Cards

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

Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+75% Synergy $1.16
Thieving Varmint Thieving Varmint
+71% Synergy $6.80
Tormented Soul Tormented Soul
+70% Synergy $0.55
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+65% Synergy $1.49
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+57% Synergy $0.19
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+56% Synergy $7.87
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+54% Synergy $0.75
Predators' Hour Predators' Hour
+49% Synergy $0.24
Outrageous Robbery Outrageous Robbery
+49% Synergy $0.27
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+48% Synergy $13.95

Top Cards

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

Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
+48% Synergy $2.04
Vampire Cutthroat Vampire Cutthroat
+48% Synergy $0.55
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+46% Synergy $4.87
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+44% Synergy $3.81
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+44% Synergy $9.41
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+18% Synergy $3.22
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+9% Synergy $15.03
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+8% Synergy $0.25
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-2% Synergy $10.28
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-10% Synergy $3.42

Game Changers

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

Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+5% Synergy $17.24
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-8% Synergy $30.26
Necropotence Necropotence
-10% Synergy $20.55
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-15% Synergy $58.01
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-17% Synergy $12.79
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-18% Synergy $48.48

Creatures

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

Dauthi Slayer Dauthi Slayer
+47% Synergy $0.33
Faerie Dreamthief Faerie Dreamthief
+45% Synergy $0.15
Orochi Soul-Reaver Orochi Soul-Reaver
+43% Synergy $6.36
Vashta Nerada Vashta Nerada
+43% Synergy $1.00
Dauthi Horror Dauthi Horror
+43% Synergy $0.28
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+41% Synergy $0.16
Arvinox, the Mind Flail Arvinox, the Mind Flail
+41% Synergy $0.26
Rev, Tithe Extractor Rev, Tithe Extractor
+39% Synergy $29.63
Battlefly Swarm Battlefly Swarm
+37% Synergy $0.07
Thieving Amalgam Thieving Amalgam
+33% Synergy $0.55
Mastermind Plum Mastermind Plum
+33% Synergy $1.19
Lobelia, Defender of Bag End Lobelia, Defender of Bag End
+31% Synergy $0.10
Elder Brain Elder Brain
+28% Synergy $0.48
Dauthi Ghoul Dauthi Ghoul
+27% Synergy $0.73
Dauthi Warlord Dauthi Warlord
+26% Synergy $0.46
Vault Skirge Vault Skirge
+25% Synergy $0.25
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+24% Synergy $0.65
Prickly Boggart Prickly Boggart
+23% Synergy $0.22
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+23% Synergy $5.07
Bismuth Mindrender Bismuth Mindrender
+23% Synergy $0.24
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+21% Synergy $0.47
Etherium Pteramander Etherium Pteramander
+21% Synergy $0.06
Black Cat, Cunning Thief Black Cat, Cunning Thief
+19% Synergy $0.75
Stirge Stirge
+18% Synergy $0.10
Dalek Squadron Dalek Squadron
+18% Synergy $0.37
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+18% Synergy $3.76
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+17% Synergy $0.26
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+16% Synergy $0.60
Dauthi Cutthroat Dauthi Cutthroat
+16% Synergy $0.38
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+14% Synergy $1.70
Elegy Acolyte Elegy Acolyte
+14% Synergy $0.47
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
+14% Synergy $1.12
Intellect Devourer Intellect Devourer
+14% Synergy $0.22
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+13% Synergy $2.31
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+12% Synergy $0.57
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+12% Synergy $3.26
Basilica Screecher Basilica Screecher
+12% Synergy $0.24
Pilfering Imp Pilfering Imp
+12% Synergy $0.08
Gurmag Swiftwing Gurmag Swiftwing
+12% Synergy $0.29
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+11% Synergy $12.86
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+11% Synergy $1.42
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+11% Synergy $1.48
Shadow Alley Denizen Shadow Alley Denizen
+11% Synergy $0.13
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+10% Synergy $1.90
Gifted Aetherborn Gifted Aetherborn
+8% Synergy $0.27
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $1.08
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+4% Synergy $6.13
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.20
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-2% Synergy $1.99
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-10% Synergy $1.63

Instants

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

Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+21% Synergy $0.24
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+16% Synergy $2.92
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+16% Synergy $0.22
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+14% Synergy $4.67
Misinformation Misinformation
+14% Synergy $0.39
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+12% Synergy $0.06
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+11% Synergy $5.27
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+10% Synergy $0.19
Darkness Darkness
+10% Synergy $22.58
Defile Defile
+6% Synergy $0.93
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+6% Synergy $4.67
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+5% Synergy $3.96
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+5% Synergy $0.16
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+5% Synergy $0.12
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+3% Synergy $2.98
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+3% Synergy $0.74
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $0.94
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $8.45
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+2% Synergy $1.88
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.53
Snuff Out Snuff Out
0% Synergy $14.91
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
0% Synergy $1.23
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-1% Synergy $0.69
Doom Blade Doom Blade
-1% Synergy $0.21
Saw in Half Saw in Half
-1% Synergy $2.72
Murder Murder
-2% Synergy $0.07
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $18.15
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-5% Synergy $0.79
Dismember Dismember
-5% Synergy $5.54
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
-6% Synergy $0.18
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-8% Synergy $0.13
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-11% Synergy $10.92
Village Rites Village Rites
-13% Synergy $0.22

Sorceries

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

Heartless Conscription Heartless Conscription
+46% Synergy $0.91
Cruelclaw's Heist Cruelclaw's Heist
+37% Synergy $0.37
Blood Money Blood Money
+24% Synergy $0.48
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+20% Synergy $6.71
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+15% Synergy $8.46
Petty Larceny Petty Larceny
+11% Synergy $0.10
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+9% Synergy $5.67
Come Back Wrong Come Back Wrong
+7% Synergy $0.30
Xander's Pact Xander's Pact
+7% Synergy $0.15
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+6% Synergy $5.20
Shadow of the Enemy Shadow of the Enemy
+5% Synergy $1.00
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.28
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+1% Synergy $0.46
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+1% Synergy $0.29
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+1% Synergy $4.45
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $19.32
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
0% Synergy $0.21
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-2% Synergy $3.81
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $6.30
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-3% Synergy $0.13
Mutilate Mutilate
-4% Synergy $1.78
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-4% Synergy $2.35
Damnation Damnation
-5% Synergy $16.91
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-6% Synergy $0.42
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-7% Synergy $23.14
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy $5.14
Victimize Victimize
-16% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Dream-Thief's Bandana Dream-Thief's Bandana
+41% Synergy $0.61
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
+30% Synergy $1.45
Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+20% Synergy $2.20
Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+16% Synergy $0.09
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+12% Synergy $5.39
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+12% Synergy $1.40
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+12% Synergy $7.19
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+12% Synergy $8.49
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $3.86
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.18
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+10% Synergy $0.17
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+10% Synergy $0.22
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+8% Synergy $1.84
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+7% Synergy $0.55
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+7% Synergy $0.08
River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+7% Synergy $0.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $1.38
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+6% Synergy $2.05
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+5% Synergy $1.31
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+5% Synergy $5.80
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+5% Synergy $0.24
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+4% Synergy $9.42
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+4% Synergy $37.91
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+3% Synergy $3.45
Expedition Map Expedition Map
0% Synergy $0.96
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-1% Synergy $38.64
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-2% Synergy $2.09
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-3% Synergy $5.66
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-7% Synergy $7.87

Enchantments

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

Court of Locthwain Court of Locthwain
+43% Synergy $3.42
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+23% Synergy $23.46
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+16% Synergy $13.30
No Mercy No Mercy
+14% Synergy $20.14
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+13% Synergy $11.69
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+13% Synergy $2.33
Dead Man's Chest Dead Man's Chest
+12% Synergy $0.41
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+11% Synergy $1.61
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+9% Synergy $6.90
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+8% Synergy $0.20
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+7% Synergy $0.43
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+6% Synergy $0.33
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+6% Synergy $0.17
Marchesa's Decree Marchesa's Decree
+6% Synergy $1.12
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+5% Synergy $1.65
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+4% Synergy $1.61
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $3.28
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-3% Synergy $0.84
Black Market Black Market
-6% Synergy $3.63
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-8% Synergy $7.76
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-11% Synergy $21.33

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 $4.84

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy $0.38
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+19% Synergy $0.23
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+14% Synergy $1.00
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+13% Synergy $29.68
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+10% Synergy $8.81
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+10% Synergy $0.29
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+8% Synergy $1.99
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $4.85
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+7% Synergy $11.17
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+5% Synergy $0.64
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $7.22
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+4% Synergy $1.59
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.13
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+2% Synergy $0.38
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+2% Synergy $1.22
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-2% Synergy $0.64
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $46.63
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-3% Synergy $11.84
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $37.97
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-3% Synergy $2.80
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $25.92
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-4% Synergy $1.26
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-4% Synergy $0.15
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-5% Synergy $7.35
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-6% Synergy $0.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.27
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-14% Synergy $19.04

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+21% Synergy $0.85
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.35
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+6% Synergy $0.21
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.29
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy $9.68
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $3.27
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+3% Synergy $0.28
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.48
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.16
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.26
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $0.84
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.22
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.17
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $25.64
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.27
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-1% Synergy $18.57
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.14
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-5% Synergy $58.77

Lands

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

Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+11% Synergy $5.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+8% Synergy $0.43
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+7% Synergy $2.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.15
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $1.08
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $0.94
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $8.45
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $19.32
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
0% Synergy $0.48
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.09

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