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Gorbag of Minas Morgul
Price tag $0.08

Legendary CreatureOrc Soldier

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2614 Current Rank
#2777 Last Week
#2360 Last Month

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gorbag of Minas Morgul's abilities and overall game plan.

Frogtosser Banneret Frogtosser Banneret
+91% Synergy $0.25
Boggart Mob Boggart Mob
+87% Synergy $1.18
Sling-Gang Lieutenant Sling-Gang Lieutenant
+87% Synergy $0.19
Putrid Goblin Putrid Goblin
+86% Synergy $0.35
Auntie's Snitch Auntie's Snitch
+83% Synergy $0.14
Mad Auntie Mad Auntie
+82% Synergy $0.38
Prickly Boggart Prickly Boggart
+79% Synergy $0.26
Stalactite Stalker Stalactite Stalker
+78% Synergy $0.14
Knucklebone Witch Knucklebone Witch
+77% Synergy $1.17
Warteye Witch Warteye Witch
+76% Synergy $0.04

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gorbag of Minas Morgul decks.

Boggart Harbinger Boggart Harbinger
+75% Synergy $0.68
Weirding Shaman Weirding Shaman
+75% Synergy $0.51
Grim Wanderer Grim Wanderer
+72% Synergy $0.08
Warg Rider Warg Rider
+68% Synergy $18.10
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+66% Synergy $1.57
Festering Goblin Festering Goblin
+66% Synergy $0.04
Boggart Birth Rite Boggart Birth Rite
+65% Synergy $0.21
Shambling Goblin Shambling Goblin
+63% Synergy $0.06
Warren Weirding Warren Weirding
+61% Synergy $0.12
Deep Goblin Skulltaker Deep Goblin Skulltaker
+60% Synergy $0.04

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+27% Synergy $30.82
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+4% Synergy $18.87
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-12% Synergy $59.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-14% Synergy $53.10
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-18% Synergy $12.41

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gorbag of Minas Morgul's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Squeaking Pie Sneak Squeaking Pie Sneak
+57% Synergy $0.16
Earwig Squad Earwig Squad
+53% Synergy $0.42
Facevaulter Facevaulter
+51% Synergy $0.06
Warren Pilferers Warren Pilferers
+50% Synergy $0.12
Mordor Trebuchet Mordor Trebuchet
+47% Synergy $0.06
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+46% Synergy $0.43
Graveshifter Graveshifter
+45% Synergy $0.18
Orc Sureshot Orc Sureshot
+45% Synergy $0.12
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+44% Synergy $1.08
Squeaking Pie Grubfellows Squeaking Pie Grubfellows
+42% Synergy $0.10
Ruin Raider Ruin Raider
+42% Synergy $0.17
Cabal Slaver Cabal Slaver
+41% Synergy $0.19
Ruthless Knave Ruthless Knave
+37% Synergy $0.26
Splatter Goblin Splatter Goblin
+36% Synergy $0.05
Magic Pot Magic Pot
+34% Synergy $0.06
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+32% Synergy $13.91
Venerated Stormsinger Venerated Stormsinger
+32% Synergy $0.16
Marsh Flitter Marsh Flitter
+32% Synergy $0.07
Dire Fleet Ravager Dire Fleet Ravager
+32% Synergy $0.19
Goblin Turncoat Goblin Turncoat
+30% Synergy $0.10
Spiderwig Boggart Spiderwig Boggart
+30% Synergy $0.09
Stinkdrinker Bandit Stinkdrinker Bandit
+28% Synergy $0.16
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
+28% Synergy $0.07
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+25% Synergy $10.31
Nightblade Brigade Nightblade Brigade
+24% Synergy $0.04
Burakos, Party Leader Burakos, Party Leader
+24% Synergy $0.55
Skirk Ridge Exhumer Skirk Ridge Exhumer
+23% Synergy $0.25
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+21% Synergy $0.58
Gruesome Scourger Gruesome Scourger
+21% Synergy $0.09
Cirith Ungol Patrol Cirith Ungol Patrol
+20% Synergy $0.05
Boggart Loggers Boggart Loggers
+18% Synergy $0.10
Hornet Harasser Hornet Harasser
+18% Synergy $0.10
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+17% Synergy $1.44
Blackcleave Goblin Blackcleave Goblin
+17% Synergy $0.12
Dunland Crebain Dunland Crebain
+17% Synergy $0.04
Mer-Ek Nightblade Mer-Ek Nightblade
+15% Synergy $0.16
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+14% Synergy $14.15
Vengeful Warchief Vengeful Warchief
+13% Synergy $0.05
Nath's Buffoon Nath's Buffoon
+13% Synergy $0.11
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+12% Synergy $1.98
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+12% Synergy $1.02
Venomous Changeling Venomous Changeling
+12% Synergy $0.16
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+7% Synergy $0.63
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+5% Synergy $2.24
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
0% Synergy $3.15
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
-1% Synergy $0.26
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-8% Synergy $4.72
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-13% Synergy $1.79
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-36% Synergy $13.56
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-37% Synergy $1.18

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gorbag of Minas Morgul safe.

Orcish Medicine Orcish Medicine
+47% Synergy $0.08
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+36% Synergy $0.14
Raise the Draugr Raise the Draugr
+36% Synergy $0.15
Footbottom Feast Footbottom Feast
+20% Synergy $0.44
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+18% Synergy $0.40
Village Rites Village Rites
+12% Synergy $0.24
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+12% Synergy $0.76
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+12% Synergy $0.24
Abnormal Endurance Abnormal Endurance
+9% Synergy $0.12
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+8% Synergy $0.60
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+8% Synergy $0.13
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+7% Synergy $0.19
Demonic Gifts Demonic Gifts
+7% Synergy $0.10
Feign Death Feign Death
+6% Synergy $0.77
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+6% Synergy $0.24
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+5% Synergy $0.06
Ashnod's Intervention Ashnod's Intervention
+5% Synergy $0.13
Defile Defile
+3% Synergy $0.60
Tendrils of Corruption Tendrils of Corruption
+3% Synergy $0.13
Nasty End Nasty End
+3% Synergy $0.11
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+2% Synergy $0.30
Murder Murder
+2% Synergy $0.04
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+1% Synergy $1.01
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+1% Synergy $1.09
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-1% Synergy $16.57
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
-2% Synergy $0.15
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-3% Synergy $2.57
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $18.70
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $8.42
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-5% Synergy $11.00
Dismember Dismember
-5% Synergy $6.62
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-6% Synergy $1.00
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-7% Synergy $4.97
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-12% Synergy $4.32
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-25% Synergy $3.59

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gorbag of Minas Morgul's game plan and control the board.

Mordor Muster Mordor Muster
+46% Synergy $0.06
Fodder Launch Fodder Launch
+33% Synergy $0.26
Unearth Unearth
+27% Synergy $0.45
Victimize Victimize
+21% Synergy $0.44
Return from Extinction Return from Extinction
+19% Synergy $0.16
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+17% Synergy $2.81
The Torment of Gollum The Torment of Gollum
+16% Synergy $0.07
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+15% Synergy $0.56
Mutilate Mutilate
+12% Synergy $1.70
Predators' Hour Predators' Hour
+11% Synergy $0.22
Living Death Living Death
+10% Synergy $2.37
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+8% Synergy $0.25
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+6% Synergy $3.23
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+6% Synergy $3.20
Sam's Desperate Rescue Sam's Desperate Rescue
+6% Synergy $0.12
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+5% Synergy $0.23
Dirge of Dread Dirge of Dread
+5% Synergy $0.12
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+4% Synergy $8.31
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $26.13
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.40
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+1% Synergy $10.83
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+1% Synergy $1.36
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
-1% Synergy $0.23
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-4% Synergy $0.40
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-7% Synergy $20.49
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-7% Synergy $20.09
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-14% Synergy $0.28
Reanimate Reanimate
-16% Synergy $5.15
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-23% Synergy $5.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+31% Synergy $0.20
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+24% Synergy $4.86
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+21% Synergy $4.78
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+19% Synergy $1.60
Sarpadian Empires, Vol. VII Sarpadian Empires, Vol. VII
+15% Synergy $0.34
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+14% Synergy $3.46
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+14% Synergy $4.61
Birthing Boughs Birthing Boughs
+14% Synergy $0.22
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+11% Synergy $3.66
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+9% Synergy $0.53
Hot Soup Hot Soup
+9% Synergy $0.36
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+8% Synergy $6.08
Key to the City Key to the City
+7% Synergy $0.46
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+7% Synergy $2.08
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+6% Synergy $3.34
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+6% Synergy $1.53
Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+4% Synergy $0.05
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+3% Synergy $2.18
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.26
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-4% Synergy $0.84
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-5% Synergy $57.97
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-5% Synergy $20.05
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-6% Synergy $8.35
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-8% Synergy $8.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gorbag of Minas Morgul's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

March from the Black Gate March from the Black Gate
+44% Synergy $0.14
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+36% Synergy $11.65
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+35% Synergy $1.06
Intimidation Intimidation
+32% Synergy $0.68
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+24% Synergy $3.57
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+15% Synergy $20.40
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+13% Synergy $0.34
Thran Vigil Thran Vigil
+12% Synergy $0.22
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+11% Synergy $0.26
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+11% Synergy $1.41
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+10% Synergy $15.71
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+10% Synergy $4.97
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+8% Synergy $15.38
Illicit Masquerade Illicit Masquerade
+7% Synergy $0.20
Haunted One Haunted One
+5% Synergy $7.26
Conspiracy Conspiracy
+5% Synergy $3.49
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+4% Synergy $12.37
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+3% Synergy $4.28
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+3% Synergy $1.99
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+1% Synergy $0.17
Black Market Black Market
-1% Synergy $3.70
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-10% Synergy $21.30
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-11% Synergy $6.56
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-18% Synergy $2.48

Utility Lands

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

Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+56% Synergy $1.00
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+25% Synergy $0.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+22% Synergy $0.33
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+20% Synergy $0.30
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+19% Synergy $1.50
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+18% Synergy $8.89
War Room War Room
+11% Synergy $2.90
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $0.90
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+6% Synergy $0.15
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+5% Synergy $3.05
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $20.05
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+1% Synergy $23.25
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $7.25
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-5% Synergy $0.15
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-7% Synergy $3.91
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-8% Synergy $25.99
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-9% Synergy $49.13
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-9% Synergy $12.26
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-9% Synergy $35.87
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.59
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-11% Synergy $19.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+23% Synergy $0.23
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.23
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+6% Synergy $4.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.51
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+2% Synergy $3.60
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.38
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $20.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.39

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gorbag of Minas Morgul decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+44% Synergy $1.08
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.15
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $26.13
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+1% Synergy $1.09
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.21
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.42
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $8.42
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-7% Synergy $4.97

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gorbag of Minas Morgul.

Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Vial Smasher the Fierce Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Sengir, the Dark Baron Vial Smasher the Fierce Sengir, the Dark Baron // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Wort, Boggart Auntie Wort, Boggart Auntie
Prava of the Steel Legion Vial Smasher the Fierce Prava of the Steel Legion // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Sengir, the Dark Baron Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Sengir, the Dark Baron // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Shattergang Brothers Shattergang Brothers
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Vial Smasher the Fierce Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
Isareth the Awakener Isareth the Awakener
Old Flitterfang Old Flitterfang
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Vial Smasher the Fierce Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Vial Smasher the Fierce Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Ashnod, Flesh Mechanist Ashnod, Flesh Mechanist
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Haunted One Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Haunted One
Cabal Patriarch Cabal Patriarch
Grenzo, Dungeon Warden Grenzo, Dungeon Warden
Kinzu of the Bleak Coven Kinzu of the Bleak Coven
Rulik Mons, Warren Chief Rulik Mons, Warren Chief
Viconia, Drow Apostate Agent of the Iron Throne Viconia, Drow Apostate // Agent of the Iron Throne
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Criminal Past Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Criminal Past
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
Whisper, Blood Liturgist Whisper, Blood Liturgist
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Agent of the Iron Throne Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Scion of Halaster Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Scion of Halaster
Viconia, Drow Apostate Cultist of the Absolute Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute
Viconia, Drow Apostate Haunted One Viconia, Drow Apostate // Haunted One
Viconia, Drow Apostate Scion of Halaster Viconia, Drow Apostate // Scion of Halaster
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Agent of the Iron Throne Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Cultist of the Absolute Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Haunted One Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Haunted One
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
Bontu the Glorified Bontu the Glorified