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Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
Price tag $0.69

Legendary Creature — Bear

Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

Playstyle & Strategy

Ramp 17% Aggro 16% Stompy 13% Big Mana 11% Eldrazi 6% +1/+1 Counters 5% Power 4% Midrange 3% Good Stuff 3% Zoo 2%

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

#492 Current Rank
#515 Last Week
#459 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma.

CLASSIC DRAGON COMMANDER | Magic 2019 Box Brawl

CLASSIC DRAGON COMMANDER | Magic 2019 Box Brawl

(EDH) Goreclaw Vs Rakdos Vs Zirda Vs Olivia - Commander Gameplay Ep.83 (Feat. Filthy MTG Casuals!)

(EDH) Goreclaw Vs Rakdos Vs Zirda Vs Olivia - Commander Gameplay Ep.83 (Feat. Filthy MTG Casuals!)

(EDH) Dina Vs GoreClaw Vs Ghired Vs Locust God - Commander Gameplay Ep.52 (Feat. Andy from GPP!)

(EDH) Dina Vs GoreClaw Vs Ghired Vs Locust God - Commander Gameplay Ep.52 (Feat. Andy from GPP!)

WHAT'S THE BEST MEME DECK IN cEDH - Play to Win feat. The Commander Dojo

WHAT'S THE BEST MEME DECK IN cEDH - Play to Win feat. The Commander Dojo

Araumi vs Goreclaw vs Horde of Notions vs Syr Gwyn EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering

Araumi vs Goreclaw vs Horde of Notions vs Syr Gwyn EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering

Commander Gameplay #32 - Gavi v. Goreclaw v. Heliod v. Golos [EDH Gameplay]

Commander Gameplay #32 - Gavi v. Goreclaw v. Heliod v. Golos [EDH Gameplay]

Commander Gameplay #31 - Trynn and Silvar v. Nikara and Yannik v. Damia v. Goreclaw [MTG GAMEPLAY]

Commander Gameplay #31 - Trynn and Silvar v. Nikara and Yannik v. Damia v. Goreclaw [MTG GAMEPLAY]

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma decks.

Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
+5% Synergy $3.94
Glacier Godmaw Glacier Godmaw
+4% Synergy $0.14
Lashwhip Predator Lashwhip Predator
+4% Synergy $0.06
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-1% Synergy $16.93
Mightform Harmonizer Mightform Harmonizer
-1% Synergy $1.21

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma's abilities and overall game plan.

Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+55% Synergy $0.17
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+46% Synergy $0.62
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+44% Synergy $0.21
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+44% Synergy $0.54
Outcaster Trailblazer Outcaster Trailblazer
+42% Synergy $0.95
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+41% Synergy $1.30
Surrak, the Hunt Caller Surrak, the Hunt Caller
+41% Synergy $0.14
Whisperer of the Wilds Whisperer of the Wilds
+41% Synergy $0.19
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+39% Synergy $3.95
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+38% Synergy $7.24

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma decks.

Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+33% Synergy $1.92
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+32% Synergy $1.32
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+13% Synergy $1.80
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+12% Synergy $0.88
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+10% Synergy $0.37
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+9% Synergy $0.22
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.36
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $9.75
Beast Within Beast Within
-1% Synergy $0.83
Cultivate Cultivate
-1% Synergy $0.54

Game Changers

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

Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
+7% Synergy $12.68
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $95.44
Natural Order Natural Order
-3% Synergy $17.32
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-4% Synergy $23.45
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-5% Synergy $989.62
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-12% Synergy $4.65

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Hulking Raptor Hulking Raptor
+34% Synergy $0.94
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+31% Synergy $6.42
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+31% Synergy $0.46
Thunderfoot Baloth Thunderfoot Baloth
+31% Synergy $0.49
Primordial Sage Primordial Sage
+31% Synergy $0.54
Bellowing Tanglewurm Bellowing Tanglewurm
+30% Synergy $0.75
Terastodon Terastodon
+28% Synergy $0.27
Challenger Troll Challenger Troll
+28% Synergy $0.13
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+27% Synergy $5.24
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+27% Synergy $6.69
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+25% Synergy $2.99
Elder Gargaroth Elder Gargaroth
+25% Synergy $3.77
Ulvenwald Oddity Ulvenwald Behemoth Ulvenwald Oddity
+25% Synergy $0.34
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+23% Synergy $3.04
God-Eternal Rhonas God-Eternal Rhonas
+23% Synergy $4.13
Yeva, Nature's Herald Yeva, Nature's Herald
+22% Synergy $0.60
Keeper of Fables Keeper of Fables
+21% Synergy $0.27
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+20% Synergy $3.67
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+20% Synergy $3.78
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+19% Synergy $0.56
Battle Mammoth Battle Mammoth
+19% Synergy $0.32
Archetype of Endurance Archetype of Endurance
+18% Synergy $1.41
Vaultborn Tyrant Vaultborn Tyrant
+18% Synergy $25.61
Hydra Omnivore Hydra Omnivore
+18% Synergy $0.55
Rhonas the Indomitable Rhonas the Indomitable
+18% Synergy $3.62
Thorn Mammoth Thorn Mammoth
+18% Synergy $0.70
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+17% Synergy $16.87
Questing Beast Questing Beast
+17% Synergy $3.27
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+17% Synergy $5.20
Verdant Sun's Avatar Verdant Sun's Avatar
+17% Synergy $0.37
Prowling Serpopard Prowling Serpopard
+17% Synergy $1.37
Spinner of Souls Spinner of Souls
+17% Synergy $0.38
Vigor Vigor
+16% Synergy $14.50
Surrak, Elusive Hunter Surrak, Elusive Hunter
+15% Synergy $1.03
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+14% Synergy $0.32
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+14% Synergy $0.28
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+13% Synergy $3.44
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+13% Synergy $44.15
Titan of Industry Titan of Industry
+13% Synergy $1.35
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+12% Synergy $6.33
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+12% Synergy $0.15
Kona, Rescue Beastie Kona, Rescue Beastie
+12% Synergy $1.10
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+7% Synergy $2.78
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+7% Synergy $0.42
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+3% Synergy $0.30
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+1% Synergy $0.92
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+1% Synergy $0.40
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+1% Synergy $11.63
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-2% Synergy $10.10
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-11% Synergy $1.02

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma safe.

Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+16% Synergy $3.49
Ram Through Ram Through
+15% Synergy $0.43
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+8% Synergy $0.35
Bite Down Bite Down
+7% Synergy $0.06
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+6% Synergy $1.08
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.41
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+5% Synergy $2.77
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+5% Synergy $0.17
Cosmic Hunger Cosmic Hunger
+4% Synergy $0.15
Naturalize Naturalize
+3% Synergy $0.08
Master's Rebuke Master's Rebuke
+2% Synergy $0.07
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+1% Synergy $1.32
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.25
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+1% Synergy $0.19
Prizefight Prizefight
+1% Synergy $0.14
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-2% Synergy $2.36
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
-2% Synergy $5.97
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
-2% Synergy $2.12
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
-2% Synergy $3.36
Fog Fog
-3% Synergy $0.31
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-3% Synergy $0.96
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-4% Synergy $0.98
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-5% Synergy $0.87
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-5% Synergy $0.10
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
-5% Synergy $0.76
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-6% Synergy $5.58
Harrow Harrow
-10% Synergy $0.32

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma's game plan and control the board.

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+13% Synergy $0.79
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+11% Synergy $1.52
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+11% Synergy $1.36
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+8% Synergy $0.75
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+7% Synergy $1.99
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+7% Synergy $16.74
Become the Avalanche Become the Avalanche
+6% Synergy $0.32
See the Unwritten See the Unwritten
+6% Synergy $0.71
Roar of Challenge Roar of Challenge
+5% Synergy $0.21
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+4% Synergy $2.91
Glimpse the Core Glimpse the Core
+4% Synergy $0.16
Three Visits Three Visits
+3% Synergy $5.88
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+3% Synergy $0.82
Rabid Bite Rabid Bite
+3% Synergy $0.11
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+2% Synergy $0.13
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.35
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+1% Synergy $13.48
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+1% Synergy $0.37
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+1% Synergy $2.20
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+1% Synergy $0.28
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+1% Synergy $1.23
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.13
Overrun Overrun
0% Synergy $0.16
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
0% Synergy $3.87
Broken Bond Broken Bond
0% Synergy $0.32
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-1% Synergy $1.79
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-1% Synergy $0.89
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
-1% Synergy $1.41
Explore Explore
-3% Synergy $0.19
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-3% Synergy $21.28
Regrowth Regrowth
-3% Synergy $0.44
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-5% Synergy $17.86
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
-6% Synergy $0.37
Harmonize Harmonize
-8% Synergy $0.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+25% Synergy $1.81
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+10% Synergy $62.95
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+5% Synergy $4.97
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+4% Synergy $0.23
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+4% Synergy $4.45
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.54
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+1% Synergy $3.15
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.32
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
-8% Synergy $5.19

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+28% Synergy $2.59
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+25% Synergy $1.36
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+22% Synergy $2.54
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+22% Synergy $0.24
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+21% Synergy $0.86
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+7% Synergy $10.62
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+6% Synergy $0.25
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+6% Synergy $8.00
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+5% Synergy $0.92
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+4% Synergy $11.27
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+4% Synergy $16.67
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+4% Synergy $0.30
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+2% Synergy $19.80
Asceticism Asceticism
0% Synergy $5.21
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
0% Synergy $3.28
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-1% Synergy $4.52
Greater Good Greater Good
-1% Synergy $3.04
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
-1% Synergy $0.26
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-2% Synergy $0.98
Lignify Lignify
-2% Synergy $1.48
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
-3% Synergy $3.86
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
-3% Synergy $2.58
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
-4% Synergy $7.08
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
-4% Synergy $4.50
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
-5% Synergy $0.85
Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
-6% Synergy $0.10
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-7% Synergy $27.73
Exploration Exploration
-10% Synergy $29.07

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Vivien, Monsters' Advocate Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
+3% Synergy $2.36
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.78
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
0% Synergy $1.47
Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
-2% Synergy $1.80
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
-6% Synergy $2.21

Utility Lands

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

Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+26% Synergy $0.28
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+17% Synergy $0.49
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+11% Synergy $4.48
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.15
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.59
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.32
Hidden Nursery Hidden Nursery
+2% Synergy $0.08
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.14
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
0% Synergy $0.31
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
0% Synergy $75.80
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $35.89
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $2.85
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-3% Synergy $0.95
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-4% Synergy $5.90
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $30.50
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
-6% Synergy $1.58
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-12% Synergy $8.83

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+13% Synergy $2.70
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.21
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.15
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.52
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.60

Lands

The mana base foundation for Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.41
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+3% Synergy $0.82
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+3% Synergy $0.21
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.06
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+1% Synergy $2.20
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.13
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
0% Synergy $0.33
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.55
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-3% Synergy $1.74
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.21

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma.

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Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
Omnath, Locus of Mana Omnath, Locus of Mana
Raggadragga, Goreguts Boss Raggadragga, Goreguts Boss
Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar
Titania, Nature's Force Titania, Nature's Force
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
The Tarrasque The Tarrasque
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Sakiko, Mother of Summer Sakiko, Mother of Summer
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Halana, Kessig Ranger Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Sasaya, Orochi Ascendant Sasaya, Orochi Ascendant
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Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
Skanos Dragonheart Hardy Outlander Skanos Dragonheart // Hardy Outlander
Shizuko, Caller of Autumn Shizuko, Caller of Autumn
Titania, Voice of Gaea Titania, Voice of Gaea
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Nissa, Vastwood Seer Nissa, Vastwood Seer
Patron of the Orochi Patron of the Orochi
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Skanos Dragonheart Cloakwood Hermit Skanos Dragonheart // Cloakwood Hermit
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Far Traveler Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Far Traveler
Runadi, Behemoth Caller Runadi, Behemoth Caller
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Ruxa, Patient Professor Ruxa, Patient Professor
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
Grothama, All-Devouring Grothama, All-Devouring
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Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Jeska, Thrice Reborn Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
God-Eternal Rhonas God-Eternal Rhonas
Silvos, Rogue Elemental Silvos, Rogue Elemental
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Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus