Gornog, the Red Reaper
$3.36
$3.36Legendary Creature — Minotaur Warrior
Mono-red Warrior aggro that turns opposing creatures into Cowards so they can't block, then swings with hasty, pumped attackers.
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Gornog has haste, and Cowards can't block Warriors. Whenever one or more of your Warriors attack a player, one of that player's creatures becomes a Coward for good. Your attacking Warriors also get +X/+0, where X is the number of Cowards your opponents control. Each attack removes another blocker and makes the next swing hit harder. The deck is a Warrior pile with cheap creatures, haste and combat pumps, built to attack every turn.
In the recorded games, which are few, Gornog did exactly what the card suggests. Coward triggers took away blockers and let wide attacks connect, especially with first strike Warriors. Goblin Motivator gave haste to new Warriors for surprise damage, and slower decks at the table often fell behind before they could set up. The problem was the long game. Decks that ramped with Treasure or set up big engines outlasted the early pressure, and once the first few attacks were done, Gornog had little to fall back on.
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gornog, the Red Reaper decks.
Samut, Hazoret's Champion+40% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$3.60
Koth, the Geomancer+14% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.26
Ajani's Anguish+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.77
Lwaxana Troi, Charming Guest+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$11.23
Marwyn, the Clearcutter+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.18
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Gornog, the Red Reaper's abilities and overall game plan.
Kargan Intimidator+91% Synergy
in 93% of decks
$0.26
Brighthearth Banneret+82% Synergy
in 84% of decks
$2.27
Combat Celebrant+77% Synergy
in 85% of decks
$1.90
Archetype of Aggression+76% Synergy
in 81% of decks
$1.88
Bloodmark Mentor+73% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$2.05
Moraug, Fury of Akoum+71% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$1.88
Laelia, the Blade Reforged+70% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$0.34
Frontier Warmonger+65% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$0.36
Ogre Battledriver+64% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$0.32
Star Athlete+63% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$1.25
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gornog, the Red Reaper decks.
Kargan Intimidator+91% Synergy
in 93% of decks
$0.26
Brighthearth Banneret+82% Synergy
in 84% of decks
$2.27
Combat Celebrant+77% Synergy
in 85% of decks
$1.90
Archetype of Aggression+76% Synergy
in 81% of decks
$1.88
Bloodmark Mentor+73% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$2.05
Moraug, Fury of Akoum+71% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$1.88
Laelia, the Blade Reforged+70% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$0.34
Shared Animosity+62% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$4.45
Neheb, the Eternal+59% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$7.74
Professional Face-Breaker+56% Synergy
in 80% of decks
$3.89
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Jeska's Will-4% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$40.79
Ancient Tomb-6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$125.33
Gamble-10% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$17.87
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Gornog, the Red Reaper's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Frontier Warmonger+65% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$0.36
Ogre Battledriver+64% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$0.32
Star Athlete+63% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$1.25
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion+58% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.50
Taurean Mauler+53% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.78
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh+50% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$2.54
Stadium Headliner+49% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$0.78
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs+49% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.33
Anep, Vizier of Hazoret+48% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.25
Paragon of Fierce Defiance+46% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.16
Chaos Terminator Lord+45% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.43
Flamerush Rider+45% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.24
Sardian Avenger+42% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$1.74
Gimli of the Glittering Caves+42% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$14.23
Ash Zealot+40% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.25
Jaxis, the Troublemaker+33% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$1.90
Frenzied Saddlebrute+33% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.31
Tiamat's Fanatics+30% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.31
Death-Greeter's Champion+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.36
Kratos, God of War+24% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$48.93
Goblin Wardriver+24% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.34
Ivora, Insatiable Heir+23% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.42
Zealous Conscripts+22% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.32
Bloodlust Inciter+20% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.14
Knuckles the Echidna+20% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$21.32
Roaming Throne+19% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$51.90
Devilish Valet+19% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.32
Glóin the Mighty+19% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.28
Karlach, Fury of Avernus+19% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$20.31
Moria Marauder+18% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.39
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant+17% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$3.24
Rose Room Treasurer+17% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.42
Burnout Bashtronaut+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.34
Goblin Chainwhirler+15% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.59
Manic Vandal+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.06
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.13
Cacophony Scamp+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.28
Yavimaya Steelcrusher+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.30
Enduring Courage+13% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$3.40
Adaptive Automaton+13% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.68
Hamletback Goliath+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.44
Kargan Dragonlord+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.96
Akoum Warrior+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.28
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.52
Fireblade Charger+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.18
Goblin Bushwhacker+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.99
Gimli, Counter of Kills+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.21
Anger+8% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.53
Goblin Cratermaker+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.28
Searslicer Goblin+7% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.45
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gornog, the Red Reaper safe.
Great Train Heist+48% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$4.91
Untimely Malfunction+25% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$8.19
Savage Beating+24% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$10.51
Demand Answers+15% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.63
Return the Favor+12% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.78
Thrill of Possibility+10% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.19
Abrade+10% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.20
Bulk Up+9% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.31
Chaos Warp+9% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$0.98
Kazuul's Fury+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.66
Big Score+5% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.49
Blades of Velis Vel+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.22
Siege Smash+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.26
Fling+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.32
Bolt Bend+3% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$4.40
Wild Ricochet+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.36
Battle Hymn+1% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.95
Valakut Awakening+0% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$15.41
The Last Agni Kai+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.33
Wild Magic Surge+0% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.33
Flare of Duplication+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.08
Deflecting Swat-2% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$76.05
Redirect Lightning-4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$11.81
Tibalt's Trickery-4% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$10.92
Red Elemental Blast-4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$10.49
Unexpected Windfall-5% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$2.42
Pyroblast-8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$10.30
Lightning Bolt-8% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.82
Seething Song-16% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$11.32
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Gornog, the Red Reaper's game plan and control the board.
Overpowering Attack+35% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$1.10
Relentless Assault+30% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$3.69
Crash Through+29% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.15
Full Throttle+25% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$5.35
Disrupt Decorum+19% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$4.10
Isengard Unleashed+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$2.35
Kindred Charge+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$12.63
World at War+11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$11.00
Vandalblast+11% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$2.69
Warlord's Fury+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.33
Sundering Eruption+8% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.45
Blasphemous Act+8% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$1.88
Fury of the Horde+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.95
Reckless Impulse+7% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.05
Insult // Injury+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.62
Light Up the Stage+6% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.38
Seismic Stomp+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.03
Cosmotronic Wave+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.16
Wrenn's Resolve+4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.83
Seize the Day+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.27
Spectacular Showdown+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.16
Faithless Looting+2% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.77
Mizzium Mortars+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.54
Suplex+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.21
Chain Reaction+0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.21
Tormenting Voice-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.17
Shatterskull Smashing-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$7.55
Wheel of Misfortune-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$7.47
Jeska's Will-4% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$40.79
Cathartic Reunion-5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.25
Seize the Spoils-5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.16
Mana Geyser-10% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.19
Gamble-10% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$17.87
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Herald's Horn+45% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$3.04
Infantry Shield+45% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$1.70
Vanquisher's Banner+38% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$4.51
Hazoret's Monument+38% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$2.09
Inquisitorial Rosette+28% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$2.88
Dolmen Gate+24% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$28.79
Banner of Kinship+20% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$7.41
Embercleave+16% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$9.53
Ruby Medallion+12% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$14.56
Urza's Incubator+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$20.15
Chronicle of Victory+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$23.16
Horn of the Mark+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.43
The Fire Crystal+9% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$7.37
The Reaver Cleaver+8% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$28.25
Oketra's Monument+7% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.63
Icon of Ancestry+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.38
Door of Destinies+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.88
Relic Axe+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.14
Mask of Memory+6% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.41
Long-Range Sensor+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.25
Lightning Greaves+4% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$3.22
Heirloom Blade+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.33
Sword of the Animist+4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$5.98
Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.98
Hexplate Wallbreaker+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$7.11
Leyline Axe+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$4.69
Coat of Arms+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$17.68
Endless Atlas+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.50
Swiftfoot Boots+1% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$1.86
Helm of the Host+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$5.03
Commander's Plate-2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$36.67
Wayfarer's Bauble-3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.30
Mithril Coat-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$24.42
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Gornog, the Red Reaper's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Berserkers' Onslaught+48% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$0.73
Gratuitous Violence+32% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.94
Aggravated Assault+28% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$37.19
Collective Inferno+26% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$1.47
Rising of the Day+23% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.42
Goblin War Drums+21% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$1.47
War Effort+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.21
Molten Echoes+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$8.51
An-Zerrin Ruins+11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.13
Connecting the Dots+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.24
Rage Reflection+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.50
Count on Luck+5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.44
Firebender Ascension+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.98
Grim Reaper's Sprint+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.13
Uncivil Unrest+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$18.35
Outpost Siege-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.31
City on Fire-2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$9.97
Blood Moon-4% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$6.87
Fiery Emancipation-8% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$12.66
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Gornog, the Red Reaper to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Koth, Fire of Resistance+7% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.38
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Ghitu Encampment+37% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.26
Castle Embereth+31% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.31
Three Tree City+20% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$28.20
Arena of Glory+20% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$8.29
Rogue's Passage+17% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.38
War Room+16% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$3.54
Spinerock Knoll+8% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$2.27
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep+7% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$16.61
Secret Tunnel+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.44
Muraganda Raceway+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.65
Mutavault+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.20
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+4% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$44.36
Bonders' Enclave+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.86
Scavenger Grounds+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.31
Temple of the False God+1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.35
Mines of Moria+0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$3.06
Fire Nation Palace+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.84
Forgotten Cave-3% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.31
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle-4% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$17.02
Reliquary Tower-4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.38
Command Beacon-6% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$8.32
Ancient Tomb-6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$125.33
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Patchwork Banner+41% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$2.69
Heraldic Banner+27% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.34
Throne of Eldraine+2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$29.44
Arcane Signet+1% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.37
Sol Ring+0% Synergy
in 84% of decks
$1.25
Cursed Mirror0% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.35
Caged Sun-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.89
Glittering Stockpile-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.41
Fire Diamond-4% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.38
Fellwar Stone-5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$11.99
Mind Stone-9% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.32
Lands
The mana base foundation for Gornog, the Red Reaper decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Path of Ancestry+37% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.25
Akoum Warrior+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.28
Cavern of Souls+10% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$50.84
Sundering Eruption+8% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.45
Kazuul's Fury+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.66
Myriad Landscape+3% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.31
Demolition Field+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.38
Mountain+2% Synergy
in 97% of decks
$0.10
Valakut Awakening+0% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$15.41
Shatterskull Smashing-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$7.55
Gornog, the Red Reaper Deck Stats
Based on 4,819 Gornog, the Red Reaper decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1 |
| 1 | 6 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 3 | 18 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 9 |
| 6 | 3 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 31
- Instant 8
- Sorcery 8
- Artifact 12
- Enchantment 5
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 31 |
| Instant | 8 |
| Sorcery | 8 |
| Artifact | 12 |
| Enchantment | 5 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 29 basic, 6 nonbasic
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| Month | Rank |
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| 2024-10 | 537 |
| 2024-11 | 135 |
| 2024-12 | 193 |
| 2025-01 | 340 |
| 2025-02 | 558 |
| 2025-03 | 531 |
| 2025-04 | 456 |
| 2025-05 | 488 |
| 2025-06 | 559 |
| 2025-07 | 628 |
| 2025-08 | 643 |
| 2025-09 | 669 |
| 2025-10 | 576 |
| 2025-11 | 613 |
| 2025-12 | 674 |
| 2026-01 | 567 |
| 2026-02 | 636 |
| 2026-03 | 667 |
| 2026-04 | 717 |
| 2026-05 | 708 |
| 2026-06 | 738 |
| 2026-07 | 746 |
| 2026-08 | 833 |
| 2026-09 | 648 |
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