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Gosta Dirk
Price tag $18.67

Legendary CreatureHuman Warrior

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4057 Current Rank
#4032 Past 2 Years

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gosta Dirk decks.

Erode Erode
+20% Synergy $5.37

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gosta Dirk's abilities and overall game plan.

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+34% Synergy $3.53
Opt Opt
+34% Synergy $0.27
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+30% Synergy $30.98
Ponder Ponder
+28% Synergy $1.75
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+26% Synergy $19.23
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+24% Synergy $11.19
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+24% Synergy $46.47
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+23% Synergy $0.74
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+22% Synergy $0.47
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+20% Synergy $2.27

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gosta Dirk decks.

Negate Negate
+18% Synergy $0.20
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+18% Synergy $0.30
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+15% Synergy $1.22
Swan Song Swan Song
+14% Synergy $8.00
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+13% Synergy $12.00
Counterspell Counterspell
+10% Synergy $3.67
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $1.45
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.32
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+1% Synergy $2.61
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-3% Synergy $3.63

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+12% Synergy $58.09
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+11% Synergy $14.61
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+9% Synergy $66.59
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+9% Synergy $18.15
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+4% Synergy $17.12
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+4% Synergy $2.09
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $58.52
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $41.55
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $53.21
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $37.03

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gosta Dirk's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+19% Synergy $0.47
The Flood of Mars The Flood of Mars
+18% Synergy $0.37
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+17% Synergy $0.53
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+17% Synergy $2.59
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+17% Synergy $2.32
Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+17% Synergy $0.37
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+16% Synergy $4.03
Indomitable Archangel Indomitable Archangel
+16% Synergy $0.45
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+14% Synergy $17.59
Jacked Rabbit Jacked Rabbit
+14% Synergy $2.72
Boromir, Gondor's Hope Boromir, Gondor's Hope
+14% Synergy $0.31
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+14% Synergy $8.17
Herald of Dromoka Herald of Dromoka
+14% Synergy $0.19
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+13% Synergy $0.39
Suki, Kyoshi Captain Suki, Kyoshi Captain
+12% Synergy $0.42
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+11% Synergy $0.32
Arashin Foremost Arashin Foremost
+11% Synergy $0.22
Grayscaled Gharial Grayscaled Gharial
+11% Synergy $0.10
Merfolk Assassin Merfolk Assassin
+11% Synergy $0.33
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
+11% Synergy $0.36
Streambed Aquitects Streambed Aquitects
+11% Synergy $0.28
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+10% Synergy $10.12
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+10% Synergy $4.28
Avenging Huntbonder Avenging Huntbonder
+10% Synergy $0.30
Seasoned Dungeoneer Seasoned Dungeoneer
+10% Synergy $6.25
Space Marine Devastator Space Marine Devastator
+10% Synergy $1.21
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+9% Synergy $8.04
Diversion Unit Diversion Unit
+9% Synergy $0.27
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+9% Synergy $1.97
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+8% Synergy $1.88
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+7% Synergy $13.69
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+7% Synergy $4.28
Alrund, God of the Cosmos Hakka, Whispering Raven Alrund, God of the Cosmos
+7% Synergy $1.06
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+7% Synergy $2.05
Thunderwolf Cavalry Thunderwolf Cavalry
+7% Synergy $0.34
Absolute Virtue Absolute Virtue
+6% Synergy $3.17
Deepchannel Duelist Deepchannel Duelist
+6% Synergy $0.25
Deepway Navigator Deepway Navigator
+6% Synergy $0.24
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+6% Synergy $0.26
Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+6% Synergy $5.98
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+6% Synergy $3.05
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+6% Synergy $2.08
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+4% Synergy $13.02
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+3% Synergy $59.32
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+3% Synergy $5.92
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+3% Synergy $1.68
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+2% Synergy $1.78
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+2% Synergy $34.55
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
-3% Synergy $0.34
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.31

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gosta Dirk safe.

Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+13% Synergy $4.01
Gainsay Gainsay
+11% Synergy $0.04
Disenchant Disenchant
+10% Synergy $0.11
High Tide High Tide
+8% Synergy $1.73
Dispel Dispel
+7% Synergy $0.29
Perilous Research Perilous Research
+7% Synergy $0.67
Jace's Defeat Jace's Defeat
+7% Synergy $0.08
Dominaria's Judgment Dominaria's Judgment
+7% Synergy $0.45
Mystical Dispute Mystical Dispute
+7% Synergy $1.17
Piracy Charm Piracy Charm
+7% Synergy $0.13
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+6% Synergy $0.30
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+6% Synergy $2.30
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+6% Synergy $8.60
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+6% Synergy $6.07
Ojutai's Command Ojutai's Command
+6% Synergy $0.31
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+5% Synergy $15.93
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+5% Synergy $0.18
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+5% Synergy $2.60
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+5% Synergy $1.00
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+4% Synergy $1.39
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $2.01
Silence Silence
+3% Synergy $10.00
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+3% Synergy $1.73
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+3% Synergy $0.28
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+3% Synergy $1.14
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $55.81
Pongify Pongify
+2% Synergy $1.72
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $0.50
Consider Consider
+2% Synergy $0.33
Absorb Absorb
+1% Synergy $0.41
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $22.25
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+1% Synergy $3.12
Render Silent Render Silent
0% Synergy $2.09
Dispatch Dispatch
-2% Synergy $0.33
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
-5% Synergy $1.86
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $6.82

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gosta Dirk's game plan and control the board.

Open the Armory Open the Armory
+15% Synergy $2.81
Ravenform Ravenform
+14% Synergy $0.30
Preordain Preordain
+12% Synergy $0.50
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+12% Synergy $0.89
Rush of Battle Rush of Battle
+11% Synergy $0.05
Time Warp Time Warp
+9% Synergy $14.00
Part Water Part Water
+7% Synergy $5.42
Aquitect's Will Aquitect's Will
+7% Synergy $0.39
Righteous Confluence Righteous Confluence
+7% Synergy $0.37
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+6% Synergy $3.72
Mind Spring Mind Spring
+6% Synergy $0.27
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+6% Synergy $0.73
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+6% Synergy $4.30
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+6% Synergy $0.39
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+5% Synergy $0.32
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+5% Synergy $3.91
Crashing Wave Crashing Wave
+5% Synergy $0.24
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.42
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+4% Synergy $0.24
Windfall Windfall
+2% Synergy $4.94
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.32
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+1% Synergy $4.22
Fabricate Fabricate
0% Synergy $9.53
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-5% Synergy $6.00
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $6.17

Utility Artifacts

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

Obsidian Battle-Axe Obsidian Battle-Axe
+18% Synergy $0.33
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+16% Synergy $39.40
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+14% Synergy $14.06
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+14% Synergy $4.64
War Barge War Barge
+14% Synergy $0.20
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+14% Synergy $17.21
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+13% Synergy $0.40
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+13% Synergy $1.01
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+11% Synergy $5.78
Quicksilver Fountain Quicksilver Fountain
+11% Synergy $3.78
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+10% Synergy $5.50
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+10% Synergy $9.50
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+10% Synergy $11.25
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+10% Synergy $8.10
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+10% Synergy $34.43
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+10% Synergy $18.20
Kraken's Eye Kraken's Eye
+7% Synergy $0.15
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+7% Synergy $2.35
Batterskull Batterskull
+7% Synergy $4.34
Relic Axe Relic Axe
+7% Synergy $0.08
Sandals of Abdallah Sandals of Abdallah
+7% Synergy $30.80
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+7% Synergy $0.27
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+6% Synergy $19.12
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+6% Synergy $0.93
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+6% Synergy $45.61
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+6% Synergy $2.69
Damping Sphere Damping Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.99
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+6% Synergy $0.32
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+5% Synergy $17.73
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+4% Synergy $23.74
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+1% Synergy $13.86
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $108.02
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gosta Dirk's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

All That Glitters All That Glitters
+17% Synergy $0.66
Land Tax Land Tax
+16% Synergy $13.49
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+16% Synergy $0.25
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+16% Synergy $18.46
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+14% Synergy $3.60
Sky Tether Sky Tether
+14% Synergy $0.05
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+13% Synergy $28.00
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+10% Synergy $0.38
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+8% Synergy $0.26
Rune of Sustenance Rune of Sustenance
+7% Synergy $0.38
Ajani Fells the Godsire Ajani Fells the Godsire
+7% Synergy $0.23
Great Wall Great Wall
+7% Synergy $1.15
Reparations Reparations
+7% Synergy $4.67
Damping Field Damping Field
+7% Synergy $8.71
Defenders of Humanity Defenders of Humanity
+7% Synergy $0.48
Island Sanctuary Island Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $475.15
Rune of Flight Rune of Flight
+7% Synergy $0.20
Sphere of Reason Sphere of Reason
+7% Synergy $0.22
Circle of Protection: Blue Circle of Protection: Blue
+7% Synergy $0.14
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+6% Synergy $8.31
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+5% Synergy $0.59
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+5% Synergy $9.15
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+5% Synergy $0.69
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+4% Synergy $1.98
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $3.11
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-14% Synergy $4.72

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gosta Dirk to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ajani, Outland Chaperone Ajani, Outland Chaperone
+8% Synergy $1.49
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+4% Synergy $1.53
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-3% Synergy $7.01

Utility Lands

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

Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+10% Synergy $17.69
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+7% Synergy $0.38
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+5% Synergy $0.64
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+5% Synergy $1.38
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $4.51
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+5% Synergy $21.70
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+5% Synergy $2.59
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+4% Synergy $1.04
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $0.31
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+3% Synergy $10.38
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+2% Synergy $9.71
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.29
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $129.20
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-3% Synergy $0.85
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $5.99
Ancient Den Ancient Den
-4% Synergy $0.94
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $40.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.94
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $30.88
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-8% Synergy $0.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+14% Synergy $0.63
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+14% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+10% Synergy $0.40
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.34
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.30
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+5% Synergy $240.66
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.26
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $4.53
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+3% Synergy $3.66
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $1.08
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $2.20
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-3% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-7% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.13
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $1.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $2.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gosta Dirk decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+16% Synergy $0.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+11% Synergy $0.27
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+10% Synergy $5.31
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+10% Synergy $0.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+10% Synergy $3.30
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+9% Synergy $0.41
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.16
Land Cap Land Cap
+7% Synergy $0.98
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+5% Synergy $0.33
Tundra Tundra
+5% Synergy $3000.00
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+5% Synergy $37.91
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+4% Synergy $0.27
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+3% Synergy $18.47
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+3% Synergy $0.22
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+1% Synergy $4.59
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $31.39
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.25
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $36.97
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $11.39
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $36.04
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $31.86
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $18.92
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.08
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-2% Synergy $8.37
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-2% Synergy $0.31
Island Island
-3% Synergy $0.07
Port Town Port Town
-4% Synergy $0.24
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $16.02
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-4% Synergy $11.03
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-5% Synergy $0.27
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $6.82
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
-7% Synergy $0.22
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-8% Synergy $0.37
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.82
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-9% Synergy $8.42
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-10% Synergy $0.21
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-13% Synergy $4.25
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-15% Synergy $6.42

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