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Gosta Dirk
Price tag $18.63

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

#3417 Current Rank
#3916 Last Month

High Synergy Cards

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

Ponder Ponder
+32% Synergy $1.53
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+30% Synergy $36.02
Opt Opt
+30% Synergy $0.21
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+28% Synergy $10.70
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+28% Synergy $47.45
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+27% Synergy $3.17
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+26% Synergy $20.26
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+23% Synergy $0.49
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+22% Synergy $0.56
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+21% Synergy $0.32

Top Cards

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

An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+20% Synergy $2.04
Negate Negate
+18% Synergy $0.22
Swan Song Swan Song
+11% Synergy $7.01
Counterspell Counterspell
+10% Synergy $2.52
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+8% Synergy $0.91
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+8% Synergy $1.43
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+4% Synergy $3.01
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $1.30
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+1% Synergy $3.09
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $0.97

Game Changers

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

Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+11% Synergy $12.81
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+8% Synergy $57.27
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+8% Synergy $17.27
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+8% Synergy $2.62
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+5% Synergy $67.17
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+4% Synergy $16.22
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $56.28
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $36.19
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $41.42
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $55.57

Creatures

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

Cloudsteel Kirin Cloudsteel Kirin
+21% Synergy $0.30
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+20% Synergy $2.00
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+19% Synergy $3.47
Indomitable Archangel Indomitable Archangel
+19% Synergy $0.57
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+19% Synergy $0.46
Jacked Rabbit Jacked Rabbit
+16% Synergy $2.31
Suki, Kyoshi Captain Suki, Kyoshi Captain
+15% Synergy $0.37
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+14% Synergy $16.38
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+14% Synergy $2.73
Boromir, Gondor's Hope Boromir, Gondor's Hope
+14% Synergy $0.27
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+14% Synergy $8.67
Herald of Dromoka Herald of Dromoka
+14% Synergy $0.25
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+13% Synergy $8.31
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+13% Synergy $0.68
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+13% Synergy $0.76
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
+12% Synergy $0.45
Arashin Foremost Arashin Foremost
+11% Synergy $0.23
The Flood of Mars The Flood of Mars
+11% Synergy $0.34
Merfolk Assassin Merfolk Assassin
+11% Synergy $0.30
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+10% Synergy $11.24
Diversion Unit Diversion Unit
+10% Synergy $0.18
Avenging Huntbonder Avenging Huntbonder
+10% Synergy $0.26
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+10% Synergy $1.03
Seasoned Dungeoneer Seasoned Dungeoneer
+10% Synergy $6.95
Space Marine Devastator Space Marine Devastator
+10% Synergy $1.08
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+9% Synergy $1.80
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+8% Synergy $3.58
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+7% Synergy $0.32
Absolute Virtue Absolute Virtue
+7% Synergy $3.24
Invasion Reinforcements Invasion Reinforcements
+7% Synergy $0.17
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+7% Synergy $3.83
Council Guardian Council Guardian
+7% Synergy $0.21
Llawan, Cephalid Empress Llawan, Cephalid Empress
+7% Synergy $0.86
Grayscaled Gharial Grayscaled Gharial
+7% Synergy $0.13
Mardu Woe-Reaper Mardu Woe-Reaper
+7% Synergy $0.19
Kasimir the Lone Wolf Kasimir the Lone Wolf
+7% Synergy $2.68
Vanguard Suppressor Vanguard Suppressor
+7% Synergy $0.66
Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+6% Synergy $5.85
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+6% Synergy $3.31
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+4% Synergy $13.26
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+4% Synergy $1.89
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+4% Synergy $14.05
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+3% Synergy $55.72
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+3% Synergy $5.88
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+3% Synergy $0.30
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+1% Synergy $0.37
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+1% Synergy $1.85
Silver Myr Silver Myr
-1% Synergy $0.52
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.31
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
-3% Synergy $0.31

Instants

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

Disenchant Disenchant
+13% Synergy $0.08
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+13% Synergy $6.16
Gainsay Gainsay
+11% Synergy $0.09
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+9% Synergy $0.33
High Tide High Tide
+8% Synergy $0.93
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+7% Synergy $1.37
Dispel Dispel
+7% Synergy $0.34
Mystical Dispute Mystical Dispute
+7% Synergy $0.81
Dominaria's Judgment Dominaria's Judgment
+7% Synergy $0.45
Piracy Charm Piracy Charm
+7% Synergy $0.13
Perilous Research Perilous Research
+7% Synergy $0.53
Jace's Defeat Jace's Defeat
+7% Synergy $0.06
Silence Silence
+6% Synergy $8.81
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+6% Synergy $1.83
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+6% Synergy $6.13
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+6% Synergy $1.95
Ojutai's Command Ojutai's Command
+6% Synergy $0.30
Deduce Deduce
+6% Synergy $0.12
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+5% Synergy $0.21
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+5% Synergy $0.68
Render Silent Render Silent
+3% Synergy $2.06
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+3% Synergy $1.29
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+3% Synergy $9.22
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+3% Synergy $0.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $52.04
Dispatch Dispatch
+2% Synergy $0.32
Consider Consider
+2% Synergy $0.24
Absorb Absorb
+1% Synergy $0.40
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $21.17
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $18.26
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.73
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-1% Synergy $1.93
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
-5% Synergy $1.79

Sorceries

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

Open the Armory Open the Armory
+19% Synergy $2.68
Ravenform Ravenform
+14% Synergy $0.32
Preordain Preordain
+12% Synergy $0.64
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+11% Synergy $1.10
Rush of Battle Rush of Battle
+11% Synergy $0.04
Time Warp Time Warp
+9% Synergy $13.41
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+8% Synergy $0.26
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+8% Synergy $3.29
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.59
Part Water Part Water
+7% Synergy $5.78
Righteous Confluence Righteous Confluence
+7% Synergy $0.33
Crashing Wave Crashing Wave
+6% Synergy $0.18
Mind Spring Mind Spring
+6% Synergy $0.26
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+6% Synergy $4.33
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+6% Synergy $0.77
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+6% Synergy $0.33
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+6% Synergy $3.90
Fabricate Fabricate
+4% Synergy $8.93
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+4% Synergy $0.36
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+4% Synergy $0.21
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+3% Synergy $1.72
Windfall Windfall
+2% Synergy $4.79
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+2% Synergy $3.43
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.33
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
-2% Synergy $4.30
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-5% Synergy $5.58
Farewell Farewell
-11% Synergy $6.50

Utility Artifacts

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

The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+20% Synergy $0.49
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+16% Synergy $39.15
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+14% Synergy $13.64
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+14% Synergy $4.15
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+14% Synergy $7.43
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+14% Synergy $18.45
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+14% Synergy $11.83
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+14% Synergy $20.24
War Barge War Barge
+14% Synergy $0.20
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+14% Synergy $10.90
Obsidian Battle-Axe Obsidian Battle-Axe
+14% Synergy $0.37
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+13% Synergy $0.83
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+11% Synergy $7.29
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+10% Synergy $5.37
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+10% Synergy $34.23
Batterskull Batterskull
+10% Synergy $4.47
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+9% Synergy $0.87
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+8% Synergy $19.82
Kraken's Eye Kraken's Eye
+7% Synergy $0.14
Quicksilver Fountain Quicksilver Fountain
+7% Synergy $5.70
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+7% Synergy $0.97
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+7% Synergy $0.28
Relic Axe Relic Axe
+7% Synergy $0.10
Sandals of Abdallah Sandals of Abdallah
+7% Synergy $30.40
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+6% Synergy $43.69
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+6% Synergy $2.56
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+6% Synergy $0.34
Damping Sphere Damping Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.44
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+5% Synergy $17.51
Squire's Lightblade Squire's Lightblade
+5% Synergy $0.09
Stormbeacon Blade Stormbeacon Blade
+5% Synergy $0.24
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+4% Synergy $20.90
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+4% Synergy $1.08
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+1% Synergy $12.21
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $99.03
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $3.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

All That Glitters All That Glitters
+21% Synergy $0.57
Land Tax Land Tax
+20% Synergy $15.72
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+17% Synergy $3.46
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+17% Synergy $18.20
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+16% Synergy $0.29
Sky Tether Sky Tether
+14% Synergy $0.06
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+10% Synergy $0.41
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+9% Synergy $10.56
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+9% Synergy $0.56
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+8% Synergy $0.22
Ajani Fells the Godsire Ajani Fells the Godsire
+8% Synergy $0.22
Great Wall Great Wall
+7% Synergy $1.23
Damping Field Damping Field
+7% Synergy $8.71
Defenders of Humanity Defenders of Humanity
+7% Synergy $0.53
Reparations Reparations
+7% Synergy $4.69
Circle of Protection: Blue Circle of Protection: Blue
+7% Synergy $0.15
Sphere of Reason Sphere of Reason
+7% Synergy $0.21
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+6% Synergy $29.82
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+6% Synergy $0.62
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+6% Synergy $6.87
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+6% Synergy $4.32
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+5% Synergy $8.79
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+4% Synergy $1.75
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $3.42
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+2% Synergy $4.70
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $4.77
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-10% Synergy $3.52

Planeswalkers

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

Ajani, Outland Chaperone Ajani, Outland Chaperone
+11% Synergy $1.55
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+5% Synergy $10.07
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+4% Synergy $1.31
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
0% Synergy $6.97

Utility Lands

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

Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+10% Synergy $14.95
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $0.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+7% Synergy $0.31
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+7% Synergy $1.24
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+7% Synergy $2.16
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+6% Synergy $9.05
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+6% Synergy $0.21
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+6% Synergy $12.03
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+6% Synergy $2.50
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $2.54
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+5% Synergy $0.29
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+5% Synergy $9.70
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+5% Synergy $0.84
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+5% Synergy $2.02
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+2% Synergy $5.70
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+1% Synergy $7.57
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
0% Synergy $60.69
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $122.46
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $5.47
Ancient Den Ancient Den
-4% Synergy $0.87
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $39.52
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $0.81
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $28.46
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-8% Synergy $0.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+17% Synergy $0.56
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+17% Synergy $0.40
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.24
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.26
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+5% Synergy $214.76
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.34
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+4% Synergy $1.72
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
0% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
0% Synergy $0.48
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.65
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $4.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-8% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-14% Synergy $2.90
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-15% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+16% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+14% Synergy $0.29
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+13% Synergy $0.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.26
Land Cap Land Cap
+7% Synergy $0.99
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $1.03
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+5% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+5% Synergy $0.27
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+5% Synergy $4.62
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+4% Synergy $0.25
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+3% Synergy $4.95
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+3% Synergy $0.29
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.15
Tundra Tundra
+1% Synergy $3000.00
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.31
Port Town Port Town
-1% Synergy $0.25
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-1% Synergy $0.35
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-1% Synergy $0.39
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-4% Synergy $17.99
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-5% Synergy $0.25
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-5% Synergy $6.97
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-9% Synergy $3.96
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-10% Synergy $0.19
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-11% Synergy $15.08
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-11% Synergy $12.90
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-12% Synergy $6.14
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.30
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-15% Synergy $7.50

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