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Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
Price tag $0.06

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3117 Current Rank
#2688 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant decks.

Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
0% Synergy $2.11
Overkill Overkill
-1% Synergy $0.36
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-11% Synergy $3.87

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant's abilities and overall game plan.

Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+63% Synergy $0.54
Mordor Muster Mordor Muster
+62% Synergy $0.09
Dunland Crebain Dunland Crebain
+61% Synergy $0.05
March from the Black Gate March from the Black Gate
+56% Synergy $0.12
Orcish Medicine Orcish Medicine
+56% Synergy $0.08
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+53% Synergy $0.59
Underworld Hermit Underworld Hermit
+50% Synergy $0.09
Mordor Trebuchet Mordor Trebuchet
+49% Synergy $0.07
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+46% Synergy $0.63
Easterling Vanguard Easterling Vanguard
+45% Synergy $0.04

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant decks.

Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+43% Synergy $0.75
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+42% Synergy $0.73
Nasty End Nasty End
+40% Synergy $0.08
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+37% Synergy $0.53
Ogre Slumlord Ogre Slumlord
+33% Synergy $0.25
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+28% Synergy $3.86
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+28% Synergy $0.31
Village Rites Village Rites
+21% Synergy $0.20
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-7% Synergy $0.23
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-22% Synergy $2.94

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+17% Synergy $25.95
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $67.99
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $94.69
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-13% Synergy $50.85
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-19% Synergy $58.30

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Gríma Wormtongue Gríma Wormtongue
+40% Synergy $0.11
Warg Rider Warg Rider
+36% Synergy $10.73
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+34% Synergy $1.47
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+33% Synergy $0.60
Death Tyrant Death Tyrant
+31% Synergy $2.08
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+30% Synergy $0.22
Cirith Ungol Patrol Cirith Ungol Patrol
+30% Synergy $0.04
Chittering Witch Chittering Witch
+28% Synergy $0.20
Gorbag of Minas Morgul Gorbag of Minas Morgul
+28% Synergy $0.11
Voracious Fell Beast Voracious Fell Beast
+28% Synergy $0.07
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
+26% Synergy $0.21
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
+25% Synergy $0.09
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+23% Synergy $0.16
Liliana's Reaver Liliana's Reaver
+22% Synergy $0.35
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+20% Synergy $2.02
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
+19% Synergy $0.10
Lord Skitter, Sewer King Lord Skitter, Sewer King
+18% Synergy $1.34
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+18% Synergy $0.32
Lazotep Reaver Lazotep Reaver
+18% Synergy $0.08
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+17% Synergy $4.22
Piper of the Swarm Piper of the Swarm
+16% Synergy $1.07
Vizier of the Scorpion Vizier of the Scorpion
+16% Synergy $0.20
Liliana's Devotee Liliana's Devotee
+16% Synergy $0.08
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
+16% Synergy $4.64
Uruk-hai Berserker Uruk-hai Berserker
+16% Synergy $0.05
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+15% Synergy $1.16
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+15% Synergy $7.05
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+15% Synergy $10.56
Doomed Dissenter Doomed Dissenter
+15% Synergy $0.07
Nested Shambler Nested Shambler
+15% Synergy $0.10
Death-Priest of Myrkul Death-Priest of Myrkul
+15% Synergy $0.18
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+14% Synergy $0.24
Adorned Crocodile Adorned Crocodile
+14% Synergy $0.02
Snarling Warg Snarling Warg
+14% Synergy $0.04
Josu Vess, Lich Knight Josu Vess, Lich Knight
+13% Synergy $0.18
Troll of Khazad-dûm Troll of Khazad-dûm
+12% Synergy $0.36
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+12% Synergy $0.18
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+11% Synergy $0.11
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+11% Synergy $1.02
Bloodline Keeper Lord of Lineage Bloodline Keeper
+11% Synergy $3.91
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+9% Synergy $0.54
Lord Skitter's Butcher Lord Skitter's Butcher
+8% Synergy $0.13
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+5% Synergy $1.24
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+5% Synergy $1.13
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+3% Synergy $2.38
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+2% Synergy $0.60
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+2% Synergy $0.22
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
0% Synergy $3.60
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-20% Synergy $1.09
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-34% Synergy $11.29

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant safe.

Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+27% Synergy $0.47
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+18% Synergy $0.49
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+13% Synergy $0.22
Bitter Downfall Bitter Downfall
+13% Synergy $0.06
Murder Murder
+10% Synergy $0.06
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+10% Synergy $0.66
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+10% Synergy $0.48
Rotten Reunion Rotten Reunion
+10% Synergy $0.10
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+9% Synergy $0.79
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+9% Synergy $0.12
Shelob's Ambush Shelob's Ambush
+9% Synergy $0.07
Isildur's Fateful Strike Isildur's Fateful Strike
+8% Synergy $0.17
Rat Out Rat Out
+7% Synergy $0.07
Pile On Pile On
+7% Synergy $0.18
Gollum's Bite Gollum's Bite
+6% Synergy $0.08
Vile Rebirth Vile Rebirth
+5% Synergy $0.12
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+4% Synergy $0.08
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+4% Synergy $0.18
Slice from the Shadows Slice from the Shadows
+3% Synergy $0.08
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+1% Synergy $0.13
Doom Blade Doom Blade
0% Synergy $0.21
Undying Malice Undying Malice
-1% Synergy $0.66
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
-2% Synergy $0.12
Feign Death Feign Death
-2% Synergy $0.84
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-3% Synergy $9.78
Darkness Darkness
-3% Synergy $22.77
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-6% Synergy $2.66
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-7% Synergy $0.18
Defile Defile
-10% Synergy $0.61
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-10% Synergy $5.21
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-10% Synergy $12.97
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-11% Synergy $18.24
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-12% Synergy $9.16
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-20% Synergy $0.26
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-21% Synergy $2.59

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant's game plan and control the board.

Dread Summons Dread Summons
+35% Synergy $0.22
Lash of the Balrog Lash of the Balrog
+34% Synergy $0.07
The Torment of Gollum The Torment of Gollum
+34% Synergy $0.05
Sam's Desperate Rescue Sam's Desperate Rescue
+32% Synergy $0.10
Shamble Back Shamble Back
+23% Synergy $0.10
Claim the Precious Claim the Precious
+22% Synergy $0.11
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+14% Synergy $0.54
Bleeding Edge Bleeding Edge
+14% Synergy $0.07
Gravedig Gravedig
+12% Synergy $0.04
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+11% Synergy $0.28
Emergency Weld Emergency Weld
+9% Synergy $0.07
Join the Maestros Join the Maestros
+9% Synergy $0.02
Dark Salvation Dark Salvation
+8% Synergy $0.36
Worthy Cost Worthy Cost
+8% Synergy $0.05
Toll of the Invasion Toll of the Invasion
+8% Synergy $0.02
Necrotic Hex Necrotic Hex
+7% Synergy $0.30
Syphon Flesh Syphon Flesh
+7% Synergy $0.21
The Black Breath The Black Breath
+7% Synergy $0.06
Aggressive Negotiations Aggressive Negotiations
+5% Synergy $0.02
Bone Splinters Bone Splinters
+3% Synergy $0.05
Profane Command Profane Command
+3% Synergy $0.31
Zombie Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse
+3% Synergy $0.72
Coiling Rebirth Coiling Rebirth
+3% Synergy $0.27
Dread Return Dread Return
0% Synergy $0.26
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-1% Synergy $0.25
Victimize Victimize
-3% Synergy $0.56
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-5% Synergy $0.60
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-5% Synergy $3.59
Damnation Damnation
-8% Synergy $18.68
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-8% Synergy $10.16
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-9% Synergy $0.43
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-10% Synergy $1.75
Mutilate Mutilate
-15% Synergy $1.57
Reanimate Reanimate
-17% Synergy $7.64
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-21% Synergy $5.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+20% Synergy $2.41
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+15% Synergy $1.25
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+12% Synergy $1.07
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+12% Synergy $0.18
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+11% Synergy $5.02
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+11% Synergy $8.99
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.24
Captain's Claws Captain's Claws
+11% Synergy $0.27
Transmogrant's Crown Transmogrant's Crown
+8% Synergy $0.23
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+8% Synergy $14.36
Transmogrant Altar Transmogrant Altar
+8% Synergy $0.11
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+8% Synergy $1.42
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+7% Synergy $0.17
Grond, the Gatebreaker Grond, the Gatebreaker
+7% Synergy $0.05
Fountainport Bell Fountainport Bell
+7% Synergy $0.05
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+6% Synergy $2.23
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+5% Synergy $3.77
Lembas Lembas
+5% Synergy $0.39
Fishing Pole Fishing Pole
+5% Synergy $0.05
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+4% Synergy $27.40
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+2% Synergy $3.46
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.30
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-11% Synergy $5.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $4.45
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-23% Synergy $7.55

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+26% Synergy $4.27
Oath of the Grey Host Oath of the Grey Host
+26% Synergy $0.11
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+19% Synergy $18.49
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+19% Synergy $1.97
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+16% Synergy $0.50
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+14% Synergy $0.13
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+14% Synergy $1.57
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+13% Synergy $0.17
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+11% Synergy $0.31
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+10% Synergy $2.68
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+8% Synergy $3.41
Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+8% Synergy $0.27
Mindless Conscription Mindless Conscription
+8% Synergy $0.07
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+7% Synergy $1.93
Hour of Victory Hour of Victory
+7% Synergy $0.09
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+6% Synergy $15.42
Stab Wound Stab Wound
+6% Synergy $0.06
Oubliette Oubliette
+3% Synergy $1.53
Grave Pact Grave Pact
0% Synergy $18.12
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
-2% Synergy $14.39
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-10% Synergy $18.67
Black Market Black Market
-12% Synergy $3.61
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-18% Synergy $1.55

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+19% Synergy $0.58
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+5% Synergy $3.65
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+3% Synergy $5.60

Utility Lands

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

The Black Gate The Black Gate
+12% Synergy $8.17
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+10% Synergy $0.87
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+8% Synergy $0.61
The Dross Pits The Dross Pits
+7% Synergy $0.09
Fountainport Fountainport
+6% Synergy $3.16
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+5% Synergy $0.19
Foundry of the Consuls Foundry of the Consuls
+5% Synergy $0.16
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+4% Synergy $19.73
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+4% Synergy $9.70
Desert of the Glorified Desert of the Glorified
+2% Synergy $0.13
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
0% Synergy $0.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.14
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.27
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-3% Synergy $3.76
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
-4% Synergy $2.02
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-5% Synergy $21.58
War Room War Room
-8% Synergy $2.73
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-9% Synergy $6.61
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-10% Synergy $0.57
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-13% Synergy $11.54
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $1.98
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-17% Synergy $47.16
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-19% Synergy $34.54
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-20% Synergy $24.56

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+40% Synergy $0.20
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+15% Synergy $0.26
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+12% Synergy $0.11
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+11% Synergy $3.61
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+8% Synergy $0.75
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+5% Synergy $0.31
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.16
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $2.44
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.07
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Command Tower Command Tower
+10% Synergy $0.22
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+9% Synergy $0.12
Mirrex Mirrex
+7% Synergy $0.65
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.28
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+5% Synergy $0.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.11
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.07
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.43
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-10% Synergy $5.21
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-12% Synergy $9.16

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant.

Viconia, Drow Apostate Inspiring Leader Viconia, Drow Apostate // Inspiring Leader
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Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Inspiring Leader Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Inspiring Leader
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
Soundwave, Sonic Spy Soundwave, Sonic Spy
Elder Arthur Maxson Elder Arthur Maxson
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Veteran Soldier Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Veteran Soldier
Zhang He, Wei General Zhang He, Wei General
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Criminal Past Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Criminal Past
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tormod, the Desecrator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tormod, the Desecrator
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
Izoni, Center of the Web Izoni, Center of the Web
Marneus Calgar Marneus Calgar
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
Extus, Oriq Overlord Extus, Oriq Overlord
Prava of the Steel Legion Ravos, Soultender Prava of the Steel Legion // Ravos, Soultender
Caesar, Legion's Emperor Caesar, Legion's Emperor
Prava of the Steel Legion Tormod, the Desecrator Prava of the Steel Legion // Tormod, the Desecrator
Alena, Kessig Trapper Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Alena, Kessig Trapper // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Akul the Unrepentant Akul the Unrepentant
Grond, the Gatebreaker Grond, the Gatebreaker
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Scion of Halaster Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Scion of Halaster
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Agent of the Shadow Thieves Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Miara, Thorn of the Glade Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Tymna the Weaver Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Tymna the Weaver
The Odd Acorn Gang The Odd Acorn Gang
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Cultist of the Absolute Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Cultist of the Absolute
Grond, the Gatebreaker Grond, the Gatebreaker
Jazal Goldmane Jazal Goldmane
Queen Allenal of Ruadach Queen Allenal of Ruadach
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Inspiring Leader Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Inspiring Leader
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Candlekeep Sage Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Candlekeep Sage
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Cloakwood Hermit Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Cloakwood Hermit
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Dragon Cultist Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Dragon Cultist
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Inspiring Leader Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader